Sony SLV-SF950N Setting the timer manually, Before you start…

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Setting the timer manually

If the ShowView 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 74.

•Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 70).

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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 CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V About the Smartlink featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link Mains lead To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowConnection to your TV with an aerial cable only Scart cable supplied with Set Top Box LINE-3 Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBBox LINE-1 TVAerial cable supplied Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO-AV If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorTo a stereo system Additional connectionsAudio cable not supplied VMC-810 cable not suppliedPull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Function see Before you start Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP To cancel the Auto Set Up functionIf your country does not appear in the list, select Else Abbreviation Country LanguageBefore you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Menu Press Menu to exit the menu Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clockPress M/m to set the date Turn on the VCR and the TV Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress m to highlight Clock PROGRAM, then press OK Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OKPress Menu to exit the menu TipsPress M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK Selecting a languagePress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsTV system Channel number Channel SET Field Press M/m to highlight Channel SETPosition Menu If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK Setting/changing the station namesHighlight Lists and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Then press OK Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging programme positions Press OK to confirm the setting Highlight LISTS, and press OK Press Clear Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disableSelected row will be cleared as Shown on the rightConnecting a decoder Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderScart cable Supplied with decoder PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder DECODER/t LINE-3Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3, then press OK Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channelsPress M/m to highlight Other OPTIONS, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Normal CATV, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DEC., then press OKCANAL+, then press OK Press Prog +/- to select the desired programme positionPress M/m to highlight ON, then press OK Playing a tape To set the colour system Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterBasic Operations Prog + REC Stop Recording TV programmesPress x Stop To stop recordingTo 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 Buttons Recording TV programmes using the ShowView systemNumber Showview menu appears on the TV screen Press Timer When you set Timer Options to Timer Daily/weekly recording Press ?/1 to turn off the VCRTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the VCR after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Standard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording Slow REW Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsPlayback options Operation To resume normal playbackTo cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingPress x Stop while recording To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off Turn on your TV and set it to the video Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsProgramme When the timer settings overlapNicam system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesZweiton German stereo system How sound is recorded on a video tape Selecting the sound during playbackStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Normal audio track monauralTo stop searching Searching using the index functionTo search ahead, press Index Adjusting 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 menuDECODER/LINE3 Other Options menuHow to connect to record on your VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemExample a Your VCR Recorder Decoder Other VCR PlayerHow 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 functionFunction Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeRecording time Tape speed Station name Checking the information of a recorded programmePress 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 Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape Press OK TV guide page numbers appear Automatically when the VCR detects themP301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Have to set the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyClear To erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Before you start … Labelling a tapeTo erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator Screen as Program no , ProgramTo stop registration to the SmartFile label To check the information of a registered programme 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 TroubleshootingContamination Initial TerminalNormal recording S11 Playback S10S12 SmartFile S13S16 Timer recording S15Synchronized Recording S17 S18Cleaning S26 Remote Commander S24Power S28 Canal Plus S22Set-Top Box S36 Tape S33S34 Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Antenne Entree connector 9Rear panel Audio Lleft/R right/VIDEO108 Remote commander109 110 Menu chart111 112 113 Index Connecting