User manual SONY SL-VN51

[. . . ] 3-066-196-11 (2) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Services Center 6900-29 Daniels Parkway, PMB 330, Fort Myers, FL 33912 SLV-N51 © 2001 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. · 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. · Do not install the unit in an inclined position. 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. [. . . ] EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. VCR 5 REC Press z REC to start recording. Basic Operations "REC" appears in the display window. VCR To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears in the display window. 0 : 0 0 : 3 0 SP Rem 1 : 3 8 SP Time counter Remaining tape length To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set "Tape select" in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly. (For details, see page 47. ) continued Recording TV programs 31 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to 2 antenna input; if not, skipthe VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV's this step. 3 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips · To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. · You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. · The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape. · If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on. Notes · The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. · The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. · It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. 32 Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. · Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. · Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. · Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. [. . . ] The remote commander does not function. Others The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. Additional Information The VCR needs to be cleaned. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads · Normal picture · Rough picture · Unclear picture · No picture (or black & white screen appears) initial contamination terminal Troubleshooting 53 Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33. 35 mm/s (1 EP: 11. 12 mm/s ( 7 3 8 Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max. ) Power back-up Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 minute at a time inches/s) inches/s) 16 General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Operating temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage temperature ­20°C to 60°C (­4°F to 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 360 × 94 × 255 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 1 4 × 3 3 4 × 10 projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. [. . . ]