Sony SLV-D980P User Manual
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
To stop recording
To stop the DVD-VCR while recording, press SELECT VIDEO and then press x.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press
v to select the recording pattern. Each time you press v, the
indication changes as shown below. Press
V to change the indication in reverse order.
today
t DLY t MO~SA t MO~FR t W-SA (every Saturday) ..... t
W-SU (every Sunday)
t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today
To use the Auto Tape Speed function
In step 3 above, press
v to select “Auto.” When you are recording a programme in
the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time,
the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some
noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this
function correctly, the “Tape Select” setting in the “VIDEO SETUP” menu must be
accurate (see page 102).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
Notes
• When setting the timer with PDC signals, enter the start times exactly as indicated in the TV
programme guide. Otherwise, the PDC function will not work.
• If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals, the
VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
To watch another TV programme after setting the timer
Tips
• If the
indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this programme.
• You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
– Reset the counter (page 39).
– Display tape information on the TV screen (page 42).
1
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the
TV’s aerial input; if not, skip this step.
2
Select another channel on the TV.