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1. SUPER BETA INPUT SELECT to ON to LINE PCM HI FI MONITOR Preset the desired scenes by the automatic assemble editing opera tion to STEREO and AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI To start editing set the SL HF550 in recording mode Note and then follow the instruction manual of the playback Avoid repetition of editing tapes as the picture and VCR for the automatic assemble editing tone quality will be impaired noticeably for newly edited tapes The optional RM E100 E100V video editing controller allows easier editing between two VCRs The required connecting cords may differ depending on VCRs Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR Use of the CONTROL S input iack If this jack is connected to the CONTROL S OUT jack of a Sony color TV or TV tuner this recorder can be controlled by pointing the supplied RMT 131 Remote Commander toward the remote sensor on the color TV or TV tuner Sony color TV KV 20XBR 25XBR etc to CONTROL S TV s Remote RMT 131 Commander 22 x K__zgg x x x NIMSS eee CONNECTIONS Before making connections Turn off the TV e Do not connect the ac power cord until all the connections of the video recorder and the TV have been completed Make the connections firmly Loose connections may cause a distorted picture ANTENNA CABLE AND TV CONNECTION Disconnect the TV antenna cables from the TV receiver and connect them to th2. SHARPNESS control BT TRACKING control BO AUTO STEREO switch 29 NORMAL AUDIO selector VHF UHF OUT connector F type VHF UHF IN connector F type LINE AUDIO IN jacks phono type VIDEO PCM IN jack phono type LINE AUDIO OUT jacks phono type 25 REC MODE selector Z6 INPUT SELECT switch 27 MPX FILTER selector 228 HI FI MONITOR selector muted auTO RES N cox MPT S LECT MPE FOER HiFi eal TOR sat Pig n ae Mini LIE N FOR i nRT ka ry rsa Sy F 0 eo UPL a 1 am m ia AFP 28 of cies SONY ii ci i i j i io T LS te rn eoio frh ee ee I UTD ri BJ RF channel selector 84 CONTROL S input jack SITTIN e OII ARa BITTEITHIAI LP t a FA i i ee BETA HI FI switch VIDEO PCM OUT jack phono type I SS m a a Ee 22 SUPER BETA switch Normaily keep this switch at ON 23I SLOW TRACKING buttons Press these buttons if a noise band appears in the slow motion playback 24 AUDIO MONITOR selector Select the sound to be played back HI FI Normally set to this position NORMAL To monitor the sound recorded on the conventional audio track 25 REC MODE selector Selects the recording speed 26 INPUT SELECT switch Select the program to be recorded TUNER For recording TV programs LINE PCM For recording signals from the VIDEO PCM IN and LINE AUDIO IN LINE AUDIO For recording the sound from LINE AUDIO IN
3. button to go back Day indication By pressing the button the day indication changes as follows Ex Today is Friday Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Fr Sa Th today tomorrow everyday Th Sa Fr EVERY WEEK EVERY WEEK EVERY WEEK To record at the same time every day select Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa To record at the same time and day every week select the desired day indication with EVERY WEEK 1 Set the positions of the selectors correctiy as on page 9 2 Press TIMER SET The program number up to 6 appears 1 indicates that you are making the first timer setting Blinks alternately Program number Turn on indication 3 Set the day with the or button 4 Press NEXT and set the turn on hour with the or button Make sure that AM or PM is properly set AM 12 00 midnight PM 12 00 noon 5 Press NEXT and set the minute with the or button 6 Press NEXT and set the turn off time as in steps 4 and 5 7 Press NEXT and set the channel to be recorded with the or button 15 8 Press NEXT The tape counter and the current time will reappear To preset another program press TIMER SET again and repeat steps 3 to 8 Up to 6 programs can be __preset 9 Press TIMER REC ON OFF The power will be turned off and the recorder will enter the standby mode Recording will start at the preset time and will automatically stop when the r
4. DC 20042 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 e PRECAUTIONS Before operating check that the operating power voltage and frequency of the unit are identical with those of your local power supply Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your dealer Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself On installation Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build up 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 The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position Do not install it in an inclined position Keep the unit and cassette tapes away from equipment with strong magnets as for example a microwave oven or a large loudspeaker Do not place any heavy object on the unit On operation When the unit is not in use
5. YOUR AREA You can preset 14 channels so that only the desired channels will appear in sequence when you select a channel later on Your recorder is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 13 UHF channels 14 69 and cable TV channels 14 36 A to W 66 94 W 30 to W 58 and 98 125 A 2 to W 84 See channel chart on page 31 BEFORE PRESETTING 1 Open the tuning compartment on the top of the recorder 2 Turn on the recorder and the TV Make sure that the TV is set to the correct channel channel 3 or 4 for the recorder 3 Set the INPUT SELECT switch on the recorder to TUNER PRESETTING CAHNNELS i Press SET The TUNE indicator will appear in the window Lights when SET Channel memory Indicates the band in which channels are being tuned in Actual channel number or any number to be displayed Indicates the approximate cai location of the channel scanned in the band 2 Select a channel memory position with the CHANNEL or button on the front of the recorder for the desired channel to be tuned in 3 Press CLEAR The channel numder display will be changed to _ __ and the recorder is reset to the lowest frequency of the VHF band 30 4 Press TUNING once The first channel appearing on the screen will be memorized If this is not the channel you wish repeat pressing TUNING or Every time you press TUNING a higher numbered channel will be tuned in by pressing and
6. and outputs Video input Phono jack 1 1 V p p 0 5 V p p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative Video output Phono jack 1 iV p p 0 5 V p p 75 ohms unbalanced syne negative Audio input Phono jack 2 10 dBs 0 d8s 0 775 V rms more than 47 kilohms Audio output Phono jack 2 10 dBs at load impedance 47 kilohms less than 10 kilohms Clock Synchronized with the power frequency Time indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting Only to start and stop recording 6 programs can be set within 7 days General Power requirements i20V ac 10 60 Hz 0 5 Power consumption d3W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 430 x 95 x 364mmiw h d 17 x 334 x 143 inches incl projecting parts and controls Weight Approx 9 2 kg 20lb 1 oz Remote Commander RMT 131 Remote control systeminfrared control Command mode VTR 1 Power requirements 3 V de 2 size AA batteries IEC designation R6 Dimensions Approx 44 20 x 175mm w h d 134 x 44 x 7inches including projecting parts and controls Weight Approx 10 g 3 9 oz with batteries Accessories supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 2m 6 feet Antenna connector EAC 25 Connecting cord RK 74A Remote Commander RMT 131 with two size AA batenga co cnra T be Pale a m Paging A e oraa 1 b di fk d Design and specifications subject to change without notic
7. hi fi stereo manual of the TV tuner Component TV to VIDEO IN AUDIO IN to VIDEO oul VMC 1S optional RK 74A supplied 26 mE CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM You can enjoy tapes recorded with Beta hi fi stereo when the recorder is connected to your audio system RK 74A supplied N signal flow Pleo to LINE AUDIO OUT to auxiliary inputs iniit Stereo amplifier receiver etc To record audio signals only from your audio system You can record from an audio source such as an FM tuner CD player with the Beta hi fi system wihtout recording video signals lt RK 74A supplied to LINE AUDIO IN CD player to recording A outputs t Q 666 6 6 Amplifier Connection to receiver equipped with VIDEO connectors to VIDEO IN LA to VIDEO OUT Signal fl rr SIGNA cw STR AV460 STR AV560 760 etc to VIDEO OUT MONITOR VIDEO OUT mm 70 2 MASS fa MI I to VIDEO IN to ya IN to AUDIO IN sii to LINE AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN to AUDIO OUT For details see the instruction manual of the receiver Component TV Notes lf the VCR is installed near a tuner or a radio noise Before connecting or disconnectiong the power cord may be heard in AM reception In this case keep the of the VCR be sure to turn off the connected VCR away from the tuner or the radio adjust the AM amplifier ba
8. tape after rewinding Press gt PLAY while holding 4 REW depressed After the tape is completely rewound it will be automatically played back DIE rer D sed Check in the window Channel previously viewed Lights during playback PE Pro aio Maj pel TH Tape counter During playback the recorded speed mode is automatically selected and the selected speed indicator appears on the indication window 11 TO SELECT THE MONITOR SOUND Playback of Beta hi fi stereo sound programs Set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to HI FI and the HI FI MONITOR to STEREO When the recorder is connected to a Component TV a stereo system or stereo headphones you can enjoy stereo sound reproduction When a conventional monaural TV is connected the sound of the left and right channels are mixed so that monaural sound comes from the TV speaker To select the left or right channel of stereo programs Set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to HI FI and the HI FI MONITOR selector to L or R Select the position L or R to play back the channel you wish to listen to Playback of SAP sound To listen to the SAP sound that was recorded with the NORMAL AUDIO selector set to SAP set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to NORMAL WHEN YOU PLAY BACK A TAPE RECORDED ON ANOTHER VCR lf the VCR on which the tape was recorded is not equipped with the Beta hi fi system the recorder will play back the tape in the conventional way f streaks or sno
9. the RECORDING FROM YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM recorder s timer are the same as in TIMER ACTIVATED Set the recorder s timer and a program timer to the RECORDING on page 15 19 PCM RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Connect a PCM digital audio processor as shown below to VIDEO PCM to VIDEO PCM IN INPUT SELECT to LINE PCM MPX FILTER PCM to PCM For PCM recording set INPUT SELECT to LINE PCM and MPX FILTER PCM to PCM For optimum results Use a video cassette with a model number of L 500 or below L 250 L 125 etc and select tape speed HI For details refer to the instruction manual furnished with the digital audio processor CAMERA RECORDING When connecting a Sony color video camera the use of the Sony HVA 220 ac adaptor is required For details on connections refer to the instruction manual furnished with the AC adaptor Note The camera must conform to American TV EIA standards 20 PCM digital audio to VIDEO IN Processor to VIDEO OUT 7 0 a COCALO Amplifier Note If you intend to playback on a VCR with the SuperBeta switch set to OFF or on other non SuperBeta VCRs set the SuperBeta switch to OFF when making your PCM recordings Otherwise the sound may be muted EDITING A TAPE To edit a home movie tape you need two video cassette recorders To start recording set the VCR for playback in the playback mode then press the record button on the other VCR To edit a home movi
10. to your audio system see page 27 Set the selectors as shown below To start recording insert a cassette and slide REC to the right Manually adiust the recording level Set REC LEVEL so that the first red element lights up only at the highest signal level REC LEVEL AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI and HI FI MONITOR to STEREO for monitoring the sound to be recorded BETA HI FI rear to ON i A a i poa San n rr When recording from an FM tuner set MPX FILTER to ON If your FM tuner has an INPUT SELECT internal MPX filter set to LINE PCM to OFF HI mode is recommended for audio recording SUPER BETA to ON 18 FM SIMULCAST RECORDING By connecting an FM stereo tuner to the LINE AUDIO into the FM tuner from the cable IN jacks besides the cable TV cable connecting you For FM simulcast recording set INPUT SELECT to LINE can record a cable TV program with stereo sound such AUDIO Only the sound from the FM tuner is recorded as MTV music TV whose audio signals are divided RF separator to LINE AUDIO IN O amp to VHF UHF IN BETA HI FI rear to ON INPUT SELECT to LINE AUDIO TIMER ACTIVATED FM RECORDING Use an optional program timer to turn the audio system on and off Audio system Program timer ee 868 6 lt i NSOE The setting of the controls is the same as in same turn on and turn off time The settings on
11. type Connect the cable TV channel converter between the cable TV program while recording one cable TV recorder and the TV so that you can watch another program The TV VTR button is set to TV VHF UHF Channel converter s CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied Note to CATV system installer in the U S A This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system particular specifies that the cable ground shall be installers attention to Article 820 22 of the NEC that connected to the grounding system of the building as provides guidelines for proper grounding and in close to the point of cable entry as practical How to attach an EAC 25 external antenna connector 300 ohm twin lead Connect the lead in wire r TT plug Into the VHF UHF IN 7 mm if A 10 mm Ve inch EAG 25 connector Pass the ring over cable F type connector Resi 3 mm a inch ORF IN 75 ohm coaxial cable 25 CONNECTING A COLOR MONITOR To obtain a better quality picture connect a color To use a component TV tuner together with the monitor monitor such as the Sony Profeel Trinitron Component make the same connection as in the case of the TV recorder and the conventional TV receiver described on When a component TV is combined with the speaker pages 23 and 24 For details on the connection of the system as illustrated you can enjoy tapes recorded with TV tuner and the monitor refer to the instruction Beta
12. AUDIO MONITOR set to NORMAL Set the switch to HI FI Press SLOW TRACKING to move it i The tape is brand new It will not operate with the unrecorded portion of a tape The cassette being inserted is reversed Another cassette has already been inserted Teh recorder is turned off Recording is being done 3 760 972 21 1
13. ER REC ON OFF again to reactivate the timer DURING RECORDING To stop during the timer recording Press TIMER REC ON OFF The recording will stop and the power will be turned off When the tape ends during timer recording The tape stops but the tape will not be rewound to the beginning NOTES ON TIMER RECORDING Troubles when TIMER REC is pressed The cassette inserted has the safety tab The cassette will be CD removed ejected automatically TIMER REC does not D No cassette is inserted appear in the window The tape is at its end QUICK TIMER RECORDING Use this function to begin recording a program immediately You can start timer recording just by pressing QUICK TIMER The recording duration can be set for up to 5 hours by 30 minutes You can also use this function to stop the non timer recording by presetting the recording duration TO USE QUICK TIMER FROM THE TAPE STOP MODE Make sure that the cassette is inserted 1 Press QUICK TIMER The power will be turned on Cassette is inserted Channel previously selected 2 Choose the channel to be recorded with the or button lf you do not advance to the next step within 30 seconds The power will be turned off 3 Press QUICK TIMER so that the recording starts Now decide the recording duration Every time you press QUICK TIMER the recording duration indication changes as follows 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 5 00 0 00 a0 minutes one hou r
14. ETTER PLAYBACK PICTURE in freeze stop action advance or slow motion picture mode If the picture seems to shake Set the VCR to the freeze picture mode and then press the STILL ADJ button in the tuning compartment until the picture stabilizes As long as the same TV or color montior is used readjustment should not be necessary eif a noise band appears on the screen Set the VCR to the slow motion picture mode and then move the noise band by pressing the SLOW TRACKING t or button Readjustment may be necessary for the tapes recorded on other VCRs SLOW TRACKING REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can control almost all the functions of this video cassette recorder from your armchair using the supplied Remote Commander BATTERY INSERTION ario Insert two size p 1 Open the lid AA IEC 3 Close the lid designation RG batteries with correct polarity OPERATION Indicator Lights up when any of the buttons on the Commander is pressed REC record buttons Press these buttons simultaneously Recording will start 11 lt pause still button ia 1 10 1 5 slow playback buttons The buttons on the Commander except the REC buttons will function the same as the buttons on the recorder with the similar name or mark The auto play cannot be activated with the lt 4 and P gt buttons Battery life In normal operation batteries will last for about six months When th
15. OPERATIONS and adjustments on page 23 through 30 RECORDING TV PROGRAMS Caution Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and or program owner Numbers in the illsutration show the sequence of operation PREPARATION Check the positions of the selectors SUPER BETA ON AUTO STEREO ON INPUT SELECT TUNER BETA HIFI on the rearn ON REC LEVEL 5 Turn on the TV and select the channel for the recorder OPERATION 1 Turn on the power 2 Select the REC MODE 3 Insert a cassette 4 Press TV VTR to select the VTR mode 5 Select the channel to be recorded with the or button 6 Slide REC button to the right The recording will begin Check in the window Lights during pause Channel to be recorded Lights durling recording A sequence of arrows indicating movement direction and speed of tape Recording speed Tape counter To stop recording press STOP W When the tape reaches its end it will be rewound to the beginning To eject the cassette press amp EJECT To turn off the power press POWER ON OFF To stop the tape momentarily Press PAUSE STILL II ma The TV program can still be seen on the TV but the picture will not be reco
16. _ SONY tr gt vee n STEREO VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER H SL HF550 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference OWNER S RECORD The model and serial numbers of your set are located at the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No SL HF550 Serial No Super Betalii fi This unit can be used with any video cassette tapes having the mark TE It is compatible with the AI and BII type recording and playback formats and will play back tapes recorded in the 2 format 1985 by Sony Corporation TABLE OF CONTENTS Warning siii cessosnsevenensweeenedl Precautions ritieni Eee a cd Location and function of g r i i e A A Handling the video cassette 006 8 BASIC OPERATIONS Recording TV programs iva aa 9 Playback 0 Pa ATTICI TANA ASPEN LAI edie renee TATEN 11 Remote control operation TTT eT TTT TTT TT ET EVI TTI TETI 13 Use of the tape Counter RIPORTI CI ETTI VI 14 Timer activated recording 1 15 Quick timer recording 1 rieieiioinezen 17 ADVANCED OPERATIONS Beta hi fi audio recording rasinenericeneeeesioniciesionizeo sie ses B PCM recording and PREVGER racuiasesattniatizsaiiseraesta 20 Camera recording Una deviare isa ala kaart cag e
17. a lower numbered channel by 5 Change the number displayed at the far right of the window to indicate the actual channel number received or any number Press CHANNEL 10 in the tuning compartment to change the tens digit display Press CHANNEL 1 in the tuning compartment to change the units digit display Every time 10 is pressed the display changes Blank 1 2 3 9 Blank 1 2 19 CATV CATV CATV CATV Every time 1 is pressed the display changes Blank 0 1 2 3 9 liane 6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 for other channel memory positions to be preset 7 Press SET The TUNE indicator disappears TO CANCEL AN UNUSED CHANNEL 1 Press SET The TUNE indicator will appear in the window 2 Select the channel to be cancelled with the CHANNEL or on the front of the recorder 3 Press CLEAR The channel number display will be changed to 4 Press SET The TUNE indicator disappears Now the cancelled channel will be skipped when either the CHANNEL buttons on the recorder or on the Commander is pressed TO FINE TUNE A WEAK STATION If the picture of a particular channel is not acceptable set AFT to the OFF position and press or TUNING until the picture becomes clearer When viewing this particular channel do not set AFT to ON CABLE TV CHANNEL CHART Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designate channels To tune in a channel refer t
18. and the picture of TV program on FM simulcast recording 2 MPX FILTER selector MPX FILTER OFF Normally set to this position MPX FILTER ON For recording FM broadcast programs But if your FM tuner has an internal MPX filter set to OFF PCM For PCM recording 28 HI FI MONITOR selector select the channel s of the Beta hi fi sound to be played back STEREO Normally set to this position L To monitor the L channel of a stereo program R To monitor the R channel of a stereo program 129 NORMAL AUDIO selector Selelct the sound to be recorded on the conventional audio track Normally set to MAIN To record SAP sound set to SAP 30 AUTO STEREO switch Normally set to ON When the signal is weak on a particular channel set to OFF 31 TRACKING control Turn this knob to obtain the best possible picture if streaks or snow appears during playback 32 SHARPNESS control Adjusts the sharpness of the picture if necessary Normally set the control at the center detent position 33 RF channel selector Select the channel for the VCR program and the output OUT from the VHF UHF connector Set the selector to 3 CH or 4 CH whichever is not active in your area 341 CONTROL S input jack mini type Connect to the CONTROL S output jack of other Sony products for various systematic operations 35 BETA HI FI switch ON Normally set to this position Recording will be done in Beta hi fi system OFF Set to this position t
19. control e i lossuarhonizal Fees alata Cle 2 li ei AB REC button 9 Buttons for various playback modes A TV VTR button Press this button to watch the program selected on the recorder The VTR indication appears in the display window The VTR indication appears automatically when the button is pressed To watch a different TV program while recording another press this button again The VTR indication disappears 5 REMOTE SENSOR Detects the siganls transmitted from the Remote Commander 6 Display window O o ri 0 O o 0000 000060 Lights during pause Lights during auto play tape return play or automatic cassette eject Lights during playback Lights during recording VTR mode Timer program position during timer setting Day indicator Turn on time of the timer during timer setting Lights during TV channel presetting Channel number Cable TV channel indicator Taple speed indicator Lights when TIMER REC ON OFF or QUICK TIMER is pressed Clock display During timer setting the turn off time is displayed Turn off indicator Turn on indicator Lights when a cassette is inside Tape counter Speed and direction indicator of the tape movement TUNING Pa m ll id AFT switch CLEAR button CHANNEL 10 and 1 TUNING button SET button STILL ADJ adjust button BIPEAK LEVEL METER This meter shows the peak input
20. e 31 TROUBLE CHECKS If any difficulty should arise during operation first check the power cord connection then go through the following list Should the difficulty persist unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility s Symptom gt R 2 3 Lu dc x a co 5 a 2 lt gg zZ a x O i oc Il POWER switch does not function The clock has stopped at Su AM 12 00 Timer setting cannot be made TV program is not clearly displayed on the TV screen Stereo programs are heard in monaural No picture on the TV screen during recording or playback sn Picture being recorded cannot be monitored on the TV screen Noisy picture Distorted or noisy sound sound drop outs of a Beta hi fi recorded tape Timer recording cannot be made correctly SAP sound cannot be recorded No sound was recorded in the n conventional audio track _ SAP sound cannot be played back No sound is heard during playback OTHERS Sony Corporation Noise band in the slow motion picture stop action advance picture or freeze picture The tape counter does not operate even if the tape moves Cassette cannot be inserted a The cassette cannot be ejected Printed in Japan Possible causes and corrections e eee ee ee The recorder is in the timer standby mode Press TIMER REC ON OFF There has been a power in
21. e batteries are exhausted the indicator will not light when the buttons on the Commander are pressed If the Remote Commander is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage caused by battery leakage POWER switch TV VTR button CHANNEL buttons Il frame button play botton Pi fast forward button E stop button 4 rewind button 13 USE OF THE TAPE COUNTER The tape counter indicates the approximate running time of the tape and the relative position of programs on the tape TO INDEX THE TAPE CONTENTS Before starting recording or playback press CLEAR RESET to set the counter to 0400m00s By noting the counter reading at the desired point you can easily find that point later by referring to the counter Use the label on the cassette to list the programs and their counter readings CLEAR RESET a Notes The counter reading is automatically reset to zero when a cassette is newly inserted The counter reading will be retained in the memory even after the power is tumed off as long as the cassette is in the cassette compartment The counter will not advance during any portion of a tape that is blank or unrecorded So the counter can be used to find unrecorded sections on a tape 14 TAPE RETURN TAPE RETURN PLAY To stop the tape at a particular point or play back from a particular point 1 During recording or playback
22. e recorder Then connect the recorder and the TV Combination VHF UHF antenna Most combination antennas are equipped with a U V Use the removed separator to connect the recorder and band separator signal splitter Take off the separator the TV and connect the cable directly to the recorder VHF UHF F type connector optional U Y band separator optional 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied If you need a separator or a complete antenna system Use an optional RFC 8 extension cable 8m 25 ft long if the supplied see your Sony dealer or a qualified technician 75 ohm coaxial cable is not long enough VHF antenna When the cable is a 300 ohm When the cable is a 75 ohm VHF UHF ribbon type lead in flat coaxial type round F type connector optional 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied EAC 25 antenna connector supplied 23 UHF antenna 1 Attach an optional EAC 66 U V band separator to the VHF UHF OUT connector of the recorder EAC 25 antenna connector supplied When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected 1 Attach an optional EAC 66 U V band separator mixer to the VHF UHF IN connector of the recorder 2 Connect the antennas to the U V band separator 3 Attach another optional U V band separator to the VHF UHF OUT connector of the recorder 4 Connect it to the VHF and UHF antenna terminals of the TV VHF UHF VHF UHF IN Connect ths wire and tighten t
23. e tape from another VCR to the SL HF550 to VIDEO IN SL HF550 to VIDEO OUT i to AUDIO OUT Sr SS a Another VCR BETA HI FI rear to ON INPUT SELECT to LINE PCM SUPER BETA to ON AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI and HI FI MONITOR to REC LEVEL to 5 STEREO for monitoring the sound to be recorded green mark To edit a home movie tape from the SL HF550 to another VCR to LINE AUDIO OUT i ge to VIDEO OUT SL HF550 to VIDEO IN to AUDIO IN i nme SE ee BETA HI FI to ON rear e Turn SHARPNESS Normally set AUDIO MONITOR to HI FI and HI FI MONITOR to SUPER BETA toward SOFT a little STEREO To record the SAP sound with a monaural VCR set to ON fram the position you AUDIO MONITOR to NORMAL use normally CAUTION Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized duplication of such material may be contary to the provisions of the copyright laws TO EDIT FROM A VCR EQUIPPED WITH THE CONTROL S EDIT OUTPUT Only the particular scenes preset on the playback VCR synchronization with playback start stop on the will be edited automatic assemble editing Recording playback VCR start stop on the SL HF550 can be activated in RK 74A supplied lt a VMC 1S optional tie RK 69Aloptional to CONTROL S OUT to LINE OUT tor2 SL HF550 for editing an sony SL HF900 etc for playback
24. ecording is completed The memory of the program except everyday and every week setting will be erased and the program positions preset in the timer will advance one by one NOTICE _ _ _ lt _ _ _ _ ONCE THE RE INDICATOR HAS LIT UP only the functions of CHECK and TIMER REC ON OFF on the recorder can be activated To turn on the power again for the usual manual operations press TIMER REC ON OFF again so that the indicator turns off BEFORE THE TIMER ACTIVATED RECORDING STARTS To check the timer settings Press CHECK Every time you press CHECK each program will be displayed To change the settings 1 Press TIMER REC ON OFF The TRf indicator turns off 2 Press CHECK to select the program to be changed 3 Press TIMER SET 4 Press NEXT until the item to be changed blinks 5 Change the setting with the or button 6 Press NEXT so that the tape counter and the current time appear 7 Press TIMER REC ON OFF again to reactivate the timer 16 To record the entire tape Set the turn off time to exactly the same time as the turn on time Recording will continue to the end of the tape To erase the memory of a particular program 1 Press TIMER REC ON OFF The HE indicator turns off 2 Press CHECK to select the program to be erased 3 Press CLEAR RESET The memory of the program will be eliminated 4 If other programs have been preset for recording press TIM
25. he screws F type connector optional connector and the antenna terminals of a TV recevier should be made only as shown in these instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulation of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of rf devices Never connect the output of the recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and recorder connection at the antenna terminals of Connections between the recorder VHF UHF OUT your receiver 24 EAC 66 U V band separator VHF UHF OUT 2 Connect the separator to the VHF and UHF antenna terminals of the TV 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied When a TV has a 75 ohm UHF VHF antenna terminal Easy connection of the recorder to the TV can made with a supplied 75 ohm coaxial cable regardless of the types of antenna 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied Once the connections explained above have been made the antenna TV signals as well as the signal from the recorder will be fed to the TV and you can view TV programs in the usual way Note Keep the VCR away from the TV if the display or sound is affected Ir CATV cable We recommend you to consult your cable company to make sure that the cable is properly connected VHF UHF F type connector optional CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied When a TV is not a cable TV compatible
26. ing steps Check Check e Check that the display on the screen changes when you stop the tape by pressing I STOP on the recorder To eject the cassette press amp EJECT If the program does not change repeat the preceding steps Now your TV receiver is tuned to the recorder i Whenever you use the video recorder you should set the TV to the channel which you have chosen above UNO 28 SETTING THE CLOCK When you connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet the clock indicates Su AM 12 00 and it will blink to show that the clock is ready to be set CLOCK SET Example to set for Wednesday afternoon at 3 56 1 Press CLOCK SET 3 Press NEXT Set the day with the or button until We appears 2 Press NEXT Set the hour with the or button until PM3 00 appears AM 12 00 midnight PM 12 00 noon buttons i The and buttons can be used in two ways When you keep a button pressed the digits will advance continuously unit the button is released Set the minute with the or button until PM3 56 appears 4 Press NEXT For accurate setting press NEXT at the same time with an announced time signal The clock will now show the current time The dots of the colon alternately blink every 30 seconds When you press and immediately release a button the digits will advance by one 29 PRESETTING THE ACTIVE CHANNELS IN
27. layback aw NM i a of conventional audio SL Yee signals and control wy OF signals ee ee y When the BETA HI FI switch is set to ON this recorder records audio signals on the video track Beta hi fi recording and on the conventional audio track at the same time so that these tapes can also be played back on any ordinary video cassette recorder without a Beta hi fi system LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS 4 TV VTR button CLEAR RESET button E TAPE RETURN button Cassette compartment 11 SEJECT button POWER switch and indicator CHANNEL TIMER button _ TIMER SET button A CHECK button 40 CLOCK SET buttor qo uf SONY 21 HEADPHONES jack and PHONE LEVEL control 20 Tape transport buttons For details on the use of each control refer to the pages indicated in the 11 EJECT button Press this button to eject the cassette 2 TAPE RETURN button In stop mode press this button to advance or rewind the tape approximately to the counter OH00mw00s point 13 CLEAR RESET button Press this button to reset the time counter to 0400x00s and also to clear the timer setting 4 5 BBREMOTE SENSOR 6 Display window 7 Tuning compartment 18 PEAK LEVEL METER elia TOTEN za lt m E ESA 5AP indicator n A STEREO indicator 9 BETA HI FI indicator 4 4 NEXT button 45 TIMER REC button f6 QUICK TIMER button 17 REC LEVEL
28. level of the right and left channels during Beta hi fi recording 93 BETA HI FI indicator Lights during recording with the BETA HI FI switch at ON When playing back a Beta hi fi recorded tape the indicator lights up regardless of the position of the BETA HI FI switch i CLOCK SET button Press to start the setting of the current time 11 CHECK button Press to check the contents of the timer presettings 12 TIMER SET button Press to start the setting or resetting of the timer recording 13 CHANNEL TIMER buttons Press to select the channels and to set the clock or timer program TINEXT button Press to advance to the next item to be set during clock or timer setting 5 TIMER REC button Press to activate the timer recording 16 QUICK TIMER button Press this button to start the QUICK TIMER function 17 REC LEVEL control Adjust the recording level when the BETA HI FI selector is set to ON 18 REC button Slide to the right to start the recording ig Buttons for various playback modes Il FRAME 1 10 SLOW 1 5 SLOW 20 Tape transport buttons 4 REW rewind gt PLAY b FF fast forward E STOP EI bic PAUSE STILL IM HEADPHONES jack and PHONE LEVEL control Connect stereo headphones with stereo phone jack to the HEADPHONES jack The volume can be controlled with the PHONE LEVEL control 24 AUDIO MONITOR selector 23 SLOW TRACKING buttons 22 SUPER BETA switch
29. o record only in the conventional system HANDLING THE VIDEO CASSETTES Before loading The safety tab on the rear of the cassette should not be removed for recording When a new recording is made on a pre recorded cassette the previous recording will be erased automatically To avoid erasing a recording Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or a similar object The cassette will be ejected automatically even when you slide REC button to the right To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with a piece of plastic tape If you activate REC QUICK TIMER or TIMER REC ON OFF when the inserted cassette has its safety tab removed AUTO indicator will appear in the indication window and the cassette will be automatically ejected On loading Insert the cassette with the sice that has the window up you can see the tape through the window With the window to the lett Recording time available in each mode By selecting the recording speed BI or FHT with the REC MODE selector you can decide the recording time 1 Cadiie used L 125 min 5 min L 250 th i hr 30 min L 500 2 hr 3 hr L 750 3 hr 4 hr 30 min L 830 3 hr 20 min 5 hr The playback speed is automatically set regardiess of the REC MODE selector s position SOM mode All mode 30 4 IE n _ x BASIC OPERATIONS Make sure that you have finished all the connections BASIC
30. o this chart CATV channels in numbers _ 98 99 4 6 6 17 18 A 2 AA A B C D E CATV channels in letters 94 100 101 Check with your local cable TV company for more complete information on the available channels The designation of the cable TV channels conform to the EIA NCTA recommendation Pay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signals and require special converters decoders in addition to the normal cable connection SPECIFICATIONS System Video recording system Rotary two head helical scanning Audio recording system Beta hi fi system 2 channels Recording on the conventional audio track is monaural Video signal EIA standard NTSC color Usable cassettes Cassettes having the mark D Tape speed MO I TA Is 4 0 cm sec only for playback fal 2 0 cm sec fell 1 33 cm sec Maximum recording time MOI 3 hours 20 min TAI 5 hours with Sony L 830 cassette Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 2 min L 500 Audio frequency response Beta hi fi OFF MI 50 10 000 Hz FBI 50 7 000 Hz Beta hi fi ON MPX FILTER OFE MI BM 20 20 000 Hz Wow and flutter Beta hi fi ON Less than 0 005 WRMS Dynamic range Beta hi fi ON More than 80 dB Tuner section Channel coverage VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 Cable TV channels 14 to 36 66 to 94 98 to 125 Channel 3 or 4 selected 75 ohms unbalanced VHF output signal Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF and UHF Inputs
31. oadcast only Set NORMAL AUDIO to MAIN The MAIN sound will be recorded on the video track and the conventional audio track Note When a SAP sound is not to be recorded be sure to set NORMAL AUDIO to MAIN If it is set to SAP and there is no SAP broadcast no sound is recorded on the conventional audio track You may find more noise in the reproduction of the audio of SAP than in that of the main sound TO VIEW ONE TV PROGRAM WHILE RECORDING ANOTHER Press TV VTR so that the VTR indicator disappears from the display window Select the channel you want to view on the TV TVIVTR Ll PLAYBACK Numbers in the illustration show the sequence of operation 1 Turn on the power 2 Insert a cassette 3 Turn on the TV and select the channel for the video recorder 4 Press gt PLAY Note lf you are playing back a tape that was recorded on another VCR noise if any in the picture may be eliminated by setting the SUPER BETA switch to OFF Normally keep this switch at ON To change to channel 3 or 2 on your TV from the channel on which you have been viewing something from the video recorder be sure to press TV VTA first and then change to channel 3 or 2 on your TV If TV VTR is pressed after channel 3 or 2 is set on your TV you might not get a picture In this case change your TV channel to another channel and then come back to channel 3 or 2 AUTO PLAY STOP To play back a tape from the beginning of the
32. ole prio two hows five hours zero hour When the recording starts the duration indication decreases minute by minute to 0 00 and the power will be turned off automatically about 30 seconds after the recording has finished TO USE QUICK TIMER WHILE RECORDING By pressing QUICK TIMER you can set the duration so that the recording stops and power turns off after the preset duration Once the quick timer recording has started Only the following function buttons can be activated QUICK TIMER to change recording duration TIMER REC to interrupt quick timer recording PAUSE to stop quick timer recording momentarily CHECK to check timer programs preset SPECIFIC NOTES ON TIMER ACTIVATED RECORDINGS When the presettings of your timer activated recordings overlap There will be no error indication to inform you of the overlap Even if there is an overlap a recording will be made will be cut off Program 1 _ 1100 pm 10 00 pm program 2 p 10 45 pm 12 15 am The recording of program 2 will begin before program 1 is finished if a power interruption occurs during timer recording If the clock shows AM 12 00 and blinks When the recorder was in the standby mode all the timer settings is erased Reset the clock and timer setting When the timer recording was activated the recording will stop 17 ADVANCED OPERATIONS BETA HI FI AUDIO RECORDING RECORDING FROM YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM To connect the VCR
33. press CLEAR RESET at the point you want to locate later 2 When recording or playback is finished stop the tape and press TAPE RETURN The tape will be rewound or advanced close to the point where the counter reads O0400Mm00s TAPE RETURN To start playback automatically from the O100m00s point Press gt PLAY after pressing TAPE RETURN TAPE gt RETURN Note The tape return and tape return play cannot be activated when the counter reading is within OHOOm29s The AUTO and gt indicators light in the window during rewinding or fast forward mode TIMER ACTIVATED RECORDING Up to six events can be set to be recorded on a certain day or everyday within seven days or on the same day every week BEFORE SETTING THE TIMER Make sure that the clock day and time is set correctly Be sure a cassette with a safety tab is inserted in the compartment Check with the indicator in the window Select the recording tape speed Check with the BI or FEIT indicator in the window SETTING THE TIMER Suppose you want to make a recording of channel 6 from 7 10 to 11 15 on Friday evening CLEAR RESET TI CLOCK check TIMER TIMER REC QUICK NEXT owOFF TIMER EE os GHANNEL TIMER NEXT button Every time you press the NEXT button the item to be preset next will blink buttons To set the day of the week the time and the channel press the button to advance and the
34. r antenna for minimum noise or connect an external AM antenna to the tuner ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE TV Your TV receiver must be adjusted to receive the signal from your recorder If you connect a color monitor it does not need adjusting POWER TV VTR RF rear UNIT 3CH 4CH INPUT SELECT If you do not have a recorded video cassette tape if you have a recorded video cassette tape 1 Set RF UNIT located in the tuning compartment to 3 CH or 4 CH whichever channel is not active in your area Press POWER The lamp lights SSS Press TV VTA to display the VTR indicator in the window Check that INPUT SELECT is set to TUNER then select an active channel in your area with the button on the recorder Insert the cassette with kol Li the round window to the left Pr A Press gt PLAY Turn on the TV Set the TV receiver to either VHF channel 3 or 4 to agree with the RF UNIT setting The TV program selected on the recorder or the tape porgram will be displayed on the TV screen If a picture does not appear on the TV screen or if the display is not clear fine tune the channel on the TV For details about TV channe adjustment see the instruction manual of the TV receiver Check Check that the program displayed on the screen changes when a different channel is selected on the recorder If the program does not change repeat the preced
35. rded To resume recording press PAUSE STILL EI m again To protect the video heads and the tape the pause mode will be automatically released after about 8 minutes and recording will stop Note The power can be automatically turned on by inserting a cassette without pressing POWER ON OFF In case you want to record a tape which is to be played back on another recorder from the very beginning of the tape run the tape for about 15 seconds before starting recording Otherwise you may miss the starting point during playback on the other machine re a a ABOUT THE SUPER BETA SWITCH Normally keep this switch at the ON position to obtain high picture quality recordings and playback Tapes recorded in other non SuperBeta VCRs can be played on SuperBeta VCRs Tapes recorded in SuperBeta can be played on other non SuperBeta VCRs However some over modulation noise may appear in the picture during playback i If you intend to play back on other non SuperBeta VCRs then set the SUPER BETA switch to OFF position when making your recordings TO START RECORDING FROM A PARTICULAR POINT You can decide the starting point for recording while watching the playback picture or by searching for the point using the Betascan and Beta SkipScan on page 12 functions 1 Search for the point where you wish to start recording on the tape by playing back the tape or using the Betascan or the Beta SkipScan func
36. terruption Reset the clock time and timer settings The clock is not set The timer cannot be set during recording __ The channel for video recorder on the TV receiver is not correctly tuned The TV signal is weak Adjust the direction of the antenna The ac power cord of the recorder is disconnected SEI ZI E AUTO STEREO is set to OFF M e The TV s channel is not set to that preset for the video recorder TE Press TV VTR so that the VTR lights in the window The video heads may be contaminated Clean the heads using the sony L 25CL video head cleaning cassette For details on cleaning refer to the instructions furnished with the cleaning cassette If the L 25CL cleaning cassette is not available in your area have the heads cleaned at the nearest Sony service facility Recording level was not properly adjusted The tape is defective Use a new video cassette tape re The clock is not set correctly There has been a power interruption The cassette inserted has had the tab removed or no cassette has been inserted The tape is at its end Two or more timer setting overlap Set NORMAL AUDIO to SAP To listen to the SAP set the AUDIO MONITOR HI FI NORMAL to NORMAL NORMAL AUDIO was set to SEP and there was no SAP broadcast Set AUDIO MONITOR to NORMAL A tape on which no sound is recorded on the conventional audio track is being played back with
37. tes and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio and tay television reception It has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures reorient the receiving antenna relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver move this equipment away from the receiver plug this equipment into a different outlet so that equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington
38. tion 2 Press II bi PAUSE to stop the tape where you wish to start recording 3 Slide REC to the right The recorder will enter the recording pause mode and the picture selected by INPUT SELECT will appear on the monitor screen 4 Press II bi PAUSE to release the pause mode Recording starts 10 TO RECORD MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND MTS BROADCASTS STEREOCASTS Make sure AUTO STEREO is set to ON In the years to come an increasing number of programs will be broadcasted in stereo Called Multichannel TV Sound or MTS the new technology will greatly enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereo sound MTS also provides for an extra channel called the Second Audio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use to transmit a second language for bilingual transmissions or any other sound track To record a stereo broadcast Set BETA HI FI switch on the rear panel to ON When the STEREO indicator lights up a stereo broadcast is being received The recording procedure is the same as usual BETA HI FI To record a SAP Second Audio Program broadcast set NORMAL AUDIO to SAP The SAP indicator will light up If recording is made when there is a SAP broadcast the SAP sound will be recorded on the conventional audio track while the MAIN sound is recorded on the video track in Beta hi fi To listen to the SAP sound set AUDIO MONITOR to NORMAL NORMAL AUDIO MAIN p SAP if To record a MAIN br
39. tna eon eee 20 Editing a tape err re rt OSTIA TAC RITIENE TONI Tire ree lr Tr 21 CONNECTIONS Antenna cable and TV connection 000000 res 23 Connection to an audio system Fas ES e LAN ee 27 ADJUSTMENTS Adjusting the TV ste tt eee e nese ween eens ara Mice A kee aaa ke ee 28 Setting the clock APE VLE eb ERRE TORE PVT E Te ri 29 Presetting the active channels in your areas eese 30 GENERAL Specifications EERCETICITCCTNT ATTO TE CAN ETTI TENER T TEU CTE LEE 31 Trouble checks iii back cover To prevent fire or shock hazard do not ex pose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the prod uct s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompa nying the appliance CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RE CEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE INFORMATION This equipment genera
40. turn off the power to conserve energy and to extend its useful life Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback Store the cassettes in their cases and keep them in an upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and uneven winding On cleaning Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine which might damage the finish On repackii Do not throw away the carton and packing materials They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit When shipping the unit to another location repack it as illustrated on the carton WHAT IS BETA HI FI RECORDING In conventional recording audio signals are recorded on the audio track and video signals on the video track In Beta hi fi recording audio signals are recorded on the video track together with with the video signals using 2 rotary video heads The Beta hi fi audio signals are frequency modulated and recorded on 2 channels so that you can record a multichannel stereo program with sound quality far superior to that of the conventional audio recording Beta hi fi recording pattern on the video tape Conventional audio track monaural Video audio FM track ieri i G T Control track Video heads l For recording playback of video and Beta hi fi audio signals Audio control heads For recording p
41. w appear adjust TRACKING for the best possible picture Return the control to the center position after viewing that tape TRACKING Ta Uro To get a sharp picture turn SHARPNESS toward SHARP SHARPNESS SOFT SHARP Qu tasti VARIOUS PLAYBACK MODES BETASCAN Viewing the picture at a fast speed to find a particular scene Keep pressing P gt FF or lt 4 REW during playback When you release the button the normal playback will be resumed BETA SKIPSCAN Viewing the picture momentarily during fast forward or rewind Keep pressing P gt FF or 4 REW during fast forward or rewind mode When you release the button the fast forward or rewind mode will be resumed streaks will appear and sound will be muted in the Betascan and Beta SkipScan pictures Ses Pe a E an apat FREEZE PICTURE Press PAUSE STILL BI 4 during playback in normal or slow mode The sound is muted Press PAUSE STILL EI bi again or press gt PLAY to resume normal playback To protect the video heads and the tape the pause mode will be automatically released after about 8 minutes and playback will be resumed 12 Press FRAME Il in freeze picture mode Press PAUSE STILL i a again or press gt PLAY to resume normal playback SLOW MOTION PICTURE Press SLOW 1 10 or 1 5 to obtain a picture with 1 10 or 1 5 of the normal speed The sound is muted Press b PLAY to resume normal playback TO OBTAIN B
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