User manual SONY SLV-SE830B

[. . . ] Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. · If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. · 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. [. . . ] Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 60). Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830B only) 49 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. · To record from a decoder, turn it on. · Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to Saturday) t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) . . . . . t LUN (every Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD. 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 OUI in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) and ENTREE LIGNE-2 connectors. 52 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 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 ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. [. . . ] · Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely. · Make sure the Canal Plus PERITEL cable is plugged securely. · Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODEUR (see page 68). · Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu (see page 34). [. . . ]