Model 801 Video Cassette Recorder 160-0655 Automatic Timer Recordings

Model 801
(160-0655)           Automatic Timer Recording        Faxback Doc. # 31382

Automatic timer recording lets you set the VCR to start and end recording
while you are away.  Your VCR has eight program timers that let you record
on a specific day (NORMAL), the same day every week (WEEKLY), or once a
day at the same time on Monday through Friday (DAILY).  You can set each
program timer to record on a different channel and at a different speed.

Automatic timer recording consists of two steps; setting the program timer
and making the automatic timer recording.

Setting the Program Timers

Be sure you correctly set the VCR's clock before you use automatic timer
recording.

1.  Insert the tape that you want to record on into the cassette
    compartment.  The VCR automatically turns on.

2.  Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's CH4/CH3
    switch.

3.  Press TV/VCR so VCR appears on the display.  If you use a TV/monitor,
    set it to video mode.

4.  Press PROG, then 2 to select the PROGRAM SET menu.  The first four
    program settings appear on the TV screen.

    To view the next four program settings, press PROG again.

5.  Press number buttons 1-8 to select the program number.

    NOTE:  When all timers are set and there is not room for another
           program, clear one of the timers.  See "Clearing a Program
           Timer."

6.  Press number buttons 1-3 to select the program mode, NORMAL, DAILY, or
    WEEKLY.  For example, press 1 to set NORMAL recording.

7.  Enter the channel number by using the number buttons.  Press 3 and 2
    to enter channel 32, for example.  Press 100 and then two more number
    buttons to enter a channel over 100.

    If you want to record from a device connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN
    jacks on the rear panel (such as a satellite receiver or similar
    device), press INPUT instead of the channel number.  LINE appears on
    the screen.

8.  Press 1 or 2 to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  For example, press 1
    to select SP.

9.  Press the number buttons to select the start time.  Press 0 7 3 0 to
    set 7:30, for example.

    Then press 1 to set an AM hour or press 2 to set a PM hour.

    NOTE:  If you enter 12:00, press 1 to set MIDNIGHT, or 2 to set NOON.

10. Press the number buttons to select the end time.  Press 0 8 1 5 to set
    8:15, for example.  Then press 1 to set an AM hour or press 2 to set a
    PM hour.

11. Press the number buttons to select the month and date.  Press 0 5 to
    set May, then press 2 3 to set 23rd, for example.

    The day of the week appears automatically when you set the correct
    date.

12. Press PROG.  The VCR displays this message:

    IMPORTANT
    REMEMBER TO TURN VCR POWER OFF TO MAKE TIMER RECORDING

    Press PROG again to return to the MENU screen.

13. To store other timer programs, press 2, then repeat Steps 6-12.

    Otherwise, press PROG again to return to the normal screen.

Making an Automatic Timer Recording

After you set the automatic program timer(s), check to be sure that the
cassette tape you want to record on is in the cassette compartment.  Then
press POWER to turn off the VCR.  TIMER appears on the VCR's display.  This
shows that the VCR is in the timer standby mode.  When a timer recording
begins, REC appears.

NOTE:  You can turn on and operate the VCR manually prior to the set times.
       But the VCR makes the automatic timer recording(s) only if the power
       is off at the set time(s).

Automatic Timer Recording Hints

    If two timer programs overlap, the one that starts first has priority.
    When the first program ends, the VCR switches to record the remainder
    of the second program.

    During automatic timer recording, all buttons on the VCR are
    inoperative except POWER, TV/VCR, T.SPEED, DISPLAY, and CLEAR.

    When you set the timer and turn off the VCR, if a cassette is not
    loaded or the erase-protection window is closed, both TIMER and
    indicators flash to indicate that automatic timer recording cannot
    occur.

    Press POWER to stop the flashing.  Open the erase-protection window or
    load a cassette.

    If a power failure occurs or if the VCR is unplugged for more than
    20 minutes, the VCR loses the clock setting and all timer settings.

    NORMAL programs are cleared automatically when recording stops.  DAILY
    and WEEKLY programs remain in the timer until you replace them.

Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording

When the VCR automatically turns on to make a timer recording, it does not
disturb whatever program you may be watching on the TV at the time.  If you
want to monitor the recording, tune the TV's tuner to the same channel as
the VCR's CH4/CH3 switch.  Press TV/VCR so VCR appears on the display.  Or,
it you use a TV monitor, set it to the video mode.

Checking Program Timers

Follow these steps to check the program timers.

1.  Turn on the TV and set its tuner to the same channel as the VCR's
    CH4/CH3 switch.  Or, if you use a TV monitor, set it to the video mode.

2.  Turn on the VCR and press TV/VCR so VCR appears on the display.

3.  Press PROG.  The menu appears on the TV screen.

4.  Press 2 to select PROGRAM SET.  The contents of the first four programs
    appear.  Press PROG again to check the next four programs' contents, if
    any.

    If necessary, make corrections by following Steps 5-11 under "Setting
    the Program Timers."

5.  Press PROG twice to return to the normal screen.

Clearing a Program Timer

1.  Follow Steps 1-4 under "Checking Program Timers."

2.  Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the program
    number you want to clear.

3.  Press CLEAR.  The display returns to the MENU screen.

4.  To clear another program, press 2, enter the program number, and then
    press CLEAR.

5.  PROG to return to the normal screen.


(SP/br 3/19/96)