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About the SmartFile function
SmartFile function
About the SmartFile function
SmartFile
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allows you to view a contents of your video tape (recording date, channel,
name etc.) on the TV screen. It is no longer necessary to rewind, fast-forward, or
playback a tape to find out what is recorded. You can also locate and start playback of
a specific programme or find the position from which you want to start recording by
using this list. Programme data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label
attached to the tape.
The following functions are possible using SmartFile :
Recording using the SmartFile function (page 80)
To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile
label to the tape. If you record a programme on the
tape with a SmartFile label, the contents will appear
on the SmartFile search list. With the SmartFile list,
you can also easily find the begginning of the
available recording space.
Selecting and playing a programme (page 85)
To playback a recorded programme, select the programme you want to watch using
the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the programme and playback starts
automatically.
Checking the contents of a tape (page 86)
When you bring the SmartFile label close to the
SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of
the recorded programmes appears in the SmartFile
check list. It is not necessary to insert the tape into
the VCR and press
H
PLAY to find out what is
recorded on it. This feature allows you to easily
find the programme you want to watch, or to
quickly find a tape with enough recording space.
*.SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
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