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1. POWER switch 32 CLEAR button 39 Channel number buttons and ENTER button 30 CH channel buttons 29 VOL volume buttons REPLAY button 26 Index A B AFT Auto Fine Tuning 23 Antenna hookup 8 APC Adaptive Picture Control 41 Audio video A V hookup 7 C Cable hookup 10 12 14 Canceling timer settings 39 Changing timer settings 39 Checking timer settings 39 Child Lock 33 Cleaning the video heads 47 Clock setting 16 Connecting cable TV 10 12 14 external antenna connector 46 UHF VHF band mixer 46 Counter 26 D Disabling channels 21 Dubbing See Editing E F G H I J K Editing 43 EP mode 29 L M N O Language selecting 18 Locking the VCR 33 LPmode 26 P Picture adjustment 23 34 41 Playback 25 at various speeds 34 frame by frame 34 slow motion 34 Presetting channels 19 Q Quick timer 38 R Recording 28 saving 30 while watching another program 30 S Safety tab 30 Searching at various speeds 34 for a selected point 35 skip search 37 SPmode 29 T U V W X Y Z Timer recording 31 canceling timer settings 39 changing timer settings 39 checking timer settings 39 daily weekly recording 33 overlapping timer recordings 40 Tracking adjustment 34 41 Trinitron TV Synchro Play 27 Additional Information 55 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections2. continued Basic Operations suonedo siseg 31 32 Recording TV programs using the timer continued 2 Set the date start and stop times channel TIMER SERIGHECK Tay 1e Mo DATE START STOP CH number and tape speed PAu START STOP OH e i Piyar 1 Press gt to flash each item in turn xp 2 Press to set each item a P To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset a To record the same program every day or the same day every week press while the date is flashing For details see Daily weekly recording on page 33 To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L in the CH position Press gt to confirm the setting The cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 Press OK Press POWER to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Basic Operations Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order the current date gt SU SA MO SA MO FR EVERY SA EVERY M
3. 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK 2 Set the date time channel and tape speed 3 Press OK 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK 4 Set the date time channel and tape speed 5 Press OK 6 Insert a tape 7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch uick reference to using the VCR CATA To play a tape 1 If you made A V c
4. ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING y AAAAAAAAAAAA g lt PLEASE WAIT gt Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 21 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Cable box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Enter the cable box output channel AUTO PRESET PMANUALSET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK FINE TUNING Getting Started papes Bun 15 16 Setting the clock Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window MENU OK tipe Press MENU then press 4 Wo move the cursor P to CLOCK SET and press OK vig 141 1998 TH 12 00AM LERS Getting Started Press Ho set the month yie 11 1 1998 SU 12 00AM Pya Press o flash the day and press 4 to set the day CLOCK SET yig 11416 1998 MO 12 00AM Dya The day of the week is set automatically Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day papes Bug Press OK to start the clock Getting Started 17 Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language OOO OC
5. UHF VHF band separator mixer not band supplied to connect the antenna to the separator VCR mixer not supplied 75 ohm coaxial E cable Loosen the screws on the mixer Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer Retighten the screws AWN Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not e Connect the AC power cord securely function e Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold 5 down POWER on the VCR until the 7indicator gt disappears The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour E The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock U window and timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If appear on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes ar
6. you can also use the CH buttons In this case you don t need to press ENTER Getting Started Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY COUNTER RESET DISPLAY H PAUSE REPLAY gt PLAY gt gt OFF E STOP lt lt REW suoneido siseg 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed continued Basic Operations 25 26 Playing a tape continued Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause Il PAUSE or gt gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt amp FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again During playback press REPLAY up to four times The VCR rewinds the tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button and restarts playback To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the coun
7. amp FF down During forward or rewind rewind hold lt lt amp REW down Play at high speed e During playback press gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW e During playback hold gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW down When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt amp FF or 4 amp REW Hold the button down to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press gt PLAY on the VCR while holding lt lt REW down on the VCR To resume normal playback Press E gt PLAY Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the center position press both buttons at the same time e When you hold P gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW down during stop skip search starts For details see page 37 Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse Additional Operations Searching fora selected point on the tape You can easily find a selected point by DISPLAY moving the pointer on the TV s
8. buttons when recording TV programs select L with the INPUT SELECT button when recording from other equipment Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a program has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Others A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape timer compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly The tracking meter does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The VCR needs to be cleaned 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 Additional Information Specifications System Format VHS NTSC sta
9. the hookups below Antenna only no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 8 and 9 Cable box with many scrambled Hookup 2 Pages 10 and 11 channels No cable box or cable box with onlya Hookup 3 Pages 12 and 13 few scrambled channels Cable box with onlya few scrambled Hookup 4 Pages 14 and 15 channels using an A B switch After you ve completed the connections follow the instructions for setup During setup if you need more details on the procedure described page numbers are provided where you can find complete step by step instructions After you ve completed the setup you re ready to use your VCR Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started e Turn off the power to all equipment Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion e If your TV doesn t match any of the examples provided see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician Getting Started Audio video AWV hookup Page 7 If your TV has audio video A V input jacks you will get a better picture and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections If your TV doesn t have A V inputs see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setti
10. want to change and press to reset it Then press repeatedly until the cursor gt appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press OK If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Additional Operations 39 Checking changing canceling timer settings continued When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 _ gt Program 2 _ Will be cut off 40 Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads an
11. CA O MENU OK tipe 1 MENU Press MENU then press to move the cursor gt to LANGUAGE and press OK LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL Press 4 to select ENGLISH or ESPANOL then press OK 18 Getting Started Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125 First we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting Then if there are any unwanted channels disable them manually If you have decided which channels you wish to preset set them directly using manual presetting p pes Bug MENU Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window OK tpe Presetting all receivable channels automatically Press MENU then press 4 ho move the cursor P to TUNER PRESET and press ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE K AUTO PRESET gt MANUALSET ADD ERASE TUNER PRESET CH1 AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Press ho select ANTENNA CABLE continued Getting Started 19 Presetting channels continued e To preset cable TV channels TUNER PRESET CH1 Press o set ANTENNA CABLE to ANTENNA OABLE ANT
12. CABLE MANUAL SET ADD ERASE CABLE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING e To preset VHF and UHF channels TONER PRESET ae Press o set ANTENNA CABLE to gt ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET ANT MANUAL SET ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Press ho select AUTO PRESET then TONERERESET Eup press OK ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET All receivable channels are preset in MANUAL SET ADD ERASE numerical sequence When no more FINE TUNING receivable channels can be found Venti presetting stops and the picture from the S PLEASE WAITE lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen 20 Getting Started Presetting disabling channels manually Number buttons ENTER CH MENU OK tpe 1 SMENY Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET then press OK TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUALSET ADD ERASE N OFF AFT FINE TUNING continued Getting Started papes Bun 21 22 Presetting channels continued NJ To preset a channel 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number then press ENTER 2 Press 4 to set MANUAL SET to ADD OOO OKOLO OLOLLO e To disable a channel CH 1 Press CH to select the channel H number O 2 Press o set MANUAL SET to oA ERASE Channel to be preset TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FI
13. E SELECT AUTO 180 AUTO TAPE SPEED ON OFF SHARPNESS L m H 2 Press to select the option to change then press o change the setting 3 Press OK to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC TAPE SELECT AUTO or 180 when using a T 140 or T 180 tape to operate AUTO TAPE SPEED correctly AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the set tape speed SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control Additional Operations Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder OOOOOCCOOOOCOUOOOOOO OOOOOOOCOCCTOOOOO LINE 1 IN nO Other VCR LINEOUT T i p am VMC 710M 720M audio video cable N signal flow not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color e If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise continued 44 Editing with another VCR continued Operation when recording on this VCR Bef
14. MENU and select TUNER PRESET Set yen PRESET ar ANTENNA CABLE to ANT For details see ANTENNA CABLE SANT GABLE page 19 MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 4 Preset the channels into the VCR Select AUTO PRESET and press OK TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE gt AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING AAhAAAAAAAAAA g PLEASE WAIT gt Getting Started 9 Dn _ _ ______ Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 2 Pages 10 and 11 Cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record one channel while watching another channel Rear of TV VHF UHF c Or p A Matchthet Qor i ype ig e of connector on or your TV A B or VHF ees aana B For connector Cable box types B and C no up UHF connection or is required i VHF VCR i VHF UHF IN UHF OUT 10 Getting Started EZME vcr setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CHS or CH4 whichever momon mnnnonnoonononna channel is not used in your area If both are used set CH3 CH4 the switch to either channel For details see page 45 If you made A V connections page 7 y
15. NE TUNING Channel to be disabled TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET gt MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING OK Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required then press Getting Started If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function Number buttons ENTER poes Buy MENU OK tye Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET CHI then press OK ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Selected channel Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine tune then press TUNER PRESET ENTER ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING continued Getting Started 23 24 Presetting channels continued Press ho select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET CHS ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT gt FINE TUNING Press to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT gt FINE TUNING Tip e To select the channel in step 2 above
16. O EVERY SU 1 month later dates count down the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press POWER The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock While the VCR turns on hold POWER down on the VCR until LOC and the o indicator appear in the display window The VCR turns off and the o indicator remains lit The VCR will not work except for timer recording To unlock the VCR hold POWER down on the VCR until the O indicator disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press W STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked suone1do siseg Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP EP button Basic Operations 33 34 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds i gt SLOW x2 gt gt amp FF lt lt REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold gt
17. S O NY 3 866 158 11 2 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No VHS SLV 469 1999 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN JN DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user AN to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Precautions Safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified pers
18. and higher e Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF E o A Match the type of connector on your or i VHF TV A B or C get tou UHF i oo or it VHF Z UHF E Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VHF UHF EEE o A Match the type of A L of connector on your i TV A B or C es B F ctor t penne eee eee or connector types VENE o tel B and C no UHF ee connection is tot required io VHF mp faii c UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 46 Getting Started EERE ver setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever monon oooocooonooooo oni channel is not used in your To area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 45 If you made A V connections page 7 you can skip this step RF UNIT 2 Change the on screen display language if desired For details see page 18 popes Bum Press MENU and select LANGUAGE LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL Select the language and press OK 3 Press
19. and press the button again Replace both of the batteries with new ones and press the button again Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander s signal limitations Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY during playback If you do so the TV s input source will momentarily switch to the TV s tuner Basic Operations suone1edo d1seg 27 Recording TV programs TV VIDEO REC CH INPUT SELECT SP EP E STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 28 Basic Operations 3 antes Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display Cc window OO 5 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP C4 EP Extra Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture and audio quality suonedo siseg 6 REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP continued Basic Operations 29 30 Recording TV programs continued To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not
20. creen The VCR fast forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically gt gt FF lt lt a REW PLAY 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor W indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing gt PLAY P gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW until the cursor appears 2 Press o move the pointer to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor W moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marked point playback starts continued Additional Operations 35 Dn Eee Searching for a selected point on the tape continued To cancel searching Press gt PLAY or W STOP To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again Notes e The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below The total time length may not be displayed correctly for tapes other than T 60 T 120 or T 160 tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode Total time length Tape type SP LP EP T 60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T 80 to T 140 120 240 360 T 160 or longer 160 320 480 e If you move the pointer on the bar indication during search the VCR searches for the new reset point e While the cursor W is displayed on the bar
21. d tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu with the APC indicator in the display window lit APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Notes e The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs e With the Auto Tape Speed function on the APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function For details see page 42 e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape After the APC indicator stops flashing press If PAUSE to start recording immediately If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled Additional Operations 41 42 Changing menu options 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED ETEEN OPTIONS PAPC ON OFF TAP
22. e not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal contamination continued Additional Information 47 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape ejects when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source Select a channel number with the CH
23. eatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop the VCR while recording Press W STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by pressing QUICK TIMER To set the channel you can use the CH or INPUT SELECT buttons Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording will start automatically 38 Additional Operations Checking changing canceling timer settings Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK tpe Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK Gimenset cueck 11 16 MO DATE START STOP CH e If you want to change a setting go on to the i1 17 TU 7 00M 8 00M 6 11 25 WE 10 30PM 11 15PM SOEP next step MO SA 1 00PM 3 00PM LEP Ne EVERYSU 11 55AM 1 30PM 42SP i i ua If you do not need to change the settings IE press OK then turn off the VCR to return to ale iat oS foo AA recording standby 3 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel e To change the setting press o flash the item you
24. ector types B and C no UHF connection is required DEEMED vcr setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel RF UNIT CH3 CH4 OOMOO OOIOOCONODCONONOD For details see page 45 If you made A V connections page 7 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box papes Bun WN Change the on screen display language if desired For details see page 18 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE LANGUAGE PENGLISH ESPANOL Select the language and press OK 4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Set TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE For details PANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE see page 19 MANUALSET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 5 Preset the channels into the VCR Select TUNER PRESET ani AUTO PRESET and press OK ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING yhAAAAAAAAAAAA g lt PLEASE WAIT gt Getting Started 13 14 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 4 Pages 14 and 15 Cable box with only a few scrambled channels using an A B switch Recommended use By using an A B switch not supplied this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently What you can do with this hookup e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is
25. gnal from the VCR uF WN POWER CHANNEL Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VIDEO on the remote commander to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen If the channels change when you press CHANNEL you have made the correct setting Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 continued Additional Information 45 46 General setup information continued Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 Antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band seit twin mixer lead cable When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a A EAC 66 VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF
26. he batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position p pes Bun Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV VIDEO To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries Getting Started 5 6 step3 0 Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you first scan through the table below Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR If you have Use Refer to TV that has audio video input Audio video A V hookup then Page 7 follow one of
27. indication the gt FF gt and lt 4 amp REW buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer while the gt amp FF and lt lt amp REW buttons on the VCR work for normal tape operation Note however if you press these buttons on the VCR searching is canceled 36 Additional Operations Skip searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly At intervals the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward Hold gt gt amp FF or lt lt amp REW down more than two seconds during stop SKIP appears on the TV screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape SKIP search forward search forward gt gt fast forward E gt gt fast forward To cancel skip search Press gt PLAY or W STOP Note e The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds any portion with no recording Additional Operations 37 Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once The indicator appears in the display window 1r II EP fed Li 2 Press QUICK TIMER rep
28. ional Information 51 Index to parts and controls continued Rear panel A 1 AC power cord 6 2 LINE 1 IN AUDIO VIDEO jacks 43 3 VHF UHF IN OUT connectors 8 10 12 14 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 45 LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 7 oO 52 Additional Information Remote commander TV VIDEO remote control switch A OO IN o jon 5 EJECT button 26 TV VIDEO button 30 45 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY button 27 DISPLAY button 26 35 COUNTER RESET button 26 QUICK TIMER button 38 REC record button 29 SP Standard Play EP Extra Play button 29 INPUT SELECT button 29 32 b gt SLOW button 34 x2 button 34 Tape menu operation buttons MENU button 16 42 Il PAUSE button 26 E STOP button 26 lt lt REW rewind button 26 34 gt gt FF fast forward amp gt button 26 34 gt PLAY OK button 26 continued Additional Information 53 54 Index to parts and controls continued 14 Additional Information 15 16 17 18 19
29. ndard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color FIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm s 1 5 16 inches s EP 11 11 mm s 16 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 71 32 inches s playback only Maximum recording playback time 9 hrs in EP mode with T 180 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with T 120 tape Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A 8 to A 1 A to W W 1 to W 84 Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 1 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 1 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 23 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 285 mm 14 x 37 s x 11 1 4 inches w h d incl
30. ng up the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on this page If you want to record off air or off your cable TV system complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups p pes Bug Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 IN LINE OUT Audio video cable not supplied Ej Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 n OO LINE OUT g 8 Audio video cable not supplied Note If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function see page 27 the A V connection is necessary If your TV has two or more inputs connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Getting Started 7 8 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 1 Pages 8 and 9 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV Use this hookup if you re using e VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher e UHF only antenna you get channels 14
31. onnections set the TV to video input If you didn t use A V hookup Turn on the cable box Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box usually 2 3 or 4 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK Set the date time channel and tape speed Press OK Insert a tape Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Sony Corporation Printed in U S A Sony iine http www world sony com
32. onnel before operating it any further e This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e 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 e 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 Sony dealer Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots This symbol is intended to alert the user 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 e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the uni
33. ore you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display L in the display window e Press SP EP on the remote REC commander to select the tape speed SP or EP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press II PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled Additional Operations Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable you must chs cha set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct si
34. ou can skip this step Turn on your cable box Change the on screen display language if desired For details see page 18 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE Select the language and press OK Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT For details see page 19 Preset the channels into the VCR Select AUTO PRESET and press OK LANGUAGE gt ENGLISH ESPANOL TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING y AAAAAAAAAAAA PLEASE WAIT gt Getting Started paes Bun 11 12 Step 3 Hookups continued Pages 12 and 13 Hookup 3 No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don t havea cable box Getting Started VCR VHF UHF IN OUT Cable box ERES i or i i Rear of TV VHF UHF o 4 Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For conn
35. r materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and or program owner Table of contents u A 16 18 19 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Hookups Step 4 Setting the clock Selecting a language Presetting channels 25 28 31 34 35 37 38 39 41 42 43 Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the timer Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Searching for a selected point on the tape Skip searching automatically Recording TV programs using the quick timer Checking changing cancelling timer settings Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Editing with another VCR 45 47 49 50 55 Additional Information General setup information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls Index back cover Quick reference to using the VCR Introduction popes Bun 3 Getting Started step Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors e Size AA R6 batteries K 4 Getting Started kl Setting up the remote commander Inserting t
36. set to A e Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do e Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B z Cable box Rear of TV Splitter VHF UHF 5 T llnan Et gt S ne A Match the type of connector on your TV A VHF B orC A B switch fp ee B For connector A B types B and C 4 i UHF no UHF or connection is i i VHF required VCR pecreeee VHF UHF IN OUT Getting Started BOLOH VCR setup 1 WN Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever TT channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel RF UNIT CH3 CH4 For details see page 45 If you made A V connections page 7 you can skip this step Set the A B switch to A Change the on screen display language if desired For details see page 18 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE LANGUAGE PENGLISH ESPANOL Select the language and press OK Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Set TUNER PRESET CHI ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE For details ANTENNA CABLE ANTE GABLE see page 19 MANUALSET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Preset the unscrambled channels into the TUNER PRESET CH1 VCR Select AUTO PRESET and press OK ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE gt AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET
37. skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape dl p again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape a i M Safety tab Tips e To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on Note e The display does not appear during still pause mode search mode or slow motion playback Basic Operations Recording TV programs using the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time POWER INPUT SELECT MENU OK tpe E STOP 1 MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press OK TIMER SET CHECK 11 16 MO DATE START STOP CH b a ajas PS eee ey ae fae ae pae ae fm
38. t or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Television programs films video tapes and othe
39. ter on the TV screen press DISPLAY repeatedly until the time counter appears To turn off the display press DISPLAY twice Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use the gt PLAY H PAUSE PP amp FF lt lt amp REW or M STOP buttons e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Basic Operations Turning on the VCR and TV and starting playback automatically Trinitron TV Synchro Play You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony Trinitron TV How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio video cable see Audio video A V hookup on page 7 Be sure to connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR Operation Make sure that the TV s power is in standby mode Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place for about two seconds The VCR and TV turn on and the TV is set to the video channel If there is a tape in the VCR playback starts automatically Notes e If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments
40. uding projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 7 kg 8 lb 03 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 49 50 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel _ POWER switch indicator 32 Tape compartment lt lt REW rewind button 26 34 gt PLAY button 26 oO A joo N gt gt amp FF fast forward button 26 34 6 REC record button 29 Additional Information 10 11 12 E STOP button 26 Il PAUSE button 26 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 34 41 REPLAY button 26 Remote sensor 5 amp EJECT button 26 Display window A N Timer indicator 32 Tape speed indicator 29 VIDEO indicator 30 45 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 41 Child Lock indicator 33 Tracking indicator 41 Time counter clock line channel indicator 26 29 44 Tape recording indicator 29 continued Addit
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