Sony SLV-M20HF Operating Instructions Manual page 14

Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
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 H
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold POWER down on the VCR until the H indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tip
• To cancel VCR Plus+ recording, see "Canceling a VCR Plus+ or GUIDE Plus+
recording or viewing schedule" on page 71.
Notes
• If the VCR doesn't accept the PlusCode, this means that the PlusCode is incorrect.
• 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 p STOP.
– you insert a tape.
– the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
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Basic Operations