[Zaphod_B]

Hi there

Hopefully this will clarify.

As ramjet says, the Sony will not automatically record a channel (in the same way that a Sky+ box des for example) but you can pause live tv (providing that you have set the recorder up correctly).

On pages 149/150 of the manual, check that the "TV Pause" function is set to "Recorder's Tuner".

Then, if you are watching (say Match of the Day) and the phone rings, press the "TV Pause" button on the remote (on the lhs of the remote, about 2/3 of the way down just above the "Rec" button).

The recorder will start recording immediately (I know I've just tried it out). You can then fast forward/pause/rewind but only as far back as you were when you pressed the "TV Pause" button.

To exit this, press the "Rec Stop" button. The recording appears in the Title List and you can edit in the normal way if desired.

Hence, you can pause live TV - but it is probably more "correct" to say that this is actually chasing playback.

Note whilst operating this function you cannot change the channel that you are watching allowing the recorder to continue buffering the programme.

Hope this helps.

Zaph