Sony PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-SE80UX Operating Instructions Manual page 44

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system
(continued)
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you
want to make a timer setting.
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to
reset the VCR 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 programme.
Tips
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (ten's digit)
button followed by the programme number button.
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press ?// to choose LIST,
then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in "Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings" (page 55).
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
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inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO PLUS+ or
VARIABLE.
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Basic Operations
indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape