Function - Sony SLV-M20HF Operating Instructions Manual

Recording after locating the
Blank Time space
The SmartFile function identifies not
only the largest amount of available
blank space, but also recorded material
that doesn't have corresponding
program data stored in the SmartFile
label. The longest available recording
space (including programs that are not
stored on the SmartFile label) is referred
to as "Blank Time space." You can locate
the beginning of the Blank Time space
for recording. If there is a recorded
program after the Blank Time space, the
VCR will over-record on that program
unless you stop recording. If there is a
program you want to prevent from
being recorded over or erased, protect
that program before you start recording
another program (see pages 52 through
53).
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. The
Blank Time space appears in the "BLANK
TIME" row.
The Blank Time space also appears in the
display window.
2
Push the cursor stick to >/. to select BLANK
TIME.
BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFile
search list.
SP/EP
Cursor stick
>/.
OK
8/10/98~8/16/98 p . 1
BLANK TIME 1 4 8
EP H
SUN 6 : 3 0 1 6 8 / 1
PM CH
0 3 0
H M
THU 8 : 0 0 1 2 8 / 1
PM CH
0 5 0
H M
MON 2 : 3 0 8 8 / 1
PM CH
0 3 0
H M
START END
8/10/98~8/16/98 p . 1
BLANK TIME 1 4 8
EP H
SUN 6 : 3 0 1 6 8 / 1
PM CH
0 3 0
H M
THU 8 : 0 0 1 2 8 / 1
PM CH
0 5 0
H M
MON 2 : 3 0 8 8 / 1
PM CH
0 3 0
H M
START END
continued
SmartFile Function
M
6
SP
3
SP
0
EP
M
6
SP
3
SP
0
EP
43