Recording TV programmes (continued)
4 (SP/EP)SP/LP
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.
SP
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5 REC
Press rREC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
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To stop recording
Press pSTOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.
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Remaining tape length Time counter
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 a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
24Basic Operations