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SmartFile Function
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Recording using the SmartFile
function
function
To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the
cassette tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label,
program data, such as the date and channel, is automatically stored in the
memory of the SmartFile label.
cassette tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label,
program data, such as the date and channel, is automatically stored in the
memory of the SmartFile label.
Attaching the SmartFile label to
the cassette tape
the cassette tape
To use the SmartFile function, attach the
supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape.
Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of
the spine of the tape. Then, holding both
edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn’t
bend, attach it along the guide line to the spine
of the cassette tape. This tape is henceforth
referred to as a SmartFile tape.
supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape.
Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of
the spine of the tape. Then, holding both
edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn’t
bend, attach it along the guide line to the spine
of the cassette tape. This tape is henceforth
referred to as a SmartFile tape.
Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels
• For the customers in the USA
To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page.
• For the customers in Canada
Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Authorized
VHS Dealers.
VHS Dealers.
Notes
• The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be
• The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be
damaged and cannot be used when you:
– twist or fold the SmartFile label.
– remove the SmartFile label and re-attach it to a tape.
– attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape.
– attach some metal, or sticker which has metal, to the SmartFile label.
– write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp
– remove the SmartFile label and re-attach it to a tape.
– attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape.
– attach some metal, or sticker which has metal, to the SmartFile label.
– write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp
instrument.
– disassemble or remodel a label.
• Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, direct
sunlight, humidity, mildew, strong magnetism, or near heat sources.
• If you attach the SmartFile label to a short length tape, such as T-30 or shorter, you
cannot use the SmartFile function.
SMARTFILE SENSOR
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SmartFile Function
continued
Recording a program on the SmartFile tape
When recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method
you use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLD
system recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time,
etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label can
contain up to 12 programs’ data. When the number of the stored programs
goes over 12, the oldest program data is erased from the SmartFile list.
However, a program which lasts less than about 15 minutes in EP mode or
about 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory.
When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains
program data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on
page␣47.
you use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLD
system recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time,
etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label can
contain up to 12 programs’ data. When the number of the stored programs
goes over 12, the oldest program data is erased from the SmartFile list.
However, a program which lasts less than about 15 minutes in EP mode or
about 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory.
When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains
program data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on
page␣47.
Tip
• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see
• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see
page 61).
Note
• If you press
• If you press
X PAUSE one or more times during recording, thereby creating short
lengths of recorded time between such pauses, program data may not be stored in
the SmartFile label.
the SmartFile label.
To check the information of a recorded program
Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of
the week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tape
speed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any program
data (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME”.
the week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tape
speed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any program
data (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME”.
Recording start time
Estimated position of the recorded program
Recording time
Date
Day of the week
Tape speed
Initial and latest dates of use for this
SmartFile tape
SmartFile tape
Channel
Station ID
p . 1
BLANK TIME
M
0
3
H
5
EP
START
END
8/10/99~8/10/99
TUE
2 : 3 0
PM CH
8
0
/
8
EP
M
0
3
H
0
1
X Z
Y
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SmartFile Function
Recording after locating the
Blank Time space
Blank Time space
The SmartFile function identifies not
only the largest amount of available
blank space, but also recorded material
that doesn’t have corresponding
program data stored in the SmartFile
label. The longest available recording
space (including programs that are not
stored on the SmartFile label) is referred
to as “Blank Time space”. You can locate
the beginning of the Blank Time space
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).
only the largest amount of available
blank space, but also recorded material
that doesn’t have corresponding
program data stored in the SmartFile
label. The longest available recording
space (including programs that are not
stored on the SmartFile label) is referred
to as “Blank Time space”. You can locate
the beginning of the Blank Time space
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
Press SMARTFILE.
The SmartFile search list appears on the TV
screen. The Blank Time space appears in the
“BLANK TIME” row.
screen. The Blank Time space appears in the
“BLANK TIME” row.
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 BLANK
TIME.
BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFile
search list.
search list.
Cursor stick
M/m
OK
M/m
OK
SP/EP
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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
/
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
/
8
EP
M
0
3
H
0
1
SMARTFILE
SmartFile Function
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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)
Tips
• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel
• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel
Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the
supplied hookup/setup manual).
supplied hookup/setup manual).
• When the VCR receives the program information signal, the program name may
appear in place of the day of the week, recording start time and channel.
• You can manually name a recorded program and select the category. You can also
name the SmartFile tape (see page 56).
Notes
• If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct time, the initial and
• If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct time, the initial and
latest dates of use for the SmartFile, the recording date and day of the week, and the
recording start time won’t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list.
recording start time won’t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list.
• When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLE
MOUSE is set to ON in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu, the channel number is
stored as “CH– – –”.
stored as “CH– – –”.
• When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and
the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCR
displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list.
displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list.
• The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly
different from the actual recorded time length.
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