User manual SONY SL-V595HF

[. . . ] Mains lead must be changed only at qualified service shop. · · · · NOTICE for the customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i. e. If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. [. . . ] 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. · When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct. · The remaining time doesn't work for an NTSC-recorded tape. "­:­ ­" appears in the display window. · The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only. · If you play back the tape for about 30 seconds after you have inserted it, the remaining time will be displayed. 36 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ Just enter the programme's "PlusCode" listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time. 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: · · · · Reset the counter. Display tape information on the TV screen. Watch another TV programme. continued Basic Operations 39 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+ (continued) Tips · To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. · When you are recording a progamme 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 52). Note · If the PlusCode is incorrect, the VIDEO Plus+ menu appears instead of the TIMER menu after pressing SET. 40 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If VIDEO Plus+ is not available in you area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. [. . . ] The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. Recording Timer recording TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. [. . . ]