Sony SLV-K877TK Operating Instructions Manual page 36

Recording TV programmes using G-CODE (continued)
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press 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 cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing SET.
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, press
TAPE SPEED to display "LP" in the tape speed position.
Note
• If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that:
– The G-CODE number is incorrect.
– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or
GB
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Basic Operations
Turn on the satellite tuner.
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish
to make a timer setting.
Follow the steps on pages 34 and 35.
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead.