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Playing a tape
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Additional tasks
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set
COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that
the tape was recorded in (see page 85). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)
COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that
the tape was recorded in (see page 85). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
3
Press
H PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape
M FF during stop
Rewind the tape
m REW during stop
Eject the tape
Z EJECT
OK
PLAY
SP
OPC
VIDEO
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Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
tape.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound
becomes monaural.
• The picture’s colour may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded tape in
the LP mode.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote
commander do not function.
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Touch Play) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the
TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with
one button.
TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with
one button.
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is
set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when
you press
you press
H PLAY.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
1
Insert a tape.
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
2
Press
H PLAY.
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Playback starts.
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Recording TV programmes
Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
To stop recording
Press
x STOP.
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position or station name*
you want to record.
you want to record.
4
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
5
Press
z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
• PROG
SP
OPC
VIDEO
SP / LP
LP OPC
VIDEO
REC
LP OPC
VIDEO
Recording indicator
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To check the remaining time
Press
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The
indicator
indicates the remaining time.
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 85).
LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 85).
To watch another TV programme while recording
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the
same tape again, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the
same tape again, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the
- (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select
the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The
DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
1
Press
t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
2
Select another programme position on the TV.
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1 : 4
SP
2
0 : 0 0 : 2
Remaining time
Time counter
Safety tab
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Recording TV programmes
Notes
• The
DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-
motion playback.
• The
DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the
time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference
between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus
programme.*
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
• The station name* may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
* not available on SLV-SE610N/K
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Tips
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press
z REC in some
situations such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
data in the VCR tuner preset.
• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically
turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press
z REC.
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu
(see page 86).
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
Press
z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external
source.
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the
VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
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Notes
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and
recording.
recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor
change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme
position on the TV.
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme
position on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer
Timer
(SLV-SE810N/K only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made
with other timer methods, that will be
broadcast within the next month. The
recording start time and recording stop
time can be set at one minute intervals.
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made
with other timer methods, that will be
broadcast within the next month. The
recording start time and recording stop
time can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• 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.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
2
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM +/–
????/1
1
1
1
x
X
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
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Press
DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
window.
4
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
5
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
window.
6
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
SP
OPC
VIDEO
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To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x STOP.
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).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 47).
• Check the timer settings (page 68).
• Watch another TV programme (page 47).
7
Press
DIAL TIMER.
The programme position or station name appears in the display
window.
window.
8
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more
of the LINE inputs, turn
of the LINE inputs, turn
DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT
to display the connected line in the display window.
9
Press
DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
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.
DIAL TIMER
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
INPUT SELECT
SP
OPC
VIDEO
DIAL TIMER
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To set the clock
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press
• 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.
• 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 85).
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 85).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 68).
Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
• The
indicator flashes 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 ADJUST 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.
adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set
correctly.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
1
Turn
DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
2
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“DAY” appears in the display window.
3
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the day.
4
Press
DIAL TIMER.
“MONTH” appears in the display window.
5
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.
6
Turn and press
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
7
When you have finished setting the time, press
DIAL TIMER to start
the clock.
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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 68).
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 68).
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
ShowView system
(not available on SLV-SE610N/K)
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
85).
• 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
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
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.
TIMER
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
SHOWVIEW
MENU
EXIT
:
SHOWVIEW
SET :
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
– – – – – – –
–
FRI
2 8 . 9
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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.
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
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.
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 57.
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 57.
• 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 57.
signals” on page 57.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CLEAR
MENU
EXIT
:
SHOWVIEW
SET
:
–
0–9
SHOWVIEW NO.
1 2 4 6 – – –
–
FRI
2 8 . 9
CANCEL
CONFIRM
:
: OK
CLEAR
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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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x STOP.
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.
in reverse order.
TODAY
t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday)
t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t
(dates count down)
(dates count down)
t TOMORROW 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.
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.
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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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).
• 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 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 85).
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 85).
• 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 68).
timer settings” (page 68).
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
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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
85).*
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1
Press
TIMER.
For SLV-SE610N/K:
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
The TIMER menu appears on the
TV screen.
For SLV-SE710N/K, SX710N/K, and
SE810N/K:
SE810N/K:
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS
to VARIABLE:
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
The TIMER METHOD menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select STANDARD, then
press OK.
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
2 8 . 9
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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