> 4) On/off timer (capability to automatically switch the recorder on
> and off at given times)
but at least for point 4 there is a simple workaround:
The recorder has a possibility named "Music SYNCH", which is available
via the remote-control only. In this mode the machine is in stand-by
and starts to record as soon as it gets any audio.
So, I'm setting the timer on my AR7030 for the night, and put the
MD-deck into Music SYNCH afterwards. As soon as the receiver comes to
life the recording starts. Dead simple.