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Recording TV programmes
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
Rec)
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
• 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
– 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
• 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
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-SE840G 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 satellite or digital tuner, 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
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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Press DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
“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
“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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To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
To stop the VCR while recording, press x (stop).
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter (page 35).
• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 38).
• Check the timer settings (page 58).
• Watch another TV programme (page 38).
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Press
DIAL
TIMER.
The programme position or LINE input appears in the display
window.
8
Turn
DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from other equipment connected to one or more of the
LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to
display the connected line in the display window.
9
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
INPUT SELECT
DIAL TIMER
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