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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView
®
system (not available on SLV-SE630D/E)
To use the Auto Tape Speed function*
In step 4 above, press
m
to select AUTO. When you are recording a
programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape
speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT”
setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate (see page 68).
Tips
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the INPUT SELECT button.
• You can set the extended time for the ShowView setting by 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60
minutes. Set SHOWVIEW EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the
desired extended time on page 69.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” on page 59.
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
and
indicators flash in the display window when you press
?
/
1
with
no tape inserted.
• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the EASY OPERATION
menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select
SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.
* not available on SLV-SE230D
