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1. 2 Press to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 5 characters for the station name 6 To change or to set the station name of another station repeat steps 2 to 4 Press OK to confirm the setting PROG CH 1 C12 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 8 meth Press MENU to exit the menu O Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Setting changing the station names 35 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 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Changing programme positions Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH C12 SELECT 7 MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 36 Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight th
2. Set the timer on the STB to the time of the programme you want to record then turn it off 2 Press SP LP to select the tape speed on the VCR Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the VCR stands by for recording The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the STB The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the STB stops transmitting an input signal To cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press SYNCHRO REC The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off To stop recording Press W STOP while recording Notes This function may not work with some types of Set Top Boxes Ifthe settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap the proramme that starts first has priority and the second programmme starts recording only after the first programme has finished The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording 62 Synchronized Recording Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel fo oe pa S S S S 2D 1 Press 1 to turn on the VCR 2 Press MENU then press 4 to highlight LISTS and press OK continued Checking changing cancelling timer settings 63 Press 4 to highlight TIM
3. AERIAL OUT EURO AV N Signal flow You can watch programmes from the Set Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function When you turn on the STB this VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without turning itself on 1 Connect the STB to the LINE 3IN connector as shown above 2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu 3 Turn off the VCR To watch a programme from the STB turn on the STB and the TV For details see page 23 Note e You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB continued Connecting the VCR 13 If your STB does not have a Scart EURO AV connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF see page 23 Aerial cable STB controller Side view supplied AERIAL IN S s N EURO AV XX Signal flow Tf your TV doesn t have a Scart EURO AV connector the Scart cable connected to the VCR is not required Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by o sat connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO rF AUDIO OUT T ks as sh the right OUT R L jacks as shown on the rig R L LINE IN Audio cable not supplied 14 Connecting the VCR Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have c
4. FINE TUNING gt RETURN SELECT SET Press 4 to highlight CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB AFT ON FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT SET 3 continued Presetting channels 31 4 e PROG Press PROG to select the programme position Selected programme position CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING gt RETURN SELECT SET Press OK to highlight the channel number row then press tit to start tuning The VCR starts searching for a channel and displays the first one it finds on the TV screen Press 4 repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed The channels are scanned in the following order e UHF B21 B69 i TUNER PROG 4 CHANNEL SET C27 TUV AFT ON FINE TUNING DRETURN SELECT 7 CONFIRM If you know the number of the channel you want press the programme number buttons For example for channel 05 first press 0 and then press 5 6 Press OK 7 To allocate another channel to another programme position repeat steps 4 and 5 8 MEN Press MENU to exit the menu 32 Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels you can disable unused programme positions The disabled positions will
5. SELECT SET 7 e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus The VIDEO Plus menu appears on the TV screen VIDEO Plus 28 9 THU PLUSCODE NO suoljeiad oiseg Press the programme number buttons to enter the PLUSCODE NO ay veo Pus 28 9 THU If you make a mistake press CLEAR and re enter the correct number OOO OLOLLO OKOLO CLEAR CONFIRM CANCEL CLEAR U continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 51 3 Press OK The date start and stop times programme a position tape speed and VPS PDC setting TODAYS 2070052700 RAB appear on the TV screen Sp L IESP NER AERA KOE If appears in the PROG programme column this may happen for SEF R local broadcasts you have to set the LIST e CANCEL CLEAR appropriate programme position manually To select a terrestrial channel Press 4 to select the desired programme position To select a video source from the LINE 1 TV or LINE 3 IN connector or the LINE 2 IN jacks Press INPUT SELECT to select the desired video source To select a satellite channel Press STB STB appears in the PROG position on the TV screen Then enter a three digit channel num
6. STB CONNECTION SET TOP BOX RF TUNER BRAND NO PROGRAMME NO RETURN SELECT SET NER PROG CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING RETURN C12 _ AAB ON SELECT SET AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU SELECT CONFIRM ANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ITALIANO ESPANOL PORTUGUES NEDERLANDS DANSK NORSK SVENSKA SUOMI EAAHNIKA T RK E SELECT 44 SET OK E io 2 3 D a 3 Menu chart 93 Index A Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 33 71 tracking 71 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 33 68 Audio track 66 Auto Clock set 21 Auto Set Up 18 Cc Changing the programme posi tion 36 Clock setting 19 Colour system compatible colour systems 2 setting 44 Connecting the VCR to the TV with a EURO AV Scart connector 9 the VCR to the TV with an aerial cable only 12 to a Set Top Box 13 to a stereo system 14 Counter 44 D Disabling the programme posi tions 38 Dubbing see Editing E Editing 76 EP mode 44 EURO AV connection 9 H Hi fi audio track 66 Index Search 70 L Language selecting 30 LP mode 47 Menu options 73 Monitoring during playback 65 during recording 65 N NICAM broadcasts 65 Normal audio track 66 O OPC
7. To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme even after you have removed the tape If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes be sure to select LATEST DATA Otherwise all of the data for the tape is deleted 1 Reinsert the last tape on which you record a programme O Press SMART SEARCH ey mm 180 MIN NO DATA LATEST DATA SMART SEARCH 68 Searching using the Smart Search function 3 Press to highlight LATEST DATA If you want to reset the latest data screen highlight NO DATA and press OK then record a TATEST DATA programme SMART SEARCH 4 Press OK The latest data stored in the VCR s memory is displayed Tips e You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list e While recording you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH button If you decide to stop recording press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first Then press STOP Notes e You cannot use this function unless the clock is set e Depending on the tape the total or remaining time may not appear correctly e When recording a short programme less than 12 minutes in SP mode or 24 minutes in LP mode the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme information may
8. O mol D g e 3 o jeuonippy TV DIRECT REC e ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function e OFF to deactivate it Note e When you set a timer recording or a synchronized recording the indicators in the display window remain on even though POWER SAVE is set to ON Changing menu options 75 Editing E E E E ee Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your VCR Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR Example A Your VCR Recorder TV VMC 2121HG Scart cable not supplied CN signal flow Example B Your VCR Recorder TV LINE 2 IN n o o VMC 820 audio video cable not supplied co Signal flow 76 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE 2 IN AUDIO L R jacks on your VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510HG audio cable not supplied Notes 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 plugs unconnected e If you connect your VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming n
9. 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 70 Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape the M indicator flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking During playback press TRACKING to display TRACKING the tracking meter The distortion should disappear ae as you press one of the two buttons the M indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking Tracking meter adjustments eject the tape and re insert it To set the tracking to the centre position press TRACKING and buttons at the same time About the Reality Regenerator RR function The Reality Regenerator RR function automatically restores the picture to its L gt original quality during playback oga E To use the RR function press aS REALITY REGENERATOR button a 2 The REALITY REGENERATOR G Joce indicator lights up You can set RR to HIGH or NORMAL in the VIDEO ee e FC hi OPTIONS menu see page 73 Z To turn it off press REALITY REALITY REGENERATOR REGENERATOR The REALITY
10. uoleWOjU jeuonippy Specifications System Channel coverage PAL 1 UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75 ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP PAL 23 39 mm s recording playback NTSC 33 35 mm s playback only LP PAL 11 70 mm s recording playback NTSC 16 67mm s playback only EP NTSC 11 12 mm s playback only Maximum recording playback time 10 hrs in LP mode with E300 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx min with E180 tape 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 LINE 3 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 AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 Rated output level 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms 86 Specifications General Power requirements 220 240 V AC 50 Hz Power consumption 23 W Normal 2 0 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 330 mm w h d including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 6 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 Aerial cable 1 Set Top
11. 1 1 2000 SAT SELECT SET 3 Press OK a ee AUTO ADJUST ON CLOCK PROGRAM OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU 18 00 SELECT CONFIRM continued Setting the clock 21 os 4 to highlight ON then press kaa AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU 5 Press to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM then press OK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU SELECT CONFIRM Press until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM 2 CDE MANUAL ADJUST If the VCR does not receive the time oe EE signal from any station AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically SELECT CONFIRM 7 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Tips e To change the digits while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits using If you 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 PROGRAM row If
12. D Q Setting the Set Top Box 29 Selecting a language If you prefer an on screen lanuage other than English use the on screen display to select another language Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press MENU then press tit to highlight SETTINGS and press OK SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET OK Press tit to highlight LANGUAGE ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRAN AIS ITALIANO ESPANOL PORTUGUES TANGUAGE then press OK oa NEDERLANDS DANSK NORSK SVENSKA SUOMI EAAHNIKA T RK E SELECT SET 01 Press 4 9 4 gt to highlight the desired language then press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 30 Selecting a language Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function you can preset them manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Q ej A 2 Q Press MENU then press t4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK E SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE DRETURN SELECT SET Press to highlight TUNER then press OK CHANNEL SET C12 _ AAB AFT ON
13. 346 361 362 Triasat 425 Tristar 277 Tudi 297 Uniden 205 803 842 Unisat 377 United Cable 014 Unitor 228 343 Universum 184 525 582 Vector 344 364 529 Ventana 211 Videoway 261 VisiCable 492 Vortec 432 VTech 332 473 771 Vtech 362 701 Westminster 116 Wevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi 184 332 362 383 407 417 418 426 466 647 649 701 Wolsey Gene 555 XSat 134 900 Xcom Multimedia 900 STB brand Code numbers Satcom 224 Satec 194 339 Satmaster 283 SatPartner 343 346 432 513 531 703 720 745 Schwaiger 194 515 Scientific Atlanta 019 028 288 Seemann 407 589 637 SEG 380 432 529 753 Siemens 184 Skymaster 530 639 Sony 286 289 293 650 715 Stella 104 STVI 428 STS 167 Sunstar 524 805 Tandberg 742 Tantec 308 309 347 466 Tatung 156 TechniSat 272 273 331 420 469 552 559 596 Teco 384 Telecom 104 Telefunken 432 Teleka 254 624 683 Telemax 435 Teleservice 292 Televes 596 Tensai 632 Thomson 466 864 Thorens 597 Zehnder 332 342 531 829 Zenith 011 536 Zwergnase 805 28 Setting the Set Top Box Note e To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not press STB repeatedly to display STB in the display window then enter a three digit number with the programme number buttons If the STB responds you have enterred the correct brand number 9 D a 2 D
14. pause buttons on your 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 Press W stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCR 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 77 Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi fi audio 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 appear Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape Note e If you eject the tape AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF 80 Audio dubbing Additional Information G L MMMILA Troubleshooting If you have any 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 S1 symptom1 S2 symptom2 in the right column below CATEGORY REFER TO Picture e while watching broadcast tuned by the TV S2 S6 e while watching broadcast tuned by the VCR S1 S6 e while playing a tape S3 S4 S5 Sound e while playing a tape S7 S8 S9 Fun
15. 211 407 469 Drake 279 470 Dynasat 690 Echostar 181 407 465 EEC 344 EIF 428 685 Einhell 344 Elta 375 Emanon 432 Emme Esse 708 Engel 461 Eurodec 535 537 Europa 708 Ferguson 078 194 347 625 722 Fidelity 263 686 Finlux 119 355 408 425 466 525 Fraba Sat 596 Fracarro 060 France Telecom 462 Freecom 346 432 745 FTE 277 342 422 Fuba 183 228 308 309 380 407 425 428 432 720 Galaxis 375 377 844 845 Galaxisat 332 GEC 097 Gold Box 864 Goldstar 346 Gooding 582 Grothusen 346 26 Setting the Set Top Box STB brand Code numbers Grundig 151 184 339 474 582 761 540 G Sat 194 Harting und Helling 344 Hinari 194 Hirschmann 184 344 407 408 409 513 584 592 683 764 Hitachi 466 Houston 679 Humax 059 Huth 231 254 375 528 600 805 HyperVision 630 Ikusi Allsat 379 Imperial 265 496 IRTE 620 ITS 632 ITT 119 183 Jerrold 014 025 287 Johansson 343 JOK 721 JSR 375 JVC 526 582 Kathrein 103 134 184 211 342 369 453 491 515 564 592 633 636 Key West 805 K nig 103 183 184 Kosmos 342 346 Kreiselmeyer 184 Kyostar 432 La Sat 435 475 524 531 618 Lasat 833 STB brand Code numbers Lenco 346 384 422 432 4
16. Box controller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel Hl 1 1 0 on standby button indicator 6 10 AUTO SET UP 18 RF Radio Frequency CHANNEL 2 Tape compartment button 15 3 SYNCHRO REC indicator 62 11 lt 4 rewind P gt fast forward 4 amp eject button 44 buttons 44 5 SYNCHRO REC button 62 12 PROGRAM TRACKING buttons 15 18 71 6 C playback button 44 13 REALITY REGENERATOR button 71 7 stop button 44 14 REALITY REGENERATOR RR gt B 8 T pause button 44 indicator 71 3 z DO 9 record button 46 78 15 Remote sensor 5 Sa 28 16 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 76 continued Index to parts and controls 87 88 Display window S _ QQ 1 Timer indicator 50 55 2 VPS Video Programme System PDC Programme Delivery Control indicator 53 Audio Dubbing indicator 82 4 OPC Optimum Picture Control indicator 71 5 SMARTLINK indicator 11 6 Tape speed indicators 47 VIDEO indic
17. FTI TAPE OPTIONS AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH gt RETURN 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 e OFF to normally record in SP Standard Play TAPE LENGTH e E180 to use an E 180 or shorter tape type e E195 to use an E 195 E240 to use an E 240 E300 to use an E 300 74 Changing menu options OTHER OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print FTL OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER ON DIMMER OFF POWER SAVE OFF TIMER OPTIONS VARIABLE TV DIRECT REC ON RETURN SELECT SET i 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 OFF to make it brighter 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 TIMER OPTIONS e VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus when pressing the TIMER button e STANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button e VIDEO Plus to display only the VIDEO Plus menu when pressing the TIMER button For details see page 50 and 55
18. Optimum Picture Con trol 71 P PDC Programme Control 53 Personal code 40 Picture adjustment See Adjus ting Playback 43 at various speeds 44 58 selecting the sound 65 slow motion 58 Power save 75 Presetting channels 31 R Recording 46 bilingual programmes 65 saving 48 using the VIDEO Plus system 50 what you are watching on the TV Delivery while watching another program me 48 Remote commander 5 RF channel 15 17 RR Reality Regenerator 71 S Safety tab 48 Searching at various speeds 58 using the index function 70 using the Smart Search function 67 Set Top Box connecting 13 line through 13 setting 23 SMARTLINK 11 Automatic Power Off 11 Sony Corporation Printed in Europe connection 9 NexTView Download 11 One Touch Menu 11 One Touch Play 11 45 One Touch Timer 11 Preset Download 11 TV Direct Rec 11 49 SP mode 47 Station name changing 34 setting 34 Synchronized Recording 61 T Timer recording 50 55 overlapping timer recording 64 using the VIDEO Plus system 50 Timer setting cancelling 63 changing 63 checking 63 daily weekly recording 53 57 Tracking adjustment See Ad justing V VPS Video Programme Sys tem 53 Sony ine http Awww world sony com
19. THU DATE TIME PROG TODAY 20 00 21 00 AAB SP LP VPS PDC OFF LIST SELECT PROG LISTS OPTIONS SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM SETTINGS CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN SELECT SET i TIMER LIST 28 9 THU TIME PROG g 00 gt 27 AAB SP 00 15 FGH LP 100421 AAB SP SELECT 30 7 IJK LP SET 00 11 LP FTI OPTIONS VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS RETURN SELECT SET SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET i 92 Menu chart Ol FTL VIDEO OPTIONS OPC ON EDIT SHARPNESS RR RETURN OFF NORMAL NORMAL FTL AUDIO OPTIONS AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO DRETURN ATH TAPE OPTIONS AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH RETURN ATH OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER ON DIMMER POWER SAVE TIMER OPTIONS TV DIRECT REC RETURN OFF OFF VARIABLE ON
20. The TIMER menu appears on the TV DATE i TODAY E screen SP LP VPS PDC LIST SELECT SET CANCEL Set the date start and stop times programme position tape speed and H 28 9 THU VPS PDC function DATE Te el PROG 1 Press gt to highlight each item in See HER EPR ERA turn SELECT gt INPUT 2 Press to set each item CANCEL BEAR C9 To correct a setting press to return to that setting and reset it e To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 57 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 53 Torecord from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE 1 TV or LINE 3 IN connectors or the LINE 2 INjacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 L2 or L3 in the PROG position To record from the STB press STB to display STB in the PROG position and enter a three digit number with the programme number buttons n 4 w U Goo OLOLLO OLOKO Press MENU to exit the menu GO m Zz Cc 56 Setting the timer manually Press 1 0 to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and
21. disable PROG CH NAME C12 AAB C03 CDE C56 LMO C27 FGH SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM a 2 o D D Q 4 CLEAR Press CLEAR C i The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu 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 39 Setting your personal code This VCR is equipped with a security function that assures quick identification of your set in case of a robbery Just enter the Personal Code to personalize your set Once you enter your personal code you can check it any time but can never change it Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Remove the tape in the VCR if there is one inserted Turn off the VCR Vv H 000 SEN Saas Z 1 Hold down first Il pause hold on VW 1 7 on standby simultaneously on the VCR OLEE for
22. ends press Ill pause again to resume recording Note e 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 record again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape Then press Ill pause after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording If you press Ill pause before the OPC indicator stops flashing the OPC function is cancelled 78 Basic Editing Audi This feature lets you record over the normal audio track The monaural sound previously recorded i sound remains unchanged Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder Before you start Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel o dubbing s replaced while the original hi fi 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 2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into your recording VCR Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press Ill 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 continued Audio dubbing 79 6 To start editing press the Il
23. function Step 6 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure you need to set it manually MENU 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 Q a D Q Setting the clock manually Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel Press MENU then press t4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK A SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET k Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 2000 SAT SELECT SET continued Setting the clock 19 3 Press to highlight MANUAL ADJUST then press OK AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 1 1 2000 SAT 0 00 SELECT SET 7 CONFIRM Press tit to set the date AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 1 2000 FRI 0 00 SELECT SET CONFIRM Press gt to highlight the month and set the
24. manual Tuning your TV to the VCR 17 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function With this function you can set the language for the on screen display TV channels guide channels for the VIDEO Plus system and VCR clock automatically Before you start Turn on the set top box if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the Scart cable AUTO SET UP PROGRAM nreSenOR Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the RF CHANNEL 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 Notes e Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3 If you do repeat Auto Set Up from the beginning e When you operate the Auto Set Up function some of the settings VIDEO Plus timer etc will be reset In this case you have to set them again 18 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up
25. not appear Also if you record a long progamme directly after a short programme the Smart Search information for the short programme may be deleted e Blank Time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape However if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same tape the original recorded programme s is displayed as a blank space e If no information is stored in the VCR s memory LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen e If you replace the tape with another tape and select LATEST DATA you will not be able to record properly You must reset the data by selecting NO DATA before you can record any new programmes o E 3 8 3 m r S S 2B Searching using the Smart Search function 69 Searching using the 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 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press k d P1 INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search INDEX 2 e To search ahead press PPA INDEX SEARCH 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
26. o o jeuonippy 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 e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu is set to OFF see page 74 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 66 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape You can see information such as date time and channel of programmes recorded on a tape You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen All programmes are listed on the screen regardless of how the
27. on your TV Please refer to your TV s instruction manual SMARTLINK a 2 Ce o mp D Q MEGALOGIC is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation EAS YLINK CinemaLink is a trademark of Philips Corporation 3 Q Link is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation 4 T V LINK is a trademark of JVC Corporation Note Not all TVs respond to the functions above continued Connecting the VCR 11 Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains 4 Aerial cable supplied N Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on es aa id the rear panel of the VCR P EE j artO sortie 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR ieee and the aerial input of your TV using ee the supplied aerial cable eee SORTIE Qm EO a a EEE 3 Connect the mains lead to the mains You can now tune your TV to the VCR see page 15 12 Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV and Set Top Box STB If you don t use a STB skip to page 15 If your STB has a Scart EURO AV connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE 3 IN In this case set the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE 3 see page 23 9 E 5 e wo mr D D Q Scart cable supplied with the STB STB controller Side view supplied
28. programme was recorded The data of last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory If you want to recall the latest data screen select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen recording e mol D d o 3 o jeuonippy Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 After recording press I C to turn on the VCR 2 Press SMART SEARCH BLANK TIME 30 MIN Av lt gt OK SMART SEARCH continued Searching using the Smart Search function 67 3 Press 4 gt to select the programme you want to start viewing 4 Press OK a SMART SEARCH a The VCR starts searching and playback starts ae automatically from the beginning of the selected NOW SEARCHING programme r C E To stop searching Press W STOP To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH To record in a blank space SMART SEARCH uoy Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in DAE ME o PRO a the SMART SEARCH screen Select the blank row ese 20 00520200 Saas in step 3 then press OK The VCR rewinds fast forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank SESS eee BLANK TIME 30MIN space then stops Start recording Note that BLANK TIME and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space fave OKI SMART SEARCH
29. television transmitter and or programme owner Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record using the PAL colour system and play back using the PAL and NTSC 4 43 colour systems Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed VIDEO Plus is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 Unpacking 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 Connecting the VCR 15 Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR 18 Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6 Setting the clock 23 Step 7 Setting the Set Top Box 30 Selecting a language a 2 ce o D Q 31 Presetting channels 34 Setting changing the station names 36 Changing disabling programme positions 40 Setting your personal code Basic Operations 78 Basic Editing 43 Playing a tape 79 Audio dubbing 46 Recording TV programmes Additional Information 50 Recording TV programmes using the dditiona ormatio VIDEO Plus system 81 Troubleshooting 55 Setting the timer manually 86 Specifications 87 Index to parts and controls Additional Operations 92 Menu chart 58 Playing searching at various speeds Back cover 60 Setting the recording duration time Index 61 Synchronized Recording 63 Checking changing cancelling timer settings 65
30. the TV on or in the standby mode Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programmes INPUT SELECT COUNTER REMAIN 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a decoder or other source turn it on 46 Recording TV programmes Insert a tape with its safety tab in place e PROG To record a normal channel A Press PROG until the programme position number you want appears 3 in the display window INPUT e To record a video source from the LINE 1 TV or LINE 3 Scart SELECT connector or the LINE 2 IN jacks Press INPUT SELECT until L1 L2 or L3 appears in the display window U STB e To select a channel for your Set Top Box C Press STB The STB indicator lights up in the display window Then enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number buttons VIDEO STB SP LP Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP Q LP Long Play provides recording time twice as long as SP However SP Standard Play produces better picture and audio quality Press REC to start recording REC The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator To stop recording Press W STOP continued Recording TV programmes 47 w 2 ue o e ne O a i a fe e 77 To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time E
31. the set time without using the VPS PDC function The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I with no tape inserted The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OTHER OPTIONS menu the VIDEO Plus menu does not appear on the TV screen Select VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE 54 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus system is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date I e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 9 Make sure the tape is longer than the total INPUT 9 recording time SELECT To record from a decoder or other source Q turn it on Turn on your TV and set it to the video a channel a Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 75 Programme number buttons STB TIMER A V gt OK E STOP continued Setting the timer manually 55 1 mmer Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE STANDARD The TIMER METHOD menu appears VIDEO Plus on the TV screen Press t4 to select STANDARD then press OK When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD M
32. to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCR If the screen does not appear clearly in step 5 above press PROGRAM so that another RF channel appears Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears 16 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV with a Scart EURO AV connector and an aerial cable as well In order to avoid any interferences with existing broadcasts we recom mend you to set RF channel to the OFF position RF CHANNEL a 2 Ce o D Q PROGRAM 1 Turn on your TV and press ie on standby to turn on the VCR 1 Pull down the drop down panel 2 Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR AUTO SET UP Ea The factory preset RF Radio Frequency channel appears in the display RF CHANNEL window Press PROGRAM until the OFF indication appears in the display 3 PROGRAM window The RF channel is then switched off TRACKING The picture shown below appears clearly on the TV screen background must be green SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 4 autoserup Press RF CHANNEL again Cc You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function see page 18 RF CHANNEL Note e Ifin step 3 the green screen does not appear select the AV EXTERNAL source on your TV please refer to your TV instruction
33. 1578 2 Press OK to exit the menu 42 Setting your personal code Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT DISPLAY LEAR w 2 Ct o e ne O i p fe gt o gt gt PLAY Il PAUSE gt gt 6 FF E STOP lt lt REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing a of SN e automatically if you insert a tape with its o a o safety tab removed continued Playing a tape 43 LEX Press gt PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically S a WW SA Additional tasks To Press Stop play E STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play after pause Il PAUSE or E gt PLAY Fast forward the tape gt gt FF during stop Rewind the tape lt lt REW during stop Eject the tape EJECT 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 Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter l Pt M To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes
34. 61 Lion 364 Lupus 380 Luxor 119 183 584 Macab 535 597 Magnavox 043 Manhattan 466 531 Maranz 211 Maspro 103 339 347 761 Matsui 355 582 MediaSat 864 Mediamarkt 254 Memphis 377 Micro Technology 344 Minerva 582 Mintec 589 MNet 030 Morgan s 254 524 840 Multistar 342 475 Muratto 346 Navex 343 NEC 189 Neusat 703 845 Newhaus 231 Next Wave 743 Nikko 371 Nokia 034 692 119 183 339 408 425 466 584 734 832 Nordmende 283 373 625 Oceanic 597 Orbit 361 362 STB brand Code numbers Orbitec 596 Oxford 355 Pace 078 194 339 347 466 802 806 858 Pal 848 Palcom 308 309 Palladium 582 Panasonic 225 Panda 466 Philips 630 144 211 339 466 474 582 721 761 864 Phoenix 377 Phonotrend 799 Pioneer 155 271 544 864 ProVision 595 Promax 466 Prosat 496 PTT Telecom 224 PVP Stereo Visual 014 Matrix Pyxis 842 Quadral 373 530 639 Radiola 211 Radix 407 893 764 RFT 211 231 552 Saba 265 347 364 531 586 701 720 745 Sabre 466 Sagem 831 Sakura 377 Salora 119 183 210 Samsung 283 SAT 332 361 362 472 Satbox 386 continued Setting the Set Top Box 27 a 2 o mp D D Q STB brand Code numbers Tonna 679 TPS 831 Triad 332 344
35. 9 4 gt to highlight PROGRAMME NO and press OK Enter the appropriate number using and press OK SELECT SET 01 e If you connect the STB using the Scart EURO AV cable STB__ CONNECTION LINES Press tem to select LINE 3 and TUNER BRAND NO press OK Press 4 4 gt to highlight TUNER A BRAND NO and press OK Enter the thi STB CONNECTION RF appropriate number using the programme TUNER BRAND NO 123 PROGRAMME NO 06 number buttons Refer to the table on the PRETNAN next page Press OK SELECT SET z Press MENU to exit the menu Notes If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable enter the programme number of the VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB output in step 4 Itis recommended to connect your STB to the LINE 3 connector For some STB in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the VCR remote commander be careful not to point the remote commander towards the STB and the VCR at the same time You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a programme from your STB 24 Setting the Set Top Box Set Top Box brand number To control the STB enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand Some STBs may not oper
36. ER LIST then press OK TIMER LIST TIME 20 If you want to change or cancel a setting go on to the next step e If you do not need to change or cancel the an settings press MENU then turn off the VCR Eor ma to return to recording standby CANCEL CLEAR Press 4 to select the setting you want to TIMER change or cancel then press OK iinet DATE TIME PROG 2 10 10 00 11 30 CDE The selected setting appears in the TIMER SP LP VPS PDC ON menu vig SELECT gt SET ca CANCEL CLEAR 5 e To change the setting press lt to highlight the item you want to change and press 4 to change 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 gt gt Programme 2 i about 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip In step 5 above you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST 64 Checking chan
37. I STOP Daily weekly recording In step 4 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday gt MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY i 2 a o e ge mt i a o e o Timer recording with VPS PDC signals Some broadcast systems transmit VPS Video Programme System or PDC Programme Delivery Control signals with their TV programmes These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays early starts or broadcast interruptions when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit In step 4 above press 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 3 IN Scart connectors or the LINE 2 IN jacks To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press I C to reset the VCR after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VC
38. LAY TV control buttons TV VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG D A To Set the TV to standby mode Press iO Select an input source aerial in or line in TV VIDEO Select the TV s programme position Programme number buttons PROG Adjust the TV s volume A Switch to TV Teletext off O TV Switch to Teletext Teletext 6 Setting up the remote commander To Press Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page D D Switch to from wide mode of a Sony wide TV For other WIDE manufactures wide TVs see Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one together Do not use different types of batteries together Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in 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 1 0 and enter your TV s c
39. R 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 55 e Watch another TV programme continued Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 53 Tips To set the programme position with a two digit number press 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 To set the tape speed you can also use the SP LP button When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the same tape speed set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the TAPE OPTIONS menu see page 73 To check change or cancel the programme setting press lt to choose LIST then press OK after step 4 For details see step 3 in Checking changing cancelling timer settings on page 63 Notes 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 If the VPS PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS PDC signals the VCR will start recording at
40. REGENERATOR indicator lights off About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function The Optimum Picture Control OPC function automatically improves recording and playback FTI VIDEO OPTIONS quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the oc oN video heads and tape To maintain better picture arose NORMAL RR DRETURN quality we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu with the OPC indicator in the display window lit For details see setecr E page 73 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 71 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 turns off Notes e You can adjust the tracking for an 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
41. Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 67 Searching using the Smart Search function 70 Searching using the index function 71 Adjusting the picture 73 Changing menu options Editing 76 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system Table of contents 3 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Aerial cable USK op e Set Top Box controller e R6 size AA batteries 4 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 size AA batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Insert the negative end first then push in and down until the positive end clicks into position Using the remote commander 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 symbol near the remote sensor this remote commander will not operate the TV y VIDEO To operate Set Tv 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 a a o D Q WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISP
42. S ONY 3 062 332 12 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions DELUXE SLV SE850G 2000 Sony Corporation Chlorine free paper WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 i e marked with or Y mark must be used If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Precautions Safety e This unit operates on 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 eve
43. 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 Depending on your TV the following may occur while playing an NTSC recorded tape The picture becomes black and white The picture shakes No picture appears on the TV screen Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen The colour density increases or decreases e If you playback a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system the sound is heard in monaural e While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use t4 lt buttons for tape operation 44 Playing a tape Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can turn on the VCR and the TV set the TV to the video channel and start playback automatically with one button 1 Insert a tape The VCR automatically turns on If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed the TV turns on and switches to the video channel Playback starts automatically 2 Press gt PLAY The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically Playback starts Tip e When there already is a tape in the VCR the VCR and the TV turn on the TV is set to the video channel and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press gt PLAY w 2 a o e ge mt i a fe e o Note e When you use the One Touch Play function leave
44. 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 and return to recording pause After the OPC indicator stops flashing press Il PAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function first set the VCR to recording pause the OPC indicator flashes slowly and press Il PAUSE to start recording 72 Adjusting the picture Changing menu options K 1 Press MENU then select OPTIONS and press 77 Kg O VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS OTHER OPTIONS DRETURN SELECT SET 2 Press 4 to highlight the kind of option to change VIDEO OPTIONS AUDIO OPTIONS TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS then press OK 3 Press 4 to select the option then press OK to enter the pop up menu 4 Press 4 to select the desired setting then press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu suoljeiado jeuonippy VIDEO OPTIONS menu fal VOEO OPTIONS Initial settings are indicated in bold print EDIT SHARPNESS NORMAL DRETURN SELECT SET Menu option Set this option to OPC e ON to switch on the OPC Optimum Picture Control f
45. ach time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The indicator indicates the remaining time SP 0 00 22 Time counter Remaining time In order to get an accurate remaining time indication be sure the TAPE LENGTH item in the TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use see page 74 To watch another TV programme while recording 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 To protect a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover CD the tab hole with adhesive tape Tips O To select a programme position you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander For two digit numbers press the Safety tab ten s digit button followed by the programme number buttons The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a decoder or other source make sure to leave it on 48 Recording TV programmes Notes 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 bet
46. ate at all with this VCR STB brand Code numbers ABC 025 028 ABsat 134 843 Akai 526 Alba 102 265 373 432 466 526 624 Allantide 344 Amstrad 091 224 263 349 472 520 686 700 Andover 555 Ankaro 228 231 380 530 Anttron 194 432 Arcon 283 379 Armstrong 254 Asat 384 AST 332 361 362 Astra 119 384 529 Astro 184 369 531 559 595 Audio Ton 375 Avalon 407 Axis 377 380 Birmingham Cable 287 Communications British Telecom 014 116 Barcom 228 Best 228 380 Blaupunkt 184 Boca 254 524 840 Brain Wave 343 British Sky 858 013 012 Broadcasting Brunor 420 STB brand Code numbers Bush 078 102 265 BT 526 679 721 Cabletime 172 282 388 459 Cambridge 267 355 526 Camundosat 104 Canal 864 Canal Satellite 864 Channel Master 373 CityCom 829 Clyde 097 CME 091 119 184 211 CNT 531 Comtec 277 Connexions 104 407 469 Conrad 618 Contec 377 Cryptovision 611 Crown 254 Cyrus 211 Daewoo 384 D box 734 DDC 373 continued Setting the Set Top Box 25 Q 2 Ce no mp D Q STB brand Code numbers Diskxpress 228 DNT
47. ator 47 Index to parts and controls SMARTLINK EP beo 31 OPA W VIDEO STEI TVINICAM STAA WA MANA NA I eor AEAN ANH AN Aim AN Ns I I 11 STB indicator 53 9 TV indicator 49 STEREO indicator 65 11 NICAM indicator 65 12 Time counter clock line programme position indicator 15 44 47 113 Remaining time indicator 48 Tracking indicator 71 EDIT indicator 78 Tape recording indicator 47 Rear panel 7 6 Mains lead 9 12 5 AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector 9 12 H 2 gt LINE 1 TV a gt LIGNE 1 TV connector 9 6 AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector 9 12 3 LINE 3 IN a ENTREE LIGNE 3 connector 13 7 NTSC PB Play Back switch 43 4 STB CONTROL 8 LINE 2 OUT CONTROLEUR STB jack 15 AUDIO R L VIDEO SORTIE LIGNE 2 AUDIO D G VIDEO 14 3 gt se 3 20 oD of continued Index to parts and controls 89 Remote commander N o o 8 oo ro 90 Index to parts and controls N E o a E a R Ege amp HN amp EJECT button 40 INPUT SELECT button 43 51 WIDE button for TV 7 AUDIO MONITOR button 6 61 X2 button b gt SLOW button SP Standard Play LP L
48. be skipped later when you press the PROG buttons You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CHANNEL LIST menu see page 36 1 In step 5 above press programme number button 0 twice to display the number 00 beside CHANNEL SET Q E J vo o e i m gt Q 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 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 CHANNEL SET C27 TUV iti AFT position FINE TUNING AA E RETURN 5 Press lt gt to get a clearer picture then press MENU to exit the menu Note that the AFT Auto Fine Tuning setting switches to OFF Tip e If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes Presetting channels 33 Setting changing the station names You can also set and change station names as you like up to 5 characters The set station
49. ber with the number buttons You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel The VCR will then store your setting For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS CLEAR PDC signals on page 53 GD If the information is incorrect press CLEAR to cancel the setting 1 2 CLEAR C4 If you want to change the date tape speed and the VPS PDC function setting DATE Press gt to highlight the item you TODAY 200027700 want to change sP LP VPS PDC LIST Press tit to reset it SELECT SET BCSI CANCEL CLEAR To record the same programme every day or the same day every week see Daily weekly recording on page 53 To use the VPS PDC function set VPS PDC to ON For details about the VPS PDC function see Timer recording with VPS PDC signals on page 53 To change the setting press MENU and highlight LIST then select TIMER LIST and press OK Then enter the new timer setting and press OK If the information is not correct press CLEAR to cancel the settings 5 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu O 52 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system 6 iir Press 1 0 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
50. ctional Playback S4 S9 S10 e Normal recording S11 S12 Timer recording 13 S14 e Synchronized Recording 15 S16 S17 e Remote commander 18 S19 e Cleaning 20 e Clock 21 Power 22 S23 S24 S25 S26 e Tape 27 S28 e SMARTLINK 29 e Set Top Box control 30 S31 continued E foj 2 3 g 53 Troubleshooting 81 jeuonippy 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 a Scart 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 your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable make sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR see page 15 S2 The TV programme If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial is not clear or has cable make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 17 some interference If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable make sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR see page 15 3 The playback picture If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial is not clear or has cable make sure the RF channel is set to OFF see page 17 some interference Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR Reset the RF chann
51. e If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the correct VPS PDC information the VCR will not start recording If the reception is poor the VPS PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording continued Troubleshooting 83 a e 3 g e 53 jeuonippy Synchronized when the VCR is in STANDBY mode Recording 15 The SYNCHRO The tape has reached its end Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC indicator turns REC again off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode 16 The Synchronized The connected equipment was not turned off Recording function Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again does not work There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again 17 The programme If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording recorded with the overlap the programme that starts first has priority and the second Synchronized programme starts recording only after the first programme has Recording function finished is incomplete There was a power failure Press SYNCHRO REC again Remote commander 18 The remote Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote commander does not sensor on the VCR operate Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak Make sure the TV VIDEO remote contro
52. e row on which you want to change the programme position then press PROG CH C12 To display other pages for programme D positions 6 to 60 press t4 repeatedly eG 2 SET STATION NAME CONFIRM Ke wn 5 Press 4 until the selected channel row 2 moves to the desired programme position PROG CH Af C56 The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill aeveer SET STATION NAME the gap CONFIRM Press 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 continued Changing disabling programme positions 37 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 Press MENU then press to highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN EXIT MENU Press to highlight CHANNEL LIST then press OK PROG CH C12 SELECT i MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 38 Changing disabling programme positions Press to highlight the row which you wantin
53. el output of your VCR see page 15 Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons see page 71 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 S4 The tracking meter The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot does not appear on be adjusted the TV screen 5 The picture rolls Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor vertically during picture search Normal picture 82 Troubleshooting e Rough picture a initial Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Unclear picture e No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal contamination Picture S6 TV reception is poor gt Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely Adjust the TV aerial Sound S7 The picture has no The tape is defective Please use a new tape sound 8 The sound is When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi
54. eset 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 18 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 49 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 45 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 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 VIDEO Plus 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 75 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 by using the NexT View Download function
55. fi unstable or has an and normal sound tracks make sure AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO echo OPTIONS menu is set to OFF see page 74 S9 Youcannot select the Make sure AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu left or the right see page 74 channel while Make sure you are playing a hi fi tape playing a tape Playback 10 The tape starts This is normal When you insert a tape with no safety tab the VCR playing as soon as it starts playing automatically is inserted Normal recording 11 The tape is ejected The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the tab when you press hole see page 48 REC 12 Nothing happens Make sure the tape is not at its end when you press REC Timer recording 13 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 been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a tape has been inserted Make sure the current time is not already past your timer settings Ifyou are recording a programme from a set top box make sure the set top box is turned on 14 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 might operate properly be a mistake in the TV guide programm
56. ging cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 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 74 for details To select the sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want Stereo programme To listen to Stereo On screen display STEREO Display window STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels monaural Bilingual programme To listen to On screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN SUB STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Usually the main sound monaural Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main and sub left and STEREO STEREO right channels Left channel main LCH STEREO Right channel sub RCH STEREO Standard sound No indicator No indicator Recording stereo and bilingual programmes 65 continued e mol D g
57. ied aerial cable TO soft Qanman continued Connecting the VCR 9 9 5 ce wo cJ D Q Connect LINE 1 TV on the VCR and the Scart EURO AV connector on the TV with the optional EURO AV cable LINE 1 TV LIGNE 1 TV goooo0o000 OOOO 0000 Se 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 Connect the mains lead to the mains You can now tune your TV to the VCR see page 15 Notes Ifthe TV is connected to the LINE 1 TV connector setting the RF channel to OFF is recommended see page 17 In the OFF position only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector e Fora correct SmartLink connection you will need a Scart cable which the 21 pins are completely connected for example a Sony cable reference VMC 2121HG Please refer to your TV s instruction manual as well for this connection 10 Connecting the VCR About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK NexTView Link MEGALOGIC EASYLINK CinemaLink Q 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 pr
58. l switch is set correctly 19 You cannot control Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you your TV replace the batteries for the remote commander see page 8 Cleaning S20 The VCR needs tobe Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cleaned cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzene Clock 21 The clock has The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more stopped and than one hour Reset the clock and timer if needed see page 19 lights up in the display window Power 22 The ON Connect the mains lead to the mains securely STANDBY switch does not function 23 The power is turned gt Moisture condensation has occurred Turn the power off unplug the on but the VCR does mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours not operate S24 The tape is ejected You have set a timer recording but the tape on which you want to when you press Vd record is protected Use another tape or replace the safety tab ON STANDBY S25 The display is not lit The VCR is in power save mode Set the POWER SAVE option to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 75 84 Troubleshooting Power S26 POWER SAVE is set gt The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode For to ON but the dis
59. month pressing AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU 0 00 SELECT SET CONFIRM Set the year hour and minutes in sequence pressing gt to highlight the item to be set and press t4 to select the digits The day of the week is set automatically AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU 18 00 SELECT SET be CONFIRM Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock AUTO ADJUST OFF MANUAL ADJUST 28 9 2000 THU 18 00 SELECT SET z 8 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu Q Tip To change ee while setting press to return to the item to be changed and select the digits pressing Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 20 Setting the clock 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 a Co o D Q Press MENU then press t4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN SELECT SET Press to highlight CLOCK then press OK AUTO ADJUST OFF AUTO ADJUST is highlighted MANUAL ADJUST
60. more than 3 seconds Cr The VCR automatically turns on and the on screen display appears on the TV screen 40 Setting your personal code Press 4 9 lt to enter your personal PERSONAL CODE WB 1578 code 1 Press tit to select a character 2 Press gt to set the next character The next space is highlighted To correct a character press lt p until the character you want to correct is highlighted then reset it You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code a 2 Co o mp D Q ees o PERSONAL CODE A confirmation screen appears WB 1578 FINAL CONFIRM CANCEL If the displayed personal code is correct press OK to confirm the setting and to return to the normal display If the displayed personal code is wrong press CLEAR to cancel the code and re enter it restarting from step 2 Press VD on standby to turn off the VCR 1 continued Setting your personal code 41 Checking your personal code After setting the personal code number of your VCR you can check the setting 1 Holding down first Hl pause hold down ie on standby for more than 3 seconds The VCR automatically turns on and the entered personal code appears on the TV screen ima SECURITY FUNCTION PERSONAL CODE WB
61. n gt FF or lt lt REW to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop hold lt lt rewind down on the VCR and press D gt playback on the VCR then release both To resume normal playback Press gt playback 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 TRACKING 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 If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY o 5 3 8 SS S S 2B Playing searching at various speeds 59 Setting the recording duration time After you start recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 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 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 ne
62. n 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 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 WARNING e Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only e Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit e Ifthe 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
63. names are displayed on the TV screen when you change the programme position on the VCR Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channel Press MENU then press tit to ye etl O highlight LISTS and press OK CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST RETURN eS yD Press to highlight CHANNEL 2 G x LIST then press OK PROG 4 te 5 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM Press to highlight the row on which you want to set or change the station name PROG CH C12 To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60 press 4 repeatedly SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM 34 Setting changing the station names 4 e If you want to set the station name press gt twice to highlight the station name column only PROG CH 1 C12 If you don t want to set the station name go to step 7 SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM Enter the station name payers Bua 1 Press tit to select a character Each time you press the character changes as shown below A gt B gt gt Z a gt b gt z gt 0 gt 1 gt gt 9 gt SELECT A CHARACTER symbols gt blank space A PREVIOUS PROG CH 1 C12
64. ode number s using the programme number buttons Then release VQ 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 4 lt gt and OK These buttons may not work with all TVs Tip When you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically continued Setting up the remote commander 7 Q E Ss vo o er i gt Q Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV To switch to wide mode see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 02 Nokia 15 16 69 Akai 68 Panasonic 17 49 Blaupunkt 10 Philips 06 07 08 C G M 09 Saba 12 13 Ferguson 52 Samsung 22 23 Goldstar 03 04 17 Sanyo 25 Grundig 107 11 Sharp 29 Hitachi 24 Telefunken 36 ITT 15 16 69 Thomson 43 JVC 33 Toshiba 38 Loewe 45 Mivar 09 NEC 66 k Press WIDE to switch to the wide picture mode you want 2 Press WIDE then press 4 to select the wide picture mode you want 3 Press WIDE The menu appears on the TV screen Then
65. oise Ifthe other VCR does not have a Scart EURO AV connector use the VMC 2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR Tip You can also use the LINE 3 IN connector instead Connecting to a VCR or stereo system 77 Basic Editing when recording on your VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video VIDEO OPTIONS channel Press INPUT SELECT to display Hy L2 or L1 or L3 in the display Ebr oN indow a oa wan RETURN e Press SP LP to select the tape speed SP or LP SELECT SET Ol e On your VCR set EDIT to ON in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to display EDIT in the display window If the other VCR has a similar feature activate this one as well 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into your recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press ll pause 3 Press record on your VCR to set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the Il pause buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the Ml stop buttons on both VCRs Tip e To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press Il pause on your VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it
66. ong Play button 42 DISPLAY button 44 ten s digit button 6 44 1 volume buttons for TV 6 REC record button 42 56 71 MENU button 4 4 lt gt buttons OK button lt lt REW rewind button 40 54 gt gt 6 gt FF fast forward button 40 54 gt PLAY button 40 54 E STOP button 40 56 IE PAUSE button 40 56 FASTEXT buttons for TV 13 TV VIDEO remote control switch 5 14 1 on standby button 6 51 15 COUNTER REMAIN button 44 Teletext button for TV 6 16 AUDIO DUB button 79 O TV power on TV mode select button for TV 6 17 Kd P1 INDEX SEARCH buttons 63 18 CLEAR button 39 46 59 19 lt TV VIDEO button 6 20 Programme number buttons 6 21 STB button 27 22 PROG programme buttons 6 25 43 Ga EY Teletext page access buttons for TV 7 23 amp TIMER button 46 51 24 SMART SEARCH button 70 FASTEXT buttons for TV E o 2 3 D 3 jeuonippy Index to parts and controls 91 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 TIMER 28 9
67. onnected your VCR to the TV with an aerial a cable only vo te cJ Vo RF CHANNEL Pi Qa PROGRAM 1 Turn on your TV and press ie on standby to turn on the VCR Pull down the drop down panel 2 auto setup Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR E The factory preset RF Radio Frequency channel appears in the display RF CHANNEL window 3 Turn on your TV and select an unused programme position for the VCR picture for ex programme position 0 This programme position will be referred to as the video channel for watching your VCR on the TV after tuning is completed continued Tuning your TV to the VCR 15 4 Tune in the programme position you have selected for ex programme position 0 until the picture shown on the right appears SONY ViDEO CASSETTE RECORDER clearly on the TV screen background must be green 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 5 auto setup Press RF CHANNEL E You have now tuned your TV to the VCR From now on whenever you RF CHANNEL want to play a tape set the TV to the video channel for ex programme position 0 You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function see page 18 To check if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel for ex programme position 0 and press PROGRAM on the VCR If the TV screen changes
68. play more details regarding the energy saving function see page 75 remains lit in STANDBY mode Tape S27 The tape is ejected You have set a timer recording but the tape on which you want to when you press ie record is protected Use another tape or replace the safety tab ON STANDBY 28 A tape cannot be Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment inserted SMARTLINK 29 The SMARTLINK Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK NexTView Link function does not MEGALOGIC EAS YLINK CinemaLink Q Link or TV LINK work properly Make sure you use a 21 pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your TV Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely Refer to your TV manual for instructions Set Top Box control 30 The Set Top Box Be sure to point the VCR remote commander only at the VCR s Control function remote sensor and not at the STB sensor does not work Be sure the STB controller is pointing at the set top box s remote properly sensor receiver Make sure the STB controller is connected securely The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it from the VCR Re enter the brand code number corresponding to your set top box see page 28 31 You cannot watchthe gt Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER STB picture when the VCR is in standby mode or REC standby mode OPTIONS menu see page 75 Troubleshooting 85
69. press 4 gt to select the wide picture you want and press OK 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 If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased 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 8 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Connecting the VCR We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart EURO AV cable You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial cable as well If you use the Scart EURO AV cable for connecting you will improve the picture and sound quality playback of your VCR and make the set up easier e Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only see page 12 e Connection to your TV and Set Top Box see page 13 Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO AV connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AN AERIAL IN Aerial cable supplied oo to mains Scart EURO AV Scart EURO AV cable CX Signal flow not supplied 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on pon the rear panel of the VCR eve ENTREE ost 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR sean and the aerial input of your TV using ee the suppl
70. 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 The VPS PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme e The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I Q with no tape inserted Setting the timer manually 57 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Playback options Fast forward rewind Operation During stop press BP gt FF or lt lt REWand release View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward hold gt gt FF down During rewind hold Aa amp REW down Play at high speed e During playback press gt gt gt FF down or lt 4 REW on the remote commander e During playback hold down B gt FF or lt lt REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal speed During playback press X2 58 Playing searching at various speeds Playback options Operation Play in slow motion During playback press B SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press BP gt FF down or lt lt REW on the remote commander Hold dow
71. the following modes pause timer standby tuner preset Auto Set Up and recording You also cannot record using this method when the tape s safety tab is removed or when the tape is at the end e When the TV indicator is lit in the display window do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position When the TV indicator is not lit the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV Recording TV programmes 49 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system The VIDEO Plus system is a feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings Just enter the PLUSCODE NO listed in the TV programme guide The date times and programme position of that programme are set automatically You can preset up to eight programmes at a time Before you start e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Programme number Turn on your TV and set it to the video buttons channel e Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS menu see page 75 50 Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus system Press TIMER e When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE The TIMER METHOD menu appears STANDARD on the TV screen Press t4 to select VIDEO Plus then press OK
72. 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 press Ii STOP Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press to select the recording pattern Each time you press the indication changes as shown below Press to change the indication in reverse order TODAY SUN SAT Sunday to Saturday MON SAT Monday to Saturday MON FRI Monday to Friday SAT every Saturday MON every Monday SUN every Sunday 1 month later dates count down TOMORROW TODAY i 2 a o e ge mt i a fe e o 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 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 Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus 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
73. unction 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 e NORMAL to playback an average quality tape HIGH to playback a good quality tape 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 71 Note e When you playback with the EDIT function ON the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions don t work continued Changing menu options 73 AUDIO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print Ol FI AUDIO OPTIONS AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO DRETURN Menu option AUDIO MIX Set this option to e ON to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function e OFF to listen to the hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button For details see page 65 HIFI AUDIO STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi fi audio track e NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi fi audio track For details see page 65 Note e If you eject the tape AU TAPE OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print DIO MIX is automatically set to OFF
74. w 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 60 Setting the recording duration time Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a programmable Set Top Box by connecting the equipment to the LINE 3 IN connector The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work When the connected equipment turns on the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from LINE 3 IN How to connect for Synchronized Recording Connect the LINE 3 IN of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the Set Top Box Then connect the LINE 1 TV connector to the TV Scart cable not supplied x TV Scart connector SI E Z Programmable TE a i Set Top Box fo 52 pa SS S S S 2B Y Y Scart EURO AV Scart cable not supplied cr Signal flow continued Synchronized Recording 61 Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time SYNCHRO REC sso CJ jig
75. ween 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 e The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only e The remaining time will be displayed for only about 30 seconds after the tape starts playback Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec If you use the SMARTLINK connection you can easily record what you are watching on the TV other than tapes being played on the VCR 1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Press REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source i 2 a o e ge mt i a o e o The VCR automatically turns on then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV Tips e 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 preset in the VCR tuner e If there already 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 75 Notes e You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
76. you do not need the Auto Clock Set function select OFF Note The menu disappears automatically if you don t proceed for more than a few minutes 22 Setting the clock Step 7 Setting the Set Top Box If you did not connect a Set Top Box STB skip this step Programme number buttons Before you start e Turn on the VCR and the TV e Set the TV to the video channel e Connect the STB controller remove the protection sticker on the STB controller and place it on top of the STB so that it hangs out over the infrared receptor on the front of the STB see page 13 Q a D Q Press MENU then press tit to highlight SETTINGS and press OK Le ees SET TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE gt RETURN SELECT SET Press tit to highlight SET TOP BOX then press OK fe SET TOP BOX sTB__ CONNECTION OFF RETURN SELECT SET continued Setting the Set Top Box 23 Press 4 4 gt to highlight STB CONNECTION and press OK STB __ CONNECTION OFF RETURN RF LINE2 LINES SELECT CONFIRM e If you connect the STB using the aerial SET TOP BOX cable ia Press 4 4 gt to select RF and press TUNER BRAND NO PROGRAMME NO OK RETURN Press 4

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