Safety tab

time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The indicator indicates the remaining time.

SP

0 : 0 0 : 2 2

Time counter

1 : 4 6

Remaining time

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 82).

To watch another TV programme while recording

1 Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

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 the same tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the

- (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

•If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

•The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

•If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

•The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback.

•The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.

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