Sony SLV-SF99EN Operating Instructions Manual page 83

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 programme data stored in the
SmartFile label. The longest available
recording space (including programmes 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
programme after the Blank Time space, the
VCR will over-record on that programme
unless you stop recording. If there is a
programme you want to prevent from being
recorded over or erased, protect that
programme before you start recording
another programme (see page 98).
...
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 SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR.
2
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list 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.
3
Press CURSOR
4
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
The BLANK TIME changes according to the
selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that
matches the length of the programme you want
to record.
M
repeatedly to select BLANK TIME.
SmartFile function
OK
SMARTFILE
M/m/</,
CURSOR
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SP/LP
10. 6. 98-5. 2. 99
BLANK TIME
. 2 FR 0 : 00 PROG
5
25 . 1 MO 16 : 30 PROG
11 . 1 MO 17 : 00
CT1
START
SELECT :
SEARCH :
O K
10. 6. 98-5. 2. 99
BLANK TIME
5 . 2 FR 0 : 00 PROG
25 . 1 MO 16 : 30 PROG
11 . 1 MO 17 : 00
CT1
START
SELECT :
SEARCH :
O K
Recording using the SmartFile function
P . 1
1 3 0
SP H M
1
. 6
0 3 0
LP H M
. 3 0
2 0 0
M
LP H
0 3 0
LP H M
END
P . 1
3 0 0
LP H M
. 1 6
0 3 0
LP H M
3 0
.
2 0 0
M
LP H
0 3 0
M
LP H
END
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