User manual SONY SLV-SX720N

[. . . ] If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i. e. , marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. [. . . ] · When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct. · The remaining time doesn't work for an NTSC-recorded tape. "­H­ ­M" appears in the display window. · The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. · About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. 34 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ Just enter the programme's PlusCode listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. · Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 ON/STANDBY CLEAR VIDEO Plus+ Programme number buttons SET Basic Operations Joystick >/. /?// OK p STOP 1 VIDEO Plus+ Press VIDEO Plus+. VIDEO PLUS+ PLUSCODE [ ­­­­­­­­­ ] SET :0­9 continued Basic Operations 35 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) 2 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme's PlusCode, then press SET. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 51). Basic Operations 37 Setting the timer manually ON/STANDBY If VIDEO Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. · Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 INPUT SELECT 9 MENU Joystick >/. /?// OK p STOP 1 PLAY OK · MENU Press MENU and select TIMER, then press the joystick (OK). TIMER DATE TODAY SP / LP SP SELECT SET OK TIME ­ : ­­ 9 . 1 2 WE ­ : ­­ PROG ­­ VPS / PDC ON : : : OK 38 Basic Operations 2 PLAY OK Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Push the joystick to / to flash each item in turn. To correct a setting, push the joystick to ?to return to that setting and reset. TIMER DATE TODAY SP / LP LP SELECT SET OK 9 . 1 2 WE TIME PROG 1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 BBC2 VPS / PDC ON : : : OK · To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 40. · To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see "Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals" on page 37. INPUT SELECT · To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-2 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display "L1" or "L2" in the "PROG" position. [. . . ] · The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. Playback Recording TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. [. . . ]