21
GB
Other Operations
MHC-GX470/RG590S/RG490S/RG290/RG190.GB.2-668-367-11(1)
Using the Timers
The system offers three timer functions. You
cannot activate both the Play Timer and the
Rec Timer at the same time. If you use either
with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has
priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function
works even if the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly. If you select
“AUTO,” the system automatically turns
off after the current disc or tape stops or in
100 minutes. Do not select “AUTO” during
Synchro Recording of a tape.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a
preset time.
Rec Timer:
You can record a preset radio station at a
specified time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play
Timer and the Rec Timer. Make sure you have
set the clock.
1
Prepare the sound source.
Play Timer
Prepare the sound source, and then press
VOLUME +/–
to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3
file, create your own program (page 16).
Rec Timer
Tune in the preset radio station (page 17).
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
.
3
Press /
repeatedly to
select “PLAY SET” or “REC SET,”
and then press ENTER
.
“ON” appears, and the hour indication
flashes.
4
Set the time to start playing or
recording.
Press /
repeatedly to set
the hour, and then press ENTER
.
The minute indication flashes. Use the
procedure above to set the minutes.
5
Use the same procedure as in step
4 to set the time to stop playing or
recording.
6
Select the sound source or prepare
the tape.
Play Timer
Press /
repeatedly until the
desired sound source appears, and then
press ENTER
. The display shows the
timer settings.
Rec Timer
Load a recordable tape into deck B. The
display shows the timer settings.
7
Press /
to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the
preset time. If the system is on at the preset
time, the Play Timer and the Rec Timer
will not play or record.
Continued
