Sony KV-20VM42 User Manual
Basic Operations
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How the VCR Plus+ system works
Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up
the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program published
in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program
you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show.
It’s that simple. You can preset up to six programs within a one month
time frame. To take advantage of this function, you must first set up your
Video/TV and assign channel positions to the various guide channels. For
details, see “Setting Up VCR Plus+
the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program published
in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV
GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program
you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show.
It’s that simple. You can preset up to six programs within a one month
time frame. To take advantage of this function, you must first set up your
Video/TV and assign channel positions to the various guide channels. For
details, see “Setting Up VCR Plus+
system” on page 16.
Before you begin
•
Make sure that the time and date are set correctly. If not, refer to “Setting
the Clock” on page 12.
the Clock” on page 12.
•
Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
1
Press the VCR Plus button.
The VCR Plus+ System menu appears.
The VCR Plus+ System menu appears.
2
Press the 0-9 buttons to enter the desired program’s PlusCode number.
3
Press TAPE SPEED repeatedly to select SP, EP, or AT (automatic tape
speed) and press SELECT. AT will automatically adjust the tape speed
between SP and EP so that the program you selected fits in the tape. (Note
that recording may stop if the tape is not long enough to record the
program in EP mode.)
The recording information (date, start and stop times, channel number,
and tape speed) appears in green.
speed) and press SELECT. AT will automatically adjust the tape speed
between SP and EP so that the program you selected fits in the tape. (Note
that recording may stop if the tape is not long enough to record the
program in EP mode.)
The recording information (date, start and stop times, channel number,
and tape speed) appears in green.
Check that the information is correct. If it is not, press RESET to cancel the
setting.
setting.
4
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to preset another timer setting.
5
Press POWER to turn the Video/TV off.
The TIMER REC lamp on the front of the Video/TV lights up and the
Video/TV enters recording standby mode.
The TIMER REC lamp on the front of the Video/TV lights up and the
Video/TV enters recording standby mode.
If you have made a mistake
entering program‘s PlusCode
Press RESET and re-enter the correct
number.
entering program‘s PlusCode
Press RESET and re-enter the correct
number.
To check the timer setting
Press TIMER ON SCREEN. You can
check the list of the timer settings.
Press TIMER ON SCREEN. You can
check the list of the timer settings.
The timer will not accept a
setting in the following cases:
• When you enter the PlusCode
setting in the following cases:
• When you enter the PlusCode
number of a program that has
already ended.
already ended.
• When you enter the PlusCode
number of a program that has
already been set to record.
already been set to record.
• If the 6 programs have already
been preset, “6 programs have
already been set” appears on the
screen.
already been set” appears on the
screen.
Recording TV Programs Using VCR
Plus+
Plus+
system
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2 3 4
CNN
5
MOVIE Musical(2hrs.) 33044
SPORT Golf(1hr.25min.) 42060
SPORT Golf(1hr.25min.) 42060
WS 9974
5:30
6:30
PlusCode
DRAMA Comedy(2hrs.) 17390
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(1hrs.15min.) 73457
Example of “PlusCode”
EJECT
INPUT
SELECT
COUNTER/
REMAIN
COUNTER
RESET
SLEEP
MENU
CH
VOL
SELECT
RESET
INDEX
JUMP
ENTER
TAPE SPEED
X2
PAUSE
SEARCH
REC
SLOW
VCR Plus
MUTING
DISPLAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
&
7
STOP
REW
FF
PLAY
POWER
TV
TIMER ON SCREEN
TAPE SPEED
[ ––––––––] [ AT]
V C R P l u s + S y s t e m
P l u s C o d e n u m b e r
U s e [ 0 - 9 ] t o s e l e c t
SELECT
P l u s C o d e number
T o c h a n g e t a p e s p e e d ,
p r e s s [ T A P E S P E E D ]
T h e n p r e s s
p r e s s [ T A P E S P E E D ]
T h e n p r e s s
[ 53292–––] [ AT]
U s e [ 0 - 9 ] t o s e l e c t
SELECT
P l u s C o d e n u m b e r
T o c h a n g e t a p e s p e e d ,
p r e s s [ T A P E S P E E D ]
T h e n p r e s s
T h e n p r e s s
TAPE SPEED
V C R P l u s + S y s t e m
P l u s C o d e n u m b e r
[ 53292
] ( EP)
RECORDING TIME
P l e a s e t u r n T V o f f
DATE START STOP CH
1/ 0 5TUE 9:00AM 10:30AM 7 EP
1/ 0 5TUE 9:00AM 10:30AM 7 EP
t o s e t t i m e r
TAPE SPEED
V C R P l u s + S y s t e m
P l u s C o d e n u m b e r