User manual SONY SLV-GA59

[. . . ] (For SLV-GA45AV only) Connect the unit to your TV using the audio/video cable (supplied) as shown below to watch video pictures on your TV. Plug adaptor (included in some models) Connect the aerial to your unit and TV as shown on the right to watch TV programmes and video pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the unit to your TV using an audio/video cable (not supplied) to get a better picture and sound. Check that you have received the following items with the unit: · Use the plug adaptor to connect the mains lead to the mains, if necessary. [. . . ] Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape. 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 start recording, the unit adjusts to the tape using the APC function. This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected. tip · Adjust the picture using V/v TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST if: ­ streaks appear while playing in slow motion ­ the picture shakes during pause Notes · The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just after inserting it. ⷠThere is a delay of a few seconds before the unit actually starts recording while the unit analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the unit to recording pause and press z REC to have the unit analyse the tape. After ten seconds, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before ten seconds, the APC function is cancelled. ⷠWhile playing a MESECAM or SECAM (SLVGA59) recorded tape, you cannot adjust the colour using the RESOLUTION CONTROL function. ⷠSufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on another VCR or tapes in poor condition. ⷠWhen a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a malfunction of the unit. Press M/m Resolution Control (v/V button on the unit) to get the best picture colour. Wait for several seconds until the adjustment menu disappears. Play at high speed The adjustment menu appears for a few seconds, then disappears. Play in slow motion Rewind and start play During stop, press H PLAY on the unit while holding down m 3 REW on the unit. Editing with another unit (SLV-GA55MKII/GA65MKII/ GA45AV and GA59 only) Connections necessary to record on this unit You can make a copy of a tape using this unit for recording or playback. The unit cannot record TV programmes directly since it does not have a TV tuner. The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the unit will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer. How to make a Synchronised recording Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn the equipment off. [. . . ] ) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. ⷠDo not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. ⷠDo not install the unit in an inclined position. Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. [. . . ]