User manual SONY SLV-SE840D

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. 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. [. . . ] Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel, following the procedures on pages 21 and 22. The menu disappears automatically if you don't proceed for more than a few minutes. If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 (TV) connector, you don`t have to set up ShowView. Just record a satellite programme using ShowView, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 (TV) connector. If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CLEAR. The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has been set. When you record a satellite broadcast using ShowView, you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. To Stop play Pause play Press p STOP P PAUSE PLAY FF during stop REW during stop To replay a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again. during playback , press REPLAY up to four times. (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. N MO (every Monday) n SU (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n TODAY Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals (SLV-E380EG only) The 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 delay, early starts or broadcast interruptions. to use the VPS/PDC function , set VPS/PDC to ON. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1(TV) 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 ON/STANDBY. the indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR. [. . . ] The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and "­:­ ­" lights in the display window. The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over one hour. [. . . ]