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Additional Operations
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SYNCHRO
REC
SP/EP
Synchronized recording (SLV-ED99PL
only)
only)
The Synchronized Recording feature enables you to record from the
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the program synchronized with the timer.
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the program synchronized with the timer.
How to connect to use this function
Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR.
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE OUT
To prepare the Synchronized recording
1
Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– on the remote commander to display
“L1” in the display window.
“L1” in the display window.
2
Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the program you want to
record, then turn it off.
record, then turn it off.
3
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
than the total recording time.
Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE-1 IN
: Signal flow
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Additional Operations
4
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed.
5
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for
recording.
recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives video
signals from the connected equipment.
signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronized recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.
To stop recording
Press
x STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
Notes
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronized Recording
also stops automatically.
also stops automatically.
• The Synchronized Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for its timer function.
equipment for its timer function.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not
be able to know when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the
VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For
details, see “Setting the timer manually”.
be able to know when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the
VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on. For
details, see “Setting the timer manually”.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the
program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only
after the first program has finished.
after the first program has finished.
Additional Operations
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Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
changing/
canceling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
Press
?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,
go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press OK, then turn off the VCR to return
to recording standby.
to recording standby.
?/1
MENU
CLEAR
OK
M/m/</,
M/m/</,
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
TIMER SET / CHECK
THU
1 1 / 1 6
DATE
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
– / – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
START
STOP CH
7 : 0 0
8 : 0 0
6
10 : 3 0
11 : 1 5
5 0
1 : 0 0
3 : 0 0
L
11 : 5 5
1 : 3 0
4
11 / 1 7 FRI
11 / 2 5 SAT
MON – SAT
EVERY SUN
11 / 2 5 SAT
MON – SAT
EVERY SUN
AM
PM
PM
AM
PM
PM
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
PM
SP
EP
EP
SP
EP
EP
SP
2
2
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Additional Operations
3
Press
M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
• To change the setting, press
</, to flash the item you want to
change, and press
M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until
the cursor (
B) appears at the beginning of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4
Press OK.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1
Program 2
Will be cut off
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