User manual SONY SLV-SE640D

[. . . ] ⷠThe unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. ⷠUnplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. ⷠTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and ­ buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. to stop recording To stop the VCR while recording , press x (stop). To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · To set the clock that "DAY" appears in 1 Hold down DIAL TIMER sohas already been set, thethe display window. "MONTH" appears in the DIAL TIMER month, and 4 Turn and press year, "CLOCK" to set thein the displaythen the year. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 5 6 When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock. tips · To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR while you are making the setting. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9. If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, "FULL" appears in the display window for about five seconds. ⷠThe indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted. If "­ ­" appears in the "PR" S E L E CT : SET : E ND : OK E X I T : M E NU (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the "PR" position. 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 setting: To record the same programme S E L E CT : SET : every day or the same day every E ND : OK E X I T : M E NU week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 53. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals" on page 53. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. to stop recording To stop the VCR while recording , press x (stop). Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. T W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions. [. . . ] make sure a programme has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings are past the current time. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains. Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. [. . . ]