Sony SLV-373UC - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
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This manual is arranged to help you quickly find the
information you need for the operation of the
SLV-373UC.
This manual consists of the following four sections.
I For Editing
^ Preliminaries
2 Preparations
3 Operations
^ Other Information
First, look through the Table of Contents. If you are
already familiar with VCR operation, read starting from
the "Preparations” section. If you are new to VCR
operation, start with “Identifying the Operational
Parts" (page 6) to familiarize yourself with this unit. To
have a quick overview of the operation of this unit, refer
to “Playing a Tape” (page 29), “Recording TV
Programs” (page 36), and “Timer Recording” (page 40).
Before Yea №gln
• Check that the following accessories are in the carton
with your unit:
• Remote Commander RMT-V373A (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• External antenna connector (1)
•75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
•AC power cord (1)
* In the text of this manual,
shown in capital letters:
Example: Press PLAY.
buttons and switches are
• The buttons on the Commander and the unit with the
same mark have the same functions.
• Notes are enclosed in boxes.
• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows easy operation and quick access to the desired
scene.
•CONTROL S INPUT )ack
Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video
equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.
• Input connectors on the front panel
Offers easy connection to a video camera recorder.
I On-screen displays
• Data screen
Tape counter, tape speed, operation mode, and
remaining tape length are displayed on the TV screen.
• AUTO MENU display
Allows selection of an automatic tape operation on the
TV screen.
• TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
referring to the TV screen.
I Convenient Functions * •
• Auto tracking function
Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for
maximum picture quality.
• Timer recordings of 8 programs over a month
Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset as
much as one month in advance.
•Index function
The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily
with the index mark/index search function.
• SWING SHUTTLE dial on the Commander
Allows playback in various speeds in forward and
reverse directions.
•Auto Head Cleaner
The video heads will automatically be cleaned each
moment the power is turned on, the tape is loaded or
ejected, for at least 50,000 times.
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I High quaiity picture
•High quality (HQ) picture
The SLV-373UC provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
through High Quality (HQ) picture technology.
HQ A video cassette recorder (VCR) with this marking
incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is
compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the
VHSi mark.