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1. SELECT e SET t END EXECUTE continued Getting Started 29 Manual setup Setting the clock continued 30 Getting Started Press CURSOR to highlight the month and set the month using CURSOR gt CLOCK SET 27 4 1996 WED 0 00 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF SELECT e SET END EXECUTE Set the year hour and minutes in sequence using CURSOR to highlight the item to be set and CURSOR gt to select the digits CLOCK SET 27 11 1996 WED 15 30 AUTO ADJUST ON _ OFF SELECT 9 SET z E END EXECUTE Press CURSOR to confirm the setting The cursor l appears in the leftmost column CLOCK SET 27 11 1996 WED 15 30 AUTO ADJUST DN _ OFF SELECT e SET t END EXECUTE Press EXECUTE to start the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Tip If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON Auto Clock Set is activated whenever the unit is turned off The date and time are adjusted automatically by referring to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROG row If you do not need Auto Clock Set highlight OFF Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed within a few minutes Pr
2. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise VMC 2121 EURO AV cable not supplied ERIAL IN Cl AERIAL OUT O Connect AERIAL OUT on the unit and the aerial input on your TV using the supplied aerial cable Connect VIDEO OUT EURO AV on the unit and the EURO AV Scart connector on the TV IDEO OUT FUROAV Oooooog0000 oooog oooo RF MODULATOR Set RF MODULATOR to OFF Whenever you want to watch the unit s VCR picture press VHS TUNER to turn on the unit and TV And the TV is automatically set to VCR reception Getting Started If your TV doesn t have a EURO AV Scart connector To get the best possible picture from the unit a EURO AV connection is necessary However if your TV doesn t have a EURO AV Scart connector skip step 3 above and set RF MODULATOR to ON in step 4 Note If you connect this unit to your TV with a EURO AV Scart cable you cannot reproduce sound from the unit unless you connect the speakers see next page peyeys Hur Getting Started 7 Step 4 Connecting speaker systems To get the best possible sound from the unit connect front left and right centre and rear left and right speakers You need to connect either the centre or rear speakers as well as the front speakers to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Before you connect Prepare speaker cords one f
3. 82 Additional Information Symptom Remedy Amplifier There s no sound or only a very low level sound is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected securely Press MUTING if the i muting indicator is displayed on the TV screen or the MASTER VOLUME indicator on the unit flashes The headphones are connected to PHONES Disconnect the headphones The protective device on the receiver has been activated because of a short circuit PROTECT appears in the display window Turn off the unit then eliminate the cause of the short circuit and turn on the unit again The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Adjust BALANCE L R on the unit Severe hum or noise is heard Check that the speakers and components are connected correctly and securely Check that the connecting cords and cables are away from a transformer or motor and at least 3 meters away from a TV set or fluorescent light Place your TV away from the audio components The plugs and jacks are dirty Wipe them with a cloth slightly moistened with alcohol No sound or a very low level sound is heard from the rear speakers or centre speaker Select the appropriate centre mode Adjust the speaker volume appropriately Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode function Make sure you select a suitable sound field for t
4. TIMER CLEAR CURSOR Sul PAT After setting the channels and VIDEO Plus guide channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them Before you start e Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually Changing programme positions e g Moving the programme position from 3 to 1 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS MENU and press EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET SELECT t SET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH BI ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR 3 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to the row on which you want to change the programme position then press CURSOR To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR gt repeatedly
5. 55 57 59 p STOP button 32 52 53 55 57 59 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 70 COMMAND MODE VTR1 2 3 selector 47 80 SYSTEM OFF button 46 u button 48 50 60 TV VIDEO button 50 VIDEO Plus button 37 PROG PRESET buttons 19 51 MASTER VOL buttons 32 46 MUTING button 33 46 INDEX SEARCH 74 AMS 52 55 57 59 buttons P PAUSE button 32 52 53 56 57 59 Remote commander with top cover opened N O O W PN 9 0 MENU CURSOR gt EXECUTE buttons 15 19 DISPLAY button 33 35 AUDIO MONITOR button 72 76 f Teletext button 49 FASTEXT buttons 49 COUNTER RESET 33 Teletext off 49 button TRACKING AUTO MANUAL 75 ANALOG CX 60 button 4 TRACKING NORMAL SLOW 75 4 STILL ADJUST 70 buttons 7 FRAME buttons 60 70 TIMER REC ON OFF button 38 41 TIMER CLEAR button 38 42 ITM TV WIDE button 49 PROG Teletext up down 49 buttons TV VOL buttons 50 TAPE SPEED SP LP button 35 STATUS button 33 f r REC button 35 54 56 58 9 DIRECTION 53 58 60 SIDE A 9 SIDE B 59 buttons Additional Information 89 Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting delay time 63 picture 21 70 75 speaker volume 17 32 68 tone 65 tracking 75 Aerial hookup 6 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 21 Audio component hookups 10 12 Audio dubbing 78 Audio track 73 78 Aud
6. SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 2 25 BBC2 2 EE 27 mv 3 4 56 CH4 4 5 36 129 SELECT ity SET STATION NAME pl CONFIRM e Note Be sure to select the correct programme position you want to disable If you disable a programme position by mistake you have to reset that channel manually 5 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting 6 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 7 Press EXECUTE 4 Press CURSOR gt until the selected channel and guide channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel and guide channel are inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH HE 27 TV 3 2 42 BBC1 1 25 BBC2 pees Buin sS SET STATION NAME CONFIRM through 5 Disabling unwanted programme positions 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS MENU and press EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET SELECT SET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step SET UP CH amp V
7. Selecting a stereo or bilingual programme Press AUDIO MONITOR Each press changes the sound between bilingual and stereo Using the WIDE function Press TV WIDE Each press changes the WIDE mode Displaying Teletext 1 Select a TV channel which carries the Teletext broadcast you want to watch 2 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press f to display the Teletext To access the next or previous page Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press PROG tf j To turn off Teletext Press Using FASTEXT This feature allows you to quickly access a Teletext page that uses FASTEXT When a FASTEXT page is broadcast a colour coded menu appears at the bottom of the screen The colours of the menu correspond to the red green yellow and blue buttons on the remote commander These coloured buttons function as the FASTEXT buttons in Teletext mode Press the coloured button which corresponds to the colour coded menu The page is displayed after a few seconds continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 49 Controlling the TV continued 50 Audio Video Equipment Operations Using the TV independently Press TV CONTROL ON The TV turns on You can use the buttons described above to control the TV To control the volume lift the top cover of the remote commander and press TV VOL To select the TV s input source Press TV VIDEO repeatedly until you have the desired input source Turning of
8. Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord e The mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop 2 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 e Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet 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 e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit Ifthe unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the unit s 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 Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions
9. then press ran a SS unit CURSOR to increase or To restore the factory decrease the volume of the rear EOM EMN settings of the sound fields speakers to a preferable level SET o turn on the unit while p p on lt pressing SURROUND If you select THEATRE in step 1 and 3CH LOGIC is selected as the centre mode see Selecting the centre mode on page 18 skip this step The rear speakers volume balance is always even 5 Press MENU to return to the Original screen 64 Sound Field Operations To return to the previous menu Select RETURN instead of pressing MENU in step 5 then press EXECUTE Adjusting the tone for all sound fields Adjust the tone of the front centre and rear speakers for optimum sound You can adjust the tone for all sounds fields including PROLOGIC l start playing a programme source then repeat steps 1 BASS BOOST ON OFF through 4 in Using the pre SUR EDIT ope F TEFFECI H programmed sound fields on suman a as page 34 and select one of the cer RENERECUTE sound fields in step 3 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the SOUND SET aml SOUND FIELD s THEATRE cursor I to TONE EDIT ESS ROOST On Siin SUR LEVEL EFFECT EDIT CENTRE MODE SELECT t SET EXECUTE NU EXIT 3 Press EXECUTE Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I BASS to BASS and press CURSOR
10. to adjust the level of the low oni frequencies as you like ExT 4 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to TREBLE then press CURSOR to adjust the level of the high frequencies as you Sie like sett RETURN 5 Press MENU to return to the Original screen To return to the previous menu Select RETURN instead of pressing MENU in step 5 then press EXECUTE To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve Select FLAT after pressing EXECUTE in step 3 above then adjust BASS and TREBLE continued Sound Field Operations 65 Customizing the sound fields continued Adjusting the effect level for THEATRE MONO MOVIE HALL STADIUM or GAME You can adjust the influence of the sound field to th eg THEATRE ON OFF BASS BOOST TONE EDIT SUR EDIT LEVEL EFFECT NTFE MC l start playing a programme source then repeat steps 1 Guia through 4 in Using the pre programmed sound fields on page 34 and select one of the above sound fields in step 3 Shee eee TONE EDIT SUR EDIT LEVEL EFFECT TREM 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to SUR EDIT then highlight EFFECT 3 Press EXECUTE then press CURSOR gt to select 1 2 3 or 4 as the ExT o effect level If you select THEATRE in step 1 and you set
11. 41 EDIT indicator 77 STEREO indicator 72 NICAM indicator 72 RF indicator 13 RF channel 13 line programme position indicator 35 Time counter clock operating function sound field indications 33 Tape speed indicators 35 tape indicator Rear panel MIX OUT jack 9 FRONT SPEAKERS L R connectors 8 SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR L R connectors 9 SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTRE connectors 8 AERIAL IN connector 6 AERIAL OUT connector 6 RF MODULATOR ON OFF switch 6 EURO LINE IN connector 11 o OO N O a W PD VIDEO OUT EURO AV connector 6 MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack 11 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jack 11 HM Mains lead 11 NTSC PB switch 32 VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO L R jacks 11 TAPE MD REC OUT IN AUDIO L R jacks 11 CD IN AUDIO L R jacks 11 q TUNER IN AUDIO L R jacks 11 continued Additional Information 87 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander 88 Additional Information LE 1 q ibe a TV CONTROL ON button 50 6 EJECT button 32 SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION buttons 44 60 80 Number ten s digit 35 49 gt 10 52 57 60 SHIFT 51 buttons ENTER RMS START button 38 SKIP D SKIP button 52 70 0 REW FF buttons 32 52 53 55 57 59 70 PLAY button 32 52
12. Centre 50 W only in the PROLOGIC and THEATRE mode Rear 50 W Frequency response TUNER CD TAPE MD VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 TV and LINE 10 Hz 20 kHz 1 dB Inputs CD Sensitivity 220 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 82 dB Weighting 82 dB 78 IHF network input A 0 5 V level TUNER TAPE MD VIDEO1 VIDEO2 TV and LINE Sensitivity 180 mV Impedance 50 kilohms S N 82 dB Weighting 82 dB 78 IHF network input A 0 5 V level Outputs TAPE MD REC OUT Voltage 180 mV Impedance 10 kilohms MIX OUT Voltage 2 V Impedance 10 kilohms PHONES Accepts low and high impedance headphones Muting 20 dB BASS BOOST 10 dB at 70 Hz TONE 8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz General Power requirements 230 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 180 W During stand by with the STANDBY DISPLAY switch set to OFF 4 6 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 430 x 157 x 430 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 13 7 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Front panel E 1 ON STANDBY switch indicator 13 TV VTR button TAPE SPEED button 35 PROGRAM buttons 13 Tape compartment 32
13. EVERY SUN n 1 month later n dates count down n the current date Timer recording with PDC signals The 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 delay early starts or broadcast interruptions In step 3 above press CURSOR gt to turn the indicator on or off after you set the recording date If you do not want to set the PDC function turn off the V P indicator You can also use the PDC function for equipment connected to the EURO LINE IN connector Using the unit after setting the timer See page 39 Basic VCR Operations 41 8 Before you start Checking changing Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually cancel I ng ti mer Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart setti ngs cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 1 Lirtthe top cover of the remote VESMENU o u mamam commander SET UP MENU MENU Press MENU Then press CURSOR SET UP CH E VIDEO Plus EXECUTE gt to move the cursor I to VHS SELECT F MENU and press EXECUTE ext MENU CURSOR Sse gt 1 171 22 Press CURSOR gt to mov
14. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the unit s VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press P PAUSE to start recording Adjusting the tracking Although the unit s VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window then lights steadily distortion may occur if the tape was poorly recorded If picture distortion occurs manually adjust the tracking Press 4 TRACKING NORMAL SLOW to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment press TRACKING AUTO MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About Optimum Picture Control OPC Optimum Picture Control OPC automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the unit s VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape To maintain better picture quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the SET UP MENU with the OPC indicator in the display window lit SET UP MENU BUZZER OFF DIMMER OFF HIFI AUDIO INICAM AUDIO MIX OFF INDICATION OFF OP OFF SELECT t SET e OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC OPC recordi
15. JHALL playback source STADIUM ACOUSTIC See Taking advantage of the sound dep ee OE RETURN EXECUTE fields on page 61 for details on selecting a suitable sound field 4 Press EXECUTE or CURSOR BASS BOOST Ol TONE EDIT SUR EDIT CENTRE MODE The customizing menu for the selected sound field appears LEVEL EFFECT SELECT t SET gt EXECUTE EXIT MENU If you want to customize the sound field see Customizing the sound fields on page 64 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen The selected sound field mark appears on the TV screen if the display function is on see To check the remaining tape length on the next page 34 Basic VCR Operations Recording TV programmes VHS TUNER PROG PRESET CoO OW oO oO GO CD oOo OO TAPE SPEED SP LP r REC Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the tens digit button followed by the programme number buttons You can select a video source e g a satellite tuner connected to the EURO LINE IN connector by pressing VHS LINE or PROG PRESET repeatedly until LINE is displayed on the TV screen continued 1 Press VHS TUNER e If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on man
16. Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually and press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS SELECT es MENU and press EXECUTE EXT IME VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET TIMER SET CHECK 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the MEn SET CHECK 3 a cursor I to TIMER SET CHECK then press EXECUTE 3 Setthe date PDC function start and stop times programme position and tape speed 1 Press CURSOR to highlight each item in turn 2 Press CURSOR gt to set each item To correct a setting press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset TIMER SET CHECK 12M DATE WASTART STOP PROG 9 pMONVPI To record the same programme every day or on the same day every week press CURSOR while the date is highlighted For details see Daily weekly recording on the next page If you don t want to use the PDC function highlight the V P column and press CURSOR gt to turn off V P For details see Tim
17. SIDE A or SIDE A while playing SIDE B then enter the chapter or track number To play frame by frame Step Play Press 7 FRAME repeatedly Each press shifts the picture to the next frame For continuous frame playback press and hold 7 FRAME To resume normal playback press PLAY To listen to analog sound from an LD If your LD contains digital sound tracks the player automatically outputs digital sound To listen to the sound recorded on analog soundtracks press ANALOG To resume the digital mode press ANALOG again To play a stereo disc or Second Audio Programme SAP disc When playing SAP discs such as bilingual discs you can alternate the sound output by pressing AUDIO MONITOR Each press changes the sound as follows Stereo disc SAP disc Left channel Sound track 1 Left channel Right channel Sound track 2 Right channel Stereo Both channels Both tracks Left and right channels To play an LD with the CX logo LDs with the logo are recorded with the CX noise reduction system for analog sound Although LD players usually detect and activate this system you can manually set the LD player to use the system Press ANALOG To cancel this function press ANALOG again Turning off the LD player Press u while the remote commander is in LD control mode Sound Field Operations Taking advantage of the sound fields 1 Select the input source You can enjoy the surrou
18. TAPE MD TAPE MD AUDIO L R IN jacks Tf the TV is connected to the unit with only the aerial cable the unit s speakers do not reproduce the sound even if you press this button When you use the TV tuner press TV CONTROL ON see Using the TV independently on page 50 2 TV usually doesn t appear on the TV screen If another monitor is connected to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack TV appears on the monitor screen Function buttons on the unit FUNCTION Press the Until the following Then the unit s input following button indication appears on switches to the repeatedly the TV screen VHS Programme position Unit s VCR LINE EURO LINE IN connector VIDEO TV EURO AV connector VIDEO1 VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN AUDIO L R IN jacks VIDEO2 VIDEO2 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks AUDIO TUNER TUNER AUDIO L R IN jacks CD CD AUDIO L R IN jacks TAPE MD TAPE MD AUDIO L R IN jacks 1 Tf the TV is connected to the unit with only the aerial cable the unit s speakers do not reproduce the sound even if you select the TV with this button When you use the TV tuner press TV CONTROL ON see Using the TV independently on page 50 TV usually doesn t appear on the TV screen If another monitor is connected to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack TV appears on the monitor screen Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment If you change the input from a video source to an audio source t
19. TV to this programme position This programme position will now be referred to as the VCR s programme position To check that the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the VCR s programme position and press PROGRAM on the unit If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the unit s VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 4 above press PROGRAM in step 4 to select another RF channel Then tune the TV s programme position to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears Getting Started 13 peyeys Hur Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP Before using the unit for the first time set up the unit using the EASY SET UP function With this function you can set TV channels guide channels for VIDEO Plus the clock the centre mode for the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields and the relative volume level of the centre and rear speakers for the PROLOGIC sound field by following the instructions on the TV screen For sound field explanations see page 61 VHS TUNER 8399 MENU EXECUTE CURSOR SA 2h EASY SET UP II I opone Ll 1 VHS TUNER C Press VHS TUNER to turn on the unit and TV If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable Set the TV for VCR
20. VCRs that simplifies programming the unit s VCR to make timer recordings To use VIDEO Plus each programme position needs to match its VIDEO Plus guide channel If the guide channels were not preset in the EASY SET UP procedure set them by selecting the station names If you cannot find the station name you want you need to set the guide channel manually To find the guide channel numbers see Guide channels for VIDEO Plus on page 24 or look in the programme guide for your area that features PlusCode If you want to record satellite broadcasts using VIDEO Plus see page 25 Before you start e Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS MENU and press EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET SELECT t SET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step The preset channels are displayed on the s
21. button Fast forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB on the rear of the unit 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 Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture is played back in black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black horizontal streaks appear on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound is monaural The counter stops counting when it comes to an unrecorded portion Note If the muting mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY 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 0H00M00S To rewind or fast forward to the OHOOMO0S point press TAPE RETURN on the unit L4 ZJ TI eal co n To display the time counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY To change the information in the display window Press STATUS repeatedly Each press changes the indication in the following way Current time n Counter n Operating function n Sound field i See page 34 and 61 Regardless of th
22. e Information about the tape appears on the TV screen Ma but the information won t O be recorded on the tape S If you don t want to watch Safety tab TV while recording you can turn off the TV You can enjoy watching or listening to another input source even while recording 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 Ifa 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 36 Basic VCR Operations Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus VIDEO Plus Number buttons ENTER TIMER REC ON OFF c aoe amp TAPE SPEED SP LP Tip To cancel the procedure press VIDEO Plus before pressing ENTER Note If the unit s VCR beeps repeatedly the PlusCode is incorrect Just enter the programme s PlusCode 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 unit s clock is set to the correct time Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Pres
23. output level To reset the rear level adjustment range repeat this procedure so GAIN NOR appears in the display window Sound Field Operations 69 Advanced VCR Operations Playing searching at various speeds CLICK SHUTTLE ring oO OW O oO O eo OO CoO CO O PE lt 7 FRAME SKIP D SKIP FF 0 REW CLICK SHUTTLE ring Tip e Adjust the picture using 4 STILL ADJUST if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing Notes The playback sound is muted during these modes except for normal speed playback In LP mode bands may appear or there may be no colour If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY Advanced VCR Operations 70 Playback options Operation View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward press and hold FF During rewind press and hold 0 REW Play frame by frame During pause lift the top cover of the remote commander and press 7 FRAME or FRAME Hold down either button to play one frame each second Play in reverse During playback press lt Skip a scene During playback press SKIP D SKIP Pressing once skips about 30 seconds Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring you can operate a variety of playback options During playback o
24. rear left and right speakers as See What s surround sound on the next page well as the front left and right speakers ACOUSTIC Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo Only the front left and right speakers OFF Turn off the sound effect Only the front left and right speakers To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set 1 Select the input source for the sound effect you want to turn off 2 Press SURROUND on the unit to turn off the sound effect To resume the previous sound effect press SURROUND again continued Sound Field Operations 61 What s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Surround is a system that decodes the extra channels of Dolby Surround encoded sound tracks on movie videos and TV programmes and produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop you Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a more advanced system developed after Dolby Surround The sound image is improved by using four separate channels off screen audio effects on screen dialogue left to right panning and music These channels manipulate the sound and enhance the action as it happens on the screen The unit offers PROLOGIC mode for these systems as one of the sound fields You can tell if a video tape or laser disc uses Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded software by looking at the packaging Some video tapes and laser discs may use Dolby Surround even if it s not indicated on the package Taking ad
25. reception e If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception and VTR appears in the display window If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 3 14 EASY SET UP Getting Started Press EASY SET UP on the unit The country abbreviations for ITP Intelligent Tuner Preset appear To cancel the EASY SET UP function press EASY SET UP again llm w 4 mmm COUNTRY SELECTION DK F CH D L BE L S SF K Hse SELECT NEXT CANCEL gt EXECUTE EASY SET UP Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press CURSOR gt to highlight the abbreviation for your country The abbreviations for the countries are as follows A Austria L Luxembourg B Belgium N Norway CH Switzerland NL Netherlands D Germany P Portugal DK Denmark S Sweden E Spain SF Finland F France UK United Kingdom I Italy ELSE other countries IRL Ireland If your country is not listed select ELSE llm O a O B COUNTRY SELECTION A B Cc E F l N NL P UK ELSE SELECT t e NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY SET UP pees Hury 5 EXECUTE C Press EXECUTE ITP starts searching for all the receivable channels ITP sorts the located channels appropriate
26. service facility Symptom Remedy Unit s power The ON STANDBY switch e Connect the mains lead securely doesn t function The power is turned on but e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the the unit doesn t operate mains lead and leave the unit to dry for over one hour Clock The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the mains for more lights in the display than one hour Reset the clock and timer window Playback The playback picture does not Make sure the TV is set to the VCR s programme position If you are appear on the TV screen using a monitor set it to video input If the unit is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable make sure that the RF MODULATOR switch on the rear panel is set to ON The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL SLOW buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony V 25CL video head cleaning cassette If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet type cleaning cassette 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 Place the TV away from the audio components The pictur
27. the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 47 Controlling VCRs continued Note e You cannot do this customizing for VHS TUNER or VHS LINE These buttons are always related to the COMMAND MODE position 48 Audio Video Equipment Operations Turning on and controlling another VCR 1 Set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as COMMAND MODE on the other VCR If the other VCR doesn t have a COMMAND MODE selector set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander according to the table in Controlling a VCR which has no COMMAND MODE selector on the previous page 2 Press VIDEO1 VIDEO2 or VHS LINE depending on which jacks the other VCR is connected to The other VCR and TV turn on and the corresponding input source is selected Customizing the remote commander to make controlling other VCRs easier Initially VIDEO1 and VIDEO only select the input source and COMMAND MODE on the remote commander determines which VCR you can control with the remote commander However you can customize VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 on the remote commander to control the other VCR While pressing either VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 press number button 7 to control the VCR with its COMMAND MODE selector set to VTR1 or Betamax format VCR press number button 8 to control the VCR with i
28. the centre mode to PHANTOM see Selecting the centre mode on page 18 skip this step 4 Press MENU to return to the original screen 66 Sound Field Operations To return to the previous menu Select RETURN in stead of pressing MENU in step 4 then press EXECUTE Reinforcing the bass sound for all sop ATRE OFF EFFECT In addition to the other sound effects you can reinforcevtlaerba for all sounds fields including PROLOGIC PENRE VANE SELECT t SET gt EXECUTE MENG 1 start playing a programme source then repeat steps 1 through 4in Using the pre SOUND Sea TNs programmed sound fields on ON Or page 34 and select one of the SUR EDIT ope a HNamsmmu sound fields in step 3 SELECT t SET es MENG 2 Press CURSOR to move the cursor I to BASS BOOST then highlight ON 3 Press MENU to return to the original screen Sound Field Operations 67 Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields MENU EXECUTE CURSOR gt 2 1 DooDoo an Pan Oo ce cooo b Tip To adjust the relative volume balance between the front left and right speakers use BALANCE L R on the unit 68 Sound Field Operations If you change your speaker configuration you need to readjust the centre mode and speaker levels for the PROLOGIC and THEA
29. video control 44 RF channel 13 S Safety tab 36 Searching at various speeds 32 70 using the index function 74 SP mode 35 Speakers connection 8 impedance 84 placement 9 selecting speaker system 18 Surround sound 61 62 T U Testtone 16 68 3CH LOGIC mode 18 Timer recording 37 40 71 cancelling timer settings 42 changing timer settings 42 checking timer settings 42 daily weekly recording 41 overlapping timer recordings 43 using VIDEO Plus 37 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VIDEO Plus recording 37 setting up 15 22 W X Y Z WIDE mode 18
30. 03 SKY MOVIES 129 QVC 104 THE MOVIE CHANNEL 130 UK LIVING 105 SKY SPORT 131 RAI1 106 NICKELODEON 132 RAI2 VH 1 GERMANY 133 TV5 EUROPE 107 EUROSPORT 134 TVE INTERNATIONAL 108 GALAVISION 135 MBC ARABIC 109 MTV EUROPE 136 VTM 110 CHILDREN S CHANNEL 137 SPORTNET THE FAMILY CHANNEL 138 COUNTRY MUSIC TV 111 SKY MOVIES GOLD 139 VIDEO HITS ONE 112 BBC WORLD SERVICE VH 1 113 RTL 4 140 SKY SPORT 2 amp SOAPS amp TRAVEL 114 SUPER SPORT 141 TV ASIA FILMNET 2 142 LA 5 FILMNET 143 LIVETV 115 RTL PLUS INTERNATIONAL 144 SUPERCHANNEL 116 SAT1 145 JAPAN TV 117 PREMIERE 146 SELECT TV 118 3SAT 147 MOVIE CHANNEL 119 ARD FILMNET 1 120 PRO 7 149 TNT 121 TELE 5 CARTOON NETWORK Note The guide channel codes listed above are as of 11 September 1995 If you have any questions about the guide channels please consult your nearest Sony service facility or the marketing group of Sony UK Setting up VIDEO Plus for satellite broadcasts If your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector you must first set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus menu If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE jacks you don t have to set programme positions and guide channel numbers for satellite channels and can skip the following operations peyeys Buin S Turn on the satellite tuner Press MENU Then
31. 2 3 4 5 6 TAPE RETURN button 33 7 P PAUSE button 77 78 8 6 EJECT button 32 9 0 REW button 32 0 FF button 32 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 70 IM PLAY button 32 MASTER VOLUME control indicator 32 33 p STOP button 77 78 BALANCE L R control 17 68 MUTING button 33 q SURROUND button indicator 61 64 r REC button 77 FUNCTION buttons 45 53 56 58 77 78 STATUS button 33 j EDIT button 77 AUDIO MONITOR button 72 76 COUNTER RESET button 33 78 Remote sensor 5 PHONES jack 9 continued Additional Information 85 Index to parts and controls continued Front panel with cover opened 1 Tika eC LINE gt VIDEOT MA M WA A MZ NA NA NA voz O O i N dan BN WN mi HN s N 86 Additional Information a O CO Oa N O QO A WO N O Oo N O oO WO N Display window 33 VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 12 EASY SET UP button 14 TIMER REC button 38 QUICK TIMER button 71 RF CHANNEL button 13 AUDIO DUB button 78 STANDBY DISPLAY ON OFF switch 12 VTR COMMAND MODE OFF 1 2 3 selector 47 Tape operation indicators Video input indicators 45 TIMER indicator 38 41 71 REC indicator 71 S audio dubbing indicator 78 VTR indicator 14 OPC indicator 75 76 PDC indicator
32. AT deck is connected to Insert a cassette with the record protect tab closed Select an input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the unit If you want to select the unit s VCR or piece of equipment connected the LINE jacks press VHS repeatedly to display a programme position or LINE on the TV screen If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks press VIDEO repeatedly to display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 on the TV screen If you want to select the CD player or tuner press AUDIO repeatedly to display CD or TUNER on the TV screen Locate the point you want to start recording from To record from the beginning of the tape press 0 REW to rewind the tape to the beginning To record from the end of the recorded portion press FF The deck locates the end of the recorded portion on the tape and stops automatically Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set the MD deck to recording pause Press PLAY or P PAUSE Recording starts Play back the programme source Additional tasks To Press Stop recording p STOP Pause recording P PAUSE To resume recording press the button again Resume recording P PAUSE or PLAY Controlling an MD deck OOo O oO OG oO CO O Number buttons gt 10 AMS P PAUSE FF O REW PLAY p STOP Customizing the remote
33. EO Plus menu page 27 1 Instep 5 on the previous page press number button 0 twice to display the number 0 beside CHANNEL SET 2 Press EXECUTE 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 can also use the manual tuning function 1 Press PROG to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select VHS MENU and press EXECUTE 3 Select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE 4 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears TUNER PRESET 4 Selected programme CHANNEL SET 66 CH4 position AFT ON OFF 5 Press CURSOR to get a clearer picture then press EXECUTE Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Getting Started 21 pees Buin sS Manual setup Selecting station names setting up VIDEO Plus Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed within a few minutes If you entered an incorrect guide channel number press CURSOR gt repeatedly to reset the GUIDE CH column to appears after 255 then 1 appears The unit does not allow you to enter guide channel numbers that have already been set 22 Getting Started MENU EXECUTE CURSOR gt 27 1 VIDEO Plus is a feature in Sony
34. ER once TIMER REC 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments 0 00 0 30 1 00 10 30 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the unit s VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop recording To stop the unit s VCR while recording press TIMER REC ON OFF Advanced VCR Operations 71 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO MONITOR Notes If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Advanced VCR Operations 72 In the NICAM system This unit receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system the NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 76 To select the sou
35. IDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 GI 42 BBCi BBC2 2 ITV 3 CH4 4 129 ty MOVE PROG gt ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR 3 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to the row you want to disable SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 2 25 BBC2 3 MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR continued Getting Started 27 Manual setup Changing 4 Press TIMER CLEAR disabling programme The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right positions continued SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBCI 2 25 BBC2 2 4 129 ty P ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 Press EXECUTE 28 Getting Started Manual setup Setting the clock c amp fax as Gan he amp Tip To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using CURSOR gt Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed within a few minutes MENU EXECUTE CURSOR gt 2711 You must set the time and date on the unit to be able to use the timer recording features If the unit clock was not set in the EASY SET UP procedure you need to set it m
36. SONY Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS hi Fi ViDEO rI SLV AV100UX 1996 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only 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 a5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with 2 or 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 230 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 e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off
37. STOP Tips The unit turns on if you insert a tape while the power is off The counter resets to 0H00M00S whenever a tape is inserted Notes e The unit s sound won t be reproduced through the TV unless the speaker connectors or TAPE MD REC OUT jacks are connected to the TV Normally the speakers connected to the unit reproduce the sound 32 Basic VCR Operations Before you start e Turn MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 to avoid damaging your speakers 1 Press VHS TUNER e If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable e If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 2 insert a video tape The unit s VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically 4 Press MASTER VOL on the remote commander to adjust the volume Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or PLAY Search forward During playback press and hold FF To resume normal playback release the button Search backward During playback press and hold 0 REW To resume normal playback release the
38. TRE sound fields 1 Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Using the pre programmed sound fields on page 34 and select PROLOGIC or THEATRE in step 3 SOUND FIELD PRO LOGIC BASS BOOST ION OFF TONE EDIT SUR EDIT LEVEL DELAY CENTRE MODE TEST TONE t gt EXECUTE MENU Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to CENTRE MODE then press EXECUTE C MODE RETURN SELECT ET F Cs Press CURSOR to select the centre mode then press CURSOR to highlight RETURN See Selecting the centre mode on page 18 C MODE SELECT ET EXIT Press EXECUTE then press CURSOR gt to highlight TEST TONE SOUND FIELD LOGIC FF BASS BOOST ION O TONE EDIT SUR EDIT LEVEL DELAY CENTRE MODE TEST TONE SELECT t ET Press EXECUTE Each speaker emits the test tone in turn the speaker emitting the test tone is indicated by the red speaker mark Check each speaker s relative volume balance with the test tones CENTRE REAR HildB RETURN SELECT ET ABA R ZZ J ab Press CURSOR to increase or decrease the volume of the centre speaker If you selected PHANTOM in step 3 skip this step For PROLOGIC sound you should have an equal volume balance with the other speakers at your
39. UNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually e Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP e On this unit press EDIT so EDIT appears in the display window If the other VCR has a similar switch set it to ON as well Do not use the remote commander in the following procedure l inserta tape with its safety tab in place into the unit recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE 2 Press r REC on the unit to set it to recording pause Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR when recording from another VCR Insert an LD into the LD player when recording from an LD player 4 Press VIDEO or VHS repeatedly to select the input playback source VIDEO1 VIDEO2 or LINE 5 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 6 start editing press P PAUSE on this unit and release the pause mode on the other equipment at the same time To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both units Editing 77 Audio dubbing 78 ss C rey I L Lee dooog COUNTER AUDIO P PAUSE RESET DUB Editin
40. UNER PRESET and press EXECUTE OFF OFF SELECT SET Note The menu disappears Te automatically if you don t 4 Press PROG to select the programme position proceed within a few Selected programme position minutes TUNER PRESET AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET continued Getting Started 19 z 5 Press CURSOR or for reverse search to start tuning Manual setup Presetting 8 The unit s VCR starts searching for a channel and displays the first channels continued play one it finds on the TV screen Press CURSOR repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed TUNER PRESET PROG4 56 CH4 ION OFF AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET z The channels are scanned from UHF E21 through E69 If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 43 first press 4 then press 3 6 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 and 5 7 Press EXECUTE 20 Getting Started Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons to select a station You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH amp VID
41. ailed customizing explanations see the sections for controlling each piece of equipment see pages 47 through 60 This section shows you the factory settings of and the way to customize the remote commander function buttons Factory set functions Press Then the remote commander operates VHS TUNER The unit s VCR The COMMAND MODE selector determines the controllable VCR VHS LINE Same as above VIDEO 1 Same as above VIDEO 2 Same as above TUNER A radio tuner CD ACD player TAPE MD A single cassette deck or deck B of a double cassette deck TV ATV You cannot customize this function button To customize the function buttons To control While pressing one of the function buttons press ACD player 1 A DAT deck 2 An MD deck 3 A single cassette deck or 4 Deck B of a double cassette deck A single cassette deck or 5 Deck A of a double cassette deck An LD player 6 A VCR if its COMMAND MODE position format is VTR1 Betamax VTR2 8mm VTR3 VHS S o Oo N A TV To restore the factory settings for all the function buttons Remove the batteries from the remote commander and insert the batteries again To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 See To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with COMMAND MODE again on page 48 If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult Trou bli eshooti ng your nearest Sony
42. anually If Auto Clock Set did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for Auto Clock Set Before you start e Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually pees Buin sS Setting the clock manually 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS MENU and press EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET SELECT t ET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step 1 1 1996 MON 0 00 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF SELECT t SET es END EXECUTE 3 Press CURSOR to highlight the date and the day of the week CLOCK SET 1 1 1996 MON 0 00 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF SELECT 9 SET END EXECUTE 4 Press CURSOR gt to set the date The day of the week is set automatically CLOCK SET 27 1 1996 SAT 0 00 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF
43. at the same time When the counter reaches OHO0MO0S audio dubbing stops automatically To stop while editing Press the p STOP buttons on the unit and the playback equipment To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU page 76 Use this feature to listen to the dubbed audio as well as the original hi fi audio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Editing 79 Additional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttons COMMAND MODE Function buttons Number buttons Notes e You cannot customize the VHS TUNER VHS LINE and TUNER function buttons e The COMMAND MODE selectors on both the remote commander and unit the actual selector s name on the unit is VTR COMMAND MODE are factory set to VTR3 80 Additional Information The function buttons on the remote commander have two roles One is to select the input sources see Selecting the equipment on page 44 and the other is to switch the remote commander to operate the selected piece of equipment The function buttons are factory set for the unit s VCR a radio tuner CD player cassette deck deck B for double cassette decks and TV connected to the source inputs If you want to control other piece of equipment or restore the factory settings you need to customize the function buttons For det
44. change the TIMER SET CHECK menu For details on the PDC function see Timer recording with PDC signals on page 41 If the information is not correct press Tip TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting e TIMER REC on the unit has the same function as TIMER REC ON OFF on the 5 To enter another setting repeat remote commander steps 1 through 4 Note If you selected any audio 6 Press TIMER REC ON OFF input while watching the 2 unit s VCR picture before The TIMER indicator appears in the the unit s VCR enters display window and the unit s VCR recording standby only the picture switches to the TV after you press TIMER REC The picture and sound switch to the TV ON OFF stands by for timer recording To stop recording To stop the unit s VCR while recording press TIMER REC ON OFF To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the unit you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner 2 Press VHS LINE if the satellite tuner is connected to the unit with the LINE jacks 3 On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting 4 Repeat the steps 1 through 6 starting on page 37 5 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the unit s VCR finishes the timer recording 38 Basic VCR Operations Using the unit after setting the timer You can use the unit to select and listen to or watch other input sources see A
45. commander You can use this remote commander to operate this unit a TV other VCRs an LD deck CD player tuner cassette deck DAT deck and MD deck all equipment must be made by Sony For details on how to operate other equipment with this remote commander see Audio Video Equipment Operations from page 44 Remote sensor TOO CoH 0 Notes The remote commander is initially set to control this unit However if it doesn t control the unit press VHS TUNER first If the remote commander still doesn t operate read Controlling VCRs on page 47 first e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different types of batteries Getting Started 5 peyeys Buin S OX Signal flow Connecting the unit and TV Before you connect Turn off the power on the TV Do not connect the mains lead until you finish all the connections through Step 5 Connecting various audio video equipment on page 10 AERIAL OUT aol AERIAL IN lt VIDEO OUT EURO AV RF MODULATOR Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the unit Aerial cable
46. commander for an MD deck The remote commander is not factory set to control MD decks So you need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the MD deck is connected to For example if you connect the MD deck to the TAPE MD jacks customize TAPE MD for the MD deck in the following way While pressing the function button e g TAPE MD press number button 3 The function button is customized to control the MD deck You can customize the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CD TAPE MD or TV function buttons To change the button s function again see Customizing the remote commander function buttons on page 80 Playing an MD 1 Press the function button you customized for the MD deck and turn on the MD deck The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the MD deck is connected to N Insert an MD referring to your MD deck s operating instructions 3 Press PLAY The MD deck starts playing Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or PLAY Scan forward or backward And hold FF or 0 REW during playback Locate the beginning of other AMS repeatedly tracks To locate a track with the number buttons Press one of the number buttons for single digit numbers except 0 To locate the 10th track press 1 then 0 To enter a track number over 10 first press gt 10 then any number button for the tens digit except 0 and t
47. creen The station names and guide channels also appear if the unit s VCR detected them in EASY SET UP in the GUIDE CH column means that the guide channel has not been preset SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH BI MOVE PROG Pl ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR 3 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to the row on which you want to set the station name and guide channel To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR gt repeatedly SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus P TIMER CLEAR ERASE PROG 4 Press CURSOR twice to highlight the station name and guide 10 Press EXECUTE channel columns only SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 1 42 BBC1 2 25 BBC2 2 27 IV 3 4 56 CH4 36 SELECT NAME SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM pees Buin S Press CURSOR gt to select the station name The corresponding guide channel number is set automatically If you can set the station name and guide channel this way press CURSOR to confirm the setting and skip steps 6 through 8 If you cannot find the station name you want to set go on to the next step SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 2 25 BBC2 2 27 ITV 3 4 56 CH4 4 GE 36 MTV og SELECT NAME AY SET GUIDE CH gt CONFIRM lt Press CURSOR to highlig
48. ditional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or PLAY Scan forward or backward And hold FF or 0 REW during playback Skip chapters or tracks repeatedly 6 OPEN CLOSE 6 OPEN CLOSE Stop and remove the LD Close the tray To start playback from the beginning of either LD side Press SIDE A to play side A of the LD from the beginning Press 9 SIDE B to play side B of the LD from the beginning To pause playing just before starting Press P PAUSE instead of PLAY after you place an LD on the disc tray The disc tray closes and the player waits at the start of the LD until you press PLAY or P PAUSE If you want to start from side B press 9 SIDE B after you press P PAUSE continued 59 Audio Video Equipment Operations Controlling an LD player continued 60 Audio Video Equipment Operations To locate a particular chapter or track Press any number button to enter the single digit chapter track number except 0 For two digit numbers press gt 10 repeatedly to enter the tens digit the number of times you press the button becomes the tens digit number Then press any number button to enter the ones digit Examples of entering a two digit number To Press Enter 30 gt 10 three times then press 0 Enter 14 gt 10 once then press 4 To play a chapter or track on the opposite side of the LD press 9 SIDE B while playing
49. e CD jacks 2 Press 6 OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray If the disc tray or cover doesn t open refer to your CD player s operating instructions 3 Load a CD or CDs referring to your CD players operating instructions 4 Press 6 OPEN CLOSE to close the disc tray If the disc tray or cover doesn t close refer to your CD player s operating instructions Depending on the CD player you can skip this step Refer to your CD player s operating instructions 5 Press PLAY Depending on the CD player you can skip this step Refer to your CD player s operating instructions Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or PLAY Scan forward or backward And hold FF or 0 REW during playback Locate the beginning of other AMS repeatedly tracks Stop and remove the CD 6 OPEN CLOSE This function doesn t operate some CD players Close the tray 6 OPEN CLOSE This function doesn t operate some CD players Select other discs SKIP D SKIP repeatedly during playback or This function only works for before playback CD players with a built in multi disc changer To locate a track with the number buttons Press one of the number buttons for single digit track numbers except 0 To locate the 10th track press 1 then 0 To enter a track number over 10 first press gt 10 then any number button for the tens digit except 0 a
50. e 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 Use a new tape The sound is unstable or has e When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi an echo fi and normal sound tracks make sure the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal continued Additional Information 81 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy Recording and TV No TV programme appears on reception the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor set it to video input If the unit is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable make sure that the RF MODULATOR switch on the rear panel is set to ON TV reception is poor Adjust the TV aerial Place the TV away from the audio components The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you Check that the safety tab has not been removed press r REC Nothing happens when you Make sure the tape is not at its end press r REC If you want to record from other equipment select the correct source with the function buttons on
51. e selected indication the operational function and selected sound field appears in the display window momentarily To display only the indication selected with the STATUS button set INDICATION in the SET UP MENU to OFF see page 76 To mute the sound Press MUTING on the remote commander or unit The muting mark appears on the TV screen if the on screen display function is on and the MASTER VOLUME indicator on the unit flashes MASTER VOLUME indicator To restore the sound press MUTING again Basic VCR Operations 33 You can enjoy the surround sound etfect by simply selecting one of the Usi ng the pre pre programmed sound fields according to the type of playback source programmed sound fields l Lirtthetop cover of the remote So U Ney a HeESPRO LOGIC commander BASS BOOST ON OFF m u SUR EDIT LEVEL DELAY While playing any source press CENTRE MODE MENU Then press CURSOR gt to SELECT r one move the cursor I to SOUND SET EXIT MENU and press EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the MENU cursor I to SOUND FIELD and jmeno iove EXECUTE press EXECUTE or CURSOR N ACOUSTIC The current sound field mark is set ewe CURSOR RETURN le EXECUTE ea highlighted 3 Press CURSOR gt to highlight the p SNAN PRO LOGIC a TH most suitable sound field for the Eliiono Movie E
52. e the amp cursor I to TIMER SET CHECK Domem 0 00 22 00 587 ss SoS then press EXECUTE 17 TEER 9 58 MON SAT 0 12 EVERY SUN 23 00 eae Ifyou want to change a setting go wT on to the next step En VPS PDC If you do not need to change the settings press EXECUTE then turn off the unit s VCR to return to recording standby 3 Press CURSOR gt to select the setting you want to change or cancel To change the setting press CURSOR to highlight the item you want to change then press CURSOR gt to reset it To cancel the PDC function turn off the V P indicator Then press CURSOR repeatedly until the cursor D appears at the beginning of the line To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR 4 Press EXECUTE If any settings remain turn off the unit s VCR to return to recording standby 42 Basic VCR Operations 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 20 Seconds Programme 2 Will be cut off Programme 1 Ss Programme 2 ima 20 seconds will be cut off Basic VCR Operations 43 Audio Video Equipment Operations Selecting the equipment SYSTEM OFF Function bu
53. ectors on the remote commander and the VCR to the same position The COMMAND MODE selectors on both the unit and remote commanders are factory set to VTR3 Be sure to set the COMMAND MODE selector on each VCR to a different position to operate each VCR independently If the COMMAND MODE selector on a VCR is set to OFF you cannot control that VCR with the remote commander If the COMMAND MODE selector on this unit is set to OFF although you cannot control the unit s VCR with the remote commander MASTER VOL MUTING and the function buttons on the remote commander can operate the unit 1 The selector s name on the unit is VTR COMMAND MODE however it is described as COMMAND MODE in these Operating Instructions for the sake of convenience Controlling a VCR which doesn t have a COMMAND MODE selector If a VCR has no COMMAND MODE selector set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander in the following way If your VCRisa Set COMMAND MODE to Sony Betamax format VCR VTR1 Sony 8mm formatVCR VTR2 Sony VHS format VCR VTR3 If you have another VHS format VCR st COMMAND MODE on the unitto VTR1 or VTR2 Turning on and controlling the unit s VCR 1 Set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as COMMAND MODE on the unit 2 Press VHS TUNER Ifthe TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable e If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable
54. er recording with PDC signals on the next page To record from a satellite tuner or other source connected to the EURO LINE IN connector press CURSOR gt in the PROG column repeatedly to display LINE TIMER flashes in the display window if you press TIMER REC ON OFF with no tape inserted You can only timer record TV programmes from the unit s VCR tuner or EURO LINE IN input sources Note If you selected any audio input while watching the unit s VCR picture before the unit s VCR enters recording standby only the picture switches to the TV after you press TIMER REC ON OFF 4 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting The cursor D appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 3 5 Press EXECUTE Press TIMER REC ON OFF The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the unit s VCR stands by for recording The picture and sound switch to the TV To record from a satellite tuner or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the unit s VCR while recording press TIMER REC ON OFF Daily weekly recording In step 3 above press CURSOR in the DATE column to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below the current date n SUN SAT n MON SAT n MON FRI n EVERY SAT n EVERY MON n
55. ers For optimum surround sound effect place your speakers as shown below Rear speaker a hee ey aos CO i 60 90 cm 452 Front speaker a 6 o Tips Position the centre speaker so the face of the speaker is aligned evenly with or slightly behind the faces of the front left and right speakers Mount the surround rear left and right speakers on the walls so they face each other Position the front left and right speakers and centre speaker as close to the same height as possible Connecting an active woofer For further sound improvement connect an active woofer to MIX OUT with an audio cable not supplied The active woofer will increase bass response The position of the active woofer does not affect the sound quality very much This unit Active woofer f o Audio cable not Te Listening through the headphones Connect the headphones to PHONES No sound will be reproduced from the speakers PHONES Getting Started 9 Connecting various audio video equipment The following connections with various audio video equipment are recommended examples The actual connections may vary depending on the equipment you have Before you connect e Prepare audio and video cables not supplied and a EURO AV cable not supplied referring to the following table Audio cable White L lt l Red R H VMC 2121 EURO AV cable Video cable White L Yellow EJ
56. ess MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to VHS MENU and press EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET pees Buin S SELECT SET EXECUTE EXIT MENU Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step CLOCK SET 27 11 1996 WED 15 30 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF CLOCK PROG 1 BBC1 SELECT SET gt END EXECUTE Press CURSOR to move the cursor I to AUTO ADJUST then press CURSOR to highlight ON ICLOCK SET 27 11 1996 WED 15 30 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF CLOCK PROG BBC1 SELECT SET END EXECUTE Press CURSOR to move the cursor I to CLOCK PROG then press CURSOR repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears CLOCK SET 27 11 1996 WED 15 30 AUTO ADJUST ON OFF CLOCK PROG 2 BBC2 SELECT t SET gt END EXECUTE If the unit does not receive the time signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically Press EXECUTE Getting Started 31 Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tape MASTER VOL OREW FF P PAUSE PLAY p
57. f the TV Press u while the remote commander is in TV control mode Listening to preset radio programmes Listening to a radio programme 1 Press TUNER and turn on the tuner The unit turns on and switches the input source to the tuner connected to the TUNER jacks 2 Select the preset number by pressing the number buttons To scan preset stations Press PROG PRESET Each press changes the preset number Press and hold this button to keep changing the preset numbers TUNER Number To use the tuner with the A B and C buttons categorization system PROG PRESET 1 Press TUNER and turn on the tuner SHIFT The unit turns on and switches the input source to the tuner connected to the TUNER jacks 2 Press SHIFT repeatedly to select A B or C then press the number For example select A and press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7 To scan the preset stations Press PROG PRESET in step 2 above Each press changes the preset number as follows ATT AZ T a T AO BIL 7 B27 L BO Cl U C 2 T pa T CO Press and hold this button to keep changing the preset numbers Audio Video Equipment Operations 51 Playing back a CD 52 6 OPEN CLOSE cD Number buttons gt 10 SKIP D SKIP AMS P PAUSE FF O REW PLAY p STOP Audio Video Equipment Operations 1 Press CD and turn on the CD player The unit turns on and switches the input source to the CD player connected to th
58. fields You must have rear left and right speakers or one centre speaker other than the front left and right speakers for these sound fields You can select NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM or 3CH LOGIC as the centre mode Each mode is designed for a different speaker configuration Select the most suitable mode considering the following conditions If you have front and rear speakers and a small centre speaker Select NORMAL The centre channel bass sound is output from the front speakers This is because small centre speakers cannot reproduce bass sound sufficiently Centre speaker Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen Front ker L Front ker R ront speaker L ront speaker R sm Ss amp gt S NORMAL D gg QD Rear speaker L Rear speaker R d i iie b If you have front and rear speakers and a large centre speaker Select WIDE The combination of this speaker configuration and mode selection is ideal for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Centre speaker Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen 18 Getting Started Front speaker L Front speaker R Ch aaa SE 7 lt S lt WIDE lt Rear speaker L Ly vg QU Rear speaker R A u a b If you have only front and rear speakers Select PHANTOM The centre channel sound is output from the front speakers Front speaker L Front speaker R Speaker arrangement display on
59. g 1 i S o This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add music to a tape you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start dubbing e Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually Do not use the remote commander in the following procedure l inserta prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the end of the section to be dubbed and press P PAUSE 2 Press COUNTER RESET on this unit to reset the counter to OHOOMOOS 3 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be dubbed The unit s VCR pauses 4 insert a source tape MD CD etc into the playback component connected to the unit 5 Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the input playback source 6 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 7 Press AUDIO DUB The audio dubbing indicator S appears in the display window 8 To start editing press P PAUSE on the unit and release the pause mode of the playback equipment
60. g the AUDIO MONITOR button For details see page 72 INDICATION OPC ON to display the operational function and selected sound field for a few seconds in the display window OFF to display only the indication selected with the STATUS button on the unit For details see page 33 ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve the picture quality OFF to switch off OPC For details see page 75 Editing Recording from another VCR or LD player 0 00 00 m EDIT VHS VIDEO P PAUSE r REC Tips e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press P PAUSE on the unit when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press P PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing e You can record audio sound from the desired input source on the video tape by pressing AUDIO repeatedly in step 4 Note If you follow this procedure to start recording the unit s VCR won t record with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press r REC again during recording pause in step 2 so the unit s VCR analyses the tape Then when you start recording in step 6 press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing If you press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Before you start editing Connect another VCR or LD player to the unit referring to the connections on pages 10 through 12 Press VHS T
61. he sound will be switched to the audio source but the picture continues to be output The last selected video source s indicator remains lit in the display window Before operating audio video equipment e Connect all the components securely and correctly as indicated on pages 6 through 12 e Turn MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position 0 to avoid damaging the speakers e Note that you may not be able to control all the functions of the equipment described in these Operating Instructions with the remote commander In this case refer to the operating instructions of each piece of equipment If there is any function you cannot control with the remote commander use the remote control of each piece of equipment continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 45 Selecting the equipment continued 46 Audio Video Equipment Operations Using the operations common to all equipment To increase or decrease the volume Press MASTER VOL on the remote commander or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit clockwise or anticlockwise To mute the sound Press MUTING To restore the sound press it again To turn off the whole system Press SYSTEM OFF Controlling VCRs COMMAND MODE VHS TUNER u VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VHS LINE SHIFT O 00 00 m VTR COMMAND MODE OFF 1 2 3 Controlling VCRs which have the COMMAND MODE selector To control a VCR with the remote commander set the COMMAND MODE sel
62. he number button for the ones digit Examples of entering the two digit number T Press Enter 30 gt 10 then 3 and 0 Enter 24 gt 10 then 2 and 4 continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 57 Controlling an MD deck continued Note e You must connect the MD deck to the TAPE MD jacks to record on an MD with the MD deck 58 Audio Video Equipment Operations Recording on an MD 1 6 Press the function button you have customized for the MD deck and turn on the MD deck The unit turns on and switches the input source to the TAPE MD Jacks the MD deck is connected to Insert an MD with its erasure prevention tab closed referring to your MD deck s operating instructions Select the input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the unit If you want to select the unit s VCR or piece of equipment connected to the LINE jacks press VHS repeatedly to display a programme position or LINE on the TV screen If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks press VIDEO repeatedly to display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 on the TV screen If you want to select the CD player or tuner press AUDIO repeatedly to display CD or TUNER on the TV screen Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set the MD deck to recording pause Press or PLAY Recording starts Play back the programme source Additional task
63. he other VCR is a monaural type connect only the VIDEO and AUDIO L jacks Conserving power while the unit is standing by Set STANDBY DISPLAY to OFF The indicators in the display window turn off while the unit is standing by to conserve power When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even if STANDBY DISPLAY is set to OFF STANDBY DISPLAY Step 6 Tuning your TV to the unit s VCR If you connected the unit to your TV using a EURO AV cable skip this step ON STANDBY appn Er nA FZ N _ PROGRAM RF CHANNEL ON STANDBY I Press ON STANDBY to turn on the unit 2 RF CHANNEL Press RF CHANNEL on the unit The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The unit s VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV RF Lil My Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the unit s VCR picture A Tune the TV s programme position to the RF channel shown in the display window so the picture on the right appears on the TV screen SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the unit s VCR below RF CHANNEL Press RF CHANNEL You have now tuned your TV to the unit s VCR Whenever you want to play a video tape set the
64. he playback source The surround effect cannot be Make sure you turn on the sound field function heard Make sure you select a suitable sound field for the playback source Remote The remote commander does Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the commander not function remote sensor on the unit or equipment you want to control Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure you press the correct remote commander function button to set the remote commander for the equipment you want to control Remove obstacles in the path of the remote commander and the receiver Additional Information 83 Specifications System Channel coverage PAL UHF E21 to E69 RF output signal UHF channels 28 to 55 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket VCR Inputs and outputs VIDEO OUT EURO AV EURO LINE IN 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jacks 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms MONITOR VIDEO OUT Phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohm unbalanced sync negative 84 Additional Information Amplifier POWER OUTPUT Stereo Mode DIN 1 kHz 4 ohms 75 W 75 W Surround mode DIN 1 kHz 4 ohms Front 50 W ch
65. ht the guide channel column only SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 2 25 BBC2 2 27 ITV 4 56 CH4 36 S SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM Press CURSOR gt to select the guide channel number assigned in the programme guide SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 2 25 BBC2 2 27 ITV 3 4 56 CH4 4 HG jG _ BES SELECT GUIDE CH gt t CONFIRM fe Press CURSOR to confirm the setting The cursor D appears in the leftmost column SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus PROG CH GUIDE CH 1 42 BBC1 1 BBC2 2 ITV 3 CH4 4 HG jG 129 SELECT Ay MOVE PROG fe ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR To set the station name and guide channel of another station repeat steps 3 through 8 If you want to change the programme positions of the stations proceed to step 3 of Manual setup Changing disabling programme positions on page 26 continued Getting Started 23 Manual setup Selecting station names setting up VIDEO Plus continued 24 Getting Started Guide channels for VIDEO Plus Guide Station name Guide Station name channel channel 001 BBC1 122 TELECLUB 002 BBC2 123 UK GOLD 003 ITV 124 DISCOVERY 004 CHANNEL 4 THE LEARNING CHANNEL 005 RTE IRELAND 125 BRAVO 006 NETWORK 2 IRELAND ADULT CHANNEL 101 SKY ONE 126 CNN 102 SKY NEWS 127 EURONEWS 1
66. io video equipment control 44 Auto Clock Set 16 31 C Cancelling timer settings 42 Centre mode 18 NORMAL mode 18 PHANTOM mode 18 3CH LOGIC mode 18 WIDE mode 18 Changing timer settings 42 Cleaning the video heads 81 Clock setting 29 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 Connecting aerial 6 mains lead 11 the unit and your TV 6 to audio video equipment 10 12 to a TV with a EURO AV connector 6 to speaker systems 8 Counter 33 D Delay time 63 Disabling programme position 21 Display 33 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 61 63 Dolby Surround sound 63 centre mode 18 Dubbing See Editing E F EASYSETUP 14 Editing 77 EURO AV connection 6 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan G Guide channel list 24 setting 15 22 H Hi fi audio track 73 Hookups See Connecting I J K Index searching 74 ITP 15 L LP mode 35 M Monitoring during playback 73 during recording 72 NICAM broadcasts 72 Normal audio track 73 NORMAL mode 18 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 75 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 41 PHANTOM mode 18 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 32 at various speeds 32 70 frame by frame 70 skip 70 slow motion 70 PlusCode 37 Power conservation 12 Presetting channels 14 19 Programme source selection 44 Q Quick timer 71 R Recording 35 bilingual programmes 72 saving 36 stereo programmes 72 using VIDEO Plus 37 while watching another programme 35 Remote commander 5 Audio
67. ip this step This volume adjustment affects only the PROLOGIC sound field payes Hur Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to REAR Then press CURSOR to increase or decrease the volume of the rear speakers so you have an equal volume balance with the other speakers at on ps SELEC your listening position SET ieaie If you selected 3CH LOGIC in step 10 skip this step The surround speakers volume balance is always even This volume adjustment affects only the PROLOGIC sound field 1 4 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 1 C A programme position appears on the TV screen Tips To adjust the relative volume balance between the front left and right speakers use BALANCE L R on the unit If you change the speaker configuration reset the modes See Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields on page 68 If you need to further increase the volume of the rear speakers from the maximum level 10 dB see Increasing the maximum rear speaker level on page 69 Note Do not exit EASY SET UP while ITP is presetting channels If you do repeat EASY SET UP from the beginning continued Getting Started 17 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP continued Selecting the centre mode The centre mode is related to the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields See Taking advantage of the sound fields on page 61 for a detailed explanation on sound
68. ks 2 Insert a blank cassette with its erasure prevention tabs in place into deck B for a double cassette deck referring to your cassette deck s operating instructions 3 Select the input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the oaf unit on o O If you want to select the unit s VCR or piece of equipment connected ooo the LINE jacks press VHS repeatedly to display a programme ooooo ae position or LINE on the TV screen DIRECTION r REC If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 jacks press VIDEO repeatedly to display VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2 on the TV screen If you want to select the CD player or tuner press AUDIO repeatedly to display CD or TUNER on the TV screen continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 53 Controlling a cassette deck continued 54 Audio Video Equipment Operations 4 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set the cassette deck to recording pause 5 Press DIRECTION or 9 DIRECTION to record on the reverse side Recording starts 6 Play back the programme source Additional tasks To Press Stop recording p STOP Pause recording P PAUSE Resume recording P PAUSE DIRECTION or 9 DIRECTION Customizing the remote commander for deck A of a double cassette deck The remote commander s TAPE MD button is factory set to operate single cassette dec
69. ks or deck B if you have a double cassette deck To control deck A first you need to customize one of the function buttons for deck A You can customize the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CD TAPE MD or TV function buttons While pressing the selected function button press the number button 5 You must select the function button corresponding to the input jacks the cassette deck is connected to Now that function button operates deck A To change the button s function again see Customizing the remote commander function buttons on page 80 To play back a tape follow the instructions in Playing a tape on the previous page During the procedure press the function button you customized for deck A in step 1 instead of TAPE MD and insert a recorded cassette into deck A in step 2 instead of deck B Customizing the remote commander for a DAT Controlling a DAT deck deck The remote commander is not factory set to control DAT decks So you need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the DAT deck is connected to For example if you connect the DAT deck to the TAPE MD jacks customize TAPE MD for the DAT deck in the 6 OPEN CLosE following way While pressing the function button e g TAPE MD press number button 2 The function button is customized to control the DAT deck You can customize the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CD TAPE MD or TV function buttons To change the button s function again see Customizing the re
70. listening position For THEATRE sound you can adjust the speaker level as you like RETURN SELECT SET oo Ga EXIT 7 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to REAR then press CURSOR to increase or decrease the volume of the rear m EE EI speakers SET o If you selected 3CH LOGIC in step 3 skip this step For PROLOGIC sound you should have an equal volume balance with the other speakers at your listening position For THEATRE sound you can adjust the speaker level as you like The surround speakers volume balance is always even 8 Press MENU to return to the original screen Adjusting the speaker level by listening to the programme source 1 Start playing a programme source then repeat step 1 through 4 in Using the pre programmed sound fields on page 34 and select PROLOGIC or THEATRE in step 3 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to SUR EDIT then highlight LEVEL 3 Repeat steps 5 through 8 on the previous page Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Although the adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from 15 to 10 dB you can shift the range up 5 dB 10 to 15 dB Hold down MUTING on the unit while turning on the power GAIN UP appears in the display window The values for the rear level remain fixed at 15 to 10 dB on the menu but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual
71. ly for the selected country and presets them to the programme positions Some VIDEO Plus guide channels and station names may also be preset if ITP can detect them During presetting the located channels are displayed on the TV screen When all the channels are preset the following screen appears EASY SET UP 1 E 2 G S G 4 n O n O ITP CH 42 Syuvuvevweey lt PLEASE WAIT gt YYYYYYYYYYY Use CURSOR gt to set the station names and VIDEO Plus guide channels that could not be preset automatically change the programme positions of the stations and disable the unused programme positions If all the settings are correct skip this step The setting procedures are the same as those described in Manual setup Selecting station names setting up VIDEO Plus on page 22 and Manual setup Changing disabling programme positions on page 26 EASY SET UP i gt ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR continued Getting Started 15 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP continued 7 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 1 2 8 2 8 6 7 C Auto Clock Set starts searching for a TV station that carries a the time signal and sets the clock time automatically The date is also set if the TV station transmits date data UY a PLEASE WAIT gt WYYUYVWYYWYYYY When the clock setting is complete the follo
72. m Yellow Red R Equipment Necessary cable for each piece of equipment Tuner CD player One audio cable MD deck DAT deck cassette deck Two audio cables LD player other VCR One video cable and one audio cable Monitor One video cable Satellite tuner One EURO AV cable Turn off the power to all equipment before making any connections Do not connect the mains lead until all of the connections are complete Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise 10 Getting Started or DAT deck Satellite tuner or EURO AV RECIN 4 44 REC OUT Se peyeys Buin sS ieee Emo IN REGIOU IN N Signal flow AUDIO VIDEO W OUT out LD player or Other VCR m to mains Connect your audio video equipment using audio and video cables and a EURO AV cable referring to the illustration above Make sure you connect the audio and video cable plugs to jacks of the same colour Connect the mains lead to the mains continued Getting Started 11 Step 5 12 Getting Started Connecting various audio video equipment continued Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks Audio video cable not VIDEO LAUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT Signal flow Notes e Make sure you connect the audio video plugs to jacks of the same colour If t
73. mer manually 42 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Audio Video Equipment Operations 44 Selecting the equipment 47 Controlling VCRs 49 Controlling the TV 51 Listening to a radio programme 52 Playing back a CD 53 Controlling a cassette deck 55 Controlling a DAT deck 57 Controlling an MD deck 59 Controlling an LD player Sound Field Operations 61 Taking advantage of the sound fields 63 Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound 64 Customizing the sound fields 68 Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields Advanced VCR Operations 70 Playing searching at various speeds 71 Recording TV programmes using the quick timer 72 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 74 Searching using the index function 75 Adjusting the picture 76 Changing menu options Editing 77 Recording from another VCR or LD player 78 Audio dubbing Additional Information 80 Customizing the remote commander function buttons 81 Troubleshooting 84 Specifications 85 Index to parts and controls Back Index Cover Introduction 3 Ste 21 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit Remote commander e R6 size AA batteries Aerial cable Q NEZ 4 Getting Started Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Using the remote
74. mote commander function buttons on page 80 Playing a tape AMS 1 Press the function button you customized for the DAT deck and turn on the DAT deck aaa The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the DAT FF O REW deck is connected to PLAY 2 Press 6 OPEN CLOSE to open the cassette cover holder p STOP If the cassette cover holder doesn t open refer to your DAT deck s operating instructions 3 Insert a cassette 4 Press PLAY The deck starts playing a tape Additional tasks CLOSE lt o gt OO OJ O CE C O GO COO amp CO Ww GOD COD O amp QOH rec 6 OPEN To Press Stop playing p STOP Go to the next track AMS Go to the preceding track AMS Fast forward or rewind FF or 0 REW during stop Monitor the sound during fast forward or rewind FF or 0 REW during playback To resume normal playback release the button Eject the cassette 6 OPEN CLOSE during stop continued Audio Video Equipment Operations 55 Controlling a DAT deck continued Note e You must connect the DAT deck to the TAPE MD jacks to record on a tape with the DAT deck 56 Audio Video Equipment Operations Recording on a tape 1 7 Press the function button you customized for the DAT deck and turn on the DAT deck The unit turns on and switches the input source to the TAPE MD Jacks the D
75. nd sound effect by simply selecting one of the pre programmed sound fields according to the type of playback source 2 Select the sound field See Using the pre programmed sound fields on page 34 You can set the sound effect independently for each input source Selecting the sound field Select To You need the following speakers PROLOGIC Fully enjoy programmes processed with Dolby Pro Logic See Selecting the centre mode on page 18 Surround sound See What s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround on the next page THEATRE Add the acoustic reflections of a theatre to the decoded Dolby See Selecting the centre mode on page 18 Surround signals See What s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround on the next page MONO MOVIE Create a theatre like environment for movies with monaural The surround rear left and right speakers as soundtracks See What s surround sound on the next well as the front left and right speakers page HALL Reproduce the acoustics of a hall See What s surround The surround rear left and right speakers as sound on the next page well as the front left and right speakers STADIUM Reproduce the feeling of a large open air stadium See The surround rear left and right speakers as What s surround sound on the next page well as the front left and right speakers GAME Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software The surround
76. nd the number button for the ones digit Examples of entering the two digit number To Press Enter 30 gt 10 then 3 and 0 Enter 24 gt 10 then 2 and 4 The remote commander s TAPE MD button is factory set to work for Co ntrol l i ng a single cassette decks or deck B if you have a double cassette deck If cassette deck you want the remote commander operate deck A you need to customize your remote commander See Customizing the remote commander for deck A of a double cassette deck on the next page Playing a tape 1 Press TAPE MD and turn on the cassette deck The unit turns on and switches the input source to the cassette deck TAPE MD connected to the TAPE MD jacks 3 2 Insert a recorded cassette into deck B for double cassette decks referring to your cassette deck s operating instructions x a a 3 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press g 6 DIRECTION For reverse side playback lift the top cover of the remote commander and press 9 DIRECTION FF 0 REW P PAUSE Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP p STOP Pause play P PAUSE This function doesn t operate some cassette decks Resume play after pause DIRECTION 9 DIRECTION or P PAUSE Fast forward FF Rewind 0 REW Recording on a tape 1 Press TAPE MD and turn on the cassette deck The unit turns on and switches the input source to the cassette deck connected to the TAPE MD jac
77. nd while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window STEREO No indicator STEREO No indicator Stereo sound Standard sound Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels monaural Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main sound MAIN STEREO Sub sound SUB STEREO Main and sub sounds MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub sounds STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main sound LCH STEREO Right channel sub sound RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The unit s VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left right channels Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Advanced VCR Operations 73 The unit s VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where Sea rchi ng usi ng
78. ng Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the unit s VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment remains in effect until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC Press MENU and select SET UP MENU then set OPC to OFF The OPC indicator in the display window goes off Advanced VCR Operations 75 Changing menu options 76 Advanced VCR Operations 1 Press MENU then select SET UP MENU SET UP MENU BUZZER ON N DIMMER HIFI AUDIO AUDIO MIX INDICATION OPC Ol STD ON ON ON SELECT t SET e gt 2 Press CURSOR gt to select the option to change then press CURSOR to change the setting 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to BUZZER ON to emit a beep tone when an incorrect operation is made OFF to deactivate buzzer DIMMER ON to make the display window dim OFF to make it brighter HIFI AUDIO STD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track For details see page 72 AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound usin
79. of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems The unit s 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 1 2 VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation This unit uses the Dolby Surround system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY the double D symbol a and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Getting Started 4 Step1 Unpacking 5 Step2 Setting up the remote commander 6 Step3 Connecting the unit and TV 8 Step4 Connecting speaker systems 10 Step5 Connecting various audio video equipment 13 Step 6 Tuning your TV to the unit s VCR 14 Step 7 Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP 19 Manual setup Presetting channels Selecting station names setting up VIDEO Plus Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock Basic VCR Operations 32 Playing a video tape 34 Using the pre programmed sound fields 35 Recording TV programmes 37 Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus 40 Setting the ti
80. or each speaker not supplied gt lt Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the components to and to If the cords are reversed the sound will be distorted and the bass sound will not be reproduced well Do not connect the mains lead until you finish all the connections through Step 5 Connecting various audio video equipment on page 10 Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise Rear right speaker Centre speaker Rear left speaker Active woofer Front right speaker Front left speaker Connect the front speakers to the FRONT FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS L R connectors s L Twist about 15 mm of the stripped ends of the cord Then insert the stripped ends into the connectors as shown on the right 8 Getting Started Connect the centre speaker to the SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTRE connectors Repeat step 1 above for the centre speaker If you don t have a centre speaker skip this step SURROUND SPEA ___R REAR L KERS Connect the rear speakers to the SURROUND SURROUND gpg SPEAKERS REAR L R connectors F REAR L Repeat step 1 above for the surround speakers If you don t have rear speakers skip this step AKERS Note Be sure to connect both left and right speakers If you connect only one speaker the rear speaker won t reproduce the sound pees Buin sS Placing the speak
81. r pause turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the CLICK 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 F Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse SLOW gt Hi SLOW Nan i High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse lt lt X2 X1 lt E o l E Recording TV programmes using the quick timer QUICK TIMER Tips You can also set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode In this case the unit must be turned on before you start recording You can turn off the unit while recording with the quick timer This doesn t affect the quick timer recording You can enjoy watching or listening to another input source even during quick timer recording Note You can use the quick timer only for recording TV programmes from the unit s VCR tuner or LINE input source After you start recording a TV programme from the unit s VCR tuner or a satellite tuner connected to the LINE jacks in the normal way you can have the unit s VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 1 While recording press QUICK TIM
82. s To Press Stop recording p STOP Pause recording P PAUSE Press the button again to resume recording Resume recording P PAUSE or PLAY Controlling an LD player 6 OPEN CLOSE Number buttons gt 10 P PAUSE FF 0 REW PLAY p STOP 6 OPEN CLOSE AUDIO MONITOR ANALOG I T FRAME SIDE A 9 SIDE B Customizing the remote commander for an LD player The remote commander is not factory set to control LD players So you need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the LD player is connected to For example if you connect the LD player to the VIDEO 1 jacks customize VIDEO1 for the LD player in the following way While pressing the function button e g VIDEO1 press number button 6 The function button is customized to control the LD player You can customize the VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 CD TAPE MD or TV function buttons To change the button s function again see Customizing the remote commander function buttons on page 80 Playing back an LD 1 Press the function button you customized for the LD player and turn on the LD player The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the LD player is connected to Press 6 OPEN CLOSE to open the disc tray 3 Place an LD on the disc tray 4 Press PLAY The disc tray closes and side A of the LD starts playing N When playback of side A ends side B starts playing automatically Ad
83. s VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually 1 Press VIDEO Plus PLUSCODE SP LP ISP 10 9 TAPE SPEED 2 Press the number buttons to enter the programme s PlusCode VIDEO Plus PLUSCODE SP LP 82477691 SP If you make a mistake press TIMER CLEAR and enter the correct number NTER TIMER CLEAR 3 Liftthe top cover of the remote commander then press TAPE SPEED to select SP or LP VIDEO Plus PLUSCODE 82477691 SP LP LP CONFIRM ENTER CANCEL TIMER CLEAR continued Basic VCR Operations 37 Recording TV programmes 4 Close the top cover of the remote using VIDEO Plus continued commander then press ENTER to bees ae RECORDING TIME DATE T confirm MASTART_STOP_PROG 12TUE 20 00 22 00 58LP The date start and stop times programme position and tape speed appear on the TV screen CANCEL TIMER CLEAR If you want to turn on the PDC function or add daily weekly settings on the programme see page 40 and
84. select VHS MENU and press EXECUTE Select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE Press PROG to select a programme position you want to use for watching a satellite channel 5 Select CHANNEL SET then press CURSOR to tune the unit s VCR to the satellite tuner The channel number displayed beside CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner P QN F TUNER PRESET Notes AFT If you use a satellite tuner ones connected via the EURO LINE Scart connector you SELECT don t have to set up VIDEO Sr t Plus Just record a satellite programme using VIDEO _ s Plusi and the units VCE 6 Press PROG to select another programme position for another automatically records the satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter programme from the EURO the same channel number as the one displayed in step 5 LINE IN connector hi M llite ch l When you record a satellite Repeat this step for all satellite channels A a eae VIDEO 7 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned Last yon nced toselect the to the satellite channel following the procedures in Manual setup desired channel on the 8 satellite tuner manually Selecting station names setting up VIDEO Plus on page 22 Getting Started 25 Manual setup Changing disabling programme positions 26 Getting Started MENU EXECUTE
85. suit your listening situation Once you customize the sound fields they are stored in memory Adjusting the speaker level for THEATRE MONO MOVIE HALL STADIUM or GAME MENU l start playing a programme source EXECUTE then repeat steps 1 through 4 in ON OFF Using the pre programmed sound SUR EDIT opE EVEL Haz CURSOR fields on page 34 and select one Sees ooo gt 2 1 of the above sound fields in step 3 ser a EXECUTE oO O amp O amp lt lt lt ooo 2 Press CURSOR gt to move SOTTO Saal w o the cursor I to SUR EDIT then BASS BOOST ON OFF aD TONE EDIT O CS amp highlight LEVEL pekan Eve EFFECT SELECT t e SET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 3 Press EXECUTE Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor to CENTRE CENTRE and press CURSOR RETURN to increase or decrease the s volume of the centre speaker to a PAY preferable level If you select MONO MOVIE HALL STADIUM or GAME in step 1 skip this step If you select THEATRE in step 1 and you set the centre mode to PHANTOM see Selecting the centre mode on page 18 skip this step Tips To adjust the relative volume balance between the 4 Press CURSOR gt to move the front left and right speakers 1 to REAR th use BALANCE L R on the cursor I to REAR
86. the TV screen 7 rg SS lt lt g PHANTOM W QJ Rear speaker L Rear speaker R 4 K ite b If you have only front and centre speakers Select 3CH LOGIC 3 Channel Logic The rear channel sound is output from the front speakers You can enjoy some surround sound atmosphere even if you don t have surround rear speakers Centre speaker Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen Front speaker L Front speaker R A A ZE 2 SS 3CH LOGIC If some channels could not be preset using EASY SET UP you can preset M an ual setu p them manually Presetting channels sefore you start e Press VHS TUNER If the TV doesn t turn on turn it on manually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually pees Buin sS MENU 1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander Press MENU Then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to CURSOR VHS MENU and press EXECUTE gt 1211 PROG EXECUTE VHS MENU TIMER SET CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET P SET UP CH amp VIDEO Plus CLOCK SET fanaa eo amp SELECT t ET EXECUTE EXIT MENU 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor D to T
87. the each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific index function recording The unit s VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position 1 Insert an indexed tape into the unit 2 Press INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press INDEX SEARCH To search behind press INDEX SEARCH INDEX 8 SEARCH The unit s VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from that SEARCH point To stop searching Press p STOP Note e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause 74 Advanced VCR Operations Adjusting the picture AUTO MANUAL 4 TRACKING NORMAL SLOW Notes You can adjust the tracking for NTSC recorded tapes but the tracking meter won t be displayed There is a delay of a few seconds before the unit s VCR actually starts recording while the unit s VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the unit s VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press r REC to have the unit s VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly After the OPC indicator stops flashing press P PAUSE to start recording immediately
88. the unit If you select the input source with the remote commander function buttons the remote commander may be switched to control other equipment Make sure the remote commander is set for the unit s VCR control if you use r REC on the remote commander If you want to record TV programmes press VHS TUNER on the remote commander then select a programme position Timer recording The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording Make sure you press TIMER REC ON OFF to set the unit to timer recording standby Make sure the current time has not already passed your timer settings Check that the decoder is turned on Check that the satellite tuner is turned on The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Other VCR A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment problems The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The unit needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine
89. to the front speakers You don t have to adjust the delay time if you select 3CH LOGIC for CENTRE MODE MENU EXECUTE 1 Repeat steps 1 through 4 in Junaswan RoN 82 SSPRO LOGIC CURSOR Using the pre programmed BASS BOOST ON OFF gt 277 sound fields on page 34 and SUR EDIT Ope LEVEL DELAY sS select PROLOGIC in step 3 ee SET DL EXECUTE CO wa Oa Ce EXIT__ _ MENU aoe 2 Press CURSOR gt to move ESE sumwa SOUND FIELD PRO LOGIC the cursor I to SUR EDIT then BASSBOOST ON ISH highlight DELAY RSE s DELAY TEST TONE SELECT t e ET EXECUTE 3 Press EXECUTE then press CURSOR 8 to select 15ms 20ms 25ms DELAY ANT or 30ms as the delay time HE RETURN Make the delay time longer when you SELECT have placed the rear speakers in a small EXIT room or close to your listening position and make it shorter when you have placed them in a large room or far from your listening position 4 Press MENU to retum to the original screen Sound Field Operations 63 Each sound field is composed of an equalizer bass midrange and Customizi ng the treble and surround sound parameters sound variables that create the sound fields sound image You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the speaker levels effects and surround sound parameters to
90. ts COMMAND MODE selector set to VTR2 or 8mm format VCR or press number button 9 to control the VCR with its COMMAND MODE selector set to VIR3 or VHS format VCR The customized button is no longer related to the COMMAND MODE position To turn on and control the other VCR with the remote commander simply press the customized VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 button To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with COMMAND MODE again While pressing VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 press SHIFT Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR You can control the other VCR with the same buttons you use to control this unit s VCR Note that the VIDEO Plus DISPLAY MENU CURSOR gt TIMER REC ON OFF and TIMER CLEAR buttons and the CLICK SHUTTLE ring don t operate other VCRs Turning off the selected VCR Press u while the remote commander is in the selected VCR operation mode Controlling the TV TV CONTROL ON u TV TV VIDEO Number buttons TV CONTROL ON AUDIO MONITOR TV WIDE TV VOL PROG FASTEXT buttons Note e You cannot use the on screen display while the unit is in TV control mode Watching a TV programme 1 Press TV The TV and unit turn on 2 Press the number buttons to select the programme position For two digit numbers press before pressing the number buttons To scan through programme positions lift the top cover of the remote commander then press PROG
91. ttons MASTER VOL M UTING MASTER VOLUME M UTING Function buttons 44 Audio Video Equipment Operations You can control the connected audio and video equipment with this remote commander Before operating any equipment press the function button corresponding to the equipment Note that all equipment must be made by Sony to control with the remote commander Controlling the function buttons The function buttons of the remote commander have the following three roles e Turning on the unit and related piece of equipment excluding audio components e Switching the input source e Switching the remote commander to operate the selected equipment see the sections for controlling each piece of equipment from page 47 to 60 To change the input source you can also use the function buttons on the unit The following tables show the relationship between the function buttons on the remote commander and unit and the input source Function buttons on the remote commander SYSTEM CONTROL FUNCTION Press The following And the unit s input switches indication appears on to the the TV screen VHS TUNER Programme position Unit s VCR VHS LINE LINE EURO LINE IN connector VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO IN AUDIO L R IN jacks VIDEO2 VIDEO2 VIDEO2 INPUT VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks TV TV EURO AV connector CD CD CD AUDIO L R IN jacks TUNER TUNER TUNER AUDIO L R IN jacks TAPE MD
92. ually Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO AV Scart cable e If connected with a EURO AV Scart cable the TV is automatically set to VCR reception If connected with only the antenna cable set the TV to the VCR s programme position manually Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press PROG PRESET to select the programme position you want to record VTR SP Ic 4 Liftthe top cover of the remote commander and press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP LP provides twice as much recording time as SP however SP produces better picture and audio quality VTR LP ic 5 press r REC to start recording To stop recording Press p STOP To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY The display function turns on The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining Programme position Input source indication See page 44 Remaining tape length Time counter Sound field mark See page 34 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV CONTROL ON on the remote commander VTR in the display window disappears 2 Select another programme position on the TV continued Basic VCR Operations 35 To save a recording Recording TV programmes To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To continued record on that tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Tips continued
93. udio Video Equipment Operations from page 44 during timer recording standby and timer recording To use the unit s VCR before a timer recording begins just press TIMER REC ON OFF The TIMER indicator turns off and the unit s VCR switches on Remember to press TIMER REC ON OFF again to reset the timer after using the unit s VCR You can also do the following VCR related tasks while the unit s VCR is recording Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings Basic VCR Operations 39 Setting the timer manually VHS TUNER MENU EXECUTE TIMER REC ON OFF CURSOR sJ 1917 Tip To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons Notes When setting the timer with PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide otherwise the PDC function won t work If the PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit PDC signals the unit s VCR will start recording at the set time without using the PDC function 40 Basic VCR Operations If VIDEO Plus is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes Before you start e Check that the unit s clock is set to the correct time e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e
94. vantage of the sound fields continued What s surround sound Surround sound consists of three elements direct sound early reflected sound early reflections and reverberated sound reverberation The acoustics of the venue affect the way these three sound elements are heard The unit combines the three sound elements in such a way that you can actually feel the size and type of a particular venue such as a concert hall The unit also varies the combination of the sound elements to offer you a variety of sound fields THEATRE MONO MOVIE HALL STADIUM and GAME The three sound elements in an actual concert hall Early reflections Reverberation a OF Direct sound NA QUI C Transition of sound from rear speakers Direct sound Early Level reflections Reverberation Early reflections time Time 62 Sound Field Operations To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound you need Getti ng the most out v adjust the delay time The centre mode and speaker levels were set in EASY SET UP so you don t have to change those settings unless you of Dolby Pro Logic change the speaker configuration Surround sound If you change the speaker configuration see Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields on page 68 Adjusting the delay time You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the output from the rear speakers delay time relative
95. wing screen EASYSETUP ae appears bent SI WED 15 30 If the unit s VCR does not receive the time signal from any AUTO ADJUST BJsmDOEE station 1 1 1996 MON 0 00 appears and AUTO ADJUST pea ae is set to OFF NEXT EXECUTE 8 GUBSOR S If the clock setting is not correct adjust the date TH gt y and time manually or change the station for Auto Clock Set using CURSOR gt The setting procedures are the same as those described in Manual setup Setting the clock on page 29 9 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE eee oe C The CENTRE MODE selection menu appears CENTRE MODE oppa omy a ee EXECUTE Press to select the centre mode C See Selecting the centre mode on page 18 for details NORMAL F Qa e gt EXECUTE 1 1 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE Bi G W C Each speaker emits the test tone in turn the speaker REAR Zee emitting the test tone is indicated by the red speaker mark Check each speaker s relative volume balance with the test sELECr F PRQ tones END EXECUTE 16 Getting Started L2 cursor P Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to TOEA A U 4 6 4 1 TH CENTRE Then press CURSOR to increase or decrease the volume of the centre speaker so you have an equal volume balance with the other __ KEN speakers at your listening position eal oe If you selected PHANTOM in step 10 sk

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