[. . . ] If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this digital video cassette recorder. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. [. . . ] Be sure to clear the indicators from the screen If they are displayed, press the following buttons to not record the indicators on the dubbed tape ­ DISPLAY ­ DATA CODE You can edit on VCRs that support the following systems: 8 mm, Hi8, VHS, S-VHS, VHSC, S-VHSC, Betamax, ED mini DV, DV, or Digital8 Betamax, If the other (recording) VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white plug to the audio input jack on the VCR. If the other (recording) VCR has an S video jack Connect using an S video cable (not supplied) to obtain high-quality pictures. With this connection, you do not need to connect the yellow (video) plug of the A/V connecting cable. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the S video jacks of both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR. With digital-todigital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the other (recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into your (playback) VCR. When you have finished dubbing a tape Press x on both your (playback) VCR and the other (recording) VCR. Note on tapes that are not recorded in the Digital8 system The picture may fluctuate. During playback of tapes recorded in the Hi8/ standard 8 system Digital signals are output as the image signals from the DV IN/OUT jack. If you record a playback pause picture with the DV IN/OUT jack The recorded picture becomes rough. Also, when you play back the recorded pictures on other video equipment, the picture may jitter. (1) Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the other (recording) VCR, then set to recording pause. IN and OUT are recorded on the image for five times each to calculate the numerical values for adjusting the synchronicity. (4) Rewind the tape in the other (recording) VCR, then start slow playback. Take a note of the opening numerical value of each IN and the closing numerical value of each OUT. (5) Calculate the average of all the opening numerical values of each IN, and the average of all the closing numerical values of each OUT. If you start recording from the very beginning of the tape, the first few seconds of the tape may not be recorded properly. Be sure to allow about 10 seconds' lead before starting the recording. When you complete step 3, the image to adjust the syncronicity is recorded for about 50 seconds. LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You may not be able to operate the dubbing function correctly, depending on the other VCR. (1) Insert the tape for playback into your (playback) VCR, and insert a tape for recording into the other (recording) VCR. (5) Search for the beginning of the first scene you want to insert using the video operation buttons, then press X to suspend playback momentarily (p. [. . . ] These holes are used to sense the type and thickness of the tape and if the recording tab is in or out. Remove the tape, and periodically turn on the power and play back a tape for about 3 minutes when your VCR is not to be used for a long time. Clean the VCR body with a dry soft cloth, or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. When you use your VCR on a sandy beach or in a dusty place, protect it from the sand or dust. [. . . ]