Recording Tv Programs Using The Dial Timer - Sony LX40 Service Manual

To watch another TV program while recording
1
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
2
If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV's
antenna input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break
off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on the tape again, cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT
SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won't be recorded on the tape.
• If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable
box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-
30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length
after you press DISPLAY.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
DIAL TIMER
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
"DESDE" and the current time appear alternately in the display window.
4 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
DIAL TIMER
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
CHANNEL
5
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
"HASTA" and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Safety tab
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Recording TV programs using the Dial
Timer
The Dial Timer function allows you to make
timer recordings of programs without turning
on your TV. Set the recording timer to record
up to eight programs that will be broadcast
within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The
recording start time and recording stop time
can be set at one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• 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 POWER
DIAL TIMER
x STOP
CHANNEL +/–
1 Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
"DIA" and "HOY" appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, "DIA" flashes. See step 2 in the following
section "To set the clock" to set the date and time.
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6
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
DIAL TIMER
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.
CHANNEL
7
Press DIAL TIMER.
DIAL TIMER
The channel number appears in the display window.
8
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.
DIAL TIMER
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,
turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to
display "L1" or "L2".
INPUT
SELECT
9 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. When using a cable box, leave it on.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + 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.
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