User manual SONY SLV-L79HF

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. To record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded through the line input (LINE-1 IN) only. Display "L" in the display window using INPUT SELECT or PROG +/­ in step 3. For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and sound quality. When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed. To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. (ten's digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. ⷠYou can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks. The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. ⷠTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed: 1 Press , to flash each item in turn. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is flashing. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2. To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment switched on. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. [. . . ] If you made connections using the aerial cable only, make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. ⷠSelect the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/­ buttons. [. . . ]