Sony VCR SLV-T2000MN
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1. To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN MAIN L Sub SUB SUB R Main and sub MAIN SUB MAIN L SUB R Standar d sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural VHS deck only Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programme To listen to On screen display Display window Ster eo STEREO STEREO Left channel LCH MAIN L Right channel RCH SUB R Standar d sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural VHS deck only Bilingual programmes 8 mm tape To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN MAIN L Sub SUB SUB R Main and sub MAIN SUB MAIN L SUB R VHS tape To listen to On screen display Display window Main LCH MAIN L Sub RCH SUB R Main and sub STEREO MAIN L SUB R Standar d sound No indication No indication Additional Operations 47 48 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes continued How sound is recorded on a video tape This VCR cor ds sound onto two dif ferent tracks High fidelity sound usually ster eo is r ecor ded onto the main track VHS tape or the standar d AFM track 8 mm tape along with the pictur e Monaural sound is recorded onto thenor malaudio track along the edge of the tape VHS tape 8mmtape Standard AFM and video track Hi fi stereo sound and video signals VHStape Normal audio track Standard m2. to move the cursor I to SET UP CH AND PROG CH GUIDE GH f G CODE and press EXECUTE Eie 1 qe LD When using the EASY SET UP procedure 4 088 5 636 SELECT skip this step MOVE PROG1 SET GUIDECH_ EXECUTE The preset channels are displayed on the CD screen The guide channels also appear if the VCR detected them in EASY SET UP in the GUIDE CH column means that the guide channel has not been preset 22 Getting Started 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor CURSOR I to the row on which you want to set the PROG A GUIDE CH Cm gt guide channel eee ZA 3 c29 3 To display other pages for programme mess J positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR gt MOVEPROG4 S SETGUIDECH repeatedly 3 Press CURSOR twice to highlight the CURSOR guide channel column pape GH SuIDECH ca C 28 2 5 c36 SELECT SET 4 Press CURSOR gt to select the guide e CURSOR channel number assigned in the PROG CH rogramme guide DE CE Cs prog 8 2 c28 5 c36 SELECT SET 5 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting CURSOR 4 PROG CH ca 2 c28 3 c29 5 c36 SELECT MOVE PROG 4 SET GUIDE CH 6 To set the guide channel of another station repeat steps 2 to 5 If you want to change the programme positions of the stations proceed to step 2 of
3. Befor eyou star t e Turnon your TV and setit to the video channel EXECUTE CURSOR E E A TIM ER CLEAR 1 Press either VHS or V ideo8 whichever you set the timer for 2 Press TIMER REC ON OFF to tun of f the TIMER REC indicator 3 Press u to tur non the VCR 4 Press MENU then select TIMER SET CHECK DATE WASTART STOP PROG e If you want to change a setting go on to the Ee eget nextstep 16 2D 9 MON SAT 0 e Ifyou donotneed to change the settings EVERY SIN 23 press EXECUTE and TIMER REC ON OFF then tur n of f the VCR tor eturn tor ecor ding standby WA VPS PDC 5 Press CURSOR gt to select the setting you want to change or cancel e Tochange the setting pr ess CURSOR tohighlight the item you want to change and pr essCURSOR gt toreset it To cancel the VPS PDC function tur n of f the _ V Pindicator Then press CURSOR repeatedly until the cursor 1 appears at the top of the line e To cancel the setting pr ess TIMER CLEAR 6 Press EXECUTE If any settings r emain pr ess TIMER REC ON OEFThe VCR turns of f and returns tor ecording standby Additional Operations When the timer settings overlap The programme thatstar ts firsthas priorityandthesecond pr ogramme star ts recor ding only after the first programme has finished If the programmes star tatthesametime the pr ogramme listed first in the menu has priority Programme 1 20
4. Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 50 tracking 50 Aerial hookup 9 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 21 ATP 14 Audio track 48 Audio dubbing 57 C Cancelling timer settings 44 Changing timer settings 44 Cleaning the video heads 62 Clock setting 27 Colour system 2 Connecting the VCR and your TV 9 to a stereo system 11 to a TV with a EURO AV connector 10 Counter 30 32 D Dubbing See Editing E F EASY SETUP 14 EURO AV connection 10 Editing 54 G G CODE recording 35 setting up 22 Guide channel setting 35 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan H Hi8 video system 65 Hi fi audio sound 48 l J K Index searching 49 L Language selecting 18 LPmode 32 M Monitoring during playback 53 during recording 32 N NICAM broadcasts 46 Normal audio track 48 0 OPC Optimum Picture Control 50 P PDC Programme Delivery Control 40 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 29 at various speeds 41 skip 41 slow motion 42 Presetting channels Q Quick timer 43 14 19 R Recording 31 bilingual programmes 46 saving 33 stereo programmes 46 using G CODE 35 While watching another programme 33 Remote commander 5 RF channel 12 S Safety tab 33 Searching at various speeds 41 using the index function 49 SP mode 32 T U Timer recording 35 38 43 cancelling timer settings 44 changing timer settings 44 checking timer settings 44 daily weekly recording 36 4
5. s digit button followed by the number buttons 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 Notes If you have connected your TV to your VCR using the EURO AV cable make sure to set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT option in the SET UP MENU to NORM However if your TV has a S input setting then set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT option in the SET UP MENU to S You cannot watch a PAY TV programme while recording another PAY TV programme You cannot record TV programmes using both the 8 mm deck and the VHS deck at the same time You cannot record a video source from the one input connector using both the 8 mm deck and the VHS deck at the same time If you insert a VHS tape with its safety tab removed or an 8mm tape with the safety switch slid to show the red portion and press rREC the VCR automatically ejects the tape To record cover the tab hole of the VHS tape or slide the switch of the 8 mm tape so that the red portion is not visible When the tape comes to an end the VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning Basic Operations Recording TV programmes u using G CODE gt G CODE Just enter the programme s G CODE 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 Programme number buttons SET Befor eyousta
6. CLICK SHUTTLE ring Playback options Operation Fast for ward ewind During stop press FF or 0 REW View the pictur e during fast During fast for ward hold FF down During rewind hold forward or rewind 0 REW down Skip a scene During playback pr ess SKIP Pressing once skips about 30 seconds Rewind and start play During stop hold 0 REW on the VCR and press EPLAY on the VCR continued Additional Operations 41 42 Playing searching at various speeds continued Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ring With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring you can operate a variety of playback options During playback or pause turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counter clockwise Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position changes the playback mode and the cor responding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on scr een display function is on Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed X2 gt gt Mark on the TV screen EEEE _ er Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse D gt Pil ai a EE High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse lt lt X2 X1 E a l Toresumenor mal playback Press amp PLAY Tip e Adjust the pictur e using 4 TRACKING if VHS deck only Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom whi
7. Manual setup Changing programme positions on page 25 7 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE CO continued Getting Started 23 Manual setup Setting up G CODE continued Setting up G CODE for satellite broadcasts When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector first you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the TUNER PRESET menu Then set the guide channel number for each satellite channel using the SET UP CH AND G CODE menu If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE 1 TV connector you don t have to set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels Skip the following operations 1 Turn on the satellite tuner Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE 2 3 Press PROG to select a programme position you want to use for watching a satellite channel 4 Select CHANNEL SET then press CURSOR to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner NORMALICATV _ EIERENICATV CHANNEL SET _ _ PAY TV CANAL ON The channel number displayed beside PAY aoe CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all FINE TUNING satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner SELECT SET 5 Press PROG to select another programme position for another satellite channel and press the programme number buttons to enter the same channel number as the one displayed in step 4 Repeat this step for all sate
8. ON INPUT SELECT r REC TAPE SPEED SP LP VHS P PAUSE p STOP 1 Insert the source tape into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape for recording into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE The VCR enters playback pause mode 3 Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs to release the VCRs from pause For best results press the pause on the playback VCR just before ressing P PAUSE button on this VCR 60 Editing P 8 To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To make your editing more precise release the VCRs from pause by pressing P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs not on the remote comander e To cut out unwanted events while editing press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted event begins When it ends press P PAUSE again to resume recording Editing 61 Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions orpr oblemsnotcover ed below please consult yournear est Sony service facility Symptom Remedy The ON STANDBY switch e Connect the mains lead secur ely 3 doesnot function F The power is turned on but the e Moisture condensationhas occur red Turn the power VCR does not operate off unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR todr y foroveronehour E The clock
9. TV VOL buttons for TV 6 Video8 button 29 SKIP button 41 VHS button 29 P PAUSE button 30 Remote commander In the lid YOHANAN fF W N Menu buttons 6 51 MENU button CURSOR gt 2 buttons EXECUTE button 4 TRACKING AUTO MANU VHS buttons VHS deck only 50 FASTEXT buttons 6 INDEX SEARCH buttons 49 COUNTER RESET button 30 TAPE RETURN button 30 EDIT buttons 55 ON DIR OFF button STANDBY SART button STOP button TIMER REC ON OFF button 36 TIMER CLEAR button 36 AUDIO DUB VHS button 57 V TV Teletext buttons 6 PROG buttons 6 VA Teletext page access buttons for TV INPUT SELECT button 34 57 r REC button 32 TAPE SPEED SP LP VHS button 32 COUNTER REMAIN button 32 Additional Information 73
10. e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place or an 8 mm tape with the safety switch slid so that the red portion does not show Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e When using a decoder or a satellite tuner turn it on INPUT SELECT 1 Press either Video8 or VHS which is set in the SET UP MENU 2 MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK then press EXECUTE ees CURSOR e e EXECUTE Co wa VPS PDC 38 Basic Operations 3 e CURSOR CE VHS deck only Set the date start and stop times i i DATE WPSTART STOP PROG programme position and tape speed N A 1 Press CURSOR to highlight each item in turn as 2 Press CURSOR gt to set each item T VPS PDC To correct a setting press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset To record the same programme every day or the same day every week press CURSOR while the date is highlighted For details see Daily weekly recording on the next page If you want to use the VPS PDC function press CURSOR gt to turn on V P in the V P position For details see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on the next page To record from other sources connected to the LINE 1 TV or the LINE 2 IN jack
11. e To rewind or advance the tape to the point that you have reset the counter to 0HO0OMO00S press TAPE RETURN e You can eject a tape even when the power is off When you press 6 EJECT the unit turns on automatically After ejecting a tape the unit turns off again Basic Operations Recording TV programmes PROG r REC TAPE SPEED SP LP VHS Video8 VHS nT age Sess esos TAPE SELECT VHS deck only suonepdopseg Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder turn it on Press either Video8 or VHS for the deck you want to use Insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place or an 8 mm tape with the safety switch slid back so that the red portion does not show AeA WN Ce Press PROG to select the programme position you want to PROG record Cea SP VTR 7 SP 7 7 N 1 INN WA HE Iu continued 31 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes continued 5 TAPE SPEED Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or LP VHS deck SP LP only VHS LP provides recording time twice as long as SP however SP produces better picture and audio quality When recording with 8mm tape the VCR records in SP mode automatically You cannot record in LP mode with 8mm tape SP VIR IP ANEN LIANI NAN IL WAY 6 REC Press r REC to start recor
12. 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 Akai 68 Nordmende 35 42 Blaupunkt 10 21 Orion 47 48 Brionvega 40 Panasonic 17 49 C G M 09 Philips 06 07 1 08 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 Gold Star 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 oor Thomson 43 Loewe 45 Toshiba 38 Mitsubishi 27 28 50 51 White Westinghouse 34 Mivar 09 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off Press WIDE then press VOL to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then press CURSOR gt toselect the wide picture you want and press EXECUTE Notes e If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the cod
13. indicatedinpar entheses for details Front panel 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 ON SANDBY switch indicator 8 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 42 12 2 8mm 6EJECT button 30 9 EPLAY button 29 L p STOP button 30 3 High speed rewind Videos i button 30 P PAUSE button 30 4 amp mm tape compartment 0 REW button 30 5 DUBBING Weo8 VHS FF button 30 buttons 54 1 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R 6 VHS tape compartment jacks 59 LINE 2 S VIDEO connector 59 7 VHS 6 EJECT button 30 eee continued Additional Information 67 Index to parts and controls continued Front panel with cover opened Yn oO BF W NY FF Video8 button 29 TV VTR button 33 AUDIO DUB VHS button 57 COUNTER RESET button 30 VHS button 29 PROGRAM buttons 13 TAPE SELECT switch VHS deck only 32 REC button 32 TIMER REC ON OFF button 36 Additional Information QUICK TIMER button 43 TAPE SPEED SP LP VHS button 32 RF CH button 12 EASY SET UP button 14 EDIT STOP button 56 EDIT STANDBY START button 55 EDIT ON DIR OFF button 55 COMMAND MODE switch 12 Rear panel 1 AERIAL OUT connector 9 4 ACIN connector 9 2 LINE TV connector 10 5 LINEOUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 10 3 DECODER connector LINE OUT VIDEO connector 11 6 AERIAL IN connector 9 continued Additional Information 69 70 Disp
14. is defective Use anew tape The sound is unstable or has an echo e When you play a tape withthesamesoundr ecorded on both the hi fiand nor malsound tracks make sur e the VHS AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF Recording No TV programme appears on the TV scr een e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you are using a monitor setit to video input If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable make sur e that the RF MODULATOR option in the SET UP MENU is set to ON TV reception is poor Adjust the TV aerial If the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial cable set the RF MODULA TOR option in the SET UP MENU is set to ON The tape starts playing as soon as itis inserted e The safety tab of the VHStapehasbeenr emoved To recor d on this tape cover the tab hole The tape is ejected when you press r REC Check that the safety tab of the VHS has not been removed or that the safety switch of the 8 mm tape has notbeen slid toshow ther ed por tion Timer recording Nothing happens when you e Makesure the tape is not at its end press r REC e Select the cor rect sour ce with the INPUT SELECT button Selectapr ogramme positionwhenr ecor ding TV programmes select L1 or L2 whenr ecording from other equipment The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Makesureatapehasbeeninser ted Check that the safety tab
15. seconds Programme 2 Will be cut off Programme 1 gt Programme 2 gt 20 seconds will be cut off Additional Operations 45 46 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON German stereo system SLV T2000MN only This VCR automatically receives and r ecor ds ster eo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system Whenaster eo or bilingual programme isr eceived the STEREO or MAIN L indicator appears in the display window To select bilingual sound whiler ecor ding Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN MAIN L Sub SUB SUB R Main and sub MAIN SUB MAIN L SUB R In NICAM system SLV T2000MN only This VCR teceives and r ecor ds ster eo and bilingual pr ogrammes based on the NICAM system the NICAM indicator appears When aster eoor bilingual programme is r eceived the STEREO or MAIN L indicator appears in the display window To record a NICAM pwgramme NICAM in the SET UP MENU should be set to ON initial setting T o check the menu setting see page 51 Toselectthesoundwhiler ecording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programme To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Standar d sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural VHS deck only Additional Operations Bilingual programme
16. star tediting VHS e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel a e Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 in the display window P PAUSE Audio dubbing indicator 1 Insert the source tape into the stereo system or the playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Press VHS to select the VHS deck 3 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 P PAUSE 4 Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to OHOOMO0S Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced The VCR pauses 6 Press AUDIO DUB VHS The audio dubbing indicator lights up continued Audio dubbing VHS deck only continued 7 To start editing press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR at the same time When the counter reaches OHO0MO00S audio dubbing stops automatically To stop while editing Press the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR To listen to both the hi fiandnor mal audio Set VHS AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU page 52 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio When VHS AUDIO MIX is set to ON the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function Remember to reset VHS AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape 58 Editing Editing with anothe
17. 0 overlapping timer recordings 45 using G CODE 35 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VPS Video Programme System 40 Z ZWEITON broadcasts 46 3 860 334 11 1 SONY Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions VHS Hi Fi H G copE SLV T2000M N AS 1997 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Check that the unit s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply e If anything falls into the cabinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup e Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust m
18. F SP LP CLICK SHUTTLE EDIT STANDBY START VHS ring EDIT STOP 1 Insert a source tape into one deck and a tape for recording into the other deck Locate the recording start point by rewinding or fast forwarding 2 Press Video8 or VHS to select the recording deck When you select VHS press SP LP VHS button to select TAPE SPEED of the VHS tape 3 Press EDIT ON DIR OFF to select the editing direction Each pressing of the button changes as follows E Video8 gt VHS Video8 lt VHS gt no indication Video8 VHS means that the recording is made from the 8 mm tape to the VHS tape Video8 VHS means that the recording is made from the VHS to the 8 mm tape 4 Press EDIT STANDBY START The playback deck enters the playback pause mode and the recording deck enters the recording pause mode The indicator above the button flashes 5 Press EDIT STANDBY START again Both decks release the pause and starts editing The indicator above the button lights 6 Press EDIT STANDBY START at the beginning of the unwanted event Both decks enter the pause mode The indicator above the button flashes continued Editing 55 56 Cut editing continued 7 Select the playback deck and turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring on the VCR until the unwanted event ends 8 Press EDIT STANDBY START again when a desired event appears on the screen Editing starts The indicator above the button lights 9 Repeat step
19. NICAM system and when recording an 8mm standar d sound For details see page 46 DIMMER ON to dim the VCR display OFF to brighten it RF MODULATOR ON if you have connected the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable OFF if you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO A_ V S or AV cable LINE 1 VIDEO OUT NORM when using a EURO A V cable S when using a EURO A V cable connected toa TV with an S connection Video8 AUDIO LINE ST tolistentoandr ecord ster eo sound using and the LINE IN jacks IN when selected the 8 mm deck BIL to listen to andr ecord bilingual pr ogrammes using the LINE IN jack when selected the 8 mm deck continued Additional Operations 51 SSS SSS SSS SS SSS SSS SSS SS MM Changing menu options continued Menu option Set this option to VHS AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time when selected the VHS deck The AUDIO MONITOR button becomes inoperable OFF to select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button when selected the VHS deck VHS OPC ON to activate the OPC Optimum Pictur e Control when selected the VHS deck OFF to deactivate it For details see page 50 52 Additional Operations Using the 8 mm deck and VHS deck at the same time Using one deck while the other is playing back a tape 1 Press Video8 or VHS to select the deck that is not in use 2 Use the selected deck Using one deck while th
20. SET gt continued Getting Started 19 20 Manual setup Presetting channels continued 4 CG e Press PROG to select the programme certs progremme PROG position P NORMAL CATV NORMICATV c25 PAY TV CANAL ON _ OFF AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT SET e gt 5 Press CURSOR to start tuning CURSOR The VCR starts searching for a channel and NORMALICATY EISERI CATV CI L gt displays the first one it finds on the TV PA ToaNAS LON ON GEE screen Press CURSOR repeatedly FINE TUNING until the channel you want is displayed SELECT SET 6 gt Please refer to the channel chart on page 15 If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 43 first press 4 and then press 3 6 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 and 5 EXECUTE 7 Press EXECUTE CD Getting Started Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons 1 In step 4 on the previous page press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 0 beside CHANNEL SET 2 Press EXECUTE If the picture is not clear Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function autom
21. TE EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR gt to set the day CURSOR The day of the week is set automatically EREA ERN C SELECT 6 SET Ay END EXECUTE 3 Press CURSOR to highlight the month 26 12 1997 FRI 0 00 CURSOR and set the month using CURSOR gt eI Cc SELECT 6 SET ty END EXECUTE continued Getting Started 27 Manual setup Setting the clock continued 4 Set the year hour and minutes in CURSOR sequence using CURSOR to highlight C EC the item to be set and CURSOR gt to 26 12 1907 ERI 15 30 select the digits SELECT SET END EXECUTE 5 Cy Press EXECUTE to start the clock Tip e To change the digits during setting press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using CURSOR gt Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 28 Getting Started Basic Operations Playing a tape Video8 6 EJECT TAPE RETURN COUNTER RESET 0 90 HI SPEED REW P PAUSE PLAY p STOP CLICK SHUTTLE ring suoneprdopseg Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press either Video8 or VHS whichever you want to play back the tape Insert a tape The unit turns on automatically The tape starts playing automatically if its safety tab has been re
22. The setting procedures are the same as those described in Manual setup Setting up G CODE on page 22 and Manual setup Changing programme positions on page 25 a o 1 2 0 0 The following screen appears CLOCK SET 1 1 1997 WED 0 00 SELECT e gt ty EXECUTE CURSOR 1 Press CURSOR gt to set the day qe Cc The day of the week is set 1 2 0 0 automatically 27 1 1997 MON 0 00 SELECT gt SET 4 END EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR to highlight the month and set the month using EASY SET UP TE CURSOR gt J _ CLOCK SET 27 11 1997 THU 0 00 SELECT SET END 3 Set the year hour and minutes in sequence using CURSOR to highlight the item to be set and Broth 1967 THU 152 CURSOR gt to select the digits SELECT e gt ty EXECUTE 16 Getting Started 7 e EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 1 A programme position appears on the TV screen Note e Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels If you do repeat EASY SET UP from the beginning 2 Getting Started 17 Manual setup Selecting a language MENU You can change the on screen display EXECUTE language from the one you selected with EASY SET
23. UP CURSOR gt fl 17 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to LANGUAGE and ress EXECUTE ENGESH CURSOR P FRAN AIS ey L SELECT END EXECUTE e EXECUTE CURSOR desired language then press EXECUTE FRANCAIS e EXECUTE i AUSW HLEN Cy ENDE EXECUTE 18 Getting Started Manual setup Presetting channels MENU If some channels could not be preset using EASY SET UP you can preset them manually EXECUTE CURSOR gt fl 1 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel PROG 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to TUNER PRESET EGE INORMICATY and press EXECUTE PAYSIVIGANAL ON ORE CURSOR AFT ONOFF J FINE TUNING SELECT 4 SET e gt EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR gt to move the CURSOR cursor I to NORMAL CATYV then EGE INOAMCATW C highlight NORM PAYTVIGANAL LON AFT ON To preset CATV channels highlight CATV RINE TUNING SELECT SET e gt 3 Press CURSOR gt to move the cursor e CURSOR I to CHANNEL SET NORMALICATY _ IRNICATVI CHANNEL SET cI D PAY_TVICANALT LON OFF AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING SELECT
24. asure of a recording break off the safety tab with a screwdriver or other tool A tape with its safety tab removed ejects if you try to record on it To record on a tape with its safety tab removed cover the tab hole suopepdopseg S 7 Q Safety tab S Adhesive tape To select tape speeds When recording you can select either SP or LP When playing back the VCR automatically detects the tape speed See the table below for the maximum recording playback time in each speed 8 mm tape Tape type Maximum recording playback time SP LP playback only E5 120 2 hrs 4 hrs E5 P5 90 1 hr 30 min 3 rs E5 P5 60 1hr 2 hrs E5 P5 30 30 min 1hr continued Basic Operations 33 34 Recording TV programmes continued VHS tape Tape type Maximum recording playback time SP LP E 300 5 hrs 10 hrs E 240 4 hrs 8 hrs E 180 3 hrs 6 hrs E 120 2 hrs 4 hrs E 60 Thr 2hrs If you use types other than those listed above the remaining tape length may not be displayed correctly Tips You can select a video source from the LINE 1 TV or the LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks using INPUT SELECT The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape To select programme positions you can also use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the ten
25. atically tunes in channels clearly If however the picture is not clear you may also use the manual tuning function e 2 1 Press PROG to select the programme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture 2 Press MENU then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE 3 Select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears R PR PRO Selected programme NORMAL CATV NORMICATV position CHANNEL SET c25 PAY TV CANAL ON OFF FT ON OFF SELECT t SET e gt 4 Press CURSOR to get a clearer picture then press EXECUTE Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Note e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Getting Started 21 Manual setup Setting up G CODE G CODE is a feature that simplifies MENU programming the VCR to make timer recordings To use G CODE each programme position needs to be matched with its G CODE guide channel If the guide channels were not preset in the EASY SET UP procedure you need to set them manually To get the guide channel numbers look in the programme guide for your area that features G CODE numbers e If you want to record satellite broadcasts using G CODE see page 24 EXECUTE CURSOR Slat d7 Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel 1 PMEU Press MENU then press CURSOR gt
26. atteries ofther emote commander The VCR needs to be cleaned e Clean the cabinet panelandcontr ols witha dr y soft cloth ora soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild deter gent solution Do not use any type of solvent suchas alcohol or benzine 64 Additional Information H high eight video system Both H and standar dh cassette tapes can be used with this VCR Refer to the charts below for the compatibility between the H video system and thestandar dh system When playinga tape r ecor ding on atape This VCR automatically detects the type of tape either H orstandar dh When playing back this VCR also automatically detects the tape speed either SP or LP the tape wasr ecordedin Tape type Recording format Playback mode H tape H higheight H higheight Standar dh tape h standar d 8 mm h standar d 8 mm Savingar ecor ding Slide out the switch on the cassette so that the r ed colour appears To re record on the cassette slide the switch back Notes e H recording or playback canonlybedoneusinga H tape e Youcannotmake H formatrecordingsonstandar dh tapes Additional Information 65 Specifications System Channel coverage SLV T2000MN VHF R1 to R12 E2 to E12 NZ1 to NZ9 UHF E21 to E69 R21 to R69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 SLV T2000AS VHF ASO to AS12 AS5A ASIA UHF AS28 to AS69 CATV S01 to S05 S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 28 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymm
27. cture appears B For the SLV T2000AS Channel number Corresponding TV Channel number Corresponding TV in the display channel in the display channel window window 28 AS28 42 AS44 29 AS29 43 AS45 30 AS30 44 AS46 31 AS31 45 AS47 32 AS33 46 AS49 33 AS34 47 AS50 34 AS35 48 AS51 35 AS36 49 AS52 36 AS37 50 AS53 37 AS38 51 AS54 38 AS39 52 AS55 39 AS41 53 AS57 40 AS42 54 AS58 41 AS43 55 AS59 For the SLV T2000AS try these channels first Getting Started 13 ses Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP u EXECUTE Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function With this function you can set the language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for G CODE and the VCR clock guided by the sequence indicated on the TV screen CURSOR gt 1 12 1 k T0500 Cl 80 0000 ooo T SZ Ss e l 1 O Press u to turn on the VCR 2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 3 O Press EASY SET UP on the VCR PAR SETIT Err To cancel the EASY SET UP function press eS RNATISH SET UP EASY SET UP again FRAN AIS SELECT NEXT EXECUTE CANCEL EASY_SET UP 4 Press CURSOR gt to highlight the TO CURSOR desired language then press EXECUTE CE ATP ATP starts searching for all the receivable channels and sorts the
28. ding Tostopr ecor ding Press p STOP Tocheckther emaining tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining 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 also appears in the display window Time counter Remaining tape length Remaining time When you use the tape with more than 3 hour recording set TAPE SELECT according to the tape type VHS deck only Tape type Set the switch to E 300 E300 E 240 E 260 E240 E 195 or less E195 32 Basic Operations To watch anotherTV pr ogrammewhiler ecor ding 1 Press TV VIDEO on the remote commander or TV VTR on the VCR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window 2 Select another programme position on the TV Tosavear ecording 8 mm tapes Video tapes have a safety switch to protect against accidental recording To prevent accidental Pa erasure of a recording slide out oO Oo the switch on the cassette so that the red portion is visible A tape with its safety switch in this position ejects if you try to record on it rK r ES Write protected Write enabled To re record on a tape slide the switch so that the red portion is not visible VHS tapes Video tapes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording To prevent accidental er
29. e VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window then lights steadily distor tion may occur if the tapewasr_ ecorded in poor condition If so manually adjust the tracking Press 4 TRACKING to display the tracking meter The distor tion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons If you cannot get a clear pictur e with manual adjustment pr ess TRACKING AUTO MANU VHS teturn to automatic adjustment NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About Optimum Picture Control OPC Optimum Picture Contr ol OPC automatically improves recor ding and playback quality by ideas adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video rte st BIL heads and tape T o maintain better pictur equality m E we recommend that you set VHS OPC to ON in the SET UP MENU with the OPC indicator in the seer display window lit OPC playback The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes includingr ental tapes and tapes that wer enotr ecor ded with OPC OPCrecor ding Whenever youinser tatapeand firststar trecording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function the OPC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment isr etained until the tape is ejected To deactivate the OPC Press MENU and select SET UP MENU then set VHS OPC to OFF The OPC indicator in the display window goes of f Note e Thereisadelay of a fe
30. e number automatically resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number Getting Started ses ML Connecting the VCR ERE EEB gt MN TT leo 0000 AC IN gDr gt to mains AERIAL IN a AERIAL OUT a a Signal flow cK i TS er eR p Aerial cable AERIAL IN g 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear aerat panel of the VCR Our Ge 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and AERIAN the aerial input of your TV using the Qe supplied aerial cable 1 V 3 Connect AC IN of the VCR to the mains using the supplied mains lead D continued Getting Started 9 Step 3 Connecting the VCR continued Additional connections To a TV that has a EURO AV Scart connector This additional connection improves picture and sound quality Connect the LINE 1 TV EURO AV TV as shown on the right Whenever Scart JE you want to watch the VCR picture press TV VIDEO on the remote VMC 2121 EURO AV cable not supplied commander or TV VTR on the VCR to display the VTR indicator in the display window When you connect using the EURO AV cable set the RF MODULATOR option in the SET UP MENU to OFF page 51 Notes e If your TV has a EURO AV connector set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT menu option to NORM This hookup allows you to display subtitles but the VCR d
31. e other is recording 1 Press Video8 or VHS to select the deck thatisnotinther ecording mode 2 Use the selected deck Using one deck while the other is standing by for timer recording or proceeding timer recording 1 Press Video8 or VHS to select the deck that is not in use 2 Use the selected deck While one deck is standing by fortimerr ecor ding or pr oceeding timer recor ding the other deck can only playbackar ecordedtapeandr ecord the line input sour ce Note Youcannotr ecord two TV programmes at the same time or use both decks at the same time tor ecord one line input sour ce Additional Operations 53 Editing One button dubbing One button dubbing is a way of editing the entire tape contents to another tape automatically from one deck to the other Befor e you star tediting e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel DUBBING SP LP VHS 1 Insert a source tape into one deck and a tape for recording into the other deck 2 Press Video8 or VHS to select the editing direction Video8 means that the recording is made from the 8 mm tape to the VHS tape VHS means that the recording is made from the VHS to the 8 mm tape 3 Press SP LP VHS button to select TAPE SPEED of the VHS tape when you record from the 8mm tape to the VHS tape When you record from the VHS tape to the 8 mm tape skip this step 4 Press DUBBING The VCR rewinds both tap
32. echanical vibration or shock e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated ina horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers e Do not place heavy objects on the unit e 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 one hour before operating the unit Introduction 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 Colour system This VCR is designed to record and playback using the PAL colour system 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 9 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 12 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 14 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP 18 Manual setup Selecting a language Presetting channels Setting up G CODE Changing programme positions Setting
33. es to the beginning and starts dubbing automatically When either tape reaches the end the VCR rewinds both tapes to the beginning and ejects them And then the power turns off automatically To stop editing Press the p STOP button Notes e When editing from VHS tape to 8 mm tape note the following If editing is proceeding with a VHS tape that you have recorded the tape may be automatically ejected In this case check the safety tab If the tab is removed cover the tab hole with adhesive tape and after recording remove the tape to protect the recording Make sure of the direction for recording so that you won t accidentally erase an important recording If the safety switch on the 8 mm tape to be used as an original tape is slid out so that the red portion is visible the tape is automatically ejected In this case slide the switch back in place so that the red portion is not visible Make sure of the direction for recording e Noise may appear at the beginning part of the edited tape e If the playback deck play blank for 5 minutes both decks automatically stop rewind tapes to the beginning and eject them And then the power turns off automatically 54 Editing Cut editing Video VHS You can edit VCR recording from one deck to the other with cutting your unwanted event Eels 0000 ooo Befor eyou star tediting w e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel EDIT ON DIR OF
34. etrical 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 21 pin Video input pin 20 Audio input pins 2 and 6 LINE 2 IN S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 3 Vp p colour burst 75 ohms unbalanced 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 OUT S VIDEO 4 pin mini DIN Y 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative C 0 3 Vp p colour burst 75 ohms unbalanced VIDEO OUT phono jack 1 Output signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Standard output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms Additional Information General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 37 W Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C Dimensions Approx 430 x 109 x 387 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 7 2 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Audio video cable 1 S video cable 1 Mains lead 2 21 pin adaptor 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages
35. h an 8 mm tape skip ONCE DAILY WEEKLY VHS this step SELECT gt CONFIRM ISET CANCEL TIMER CLEAR 5 Press CURSOR to select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY GEOBENG SP LP 82477691 SP e CURSOR e ONCE DAILY WEEKLY CE To record Display SELECT z le Only once ONCE CANCEL _ friIMEROLEAR Every day Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY 6 Press SET SET lt D The date start and stop times programme G CODE NO SEP position and tape speed appear on the TV RECORDING TIME WA screen im 7 00 8 00 6 If you want to turn on the VPS PDC ase nae function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 40 If the information is not correct press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting 7 To enter another setting repeat steps 2 to 6 8 Press TIMER REC ON OFF to turn off the VCR TIMER REC ON OFF The TIMER REC indicator appears in the display window and the o VCR stands by for recording Basic Operations To stopr ecor ding To stop the VCR while recording press TIMER REC ON OFF To record satellitebr oadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR you can record satellite programmes 1 Turn on the satellite tuner On the satellite tuner select the satellite programme for which you wish to make a timer setting 2 3 Repeat the steps described above 4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting To u
36. has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected fr om the lights in the display mains for mor e than one hour Reset the clock and U window timer The playback pictur e does not e Make sure the TV is set to the video channel If you appear on the TV scr een are usinga monitor setit to video input e Ifthe VCR is connected to the TV only with the aerial cable make sur e that the RF MODULATOR option in the SET UP MENU is set to ON The picture is not clear e Adjust the tracking with the 4 TRACKING buttons VHS deck only The video heads ar e dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony video head cleaning cassette If this cleaning cassette isnotavailableinyourar ea have the heads cleaned atyournear estSony ser vice facility a standar d service char ge willbe r equired Do not use a commer cially available wet type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads e The video heads may have tober eplaced Consult your local Sony ser vice facility for mor e infor mation Playback The picture rolls ver tically e Adjust the ver tical hold contr olon the TV or monitor during picture sear ch Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads e Normal picture e Rough picture Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial terminal 62 Additional Information Symptom Remedy Playback The picture has no sound e The tape
37. lay window 8mm tape indicator 8mm tape speed indicator VTR indicator REMAIN indicator 32 DEW indicator 62 Video8 indicator VPS PDC indicator 40 VHS indicator MAIN L SUB R indicator 46 Additional Information Index to parts and control continued NLD STEREO indicator 46 OPC indicator 50 VHS speed indicator 32 VHS tape indicator Channel indicator 31 NICAM indicator 46 RF indicator 12 Clock quick timer remaining time 43 Time counter clock 30 Remote commander 1 6EJECT button 30 2 TV VIDEO emote contr ol switch 5 3 V TV Teletext buttons 6 OP WN HE 4 COUNTER RESET button 30 5 TAPE RETURN button 30 6 Programme number buttons 6 35 7 ten s digit button 34 8 SET button 36 9 HI SPEED REW Wdeo8 button 30 L FF button 30 0 REW button 30 CLICK SHUTTLE ring 42 PLAY button 29 pSTOP button 30 continued Additional Information 71 72 Index to parts and control continued Additional Information toh lg l gt eS RE oo e ef y gt COMMAND MODE switch 7 u on standby switch 6 AUDIO MONITOR button 6 47 DISPLAY button 6 WIDE button for TV 8 TV VIDEO button 6 COUNTER REMAIN button 32 INPUT SELECT button 34 57 G CODE button 35 PROG buttons 6 13 V Teletext page access buttons for
38. le pausing The picture shakes while pausing Notes The playback sound is muted during these operations In the LP mode noise may appear or ther emay beno colour The colour of the pictur emaynotber eproduced nor mally while playing back a tape at various speeds or pausing Tapes r ecor ded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the pictur e quality cannot be guaranteed If the playback mode mark doesn tappear onthe TV scr een pr ess DISPLAY Additional Operations Recording TV programmes using the quick ti mer QUICK TIMER After star ting recording inthe nor mal way you can have the VCR stop recor ding automatically after a specified duration 1 While recor ding press QUICK TIMER once 2 Press QUICK TIMER epeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time inincr ements of 30 minutes VHS deck 0 00 0 30 1 00 10 30 11 00 8 mm deck 0 00 gt 0 30 1 00 2 30 3 00 The duration decr eases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recor ding and tur ns of f automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER epeatedly to set to the new duration To stopr ecor ding To stop the VCR while r ecor ding press TIMER REC ON OFF Tip e Youcanalso set the quick timerand star _t recording during the stop mode Additional Operations 43 44 Checking changing cancelling timer settings
39. llite channels 6 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to the satellite channel following the procedures in Manual setup Setting up G CODE on page 22 Notes e The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes e If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number press CURSOR gt repeatedly to reset the GUIDE CH column to appears between 1 and 255 e The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number if the same number has been set e When you record a satellite broadcast using G CODE you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually 24 Getting Started Manual setup Changing programme positions MENU EXECUTE After setting the channels and G CODE guide channels you can change the programme positions as you like CURSOR gt 1 T Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e g Moving the programme position from 4 to 1 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR gt to Cc move the cursor I to SET UP CH AND PROG CH GUIDE CH EEN cae i G CODE and press EXECUTE c42 4 2 c28 2 pa c When using the EASY SET UP procedure cse a skip this step SELECT FF MOVE PROG1 PP SET GUIDECH gt EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR gt to move
40. located channels EXECUTE vidbdddddbaay PLEASE WAIT YYYYYYYYYYY 14 Getting Started For SLV T2000AS On screen Corresponding On screen Corresponding channel number Ty channel channel number Ty channel C2 ASO C60 AS65 C3 AS1 C61 AS66 C4 AS2 C62 AS67 S44 AS3 C63 AS68 S46 AS4 C64 AS69 S1 AS5 S1 S41 S1 S41 a S6 AS5A S42 S46 S01 S05 fad C5 AS6 F C6 AS7 C7 AS8 g C8 AS9 For SLV T2000MN 3 C9 AS9A C10 AS10 On screen Corresponding C11 AS11 channel number Ty channel C12 AS12 eH C28 AS28 C3 NZ2 C29 AS29 C4 NZ3 C30 AS30 C5 NZ4 C31 AS31 NZ C31 C32 AS32 C7 NZ6 C32 AS33 C8 NZ7 C33 AS34 C9 NZ8 C34 AS35 C10 NZ9 C35 AS36 Cll NZ10 C36 AS37 C37 ASS C12 NZ11 C21 C69 E21 E69 C38 AS39 S1 S41 S1 S41 c9 Pn S42 S46 S01 S05 C39 AS41 C40 AS42 C41 AS43 C42 AS44 E C43 AS45 continued C44 AS46 C45 ASA7 C45 C46 AS48 C46 AS49 C47 AS50 C48 AS51 C49 AS52 C50 AS53 C51 AS54 C52 AS55 C52 C53 AS56 C53 AS57 C54 AS58 C55 AS59 C56 AS60 C57 AS61 C58 AS62 C59 AS63 C59 AS64 Getting Started 15 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP continued When all the channels are preset the JOEN following screen appears PROG CH 2 23 3 c36 4 c42 5 c56 SELECT MOVE PROG1 SET GUIDE CH 5 Using CURSOR gt set G CODE guide channels and sGURSOR change the programme positions If not necessary skip this step SJE
41. mote commander This VCR and remote commander are set to VTR3 at the factory ON STANDBY PROGRAM COMMAND RF CH MODE 1 V Press ON STANDBY to turn on the VCR ON STANDBY 2 O RF CH Press RF CH on the VCR The factory preset RF channel appears in the display window The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture This channel will now be referred to as the video channel Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears on the SONY VIDEO CASSETTE 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 on the next page Getting Started 5 O Press RF CH RE CH 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 to see 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 4 on the previous page press PROGRAM in step 4 so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear pi
42. moved VHS deck only 4 Press PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically continued Basic Operations 29 30 Playing a tape continued Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or EPLAY Search forward FF during playback Search backward 0 REW during playback Fast forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop High speed rewind HI SPEED REW 8mm deck only Eject the tape 6 EJECT When you playback 8mm tape noise appears during still slow and picture search If more than 30 seconds 8mm deck or 5 minutes VHS deck have passed after you pressed P PAUSE the VCR automatically returns to playback mode To use the time counter At the point the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to OHOOMO00S Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e The counter resets to OHO0MO00S whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording e If you have connected your TV to your VCR using the EURO AV cable make sure to set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT option in the SET UP MENU to NORM However if your TV has a S input setting then set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT option in the SET UP MENU toS Tips
43. nder Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV VIDEO sooo 000909 000 o oU To operate Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV continued Getting Started 5 Menu button FASTEXT buttons TV control buttons To Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Press Turn the TV into standby or active mode u on standby Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in TV VIDEO Select the programme position of the TV Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the volume of the TV VOL Switch to TV Teletext off TV Switch to Teletext v Teletext Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page V o Operate TV menu options Menu button Notes e With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander f
44. oes not transmit Y C signals e If your TV has a EURO AV connector and is S VIDEO compatible set the LINE 1 VIDEO OUT menu option to S This hookup does not allow you to display subtitles and some TVs may only display a black and white screen If this is the case set the TV to S VIDEO input To a TV using a 21 pin adaptor LINE 1 TV supplied If your TV doesn t have a EURO AV connector connect your TV using the 21 pin adaptor as shown on the right 21 pin LINEIN ttt T adaptor haa LINE OUT To a TV that has an audio video connector Audio video cable supplied 10 Getting Started To a TV that has an S VIDEO connector The S VIDEO connection in addition to the audio video connection can improve picture quality LINE OUT S Video cable supplied Audio video cable supplied Note If your TV has an S VIDEO VIDEO selector switch set this to the S VIDEO position to view the picture from the S VIDEO connector e B To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right Audio cable not supplied Getting Started 11 12 Ss Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the EURO AV cable skip this step Make sure to match the COMMAND MODE of the VCR and the re
45. of the VHS has not been removed or that the safety switch of the 8 mm tape has notbeen slid toshow ther ed por tion e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make surea programme has been set for timer recording e Makesure your timer settingshavenotalr eady passed the cur rent time Check that the decoder is turned on Check that the satellite tuner is turned on e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected fr om the mains for mor e than one hour Reset the clock and timer Timer recor ding cannot be made by one deck e Make sure to use the deck which you have selected TIMER REC option in the SET UP MENU continued Additional Information 63 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted e Check thatatapeisn talready inthe tape compartment The remote commander does e Makesure youar e pointing ther emote commander at not function the r emote sensor on the VCR e Replace all the batteriesinther emote commander with new onesiftheyar eweak e Set COMMAND MODE selectors on both the VCR and the r emote commander to the same positions e Make sure the TV VIDEO remote contr ol switch is set cor rectly The tracking indicator does not e The recording condition of the tapeisver y poorand appear onthe scr een tracking cannot be adjusted 5 You cannot contr ol other TVs e Set your TV s code number The code number r esets to 5 01 whenyour eplace the b
46. onaural sound Main track Hi fi sound and video signals Notes e Tolisten to playback sounds inster eo you must use the LINE 1 TV or LINE OUT connections e When youplayataper ecordedin monaural the soundishear dinmonaural regar dless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting e Ifthe AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that VHS AUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF Additional Operations Searching using the index function VHS deck only The VCR marks the tape with an index signal atthe pointwher eeachr ecording begins Use thesesignalsasr efer ences to find aspecificr ecording The VCR can sear ch up to 99 index signals ahead ofor behind the cur rent position N e INDEX SEARCH VHS Insert an indexed tape into the VCR Press INDEX SEARCH epeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want tosear ch e To sear ch ahead pr ess INDEX SEARCH INDEX 8 e To sear ch backwar ds press INDEX SEARCH SEARCH The VCR starts sear ching and the index number onthe TV scr een counts down tozer o Playback star ts automatically fr om that point VHS To stop sear ching Press p STOP Note e Noindex signal willbe added whenr ecor ding star ts fr om recor ding pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause Additional Operations 49 Adjusting the picture VHS deck only Adjusting the tracking Although th
47. or an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries Getting Started Setting the COMMAND MODE switch To remotely control the Sony VCR with this remote commander set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as that on the VCR Usually set to VTR 3 Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCRs VTR 1 For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR 2 For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR3 For Sony VHS format VCRs COMMAND MODE f 2 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 on the next page set the appropriate manufacturer s code number oS ooo 00000 0o00 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down u and enter your TV s code number s using the number buttons Then release u Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV u on standby TV VIDEO programme number buttons PROG VOL TV V Teletext FASTEXT buttons and WIDE with some TVs continued Getting Started 7 8 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try
48. r VCR How to hook up to record on this unit This unit Recorder S VIDEO Audio video cable supplied aa S video cable supplied A Signal flow How to hook up to record on another VCR This unit Player TV INNO VETURIN 0 INNQUUTCUIUUHIT LO LINE OUT S VIDEO g Other VCR Recorder 000000 S VIDEO W ttt UNE IN S video cable supplied H o_o Audio video cable supplied cS Signal flow continued Editing 59 Editing with another VCR continued Tips e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plug unconnected e When connection is made using the EURO AV connector if the other VCR doesn t have a EURO AV Scart connector use the VMC 2106 EURO AV connecting cable e When recording on this VCR you can connect the other VCR into LINE 1 TV using LINE IN jack of the 21 pin adaptor In this case press INPUT SELECT to display L1 in the display window Operation when recording on this VCR Befor eyou star tediting e Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 in the display window e Press TAPE SPEED to select the recording tape speed SP LP VHS deck only e If the other playback VCR has an EDIT function set it to
49. r t e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Insert a VHS tape with its safety tab in place or an 8mm tape with the safety switch slid so that the red portion does not show Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Set the guide channels page 22 e When using a decoder or a satellite tuner turn it on CURSOR gt fl 1 TIMER REC ON OFF TIMER CLEAR suonepdopseg Video8 VHS TAPE SPEED SP LP VHS 1 Press either Video8 or VHS which is set in the SET UP MENU 2 G CODE Press G CODE CD G CODE NO SP LP ISP 0 9 TAPE SPEED continued Basic Operations 35 36 Recording TV programmes using G CODE continued 3 Press the programme number buttons to enter the programme s G CODE number GEODE NO SEGLP if you make a mistake press TIMER ONCE DALY WEEKLY CLEAR and re enter the correct number SELECT e gt CONFIRM ISET CANCEL TIMER CLEAR 4 Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or LP TAPE SPEED i SP LP VHS tape EAE so When you record wit
50. s press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 in the PROG position 4 CURSOR Press CURSOR to confirm the setting The cursor I appears at the top of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 3 suope dose 5 EXECUTE eD Press EXECUTE 6 TIMER REC ON OFF Press TIMER REC ON OFF to turn off the VCR The TIMER REC indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording To record from a decoder or other source leave the connected equipment switched on To stopr ecor ding To stop the VCR while recording press TIMER REC ON OFF continued Basic Operations 39 40 Setting the timer manually continued Daily weeklyr ecording In step 3 on the previous page press CURSOR to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below the current date n SUN SATn MON SATn MON FRIn EVERY SAT n EVERY MON n EVERY SUNn 1 month latern dates count down n the current date Timerr ecor ding with VPS PDC signals The broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System SLV T2000AS only or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with its TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delay early starts or broadcast interruptions In step 3 on the previous page press CURSOR gt to turn on off
51. s 6 to 8 to cut other unwanted events 10 When editing is finished press EDIT STOP 11 Press EDIT ON DIR OFF so that the Video8 VHS or Video8 VHS indicator goes off To stop the VCR while editing Press EDIT STOP Notes e When editing from VHS tape to 8 mm tape note the following If editing is proceeding with a VHS tape that you have recorded the tape may be automatically ejected In this case check the safety tab If the tab is removed cover the tab hole with adhesive tape and after recording remove the tape to protect the recording Make sure of the direction for recording so that you won t accidentally erase an important recording If the safety switch on the 8 mm tape to be used as an original tape is slid out so that the red portion is visible the tape is automatically ejected In this case slide the switch back in place so that the red portion is not visible Make sure of the direction for recording e Noise may appear at the beginning part of the edited tape e When you press P PAUSE or EDIT STANDBY START while editing from the 8mm tape to the VHS tape the picture may turn obscure Editing Audio dubbing VHS deck only This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi fi sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder AUDIO DUB Befor eyou
52. se the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press TIMER REC ON OFF The TIMER REC indicator turns off and press u to turn on the VCR Remember to press TIMER REC ON OFF 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 e Watch another TV programme opseg Tip e To cancel the procedure press G CODE before pressing SET Notes e If the VCR beeps repeatedly this means that The G CODE number is incorrect ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead e You cannot set the timer recording on both the 8 mm deck and VHS deck since you have to select the deck before you make the setting If one deck has been already standing by for timer recording select that deck for timer recording e While one deck is standing by for timer recording or proceeding timer recording another deck can only play back a recorded tape and record the line input source Basic Operations 37 Setting the timer manually If G CODE is not available in your area MENU follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes EXECUTE You can preset up to eight programmes at a time CURSOR gt 2 I TIMER REC Befor e you star t ON OFF
53. the V P indicator after you set the recording date If you do not want to set the VPS PDC function turn off the V P indicator You can also use the VPS PDC function for a source connected to the LINE 1 TV and the LINE 2 IN jacks Tips e To set the programme position you can also use the PROG or programme number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use TAPE SPEED VHS deck only Notes e If you record TV programmes which is not with VPS PDC signals using the timer and VPS PDC function your timer recordings may not be made correctly 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 If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS PDC function e You cannot make setting for timer recording on both 8 mm deck and VHS deck since you have to select the deck before you make setting If one deck has been already standing by for timer recording select that deck for timer recording e While one deck is standing by for timer recording or proceeding timer recording another deck can only play back a recorded tape and record the line input source Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing searching OOO OG at various speeds 00 000 2o00 o 0 oY
54. the clock Basic Operations 51 Changing menu options 29 Playing a tape 53 Using the 8 mm deck and VHS 31 Recording TV programmes A ine cameane 35 Recording TV programmes using G CODE Editing 38 Setting the timer manually 54 One button dubbing 55 Cut editing Additional Operations 57 Audio dubbing VHS deck only 41 Playing searching at various 59 Editing with another VCR speeds 43 Recording TV programmes using Additional Information the quick timer i i A 62 Troubleshooting 44 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 65 H high eight video system 46 Recording stereo and bilingual 66 Specifications programmes 67 Index to parts and controls 49 Searching using the index Back cover function VHS deck only Index 50 Adjusting the picture VHS deck only G CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp G CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Getting Started ae ne Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e S video cable Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models SLV T2000MN T2000AS Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your unit The SLV T2000AS is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example SLV T2000MN only 4 Getting Started step Setting up the remote comma
55. the cursor I to the row on which you want to PROG GH auioeca CURSOR st oe Ge aup change the programme position then Ae eee S J press CURSOR C i E 5 c36 To display other pages for programme SELECT aa e lo positions 6 to 60 press CURSOR gt SET GUIDE CH_ P B repeatedly 3 Press CURSOR gt until the selected SET UP CH AND G CODE channel and guide channel row moves to CURSOR the desired programme position Pree p PROG CH GUIDE CH continued Getting Started 25 26 Manual setup Changing programme positions continued 4 Press CURSOR to confirm the setting The two rows exchange the positions 5 To change the programme position of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 6 EXECUTE Co Press EXECUTE Getting Started Manual setup Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the MENU VCR to be able to use the timer recording features properly You can set the clock manually EXECUTE CURSOR Before you start gt 1 1 e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR gt to move the cursor I to CLOCK SET and CLOCK SET press EXECUTE 1 1 1997 WED 0 00 CURSOR CE L gt When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step SELECT E END EXECU
56. w secondsbefor ethe VCR actually star ts recor ding while the VCR analyses the tape T o avoid the delay firstset the VCR tor ecor ding pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and pr ess rREC to have the VCR analyse the tape the OPC indicator flashes rapidly After the OPC indicator stops flashing pr ess P PAUSE to star t recor ding immediately If you wanttostar trecording quickly without using the OPC function firstset the VCRtor ecording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and pr ess P PAUSE to star t recording 50 Additional Operations Changing menu options T Press MENU then select SET UP MENU SLV T2000M N 2 Press CURSOR gt to select the option to change then pr ess CURSOR to So ceo VS change the setting DIMMER ON OFE R RF MODULATOR ON JOFF 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original ENET VIDEO ONT screen SELECT SET e gt SLV T2000AS ISS oS DIMMER ION _ OFF RF MODULATOR ION_ OFF LINE1 VIDEO OUT NORMIS SELECT f SET e Menu choices Initial settings ar e indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to TIMER REC Video8 to select the 8 mm deck fortimerr ecording VHS to select the VHS deck for timerr ecording NICAM ONtolistentoandr ecord ster eo bilingual programmes thatar e SLV T2000MN only broadcast on the NICAM system andr ecor ded OFF when you do not wish to use the
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