Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview; System; Sx730N Only - Sony SLV-SE230 Service Manual

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Press

DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

The programme position or LINE input appears in the display

window.

Turn

DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.

DIAL TIMER

To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more

INPUT SELECT

of the LINE inputs, turn

to display the connected line in the display window.

Press

DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

DIAL TIMER

"OK" appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording.

To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected

equipment switched on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the

VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The

turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to 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 40).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 43).

• Check the timer settings (page 61).

• Watch another TV programme (page 43).

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

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 "FULL" notice which appears if eight

programmes 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

appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration

Mode is cancelled, 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 mains

lead (see page 61).

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT

indicator

DIAL TIMER. "DEMO"

To set the clock

Hold down

DIAL TIMER so that "DAY" appears in the display

window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting

appears.

Turn

DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press

DIAL TIMER.

"MONTH" appears in the display window.

Turn and press

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

Turn and press

When you have finished setting the time, press

the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

the setting.

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape

speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/

cancelling timer settings" on page 61.

Notes

• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the

TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, "FULL" appears in the display window for

about five seconds.

• The

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in

step 9 with no tape inserted.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO CLOCK is set to

ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of

adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set

correctly.

• When the time is set incorrectly, "ERROR" appears in the display window in step

9. Set the timer again from step 1.

• You cannot set the tape speed to AUTO using the Dial Timer. To select AUTO, set

the tape speed in the TIMER PROGRAMMING menu (see page 61).

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)

Recording TV programmes using the

ShowView

system

SX730N only)

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make

timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.

The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.

You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer

methods.

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Before you start

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

time.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Set TIMER METHOD to SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE in the EASY OPERATION menu

(see page 71).

• Refer to "Index to parts and controls" for button locations.

Press

TIMER.

TIMER

• When you set TIMER METHOD

to VARIABLE:

The TIMER METHOD menu

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then

press OK.

• When you set TIMER METHOD

to SHOWVIEW:

The SHOWVIEW menu appears

on the TV screen.