User manual SONY SLV-X842ML

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. 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 outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Unplug the unit from the mains outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. [. . . ] See the table below for the maximum recording/playback time for each speed. Recording using the quick timer The quick timer enables you to record for a specified period of time in intervals of 30 minutes. Once you specify the recording time, the VCR automatically stops recording. before you begin , check that the clock is set correctly. After you start recording, press QUICK TIMER on the VCR until the desired duration appears in the display window. The recording duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR turns off automatically. Watching a TV program while recording another You can watch a TV program and record another at the same time. This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programs based on the NICAM system. When NICAM broadcasts are received, the NICAM indicator appears in the display window; when stereo programs are received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window; when bilingual programs are received, the MAIN/L indicator appears in the display window. To move the cursor (I) to SET UP MENU, then press EXECUTE. When you set HIFI AUDIO to NICAM, the stereo or bilingual sound is recorded on the hi-fi audio track and the standard sound is recorded on the normal audio track. // to move the cursor (I) to HIFI AUDIO, then highlight NICAM. Using the NICAM setting, NICAM broadcasts are recorded as in the following table. Standard (usually the mixed Standard (usually the main sound of left and right channels) sound) This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programs based on the ZWEITON system only when the SYSTEM (I, D/K, B/G, or M) option in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to B/G. When stereo programs are received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window; when bilingual programs are received, the MAIN/L indicator appears in the display window. To listen to Press AUDIO MONITOR until The TV screen shows The display window shows Main sound Sub sound This VCR can only record stereo and bilingual programs through the line input. When stereo or bilingual sound is input through the line input , "STEREO" appears on the screen and in the display window. Video tapes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording. To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver or other tool. A tape with its safety tab removed is ejected if you try to record on it. To record on a tape with its safety tab removed, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. The G-CODE feature of this VCR simplifies the task of making timer recordings. [. . . ] Clean the video heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. Consult your nearest Sony service facility for more information. [. . . ]