To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press u to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter.

•Display tape information on the TV screen.

•Check the timer settings.

•Watch another TV program.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.

the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA .....

n EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date

Tips

•To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

•To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.

•To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position.

Note

∙“TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted.

Basic Operations

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SLV-X817ME, SLV-X717PS, SLV-X717SG, SLV-X817PS, SLV-X717ME specifications

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