4

5

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

The BLANK TIME changes according to the selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that matches the length of the programme you want to record.

Press OK.

The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stops.

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BLANK TIME

 

LP 3H 50M

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SPORTS

CCB

SP 1H 30M

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SP 0H 30M

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FILMS

 

 

SP 1H 30M

START

 

 

END

SELECT :

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EXIT :

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

7 Press z REC to start recording.

Notes

You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the step 4 above when :

-the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode) programmes for which programme data is not stored in the SmartFile label.

-the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.

-the SmartFile tape has a portion recorded in the NTSC system.

If a newly recorded programme overlaps a stored programme, the stored programme information is erased from the SmartFile list as shown below when :

-the remaining length of the stored programme becomes less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

-the stored programme is over-recorded for more than 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

necessary portion

unnecessary portion

Stored programme

Newly recorded

programme

or

or

20 minutes in the LP mode

11 minutes in the SP mode

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SLV-SF950N specifications

The Sony SLV-SF950N is a high-quality VCR that reflects the brand's commitment to innovation and performance in home entertainment technology. Designed with users in mind, it boasts an array of features that elevate the traditional video recording experience.

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