Sony SLV-M20HF - Manual (Page 41)

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Recording a program on the
SmartFile tape
When recording a program on the
SmartFile tape, no matter what method
you use to record the program (normal
recording, VCR Plus+ recording, GUIDE
Plus+ recording, etc.), program data
(date, channel, recording start time, etc.)
is stored in the memory of the SmartFile
label. If you record a program using
VCR Plus+ or GUIDE Plus+, you can
also store in memory the program and
category name transmitted from certain
TV stations. The SmartFile label can
contain up to 12 programs’ data. When
the number of the stored programs goes over 12, the oldest program
data is erased from the SmartFile list. However, a program which lasts
less than about 15 minutes in EP mode or about 5 minutes in SP mode
cannot be stored in the memory.
When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already
contains program data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time
space” on page 43.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in
place.
The VCR turns on, the SMARTFILE indicator
lights up, and the SmartFile search list
automatically appears on the TV screen.
2
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list disappears.
3
Start recording a program.
Tip
• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see
page 52).
Note
• If you press the P PAUSE button one or more times during recording, thereby
creating short lengths of recorded time between such pauses, program data may not
be stored in the SmartFile label.
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