Sony SLV-SE810B VCR User Manual


 
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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE610B)
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.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
Reset the counter (page 44).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 47).
Check the timer settings (page 68).
Watch another TV programme (page 47).
Tips
To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or programme
number buttons.
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press
-
(ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number buttons.
To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHAINE +/– 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 VITESSE
AUTO. to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 84).
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press
<
/
,
to choose LISTE,
then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings” (page 68).
Notes
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.
The indicator flashes in the display window when you press
?
/
1
with no tape
inserted.
When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE in the OPTIONS-2 menu,
the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or
MIXTE.
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.