User manual SONY SLV-SE80UX

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press . N MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n 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 (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window 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 the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector. To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting. To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. the indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ?(ten's digit) button followed by the programme number button. To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/­ or programme number 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 66). // to choose LIST, then press OK after 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 I/u with no tape inserted. When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. [. . . ] When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF. 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. Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. [. . . ]