Sony SLV-ED115PS manual To stop recording, To check the remaining tape length, To save a recording

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

4	REC SPEED	Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
	REC SPEED

LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

LPAPC

5 REC

Press z REC to start recording.

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator	LP	APC

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

S– E 0 : 0 0 : 22

Remaining tape length Time counter

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To watch another TV programme while recording

1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step.

2 Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Basic Operations

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder SLV-ED313MEGB 3-065-583-11Installing PrecautionsSafety SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Table of contents Checking your model name UnpackingGetting Started Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander To operate Set TV/ Video toAdditional connections Connecting the VCRConnecting the aerial To a TV that has audio/video input jacksTuning your TV to the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If your TV system is Select Selected TV systemSelecting a Language Before you start…To check if the channels are preset correctly Presetting channelsTip Presetting all receivable channels automatically Presetting channels Presetting channels Manually Channel SETPress Prog +/- to select the programme position Channel coverage System B/G System D/KDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting the clock Started REW Playing a tapeBasic Operations Stop REW Color a Eject X Pause x Stop SystemTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo set the colour system Basic Operations SLV-ED313ME GB 3-065-583-11Playing a tape To use the time counterRecording TV programmes Prog + Display REC Speed z RECTo watch another TV programme while recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To save a recordingTo record Ntsc colour system programmes TipsRecording TV programmes using the Easy Timer function Setting the Easy TimerREC Speed Basic OperationsEasy Timer knob Programme Number Buttons Setting or changing the Easy ClockProg + Commander Do this on the VCRTo cancel the timer setting To check or change the timer settingTo use the VCR after setting the timer Tips Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Search Operations Knob Searching for the current position on a tapeTo stop the Search function Tape meterBlank section Last recorded Searching using the Blank Search functionTo stop searching Programme Search OperationsSearching using the index function Using the Index Search buttons on the remote commanderUsing the Search Mode button and Easy Timer knob on the VCR Press xSTOPSearching using the Time Search function Easy Timer knobAdditional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playback REW SlowTo extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration RECChecking Changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Programme Will be cut offAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout the Adaptive Picture Control APC function Menu choices Changing menu optionsMenu option Set this option to Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCRThis VCR Recorder Other VCR Player Before you start editing Operation When recording on this VCRTo stop editing Clock Power Playback Symptom Remedy TroubleshootingAdditional Information Recording Timer recordingOthers Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Sapphire tape cleanerHead Condition Sensor System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Rear panelRemote commander Index V, W, X, Y, Z