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Sony SLV-AV100UX programmes using the quick timer

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Advanced VCR Operations

Recording TV

programmes usingthe quick timer

After you start recording a TV programme from the unit’s VCR tuner, or

a satellite tuner connected to the LINE jacks in the normal way, you can

have the unit’s VCR stop recording automatically after a specified

duration.

1While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

2Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments.

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the unit’s

VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop recording

To stop the unit’s VCR while recording, press TIMER REC ON/OFF.

0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00

QUICK TIMER

Tips

• You can also set the quick

timer and start recording

during stop mode. In this

case, the unit must be

turned on before you start

recording.

• You can turn off the unit

while recording with the

quick timer. This doesn’t

affect the quick timer

recording.

• You can enjoy watching or

listening to another input

source even during quick

timer recording.

Note

• You can use the quick timer

only for recording TV

programmes from the unit’s

VCR tuner or LINE input

source.

TIMER

REC

Contents

Main WARNING Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Precautions Table of contents Basic VCR Operations Audio/Video Equipment Operations Sound Field Operations Advanced VCR Operations Page Setting up the remote commander Step 2 Using the remote commander Inserting the batteries Connecting the unit and TV Step 3 1 2 3 4 Page Step 4 1 2 3 Placing the speakers Connecting an active woofer Listening through the headphones Step 5 equipment 1 2 Step 5 Connecting various audio/video equipment (continued) Notes Conserving power while the unit is standing by Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks Step 6 1 2 3 4 5 Step 7 UP 1 2 3 4 5 6 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued) 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP (continued) Selecting the centre mode Presetting channels Manual setup Presetting channels (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clear Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+ 4Press CURSOR / twice to highlight the station name and guide channel columns only. 6Press CURSOR / to highlight the guide channel column only. 7Press CURSOR >/. to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide. 8Press CURSOR ?// to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column. Manual setup Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+ (continued) Guide channels for VIDEO Plus+ Guide channel Station name Station name Setting up VIDEO Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positions Disabling unwanted programme positions 3Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to the row you want to disable. Manual setup Changing/ disabling programme positions (continued) 4Press TIMER CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. 5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable. 6Press EXECUTE. Setting the clock Setting the clock manually 5Press CURSOR / to highlight the month, and set the month using CURSOR >/.. 8Press EXECUTE to start the clock. 7Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting. The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost column. Manual setup Setting the clock (continued) Changing the station for Auto Clock Set 3Press CURSOR . to move the cursor (I) to AUTO ADJUST, then press CURSOR ? to highlight ON. Tip The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed within a few minutes. Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tape 1 2 3 4 Page Using the pre- programmed sound fields 3 4 programmes 1 5 2 3 4 Recording TV programmes To save a recording Tips (continued) Notes programmes using VIDEO Plus+ 1 2 3 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) 4 5 6 Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually 3 4 5 6 Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signals Using the unit after setting the timer Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings Page Controlling the function buttons Audio/Video Equipment Operations Selecting the equipment Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipment Page Controlling VCRs which have the COMMAND MODE selector Controlling a VCR which doesnt have a COMMAND MODE selector Turning on and controlling the units VCR Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Customizing the remote commander to make controlling other VCRs easier Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR Turning off the selected VCR Controlling VCRs (continued) Controlling the TV Page Listening to preset radio programmes To use the tuner with the A, B, and C categorization system Listening to a radio programme Playing back a CD Controlling a cassette deck Playing a tape Recording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for deck A of a double-cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Playing a tape Controlling a DAT deck Recording on a tape Controlling a DAT deck Controlling an MD deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Playing an MD Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deck Controlling an LD player Customizing the remote commander for an LD player Playing back an LD Turning off the LD player Controlling an LD player Sound Field Operations Taking advantage of the sound fields Selecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fields (continued) Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay time 1 3 4 Customizing the sound fields Adjusting the speaker level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME 1 3 4 3 4 Adjusting the effect level for THEATRE, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME 3 4 Customizing the sound fields Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields 3 Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields 1 3 4 5 7 8 Adjusting the speaker level by listening to the programme source Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring programmes using the quick timer Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In the NICAM system To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. Stereo programmes How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking About Optimum Picture Control (OPC) Changing menu options 1Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU. Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu choices Editing Recording from another VCR or LD player 1 2 3 4 Audio dubbing 1 2 3 4 8 Additional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttons To customize the function buttons To restore the factory settings for all the function buttons Remove the batteries from the remote commander, and insert the batteries again. To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting (continued) Page Additional Information Specifications Amplifier General System VCR Inputs and outputs Index to parts and controls Front panel, with cover opened Display window Index to parts and controls Rear panel Remote commander Index to parts and controls Remote commander, with top cover opened Index A, B C D E, F