Sony SLV-X9D/E Operating Instructions Manual page 59

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 50).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 53).
• Check the timer settings (page 73).
• Watch another TV programme (page 53).
To set the clock
1
Turn DIAL TIMER so that "CLOCK" appears in the display window.
2
Press DIAL TIMER.
"DAY" appears in the display window.
3
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
4
Press DIAL TIMER.
"MONTH" appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press
After you set the year, "CLOCK" appears in the display window again.
6
Turn and press
7
When you have finished setting the time, press
the clock.
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR while you are making
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.
• 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 (see page 89).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see "Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings" on page 73.
DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer
indicator
DIAL TIMER to start
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