Sony SLV-SF990G manual About the SmartFile function, Recording using the SmartFile function

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SmartFile function

About the SmartFile function

SmartFile allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel, name etc.) on the TV screen. It is no longer necessary to rewind, fast- forward, or playback a tape to find out what is recorded on it. You can also locate and start playback of a specific programme or find the place from which you want to start recording by using this list. Programme data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape.

The following functions are possible using SmartFile :

Recording using the SmartFile function (page 82)

To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the tape. If you record a programme on a tape with a SmartFile label, the contents will appear on the SmartFile search list. With the SmartFile list, you can also easily find the beginning of the available recording space.

SmartFile search list

2 . 8 . 00 - 10 . 10 . 00

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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

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SEARCH :

OK

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Selecting and playing a programme (page 87)

To playback a recorded programme, select the programme you want to watch using the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the programme and playback starts automatically.

Checking the contents of a tape (page 88)

When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programmes appears in the SmartFile check list. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR and press H PLAY to find out what is recorded on it. This feature allows you to easily find the programme you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space.

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SmartFile check list

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		BLANK TIME						SP 1H 55M
		10	. 10		SPORTS		FESTIVAL
		1	. 10		NEWS	SEVEN
		30	.	9	SAT	7	: 00 PROG .32
		22	.	9	FRI	1 2	: 00	SARU
		10	.	9	SUN	9	: 00 STB098
		2	.	9	SAT	2 3	: 00	STB

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorTV control buttons Wide Setting the Command Mode switchDisplay Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberSetting up the remote commander Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV About the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView LinkCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V MegalogicTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Set the STB Connection setting to RF seeAdditional connections To a stereo systemAudio cable not supplied VMC-810 cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR Turn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCRPull down the drop down panel Picture for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Press RF Channel again Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Hold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 secondsTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Press Auto SET UPSetting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelOK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock Press Cursor M/m to set the datePress OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function Then press OK Press Cursor m to highlight ClockPROGRAM, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK Setting the Set-Top BoxIf you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step If you connect the STB using the aerial CableSet-Top Box brand number STB brand Code numbersDNT EECEIF FTERFT SAT TPSSEG StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi To highlight Settings and press OK Selecting a languagePress Cursor M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPresetting channels Press Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OKPosition Channels are scannedFollowing order UHF B21 B69Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting/changing the station names Press MENU, then press Cursor M/mTo highlight Lists and press OK Press Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Setting your personal code You can set up to 11 characters for your personal codePress OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePress OK Confirmation screen appears When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically Playing a tapeREW StopWhen your TV is Set Ntsc PB to Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterBasic Operations Recording TV programmes SP/LP z REC StopTo stop recording To check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTo protect a recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Press Timer When you set Timer Options to Video Plus +Video Plus +, menu appears on TV screenItem you want to change Press Cursor M/m to reset itPress Cursor / , to highlight To use the VCR after setting the timer Press ?/1 to turn off the VCRTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Timer menu appears on the TV screen StandardTo stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds REW Shuttle ring Playback options OperationUsing the shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal modeTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playbackSetting the recording duration time To cancel the durationAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingPress x Stop while recording To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system How sound is recorded on a video tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channelsNormal audio track monaural Stereo soundSearching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Video Options menuAudio Options menu Tape Options menuOther Options menu VMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR How to connect to a stereo system When recording on your VCR Basic EditingBefore you start editing To stop editingAudio dubbing Turn on the TV and set it to the video channelTo stop while editing Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCRTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Recording using the SmartFile function Checking the contents of a tapeAbout the SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programmeLabelling a recorded programme and tape Protecting a recorded programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Running a demonstrationRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Memory of the SmartFile label.Checking the information of a recorded programme Date Day of the weekRecording start time Recording time Tape speed Station nameRecording after locating the Blank Time space Selected tape speed. Select a tape speed thatMatches the length of the programme you want To recordNOW Searching Start END Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape Automatically when the VCR detects them TV guide page numbers appearP301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Labelling a recorded programme manually Smartfile EditClear Press OK Programme label and a selected category are storedTo erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape Protecting a recorded programme 100Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme 102103 Troubleshooting Problem summary105 Initial Terminal ContaminationPlayback S10 Normal recording S11S12 SmartFile S13Timer recording S15 Remote Commander S20S16 Synchronized Recording S17Cleaning S22 Power S24Power S25 S21Set-Top Box control S32 S33Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel Remote commander 114115 Menu chart 116117 118 119 Index Smartfile