Zenith XBS245 - Manual (Page 27)

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VCR Mode Tape Recording (Continued)
110 0 Use V to choose the SPEED option.
Use b/B to choose the desired recording
speed (AUTO, SP or EP).
AUTO mode determines how much tape is left and
switches speed from SP to EP, if necessary, to com-
plete recording the program. There will be some pic-
ture and sound distortion at the point of the speed
change.
1111 Use V to choose the REPEAT option.
Use b/B to choose the desired repeat (ONCE,
WEEKLY, or DAILY).
ONCE event....for recording up to 8 programs on a
single day or over the days within a period of 1 year.
WEEKLY event....for recording up to 8 programs on a
certain day of every week.
DAILY event....for recording up to 8 programs at the
same time(s) Monday through Friday.
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If the input data is wrong, use v to select the data
and correct it using b/B.
112 2 Press MENU, the program will be memorized
by the DVD+VCR.
If the program preset time is past, the EVENT
SCHEDULED IN THE PAST message will appear on
the TV screen. Return to the incorrect program and
program it with the correct time.
If you enter a past date, the timer recording will be
performed on that date of the next year.
Additional programs may be entered by repeating
steps 1-12.
Cable Users: If your cable hookup is via a TV convert-
er box, you can program multiple recordings only on
the converter box output channel. This is because the
converter determines what channel you view through
your DVD+VCR.
113 3 Turn the DVD+VCR off for timer recording to
take place.
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If you are finished programming and you want to set the
DVD+VCR to record the programs you have entered.
A) MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSERTED A TAPE INTO THE
DVD+VCR. B) YOU MUST TURN OFF THE DVD+VCR
BEFORE IT WILL RECORD ANY TIMER PROGRAMS.
(TIMER indicator lights). The DVD+VCR is now set to record
the preset programs.
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If the power fails or the DVD+VCR is unplugged from the AC
outlet, the correct clock time and timer settings are kept in
memory for approximately 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the
clock and program timer must be reset when power is
restored. Reset the clock according to instructions.
Checking (Erasing) the Timer Program
Programming can be checked whenever the DVD+VCR
is turned on.
1 Press MENU and the MAIN menu will appear.
2 Use v/V to choose the TIMER RECORD menu.
Press SELECT/ENTER and the PROGRAM menu
will appear.
3 Use b/B to select a program you want to check or
erase. If you want to erase the program, press
CLEAR.
4 Press MENU to return to the TV screen.
Program Priority
If the recording start and end
times of preset programs
overlap on the same day
(see the example and dia-
gram left), program number 2
will not be recorded until pro-
gram number 1 is finished.
The first part of program number 2 will not be recorded.
The same thing will happen to program number 3.
PROGRAM 1
MONTH
: JULY
DAY : 6 SAT
START : 6 : 00 PM
STOP : 7 : 30 PM
CHANNEL : 4 TV
SPEED : SP
REPEAT : ONCE
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ADJUST
SELECT
TO EXIT PRESS
ENTER
SET CLOCK
TIMER RECORD
CHANNEL SETUP
VCR SETUP
PROGRAM 1
MONTH : JULY
DAY : 6 SAT
START : 6 : 00 PM
STOP : 7 : 30 PM
CHANNEL : 4 TV
SPEED : SP
REPEAT : ONCE
TO EXIT PRESS
TO ERASE PRESS