Sony SLV-SF990G 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 80.

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 74).

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Basic Operations

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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 sensorTV control buttons Setting the Command Mode switch DisplayWide Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsSetting up the remote commander Connection 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 MegalogicConnection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowIf your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connector Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBIf you don’t use a STB, skip to Set the STB Connection setting to RF see If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorTo a stereo system Additional connectionsAudio cable not supplied VMC-810 cable not suppliedTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPull down the drop down panel Picture for ex. programme positionTo check if the TV tuning is correct Selected for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Press RF Channel again Hold 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… Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelPress Cursor M/m to set the date OK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clockAuto Adjust is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress OK Press Cursor m to highlight Clock Then press OKPROGRAM, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuSetting the Set-Top Box If you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this stepPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK Cable If you connect the STB using the aerialSTB brand Code numbers Set-Top Box brand numberEEC DNTEIF FTERFT TPS SATSEG StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi Selecting a language To highlight Settings and press OKPress Cursor M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPress Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsChannels are scanned PositionFollowing order UHF B21 B69If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress MENU, then press Cursor M/m Setting/changing the station namesTo highlight Lists and press OK Press Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Setting your personal codeChecking your personal code Press OK Confirmation screen appearsPress OK to exit the menu Playing a tape When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyREW StopAdditional tasks When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterBasic Operations SP/LP z REC Stop Recording TV programmesTo 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 Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Video Plus + Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus +, menu appears on TV screenPress Cursor M/m to reset it Press Cursor / , to highlightItem you want 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 Standard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording REW Shuttle ring Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playbackTo cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns offPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Programme When the timer settings overlapRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemSelecting 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 menu Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCRVMC-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 editingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel Audio dubbingTo stop while editing Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCRTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Checking 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 functionMemory of the SmartFile label. Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeDate Day of the week Checking the information of a recorded programmeRecording start time Recording time Tape speed Station nameSelected tape speed. Select a tape speed that Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceMatches the length of the programme you want To recordNOW Searching Start END Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Setting the TV guide page number Labelling a recorded programme and tapeTape 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 manuallyPress OK Programme label and a selected category are stored ClearTo label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme To erase the programme labelTo erase the selected category Labelling a tape To erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator To stop registration to the SmartFile labelTo check the information of a registered programme Registration date Programme located in a recorded tapeRecording time Tips 100 Protecting a recorded programmeTo unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears102 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme103 Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination 105Normal recording S11 Playback S10S12 SmartFile S13Remote Commander S20 Timer recording S15S16 Synchronized Recording S17Power S24 Cleaning S22Power S25 S21S33 Set-Top Box control S32Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Rear panel 114 Remote commander115 116 Menu chart117 118 119 Smartfile Index