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1. OPC TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE gt EDIT POWER SAVE OFF a AUDIO MIX TV DIRECT REC ON HIFI AUDIO RR NORMAL Q AUTO LONG PLAY DRETURN pes TAPE LENGTH ma RETURN 0 5 D ser ser Ox Q 3 Press tit to select the option then press OK a 5 4 Press to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC e ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e OFF to switch off OPC EDIT e ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing OFF to turn off EDIT AUDIO MIX e ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function e OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button If you press amp EJECT AUDIO MIX will be reset to OFF For details see page 71 continued Changing menu options 83 84 Menu option Set this option to HIFI AUDIO e NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 70 AUTO LONG PLAY e ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape len
2. 1 Mains lead 14 15 2 LINE 3 IN connector 19 66 87 3 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 14 15 4 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 14 15 Index to parts and controls 5 gt LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 15 86 6 G gt audio out R D right L G left jacks 19 7 STB CONTROL CONTROLEUR STB jack 17 18 Remote commander NI o B Oo Po 10 11 12 1 amp EJECT button 45 INPUT SELECT button 49 61 88 WIDE button for TV 12 AUDIO MONITOR button 12 70 4 x2 button 63 5 B gt SLOW button 63 6 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 47 DISPLAY button 12 48 I ten s digit button 11 49 9 1 volume buttons for TV 12 REC record button 48 65 MENU button 39 68 Il PAUSE button 39 45 E STOP button 39 45 lt lt REW rewind button 45 63 gt gt FF fast forward gt button 45 63 gt PLAY OK button 39 45 FASTEXT buttons for TV Index to parts and controls O 2 gt Q 2 d 2 oO Qa 7 8 13 remote control switch 10 14 Vo on standby switch 11 58 15 COUNTER REMAIN button 48 Teletext button for TV 12 16 AUDIO DUB b
3. Changing disabling programme positions Press t4 until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position CH NAME The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to Staion name fill the gap aia O amp gt Ke 2 d e oO Qa Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 ag Press MENU then press t4 to a QO highlight LISTS and press OK amene SELECT SET R continued Changing disabling programme positions Reh Press t4 2 highlight CHANNEL CHANNEL LIST LIST then press OK PROG CH 1 C21 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM
4. SELECT SET 0l Notes e If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable enter the programme number of the VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB output in step 4 e You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB It is recommended to connect your STB to the LINE 3 IN connector e For some STB in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the VCR remote commander be careful not to point the remote commander towards the STB and the VCR at the same time If POWER SAVE is set to FULL you cannot watch or record programmes from your STB during standby mode Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF or PARTIAL Setting the Set Top Box Set Top Box brand number To control the STB enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR STB brand Code numbers ABC 025 028 ABsat 134 843 Akai 526 Alba 102 265 373 432 466 526 624 Allantide 344 Amstrad 091 224 263 349 472 520 686 700 Andover 555 Ankaro 228 231 380 530 Anttron 194 432 Arcon 283 379 Armstrong 254 Asat 384 AST 332 361 362 Astra 119 384 529 Astr
5. SELECT f SET OK OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off Tip e To set tracking to the centre position press the PROGRAM and buttons on the VCR at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter will not be displayed e With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work e There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE again t
6. the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor at the TV Setting up the remote commander paves Buine5 WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY TV VIDEO Programme number buttons aji PROG ae A TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ie Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons I PROG continued Setting up the remote commander 12 To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page Ea EY Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For WIDE other manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander below Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Controlling other TVs with
7. continued Presetting channels fey Press to highlight CHANNEL SET then press OK CHANNEL SET C21 AAB AFT FINE TUNING RETURN Press repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels appear in the following order g CHANNEL SET C27 UHF B21 B69 FINE TUNING If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 6 To preset another programme position repeat steps 3 through 5 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 32 Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly However if the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK payers Buine5 3 Select TUNER then press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme CHANNEL SET position AFT FINE TUNING RETURN Press gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tunin
8. Sony Corporation Tuning your TV to the VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM A If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly Te Cy i C I S 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture 3 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV s instruction manual for tuning instructions 4 Press RF CHANNEL B If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly 2 Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF Li Dy iy a Ei FA 3 Press RF CHANNEL Now you can operate your VCR Setting your personal code For security you can enter a personal code up to eleven characters such as your post code If your VCR is stolen and then recovered you can identify your VCR using your personal code Once you enter the code you can never change it Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen Printed on chlorine free 100 recycled paper http www world sony com
9. SELECT SET S Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH NAME C21 AAB SELECT JE MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Press ay to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station aoe aE name then press gt 33 Che To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press t4 LECT repe atedly SET STATION NAME CONFIRM HORR PROG CH NAME SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM continued Changing disabling programme positions 74 Enter the station name 1 Press t4 to select a character PROG CH NAWE CAB Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below A B gt Z a b gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt ae gt 9 gt Ree CHARACTER symbols blank space gt A CONFIRM 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears au
10. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down TOMORROW TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 45 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 48 e Check the timer settings page 68 e
11. SET Press tit to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK fc LANGUAGE ENGLISH NEDERLANDS DEUTSCH DANSK NORSK FRAN AIS SVENSKA ITALIANO SUOMI ESPA OL EAAHNIKA PORTUGUES T RK E SELECT v 9 SET OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations O 2 gt Q i pea 2 oO Qa 1 at Press MENU then press AIF to OC highlight SETTINGS and press OK gt SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET Press to highlight TUNER then pee ie CHANNEL SET C21 AAB AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET 4 3 PROG Press PROG to select the Selected programme D programme position position CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET 0l
12. ERASE PROGRAM Press to highlight the row which you want to disable PROG CH C21 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 4 Press CLEAR CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as PROG shown on the right SELECT MOVE PROGRAM p ERASE PROGRAM Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 36 Changing disabling programme positions Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations O 2 gt ce i d 2 oO Qa 1 meny Press MENU then press to gt La O highlight LISTS and press OK coms st
13. 21 22 S Safety tab 48 Scart connection 15 Searching at various speeds 63 using the index function 79 using the Smart Search function 72 Security function 43 Set Top Box connecting 17 18 controller 17 18 setting 23 Smart Search 72 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 16 One Touch Menu 16 One Touch Play 16 46 One Touch Timer 16 Preset Download 16 TV Direct Rec 16 49 SP mode 47 Stereo 70 Synchronized Recording 66 T Timer setting 60 cancelling 68 changing 68 checking 68 daily weekly recording 58 61 using the Dial Timer 51 using the VIDEO Plus system 56 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VIDEO Plus system 56 VPS Video Programme System 58 Index 95 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR RN N Signal flow LINE 1 TV _ Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR 2 Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LINE 1 TV to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Using the Auto Set Up function AUTO SET UP You can preset channels Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds When all the receivable channels are preset SET UP disappears from the display window You can rearrange the programme position to your favourite order see Changing disabling programme positions
14. DOTNNNNTOAAT ai lee Connect the other equipment to the LINE 3 IN connector as shown above 2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the other equipment and the TV Note e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a programme from other equipment Connecting the VCR E Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide channels for the VIDEO Plus system RF cheannel and VCR clock automatically AUTO SET UP AUTO Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the RFCHANNEL receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 34 If you use the SMARTLINK connection the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually see page 39 To c
15. SOE BODE Each time you press the character WB 1578 changes as shown below A gt B gt gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt 9 blank space hyphen A SELECT SET acs CONFIRM 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Press OK A confirmation screen appears EJ SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE WB 1578 FINAL CONFIRM CANCEL continued Setting your personal code Qk If the displayed personal code is correct press OK If the displayed personal code is wrong press CLEAR and continue from step 2 CLEAR C4 To confirm your personal code While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR hold down Il pause and VW on standby on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds The entered personal code appears on the TV screen Press any button to enter normal viewing mode Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes 44 Setting your personal code Basic Operations ls Playing a tape Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV an
16. TIME row in the SMART SEARCH screen Select 0022100 AAS the last blank row in step 3 then press OK p The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops a a Start recording Note that BLANK TIME 0 SAVE SMART SEARCH Gussie eA T180 MIN PROG and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press MENU to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press W STOP e You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape see page 77 Notes You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space The station name
17. Watch another TV programme page 48 58 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system Tips To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the line input video source you can also use the PROG buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 84 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 68 Notes If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I Q with no tape inserted When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS 2 menu the VIDEO Plus menu does not appear on the TV screen Select VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE The VPS PDC f
18. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 84 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 68 54 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Notes e If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus system or the TIMER menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted e Ifyou set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set D
19. button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off Tip e Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations e Inthe LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 6 00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases
20. 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 programme has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings are past the current time Check that Set Top Box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead continued Troubleshooting uonewojuy jeuonippy H 91 Synchronized Recording button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode Symptom Remedy The VIDEO Plus menu Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu is the TIMER menu does set correctly see page 84 not appear xe The VPS PDC function Check that the clock and the date are set correctly S does not operate e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one x properly there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good E VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording z e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording The SYNCHRO REC e The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the
21. connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete e If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished e There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again Set Top Box control The Set Top Box control function does not work properly e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander only at the remote sensor on the VCR and not at the STB sensor e Make sure you are pointing the STB controller at the remote sensor on the Set Top Box e Make sure the STB controller is connected securely The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it from the VCR Re enter the brand code number corresponding to your Set Top Box see page 25 You cannot watch the STB picture when the VCR is in standby mode or recording standby mode Check that POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to PARTIAL or OFF see page 84 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in
22. for the inserted cassette The programme information contained in the selected memory bank number appears SELECT When you selected wrong memory bank SET ee number eject the cassette and repeat steps from step 1 4 Press OK The selected memory bank number appears on the SMART SEARCH screen TB OMIN 14 00 15 00 FGH 20 00 21 00 AAB 6 30 7 00 IJK SMART SEARCH Y BLANK TIME 30MIN AZS OK EXIT L SMART SEARCH 5 Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing 6 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme To stop searching Press W STOP 76 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected If you re insert the cassette in step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then select RECALL in step 3 the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears Press OK an
23. may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Smart Search information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D c sheets te Searching using the Smart Search function suoljesedo jeuonippy f 73 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus You can store programme information such as the recording date and time and programme position for a maximum of four tapes You can select a programme and start playback by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen Storing the programme information You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes Before recording a programme select a memory bank number from the list on the SMART SEARCH screen The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette Note the number you assigned to each cassette Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Insert a cassette for recording The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RE
24. select the memory bank SMART SEARCH RECALL number to delete RECALL The programme information on the selected memory bank number appears Check the information that you want to delete SMART SEARCH 3 Press CLEAR SMART SEARCH RECALL The programme information is deleted RECALL Ea Be DATE TIME NO DATA SELECT SET i SMART SEARCH 4 Press SMART SEARCH The SMART SEARCH screen disappears Note You cannot use or return the deleted information About the Demonstration Mode The Smart Search Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to automatically display the Smart Search Plus screens To activate the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned on press and hold the both Ml stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds The demonstration will start and the four kinds of Smart Search Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly If you operate the VCR the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops After about five minutes the demonstration will restart To cancel the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned off press and hold the both Ml stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds You can also cancel the Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead 78 S
25. set the TV to the video channel RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 fino Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly The currently set RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL 2 _PROGRAM Press PROGRAM to set the RF channel to OFF and press RF CHANNEL again O Oo AUTO SET UP RF channel set up is complete RF CHANNEL 22 Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 6 Setting the Set Top Box If you did not connect a Set Top Box STB skip this step O 2 gt ve i pea 2 is Qa Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Connect the STB controller remove the protection sticker on the STB controller and place it on top of the STB so that it hangs out over the infrared receptor on the STB front see page 17 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Pres
26. source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line O in the PROG position To record from the Set Top Box press STB to display STB in the PROG position Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons suoieiedo 21Seg f CD You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting To DATE TIME TODAY 19 00 20 00 3 1 Press lt gt to highlight the item Sey ip soe VS EDC mm you want to change LIST 2 Press ait to reset it To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 58 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 58 SELECT e SET fe CANCEL CLEAR Press MENU to exit the menu MENU continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 57 6 ao Press I O to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from another source leave the connected equipment switched on
27. you record multiple programmes on a tape you can use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of the programmes recorded You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded To store programme information see Storing the programme information on page 74 If you eject the tape before storing the information the information will be cleared Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 After recording press I to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH En e T 180MIN PROG DATE TIME Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme 28 9 1900 20 29 9 14 00 15 30 20 00 21 you want to start viewing v BLANK TIME 30MIN SAVE SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme BES k m 180MIN NOW SEARCHING v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press MENU Searching using the Smart Search function To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank
28. 4 rewind button 45 63 Index to parts and controls 14 ASM2111019 8 DIAL TIMER 51 PROGRAM buttons 22 64 80 AUDIO DUB button 89 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 20 21 SYNCHRO REC Synchronized Recording button 66 LINE 2 L left R right jacks covered 86 87 How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the cover and pull it open Display window ET STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO Pool Ep STS ty QEY A i iN IN IN 17 615 1 Timer indicator 53 58 61 2 SYNCHRO indicator 67 3 STEREO indicator 70 4 NICAM indicator 70 5 smartlink indicator 16 6 VIDEO indicator 15 48 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 58 Tape speed indicators 47 9 STB Set Top Box indicator 47 14 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 81 TV indicator 49 Audio dubbing indicator 89 Tracking indicator 80 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 45 47 88 Remaining time indicator 48 RR Reality Regenerator indicator 80 Tape recording indicator 48 Index to parts and controls By O 2 gt ce i d 2 oO Qa 6 Rear panel
29. 5 377 844 845 STB brand Code numbers Galaxisat 332 GEC 097 Gold Box 864 Goldstar 346 Gooding 582 Grothusen 346 Grundig 151 184 339 474 582 761 540 G Sat 194 Harting und 344 Helling Hinari 194 Hirschmann 184 344 407 408 409 513 584 592 683 762 Hitachi 466 Houston 679 Humax 059 Huth 231 254 375 528 600 805 HyperVision 630 Ikusi Allsat 379 Imperial 265 496 IRTE 620 ITS 632 ITT 119 183 Jerrold 014 025 287 Johansson 343 JOK 721 JSR 375 JVC 526 582 Setting the Set Top Box STB brand Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Kathrein 103 134 184 Multistar 342 475 D 211 342 369 453 491 515 Muratto 346 g 564 592 633 Navex 343 V 636 2 NEC 189 3 Key West 805 a Neusat 703 845 K nig 103 183 184 Newhaus 231 Kosmos 342 346 Next Wave 743 Kreiselmeyer 184 Nikko 371 Kyostar 432 Nokia 692 034 119 La Sat 435 475 524 183 339 408 531 618 425 466 584 Lasat 833 1941032 Lencs 346 384 422 Nordmende 283 373 625 432 461 Oceanic 597 Lion 364 Orbit 361 362 Lupus 380 Orbitec 596 Luxor 119 183 584 Oxford 355 Macab 535 597 Pace 078 194 339 Magnavox 043 o a 802 Manhattan 466 531 Pal 348 Maranz on Palcom 308 309 Maspro 103 339 347 Palladiu
30. C system the sound becomes monaural e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt PLAY The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press gt PLAY Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape Recording TV programmes Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place oO OO INPUT SELECT U N 4 w U e To record a normal channel press PROG until the programme position number you want appears in the display window e To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPU
31. CALL screen appears RECALL is highlighted and the data for the last cassette used to record programmes appears SELECT SET SMART SEARCH 3 Press lt gt to select a memory bank SMART SEARCH RECALL number RECALL 2 Note the memory bank number on the DATE TME cassette NO RANA To cancel the process press SMART SELECT SEARCH SET o SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK 5 Start recording The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number 74 Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Note e The SMART SEARCH screen will not appear before recording starts and programme information is stored even if you press SMART SEARCH To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette However you cannot add the memory on the existed memory bank number To store the memory as additional select the memory bank number before 1 Press I C to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH 3 Press SMART SEARCH again The SMART SEARCH SAVE screen appears 4 Press gt to select a memory bank number Select the memory bank number with no information or the memory bank number to be deleted To c
32. NS 2 menu see page 84 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV l MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FAS YLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation Note e Not all TVs respond to the functions above Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV and Set Top Box STB If your STB has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 18 If your STB does not have a Scart EURO AV connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF see page 24 O gt Ke 2 o oO Qa Aerial cable not supplied STB controller s il ona aT o J pgnonnneenncnnon side view supplied GLINE 1 TV m AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN om SS Scart EURO AV on Signal flow Scart cable not supplied Tf your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector the Scart cable connected to the VCR is not required continued Connecting the VCR 18 If your STB has a Scart EURO AV connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE 3 IN In this case set the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE3 see page 24 Scart cable supplied with Side view supp
33. S ONY 3 067 104 11 2 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions DELUXE SLV X9G 2001 Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions Safety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the main
34. S PDC function SP LP SP VPS PDC OFF 1 Press gt to highlight each item in ust turn DATE TIME PROG TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 i SELECT ziea 2 Press ait to set each item ENCED TEAR To correct a setting press to STB return to that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 61 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details i about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 58 To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the PROG position To record from the Set Top Box press STB to display STB in the PROG position Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons OOO OCIO OOO suoieiedo s1seg Press MENU to exit the menu Press 1 0 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from another source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indi
35. T SELECT until the connected line appears in the display window VIDEO e To record from the Set Top Box press STB The STB indicator lights up in the display window Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons VIDEO SP OPC 4 aint Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality continued Recording TV programmes suoieisdo s1Iseg 1 47 5 REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The indicator indicates the remaining time Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 84 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illust
36. T V LINK this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 20 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec on page 49 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play on page 46 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the TIMER METHOD menu the TIMER menu or the VIDEO Plus menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIO
37. Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations O g gt Ke 2 d 2 oO a 1 cette Press MENU then press AIF to O highlight SETTINGS and press OK Ma SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET DI Press F to highlight CLOCK then press OK CLOCK PROGRAM TAB 1 AUTO ADJUST is highlighted MANUAL ADJUST oo SELECT SET H Press OK sa AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM OFF MANUAL ADJUST 26 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM Press to highlight ON then press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET OK continued Setting the clock Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK Ce es AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 Press repeatedly until the programme position of the station that 1 gt r l AUTO ADJUST carries a time signal appears CLOCK PROGRAM 2 CDE 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 If the VCR does not receiv
38. ancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Notes e If you cancel the Auto Set Up function repeat the step above e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings VIDEO Plus timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again 20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 22 O 2 gt Ke 2 o oO Qa If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR RF CHANNEL PROGRAM 1 Ar Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly SETUP The currently set RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF CHANNEL 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 3 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below Tuning your TV to the VCR RA 4 AUTO Press RF CHANNEL SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to Q play a tape
39. ancel the process select CANCEL 5 Press OK To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH Note TIME ex SMART SEARCH m1 80MIN PROG 00 15 00 FGH 00 21 00 AAB 30 7 00 IJK v BLANK TIME 30MIN SELECT gt 4 SET OK SMART SEARCH SAVE SMART SEARCH CANCEL SMART SEARCH SELECT SET OK SMART SEARCH If you select a number that is already contains programmes the old programme information is cleared and the new programme information is stored Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus continued suoljesedo jeuonippy fi 75 Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank number You can start playback of the recorded programme after calling the programme information from the four memory bank numbers Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RECALL screen appears SMART SEARCH 3 Press lt gt to select the memory bank number
40. and controls for button locations 1 timer Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press to select VIDEO Plus then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus The VIDEO Plus menu appears on the TV screen TIMER METHOD STANDARD VIDEO Plus SELECT SET f VIDEO Plus 28 9 FRI PLUSCODE NO EXIT MENU Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct CLEAR number OOO OLOLLO O U VIDEO Plus 28 9 FRI SET 0 9 CONFIRM JOK CANCEL CLEAR 56 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system ee 28 9 FRI The date start and stop times DATE TME PROG FRA TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 programme position or station name Sips eS 186 LOE tape speed and VPS PDC setting LIST appear on the TV screen SELECT e e If appears in the PROG CANCEL CLEAR programme column this may happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position Torecord from another
41. atching on the TV TV Direct Rec If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV continued Recording TV programmes suoieiedo o1Iseg f 49 Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press REC in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press REC e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV 50 Re
42. cation in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday gt MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down TOMORROW TODAY continued Recording TV programmes using the timer 61 62 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter page 45 Display tape information on the TV screen page 48 Check the timer settings page 68 Watch another TV programme page 48 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the line input video source you can also use the PROG buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tap
43. cording TV programmes Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to a make timer recordings of programmes Vd DIAL TIMER without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals PROGRAM H Before you start Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 opiaLtiveR Press DIAL TIMER DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time 2 epiaLtimeR Turm DIAL TIMER to set the recording date continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer suoneisdo s1Iseg 51 Q eowtmen Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons ae Qo 5 commen Press DIAL TIMER STOP a
44. d set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 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 Hl PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To use the time counter Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press G DISPLAY continued Playing a tape suoieiedo s1seg 45 46 Notes The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTS
45. d the latest information will appear on the SMART SEARCH screen You can then add new information to this programme list For an explanation about viewing programme information without using one of the memory banks see page 72 If you want to erase the latest information in the RECALL memory bank press the SMART SEARCH button instead of the OK button in step 3 and then close the SMART SEARCH screen The new information will replace all of the current information in the RECALL memory bank Notes e When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory bank number you can not search the recorded programme e Ifyou exit the SMART SEARCH screen with a memory bank number that does not contain programme information selected the SMART SEARCH screen will not appear even if you press SMART SEARCH Deleting the programme information You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number Before you start Turn on your TV and the VCR e Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press SMART SEARCH SMART SEARCH RECALL The SMART SEARCH RECALL RECALL a ev E cary PROG screen appears 78 00 19 00 21 30 23 00 CDE IJK SELECT SET OK SMART SEARCH continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus suoljesedo jeuonippy f 77 2 Press gt to
46. e make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR e Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM buttons on the S VCR e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are 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 commercially available 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 service facility for more information The picture rolls e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search 90 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The picture has no sound The tape is defective If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection The sound is unstable or When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on Recording TS has an echo both the hi fi and no
47. e a time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF SELECT automatically CONFIRM 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROGRAM row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select OFF e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes 42 Setting the clock Setting your personal code For identification you can enter a Vc personal code into the VCR Once you enter your personal code you can confirm it any time but can never change it Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen O g gt ve i 2 oO Qa Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e If there is a tape in the VCR remove it Turn off the VCR 1 Hold down Ell pause and VW on O standby on the VCR simultaneously RAET for more than three seconds SELECT ET Si j CONFIRM Enter your personal code ima SECURITY FUNCTION 1 Press tit to select a character P
48. e cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL colour system Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Power consumption during standby e Power consumption during standby at FULL of Power save mode 1 2 W Reduction and phase out of halogenated flame retardant e Halogenated flame retardant not used in print wired boards of main portions e Halogenated flame retardant not used in Front panel and Rear panel Complete abolition of polystyrene foam e Cushion materials formed by corrugated board used in packaging materials eco is included as an indication of Sony s consideration toward the environment Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 Unpacking 10 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR 23 Step 6 Setting the Set Top Box 30 Selecting a language 31 Presetting channels 34 Changing disabling programme positions 39 Setting the clock 43 Setting your personal code Basic Operations 45 Playing a tape 47 Recording TV progra
49. e during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer suoieiedo sIseg f 53 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VO The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 45 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 48 e Check the timer settings page 68 e Watch another TV programme page 48 To set the clock 1 Turn amp DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window 2 Press DIAL TIMER DAY appears in the display window 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day 4 Press DIAL TIMER MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 6 Turn and press amp DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute When you have finished setting the time press DIAL TIMER to start the clock Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting press I stop on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode To change the tape speed press SP LP before you complete the setting in step 9 e
50. e other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise Ifthe other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 87 88 Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar function turn it on as well 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 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill pause to set it to playback pause 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause To start editing press the Ill pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Ml stop buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Ill pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il pause again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR will not start recording with the OPC function To record a tape wit
51. e speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 84 Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LIST then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 68 Notes When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function will not work If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your Set Top Box The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down gt FF P During rewind hold down lt lt REW lt 4 lt 4 Play at high spe
52. e stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 83 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF Audio dubbing 89 Additional Information A Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The I on standby e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely switch does not function The power is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off S but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over ie operate three hours The VCR is pluggedin Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF see but the display window page 82 remains dark The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 8 and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer the display window The playback picture e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are does not appear on the using a monitor set it to video input TV screen e If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cabl
53. ed During playback press P FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander During playback hold down gt FF P or lt lt REW lt 4 lt 4 When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback press B SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down FF or lt lt REW to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press E gt play on the VCR while holding down lt 4 on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ri JOG 1 e snuttle ring you can Shuttle ring operate a variety of playback options There are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode continued Playing searching at various speeds suoljesedo jeuonippy j 63 64 To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse i High speed in High speed reverse To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG
54. efunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson 43 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15 16 69 3 e When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically Notes If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased Ifthe TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries Setting up the remote commander O g gt ke 2 d 2 mt oO Qa Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector see page 15 e Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only see this page e Connection to your TV and Set Top Box see page 17 If your TV does not have a Scart EURO AV connector A ononononnonononnaononnnmnne MTT AERIAL IN o onnneononnnon AERIAL OUT Mains lead to mains Aerial cable supplied cn Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to a AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Qe the VCR Nie 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your ence TV using the supplied aerial cable Qena 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and you
55. ert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 66 Synchronized Recording Press INPUT SELECT or PROG to display L3 in the display window Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press SYNCHRO REC The SYNCHRO indicator disappears To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of Set Top Box Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is appeared recording starts automatically If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts fir
56. g setting switches to OFF Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels fx 34 Changing disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press A F to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH C21 SELECT S MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position then press gt B CHANNEL LIST PROG CH NAME C21 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press tit repeatedly SET STATION NAME CONFIRM
57. gth becomes shorter than the recording time Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate e OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE LENGTH E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape e E195 to use an E 195 type tape e E240 to use an E 240 type tape e E300 to use an E 300 type tape OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus when pressing the TIMER button e STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button e VIDEO Plus to display the VIDEO Plus menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 56 and 60 POWER SAVE e FULL to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum For using the STB page 17 the Line Through function page 19 select PARTIAL or OFF PARTIAL to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function OFF to deactivate it RR e NORMAL for normal everyday use HIGH for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality OFF to switch off the RR function Changing menu
58. h the OPC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press Ill pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Ill pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Basic editing Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal AUDIO DUB audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start LINE 2 L R e Open the LINE 2 L R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press HE pause Sumpa i The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press AUDIO DUB The programme position changes to L2 and the S indicator appears in the display window To start editing press the Il pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To stop editing Press W stop on this VCR and th
59. lied LINE 1 TV AERIAL OUT N AERIAL IN Aerial cable supplied Scart EURO AV mo oN Signal flow Scart cable not supplied You can watch programmes from the Set Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function When you turn on the STB this VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without turning itself on 1 Set POWER SAVE to OFF or PARTIAL in the OPTIONS 2 menu 2 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme from the STB turn on the STB and the TV For details see page 23 Note e You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB Connecting the VCR Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the C R D L G jacks as shown on the right O 2 gt Q 2 d 2 oO Qa om Audio cable not supplied Signal flow To use the Line Through function when connecting to video equipment other than a Set Top Box Using the Line Through function you can watch programmes from other equipment connected to this VCR on the TV even when Scart cable not supplied the VCR is turned off When _ signal flow you turn on the other equipment this VCR automatically sends the signal from the other equipment to the TV without turning itself on ae e
60. m 582 761 Matsui 355 582 Panasonic 229 MediaSat 864 Panda 496 Philips 630 144 211 Mediamarkt 254 339 466 474 Memphis 377 582 721 761 864 Micro 344 Technology Phoenix 377 Minerva 582 Phonotrend 799 Mintec 589 Pioneer 155 271 544 4 MNet 030 ProVisi 595 Morgan s 254 524 840 ava Promax 466 continued Setting the Set Top Box fay STB brand Code numbers Prosat 496 PTT Telecom 224 PVP Stereo 014 Visual Matrix Pyxis 842 Quadral 373 530 639 Radiola 211 Radix 407 893 764 RFT 211 231 552 Saba 265 347 364 531 586 701 720 745 Sabre 466 Sagem 831 Sakura 377 Salora 119 183 210 Samsung 283 SAT 332 361 362 472 Satbox 386 Satcom 224 Satec 194 339 Satmaster 283 SatPartner 343 346 432 513 531 703 720 745 Schwaiger 194 515 Scientific Atlanta 019 028 288 Seemann 407 589 637 SEG 380 432 529 753 Siemens 184 Skymaster 530 639 Setting the Set Top Box STB brand Code numbers Sony 286 289 293 650 715 Stella 104 STVI 428 STS 167 Sunstar 524 805 Tandberg 742 Tantec 308 309 347 466 Tatung 156 TechniSat 272 273 331 420 469 552 559 596 Teco 384 Telecom 104 Telefunken 432 Teleka 254 624 683 Telemax 435 Teleservice 292 Televes 596 Te
61. minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time suoljesedo jeuonippy j 65 Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a Set Top Box by connecting the equipment to the LINE 3 IN connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from LINE 3 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the LINE 3 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the Set Top Box Then connect the LINE 1 TV connector to the TV Scart cable not supplied Set Top Box etc TV Scart LINE 3 IN connector AJ onenen o ppvonnneennnosnn LINE 1 TV Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO AV oN Signal flow Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function SYNCHRO REC Before you start e Ins
62. mmes 51 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 56 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 60 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 72 74 79 80 82 83 O gt ce i d 2 oO Qa Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Smart Search function Storing searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Editing 86 88 89 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing Additional Information 90 94 95 Troubleshooting Specifications Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents 3 4 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 18 17 16 15 1 on standby switch 43 Tape compartment Remote sensor 10 4 eject button 45 5 Shuttle ring 63 6 C gt play button 45 63 JOG button 64 REC record button 88 9 Nl pause button 45 88 E stop button 45 88 bP fast forward button 45 63 4
63. nd the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window epiactimen urn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM buttons _ PROGRAM 52 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 7 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window VIDEO ae at i IN 8 epiaLtimeR Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position VIDEO SP Q P WoT site To record from another source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window To record from the Set Top Box turn DIAL TIMER or press PROGRAM until the STB channel number you want appears in the display window You can change the channel one channel at a time by turning DIAL TIMER or 100 channels at a time by pressing PROGRAM 9 epiaLtimeR Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from another source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the PROGRAM and buttons on the VCR at the same tim
64. nel coverage PAL 1 UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape Inputs and outputs gt LINE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 LINE 3 IN 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Specifications LINE 2 INL DR VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms CG R D L G Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms STB CONTROL Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1 2 W POWER SAVE is set to FULL minimum Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 110 x 285 mm w h d Mass Approx 4 3 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Set Top Box con
65. nsai 632 Thomson 466 864 Thorens 597 Tonna 679 TPS 831 Triad 332 344 346 361 362 Triasat 425 Tristar 277 Tudi 297 Uniden 205 803 842 Unisat 377 United Cable 014 STB brand Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Unitor 228 343 Winersat 343 D Universum 184 525 582 Wisi 184 332 362 F 383 407 417 Vector 344 364 529 418 426 466 ed Ventana 211 647 649 701 z Qa Videoway 261 Wolsey Gene 555 VisiCable 492 XSat 134 900 Vortec 432 Xcom 900 Multimedia VTech 332 473 771 Zehnder 332 342 531 Vtech 362 701 829 Westminster 116 Zenith 011 536 Wevasat 344 Zwergnase 805 Note e To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not press STB repeatedly to display STB in the display window then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons If the STB responds you have enterred the correct brand number Setting the Set Top Box fag 30 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than English use the on screen display to select another language Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 font Press MENU then press A F to O highlight SETTINGS and press OK SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT
66. o 184 369 531 559 595 Audio Ton 375 Avalon 407 Axis 377 380 Birmingham 287 Cable Communications British Telecom 014 116 Barcom 228 Best 228 380 STB brand Code numbers Blaupunkt 184 Boca 254 524 840 Brain Wave 343 British Sky 858 Broadcasting Brunor 420 Bush 078 102 265 BT 526 679 721 Cabletime 172 282 388 459 Cambridge 267 355 526 Camundosat 104 Canal 864 Canal Satellite 864 Channel Master 373 CityCom 829 Clyde 097 CME 091 119 184 211 CNT 531 Comtec 277 Connexions 104 407 469 Conrad 618 Contec 377 Cryptovision 611 Crown 254 Cyrus 211 Daewoo 384 O amp gt ce i pea 2 K Qa continued Setting the Set Top Box ko STB brand Code numbers D box 734 DDC 373 Diskxpress 228 DNT 211 407 469 Drake 279 470 Dynasat 690 Echostar 181 407 465 EEC 344 EIF 428 685 Einhell 344 Elta 375 Emanon 432 Emme Esse 708 Engel 461 Eurodec 535 537 Europa 708 Fenner 728 Ferguson 078 194 347 625 722 Fidelity 263 686 Finlux 119 355 408 425 466 525 Fraba Sat 596 Fracarro 060 France Telecom 462 Freecom 346 432 745 FTE 277 342 422 FTE Humax 874 Fuba 183 228 308 309 380 407 425 428 432 720 Galaxis 37
67. o On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Normal audio track left right channels Usually main sound monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Ifthe AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 83 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes suoljesedo jeuonippy f 71 72 Searching using the Smart Search function If
68. o not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press Il pause on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 68 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer suoieiedo sIseg f 55 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system The VIDEO Plus system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 e Refer to Index to parts
69. o start recording Adjusting the picture suoljesedo jeuonippy f 81 Reducing the VCR s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 4 4 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK Press t4 to select POWER SAVE then 7 Re press OK TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR RETURN SELECT CONFIRM EXIT MENU 4 Press 4 4 to highlight the option then press OK e FULL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum e PARTIAL to reduce the power consumption 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn on the indicators in the display window Set POWER SAVE to OFF in step 4 Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL or PARTIAL If POWER SAVE is set to FULL you cannot watch or record programmes from your Set Top Box during standby mode see page 84 82 Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETURN SELECT SET OK 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK ATH OPTIONS 1 FTL OPTIONS 2
70. ontinued Setting the clock fis 40 Press tit to set the day AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 1 2001 SUN SELECT SET BCS CONFIRM Press gt to highlight the month and or set the month pressing A e AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI SELECT SET BCS CONFIRM Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing to highlight the 4 AUTO ADJUST OFF item to be set and press ait to select CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST the digits 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically SELECT BCS CONFIRM Press OK to start the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2001 FRI 18 00 SELECT SET 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU O Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start e
71. options Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL or PARTIAL e With the EDIT option ON the OPC function does not work suoljesedo jeuonippy f Changing menu options 85 Editing Err O LULI Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TV Scart EURO AV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied EN signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder LINE 2 LR 3 open cover to connect A VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player oN Signal flow 86 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Example C Your VCR Recorder TV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied Sumpa f oN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE 2 L R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of th
72. r TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 21 14 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN AJ onoono 060 LINE 1 AERIAL OUT O 2 gt ce i d 2 cs a Mains lead TV cos AERIAL IN to mains qm Aerial cable supplied c Signal flow EURO AV Scart cable not supplied Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL ANTENNE your TV and connect it to Nee AERIAL IN on the rear panel of Q the VCR Hie Connect AERIAL OUT of the AERIAL VCR and the aerial input of your enee TV using the supplied aerial cable j OUT SORTIE Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable S This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you LY want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e Ifthe TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector see page 22 continued Connecting the VCR iy 16 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC 2 EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or
73. rated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape K Safety tab 48 Recording TV programmes Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG buttons The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information will not be recorded on the tape If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes The DISPLAY information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording what you are w
74. recording standby 68 Checking changing cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 m gt Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST Checking changing cancelling timer settings suoljesedo jeuonippy f 69 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 84 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural Bilingual programmes To listen t
75. rmal audio tracks make sure AUDIO 3 MIX in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 83 The sound from a tape e Adjust the tracking recorded with the VCR is e The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the not in stereo or the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head STEREO indicator in the cleaning cassette as explained above display window is flashing No TV programme e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appears on the TV using a monitor set it to video input screen e If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial 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 see page 48 The tape is ejected when The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape you press REC cover the tab hole see page 48 Nothing happens when e Make sure the tape is not at its end you press REC Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the
76. s 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 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 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 WARNING 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 unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other 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 th
77. s MENU then press t4 to a menu highlight SETTINGS and press OK i SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET Ol Press 7 to highlight SET TOP BOX then press OK STB CONNECTION OFF RETURN SELECT SET 0l 3 Press 4 9 gt to highlight STB CONNECTION and press OK faz SET TOP BOX STB CONNECTION OFF RETURN RF LINES SELECT CONFIRM continued Setting the Set Top Box A 24 4 e If you connect the STB using the aerial cable fa SET TOP BOX STB CONNECTION RE Press 4 9 gt to select RF and STB BRAND NO press OK RETURN Press to highlight PROGRAMME NO and press OK Enter the appropriate number using T and press OK SELECT SET e If you connect the STB using the Scart EURO AV cable Press t to select LINE3 and STB CONNECTION UNE3 STB BRAND NO press OK RETURN Press to highlight STB S BRAND NO and press OK Enter till STB CONNECTION RF the appropriate number using the STB BRAND NO 123 PROGRAMME NO 06 programme number buttons then PRETURN press OK Refer to the table on page 25 for Set Top Box brand number Press MENU to exit the menu
78. st has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording Synchronized Recording suoljesedo jeuonippy f 67 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press I C to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK 3 Press to highlight TIMER LIST then OC press OK i m e If you want to change or cancel a aun 0011 setting go on to the next step Ae e If you do not need to change or cancel RETURN the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 4 Press to select the setting you want 28 9 FRI to change or cancel then press OK SATE TE ante DAND 10 00 11 30 CDE SET OK CANCEL CLEAR The selected setting appears in the SBJLE VPS PDC ON TIMER menu LIST SELECT e gt SET E iet CANCEL CLEAR To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press BF to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to
79. the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down 0 and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release Q Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV 1O TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG 1 O TV B Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 4 49 4 gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs Setting up the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers 1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press WIDE then press 41 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press AV lt gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai 68 Philips 06 07 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig 10 11 Samsung 22 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sharp 29 Loewe 45 Tel
80. the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly on E The SMARTLINK e Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK rs function does not work MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK e Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and your TV e Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely The tracking meter does The recording condition of the tape is very poor and not appear on the TV tracking cannot be adjusted screen The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape You cannot control other Set your TV s code number The code number may change TVs when you replace the batteries of the remote commander w The display window The display window automatically becomes dim when the becomes dim VCR is in standby or timer recording mode iG ro The VCR needs to be e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth cleaned or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture initial No picture or black amp white screen appears Unclear picture terminal contamination Troubleshooting uoneunoju jeuonippy H 93 Specifications System Chan
81. tomatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator RR function The Reality Regenerator RR function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator RR function 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 4 4 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press 4 4 to highlight RR then press TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE POWER SAVE OFF OK TV DIRECT REC IRR NORMAL RETURN HIGH 4 Press aly to set RR to NORMAL or HIGH then press OK The RR indicator lights up in the display window 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn it off select OFF in step 3 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 80 Adjusting the picture About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC 71 kc function automatically improves recording TE and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to AUDIO MIX the condition of the video heads and tape To aurotonic pav maintain better picture quality we RETURN recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights up in the display window For details see page 83 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC
82. tomatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window 38 Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly Ifthe VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure you need to set it manually The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function O 2 gt ve i d 2 oO Qa Setting the clock manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 BEND Press MENU then press t4 to O highlight SETTINGS and press OK SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET z Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 42122001 MON SELECT SET OK Press 7 to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 2001 MON SELECT SET cS CONFIRM c
83. toring searching and deleting programme information Smart Search Plus Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k lt P1 INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press I INDEX INDEX SEARCH SEARCH To search backwards press Ke INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press Mi STOP Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause When you press Kd INDEX SEARCH if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal Searching using the index function suoljesedo jeuonippy F 79 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 turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking me During playback press PROGRAM on_ a 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 au
84. troller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index A Adjusting picture 33 80 tracking 80 Aerial hookup 14 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 33 Audio dubbing 89 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 41 Auto Long Play 84 Auto Set Up 20 C Changing the programme position 34 Changing the station name 37 Cleaning the video heads 90 Clock setting 39 Colour system 2 compatible colour systems 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 14 15 to a Set Top Box 17 18 to a stereo system 19 to a TV with a Scart EURO AV connector 15 Counter 45 D Demonstration 55 78 Dial Timer 51 Disabling the programme positions 35 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 86 EP mode 46 EURO AV connection 14 H Hi fi audio track 71 Index search 79 L Language selecting 30 LP mode 47 Monaural 70 Monitoring during playback 71 during recording 70 N NICAM broadcasts 70 Normal audio track 71 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 81 Optional setting 83 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 58 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 45 at various speeds 63 frame by frame 63 selecting the sound 71 slow motion 63 Power save 82 Presetting channels 31 R Reality Regenerator 80 Recording 47 bilingual programmes 70 duration time 65 saving 48 stereo programmes 70 timer setting 60 using the Dial Timer 51 VIDEO Plus 56 what you are watching on the TV 49 while watching another programme 48 RF channel
85. unction is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your Set Top Box The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system suoieiedo s1seg f 59 Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 84 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 TIMER Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE es The TIMER METHOD menu VIREG RISE appears on the TV screen Press to select STANDARD then press OK SELECT SET e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD TET The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen SP LP VPS PDC LIST SELECT gt SET e CANCEL CLEAR 60 Recording TV programmes using the timer Set the date start and stop times 26 9 FRl programme position or station name tape speed and VP
86. utton 89 Index to parts and controls TV power on TV mode select button for TV 12 laa gt gt I INDEX SEARCH buttons 79 CLEAR button 45 56 68 TV VIDEO button 11 15 48 Programme number buttons 11 49 STB Set Top Box button 47 57 61 22 PROG programme buttons 11 31 49 ED EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 12 23 TIMER button 56 60 SMART SEARCH button 72 FASTEXT buttons for TV Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR payers Buine5 Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries e Set Top Box controller Unpacking 10 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA 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 Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR anda Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV To operate Set TV VIDEO to

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