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1. 11 10 9 1 Timer indicator 41 45 7 TV indicator 38 2 Tape speed indicators 35 8 Tracking indicator 55 3 VIDEO indicator 9 36 9 Time counter clock line ition indicator 32 4 VPS Video Programme System 85 60 Po wne co PDC Programme Delivery Control 10 Remaining time indicator 36 indicator 42 11 Tape recording indicator 35 5 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 55 6 SMARTLINK indicator 10 66 Additional Information Rear panel 1 Mains lead 8 9 4 gt LINE 1 TV 2 AERIALIN gt LIGNE 1 TV connector 9 59 ANTENNE ENTREE connector 8 5 NTSC PB Play Back switch 32 9 3 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 8 9 continued Additional Information 67 68 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander Additional Information 4 EJECT button 32 COUNTER REMAIN button 36 CLEAR button 32 40 51 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 35 Programme number buttons 6 37 ten s digit button 6 37 lt volume buttons for TV 6 REC record button 35 49 TIMER button 39 44 MENU button 15 50 57 Il PA2. Press to select the option then press OK Press to change the setting then press OK Press MENU to return to the original screen ul A w continued Additional Operations 57 58 Ee Changing menu options continued Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e OFF to switch off OPC AUTO LONG PLAY ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the set tape speed TAPE LENGTH E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape E195 to use an E 195 type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or VIDEO PLUS when pressing TIMER button STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button VIDEO PLUS to display the VIDEO PLUS menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see pages 39 and 44 POWER SAVE ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR power OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by RF MODULATOR ON if you connect the VC
3. OKI CLEAR Press OK The date start and stop times programme position tape speed and VPS PDC setting appear on the TV screen e If appears in the PROG programme column this may TIMER 28 9 TUE DATE TIME PROG TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 SP LP SP VPS PDC OFF LIST SELECT lt SET 7 e CANCEL CLEAR happen for local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually Press to select the desired programme position To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector press INPUT SELECT to display L1 You will only have to do this operation once for the referred CLEAR channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting Basic Operations If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC function DATE TE PROG setting SP LP SP VPS PDC OFF 1 Press lt m gt to highlight the item you gt want to change SELECT gt SET 2 Press 4 to reset it GANGEL GLERR e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording below e To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details o
4. Getting Started JE 10 Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued Note e If the TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS 2 menu to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector see page 58 You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR Skip Tuning your TV to the VCR on page 13 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link or EURO VIEW LINK you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features e Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 12 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on this VCR For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec on page 38 e One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting pla
5. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Basic Operations SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears CD in the display window SP VIDEO Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record SP VIDEO OO 5 SP LP Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP C4 LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP however SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality e Press REC to start recording O The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP continued Basic Operations suo eiado JIseq Recording TV programmes continued To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The remaining time with the G3 indicator also appears in the display window Time counter Remaining time To correctly check the remaining time of the tape set TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS 1 menu according to the tape type you use see page 58 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as il
6. The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse In the LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour 48 Additional Operations Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes REC OPC r I I ILI 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 5 30 gt 6 00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press M STOP Note You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration Additional Operations 49 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 1 0 CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and
7. To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started Disabling unwanted CLEAR programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons 4 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV s e Set the TV to the video channel mk 2 MENU tit OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press 4 to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST DRETURN SELECT SET continued Getting Started Changingldisabling programme positions continued Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG Gh SELECT ee MOVE PROG p ERASE PROG CLEAR Press to highlight the row on which you want to disable PROG CH C12 SELECT cal MOVE PROG ERASE PROG EXIT MENUJ 4 CLEAR Press CLEAR C The selected row wi
8. to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK AUTO ADJUST OFF CLOCK PROG IMANUAL ADJUST 1 1999 E SELECT SET CONFIRM continued Getting Started 9 fo 4 5 Ce u ot 9 x 2 Setting the clock continued Press t t to set the date AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG IMANUAL ADJUST 28 1 1999 THU SELECT SET acs CONFIRM Press gt to highlight the month and set the month pressing AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 1999 TUE SELECT SET CONFIRM Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight the AUTO ADJUST OFF e to be set and press 4 to select MANUAL ADJUST the digits The day of the week is set automatically SELECT SET oe CONFIRM Press OK to start the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF PI 8 CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 1999 TUE 18 00 SELECT SET 8 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu O Tips e To change the digits during setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disapp
9. beside CHANNEL SET 2 Press MENU to exit the menu If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function 1 Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK Select TUNER then press OK Select FINE TUNING then press OK The fine tuning meter appears A WN Selected programme position NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C27 AFT FINE TUNING EEE EEEE RETURN 5 Press to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started Changing disabling programme positions MENU t4 gt After setting the channels you can change the programme positions and the station names as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually see page 21 9 fo 4 5 Ce u ot 9 x 2 Changing programme posit
10. to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down gt TOMORROW TODAY continued Basic Operations suol eiado diseg 45 Setting the timer manually continued Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 58 e Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 Notes e When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work e Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will sta
11. to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the Y indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it TRACKING EEEEKEKI IEEEEEEEJ Tracking meter About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function m KASEN automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of TAPE LENGTH the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS 1 menu with the OPC indicator in the display window lit For details see page 58 SELECT SET i OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window goes off continued Additional Operations 55 56 Adjusting the picture continued Tip e To set tracking to the centre position press the TRACKING and buttons at the same time Notes You can a
12. MENU to exit the menu Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started 16 Presetting channels A If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually MENU Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel tpm OK Press MENU then press 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK LANGUAGE gt RETURN SELECT SET A Press to highlight TUNER then press OK NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET C12 AAB ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET SLV SE20EX only Press t t to highlight NORMAL NORMAL CATV NORMAL CATV then press OK AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Getting Started SLV SE20EX only Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CATV EH TUNER PROG 1 NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNI JEL SET C12 AAB ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET NORMA
13. STANDARD DATE TODAY 8 The TIMER menu appears on the TV SPALE VEST D LIST screen SELECT SET fey CANCEL CLEAR 44 Basic Operations INPUT SELECT Co Set the date start and stop times programme position tape speed and ce as 1 TODAY 19 00 20 00 35 VPS PDC function SP LP SP VPS PDC OFF 1 Press gt to highlight each item in turn s 2 Press 4 to set each item SELECT SET To correct a setting press lt to return to canoe that setting and reset e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording below e To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details of the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 42 e To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector press INPUT SELECT to display L1 in the PROG position 3 MENU O Press MENU to exit the menu 4 1 0 O Press to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press M STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press
14. save 58 Presetting channels 16 Recording 34 saving 36 timer setting 44 using the VIDEO Plus system 39 what you are watching on the TV 38 while watching another programme 36 RF channel 13 S Safety tab 36 Searching at various speeds 47 using the Smart Search function 52 Security function 29 Smart Search 52 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 11 One Touch Menu 10 One Touch Play 10 33 One Touch Timer 10 Preset Download 10 TV Direct Rec 10 38 SP mode 35 TU Timer setting 44 cancelling 50 changing 50 checking 50 daily weekly recording 41 45 using the VIDEO Plus system 39 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VIDEO Plus recording 39 VPS Video Programme System 42 Sony iine http www world sony com
15. set it to the video channel MENU AN OK Press to turn on the VCR Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK W N Press to highlight TIMER LIST then press OK PROG Ea If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step RETURN e If you do not need to change or cancel SELECT EW the settings press MENU then turn off GARCEL CLEAR the VCR to return to recording standby 50 Additional Operations 4 Press t to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK DATE TME FROG 2 10 10 00 11 30 CDE The selected setting appears in the TIMER SP LP VPS PDG ON menu ST SELECT t gt SET aS CANCEL CLEAR 5 e To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change and press 4 4 to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 about 20 seconds Programme 2 will be cut off Programme 1 R Programme 2 gt about 20 seconds
16. set to the video channel If you appear on the TV screen are using a monitor set it to video input e If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to ON z The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons 5 e The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video S heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture e Rough picture e Unclear picture e No picture or black 8 white screen appears initial terminal contamination continued Additional Information 61 62 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy The picture rolls vertically during picture search e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound Playback The tape is defective e If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection No TV programme appears on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to t
17. t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly The SMARTLINK function does not work Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link or EURO VIEW LINK Make sure you use the optional EURO AV cable to connect the VCR and your TV Make sure the EURO AV cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Additional Information 63 64 Specifications System Channel coverage PAL I VHF IA to IJ SA10 to SA13 SLV SE20EX only UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 SLV SE20EX only HYPER S21 to S41 SLV SE20EX only RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs gt LINE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2
18. to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 4 Press RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to ZANE play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV scteen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears 14 Getting Started Selecting a language MENU If you prefer an on screen language 44 other than English use the on screen OK display to select another language Before you start Q e Turn on the VCR and the TV Ej e Set the TV to the video channel Ke a a 2 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK LANGUAGE 2RETURN SELECT SET Press to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPANOL PORTUGUES NEDERLANDS EAAHNIKA SELECT SET a Press to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 O Press
19. will be cut off Additional Operations 51 Searching using the Smart Search function gt If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and channel of programmes recorded on a tape You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded The data of last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen see page 53 Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel SMART SEARCH tpe OK After recording press O to turn on the VCR Press SMART SEARCH Press 4 lt gt to select the programme you want to start viewing E EQ T1 80MIN PROG W N BLANK TIME 30 MIN EXIT SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK SMART SEARCH Q The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme 1 80MIN 52 Additional Operations To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank
20. 3 865 365 12 1 SONY Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VIDEQ f44 SLV SE20EX UX 1999 by Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as i
21. AL ADJUST If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST SELECT returns to OFF automatically CONFIRM 7 O Press MENU to exit the menu Tips e If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROG row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select OFF e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 28 Getting Started Setting your personal code For identification you can enter a CLEAR personal code into the VCR Once you enter your personal code you can confirm it any time but can never change it Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If there is a tape in the VCR remove it e Turn off the VCR 9 4 5 Ce u ot o x ej 2 tie OK 1 0 ON STANDBY II PAUSE pase Hold down Il PAUSE and 1 ON STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously PERSONAL CODE for more than three seconds ON STANDBY SELECT S
22. AR DISPLAY w o u 2 O 5 D 0 PLAY H PAUSE 2 PP o gt FF EM STOP 44 REW p l toodoronononnonon Oronooooddrnodon NTSC PB 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed continued Basic Operations 31 32 Playing a tape continued AK Ce Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause II PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt 4 REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4 43 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press CLEAR The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter SP VIDEO To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Basic Operations Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC re
23. ET fey CONFIRM continued Getting Started Setting your personal code continued Enter your personal code PERSONAL CODE 1 Press to select a character We 15 7 Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below A gt B gt Z gt 0 gt 1 gt gt 9 Sep 01 ig blank space hyphen gt A E 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Press OK I al FUNCTION A confirmation screen appears PERSONAL CODE FINAL CONFIRM CANCEL If the displayed personal code is correct press OK If the displayed personal code is wrong press CLEAR and continue from step 2 To confirm your personal code While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR hold down II PAUSE and I 5 ON STANDBY on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds The entered personal code appears on the TV screen Press any button to enter normal viewing mode Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 30 Getting Started Basic Operations Playing a tape 42 EJECT CLE
24. L C12 _ AAB ON AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET Press 4 to highlight CHANNEL SET then press OK EF TUNER PROG 4 NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET C12 AAB AFT FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT CONFIRM Press 4 repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels appear in the following order e VHF IA IJ SA10 SA13 SLV SE20EX only e UHF B21 B69 e CATV S1 S20 SLV SE20EX only e HYPER 821 S41 SLV SE20EX only e CATV S01 S05 SLV SE20EX only fia TUNER PROG 4 NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET C27 AFT FINE TUNING gt RETURN SELECT CONFIRM If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 5 and 7 continued Getting Started 9 4 5 Ce u ot o x 2 18 Presetting channels continued O Press MENU to exit the menu Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons 1 In step 7 above press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 00
25. R to your TV using only the aerial cable OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function e OFF to deactivate it Note e When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON Additional Operations Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV Other VCR Player o o t EURO AV Scart VMC 2121HG EURO AV cable not supplied DN Signal flow Note e If the other VCR doesn t have a EURO AV Scart connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR continued Additional Operations 59 Editing with another VCR continued Operation when recording on this VCR II PAUSE Before you start editing e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press INPUT SELECT to display L1 in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP 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 Inserta tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE Press REC on this VCR to set it to record
26. USE button 15 32 E STOP 4 button 15 32 lt A REW rewind button 32 47 gt gt 2 FF fast forward button 32 47 gt PLAY OK button 15 32 Ino TV VIDEO remote control switch lal lal le Ss tel lal 5 I O on standby switch 6 41 INPUT SELECT button 35 45 60 TV VIDEO button 6 9 36 DISPLAY button 36 PROG programme buttons 6 17 35 WIDE button for TV 7 B gt SLOW button 47 x 2 button 47 SMART SEARCH button 52 Additional Information 69 Index A B Adjusting picture 18 55 tracking 55 Aerial hookup 8 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 18 Auto Clock Set 27 Auto Long Play 58 Auto Set Up 12 c Changing the programme position 19 Changing the station name 21 Cleaning the video heads 61 Clock setting 25 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 32 Connecting the VCR and your TV 8 to a TV with a EURO AV connector 9 Counter 32 D Disabling the programme position 23 Dubbing See Editing E F G H I J K Editing 59 EURO AV connection 9 L M N Language selecting 15 LPmode 35 o OPC Optimum Picture Control 55 Optional setting 57 Sony Corporation P Q PDC Programme Delivery Control 42 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 31 at various speeds 47 frame by frame 47 slow motion 47 Power
27. and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 Additional Information General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 355 x 96 x 285 mm Approx 14 x 37 s x 11 1 4 inches w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 3 8 kg Approx 8 lb 6 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 AC plug adaptor 1 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 1 1 0 ON STANDBY switch indicator 29 Tape compartment AA REW rewind button 32 47 gt PLAY button 32 47 m A IN gt gt FF fast forward button 32 47 E STOP button 32 60 7 II PAUSE button 29 32 60 8 9 10 M REC record button 35 49 60 Remote sensor 5 AUTO SET UP RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 12 13 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 48 55 amp EJECT button 32 continued Additional Information 65 Index to parts and controls continued Display window
28. ation Introduction 3 Getting Started sept Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV SE20EX and SE20UX Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV SE20EX is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV SE20UX only 4 Getting Started CZE Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position 9 a a gt Q 9 Pad o Qa Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV TV VIDEO Remote sensor To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the rem
29. corded tape Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the remote commander do not function Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt PLAY The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press C gt PLAY Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Basic Operations suol eiado diseg 33 34 Recording TV programmes COUNTER REMAIN INPUT SELECT STV VIDEO DISPLAY SP LP PROG REC O SBD oY Z M STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel
30. djust the tracking for the NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t be displayed With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work e There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly After the OPC indicator stops flashing press If PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE to start recording Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and a OP TONS press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 RETURN 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK FTL OPTIONS 1 FTL OPTIONS 2 OPC TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE AUTO LONG PLAY POWER SAVE OFF TAPE LENGTH RF MODULATOR ON gt RETURN TV DIRECT REC ON RETURN SELECT SELECT SET OK SET
31. ears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 26 Getting Started Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU 9 4 5 Ce u ot o x 2 1 MENU Press MENU then press 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET OK Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST GLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST AUTO ADJUST is highlighted 28 9 1999 TUE 18 00 Press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROG OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 1999 TUE 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM continued Getting Started Setting the clock continued Press to highlight ON then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 1999 TUE 18 00 EXIT MENU Press to highlight CLOCK PROG then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG 1 AAB MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 1999 TUE 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM Press 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station that AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG 2 CDE carries the time signal appears MANU
32. f the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 42 5 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu 6 4 0 Press to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording suol eiado diseg To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press M STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press tto change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday gt MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down gt TOMORROW TODAY continued Basic Operations 41 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system continued Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LINE 1 TV connector To record satellite broadcasts If you connect the sa
33. he VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you use the SMARTLINK connection the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually See page 25 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Note e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function If you do repeat the step above Getting Started CZE Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable skip this step RF CHANNEL p yezs buia 1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window RF CHANNEL The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel continued Getting Started Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR continued 3 Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that SDNY Visco CASSETTE GEGaABER the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen Refer
34. he video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable make sure that RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to ON Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select L1 when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Adjust the TV aerial Recording The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted e 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 The timer does not operate Timer recording Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer The VIDEO PLUS menu or the TIMER menu does not appear e Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set correctly Additional Information Symptom Remedy Others A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn
35. ing pause To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time R w To stop editing Press the li STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press I PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press I PAUSE again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start editing in step 4 press I PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing If you press If PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled 60 Additional Operations Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The 1 0 ON STANDBY switch Connect the mains lead to the mains securely does not function o The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours x The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the 2 lights in the display mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and U window timer The playback picture does not e Make sure the TV is
36. ions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel J uw Press MENU then press 4 to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST 2RETURN SELECT SET 01 Press 4 to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK FROG GH NAME CDE FGH SELECT MOVE PROG pl ERASE PROG CLEAR continued Getting Started Changingldisabling programme positions continued Press to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme position then press PROG CH NAME To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press repeatedly ECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM Press until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the RR intermediate channels are displaced to SET STATION NAME fill the gap Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 to 5 7 MENU O Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 20 Getting Sta
37. ll be cleared as shown R G12 co on the right 3 SELECT ije MOVE PROG p ERASE PROG CLEAR 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 MERY Press MENU to exit the menu Q Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 24 Getting Started Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU tpe OK Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT 4 SET O Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST Press
38. lustrated To record on a tape again dl p cover the tab hole with adhesive tape gt gt Q S Safety tab 36 Basic Operations Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons You can select a video source from the LINE 1 TV connector also using the INPUT SELECT button The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV Notes The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The display will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed continued Basic Operations suol eiado diseg 37 Recording TV programmes continued Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec If you use the SMARTLINK connec
39. ly recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Smart Search information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c A ce Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D c H You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly When recording a short programme less than 10 minutes in SP mode or 20 minutes in LP mode the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme information may not appear Also if you record a long programme directly after a short programme the Smart Search information for the short programme may be deleted Blank space is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space If no information is stored in the VCR s memory LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the Y 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 During playback press TRACKING
40. may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL and NTSC 4 43 colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Table of contents Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR 12 Step 4 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 13 Step 5 Tuning your TV to the VCR 15 Selecting a language ou R 9 us A gt Q wn v e Qa 16 Presetting channels 19 Changing disabling programme positions 25 Setting the clock 29 Setting your personal code Basic Operations Additional Information 31 Playing a tape 61 Troubleshooting 34 Recording TV programmes 64 Specifications 39 Recording TV programmes using 65 Index to parts and controls the VIDEO Plus system Back cover 44 Setting the timer manually Index Additional Operations 47 Playing searching at various speeds 49 Setting the recording duration time 50 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 52 Searching using the Smart Search function 55 Adjusting the picture 57 Changing menu options 59 Editing with another VCR VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are trademarks applied for by Gemstar Development Corp VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corpor
41. nnect it to AERIAL IN on the rear ence NY panel of the VCR em OC 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and ee the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable ANTENNE OUT Dna gt LJ 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains If the mains plug does not fit in the mains use the supplied plug adaptor Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS 2 menu to ON initial setting see page 58 Getting Started If your TV has a EURO AV Scart connector A j OOROOOODOOOOOOROONODO CONDOOODOCOOOOCDO C LINE 1 Mains lead to mains lt EURO AV Scart 9 g 3 e i co oO Q EN Signal flow EURO AV cable not supplied Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the 2 rear panel of the VCR AERIAL our ANTENNE SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and RL the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable ANTENNE SON Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the EURO AV Scart connector on the TV with the optional EURO AV cable This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains If the mains plug does not fit in the mains use the supplied plug adaptor continued
42. ote sensor on the TV continued Getting Started 6 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued DISPLAY WIDE TV control buttons 1 0 TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG lt To Press Turn the TV into standby mode 0 Select an input source of the TV either from TV VIDEO aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the volume of the TV lt Getting Started To Press Call up on screen display DISPLAY Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one together Do not use different types of batteries together e Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs 9 a p gt Q 9 o Qa Getting Started 7 8 CZE Connecting the VCR If your TV has a EURO AV connector see page 9 If your TV does not have a EURO AV Scart connector OOODOOOOOOOOOOOROO DOOOOODOOOOCOOODO AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains lt gt Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV Ar and co
43. programming the VCR to make timer recording Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 58 1 0 CLEAR Programme number buttons TIMER tpe 1 TIMER Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press to select VIDEO PLUS then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS The VIDEO PLUS menu appears on the TV screen TIMER METHOD STANDARD VIDEO PLUS VIDEO PLUS 28 9 TUE PLUS CODE continued Basic Operations suoe1edO diseg 39 40 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system continued OOD Press the programme number buttons to _ enter the PlusCode number 000 O CLEAR If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number VIDEO PLUS 28 9 TUE 0 9
44. row in the SMART SEARCH screen Select the blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops Start recording To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme even after you have removed the tape If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes be sure to select LATEST DATA Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 1 Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme 2 Press SMART SEARCH EQ SMART SEARCH NO DATA LATEST DATA SMART SEARCH 3 Press to highlight LATEST DATA If you want to reset the latest data screen highlight NO DATA and press OK then record a programme TATEST DATA LSMART SEARCH 4 Press OK The latest data stored in the VCR s memory is displayed Tips You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press W STOP continued Additional Operations 53 54 Searching using the Smart Search function continued Notes If you begin recording a programme D from the middle of a previous
45. rt recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press with no tape inserted 46 Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds S CLO 08 b gt SLOW x2 gt gt gt FF Aaa REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold down gt gt FF During rewind hold down lt lt 4 REW Play at high speed During playback press B amp FF or 4463 REW on the remote commander e During playback hold down gt gt FF or 446 REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x 2 Play in slow motion During playback press B gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press gt amp FF or 4463 REW on the remote commander Hold down gt amp FF or lt lt 4 REW to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press gt PLAY on the VCR while holding down Aaa REW on the VCR continued Additional Operations 47 Playing searching at various speeds continued To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing
46. rted Changing the station names MENU You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters t4 NI lt gt Before you start OK e Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel 3 a EJ Co 9 a D o 1 MENU Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNECLST TIMER LIST 2RETURN Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK RGG GH SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG Press t to highlight the row on which you want to change the station ae name then press gt 03 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press 4 repeatedly ECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM continued Getting Started 22 Changingldisabling programme positions continued Press gt PROG NAME SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM Enter the station name 1 Press to select a character Each time you press T the character changes as shown below A B gt Z a b gt z gt 0 gt 1 9 symbols blank space gt A 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted PROG Giz NAME C CI AB DE SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM
47. t is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Introduction Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock 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 Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission
48. tellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting 3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press O The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press O to reset the VCR 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 Check the timer settings e Watch another TV programme 42 Basic Operations Tips To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number button To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS 1 menu page 58 To check change or clear
49. the programme setting press lt to choose LIST then press OK after step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings page 50 Notes e If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press with no tape inserted e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS 2 menu the VIDEO PLUS menu does not appear on the TV screen Select VIDEO PLUS or VARIABLE Basic Operations suoe1edO diseg 43 Setting the timer manually A If the VIDEO Plus system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes INPUT SELECT Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS 2 TIMER menu see page 58 MENU tpe OK E STOP 1 TIMER Press TIMER CO e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE STANDARD The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press to select STANDARD then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to ONA
50. tion you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 2 Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press REC in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press REC e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 58 Notes You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV 38 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system The VIDEO Plus system is the feature that simplifies
51. yback automatically with one button One Touch Play on page 33 e One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander e One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the TIMER METHOD menu the TIMER menu or the VIDEO PLUS menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 58 Getting Started xl 2 3 4 Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation EASYLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation Note e Notall the TVs respond to the functions above Getting Started panes Gunje9p 12 CZE Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set TV channels guide channels for the VIDEO Plus system the RF channel and VCR clock automatically AUTO SET UP AUTO SET UP Hold down AUTO SET UP on t
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