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1. Grid menu page 62 o l You can view the program listings of up to 50 channels for the current time and on through panel Saanio eron oua tn midnight of the next day After viewing the Advertisement 5 ETE a A Sun 9 00pm information about the programs select the LAST Todays its P I WCVB Baseball program you want to watch or record Adveriisement WEET Dots an tamer WSBK Virtual Channel Sort menu page 67 19 05pm col You can search for a program by category such as Movies or Sports Programs for up to panel Ere Seu mno viene ow Set the next eight days appear in the menu After esmen Eo pE Movies ports gt viewing the information about the programs me select the program you want to watch or Pease Adventure record Biography Schedule menu page 70 You can check and make changes to the recording or viewing schedule set on the Grid ion Sos ay aroma er Peene Panel changed from here Scroll down to use right to view menu Sort menu or VCR Plus Use this Advertisement im e I menu to change the recording pattern Once 9 20 10 00pm Music madness Once Daily Weekly and tape speed You can set nae ont ERAS gt 9 23 8 Living for VCR Plus recordings using the PlusCode on EEA this menu Editor menu page 74 You can select which channels to display on the Grid menu s program list Editor displays your channel lineup channels may
2. 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 COMMAND MODE switch POWER switch 13 16 VCR Plus button 13 64 72 TV VIDEO button 8 CLEAR button 27 48 DISPLAY button 5 21 54 CH channel buttons 7 VOL volume buttons MENU button 15 Cursor stick 13 16 43 58 th e gt OK H PAUSE button 5 JOG button indicator 19 continued Additional Information 85 86 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander with top cover opened E Tl gt fo e el a E aA ge e e N Additional Information SP Standard Play EP Extra Play button 7 INFO information button 63 AUDIO MONITOR button 30 COUNTER RESET button 5 QUICK TIMER button 26 kaa PPI INDEX SEARCH buttons 32 SMART CUE button 5 INPUT SELECT button 7 37 TV VIDEO button 8 COUNTER REMAIN button 8 CLEAR button 27 48 DISPLAY button 5 21 54 CH channel buttons 7 VOL volume buttons Receiver operation buttons RECEIVER VOL volume buttons MUTING button Index A B Accessories supplied 80 Adjusting picture 33 tracking 33 APC Adaptive Picture Control 33 Audio track 31 Auto Tape Speed 35 C Canceling timer
3. Schedule displays a list or shows set to watch or record Shows may be removed or frequencies Panel changed from here Scroll down to use right to view Advertisement Messages left to view Sort CSN Schedule ESET Watch Record Schedule Frequency 9 20 10 00pm Music madness Once Panel Enter Pluscode Advertisement 9 23 8 00pm Living for tomorrow Once 9 24 9 00pm Life in the fastlane Once 2 Press the number buttons to enter the program s PlusCode If you make a mistake press VCR Plus twice and re enter the correct number 3 Press the cursor stick OK The selected program is added to the list and VCR is set to record this program in EP mode Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and turn off the VCR before recording starts Tip e You can cancel the VCR Plus timer settings change the recording pattern Once Daily or Weekly and change the tape speed by using the Schedule menu page 71 Note e You cannot operate the Schedule menu while the Enter Pluscode screen is displayed on the TV screen To close the Enter Pluscode screen press VCR Plus button Closing the menu Press GUIDE When the manual timer setting and the GUIDE Plus timer setting overlap When the manual timer setting and the GUIDE Plus timer setting including VCR Plus recording overlap the GUIDE Plus timer setting has priority If you want to make more than one timer setting at one time we recommend that you us
4. Panel Advertisement NJ OOO OLOLLO OLOO CURSOR PUSH OK Press the number buttons to enter the program s PlusCode then press the cursor stick OK The date start time program name and recording pattern appear on the TV screen The program is set to be automatically recorded in EP mode 9 05pm Remove Change Life in the fast lane 9 00pm 1h Sort Schedule Messages f Watch Record Schedule Frequency Panel Advertisement Zi Panel Advertisement 3 SP EP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP 9 05pm Remove Change Life in the fast lane Panel Advertisement XYZ 11 9 00pm 1h seo ii Sort Schedule Messages quency Watch Record Schedule Fr Life in the fastlane Once Panel Advertisement QI Press the green Change button repeatedly to select Once Daily or Weekly To record Select Only once Once Everyday Monday to Friday Daily Once a week Weekly 9 05pm Remove Change Life in the fast lane Panel Advertisement XYZ 9 00pm h sP m cid Sor Scheg messages Cr ae 0pm Lile 1n the fast lane Daly Panel Advertisement 5 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on continued Basic Operations suoge1do siseg 13 1
5. Changing the VCR Plus and GUIDE Plus recording or viewing pattern To change the recording or viewing pattern first push the cursor stick to 4 to select the program you want to change Then press the green Change button repeatedly to select Once Daily or Weekly You cannot select Daily or Weekly for a program that airs more than seven days ahead Changing the recording speed To change the recording speed first push the cursor stick to to select the program you want to change Then press SP EP to select the tape speed The selected tape speed appears in the information box Canceling a VCR Plus or GUIDE Plus recording or viewing schedule Push the cursor stick to to select the program you want to cancel and press the blue Remove button The selected program is canceled and disappears from the program list on the Schedule menu If you cancel the program currently recording the VCR automatically turns off Tip e To stop the current VCR Plus or GUIDE Plus recording or viewing select the program you want to stop and press the blue STOP button continued GUIDE Plus System 71 Using the Schedule menu continued Recording TV programs using VCR Plus You can set a future program which isn t on the GUIDE Plus list yet by using the PlusCode feature of VCR Plus For details about VCR Plus see How VCR Plus works on page 12 1 Press VCR Plus The Enter Pluscode screen appears
6. For customers in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this VCR may not cause interference and 2 this VCR must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the VCR 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 Table of contents 10 12 15 18 21 23 24 26 27 30 32 33 34 36 Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Locating a channel using the channel list Recording TV programs using VCR Plus Setting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Searching for a selected point on the tape Skip searching automatically Creating a favorite channel list Recording TV programs using the quick timer Checking changing canceling the manual timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programs Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Changing menu options Editing with another VCR 38 40 45 46 47 52 54 55 57 60 62 67 70 74 76 77 80 81 87 SmartFile Function About the SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile function
7. SmartFile sensor 46 SMARTFILE indicator 41 46 INPUT SELECT button 7 37 EASY SET UP button Tape compartment CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 7 33 EJECT button 5 N Oy eA A N gt PLAY button 4 18 JOG button indicator 19 M REC record button 7 37 la I fl N N O S al a a amp E STOP button 5 37 Shuttle ring 8 19 H PAUSE button 5 37 gt gt FF fast forward button 5 18 23 lt lt REW rewind button 5 18 23 COMMAND MODE button OK button 44 CURSOR button 46 SMARTFILE button 41 45 Remote sensor LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 36 continued Additional Information 81 Index to parts and controls continued Display window 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 14 13 1 Timer indicator 13 8 BLANK indicator 43 2 Child Lock indicator 14 9 Tracking indicator 33 3 STEREO indicator 30 10 Line channel indicator 7 37 4 SAP Second Audio Program 11 Time counter clock 5 indicator 30 Mi 12 Command mode indicator 5 Tape speed indicator 7 E bay oe aut 13 Remaining time indicator 8 VIDEO indicator 8 rae ae 14 Tape re
8. 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 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 Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots 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 e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture
9. gt blank space If you make a mistake press CLEAR To set the next character push the cursor SMARTFILE EDIT pi X 8 10 98 8 16 98 stick to SN 6 30Pu oH 16 8716 0H30M sP The cursor moves to the next position N ones MON 2 30PM cH 8 8 10 OH30m_eP SELECT jew CONFIRM OK BACK NEXT P Repeat steps and to label the program 48 SmartFile Function 7 Press the cursor stick OK 8 Push the cursor stick to to select a category Each time you push the cursor stick to the category changes as shown below SPECIAL MOVIE NEWS SHOW gt SPORTS KIDS MUSIC ARTS gt SERIES EDUCATI education HOBBY SHOPPIN shopping VARIETY COMEDY DRAMA DAYTIME HOW TO OTHERS blank 9 Press the cursor stick OK The program label and a selected category are stored 10 Press MENU The menu disappears To erase the program label SMARTFILE EDIT 8 10 98 8 16 98 SUN 6 30PM cH 16 Nick amp Matt MON 2 30PM cH 8 SELECT few SMARTFILE EDIT 8 10 98 8 16 98 SUN 6 30PM cH 16 Nick amp Matt COMEDY MON 2 30PM CH 8 SELECT fev CONFIRM OK 0H30M _EP Press CLEAR after step 4 above The pro
10. GUIDE Plus System 69 70 Using the Schedule menu Schedule displays a list of shows set to watch or record Shows may be removed or frequencies Panel changed from here Scroll down to use right to view Advertisement Messages left to view Sort Grid RIE Schedule LIER Watch Record Schedule Frequency 9 20 10 00pm Music madness Once 9 20 11 00pm News Once 9 21 9 30am Football Once 9 23 8 00pm Living for tomorrow Once 9 24 9 00pm Life in the fastlane Once Panel Advertisement You can check the GUIDE Plus programs scheduled to record or be viewed in the Schedule menu You can change the recording and or viewing pattern Once Daily or Weekly change the recording speed and cancel recordings and or viewings You can also use PlusCode to preset the VCR Plus recording schedule with this menu To display the Schedule menu select Schedule on the menu bar See Learning the menu on page 57 for more information about the menu VCR Plus Number buttons Green button Cursor stick tit OK Blue button GUIDE SP EP Checking the VCR Plus and GUIDE Plus recording or viewing schedule Push the cursor stick to to find the preset programs Programs set to record are displayed in red and programs set to be viewed are displayed in orange Information about the selected program appears in the information box GUIDE Plus System
11. The Grid menu doesn t appear on the TV screen when you press GUIDE e If using a cable box check that it is turned on e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input e Check that the VCR is in stop mode The program listing data disappeared from the program list e A power cut occurred or the VCR was disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Turn off the VCR so that the VCR can receive the program listing data The VCR has not received the program listing data e Turn off the VCR The next data transmission start time appears in the information box of the Grid menu The GUIDE Plus or VCR Plus timer recording program does not record or timer recording stops halfway e A power cut occurred during the timer recording Others A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e If you are not using S Link make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected The command mode of the remote commander is different from the one of the VCR The channels on the VCR cannot be changed e Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The tracking meter does not ap
12. Additional Operations 23 24 Creating a favorite channel list You can create your favorite channel list from the TV channels You can store up to 10 channels and select the channel from your favorite channel list CH SET Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Cursor stick tpe Creating your favorite channel list 1 Press SET The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen 2 Press CH to select the channel you want The selected channel to replace FAVORITE CH You can also use the cursor stick f instead 3 Push the cursor stick to to select the FAVORITE CH channel you want to set 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the channels as required Press SET Additional Operations Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list CH ENTER SET Cursor stick tit OK 1 Press SET Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen FAVORITE CH 2 Press CH to select the channel you want Aone CH to select You can also use the cursor stick 4 instead 3 Press ENTER You can also use the cursor stick OK instead Additional Operations 25 Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal
13. Sort Schedule Messages un 9 00pm Baseball Doctors and Lawyers The Forrest files Virtual Channel Panel Advertisement 2 Push the cursor stick to lt gt to select the item you want The cursor stick s work only when there are items on the right and left Panel Advertisement Sort Schedule Messages If timer setting or other operations are aon available for the selected item the names Panel of the operations appear next to the blue penerieenent or green button indications Virtual Channel Blue button indication To close the menu Press GUIDE 58 GUIDE Plus System To select the channel map If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns the Channel map selection menu appears on the TV screen In this case you have to select the channel map on the Channel map selection menu 1 Push the cursor stick to to select the channel map you want 2 Press the cursor stick OK The next program listing data transmission start time appears in the Grid menu 3 Turn off the VCR Whenever the VCR is turned off it is in data receiving standby mode and will receive the program listing once per day If you set the wrong channel map select the correct channel map following the steps below 1 Toclear the wrong channel map data enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE but change the last digit to another number
14. This tape is henceforth referred to as a SmartFile tape Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels see the back page For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd Authorized VHS Dealers Notes e The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you twist or fold the SmartFile label remove the SmartFile label and re attach it to a tape attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape attach some metal or sticker which has metal to the SmartFile label write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp instrument disassemble or remodel a label e Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt direct sunlight humidity mildew strong magnetism or near heat sources e If you attach the SmartFile label to a short length tape such as T 30 or shorter you cannot use the SmartFile function 40 SmartFile Function Recording a program on the SmartFile tape When recording a program on the SmartFile tape no matter what method you use to record the program normal recording VCR Plus recording GUIDE Plus recording etc program data date channel recording start time etc is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label If you record a program using VCR Plus or GUIDE
15. a appears and the selected channel is locked in Panel Advertisement To unlock press the blue Unlock button in step 3 Closing the menu Press GUIDE Note e If no programs appear on the program listing the VCR hasn t received the GUIDE Plus data To receive the GUIDE Plus program listing on a daily basis be sure to turn off the VCR when not in use Whenever the VCR is turned off it is in data receiving standby mode and will receive the program listing once per day Select No listing on the Grid menu s program list to see the next data transmission start time In most cases it takes about two hours to download the data 66 GUIDE Plus System Using the Sort menu Sort displays show listings by program category and time Scroll down to view right to view Schedule left Panel to view Grid Advertisement Ce Sort ECEB Movies Sports All Action Adventure Animated Biography Panel Advertisement You can display the program listings for the next eight days in the Sort menu according to category movie sports etc Use this menu when you want to search for a program by category You can set the GUIDE Plus timer for recording and or viewing on the program list for up to 20 programs at one time To display the Sort menu select Sort on the menu bar See Learning the menu on page 57 for more information about the menu Viewing the program list by cate
16. less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode recorded programs of which program data are not stored in the SmartFile label the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty 44 SmartFile Function Selecting and playing a program You can automatically locate and start playback of a program recorded on the SmartFile tape Select a program in the SmartFile search list The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programs Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen If the SmartFile tape is already inserted press SMARTFILE 2 Push the cursor stick to to select a program Pushing the cursor stick to repeatedly will turn the pages 3 Press the cursor stick OK SMARTFILE Cursor stick ty OK 8 10 98 8 16 98 gt BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 THU 8 00Pm cH 12 MON 2 30pm cH 8 START 418 10 98 8 16 98 BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 pTHU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30PM cH 8 START The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP Note e You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program co
17. the SmartFile list Labelling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back Protecting a recorded program page 52 You can protect a recorded program from accidental over recording or erasure Erasing the data of an unwanted program page 54 By erasing a program from the SmartFile list the VCR will record over the unwanted program Storing program data from the DSS receiver Program Data Download page 55 If you connect a DSS receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function you can store the program and category name transmitted from the DSS on a SmartFile tape The DSS receiver equipped with the Data Download function will be available in the future SmartFile Function 39 Recording using the SmartFile function To use the SmartFile function attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette tape If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label program data such as the program name category date and channel is automatically stored in the memory of the SmartFile label Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette tape To use the SmartFile function attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of the spine of the tape Then holding both edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn t bend attach it along the guide line to the spine of the cassette tape
18. If appear on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it to video input Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons e The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as they may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information The picture is not clear Playback The picture rolls vertically e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sound e The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial contamination terminal continued Additional Information 77 78 Henne a ee eee Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The ta
19. Selecting and playing a program Checking the contents of a tape Labelling a recorded program and tape Protecting a recorded program Erasing the data of an unwanted program Storing program data from the DSS receiver Program Data Download GUIDE Plus System About the GUIDE Plus system Overview of the GUIDE Plus menu Using the Grid menu Using the Sort menu Using the Schedule menu Using the Editor menu Using the Demo menu Additional Information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls Index back cover Quick reference to using the VCR VCR Plus PlusCode and GUIDE Plus are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus and GUIDE Plus systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B V respectively Introduction 3 Basic Operations Playing a tape You can play back both VHS and S VHS tapes on this VCR However you cannot obtain the original resolution quality of S VHS simplified playback amp EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY SMART CUE gt gt FF H PAUSE lt lt REW gt PLAY E STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 re Press gt PLAY a When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatica
20. SmartFile label 40 storing program data from the DSS receiver 55 SPmode 7 T U Timer recording canceling timer settings 27 71 changing timer settings 27 71 checking timer settings 27 70 daily weekly recording 17 manual timer 15 overlapping timer recordings 28 72 using GUIDE Plus 64 68 using VCR Plus 12 72 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VCR Plus recording 12 72 Additional Information 87 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 To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 3 Enter the program s PlusCode number 4 Press the cursor stick OK 5 Insert a tape 6 Press POWER 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 goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch 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 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 gt PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus
21. SmartFile search list appears The recording day of the week start time channel date station ID recording time and tape speed appear on the list The longest space which doesn t have any program data Blank Time space appears as BLANK TIME Initial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Channel isros s1098 ___p H Date BL er 5u3l Day of the week lin Fso x an Tape speed Recording start time Recording time Station ID Estimated position of the recorded program Tips e When you record a program using VCR Plus or GUIDE Plus the program and category name may appear on the list instead of the day of the week recording start time and channel e You can manually label a recorded program and select the category You can also label the SmartFile tape See pages 47 through 51 Notes e The station ID appears only if the broadcaster sends this information e If you don t set the clock or the clock isn t set to the correct time the recording time won t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list e When you record a program using the normal recording mode while the CABLE MOUSE option is set to ON in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu the channel number is stored as CH e When you set the AUTO TAPE SPEED option to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during manual timer recording the VCR displays the entire record
22. 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 one hour before operating the unit Information For customers in the USA You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina 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 Connect the equipment into an outlet ona circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help
23. of the SmartFile search list OK SP EP Cursor stick t t 4718 10 98 8 16 98 gt BLANK TIME SUN 6 30pm cH 16 THU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30pm cH 8 START 4418 10 98 8 16 98 gt BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 THU 8 00PM cH 12 MON 2 30pm cH 8 START continued SmartFile Function 43 Recording using the SmartFile function continued 3 Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP 218 10 98 8 16 98 gt BLANK TIME The BLANK TIME changes according to the SU EG AS OMETI selected tape speed Select a tape speed that TU 8 00ru cn T2 matches the length of the program you want WON 2 30eu cH 8 to record START _ 4 Press the cursor stick OK The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank SEARCHING Time space and stops 5 Start recording Notes e If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program the stored program information is erased from the SmartFile list when the stored program is over recorded for more than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode the remaining length of the stored program becomes less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode e You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 4 when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length
24. on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Press the cursor stick OK 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Select the channel with your cable box if you have one or with your TV 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 comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Press the cursor stick OK 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Sony Corporation uick reference to using the VCR 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 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 program s PlusCode number 5 Press the cursor stick OK 6 I
25. setting and reset v Cc n T O A To record the same program every day or the same day every week push the cursor stick to while the date is highlighting For details see Daily weekly recording on the next page INPUT To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display LINE1 or LINE2 in the CH position W Push the cursor stick to gt to confirm the setting The cursor appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 v e Q v oot c Cc c a fo D D ll eae a B m m O O O O O D X 3 X 3 4 Press the cursor stick OK Ul Press POWER to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on 16 Basic Operations Daily weekly recording In step 2 above push the cursor stick to to select the recording pattern Each time you push the cursor stick to the indication changes as shown below Push the cursor stick to to change the indication in reverse order the current date gt SUN SAT MON SAT MON FRI EVERY SAT EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 month later date counts down the current date Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e You can set the channel with the shuttle ring du
26. settings GUIDE Plus timer 71 manual timer 27 Changing timer settings GUIDE Plus timer 71 manual timer 27 Checking timer settings GUIDE Plus timer 70 manual timer 27 Child Lock 14 Cleaning the video heads 77 Counter 5 D DSS Digital Satellite System 55 Dubbing See Editing E F Editing 36 EP mode 7 G GUIDE Plus 57 canceling the GUIDE Plus timer settings 71 changing the GUIDE Plus timer settings 71 checking the GUIDE Plus timer settings 70 demonstration 76 getting information 62 locking the channel behind the menu 66 timer for recording 64 68 timer for viewing 64 69 viewing advertisements 65 H Hi fi audio track 31 L J K Index searching 32 L Locking the VCR 14 LP mode 9 20 M Monitoring audio during playback 30 N O Normal audio track 31 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 4 at various speeds 18 frame by frame 19 skip 5 slow motion 19 Q Quick timer 26 R Recording 6 bilingual programs 30 SAP broadcasts 30 saving 8 stereo broadcasts 30 using GUIDE Plus 64 68 using VCR Plus 12 72 while watching another program 8 S Safety tab 8 SAP Second Audio Program 30 Searching at various speeds 18 for a selected point 21 skip search 23 S Link 36 SmartFile 38 checking the contents of a tape 46 erasing the data of an unwanted program 54 labelling a recorded program and tape 47 protecting a recorded program 52 recording 41 selecting 45
27. which is different than the one for your area then set it using the EASY SET UP 2 Enter the correct ZIP POSTAL CODE for your area then set it again using the EASY SET UP When the EASY SET UP finishes wait until the VCR receives the GUIDE Plus program listing 3 Press GUIDE then select the correct channel map following the steps in To select the channel map again Notes e If no programs appear on the program listing the VCR hasn t received the GUIDE Plus data To receive the GUIDE Plus program listing on a daily basis be sure to turn off the VCR when not in use Whenever the VCR is turned off it is in data receiving standby mode and will receive the program listing once per day Select No listing on the Grid menu s program list to see the next data transmission start time In most cases it takes about two hours to download the data e The GUIDE Plus menu is displayed only in English therefore even if you select French or Spanish on the LANGUAGE menu the GUIDE Plus menu appears only in English e You cannot display the GUIDE Plus menu when you press the GUIDE button if you display any other menu the VCR is in recording mode the VCR is in playback mode GUIDE Plus System 59 Overview of the GUIDE Plus menu The GUIDE Plus system has six menus See below for a summary of each menu For details about the operations for each menu see the pages listed next to each menu title
28. 4 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus continued To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press ll STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press POWER The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock While the VCR turns on hold POWER down on the VCR until the 0 indicator appears in the display window The VCR turns off and the O indicator remains lit The VCR will not work except for timer recording To unlock the VCR hold POWER down on the VCR until the 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 Tip e To cancel VCR Plus recording see Canceling a VCR Plus or GUIDE Plus recording or viewing schedule on page 71 Notes e Ifthe VCR doesn t accept the PlusCode this means that the PlusCode is incorrect e You cannot select Daily or Weekly for a program that airs more than seven days ahead e The VCR will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing W ST
29. 5 minutes or less in EP mode or about 5 minutes or less in SP mode you cannot make the program reappear by using the DISPLAY button 54 SmartFile Function Storing program data from the DSS receiver Program Data Download If you connect a DSS receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function and use the timer recording of the DSS receiver the program and category name transmitted from the DSS are stored on the SmartFile tape The DSS receiver equipped with the Data Download function will be available in the future How to hook up to the DSS receiver You should connect CPD IN of the VCR and VCR CONTROL of the DSS receiver using the supplied monaural cable CPD IN VHF UHF OUT LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO Monaural cable Audio video cable supplied Coaxial cable supplied not supplied LINE OUT BB VCR AUDIO VIDEO T CONTROL VHF UHF IN To TV t DSS receiver VHF UHF OUT Coaxial cable not supplied continued SmartFile Function 55 Storing program data from the DSS receiver Program Data Download continued Setting up the DSS receiver You have to set the VCR brand number on the DSS receiver For example select 99 in the VCR CONTROL menu to use a Sony VCR with the SmartFile function For details refer to the instruction manual of your DSS receiver Storing program data on the SmartFile tape When you record a DSS program using the DSS recei
30. I i c END e continued SmartFile Function Labelling a recorded program and tape continued 3 Press MENU and select SMARTFILE EDIT SMARTEILE EDIT p 1 The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears PEN 8 30 ow 18818 THU 8 O00Pm cH 12 8 13 0H50M sP MON 2 30PM cH 8 8 10 0H30M EP SELECT e QUIT MENU CATEGORY TITLE H 4 Push the cursor stick to to select a SMARTFILE EDIT pi 8 10 98 8 16 98 program SUN 6 30pm cH 16 8 16 0H30M sP THU 8 00mm cH 12 8 13 0H50M sP MON 2 30pm cH 8 8 10 0H30M EP SELECT e QUIT MENU CATEGORY 4 TITLE D 5 Push the cursor stick to SMARTFILE EDIT p1 8 10 98 8 16 98 The cursor moves to the program label input 6 30 cH 16 _ _ 816 i i 8 13 position 0H50M sP MON 2 30PM cH 8 8 10 0H30M _EP SELECT few CONFIRM OKI BACK NEXT P 6 Label the program us e cursor stick to oO select a SMARTFILE EDIT p i Push th tick to H F to select 8 10 98 8 16 98 character SN 6 30 cH T6 3716 0H30 Fach ti hth ick N aria ach time you push the cursor stick to OH5OM sP the character changes as shown below MN 2 30 St SELECT a CONFIRM OK A B Z symbol 0 BACK NEXT P 11 gt gt 9 gt aS be gt z
31. OP you insert a tape the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If VCR Plus and GUIDE Plus are not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs You can manually preset up to eight programs at one time not including those of VCR Plus and GUIDE Plus recording 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 e If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap any protected programs For details about the SmartFile function see pages 52 through 53 POWER INPUT SELECT MENU Cursor stick tpe OK suogej1do siseg 1 MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET CY CHECK TIMER SET CHECK 11 16MON START OP CH continued Basic Operations 15 Setting the timer manually continued 2 Set the date start and stop times channel number and tape speed Ee CURSOR 1 Push the cursor stick to gt to highlight a each item in turn KU 2 Push the cursor stick to f to set each as item aise To correct a setting push the cursor stick to to return to that
32. PE SELECT AUTO or 180 when using a T 140 or T 180 to select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly SMART CUE MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a medium length SHORT to set to short LONG to set to long Notes e If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP you can still change the recording tape speed to SP or vice versa by pressing the SP EP button only for that program Next time you record a program the recording tape speed is automatically set to the position you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option e The Auto Tape Speed function doesn t work for the VCR Plus and the GUIDE Plus recordings Additional Operations 35 36 Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder LINE 2 IN VMC 810 audio video N Signal flow cable not supplied How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Hook up to record on the other VCR then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks The CONTROL S connection lets you control pause and release pause both VCRs from the recording VCR Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR s LINE 2 IN jacks connect the audio plug
33. Plus you can also store in memory the program and category name transmitted from certain TV stations The SmartFile label can contain up to 12 programs data When the number of the stored programs goes over 12 the oldest program data is erased from the SmartFile list However a program which lasts less than about 15 minutes in EP mode or about 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains program data see Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 43 SMARTFILE Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen Aal p 1 BLANK TIME EP_ H M 2 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears 3 Start recording a program Tip e You can protect a recorded program from accidental over recording or erasure see page 52 Note e If you press the If PAUSE button one or more times during recording thereby creating short lengths of recorded time between such pauses program data may not be stored in the SmartFile label continued SmartFile Function 41 Recording using the SmartFile function continued To check the information of a recorded program Press SMARTFILE The
34. RAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT fe BACK 4 NEXT P 6 Label the tape Push the cursor stick to to select a character Each time you push the cursor stick to 4 the character changes as shown below A B gt Z symbol 0 gt 1 gt gt 9 gt a gt b gt gt z blank space If you make a mistake press CLEAR To set the next character push the cursor stick to The cursor moves to the next position Repeat steps and to label the tape 7 Press the cursor stick OK The tape title is stored 8 Press MENU The menu disappears To erase the tape title SMARTFILE EDIT F Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT Aw BACK 4 NEXT P SMARTFILE EDIT F Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT few BACK NEXT P SMARTFILE EDIT Favorites Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt Press CLEAR after step 4 above The tape title is erased and the initial and latest dates of use for this tape reappear If you want to erase these dates from the tape title column press CLEAR again SmartFile Function 51 Protecting a recorded program You can prot
35. S ONY 3 861 574 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No For hookup and setup see the supplied hookup setup manual VHS hi Fi vrt gt Caunet GEMSTAR SLV M 20HF 1998 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION 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 WARNING The AC power cord must be changed at qualified service shop Precautions
36. When using a cable box make sure to leave it on e You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop However you cannot set the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON you press JOG so that the remote commander is in jog mode Notes e The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T 20 or T 30 or tapes recorded in LP mode e 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 time after you press DISPLAY Basic Operations suogej1do siseg 9 Locating a channel using the channel list You can select the TV program from the channel list CH ENTER 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on 2 ENTER Press ENTER The selected channel The channel list appears on the TV screen 10 Basic Operations Press CH to select the channel you want OO 4 ENTER Press ENTER suo pedo seg Basic Operations 11 12 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus POWER VCR Plus How VCR Plus works Numer Whenever you want to record a TV program all you need to do is look up the program s PlusCode a number assigned to
37. annel press the green On Off button to select OFF Canceling a selected display setting Push the cursor stick to to select the channel you want to cancel Then press the blue Cancel button The display setting ON or OFF is reset to its previous state Once you close the Editor menu you cannot cancel the display setting using this method Use the above method Selecting the channels to be displayed on the program list instead GUIDE Plus System Changing channel numbers Push the cursor stick to to select the channel you want to change Using the number buttons enter the new channel number which you want to assign to that station The TV stations in your area appear in the channel list Note however that depending on your connection type you may not be able to receive certain broadcast stations Note e When changing channel numbers be careful not to set the same channel number to two or more different broadcast stations Closing the menu Press GUIDE GUIDE Plus System 75 Using the Demo menu You can see a demonstration of the various Maos o a aaa menu operations of the GUIDE Plus system Even if the VCR hasn t received the program SS Sc demonstration of the main guide features Scroll list data of GUIDE Plus you can practice Pe ened aaa ii operating the GUIDE Plus system using this SS T J View Demo menu Panel X Advertisement To display the Demo menu select Demo on the menu ba
38. annel advertisement eWatch SRecord The virtual channel advertisement is in the program list HEE H Panel Fi i 00pm if Push the cursor stick to to select the Ayenia e mee virtual channel advertisement then press EAST Today Hits INFO Advertisement HE Dose endtanes WSBK Virtual Granne 3 Detailed information about the virtual channel advertisement appears To go back to virtual channel advertisement the original menu press INFO Tip e You can set the GUIDE Plus timer to record that program by pressing the green Record button or to view that program by pressing the blue Watch button continued GUIDE Plus System 65 Pi eee Using the Grid menu continued Locking the channel behind the menu As you select programs using the cursor stick 4 90 every time the cursor shifts the program behind the menu changes as well If you want to display the same channel behind the menu you can set it so that one channel is locked in behind the menu regardless of cursor movements 1 Push the cursor stick to repeatedly until the channel column is selected 2 Push the cursor stick to 4 to select the channel you want to lock in The Picture is unlocked Press the left action button to lock the picture on WBZ channel 8 TEE un 9 00pm LAST Today s Hits WCVB Baseball y Ad Panel WFXT Doctors and Lawyers 7 versement WSBK Virtual Channel y 3 Press the blue Lock button
39. are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on screen display function is on Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed gt X2 gt gt Mark onthe TV screen Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse m FSS SS5 E High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse lt lt X2 X1 e l E mS 5 To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to jog mode during any playback mode the playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal playback press JOG again The JOG indicator goes off To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY continued Additional Operations 19 Playing searching at various speeds continued Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if streaks appear while pl
40. aying in slow motion bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing the picture shakes while pausing Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse e If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY e The picture may flutter a bit when playing in slow motion 20 Additional Operations Searching for a selected point on the tape DISPLAY 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 Cursor stick 1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen A cursor 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 gt gt FF or lt lt REW until the cursor appears 2 Push the cursor stick to to move the pointer to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor E moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marked point playback starts To cancel searching Press gt PLAY or W STOP To turn off the bar ind
41. be turned on or off or changed from here Scroll down Panel to use right to view Demo left to view Messages Advertisement SESS Editor Channel Editor WCVB ON WFXT ON WBZ ON WSBK WGBH Panel Advertisement 60 GUIDE Plus System Messages menu This menu is provided exclusively for service and repair personnel and is not intended for use during normal operation Demo menu page 76 You can practice operating the menu using the GUIDE Plus demonstration function Panel Advertisement Message displays a list of messages sent to the guide Scroll down to use right to view Editor left to View Schedule CSET Messages Messages Panel Advertisement GUIDE Plus ID Number Panel Advertisement Panel Advertisement Demo allows you to view the interactive demonstration of the main guide features Scroll down to use lett to view Editor BS Demo JV View Demo GUIDE Plus System 61 62 Using the Grid menu VCR Plus Grid displays show listings by channel and time scroll down to use right to view Sort Panel Green button Advertisement Grid Sort Schedule Messages J ast Today s Hits en Cursor stick Panel wove Bacetall tpe Advertisement My57 The Fatal aa oK WSBK Virtual Channel Blue button GUIDE You can view the program listing for the current time and on through midnight of the ne
42. celed GUIDE Plus timer gt setting Note e You cannot change the date recording start and stop time or channel of the GUIDE Plus timer setting after the recording schedule has been set To make a correction you need to cancel the GUIDE Plus timer setting and reset it from the beginning GUIDE Plus System 73 74 Using the Editor menu Number button Editor displays your channel lineup channels may be turned on or off or changed from here Scroll down Panel to use right to view Demo left to view Massages Advertisement BE CSCS Editor Channel Editor WCVB WFXT WBZ WSBK WGBH Green button Cursor stick tit Blue button Panel Advertisement GUIDE You can select the channels to be displayed on the Grid menu s program list using the Editor menu You can display up to 50 channels on the program list The channels are displayed in the order of the Editor menu channels You cannot change the channel order Customize your program list by selecting ON or OFF for each channel in the Editor menu To display the Editor menu select Editor on the menu bar See Learning the menu on page 57 for more information about the menu Selecting the channels to be displayed on the program list Push the cursor stick to to select the channel you want to hide or show To display the channel on the program list press the green On Off button to select ON To hide the ch
43. cording indicator 7 7 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 33 82 Additional Information Rear panel 10 9 8 1 AC power cord 6 G Link jack 2 S LINK CONTROL SIN jack 36 7 VHF UHF IN connector 55 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 8 VHF UHF OUT connector 55 CONRES DUU JI 9 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 4 P o S PPE REN TOER no A OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO 5 CPD Control and Program Data IN i jack 55 continued This jack is provided for future expected functions Additional Information 83 84 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander Additional Information _ CO IN jo JB o N _ 12 13 14 EJECT button 5 Number buttons 13 72 SET button 24 ENTER button 10 25 SMARTFILE button 41 45 REC record button 7 Blue button 63 64 66 71 GUIDE button 57 Green button 13 63 64 71 74 lt lt REW rewind button 5 18 23 gt gt FF fast forward button 5 18 23 gt PLAY button 4 E STOP button 5 Shuttle ring 8 19 15 TV VIDEO switch 16
44. dard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms S LINK CONTROL S IN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 CPD IN Mini jack 1 G Link Mini jack 1 Additional Information Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 24W 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 107 x 287 mm w h d Approx 17 x 41 4x 11 3 8 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 6 kg 10 lb 2 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini 1 Monaural cable 1 mini to 1 mini 1 Cable Mouse cable box controller 1 Jack cover 1 SmartFile labels 5 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel _ POWER switch indicator 13 16
45. e cursor stick to you can select the preceding or succeeding day s same time broadcast program Setting the GUIDE Plus timer to record You can preset the timer to record a program Cancel Schedule on the program list Push the cursor stick to gt to select Sg eee aoe the program you want to record then press Advertisement er EEE the green Record or VCR Plus button WB a etn i F Panel WFXT College Football feinen The selected program listing turns red and Advertisement Freak Bascaise i WGBH Triathlon 3 30am the VCR is set to record this program in EP mode Insert a tape with its safety tab in place and turn off the VCR before recording starts 68 GUIDE Plus System Tips e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings change the recording pattern Once Daily or Weekly and change the tape speed by using the Schedule menu page 71 When you select a program for recording and press the green Schedule button you will go to the Schedule menu You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings if you make a mistake by pressing the blue Cancel button However you cannot cancel timer settings on the Sort menu after you move the cursor to other programs When you set the GUIDE Plus timer to record the program currently being broadcast the VCR starts recording that program in the tape speed selected on the VCR When you record a program on a SmartFile tap
46. e the SmartFile function attach the SmartFile search list SmartFile label to the tape If you record a EPI 01S8 B 16 96 3 a gt BLANK TIME program on a tape with a SmartFile label the SN 6 30 cn 16 contents will appear on the SmartFile search list TH 8 00e cn 12 With the SmartFile list you can also easily find WON 230m cn 8 the beginning of the available recording space START Selecting and playing a program page 45 To play back a recorded program select the program you want to watch using the SmartFile search list The VCR locates the program and playback starts automatically Checking the contents of a tape page 46 When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR a summary of 5 F the recorded programs appears in the SmartFile a ooo check list It is not necessary to insert the tape ZEA D into the VCR and press gt PLAY to find out ka what is recorded on it This feature allows you i to easily find the program you want to watch or SmartFile check list to quickly find a tape with enough recording E space BLANK TIME 00Pm cH 16 1 30PM cH 4 00rm cH 12 45PM_CH 7 00Pm cH 12 1 30PM CH 8 SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation 38 SmartFile Function Labelling a recorded program and tape page 47 You can attach an electronic label to the video tape and its programs on
47. e the cursor to other programs e Whenever the VCR is automatically turned on by the preset GUIDE Plus timer viewing function the VCR automatically turns off after the preset program finishes However if you press any button while viewing the program the VCR will not automatically turn off 64 GUIDE Plus System Viewing advertisements GUIDE Plus has two different types of advertisements a panel advertisement and a virtual channel advertisement You can view detailed information about these advertisements and set the GUIDE Plus timer to record or view these programs To view a panel advertisement Oc All menus have a panel advertisement Push the cursor stick to repeatedly until Panel the panel advertisement is selected When the cae sa cursor is on the menu bar push the cursor Today s Hits stick to to move the cursor to the top item Adverisement Doctors and Lawyers then push the cursor stick to repeatedly Virtual Channel Detailed information about the panel advertisement appears To go back to the original menu push the cursor stick to Panel advertisement Tips e You can set the GUIDE Plus timer to record that program by pressing the green Record button or to view that program by pressing the blue Watch button e If there is no panel advertisement on the menu you can view Overview of the GUIDE Plus features or Getting Started Tips To view a virtual ch
48. e the same timer setting method at that time for all timer settings either the GUIDE Plus timer or the manual timer setting 72 GUIDE Plus System e If the recording stop time of the GUIDE Plus timer setting and the recording start time of the manual timer setting are set at the same time the manual timer setting is canceled The VCR will be in recording standby mode about 20 seconds before the preset recording start time Manual timer setting GUIDE Plus timer _ gt setting will be canceled e If the manual timer setting and GUIDE Plus timer setting are scheduled to start at the same time the VCR starts recording the program preset with the GUIDE Plus timer If the GUIDE Plus timer setting is scheduled to start while the VCR is already recording a manual timer setting the VCR stops recording the manual timer setting and starts recording the GUIDE Plus timer setting If the recording stop time of the manual timer setting and the recording start time of the GUIDE Plus timer setting are set at the same time the VCR stops recording of the manual timer setting about two minutes before the preset stop time will be cut short by Manual timer setting Lae about 2 minutes will be cut off GUIDE Plus timer c setting Ifa manual timer setting is scheduled to start while the VCR is recording the GUIDE Plus timer setting the manual timer setting is canceled Manual timer setting ee will be can
49. e top item of the Grid menu Panel Advertisement Watch Record Today s Hits If the program information signal in Today s Hits your area has several channel map Panel a patterns the Channel map selection Aeversement The Forest flos menu appears the first time you press the GUIDE button In this case you have to select the channel map on the Channel map selection menu See To select the channel map on page 59 continued GUIDE Plus System 57 About the GUIDE Plus system continued 2 Push the cursor stick to Mop o mmo iM The cursor moves to the menu bar Grid displays show listings by channel and time scroll down to use right to view Sort Panel Advertisement Grid Sort Schedule Messages Sun 9 00pm LAST Today s Hits WCVB Baseball WEXT Doctors and Lawyers WBZ The Forrest files WSBK Virtual Channel Panel Advertisement 3 Push the cursor stick to to select the menu you want to display The selected menu appears on the TV panel ime Sol domo vew iyo Wew Sate et Ar to view Grid screen Advertisement ag S E Movies Sports All Action Adventure Animated Biography Panel Advertisement To select an item 1 After selecting the menu push the cursor Watch _ Record stick to The cursor moves to the top item N Todays Hits anel Advertisement XYZ 11 9 00pm 1h io Grids
50. e using the GUIDE Plus timer the program and category name are automatically stored on the SmartFile list page 41 Setting the GUIDE Plus timer for viewing Display the program list push the cursor stick Cancel Schedule to F to select the program you want to watch then press the blue Watch button Bascketball is set to be watched Once Panel The selected program listing turns orange Advertisement EE and the VCR is placed in viewing timer WOVE Basa Son standby mode When the preset program ae ane WEE Ao Reema spn begins the VCR automatically turns on and vagH Tene Een sets the channel to the selected program s channel Tips e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings and change the viewing pattern Once Daily or Weekly by using the Schedule menu page 71 When you select a program for viewing and press the green Schedule button you will go to the Schedule menu e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings if you make a mistake by pressing the blue Cancel button However you cannot cancel timer settings on the Sort menu after you move the cursor to other programs e Whenever the VCR is automatically turned on by the preset GUIDE Plus timer viewing function the VCR automatically turns off after the preset program finishes However if you press any button while viewing the program the VCR will not automatically turn off Closing the menu Press GUIDE
51. each program published in the TV section of most newspapers cable TV listings and even TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter the PlusCode of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple You can preset up to 20 programs with the GUIDE Plus timer for recording and or viewing at one time Green button Cursor stick OK E STOP Example of PlusCode PlusCode 5 30 H MOVIE Musical 2hrs 83044 E SPORT Golf 1hr 25min 42060 EN WS 9974 6 30 HHH DRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 EHI SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY thr 15min 73457 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 e If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap any protected programs For details about the SmartFile function see pages 52 through 53 SP EP Basic Operations 1 VCR Plus CQ Press VCR Plus When the Channel map selection menu appears on the TV screen you have to select the channel map of your area For details on how to select the channel map see To select the channel map on page 59 Panel ch Advertisement ort RSM Messages
52. ect a recorded program using the SmartFile function from accidental over recording or erasure When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program the recording stops automatically before the protected program Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen If the SmartFile tape is already inserted press SMARTFILE 2 Push the cursor stick to to select the program you want to protect 3 Push the cursor stick to The indicator appears to the left of the selected program and the program becomes protected 4 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears 52 SmartFile Function SMARTFILE Cursor stick 4 t gt 18 10 98 8 16 98 BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 THU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30PM cH 8 START _ 4 8 10 98 8 16 98 BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 THU 8 O00Pm cH 12 MON 2 30pm cH 8 START 7 8 10 98 8 16 98 BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 DTHU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30PM cH 8 START _ To unlock the protected program Push the cursor stick to in step 4 above The indicator disappears and you can record over this program Tips e When you
53. es 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 e If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF Additional Operations 31 32 Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position Haa gt gt INDEX SEARCH Insert an indexed tape into the VCR Press lt 4 gt gt I INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search e To search ahead press PI INDEX SEARCH e To search backwards press lt q INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from INDEX 8 SEARCH that point To stop searching Press W STOP Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons
54. essing the blue Cancel button However you cannot cancel timer settings on the Grid menu after you move the cursor to other programs e When you set the GUIDE Plus timer to record the program currently being broadcast the VCR starts recording that program in the tape speed selected on the VCR e When you record a program on a SmartFile tape using the GUIDE Plus timer the program and category name are automatically stored on the SmartFile list page 41 Setting the GUIDE Plus timer for viewing Push the cursor stick to lt to select a eSehoanie the program you want to watch then press the blue Watch button Bascketball is set to be watched Once Panel The selected program listing turns orange Advertisement aE and the VCR is placed in viewing timer LAST Mue Taass standby mode When the preset program aa on CERT Dorr and awe begins the VCR automatically turns on and WSBK Virtual Canai sets the channel to the selected program s channel Tips e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings and change the viewing pattern Once Daily or Weekly by using the Schedule menu page 71 When you select a program for viewing and press the green Schedule button you will go to the Schedule menu e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings if you make a mistake by pressing the blue Cancel button However you cannot cancel timer settings on the Grid menu after you mov
55. g Additional Operations 29 30 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 34 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 34 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want The sound being recorded will not change To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel only LEFT CH STEREO Right channel only RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural No indicator No indicator Additional Operations 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 Hi fi audio track Normal audio track main track Stereo sound left right channels Not
56. gory VCR Plus Green button Cursor stick tpe OK Blue button GUIDE INFO 1 Push the cursor stick to to select the category you want When the cursor is on the menu bar push the cursor stick to then push the cursor stick to to select the category continued GUIDE Plus System 67 Using the Sort menu continued 2 Push the cursor stick to to select the eWatch Record subcategory you want then press the cursor stick OK eN Panel The program listing sorted by the Advertisement Weve 13 8 00pm th selected category and subcategory we ED i a ears Panel College Football PP r Advertisement 82 Auto Racing Bascketball Triathlon 3 Push the cursor stick to to select the program you want Information about the program appears in the information box If i is displayed in the information box you can receive detailed information about that program and view the program s channel listing by pressing the INFO button You can set the GUIDE Plus timer to record by pressing the green Record button or to view by pressing the blue Watch button To go back to the program list press INFO To select another category push the cursor stick to to select Sort on the menu bar then press the cursor stick OK Repeat from step 1 Tip e After selecting a program on the Sort menu s program list by pushing th
57. gram label is erased and the recording day of the week start time and channel number reappear To erase the selected category Press CLEAR in step 8 above The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank continued SmartFile Function 49 Labelling a recorded program and tape continued Labelling a tape Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a SmartFile tape The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears Press MENU and select SMARTFILE EDIT The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears Push the cursor stick to to select the tape title Push the cursor stick to gt The cursor moves to the tape title input position SmartFile Function CLEAR SMARTFILE MENU Cursor stick 4 t gt OK 718 10 98 8 16 98 BLANK TIME Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY SMARTFILE EDIT 8 10 98 8 16 98 I Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT ew CATEGORY SMARTFILE EDIT 8 10 98 8 16 98 Someday DRAMA Nick amp Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT TITLE EDIT SMARTFILE EDIT Someday D
58. han SP EP or the cursor stick OK the SmartFile check list disappears e You can turn the pages by pushing the cursor stick to on the remote commander Notes e You cannot display the SmartFile check list while you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR you display any other menu e If the SmartFile check list doesn t appear on the TV screen try again by drawing the SmartFile tape away from the SmartFile sensor at least 5 cm then bring it back to within 3 cm of the sensor 46 SmartFile Function Labelling a recorded program and tape You can electronically label a program and select a category such as SPECIAL or MOVIE for a recorded program in the SmartFile list You can also label a tape Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape label Tape title Program label Category Labelling a recorded program and selecting a category Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen 2 Press SMARTEILE The SmartFile search list disappears CLEAR SMARTFILE MENU Cursor stick 4 t gt OK 4418 10 98 8 16 98 gt BLANK TIME SUN 6 30PM cH 16 THU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30PM cH 8 0H30M EP STAR
59. ication Press DISPLAY again continued Additional Operations 21 a EE __ __ Searching for a selected point on the tape continued Notes e The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below The total time length may not be displayed correctly for tapes other than T 60 T 120 or T 160 tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode Total time length HEERES SP LP EP T 60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T 80 to T 140 120 240 360 T 160 or longer 160 320 480 e If you move the pointer on the bar indication during search the VCR searches for the new reset point 22 Additional Operations Skip searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly At intervals the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward gt gt FF lt lt REW Press gt FF or lt lt REW for more than two seconds during stop SKIP appears on the TV SKIP screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape search forw ard search forward pe gt gt fast forward je gt gt fast forward To cancel skip search Press gt PLAY or W STOP Note e The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds any portion with no recording
60. ing time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list e The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly different from the actual recorded time length 42 SmartFile Function Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space but also recorded material that doesn t have corresponding program data stored in the SmartFile label The longest available recording space including programs that are not stored on the SmartFile label is referred to as Blank Time space You can locate the beginning of the Blank Time space for recording If there is a recorded program after the Blank Time space the VCR will over record on that program unless you stop recording If there is a program you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased protect that program before you start recording another program see pages 52 through 53 Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen The Blank Time space appears in the BLANK TIME row The Blank Time space also appears in the display window 2 Push the cursor stick to to select BLANK TIME BLANK TIME is on page 1
61. ion 53 Erasing the data of an unwanted program CLEAR DISPLAY You can erase an unwanted program from the SmartFile list When you erase a program from the list that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space priority SMARTFILE Before you start Cursor stick e Turn on your TV and set it to the t4 video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape 810198 8 16 98 BLANK TIME The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator SNS ism cH 16 lights up and the SmartFile search list H 8 00eu cH 12 automatically appears on the TV screen MON 2 30PM cH 8 START If the SmartFile tape is already inserted press SMARTFILE 2 Push the cursor stick to to select a ABAOB BII6ISB program you want to erase from the list a 6 308 or 16 THU 8 00pm cH 12 MON 2 30PM cH 8 START 3 Press CLEAR 481008 871698 BLANK TIME The selected program is erased from the SN amp i30P cH 16 SmartFile list WON 2 30 cB If you erase a program by mistake press START DISPLAY to make the program reappear 4 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears Notes e You cannot erase a protected program from the SmartFile list You have to first unlock the protected program by following the instructions in To unlock the protected program on page 53 then erase that program from the list e Ifa program is left about 1
62. lly 4 Basic Operations Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause Ill PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button 1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops searching rewinds a few seconds then resumes normal playback If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching the VCR will stop searching and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE Tip e You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu See page 35 suogej1do siseg To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e Tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter s
63. me appear alternately The remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window Remaining tape length Time counter TAPE REMAINING 1 46 To check the remaining time of a T 140 or T 180 tape set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 35 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To select a channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in step 4 above you can also use the shuttle ring During stop turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwise for lower channels The VCR switches the channel in the preset order To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape CED 8 Basic Operations Tips e To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source form the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT e The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV
64. ndicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press Il 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 and press Il PAUSE to start recording Additional Operations 33 Changing menu options T Press MENU and select ADVANCED Page 1 OPTIONS i AUTO ANT SEL _ 2 Push the cursor stick to 4 4 to select the EIFE option to change then push the cursor EPA ae stick to to change the setting SHARPNESS ZH DEFAULT SPEED The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 2 e N E pages To select page 2 push the cursor stick to repeatedly until page 2 appears Page 2 1 ADVANCED OPTIONS page2 To select page 1 push the cursor stick to f si memor Aec repeatedly until page 1 appears DIMMER ONOFF 3 AUTO TAPE SPEED OFF i TAPE SELECT 180 Press the cursor stick OK to return to the SMART GUE eh original screen Use to select an item then push gt Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to AUTO ANT SEL 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 OFF if your TV is co
65. nge the settings a ae 2 press the cursor stick OK then turn off the Ses Ye REDS a ee VCR to return to recording standby 3 Push the cursor stick to to select the setting you want to change e To change the setting push the cursor stick to to highlight the item you want to change and push the cursor stick to 4 V io reset it Then push the cursor stick to gt repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press the cursor stick OK If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Additional Operations 27 Checking changing canceling the manual timer settings continued When the manual timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 a about 20 seconds Program 2 will be cut off about 20 seconds will be cut Program 1 gt r Off Program 2 L oe When the manual timer setting and the GUIDE Plus timer setting overlap When the manual timer setting and the GUIDE Plus timer setting including VCR Plus recording overlap the GUIDE Plus timer setting has priority If you want to make more than one timer setting at one time we recommend that you use the same timer setting method at
66. nnected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR input AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button 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 SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control DEFAULT SPEED EP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to EP after recording SP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to SP after recording FLOAT to set the recording tape speed to the last position selected from the SP EP button 34 Additional Operations Menu option Set this option to APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC DIMMER ON to make the display window dim OFF to make it brighter AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the manual timer recording tape speed automatically to EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the same tape speed TA
67. nsert a tape 7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 8 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch To order additional SmartFile Labels Please call 1 888 293 9885 Cost is 9 95 for a package of 5 labels If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Printed in Malaysia
68. oth VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To edit more precisely press the If PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press II PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press I PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Ill PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the APC function is canceled Additional Operations 37 SmartFile Function About the SmartFile function SmartFile allows you to view the contents of your video tape recording date channel etc on the TV screen It is no longer necessary to rewind fast forward or play back a tape to find out what is recorded You can also locate and start playback of a specific program or find the position from which you want to start recording by using this list Program data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape The following functions are possible using SmartFile Recording using the SmartFile function page 40 To us
69. pe starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press REC Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC Make sure the tape is not at its end Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a channel number when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment The current position of the tape is record protected Search for the recording available space Recording stops halfway If the tape contains a protected program recording automatically stops before the protected program Use another tape which has enough recording space Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end The recording start point overlaps the protected program Make sure a program has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer When you use cable box control make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON Additional Information Symptom Remedy GUIDE Plus
70. pear on the screen e The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs e Set your TV s code number The code number resets when you replace the batteries of the remote commander 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 Additional Information 79 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 13 8 inches s EP 11 11 mm s 16 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 16 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 to W 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 jack 2 each Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Stan
71. r See Learning the menu on page 57 for more information about the menu Push the cursor stick to to select y View Demo then press the cursor stick OK The demonstration starts If the VCR has received GUIDE Plus program list data the demonstration will use the actual program list To stop a demonstration Press GUIDE The demonstration stops and the menu disappears Note e If you use the cursor stick A 4 gt during a demonstration a different menu appears on the TV screen However the demonstration doesn t finish unless you press the GUIDE button and close the menu 76 GUIDE Plus System Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not e Connect the AC power cord securely function e Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold 5 POWER down on the VCR until o indicator 3 disappears The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the 5 lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock window and timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR
72. ring stop However you cannot set the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON you press JOG so that the remote commander is in jog mode e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP EP button e When you are recording a program in SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 35 e To lock the VCR after setting the timer see page 14 Note e If you are using cable box control you cannot select LINE1 or LINE2 Basic Operations suogej1do d1seg 17 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds gt gt FF JOG lt lt REW gt PLAY Shuttle ring Shuttle ring Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast forward hold FF down During rewind hold forward or rewind lt lt REW down Search forward Press gt FF during playback Search backward Press lt lt REW during playback Rewind and start play hove stop hold lt lt REW on the VCR and press D gt PLAY on e a 18 Additional Operations Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring you can operate a variety of playback options There
73. rn off the VCR when not in use Whenever the VCR is turned off it is in data receiving standby mode and will receive the program listing once per day Select No listing on the Grid menu s program list to see the next data transmission start time In most cases it takes about two hours to download the data Watching a program Push the cursor stick to lt to select a currently broadcast program which you want to watch then press the cursor stick OK The Grid menu disappears and you can watch the selected program continued GUIDE Plus System 63 Using the Grid menu continued Setting the GUIDE Plus timer to record Push the cursor stick to to select Ccancel Schedule the program you want to record then press the green Record or VCR Plus button E KENANI The selected program listing turns red and Advertisement the VCR is set to record this program in EP mena mode Insert a tape with its safety tab in place pata en wexrcoocor anata and turn off the VCR before recording starts WSBK Waa Raa Tips e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings change the recording pattern Once Daily or Weekly and change the tape speed by using the Schedule menu page 71 When you select a program for recording and press the green Schedule button you will go to the Schedule menu e You can cancel the GUIDE Plus timer settings if you make a mistake by pr
74. rrectly when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode recorded programs of which program data are not stored in the SmartFile label the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty SmartFile Function 45 Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile sensor You can display the program data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen It is not necessary to insert the tape into the CURSOR VCR This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to find a tape with enough recording space The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Hold the label side of the SmartFile tape close to the SmartFile sensor Slowly bring the center of the label within 3 cm of the SmartFile sensor There is a short beep the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile 48110198 8 30198 check list appears N S 00A TS 6 30pm cH 4 The Blank Time space also appears in the gion eu te display window pee 2 Press CURSOR repeatedly to turn the 10 96 8730108 BLANK TIME pages 6 8 9 6 8 2 Ham Tips e The SmartFile check list automatically disappears after about three minutes of nonuse e If you press a button other t
75. start recording from a position prior to the protected program the recording automatically stops no more than about three minutes in SP mode and about eight minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program e If you protect a program just after the Blank Time space BLANK TIME becomes shortened by about three minutes in SP mode and by about eight minutes in EP mode If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected program a message indicating that there is a protected program on this tape appears on the TV screen Notes e When you record another program just after a protected program locate the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 43 Otherwise if the recording start point overlaps the protected program the VCR may over record the protected program e If the VCR Plus GUIDE Plus or manual timer setting overlaps the protected program the VCR automatically stops recording before the protected program and ejects the tape e If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected program or protect a program for the first time on a new tape the VCR will analyze the position of the protected program for a few seconds You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is analyzing the tape e If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programs the next program you record won t be stored in the SmartFile list SmartFile Funct
76. that time for all timer settings either the GUIDE Plus timer or the manual timer setting o If the recording stop time of the GUIDE Plus timer setting and the recording start time of the manual timer setting are set at the same time the manual timer setting is canceled The VCR will be in recording standby mode about 20 seconds before the preset recording start time Manual timer setting GUIDE Plus timer gt setting will be canceled 28 Additional Operations e If the manual timer setting and GUIDE Plus timer setting are scheduled to start at the same time the VCR starts recording the program preset with the GUIDE Plus timer If the GUIDE Plus timer setting is scheduled to start while the VCR is already recording a manual timer setting the VCR stops recording the manual timer setting and starts recording the GUIDE Plus timer setting If the recording stop time of the manual timer setting and the recording start time of the GUIDE Plus timer setting are set at the same time the VCR stops recording of the manual timer setting about two minutes before the preset stop time will be cut short by about j 2 minutes Manual timer setting will be cut off GUIDE Plus timer _ setting If a manual timer setting is scheduled to start while the VCR is recording the GUIDE Plus timer setting the manual timer setting is canceled Manual timer setting will be canceled GUIDE Plus timer gt settin
77. to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape NORMAL TRACKING and reinsert it e Tracking meter About Adaptive Picture Control APC Adaptive Picture Control APC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu with the APC indicator in the display window lit For details see page 35 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 Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs e The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from SP to EP mode during a manual timer recording unless the tape has been recorded in EP mode with the APC function e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC i
78. to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels When connecting to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel 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 You can also use the LINE 1 IN jacks instead 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 910MS audio video cable not supplied If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S Link A V bus control with a TV the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing Additional Operations Operation Il PAUSE 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 to display L2 or L1 in the display window e Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Ill PAUSE buttons on b
79. tops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Basic Operations 5 Recording TV programs SP EP INPUT SELECT TV VIDEO DISPLAY CH COUNTER REMAIN REC E STOP Shuttle ring 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 6 Basic Operations INPUT SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window EP VIDEO APC ae T 8 OO Press CH to select the channel you want to record CH EP VIDEO APC e VTR Il OO 1 5 SELEP Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP Extra Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture quality SP VIDEO APC eek ia 6 REC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator ie SP VIDEO APC E OG To stop recording Press W STOP continued Basic Operations suo pedo diseg 7 Recording TV programs continued To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining ti
80. ver s timer the program and category name are automatically stored on the SmartFile tape 718 16 98 8 16 98 p 1 BEANK TIME Program name sp__1H30m Category name Dene DRAMA Notes Do not operate the VCR the DSS receiver and any other equipment connected to these units for at least two minutes after timer recording starts If you operate these equipment immediately after timer recording starts the correct program data may not be sent from the DSS receiver e When you use the VCR s timer for recording program data from the DSS receiver is not stored on the SmartFile tape 56 SmartFile Function GUIDE Plus System About the GUIDE Plus system The GUIDE Plus system can display a two day on screen program list transmitted from certain TV stations on the TV screen You can select the program you want to record from this program list You need to use the on screen menus to use the GUIDE Plus system Learn how to select the GUIDE Plus on screen menus before you use the GUIDE Plus system Learning the menu Press GUIDE to enter the GUIDE Plus on screen menu then navigate with the cursor stick blue and green colored buttons Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Cursor stick tpe OK GUIDE 1 Press GUIDE Menu bar The Grid menu appears on the TV screen with the Grid column highlighted on the menu bar The cursor is th
81. way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once The indicator appears in the display window QQ 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 gt 1 00 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop while recording Press W STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode Press QUICK TIMER 2 Press CH or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to record 3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording starts 26 Additional Operations Checking changing canceling the manual timer settings 5 qE Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel POWER CLEAR MENU Cursor stick tpe OK 1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK TE SE ERT DATE START STOP CH e If you want to change a setting go on to the i780 7 00M 8 00M 6 1 22SUN 10 30PM 11 15PM 50 EP next step MON SAT 1 QOAM 3 OQAM LINEI EP EVERY SUN 12 55PM 1 30PM 12 i i If you do not need to cha
82. xt day using the Grid menu The program list contains up to 50 channels You can set the GUIDE Plus timer for recording and or viewing on the program list for up to 20 programs at one time To display the Grid menu select Grid on the menu bar See Learning the menu on page 57 for more information about INFO the menu Getting information about a program You can get information about a current or future program you want to watch or record The program you were watching before using the GUIDE Plus menu is displayed in gray Select a program using the cursor stick 4 4 lt Basic information about the program appears in the information box GUIDE Plus System Tip e If i is displayed in the information box you can Watch Record receive detailed information about that program and view the program s channel listing by pressing the INFO button You can set the Panel GUIDE Plus timer to record by pressing the Advertisement oer meer g Crid Sort Schedule Messages J green Record button or to view by pressing the meena blue Watch button Panel 3 Bascketball l J Advertisement Doctors and Lawyers To go back to the Grid menu press INFO wea ECA j Virtual Channel Information box Note e If no programs appear on the program listing the VCR hasn t received the GUIDE Plus data To receive the GUIDE Plus program listing on a daily basis be sure to tu

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