Sony SLV-R1000 - Manual (Page 4)

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Precautions
Safety
operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have
it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one
way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your dealer.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to
use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Installation
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
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.
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.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation
• When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve
energy and to extend its life.
• Remove and store video cassettes after recording or
playback.
Cleaning
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
Tape used Recording/playback format
During
recording
S-VHS tape Setting of S-VHS switch
# "ON” S-VHS
"OFF" ^ VHS
VHS tape VHS format regardless of the S-VHS
switch setting
During
playback
Tape
recorded in
S-VHS format Playing back on an S-VHS VCR
# Automatically selected
A tape recorded in the S-VHS
format will be played back in the
S-VHS format.
The tape recorded in the VHS
format will be played back in the
VHS format.
Playing back on a VHS VCR
# A tape recorded in the S-VHS
format cannot be played back.
A taioe recorded in the VHS format
will be played back in the VHS
format.
Tape
recorded in
VHS format VHS format
About Recording and Playback with this VCR
On recording and playback format
• This VCR bears the SM mark.
• If you record TV programs with this VCR, the recorded
pictures will be played back giving the horizontal
resolution level of the TV.
On the cassettes used
• Use video cassettes bearing the SVlis mark or the IVHS;
mark.
• Video cassettes recorded in the VHS format can be
played back on this VCR.
• Video cassettes recorded in the SIVRs: format using this
VCR cannot be played back on a VCR with the Ivns! mark
only.
• Some video sources used in other countries cannot be
played back on this VCR due to the differences in color
systems.
About the S-VHS System
The S-VHS system provides sharp, finely detailed pictures*
through the S-VHS video signal recording/playback circuit
and high quality S-VHS tape.
* Approximately 400 TV lines of horizontal resolution
This VCR can record and play back high quality pictures
when you use tapes bearing the SviS mark. The unit also
can record and play back tapes bearing the [VHS; mark.
On the recording/playback format and the types of
video cassettes to be used
Before you begin, check to see which recording/playback
format (S-VHS or VHS) you will use, referring to the following
table.
Preliminaries