User manual SONY SLT-A57M

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape. Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: ­ The picture becomes black and white. notes · The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems. When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct. About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be displayed. Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec) (SLV-SE50EE only) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR). Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press r REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 56). // to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape inserted. )# FF 03 REW Shuttle ring Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Operation During fast-forward, hold down )# FF/) FF. During playback, hold down )# FF/) FF or 03 REW/ 0 REW. Playback options Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one frame each second. during stop , press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down 03 REW/0 REW on the VCR. With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. [. . . ] If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as it may damage the video heads. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. No picture (or black & white screen appears) If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. [. . . ]