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Recording TV programs
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To watch another TV program while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT
SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable
box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-
30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
after you press DISPLAY.
1
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
2
If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV’s
antenna input; if not, skip this step.
antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
Safety tab
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer
Recording TV programs using the Dial
Timer
Timer
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programs without turning on
your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to
eight programs that will be broadcast within a
month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording
start time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
timer recordings of programs without turning on
your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to
eight programs that will be broadcast within a
month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording
start time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
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Press DIAL TIMER.
“DIA” and “HOY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DIA” flashes. See step 2 in the following
section “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
section “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
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Press DIAL TIMER.
“DESDE” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
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Press DIAL TIMER.
“HASTA” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
window.
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
DIAL TIMER
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR at
the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 33).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
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Press DIAL TIMER.
The channel number appears in the display window.
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Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2”.
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2”.
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Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
DIAL TIMER
EP
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DIAL TIMER
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To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.
• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP
• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP
before you complete the setting in step 9 (page 40).
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 51).
Notes
• If eight programs have already been set using the PROG./VERIF. menu, “LLENO” appears
in the display window for about five seconds.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have
set ACS correctly.
set ACS correctly.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9
(page 40) with no tape inserted.
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Turn DIAL TIMER so that “RELOJ” appears in the display window.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
“DIA” appears in the display window.
“DIA” appears in the display window.
3
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
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Press DIAL TIMER.
“MES” appears in the display window.
“MES” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year.
After you set the year, “RELOJ” appears in the display window again.
After you set the year, “RELOJ” appears in the display window again.
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Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
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When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the LLENO notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the LLENO notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in
the display window for a few seconds.
the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 51).
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 51).
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Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to eight programs together
with the Dial Timer settings at a time.
with the Dial Timer settings at a time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. When using a cable box, turn it
on.
on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
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Recording TV programs using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press
m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press
M to change the indication in reverse
order.
the current date
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M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.
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Set the date, start and stop time, channel
number, and tape speed:
number, and tape speed:
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Press
M/m to set each item.
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Press
, to highlight and set each item
in turn.
To correct a setting, press
< to return to
that setting and reset.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press
m
while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording”
below.
below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
press INPUT SELECT or CH+/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”
position.
press INPUT SELECT or CH+/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”
position.
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Press OK to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press
M/m to highlight the next line and repeat step
3.
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Press TIMER.
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 33).
• Display tape information on the TV screen. (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
• Display tape information on the TV screen. (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 51).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.
• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then
• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then
press
M/m to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 51).
• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the
timer, press
m to highlight VOLVER, then press OK.
The display returns to the MENU screen.
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down
m REW.
m REW.
Play at high speed
• During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander. The tape continues to play at high speed.
• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you
release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed
During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.
Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play
While the tape is stopped, hold down m REW on the VCR and press
H PLAY on the VCR.
H PLAY on the VCR.
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• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes during pause.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
– The picture shakes during pause.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.
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Setting the recording duration time
Setting the recording duration time
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration time.
After you have started recording, you can
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
have the VCR stop recording automatically
after a specified duration.
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While recording, press z REC.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
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Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
recording and turns off automatically.
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Synchronized Recording
You can set the VCR to automatically record programs from equipment such as a
satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting the equipment to the LINE-1 IN
jacks. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting the equipment to the LINE-1 IN
jacks. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and
starts recording a program from the LINE-1 IN jacks.
starts recording a program from the LINE-1 IN jacks.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR.
Recording programs using the
Synchronized Recording
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Synchronized Recording
function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
recording time.
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE-1 IN
Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Synchronized Recording
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the
other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
Notes
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this case, the
Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not be able to know
when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the VCR. For details, see
“Recording TV programs using the timer.” If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder,
make sure to set their timers as well.
when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the VCR. For details, see
“Recording TV programs using the timer.” If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder,
make sure to set their timers as well.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation
is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also
stops automatically.
stops automatically.
• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording
starts automatically.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the program that
starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program
has finished.
has finished.
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized
Recording.
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Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L1” in the display window.
2
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to
record, then turn it off.
record, then turn it off.
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Press SP/EP to select the tape speed.
4
Hold down SYNCHRO REC 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 a video
signal from the connected equipment.
signal from the connected equipment.
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Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
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Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press TIMER to display PROG./VERIF.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the
program listed first in the menu has priority.
Tip
• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then
press
M/m to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.
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Press
M/m to highlight the setting you want to
change or cancel.
• To change the setting, press OK and press
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then press
then press
M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
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Press OK.
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Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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