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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (not available on SLV-SE500R, SE600N and
SE700R)
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press
?
/
1
. The
indicator 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 42).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45).
• Check the timer settings (page 68).
• Watch another TV programme (page 45).
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 79).
• 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
68).
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
SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information
signals.
1
Turn on the satellite tuner.
2
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make
a timer setting.
3
Follow steps 1 through 6 above.
4
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite
programme for which you have made a timer setting.
