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Basic Operations
Selecting the tape speed
The chart below shows the recording/playback time available in
each mode.
each mode.
PAL, MESECAM
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP mode
LP mode
E-30
30 min.
1 hr.
E-60
1 hr.
2 hrs.
E-90
1 hr 30 min.
3 hrs.
E-120
2 hrs.
4 hrs.
E-150
2 hrs 30 min.
5 hrs.
E-180
3 hrs.
6 hrs.
E-195
3 hrs 15 min.
6 hrs 30 min.
E-210
3 hrs 30 min.
7 hrs.
E-240
4 hrs.
8 hrs.
NTSC
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP mode
EP mode
T-30
30 min.
1 hr 30 min.
T-60
1 hr.
3 hrs.
T-120
2 hrs.
6 hrs.
T-160
2 hrs 40 min.
8 hrs.
T-180
3 hrs.
9 hrs.
Notes
• In the SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode, and three
• In the SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode, and three
times as fast as the EP mode.
• When a PAL format cassette is used with the NTSC system for recording,
the actual recording time is shorter than the standard recording time
stipulated on the cassette.
stipulated on the cassette.
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording using QUICK-TIMER
The Quick-Timer recording function allows you to preset your video
TV to record one program within a 24-hour period. For setting the
Quick-Timer, use QUICK TIMER on the video TV.
TV to record one program within a 24-hour period. For setting the
Quick-Timer, use QUICK TIMER on the video TV.
Before you begin
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting
the clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the TIMER REC indicator on the video TV should
not be lit.)
not be lit.)
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
the power is turned on
automatically.
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
the power is turned on
automatically.
2
Press TAPE SPEED to select
the tape speed, SP or LP.
the tape speed, SP or LP.
EP cannot be selected when
making timer recordings.
making timer recordings.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
z
REC
GAME
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.
>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
QUICK TIMER
TAPE SPEED
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK
CHANGE
CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
20:00
0
H
15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
TAPE SPEED
TAPE SPEED
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Basic Operations
3
Turn QUICK TIMER to set
the hour of the start time,
then press QUICK TIMER.
the hour of the start time,
then press QUICK TIMER.
The hour is set and the
minute of the start time
turns red.
minute of the start time
turns red.
4
Turn QUICK TIMER to set the minute of the start time, then
press QUICK TIMER.
press QUICK TIMER.
5
Use the QUICK TIMER dial to set the recording time period and
program position in the same way as in step 3.
program position in the same way as in step 3.
6
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK, then press QUICK
TIMER.
TIMER.
The Quick Timer indicator lights up and the video TV enters the
timer recording standby mode.
timer recording standby mode.
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QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK
CHANGE
CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
23:15
1
H
15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
The QUICK TIMER button changes the following when turned clockwise
or counterclockwise
• When setting the start time:
or counterclockwise
• When setting the start time:
The hour increases or decreases by one hour.
The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.
The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.
• The recording time period:
Increases or decreases by 15 minutes.
• The program position changes as follows:
1... y 8... y 12... y t1 y t2 y 0 y 1
If the QUICK TIMER button is pressed
• When the Quick Timer is not set:
• When the Quick Timer is not set:
The display for setting the Quick Timer appears.
• When the Quick Timer is set:
The display for checking the Quick Timer appears.
• When the clock is not set:
The CLOCK SET display appears.
Note
• When you turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK and then press
• When you turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK and then press
it, one of the following messages may appear depending on the cassette
used. If a message appears, the recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape. The program recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape with safety tab. The program recording is canceled.
- Tape ran out. The program recording is canceled.
Insert a cassette for recording, rewind the tape and press QUICK TIMER
again.
used. If a message appears, the recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape. The program recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape with safety tab. The program recording is canceled.
- Tape ran out. The program recording is canceled.
Insert a cassette for recording, rewind the tape and press QUICK TIMER
again.
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Basic Operations
Changing or canceling the Quick Timer settings
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
The QUICK TIMER display
appears.
appears.
2
Change the settings:
(1) Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CHANGE, then
press QUICK TIMER.
(2) Change the settings according to steps 2 through 7 of
“Recording using QUICK-TIMER” on pages 22 and 23.
To cancel the Quick Timer settings
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CLEAR, then press
QUICK TIMER.
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CLEAR, then press
QUICK TIMER.
Note
• You cannot cancel the Quick Timer settings with the remote control.
• You cannot cancel the Quick Timer settings with the remote control.
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QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
Programmed as below
OK
CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
23:15
1
H
15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
(KV-VF14M77 only)
(KV-VF14M77 only)
Recording TV programs using the G-CODE
system
The G-CODE system allows you to simplify the task of program-
ming your video TV to make recordings with the timer. Whenever
you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the
program’s G-CODE number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most newspapers and cable TV
listings. Then, just enter the tape speed, sound mode, and the G-
CODE number of the program that you want and the video TV is
automatically programmed to record that show.
ming your video TV to make recordings with the timer. Whenever
you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the
program’s G-CODE number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most newspapers and cable TV
listings. Then, just enter the tape speed, sound mode, and the G-
CODE number of the program that you want and the video TV is
automatically programmed to record that show.
Setting up the G-CODE system
Setting up your video TV involves coordinating the program
number (the number you turn to on your video TV to watch a
program) with the guide channel number (the number that’s
assigned to that channel in your program guide). For a listing of the
guide channel numbers, look in a program guide for your area that
features G-CODE numbers.
number (the number you turn to on your video TV to watch a
program) with the guide channel number (the number that’s
assigned to that channel in your program guide). For a listing of the
guide channel numbers, look in a program guide for your area that
features G-CODE numbers.
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
remote control.
?
/1
MENU
M/,/m/</ENTER
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
z
REC
GAME
2
PROGR
1
6
7
0
C
9
4
3
2
5
8
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.
>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
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H
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Basic Operations
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
5
Make sure PR is selected, then press ENTER.
6
Press M or m to display the program number to which you want
to assign a guide channel number, then press ENTER.
to assign a guide channel number, then press ENTER.
7
Press M or m to select GUIDE CH, then press ENTER.
8
Press M or m to select the
guide channel number
listed in a program guide
for your area, then press
ENTER.
guide channel number
listed in a program guide
for your area, then press
ENTER.
9
Press M or m to select PR, then press ENTER and repeat steps 6
through 8 to set the guide channel number of other channels.
through 8 to set the guide channel number of other channels.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Note
• Do not change the CH (channel) settings here.
• Do not change the CH (channel) settings here.
If you want to reassign the channel settings to the program numbers, see
“Presetting channels manually” on page 34.
“Presetting channels manually” on page 34.
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PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 01
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 01
3
ENTER
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 25
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 25
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording TV programs using the G-CODE system
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
remote control.
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting the
clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the QUICK TIMER indicator on the video TV
should not be lit).
should not be lit).
1
Press the G-CODE button.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
z
REC
GAME
1
6
7
0
C
9
4
3
2
5
8
X
PAUSE
x
STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.
>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
?
/1
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
TAPE SPEED
A/B
G-CODE
Number buttons
G-CODE
G–CODE 27 SAT 20:00
Set 0–9
and press to enter
and press to enter
G–CODE NO TAPE SPEED
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