Timer Recording - Panasonic NV-SJ230AM Operating Instructions Manual

Timer Recording

4-Key Programming
Up to 16 timer programmes, including weekly and daily
programmes, can be recorded up to one month in advance by
setting the timer.
Preparations
– Confirm that the VCR is on.
– Confirm that the TV is on and the VCR viewing channel is
selected.
– Insert a video cassette with an intact erasure prevention
tab.
– Check that the clock is set to the correct time. If it has not
been set, refer to page 9.
Example (In case of [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON].):
Programme position (channel);
Date;
Starting time;
Ending time;
Tape speed;
Category;
(Present date; 16 October)
Operations
1 Press the PROG./CHECK button
menu for timer programme on the TV screen.
2 Press the DATE button
TV programme will be broadcast.
– Every time you select the programme position, the
background changes.
DATE CH ON OFF
27SA – – – – : – – – – : – –
CATEGORY :
1
– The next item will flash after about 2 seconds.
3 Press the CH button
position of the desired TV station.
4 Press the ON button
– When it is kept pressed, the indication changes
in 30 minute intervals.
5 Press the OFF button
ending time.
6 Press the SPEED button
speed.
– SP provides standard recording
time, optimum picture and sound
quality.
LP provides double recording time
with slightly reduced picture and
sound quality.
EP provides triple recording time with slightly reduced
picture and sound quality.
Regarding the [A] indication, refer to page 18.
When you play back a tape recorded in the EP mode,
the monaural sound may be unstable.
2
27 October
20:02
21:30
LP
MUSIC
to display the
to set the date on which the
DATE CH ON OFF
SP 27SA – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
CATEGORY :
1
to select the programme
to set the starting time.
to set the
DATE CH ON
27SA 2 2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0
CATEGORY :
1
to set the desired tape
DATE CH ON
27SA 2 2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0
CATEGORY :
1
7 Press the Cursor button (1)
Then, select the desired category by pressing the
Cursor buttons (3421)
CATEGORY SETTING
≥MOVIE
≥MUSIC
≥DRAMA
≥EDUCA
≥DOCUM
– Alternatively, you can set the category on the Navigator
list. (See page 19 for details.)
– This function is activated when [JET NAVIGATOR] is
set to [ON]. (See page 11.) When [JET NAVIGATOR] is
set to [OFF], proceed to the step 9.
8 Press the MENU button
make the previous display
appear.
9 Press the TIMER (REC) button
over to the timer recording standby mode.
– When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [ON], the
[PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE. REMAINING
PROGRAMME 49] message appers. (See page 11.)
– When [JET NAVIGATOR] is set to [OFF], the
[PROGRAMME IS COMPLETE.] message appears.
(See page 11.)
– The VCR will be set to the timer recording standby
mode after about 1 minute if the TIMER (REC) button
is not pressed.
To Suspend the Timer Recording Standby
Mode
When you want to use the VCR for playback, normal
recording or some other operation before the programmed
timer recording will be performed, you can temporarily
suspend the timer recording standby mode by pressing the
TIMER (REC) button
display disappears.
However, after you have finished using the VCR, be sure to
reactivate the timer recording standby mode by pressing the
TIMER (REC) button
timer recording will not be performed.
Weekly Timer Recording
In step 2 of 4-Key Programming,
select the desired day by pressing the
OFF
DATE button
SP
For example, SU (Sunday)
(SU=Sunday, MO=Monday, TU=Tuesday, WE=Wednesday,
TH=Thursday, FR=Friday, SA=Saturday)
OFF
LP Daily Timer Recording
In step 2 of 4-Key Programming,
select the desired days by pressing
the DATE button
For example, C
A Daily recording from Monday to Friday (MO–FR)
B Daily recording from Monday to Saturday (MO–SA)
C Daily recording from Sunday to Saturday (SU–SA)
to select the Category.
.
CATEGORY SETTING
≥SPORT ≥MOVIE
≥CHILD ≥MUSIC
≥NEWS ≥DRAMA
≥OTHER ≥EDUCA
≥ – – – – –
≥DOCUM
END : MENU
to
to switch the VCR
so that the [Á] indication on the VCR
again otherwise the programmed
.
.
≥SPORT
≥CHILD
≥NEWS
≥OTHER
– – – – –
≥
END : MENU
DATE CH ON OFF
27SA 2 2 0 : 0 2 2 1 : 3 0 LP
: PROG./CHECK
CHECK
DATE CH ON OFF
SU – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
CATEGORY :
1
DATE CH ON OFF
SU-SA – – – – : – – – – : – – SP
CATEGORY :
1
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