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Auto SP/LP Timer
If, when recording in SP mode, there is not enough tape to
record the entire programme, the recorder automatically
switches to LP mode (with PAL broadcasts) to allow complete
recording.
ENGAGE AUTO SP/LP
TIMER
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Press AUTO SP/LP TIMER on the recorder front panel.
The button lights up.
For Example . . .
Recording a PAL-broadcast program of 210 minutes in
length onto a 180-minute tape
Make sure you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER before
performing timer programming.
Approximately 60
minutes
SP mode
LP mode
Approximately 150
minutes
Total 210 minutes
NOTES:
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The Auto SP/LP Timer feature is not available during ITR
(Instant Timer Recording), and the feature will not work
properly with any tapes longer than E-180 as well as some
tapes of shorter lenghs.
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Even if, in step 1, you press AUTO SP/LP TIMER and the
button lights up, that doesn’t mean that the recorder will
automatically change from SP to LP mode during the course
of the recording. Watch the tape later to confirm.
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If you have programmed the recorder to timer-record 2 or
more programs, the second programme and those thereafter
may not fit on the tape if you engage the Auto SP/LP Timer
mode. In this case, make sure the mode is not engaged, then
set the tape speed manually during timer programming.
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There may be some noise at the point on the tape where the
recorder switches from SP to LP mode.
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If you perform timer recording with both VPS and the Auto
SP/LP Timer activated, and the programme goes beyond its
originally scheduled length, there may be times when the
programme cannot be recorded in its entirety.
AUTO SP/LP TIMER
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CANCEL
START+
DISPLAY
VPS Recording
Now available from some TV stations, VPS (Video Programme
System) is a service designed to assure safe, accurate timer
recording. With this system, special code signals are transmitted
together with the audio/video signals. These code signals control
your video recorder and have precedence over advertised times
you preset in the timer. This means that your recorder will start
and stop recording when the preset TV programmes actually start
and end — even if the broadcast time of a preset TV programme
is changed.
NOTES:
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When you manually enter programmes (regular timer
programming), set the start time (VPS time) exactly as
advertised in the TV listing. A different time than advertised
will result in no recording.
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VPS recording is not possible in areas where no TV station
transmits VPS signals.
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VPS recording is also possible when a satellite tuner or a
cable system is connected to the AV2 IN connector on your
recorder.
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VPS recording is also possible via the AV1 IN/OUT connector
and the front panel connectors.
How to check if the station being received transmits a
VPS signal
1
Press DISPLAY until the channel position appears on the
display panel.
2
Hold down START + for about 5 seconds.
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"
" appears blinking on the display panel.
If a VPS signal is detected from the station, "
" will stop
blinking.
If no VPS signal is detected from the station, "
" will blink
at a slower rate.
3
Press DISPLAY or START + again to return to normal display.
Timer Warning
If you have programmed your
recorder to timer-record a
programme or a series of
programmes, a warning appears on
screen to tell you that the record-
ing is to start in 5 minutes.
NOTES:
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The warning only appears if
you’re not in the Timer mode at
that time.
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If this recorder is being used as the player for tape dubbing,
the warning screen is recorded on the tape in the other video
recorder.
The warning blinks for the entire 5 minutes leading up to the
start of timer recording. To clear the display, press CANCEL.
– WARNING–
TIMER RECORDING
TO START SOON
[CANCEL]
