User manual SONY SL-V390

[. . . ] It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. · Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. · Do not place heavy objects on the unit. · If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. [. . . ] To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display "L1" or "L2". Basic Operations INPUT SELECT VIDEO APC EP 9 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. "OK" appears in the display window for about five seconds. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and ­ buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 49 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · · · · Reset the counter (page 43). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 45). Watch another TV program (page 46). To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator remains lit. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. "DEMO" appears in the display window for a few seconds. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 61). Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer (SLV-N60/AX20 only) 51 Basic Operations Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (SLV-N60/AX20 only) Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. [. . . ] see Adjusting Playback 41 at various speeds 58 frame by frame 58 selecting the sound 63 skip 42 slow motion 58 Presetting channels 30 V VCR Plus+ channel set up 37 recording 52 C Cable hookup 7 Channel line-up chart 37 Child Lock 50 Cleaning the video heads 74 Clock setting 23 Connecting Cable TV 13 external antenna connector 73 UHF/VHF band mixer 73 Counter 43 R Recording 44 bilingual programs 63 SAP broadcasts 63 saving 46 stereo broadcasts 63 timer setting 55 using Dial Timer 47 using the VCR Plus+ system 52 while watching another program 46 RF channel 72 D Demonstration Mode 51 Dial Timer 47 Disabling channels 33 Dubbing. see Editing E Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20 Editing 70 EP mode 45 S Safety tab 46 SAP (Second Audio Program) 63 Searching at various speeds 58 for a selected point 65 SP mode 45 Stereo 63 H Hi-fi audio track 64 L Language selecting 22 Locking the VCR 50 LP mode 46 82 Index Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections). If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window. 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. [. . . ]