User manual SONY SLT-A35K

[. . . ] If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function, this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks. Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: · If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step. Tune the TV until the video picture below is clearly displayed on the TV screen. [. . . ] ⷠTapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. ⷠIf a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two colour systems. ⷠStreaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations, especially in the slow motion mode. ⷠOn screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds. ⷠDepending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: ­ the picture is black and white, ­ the picture shakes, ­ no picture appears on the TV screen, ­ black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and ­ the colour density increases or decreases. APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC. APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the unit adjusts to the tape using the APC function. This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected. Adjust the picture using V/v NORMAL/ SLOW/STILL ADJUST if: ­ streaks appear while playing in slow motion ­ the picture shakes while pausing Notes · The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just after inserting it. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. However, SP produces better picture quality. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a connecting cable such as the Sony VMC910HG (3-phono to 2-phono). notes · Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. ⷠIf you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. ⷠMake sure you set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to OTHERS. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives audio/video signals from the connected equipment. Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 switch When you connect the other equipment to the LINE IN jacks, set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the VCR following the table below to allow better signal transmission to your TV. [. . . ] ⷠDo not place heavy objects on the VCR. ⷠIf the VCR is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the VCR, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the VCR. If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. [. . . ]