Sony SLV-SX740N VCR User Manual


 
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE840N only)
Basic Operations
To set the clock
Tips
To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
x (stop) on the VCR while you are making
the setting.
The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 63.
Notes
If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for
about five seconds.
The and indicators flash in the display window when you complete the
setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.
If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to
ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of
adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set
correctly.
When the time is set incorrectly, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step
9. Set the timer again from step 1.
You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set
the tape speed in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu (see page 63).
1
Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting
appears.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start
the clock.
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