User manual SONY SLV-SE840N

[. . . ] When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about four hours before operating the unit. Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. [. . . ] Watch another TV programme (page 34). Basic Operations To use the Auto Tape Speed function In step 10 above, turn EASY TIMER to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode (or EP mode when you are recording NTSC signals). Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the "TAPE SELECT" setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 53). continued Basic Operations 39 Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued) To set the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hold down EASY TIMER so that "DAY" appears in the display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. MONTH indicator and "1" appear in the display window. Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year. After you set the year, "CLOCK" appears in the display window. Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute. When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start the clock. Tips · To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting. · To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings" on page 47. · To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the "PR" position. Press MENU to exit the menu. 3 MENU 42 Basic Operations 4 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Basic Operations Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SA (every Saturday) . . . . . t W-SU (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today 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. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · · · · Reset the counter (page 31). [. . . ] · The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 34). · Make sure the tape is not at its end. continued Additional Information 59 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom The timer does not operate. Remedy · Check that the clock is set. [. . . ]