User manual SONY SLV-SX110A

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the in the display window for a few seconds. "DEMO" appears To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. 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 57). 46 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SX110A only) Recording TV programmes using the ShowView® system (not available on SLVSE630B) 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. Basic Operations Before you start. . . · 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 stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop). 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. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. today t JOUR (Monday to Sunday) t S-SA (every Saturday) . . . . . t S-DI (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today Basic Operations 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. To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to P in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs. 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 you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR. · Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. · Make sure the [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set correctly. · Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line. Timer recording Canal Plus Others You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. [. . . ]