The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to VCR reception. If there is a tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically. Notes • If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly: – Wait a few moments, and press the button again. – Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again. Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s signal limitations. • Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner. Basic Operations Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) Recording TV programmes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TAPE SPEED PROG +/– r REC 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. SP Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) TAPE Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP. SPEED LP provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. LP REC Press r REC to start recording. To stop recording Press p STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. S E Remaining tape length Time counter Basic Operations To watch another TV programme while recording 1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step. 2 Select another programme position on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab continued Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) Recording TV programmes (continued) To record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR. For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture quality. When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed. Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or the LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT on the VCR. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. Notes • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) Recording TV programmes using G-CODE Just enter the programme’s G-CODE number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • 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. 1 G-CODE Press G-CODE. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 u (on/standby) MENU EXECUTE CURSOR > / . / ? / / G-CODE Programme number buttons SET TAPE SPEED TIMER CLEAR Basic Operations G–CODE G–CODE NO. SP / LP ––––––––– SP SET : SP / LP : TAPE SPEED 0– 9 continued Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) Recording TV programmes using G-CODE (continued) 2 Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme’s G-CODE number. G–CODE If you make a mistake, press TIMER CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. ONCE SELECT 3 TAPE Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or LP. G–CODE SPEED G–CODE NO. SP / LP 82477 691 – LP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SELECT : CONFIRM : CANCEL : TIMER CLEAR SP SP / LP 691 47 7 82 – G–CODE NO. WEEKLY DA I L Y : :CONFIRM :CANCEL TIMER CLEAR SET 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SET 4 • CURSOR Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using CURSOR ?//, then press SET: To record Select Only once ONCE SET G–CODE G–CODE NO. SP / LP 82477 691 – LP RECORDING TIME DATE START STOP PROG 1 .12MON 20:00 22:00 58 LP CANCEL : TIMER CLEAR Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting. 5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 • Press u to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. 2...