Recording TV programmes | Sony SLV-AV100UX manual

Recording TV programmes

1 Press VHS TUNER.

•If the TV doesn’t turn on, turn it on manually.

Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO-AV (Scart) cable.

•If connected with a EURO-AV (Scart) cable, the TV is automatically set to VCR reception.

•If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the VCR’s programme position manually.

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VHS TUNER

PROG/PRESET

+/–

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

3 Press PROG/PRESET +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

VTR

SP

4 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

LP provides twice as much recording time as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

VTR

LP

TAPE SPEED

(SP/LP)

r REC

Tips

•To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ÷ (tens digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

•You can select a video source (e.g. a satellite tuner) connected to the EURO LINE IN connector by pressing VHS LINE, or PROG/PRESET +/– repeatedly, until “LINE” is displayed on the TV screen.

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5 Press r REC to start recording.

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The display function turns on. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

			1			Programme position/
						Input source indication
						(See page 44.)
						Remaining tape length
	S			E
	S			E
						Time counter
			0 : 00 : 22			Time counter

Sound field mark (See page 34.)

To watch another TV programme while recording

1Press TV CONTROL ON on the remote commander. “VTR” in the display window disappears.

2Select another programme position on the TV.

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Basic VCR Operations

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Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Recording TV programmes, Press r REC to start recording To stop recording

Contents

Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety Installing Table of contents Step Getting Started Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Disconnect the aerial cable from your Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Before you connect If your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Placing the speakers Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Speakers Rear L/R connectors Connecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Supplied Conserving power while the unit is standing by Turn on your TV and select a programme position To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Press RF Channel on the unit Set the TV for VCR reception Press Easy SET UP on the unitPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Programme positions. If all the settings are Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Positions of the stations, and disable the unused Press ?// to select the centre mode Setting up the unit with Easy SET UP Equal volume balance with the other speakers at Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Volume of the rear speakers so you have an If you have only front and centre speakers If you have only front and rear speakers Before you start… Manual setup Presetting channels Manual setup Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positions Manual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Changing programme positions Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions ITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Setting the clock manually Manual setup Setting the clock Manual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tape To mute the sound To use the time counterTo change the information in the display window Fields Using the pre- programmed sound To watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To check the remaining tape length To save a recording Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Controlling the function buttons Selecting the equipmentAudio/Video Equipment Operations Function buttons on the unit Function Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentBefore operating audio/video equipment To turn off the whole system To increase or decrease the volume Turning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorControlling VCRs Turning off the selected VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Controlling the TV To select the TV’s input source Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTurning off the TV Listening to a radio programme Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations To scan the preset stations To locate a track with the number buttons Playing back a CD Recording on a tape Controlling a cassette deckPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deck Playing an MD Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckControlling an MD deck Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deck To start playback from the beginning of either LD side Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player Playing back an LD Turning off the LD player Controlling an LD player To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations Selecting the sound field What’s surround sound? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay time Customizing the sound fields Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone Edit Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve To return to the previous menu Press EXECUTE, then press Cursor Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Highlight Effect Sound fields in step Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Using the Click Shuttle ringPlaying/searching at various speeds To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To select the sound while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system How sound is recorded on a video tape To stop searching Searching using the index function About Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Menu choices Changing menu options Before you start editing Recording from another VCR or LD playerEditing Before you start dubbing… Audio dubbing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio To stop while editing Factory set functions Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Additional Information Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Remote commander does VCR Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSystem Amplifier General Front panel Index to parts and controls Front panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Y, Z Index