Sony SLV-772HF Operating Instructions Manual page 64

To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on
the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/ REMAIN, the time counter
and the remaining tape length with the @ indicator appear alternately in the
display window.
Remaining tape length
Time counter
To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in
the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 85.)
To watch another TV pregram while recording
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.
o Safety tab
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