Sony SLV-SE250B, SLV-SE450B Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer, Before you start

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

(SLV-SE450B only)

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE							PROG

CHAINE +/–

X x STOP

• 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, turn it on.

CHOIX ENTREE

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1 APPUYER/PROG	Press PROG.
TOURNER	“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
TOURNER
	If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
	following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

		SP	OPC
		MAGN	OPC


		SP	OPC
		MAGN	OPC

Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Check your model name UnpackingUsing the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteTV control buttons Getting Started If your TV does not have a Peritel connector Connecting the VCRPeritel cable not supplied Signal flow If your TV has a Peritel connectorMains lead LIGNE-1 To mains Aerial cable suppliedIf the connected TV complies with About the Smartlink featuresPress ?/1 MARCHE/VEILLE to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPress Regl Canal on the VCR lightly Press Regl Canal TV system appears in the display windowTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct VCR below Reglage Auto Press Regl CanalTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Reglage Auto Regl Canal Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Reglage Auto Before you start… Selecting a languageTurn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press M/m to highlight LANGUE, then Press OKPress M/ m to highlight the desired language, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuTip Presetting channels Press M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OKCABLE, then press OK Programme position Chaine Press Chaine +/- to selectPress M/m to highlight Reglage CANAL, then press OKIf the picture is not clear Channel system for the French Catv network Tuning the French Catv channelsChanging programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress MENU, then press M/m to highlight Listes and press OK Press M/m to highlight Liste DES CHAINES, then press OKGetting Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES, and press OK Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress M/ m to highlight the row which you Want to disable Selected row will be cleared as shown Press ANNUL/0On the right Changing the station names Press Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyPress M/m to highlight HORLOGE, then press OK MANUEL, then press OK Press , to highlight the month and setMonth pressing M/m Tips Reglage Auto is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress m to highlight Chaine ’HORLOGE, then press OK Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OKConnecting a decoder Setting the Canal Plus decoderSetting the Canal Plus channel Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OKPress M/m to highlight DECODEUR/ LIGNE2, then press OK Menu disappears from the TV screen Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Reglage DES CHAINES, then press OK Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OKReglage DES Chaines Chaine Press Chaine +/- to select the desiredCANAL+, then press OK Then press OKStop m RET Playing a tapeTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system To use the time counterLecture ENR Stop Recording TV programmesPress x Stop To stop recordingTo check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTo save a recording Safety tab TipsRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Before you start Recording TV programmes using the Dial TimerTurn Prog to set the recording date To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To return to the previous stepTo set the clock To use the VCR after setting the timerAbout the Demonstration Mode To activate the Demonstration ModeTo cancel the Demonstration Mode Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Press Minuterie VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screenPress OK Date, start and stop times, programme Position or station name, tape speed*,Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Press M/m to reset itPress / , to highlight the item you Want to changeTo record satellite broadcasts Setting the timer manually Normale Showview Selectionner Regler Sortie Menu To stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds Ralenti ×2RET Playback options Operation Playback options Operation To resume normal playbackTo cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo extend the duration Additional OperationsBefore you start … Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlap Acces Smart Searching using the Acces Smart functionTo recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape Recording the programme D over the programme a and B Originally recorded programmesAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Tip Changing menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressMenu option Set this option to OPTIONS-2 VMC-2121HG Peritel cable not supplied Signal flow How to connect to record on this VCREditing with another VCR Example a Your VCR Recorder LIGNE-1 TV Other VCR PlayerEntree LIGNE-2 Other VCR Player Example B Your VCR RecorderBefore you start editing Operation when recording on this VCRTo stop editing Press the x Stop buttons on both VCRsTroubleshooting Symptom RemedyClock No TV programme appears Plus CanalOthers Additional Information InitialContamination Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details PDC OPC Display windowAntenne Entree connector 8 Rear panelMains lead 8 Remote commander Additional Information Index to parts and controls Additional Information Smartlink Index