Using A Timer - Sony MDS-JB930 Operating Instructions Manual

Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the deck, you can
start and stop playback/recording operations at specified
times. For further information on connecting the timer or
setting the starting and ending times, refer to the
instructions that came with the timer.
TIMER PLAY MODE
Playing an MD using a timer
1
Do steps 1 to 3 of "Playing an MD" on page 26.
2
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly (or one of the PLAY
MODE buttons once) to select the play mode you
want.
To play only specific tracks, create a programme (see
page 30).
To specify the time for the end of playback, press H
to start playing, then go to step 3.
3
Set TIMER on the deck to PLAY.
4
Set the timer as required.
• When you have set the time for the start of
playback, the deck turns off. When the specified
time arrives, the deck turns on and starts playing.
• When you have set the time for the end of playback,
playback continues. When the specified time
arrives, the deck stops playing and turns off.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of playback, the deck turns off. When the
starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts
playing. When the ending time arrives, the deck
stops playing and turns off.
5
After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER
on the deck to OFF.
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Recording on an MD using a timer
1
Do the following steps of "Recording on an MD"
on pages 18 and 19 as requested.
To specify the time for
The start of recording
The end of recording
Both start and end of recording
A
2
Set TIMER on the deck to REC.
H
x
3
Set the timer as required.
• When you have set the time for the start of
recording, the deck turns off. When the specified
time arrives, the deck turns on and starts recording.
• When you have set the time for the end of recording,
recording continues. When the specified time
arrives, the deck stops recording and turns off.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of recording, the deck turns off. When the
starting time arrives, the deck turns on and starts
recording. When the ending time arrives, the deck
stops recording and turns off.
4
After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER
on the deck to OFF. Then change the deck to
standby status by plugging the mains lead of the
deck into a wall outlet or set the timer to
continuous operation.
• If TIMER is left at REC, the deck will automatically
start recording the next time you turn on the deck.
• If you do not change the deck to standby status for
more than a week after timer recording has finished,
the recorded contents may disappear.
Do
Steps 1 to 7, then press x
Steps 1 to 10
Steps 1 to 7, then press x