Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer - Sony LX40 Service Manual

To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The
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 33).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 36).
• Check the timer settings (page 50).
• Watch another TV program (page 37).
To set the clock
1
Turn DIAL TIMER so that "RELOJ" appears in the display window.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
"DIA" appears in the display window.
3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
4 Press DIAL TIMER.
"MES" appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year.
After you set the year, "RELOJ" 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 start 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 (page 40).
• 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 VEL. AUTO. CINTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 62).
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer
settings" (page 50).
Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset up to eight programs together
with the Dial Timer settings at a time.
Before you start...
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. When using a cable box, turn it
on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
1 Press TIMER to display PROG./VERIF.
TIMER
indicator
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? / 1
TIMER
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4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CH +/–
INPUT
SELECT
SP/EP
M / m / < / ,
OK
x STOP
PROG. / VERIF.
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FECHA COM. TER. CH
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VOLVER
SELECCIONAR :
AJUSTAR : OK CANCELAR : CLEAR
PARA SALIR : MENU
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Notes
• If eight programs have already been set using the PROG./VERIF. menu, "LLENO" appears in
the display window for about five seconds.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have
set ACS correctly.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9
(page 40) with no tape inserted.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the LLENO notice which appears if eight
programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. "DEMO" appears in
the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration
Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode
will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial
Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 50).
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Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.
2
PLAY
OK
3
Set the date, start and stop time, channel
number, and tape speed:
PLAY
1 Press M/m to set each item.
OK
2 Press , to highlight and set each item
INPUT
in turn.
SELECT
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset.
• CH
To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m
while the date is highlighted. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording"
below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
press INPUT SELECT or CH+/– to display "L1" or "L2" in the "CH"
position.
4
Press OK to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, press M/m to highlight the next line and repeat step
PLAY
3.
OK
5 Press TIMER.
TIMER
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
6
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
the current date t DOM-SAB t LUN-SAB t LUN-VIE t CADA SAB t ..... t
CADA LUN t CADA DOM t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current
date
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PROG. / VERIF.
2 8 / 9 VIE
FECHA COM. TER. CH
3 0 / 9 DOM 8 : 0 0 PM 9 : 0 0 PM 3 5 SP
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VOLVER
SELECCIONAR :
AJUSTAR : FIN : OK
PARA SALIR : MENU