4 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) (for
5 Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video/audio signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronised recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.
To stop recording
Press xSTOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the other equipment stops transmitting the video/audio signals.
Notes
•Some equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronised Recording also stops automatically.
•The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected equipment for its timer function.
•Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this case, the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not be able to know when to start recording. To record the programme, set the timer on the VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For details, see “Setting the timer manually”.
•If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.
•(For
To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set to the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position.
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