Sony SLV-662HF - Manual (Page 53)

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued)
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press l/C!). The ®
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Remember to press
l/(!) to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby
mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
While the VCR turns on, hold down l/Cl) POWER on the VCR until the
o-n
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-"
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/(1) POWER on the VCR until the °-n
indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and
turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To cancel the VCR Plus+ system recording, press VCR PIus+ before pressing ENTER
in step 4 above.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaiiting tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 65).
Notes
• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:
- the PlusCode number is incorrect.
-ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You carmot select DAILY or
WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.
• The VCR will be unlocked when:
- you stop timer recording by pressing ■ STOP
-you insert a tape
- the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
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