Sony SLV-SF900G Setting the timer manually, Before you start…

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Setting the timer manually

If the VIDEO Plus + system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes.

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 time.

•To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on.

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

•If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn’t overlap the protected programme. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 70.

•Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 66).

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorFastext buttons TV control buttonsTV/VIDEO Prog +Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link About the Smartlink featuresCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorIf you don’t use a STB, skip to Additional connections If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorTo a stereo system Turn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPull down the drop down panel Selected for ex. programme position To check if the TV tuning is correctTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Press RF Channel again Window. The RF channel is then switched offHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Press Auto SET UPSetting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Press , to highlight the month and set ADJUST, then press OKMonth pressing M/m ClockTip Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Auto Adjust is highlightedPress OK Press m to highlight Clock Press M/m to highlight ON, then pressPROGRAM, then press OK TipsPress M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK Selecting a languagePress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsPress M/m to highlight Channel Position If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPosition Highlight Lists and press OK Setting/changing the station namesPress M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK To correct a character, press is highlighted, then reset it Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsTo display other pages for programme Position, then pressPositions 6 to 60, press M/ m repeatedly Selected channel is inserted atHighlight LISTS, and press OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable Hold down first X pause, hold on ?/1 Setting your personal codeOn/standby simultaneously on the VCR For more than 3 secondsConfirmation screen appears Press M/m//, to enter your personal codePress ?/ 1 on/standby to turn off the VCR Press OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePlaying a tape Additional tasks When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterTip Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Recording TV programmesTo record from a decoder or other source, turn it on Prog + REC StopTo stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording To check the remaining timeTo protect a recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Number Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + systemButtons Video Plus + Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus +, menu appears on TV screenPress To highlight the item you Press M/m to reset itWant to change Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR To use the VCR after setting the timerTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Or LINE-3 in connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press Input Timer menu appears on the TV screenSelect to display L1, L2, or L3 in the PROG. position To stop recording Slow REW Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsPress H playback To resume normal playbackPlayback options Operation To cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Programme When the timer settings overlapNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesSelecting the sound during playback Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels How sound is recorded on a video tapeNormal audio track monaural Stereo soundTo stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Video Options menuTape Options menu Audio Options menuOther Options Other Options menuHow to connect to record on your VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied How to connect to a stereo system Basic Editing When recording on your VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingChecking the contents of a tape Recording using the SmartFile functionAbout the SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programmeProtecting a recorded programme Labelling a recorded programme and tapeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Running a demonstrationAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Date Day of the week Checking the information of a recorded programmeRecording start time Recording time Tape speed Station namePress M repeatedly to select Blank Time Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceStart END Select Search OK Exit Menu NOW Searching Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape Setting the TV guide page numberTape title Category TV guide page numbers appear Automatically when the VCR detects themP301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyClear To erase the programme label To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the selected category Labelling a tape To erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator To stop registration to the SmartFile labelRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape To check the information of a registered programmeRecording time Tips Protecting a recorded programme To unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappearsErasing the data of an unwanted programme SP 1H 30M Nick & Matt Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination Normal recording S11 Playback S10S12 SmartFile S13Remote Commander S20 Timer recording S15S16 Synchronized Recording S17Power S24 Cleaning S22Power S25 S21Set-Top Box control S32 Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Antenne Entree connector 9Rear panel 104 Remote commanderTV/VIDEO remote control switch ?/1 on/standby button 6 106 Menu chart107 108 109 Index Connecting