Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder

Recording and Playback 2 Chapter

AC timer recording

By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time.

1 Connect the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied).

HVR-M25 (rear panel)

Recording source (external tuner, etc.)

VIDEO INPUT

AC timer

to an AC outlet

2 Insert a tape for recording.

3 Set INPUT SELECT switch of the unit to select the input signals.

4 Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to REC.

5 Set the timer-on time on the connected AC timer.

At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on automatically and recording starts after a few to several ten seconds. Set the timer allowing a margin for the recording to start. You do not need to press REC button.

Note

To turn the unit off, press STOP button on the unit to stop the tape transport operation beforehand.

If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape may be damaged.

If the tape ends before the recording source stops operation

The tape stops.

To stop recording during timer recording

Press STOP button on the unit.

To release the AC timer recording mode

Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to OFF.

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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording