User manual SONY SLV-SE800N

[. . . ] 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. Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. [. . . ] 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 MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW 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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit). To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs. To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Turned 4 Keep the satellite tuneryou haveon untilathe VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which made timer setting. 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 programme position, you can also use the PROG +/­ or programme number buttons. To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ­/­ ­ (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/­ buttons. To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 79). To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. [. . . ] Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording. If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording. Symptom The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. [. . . ]