Recording TV programmes (continued)

4SP/LP

(SP/EP)

Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

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

LPAPC

5REC

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

To watch another TV programme while recording

1If 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.

2Select 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

24Basic Operations