Sony xm-2042 User Manual

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Introduction

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and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

Locating a channel by Station ID

Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+* GOLD system

Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various
speeds

Creating a favorite channel list
with Station ID

Setting the recording duration
time

Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual
programs

Searching using the index
function

Adjusting the picture

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

SmartFile Function

About the SmartFile function

Recording using the SmartFile
function

Selecting and playing a program

Checking the contents of a tape

Labeling a recorded program and
tape

Protecting a recorded program

Erasing the data of an unwanted
program

Registering the contents of a
recorded tape in the SmartFile
label

Storing program data from the
DIRECTV digital satellite receiver
(Program Data Download)

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Index to parts and controls

Quick reference to using the VCR