To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

•Reset the counter (page 43).

•Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).

•Check the timer settings (page 61).

•Watch another TV program (page 46).

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

To set the clock

1 Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

2 Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window.

3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.

4 Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the display window.

5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.

6 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

7 When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to set the clock.

Tips

•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.

•The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP before you complete the setting in step 9.

•When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 68).

•To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” (page 61).

50Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only)