User manual SONY SLV-SE20UX

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice. [. . . ] Press r REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source. The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV. The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press r REC in some situations such as: ­ when you are watching a source connected to the TV's line input, or ­ when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset. ⷠIf there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press r REC. ⷠYou can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 58). notes · You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording. ⷠWhen the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ⷠTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. " EXIT (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting: 1 Press ?To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press . [. . . ] Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. No picture (or black & white screen appears) Symptom Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. ⷠIf the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON. [. . . ]