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1. Fil filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ i A 010ADDO fm Page 85 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM 3 Press gt to select the station ID you want to set FAVORITE CH AAB 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as needed 5 Press ENTER Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To choose a channel from a cable box turn the cable box on 2 Press ENTER FRIET a Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV gt screen 2 5 2 O 2 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want to The selected station ID select s FAVORIT CH 1 AAB 4 Press ENTER Note e Ifthe TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID 85 a ejje filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A 010ADDO fm Page 86 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM 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 NOR
2. NZ oo i A 010BAS fm Page 59 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Press CH to select the channel or line input video source you want to record VIDEO APC OOF Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play However SP produces better picture and audio quality VIDEO APC P l Ld Il 5 eas O Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window ing indi VIDEO APC Recording indicator sp ri r l I LI Lisl To stop recording suoneado oIseg l Press W STOP To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in the VCR s display window Remaining tape length Time counter To check the remaining tape length of aT 140 orT 180 tape set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 88 continued Recording TV programs 59 aa e filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z gt Z A 010BAS fm Page 60 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 60 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off
3. ha MR 010cov fm Page 1 Friday November 30 2001 1 42 PM f SONY Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about your Sony VCR you may call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 800 VHS SONY 847 7669 For all other Sony product questions please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1 800 222 SONY 7669 Or write to Sony Customer Information Services Company 12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft Myers FL 33913 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SLV N99 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Road Oradell New Jersey 07649 Telephone No 201 930 6972 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For Customers in Canada If this product is not working properly please call 1 877 602 2008 for Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service For other product related questions please contact our Customer Information Service Centre at 1 877 899 7669 or write to us at Customer Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road Toronto Ontario M2H 3R6 HiFi Gauge SLV N99 Veto 2002 Sony Corporation 9 filename 010cov fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1
4. 5 piaLtimen Press DIAL TIMER STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window VIDEO APC i A 010BAS fm Page 62 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 6 DIALTIMER Turn 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 CHANNEL buttons VIDEO APC T CIMA l Oe Sen ip l I I CHANNEL O 62 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer Ka 4 filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010BAS fm Page 63 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 7 biaLtmen Press DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID appears in the display window VIDEO APC OOK a 8 DIALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks l Y turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 If the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting is ON you can change the channel INPUT number in units of 100 by pressing the CHANNEL buttons SELECT VIDEO APC oo C H L Il piaLtimeR 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 When using a cable box leave it on suoneado oise
5. e Ifa cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on ENTER CH 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen suoneiedo jeuonippy i 3 Press CH to select the station ID you want The selected station ID 4 Press ENTER Note e Ifthe TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen Locating a channel by Station ID 83 aa e filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010ADDO fm Page 84 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID You can create your favorite channel list of TV channels with Station ID You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 89 e Ifa cable box is connected to your VCR turn it on ENTER CH Creating your favorite channel list 1 Press ENTER The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen Press CH to select the station ID you want to The selected station ID replace 84 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID in o FAVORITE CH 1 l 15 13 19 45 43 22 10
6. Recording stereo and bilingual programs o NZ Fil filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010ADDO fm Page 79 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM 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 Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi fi audio ee main track Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting suoneiedo jeuonippy i Recording stereo and bilingual programs 79 o F filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010ADDO fm Page 80 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM W 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 Note e Once in recording mode if the VCR is put in pause and then released to restart the recording no index mark will be inserted And index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while the VCR is put in pause lt P gt INDEX SEARCH 1 Insert an indexed
7. 2 X ZIN A 010ADDI fm Page 94 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The I C switch does not function e Connect the AC power cord securely e Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold down 5 1 0 POWER on the VCR until the O indicator z disappears a The power is turned on but the VCR Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall appears in the display window outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O 2 ACS flashes in the display window e The VCR is searching for a time signal If channels in o your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually The playback picture does not appear e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD or T 25CLDR video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area x have the h
8. 44 Presetting channels It a ejo filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 45 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press t4 to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT e D SET OKI r QUIT MENU 5 roy 3 000 e To preset a channel Channel to be preset 2 1 Press the number buttons to enter the z channel number then press ENTER TUNER PRESET 2 Press K ANTENNA CABLE o Press to set MANUAL SET to Scola ADD then press OK FINE FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT SET OK Quit MENU CH e To disable a channel Channel to be disabled D 1 Press CH to select the channel number ia TUNER PRESET Press OK ANTENNA CABLE Press to set MANUAL SET to cola ERASE then press OK FINE FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT 4 SET JOK QUIT MENU 4 MEN Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Presetting channels 45 jfe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 46
9. L2 The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal see page 49 Setting the timer manually 71 gt filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Ip d gt A 010BAS fm Page 72 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Locking the VCR Child Lock After you have set the timer you can lock all Vc POWER of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on hold down Vo POWER on the VCR until the O indicator appears in the display window The VCR turns off and the O indicator remains lit The VCR will not work except for timer recordings To unlock the VCR Hold down I C POWER on the VCR until the 0 indicator disappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press W STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Note The VCR will be unlocked when You stop timer recording by pressing li STOP You insert a tape The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops 72 Locking the VCR Child Lock Ka Kil filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 s A 010ADDO fm Page 73 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Additional Operations Playing searc hing a
10. e Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF po A You have no cable box or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required e filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010GET fm Page 19 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 3 VCR setup Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either DOOONOODUDUD UND channel For details see page 92 209 l P o RF UNIT CH3 CH4 2 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 9 co z a w D 2 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the SET UP on screen display language to Spanish LANGUAGE ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if ENGISH desired and press OK For details see page FRAN AIS 27 fey OK LEASY_SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Selec
11. o 3 071 065 11 1 W O1OWAR fm Page 2 Friday November 30 2001 1 44 PM WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance CAUTION To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Precautions Safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time
12. Hookups filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010GET fm Page 15 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 4 Hookup 2 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse It allows the VCR s cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver simplifying the recording process A list of compatible digital satellite receivers is on page 39 What you can do with this hookup e Record any channels by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you can t do Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box 2 D 5 e p 9 5 T 2 Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or Record programs with the VCR Plus GOLD system To use the VCR Plus GOLD system turn off the cable box control feature RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied VHF UHF soll UJ an LINE L666 lotr AUDIO VIDEO Digital satellite receiver o or Rear of TV VHF UHF fo A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C Forconnector types B and C no UHF connection is required VHF BO c UHF Positioning the Cab
13. Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then press Il PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled suoneiedo jeuonippy i Editing with another VCR 91 4 mil filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z ZS O10ADDI fm Page 92 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from he VOR TV VIDEO RF UNIT CH3 CH4 z Vc POWER CHANNEL 1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel D Press 1 POWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 4 Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or
14. Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR ACS Auto Clock Set will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Note e If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal mil filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 MIP i 010GET fm Page 21 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 4 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV x i F o Use this hookup if you re using E e VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher Q e UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher 2 e Separate VHF and UHF antennas z Q Rear of TV VHF UHF epuiccnne sees fo A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV A B or C ESB tt UHF i or oi VHF Ba UHF E Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rearof TV VHF UHF PERRERA o A Match the type of
15. or C p For connector 7 types B and C no UHF connection 1 OF nae is required VCR 8B ee c 24 Hookups Ka Ril filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ VZ do 010GET fm Page 25 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 5 VCR setup Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are 4 used set the switch to either TTT RF UNIT g CH3 CH4 channel For details see page 92 299 1r If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 D 5 e p 9 5 T 2 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the SET UP on screen display language to Spanish LANGUAGE ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if ENGISH desired and press OK For details see page FRAN AIS 27 BCS OK EASY SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press OK Then set the clock manually and press OK For details see page 34 AUTO MANUAL fey Ol K EASY_SET_UP The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING m
16. or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch http Awww world sony com Printed on 100 recycled paper using vegetable oil based ink a non volatile organic compound Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia o ojfe filename 010QUI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1
17. 010ADDO fm Page 82 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM To cancel searching Press C gt PLAY or W STOP e To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again Notes The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below The total time length may not be displayed correctly for Tapes other than T 60 T 120 or T 160 Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode Total time length Tape type SP LP EP T 60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T 80 to T 140 120 240 360 T 160 or longer 160 320 480 If you move the pointer V on the bar indication while searching the VCR searches for the new reset point With the bar indication on the gt FF gt and lt lt REW buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer W and are not used for normal tape operation The gt gt FF and lt lt REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation Note however if you press these buttons on the VCR searching is canceled 82 Searching for a selected point on the tape filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010ADDO fm Page 83 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Locating a channel by Station ID You can select a TV program using the 3 station s ID O O Before you start OOO Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the QQ ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 89
18. 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010BAS fm Page 69 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus GOLD system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs i VO Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time SP EP CH INPUT SELECT suoeiad o1seg l MENU tipem OK m STOP 1 MERI Press MENU then press AIF to highlight O TIMER SET CHECK and press OK STOP poe gt RETURN AS JOK CANCEL CLEAR MENU continued Setting the timer manually 69 aa e filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A 010BAS fm Page 70 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Press F to highlight the line that is to be set then press OK Set the date start and stop time channel number and tape speed D START STOP CH 9 30MON 8 00PM 9 00PM 35 1 Press 4 to set each item 2 Press gt to highlight and set each item in turn DRETUAN fey MENU To correct a setting press to ret
19. 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press MENU then press AF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET skip steps 1 and 2 LANGUAGE SELECT SET Hel QUIT Press 4 F to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK AUTO MANUAL SELECT SET QUIT 28 Setting the clock It eje filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010GET fm Page 29 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press to highlight AUTO then press OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SELECT SET QUIT Press to highlight FULL AUTO then press OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN e fo z 5 a oy r D D for SELECT SET QUIT Press F to highlight YES then press OK 6 ENE Press MENU to exit the menu 7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR ACS will flash in the display window The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that car
20. A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window MENU Q fe z 5 a oy D D ror t OK Press MENU then press AIF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL ANGUAGE skip steps 1 and 2 SRETURN SELECT SET JOK QUIT MENU Press F to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK AUTO MANUAL continued Setting the clock 33 B filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NY lt A O10GET fm Page 34 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press 4 F to highlight MANUAL then press OK Eam 1 2002 TUE 12 00AM SELECT SET acs Press tit to set the month 9 1 2002 SUN 12 00AM SELECT SET 3 Press gt to highlight the day and press t to set the day 9 28 2002 SAT 12 00AM SELECT SET 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically Press OK to start the clock Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note T
21. ATLANTIC DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII SELECT 4v SET JOKI QUIT MENU FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SELECT SET QUIT 4 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR ACS will flash in the display window o continued Setting the clock 31 e filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z J Z A O10GET fm Page 32 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander 32 Setting the clock p filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 33 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Using Manual Clock Set Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using
22. Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function Number buttons ENTER MENU tpm OK Press MENU then press AF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET QUIT 46 Presetting channels It fe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 O10GET fm Page 47 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press t4 to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT v SET JOKI QUIT MENU Press the number buttons to select the a s channel you want to fine tune then press OOO Qo Selected channel e fe z 5 a iy D D for ENTER ia TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT SET JOK Quit MENU Press t4 to highlight FINE TUNING then press OK i TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE The fine tuning meter appears AUTO PRESET Meee SET FI
23. Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 Went Press MENU then press AIF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET CR Plus sys CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL s CLOCK SET skip steps 1 and 2 LANGUAGE SELECT SET Press to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT 4 SET OKI QUIT MENU continued Presetting channels 41 a ejje filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 42 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press F to highlight ANTENNA CABLE then press OK e To preset cable TV channels Press tit to set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE then press OK To preset VHF and UHF channels Press t4 to set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT then press OK ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT 44 SET OK Press to highlight AUTO PRESET then press OK All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence When no more receivable channels can be found preset
24. Rembrandt 081 Samsung 051 155 Scientific Atlanta 017 019 028 288 Seam 521 Sharp 324 Signal 051 Signature 022 SL Marx 051 Spectravision 069 Starcom 014 026 058 109 Stargate 026 051 STS 167 Sylvania 012 T Cable Teletext 116 Tandy 269 Tatung 108 Teknica 157 TeleCaption 232 Teleservice 292 Texscan 012 107 TFC 321 Timeless 429 Tocom 023 024 Toshiba 011 Tudi 297 TV86 074 TV COM 018 030 259 Uniden 236 Unika 033 164 218 United Artists 018 United Cable 014 Universal 033 050 067 088 089 164 202 218 333 Videoway 261 Vidtech 255 Viewstar 038 071 074 122 222 269 300 Zenith 011 065 536 Zentek 411 Wave Master 576 Setting up the cable box control o e filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ P o A 010GET fm Page 39 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers Digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers Sony 650 Echo Star 786 HTS 786 To ensure correct operation e Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on Hughes Network 760 Systems Panasonic 712 RCA 577 the cable box or digital satellite receiver e Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR e Position the cable box or
25. The VCR needs to be cleaned e Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine UOHeWIO U EUOIPPY l Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture e Unclear picture e No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal contamination Troubleshooting 95 gt filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Ip d gt O10ADDI fm Page 96 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm s 1 3 inches s EP 11 11 mm s 6 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 116 inches s playback only Maximum recording playback time 8 hrs in EP mode with T 160 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with T 120 tape Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A 8 to A 1 A toW W 1 to W 84 Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jacks 2 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms L
26. USA Network 48 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system ia Ril filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ i A 010GET fm Page 49 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 6 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system automatically Smart Channel Mapping The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure If you are having trouble setting the guide channels or if you have many scrambled channels go to page 52 for manual VCR Plus GOLD system set up Note that the VCR Plus GOLD system does not work with a digital satellite receiver i O o S Co Q D mi D Q MENU t4 OK Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function 2 MENU Press MENU then press AIF to highlight O SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET QUIT continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system 49 o F filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN A O10GET fm Page 50 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press 4 F to highlight SET VCR Plus sys system CH then press OK The SMART CHANNEL MAP
27. digital satellite receiver code number from the following chart l CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH DRETURN SELECT SET Hel QUIT Setting up the cable box control ife filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 37 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH then press OK CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SELECT SET QUIT If you want to control a cable box press AIF to highlight the cable box output channel then press OK e fe z 3 a iy D D ror If you want to control a digital satellite receiver select LINE then press OK 9 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Note e Digital cable boxes cannot be controlled by the cable mouse Cable box brand Code numbers Cable box brand Code numbers ABC _ 018 022 024 028 217 Di
28. digital satellite receiver away from the VCR e Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver Side view CX Signal flow continued Q fe z 5 a iy r D D for Setting up the cable box control 39 o mal filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 AP i A O10GET fm Page 40 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM To check the cable box control setting Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes you have made the correct setting If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite receiver e Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR e Check the position of the Cable Mouse e Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other cod
29. model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A 010BAS fm Page 66 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 6 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide The date time and channel number of that program are set automatically You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time ie CLEAR VCR Plus Number buttons ENTER SP EP t4 E STOP 1 VCR Plus C9 Press the VCR Plus button VCR Plus system PlusCode SP EP EP VCR Plus 66 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system ha NZ Fil filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S A 010BAS fm Page 67 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Press the number buttons to enter the Y 1 VCR Plus system 2 9 PlusCode number 0 00 i pet If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number ah a WEEKLY CONFIRM ENTER CLEA
30. switch to either m RF UNIT CH3 CH4 channel For details see page 92 299 A Aik Q fe z 5 a wn D a 0 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if ENGLISH desired and press OK For details see page cane 27 SET UP LANGUAGE fy OK LEASY SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 AUTO MANUAL ACS OKI EASY SET UP The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 4 lt gt to enter the ZIP a tan cnans wapene POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK E ee You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE B 0 9 JK EASY SET UP continued Hookups 13 lt mil filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 MWY d 2 X ZIN A O10GET fm Page 14 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details see page 36 eee CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT 4 NE
31. the ZIP Sues POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK Bp eee You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE B SELECT SET 0 9 NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP 16 Hookups Ie a je filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A O10GET fm Page 17 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears SET UP Select ON For details see page 36 aE CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH fey Q EASY SET P o 5 Enter your digital satellite receiver code F number and press OK For details see page CONOR S 36 CABLE MOUSE i o Q HEE JOK EASY SET UP Set your digital satellite receiver output channel BOX OUTPUT CH to LINE and press OK SET UP l SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE SET UP IS DONE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT j NEXT JOK CANCEL EASY_SET UP You have now completed hookup Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR ACS Auto Clock Set will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off th
32. use the VCR Plus GOLD system for recording go to the page listed below Go to page 48 for VCR Plus GOLD system channel set up Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR ACS Auto Clock Set will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Note e If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal Hookups 23 ie filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 24 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM A Hookup 5 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with this hookup e Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do e Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Seve be o A Match the type of connector on your or TV A B
33. 3 ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Caution Television programs 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 the cable television transmission and or program owner ig Table of contents o Q fe z 5 a oy D D for 5 e filename 010COVTOC fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Y i A 010GET fm Page 6 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM A Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors e Size AA R6 batteries 6 Unpacking It Ril filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 MIP i 010GET fm Page 7 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Ea Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote command
34. 4 The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen If the channels change when you press CHANNEL you have made the correct setting Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 92 General setup information It Kil filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 s i A 010ADDI fm Page 93 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable EAC 32 antenna connector not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both a 75 ohm coaxial cable and a 300 ohm twin lead cable for a VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied 75 ohm coaxial E cable UOHEWIO U EUO IPPY l 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer 3 Retighten the screws 4 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer General setup information 93 a ejje filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1
35. 44 PM Important Safeguards For your protection please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance and keep this manual for future reference Carefully observe all warnings precautions and instructions on the appliance or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them Use Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source g indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of c m electrical power supplied to your home consult your dealer or local power company For those sets designed to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding Follow the instructions below For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a Jo safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in For the set with a three wire grounding type ac plug This plug will only fit into a c5 grounding type power outlet This is a safety
36. AL TIMER to start the clock Tips e To cancel a Dial Timer setting press W STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting The program is recorded in the current tape speed To change the tape speed press SP EP before you complete the setting in step 9 page 63 When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 88 e To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 76 Notes e If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus GOLD system or the TIMER SET CHECK menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds e If you are using the Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or L2 e If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set ACS correctly If you are setting the clock for the first time or appears in the display window you cannot set the clock to February 29 using the Dial Timer Please use the Auto Clock Set function to set the VCR to this day e The indicator flashes in the dis
37. CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S Hookups Using the cable box control feature Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels This hookup allows the VCR s cable box control feature to control the channels on the cable box simplifying the recording process A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 37 and 38 What you can do with this hookup e Record any channel by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel while watching another channel RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF eee e A Match the type of connector on your or TV A B or C ias B For connector types B and C no UHF connection is HF or K required UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box Side view e filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 VZ do 010GET fm Page 13 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 1 VCR setup Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the
38. IDEO 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 TV brand ieee TV brand ee TV brand T Soy oa lve o FRC 04 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03 08 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Sears 07 10 11 Curtis Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philco 03 04 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penney 04 12 Radio Shack 05 14 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 When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button your TV s menu may appear on the TV screen To exit the TV menu press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically 8 Setting up the remote commander filename 010GET fm
39. INE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jacks 2 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms CONTROL S IN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Specifications Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 22 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 430 x 97 x 290 mm w h d Approx 17x 3 x 11 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 1 kg 9 lb 1 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i C i O10ADDI fm Page 97 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for deta
40. MAL TRACKING Press TRACKING to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of Tracking meter the two tracking buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it About the Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator function 1 Press MENU then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press F to highlight NEXT then press OK 3 Press F to highlight REALITY REGENERATOR on PAGE of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu then press OK REALITY REGENERATOR SHARPNESS ADVANCED OPTIONS PREVIOUS DRETURN SELECT SET QUIT 4 Press t4 to set REALITY REGENERATOR to ON 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 4 The RR indicator turns off in the display window 86 Adjusting the picture It Kil filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ A 010ADDO fm Page 87 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM About the Adaptive Picture Control APC function The Adaptive Picture Control APC function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintai
41. NE TUNING RETURN SELECT gt SET JOK Press gt to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK ANTENNA CABLE Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET OK QUIT MENU 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Q Tips e To select the channel in step 3 above you can also use the CH buttons In this case you don t need to press ENTER e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels 47 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A O10GET fm Page 48 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system How the VCR Plus GOLD system works Example of PlusCode Whenever you want to record a TV program PlusCode all you need to do is look up the PlusCode number a number assigned to each program 5 30 H MOVIE Musical 2hrs 83044 published in the TV section of most EA SPORT Golf 1hr 25min 42060 newspapers cable TV listings and even TV 6 30 Se DRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 GUIDE magazine Then just enter the BISCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY P
42. PING menu appears SET VCR Plus sys CH SMART CHANNEL MAPPING SELECT SET QUIT Press 4 F to highlight AUTO then press OK The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for a few seconds then the screen returns to the normal display If you made Hookup 1 leave your cable box on for correct channel mapping If you made Hookup 3 turn your cable box off for correct channel mapping VCR WILL LOOK FOR CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL AFTER YOU TURN IT OFF Note that channel mapping does not work for Hookup 2 or 5 If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears and you must select the channel map See the following section To select the channel map l SET VCR Plus sys CH CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP SELECT SET QUIT 5 O Press I C to turn off the VCR The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping Tips e After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system For details see page 66 If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e Ifthe CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel
43. R CANCEL CLEAR Cc QUIT IVCR Plus 3 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or gt A CO PlusCode SP EP 12345 SP USE fy ONCE DAILY WEEKLY CONFIRM ENTER CANCEL CLEAR QUIT VCR Plus Press F to highlight ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER VCR Plus system js D o PlusCode SRE A To record Select RECORDING TIME S _ _ __ nnn _ DATE START STOP CH o Only ice ONCE 9 30MON 8 00PM 9 00PM 35 SP S ENTER Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY SET GMER POWER s ED Once a week WEEKLY CLEAR The date start and stop time channel number or station ID and tape speed CD appear on the TV screen If the information is not correct press CLEAR to cancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 Press 1 0 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press ll STOP continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system 67 e filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z J Z A 010BAS fm Page 68 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 68 o To use t
44. Setting the clock filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 It Ril i A O10GET fm Page 31 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM r Press to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN SELECT SET QUIT Press F to highlight the item you want to set and press OK Then press A F to make the setting and press OK e For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal For the fastest response select your local PBS station For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO gt ATLANTIC gt EASTERN gt CENTRAL gt MOUNTAIN gt PACIFIC gt ALASKA gt HAWAII gt AUTO e For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time FULL AUTO p ues Bum 9 CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING RETURN FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH AUTO TIME ZONE
45. To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord e One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your Sony dealer Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots 2 WARNING e 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 Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e Ifthe 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 Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTE This e
46. XT OKI CANCEL EASY_SET UP Enter your cable box code number and press SET UP OK For details see page 36 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH USE 0 9 NEXT JOKI CANCEL EASY_SET_UP Select your cable box output channel and press OK i SET UP ry SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE SET UP IS DONE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT 4 NEXT Ol K CANCEL EASY SET UP You have now completed hookup If you want to use the VCR Plus GOLD system for recording go to page 48 for VCR Plus GOLD system channel set up Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR ACS Auto Clock Set will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on e If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal 14
47. again and enter your new ZIP POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system 51 mil filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Y is y k 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 52 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system manually To set the guide channels use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives For example if HBO is listed in the Channel Line up Chart as channel 33 and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure Number buttons ENTER MENU tipem OK Press MENU then press AF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET 7 QUIT Press F to highlight SET VCR Plus sys system CH then press OK fiz SET VCR Plus sys CH SMART CHANNEL MAPPING SELECT SET QUIT 52 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system ha lt filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 53 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press F to highli
48. al Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make Vc POWER CHANNEL timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals INPUT SELECT DIALTIMER W STOP Before you start e When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording a time 1 piactimen Press DIAL TIMER Ce DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set MONTH will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time suoeiad o1seg VIDEO APC 2 DIALTIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date O Ff continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 61 lt mil filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 s oo DIAL TIMER 3 Press DIAL TIMER START and the current time appear alternately in the display window VIDEO APC OO 4 DIAL TIMER Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recor ding start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time i Ny in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL buttons VIDEO APC CHANNEL
49. amond 046 Antronix 218 Eagle Comtronics 051 Archer 033 050 164 218 808 Eastern 013 285 BBT 278 Electricord 089 Cable Star 067 Electus 055 Cabletenna 033 Focus 411 Cable time 172 388 459 Garrard 164 Century 164 GC Electronics 027 067 341 Citizen 164 326 327 GE 243 244 Clyde Cablevision 097 GEC 097 Colour Voice 036 042 Gemini 026 068 081 Comband 243 244 General Instrument 022 287 487 Comtronics 051 071 Hamlin 020 031 045 270 284 Decsat 434 Hitachi 022 Jasco 164 326 continued Setting up the cable box control 37 fe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN 38 A O10GET fm Page 38 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Cable box brand Jerrold Code numbers 014 022 025 026 035 037 058 109 287 487 Cable box brand Sprucer Code numbers 032 318 Standard Components 107 166 Linsay 451 Macom 044 Magnavox 038 043 080 Memorex 011 Movie Time 089 167 214 Northcoast 325 Novaplex 629 NSC 074 081 167 214 Oak 018 030 259 Panasonic 032 118 Paragon 011 Philips 036 038 039 040 041 042 071 301 Pioneer 034 155 271 544 695 Popular Mechanics 411 Pulsar 011 Radio shack 808 RCA 032 Realistic 218 Recoton 411 Regal 031 270 284 290 Regency 013
50. and press Hl PAUSE again to start recording suoneiedo jeuonippy i Adjusting the picture 87 fo filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S A 010ADDO fm Page 88 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK FI ADVANCED OPTIONS PAGE 1 AUTO ANT SELECT PC AUTO STEREO REALITY REGENERATOR TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED PREVIOUS FAVORITE CH gt RETURN NEXT gt RETURN SELECT 4 SELECT SET SET QUIT MENU QUIT 2 Press F to highlight the option to change then press OK To go toPAGE2 highlight NEXT and press OK To return to PAGE highlight PREVIOUS and press OK 3 Press F to change the setting then press OK To adjust the sharpness press lt and press OK 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print PAGE 1 Menu option AUTO ANT SELECT Set this option to e ON if your TV is connected only to VHF UHF OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 e OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR input AUTO STEREO e ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise T
51. andard Play EP Extended Play button 59 INPUT SELECT button 60 91 REC record button 59 75 9 B gt SLOW button 73 MENU button 27 88 I PAUSE button 27 56 o E STOP button 27 56 lt lt REW rewind button 56 73 gt gt FF fast forward gt button 56 73 gt PLAY OK button 27 56 The D gt button has a tactile dot Fi filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 a i A 010ADDI fm Page 101 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM 1X power switch 8 67 COUNTER REMAIN button 59 AUDIO MONITOR button 78 The AUDIO MONITOR button has a tactile dot VCR Plus button 66 Number buttons 67 The number 5 button has a tactile dot ENTER button 67 83 84 CH channel buttons 8 59 The buttons have tactile dots VOL volume buttons 8 x2 button 73 kea gt I INDEX SEARCH buttons 80 COMMERCIAL PASS button 56 Index to parts and controls o UOHEWIO U EUOIPPY 101 F filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 e A 010COVIX fm Page 102 Friday November 30 2001 2 03 PM o Index A Adjusting picture 46 86 tracking 86 Advanced option 88 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 46 H Hi fi audio t
52. anufacturer to determine that the set is in safe operating condition filename 010WAR fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 g is i A 010COVTOC fm Page 5 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Table of contents ON O 27 28 35 41 48 55 58 61 66 69 72 73 75 76 78 80 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Setting up the cable box control Presetting channels Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system Setting the timer manually Locking the VCR Child Lock Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Checking changing canceling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programs Searching using the index function 81 83 84 86 88 90 92 94 96 97 Searching for a selected point on the tape Locating a channel by Station ID Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Editing with another VCR Additional Information General setup information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls 102 Index Back Cover Quick reference to using the VCR VCR Plus C
53. cable operator they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box MENU tt OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press AIF to highlight CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SETTINGS and press OK OC TUNER PRESET When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL SEY skip steps 1 and 2 SRETURN SELECT SET OK QUIT continued Setting up the cable box control 35 a ejje filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Y 36 ig i A O10GET fm Page 36 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Press 4 F to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL then press OK CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN SELECT SET QUIT Press 4 F to highlight CABLE MOUSE then press OK Press 47F to highlight ON then press OK iam CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH DRETURN SELECT SET E QUIT Press tit to highlight BOX CODE NO then press OK When BOX CODE NO is skip this step ca CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH DRETURN 0 9 Hel MENU Press the number buttons to enter the cable box or digital satellite receiver code number then press OK Find your cable box or
54. d noise in the RF channel Press MENU and select Set AUTO ANT SELECT ADVANCED OPTIONS to OFF and press OK TIMER SET CHECK fizz SETTINGS TL ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO TAPE SPEED FAVORITE CH NEXT DRETURN fey SELECT 4 OK SET JOK MENU QUIT MENU For details see page 88 Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Hookups 11 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 oo 12 ia i A O10GET fm Page 12 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 6 Hookup 1 PLUG IN power
55. e VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Notes e If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal e To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver proceed as follows Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time Turn off the display menu screen channel number etc of the digital satellite receiver To record or receive locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before the VCR starts recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs Hookups 17 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN 18 bg i A O10GET fm Page 18 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 3 Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don t have a cable box Hookups Recommended use What you can t do What you can do with this hookup e Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR VCR VHF UHF IN Cable box o
56. e CONTROL S jacks using a Control S cable The CONTROL S connection lets you control pause and release pause both VCRs from the other VCR Connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the other VCR to the CONTROL S IN jack on this VCR Note Ifthe CONTROL S IN jack is used for Control S connection with a TV the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing 90 Editing with another VCR It 4 e filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 O10ADDO fm Page 91 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL to display L2 or L1 in the display window H PAUSE e Press SP EP to select the tape speed REC SP or EP 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 into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ill PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il PAUSE again to resume recording
57. eads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer a S standard service fee will be charged Do not use a 2 commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information The picture rolls vertically during e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection A TV program does not appear on e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input e Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or CH buttons Select a channel number when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 when recording from other gt equipment 5 TV reception is poor e Adjust the TV antenna e 8 The tape starts playing as soon as itis e The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape inserted cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press e Check that the safety tab has not been removed REC Nothing happens when you press e Make sure the tape is not at its end REC 94 Troubleshooting o o e filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010ADDI fm Page 95 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Symptom Remedy The tim
58. ename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010BAS fm Page 55 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Basic Operations a Playing a tape amp EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY suoeiad o1seg l Il PAUSE COMMERCIAL PASS PLAY gt gt FF E STOP lt lt REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel continued Playing a tape 55 It Kil filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 o a Z ZS O10BAS fm Page 56 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 56 ig 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 II PAUSE Resume play after pause H PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape A REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To skip playback By pressing a single button you can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback 1 Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching 2 Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops search
59. enu a appears Press 4 4 lt gt to enter the ZIP E eee POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK E You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE B 0 9 OKI EASY_SET_UP continued Hookups 25 lt mil filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 MWY d 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 26 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 26 in Hookups The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT NEXT OKI CANCEL EASY_SET UP The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set Si ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK liza unr passer For details see page 42 ANTENNA CABLE SELECT 4 OK LEASY SET UP THEAUTO SET UP PRESET TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET starts SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING A h d PLEASE WAIT gt MAALAA D You have now completed hookup If you want to use the VCR Plus GOLD system for recording go to the pages listed below Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 48 Then enter all channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 as described on page 52 Automatic c
60. er You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV p uezs Buma 9 Remote sensor TV VIDEO To operate Set TV VIDEO to 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 Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different types of batteries continued Setting up the remote commander 7 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A O10GET fm Page 8 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM A Controlling other TVs with 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 e 1 Set eTV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down I and enter your TV s code number using the number buttons Then release I C Now you can use the Vo VOL CH and TV VIDEO buttons to control your TV You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a SonyTV To control the VCR reset TV VIDEO to V
61. er does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a program has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time e Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer When you use a Cable Mouse make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord Timer recording A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the function remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV VIDEO switch is set correctly e If you are not using Control S make sure that both miniplugs are disconnected The channels on the VCR cannot be Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to changed OFF The tracking meter does not appear e The recording condition of the tape is very poor and on the screen tracking cannot be adjusted Others Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander You cannot control other TVs
62. es that are listed If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note e Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again turn on the VCR before you use the cable box or digital satellite receiver control feature 40 Setting up the cable box control It fe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 41 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM r Presetting channels Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125 First we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods Then if there are any unwanted channels disable them manually If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset set them directly using manual presetting methods MENU 2 D 5 e 2 mr 5 at T 2 t4 OK Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window
63. ess ENTER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press 1 to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press gt PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press I to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Hookup 5 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 4 Enter the PlusCode number 5 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 6 Insert a tape 7 Press I to turn off the VCR 8 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR
64. feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since this can result in fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the set o Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer as they may cause hazards Cleaning Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set Installation Water and Moisture Do not use power line operated sets near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Power Cord Protection Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to the plugs receptacles and the point where the cord exits from the appliance Accessories Do not place the set on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The set may fa
65. g i To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the CHANNEL and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press VC The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 56 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 59 e Check the timer settings page 76 e Watch another TV program page 60 continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 63 a ejje filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010BAS fm Page 64 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window Press DIAL TIMER MONTR appears in the display window Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month Press DIAL TIMER DAY appears in the display window Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 6 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute O ARON 7 When you have finished setting the time press DI
66. ge 29 The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 9 4 gt to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE RF UNIT SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS SELECT NEXT CANCEL Z Ol K EASY SET UP AUTO MANUAL SELECT NEXT CANCEL EH OKI EASY_SET_UP l SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING ZIP POSTAL CODE B SELECT SET NEXT CANCEL ea 1 4 0 9 OK EASY_SET_UP mal filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 s i A O10GET fm Page 23 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears SET UP Select OFF and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH fe 2 EASY SET UF o gt The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set T ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK TAR T For details see page 42 ANTENNA CABLE z Q Ay JOK EASY SET UP The AUTO PRESET starts im SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING Ahhhh hhg PLEASE WAIT gt AAAAAAAL You have now completed hookup If you want to
67. ght MANUAL then press OK GUIDE CH TV CH SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT Enter the guide channel number assigned in paues Buma 4 the program guide and press ENTER GUIDE CH OOO Oo SET TV CH LIST QUIT 5 gt If you made Hookup 1 3 or 4 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR and press ENTER E SSe COXOKGKO 0 66 If you made Hookup 5 Enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER 25 SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT GUIDE CH 25 SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number t hat does not match When you have set all channels press OK to confirm your channel settings To return to the previous page press To go to the next page press gt continued Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system 53 o filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 oo i A O10GET fm Page 54 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 8 REN After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu Q Tip Ifyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 54 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system je a efo fil
68. he VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins just press VC The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 56 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 59 e Check the timer settings page 76 e Watch another TV program page 60 Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP EP button e When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 88 e To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 76 e If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer press to highlight RETURN then press OK The display returns to the MENU screen If you are finished using the VCR turn off the power before timer recording starts suoneado oIseg l Notes e Ifyou are using a Cable Mouse you cannot select L1 or
69. he VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins just press VQ The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 56 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 59 e Check the timer settings page 76 e Watch another TV program page 60 Tips e To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 76 e When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 88 Notes Ifthe VCR does not accept the PlusCode number this means that The PlusCode number is incorrect ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal see page 49 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus GOLD system o e filename
70. he clock set default for this model is year 2001 You have to manually change the clock setting to the correct year 34 Setting the clock o p e fe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 35 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM r Setting up the cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 3 4 or 5 Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers via an optional Cable Mouse With the cable box control the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver for timer recording You can also use the VCR s remote commander to change channels on the cable box or digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box or digital satellite receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off To use cable box control you need to connect the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse not supplied pages 12 and 15 and set the code number and output channel 2 D 5 e 0 mr 5 at T 2 Number buttons This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite receivers at the time this VCR was manufactured Itis possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with the RM CM101 Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR contact your
71. he sound changes to monaural TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks TAPE SELECT AUTO when using a T 160 length tape or any tape shorter than a T 140 length tape 180 when using aT 140 or T 180 length tape For details see page 59 AUTO TAPE SPEED e ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED set TAPE SELECT correctly OFF to keep the same tape speed 88 Changing menu options o o e filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 NZ A 010ADDO fm Page 89 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Menu option Set this option to FAVORITE CH ON when using favorite channel list e OFF when using station ID list For details see pages 83 and 84 PAGE 2 Menu option Set this option to APC e ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality e OFF to switch off APC REALITY e ON to switch on the Reality Regenerator function and restore REGENERATOR the picture to its original quality during playback e OFF to switch off Reality Regenerator SHARPNESS e L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture Se
72. ils Front panel 1 1 POWER switch 67 9 Hl PAUSE button 56 91 2 Tape compartment 10 DIAL TIMER 61 i B gt 3 amp EJECT button 56 11 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 2 I 59 86 4 lt 4 REW rewind button 56 73 The button has a tactile dot 5 D gt PLAY button 56 73 A2 Remote sensor 7 The O gt button has a tactile dot S E 13 INPUT SELECT button 60 3 6 gt gt FF fast forward button 56 73 m D 14 EASY SET UP button 13 16 19 22 7 REC record button 59 75 91 25 3 8 E STOP button 56 91 15 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks The W button has tactile dots 90 continued Index to parts and controls 97 a filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 98 hg i A 010ADDI fm Page 98 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Display window 12 11 1 Timer indicator 63 67 70 2 SAP Second Audio Program indicator 78 3 STEREO indicator 78 4 Tape speed indicator 59 5 VIDEO indicator 60 92 6 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 87 Index to parts and con
73. ing rewinds a few seconds then resumes normal playback 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 VIDEO APC P To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Playing a tape s mal filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010BAS fm Page 57 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e While displaying a menu on the TV screen you cannot use C gt PLAY H PAUSE P FF lt lt REW or W STOP buttons e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording suoneado oiseg l Playing a tape 57 p filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010BAS fm Page 58 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Recording TV programs TV VIDEO COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY SP EP CH REC E STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 58 Recording TV programs filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1
74. j connector on your i or TV A B or C VHF eee sr nHn g B For connector types bios unr Band C no UHF tor connection is i l VHF required Bo eye UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 93 continued Hookups 21 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z ZS O10GET fm Page 22 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 4 VCR setup 22 ig Hookups Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Ea e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either DOUDOOOCOOUOONOT channel For details see page 92 209 If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 27 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see pa
75. le Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver Side view continued 15 mal Hookups MWY d filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Z ZS O10GET fm Page 16 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Hookup 2 VCR setup Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either DOUDOOOCOOUOONOT channel For details see page 92 209 RF UNIT If you made A V connections from page 10 you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch 2 Turn on your digital satellite receiver 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the SET UP on screen display language to Spanish LANGUAGE ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if ENGISH desired and press OK For details see page FRAN AIS QT SELECT 4 NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 SELECT 4 NEXT OK CANCEL EASY_SET UP The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 9 4 gt to enter
76. lect L to turn off the sharpness control suoneiedo jeuonippy i Changing menu options 89 p filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Ip d gt i C l 010ADDO fm Page 90 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV LINE 2 IN Other VCR pag Audio video cable not supplied c Signal flow Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color e Ifthe other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR s LINE 2 IN jacks connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels If you connect to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel e If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise e You can use the LINE 1 IN jacks for editing If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug To record on both right and left channels connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R L jacks using a VMC 910HG audio video cable not supplied How to record on another VCR that has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Connect to record on the other VCR using the audio video cable then connect the VCRs via th
77. ll causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the set Use only a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer a An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Ac 83125A Ventilation The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation To ensure reliable operation of the set and to protect it from overheating these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered e Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials e Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on amp a bed sofa rug or other similar Zs surface 7 See i Important Safeguards 3 filename 010WAR fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 lt l O1OWAR fm Page 4 Friday November 30 2001 1 44 PM e Never place the set in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided e Do not place the set near or EE over a radiator or heat register a or where it is exposed to direct lt 3 sunlight N Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric ligh
78. lock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR ACS Auto Clock Set will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 33 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on e Ifthe clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal mil filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 27 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language MENU Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is con
79. lusCode number of the program you want ihr 15min 73457 and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple Example of Channel Line up Chart How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program VCR Plus CH CABLE TV GUIDE CH American Movie Classics with the guide channel the number that s X Bravo program aid ony st assigned to that channel in your program a Cable News Nelwofk at guide 21 C SPAN 28 22 The Disney Channel 53 The VCR can set the guide channels 25 The Discovery Changi 37 automatically see page 49 but you may 34 G ESPN A 34 have to set the guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you 35 GMD The Fami nel 47 5 GE Home Bi i e 33 hooked up your VCR see page 52 27 Lifen 46 29 CEN skema 45 To find the guide channel numbers look at ma ec rae 30 GHDMusic Television 48 the Channel Line up Chart in the program 31 QS sremsiacdeon a guide for your area that features VCR PlusCode numbers It usually looks like th ACAI USOE Dum A ugua y SOO SS Se Ne 39 Sports Channel America 70 example to the right 15 GED Showtime i 17 TBS SuperStation 43 44 The Movie Channel 58 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 GB
80. model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010GET fm Page 9 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Step 3 Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you first scan through the table below Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR If your TV has audio video inputs refer to pages 10 and 11 for audio video A V hookup Then follow one of the hookups below If your TV doesn t have A V inputs go directly to one of the hookups below For hookup 1 or 2 use the Sony RM CM101 Cable Mouse cable box controller not supplied For details on obtaining a Cable Mouse controller contact the Sony Customer Information Services Center e fe z 5 a iy D D for If you have Use Refer to A cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 12 to 14 Cable Mouse A digital broadcast service s digital Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 17 satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse No cable box or cable box with only afew Hookup 3 Pages 18 to 20 scrambled channels Antenna only no cable TV Hookup 4 Pages 21 to 23 Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26 After you ve completed the connections follow the instructions for setup During setup if you need more details on the procedure described
81. n better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON on PAGE2 of the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu The APC indicator lights up in the display window For details see page 89 APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Notes e The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the APC indicator stops flashing press H PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly
82. nd program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 Program 2 gt Will be cut off suoneied jeuonippy i Checking changing canceling timer settings 77 aa ejje filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN 78 Lg i A 010ADDO fm Page 78 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs When a stereo program is received the STEREO indicator lights up If there is noise in the stereo program set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF The sound will be recorded in monaural on both hi fi and normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 88 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 88 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want 6 To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel L STEREO Right channel R STEREO Monaural sound on the No indicator No indicator normal audio track
83. nected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input e Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window t4 OK q D 5 a iy D D for Press MENU then press AIF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH When using the EASY SET UP procedure CABLE BOX CONTROL ANGUAGE skip steps 1 and 2 RETURN SELECT SET JOKI QUIT Press F to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS Press F to highlight ENGLISH ESPANOL or FRANCAIS then press OK Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Selecting a language 27 a ejje filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A O10GET fm Page 28 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Y Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals set the time manually page 33 tt OK Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the VCR channel channel
84. nter position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse 74 Playing searching at various speeds ffe filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010ADDO fm Page 75 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration REC 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration time suoneied jeuonippy i Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 5 30 gt 6 00 gt Normal recording The tape counter decreases 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 normal recording mode To stop while recording Press W STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording durati
85. on time Setting the recording duration time 75 aa e filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010ADDO fm Page 76 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM W Checking changing canceling timer settings Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Vc CLEAR MENU tipem OK 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK e If you want to change a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 76 Checking changing canceling timer settings It Kil filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010ADDO fm Page 77 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM 3 Press 47F to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel 9 SOMON 8 DORIS SUOMI e To change the setting press OK and press To 12 WED 10 00al 11 30 gt to highlight the item you want to change EVERY SUN 6 1 30AM then press tit to reset it Spe RETURN To cancel the setting press CLEAR RL CANCEL MENU 4 Press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the seco
86. page numbers are provided where you can find complete step by step instructions After you ve completed the setup you re ready to use your VCR Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started Turn off the power to all equipment Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e Be sure to make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion If your TV doesn t match any of the examples provided see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician Hookups 9 lfe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 10 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Audio video A V hookup If your TV has audio video A V input jacks you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections For a true home theater experience you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system If your TV doesn t have A V inputs see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups If your TV has the Control S function hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 11 This will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR s remote commander at your TV If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setting up
87. play window when you complete the setting in step 9 page 63 with no tape inserted The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal see page 49 64 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer ffe filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010BAS fm Page 65 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM 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 programs have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press I 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 AC power cord Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled 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 AC power cord see page 76 suoneado oiseg l Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 65 a ejje filename 010BAS fm
88. quipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No filename 010WAR fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 lt l 010WAR fm Page 3 Friday November 30 2001 1
89. rack 79 Index search 80 SAP Second Audio Program 78 Searching at various speeds 73 for a selected point 81 using the index function 80 Smart channel mapping 49 Antenna hookup 21 APC Adaptive Picture Control L ee pe X 87 Language selecting 27 Station ID 83 Audio track 79 Locking the VCR 72 Stereo 78 Audio video A V hookup 10 LP mode 60 T Auto Clock Set 28 Auto Tape Speed 88 M Timer setting 69 Monaural 78 canceling 76 Cc Monitoring audio during changing 76 Cable box control playback 78 checking 76 cable box code number daily weekly recording 71 chart 37 N using the VCR Plus setting 35 Normal audio track 79 GOLD system 66 Cable hookup 9 Tracking adjustment see Cable Mouse 12 15 P Adjusting Channel line up chart 48 Picture adjustment see Tuner presetting 41 Child Lock 72 Adjusting v Cleaning the video heads 94 Playback 55 Clock setting 28 at various speeds 73 NGR y eee a Connecting frame by frame 73 east VB cable TV 12 skip 56 recording 66 external antenna connector slow motion 73 93 Presetting channels 41 UHF VHF band mixer 93 Control S 11 R Counter 56 g Reality Regenerator 86 D Recording 58 Demonstration Mode 65 Dial Timer 61 Digital satellite receiver 15 Disabling channels 44 Dubbing see Editing using Dial Timer 61 E using the VCR Plus GOLD system 66 Easy Set Up 13 16 19 22 25 while watching another Editing 90 program 60 EP mode 59 RF channel 92 F S Favorite channel 84 Safe
90. ries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time if applicable If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 30 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes e The clock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually see page 33 e If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually e If you use Hookup 1 or 5 make sure you leave the cable box on e If the clock is not set ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off During this time the VCR will search for a time signal o continued Setting the clock 29 filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A O10GET fm Page 30 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM If the clock does not activate Number buttons MENU 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature CLOCK SET CH The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is TIME ZONE R DAYLIGHT SAVING displayed DRETURN SELECT SET 5 QUIT 30
91. setup see the following section To select the channel map 50 Setting up the VCR Plus GOLD system o o e filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Y s Zs l 010GET fm Page 51 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM To select the channel map If the program information signal Channel map in your area has several channel number Station ID map patterns up to 8 the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH A A Pluss MAP menu appears a a 4 IMAP _2 WNET 13 e the first time you turn on the Maal G 4a z VCR after completing channel Mae e KAET 2 Ej mapping MAP sL ooo o e after selecting AUTO and SELECT PH a QUIT MENU a pressing OK on the SMART D CHANNEL MAPPING menu Channel number gt In this case you have to select the channel map on the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu 1 Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 48 2 Press F to highlight the channel map number you want by checking the channel number in the program guide 3 Press OK Notes e It takes about one hour to complete channel mapping e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area e When you move to a different area you must set up the VCR
92. t AUTO and press OK For details see page 29 AUTO MANUAL E JOKI EASY SET UP The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press 4 9 4 gt to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE ZIP POSTAL CODE 0 9 OKI EASY_SET_UP continued Hookups 19 NY filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X ZIN i A O10GET fm Page 20 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM 20 bg Hookups The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT 9 NEXT OKI CANCEL EASY_SET UP The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press anise OK For details see page 42 ANTENNA T CABLE SELECT NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP The AUTO PRESET starts BY Such preset AUTO PRESET SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING Abddddday PLEASE WAIT gt MAAAAAAAL You have now completed hookup If you want to use the VCR Plus GOLD system for recording go to the page listed below Go to page 48 for VCR Plus GOLD system channel set up Automatic clock setting
93. t or power circuits or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code Antenna Lead in Wire Antenna Discharge unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Electric Service Equipment Lightning For added protection for this set during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power line surges Important Safeguards Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer ser
94. t various speeds x2 b gt SLOW gt PLAY gt gt FF lt lt REW TRACKING Playback options View the picture during fast forward or rewind Operation During fast forward hold down gt FF During rewind hold down lt lt REW Play at high speed During playback briefly press P gt FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander The tape continues to play at high speed During playback hold down gt FF or lt lt REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press P FF or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play While the tape is stopped hold down lt 4 REW on the VCR and press gt PLAY on the VCR To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY continued Playing searching at various speeds o suoneiedo jeuonippy i 73 filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 s A 010ADDO fm Page 74 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes during pause To set tracking to the ce
95. tape into the VCR 2 Press kaq PI INDEX SEARCH e To search ahead press PPI INDEX SEARCH e To search backwards press kK INDEX SARN SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP 80 Searching using the index function It eje filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 2 X S i A 010ADDO fm Page 81 Friday November 30 2001 1 54 PM 6 Searching for a selected point on the tape You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen The VCR fast forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor W indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing gt PLAY FF or DISPLAY suoneiedo jeuonippy i lt 4 REW until the cursor appears 2 Press lt gt to move the pointer V to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor W moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marked point playback starts continued Searching for a selected point on the tape 81 o e filename 010ADDO fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A
96. the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on pages 10 and 11 If you want to record regular or cable TV programs complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO OOO th Audio video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied E Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO OOO hE AUX IN QO a Ip Video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied Note e If you don t have a stereo receiver connect the white LINE OUT AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV 10 Hookups It fe filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A O10GET fm Page 11 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM A Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 CONTROLS 000i LINE oor Audio video cable not supplied Audio cable not supplied e fo z 5 a oy D D for Control S cable not supplied Notes e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection e Use the RK G69 Control S cable not supplied for Control S connections Completing A V hookup After you ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup return to this procedure to complete VCR set up This will prevent unwante
97. the VIDEO indicator in the display window If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to the TV s antenna input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Yd Ms p Safety tab y Tips To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on Notes The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes suchas T 20or T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY Recording TV programs gt filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 o Z ZS O1OBAS fm Page 61 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Recording TV programs using the Di
98. ting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING DRETURN weewwwwy PLEASE WAIT gt VYVVVVYY 42 Presetting channels ha NZ Fi filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Y 010GET fm Page 43 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Tips e When receiving a VHF UHF or CATV channel the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY Channel number program name and station s call letters t Remaining tape length and time counter t The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape t e fe z 5 a iy D D ror No display e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Presetting channels 43 gt filename 010GET fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 p ig 2 X S i A O10GET fm Page 44 Friday November 30 2001 1 47 PM Presetting disabling channels manually Number buttons ENTER CH MENU tt OK Press MENU then press AF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus sys CH CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET Hel QUIT
99. trols 10 RR Reality Regenerator indicator 86 Tracking indicator 86 9 Child Lock indicator 72 Time counter clock line channel indicator 56 59 91 Remaining tape length indicator 59 na Tape recording indicator 59 o e filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 i A 010ADDI fm Page 99 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM Rear panel 1 AC power cord 9 5 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 92 2 CONTROL S IN jack 11 90 6 VHF UHF IN connector 12 15 18 21 24 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S 7 ee OUT jack 12 15 7 VHF UHF OUT connector 12 15 18 B 21 24 4 LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks Ges 15 90 8 LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 10 UOHEWIO U EUOIPPY continued Index to parts and controls 99 a ejje filename 010ADDI fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 Jy Remote commander l 100 Index to parts and controls i A 010ADDI fm Page 100 Friday November 30 2001 1 58 PM 6 1 TV VIDEO switch 7 2 amp EJECT button 56 TV VIDEO button 8 60 4 DISPLAY button 59 81 5 CLEAR button 56 67 77 6 SP St
100. ty tab 60 102 Index bilingual programs 78 SAP broadcasts 78 saving 60 stereo broadcasts 78 timer setting 69 p filename 010COVIX fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010QULfm Page 104 Friday November 30 2001 2 03 PM Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 3 Enter the PlusCode number 4 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 5 Insert a tape 6 Press I to turn off the VCR 7 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 If you made A V connections set the TV to video input If you didn t use A V hookup Turn on the cable box e Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 e Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box usually 2 3 or 4 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then pr
101. urn to that setting and reset When you set the channel number the station ID may appear in the CH position You can set it while checking the station ID To record the same program every day or the same day every week press while the date is highlighted For details see Daily weekly recording on page 71 To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT or CH to display L1 or L in the CH position Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting press AIF to highlight the next line and repeat step 3 Press MENU to exit the menu Press I C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP 70 Setting the timer manually ig o e filename 010BAS fm model name1 SLV N99 3 071 065 11 1 A 010BAS fm Page 71 Friday November 30 2001 1 52 PM Daily weekly recording In step 3 on page 70 press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order the current date gt SUN SAT MON SAT gt MON FRI EVERY SAT EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 month later dates count down the current date To use t
102. vicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power cord or is m p plug is qD damaged or frayed FRAYED oR TAUT A C LINE p CRACKED PLUG e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set e Ifthe set has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped or the cabinet has been damaged e Ifthe set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation e When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Servicing Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Replacement parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks as specified by the m

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