Recording - Sony SVO-1630 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording

Recording
6
POWER
r REC
INPUT SELECT
TAPE SPEED
16
(US)
This section shows you how to record the signal from the input sources
r P
connected to the VCR.
(
1
p
Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
2
P PAUSE
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
p STOP
The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5 seconds and the VCR
checks the tape threading.
During this period, · PLAY, r REC, FF ), REW 0, SEARCH
# and SEARCH 3 do not function.
See "Checking the tape threading" on page 18 (US) for details.
POWER
3
Press INPUT SELECT until the LINE indicator appears in the VCR's
display window.
4
Set the recording speed, SP (standard play) or EP (extended play), by
pressing TAPE SPEED.
See "To select tape speeds" on page 17 (US).
5
Start recording by pressing r REC.
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up. When the tape reaches the
INPUT
end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
SELECT
TAPE
Notes
SPEED
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject it
when you press r REC. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole on the
cassette with adhesive tape.
r REC
• If "DISPLAY" is set to ON in the SET UP menu, the current time or tape
counter, and "r" while recording, are displayed on the monitor screen
P PAUSE
but are not recorded on the tape.
See "Displaying the time counter and current time" on page 20 (US) for details.
• Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, Adaptive Picture
Control (APC) automatically improves recording quality by adjusting the
VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. There is about a 6-
second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when r REC is
p STOP
pressed.
See "Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)" on page 31 (US) for details.
• If a power interruption occurs while recording, the VCR will resume
recording as soon as the power is restored.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
To cut an unwanted scene while recording
Press P PAUSE, and press it again to resume recording.
Note
When the recording pause mode lasts for more than about 5 minutes, the
VCR enters the stop mode.