Sony SLV-380 Service Manual page 19

Recording TV
programs using VCR
Plus+
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Notes
• You cannot _t VCR Plus* in
the following cases:
- When the _CR is turned
off.
- While recording using the
timer or quick timer.
• The timer will not accept
.settings in the following
cases:
- When you select DALLY
for a Saturday and Sunday
program.
- When you select DALLY or
WEEKLY for a program
more than seven days
ahead.
- When you enter the
PtusCode of a program
that has already ended.
This section shows you another way" of timer recording: recording using
VCR Plus+. This allows you to record TV programs more easily. Just
enter the program's "PlusCode," and the VCR will automatically record
the program. You can preset up to eight programs within a one month
time frame.
Before you start...
• Check that the clock is set correctly.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR.
When using a cable box, turn it on.
Press VCR Plus+.
If the clock needs to be set, "PLEASE SET
THE CLOCK" appears on the screen and
the VCR automatically enters the clock
setting mode.
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Enter the desired program's
PlusCode using the number
buttons,
if you make a mistake, press TIMER
CLEAR and enter the PlusCode again.
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Select the tape speed, SP or EP, by
pressing TAPE SPEED.
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Press ONCE, DALLY or WEEKLY
according to the following:
To record the program Press
Only once ONCE
Monday to Friday at the same scheduled time DAILY
Every week at the same scheduled time WEEKLY
The recording information appears on the
"IV screen: date, program start and stop
times, channel number and tape speed.
Check that the information is correct.
To preset another timer setting, repeat
steps 1 to 4.
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Note
• If the RY_ tape indicator and
the TIMER indicator in the
VCR's display window flash
when the VCR turns oil
check for one of _he
following causes:
- no cassette has been
inserted,
- the tape is at its end, or
- the safety tab on the
cassette hasbeen
removed.
Press POWER to turn off the VCR,
The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights
up and the VCR stands by for recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
The VCR automatically turns on, records
the program and turns off.
To stop recording
Press
•
STOP.
To use the VCR while recording
You can do the following tasks while recording using VCR Plus+.
TO Press
Reset the counter to "0H00M_0S" COUNTER RESET
Display tape information on the DISPLAY
I"V screen
Check the timer settings MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK
Watch another TV program TV/VTR (See "Watching a TV program
while recording another" on page 323
Using the VCR before recording begins
Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the VCR
goes off and the VCR is ready for use.
After using the VCR, turn off the VCR again to turn on the TIMER
indicator on the VCR. When using a cable box, leave it on.
Remember to turn off the VCR to stand by for recording before the time
you've set the VCR to start recording, or the timer setting will be
cancelled.
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