Video Cassette
Recorder
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
3-867-940-11 (1)
SLV-669HF
Introduction
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
The power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized
AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or
other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted
to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug
the unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the
unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
do not intend to use it for an extended
period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
other for the purpose of safety and will fit
into the power outlet only one way. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position.
It is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside
the VCR and cause damage to the video head
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about three hours before
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.
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Introduction
Getting Started
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups
22 Selecting a language
23 Setting the clock
31 Presetting channels
Basic Operations
37 Playing a tape
40 Recording TV programs
43 Recording TV programs using the
timer
Additional Operations
46 Playing/searching at various
speeds
48 Setting the recording
duration time
49 Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings
51 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
53 Adjusting the picture
54 Changing menu options
55 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
57 General setup information
59 Troubleshooting
61 Specifications
62 Index to parts and controls
67 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
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Getting Started
continued
Remote sensor
TV / VIDEO
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) 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
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (•) can be used to operate
your Sony TV.
To operate Set TV / VIDEO to
the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
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.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down _/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number
buttons. Then release _/1.
Now you can use the _/1, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .
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.
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the
TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote
commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.
Manufacturer
RCA
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
Zenith
Manufacturer
Sony
Akai
AOC
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
General Electric
Gold Star
Hitachi
J.C.Penny
Code
number
01
04
04
12
03
12
12
03, 04, 14
11
06, 10
03, 04, 17
02, 03
04, 12
Manufacturer
JVC
KMC
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
Radio Shack
Code
number
09
03
03, 08, 12
04, 13
04, 12, 13, 17
04, 12
06, 19
03, 04
08
16
03
06, 18
05, 14
Code
number
04, 10
12
11
12
07, 10, 11
03, 05, 18
08, 12
03, 08, 14
07
03, 04, 12
12
15
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Getting Started
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Step 3
continued
Refer to
Pages 8 and 9
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 21
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR.
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
If you have
TV that has audio/video input
Antenna only, no cable TV
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
No cable box or cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Cable box with only a few scrambled
channels, using an A/B switch
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VCR Stereo receiver
TV
VCR Stereo receiver
TV
Video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 8 and 9
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,
for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
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A/V hookup: VCR setup
After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
continued
Press MENU and select
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
Set AUTO ANT SELECT
to OFF and press OK.
For details, see page 54.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TIMER SET/CHECK
SETTINGS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
O K
MENU
t
t
,
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
ADVANCED OPTIONS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
AUTO ANT SELECT
AUTO STEREO
TUNER AUDIO
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
SHARPNESS
APC
ON
OFF
ON
AUTO
ON
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
or
or
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
A
Rear of TV
B
VHF
C
UHF
VHF
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
B
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
C
UHF
VHF
VCR
UHF
VHF
UHF
VCR
Hookup 1
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 58.
Pages 10 to 12
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
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Normal display
continued
Hookup 1: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 57. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see
page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 32.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
LANGUAGE
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
_/1
EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
,
m
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 26.
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Getting Started
Hookup 4
Pages 19 to 21
Hookup 4
Pages 19 to 21
Wall
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
or
or
A
B
C
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
Cable box
VCR
Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15
Cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
continued
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 57. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select MANUAL and press OK. Then set the
clock manually and press OK. For details, see
page 26.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 32.
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
LANGUAGE
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
_/1
EASY SET UP
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
Automatic clock setting
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually
select a channel that carries a time signal:
1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.
2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set
feature.
3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 26.
Note
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
Normal display
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
,
m
continued
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VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
A Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
VHF
B
C
UHF
VHF
UHF
Cable box
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
VCR
Wall
or
or
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18
No cable box, or cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you can’t do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Hookup 3: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 57. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see
page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 32.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
Normal display
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
LANGUAGE
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
,
m
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
_/1
EASY SET UP
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
continued
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 26.
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A/B switch
A
VCR
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
B
Wall
Cable box
Splitter
Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21
Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using
an A/B switch
Recommended use
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the
VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
(the A/B switch is set to B)
What you can’t do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B
switch is set to B)
continued
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Normal display
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
,
m
Hookup 4: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 57. If
you made A/V connections
(page 8), you can skip this
step.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see
page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 32.
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
LANGUAGE
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
_/1
EASY SET UP
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
O K
EASY SET UP
t
t
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
CABLE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
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Cable box output channel
4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see
page 33.
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press
OK.
2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Enter the cable box output channel.
4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 26.
Note
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SETTINGS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ERASE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH123
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
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Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2 Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then
press OK.
3 Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then
press OK.
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
MENU
M/m
OK
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
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O K
MENU
t
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ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
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O K
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Getting Started
MENU
Setting the clock
Set the time and date to use the timer
feature for recording programs.
Using the Auto Clock Set
feature
Some TV and cable channels transmit
time signals with their broadcasts. Your
VCR can pick up this time signal to
automatically set the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if
a channel in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If broadcasters in your area
are not yet sending time signals, set the
time manually (page 26).
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
• Press INPUT SELECT so that a
channel number appears in the VCR’s
display window.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
MENU
PLAY
OK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
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SETTINGS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
M/m
OK
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Setting the clock (continued)
2 Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then
press OK.
3 Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press
OK.
4 Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then
press OK.
5 Press M/m to highlight YES, then press
OK.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
YES
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
MENU
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
YES
NO
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
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Getting Started
Getting Started
7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that
carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving
Time (if applicable).
If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time,
you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set
feature (page 28).
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries a
time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you
wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.
PLAY
OK
continued
Getting Started
26
Using Manual Clock Set
Set the time and date manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2 Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
Setting the clock (continued)
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SETTINGS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
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+
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Getting Started
SELECT
SET
END
QUIT
:
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O K
MENU
CLOCK SET
t
T t
t
9/
1
/1999
WE
12: 00AM
SELECT
SET
END
QUIT
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O K
MENU
CLOCK SET
t
T t
t
9/28/1999 TU 12: 00AM
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
QUIT
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CLOCK SET
O K
MENU
t
t
AUTO
MANUAL
3 The AUTO/MANUAL selection menu
appears. Press M/m to highlight
MANUAL, then press OK.
4 Press M/m to set the month.
5 Press , to highlight the day and press
M/m to set the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.
6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.
7 Press OK to start the clock.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
continued
PLAY
OK
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Setting the clock (continued)
If the clock is not activated
1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto
Clock Set feature.”
The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is
displayed.
MENU
Number
buttons
M/m
OK
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
YES
NO
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
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SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
3RETURN
O K
MENU
t
t
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
NO
– – –
AUTO
AUTO
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
3RETURN
0 - 9
O K
MENU
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
NO
123
AUTO
AUTO
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
AUTO CLOCK SET
3RETURN
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
NO
123
AUTO
ON
OFF
O K
MENU
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AUTO CLOCK SET
3RETURN
FULL AUTO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
DAYLIGHT SAVING
ATLANTIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
PACIFIC
ALASKA
HAWAII
MOUNTAIN
AUTO
O K
MENU
t
t
2 Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL
AUTO and press OK.
3 Press M/m to highlight the item you want
to set and press OK. Then press M/m to
make the setting and press OK.
• For CLOCK SET CH
Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the
VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal.
Press the number buttons to select a
channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a channel
that carries a time signal. Most PBS
member stations broadcast a time
signal. For the fastest response, select
your local PBS station.
• For TIME ZONE
Select the time zone of your area, or
select AUTO to have the VCR
automatically set your time zone.
The options are:
AUTO y ATLANTIC y
EASTERN y CENTRAL y
MOUNTAIN y PACIFIC y
ALASKA y HAWAII y AUTO
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
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4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
MENU
Setting the clock (continued)
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Presetting
channels
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to
125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting. Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
decided which channels you wish to
preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
2 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
MENU
M/m
OK
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
O K
MENU
t
t
MENU
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SETTINGS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
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Presetting channels (continued)
3 Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.
4 • To preset cable TV channels:
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
CABLE, then press OK.
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
ANT, then press OK.
5 Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET,
then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.
Tips
• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each
time you press DISPLAY.
Channel number
Remaining tape length, and time counter
No display
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
ANT
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 2
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
PLEASE WAIT
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
,
m
m
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Getting Started
MENU
Number
buttons,
ENTER
CH +/–
Presetting/disabling
channels manually
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
M/m
OK
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TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
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O K
MENU
t
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Presetting channels (continued)
Channel to be disabled
Channel to be preset
2 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
3 • To preset a channel:
1 Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
2 Press OK.
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to
ADD, then press OK.
• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/– to select the channel
number.
2 Press OK.
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to
ERASE, then press OK.
4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
MENU.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
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ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 5
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ERASE
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 5
O K
MENU
t
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OK
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MENU
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Number
buttons,
ENTER
MENU
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a
channel is not clear, you can also use the
manual tuning function.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
SETTINGS and press OK.
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TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SELECT
SET
QUIT
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O K
MENU
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M/m/</,
OK
continued
Getting Started
36
Selected channel
2 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
3 Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
4 Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING,
then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
5 Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture,
then press OK.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips
• To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this
case, you don’t need to press ENTER.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to
interference from the picture being received.
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ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 1
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
ON
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH
O K
MENU
t
t
5
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
MENU
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TUNER PRESET
CH 5
O K
MENU
T t
3RETURN
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
MANUAL SET
CABLE
ADD
OFF
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
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CH 5
O K
MENU
T t
Presetting channels (continued)
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Basic Operations
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PASS
CLEAR
DISPLAY
x STOP
H PLAY
X PAUSE
M FF
m REW
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Playing a tape (continued)
2 Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
3 Press H PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
To Press
Stop play x STOP
Pause play X PAUSE
Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop
Rewind the tape m REW during stop
Eject the tape Z EJECT
To skip playback
You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a
commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.
1 Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to
skip. The VCR starts searching.
2 Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to
watch. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes
normal playback.
If you press and hold COMMERCIAL PASS while the VCR is skip searching,
the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release
COMMERCIAL PASS.
PLAY
OK
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x
H
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
To use the time counter
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE,
M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.
• 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.
SP
VIDEO
APC
Basic Operations
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Recording TV
programs
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
z REC
CH +/–
DISPLAY
SP/EP
TV/VIDEO
x STOP
COUNTER/
REMAIN
Number
buttons,
ENTER
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Recording indicator
3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
window.
4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.
5 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as
SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
6 Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
+
–
CH
INPUT
SELECT
EP
VIDEO
APC
SP / EP
SP
VIDEO
APC
REC
SP
VIDEO
APC
continued
EP
VIDEO
APC
Basic Operations
42
Safety tab
Time counter
Remaining tape length
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on
the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter
and remaining tape length with the
indicator appear in the display
window.
To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in
the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 54.)
To watch another TV program while recording
1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV
input; if not, skip this step.
3 Select another channel on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT
button.
• 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 cable box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as
T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining
tape length after you press DISPLAY.
SP 22:0
83:1
0:0
Recording TV programs (continued)
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Recording TV
programs using
the timer
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel. When using a cable
box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight
TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.
MENU
CH +/–
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
_/1
INPUT
SELECT
SP/EP
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:
CLEAR
DATE START STOP CH
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–– ––
–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/––
–/––
–:–– –:––
–/––
––:–––:––––––
:––– –:––
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Setting the timer manually (continued)
2 Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.
3 Set the date, start and stop time, channel
number and tape speed:
1 Press M/m to set each item.
2 Press , to highlight and set each item
in turn.
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,
press m while the date is highlighting. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press
INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the “CH” position.
4 Press OK to confirm the setting.
To enter another setting, highlight the next line and repeat step 3.
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
6 Press _/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
_/1
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
INPUT
SELECT
PLAY
OK
MENU
3RETURN
SELECT
SET
QUIT
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DATE START STOP CH
TH SP
PM
9/30 8:00
PM
9:00 35
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– –– ––
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
the current date t SU-SA t MO-SA t MO-FR t EVERY SA t ..... t
EVERY MO t EVERY SU t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the
current date
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press _/1. The
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Remember to press _/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby
mode after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
While the VCR turns on, hold down _/1 POWER
on the VCR until the -
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold down _/1 POWER
on the VCR until the -
indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and
turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 54).
• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after
setting the timer, press m to highlight RETURN, then press OK.
The display returns to the MENU screen.
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording
starts.
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46
Playing/searching
at various speeds
y SLOW
M FF
m REW
H PLAY
m REW
Playback options
View the pictur e during fast-
forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Play at twice the normal
speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
To resume normal playback
Press H PLAY.
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold
down m REW.
• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the
remote commander.
• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW.
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
During playback, press x2.
During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote
commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each
second.
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down
m REW on the VCR.
Additional Operations
x2
x
H
M FF
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Additional Operations
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.
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Normal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00
z REC
Setting the
recording
duration time
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
1 While recording, press z REC.
The indicator appears in the display window.
2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR
stops recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the cur rent tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration.
EP
VIDEO
APC
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Additional Operations
MENU
CLEAR
Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1 Press _/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and
press OK.
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off
the VCR to return to recording standby.
_/1
continued
M/m/</,
OK
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Program 1
Program 2
Will be cut off
3 Press M/m to highlight the setting you want
to change or cancel.
• To change the setting, press OK and press
</, to highlight the item you want to
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4 Press OK.
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)
3RETURN
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
TIMER SET / CHECK
9/28 TU
CANCEL
CLEAR
:
O K
DATE START STOP CH
TH SP
PM
9/30 8:00
PM
9:00 35
– ––/–– –:–– –:–– ––
– ––/–– –:–– –:–– ––
– ––/–– –:–– –:–– ––
– ––/–– –:–– –:–– ––
SA EP
AM
0
1
/2 01:00
AM
1:30
FR EP
PM
MO – 2 :00
PM
3
1
:00 6 0
20
42
SU EP
AM
EVERY :360
AM
7:00
MENU
t
t
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Additional Operations
Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
Recording stereo programs
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a
stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise
in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS
menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and
normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 54.
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For
details, see page 54.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being
recorded will not change.)
To listen to On-screen display Display window
Stereo STEREO STEREO
Left channel L STEREO
Right channel R STEREO
Monaural sound on the normal No indicator No indicator
audio track
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Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Monaural sound
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.
Notes
• To play a tape in ster eo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape r ecorded in monaural, the sound is hear d in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
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Additional Operations
Tracking meter
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the
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.
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking
meter. The distortion should disappear as you
press one of the two buttons (the
indicator
lights up). To resume automatic tracking
adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves
recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend
that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC
indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 54.
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes r ecorded in LP
mode on other VCRs.
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed fr om
the SP to EP mode during a timer r ecording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON
in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been r ecorded in the EP
mode with the APC function.
• There is a delay of about ten seconds befor e the VCR actually star ts recor ding while
the VCR analyzes the tape. T o avoid the delay , first set the VCR to r ecording pause
(the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess z REC to have the VCR analyze the
tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,
press X PAUSE to star t recording immediately .
If you want to star t recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess X PAUSE to
star t recording.
NORMAL TRACKING
Additional Operations
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Changing menu options
1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED
OPTIONS and press OK.
2 Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK.
3 Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
To adjust the sharpness, press </, and press OK.
4 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option Set this option to
AUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on
the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4).
• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and
LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the
VCR input.
AUTO STEREO • ON to r eceive ster eo pr ograms.
• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.
TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to r ecord the main sound on both hi-fi and nor mal
audio tracks.
• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) sound on
both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Pictur e Control)
function and impr ove pictur e quality .
• OFF to switch of f APC.
TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T -160 length tape or any tape shor ter
than a T-140 length tape.
• 180 when using a T -140 or T-180 length tape.
For details, see page 42.
AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer r ecor ding tape speed
automatically to the EP mode when the r emaining tape
length becomes shor ter than the r ecording time. To
operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.
• OFF to keep the tape speed.
SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. L to tur n of f the sharpness contr ol.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
ADVANCED OPTIONS
O K
MENU
t
t
3RETURN
AUTO ANT SELECT
AUTO STEREO
TUNER AUDIO
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
SHARPNESS
APC
ON
ON
MAIN
ON
AUTO
ON
L H
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Additional Operations
Editing with another VCR
How to hook up to record on this VCR
Notes
• Make sur e you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color .
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input cor rectly to pr event a humming noise.
• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the
sound is r ecorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. T o
record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L
jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
VMC-810HG audio/video cable
(not supplied)
LINE-1 IN
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the
display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or
EP.
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.
2 Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start
recording and press X PAUSE.
3 Press z REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, pr ess X PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, pr ess X PAUSE again to r esume r ecording.
Note
• If you star t recording following the pr ocedur e above, the VCR won’ t star t recor ding
with the APC function. T o record a tape with the APC function, pr ess z REC again
during recor ding pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recor ding in step 4, pr ess X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you pr ess X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.
X PAUSE
z REC
_/1
x
H
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Additional Information
Additional Information
General setup information
Setting the RF unit
When connecting the VCR to the TV
using only the antenna cable, you must
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the
VCR so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the VCR.
1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
2 Press _/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display
window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1
(channel 3 or 4).
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the
channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the
correct setting.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
_/1 POWER CHANNEL +/–
TV
_/1
x
H
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
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EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
75-ohm coaxial
cable
Attaching the external
antenna connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for VHF/UHF antenna, use the
EAC-32 antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.
Attaching a UHF/VHF band
mixer
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/
VHF band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3 Retighten the screws.
4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
General setup information (continued)
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Additional Information
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
PowerClockPlayback
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
The _/1 switch does not
function.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display
window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
down _/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator
disappears.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over three hours.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and the timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-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 fee will be charged). 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 dealer for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
initial
contamination
terminal
continued
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RecordingTimer recordingOthers
Symptom
A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape ejects when you press
z REC.
Nothing happens when you
press z REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a channel number when recording TV
programs; select “L1” when recording from other
equipment.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
• Make sure your timer settings are pass the current
time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1
3
/8 inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s (
7
/16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s (
11
/16 inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
24 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 14 × 3
7
/
8 × 11
1
/
4 inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
As an
ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 _/1 POWER switch/indicator (44)
2 Tape compartment
3 m
REW (rewind) button (38, 46)
4 H PLAY button (38, 46)
5 M
FF (fast-forward) button
(38, 46)
6 x STOP button (38, 56)
7 X PAUSE button (38, 56)
8 z REC (record) button (41, 48, 56)
9 Remote sensor (5)
0 EASY SET UP button (11, 14, 17, 20)
qa CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–
buttons (41, 53)
qs Z EJECT button (38)
_/1
x
H
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Additional Information
1 Timer indicator (44)
2 SAP (Second Audio Program)
indicator (51)
3 STEREO indicator (51)
4 Tape speed indicator (41)
5 VIDEO indicator (42, 57)
6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (53)
7 Child Lock indicator (45)
8 Tracking indicator (53)
9 Time counter/clock/line/channel
indicator (39, 41, 56)
0 Remaining time indicator (42)
qa Tape/recording indicator (41)
Display window
STEREO
SAP LPSP
EP
VIDEO
APC
continued
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Rear panel
1 AC power cord (7)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (55)
3 VHF/UHF IN connector (10, 13, 16,
19)
4 VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13,
16, 19)
5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch
(57)
6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (8)
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Additional Information
Remote commander
1 TV / VIDEO switch (5)
2 Z EJECT button (38)
3 TV/VIDEO button (6, 42)
4 DISPLAY button (42)
5 CLEAR button (39, 50)
6 INPUT SELECT button (41, 42, 56)
7 z REC (record) button (41, 48)
8 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended
Play) button (41)
9 MENU button (22, 43, 49)
0 X PAUSE/ M button (22, 38)
x STOP/m button (22, 38)
m
REW (rewind)/< button
(38, 46)
M
FF (fast-forward)/, button
(38, 46)
H PLAY/OK button (22, 38)
continued
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qa _/1 (power) switch (6, 44)
qs COUNTER/REMAIN button (42)
qd AUDIO MONITOR button (51)
qf Number buttons (34)
qg ENTER button (34)
qh CH (channel) +/– buttons (6, 41)
qj VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6)
qk y SLOW button (46)
ql x2 button (46)
w; COMMERCIAL PASS button (38)
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Additional Information
Index
A, B
Adjusting
picture 53
tracking 53
Advanced option 54
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 35
Antenna hookup 10
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 53
Audio track 52
Audio/video (A/V)
hookup 8
Auto Clock Set 23
Auto Tape Speed 54
C
Cable hookup 7
Child Lock 45
Cleaning the video
heads 59
Clock setting 23
Connecting
cable TV 7
external antenna
connector 58
UHF/VHF band
mixer 58
Counter 39
D
Disabling channels 33
Dubbing See Editing
E, F, G
Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20
Editing 55
EP mode 41
H, I, J, K
Hi-fi audio track 52
L
Language selecting 22
Locking the VCR 45
LP mode 42
M
Monaural 51
Monitoring audio during
playback 51
N, O
Normal audio track 52
P, Q
Picture adjustment See
Adjusting
Playback 37
at various speeds 46
frame-by-frame 46
selecting the sound 51
skip 38
slow motion 46
Presetting channels 31
R
Recording 40
bilingual programs 51
SAP broadcasts 51
saving 42
stereo broadcasts 51
timer setting 43
while watching another
program 42
RF channel 57
S
Safety tab 42
SAP (Second Audio
Program) 51
Searching at various
speeds 46
SP mode 41
Stereo 51
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer setting 43
canceling 49
changing 49
checking 49
daily/weekly
recording 45
Tracking adjustment See
Adjusting
Tuner presetting 31
Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
Q
uick reference to using the VCR
Hookup 1
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY. If there’s no
picture on your TV, press
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator comes on in the
display window.
To record a program
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the PlusCode
number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press _/1 to turn off the
VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off the VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator in the display
window goes off.
2 Set the TV to the channel
you want to watch.
Hookup 2
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY.
To record a program
1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to
record.
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
4 Enter the PlusCode
number.
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press _/1 to turn off the
VCR.
8 Leave the cable box on.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR’s TV/
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable box
output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4).
4 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to
watch.
Hookup 3
To play a tape
1 If you made A/V
connections, set the TV to
video input.
If you didn’t use A/V
hookup:
• Turn on the cable box.
• Set the cable box to
channel 3 or 4.
• Set the TV to the output
channel of the cable box
(usually 2, 3 or 4).
2 Insert a tape and press
H PLAY.
To record a program
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the PlusCode
number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press _/1 to turn off the
VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR’s TV/
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.
2 Select the channel with
your cable box (if you
have one) or with your TV.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop
#T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656
