Recording Tv Programs Using G-Code - Sony SLV-X821MK2 Instruction & Operation Manual

Recording TV
programs using
G-CODE
Notes
To record NTSC signals in
EP mode, set the tape speed
to LP.
The G-CODE used in this
VCR is for Singapore,
Malaysia, Hong Kong,
Macao, etc. and cannot be
used in areas such as
U.S.A., Canada, Japan,
Korea, Taiwan, and U.K.
The G-CODE feature of this VCR simplifies the task of making timer
recordings. Using G-CODE, you can make all the necessary settings by
just entering the desired program's 9-digit code, which is available in
your local program guide. To take advantage of this feature, you must
first set up your VCR and assign program positions to the various guide
channels. For details, see "Setting up G-CODE manually" on page 24.
Before you start...
Check that the clock is set correctly.
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Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
(on/standby)
than the total recording time.
TIMER CLEAR
Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR.
1
Press G-CODE.
The G-CODE menu appears on the TV
G-CODE, ONCE,
DAILY, WEEKLY
screen.
program number
If the clock needs to be set, "PLEASE
buttons
SET THE CLOCK" appears on the
screen and the VCR automatically
enters the clock setting mode.
TAPE SPEED
2
Use the number buttons to enter
the desired program's G-CODE
number.
If you make a mistake, press TIMER
CLEAR and enter the correct number.
3
Select the tape speed, SP or LP, by
pressing TAPE SPEED.
See "To select tape speeds" on page 31.
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
– – – – – – – – – SP
SET : 0 – 9
:
SP LP / TAPE SPEED
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 –
SP
: ONCE DA I L Y
CONF I RM
WEEKLY
:
CANCEL T I MER CLEAR
G–CODE
G–CODE NO. SP / LP
8 2 4 7 7 6 9 1 – LP
: ONCE DA I L Y
CONF I RM
WEEKLY
:
CANCEL T I MER CLEAR
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