Sony SLV-ED313ME Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function, Setting the Easy Timer

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Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function

The Easy Timer function allows you to make a timer recording of a programme without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record only one programme that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using the EASY TIMER knob. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can also set the clock before setting the timer recording.

Setting the Easy Timer

PROGRAM +/–

Before you start…

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time.

REC SPEED	EASY TIMER
SP/LP (SP/EP)	knob

1 EASY TIMER

Push the EASY TIMER knob.

The START indicator appears in the display window.

If the clock has not been set, “–:– –” appears. Go to step 2 in “Setting or changing the Easy Clock” on page 26.

SP START

APC

2 EASY TIMER

Set the recording start time by turning the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the time by 15 minutes.

To increase or decrease the time by one minute, press PROGRAM +/–.

SP START

APC

3 EASY TIMER	Push the EASY TIMER knob to confirm the start time setting.
	The STOP indicator appears.	SP	STOP
			APC

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder SLV-ED313MEGB 3-065-583-11Precautions SafetyInstalling SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Table of contents Unpacking Checking your model nameGetting Started Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries To operate Set TV/ Video toConnecting the VCR Connecting the aerialAdditional connections To a TV that has audio/video input jacksTuning your TV to the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If your TV system is Select Selected TV systemSelecting a Language Before you start…Presetting channels To check if the channels are preset correctlyTip Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channels Presetting channels Manually Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System B/G System D/KDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting the clock Started Playing a tape Basic OperationsREW Stop REW Color a Eject X Pause x Stop SystemAdditional tasks To set the colour systemTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Basic Operations SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Playing a tape To use the time counterRecording TV programmes Prog + Display REC Speed z RECTo stop recording To check the remaining tape lengthTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTo record Ntsc colour system programmes TipsRecording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy TimerREC Speed Basic OperationsSetting or changing the Easy Clock Easy Timer knob Programme Number ButtonsProg + Commander Do this on the VCRTo check or change the timer setting To cancel the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer Tips Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Search Operations Searching for the current position on a tape To stop the Search functionKnob Tape meterSearching using the Blank Search function To stop searchingBlank section Last recorded Programme Search OperationsSearching using the index function Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commanderUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOPSearching using the Time Search function Easy Timer knobPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackAdditional Operations REW SlowSetting the recording duration time To cancel the durationTo extend the duration RECChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Programme Will be cut offAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Adaptive Picture Control APC function Changing menu options Menu choicesMenu option Set this option to How to connect to record on this VCR Editing with another VCRThis VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Troubleshooting Clock Power Playback Symptom RemedyAdditional Information Timer recording RecordingOthers Sapphire tape cleaner Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsHead Condition Sensor Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Rear panelRemote commander Index V, W, X, Y, Z