Sony SLV-478 Primary User Manual - Page 30

Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. I S- EP 0 00 22 Remaining tape length Time counter To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV /VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. 3 Select another channel on the TV. To save 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. c), Safety tab Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. • 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 cable box, make sure to leave it on. Notes • The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display doesn't appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. 30 Basic Operations