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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system (not available on SLV-SE610G)
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You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 38).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 40).
• Check the timer settings (page 61).
• Watch another TV programme (page 41).
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press
-
(ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• 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 (page 77).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press
<
/
,
to choose LIST,
then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings” (page 61).
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press
?
/
1
with no tape
inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
VIDEO Plus+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus+ or
VARIABLE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a
programme from your set top box.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.