User manual SONY SLV-X817ME

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. The 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. [. . . ] If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly: ­ Wait a few moments, and press the button again. ­ Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again. Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander's signal limitations. ⷠDo not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. LP provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. To watch another TV programme while recording 1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial cable, skip this step. 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 record NTSC colour system programmes NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR. For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture quality. When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed. tips · To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. (ten's digit) button followed by the number buttons. ⷠYou can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN 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. 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. [. . . ] Do not use a commercially available wettype cleaning cassette, 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 the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF. Playback The picture rolls vertically during picture search. [. . . ]