Sony SLV-478 Operating Instructions Manual page 30

Recording TV programs (continued)
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining.
To watch another TV program while recording
1
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
2
If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV
input; if not, skip this step.
3
Select another channel 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.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT
button.
• The display 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 cable box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as
T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display doesn't appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion
playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining
tape length after you press DISPLAY.
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Basic Operations
Remaining tape length
S E
0 : 00 : 22
EP Time counter
Safety tab