User manual SONY SLV-AV100VC

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. compatible colour/TV systems · This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G, D/K and I), MESECAM (B/G and D/K) and NTSC colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. NTSC colour signals can only be recorded through the line input. [. . . ] The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also set the clock before setting the timer recording. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time. Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then push the EASY TIMER knob. Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the programme you want to record. When "­:­ ­" is displayed in the display window, the VCR clock has not been set. You need to set the clock using the Easy Clock function before setting the timer. You can also change the current time using the Easy Clock function. When "­:­ ­" is displayed in the display window, push the EASY TIMER knob. To record in the EP mode, set the tape speed to "LP". note · The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?If you record a programme using the Easy Timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with the SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE indicator flashes when the VCR finishes making an Easy Timer recording. The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the recorded programme and starts playback automatically. You can start the SEARCH MODE function after the flashing of the SEARCH MODE indicator has been stopped. The flashing stops when you turn on the VCR and press the SEARCH MODE button (Do not press any button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled). If you continue to press the SEARCH MODE button while the SEARCH MODE indicator is flashing, you can enter other search operations. (For details , see the following pages). Each press of the SEARCH MODE button changes the search operations as follows: REMAIN BLANK INDEX TIME Off This SEARCH MODE function will be cancelled (the SEARCH MODE indicator turns off) if: ­ The VCR starts recording other programmes. This feature enables you to find the current position on a tape as well as the remaining time of the tape. [. . . ] The picture rolls vertically during picture search. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/­ buttons. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select "L" when recording from other equipment. [. . . ]