Recording From Connected
Equipment With a Timer
(Synchro Rec)
You can set the recorder to automatically record programmes from connected equipment that has a timer function (such as a satellite tuner). Connect the equipment to the LINE 3/DECODER jack on the rear of the recorder (page 29).
When the connected equipment turns on, the recorder starts recording a programme from the LINE 3/DECODER jack.
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1 Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
4 Press SYSTEM MENU while the recorder is in stop mode.
5 Select “Setup,” and press ENTER.
6 Select “Features,” and press ENTER.
The “Features” setup appears.
7 Select “Synchro Recording,” and press
ENTER.
8 Select “to VIDEO,” and press ENTER.
9 Press SYSTEM MENU to turn off the menu.
10 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, and turn it off.
11 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the recorder stands by for
The recorder starts recording when a signal is received from the connected equipment. When the connected equipment turns off, the recording stops and the recorder turns off.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
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Press SYNCHRO REC before recording starts. |
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Rec, the recording stops, the SYNCHRO REC |
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starts first has priority. The recorder starts |
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recording the second programme about ten |
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Notes
•The recorder starts recording only after detecting the video signal from the connected equipment. The beginning of the programme may not be recorded regardless of whether or not the recorder’s power is on or off.
•To use the connected equipment during
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