Sony LX50 - Manual (Page 15)

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45 Recording TV programs using the timer
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press
?/1 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 (page 33).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 50).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.
• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then
press M/m to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that
some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep
the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 62).
• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings” (page 50).
• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the
timer, press m to highlight VOLVER, then press OK.
The display returns to the MENU screen.
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.
46 Locking the VCR (Child Lock)
Locking the VCR (Child Lock)
To lock the VCR
When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the -
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator
remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.
To unlock the VCR
Hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator disappears from the
display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording
stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Note
• The VCR will be unlocked when:
– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.
– You insert a tape.
– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
After you have set the timer, you can lock all
of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings
are not canceled by mistake. ?/1 POWER
x STOP
47 Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Playback options Operation
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down
m REW.
Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander. The tape continues to play at high speed.
• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you
release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.
Hold down the button to play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play While the tape is stopped, hold down m REW on the VCR and press
H PLAY on the VCR.
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y SLOW
x2
M FF
m REW
H PLAY
m REW M FF
TRACKING +/–
continued
48 Playing/searching at various speeds
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes during pause.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.