3 | SP / EP | Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. |
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EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
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“REC” appears in the display window.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY to display the time counter. With the display on, press DISPLAY again to check the remaining time. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears. Press DISPLAY to turn off the indicators.
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To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set “Tape Length” in the “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu correctly (page 84).
Maximum Recording Time
Tape Length | SP | EP |
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2 hrs | 6 hrs | |
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2 hrs 40 mins | 8 hrs | |
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3 hrs | 9 hrs | |
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38Recording TV programs