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SmartFile Function
Program 1
Program 2
• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes
or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs
appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time
when the second program starts.
appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time
when the second program starts.
Tip
• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the
• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the
SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see
page 34).
page 34).
Note
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the
above step 5 when:
– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes
in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the
SmartFile label.
SmartFile label.
– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.
15 minutes or more in EP mode,
5 minutes or more in SP mode
5 minutes or more in SP mode
The recording time is updated to
the time until overwriting starts.
the time until overwriting starts.
continued
SmartFile Function
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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)
Setting timer recording in
the Blank Time space
the Blank Time space
If you set the timer to record programs
while a SmartFile tape is inserted, the
VCR searches for the Blank Time space.
When the Blank Time space is located,
the VCR goes to the beginning of the
Blank Time space and stands by for
recording. If there is a recorded
program after the Blank Time space, the
VCR will record over that program
unless you stop recording. If there is a
program you want to prevent from
being recorded over or erased, protect
that program before you start recording
another program (see page 61).
while a SmartFile tape is inserted, the
VCR searches for the Blank Time space.
When the Blank Time space is located,
the VCR goes to the beginning of the
Blank Time space and stands by for
recording. If there is a recorded
program after the Blank Time space, the
VCR will record over that program
unless you stop recording. If there is a
program you want to prevent from
being recorded over or erased, protect
that program before you start recording
another program (see page 61).
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 VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
2
Set the timer.
• When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system
(for details, see page 12):
1 Press VCR Plus+.
2 Enter the PlusCode number.
2 Enter the PlusCode number.
• When setting the timer manually (for
details, see page 15):
1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick
M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and
push the cursor stick (OK).
push the cursor stick (OK).
2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel
number and tape speed.
3 Move the cursor stick , to confirm the
setting and push the cursor stick (OK).
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2
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Cursor stick
M/m/</,
OK
M/m/</,
OK
MENU
VCR Plus+
P l u s Co d e
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– – – – – – – –
SP / EP
EP
En t e r p r o g r a m’ s
P l u s Co d e
u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s
To c h a n g e
t a p e s p e e d,
p u s h SP / EP
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TIMER SET / CHECK
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TUE
DATE
START STOP
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SmartFile Function
The AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears.
3
Move the cursor stick
</, to select YES
and push the cursor stick (OK).
The Blank Time search screen appears.
The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank
Time space and stops, then turns off
automatically.
Time space and stops, then turns off
automatically.
The indicator appears in the display
window and the VCR stands by for recording.
If you are using a cable box, leave it on.
window and the VCR stands by for recording.
If you are using a cable box, leave it on.
If the recordings overlap
If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing
in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.
in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.
• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP
mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first
program data is erased.
program data is erased.
• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or
5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the
first program data is erased.
first program data is erased.
SEARCHING
START
END
AUTO BLANK SEARCH
BLANK SEARCH?
Use
t o s e l e c t
Th e n p u s h
Pu s h MENU t o q u i t
Pu s h MENU t o q u i t
YES NO
OK
continued
Program 1
Program 2
Program 1
Program 2
Information will be erased
Information will be erased
15 minutes or more in EP mode,
5 minutes or more in SP mode
5 minutes or more in SP mode
15 minutes or less in EP mode,
5 minutes or less in SP mode
5 minutes or less in SP mode
SmartFile Function
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4
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
The BLANK TIME changes according to the
selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that
matches the length of the program you want
to record.
selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that
matches the length of the program you want
to record.
5
Push the cursor stick (OK).
The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank
Time space and stops.
Time space and stops.
6
Start recording.
If the recordings overlap
If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing
in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.
in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.
• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP
mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first
program data is erased.
program data is erased.
• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or
5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the
first program data is erased.
first program data is erased.
Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)
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BLANK TIME
M
6
3
H
0
SP
START
END
8/10/99~8/16/99
MON
6 : 3 0
PM CH
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SP
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FRI
8 : 0 0
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TUE
2 : 3 0
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8
EP
M
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H
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SEARCHING
START
END
Program 1
Program 2
Program 1
Program 2
Information will be erased
Information will be erased
15 minutes or more in EP mode,
5 minutes or more in SP mode
5 minutes or more in SP mode
15 minutes or less in EP mode,
5 minutes or less in SP mode
5 minutes or less in SP mode
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SmartFile Function
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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)
Program 1
Program 2
15 minutes or more in EP mode,
5 minutes or more in SP mode
5 minutes or more in SP mode
The recording time is updated to
the time until overwriting starts.
the time until overwriting starts.
• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes
or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs
appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time
when the second program starts.
appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time
when the second program starts.
Tip
• You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that Blank
• You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that Blank
Time search is automatically performed each time the timer is set (AUTO). Select
OFF to cancel this option (see page 34).
OFF to cancel this option (see page 34).
Note
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the
above step 3 when:
– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes
in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the
SmartFile label.
SmartFile label.
– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.
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SmartFile Function
Selecting and
playing a
program
playing a
program
You can automatically locate and start
playback of a program recorded on the
SmartFile tape. Select a program in the
SmartFile search list. The SmartFile
search list can contain up to 12
programs.
playback of a program recorded on the
SmartFile tape. Select a program in the
SmartFile search list. The SmartFile
search list can contain up to 12
programs.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
Insert a SmartFile tape.
The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
2
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank
Time space also appears in the display
window.
Time space also appears in the display
window.
3
Move the cursor stick
M/m to select a
program.
Moving the cursor stick
M/m repeatedly will
turn the pages.
4
Push the cursor stick (OK).
The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program.
Playback starts automatically from that point.
Playback starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press
x STOP.
SMARTFILE
Cursor stick
M/m
OK
M/m
OK
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6
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BLANK TIME
M
8
4
H
1
EP
START
END
8/10/99~8/16/99
MON
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1
6
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8
SP
M
0
3
H
0
1
6
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1
3
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8
SP
M
0
5
H
0
1
2
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
0
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8
EP
M
0
3
H
0
1
p . 1
BLANK TIME
M
8
4
H
1
EP
START
END
8/10/99~8/16/99
MON
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1
6
/
8
SP
M
0
3
H
0
1
6
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1
3
/
8
SP
M
0
5
H
0
1
2
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
0
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8
EP
M
0
3
H
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1
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SmartFile Function
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Selecting and playing a program (continued)
Tip
• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the
• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the
SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see
page 34).
page 34).
Note
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program correctly when:
• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program correctly when:
– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes
in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the
SmartFile label.
SmartFile label.
– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.
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SmartFile Function
Checking the
contents of a tape
contents of a tape
You can display the program data list of
a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is
not necessary to insert the tape into the
VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to
find a tape with enough recording space.
The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs.
a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is
not necessary to insert the tape into the
VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to
find a tape with enough recording space.
The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
Hold the label side of the SmartFile tape
close to the SmartFile sensor.
close to the SmartFile sensor.
Slowly bring the center of the label within
3 cm of the SmartFile sensor.
3 cm of the SmartFile sensor.
There is a short beep, the SMARTFILE
indicator lights up, and the SmartFile
check list appears.
indicator lights up, and the SmartFile
check list appears.
The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank
Time space also appears in the display
window.
Time space also appears in the display
window.
2
Press CURSOR
m/M repeatedly to turn the
pages.
3
Press OK on the VCR to exit the menu.
Tips
• The SmartFile check list automatically disappears after about 3 minutes of nonuse.
• If you press SP/EP while the SmartFile check list is displayed, the BLANK TIME
• The SmartFile check list automatically disappears after about 3 minutes of nonuse.
• If you press SP/EP while the SmartFile check list is displayed, the BLANK TIME
remaining tape display changes.
• You can also use the cursor stick
M/m and OK on the remote commander.
• If you press a button other than SP/EP or the cursor stick (OK), the SmartFile check
list disappears.
Notes
• You cannot display the SmartFile check list while:
• You cannot display the SmartFile check list while:
– you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR.
– you display any other menu.
– you play back the tape at any speed other than normal.
– you view the camcorder picture using LASER LINK.
– you display any other menu.
– you play back the tape at any speed other than normal.
– you view the camcorder picture using LASER LINK.
• If the SmartFile check list doesn’t appear on the TV screen, try again by drawing the
SmartFile tape away from the SmartFile sensor at least 5 cm, then bring it back to
within 3 cm of the sensor.
within 3 cm of the sensor.
CURSOR
m/M
SmartFile sensor
8/10/99~8/30/99
MON
p . 1
BLANK TIME
M
8
4
H
1
EP
9 : 0 0
PM CH
1 6
0
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8 3
TUE
4 : 3 0
PM CH
8
4
/
8 2
SUN
6 : 3 0
PM CH
4
9
/
8 2
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
7
/
8 2
FRI
5 : 4 5
PM CH
7
7
/
8 2
THU
1 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
6
/
8 2
NEXT :
QUIT : OK
8/10/99~8/30/99
SUN
p . 2
BLANK TIME
M
8
4
H
1
EP
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
2
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8 2
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
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8 1
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
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8 2
TUE
9 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
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8 1
MON
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
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8 1
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
3
/
8 1
BACK :
QUIT : OK
OK
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SmartFile Function
3
Move the cursor stick
M/m to select a
program.
4
Move the cursor stick
,.
The cursor moves to the program label input
position.
position.
5
Label the program.
1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a
1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a
character.
Each time you move the cursor stick
m,
the character changes as shown below.
A
t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t
1
t … 9 t a t b t … t z t
(blank space)
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.
2 To set the next character, move the cursor
stick
,.
The cursor moves to the next position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the
program.
6
Push the cursor stick (OK).
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
QUIT : MENU
TITLE :
CATEGORY :
1
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
3
/
8 1
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
CONFIRM : OK
NEXT :
BACK :
1
3
/
8 1
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
CONFIRM : OK
NEXT :
BACK :
1
3
/
8 1
N
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
CONFIRM : OK
NEXT :
BACK :
1
3
/
8 1
N
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
CONFIRM : OK
1
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SmartFile Function
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Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued)
7
Move the cursor stick
M/m to select a
category.
Each time you move the cursor stick
m, the
category changes as shown below.
SPECIAL
t MOVIE t NEWS t SHOW t
SPORTS
t KIDS t MUSIC t ARTS t
SERIES
t EDUCATI (education) t HOBBY t
SHOPPIN (shopping)
t VARIETY t
COMEDY
t DRAMA t DAYTIME t
HOW TO
t OTHERS t (blank)
8
Push the cursor stick (OK).
The program label and a selected category are stored.
9
Press MENU to exit the menu.
To erase the program label
Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The program label is erased and the
recording start time and channel number reappear.
recording start time and channel number reappear.
To erase the selected category
Press CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the space
becomes blank.
becomes blank.
To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded program
Once you label a program which is set to record regularly (i.e. everyday,
same day of the week, etc.) in the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer
recording mode, the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label
all future recordings of the same program. The set label is assigned even
when an information signal containing the program name, category name or
other information is broadcast with the program. However, if you change
the program label and category several times, the VCR may automatically
label only the last program of which the program label and category are
changed.
same day of the week, etc.) in the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer
recording mode, the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label
all future recordings of the same program. The set label is assigned even
when an information signal containing the program name, category name or
other information is broadcast with the program. However, if you change
the program label and category several times, the VCR may automatically
label only the last program of which the program label and category are
changed.
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
CONFIRM : OK
1
3
/
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COMEDY
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SmartFile Function
Labeling a tape
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
Cursor stick
M/m/,
OK
M/m/,
OK
MENU
1
Insert a SmartFile tape.
2
Press MENU, then move the cursor stick
M/m
to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the
cursor stick (OK).
cursor stick (OK).
The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.
3
Move the cursor stick
M to select the tape title.
4
Move the cursor stick
,.
The cursor moves to the tape title input
position.
position.
CLEAR
continued
SMARTFILE EDIT
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
1
3
/
8 1
TITLE :
CATEGORY :
QUIT : MENU
Someday
Nick & Matt
Rock Box
DRAMA
COMEDY
MUSIC
SMARTFILE EDIT
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
1
3
/
8 1
:
T I TLE ED I T
QUIT : MENU
Someday
Nick & Matt
Rock Box
DRAMA
COMEDY
MUSIC
SMARTFILE EDIT
p . 1
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
1
3
/
8 1
Someday
Nick & Matt
Rock Box
DRAMA
COMEDY
MUSIC
NEXT :
BACK :
CONFIRM : OK
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SmartFile Function
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Labeling a recorded program and tape
You can electronically “label” a program and select a category, such as
SPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can
also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape
label.
SPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can
also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape
label.
Cursor stick
M/m/,
OK
OK
MENU
Labeling a recorded
program and selecting a
category
program and selecting a
category
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
CLEAR
Tape title
Program label
Category
1
Insert a SmartFile tape.
The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
2
Press MENU, then move the cursor stick
M/m
to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the
cursor stick (OK).
cursor stick (OK).
The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.
SMARTFILE EDIT
MON
p . 1
8/10/99~8/16/99
6 : 3 0
PM CH
1 6
6
/
8
SP
M
0
0
1
/
8
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
3
H
0
SP
M
0
5
H
0
EP
M
0
3
H
0
SELECT :
QUIT : MENU
TITLE :
CATEGORY :
1
FRI
8 : 0 0
PM CH
1 2
3
/
8 1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
p . 1
M
0
3
H
5
EP
START
END
Favorites
0
/
8
EP
M
0
3
H
0
1
Rock Box
MUSIC
BLANK TIME
1-15
SmartFile Function
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5
Label the tape.
1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a
1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a
character.
Each time you move the cursor stick
m,
the character changes as shown below.
A
t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t
1
t … 9 t a t b t … t z t
(blank space)
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.
2 To set the next character, move the cursor
stick
,.
The cursor moves to the next position.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the tape.
6
Push the cursor stick (OK).
The tape title is stored.
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
To erase the tape title
Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recording
date reappears. When you want to erase the recording date from the tape
title column, press CLEAR again.
date reappears. When you want to erase the recording date from the tape
title column, press CLEAR again.
Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued)
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T I TLE ED I T
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SmartFile Function
SMARTFILE
Protecting a
recorded program
recorded program
You can protect a recorded program
using the SmartFile function from
accidental over-recording or erasure.
When you start recording from a
position prior to the protected program,
the recording stops automatically before
the protected program.
using the SmartFile function from
accidental over-recording or erasure.
When you start recording from a
position prior to the protected program,
the recording stops automatically before
the protected program.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
Insert a SmartFile tape.
The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
2
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank
Time space also appears in the display
window.
Time space also appears in the display
window.
3
Move the cursor stick
M/m to select the
program you want to protect.
4
Move the cursor stick
,.
The indicator appears to the left of the
selected program and the program becomes
protected.
selected program and the program becomes
protected.
5
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list disappears.
Cursor stick
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To unlock the protected program
Move the cursor stick
< in step 4 above. The indicator disappears and
you can record over this program.
Tips
• When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the
• When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the
recording automatically stops no more than about 3 minutes in SP mode and about
8 minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program.
8 minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program.
• If you protect a program just after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomes
shortened by about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode.
• If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected program, a message
indicating that there is a protected program on this tape appears on the TV screen.
• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the
SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see
page␣34).
page␣34).
Notes
• When you record another program just after a protected program, locate the
• When you record another program just after a protected program, locate the
beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in “Recording after
locating the Blank Time space” on page 47. Otherwise, if the recording start point
overlaps the protected program, the VCR may record over the protected program.
locating the Blank Time space” on page 47. Otherwise, if the recording start point
overlaps the protected program, the VCR may record over the protected program.
• If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protected
program, the VCR automatically stops recording before the protected program and
ejects the tape.
ejects the tape.
• If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected program or protect a
program for the first time on a new tape, the VCR will analyze the position of the
protected program for a few seconds. You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is
analyzing the tape.
protected program for a few seconds. You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is
analyzing the tape.
• If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programs, the next program you record
won’t be stored in the SmartFile list.
Protecting a recorded program (continued)
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SmartFile Function
Erasing the data
of an unwanted
program
of an unwanted
program
You can erase an unwanted program
from the SmartFile list. When you erase
a program from the list, that portion of
tape is subject to Blank Time space
priority.
from the SmartFile list. When you erase
a program from the list, that portion of
tape is subject to Blank Time space
priority.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1
Insert a SmartFile tape.
The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
2
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list appears on the TV
screen.
screen.
The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank
Time space also appears in the display
window.
Time space also appears in the display
window.
3
Move the cursor stick
M/m to select a
program you want to erase from the list.
4
Press CLEAR.
The selected program is erased from the
SmartFile list.
SmartFile list.
If you erase a program by mistake, press
DISPLAY to make the program reappear.
DISPLAY to make the program reappear.
5
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list disappears.
DISPLAY
CLEAR
SMARTFILE
Cursor stick
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