User manual SONY SLV-SE450D

[. . . ] Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Precautions Safety · This unit operates on 220 ­ 240 V AC, 50 Hz. 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 indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) . . . . . t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit). To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs. To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. 1 Turn on the satellite tuner. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. · To record from a decoder, turn it on. · Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. · Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72). · Refer to "Index to parts and controls" for button locations. 1 TIMER Press TIMER. TIMER METHOD STANDARD SHOWVIEW PLAY OK · When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK. SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU · When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen. TIMER 2 8 . 9 FRI DATE TODAY SP / LP LIST SP TIME ­­ : ­­ ­­ : ­­ VPS / PDC PROG. ­­ OFF SELECT : SET : CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 56 Recording TV programmes using the timer 2 PLAY OK Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. TIMER 2 8 . 9 FRI DATE TODAY SP / LP LIST SP TIME 19 : 00 20 : 00 VPS / PDC PROG. [. . . ] · The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode. · Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. · No picture (or black & white screen appears) The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads · Normal picture · Rough picture · Unclear picture initial contamination terminal 78 Troubleshooting Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23. 39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33. 35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11. 70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 16. 67 mm/s (playback only) EP: NTSC 11. 12 mm/s (playback only) Maximum recording/playback time 10 hrs. [. . . ]