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1. SELECTIONNER Ay DEPLACER PROG lt SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU 4 Press ANNUL 0 LISTE DES CHAINES ANNUL O CD The selected row will be cleared as PROG CAN shown on the right cos C27 c09 SELECTIONNER e DEPLACER PROG Hi SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually 40 Changing disabling programme positions Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names up to 5 characters The VCR must receive channel information for instance SMARTLINK information for station names to appear automatically Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Q Q 7 Qa 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight LISTES and press OK a LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS RETOUR
2. Notes e If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable enter the programme number of the VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB output in step 4 e You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB It is recommended to connect your STB to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector e For some STB in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the VCR remote commander be careful not to point the remote commander towards the STB and the VCR at the same time If VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL you cannot watch or record programmes from your STB during standby mode Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON or PARTIELLE Setting the Set Top Box Set Top Box brand number To control the STB enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR STB brand Code numbers ABC 025 028 ABsat 134 843 Akai 526 Alba 102 265 373 432 466 526 624 Allantide 344 Amstrad 091 224 263 349 472 520 686 700 Andover 555 Ankaro 228 231 380 530 Anttron 194 432 Arcon 283 379 Armstrong 254 Asat 384 AST 332 361 362 Astra 119 384 529 Astro 184 369 531 559 595 Audio Ton 375 Avalo
3. SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 repeatedly until the programme position of the station PaaS that carries a time signal appears HEURE DU PROGRAMME __ _2_CDE 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON SEIECTONNER automatically SOMME SORTIE MENU 7 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the HEURE DU PROGRAMME row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select NON e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes 46 Setting the clock Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder Canal Plus PERITEL cable decoder not supplied gt F DECODEUR PERITEL ENTREE LIGNE 3 ANTENNE SORTIE Aerial cable ANTENNE supplied ENTREE PERITEL cable not supplied ES Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus pr
4. PN ooo 1 Q E 3 GD a Before you start Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 PROG Press PROG DATE and TODAY appear alternately in the display window If the date and time are not set DAY will appear See step 2 in the following section To set the clock to set the date and time 2 oPROG Turn PROG to set the recording date O 58 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer suoneiado o1seg i 3 PROG Press PROG START and the current time appear alternately in the display window Z 3 L oprog Turn PROG to set the recording start time You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons _ CHANE Qo Press PROG OPROG STOP and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window 6 PROG Turn PROG to set the recording stop time l You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE buttons _ CHANE continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 59 7 Press PROG PROG The programme position
5. Press 4 4 to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK NORME FA REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR CABLE OUI SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CABLE NORME l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORMAL CABLE L NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR C12 AAB NON OUI SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 12 CHAINE Press CHAINE to select the H desired programme position Q Selected programme position NORME re REGLAGE DES CHAINES NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE continued payeys Bum 9 Setting the Canal Plus decoder 49 Press F to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK re REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press ait to select the Canal Plus fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 channel then press OK NORME
6. SELECTIONNER REGLER ie SORTIE Press to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK PROG SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG Press to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the sane a station name then press gt 3 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press 4 4 repeatedly REGLER NOM BU PROG CONFIRMER 4 we PROG CAN C12 SELECT UN CARACT SUIVANT CONFIRMER OKI SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 41 5 E 1 Press t4 to select a character Proc CaN NOW CAB CDE Each time you press 4 the character changes as shown below A gt B gt ae gt Z gt a gt b gt ST a CARACT z gt 0 1 gt I gt CONFIRMEN OK ORTIE MENU symbols blank space oA 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name Press OK to confirm the new name 7 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears autom
7. LIGNE 2 G D H Before you start Open the LIGNE 2 G D jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel Insert a source tape into your stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press Ill pause The VCR enters pause mode 3 Press DOUBLAGE SON The programme position changes to L2 and the S indicator appears in the display window To start editing press the I pause buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To stop editing Press W stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set MIX AUDIO to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 90 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When MIX AUDIO is set to OUI the CHOIX SON button does not function Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off MIX AUDIO is automatically set to NON Audio dubbing Additional Information eer SS eee Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult
8. SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART screen disappears Note e You cannot use or return the deleted information About the Demonstration Mode The Acc s Smart Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to automatically display the Acc s Smart Plus screens To activate the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned on press and hold the both W stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds The demonstration will start and the four kinds of Acc s Smart Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly If you operate the VCR the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops After about five minutes the demonstration will restart To cancel the Demonstration Mode While the VCR is turned off press and hold the both W stop and amp eject buttons on the VCR for a few seconds You can also cancel the Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus suonesedo jeuolppy i 85 Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k lt gt gt i RECHER INDEX e To search ahead press PPA RECHER INDEX INDEX RECHERCHE To search backwards press Kd RECHE
9. Tuning your TV to the VCR 5 CHANE Press CHAINE repeatedly to select the appropriate TV system t for your area Select L for the L TV system SECAM or G for the B G TV system PAL eQ Y g a 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears MAGNETOSCOPE SONY clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions If you select the wrong TV system in step 5 the picture on the right may not appear Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL AUTO You have now tuned your TV to the VCR Whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel REGL CANAL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press CHAINE the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start again from step 2 After pressing REGL CANAL in step 2 press CHAINE while the RF channel is displayed so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears continued
10. of Power save mode 1 2 W Reduction and phase out of halogenated flame retardant Halogenated flame retardant not used in print wired boards of main portions Halogenated flame retardant not used in Front panel and Rear panel Complete abolition of polystyrene foam e Cushion materials formed by corrugated board used in packaging materials fecal is included as an indication of Sony s consideration toward the environment Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 Unpacking 10 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 23 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 25 Step 6 Setting the Set Top Box 32 Selecting a language 33 Presetting channels 38 Changing disabling programme positions 43 Setting the clock 47 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations 52 Playing a tape 54 Recording TV programmes 58 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer 63 Recording TV programmes using the Show View system 67 Recording TV programmes using the timer Additional Operations 70 72 73 75 77 79 81 86 87 89 90 Q f pea 2 e A D D 2 Playing searching at various speeds Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Acc s Smart functio
11. to highlight NORME then press OK a NORME E NORMAL CABLE B G REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE 4 Press tit to highlight L or B G eS then press OK m E 5 NORMAL CABLE e To receive broadcasts in France REGLAGE CANAL ips highlight L AGCORD FIN e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in SELECTIONNER REGLER Germany or Switzerland SORTIE_ MENU highlight B G continued Presetting channels 33 34 Press to highlight NORMAL CABLE then press OK NORME l REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG __1 NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL CABLE TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press 7 to highlight NORMAL then press OK To preset CATV Cable Television channels select CABLE al REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME NORMAL CABLE L NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press CHAINE to select the programme position 7 CHAINE FA REGLAGE DES CHAINES Selected programme position NORME
12. Canal Plus 47 Changing the programme position 38 Changing the station name 41 Cleaning the video heads 97 Clock setting 43 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 52 Connecting the VCR and your TV 14 15 to a Set Top Box 17 18 to a stereo system 19 to a TV with a PERITEL connector 15 Counter 52 D Demonstration 62 85 Dial Timer 58 Disabling the programme positions 39 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 93 EP mode 53 H Hi fi audio track 78 Index search 86 Index L Language selecting 32 LP mode 54 Monaural 77 Monitoring during playback 78 during recording 77 N NICAM broadcasts 77 Normal audio track 78 O OPC Optimum Picture Control 88 Optional setting 90 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 65 PERITEL connection 15 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 52 at various speeds 70 frame by frame 70 selecting the sound 78 slow motion 70 Power save 89 92 Presetting channels 33 R Reality Regenerator 87 Recording 54 67 bilingual programmes 77 duration time 72 saving 55 stereo programmes 77 timer setting 67 using the Dial Timer 58 using the ShowView system 63 what you are watching on the TV 56 while watching another programme 55 RF channel 20 22 S Safety tab 55 Searching at various speeds 70 using the Acces Smart function 79 using the index function 86 Searching using the Acces Smart function 79 Set Top Box connecting 17 18 controller 17 18 s
13. Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed i Usually main sound Nosinalandioirack left right channels ly monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE AUDIO connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the CHOIX SON setting If the CHOIX SON does not function check that MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to OFF see page 90 If SON HIFI is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing CHOIX SON will not change the sound Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Acc s Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Acc s Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and programme position of programmes recorded You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the programme was recorded To store programme information see Storing the programme information on page 81 If you eject the tape before storing the information the information will be cleared Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to
14. NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press 7 to highlight REGLAGE CANAL then press OK fia REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 4 NORME L NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Presetting channels Press tit repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed anit Q A NORMAL CABLE The channels appear in the following REGLAGE CANAL ii order ACCORD FIN on DRETOUR dp T Channel System L System B G e ccnonen z coverage CONFIRMER SORTIE MEND a VHF F2 F10 E2 El12 Italian channels A H UHF F21 F69 E21 E69 CATV TV B Q S01 S05 distribution S1 S20 HYPER S21 S41 S21 S41 If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 5 first press 0 and then press 5 10 To preset another programme position repeat steps 7 through 9 11 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu continued Presetting channels 35 36 If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automati
15. Recorder ES VMC 820HG audio video cable not supplied Other VCR Player N Signal flow continued Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Sumpa f 93 94 Example C Your VCR Recorder TV ENTREE LIGNE 3 VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LIGNE 2 G D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector set DECODEUR LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing ENR Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set MONTAGE to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu If the other VCR has a similar
16. 2 Press F to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK Press tit to select VEILLE ECO then 7 Rg press OK DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO T ENREG TV DIRECT PARTIELLE NON RR RETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU 4 Press F to highlight TOTAL or PARTIELLE then press OK e TOTAL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum e PARTIELLE to reduce the power consumption 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn on the indicators in the display window Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 4 Notes When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE If VEILLE ECO is TOTAL you cannot watch or record programmes from your Canal Plus decoder or Set Top Box during standby mode see page 92 Reducing the VCR s power consumption suojesado jeuonippy i 89 90 Changing menu options Press MENU then select OPTIONS and H OPTIONS press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU 2 Press to highlight OPTIONS 1 or OPTIONS 2 then press OK FTL OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 OPC DECODEUR LIGNES DECODEUR MONTAGE OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE MIX AUDIO VEILLE ECO NON SON HIFI ENREG TV DIRECT VITESSE AUTO RR DUREE CASSETTE DRETOUR STANDARD
17. COULEUR DRETOUR OUI NORMALE SELECTIONNER SELECTIONNER GLER 0 Ol RE REGLER SORTIE MENU SORTIE MENU 3 Press to select the option then press OK 4 Press 7 to change the setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPTIONS 1 Menu option Set this option to OPC e OUI to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e NON to switch off OPC MONTAGE e OUI to minimize picture deterioration when editing NON to turn off MONTAGE MIX AUDIO e OUI to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The CHOIX SON button will not function e NON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the CHOIX SON button If you press amp EJECT MIX AUDIO will be reset to NON For details see page 78 Changing menu options Menu option Set this option to SON HIFI e NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track For details see page 77 VITESSE AUTO e OUI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recor
18. L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight TV PAYANTE CANAL 4 then press i NORME OK NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL L NORMAL TV PAYANTE CANAL OUI AFT ACCORD FIN NON DRETOUR SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight OUI then press OK F REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 15 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C02 LMN TV PAYANTE CANAL OQUI AFT OUI ACCORD FIN DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 17 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK 50 Setting the Canal Plus decoder Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch the Canal Plus programme through the RFU input of the TV press TV MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window If VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL you cannot watch
19. NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme SON HIFI in the OPTIONS 1 menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 91 for details To select the sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want Stereo programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural continued Recording stereo and bilingual programmes suojesado jeuonippy i 77 78 Bilingual programmes To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel main CANAL G STEREO Right channel sub CANAL D STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape
20. SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 5 Press MENU to exit the menu The menu disappears from the TV screen 6 Press MENU again Then press to highlight REGLAGES and press OK SET TOP BOX REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press F to highlight REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK FA REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 _ AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON AFT OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Setting the Canal Plus decoder Press to highlight NORME then press OK isa REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 NORME E NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN 2RETOUR B G NON OUI SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight L or B G then press OK To receive broadcasts in France highlight L e To receive broadcasts using the PAL system for example in Germany or Switzerland highlight B G re REGLAGE DES CHAINES PROG 1 INORME NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL AFT ACCORD FIN RETOUR NORMAL C12 _ AAB NON OUI SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE
21. Teleka 254 624 683 Telemax 435 Teleservice 292 Televes 596 Tensai 632 Thomson 466 864 Thorens 597 Tonna 679 TPS 831 Triad 332 344 346 361 362 Triasat 425 Tristar 277 Tudi 297 Uniden 205 803 842 Unisat 377 United Cable 014 STB brand Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Unitor 228 343 Winersat 343 D Universum 184 525 582 Wisi 184 332 362 2 383 407 417 Vector 344 364 529 418 426 466 2 Ventana 211 647 649 701 z a Videoway 261 Wolsey Gene 555 VisiCable 492 XSat 134 900 Vortec 432 Xcom 900 Multimedia VTech 332 473 771 Zehnder 332 342 531 Vtech 362 701 829 Westminster 116 Zenith 011 536 Wevasat 344 Zwergnase 805 Note e To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not press STB repeatedly to display STB in the display window then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons If the STB responds you have enterred the correct brand number Setting the Set Top Box 34 32 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen language other than French use the on screen display to select another language Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press tit to highlight REGLAGES and press a OK REGLAG
22. Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press C gt LECTURE Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape suoneiado o1seg i 53 54 Recording TV programmes Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 cHAINE To record a normal channel press CHAINE until the programme position number you want appears in the display window O CHOIX ENTREE To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE until the connected line appears in the display window Ui 0 0 9 O OOO To record from the Set Top Box press STB The STB indicator lights up in the display window Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons 4 Sib Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP _ LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality Recording TV programmes ENR Press ENR to start recording O The recording indicator lights up red in the d
23. Tuning your TV to the VCR 24 If your TV has a PERITEL connector REGL CANAL CHAINE 1 7 Press VQ marche Veille to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly The currently set RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV REGL CANAL 3 _ CHAINE n Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF and press REGL CANAL again O QO REGLAGE AUTO RF channel set up is complete REGL CANAL 22 Tuning your TV to the VCR Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the TV channels guide channels for the ShowView system and VCR clock automatically REGLAGE AUTO REGLAGE AUTO REGL CANAL Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds The VCR automatically turns on starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area according to the TV system you selected in Tuning your TV to the VCR If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions see Changing disabling programme positions on page 38 If you use the SMARTLINK connection the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during downl
24. counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press G AFFICH Playing a tape Notes e The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape e Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound becomes monaural e While setting the menu on the TV screen buttons for playback on the commander do not function remote Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press C gt LECTURE The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts
25. disabling programme positions After setting the channels you can change the programme positions as you like If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels you can disable them You can also change the station names If the station names are not displayed you can enter them manually Changing programme positions Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations To u Pies MENU then pies 8 4 to O highlight LISTES and press OK EEEE LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press F to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES then press OK S AAB CDE FGH SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG 2p SUPPR PROG ANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the row which you want to change the programme ppa PROG CAN NOM position then press gt G12 AAR To display other pages for FGH programme positions 6 to 60 press A F repeatedly SELER NM GU PROG CONFIRMER MENU 38 Changing disabling programme positions Press tit until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme Q ot PROG CAN NOM O position ae eae The selected chan
26. every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every Sunday 1 month later dates count down DEMAIN AUJOURD Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI in step 4 above You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 52 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 55 e Check the timer settings page 75 e Watch another TV programme page 55 continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system suoneiado o1seg 65 66 Tips To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons To set the line
27. extend the duration Press ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time To cancel the duration Press ENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ii STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a Satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector of the VCR to the PERITEL connector of the satellite tuner Then connect the LIGNE 1 TV connector to the TV PERITEL cable not supplied Satellite tuner etc P PERITEL connector DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 PERITEL cable not supplied PERITEL N Signal flow continued Synchronized Recording suonesedo jeuonippy 73 74 Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place ENR SYNCHRO Make sure the
28. function turn it on as well 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Ii pause to set it to playback pause 3 Press ENR on this VCR to set it to recording pause Burpy To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the ll stop buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il pause on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Ill pause again to resume recording Note e If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR will not start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press ENR again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press Hl pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Hl pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Basic editing 95 96 Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal DOUBLAGE SON audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder
29. input video source you can also use the CHAINE buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 91 To check change or cancel the programme setting press to choose LISTE then press OK in step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 75 Notes If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE in the OPTIONS 2 menu the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or MIXTE The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a programme from your Set Top Box The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes including setting
30. tape is longer than the total recording time e Set DECODEUR LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 91 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE to display L3 in the display window Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 3 Press SP LP to select the tape speed 4 Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO indicator lights up and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press ENR SYNCHRO The SYNCHRO indicator disappears To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time In this case the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically e When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is appeared recording starts automatically e If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority an
31. the setting press ANNUL O 6 Press MENU to exit the menu If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings 75 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 gt Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 6 above you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by selecting LISTE and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS 76 Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON German stereo system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound while recording Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main PRINCIPALE STEREO Sub SECONDAIRE STEREO Main and sub PRINCIP SEC STEREO In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system The
32. this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off When m signal flow you turn on the other equipment this VCR automatically sends the signal from the other equipment to the TV without turning itself on Connect the other equipment to the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as shown above 2 Set DECODEUR LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu PERITEL cable not supplied 3 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or PARTIELLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu 4 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme turn on the other equipment and the TV Note e You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording a programme from other equipment Connecting the VCR 19 20 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 22 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR VQ REGL CANAL CHAINE 1 0 Press VQ marche Veille to turn on the VCR 2 REGLAGE AUTO REGL CANAL Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly The currently set RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel 4 REGLAGE AUTO REGL CANAL Press REGL CANAL The TV system appears in the display window
33. 2 Setting the clock 43 Press 4 to set the day REGLAGE AUTO NON HEURE DU PROGRAMME IREGLAGE MANUEL 28 1 2001 DIM 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press gt to highlight the month and set the month pressing t t Payee HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight i REGLAGE AUTO NON the item to be set and press tit to HEURE PU PROGRAMME select the digits 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 The day of the week is set automatically SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press OK to start the clock REGLAGE AUTO NON HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE 8 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits by pressing e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes 44 Setting the clock Changing the station for t
34. 2 63 75 19 TV MAGN TV video button 11 15 55 20 Programme number buttons 11 56 21 STB Set Top Box button 54 64 68 22 CHAINE programme buttons 11 G4 54 Ga E Teletext page access buttons for TV 12 MINUTERIE timer button 63 67 ACCES SMART button 79 FASTEXT buttons for TV Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Q f pea 2 f e A D D 2 Remote commander e Aerial cable e R6 size AA batteries e Set Top Box controller hea Unpacking 9 10 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR anda Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV To operate Set Tv MAGN to the VCR MAGN and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor
35. 9 VEN SORTIE 2 OOO Press the programme number buttons o0 to enter the ShowView number If you make a mistake press ANNUL O and re enter the correct number ANNUL O U N SHOWVIEW SHOWVIEW 28 9 VEN REGLER CONFIRMER OK ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system suonessdo sIseg i 63 3 ipa 28 9 VEN TWX The date start and stop times DATE HEURE PROG at AUJOURD 79 00 20 00 35 programme position or station name ie ee vad SOSA tape speed and VPS PDC setting LISTE appear on the TV screen e If appears in the PROG programme column this may happen for local broadcasts you STB have to set the appropriate programme position manually Cy Press to select the desired programme position To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the PROG position To record from the Set Top Box press STB to display STB in the PROG position Then enter a three digit STB channel ANNUL O number with the programme number buttons SELECTIONNER gt GLER ANNULER ANNUL 0 SORTIE You will only have to do this op
36. CTIONNER gt 4 0 REGLER OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 5 Press 4 4 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing 6 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme To stop searching Press W STOP continued Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus suonesedo jeuonippy j 83 To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected The RAPPEL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected If you re insert the cassette in step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then select RAPPEL in step 3 the data for the last tape used to record programmes appears Press OK and the latest information will appear on the ACCES SMART screen You can then add new information to this programme list For an explanation about viewing programme information without using one of the memory banks see page 79 If you want to erase the latest information in the RAPPEL memory bank press the ACCES SMART button instead of the OK button in step 3 and then close the ACCES SMART screen The new information will replace all of the current information in the RAP
37. E DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENUJ then press OK ENGLISH FRAN AIS Press t4 to highlight LANGUE SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight the desired language then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Q f pa 2 5 e A r D D 2 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight REGLAGES and press OK SET TOP BOX REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MENU Press to highlight REGLAGE Snes DES CHAINES then press OK PROG 1 NORME L NORMAL CABLE NORMAL REGLAGE CANAL C12 AAB TV PAYANTE CANAL NON OUI ACCORD FIN RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press
38. ES SMART button If you decide to stop recording press MENU to make the ACCES SMART screen disappear first Then press W STOP You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record programmes even after you eject the tape see page 84 Notes You cannot use this function unless the clock is set Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly If many short programmes are recorded on a tape multiple programmes may be included in a single block In this case only the latest programme information will appear in the ACCES SMART screen Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals If you start recording a programme D from the middle of a previously recorded programme A and into another previously recorded programme B the Acc s Smart information for the second programme B which is recorded over is deleted Originally recorded programmes A B c SE Recording the programme D over the programme A and B A D c sae Searching using the Acc s Smart function Storing searching and deleting programme information Acces Smart Plus You can store programme info
39. IGNE 1 TV connector 15 47 6 G gt audio out R D right L G left jacks STB CONTROL CONTROLEUR STB jack 17 18 Remote commander NI 190A N 1 amp EJECT button 52 CHOIX ENTREE input select button 56 68 95 WIDE button for TV 12 CHOIX SON button 12 77 x2 button 70 5 B gt RALENTI slow button 70 6 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 54 Q o Q 7 Qa AFFICH display button 12 55 I ten s digit button 11 56 9 1 volume buttons for TV 12 ENR record button 55 72 11 MENU button 43 75 Il PAUSE button 43 52 E STOP stop button 43 52 lt lt RET rewind button 52 70 P amp P AV fast forward gt button 52 70 gt LECTURE OK button 43 52 FASTEXT buttons for TV continued Index to parts and controls 7 8 Index to parts and controls TV video remote control switch 10 Vo marche Veille switch 11 64 COMPT DUREE REST counter remain button 55 Teletext button for TV 12 DOUBL SON audio dubbing button 96 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 12 kaa gt gt I RECHER INDEX index search buttons 86 18 ANNUL O button 5
40. M to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS 2 menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select MINUTERIE then go to step 2 e To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt to choose LISTE then press OK in step 2 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 75 suoneiado o1seg i Notes e When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide Otherwise the VPS PDC function will not work e Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I Q with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a programme from your Set Top Box e The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording TV programmes using the timer 69 70 Additional Operations a Playing searching at various speeds Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast forward hold down gt gt AV PF During rewind fast forward or rewind hold down lt lt RET lt 44 Play at high speed During playback press B AV or lt 4 RET on the remot
41. PEL memory bank Notes e When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory bank number you can not search the recorded programme If you exit the ACCES SMART screen with a memory bank number that does not contain programme information selected the ACCES SMART screen will not appear even if you press ACCES SMART Deleting the programme information You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number Before you start e Turn on your TV and the VCR e Set the TV to the video channel 1 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen appears f HEURE 18 00 19 00 21 30 23 00 SELECTIONNER e REGLER OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 84 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus 2 Press lt gt to select the memory bank ACCES SMART RAPPEL number to delete RAPPEL 14 4 3 4 The programme information on the s HEURE p PROG selected memory bank number appears Yo 8 803 7 00 UK Check the information that you want to delete SELECTIONNER Ex EFFACER LANNUL O SORTIE ACCES SMART 3 Press ANNUL O The programme information is deleted RAPPEL 3 DATE HEURE PAS DE DONNEES SELECTIONNER gt REGLER OK
42. R INDEX The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP Notes e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause When you press K RECHER INDEX if there is nothing recorded before the selected index signal playback may not start exactly at the index signal 86 Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then turns off distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press CHAINE on the bossa VCR to display the tracking meter The SS distortion should disappear as you press one Tracking meter of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it About the Reality Regenerator Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator RR function 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK 2 Press 7 to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK 3 Press to highlight RR then press 71
43. S ONY 3 067 103 E1 1 GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS Hi Fi SHOWVIEw DELUXE SLV X9B 2001 Sony Corporation 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Precautions S afety This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated i
44. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead The SHOWVIEW menu or the MINUTERIE menu does not appear e Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set correctly see page 91 The VPS PDC function does not operate properly e Check that the clock and the date are set correctly e Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording e If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording Synchronized Recording The ENR SYNCHRO button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press ENR SYNCHRO again The Synchronized Recording function does not work The connected equipment was not turned off Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR SYNCHRO again e There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first
45. UN VEN Monday to Friday SAM every Saturday LUN every Monday DIM every Sunday 1 month later gt dates count down gt DEMAIN AUJOURD 68 Recording TV programmes using the timer To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter page 52 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 55 e Check the timer settings page 75 e Watch another TV programme page 55 Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the CHAINE or programme number buttons To set the programme position with a two digit number press ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons e To set the line input video source you can also use the CHAINE buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 91 e Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAM
46. a OK DECODEUR LIGNE3 DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT RI NORMALE RETOUR HAUTE NON SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE 4 Press ait to set RR to NORMALE or HAUTE then press OK The RR indicator lights up in the display window 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen To turn it off select NON in step 3 The RR indicator turns off in the display window continued Adjusting the picture suonesedo jeuolppy 87 About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC 7 ONST function automatically improves recording st and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to MONTAGE MIX AUDIO the condition of the video heads and tape To fess auro maintain better picture quality we STANDARD COULEUR recommend that you set OPC to OUI in the OPTIONS 1 menu the OPC indicator lights Rearen i6 up in the display window For details see page 90 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC SORTIE MENU OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the t
47. ape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu The OPC indicator in the display window turns off Tip e To set tracking to the centre position press the CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter will not be displayed e With the Auto Long Play function on the OPC function will work only in SP mode If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP the OPC function turns off If however the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work e There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press ENR to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Ill PAUSE again to start recording 88 Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS then press OK
48. arp 29 Loewe 45 Telefunken 36 Mivar 09 70 Thomson 43 2 NEC 66 Toshiba 38 Nokia 15 16 69 3 If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number may change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries Setting up the remote commander Q Q 7 Qa 13 Step 3 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector see page 15 e Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only see this page e Connection to your TV and Set Top Box see page 17 e Connection to your TV and decoder see page 47 If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector A onoono o nonneononnnon ANTENNE SORTIE ANTENNE ENTREE Mains lead ANTENNE c ENTREE to mains lt Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from AERIAL your TV and connect it to a ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear es panel of the VCR OUT SORTIE 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial ANTENNE our cable SORTIE IN ENTREE 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR a
49. at the TV Setting up the remote commander Q o Q 7 Qa WIDE 5 CHOIX SON O FASTEXT buttons AFFICH TV MAGN Programme number buttons dji CHAINE ae A TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ie Select an input source aerial in or line in TV MAGN Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons I CHAINE continued Setting up the remote commander 41 12 To Press Adjust the volume of the TV A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound CHOIX SON Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display AFFICH Change the Teletext page Ea Ey Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For WIDE other manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander below Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery together with an old one Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in th
50. atically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes If you enter a symbol in step 5 it will appear as a blank space in the display window 42 Changing disabling programme positions Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight REGLAGES and press a OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO NON HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 1 2001 LUN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to highlight REGLAGE MANUEL then press OK Tears HEURE DU PROGRAMME REGLAGE MANUEL 1 2001 LUN 0 00 SELECTIONNER REGLER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU continued Q f pea a f e A D D
51. c CONTROLEUR DECODEUR STB ENTREE LIGNE 3 STB controller s ee iea p m pane K al ANTENNE PP 2o00 DOOOODOCeDODODID LIGNE s 1 TV ANTENNE 7 SORTIE ANTENNE Aerial cable supplied Signal flow PERITEL cable not supplied You can watch programmes from the Set Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function When you turn on the STB this VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without turning itself on 1 Set DECODEUR LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu 2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or PARTIELLE in the OPTIONS 2 menu 3 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme from the STB turn on the STB and the TV For details see page 25 Note e You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB 18 Connecting the VCR Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the C gt audio out R D L G jacks as shown on the right payeys 6unje5 om Audio cable not supplied A Signal flow To use the Line Through function when connecting to video equipment other than a DECODEUR ENTREE SORTIE Set Top Box LIGNE 3 LIGNE Using the Line Through 5 function you can watch a A i programmes from other oF equipment connected to
52. cally tunes in channels clearly However if the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press CHAINE or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select REGLAGES and press OK 3 Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES then press OK 4 Select ACCORD FIN then press OK The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme position NORMAL CABLE REGLAGE CANAL TV PAYANTE CANAL ACCORD FIN RETOUR REGLER e gt SORTIE 5 Press 4m gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to NON Tuning the French CATV channels This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency channels S21 to S41 On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu the channels are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively For example channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23 see the table below If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency for example 152 75 MHz refer to the table below to find the corresponding channel number Channel number S05 is for this example Presetting channels Channel system for the French CATV network Correspond
53. cover and pull it open Display window 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10213 CISINGHRO lt gt MAGN lPDe EP STE UTON W ha A ha Na i 17 16 15 1 Timer indicator 60 64 68 2 SYNCHRO indicator 74 3 STEREO indicator 77 4 NICAM indicator 77 5 smartlink indicator 16 6 MAGN video indicator 15 55 Z VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 65 8 Tape speed indicators 54 9 STB Set Top Box indicator 54 Q o Q 7 Qa 14 10 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 88 11 TV indicator 56 12 Audio dubbing indicator 96 13 Tracking indicator 87 14 Time counter clock line programme prog position indicator 52 54 95 15 Remaining time indicator 55 16 RR Reality Regenerator indicator 87 17 Tape recording indicator 55 continued Index to parts and controls 5 6 Rear panel 1 Mains lead 14 15 DECODER 2 LINE 3 IN DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 18 19 47 73 94 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 14 15 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 14 15 o A Index to parts and controls 5 G LINE 1 TV L
54. d the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished e The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording Synchronized Recording Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press I to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press AIF to highlight LISTES and press OK 3 Press to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS then press OK e If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS 28 9 DATE HEURE AUJOURD 00 gt 20 30 9 100721 2 10 100411 LUN VEN 00415 DIM 130 7 the settings press MENU then turn QBETOUR ea ea GI 0 off the VCR to return to recording ANNULER ANNUO SORTIE standby 4 Press to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK suojesedo jeuonippy i MINUTERIE 28 9 VEN The selected setting appears in the 2B ig 1000s i130 CDE MINUTERIE menu SP LP vPS PDC OU LISTE SELECTIONNER e GLER A rev ANNUL 0 SORTIE To change the setting press to highlight the item you want to change then press to reset it e To cancel
55. ding time Note that for VITESSE AUTO to work correctly the DUREE CASSETTE setting must be accurate e NON to keep the set tape speed DUREE CASSETTE e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter type tape E195 to use an E 195 type tape E240 to use an E 240 type tape E300 to use an E 300 type tape STANDARD COULEUR e AUTO to set the colour system automatically e PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system e SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM colour system e MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM colour system If you press amp EJECT or turn the VCR off STANDARD COULEUR will be reset to AUTO For details see page 52 OPTIONS 2 Menu option Set this option to DECODEUR LIGNE3 e DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector e LIGNE3 to use the DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector as the line input connector OPTIONS PROGRAMM e MIXTE to display the METHODO DE PROGRAMMATION menu for selecting NORMALE or SHOWVIEW when pressing the MINUTERIE button e NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the MINUTERIE button For details see page 63 and 67 continued Changing menu options suolesedo jeuolppy 91 92 Menu option Set this option to VEILLE ECO e TOTAL to
56. e commander During playback hold down P gt AV P or lt lt RET lt 4 When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback press B gt RALENTI Play frame by frame During pause press P gt AV or lt lt RET on the remote commander Hold down AV or lt 4 RET to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop press play on the VCR while holding down A on the VCR To resume normal playback Press C gt LECTURE Using the shuttle ring i i JOG With the shuttle ring you can Shuttle ring operate a variety of playback options There are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode Playing searching at various speeds To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way Pause Slow motion Slow motion in reverse Normal speed Normal speed in reverse Initial speed Double speed Double speed in reverse i High speed in High speed reverse To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shutt
57. e following table set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set MAGN at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down I C and enter your TV s code number using the programme number buttons Then release 1 Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV V4 SD TV MAGN programme number buttons ten s digit CHAINE 41 O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU 9 lt gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs Setting up the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off 2 Press WIDE then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press AV gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK Tip When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically Notes Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Panasonic 17 49 Akai 68 Philips 06 07 1 08 Ferguson 52 Saba 12 13 Grundig 10 1 11 Samsung 22 23 Hitachi 24 Sanyo 25 JVC 33 Sh
58. e the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV I MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation 2 FAS YLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation 5 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation Note e Not all TVs respond to the functions above Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV and Set Top Box STB Set Top Box STB refers to a satellite or digital tuner If your STB has a PERITEL connector see page 18 If your STB does not have a PERITEL connector Set the CONNEX STB setting to RF see page 26 Q o Q 7 Qa Aerial cable not supplied H ANTENNE ENTREE STB controller s i i il cig ee side view G supplied ynnnnnecnnnnict gt LIGNE 1 ANTENNE TV SAP SORTIE ANTENNE 2 N ENTREE A Signal flow PERITEL cable not supplied Tf your TV does not have a PERITEL connector the PERITEL cable connected to the VCR is not required continued Connecting the VCR 17 If your STB has a PERITEL connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to DECODEUR ENTREE LIGNE 3 In this case set the CONNEX STB setting to LIGNE3 see page 26 PERITEL cable supplied with the STB La
59. er 61 Notes e If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE menu FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted e If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and REGLAGE AUTO is set to OUI the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user such as a salesperson to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate To activate the Demonstration Mode Press Il pause on the VCR while turning the PROG DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before y
60. eration once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting If the information is incorrect press ANNUL O to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC setting TEER RUJOURD oroo ozono SS 1 Press lt gt to highlight the item 8 Ook mm you want to change LISTE 2 Press t4 to reset it e To record the same programme SELECTIONNER je ANNULER ANNUL 0 every day or the same day every SORTIE week see Daily weekly recording on page 65 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 65 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU 6 fin Press I to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on 64 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday gt LUN SAM Monday to Saturday gt LUN VEN Monday to Friday SAM
61. etting 25 ShowView recording 63 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Off 16 One Touch Menu 16 One Touch Play 16 53 One Touch Timer 16 Preset Download 16 TV Direct Rec 16 56 SP mode 54 Stereo 77 Synchronized Recording 73 T Timer setting cancelling 75 changing 75 checking 75 daily weekly recording 65 68 using the Dial Timer 58 using the ShowView system 63 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V VPS Video Programme System 65 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 77 Quick Start Guide Connecting the VCR ANTENNE SORTIE 1 Connect the aerial to ANTENNE ENTREE of the VCR 2 Connect ANTENNE SORTIE the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable 3 For better picture and sound connect LIGNE 1 TV to your TV using a PERITEL cable if your TV has a PERITEL connector 4 Connect the mains lead to the mains Tuning your TV to the VCR VO REGL CANAL CHAINE A If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector 1 Press I C marche veille to turn on the VCR 2 Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly T ere ea mi 3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture Sony Corporation Press REGL CANAL Press CHAINE to select the TV system G for B G L for L 6 Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that MAGNETOSOPE SONY appears clearly on the TV screen Refer to your TV s instruction manual for tunin
62. g instructions 7 Press REGL CANAL B If your TV has a PERITEL connector 1 Press I C marche veille to turn on the VCR 2 Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly 3 Press CHAINE to set the RF channel to OFF a A T ee Ll lt 4 Press REGL CANAL Using the Auto Set Up function REGLAGE AUTO You can preset channels Hold down REGLAGE AUTO for three seconds When all the receivable channels are preset SET UP disappears from the display window You can rearrange the programme position to your favourite order see Changing disabling programme positions Note e The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes Now you can operate your VCR Printed on chlorine free 100 recycled paper http www world sony com
63. ghlight REGLAGES and press OK REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 3 SORTIE MENU Press to highlight SET TOP BOX then press OK CONNEX STB NON RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE MENU Press 4 9 lt gt to highlight CONNEX STB and press OK a _ RF LIGNES SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU continued Setting the Set Top Box 25 26 4 e If you connect the STB using the aerial cable Press 4 9 gt to select RF and i ESS i press OK Press to highlight N CHAINE and press OK Enter SELECTIONNER the appropriate number using aq ES a SORTIE MENU and press OK e If you connect the STB using the PERITEL cable CONNEX STB LIGNE3 Press 4 gt to select LIGNE3 Seeroun 05S l and press OK SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight N CODE MARQUE STB and press OK Enter connex srs the appropriate number using the N GANE CUSE Fog programme number buttons then press OK Refer to the table on page 27 for Set Top Box brand number SELECTIONNER REGLER Press MENU to exit the menu Sales
64. gramme information is cleared and the new programme information is stored 82 Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank number You can start playback of the recorded programme after calling the programme information from the four memory bank numbers Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen appears 18 00 19 00 21 30 23 00 SELECTIONNER gt REGLER OK SORTIE LACCES SMART 3 Press gt to select the memory bank ROCES SMART RAPPEL number for the inserted cassette RAPPEL 14 vy 3 4 amp The programme information contained in KETENE ENTE e i the selected memory bank number io 76 802 yioo DK appears Sota Si When you selected wrong memory bank REGLER nn number eject the cassette and repeat steps ca EL from step 1 4 Press OK Memory bank number The selected memory bank number appears on the ACCES SMART screen KELI 2v 14 00 15 00 FGH 20 00 21 00 AAB 6 30 7 00 IJK Y a ESPACE VIERGE_30MIN SELE
65. he Auto Clock Set function Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 are Press MENU then press ait to O highlight REGLAGES and press OK SET TOP BOX REGLAGE DES CHAINES HORLOGE LANGUE DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU Press tit to highlight HORLOGE then press OK REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted REGLAGE AUTO OUI HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU Press OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI HEURE DU PROGRAMME NON REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE MENU Press 4 4 to highlight OUI then press OK REGLAGE AUTO OUI HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 AAB SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE MENU continued Q o gt Q 7 ist Qa Setting the clock 45 Press to highlight HEURE DU PROGRAMME then press OK Sea acai HEURE DU PROGRAMME 1 AAB REGLAGE MANUEL 28 9 2001 VEN 18 00 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER
66. ing REGLAGE Receivable Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable channel CANAL frequency channel CANAL frequency number range MHz number range MHz B S01 116 75 124 75 S21 24 299 25 307 25 C S02 124 75 132 75 S22 S25 307 25 315 25 D S03 132 75 140 75 S23 S26 315 25 323 25 D S04 140 75 148 75 S24 S27 323 25 331 25 E S05 148 75 156 75 S25 S28 331 25 339 25 F S06 156 75 164 75 S26 S29 339 25 347 25 F S07 164 75 172 75 S27 30 347 25 355 25 G S08 172 75 180 75 S28 31 355 25 363 25 H S09 180 75 188 75 S29 32 363 25 371 25 H S10 188 75 196 75 S30 33 371 25 379 25 I S11 196 75 204 75 S31 34 379 25 387 25 J S12 204 75 212 75 S32 35 387 25 395 25 J S13 212 75 220 75 S33 S36 395 25 403 25 K S14 220 75 228 75 S34 S37 403 25 411 25 L S15 228 75 236 75 S35 S38 411 25 419 25 L S16 236 75 244 75 S36 39 419 25 427 25 M S17 244 75 252 75 S37 S40 427 25 435 25 N S18 252 75 260 75 S38 S41 435 25 443 25 N S19 260 75 268 75 S39 42 443 25 451 25 O S20 268 75 276 75 S40 843 451 25 459 25 P S21 276 75 284 75 S41 S44 459 25 467 25 P S22 284 75 292 75 Q S23 292 75 300 75 Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Notes The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes e When adjusting ACCORD FIN the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received Presetting channels Q pa 2 5 e A A D 2 37 Changing
67. isat 332 GEC 097 Gold Box 864 Goldstar 346 Gooding 582 Grothusen 346 Grundig 151 184 339 474 582 761 540 G Sat 194 Harting und 344 Helling Hinari 194 Hirschmann 184 344 407 408 409 513 584 592 683 762 Hitachi 466 Houston 679 Humax 059 Huth 231 254 375 528 600 805 HyperVision 630 Ikusi Allsat 379 Imperial 265 496 IRTE 620 ITS 632 ITT 119 183 Jerrold 014 025 287 Johansson 343 JOK 721 JSR 375 JVC 526 582 Setting the Set Top Box STB brand Code numbers Kathrein 103 134 184 211 342 369 453 491 515 564 592 633 636 Key West 805 Konig 103 183 184 Kosmos 342 346 Kreiselmeyer 184 Kyostar 432 La Sat 435 475 524 531 618 Lasat 833 Lenco 346 384 422 432 461 Lion 364 Lupus 380 Luxor 119 183 584 Macab 535 597 Magnavox 043 Manhattan 466 531 Maranz 211 Maspro 103 339 347 761 Matsui 355 582 MediaSat 864 Mediamarkt 254 Memphis 377 Micro 344 Technology Minerva 582 Mintec 589 MNet 030 Morgan s 254 524 840 STB brand Code numbers Multistar 342 475 Muratto 346 Navex 343 NEC 189 Neusat 703 845 Newhaus 231 Next Wave 743 Nikko 371 Nokia 692 034 119 183 339 408 425 466 584 734 832 Nordme
68. isplay window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining time Press AFFICH With the display on press COMPT DUREE REST to check the remaining time Each time you press COMPT DUREE REST the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The indicator indicates the remaining time Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure DUREE CASSETTE in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 91 To watch another TV programme while recording Press TV MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on the same tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape asn I S Safety tab continued Recording TV programmes suoneiado o1seg i 55 56 Tips To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE connector or jack you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE buttons The AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the
69. le ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button turns off Tip e Adjust the picture using the CHAINE buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations Inthe LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e Ifthe playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen press AFFICH Playing searching at various speeds suolesedo jeuolppy i 71 72 Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration Before you start e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 While recording press ENR The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press ENR repeatedly to set the duration time Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 5 30 gt 6 00 gt Enregistrement normal The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To
70. n Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Reducing the VCR s power consumption Changing menu options Editing 93 95 96 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Audio dubbing Additional Information 97 Troubleshooting 102 Specifications 104 Index Back Cover Quick Start Guide Table of contents 3 Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 18 117 16 15 1 VW marche Vveille switch 20 Tape compartment Remote sensor 10 4 eject button 52 5 Shuttle ring 70 6 C gt play button 52 70 JOG button 71 ENR record button 95 9 HE pause button 52 95 E button 52 95 bP fast forward button 52 70 Index to parts and controls 14 AIA iIMoll9 8 44 rewind button 52 70 PROG Dial Timer control 58 CHAINE buttons 71 87 DOUBLAGE SON button 96 REGLAGE AUTO Auto Set Up REGL CANAL button 20 23 ENR SYNCHRO Synchronized Recording button 74 2 LIGNE 2 G left D right jacks covered 93 94 How to open the jack cover 1 Press the bottom of the cover 2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the
71. n 407 Axis 377 380 Birmingham 287 Cable Communications British Telecom 014 116 Barcom 228 Best 228 380 STB brand Code numbers Blaupunkt 184 Boca 254 524 840 Brain Wave 343 British Sky 858 Broadcasting Brunor 420 Bush 078 102 265 BT 526 679 721 Cabletime 172 282 388 459 Cambridge 267 355 526 Camundosat 104 Canal 864 Canal Satellite 864 Channel Master 373 CityCom 829 Clyde 097 CME 091 119 184 211 CNT 531 Comtec 277 Connexions 104 407 469 Conrad 618 Contec 377 Cryptovision 611 Crown 254 Cyrus 211 Daewoo 384 continued Q f pa 2 5 ea A D D 2 Setting the Set Top Box 27 STB brand Code numbers D box 734 DDC 373 Diskxpress 228 DNT 211 407 469 Drake 279 470 Dynasat 690 Echostar 181 407 465 EEC 344 EIF 428 685 Einhell 344 Elta 375 Emanon 432 Emme Esse 708 Engel 461 Eurodec 535 537 Europa 708 Fenner 728 Ferguson 078 194 347 625 722 Fidelity 263 686 Finlux 119 355 408 425 466 525 Fraba Sat 596 Fracarro 060 France Telecom 462 Freecom 346 432 745 FTE 277 342 422 FTE Humax 874 Fuba 183 228 308 309 380 407 425 428 432 720 Galaxis 375 377 844 845 STB brand Code numbers Galax
72. n a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or programme owner WARNING Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems and play back using the PAL B G and SECAM colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Tapes recorded with the MESECAM colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or acolour monitor supporting the SECAM colour system SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Power consumption during standby Power consumption during standby at FULL
73. nd your TV only with an aerial cable you have to tune your TV to the VCR see page 20 14 Connecting the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector Fy HUTTON o 00 LIGNE 1 Mains lead TV Q o Q 7 Qa to mains lt N Signal flow PERITEL cable not supplied Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ence ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear Q panel of the VCR ANTENNE ou Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial ANTENNE our cable Qamma N IN ENTREE Connect LIGNE 1 TV on the VCR and the PERITEL connector on the TV with the optional ca a PERITEL cable s ara i oF RS This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you LY want to watch the VCR picture press TV MAGN to display the MAGN indicator in the display window Connect the mains lead to the mains Note If the TV is connected to the LIGNE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the ANTENNE SORTIE connector see page 22 continued Connecting the VCR 15 16 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC Oo EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK this VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you com
74. nde 283 373 625 Oceanic 597 Orbit 361 362 Orbitec 596 Oxford 355 Pace 078 194 339 347 466 802 806 858 Pal 848 Palcom 308 309 Palladium 582 Panasonic 225 Panda 466 Philips 630 144 211 339 466 474 582 721 761 864 Phoenix 377 Phonotrend 799 Pioneer 155 271 544 864 ProVision 595 Promax 466 continued Q pea 2 5 e A D 2 Setting the Set Top Box 29 STB brand Code numbers Prosat 496 PTT Telecom 224 PVP Stereo 014 Visual Matrix Pyxis 842 Quadral 373 530 639 Radiola 211 Radix 407 893 764 RFT 211 231 552 Saba 265 347 364 531 586 701 720 745 Sabre 466 Sagem 831 Sakura 377 Salora 119 183 210 Samsung 283 SAT 332 361 362 472 Satbox 386 Satcom 224 Satec 194 339 Satmaster 283 SatPartner 343 346 432 513 531 703 720 745 Schwaiger 194 515 Scientific Atlanta 019 028 288 Seemann 407 589 637 SEG 380 432 529 753 Siemens 184 Skymaster 530 639 Setting the Set Top Box STB brand Code numbers Sony 286 289 293 650 715 Stella 104 STVI 428 STS 167 Sunstar 524 805 Tandberg 742 Tantec 308 309 347 466 Tatung 156 TechniSat 272 273 331 420 469 552 559 596 Teco 384 Telecom 104 Telefunken 432
75. nel is inserted at the new programme position and the 2 intermediate channels are displaced SELFCTONNFA noe z to fill the gap baad OORTE MENU 2 Press OK to confirm the setting To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 through 5 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETOUR and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE buttons Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press ait to highlight LISTES and press OK a LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS 2RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 0 SORTIE continued Changing disabling programme positions 39 Press ait to highlight LISTE DES LISTE DES CHAINES CHAINES then press OK PROG CAN Ci SELECTIONNER DEPLACER PROG SUPPR PROG LANNUL 0 SORTIE MENU Press ait to highlight the row LISTE DES CHAINES which you want to disable PROG CAN 1 C12 c03 C56 C27
76. ng TV programmes Tips e The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press ENR in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press ENR e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 92 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV Recording TV programmes suoneiado o1seg 57 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes TO PROG a without turning on your TV Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods that will be broadcast within the next month The recording start time and recording stop CHAINE H time can be set at one minute intervals
77. oad After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal If the time does not appear set the clock manually see page 43 To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press REGLAGE AUTO Tip If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set up function see page 32 continued Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Q o Q 7 iM Qa 23 Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function If you do repeat the steps above The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete approximately 15 to 18 minutes e Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View timer etc will be reset If this happens you have to set them again 24 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Step 6 Setting the Set Top Box If you did not connect a Set Top Box STB skip this step Q f pea 2 f e A D D 2 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Connect the STB controller remove the protection sticker on the STB controller and place it on top of the STB so that it hangs out over the infrared receptor on the STB front see page 17 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MENU then press tit to SET TOP BOX hi
78. ogramme set your VCR to receive the channel using the on screen display In order to set the channel correctly be sure to follow all of the steps below Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder e Set the TV to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MENU then press AIF to 77 as highlight OPTIONS and press OK OPTIONS 1 OPTIONS 2 DRETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER 01 SORTIE MENU continued Q o Q 7 Qa Setting the Canal Plus decoder 47 48 Press F to highlight OPTIONS 2 then press OK OPTIONS 2 DECODEUR LIGNES OPTIONS PROGRAMM DECODEUR MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI RR NORMALE RETOUR SELECTIONNER REGLER SORTIE Press to highlight DECODEUR LIGNE3 then press OK ATH OPTIONS 2 DECODEUR LIGNE3 OPTIONS PROGRAMM VEILLE ECO ENREG TV DIRECT OUI RR NORMALE 2RETOUR DECODEUR LIGNE3 SELECTIONNER CONFIRMER SORTIE Press to highlight DECODEUR then press OK IDECODEUR LIGNES DECODEUR OPTIONS PROGRAMM MIXTE VEILLE ECO NON ENREG TV DIRECT OUI NORMALE RR RETOUR
79. ol other TVs e Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The display window becomes dim e The display window automatically becomes dim when the VCR is in standby or timer recording mode The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture initial e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white terminal contamination Troubleshooting uo euoyu jeuonippy 101 Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM L VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B toQ HYPER S21 to S41 PAL B G VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only SECAM 23 39 mm s recording playback MESECAM 23 39 mm s playback only LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67 mm s playback only SECAM 11 70 mm s recording playback MESECAM 1 70 mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 h
80. or record Canal Plus programmes during standby mode Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON or PARTIELLE If CONNEX STB is not set to NON at the SET TOP BOX screen you cannot select DECODEUR for DECODEUR LIGNE3 In this case set the Set Top Box setting to NON and then make the DECODEUR LIGNES selection Q Q 7 pad f Qa Setting the Canal Plus decoder 514 52 Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press gt LECTURE When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play Hl PAUSE Resume play after pause Hl PAUSE or C gt LECTURE Fast forward the tape P amp P AV during stop Rewind the tape lt lt RET during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback set the STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS 1 menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in see page 91 Normally set the option to AUTO To use the time counter Press ANNUL O at the point on the tape that you want to find later The
81. or station name appears in the display window SP OPC AGN wes i J Ld 8 oprog Turm PROG to set the programme position ore To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window CHAINE To record from the Set Top Box turn PROG or press CHAINE until the STB channel number you want appears in the display window You can change the channel one channel at a time by turning PROG or 100 channels at a time by pressing CHAINE 9 Press PROG to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To return to the previous step To return to the previous step press the CHAINE and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP 60 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins just press VW The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter
82. ou use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead see page 75 62 Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system The Show View system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the Show View number listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset a total of eight programmes including settings made with other timer methods Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 91 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations 1 Press MINUTERIE MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press B F to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION NORMALE SHOWVIEW SELECTIONNER REGLER OK N SHOWVIEW SORTIE MENU o SHOWVIEW 28
83. page 52 e Display tape information on the TV screen page 55 e Check the timer settings page 75 e Watch another TV programme page 55 To set the clock 1 Turn PROG so that CLOCK appears in the display window 2 Press PROG DAY appears in the display window 3 Turn PROG to set the day suoneiado o1seg i 4 Press PROG MONTH appears in the display window Turn and press PROG to set the month and then the year After you set the year CLOCK appears in the display window again 6 Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute 7 When you have finished setting the time press PROG to start the clock Tips e To cancel a Dial Timer setting press I stop on the VCR while you are making the setting The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode To change the tape speed press SP LP before you complete the setting in step 9 e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set VITESSE AUTO to NON in the OPTIONS 1 menu see page 91 e To check change or cancel the programme setting see Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 75 continued Recording TV programmes using the Dial Tim
84. parts and controls for button locations 1 After recording press I to turn on the VCR 2 Press ACCES SMART Sa SOMN HEURE G 3 Press 4 9 4 gt to select the programme ta ENESE you want to start viewing v ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt 4 REGLER JOK ENREG ACCES SMART 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme mA ACCES SMART m1 80MIN RECHERCHE EN COURS v To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press MENU continued Searching using the Acc s Smart function suonesedo jeuonippy i 79 80 To record in a blank space ROG Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART screen Select the last blank row in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space then stops ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt 4 OKI Start recording Note that ESPACE a SENREG _ ACCES SMART VIERGE and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space Tips You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list While recording you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACC
85. plete the steps on the previous page the indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 23 TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec on page 56 One Touch Play With One Touch Play you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV For details see Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play on page 53 One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu the MINUTERIE menu or the SHOWVIEW menu automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS PROGRAMM in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 91 Automatic Power Off You can hav
86. programme has finished e There was a power failure Press ENR SYNCHRO again continued Troubleshooting uolewsoju jeuonippy 1 99 100 Symptom Remedy Canal Plus You cannot set the channel as the Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 91 You cannot watch the e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 Canal Plus programme menu is set to DECODEUR see page 91 when the VCR is in e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely standby mode e Check that VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to PARTIELLE or NON see page 92 The Canal Plus e Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely programme is always recorded scrambled e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to DECODEUR see page 91 e Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu see page 47 Set Top Box control The Set Top Box control function does not work properly e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander only at the remote sensor on the VCR and not at the STB sensor e Make sure you are pointing the STB controller at the remote sensor on the Set Top Box e Make sure the STB controller is connected securely The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it from the VCR Re enter the brand code number corresponding to yo
87. put screen e If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button Select a programme position when recording TV programmes select a line input when recording from other equipment TV reception is poor Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely Adjust the TV aerial Make sure NORME L or B G in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your local area The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 55 The tape is ejected when you press ENR The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab hole see page 55 Nothing happens when you press ENR Make sure the tape is not at its end Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings are past the current time e Check that the decoder is turned on e Check that Set Top Box is turned on
88. rmation such as the recording date and time and programme position for a maximum of four tapes You can select a programme and start playback by recalling the information directly from the Acc s Smart Plus screen Storing the programme information You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes Before recording a programme select a memory bank number from the list on the ACCES SMART screen The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette Note the number you assigned to each cassette Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Insert a cassette for recording The VCR automatically turns on 2 Press ACCES SMART The ACCES SMART RAPPEL screen appears RAPPEL is highlighted and the data for the last cassette used to record ER programmes appears REGLER ae LACCES SMART 3 Press gt to select a memory bank number RAPPEL Note the memory bank number on the DATE HEURE cassette PAS DE DONNEES To cancel the process press ACCES SELECTIONNER gt SMART REGLER OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press OK Start recording The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the selected memory number contin
89. rs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 1 min with E180 tape 102 Specifications Inputs and outputs gt LIGNE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 3 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LIGNE 2 G D ENTREE VIDEO phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative ENTREE AUDIO phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms G R D L G Phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms CONTROLEUR STB Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1 2 W VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL minimum Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx 430 x 110 x 285 mm w h d Mass Approx 4 3 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Set Top Box controller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications uon euoyu jeuonippy f 103 Index A Acces Smart 79 Adjusting picture 36 87 tracking 87 Aerial hookup 14 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 36 Audio dubbing 96 Audio track 78 Auto Clock Set 43 Auto Long Play 91 Auto Set Up 23 C
90. s made with other timer methods Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time To record from a decoder turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE or MIXTE in the OPTIONS 2 menu see page 91 e Refer to Index to parts and controls for button locations Press MINUTERIE e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to MIXTE The METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION menu appears on the TV screen Press to select NORMALE then press OK e When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM to NORMALE The MINUTERIE menu appears on the TV screen 1 MINUTERIE METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION NORMALE SHOWVIEW REGLI SELECTIONNER ER OK MINUTERIE 28 9 VEN SORTIE DATE AUJOURD SP LP LISTE VPS PDC SELECTIONNER REGLER acs ANNULER ANNUL TO SORTIE Recording TV programmes using the timer continued suoneiado o1seg 67 Set the date start and stop times MINOTERIE programme position or station name DATE HEURE PROG tape speed and VPS PDC function AE peor Ne SP LP SP VPS PDC NON 1 Press gt to highlight each i
91. s using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information The picture rolls vertically during picture search e Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor continued Troubleshooting uon euoyu jeuonippy 1 97 Symptom Remedy The picture has no sound The tape is defective If you made A V connections check the audio cable connection The sound is unstable or has an echo When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks make sure MIX Recording 3 AUDIO in the OPTIONS 1 menu is set to NON see a page 90 z The sound from a tape e Adjust the tracking recorded with the VCR is e The video heads are dirty Clean the video heads using the not in stereo or the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head STEREO indicator in the cleaning cassette as explained above display window is flashing No TV programme e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are appears on the TV using a monitor set it to video in
92. tape but the information will not be recorded on the tape If you do not want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Notes The AFFICH information does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback The AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL SECAM MESECAM 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 You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus programme When you insert a non standard commercially available tape the remaining time may not be correct The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback the tape remaining time will be displayed The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Recordi
93. tem in LISTE turn 7 SELECTIONNER fe ENTREE 2 Press to set each item ANNULER ANNUO SORTIE CD To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 68 Touse the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to OUI For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 65 To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LIGNE inputs press CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the PROG position To record from the Set Top Box press STB to display STB in the PROG position Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons U 3 Press MENU to exit the menu MENU Press C to turn off the VCR 10 The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Ii STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press fto change the indication in reverse order AUJOURD DIM SAM Sunday to Saturday LUN SAM Monday to Saturday L
94. turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the VCR s power consumption to a minimum For using the STB page 17 the Line Through function page 19 or the decoder page 47 select PARTIELLE or NON e PARTIELLE to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR s power NON to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by ENREG TV DIRECT e OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function e NON to deactivate it RR e NORMALE for normal everyday use e HAUTE for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when NORMALE does not improve the picture quality e NON to switch off the RR function Notes e When the VCR stands by for recording the indicators in the display window remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE e With the MONTAGE option OUI the OPC function does not work Changing menu options Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the ENTREE LIGNE connector or jacks of this VCR Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TOUCUTOCOCCUTOOOCNNGUTNTANN LC CCOCTT TL Dnononoeennnnonn VMC 2121HG PERITEL cable not supplied oN Signal flow Example B Your VCR
95. ued Storing searching and deleting programme information Acc s Smart Plus suonesedo jeuonippy i 81 Note The ACCES SMART screen will not appear before recording starts and programme information is stored even if you press ACCES SMART To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette However you cannot add the memory on the existed memory bank number To store the memory as additional select the memory bank number before 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press ACCES SMART ESPACE VIERGE 30MIN SELECTIONNER gt REGLER 4 LACCES SMART 3 Press ACCES SMART again The ACCES SMART ENREG screen appears SELECTIONNER e gt REGLER OK SORTIE ACCES SMART 4 Press lt gt to select a memory bank ACCES SMART ENREG number ENIE Select the memory bank number with no DATE information or the memory bank number 2 70 to be deleted SELECTIONNER f e To cancel the process select ANNULER F ster OX SORTIE ACCES SMART 5 Press OK To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART Note If you select a number that is already contains programmes the old pro
96. ur Set Top Box see page 27 You cannot watch the STB picture when the VCR is in standby mode or recording standby mode e Check that VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to PARTIELLE or NON see page 92 e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to LIGNE3 see page 91 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy Others A tape cannot be inserted e Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function e Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak e Make sure the TV MAGN correctly remote control switch is set The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window e Check that DECODEUR LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS 2 menu is set to LIGNE3 see page 91 The SMARTLINK function does not work e Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK e Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR and your TV e Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an NTSC recorded tape e You cannot contr
97. your nearest Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The 1 marche veille switch does not function e Connect the mains lead to the mains securely The power is turned on e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off S but the VCR does not unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over e operate three hours The VCR is plugged in Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS 2 menu to NON see but the display window page 92 remains dark x The clock has stopped The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains 8 and appears in for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer O the display window The playback picture e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are does not appear on the using a monitor set it to video input TV screen e If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL cable make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV MAGN button on the remote commander to light up the MAGN indicator The picture is not clear If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL and aerial cables make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 22 e Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF channel output of your VCR x e Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE buttons on the S VCR z2 The video heads are dirty see the last page of Troubleshooting Clean the video head

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