User manual SYMPHONIC SL2860

[. . . ] Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions- All operating and use instructions should be followed. [. . . ] Replacement Parts- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Safety Check- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition. Heat- This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. PRECAUTIONS INSTALL LOCATION For safety and optimum performance of your VCP: · Install the VCP in a horizontal and stable position. · Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration or strong magnetic fields. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. PRECAUTIONS AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE · Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. 4 To stop playback, press [STOP]. PICTURE SELECT This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as rented tapes. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCP to match the channel selected on the TV. You can see the current setting on the display. [NORMAL] [SOFT] STILL You can freeze the picture on TV screen by pressing [STILL] during playback. · Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and white streaks or dots) on the screen. This is not a fault of the machine but is a by-product of the technology involved in producing a 2 Head VCP. You can change position of the noise lines on a still picture by pressing [STILL] repeatedly. · After the VCP has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. · If the picture begins to vibrate vertically during the still mode, stabilize the picture by pressing [TRACKING (o/p)]. [SHARP] 4 To stop playback. Press [STOP]. · If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped. AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK This feature allows you to play a tape over and over. The AUTO REPEAT indicator goes off. PICTURE SEARCH If you want to skip or repeat a scene during playback, press [F. FWD] or [REW]. · Press it again and the VCP will now search in super high speed. [. . . ] · Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your VCP may need to be cleaned. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. [. . . ]