Sony SLV-SE610N User Manual

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE810N/K only)

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press 

x (stop) on the VCR while you are making 

the setting.

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode.  To change the tape 

speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• 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 85).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/

• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the 

TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• The 

 indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in 

step 9 with no tape inserted.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to 

ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of 
adjustments made with the Dial Timer.  Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set 
correctly.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name 

information signals.

Turn 

DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

Press 

DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the display window.

Turn 

DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press 

DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window.

Turn and press 

DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.  

After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.

Turn and press 

DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press 

DIAL TIMER to start 

the clock.