3) Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. 4) Follow instructions in steps [2] to [5] on page 21. Information which was set for programming will now appear. TO STOP RECORDING Press STOP button on the VCR. 43 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME If you are recording using the Automatic Timer Program, you may not operate the unit manually, but, you may still stop the recording by pressing STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. NOTE: STOP button on the remote control will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode. AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING HINTS If there is a power failure of the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings are lost. If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the STOP mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The " " indicator will flash. If a tape is not inserted or the erase-protection tab is removed, the " " indicator flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur. Insert a tape that allows recording. The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer-record mode. SETTING THE REMAINING TIME You can set the remaining time of your tape. If your cassette tape length is T-130 or less, select "~T130". For example, the popular T-120 cassette tape calls for the "~T130" selection. If your cassette tape is T-140 or greater, select "T-140~". Then the tape remaining indication will be correct. NOTES: VCR power must be on. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.(CH 3 or 4) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. You must use remote control for this procedure. 44 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME 1 Press MENU button. Select item 2 (VCR SET UP) with number buttons. 2 Select "~T130" or "T140~" with 1 button. 3 Press MENU button to return to normal mode. 4 To check the remain time, press SELECT button on the remote control unit until REMAIN appears on TV screen. 45 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME Notes: In the Remain Time Mode calculating will start when the cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed. While calculating, the TV screen shows as illustrated. A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work. REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY Since the reel diameter and tape thickness are not common to all cassettes, the time count differs from cassette to cassette. Use the time display as an informative number only. During recording, the remaining tape running time is estimated based on the current recording mode (SP, LP, SLP). During playback the remaining tape running time is calculated based on the current playback mode. Remain time will not appear on TV screen while in the Fast forward or Rewind Mode. There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the remain time appears on the TV display. Note: The use of the following tapes will result in difference between the displayed remaining time and actual time to the end of the tape: Tape housed in a VHS-C cassette adapter. Shorter tape length such as a 10-minute cassette. T-180 cassette. In this case the display may read 2 Hours, 40 Minutes at the start point of the tape in SP mode. 46 JUST -IN TIME RECORDING JUST -IN TIME RECORDING This function allows you to fully utilize the available tape length for timer recording. The VCR calculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts the tape speed from SP to SLP as needed. If it is suspected that the end of the tape will be reached before the reserved program ends (as long as SP mode is kept all the way), set recording mode to AUTO. This function is available only with Program No. 1. The AUTO mode starts recording in SP mode. The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length. If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode, the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode. This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached. See Diagram Notes: Set the tape remainder switch ("~T130" or "T140~") to the taped loaded. Even if SLP mode is selected, just-in time recording cannot compensate for a tape length which may be too short. A momentary picture break up will occur at the point on the tape when the recording speed changes form SP to SLP. The displayed remaining tape running time may not always match the actual remaining time on the tape (usually longer than the actual time). It is recommended to set the end of the reserved recording time several minutes after the end of the TV program. IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER) The Instant Recording timer function enables you to record a program simply by pressing IRT button on the VCR. According to the table, simply press IRT button as many times as needed to set the desired recording length. The channel number to be r...