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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the
DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”
appears in the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 64).
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 64).
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
ShowView system
(SLV-SE510K only)
The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start
…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page
73).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
2
Press the programme number
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
buttons to enter the ShowView
number.
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
TIMER
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
SHOWVIEW
MENU
EXIT
:
SHOWVIEW
SET :
SHOWVIEW NO.
FRI
2 8 . 9
0 9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
SHOWVIEW
SET
:
SHOWVIEW NO.
1 2 4 6
FRI
2 8 . 9
CANCEL
CONFIRM
:
: OK
CLEAR
0 9
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
3
Press OK.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position or station
name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC
setting appear on the TV screen.
programme position or station
name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC
setting appear on the TV screen.
• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
happen for local broadcasts), you
have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
4
If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:
speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:
1 Press </, to highlight the
item you want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 55.
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 55.
• 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 55.
VPS/PDC signals” on page 55.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
equipment switched on.
CLEAR
OK
PLAY
INPUT
SELECT
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
5
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
FRI
2 8 . 9
OK
PLAY
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
5
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
FRI
2 8 . 9
MENU
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Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY t
t
t
t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t
t
t
t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday) t
t
t
t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t
t
t
t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t
t
t
t MON (every Monday) t
t
t
t SUN (every Sunday) t
t
t
t 1 month later t
t
t
t
(dates count down) t
t
t
t TOMORROW t
t
t
t TODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window is lit).
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window is lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs.
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs.
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
programmes.
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.
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 64).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 64).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want
to make a timer setting.
to make a timer setting.
3
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
4
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
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Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– 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 PROG +/– 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
• 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 AUTO
LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).
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 AUTO
LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST,
then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings” (page 64).
timer settings” (page 64).
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
• 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.
VPS/PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or
VARIABLE.
VARIABLE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
satellite programme.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
methods.
Before you start
…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS* to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS* to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page
73).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER.
For SLV-SE410K:
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
For SLV-SE510K:
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
TIMER
OK
PLAY
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
–
– – : – –
– – : – –
–
SP
FRI
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SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
SHOWVIEW
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
:
:
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
FRI
2 8 . 9
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
TODAY t
t
t
t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t
t
t
t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday) t
t
t
t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t
t
t
t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t
t
t
t MON (every Monday) t
t
t
t SUN (every Sunday) t
t
t
t 1 month later t
t
t
t
(dates count down) t
t
t
t TOMORROW t
t
t
t TODAY
2
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position or station
name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC
function*:
programme position or station
name*, tape speed, and VPS/PDC
function*:
1 Press , to highlight each item
in turn.
2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details
about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/
PDC signals” on page 55.
PDC signals” on page 55.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
3
Press MENU to exit the menu.
4
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
equipment switched on.
OK
PLAY
INPUT
SELECT
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
5
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
FRI
2 8 . 9
MENU
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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.
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 64).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 64).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– 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 PROG +/– 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
• 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 AUTO
LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).
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 AUTO
LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72).
• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS* to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST,
then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings” (page 64).
timer settings” (page 64).
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
• 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* won’t work.
function* won’t 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*.
VPS/PDC function*.
• The
indicator flashes 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.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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Playing/searching at various speeds
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start…
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:
• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the VCR if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M
FF/M. During
rewind, hold down m
REW/m.
Play at high speed
• During playback, press M
FF or m
REW on the
remote commander.
• During playback, hold down M
FF/M or m
REW/m. When you release the button, normal playback
resumes.
resumes.
Play at twice the normal
speed
speed
During playback, press ×2.
Play in slow motion
During playback, press y SLOW.
Play frame by frame
During pause, press M
FF or m
REW on the remote
commander. Hold down M
FF or m
REW to play
one frame each second.
Rewind and start play
During stop, press H (play) on the VCR while holding down
m on the VCR.
m on the VCR.
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Setting the recording duration time
After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified duration.
recording automatically after a specified duration.
Before you start…
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR
returns to the normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration time.
1
While recording, press z REC.
The
indicator appears in the display window.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
recording and turns off automatically.
VIDEO
SP
OPC
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
Normal recording
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Synchronized Recording (SLV-SE510K only)
Synchronized Recording
(SLV-SE510K only)
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment
such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/
LINE-2 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function
for this feature to work.
such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/
LINE-2 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function
for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns
on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-2 IN.
on and starts recording a programme from DECODER/LINE-2 IN.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart
connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to
the TV.
connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to
the TV.
Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording
function
function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
than the total recording time.
• Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in
the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 73).
• Refer to “Index to parts and
controls” for button locations.
Scart cable (not supplied)
DECODER/
t LINE-2 IN
i LINE-1 (TV)
TV Scart
connector
connector
Satellite tuner, etc.
Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart (EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
SYNCHRO REC
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To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
Notes
• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the
Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit,
recording starts automatically.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the
programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.
only after the first programme has finished.
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for
Synchronized Recording.
1
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L2” in the display
window.
window.
2
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme
you want to record, then turn it off.
you want to record, then turn it off.
3
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
4
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for
recording.
recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an
input signal from the connected equipment.
input signal from the connected equipment.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
settings
Before you start
…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
3
Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST,
then press OK:
then press OK:
• If you want to change or cancel a
setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel
the settings, press MENU, then turn
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
4
Press M/m to select the setting you want
to change or cancel, then press OK.
to change or cancel, then press OK.
The selected setting appears in the
TIMER menu.
TIMER menu.
5
• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER LIST
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
OK
CLEAR
RETURN
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
DATE
TIME
PROG.
AAB
LP
2
0 : 0 0
1 : 3 0
CDE
LP
MON
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
LP
SUN
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
SP
–
– : – –
– : – –
–
–
–
– . –
–
– FRI
. 1 0
VPS
PDC
PDC
VPS
PDC
PDC
0
3
. 9
1
1
FGH
I
FRI
2 8 .
9
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
SP
TODAY
5
J K
DATE
CANCEL
SET
:
:
SELECT :
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME
PROG.
2
CDE
LP
VPS / PDC
ON
FRI
2 8 . 9
1 0 : 0 0
1 1 : 3 0
. 1 0
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
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When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes
start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Tip
• In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing
• In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing
OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
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Searching using the Smart Search function
Searching using the Smart Search
function
function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see
what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and
programme position of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback
directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.
what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and
programme position of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback
directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.
All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was
recorded.
recorded.
The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory. If
you want to recall the latest data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART
SEARCH screen (see page 67).
you want to recall the latest data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART
SEARCH screen (see page 67).
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
1
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the
VCR.
VCR.
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
3
Press M/m/</, to select the
programme you want to start viewing.
programme you want to start viewing.
4
Press OK.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from the beginning
of the selected programme.
starts automatically from the beginning
of the selected programme.
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
0
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
2 9 . 9
. 9
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
1 . 1 0
3
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
2 8 . 9
5
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 0 MIN.
BLANK TIME
SMART SEARCH
NOW SEARCHING
1 8 0 MIN.
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Searching using the Smart Search function
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To record in a blank space
Blank space on the tape will appear as a
blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen.
Select the last blank row in step 3, then press
OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the
tape to the beginning of the blank space,
then stops. Start recording. Note that
“BLANK TIME” and the remaining time
indication only refers to the length of the last
blank space.
blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen.
Select the last blank row in step 3, then press
OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the
tape to the beginning of the blank space,
then stops. Start recording. Note that
“BLANK TIME” and the remaining time
indication only refers to the length of the last
blank space.
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even
after you have removed the tape.
after you have removed the tape.
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select
LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
Tips
• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART
• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART
SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to
make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
1
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
3
Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.
If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then
record a programme.
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then
record a programme.
4
Press OK.
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
0
2 9 . 9
. 9
3
SET
SELECT
SMART SEARCH
1 8 0 MIN.
:
:
OK
DATE
TIME
PROG.
3 0 MIN.
BLANK TIME
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
1 . 1 0
I J K
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
:
1 4 : 0 0
1 5 : 0 0
FGH
0
2 9 . 9
. 9
3
1 9 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0
3
DATE
TIME
PROG.
2 8 . 9
5
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
SMART SEARCH
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
2 0 : 0 0
2 1 : 0 0
AAB
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
1 . 1 0
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