Sony SLV-SE210D VCR User Manual


 
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
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 31).
Display tape information on the TV screen (page 34).
Check the timer settings (page 45).
Watch another TV programme (page 34).
Tips
Even if you set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW in the USER SET menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING,
then go to step 2.
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings (page 45).
Notes
When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function wont work*.
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 and indicators flash in the display window when you press ?/1 with
no tape inserted.
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to off for the timer recording of a
satellite programme*.
* SLV-SE210D only