User manual SONY GV-A500E

[. . . ] Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i. [. . . ] If this happens, restore the power supply again immediately. Using alternative power sources Using the battery pack This VCR operates with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (not supplied). If you use any other battery pack to operate your VCR, the VCR may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. (1) Connect the mains lead to the AC power adaptor. (2) Align the surface of the battery pack indicated by the z mark with the edge of the terminal shutter of the AC power adaptor. Then fit and slide the battery pack in the direction of the arrow. When the CHARGE lamp goes out, normal charge is completed (Normal charge). For a full charge, which allows you to use the battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack in place for approximately one hour (Full charge). Unplug the mains lead from the mains, then remove the battery pack and install it into the VCR. You can also use the battery pack before it is completely charged. Using alternative power sources (Normal charge) * Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the supplied AC power adaptor. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time when you use a normal charged battery pack. note on remaining battery time indication Remaining battery time is displayed on the LCD screen. It may not be displayed properly, however, depending on the conditions and circumstances of use. The quality of the recorded picture in LP mode, however, will not be as good as that in SP mode. When you play back a tape, the sound will be in monaural if: · You record the tape using this VCR, then play it back on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video recorder/player. You record the tape on an AFM Hi-Fi monaural video recorder, then play it back on this VCR. When you play back a tape, the SP/LP indicator on the LCD screen shows the recording mode SP/LP. You may not play back tapes recorded on a different TV colour system. Because the TV colour systems differ from country to country, you may not be able to play back foreign prerecorded tapes. Refer to the list of "Using your VCR abroad" to check the TV colour system of foreign countries. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. [. . . ] When the CHARGE lamp flashes again Install another battery pack. When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, there is no problem. When the CHARGE lamp flashes again The problem is with the AC power adaptor. When the CHARGE lamp does not flash again If the CHARGE lamp lights up and goes out after a while, the problem is with the battery pack installed first. [. . . ]