Sony SLV-798HF Operating Instructions Manual page 61

To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The _)
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to
reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
While the VCR turns on, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-.
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o--a
indicator remains ]it. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-_ indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press • STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To cancel VCR Plus+ recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET in step 4 on
page 60.
• 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 noises 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 80).
Notes
• "If the VCR aoesn't accept the PlusCode, this means that:
- the PlusCode is incorrect.
- ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or
WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.
• The VCR will be unlocked when:
-you stop timer recording by pressing • STOP
- you insert a tape
- the AC power cord is disconnected-or power supply stops