Sony CMT-GP5 Operating Instructions - Page 15

Timer Timer recording radio programs To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 8) and set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 5). Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening to a preset station" on page 9). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press ./> repeatedly until "REC" appears, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET. "ON TIME" appears and the hour indication flashes. 4 Set the time to start recording. Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The minute indication flashes. Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4. The c REC indicator lights up. 6 Adjust the volume* for listening to the radio when it is activated by the timer. * This is not affect the recording volume: it only adjusts the volume for when the radio turns on at the preset time. 7 Load a recordable tape. 8 Press REC PAUSE/START z on the unit. 9 Press TAPE nN, if you want to switch the direction. 10 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly to select "g" to record on one side or "h" to record on both sides. 11 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other operations To Change the setting Activate the timer Cancel the timer Do this Start over from step 1. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until "REC" appears, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT repeatedly until "OFF" appears, then press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Notes • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording timer at the same time. • If you use the recording timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time). • If the system is on about 15 seconds before the preset time, the timer recording will not be activated. • The volume is reduced to minimum during recording. • If the system is in the recording or recording pause mode at the preset time, the timer recording will not be made. • If the system is playing back a tape at the preset time, the system will switch to the timer, but the timer recording will not be made. 15GB