Sony SLV-M20HF - Manual (Page 12)

Basic Operations
12
Recording TV
programs using
VCR Plus+
How VCR Plus+ works
Whenever you want to record a TV
program, all you need to do is look up
the program’s “PlusCode,” a number
assigned to each program published in
the TV section of most newspapers,
cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE
magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode
of the program you want and the VCR is
automatically programmed to record
that show. It’s that simple.
You can preset up to 20 programs with
the GUIDE Plus+ timer for recording
and/or viewing at one time.
POWER
VCR Plus+
SP/EP
Green
button
Cursor stick
OK
p STOP
5:30
6:30
PlusCode
14
2
CNN
2 3 4
5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(1hr. 15min.) 73457
DRAMA
WS 9974
SPORT
MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044
Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060
Comedy (2hrs.) 17390
Example of “PlusCode”
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. When using a cable box, turn
it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total
recording time doesn’t overlap any protected programs. For details
about the SmartFile function, see pages 52 through 53.
Number
buttons
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