User manual SONY SLV-SE10EE

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Caution Television programmes, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. [. . . ] ⷠ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. While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 43). To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press . To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. safety tab Tips · You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN VIDEO/AUDIO jacks also using the INPUT SELECT button. ⷠThe display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape. ⷠIf you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. 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. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. [. . . ] 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) Symptom Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. [. . . ]