Program Priority

If the recording time of this unit and the external device are overlap:

The earlier program takes priority.

When the earlier program finishes, the later program starts.

External Timer Record

Timer Record of this unit

Note:

Instant Timer recording is not available when the external timer record is in progress.

8.Press z (RECORD) repeatedly to select the recording time length. Each time you press this button the recording time increases 30 minutes (up to 9 hours).

At the end of the recording, the unit will stop recording and shut off.

If you set the time to 0H00M, the unit goes into the normal recording mode.

9.Press x (STOP) to stop the recording.

Checking the Recording Time

Press z (RECORD) once to check the recording time. The recalled setting automatically returns to the TV screen after 6 seconds.

Extending the Recording Time

The recording time can be extended anytime by pressing z (RECORD). Subsequent presses result in advancing the recording time by 30-minute increments.

Instant Timer Recording

With this feature you can record for a preset length without using the program timer.

1.Turn on unit and the TV.

2.Insert a video cassette with the safety tab intact.

3.If you are recording from another source via audio/video input jacks (at the rear or front panel).

4.Connect the LINE1 or LINE2 input jacks on this unit to the AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jack on the external device using the audio/video cables.

5.Select LINE1 (rear jacks) or LINE2 (front jacks) by using INPUT.

6.Set the desired recording speed (SP or SLP) using SPEED. The tape speed appears on the TV screen.

7.Press z (RECORD) twice. The menu appears on the TV screen, recording starts, and the (TIMER) indicator lights.

INSTANT TIMER RECORD

INPUT

LINE1

SPEED

SP

START

NOW

LENGTH

0H30M

Note:

If you press X (PAUSE/STEP) during instant timer recording, the instant timer recording is cancelled. It goes to normal recording PAUSE mode.

Operation

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