User manual SONY SLV-SX800D

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] 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), LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector, or LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks using INPUT SELECT. ⷠ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. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on. 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. ⷠIf a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems. ⷠYou cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme. 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 tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. ⷠWhen you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu (page 55). If ShowView is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. 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. [. . . ] 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. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. No picture (or black & white screen appears) If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. [. . . ]