Timer Recording/Playback.18 - Technics RS-TR979 Operating Instructions Manual

Timer Recording/Playback
If this unit and the receiver (or tuner) are connected to an audio timer, recording of a radio
broadcast, or tape playback, will automatically begin at the preset time. Timer recording or
playback is also possible by using a tuner with the timer. Connect the AC power cord of this
unit to the power source outlet of the timer. (See the operating instructions of the timer for
detailed information.)
Timer recording
REC -1 OFF .-PLAY
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Timer switch
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E TIMER
On RS-TR979, timer recording is possible on either deck. If there
are cassettes in both deck, series recording or parallel recor¬
dings will start. (See page 15.)
Note:
Always take out cassettes which are not being used for
recording out of the deck.
1 Prepare for recording.
Follow steps 1 through 10 of "Recording" on page 12. After
adjusting the recording level and left/right balance, press
the stop button. Select the tape side "A (►)" or "B (◄!)" to
be recorded. (Press the forward-side or reverse-side
playback button, followed immediately by the stop button.)
2
Set the timer to the desired recording-start
time.
(Power will be switched OFF.)
3
Set the timer switch to the "REC" position.
(At the specified time, the power will be switched ON and
the audio source will be recorded.)
When timer recording has ended, set the timer switch to
''OFF".
Timer playback
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OFF rPLAY
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Timer switch
E TIMER
Timer playback is possible on either deck. If there are cassettes
in both decks, deck 1 will have priority.
Series playback (deck 1 to deck 2) is also possible. (See page 10.)
1 Rewind the tape to the position from which
you want playback to begin
(See page 11.)
Select the tape side "A (►)" or "B (•*)" to be played back.
(Press the forward-side or reverse-side playback button,
followed immediately by the stop button.)
2
Set the timer to the desired playback-start
time.
(Power will be switched OFF.)
3
Set the timer switch to the "PLAY" position.
(At the specified time, the power will be switched ON and
the playback will begin.)
When timer playback has ended, set the timer switch to
"OFF".