User manual SONY SLV-SE610E

[. . . ] ⷠUnplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. installing · Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. ⷠDo not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc. [. . . ] Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. To Stop play Pause play Press p STOP P PAUSE PLAY Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape ) FF or # SEARCH during playback 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback ) FF during stop 0 REW during stop 6 EJECT To set the colour system If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV. Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: ­ the picture is black and white, ­ the picture shakes, ­ no picture appears on the TV screen, ­ black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and ­ the colour density increases or decreases. ⷠYou can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only. ⷠYou can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press 6 EJECT, the unit turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the unit turns off again. ⷠWhen the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will automatically enter the playback mode. Each press of the button changes the indicator in the display window. During pause, press 7 FRAME to advance the picture one frame. Hold the button down to play one frame each second. During stop, hold 0 REW on the unit down and press · If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST. notes · Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations, especially in the slow motion mode. ⷠIf you press 7 FRAME during playback, playback continues at the normal speed but the sound is muted. The sound is muted during these operations. Although the unit automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment, press TRACKING AUTO/MANU to return to automatic adjustment. OPC (Optimum Picture Control) automatically improves playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape. The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC. [. . . ] If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. symptom The ON/STANDBY switch does not function. The power is turned on but the unit does not operate. Power The VCR enters standby mode or turns off automatically. [. . . ]