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Recording TV programmes
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the 
safety tab as illustrated.  To record on the 
same tape again, cover the tab hole with 
adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the 
remote commander.  For two-digit numbers, for example, press 2 and 3 to select 
“PR 23.”
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select 
the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The 
 DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information 
about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  When 
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The 
 DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-
motion playback.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the 
time counter reading will not be correct.  This discrepancy is due to the difference 
between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus 
programme.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time 
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be 
displayed.
Safety tab
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Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct 
Rec) (not available on SLV-SE630N and SE430K)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are 
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Tip
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some 
situations such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the 
data in the VCR tuner preset.
Notes
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in 
the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and 
recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor 
change the TV programme position.  When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR 
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme 
position on the TV.
• To use the TV Direct Rec function, select SMARTLINK in the INSTALLATION 
menu, then set TV DIRECT RECORD to ON.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external 
source.
The TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are 
watching on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer (SLV-SE830N only)
Recording TV programmes using the Dial 
Timer 
(SLV-SE830N only)
The Dial Timer function allows you to 
make timer recordings of programmes 
without turning on your TV.  Set the 
recording timer to record up to eight 
programmes, including settings made with 
other timer methods, that will be broadcast 
within the next month.  The recording start 
time and recording stop time can be set at 
one minute intervals.
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording 
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 
1
Press  
DIAL 
TIMER.
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear.  See step 2 in the 
following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.
2
Turn 
 DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
 
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM +/–
?/1 
x 
X
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
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3
Press 
 DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display 
window.
4
Turn 
 DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust 
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– 
buttons.
5
Press 
 DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time alternately appear in the 
display window.
6
Turn 
 DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust 
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/–
buttons.
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
PROGRAM
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