Sony SLV-SF900G manual Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape, Before you start…

Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape

When recording a programme on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the programme (normal recording, Video Plus+ recording, etc.), programme data (date, name, channel, recording start time , etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label can contain data for up to 12 programmes. When the number of stored programmes goes over 12, the oldest programme data is erased from the SmartFile list. However, a programme which lasts less than about 20 minutes in LP mode or about 11 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory. When you record a programme on a SmartFile tape which already contains programme data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on page 75.

Before you start…

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel

•Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

1Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place. The SmartFile indicator lights up.

SMARTFILE

M/m/</,

OK

2 Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen.

	PAGE 1
BLANK TIME	SP 1H 55M
START	END

SmartFile

3 Use M to select BLANKTIME and press OK. The VCR starts searching for the longest blank part of the tape. The SmartFile search list disappears.

You can now start recording a programme.

Tip

•You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over-recording or erasure (see page 90).

Note

•If you press the PAUSE button one or more times during recording, thereby creating short lengths of recorded time between such pauses, programme data may not be stored in the SmartFile label.

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