User manual SONY XM-2042

[. . . ] 3-865-760-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. _________________________ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No. : Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No. : SONY SLV-M11HF Sony Electronics Inc. [. . . ] With the SmartFile list, you can also easily find the beginning of the available recording space. SmartFile search list 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI TUE START 8 : 0 0 PM 2 : 3 0 PM CH CH EP 12 8 p. 1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END Selecting and playing a program (page 50) To play back a recorded program, select the program you want to watch using the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the program and playback starts automatically. Checking the contents of a tape (page 52) When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programs appears in the SmartFile check list. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR and press H PLAY to find out what is recorded on it. This feature allows you to easily find the program you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space. SmartFile check list 8/10/99~8/30/99 BLANK TIME MON 9 : 0 0 PM CH 1 6 SUN 6 : 3 0 PM CH 4 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 FRI 5 : 4 5 PM CH 7 THU 1 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 TUE 4 : 3 0 PM CH 8 NEXT : EP p. 1 1H 48M 8 / 30 8 / 29 8 / 27 8 / 27 8 / 26 8 / 24 QUIT : OK * SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation. continued SmartFile Function 39 About the SmartFile function (continued) Labeling a recorded program and tape (page 53) You can attach an electronic "label" to the video tape and it's programs on the SmartFile list. Labeling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label a program which you set to record regularly (i. e. everyday, same day of a week, etc. ), the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program. Protecting a recorded program (page 58) You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure. Erasing the data of an unwanted program (page 60) By erasing a program from the SmartFile list, the VCR will record over the unwanted program. Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label (page 62) You can register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label. Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) (page 64) If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function, you can store the program and category name transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on a SmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function will be available in the future. 40 SmartFile Function Recording using the SmartFile function To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label, program data, such as the date and channel, is automatically stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette tape To use the SmartFile function, attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape. Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of the spine of the tape. Then, holding both edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn't bend, attach it along the guide line to the spine of the cassette tape. This tape is henceforth referred to as a SmartFile tape. Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels · For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page. · For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Notes · The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you: ­ twist or fold the SmartFile label. ­ remove the SmartFile label and re-attach it to a tape. ­ attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape. ­ attach some metal, or sticker which has metal, to the SmartFile label. ­ write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp instrument. · Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, direct sunlight, humidity, mildew, strong magnetism, or near heat sources. [. . . ] 5 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections. ) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 7 Leave the cable box on. To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. [. . . ]