Sony SLV-SE100A2 User Manual
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE300D1/D2, SE450D/P, and SE480D only)
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator turns off
and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording
standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 67).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
x
STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press
SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1
menu (page 74).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER menu,
“FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with
no tape inserted.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, the
clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the
Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
1
Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
“DAY” appears in the display window.
3
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
4
Press DIAL TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
6
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
7
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
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