User manual SONY SVX800

[. . . ] · If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. WARNING Your VCR and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your VCR if it gets wet. [. . . ] Start your car engine and then insert the car battery cord plug to your cigarette lighter socket. 2 Car battery cord (supplied) to cigarette lighter socket (12V) Cigarette lighter plug 12 V CAR BATTERY · Use the Sony car battery cord (supplied), and connect the player DC 12 V jack to the cigarette lighter socket of a car. · There is a fuse located in the lighter plug end of the cord. Should fuse replacement be necessary use the exact current rating (in amps). Note · Be sure to start your car engine before connecting the cigarette lighter plug of the car battery cord to the lighter socket; otherwise, the cigarette lighter plug fuse may burn out. Connecting to TV/Monitor TV/Monitor to video input jack How to Install the Unit Install the unit in a horizontal or vertical position, and fix it securely so that it won't move or fall. Horizontal installation to audio input jacks Audio cord (not supplied) Video cord (not supplied) to AUDIO OUTPUT L/R Vertical installation to VIDEO OUTPUT 4 Playing a Tape 1 Before you start. . . · Connections are made (see page 4). · Set the TV/monitor to video input. 5 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 Set the POWER switch to ON. Press 6 (eject) on the player to insert a cassette. Press the lid to close the tape compartment. Playback begins if cassette has no record tab . Press ( PLAY to start playback. 3 Caution Please inspect your cassette tape for any loose or peeling labels as it may become jammed in your unit. To quickly locate a scene during playback Press 0 REW or ) FF. · SP mode tapes have a search speed of 3 times and SLP mode tapes 9 times the normal speed. · Some noise bars will appear during search. Listening through the headphones Connect the headphones to HEADPHONES 1/2. No sound will be reproduced from the speakers. p STOP 6 0 REW ) FF HEADPHONES 1/2 5 Special Playback Features Special effects during playback These features work best in SP or SLP mode. Auto playback When POWER is ON, the tape will automatically begin play back if the record tab has been removed. Auto rewind After a tape reaches its end during fast forward, the player will rewind it and go into stop mode. Pause frame picture Press P PAUSE to pause the play. Auto tracking This feature continuously analyzes the signal and adjusts for optimum picture quality. Manual tracking control Use during playback to reduce picture noise. [. . . ] 250 × 88 × 205 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 9 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 8 1/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Approx. 1. 9 kg (4 lbs 3 oz) Car battery cord (5 m) (1) Remote commander (1) Mass: Supplied accessories: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 10 Troubleshooting Check the following points once again if you are having some trouble with your VCR. Symptom No power. Power Remedy · Check that the car battery cord is completely connected to the DC 12 V input connector and the cigarette lighter socket. [. . . ]