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1. 4 A Press CURSOR to highlight lt j CURSOR S gt DECODER then press OK hae DIMMER OFF DECODER LINE4 DECODER POWER SAVE GEE OK RF MODULATOR OFF TIMER OPTIONS VARY CD TV DIRECT REC ON SELECT E SET OK 5 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu U Press MENU then press CURSOR 4 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE DO pP Cc D n e a SELECT jE SET JOK Press CURSOR to highlight S gt TUNER then press OK A 0 6 Os SYSTEM D K NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT EE SET OK 8 Press CURSOR to highlight NORMAL CATY then press OK Cy SYSTEM lt lt CURSOR D NORMAL CATV Q 2 CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING OK C4 SELECT EE SET JOK 42 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder Getting Started Press CURSOR to highlight 9 lt lt A S gt NORMAL then press OK Q2 To preset CATV Cable Television OK channels select CATV cD ex TUNER PROG 2 K D SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT i SET OK 10 e PROG Press PROG to select the desired programme position Selected programme position SY
2. CURSOR SYSTEM NORMAL CATV Q2 CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT OK FINE TUNING SELECT EE SET OK Press CURSOR to highlight 3 lt lt CD A NORMAL CATY then press OK CURSOR TK Q2 Press CURSOR 4 to highlight CHANNEL SET C25 GT PAY TV CANAL ok NORMAL then press OK CD To preset CATV Cable Television ser channels select CATV AFT FINE TUNING continued Presetting channels 27 28 Getting Started Presetting channels continued 4 Press CURSOR to highlight lt gt CHANNEL SET Jg e o a CHANNEL SET AFT OK FINE TUNING SELECT JE SET JOK 5 e PROG Press PROG to select the programme Selected programme position ae D position SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT E SET OK 6 a Press OK to highlight the channel CURSOR gt number row then press CURSOR tit to Q2 OK SYSTEM start tuning NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL The VCR starts searching for a channel AFT FINE TUNING D and displays the first one it finds on the SELECT fy CONFIRM OK TV screen Press CURSOR tit repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels are scanned in the following order
3. B G TV system D K TV system Channel number in Channel Channel number in Channel the CHANNEL SET the CHANNEL SET field field C02 E2 C02 R1 C03 E3 C05 R6 C04 E4 C06 R7 C05 E5 C12 R12 C06 E6 C13 R2 C07 E7 C14 R3 C08 E8 C15 R4 c09 E9 C16 R5 Presetting channels Getting Started a rr eS eee B G TV system D K TV system Channel number in Channel Channel number in Channel the CHANNEL SET the CHANNEL SET field field C10 E10 C17 R8 Cll Ell C18 R9 C12 E12 C19 R10 C21 C69 E21 E69 C20 R11 CATV S01 S41 S01 S41 C21 C69 R21 R69 3 CATV S42 S46 S01 S05 Q If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme a Qa number buttons For example for channel 05 first press 0 and then press 5 If the sound is distorted or noisy press 7 C n OK then CURSOR 4 9 gt to lt CURSOR SYSTEM DIK Q2 highlight SYSTEM then select B G or NORMAL CATV NORMAL D K so that you get the better sound pay TV GANALY AFT FINE TUNING SELECT wy SET OK OK Press OK 9 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 to 8 10 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu C9 continued Presetting channels 29 30 Getting Started ee Presetting channels continued
4. PYCCKMNA SELECT END TV GUIDE su MO TU WE TH FR SA SELECT SET Menu chart 115 Index A Accesories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 30 69 tracking 69 Aerial hookup 11 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 30 Audio dubbing 76 Audio track 67 Auto Clock set 24 Auto Set Up 19 C Canal Plus 40 Changing the programme posi tion 33 Clock setting 21 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 46 Connecting the VCR and your TV 11 14 to a satellite tuner 15 to a stereo system 15 to a TV with a EURO AV con nector 11 Counter 46 D Disabling the programme posi tions 35 DNR Digital Noise Reduction 70 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 74 EP mode 47 EURO AV connection 11 H Hi fi audio track 67 Index Search 68 L Language selecting 26 LP mode 49 Menu options 71 Monitoring during playback 67 during recording 67 N NICAM broadcasts 66 Normal audio track 67 O OPC Optimum Picture Con trol 69 P PAY TV 37 40 PDC Programme Control 55 Picture adjustment See Adjus ting Playback 45 at various speeds 46 60 frame by frame 61 selecting the sound 67 slow motion 61 Power save 73 Presetting channels 27 R Recording 48 bilingual programmes 66 saving 50 using the ShowView system 52 what you are watching on the TV 51 while watching another program me 50 Remote command
5. 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 IE PAUSE button 46 OK button PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 19 69 DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION button 70 REALITY REGENERATOR button 69 AUTO SET UP 19 RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL button 17 SMARTFILE GENERATOR button COMMAND MODE Switch 7 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 74 DIGITAL NOISE REDUCTION DNR indicator 70 Remote sensor 5 continued Index to parts and controls 109 110 Additional Information EE a Index to parts and controls continued Display window SMARTLINK EP ot LOPC Ha VIDEOJ JINA NA MA NA NA NA PDc A L L Wie ael AN HN VAN Aim MNT ls I I 16 i5 14 n3 12 11 1 Timer indicator 55 57 8 TV indicator 51 2 VPS Video Programme System PDC 9 STEREO indicator 66 Programme Delivery Control indicator bee 55 110 NICAM indicator 66 3 Audio Dubbing indicator 76 11 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 17 46 49 4 OPC Optimum Picture Control a Op 112 Remaining time indicator 50 indicator 69 5 SMARTLINK indicator 13 13 Tracking indicator 69 6 Tape speed indicators 49 i4 EDIT indicator 75 7 VIDEO indicator 49 15 BL Blank Time space indicator 86 16 Tape recording indicator 49 Index to parts and controls
6. i Qa e One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the timer recording menu the TIMER METHOD menu the TIMER menu or the SHOWVIEW menu automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 e Automatic Power off You can have the VCR turn off automatically if the VCR is not used for about 1 minute after you turn off the TV e NexTView Download You can easily set the timer recording by using the NexT View Download function of your TV Please refer to your TV s instruction manual MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation EASYLINK is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation EURO VIEW LINK is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation x a Note e Not all the TVs respond to the functions above P continued Connecting the VCR 13 14 Getting Started Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued If your TV does not have a EURO AV Scart connector AERIAL IN OOO 3 Mains lead to mains lt q Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on heat ea id the rear panel of the VCR Hee p art mO 2 Co
7. 7 lt 4 REW rewind button 46 60 gt gt FF fast forward button 46 60 gt PLAY button 46 60 E STOP button 46 63 Shuttle ring 60 FASTEXT buttons for TV Al 22 23 24 25 26 27 Z N N N 29 Bo Bi Additional Information TV VIDEO remote control switch 5 1 on standby button 6 52 COMMAND MODE Switch 7 SMARTFILE button 81 Programme number buttons 6 ten s digit button 6 50 INPUT SELECT button 49 57 PROG programme buttons 6 27 49 Ga EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 7 1 volume buttons for TV 6 JOG button 60 Il PAUSE button 46 61 Index to parts and controls 113 Additional Information Menu chart This VCR is equipped with an on screen indication system which allows you a visual quick and easy selection of the different menus For a total view of all the menus please refer to the following chart DATE TIME TODAY 17 30 18 30 CT1 SP LP SP pur LIST SELECT SET CONFIRM CHANNEL LIST PROG CH c25 c33 C24 c56 CHANNEL LIST SELECT TIMER LIST MOVE PROG ERASE PROG SELECT JE SET OK DATE TIME TH 190042000 TOMORROW 093041030 4 4 000040130 MO FR 2300 4000
8. Additional Information Rear panel 1 Mains lead 11 14 5 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 11 2 LINE 3 IN 14 AUDIO L R VIDEO ENTREE LIGNE 3 6 AERIAL OUT AUDIO G D VIDEO ANTENNE SORTIE connector 11 14 3 LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV connector 11 40 7 NTSC PB Play Back switch 45 4 DECODER LINE 4 IN 8 LINE 2 OUT DECODEUR 2 ENTREE LIGNE 4 connector 40 AUDIO Lieft R right VIDEO SORTIE LIGNE 2 AUDIO G D VIDEO 15 continued Index to parts and controls 111 112 Additional Information Remote commander Index to parts and controls m 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 m 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 4 EJECT button 46 Menu buttons 6 MENU button CURSOR 4 4 gt buttons OK button TIMER button 52 57 AUDIO MONITOR button 6 66 CLEAR button 45 52 64 AUDIO DUB button 76 COUNTER REMAIN button 50 Fastext button Fastext button TV VIDEO button 6 DISPLAY button 50 WIDE button for TV 7 SP Standard Play LP Long Play button 48 REC record button 48 63 75 Haa gt gt INDEX SEARCH buttons 68 TV power on TV mode select button for TV 7 Teletext button for TV
9. Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CHANNEL LIST menu see page 33 1 In step 6 above press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 00 beside CHANNEL SET 2 Press OK to confirm the setting then MENU to exit the menu If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function Press PROG or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK 3 Select TUNER then press OK 4 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears Selected programme position SYSTEM NORMAL CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET c25 PAY TV CANAL OFF OFF AFT FINE TUNING SET E 5 Press CURSOR gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Presetting channels Getting Started Setting changing the station names You can also set and c
10. Labelling a recorded programme and tape 93 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape continued Labelling a tape MENU OK CURSOR t 4 e CLEAR Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR Press MENU and select SMARTFILE EDIT faa SMARTFILE EDIT ar then press OK 10 6 98 5 2 99 5 2fR 0 00 PROG 16 LP 0H30M The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears 35 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORT LP 2H00M 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS LP H30M SELECT fay CATEGORY TITLE Bl EXIT MENU 3 Press CURSOR t to select the tape title Z SMARTFILE EDIT 10 6 98 5 2 5 2FR_ 0 0 P 1 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SI LP PORTS 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS LP SELECT 5 TITLE EDIT EXIT 94 Labelling a recorded programme and tape SmartFile function 4 Press CURSOR gt The cursor moves to the title input position 5am 000 PROC TS LP 0H30M 25 1 PARIS DAKAR PORTS NICK amp MATT LMS SMARTFILE EDIT LP 2H00M LP 0H30M Si 11 1 acs NEXT D a le 5 Label the tape 1 Press CURSOR to select a character s Each time you press CURSOR f the 251 PARE Dani character changes as shown below EOS
11. Programme located in a recorded tape Estimated position of the S registered programme SEARCH i Poi BLANK TIME sp 1H30M 13 7 PROGRAM _NO 11 Recording time Registration date Tips The programmes recorded on the tape can be registered again in a SmartFile label that already contains programme data However the recorded date and time programme name and information input manually such as the programme label and category are replaced with PROGRAM NO XX If the SmartFile label contains stored programme data that includes protected programmes a message appears and the registration stops Notes Programme data is not registered correctly in the SmartFile label when the programme length is about 20 minutes or less in LP mode or about 11 minutes in SP mode the programme does not have an index signal or the index signal has been recorded over and erased the tape is damaged or dirty If you don t set the clock or the clock isn t set to the correct date the registration date won t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list After you press SMARTFILE GENERATOR and start registration registration is interrupted if you press Ill STOP gt PLAY gt FF lt lt REW 1 or kea gt gt i INDEX SEARCH In these cases as well the data registered up to the point when registration was interrupted remains in the SmartFile label When you set AUTO LONG PLAY to ON in
12. To protect a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover C I the tab hole with adhesive tape po You can also protect a recording by using the 7 O SmartFile function see page 98 S Tips Safety tab e 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 e The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder make sure to leave it on Recording TV programmes Basic Operations Notes The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e The display will not appear while playing an NTSC recorded tape e Ifa tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems the time counter reading will not be correct This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems e You cannot watch a PAY TV Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY TV Canal Plus programme The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only The remaining time will be displayed only about 30 seconds after the tape is inserted Recording what you are watching on the TV T
13. 5 c56 SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM 5 Enter the station name E3 CHANNEL LIST lt CURSOR gt 1 Press CURSOR F to select a E Q2 character PROG CH NAME C25 CT1 Each time you press CURSOR 4 the coach character changes as shown below SELECT A CHARACTER A B gt Za b PREVIOUS 31 gt 0 gt 1 99 gt symbols gt blank space A 2 Press CURSOR to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press CURSOR until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 To change or to set the station name of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 7 OK Press OK to confirm the setting CD EP PROG CH NAME C25 CT1 C33 CT2 C24 CNN c56 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG G UEAR 8 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu CQ Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 32 Setting changing the station names Getting Started Changing 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 MENU OK CURSOR tN lt gt Before you start Turn o
14. To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play Il PAUSE Resume play after pause Il PAUSE or gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback set the COLOUR SYSTEM option in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded see page 71 Normally set the option to AUTO To play an NTSC recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV When your TV is Set NTSC PB to PAL only ON PAL TV PAL and NTSC NTSC 4 43 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press CLEAR The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Playing a tape Basic Operations Tt Notes 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 The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC recorded tape Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The
15. To record on this tape cover when you press the tab hole see page 50 REC 12 Nothing happens Make sure the tape is not at its end when you press Ifthe BL indicator is flashing in the display window the tape REC contains a programme protected by the SmartFile function see page 98 SmartFile S13 The programme label Make sure the clock and the date are set correctly cannot be taken Check the setting of the TV guide pages Some stations may not properly offer this service see page 88 Ifyou start recording more than two minutes before the beginning of the programme the title on the label may not correspond to the one of the recorded programme Enter manually the correct title using the SMARTFILE EDIT menu see page 91 Ifthe TV reception is poor the VCR will not be able to take the title correctly Enter manually the correct title using the SMARTFILE EDIT menu see page 91 104 Troubleshooting Additional Information SmartFile 14 Recording stops Ifthe tape contains a programme protected by the SmartFile halfway function recording automatically stops before the protected programme Use another tape which has enough recording space Timer recording 15 The timer does not Check that the clock is set operate properly The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour Reset the clock and the timer Check that the safety tab has not be
16. e i 5 T 2 27 Presetting channels 31 Setting changing the station names 33 Changing disabling programme positions 37 Connecting the Satellite tuner 40 Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations SmartFile function 45 Playing a tape 78 About the SmartFile function 48 Recording TV programmes 80 Recording using the SmartFile 52 Recording TV programmes using the function ShowView system 85 Selecting and playing a programme 57 Setting the timer manually 86 Checking the contents of a tape 88 Labelling a recorded programme and Additional Operations tape 96 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label 98 Protecting a recorded programme 60 Playing searching at various speeds 63 Setting the recording duration time 64 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 66 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 100 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme 68 Searching using the index function Additional Information 69 Adjusting the picture 102 Troubleshooting 71 Changing menu options 108 Specifications 74 Editing with another VCR or stereo 109 Index to parts and controls system 114 Menu chart 76 Audio dubbing Back cover Index ShowView is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation Show View system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents 3 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following items
17. of the recorded programme SmartFile function Gu a a ae Recording using the SmartFile function continued Checking the information of a recorded programme Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears The recording day of the week start time programme position date name recording time and tape speed appear on the list The longest space which doesn t have any programme data Blank Time space appears as BLANK TIME Initial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Programme position Remaining time Recording time Date Day of the week Tape speed Station name When the station name is not available the programme position is displayed instead Tf you record a satellite programme using non timer recording L4 appears in the programme position without displaying any channel number Tip e You can manually name a recorded programme and select the category You can also name the SmartFile tape Notes e If you don t set the clock or the clock isn t set to the correct time and date the recording start time won t be stored correctly on the Smartfile list Also the programme label won t be stored correctly if the TV guide page information of the Teletext is not set correctly see page 80 e When you set the AUTO LONG PLAY option to ON in the TAPE OPTIONS menu and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to LP during recording the VCR displays the
18. ten s digit button followed by the programme number button To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu see page 73 e To check change or cancel the programme setting press CURSOR to choose LIST then press OK after step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 64 Notes e When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work and the recording won t start 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 C with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OTHER OPTIONS menu the SHOWVIEW me
19. OK to confirm the setting 6 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 3 to 5 7 menu Press MENU to exit the menu C4 Changing disabling programme positions Getting Started Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons CURSOR t 4 e CLEAR Q 2 n Ss Q o d i m oO Qa Press MENU then press CURSOR tit TIMER LIST BU O Cc D n O a SELECT SET i g to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST Press CURSOR to highlight Q fom D n O D PROG CH gt CHANNEL LIST then press OK NAME CO OF C25 CTT 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG C33 C24 C56 CTZ continued Changing disabling programme positions 35 36 Getting Started Changing disabling programme positions continued Press CURSOR to highlight the row PROG 3 lt lt A gt on which you want to disable CHANNEL ELS CH c25 C33 NAME CT1 cT2 C24 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG c56 4 CLEAR Press CLEAR CHANNEL LIST C4 The selected row will be cleared as PROG shown on the right CH c25 C33 NAME CT1 cT2 5 SEL
20. P _ 0H30M u 25 1 PARIS DAKAR tp 2H00M SPORTS 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS we 0H30M START x END s 4P PAPAS VIDEO TAPE 12 P 1 IME SELECT MM SEARCH JOK BLANK TIM sp 1H30M 5 2 M 0 00 PROG 16 P _ 0H30M u 25 1 PARIS DAKAR ip 2H00M SPORTS 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS we 0H30M START j END SELECT MH SEARCH _ OK SmartFile function 4 Press CLEAR ZPAPAS VIDEO TAPE 12 BLANK TIME SP The selected programme is erased from the O r 11 1 NICK amp MATT SmartFile list ms I 0H30M If you erase a programme by mistake press SART DISPLAY to make the programme reappear SELECT SEARCH 5 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears Notes e You cannot erase a protected programme from the SmartFile list You have to first unlock the protected programme by following the instructions in To unlock the protected programme on page 99 then erase that programme from the list The erased programme disppears from the SmartFile list but it still remains on the tape Ifa programme is left about 11 minutes or less in SP mode or about 20 minutes or less in LP mode you cannot make the programme reappear by using the DISPLAY button Erasing the data of an unwanted programme 101 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any
21. Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number SHOWV I EW SHOWVIEW NO SET CONFIRM CANCEL continued suoieiedo siseg Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 53 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system continued 3 Ce Press OK lt j CURSOR gt The date start and stop times programme position tape speed and VPS PDC setting DATE TIME PROG OK appear on the TV screen TODAY 17 30318 30 CT1 SP Ka OFF Cy If appears in the PROG B programme column this may happen for CONFIRM P local broadcasts you have to set the appropriate programme position manually e To select a normal channel Press CURSOR 4 to select the desired programme position e To select a video source from the LINE 1 TV or LINE 4 IN connector or the LINE 2 IN or the LINE 3 jacks Press INPUT SELECT to select the desired video source You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting For details of the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC HEAR signals on page 55 CD If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting If you want to change the date tape speed lt A gt the VPS PDC function se
22. X2 gt gt E B Slow motion Slow motion Pause in reverse 51 5 s1 5 l High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse lt lt X2 X1 r a 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 the playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button goes off continued Playing searching at various speeds 61 Additional Operations El a Playing searching at various speeds continued Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the centre position press both buttons at the same time Notes e The playback sound is muted during the operations in the above table e Inthe LP mode noise may appear or there may be no colour e Ifthe playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY 62 Playi
23. index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead or behind the current position kea PPI INDEX SEARCH 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press ka gt 1 INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search e To search ahead press I INDEX SEARCH e To search backwards press K lt INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from that point INDEX 8 SEARCH To stop searching Press W STOP Note e No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause 68 Searching using the index function Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking NORMAL TRACKING During playback press TRACKING to display p E the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lig
24. normal 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 CLEAR Before you start Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel AUDIO DUB Il PAUSE Insert a source tape into the stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this recording VCR Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press Il PAUSE 3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to OHOOMOOS 4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced The VCR enters pause mode 5 Press AUDIO DUB The S indicator appears in the display window To start editing press the Il PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time When the counter reaches OHOOMO0S audio dubbing stops automatically To stop while editing Pressi STOP on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR 76 Audio dubbing Additional Operations a ee Note e After you use this feature the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural To listen to both the hi fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu see page 72 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi au
25. recording start time etc are stored day by day To each day of the week corresponds a TV guide page Category number When recording a programme the Programme VCR automatically takes the label label information from the Teletext pages and stores into the SmartFile label Those TV guide page numbers depend entirely on the broadcast itself and may be subject to change If so you may have to set those TV guide page numbers manually in the TV GUIDE PAGE menu Tape title Setting the TV guide page number Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU OK CURSOR t y em Programme number buttons CLEAR PROG Labelling a recorded programme and tape SmartFile function 1 Select the programme position for which you want to set or change the TV guide page 2 Press MENU then press CURSOR AF to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 3 Press CURSOR to highlight TV GUIDE PAGE and press OK The TV guide page numbers appear TUNER automatically when the VCR detects them LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE SELECT SET SA SELECT SET f Press CURSOR tit to select the TV guide page number you want to modify and press OK Press the programme number buttons to enter the TV guide page number and press OK to confirm the setting 3
26. the TAPE OPTIONS menu and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to LP during recording the VCR displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list The estimated position of the registered programmes may not be correct in case of many short programmes recorded on long tapes Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label 97 SmartFile function Protecting a recorded programme You can protect a recorded programme using the SmartFile function from accidental over recording or erasure When you start recording from a position prior to the protected programme the recording stops automatically before the protected programme Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR 2 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen 3 Press CURSOR to select the programme you want to protect 4 Press CURSOR The indicator appears to the left of the selected programme and the programme is now protected 5 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears 98 Protecting a recorded programme 00 CURSOR t m SMARTFILE BLANK TIME SP 5 2 M 0 00 PROG 0H30M LP 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORTS 2H00M 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS START 0H30M END SELECT S
27. the display window e To record a video source from the LINE 1 TV or LINE 4 Scart connector or the LINE 2IN or LINE 3 IN jacks Press INPUT SELECT until L1 L2 L3 or L4 appears in the display window SP LP 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 REC ius D o 7 O Press REC to start recording fe me The recording indicator lights up red in the display window 9 Recording indicator D To stop recording Press W STOP continued Recording TV programmes 49 50 Basic Operations eee Recording TV programmes continued To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The remaining time with the indicator also appears in the display window Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure the TAPE LENGTH item in TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 72 To watch another TV programme while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV
28. the label within 3 cm of the SmartFile sensor 5 T gt There is a short beep the SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR and the SmartFile check list appears The BLANK TIME space also BLANC TIME Taso appears in the display window et 16 80 PROS 30 MO 17 00 CT1 BEST OF THIS YEAR TH_21 00 CT2 WE 5 00 Li 2 Press CURSOR to turn the pages PAA E BLANK TIME se 1H30M SU TH SA MO WE 3 Press OK to exit the SmartFile check list 86 Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function E TT TT TE Tip e If you press a button other than SP LP or CURSOR A F the SmartFile check list disappears Notes e You cannot display the SmartFile check list while you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR you display any other menu Ifthe SmartFile check list doesn t appear on the TV screen try again by drawing the SmartFile tape away from the SmarFile sensor at least 5 cm then bring it back to within 3 cm of the sensor The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Checking the contents of a tape 87 88 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape Some Broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service in which the complete programmes and their data title date channel
29. to select a programme oe 985 299 BLANK TIME SP Press CURSOR 4 4 repeatedly to turn the 2 FiO 00 FROG pages gt 25 1 M016 30 PROG 11 1 M017 00 T1 LP START SELECT SEARCH _ 4 Press OK The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected programme Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press W STOP Note e You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected programme correctly when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in SP mode recorded programmes of which programme data are not stored in the SmartFile label the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty the SmartFile tape has a portion recorded in the NTSC system Selecting and playing a programme 85 SmartFile function Checking the contents of a tape You can display the programme data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR SmartFile sensor This feature allows you to quickly find a specific programme or to find a tape with enough recording space The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programmes CURSOR t Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Turn on your VCR 1 Hold the label side of the SmartFile tape close to the SmartFile sensor Slowly bring the center of
30. with the VCR e Remote commander e EURO AV cable e SmartFile labels 4 Unpacking Getting Started Siep2 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 p position payers Buiye5 Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR Remote sensor and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV If the TV does not have the N symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV TV VIDEO D AALO aolopo C2000 COO08 COCOOO 0000 52388 Ogge To operate Set VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV continued Setting up the remote commander 5 Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued VW Menu buttons AUDIO MONITOR Programme number buttons FASTEXT buttons TV VIDEO DISPLAY WIDE O Sj TV control buttons To Press Turn the TV into standby VO Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or TV VIDEO from line in
31. your TV does not have a EURO AV connector see page 14 If your TV has a EURO AV Scart connector e 2 w onal 5 f 2 Mains lead to mains URO AV Scart EURO AV cable supplied Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on Ro i the rear panel of the VCR ANTENNE ENTREE Qm OUT SORTIE 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR T and the aerial input of your TV using ANTENNE the supplied aerial cable enratt OUT El SORTIE K continued Connecting the VCR 11 12 Getting Started Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued 3 Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the EURO AV Scart connector on the TV with the supplied EURO AV cable Tm This connection improves picture and sound quality Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window If your TV does not have a EURO AV scart connector see page 14 Connect the mains lead to the mains Notes e Ifthe TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF MODULATOR in the OTHER OPTIONS menu to OFF is recommended initial setting In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector see page 73 You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR Skip Tuning your TV to the VCR on page 17 e For correct connection of the Sma
32. 0 SU SA 12121313 OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS SELECT SET SMARTFILE EDIT APAS VIDEO TAPE 12 5 2FR_ 0 00 PROG 16 LP 0H30M 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORTS LP 2H00M 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS 0H30M SELECT TITLE EDIT EXIT P 1 SETTINGS TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE SELECT jE SET OK 114 Menu chart VIDEO OPTIONS OPC EDIT SHARPNESS COLOUR SYSTEM RR SELECT SET AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO SELECT SET AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH SELECT SET BUZZER DIMMER DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC ON OFF NOR MAL AUTO NORMAL AUDIO OPTIONS OFF NICAM TAPE OPTIONS OFF E180 OTHER OPTIONS ON OFF DECODER OFF OFF VARY ON SELECT M SET OK SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT E SET OK Additional Information PROG 2 D K NORMAL C25 CTI OFF ON AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR SELECT SET ENGLISH MAGYAR CESKY POLSKI EAAHNIKA
33. 01 If you make a mistake press CLEAR to re enter the correct number Ss SELECT SET 6 To set or change another TV guide page number repeat steps 3 and 4 above 7 Press MENU to exit the menu continued Labelling a recorded programme and tape 89 SmartFile function beee ee Labelling a recorded programme and tape continued Notes e In step 4 above enter 000 if you don t want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling The VCR will then store default data date programme position duration etc in the label e Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to get the TV guide page number with the programme titles and their start times e Ifthe Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day this page should be input for all days e If you start recording more than two minutes before the programme is scheduled to start the correct label information may not be transferred The VCR receives the label information two minutes after the recording starts This is to assure that the programmes information is correctly recorded even if you start recording before the programme actually begins e If you set a timer recording with VPS PDC OFF the title information will be transferred in the middle of the recording e Note that this function may not work correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations e When the recording start
34. ANDAR SHOWVI E TIMER 1 1 FR PROG TODAY i OFF CONFIRM 2 Set the date start and stop times programme position tape speed and lt G VPS PDC function 1 Press CURSOR gt to highlight each item in turn 2 Press CURSOR tit to set each item To correct a setting press CURSOR lt 4 to return to that setting and reset DATE TIME TAMER 14 1 FR PROG 15 1 W gt SP OFF CONFIRM SS ty OK To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 59 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details of the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 55 INPUT U position To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE 1 TV SELECT or LINE 4 IN connectors the LINE 2 IN or the LINE 3 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 L2 L3 or L4 in the PROG 3 OK Press OK to confirm the setting U Setting the timer manually Basic Operations 4 ie Press I C to turn off the VCR The amp indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other sources leave the connected equipment switched on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording pres
35. Brionvega 40 Panasonic 17 49 Pi C G M 09 Philips 06 07 08 x Colonad 03 Phonola 18 19 Dual 44 Pioneer 26 Emerson 03 04 Saba 12 13 Fenner 30 31 Samsung 22 23 Ferguson 52 Sanyo 25 Goldstar 03 04 17 Schneider 46 Grundig 10 11 Seleco 14 Hitachi 24 Sharp 29 Hyper 31 Siemens 39 Inno Hit 41 Sinudyne 37 Irradio 20 TEAC 67 ITT 15 16 69 Telefunken 36 JVC 33 Thomson 43 2 Loewe 45 Toshiba 38 Mitsubishi 27 28 50 51 White Westinghouse 34 Mivar 09 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture modes Press WIDE then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press CURSOR 4 4 gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK continued Setting up the remote commander 9 Getting Started br e u C a a ae Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Notes Ifthe 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 If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes the code number may be reset to 01 Sony In this case reset the appropriate code number 10 Setting up the remote commander Getting Started siep3 oo Connecting the VCR If your TV has a EURO AV connector see below e If
36. EARCH P PAPAS VIDEO TAPE 12 BLANK TIME SP gt 5 2 M 0 00 PROG LP 25 1 PARIS DAKAR LP SPORTS 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS LP START _ SELECT SEARCH 4 PAPAS VIDEO TAPE 12 Risa SP 5 2 FR_0 00 PROG LP 25 1 PARIS DAKAR PORTS LP 11 1 NICK amp MATT U FILMS SELECT SEARCH SmartFile function Do e a a O To unlock the protected programme Press CURSOR in the step 4 above The indicator disappears and you can record over this programme Tips When you start recording from a position prior to the protected programme the recording automatically stops no more than about four minutes in SP mode and about eight minutes in LP mode before the beginning of the protected programme The BLANK TIME indicator flashes in the display window If you protect a programme just after the Blank Time space BLANK TIME becomes shortened by about four minutes in SP mode and about eight minutes in LP mode If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected programme a message indicating that there is a protected programme on this tape appears on the TV screen Notes When you record another programme just after a protected programme locate the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 83
37. ECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG c56 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu C9 Notes e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly If you disable a programme position by mistake you need to reset that channel manually Changing disabling programme positions Getting Started Connecting the Satellite tuner You can connect a Satellite tuner into LINE 4IN connector EURO AV cable Satellite supplied with Satellite tuner tuner 5 Dm t gt LINE 4 IN EURO AV _ Scart AERIAL OUT Q D z2 5 Co iy r D D a gt LINE 1 TV Aerial cable supplied AERIAL IN EURO AV cable supplied EURO AV Scart N Signal flow continued Connecting the Satellite tuner 37 Getting Started Connecting the Satellite tuner continued Setting the Satellite tuner To watch or record from the Satellite tuner set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display Before you start e Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK CURSOR tV lt _ PROG 1 MENU Press MENU then press RV to Cy highlight OPTIONS and press OK A ISe OPTION
38. ONS menu see page 73 Be sure that this channel is set as PAY TV CANAL in TUNER menu see page 40 Line selection 20 You cannot select Be sure that DECODER LINE4 is set to LINE4 in OTHER LINE4 OPTIONS menu see page 73 continued Troubleshooting 105 Additional Information Troubleshooting continued 21 Remote commander The remote commander does not operate Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander by new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly Make sure the COMMAND MODE switch position of the VCR matches to the remote commander s one 22 23 24 25 You cannot control your TV Cleaning The VCR needs to be cleaned Clock The clock has stopped and lights in the display window Power The I ON STANDBY switch does not function Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander see page 9 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 benzene The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer if needed see page 21 Connect the mains lead to the
39. ORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET OK tv NORMAL 16 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu C4 Notes The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY TV Canal Plus programmes make both decoder VCR and VCR TV connections using 21 pin EURO AV cables that are compatible with the RGB signals You cannot record subtitles on the VCR e When you watch PAY TV Canal Plus programmes using the aerial input of the TV press TV VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window e Some PAY TV Canal Plus decoders may not work if you set the PAY TV CANAL setting to ON In this case set it to OFF Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY lt lt REW gt gt FF Il PAUSE D gt PLAY E STOP suoljeiad oiseg 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 continued Playing a tape 45 46 Basic Operations Playing a tape continued 3 Press gt PLAY re When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Additional tasks
40. ORY TITLE Bl EXIT MENT continued Labelling a recorded programme and tape 91 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape continued 4 Press CURSOR gt The cursor moves to the programme label input fg SMARTFILE EDIT id 5 2R_0 00 PROG 76 10 6 98 5 2 99 5 2 FR T6 oye LP 0H30M position 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORTS ie 2400M Ti P 0H30M NEXT Bl BACK ry CONF IRM 5 Label the programme ee 1 Press CURSOR 7 to select a character ALE Boe Each time you press CURSOR t the e A HS0 character changes as shown below map iP 2400M A B gt Z gt special characters gt Sean CLR E OTON gt amp comma hyphen gt conc ien en SRi period 0 1 9 blank space You can also select a blank space by pressing CLEAR 2 To set the next character press CURSOR gt The cursor moves to the next position TAAIE 5 2 FR g LP 3 Repeat steps and 2 to label the programme 25 1 PARIS DAKAR LP ac CONF IRM 6 Press OK FRA SMARTFILE EDIT 10 6 98 5 2 99 S2FR_ 0 00 P 1 PROG 16 LP 0H30M 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORT LP 2H00M 17 1 NICK amp MATT LP H30M SELECT fw CONF I RM OK 7 Press CURSOR to select a cate
41. OUT phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 25 W Normal 3 5 W POWER SAVE is set to ON no decoder Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 430 x 100 x 335 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 9 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Audio cable 1 EURO AV cable 1 SmartFile labels 10 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ml 12 13 fia 15 1 1 0 ON STANDBY button indicator 6 SMARTFILE indicator 86 SMARTFILE sensor 86 REALITY REGENERATOR RR indicator 69 Tape compartment SMARTFILE button 81 CURSOR buttons 86 EJECT button 46 lt A REW rewind button 46 gt PLAY button 46 gt gt FF fast forward button 46 JOG button indicator 60 Shuttle ring 60 REC record button 48 74 E STOP button 46 16 17 18
42. Otherwise if the recording start point overlaps the protected programme the VCR may over record the protected programme If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected programme or protect a programme for the first time on a new tape the VCR will analyse the position of the protected programme for a few seconds You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is analysing the tape If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programmes the next programme you record won t be stored in the SmartFile list When you try to turn off the VCR after setting a ShowView timer recording on the protected programme the VCR automatically ejects the cassette The protecting function may not work with an NTSC recorded tape Protecting a recorded programme 99 SmartFile function Erasing the data of an unwanted programme You can erase an unwanted programme from the SmartFile list When you erase a programme from the list that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space priority Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a SmartFile tape The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR 2 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen 3 Press CURSOR F to select a programme you want to erase from the list 100 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme CURSOR t y em SMARTFILE CLEAR DISPLAY 5 2 FR _ 0 00 PROG 16
43. P to select the tape speed SP or LP The BLANK TIME changes according to the selected tape speed Select a tape speed that matches the length of the programme you want to record Recording using the SmartFile function OK SMARTFILE CURSOR t 4 e SP LP 10 6 98 5 2 99 P 1 BLANK TIME sp_ 1H30M 5 2 FR 0 00 PROG 16 up 0H30M 25 1 M0 16 30 PROG 30 tp 2HO0M 11 1 M017 00 CT1 tp 0H30M START END SELECT SEARCH 10 6 98 5 2 99 BLANK TIME 5 2 FR 0 00 25 1 M016 30 PROG 30 tp 2H00M 11 1 M017 00 CT1 tp 0H30M START A END SELECT SEARCH continued 83 84 SmartFile function GE a ee Recording using the SmartFile function continued 5 Press OK The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank ee ne y bee SEARCHING z Time space and stops TITTI 6 Press PROG to select the programme position you want to record 7 Press REC to start recording Notes e You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 4 when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode recorded programmes of which programme data are not stored in the SmartFile label the SmartFile tape is damaged or
44. RO AV cable supplied with the VCR to connect the VCR and your TV Make sure the EURO AV cable is connected securely Refer to your TV manual for instructions Satellite tuner S33 You cannot watch the Be sure that the DECODER LINE 4 is set to LINE4 in satellite tuner picture when the VCR is in standby mode or REC standby mode OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 Troubleshooting 107 108 Additional Information Specifications System Channel coverage PAL D K B G VHF E2 to E12 R1 R12 UHF E21 to E69 R21 R69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to 41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE 1 TV 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 Video output pin 19 Audio output pins 1 and 3 DECODER 2 LINE 4 IN 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE 3 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 Input level 327 mVrms Specifications Input impedance more than 47 kilohms LINE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO
45. S VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS SELECT EE SET JOK 2 Press F to highlight OTHER lt lt CURSOR gt OPTIONS then press OK M OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER DIMMER DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC SELECT iw SET OK 3 a Press to highlight DECODER lt lt LINE4 then press OK CURSOR gt Ww fm OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER DIMMER DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REG SELECT EE CONFIRM OR Connecting the Satellite tuner Getting Started Press tit to select LINE4 and press lt lt Gi be Ww BUZZER DIMMER E DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC SELECT MA SET fo 5 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu O Co a Ss vo iy 6 Turn off the VCR to watch a satellite broadcast S A Q Note e To record a satellite programme press INPUT SELECT button to display L4 in the display window Connecting the Satellite tuner 39 40 Getting Started Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder not supplied to the VCR Connecting a decoder EURO AV cable PAY TV Canal Plus supplied with decoder decoder DECODER LINE 4 IN E E
46. S O NY 3 867 596 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4 43 ocla SHOWVIEW SLV SF99EN 1999 by Sony Corporation Chlorine free paper 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 R efer 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 plugged in the wall outlet 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 p
47. SOR t V lt payers Buye5 1 ENG Press MENU then press CURSOR tit to highlight SETTINGS and press OK A DO v TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE SELECT SET a N A D04 ama then press OK Ur Press CURSOR to highlight AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR SELECT MA SET OK continued Setting the clock 21 Getting Started Step 6 Setting the clock continued Press CURSOR to highlight 3 cy MANUAL ADJUST then press OK lt CURSOR gt Q2 OK AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 7 1 1999 FR SELECT SET B CONFIRM Press CURSOR tit to set the date AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 25 1 1999 MO SELECT E SET ae CONF IRM OK Press CURSOR to highlight the 5 lt gt pei and set the month pressing Q2 CURSOR AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 25 2 1999 SA SELECT E SET CONFIRM OK 6 Set the year hour and minutes in lt lt lt gt sequence pressing CURSOR to Q2 highlight the item to be set and press CURSOR tit to select the digits The day of the week is set automatically AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 25 12 1999 SA 22 80 SELECT E SET Ea K CONFIRM 7 OK Press OK t
48. STEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT Ey SET JOK payieys Buiye5 11 lt gt Press CURSOR to highlight lt lt CURSOR CHANNEL SET then press OK Q2 OK C4 SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET fez TUNER PROG 4 12 ED Press CURSOR to select the PAY CURSOR S gt TV Canal Plus channels Q2 When the desired channel is tuned press OK OK C SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT JE CONFIRM OK 13 Cy Press CURSOR A F to highlight PAY CURSOR S gt TV CANAL then press OK OK C4 SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT M CONFIRM jon continued Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder 43 44 Getting Started Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder continued Press CURSOR to highlight ON Yas CURSOR gt then press OK OK cD SYSTEM NORMAL CATV CHANNEL SET PAY TV CANAL AFT FINE TUNING SELECT SET y OK 15 If the sound is distorted or noisy press CD K CURSOR 4 4 gt to highlight CURSOR SYSTEM then select B G or D K so that you get the better sound PROG 4 SYSTEM D N
49. SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub left and STEREO STEREO right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH 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 Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left right channels Usually main sound Normal audio track monaural Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound Main left channel left right channels Sub right channel Notes e To listen to playback sounds in stereo you must use the EURO AV or AUDIO OUT connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting Ifthe AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu is set to OFF see page 72 If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi fi and normal audio tracks Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 67 Additional Operations Searching using the
50. Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons PROG A Adjust the volume of the TV 6 Setting up the remote commander Getting Started ee eee To Press Switch to TV Teletext off O TV Switch to Teletext Teletext Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page PVE Operate TV menu Menu buttons Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For other WIDE manufacture s wide TV see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander below Q 2 Ss vo i o i Qa Notes In normal use the batteries should last about three to six months Ifyou do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one together Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Setting the COMMAND MODE switch To remote control the Sony VCR with this remote commander set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as the one on the VCR Usually it is set to VTR3 Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCRs COMMAND MODE VTRI1 For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR2 For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR3 For Sony VHS format VCRs cont
51. Setting the clock Getting Started 4 Press CURSOR to highlight ON A lt lt Oa ae press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR OK SELECT MA SET OK Press CURSOR 4 to highlight CLOCK Ke CURSOR G pp oS then press OK AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROG 1 CTi MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR 0 00 OK SELECT AW payieys Hua Press CURSOR 4 repeatedly until the lt 4 A programme position of the station that URSOR carries the time signal appears ac ET MANUAL ADJUST If the VCR does not receive the time 111099 FR zeo signal from any station AUTO ADJUST sELect E CONFIRM EK returns to OFF automatically 7 MENG Press MENU to exit the menu Tips To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using CURSOR t 4 Ifyou set AUTO ADJUST to ON the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turned off The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the CLOCK PROG row If you do not need the Auto Clock Set select OFF Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Setting the clock 25 Getting Started Selecting a l
52. TV programmes using the ShowView system The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording 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 up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap the protected programme For details about the SmartFile function see page 78 Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or VARY in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 Vd TIMER OK CURSOR tpe Programme number buttons E STOP Basic Operations Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARY The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen Press CURSOR ait to select SHOWVIEW then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen TIMER METHOD STANDARD SHOWVI EW SELECT SET SHOWV I EW SHOWVIEW NO SET CONFIRM OOO OLOO OLLO CLEAR U
53. URO AV 1 Scart AERIAL OUT TV Aerial cable supplied EURO AV cable supplied V EURO AV Scart c Signal flow Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder Getting Started Setting PAY TV Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY TV Canal Plus programmes set your VCR to receive the channels using the on screen display Before you start Turn on the VCR the TV and the decoder Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK CURSOR t 4 e O oi a Q 0 PROG S oO a Press MENU then press CURSOR tit to highlight OPTIONS and press OK OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS SELECT SET Ew OK Press CURSOR F to highlight fo TER OPTIONS then press OK OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER ON DIMMER DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC SELECT SET OFF DECODER OFF OFF VARY ON t OK Press CURSOR F to highlight CURSOR Q2 OK C4 S gt DECODER LINES then press OK fi OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER DIMMER DECODER LINE4 POWER SAVE RF MODULATOR TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC SELECT CONFIRM med OK continued Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder 41 Getting Started Setting the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder continued
54. V 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 2 Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press REC in some situations such as when you are watching a source connected to the TV s line input or when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset e If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press REC e You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 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 suoljeiadc oiseg Recording TV programmes 51 52 Basic Operations Recording
55. age 52 and 57 TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function e OFF to deactivate it Note When you set a timer recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON Changing menu options 73 Additional Operations Editing with another VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV LINE 2 IN VMC 820 audio video cable not supplied c signal flow Tip e You can also use the LINE 4 IN connector or the LINE 3 IN jacks instead Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e Ifthe other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied 74 Editing with another VCR or stereo system Additional Operations Operation when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 or L3 or L4 in the display window e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP On this VCR set EDIT to ON in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to display EDIT in the di
56. anguage You can change the on screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function MENU Before you start OK e Turn on the VCR and the TV CURSOR e Set the TV to the video channel tpe 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR tit to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE lt CURSOR gt Q2 SELECT E SET JOK OK 2 A Press CURSOR to highlight emn a CURSOR Se then press OK ENGL ISH MAGYAR CESKY POLSKI _ oK PYCCKI SELECT ES END 3 a Press CURSOR 4 9 4 gt to highlight the desired language then press CURSOR a gt OK OK e Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 26 Selecting a language Getting Started Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually MENU OK CURSOR t 4 e Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Q 2 Ss Q i d i m oO Qa PROG 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR tit Cy to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE TV GUIDE PAGE a SET OK OK Q Press CURSOR to highlight 24a 3 gt TUNER then press OK
57. automatically Checking the contents of a tape page 86 When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTEFILE sensor on the VCR a summary of the recorded programmes appears in the SmartFile check list It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR and press D gt PLAY to find out what is recorded on it This feature allows you to easily find the programme you want to watch or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space SmartFile check list 4110 6 98 5 2 99 P 1 BLANK TIME sp__1H30Mm 5 2 FR_ 0 00 PROG 16 MO 16 30 PROG 30 MO 17 00 CT1 BEST OF THIS YEAR TH 21 00 CT2 We 5 00 L1 SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation 78 About the SmartFile function SmartFile function i i Labelling a recorded programme and tape page 88 You can attach an electronic label to the video tape and its programmes on the SmartFile list Labelling the recorded programmes enables you to find a programme easily when you want to play it back If TV guide pages are available in the Teletext labelling recorded programmes is done automatically Also once you label a programme which you set to record regularly i e everyday same day of the week etc the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same programme Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label page 96 You can regist
58. colour density increases or decreases If you playback a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system the sound is heard in monaural 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 Ww D D Press gt PLAY 2 The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback 9 starts Q A gt Tip a e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press C gt PLAY Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape 47 Basic Operations 48 Recording TV programmes COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY TV VIDEO INPUT SELECT PROG SP LP REC E STOP 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 Recording TV programmes Basic Operations INPUT SELECT C4 e To record a normal channel Press PROG until the programme position number you want appears in
59. diately 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 If PAUSE to start recording Adjusting the picture Additional Operations Changing menu options 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press OK press OK menu oF N VIDEO OPTIONS menu OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS SELECT E SET JOK Press CURSOR to highlight the kind of option to change VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS then Press CURSOR to select the option then press OK to enter the pop up Press CURSOR 4 4 to select the desired setting then press OK Press MENU to exit the menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print OPC ON EDIT OFF SHARPNESS NORMAL COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO NORMAL SELECT E SET JOK Menu option Set this option to OPC e ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control function and improve picture quality e OFF to switch off OPC EDIT e ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing OFF to turn off EDIT SHARPNESS e LOW to playback a poor quality tape NORMAL to playback an average quality tape HIGH to playback a good quality tape COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO to detect automatically the colour system of a tape PAL to playback a tape recorded in the PAL sy
60. dio When AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Note that by mixing both hi fi and normal audio some echo may appears Audio dubbing 77 SmartFile function About the SmartFile function SmartFile allows you to view a contents of your video tape recording date channel name etc on the TV screen It is no longer necessary to rewind fast forward or playback a tape to find out what is recorded You can also locate and start playback of a specific programme or find the position from which you want to start recording by using this list Programme data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape The following functions are possible using SmartFile Recording using the SmartFile function page 80 To use the SmartFile function attach the SmartFile SmartFile search list label to the tape If you record a programme on the tape with a SmartFile label the contents will appear Fe SES 2 99 e on the SmartFile search list With the SmartFile list 22 10 90 PROG JE you can also easily find the begginning of the 23 1 M016 30 PROG 30 11 1 M017 00 CT1 available recording space TTET START _ 5 END m SELECT SEARCH Selecting and playing a programme page 85 To playback a recorded programme select the programme you want to watch using the SmartFile search list The VCR locates the programme and playback starts
61. dirty the SmartFile tape has a portion recorded in the NTSC system e If a newly recorded programme overlaps a stored programme the stored programme information is erased from the SmartFile list as shown below when the remaining length of the stored programme becomes less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode the stored programme is over recorded for more than 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode necessary portion unnecessary portion Stored programme Newly recorded 3 e programme i 20 minutes in the LP mode 11 minutes in the SP mode Recording using the SmartFile function SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programme You can automatically locate and start playback of a programme recorded on the SmartFile tape Select a programme in the SmartFile search list The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programmes OK SMARTFILE CURSOR t y Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR 2 Press SMARTFILE 77110 6 98 5 2 99 gt BLANK TIME The SmartFile search list appears on the TV 5 2 R 0 00 PROG P 0 screen 25 1 M0 16 30 PROG 30 LP 11 1 M017 00 CT1 LP START SELECT SEARCH _ 3 Press CURSOR
62. e programmes appear from the bottom of the SMARTFILE GENERATOR screen as PROGRAM NO 1 PROGRAM NO 2 PROGRAM NO 12 in the order The 13th and subsequent programmes are ignored You can manually name the registered programme numbers and select the category see page 88 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Turn on your VCR 1 Attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette as shown on the right and insert the tape 2 Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR on the VCR SMARTFILE INDEXING IS A message appears indicating that the recorded IN PROCESS programmes are being registered The index signals are detected from the start of the tape START _ and the registration stops if the end of the tape is reached The message disappears when registration is complete To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR The data registered before the button is pressed remains in the SmartFile label You can register the programmes again by pressing SMARTFILE GENERATOR 96 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label SmartFile function To check the information of a registered programme Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears The registered programme number registration date and recording time appear in this list Note that the registration date differs from the recorded date
63. en removed Ifthe timer recording overlaps a programme protected by the SmartFile function the recording stops halfway see page 98 The recording start point overlaps the protected programme Make sure the tape is not at its end gt Make sure a tape has been inserted gt Make sure the current time has not already passed your timer settings Ifyou are recording a programme from a satellite tuner make sure the satellite tuner is turned on 16 The VPS PDC Check that the clock and the date are set correctly function does not Check that the VPS PDC time you set is the correct one there operate properly might be a mistake in the TV guide programme If the Broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording gt Ifthe reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording Canal Plus 17 You cannot set Be sure that DECODER LINE4 is set to DECODER in OTHER channels as PAY TV OPTIONS menu see page 73 CANAL in the TUNER menu 18 You cannot watch Be sure that DECODER LINE4 is set to DECODER in Canal Plus when the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 VCR is in standby Make sure the Canal Plus EURO AV cable is plugged securely mode 19 PAY TV Canal Plus Make sure the Canal Plus EURO AV cable is set securely is always recorded Be sure that DECODER LINE4 is set to DECODER in OTHER scrambled OPTI
64. entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly different from the actual recorded time length Recording using the SmartFile function Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only SmartFile function the largest amount of available blank space but also recorded material that doesn t have corresponding programme data stored in the SmartFile label The longest available recording space including programmes that are not stored on the SmartFile label is referred to as Blank Time space You can locate the beginning of the Blank Time space for recording If there is a recorded programme after the Blank Time space the VCR will over record on that programme unless you stop recording If there is a programme you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased protect that programme before you start recording another programme see page 98 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR 2 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen The Blank Time space appears in the BLANK TIME row The Blank Time space also appears in the display window 3 Press CURSOR f repeatedly to select BLANK TIME 4 Press SP L
65. er 5 RF channel 17 RR Reality Regenerator 69 S Safety tab 50 Satellite tuner connecting 37 line through 15 setting 38 Searching at various speeds 60 using the index function 68 Delivery Sony Corporation Printed in France SMARTFILE 78 checking the contents of a tape 86 demonstration 79 erasing the data of an unwanted programme 100 labelling a recorded programme and tape 88 protecting a recorded programme 98 recording 80 registering the contents of a recor ded tape in the SmartFile label 96 selecting 85 SmartFile label 4 80 SMARTLINK 13 Automatic Power Off 13 connection 11 NexTView Download 13 One Touch Menu 13 One Touch Play 13 47 One Touch Timer 13 Preset Download 13 TV Direct Rec 13 51 SP mode 49 Station name changing 31 setting 31 T Timer recording 52 57 overlapping timer recording 65 using the ShowView system 52 Timer setting cancelling 64 changing 64 checking 64 daily weekly recording 55 59 Tracking adjustment See Ad justing V VPS Video Programme Sys tem 55 Z Zweiton broadcasts 66 Sony Piine http Awww world sony com
66. er programmes recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label Protecting a recorded programme page 98 You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over recording or erasure Erasing the data of an unwanted programme page 100 By erasing a programme from the SmartFile list the VCR will record over the unwanted programme Running a demonstration This VCR can give a demonstration of the various SmartFile functions To run a demonstration turn on the VCR and hold the SMARTFILE button SMARTFILE for 3 seconds while no tape is inserted The VCR outputs a beep and the message No SmartFile appears on the TV screen The demonstration begins To stop the demonstration press any key About the SmartFile function 79 80 SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile function To use the SmartFile function attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette If you record a programme on a tape with a SmartFile label for more than 20 minutes in LP mode and 11 minutes in SP mode programme data such as the name date and channel is automatically stored in the memory of the SmartFile label Some stations may not offer this service Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette To use the SmartFile function attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette Remove any staines or dirt from the surface of the spine of the tape Then holding both edges of
67. er settings 65 66 Additional Operations 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 AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system the NICAM indicator appears When a stereo or bilingual programme is received the STEREO indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM programme HIFI AUDIO in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu should be set to NICAM initial setting To check the menu setting see page 72 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programme 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 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Additional Operations ee Ua Bilingual programme To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN
68. g Started Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR continued 5 Press PROGRAM repeatedly to select the correct TV system If you watch the system B G select G If you watch the system D K select K 6 Tune the TV to the same channel as the one shown in the display window so that the ni VIDEOCASSETTE picture on the right appears clearly on the RECORDER TV screen Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions If the picture does not appear clearly see To obtain a clear picture from the VCR below 7 BE Press RF CHANNEL Ki You have now tuned your TV to the VCR From now on whenever you want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel To check if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above go to step 7 to finish this procedure once Then start from step 2 After pressing RF CHANNEL in step 2 to display the RF CHANNEL press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears Notes e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OTHER OPTIONS menu to ON see page 73 If you set the wrong TV system you may have no so
69. gory Each time you press CURSOR the category Ee changes as shown below 5 PARISDREAR a SPECIAL gt FILMS NEWS SHOW TH NGKE MAT ao SPORTS CHILDRE children gt SELECT fey MUSIC ARTS SERIES EDU seated education LEISURE SHOPPIN shopping VARIETY blank 8 Press OK The programme label and a selected category are stored 9 Press MENU to exit the menu 92 Labelling a recorded programme and tape SmartFile function i _ _ _ _ To erase the programme label Press CLEAR after step 3 above The programme label is erased and the default recording data reappear To erase the selected category Press CLEAR in step 7 above The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank To label a regularly scheduled timer recorded programme Once you label a programme which is set to record regularly i e everyday same day of the week etc in the ShowView system or timer recording mode the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same programme The set label is assigned even when an information signal containing the programme name category name or other information is broadcast with the programme However if you change the programme label and the category several times the VCR may automatically label only the last programme of which the programme label and category are changed continued
70. hange station names as you like The set station names are displayed on the TV screen when you change the programme position on the VCR You can MENU change the station names up to 5 characters OK CURSOR Befor rt efore you start Veo Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Q 2 r Ss Q o d i m oO Qa 1 Press MENU then press CURSOR tit MENU to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST A DO v SELECT SET g Press CURSOR to highlight p CHANNEL LIST then press OK SHANNEN ENST PROG CH NAME c25 OTi a Gi Ord Os C33 CT2 C24 C56 5 SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG Press CURSOR to highlight the row oO lt j CURSOR gt on which you want to set or change the HANNE aL station name PROG CH NAME c25 CT1 To display other pages for programme cag positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR 4 secc CSO MOVE PROG repeatedly ERASE PROG EA continued Setting changing the station names 31 Getting Started Setting changing the station names continued 4 Cy If you want to set the station name lt lt CURSOR gt press CURSOR twice to highlight CHANNEL ELSE the station name column only PROG CH NAME c25 cb e If you don t want to set the station css gre name go to step 7
71. hout turning itself on EURO AV cable supplied oN Signal flow Connect the satellite tuner to the DECODER LINE 4IN connector as shown above 2 Set DECODER LINE 4 to LINE 4 in the OTHER OPTIONS menu 3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu 4 Turn off the VCR To watch a satellite programme turn on the satellite tuner and the TV For details see page 37 continued Connecting the VCR 15 Getting Started e ey Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued Note e You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you record a satellite programme 16 Connecting the VCR Getting Started ECZE Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable skip this step 1 ON STANDBY payers Buiye5 RF CHANNEL PROGRAM l 1 ONSTANDRY Press I O ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR Pull down the drop down panel 2 RF Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR S The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV 3 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 ae Press RF CHANNEL Cy The TV system appears in the display window continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 17 18 Gettin
72. hts up To resume automatic tracking adjustments eject the tape and re insert it To set the tracking to the centre position press TRACKING and buttons at the same time Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator RR function The Reality Regenerator RR function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the RR function press REALITY REGENERATOR The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights up You can set RR to HIGH or NORMAL in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu see page 71 To turn it off press REALITY REGENERATOR The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights off About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the REALITY REGENERATOR i VIDEO OPTIONS OPC video heads and tape To maintain better picture R quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in COLOUR SYSTEM the VIDEO OPTIONS menu with the OPC SELECT EE indicator in the display window lit For details see SET a page 71 OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC continued Adjusting the picture 69 70 Additional Operations ee E U llU auuu Adjus
73. ing go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 64 Checking changing cancelling timer settings TIME PROG po 190052000 12 SProe 093041030 35 SP 00000130 44 LP 23000000 Li UP 121251313 L2 gp gt gt Additional Operations 4 Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change or cancel then press OK DATE TIME PROG The selected setting appears in the TIMER 44 0 00 1 30 44 VPS SP LP LP me OFF menu LIST SELECT SET CONFIRM 5 e To change the setting press CURSOR lt to highlight the item you want to change and press CURSOR AF to reset it e To cancel the setting press CLEAR 6 Press MENU If any settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished If the programmes start at the same time the programme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 Ey Programme 2 i about 20 seconds Will be cut off Programme 1 n Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip e In step 5 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST Checking changing cancelling tim
74. inued Setting up the remote commander 7 Getting Started bz ae u a a a Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the table below set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV Hold down I and enter your TV s code number s using the programme number buttons Then release I Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV Vo TV VIDEO programme number buttons ten s digit PROG A O TV Teletext FASTEXT buttons WIDE MENU CURSOR BY lt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs Tip e When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically 8 Setting up the remote commander Getting Started 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 make wide mode settings see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 03 04 05 NEC 66 Aiwa 32 Nokia 15 16 69 A Akai 68 Nordmende 35 42 a Blaupunkt 10 21 Orion 47 48 2
75. l The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area If you use the SMARTLINK connection the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download After the search or download is complete the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal To cancel the Auto Set Up function Press AUTO SET UP Tip e If you want to change the language for the on screen display from the one preset in the Auto Set Up function see page 26 Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3 If you do repeat Auto Set Up from the beginning e Sometimes when you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings Show View timer etc will be reset In this case you have to set them again 20 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Getting Started Step 6 oo Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area try another station for the Auto Clock Set function Setting the clock manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK CUR
76. later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions with the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window lit In step 4 above press CURSOR 4 to turn on off the VPS PDC indication after you set the recording date If you do not want to set the VPS PDC function turn off the VPS PDC indication You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LINE 1 TV and LINE 4 IN Scart connectors or the LINE 2 IN or LINE 3 IN jacks suoljeiadc oiseg continued Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system 55 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system continued To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press I C The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press Ve to reset the VCR after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording e Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings see Setting the timer manually on page 57 e Watch another TV programme Tips To set the programme position with a two digit number press
77. mains securely 26 The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours 27 The tape is ejected when you press I C ON STANDBY You have set a timer recording but the tape on which you want to record is protected or contains protected recordings Unlock the protection or use another tape or replace the safety tab see page 99 28 The display is not lit when the VCR is in STANDBY mode The VCR is in power save mode Set the POWER SAVE option to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 29 POWER SAVE is set to ON but the display remains lit in STANDBY mode The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode For more details regarding the energy saving see page 73 106 Troubleshooting Additional Information Tape S30 The tape is ejected You have set a timer recording but the tape on which you want when you press I to record is protected or contains protected recordings Unlock ON STANDBY the protection or use another tape or replace the safety tab see page 99 S31 A tape cannot be Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment inserted SMARTLINK 32 The SMARTLINK Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK NexTView function does not Link MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link or EURO VIEW work properly LINK Make sure you use the EU
78. n contain up to 12 programmes data When the number of the stored programmes goes over 12 the oldest programme data is erased from the SmartFile list However a programme which lasts less than about 20 minutes in LP mode or about 11 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory When you record a programme on the SmartFile tape which already contains programme data see Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 83 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel OK SMARTFILE CURSOR t 4 e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place 2 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen P 4 BLANK TIME se 1H30M Use CURSOR to select BLANK TIME press OK The VCR starts searching for the longest blank part of the tape The SmartFile searchlist disappears You can now start recording a programme Tip e You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over recording or erasure see page 98 Note Ifyou press the PAUSE button one or more times during recording thereby creating short lengths of recorded time between such pauses programme data may not be stored in the SmartFile label continued Recording using the SmartFile function 81 82 Recording start time Estimated positio
79. n the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Q 2 r Ss Q o d i m oO Qa Changing programme positions 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR tit CD to highlight LISTS and press OK ENSIs CHANNEL LIST lt lt CURSOR gt OK C4 Press CURSOR F to highlight 2 lt A gt CHANNEL LIST then press OK Q2 PROG CH NAME C25 CTI C33 GTZ C24 OK c56 5 MOVE PROG gt ERASE PROG UEAR continued Changing disabling programme positions 33 34 Getting Started Changing disabling programme positions continued Press CURSOR to highlight the row 3 lt lt A gt on which you want to change the Q2 programme position then press CURSOR To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR 4 4 repeatedly CHANNEL LIST PROG 5 SELECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM CH c25 C33 NAME CT1 cT2 C24 c56 4 Cy Press CURSOR until the selected lt lt CURSOR gt channel row moves to the desired programme position The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill CHANNEL LIST PROG 5 SELECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM CH NAME C24 C25 c33 c56 CT1 CT2 the gap 5 OK Press
80. nal Information Troubleshooting continued Picture S4 The tracking meter The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking does not appear on can not be adjusted the TV screen The display does not appear when the tape you are playing is recorded in NTSC S5 The picture rolls Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search S6 TV reception is poor Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely Adjust the TV aerial gt Make sure SYSTEM B G or D K in the TUNER menu is set to the system in your area Sound S7 The picture has no The tape is defective Please use a new tape sound gt Make sure SYSTEM B G or D K in the TUNER menu is set to the system in your area s8 The sound is When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the unstable or has an hi fi and normal sound tracks make sure AUDIO MIX in the echo AUDIO OPTIONS menu is set to OFF see page 72 s9 You cannot select the Make sure AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the AUDIO OPTIONS left or the right menu see page 72 channel while gt Make sure you are playing a hi fi tape playing a tape Playback S10 The tape starts This is normal When you insert a tape which it s safety tab has playing as soon as it been removed the VCR starts playing automatically is inserted Normal recording S11 The tape is ejected The safety tab has been removed
81. ng searching at various speeds Additional Operations Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration DOO Wr REC 1 While recording press REC The indicator appears in the display window 2 Press REC repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 30 gt 1 00 gt 5 30 gt 6 00 gt Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press W STOP Note e You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration Setting the recording duration time 63 Additional Operations Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Press I C to turn on the VCR CURSOR VN e CLEAR 2 Press MENU then press CURSOR to highlight LISTS and press OK 3 Press CURSOR to highlight TIMER LIST then press OK e If you want to change or cancel a sett
82. nnect AERIAL OUT of the VCR a and the aerial input of your TV using e the supplied aerial cable ZO sotii em UDC 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains Note e When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OTHER OPTIONS menu to ON see page 73 Connecting the VCR Getting Started Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by o connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO t oo tS OUT R L jacks as shown on the right eni OUT Audio cable supplied To a TV that has phono type audio video input jacks only if you don t connect the VCR and your TV using a EURO AV connector This additional connection improves picture Q 2 Ss vo 2 o oO Qa and sound quality Connect the TV as shown A on the right using a commercially available lnO connecting cable like the Sony VMC 810 If LINE 2 OUT your TV has only one audio input jack use a LINE OUT fff connecting cable like the Sony VMC 910MS VMC 810 cable not supplied To a satellite tuner You can watch programmes from the satellite tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function When you turn on the satellite tuner this VCR automatically sends pear tcl the signal from the satellite tuner to the TV i wit
83. nu does not appear on the TV screen Select SHOWVIEW or VARY 56 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If the Show View system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date 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 If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap the protected programme For details about the SmartFile function see page 78 Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARY in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 Ve TIMER OK CURSOR t 4 e Programme number buttons INPUT SELECT E STOP suo1 e1 d oiseg continued Setting the timer manually 57 58 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually continued 1 MER Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARY A The TIMER METHOD menu appears lt CURSOR gt on the TV screen Press CURSOR 4 4 to select STANDARD then press OK e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen SELECT SET DATE D w TIME amp TIMER METHOD ST
84. o confirm the setting and start CD the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 25 12 1999 SA 22 30 SELECT EE SET JOK 22 Setting the clock Getting Started 8 MENG Press MENU to exit the menu C4 Tip To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits pressing CURSOR At Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Q z2 J Co 2 r D Q continued Setting the clock 23 Getting Started Step 6 Setting the clock continued Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel MENU OK CURSOR t m 1 cee Press MENU then press CURSOR tit D to highlight SETTINGS and press OK TUNER When using the Auto Set Up procedure BLOCK Cy skip this step TV GUIDE PAGE CURSOR SELECT q Q2 gt set fom OK Press CURSOR to highlight 2 Cy CLOCK then press OK lt lt CURSOR gt Q2 AUTO ADJUST is highlighted TET MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR OK CD SELECT 2 SET 3 OK Press OK CD AUTO ADJUST ON OFF MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 1999 FR SELECT ME CONFIRM OK 24
85. osition It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape When you first install the unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm location wait for about three hours before operating the unit Caution Television programmes films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission 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 or D K or MESECAM B G or D K colour system and play back using the PAL B G or D K MESECAM B G or D K and NTSC 4 43 colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 17 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 6 Setting the clock 26 Selecting a language O D 5
86. parr Ae A gt B Z special characters gt E amp comma hyphen gt is pe bl period 0 1 9 gt blank space You can also select a blank space by pressing CLEAR 2 To set the next character press CURSOR ox fea SMARTFILE EDIT The cursor moves to the next position 216 0H30M 25 1 PARIS DAKAR 3 Repeat steps and 2 to label the tape PARIS a 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS IP 0H30M SELECT fa BACK i NEXT D CONF IRM 6 Press OK SMARTFILE EDIT The tape title is stored PAPAS VIDEO TAPE 12 5 2FR 0 00 PROG 1P 25 1 PARIS DAKAR Si PORTS LP 11 1 NICK amp MATT FILMS LP SELECT TITLE EDIT EXIT MENU 7 Press MENU to exit the menu To erase the tape title Press CLEAR after step 3 above The tape title is erased and the recording date reappears When you want to erase the recording date from the tape title column press CLEAR again Labelling a recorded programme and tape 95 SmartFile function Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label The VCR will register programmes recorded on a tape even a non SmartFile recorded tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label by detecting the index signals indicating the start of recorded programmes You can register up to the 12th programme from the start of the tape Th
87. questions or if your problems are not covered below please consult your nearest Sony service facility Problem summary The following table summarizes the reference numbers for the problems you might face In order to solve your problem please refer to the corresponding reference Sl symptom1 S2 symptom2 in the right column below Category Refer to Picture e while watching broadcast tuned by the TV S2 S6 while watching broadcast tuned by the VCR 41 S6 e while playing a tape S3 S4 S5 Sound e while playing a tape S7 S8 S9 Functional Playback S4 S9 S10 e Normal recording 11 12 e SmartFile 13 S14 e Timer recording 15 S16 e Canal Plus 17 S18 S19 Line selection 20 e Remote commander 21 S22 e Cleaning 23 e Clock 24 e Power 25 S26 S27 S28 S29 e Tape 30 S31 e SMARTLINK 32 e Satellite tuner 33 Troubleshooting Additional Information nS a a M Picture S1 The VCR picture Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a does not appear on monitor set it to video input the TV screen Ifthe VCR is connected to the TV with the EURO AV cable make sure the TV VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window Use the TV VIDEO key on the remote commander to light the TV VIDEO indicator If the VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable make sure that RF MODULATOR is set to ON in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 2 The TV p
88. rd Play TAPE LENGTH e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter tape type E195 to use an E 195 E240 to use an E 240 E300 to use an E 300 Changing menu options OTHER OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print Additional Operations fm OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER ON DIMMER OFF DECODER LINE4 DECODER POWER SAVE OFF RF MODULATOR OFF TIMER OPTIONS VARY TV DIRECT REC ON SELECT E SET OK Menu option Set this option to BUZZER e ON to output a beep sound e OFF to deactivate it DIMMER e ON to make the display window dim e OFF to make it brighter DECODER LINE4 DECODER to use the DECODER LINE 4 IN connector as the PAY TV Canal Plus decoder connector e LINE4 to use the DECODER LINE 4 IN connector as the line input connector POWER SAVE e ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to save the VCR power e OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by RF MODULATOR ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable e OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO AV cable TIMER OPTIONS e VARY variable to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing TIMER button e STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button e SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see p
89. rogramme If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO AV and is not clear or has aerial cables make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in some interference the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 _ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF MODULATOR output of your VCR 3 The playback picture If your TV is connected to the VCR with both EURO AV and is not clear or has aerial cables make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF in some interference the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 73 gt _ Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF MODULATOR output of your VCR Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons see page 69 gt The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD E 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony service facility for more information Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture e No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal contamination continued Troubleshooting 103 Additio
90. rtLink please refer to your TV instruction manual Connecting the VCR Getting Started a i ee About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK NexTView Link SMARTLINK MEGALOGIC EASYLINK Q Link EURO VIEW LINK or T V LINK you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR s display window when you turn on the TV You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features e Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure See Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function on page 19 e TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on this VCR For details see Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec on page 51 e 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 47 e One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV set the TV to the video channel and display the VCR s on screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander Q 2 Ss vo 2 o
91. s Ii STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press CURSOR F to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR 4 the indication changes as shown below Press CURSOR to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SU SA Sunday to Saturday gt MO SA Monday to Saturday MO FR Monday to Friday SA every Saturday MO every Monday SU every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button e When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu see page 73 e Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OTHER OPTIONS menu you can set the timer manually Press MENU to select TIMER then go to step 2 Notes e When setting the timer with VPS PDC signals enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide otherwise the VPS PDC function won t work and the recording won t start e Ifthe VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals
92. s and if at that moment the Broadcast system updates the Teletext information the title on the label may not correspond to the one of the recorded programme In this case you may have to manually enter the correct title using the SMARTFILE EDIT menu e You cannot get the label information from the sources through the LINE input or the satellite channels 90 Labelling a recorded programme and tape SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme manually If Teletext data is not available label and select the appropriate category of the recorded programme manually Labelling manually takes priority over labelling MENU automatically You can also label the tape OK Up to 18 characters can be input for a programme and tape label CURSOR AN em CLEAR Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a SmartFile tape The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR 2 Press MENU and select SMARTFILE EDIT fe SMARTFILE EDIT then press OK 10 6 98 5 2 99 z 5 2FR_ 0 00 PROG 16 The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears JET PARB DAA SPORTS LP 2H00M 11 1 MO 17 00 CT1 P 0H30M SELECT hw CATEGORY TITLE Bl EXIT MEND 3 Press CURSOR F to select a programme 10 6 98 5 2 99 5 2R 0 00 PROG 16 LP 0H30M 25 1 PARIS DAKAR SPORTS LP 11 1 MO 17 00 CT1 2H00M LP 0H30M SELECT hW CATEG
93. splay window If the other VCR has a similar feature activate this one as well REC H PAUSE Bn V DEO OPTIONS OPC EDIT SHARPNESS COLOUR SYSTEM RR SELECT ME SET JOK 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 Ill PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the I PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Hi 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 If PAUSE again to resume recording Note If you start editing following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the OPC function To record a tape with the OPC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then when you start editing in step 4 press Hl PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing If you press Ill PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled Editing with another VCR or stereo system 75 Additional Operations Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the
94. stem MESECAM to playback a tape recorded in the MESECAM system RR NORMAL for normal everyday use HIGH for well used video tapes such as rented tapes Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality For details see page 69 continued Changing menu options 71 72 Additional Operations Changing menu options continued Note e When you playback with the EDIT function ON the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions don t work AUDIO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print AUDIO MIX OFF HIFI AUDIO NICAM SELECT SET Menu option Set this option to AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button For details see page 66 HIFI AUDIO e STD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track For details see page 66 TAPE OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print AUTO LONG PLAY OFF TAPE LENGTH E180 SELECT SET Menu option Set this option to AUTO LONG PLAY e ON to automatically record from SP Standard Play to LP Long Play when the tape length is not long enough OFF to normally record in SP Standa
95. the SmartFile label so that it doesn t bend attach it along the guide line to the spine of the cassette This tape is henceforth referred to as a SmartFile tape Note on the purchase of SmaritFile labels e If you want to order additional SmartFile labels contact your nearest Sony service facility Notes The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you twist or fold the SmartFile label remove the SmartFile label and re attach it to a tape attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape attach some metal or sticker which has metal to the SmartFile label write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp instrument disassemble or remodel a label Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt direct sunlight humidity mildew strong magnetism or near heat sources e If you attach the SmartFile label to a shorter tape than an E 30 the SmartFile function may not work correctly Recording using the SmartFile function SmartFile function Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape When recording a programme on the SmartFile tape no matter what method you use to record the programme normal recording showview recording etc programme data date name channel recording start time etc is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label The SmartFile label ca
96. 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 C with no tape inserted suoljeiad oiseg Setting the timer manually 59 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds gt gt FF JOG lt lt REW Shuttle ring Playback options Operation Fast forward or rewind During stop press PFF or lt 4REW View the picture during fast During fast forward hold FF down During rewind hold lt lt REW forward or rewind down Rewind and start play During stop hold lt lt REW down on the VCR and press C gt PLAY on the VCR then release both To resume normal playback Press gt PLAY 60 Playing searching at various speeds Additional Operations Do e ee ee Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring you can operate a variety of playback options There are two ways for using the shuttle ring normal mode and jog mode To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on screen display function is on Playback mode Mark on the TV screen Normal speed Initial speed gt Double speed High speed
97. ting the picture continued OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu The OPC indicator in the display window goes off About the Digital Noise Reduction DNR function Digital Noise Reduction DNR automatically improves playback quality by the digital signal process To obtain better quality we recommend you to activate the DNR function by pressing the DNR button on the VCR the DNR indicator lights up on the DNR VCR Notes e You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC recorded tape but the tracking meter won t 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 However if the entire programme is recorded in LP mode the OPC function will work e There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyses the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording imme
98. tting S2 1 Press CURSOR to highlight the PATE EME moa TODAY 17 3018 30 CT1 item you want to change Se Poe OFF BS 2 Press CURSOR 4 F to reset it sero e OK e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 55 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details of the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 55 e To change the setting press MENU and highlight LIST then select TIMER LIST and press OK To enter the timer setting and change it press again OK C9 If the informations are not correct press CLEAR to cancel the settings CLEAR 5 OK Press OK to confirm the setting C9 54 Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system Basic Operations 6 a Press I C to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press Hi STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press CURSOR to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below Press CURSOR f to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SU SA Sunday to Saturday gt MO SA Monday to Saturday MO FR Monday to Friday SA every Saturday MO every Monday SU every Sunday 1 month
99. und or may be distorted Tuning your TV to the VCR Getting Started SsiepS 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 language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for the Show View system and VCR clock automatically Before you start Turn on the satellite tuner if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the EURO AV cable payers Buine5 AUTO SET UP PROGRAM 1 Cc Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds AUTO i iati i Setup The VCR automatically turns on and the country abbreviation appears in the display window 2 i Press PROGRAM to highlight the abbreviation of your country PROGRAM For some countries there is a selection of languages to choose from TRACKIN The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows continued Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Getting Started bze naea u a a a a a a a Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function continued Abbreviation Country Language CZ Czech Czech GR Greece Greek HUN Hungary Hungarian PL Poland Polish RUS Russia Russian ELSE Other countries English If your country does not appear in the list select ELSE 3 Cc Press AUTO SET UP pal

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