User manual SONY SLV-E230CP

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. compatible colour/TV systems · This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G, D/K and I), MESECAM (B/G and D/K) and NTSC colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. NTSC colour signals can only be recorded through the line input. [. . . ] It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length does not appear while playing or recording in NTSC system. Recording TV programmes using the easy timer You can record one programme on the same day (within 24 hours) with the easy timer. If the VCR clock has not been set, you can set the clock before setting the timer recording. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the recording time. If you want to see the setting on the TV screen, turn on the TV and set it to the video channel. Go to step 2 in "Setting or changing the easy clock" on page 28. Set the recording stop time in the same way as in step 2, then press the EASY TIMER knob. Turn the EASY TIMER knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select the programme you want to record. Recording TV programmes using the easy timer (continued) When "­:­ ­" is displayed in the display window, the VCR clock has not been set. To set the tape speed, you can also use SP/LP (SP/EP). To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. The t indicator flashes in the display window when you press ON/STANDBY with no tape inserted. Playback options View the picture during fastforward or rewind Play at high speed Hold the button down to play one frame each second. during stop , press · PLAY on the VCR while holding 0 REW down on the VCR. Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or CLICK SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on: Playback mode Mark on the TV screen Normal speed " Double speed ×2 High speed [)] Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/­ on the VCR if: ­ streaks appear while playing in slow motion. To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/­) at the same time. notes · The playback sound is muted during these operations. In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour. [. . . ] Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and "­:­ ­" lights in the display window. [. . . ]