User manual SONY SLV-X847ML

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] to set the colour system If streaks appear during playback , set COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (When you select AUTO, normally, the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted. To play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV. To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system, streaks may appear even if the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to PAL/MESECAM. 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 video systems. ⷠ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, ­ the colour density increases or decreases. Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see "To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks" on page 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR. Operation Make sure that the TV's power is in standby mode. Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds. the VCR and TV turn on , and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically. notes · 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. [. . . ] 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 liquidtype cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. No picture (or black & white screen appears) Symptom The picture rolls vertically during picture search. [. . . ]