Insert a tape for recording.

AC timer recording

By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not supplied), you can start recording at a preset time. Make sure that the POWER switch on the rear panel of the unit is in the “” (ON) position beforehand.

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

Recording source

(external tuner, etc.) HVR-M25A (rear panel)

VIDEO INPUT jack

AC timer

To an AC outlet

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

4 Set the 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 tens of seconds. Set the timer allowing a margin for the recording to start. You do not need to press the REC button.

Note

To turn the unit off, press the 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 the STOP button on the unit.

To release the AC timer recording mode

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

Recording and Playback 2 Chapter

Chapter 2 Playback and Recording

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