About This Manual - Sony SVP-9020 Operating Instructions Manual

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"About This Manual
This manual explains how to use the Sony SVP-9020 videocassette player. This
section explains the purpose and organization of the manual. Reading this section
first will help you decide which parts of the manual you should read first,
depending on your experience of operating VTRs.
Purpose and intended readership
This manual contains the information you need to operate this player, including the
names and functions of the component parts, details of settings and adjustments,
and the procedures for playback.
This player is designed for use by a wide range of users, from cable television
stations to general business operators. Likewise, this manual is aimed at the same
wide range of users, from experienced engineers to those users who have never
used this type of player before. If you find any unfamiliar terms while reading the
manual, consult the footnotes at the bottom of the page as well as the glossary at
the end of the manual.
Organization
About This Manual
The following is a brief summary of the chapters and appendixes constituting this
manual. Note also that the opening page of each chapter gives a brief summary of
the contents of the chapter.
Chapter 1, "SVP-9020 Introduction" describes the special features of the
player.
Chapter 2, "Location and Function of Parts and Controls" explains the
purposes and functions of the parts of the player.
If you have used a player before, you will be able to operate the player after briefly
reading this chapter. If you have never used this type of player before, read through
this chapter thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the parts and controls.
Refer to this chapter to clarify the functions of the controls while you are operating
the player.
Chapter 3, "Before Using Your SVP-9020" explains necessary precautions
and how to set up the player prior to operation.
Chapter 4, "Playback" explains playback, search and repeat, and timer
playback.
Chapter 5, "Maintenance" explains troubleshooting, error messages and their
meanings, and the cleaning of the video heads.