SONY RMTV501E
Service Manual

To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and � buttons on the unit at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To set the clock

About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial 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 Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs 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 the DIAL TIMER. �DEMO� appears in the display window for a few seconds. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 59).

1 Hold down DIAL TIMER so that MONTH 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 month. DIAL TIMER. 3 Press indicator appears in the display window. DAY 4 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.
After you set the year, �AM� and �12:� �� appear alternately 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.
Tips � To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press any button other than DIAL TIMER or CHANNEL +/� on the unit or any button on the remote while you are making the setting. � To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see �Checking/changing/canceling timer settings� on page 59. Notes � If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+ system, DIAL TIMER or the manual timer setting, �FULL� appears in the display window for about five seconds in step 1. � 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 the 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 29th using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to this day. � The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting with no tape inserted. � When the setting time is incorrect, �Error� appears in the display window when you complete the timer setting. Set the timer again from step 1.

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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only)

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-D560P only)

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+® system (SLV-D560P only)
Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Before you start� � Check that the DVD-VCR clock is set to the correct time. � Turn on the DVD-VCR and your TV. � Switch the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the player appears on the TV screen. � Set TV / DVD·VIDEO to DVD·VIDEO, then press SELECT VIDEO to control the VCR (page 10). � When using a cable box, turn it on. � Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. � If the DVD player is in play mode, you cannot display the setup menu. Stop the DVD playback.

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Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. To correct a setting, press B to return to that setting and reset.

B Enter

code with [0~9] Mode Speed

[012345678] V [Once] [Auto]

VCR PLUS+

VvB

ENTER ~

RETURN

SET UP

VCR Plus+

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Number buttons

Press V/v to select �Mode.�

Basic Operations Basic Operations

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Press B/b to select the recording pattern:
VCR PLUS+

To record Only once Everyday Monday to Friday Every Monday to Saturday V/v/B/b ENTER O RETURN Everyday Once a week

Select Once Mo~Fr Mo~Sa Daily Weekly

Enter code with [0~9] B Mode Speed

[012345678] [Once] [Auto]

V v B b ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

6

Press V/v to select �Speed.�
Enter code with [0~9] Mode B Speed

VCR PLUS+ [012345678] [Once] [Auto]

V v B b ENTER

RETURN

SET UP

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Press VCR Plus+.
B Enter

VCR PLUS+ code with [0~9] Mode Speed [ --------- ] V [Once] [Auto]

Press B/b to select the tape speed, Auto, SP, or EP, then press ENTER.

CH START END DATE SPEED 0 2 0 7 1 0 PM 0 7 4 0PM 1 2 / 0 5 Auto

VvBb Vv ENTER RETURN SET UP

RETURN CLEAR

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Press V/v to select �Enter code.�

To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7. Press O RETURN to exit the menu. The timer indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only)

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-D560P only)

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