User manual SONY SLV-SE850G

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] For details about the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/ PDC signals" on page 53. If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting: 1 Press </, to highlight the item you want to change. To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 53. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals" on page 53. Then enter the new timer setting and press OK. 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). In step 4 above, press M/m to turn on/off the VPS/PDC indication after you set the recording date. If you do not want to set the VPS/PDC function, turn off the VPS/ PDC indication. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) and LINE-3 IN (Scart) connectors, or the LINE-2 IN jacks. To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?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 TAPE OPTIONS menu (see page 73). ⷠTo check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function won't work and the recording won't start. ⷠ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. [. . . ] T Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene. T If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. The clock has stopped and "­:­ ­" lights up in the display window. [. . . ]