Sony 3-213-480-12(1) User Manual
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VCR Recording Without the
Timer
Timer
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press PROG +/– or INPUT repeatedly to
select the programme position or input
source you want to record.
select the programme position or input
source you want to record.
4
Press REC MODE repeatedly to select the
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
recording mode, “SP” or “LP.”
For details about the recording mode, see
page 79.
page 79.
5
Press z REC.
“REC” appears in the front panel display, and
recording starts.
recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
To pause recording
Press X.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To restart recording, press X again.
If you pause recording for more than five minutes,
recording stops automatically.
To watch a DVD while recording
Press DVD to operate the DVD recorder, insert a
disc, and press H.
disc, and press H.
To watch another TV programme while
recording
recording
If your TV is connected to the i LINE 1 - TV
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you
want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
the TV t button (page 21).
jack, set your TV to the TV input using the TV/
VIDEO button and select the programme you
want to watch.
If your TV is connected to the LINE 2 OUT, S
VIDEO OUT, HDMI OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input using
the TV t button (page 21).
z
Hints
• To select a programme position, you can use the
number buttons (page 23).
• You can select a video source from the LINE jack using
the INPUT button.
• Tape information displayed on the TV screen will not
be recorded on the tape.
• You can turn off the TV during recording. If you are
using a satellite or digital tuner, make sure to leave it
on.
on.
Notes
• You cannot change the recording mode, programme
position, or input source while recording.
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the tape
is ejected when you press z REC.
Recording using the Quick Timer
(One-touch Timer Recording)
(One-touch Timer Recording)
You can set the recorder to record in 30-minute
increments.
increments.
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Press z REC repeatedly to set the
duration.
duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute up
to six hours.
to six hours.
INPUT
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8
0
0
9
9
REC MODE
H
X
x
z REC
VIDEO
PROG +/–
DVD
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
TV t
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
(Normal
recording)
recording)