User manual SONY SLV-SX730D

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. 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 unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. ⷠ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. If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in monaural. ⷠWhile setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use >/. 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 SELECT in the TAPE OPTIONS menu according to the tape type you use (see page 39). To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display "L1" or "L2" in the "PROG" position. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected equipment switched on. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press . N MO (every Monday) n SU (every Sunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) nTODAY To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting. Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting. To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ON/STANDBY. the indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ON/STANDBY to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/­ or programme number buttons. ⷠTo set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. [. . . ] If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). 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. ⷠWhen you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS menu is set to OFF. [. . . ]