Using A Timer - Sony MDS-E10 Operating Instructions Manual

Using a Timer

By connecting a timer (not supplied) to the recorder, 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.
Playing an MD using a timer
1
Do steps 1 to 4 of "Playing an MD" on page 27.
2
Press MENU/NO twice.
"Setup Menu" appears in the display.
3
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
"Timer" appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
4
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
"Play"; press AMS or YES.
5
Press MENU/NO.
6
Set the timer as required.
• When you have set the time for start of playback, the
recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time
arrives, the recorder turns on and starts playing.
• When you have set the time for the end of playback,
playback continues. When the specified time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of playback, the recorder turns off by timer.
When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on
and starts playing. When the ending time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops playing.
7
Selecting play mode (pages 32 and 33)
When you only want to listen to certain tracks, create a
program as shown on page 33. When playback is to
continue to a desired time and then stop, press 7 and
playback begins.
Note
Because Multi-access playback is based on single playback,
Multi-access play is in valid by using "Timer" function.
When finished using a timer for playback
If "TIMER" of the "Setup Menu" is left on "PLAY",
playback will automatically begin every time power to the
recorder is turned on. When timer playback is not desired,
set "TIMER" to "OFF".
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MENU / NO YES
AMS
Recording on an MD using a timer
1
Do the following steps of "Recording on an MD" on
page 19.
To specify the time for
the start of recording
The end of recording
Both start and end of
recording
2
Press MENU/NO twice.
"Setup Menu" appears in the display.
3
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) until
"Timer" appears in the display; press AMS or YES.
4
Turn AMS (or press ./> repeatedly) to select
"Rec"; press AMS or YES.
5
Press MENU/NO.
6
Set the timer as required.
• When you have set the time for start of recording, the
recorder turns off by timer. When the specified time
arrives, the recorder turns on and starts recording.
• When you have set the time for the end of recording,
recording continues. When the specified time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.
• When you have set the time for both the start and
end of recording, the recorder turns off by timer.
When the starting time arrives, the recorder turns on
and starts recording. When the ending time arrives,
timer turns off and the recorder stops recording.
When finished using a timer for recording
If "TIMER" of the "Setup Menu" is left on "REC", the
recorder will automatically start recording every time
power is turned on. When timer recording is not desired,
set "TIMER" to "OFF".
Be sure that power to the recorder is turned on
within one week after recording using a timer .
When the power is turned on, the recorded material is
recorded to the MD. If power is not turned on over a
period of time, the recorded contents may disappear.
When this happens, "Initialize" flashes in the display
when power is turned on.
Notes
• It may take about 30 seconds after the recorder is turned
on until recording starts. When recording at a specified
time using the timer, be sure to take this time into
account when setting the recording start time.
• During timer recording, new material is recorded from
the end of the recorded portion of the MD.
• Material recorded during timer recording will be saved
to the disc the next time you turn on the recorder. "TOC
Writing" will flash in the display at that time. Do not
disconnect the power cord or move the recorder while
the indication flashes.
• Timer recording will stop if the disc becomes full.
Do
Steps 1 to 5, then press x
Steps 1 to 10
Steps 1 to 5, then press x