Sony SLV-D900G - Manual (Page 41)

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ ® system
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer
To watch a DVD after setting the timer
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the V/v or number buttons.
• If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.
• You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
– Reset the counter (page 32).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 35).
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 4 above, press v to select “AUTO.” When you are recording a programme in
the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time,
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP”
menu must be accurate (see page 90).
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
a timer setting.
3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
1 Press TV/VIDEO to display “TV” in the display window.
2 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.
3 Select another channel on the TV.
1 Press SELECT DVD to control the DVD player.
2 Press Z and place the disc on the disc tray.
3 Press H.
The disc tray closes and the DVD player starts playback. The TV screen will
automatically change to the DVD playback screen.
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