To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.

2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting.

3 Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

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

•Reset the counter (page 42).

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

•Check the timer settings (page 68).

•Watch another TV programme (page 45).

Tips

•To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

•To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

•To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.

•To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

•When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 79).

•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 68).

Notes

•If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.

•The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1with no tape inserted.

•When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.

•The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

•The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

56Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and SE700R)