User manual SONY SLV-SX40EG

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] ⷠ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-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 47). To watch another TV programme while recording 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. 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 (TV) connector 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. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed During rewind, hold down 03 REW. During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. Playback options Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one frame each second. during stop , press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down 03 REW on the VCR. [. . . ] Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. No picture (or black & white screen appears) If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. ⷠIf the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON. ⷠSelect the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. [. . . ]