Sony SLV-SF900G manual Recording after locating the Blank Time space

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Recording after locating the Blank Time space

The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also recorded material that doesn’t have corresponding programme data stored in the SmartFile label. The longest available recording space (including programmes that are not stored on the SmartFile label) is referred to as "Blank Time space". You can locate the beginning of the Blank Time space for recording. If there is a recorded programme after the Blank Time space, the VCR will record over on that programme unless you stop recording. If there is a programme you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased, protect that programme before you start recording another programme see page 90.

Before you start…

SP/LP

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SMARTFILE

M/m/</,

OK

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place. The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR.

2Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The Blank Time space appears in the "BLANK TIME" row.

The Blank Time space also appears in the display window.

2 . 8 . 00 - 10 . 10 . 00				PAGE 1
BLANK TIME				SP 1H 55M
10 . 10 SPORTS FESTIVAL
SPORTS			CCB	SP 1H 30M
1	. 10	NEWS SEVEN
				SP 0H 30M
30	. 9	SAT	7 : 00 PROG .32
FILMS				SP 1H 30M
START				END

SELECT :

SEARCH : OK

EXIT : MENU

SmartFile function

3 Press M repeatedly to select BLANK TIME.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Unpacking Remote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesProg + TV control buttonsFastext buttons TV/VIDEOTip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV About the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView LinkCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowIf your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connector Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Additional connectionsTo a stereo system Tuning your TV to the VCR Turn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCRPull down the drop down panel To check if the TV tuning is correct Selected for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Press RF Channel again Window. The RF channel is then switched offPress Auto SET UP Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds To cancel the Auto Set Up functionSetting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Clock ADJUST, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set Month pressing M/mTip Auto Adjust is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress OK Tips Press M/m to highlight ON, then pressPress m to highlight Clock PROGRAM, then press OKPress M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK Selecting a languagePresetting channels Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Channel Position Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearPosition Setting/changing the station names Highlight Lists and press OKPress M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK To correct a character, press is highlighted, then reset it Changing programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsSelected channel is inserted at Position, then pressTo display other pages for programme Positions 6 to 60, press M/ m repeatedlyHighlight LISTS, and press OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable For more than 3 seconds Setting your personal codeHold down first X pause, hold on ?/1 On/standby simultaneously on the VCRPress M/m//, to enter your personal code Confirmation screen appearsPress ?/ 1 on/standby to turn off the VCR Press OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePlaying a tape To use the time counter When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTip Prog + REC Stop Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder or other source, turn it onTo stop recording Time counter To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To protect a recordingRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system NumberButtons TV screen Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + Video Plus +, menu appears onPress M/m to reset it Press To highlight the item youWant to change Daily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timerPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopVariable Setting the timer manually Timer menu appears on the TV screen Or LINE-3 in connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press InputSelect to display L1, L2, or L3 in the PROG. position To stop recording Slow REW Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback Press H playbackPlayback options Operation To extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration Automatically after a specified durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns offPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings Programme When the timer settings overlapRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemSelecting the sound during playback Stereo sound How sound is recorded on a video tapeStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Normal audio track monauralTo stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Reality Regenerator RR functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingVideo Options menu Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressTape Options menu Audio Options menuOther Options Other Options menuConnecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCRVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied How to connect to a stereo system To stop editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing Before you start editingSelecting and playing a programme Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape About the SmartFile functionRunning a demonstration Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Recording time Tape speed Station name Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording start timePress M repeatedly to select Blank Time Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceStart END Select Search OK Exit Menu NOW Searching Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Setting the TV guide page number Labelling a recorded programme and tapeTape title Category Have to set the appropriate TV guide Automatically when the VCR detects themTV guide page numbers appear P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, youLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyClear To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme To erase the programme labelTo erase the selected category Labelling a tape To erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator To stop registration to the SmartFile labelTo check the information of a registered programme Registration date Programme located in a recorded tapeRecording time Tips Protecting a recorded programme To unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappearsErasing the data of an unwanted programme SP 1H 30M Nick & Matt Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination SmartFile S13 Playback S10Normal recording S11 S12Synchronized Recording S17 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 S16S21 Cleaning S22Power S24 Power S25Set-Top Box control S32 Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Antenne Entree connector 9 Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switchRear panel 104 Remote commanderTV/VIDEO remote control switch ?/1 on/standby button 6 106 Menu chart107 108 109 Index Connecting