Sony SLV-E780EE manual Recording TV programmes using the timer

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Recording TV programmes using the timer (continued)

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PLAY

OK

Set the date, programme position, start and stop times, and tape speed:

1Press /to flash each item in turn.

2Press >/.to set each item.

To correct a setting, press ?to return to that setting and reset.

TIMER		9 . 1 2 WE
DATE	TIME	PROG
TODAY	– : – –	– : – – – –
SP / LP
SP
SELECT	:
SET	:
OK	: OK

INPUT SELECT

•To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 29.

•To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “PROG” position.

3 Press OK to complete the setting.

PLAY

OK

4	• ON/
	STANDBY

Press ON/STANDBY to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP on the VCR.

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Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Getting StartedSetting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries You can use this remoteSetting up the remote commander TV control buttonsAudio Monitor Connecting the VCR To a TV that has a EURO-AV Scart connector To a TV that has Line in connectorAdditional connections Cable as shown on the rightTuning your TV to the VCR Factory-preset RF channel appears in the display windowPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR Press RF Channel on the VCRTo check to see if the TV tuning is correct You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toPlay a tape, set the TV to the video channel To obtain a clear picture from the VCRSetting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP TipSetting the clock Before you start…Setting the clock Press /to flash the month and set the month pressingPress /to start the clock Press OKYou can change the on-screen display language Manual setup Selecting a languagePress /.to select Language and press OK Press /.to select Tuner and press OK Manual setup Presetting channelsProg + Press /.to move the cursor Ó to Press Prog +/- to select the programmePosition Press ?//repeatedly until the channel you want is displayedManual setup -- Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press ?//to get a clearer picture, then press OKBasic Operations Playing a tapePlay P Pause # FF p Stop 03 REW Additional tasks To replay a recently watched sceneTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Playing a tapeTo display the counter on the TV screen, press Display Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder, turn it onRecording TV programmes To stop recordingSafety tab To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To save a recordingTips You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Recording TV programmes using the timerPress Menu and select TIMER, then press OK Recording TV programmes using the timer To stop the VCR while recording, press p Stop on the VCRDaily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timerTo record satellite broadcasts Tips Playing/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsPlay Playback options OperationPlaying/searching at various speeds To resume normal playbackRecording TV programmes using the quick timer Using the quick timer during stop modePress Quick Timer repeatedly to set to the new duration To extend the durationChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Press Audio Monitor to select the sound you wantAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the picture Press MENU, then select Settings Select Options Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Menu choicesChanging menu options Video Options menu choices Menu option Set this option toOptions menu choices Menu option Set this option toHow to connect to record on this VCR VMC-810 audio/video cable not supplied Signal flowEditing with another VCR This VCR RecorderEditing with another VCR Signal flow Not suppliedOther VCR Player EURO-AV Scart Operation When recording on this VCR Before you start editingTo stop editing Press the p Stop buttons on both VCRsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsSymptom Remedy Additional InformationRecording Timer recording Symptom Remedy Troubleshooting Others Symptom RemedySpecifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window VideoRear panel Index to parts and controlsRemote commander Index J, K