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Using the Timers
The
The timers can be used with other Onkyo Separate Col- lection components that are connected to the
Timer Usage Examples
Here are three typical applications for the timers.
■TIMER 1: Early morning radio alarm
■TIMER 2: Record a radio show this Sunday
About the Timers
The settings for the four programmable timers are explained here. For details on using the sleep timer, see page 27.
Timer Types
Each timer can be programmed to PLAY or REC.
■PLAY
PLAY mode can be used to start playback on a compo- nent at a specified time. The component must be con-
nected to the
■REC
REC mode can be used to start playback on one compo- nent and start recording on another component both at a specified time. The recording component (e.g., Onkyo MD recorder or cassette deck) and playback component
must both be connected to the
Playback & Recording Components
The playback component can be the
The recording component can be an Onkyo MD recorder or cassette deck that’s connect to the
with an cable.
Repeat Timers
Each timer can be programmed to work just once (ONCE), every week (EVERY), every day (EVERY DAY), or on a range of days (DAYS SET).
■ONCE
The timer will work just once.
■EVERY
The timer will work every week on the specified day and time.
•EVERYDAY
The timer will work every day.
•DAYS SET
The timer will work on the specified range of days. With this setting, you could set up a morning alarm for Mon- day through Friday.
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■TIMER 3: Record an FM radio show to MDR everyday from Monday through Friday.
Notes:
•Make sure that the
•During timed recording, the
•While timed playback or recording is in progress, the timer’s start and end times cannot be changed.
•The timers cannot be set if the clock has not been set, so set the clock first (see page 14).
•Pressing the [TIMER] button while timed playback or recording is in progress will turn off the current timer.
•Even if the
About the Timer Display
TIMER indicator
When one of the timers has been set, the TIMER indica- tor is shown on the display. While a timer that has been set is on, its number is displayed. A square () around a number indicates that it’s a REC timer.
Timer Priority
If two or more timers are set to start at the same time on the same day, the lower numbered timer has priority and the other timer is ignored.
Timer 1:
Timer 2:
If the times of two or more timers overlap on the same day, the timer with the earliest start time has priority and the other timer is ignored.
Timer 1:
Timer 2: