User manual SONY SL-V700HF

[. . . ] Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply. 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, even if the unit itself has been turned off. [. . . ] notes · You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording. When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV. Just enter the ShowView number 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. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. 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 LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 72). // to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function. The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape inserted. When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press / to highlight each item in turn. [. . . ] If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON. Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select "L1, " "L2, " or "L3" when recording from other equipment. Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV. [. . . ]