User manual SONY SLV-SE740D

[. . . ] Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. · Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour systems can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Precautions Safety · This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. [. . . ] · To record from a decoder, turn it on. · Turn on your TV and set it to video input. to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu (see page 47). · Refer to "Index to parts and controls" for button locations. 1 Press MINUTERIE MINUTERIE. OP TI ONS P ROG. NORM A L E S HOW V I E W LECTURE OK · When you set OPTIONS PROG. Press M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then press OK. S É L E CT. : R É GL E R : OK S ORTI E : M E NU · When you set OPTIONS PROG. to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen. S HOW V I E W CODE ­­­­­­­­­ CODE : 0 ­ 9 RÉ GL E R : OK S ORTI E : M E NU 34 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210B only) 2 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press ANNUL/0 and re-enter the correct number. S HOW V I E W CODE 1234­­­­­ ANNUL/0 CODE : 0 ­ 9 R É GL E R : OK S ORTI E : M E NU 3 LECTURE OK Press OK. The programme position, date, start and stop times, and PDC setting appear on the TV screen. Basic Operations 2 8 / SEP VEN 1 8 : 3 0 S T J OUR D É B UT FI N V/P 3 5 SA2 9 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 ­ ­­ ­­­­ ­­ :­­ ­­ :­­ ­ ­­ ­­­­ ­­ :­­ ­­ :­­ ­ ­­ ­­­­ ­­ :­­ ­­ :­­ ­ ­­ ­­­­ ­­ :­­ ­­ :­­ ­ ­­ ­­­­ ­­ :­­ ­­ :­­ ­ S É L E CT. RÉ GL E R : : S ORTI E : M E NU FI N : OK CHOIX ENTREE ANNUL/0 · If "­ ­" appears in the "ST" column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · · · · Reset the counter (page 30). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 32). Watch another TV programme (page 32). Tips · You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, or 60 minutes. Set ÉTENDRE SHOWVIEW in the FONCTIONS AVANCÉES menu to the desired extended time (page 47). · To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings" (page 43). 36 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210B only) Notes · If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function. · The and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted. to NORMALE in the RÉGLAGES UTILISATEUR menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. · The PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a satellite programme. Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (SLV-SE210B only) 37 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. Before you start. . . · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. [. . . ] · If the reception is poor, the PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording. Timer recording The SHOWVIEW menu or the PROG menu does not appear. The PDC function does not operate properly. continued Troubleshooting 51 Symptom You cannot watch the Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. A Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. The remote commander does not function. Remedy · Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely. Canal Plus · Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely. [. . . ]