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Basic Operations
To set the clock
1
Hold down EASY TIMER so that DAY appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting
appears.
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting
appears.
2
Turn EASY TIMER to set the day.
3
Press EASY TIMER.
MONTH indicator and 1 appear in the display window.
4
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the month, and then the year.
After you set the year, CLOCK appears in the display window.
After you set the year, CLOCK appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press EASY TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press EASY TIMER to start
the clock.
the clock.
Tips
¥ To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press
¥ To cancel a Easy Timer setting, press
x STOP on the VCR while you are making
the setting.
¥ To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings on page 50.
¥ To record NTSC signals in EP mode, set the tape speed to LP. Even when timer
recording is set to LP mode, NTSC signals are automatically recorded in EP
mode.
mode.
Notes
¥ If eight programmes have already been set using the G-CODE system* or the
¥ If eight programmes have already been set using the G-CODE system* or the
TIMER PROGRAMMING menu, FULL appears in the display window for
about five seconds.
about five seconds.
¥ The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in
step 11 with no tape inserted.
¥ When the time is set incorrectly, ERROR appears in the display window in step
11. Set the timer again from step 1.
Recording TV programmes using the Easy Timer (continued)
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
About the Demonstration Mode
The Easy Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Easy Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Easy Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press
X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the EASY TIMER. DEMO
appears in the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Easy Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 50).
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Easy Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
lead (see page 50).
* SLV-ED929MI only
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programmes using the
G-CODE
G-CODE
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system
(SLV-ED929MI only)
The G-CODE system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the G-code number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
timer recordings. Just enter the G-code number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start
¥ Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
¥ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total
¥ Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
¥ Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.
¥ Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations.
1
Press the G-CODE button.
The G-CODE menu appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
2
Press the programme number
buttons to enter the G-code number.
buttons to enter the G-code number.
If you make a mistake, press
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
CLEAR and re-enter the correct
number.
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2
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9
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CLEAR
M E N U
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O K
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S E T
C O D E
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C O D E
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E X I T
G-CODE
M E N U
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O K
:
S E T
C O D E
0 — 9
G - C O D E
C O D E
1 2 3 4 — — — — —
:
E X I T
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
MENU
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S E T
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O K
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E N D
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Press OK.
The date, start and stop times and
tape speed appear on the TV screen.
tape speed appear on the TV screen.
¥ When using the G-CODE system
for the first time, — — appears in
the PR column. Therefore, set
the programme position
manually.
Press
the PR column. Therefore, set
the programme position
manually.
Press
M/m to select the desired
programme position.
¥ To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line
in the PR position.
in the PR position.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
4
If you want to change the date and
tape speed:
tape speed:
1 Press
</,, to select the item
you want to change.
2 Press
M/m to reset it.
To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
week, see Daily/weekly
recording on page 44.
every day or the same day every
week, see Daily/weekly
recording on page 44.
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
Press
?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press
x STOP.
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