Sony RDR-VX420 - Manual (Page 81)

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To cancel the Quick Timer
Press z REC repeatedly until the counter appears
in the front panel display. The recorder returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
Press x twice.
Checking the remaining tape length
You can check the recording information, such as
remaining tape length or recording mode, etc.
Press DISPLAY while recording.
The information display appears.
Press the button repeatedly to change the display
(page 77).
A Recording status
B Time counter
C Recording mode
D Remaining tape length
E Current programme position
To check the remaining tape length, set “VCR
Function” – “Tape Length” in the “Features” setup
correctly (page 107).
z Hint
You can view the information also in the front panel
display. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly to change the
display. Note that TIME/TEXT does not work during
One-touch Timer Recording.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated
accurately for short tapes such as E-20 or E-30, or tapes
recorded in EP mode.
• After DISPLAY is pressed, it may take one minute for
the remaining tape length to appear.
VCR Timer Recording
(Standard/VIDEO Plus+)
You can set the timer for a total of 12 programmes
together with DVD and VCR timer recording, up
to one month in advance.
There are two methods to set the timer: the
standard method and VIDEO Plus+ method.
• Standard: Set the date, time, and programme
position of the programme manually.
• VIDEO Plus+: Enter the PlusCode number
designated for each TV programme (page 83).
Note
The recorder must be in standby mode for the timer
recording to be made.
Setting the timer manually
(Standard)
1
Press VIDEO to operate the VCR.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Record
0:30:00
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Rem 01:30
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