Timer Recording | VHS |
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[6]Turn the unit off when you do not play or record on DVD.
≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on, the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.
∫To release the unit from recording standby
Press [ 
, TIMER].
The unit turns on and “
” goes out.
≥Be sure to press [ 
, TIMER] before the programme start time to put the unit on recording standby. Timer recording will work only if
“
” is displayed.
∫To cancel recording when recording has already begun
Press [ 
, TIMER].
≥You can also press and hold [∫] on the VHS main unit for more than 3 seconds to stop recording.
∫VPS/PDC Function (l 64)
(This function is not available in Australia.)
If a TV programme starts earlier or later from original schedule, recording start and stop can synchronize with the actual broadcasting.
Conditions for correct operation of the VPS/PDC function: ≥The TV station must broadcast VPS/PDC signals.
≥The programme starting time must be set correctly to the starting time listed in the newspaper/magazine.
To activate the VPS/PDC Function:
In step 3 in the VPS/PDC item, press [3, 4] to select “ON”.
Note
≥“ 
” flashes for about 5 seconds when the unit cannot go to timer recording standby (e.g., video cassette with no prevention tab or no
video casette in the cassette compartment).
Tape Speed Auto Change Function
During a timer recording performed in SP mode, this function automatically changes the tape speed if the unit determines that the remaining tape is insufficient to record the entire programme. If the remaining tape time is still not sufficient even in LP mode, the programme cannot be recorded to the end.
≥This function cannot change the recording speed to the EP mode for PAL system.
≥This function may not work correctly when you record programmes in NTSC system.
≥The tape length must be set correctly. (l 56) ≥Some tapes may not work correctly.
≥If the tape speed changes during a timer recording, some brief picture distortion occurs at the point.
Check, change or delete programmes
[1] Press [PROG/CHECK].
Timer recording |
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Name | Date | Start | Stop | VPS |
PDC | ||||
1 ARD | 27/7 | 8:01 | 15:30 | LP - - - |
- - - - - - - - | - - - - | |||
- - - - - - - - | - - - - | |||
- - - - - - - - | - - - - | |||
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[2]Press [3, 4] to select the programme.
[3]Press [¢, CANCEL/RESET] to delete,
or press [ENTER] to change.
≥You cannot change or delete programmes that are currently recording.
≥The timer recording setting screen appears. ≥To continue deleting programmes steps
[4]If you pressed [ENTER] in step 3,
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to change and press [ENTER].
≥To continue changing programmes steps
[5]Press [
, TIMER].
≥“ 
” lights on the unit’s display.
The timer recording standby mode is activated on VHS
(“
” lights on the VHS unit’s display). However, the unit may not be turned off automatically.
[6]Turn the unit off when you do not play or record on DVD.
≥If the timer recording is started with keeping the unit turned on, the unit is not turned off automatically even after the timer recording is completed.
For your reference
≥Programmes that failed to record are not deleted, but deleted from the list at 4 a.m. the day after tomorrow automatically.
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