Sony SLV-SF99EN Operating Instructions Manual page 50

Basic Operations
Recording TV programmes (continued)
To check the remaining time
Press
remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the
remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with the
appears in the display window.
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure the TAPE LENGTH
item in TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 72).
To watch another TV programme while recording
1
Press
in the display window.
2
Select another programme position on the TV.
To protect 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.
You can also protect a recording by using the
SmartFile function (see page 98).
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the
programme number buttons on the remote
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the –/– –(ten's digit) button followed by the
programme number buttons.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won't be recorded on the tape.
• If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
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Recording TV programmes
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the
0 : 00 : 00
Time counter
J
TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator
indicator also
1H46M
Remaining time
Safety tab