4 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

TAPE

SPEED

LP provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

LP

5

REC

Press r REC to start recording.

 

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

SE Remaining tape length

0 : 00 : 22 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

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Sony SLV-X827MN manual To stop recording, To check the remaining tape length, To watch another TV programme while recording