Sony SLV-751HF Operating Instructions Manual page 41

If you want to use your VCR while it's in the timer recording standby mode, you must first turn off the TIMER REC (recording)
indicator on the VCR. Here's how:
1
Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
The TIMER REC (recording) indicator on the VCR turns
off and the VCR leaves the timer recording standby mode.
2
Press POWER.
The VCR is ready for use.
3 After using the VCR, press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
The VCR returns to the timer recording standby mode and
the TIMER REC (recording) indicator lights up.
Leave the cable box on.
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