Sony SLV-685HF To watch another TV program while recording, To save a recording, Safety tab Tips

Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.

Recording TV programs (continued)

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To watch another TV program while recording

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2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Tips

•To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

•You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.

•The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

•If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for:

—short tapes less than T-20

—T-130

—T-210

—tapes recorded in the LP mode.

•The display doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion playback.

•It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining time after you press DISPLAY.

Basic Operations

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