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Recording TV programmes using DIAL
TIMER
(SLV-D950B 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 six programmes that will be broadcast within
a month using DIAL TIMER. The recording
start time and recording stop time can be set at
one minute intervals.
Before you start…
•Turn on the DVD-VCR.
•When using a decoder, turn it on.
•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
•Stop the DVD-VCR.
1
Press DIAL TIMER.
DATE indicator appears and the current date flashes in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, DAY indicator will appear. To set the date
and time, see “To set the clock” on page 55.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.
PROGRAM +/–
?/1
DIAL TIMER
X
x
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
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Basic Operations
3
Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time.
“START” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
4
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
Yo u can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
5
Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.
“STOP” and the next quarter hour increment appear alternately in the
display window.
6
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
Yo u can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time
in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons on the unit.
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 unit
at the
same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
7
Press DIAL TIMER.
The current programme position number flashes in the display window.
8
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position number.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 connector, LINE-2 IN
jacks or LINE-3 connector, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT
SELECT to display “L1”, “L2” or “L3”.
9
Press DIAL TIMER.
The current tape speed flashes in the display window.
10
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the tape speed.
11
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording. When using a decoder, leave it on.
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
INPUT
SELECT
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
DIAL TIMER
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To set the clock
Tips
•To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or
PROGRAM +/– on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting.
•To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings” on page 56.
Notes
•If six programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the manual timer
setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
•If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the
incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with DIAL TIMER. Be sure you have
set Auto Clock Set correctly.
•If you are setting the clock for the first time or “0:– –” appears in the display window, you
cannot set the clock to February 29
th
using DIAL TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set
feature to set the VCR to this day.
•The timer
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 11
on page 54 with no tape inserted.
•When the setting time is incorrect, “Error” appears in the display window in step 11. Set the
timer again from step 1.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than six examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of DIAL TIMER. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if six
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 on the unit
while turning DIAL 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 DIAL TIMER
or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (page 56).
1
Hold down DIAL TIMER so that DAY indicator appears in the display
window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears.
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
MONTH indicator appears in the display window.
4
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year.
After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
5
Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the
clock.
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