Sony SLV-ED88ME, SLV-ED88MJ, SLV-ED88SG, SLV-ED66ME, SLV-ED66MJ, SLV-ED66SG Operating Instructions Manual page 37

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Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL
colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system.)
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Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for
recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives
video/audio signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronised recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button's light turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the video/audio signals.
Notes
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronised Recording
also stops automatically.
• The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for its timer function.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not
be able to know when to start recording. To record the programme, set the timer on
the VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on.
For details, see "Setting the timer manually".
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised Recording overlap, the
programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.
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