User manual SONY SLV-SX70EN

[. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ] If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting: 1 Press ?To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" below. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press . N MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n 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 (with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit). To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, LINE-2 IN jacks, or LINE-3 IN (scart) 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 I/u. the indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to reset the VCR after using the VCR. 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 +/­ button 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 OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72). // to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. 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. [. . . ] Make sure SYSTEM (B/G or D/K) in the TUNER menu is set to the same system in your local area. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. [. . . ]