TIMER RECORDING OPTIONS
This VCR can be programmed using the
following methods.
● YOU can set up to 6 programme to be
recorded upon a period of up to 1 year.
■ G-CODE timer recording
Simple way to programme a timer recording
by simply entering the
G-CODE programming
number (1 to 9 digits) indicated next to the
programmed listed in
TV guides, newspapers,
TV programme lists, etc. published for your
area.
■ Manual timer recording
Can be programmed using the PROG. SET/
CLEAR menu displayed on-screen. All the
settings can be entered directly in the
on-screen menu.
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Timer recording without the use of
the remote control (can be entered
using the buttons on the
VCR only)
If the remote control batteries are dead or if it
is not available, a timer recording
programming can be entered using the
buttons on the VCR only.
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Using this method you will not be able to set
the recording type, weekly or daily recording.
Notes on timer recording
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The (El) indicator will flash if no video
cassette is loaded when going into timer
standby mode.
The (~)
indicator will flash and the video
cassette is ejected if a video cassette with
no erasure-prevention tab is loaded.
Daily recording starting on a Saturday or
Sunday is not possible.
Even if a timer recording has been preset,
the VCR can be used a; usual up to the
programmed start time. When finished
using the VCR, do not forget to return it to
timer recording standby mode.
Programme priority
If several timer recordings have overlapping
recording time, the recording with the earliest
start time will be recorded first, until the end.
19:00 20:00 21:00 22:00
23:00
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These portions will not be recorded.
JUST REC. function
During a timer recording, the VCR will
automatically calculate the remaining tape
duration and, if necessary, will switch the
recording speed from SP (standard play) to
LP (long play), so the programme can be
recorded entirely, without reaching the end of
the tape before recording is completed.
SP mode
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LP mode
Approx.
Approx. ~
150 minutes ~ 60 minutes
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Desired programme length is 210 minutes
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This feature is not available during Quick
Start Recording, and will not work properly
on tapes longer than E-240 or on tapes
shorter than E-180.
If two or more timer recordings are
programmed, all the programmed may not
fit on a single tape. In that case, make sure
the JUST REC. mode is not set, and select
the recording speed manually.
There mav be some interference in the
image where the speed has been switched.
Types of cassette tapes compatible with the
JUST REC. timer recording mode and
recording durations
Cassette type ~p
Mode
LP
E-180
180 min. 360 min.
E-240 240 min.
480 min.
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TIMERRECORDING
ERRORMESSAGE:
“TIMER MEMORYFULL”
If the VCRtimer memory is full,
this messagewill bedisplayed.
Solution:
Deleteone of the 6 programmed
already entered. Seepage 18.
For New Zealand
Noteonskydecodersand
recording
● There are at present two types
of sky decoders available in
New Zealand.
1.Base BandDecoder(noremote
controlsupplied,older type).
You cannot successfully record
G-Code programmed using this
type of decoder, (Unless
your
videois modifiedinternallyfirst.)
ContactSkyTV for details.
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IRD Oecoder (supplied with Sky
Remote and with UHFoutput).
This decoder allows you to
programme recordings using the
G-Code function. You can use the
SkYCODENUMBERS to record
Sky TV programmed with your
VCR, However, please note the
following limitations.
(a)The Sky CODENUMBERS used
with the VCR can not change the
channels on the Sky Decoder.
This means you must first
preselect the Sky channel you
want to record (movies, sport,
news)
(b)TheVCRwill thenturnonand
record the programme position
which has been set for Sky. (e.g.
programme position “6”).
The Sky channel you record
(movies, sport, news) will depend
on which channel the decoder was
left on.
(c)Remember the first time you use a
Sky CODENUMBER, the
programme position number
(’(PR”) on the video needs to be
set the same for all three Sky
channels
This will depend on the programme
position number you allocated for
Sky in the set up. ie programme
position number “6.
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