Basic Operations
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Recording TV programmes (continued)
4
Press REC SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL
colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP
(Standard Play). EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three
times as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
5
Press
z
REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
To stop recording
Press
x
STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining.
Remaining tape length
Time counter
To watch another TV programme while recording
1
If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the
TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial
cable, skip this step.
2
Select another programme position on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
REC SPEED
REC
LP
APC
S
E
:
: 2
2
–
0 0
0
Recording indicator
LP
APC