Sony SLV-ED515PS Operating Instructions Manual page 23

4
Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
REC SPEED
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
5
REC Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining.
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 the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording indicator
S –
E
Remaining tape length
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
Time counter
LP APC
LP APC
Safety tab
continued
Basic Operations
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