Timer Recording - Toshiba VTW2187 User Manual

Timer recording can be programmed
on screen with the remote control.
The built-in timer allows automatic
unattended recording of up to 8
programmes within 1 month.
NOTES:
• If programming is performed without a
tape in the unit, or with a tape without
an erase prevention tab, the Timer
Recording is not possible. If a tape
without an erase prevention tab is in
the unit, the tape will be ejected.
• To record from external equipment
connected via the SCART socket
(AV1) or the front AV socket (AV2),
press or repeatedly until "AV1"
or "AV2" appears when setting the
channel in step 4.
• The VCR section cannot be used
while the REC indicator is lit. If
you want to use the VCR operation,
press TIMER REC to deactivate the
timer.
• If there is a power failure, the power
plug is disconnected, or the MAIN
POWER (ON) Switch is switched off
for more than approx. 30 mins, all
programmed timer recordings and
clock settings will be lost. In this case,
reset the clock (see page 11) and
reprogram any timer recordings.
• If you want to correct the digits while
setting, press until the item you
want to correct flashes, then press
or to correct the desired setting.
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Preparation
• Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact.
The unit will automatically turn on.
• Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly.
Example:
Programme a timer recording for 13:00-14:30, channel 3
(Tape speed : LP).
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TIMER RECORDING

Press TV/VCR to select TV/VCR mode.
Press MENU.
Check that the TIMER REC
SET option is selected, then
press ENTER.
Press or to select one of
the program line, then press
ENTER.
Press or to select the
desired date or every day or
every week setting (See next
page.), then press .
Set the start time, end time,
channel and tape speed as in
step 3.
Press or to select PDC
ON or OFF. When you have
finished setting all your record-
ings, press ENTER.
To set the timer for another
programme, press or
select another programme line, then press ENTER.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 to set the second programme.
PDC stands for Programme Delivery Control system. A
PDC signal is broadcast at the beginning and end of
most TV programmes. This lets your unit know if a TV
programme is running early or late.
PDC is default OFF on this unit. If you switch PDC ON
then a recording will not start until your unit receives the
PDC signal. Without PDC your recording would have
started and ended as programmed time.
Press TIMER REC. The REC indicator will light. The
Timer is programmed, when the programmed time is
reached, the recording is automatically started.
To cancel timer recording, press the buttons
again and REC indicator will go out.
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TIMER REC SET
AUTO REPEAT OFF
CHANNEL SETUP
TV SETUP
CLOCK SET
SELECT :
ENTER : ENTER
EXIT : MENU
TIMER REC SET
DATE 23 SAT
START 11 : 30
END – – : – –
CH 1
SPEED SP
PDC OFF
SELECT :
/ 0 - 9
SET :
EXIT : MENU
TIMER REC SET
DATE 23 SAT
START 13 : 00
END 14 : 30
CH 3
SPEED LP
PDC OFF
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT : MENU OK : ENTER
TIMER REC SET
DATE 23 SAT
START 13 : 00
END 14 : 30
CH 3
SPEED LP
PDC OFF
SELECT :
SET :
EXIT : MENU OK : ENTER
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