User manual SONY SLV-SX700D

[. . . ] Check that you have received the following items with the unit: · To a TV that has audio/video input jacks This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function, this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks. R6 (Size AA) batteries The instructions in this manual are for the 10 models: SLV-GA35ME, GA35PS, GA35SG, GA35TH, GA55ME, GA55MES, GA55PS, GA55SG, GA55TH and GA65MJ. [. . . ] ⷠWhen the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will automatically enter the playback mode. ⷠTapes recorded in the LP mode of NTSC system on other VCRs can be played back on this unit, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. ⷠIf a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two colour systems. ⷠStreaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations, especially in the slow motion mode. ⷠOn screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds. ⷠ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. The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and the tapes that were not recorded with OPC. Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the unit to the condition of the video heads and tape. APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC. Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn the equipment off. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour system , and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system). Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds. The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the unit stands by for recording. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. How to connect to use this function Connect the other equipment to the LINE IN jack of this unit. However, SP produces better picture quality. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. [. . . ] compatible colour systems · Check the colour systems of your unit using the table below. If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. The power is turned on but the unit does not operate. The unit enters standby mode or turns off automatically. [. . . ]