Toshiba SDV280 Owners Manual - Page 37

Timer recording Timer recording can be programmed on-screen with the remote control. The built-in timer allows automatic unattended recording of up to 8 programs within 1 month. DVD/VCR TAPE EJECT 2, 3 1-3 CANCEL 1, 5 TIMER REC Recording (VCR) Timer recording Preparation: • Press DVD/VCR to select the VCR mode. • Load a cassette tape with the erase prevention tab intact. • Check the time and date are correct 24 . Example: Program a timer recording for the 26th day, channel 125 (CATV), 11:00 - 11:30 PM on timer program number 1 (Tape speed: SLP). 5 To enter other programs, repeat step 2 through 4. • To return to the normal screen, press VCR MENU twice. DATE START END CH 26(SU) 11:00PM 11:30PM125SLP 1 Press VCR MENU. Select "TIMER REC SET", then press ENTER. MENU TIMER REC SET AUTO REPEAT ON OFF SAP ON OFF CH SET UP SYSTEM SET UP 〈+/-/ENTER/MENU〉 2 Press SET + or - to select one of the program line, then press ENTER. DATE START END CH - 〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉 3 Press SET + or - to select the date, then press ENTER. DATE START END CH 26(SU) 〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉 6 Press TIMER REC. The timer symbol ( ) will appear on the display and the VCR stands by for recording. At the same time, VCR mode will change to DVD mode automatically. You can use DVD even if the VCR is in the Timer recording mode. If you do not use the DVD, turn the power off. Notes: • The timer recording will start at 5 seconds before the time you predetermined. • If the timer symbol( ) does not appear on the display in spite of the pressing of TIMER REC, the cassette may not have been loaded. 29 • If the cassette is ejected in spite of the pressing of TIMER REC, the erase prevention tab of the cassette may have been removed. 29 〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉 4 Set the start time, end time, channel and tape speed as in step 3. DATE START END CH 26(SU) 11:00PM 11:30PM125SLP Notes: 〈+/-/ENTER/CANCEL/MENU〉 • Press CANCEL to move cursor backward for correction. • To record from external source set the channel to "L1" or "L2". "L1" or "L2" will appear next to CH 125 (or 69). Notes: • If the timer symbol ( ) blinks when the timer recording ended, the TV program has not been completely recorded because of an insufficient tape length. Press TIMER REC to cancel the timer program or press TAPE EJECT to remove the cassette tape. • During timer recording standby mode, the VCR mode cannot be operated. To use the VCR, press TIMER REC at first, then press DVD/VCR to change to VCR mode. After you use the VCR, press TIMER REC again to put the VCR into timer recording standby mode. • If you press TIMER REC during timer recording, the recording operation will be interrupted. If you press TIMER REC again within the programmed time, the recording operation will start again. • After a power failure or disconnection of the power plug, all programmed recording settings and time display will be lost upon resumption of power. In this case, reset the clock 24 and reprogram any timer recording. 37