User manual SONY SL-V720HF

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] ⷠWhile setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function. Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button. If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to the video channel. When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press · When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality. ⷠIf there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press r REC. ⷠYou can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 59). 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. the indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to reset the VCR after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ?(ten's digit) button followed by the programme number button. ⷠTo set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/­ or programme number buttons. ⷠTo set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button. ⷠWhen you are recording a programme 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 LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 58). // 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. [. . . ] If these cleaning cassettes are 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 liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as it may damage the video heads. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. No picture (or black & white screen appears) If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. [. . . ]