Sony HVR-M25E Operating Instructions Manual page 48

Using the Unit as a Videocassette Recorder
AC timer recording
By connecting the unit to an external AC timer (not
supplied), you can start recording at a preset time.
1
Connect the unit to an external AC timer (not
supplied).
Recording
source
(external tuner,
etc.)
VIDEO INPUT
AC timer
2
Insert a tape for recording.
3
Set INPUT SELECT switch of the unit to select
the input signals.
4
Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to
REC.
5
Set the timer-on time on the connected AC timer.
At the preset time, the power of the unit turns on
automatically and recording starts after a few to
several ten seconds. Set the timer allowing a
margin for the recording to start. You do not need
to press REC button.
Note
To turn the unit off, press STOP button on the unit to
stop the tape transport operation beforehand.
If you turn the unit off while a tape is running, for
example, by using an AC timer, the unit or the tape
may be damaged.
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Chapter 2 Playback and Recording
HVR-M25 (rear panel)
to an AC outlet
If the tape ends before the recording source
stops operation
The tape stops.
To stop recording during timer recording
Press STOP button on the unit.
To release the AC timer recording mode
Set TIMER switch on the front panel of the unit to
OFF.