User manual SONY SL-VM91HF

[. . . ] This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc. ) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. ⷠDo not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. [. . . ] The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. To Stop play Pause play Press p STOP P PAUSE PLAY Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE (DMS) ring to # during playback Turn the DMS ring to 3 during playback Turn the DMS ring to ) FF during stop Turn the DMS ring to 0 REW during stop 6 EJECT To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. 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 channel number appears in the display window. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture quality. To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: · You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead. If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. ⷠInsert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed: 1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in turn. To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press CURSOR . To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR . To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/­ or number buttons. ⷠTo set the tape speed, you can also use the TAPE SPEED button. [. . . ] ⷠCheck that the safety tab has not been removed. ⷠMake sure the tape is not at its end. ⷠSelect the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "L1" or "L2" when recording from other equipment. [. . . ]