Sony SLV-N900 4 Head Hifi Stereo Vhs Video Cassette Recorder User Manual

3-081-016-11 (1) US

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA

Many solutions to common problems and service information can be found at

www.sony.com/vcrhelp or contact Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHS-

SONY.

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For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer

Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).

For Customers in Canada

If this product is not working properly, please call 1-877-602-2008 for

Peace of Mind Warranty Replacement service.

For other product related questions please contact our Customer

Information Service Centre at 1-877-899-7669 or write to us at: Customer

Information Service 115 Gordon Baker Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2H 3R6

SLV-N900

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.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,

FULLY INSERT.

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.

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._________________________

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety

instructions completely before operating the

appliance, and keep this manual for future reference.

Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and

instructions on the appliance, or the one described in

the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Installation

Power sources

This set should be operated only

from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of

electrical power supplied to your

home, consult your dealer or local power company.

For those sets designed to operate from battery

power, or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord

plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other),

or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug

having a third pin for grounding). Follow the

instructions below:

For the set with a polarized ac power cord

plug:

This plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way. This is a

safety feature. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact

your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding

type ac plug:

This plug will only fit into a

grounding-type power outlet.

This is a safety feature. If you are

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your

electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not

defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords or convenience

receptacles beyond their capacity,

since this can result in fire or

electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into

the set through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out parts that could

result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not

recommended by the manufacturer, as

they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall

outlet before cleaning or polishing

it. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth

lightly dampened with water for

cleaning the exterior of the set.

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets

near water - for example, near a

bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is

not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to the

plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits

from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The set may

fall, causing serious injury to a

child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use

only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart

combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of

the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots

and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and

openings with a cloth or other

materials.

• Never block the slots and

openings by placing the set on

a bed, sofa, rug or other similar

surface.

S3125A

Important Safeguards

Antennas

Service

• Never place the set in a

confined space, such as a

bookcase, or built-in cabinet,

unless proper ventilation is

provided.

• Do not place the set near or

over a radiator or heat register,

or where it is exposed to direct

sunlight.

Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed,

follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits, or where it can come in

contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA

SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE

TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH

POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT

WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and

built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National

Electrical Code provides information with respect to

proper grounding of the mast and supporting

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an

antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the

National Electrical Code

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This

will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and

power-line surges.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Antenna Discharge unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System

(NEC Art 250 Part H)

Electric Service

Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug is

damaged or frayed.

• If liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to

rain or water.

• If the set has been subject

to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the

cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate

normally when following the

operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are

specified in the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set

yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other

hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer that have the same

characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service

or repairs to the set, ask the

service technician to perform

routine safety checks (as specified

by the manufacturer) to determine

that the set is in safe operating

condition.

Table of contents

Getting Started

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Step 1 : Unpacking

7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

10 Step 3 : Hookups

23 Step 4 : Selecting a language

24 Step 5 : Setting the clock

29 Step 6 : Presetting channels

33 Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

39 Step 8 : Setting up the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Basic Operations

42 Playing a tape

45 Recording TV programs

48 Recording TV programs using the

Dial Timer

53 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+C

3®

system

56 Setting the timer manually

59 Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

Additional Operations

60 Playing/searching at various speeds

62 Quick Timer Recording

63 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

65 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

66 Searching using various functions

68 Adjusting the picture (tracking)

69 Changing menu options

71 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

73 Antenna information

74 Troubleshooting

76 Specifications

77 Index to parts and controls

82 Index

Back Cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

*VCR Plus+, C

and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

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.

Unpacking

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

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Step 2 : Setting up 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.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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.

If the TV does not have the

symbol near the remote sensor, this

remote commander will not

operate the TV.

To operate Set •TV / VIDEO to

the VCR VIDEO

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

a Sony TV •TV

and point at the remote sensor at the TV

123

456

•TV / VIDEO

Remote sensor

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is

listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

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.

Set •TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to •TV.

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

Then release ?/1.

TV brand Code number

Sony 01

Akai 04

AOC 04

Centurion 12

Coronado 03

Curtis-Mathes 12

Daytron 12

Emerson 03, 04, 14

Fisher 11

General Electric 06, 10

Gold Star 03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02, 03

J.C.Penney 04, 12

JVC 09

KMC 03

Magnavox 03, 08, 12

Marantz 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17

NEC 04, 12

Panasonic 06, 19

Philco 03, 04

Philips 08

Pioneer 16

Portland 03

Quasar 06, 18

Radio Shack 05, 14

RCA 04, 10

Sampo 12

Sanyo 11

Scott 12

Sears 07, 10, 11

Sharp 03, 05, 18

Sylvania 08, 12

Teknika 03, 08, 14

Toshiba 07

Wards 03, 04, 12

Yor x 12

Zenith 15

TV brand Code number

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the

VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• 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.

Hookups

Step 3 : 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.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 12 for audio/video (A/V) hookup.

Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs,

perform directly one of the hookups below.

After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.

After you have completed the setup, you are 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. If

you connect the AC power cord before the connections are completed, you may not

be able to use the Plug and Play function.

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture

distortion.

• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony

dealer or qualified technician.

If you have Use Refer to

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1

(Plug and Play)

Pages 14 and 15

No cable box or cable box with only a

few scrambled channels

Hookup 2

(Plug and Play)

Pages 16 and 17

Cable box with many scrambled

channels

Hookup 3 Page 18

A cable box that is compatible with an

infrared remote control

Hookup 4 Page 19

A digital broadcast service’s digital

satellite receiver that is compatible with

an infrared remote control

Hookup 5 Page 21

Getting Started

Hookups

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.

Hookups

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

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. For a true “home theater”

experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo

system. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or

cable hookups.

If your TV has the Control S function, hook up your VCR using the connection

shown on page 13. This will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCR’s

remote commander at your TV.

If you are not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up

the VCR after you have made the connections shown on this page. If you want to

record regular or cable TV programs, 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 does not have stereo jacks

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

LINE

IN 1

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiverVCR

LINE

IN 1

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUX IN

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiverVCR

Getting Started

Hookups

C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

• If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the

AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

• Use a Control S cable (not supplied) for Control S connections.

LINE

IN 1

LINE

OUT

CONTROL S

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

CONTROL S OUT

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiverVCR

Audio/video cable

(not supplied)

Hookups

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable

TV).

A Use this hookup if you are 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

B Use this hookup if you are using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

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 RF IN

connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a

U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 73).

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

Match the type of

connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

VCR

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

Match the type of

connector on your

TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

VCR

For connector type

B and C, no UHF

connection is

required.

Getting Started

Hookups

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels

may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 29.

• Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time

after you purchase the VCR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the VCR

continuously for 5 seconds

or more with the VCR power turned off.

Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR

is plugged into the AC outlet.

The VCR starts presetting the clock

and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the

current time appears in the display

window.

You have now completed VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock

Set” on page 27.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels

manually” on page 31.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

Hookups

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

You have no cable box, or a 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 cannot do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

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

VHF

UHF

Wall

Connect this cable

directly to your TV if

you do not have a

cable box.

Getting Started

Hookups

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Notes

• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels

may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 29.

• Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time

after you purchase the VCR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the VCR

continuously for 5 seconds

or more with the VCR power turned off.

Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR

is plugged into the AC outlet.

The VCR starts presetting the clock

and channels.

When Auto preset is completed, the

current time appears in the display

window.

You have now completed VCR setup.

To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display window, see “Using Manual Clock

Set” on page 27.

To add or disable channels manually, see “Presetting/disabling channels

manually” on page 31.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

Hookups

Hookup 3

Connecting a 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 cannot do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

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

VHF

UHF

Wall

to AC outlet

AC power cord

Getting Started

Hookups

Hookup 4

Using the cable box/satellite receiver control feature

Recommended use

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system

scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box/satellite

receiver control feature to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the

recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 36.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by using the cable box/satellite receiver control feature to

select channels on the cable box

What you cannot do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

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

VHF

UHF

Wall

Positioning the Cable box

Place the Cable box on top of the

VCR so that it may not block the

sensor window on the VCR.

Side view

continued

Hookups

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

Getting Started

Hookups

Hookup 5

Connecting to a digital satellite receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with an

infrared remote control. It allows the VCR’s cable box/satellite receiver control

feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the

recording process. A list of compatible digital satellite receivers is on page 36.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channels by using the cable box/satellite receiver control feature to

select channels on the digital satellite receiver

What you cannot do

• Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or

an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.)

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+C

system (To use the VCR Plus+C

system,

turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.)

OUT

VHF/UHF

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE

OUT

VHF/UHF

LINE

IN 1

LINE

OUT

AUDIO

VIDEO

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

Match the

type of

connector on

your TV: A,

B, or C.

For

connector

types B and

C, no UHF

connection is

required.

VHF

UHF

Wall

Positioning the Digital

satellite receiver

Place the Digital satellite receiver

on top of the VCR so that it may

not block the sensor window on

the VCR.

Side view

Digital satellite

receiver

continued

Hookups

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

Note

• To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows:

– Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time.

– Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver.

– To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording.

– To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before

the VCR starts recording.

– Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.

to AC outlet

AC power cord

Getting Started

Selecting a language

Step 4 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display

language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu

(page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel. 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 MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to

“Language/Idioma/Langue.”

Press , to select the desired language, French or Spanish.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

M/m/,

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

Setting the clock

Step 5 : Setting the clock

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 27).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV. When using

a cable box, turn it on.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu

(page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel. 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 MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Clock

set,” then press OK.

M/m/</,

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

Select

:Set

CLOCK SET

AUTO

MANUAL

: MENUQuit

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK.

Press M/m to select the item you want. Then

press

</, to make the setting and press OK.

• For “Clock set CH”

Leave the setting to AUTO to have the VCR

automatically search for a channel that

carries a time signal. Press

</, 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 Atl. (Atlantic) y

East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y

Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y

Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii) y

AUTO

• For “Daylight Saving”

Select YES or NO (standard time), or AUTO

to have the VCR automatically set the

daylight saving time.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.

PLAY

Select

:End

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb

Time zone:

Clock set CH:

Daylight Saving:

AUTO

[

]

AUTO

[]

]

: MENUQuit

PLAY

Select

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb

Time zone:

Clock set CH:

Daylight Saving:

123

[]

: MENUQuitEnd

AUTO

[]

AUTO

[]

Select

:End

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb

Time zone:

Clock set CH:

Daylight Saving:

Pac.

AUTO

[

]

AUTO

[]

: MENUQuit

Select

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb

Time zone:

Clock set CH:

Daylight Saving:

AUTO

[]

: MENUQuitEnd

AUTO

[]

continued

Setting the clock

Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time

signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 27).

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock

automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about

20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 27).

• If you made Hookup 3 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on.

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu

(page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel. 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 MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Clock

set,” then press OK.

Press M/m to select MANUAL, then press OK.

M/m/,

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

Select

:Set

CLOCK SET

AUTO

MANUAL

: MENUQuit

PLAY

Select

:End

CLOCK SET

Bb Set : Vv

DATE

10120 0003 WED :

TIME

: MENUQuit

YEAR

continued

Setting the clock

Press M/m to set the month.

Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set

the day.

Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press OK or MENU to start the clock.

PLAY

Select

:End

CLOCK SET

Bb Set : Vv

DATE

90120 0003 MON :

TIME

: MENUQuit

YEAR

PLAY

Select

:End

CLOCK SET

Bb Set : Vv

DATE YEAR

92820 0003 SUN :

TIME

: MENUQuit

PLAY

Getting Started

Presetting channels

Step 6 : Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are

using a cable box or digital

satellite receiver control.)

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 methods. Then, if there are any

unwanted channels, disable them manually.

If you have already decided which channels

you wish to preset, set them directly using

manual presetting methods (page 31).

Presetting all receivable

channels automatically

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu

(page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel. 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 MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Tuner

preset,” then press OK.

M/m/</,

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

TUNER PRESET

Auto preset

Ant / Cable:

Channel add / erase

Guide channel setup

Select

:End

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuit

CABLE

[]

continued

Presetting channels

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Ant/Cable.”

• To preset cable TV channels:

Press

</, to select CABLE.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press

</, to select ANTENNA.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “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.

PLAY

TUNER PRESET

Auto preset

Ant / Cable: CABLE

[]

Channel add / erase

Guide channel setup

Select

:End

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuit

TUNER PRESET

Auto preset

Ant / Cable: ANTENNA

[]

Channel add / erase

Guide channel setup

Select

:End

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuit

PLAY

• • • • •

please wait

• • • • •

02CHAuto preset

Getting Started

Presetting channels

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu

(page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel. 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 MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Tuner

preset,” then press OK.

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CH +/–

Number

buttons

M/m/</,

ENTER

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

TUNER PRESET

Auto preset

Ant / Cable:

Channel add / erase

Guide channel setup

Select

:End

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuit

CABLE

[]

continued

Presetting channels

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Channel add/erase,” then press OK.

• To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press ,, then press OK or MENU.

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel number.

2 Press <, then press OK or MENU.

PLAY

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PLAY

• CH

:End

CHANNEL ADD / ERASE

Select channel:

and press to ADD[]b

press to ERASE[]B

[]1

: MENUQuit

Channel to be preset

:End

CHANNEL ADD / ERASE

Select channel:

and press to ADD[]b

press to ERASE[]B

: MENUQuit

[]

Channel to be disabled

Getting Started

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite

receiver control

(Skip this section if you are

using Hookup 1, 2, or 3.)

Your VCR includes a cable box/satellite

receiver control feature that allows the VCR

to control cable boxes or digital satellite

receivers equipped with an infrared remote

control. With the cable box/satellite receiver

control, the VCR controls channels on the

cable box or digital satellite receiver for

timer recording. You can also use the VCR’s

remote commander to change channels on

the cable box or digital satellite receiver

whenever the cable box or digital satellite

receiver is turned on even if the VCR is

turned off. To use cable box/satellite receiver

control, you need to set the code number and

output channel.

This VCR is programmed with codes

necessary to control channel selection on

most brands of cable boxes or digital satellite

receivers at the time this VCR was

manufactured. It is possible that new cable

boxes may be introduced that cannot be

controlled with this VCR. If you have a

cable box that is incompatible with this VCR,

contact your cable operator—they may be

able to provide you with a compatible cable

box.

Press MENU.

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M/m

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

continued

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Cable

Box/Sat. Control,” then press OK.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Cable

Box/Sat.”

Press </, to select ON.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Brand

Code No.”

Press </, to enter the cable box or digital

satellite receiver code number.

Find your cable box or digital satellite receiver

code number from the following chart.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Channel

/Line out.”

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

OFF

[]

CH3

[]

–––

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

OFF

[]

CH3

[]

–––

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

CH3

[]

–––

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

[]

CH3

[]

–––

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

[]

CH3

[]

PLAY

CABLE BOX / SAT. CONTROL

Brand Code No.

Cable Box / Sat.

Channel / Line out

Select

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuitEnd

CH3

[]

Getting Started

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

If you want to control a cable box, press </, to select the cable box

output channel, then press OK.

If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press

OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PLAY

continued

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the

corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come

to the correct code for your equipment.

Note

• Cable box/satellite receiver control may not be compatible with all brands of cable boxes and

DirecTV receivers.

• Only Sony digital cable box is available for Cablevision.

Cable box brand Code numbers

Anvision 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Archer 29, 42, 44

Cable Star 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Cable View 42, 44

Citizen 42, 44

Curtis 8, 9, 56, 61

Diamond 29, 44

Eagle 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Eastern 28

GC Brand 42, 44

Gemini 4, 30

General Instrument 1, 2, 3, 4, 55, 75, 85

Hamlin 14, 15

Hitachi 31, 79, 80

Jerrold 1, 2, 3, 4, 55, 75, 83, 85

Macom 31, 79, 80

Magnavox 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Movie time 32, 38, 39

NSC 38, 39

OAK 10, 11, 12, 13, 46

OAK Sigma 46

Panasonic 6, 8, 16, 17

Philips 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Pioneer 5, 6

Pulser 42, 44

Randtek 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

RCA 6, 8, 16, 17

Regal 14, 23, 41

Rembrandt 32

Samsung 4, 6, 42, 44, 78, 86

Scientific Atlantic 8, 9, 56, 61

Sheritech 26, 27, 28

SL Mark 4, 6, 42, 78

Sony 96

Sprucer 6, 8, 16, 17

Stargate 4, 6, 42, 44, 78

Sylvania 19

Teknica 74

Telecaption 77

Teleview 4, 6, 42, 78

Texscan 18, 19

Tocom 33, 34, 48, 49, 73

Toshiba 36

Unika 20, 21, 29, 42, 44

Universal 43, 52, 63, 82

Videoway 7, 45, 50, 59

Viewstar 13, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25,

26, 58, 62

Warner Amex 6

Zenith 7, 45, 50, 59

Digital satellite

receiver brand

Code numbers

Sony 100

Panasonic 101

Toshiba 102

RCA 103

Cable box brand Code numbers

Getting Started

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

To ensure correct operation

• Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver so that it may not block the sensor window on

the VCR.

• Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the TV.

• Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.

To check the cable box/satellite receiver control setting

If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting.

Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable

box or digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the

VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.)

Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel

indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change?

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Side view

continued

Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite

receiver

• Check the position of the cable box or digital satellite receiver.

• Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. Do not place the cable box

or digital satellite receiver and VCR away form each other.

• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not

respond, try the other codes that are listed.

If your cable box still does not operate with this VCR, contact your cable company to

see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Step 8 : Setting up the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

How the VCR Plus+C

system works

Whenever you want to record a TV program,

all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode”

number, a number assigned to each program

published in the TV section of most

newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV

GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the

PlusCode number of the program you want

and the VCR is automatically programed to

record that show. It’s that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating

the TV channel number (the number you turn

to on your TV or VCR to watch a program)

with the guide channel (the number that is

assigned to that channel in your program

guide).

To find the guide channel numbers, look at

the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program

guide for your area that features VCR

PlusCode numbers. It usually looks like the

example to the right.

To set the guide channels, use the Channel

Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel

numbers match the TV channel your VCR

receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the

Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and

your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you

need to coordinate these numbers using the

following procedure. If the guide and TV

channel numbers are the same, you can skip

this procedure.

5:30

6:30

PlusCode

CNN

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

DRAMA

WS 9974

SPORT

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

33044

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

SAMPLE

CABLE TV

AMC

BRV

CNN

CSP

DIS

DSC

ESN

FAM

HBO

LIF

MAX

MTV

NIK

SCA

SHO

TBS

TMC

TNN

TNT

USA

VCR Plus+

GUIDE CH

American Movie Classics

Bravo (program grid only)

Cable News Network

C-SPAN

The Disney Channel

The Discovery Channel

ESPN

The Family Channel

Home Box Office

Lifetime

Cinemax

Music Television

Nickelodeon

Sports Channel

Sports Channel America

Showtime

TBS SuperStation

The Movie Channel

The Nashville Network

Turner Network Television

USA Network

CABLE

Example of “PlusCode”

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

continued

Setting up the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Press MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Tuner

preset,” then press OK.

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M/m/</,

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

PLAY

TUNER PRESET

Auto preset

Ant / Cable:

Channel add / erase

Select

:End

Vv Set : Bb

: MENUQuit

]

Guide channel setup

CABLE

[

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Guide

channel setup,” then press OK.

The upper row shows VCR Plus+C

guide channels and the lower row

shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press </, to select

the channel number that does not match the guide channel.

• If you made Hookup 1 or 2: Enter the actual number on your TV (and

VCR), then press M/m.

• If you made Hookup 3: Enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3,

or 4), then press M/m.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each channel number that does not match.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PLAY

GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP

Select

:End

Set :

: MENUQuit

Enter actual

receiving channel

[GUIDE CH]

[TV CH]

PLAY

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its

safety tab removed.

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Z EJECT

DISPLAY

CLEAR

H PLAY

COMMERCIAL

SKIP

X PAUSE

M FF

x STOP

m REW

REPLAY

?/1

Playing a tape

Basic Operations

Additional tasks

To play a recently watched scene

You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.

During playback, press REPLAY. The VCR rewinds the tape about ten seconds on

the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you do not want to watch (such as a commercial)

and restart playback.

During playback, press COMMERCIAL SKIP up to four times. The VCR skips the

tape 30 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

To turn off the power while rewinding (Rewind Shut Off)

Press ?/1 while the tape is rewinding. The power will turn off but the tape will keep

rewinding until it reaches the end.

Press H PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

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

PLAY

continued

Playing a tape

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.” To search for the counter “0:00:00” point

automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 67.

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 displaying a 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” in the display window and on the TV screen whenever a tape

is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

• When 10 hours have passed, the counter in the display window returns to “0:00:00” and the

count starts over again.

• When playback does not start even if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, set “Auto

play” in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly (page 69).

• The SLV-N900 can also play S-VHS tapes. The SLV-N900 will automatically identify the

type of tape inserted in the VCR (either VHS or S-VHS). When S-VHS tapes are played in

the SLV-N900, the enhanced resolution will not be visible on screen; there may also be

picture distortion while playing the S-VHS tape in slow motion or while utilizing other

special playback modes. The SLV-N900 will not record in S-VHS mode on an S-VHS tape.

Recording TV programs

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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CH +/–

z REC

SP/EP

x STOP

COUNTER/

REMAIN

DISPLAY

TV/VIDEO

ENTER

INPUT

SELECT

continued

Recording TV programs

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the

remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the

remaining tape length appear alternately. The white bar indicates the current location

in relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears in the display

window.

To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set “Tape select” in the ADVANCED

OPTIONS menu correctly (page 69).

Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to

record.

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.

Press z REC to start recording.

indicator appears in the display window.

• CH

SP / EP

REC

Time counter Remaining tape length

::00030SP

:Rem 1 38 SP

Recording TV programs

Basic Operations

To watch another TV program while recording

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break

off the safety tab as illustrated. To

record on the 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 IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT

SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information will not be recorded on the tape.

• If you do not 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.

Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the

TV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step.

Select another channel on the TV.

Safety tab

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Recording TV programs using the Dial

Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make

timer recordings of programs without turning on

your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to

eight programs that will be broadcast within a

month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording

start time and recording stop time can be set at

one minute intervals.

Before you start...

• 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.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.

If the date and time are not set, “MONTH” will appear. To set the date and

time, see “To set the clock” on page 51.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

CHANNEL +/–?/1 POWER

DIAL TIMER X PAUSE

x STOP

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Basic Operations

Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time.

“START” and “Current time” appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.

You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time

in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.

Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time.

“STOP” or “Start time” appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time

in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons.

DIAL TIMER

CHANNEL

DIAL TIMER

CHANNEL

continued

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR at

the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The TIMER

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 (page 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV program (page 47).

Press DIAL TIMER.

“CH” and “Current channel” appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks,

turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.”

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by

for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

DIAL TIMER

INPUT

SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Basic Operations

To set the clock

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR

while you are making the setting.

• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP

before you complete the setting in step 9 (page 50).

• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings” on page 63.

Notes

• If eight programs have already been set using the VCR Plus+C

system or the manual timer

setting, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set feature, the clock will adjust itself to the

incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have

set Auto Clock Set correctly.

• If you are setting the clock for the first time or “0:– –” appears in the display window, you

cannot set the clock to February 29

using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set

feature to set the VCR to this day.

• The TIMER

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9

on page 50 with no tape inserted.

• When the setting time is incorrect, “ERROR” appears in the display window in step 9. Set

the timer again from step 1.

• You cannot set the tape speed to “AUTO” using the DIAL TIMER. To select “AUTO,” set the

“SPD” position in “ Timer set/check.”

Hold down DIAL TIMER so that “MONTH” and “1” appear alternately in the

display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting

appears.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” and “1” appear alternately in the display window.

Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then the year.

After you set the year, “AM” and “12:– –” appear alternately in the display

window.

Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.

continued

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a

salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating

the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight

programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making

timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUSE on the VCR

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in

the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration

Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode

will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial

Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 63).

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the VCR

Plus+C

3®

system

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the

TV program guide. The date, time and

channel number of that program are set

automatically. You can preset up to eight

programs together with the DIAL TIMER

and manual timer settings at one time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the

correct time.

• Turn on the VCR and the 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.

Press the VCR Plus+ button.

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M/m/</,

x STOP

Number

buttons

?/1

VCR Plus+

Select

:End

VCR Plus+

with [0~9]

Enter code

Mode

Speed

: MENUQuit

[ONCE]

[AUTO]

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Enter code.”

Press the number buttons to enter the

PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press < and re-

enter the correct number.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Mode.”

Press </, to select ONCE, MO~FR, or

WEEKLY:

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Speed.”

Press </, to select the tape speed,

AUTO, SP, or EP.

PLAY

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Select

:End

VCR Plus+

with [0~9]

Enter code

Mode

Speed

: MENUQuit

[ONCE]

[AUTO]

PLAY

Select

:End

VCR Plus+

Vv : Bb

with [0~9]

Enter code

Mode

Speed

: MENUQuit

[ONCE]

[AUTO]

Set

To record Select

Only once ONCE

Everyday Monday to Friday MO~FR

Once a week WEEKLY

PLAY

Select

:End

VCR Plus+

with [0~9]

Enter code

Mode

Speed

: MENUQuit

[ONCE]

[AUTO]

: Bb

Set

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C

3®

system

Basic Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

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 noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is

changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, select SP. To operate this function, set

“Tape select” in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly (page 69).

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The TIMER

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 (page 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV program (page 47).

Tip

• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings” on page 63.

Note

• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:

– The PlusCode number is incorrect.

– ONCE, MO~FR, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select MO~FR or

WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

Correctly set the PlusCode number again from step 2.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by

for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

PLAY

Setting the timer manually

If the VCR Plus+C

system is not available in

your area, follow the instructions below to set

the timer to record programs. You can preset

up to eight programs together with the DIAL

TIMER and the VCR Plus+C

system at one

time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the

correct time.

• Turn on the VCR and the 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.

Press MENU.

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INPUT

SELECT

CH +/–

M/m/</,

x STOP

?/1

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Clock set

Timer set / check

Tuner preset

Advanced options

Language / Idioma / Langue

: MENUQuit

Cable Box / Sat. Control

Setting the timer manually

Basic Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Timer

set/check,

” then press OK.

If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that is to be set.

Set the channel number, start and stop time,

date, and tape speed:

1 Press , to flash each item in turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item.

To correct a setting, press < to return to

that setting and reset.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks,

press INPUT SELECT or M/m to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”

position.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m

while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to display “AUTO” in the

“SPD” position. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on

page 55.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, press M/m to select the next row and repeat step 4.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by

for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

PLAY

Select

::End

CH START STOP DATE

SPD

MENUQuit

Set : Vv

–– –:–– –:–– ––– --

PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

Select

::End

CH START STOP DATE

SPD

MENUQuit

Set : Vv

35 8:00 9:00 9/30 SP

–– –:–– –:–– ––– --

PLAY

continued

Setting the timer manually

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 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.

MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ..... t SAT’S 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 TIMER

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 (page 44).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 46).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV program (page 47).

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the number buttons.

• If the indicator appears, the timer settings overlap. To check, change or cancel the program

setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” on page 63.

• If the indicator appears, this means that the VCR is currently recording this program.

• 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 noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep

the tape speed, set “Tape select” to SP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69).

Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

Basic Operations

Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

To lock the VCR

When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC”

appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the TIMER indicator remains

lit if there is a timer setting. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings.

To unlock the VCR

Hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” 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.

Note

• The VCR will be unlocked when:

– You stop timer recording by pressing x STOP.

– You insert a tape.

– The AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

After you have set the timer, you can lock all

of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings

are not canceled by mistake.

?/1 POWER

x STOP

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Using the shuttle ring

With the shuttle ring, you can

operate a variety of playback

options. There are two ways for

using the shuttle ring, normal mode

and jog mode.

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-

forward or rewind

During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down

m REW.

Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW. The tape

continues to play at high speed.

• During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you

release the button, normal playback resumes.

Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2.

Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW.

Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF on the remote commander

M FF

y SLOW

m REW

H PLAY

TRACKING +/–

Shuttle ring

JOG

Playing/searching at various speeds

Additional Operations

To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.

Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the

following way.

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.

Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change

to the jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a

still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one

frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The

frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.

To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.

Tips

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:

– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

– The picture shakes during pause.

• The VCR turns on and starts playback automatically by pressing H PLAY on the VCR

with

the VCR power turned off.

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 show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

Pause

Slow motion

in reverse

Normal speed

in reverse

Double speed

in reverse

High speed in

reverse

Slow motion

Double speed

High speed

Normal speed

(Initial speed)

Quick Timer Recording

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the c indicator disappears and the VCR returns to

normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording

duration time.

After you have started recording, you can

have the VCR stop recording automatically

after a specified duration.

While recording, press z REC.

The c indicator appears in the display window.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

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.

z REC

0:30 1:00

3:30 4:00

Normal recording

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Additional Operations

Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

Before you start…

• Turn on the TV and set it to the video

channel.

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU.

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

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.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Timer set/check,” then 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.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the setting

you want to change or cancel.

• To change the setting, press </, to flash the

item you want to change, and press M/m to

change it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

Select

::End

CH START STOP DATE

SPD

MENUQuit

Set : Vv

35 8:00 9:00 9/30 SP

:00

:30

/0 EP

–– –:–– –:–– ––– --

60 8:30

:00 9/3

AUTO

Will be cut off

Program 1

Program 2

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Additional Operations

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO MONITOR to display

STEREO on the TV screen. You can also select LEFT, RIGHT, or MONO. If there

is noise in the stereo program, select MONO. The sound will be recorded in

monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise.

Recording bilingual programs

Press AUDIO MONITOR to display “SAP” on the TV screen. When a SAP (Second

Audio Program) is received, “SAP” appears on the TV screen and the SAP indicator

lights up. When MAIN is selected, the VCR records only the main sound.

Selecting the sound during playback

During playback, press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

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 stereo, you must use the A/V connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the

AUDIO MONITOR setting.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo HI-FI Hi-Fi

Left channel LEFT Hi-Fi

Right channel RIGHT Hi-Fi

Monaural sound on the

normal audio track

MONO No indicator

Normal audio track

Hi-Fi audio track

(main track)

Monaural sound

Stereo sound

(left/right channels)

Searching using various functions

To search using the index function (Scan and Play)

The VCR automatically 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 automatically marks the tape with

an index signal at the point where each

recording begins.

You can easily find a specific point using

various search functions.

Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

Press SEARCH.

Press , to scan ahead, or < to scan backwards.

The VCR searches and then plays back for about

five seconds.

Press H PLAY to view that program.

If you do not press H PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index

mark, or until it reaches the end of the tape.

M/m/</,

H PLAY

::00130SP

Scan and play:

Press [ orB ][b ]

Go to

[]

000:00::

Press [ V ]

End search:

Press [ v ]

::00130SP

Scan and play

Searching using various functions

Additional Operations

To search for the counter 0:00:00 point

To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to

“0:00:00.”

The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape

counter.

To search for a blank portion of the tape

The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion. You can easily

find a point you can start recording from.

Note

• Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to start the recording,

no index mark will be inserted. An index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed

while VCR is put in pause.

Press SEARCH.

Press M.

The VCR starts searching and automatically

stops at the 0:00:00 point.

Press SEARCH.

Press m.

The VCR starts searching and automatically

stops at the beginning of a blank space. If no

blank space is found, the VCR reaches the end

and the tape will stop.

::00130SP

Go to

[]

000:00:

::00130SP

End search

Adjusting the picture (tracking)

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking

when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the

recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually

adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display the

tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as

you press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume

automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and

reinsert it.

Note

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP

mode on other VCRs.

TRACKING

Tracking meter

Changing menu options

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Press MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Advanced

options,” then press OK.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the option to change.

Press </, to change the setting, then press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Menu option Set this option to

Tape select • T-120 when using a T-120 or shorter length tape.

• T-160 when using a T-160 length tape.

• T-180 when using a T-180 or longer length tape.

For details, see page 46.

Auto play • ON to start playback automatically, when you insert a tape

with its safety tab removed.

• OFF to turn off Auto play. You need to press H PLAY to

start playback, even if you insert a tape with its safety tab

removed.

Auto repeat • ON to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to

the beginning and restarts playback automatically.

• OFF to turn off Auto repeat.

Auto power off • 1Hr to turn off the VCR automatically one hour after the last

operation.

• 2Hr to turn off the VCR automatically two hours after the last

operation.

• OFF to set no specific time to turn off.

Power save • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window during

standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power consumption to a

minimum.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the

VCR is standing by.

VCR Output CH • 3CH when using channel 3 to receive the VCR signal.

• 4CH when using channel 4 to receive the VCR signal.

For details, see page 70.

Select

:End

ADVANCED OPTIONS

Vv Set : Bb

Auto play:

Tape select:

Auto repeat:

T120

OFF

[

]

Auto power off: OFF

[]

OFF

[]

3CH

[]

: MENUQuit

Power save:

VCR Output CH:

continued

Changing menu options

Setting the RF Output channel

When connecting the VCR to the TV

using only the antenna cable, you must

set the “VCR Output CH” in the

ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that the

TV can receive the correct signal from the

VCR.

Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 69 to set the channel),

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the “VCR

Output CH” to either channel.

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VCR indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.

Select an active channel number in your area.

Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (3CH or 4CH).

The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels

change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

CHANNEL +/–?/1

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Editing with another VCR

Additional Operations

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect

the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left

channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right

channel.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,

select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• You can use the LINE IN 1 jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type the sound

is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both

right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using an audio/video

cable (not supplied).

This VCR (Recorder)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

: Signal flow

LINE-2 IN

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

continued

Editing with another VCR

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted

scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

Before you start editing

• Turn on the VCR and the TV and set

it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT or

CHANNEL +/– to display “L1” or

“L2” in the display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,

SP or EP.

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 into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording

and press X PAUSE.

Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

z REC

X PAUSE

Antenna information

Additional Information

Antenna information

Attaching the external antenna connector

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a

VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector

(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the

VCR.

Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

Retighten the screws.

When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and

a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF

antenna, use a UHF/VHF band separator/

mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna

to the VCR.

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin

lead cable

Antenna

connector (not

supplied)

300-ohm twin

lead cable

UHF/VHF

band

separator/

mixer (not

supplied)

75-ohm coaxial

cable

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony

dealer.

Symptom Remedy

Power

The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down

?/1 POWER on the VCR

until “LOC” disappears.

The power is turned on but the VCR

does not operate.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,

unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for

over three hours.

Clock

The clock has stopped and “--:--”

appears in the display window.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall

outlet for more than one minute. Reset the clock (and

timer).

Playback

The playback picture does not appear

on the TV screen.

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If

you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of

“Troubleshooting”). Clean the video heads using a Sony

video head cleaning cassette. If a Sony cleaning cassette

is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at

your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service fee will be

charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid

type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your

local Sony dealer for more information.

The picture rolls vertically during

picture search.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

Recording

A TV program does not appear on

the TV screen.

• 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 or

CH +/– buttons. Select a channel number when recording

TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from

other equipment.

TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.

The tape starts playing as soon as it is

inserted.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,

cover the tab hole.

The tape is ejected when you press

z REC.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

Nothing happens when you press

z REC.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Timer recording

The timer does not operate. • 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 past 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 minute. Reset the clock and

timer.

• When you use the cable box/satellite receiver control

feature, make sure the “Cable Box/Sat.” option is set to

ON.

• Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord.

Others

A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.

The remote commander does not

function.

• 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.

• If you are not using Control S, make sure that both

miniplugs are disconnected.

The channels on the VCR cannot be

changed.

• Make sure the “Cable Box/Sat.” option is set to OFF.

The tracking meter does not appear

on the screen.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may

change when you replace the batteries of the remote

commander.

The VCR needs to be cleaned. • 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.

Symptom Remedy

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture •Unclear picture•Rough picture

initial

contamination

terminal

•No picture (or

black & white

screen appears)

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

inches/s)

EP: 11.12 mm/s (

inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (

inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 1 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 IN 1 and LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync

negative

AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)

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.)

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

16 W

Operating temperature

0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions including projecting parts and controls

(w/h/d)

Approx. 430 × 96 × 259 mm

(Approx. 17 × 3 × 10 inches)

Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg (Approx. 6 lb 3 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.

Index to parts and controls

Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

A ?/1 POWER switch (55) (57)

B Remote sensor (7)

C Tape compartment

D A EJECT button (43)

E m REW (rewind) button (43) (60)

F H PLAY button* (43)

G M FF (fast-forward) button (43) (60)

H JOG button (60)

I Shuttle ring (60)

J z REC (record) button (46) (62) (72)

K x STOP button* (43) (72)

L X PAUSE button (43) (72)

M CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons*

(46) (68)

N DIAL TIMER* (48)

O LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(71)

The H PLAY, CHANNEL + and x STOP

buttons have a tactile dot.

continued

Index to parts and controls

Display window

A TIMER/recording indicator (55) (57)

B LP indicator (46)

C Tape indicator (46)

D VIDEO indicator (47) (70)

E Time counter/clock/line/channel

indicator (44) (46) (72)

F SAP indicator (65)

G Hi-Fi indicator (65)

H SP/EP indicator (46)

Index to parts and controls

Additional Information

Rear panel

A AC power cord (10) (15) (17)

B LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO

jacks (12)

C LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO

jacks (71)

D RF IN (FROM ANT.) connector (14)

(16) (18)

E RF OUT (TO TV) connector (14) (16)

(18)

F CONTROL S IN jack

continued

Index to parts and controls

Remote commander

A •TV / VIDEO switch (7)

B Z EJECT button (43)

C TV/VIDEO button (8) (47)

D CLEAR button (44) (64)

E DISPLAY button (46)

F SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)

button (46)

G INPUT SELECT button (47) (72)

H z REC (record) button (46) (62)

I y SLOW button (60)

J MENU button (23) (56) (63) (69)

K X PAUSE/M button (23) (43)

x STOP/m button (23) (43)

m REW (rewind)/ < button (43) (60)

M FF (fast-forward)/ , button (43)

(60)

H PLAY/OK button* (23) (43) (54)

* The H PLAY button has a tactile dot.

123

456

789

Index to parts and controls

Additional Information

L ?/1 (power) switch (8) (55) (57)

M COUNTER/REMAIN button (46)

N AUDIO MONITOR button* (65)

O VCR Plus+ button* (53)

P Number buttons* (47) (54)

Q ENTER button (47)

R CH (channel) +/– buttons* (8) (46)

S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (8)

T SEARCH button (66)

U REPLAY button (43)

V ×2 button (60)

W COMMERCIAL SKIP button (43)

* The AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and CH +

buttons have a tactile dot.

123

456

789

Index

Adjusting

picture

tracking

Advanced option

Antenna hookup

Audio track

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

Auto Clock Set

Auto Tape Speed

Cable hookup 10

Channel line-up chart

Child Lock

Cleaning the video heads

Clock setting

Commercial Skip

Connecting

Cable TV

18, 19, 21

external antenna connector

UHF/VHF band mixer

Counter

Demonstration Mode 52

Dial Timer

Disabling channels

Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 71

EP mode

Hi-fi audio track 65

Language selecting 23

Locking the VCR

LP mode

Monaural 65

Monitoring audio during

playback

Normal audio track 65

Picture adjustment 68

Playback

at various speeds

frame by frame

selecting the sound

skip

slow motion

Presetting channels

Recording 45

bilingual programs

SAP broadcasts

saving

stereo broadcasts

timer setting

using Dial Timer

using the VCR Plus+C

system

while watching another

program

RF channel

Safety tab 47

SAP (Second Audio Program)

Searching

at various speeds

for a blank portion

for the counter 0 point

Scan and Play

SP mode

Stereo

Timer setting 56

canceling

changing

checking

daily/weekly recording

using the VCR Plus+C

system

Tracking adjustment. see

Adjusting

Tuner presetting

VCR Plus+C

system

channel set up

recording

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Quick 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 is no

picture on your TV, press the

VCR’s TV/VIDEO button

until the VIDEO indicator

appears in the display

window.

To record a program

1 Press MENU and select

“Timer set/check.”

2 Set the channel, time, date,

and tape speed.

3 Press OK.

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 turns off.

2 Set the TV to the channel you

want to watch.

Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 If you made A/V

connections, set the TV to

video input. If you did not

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 MENU and select

“Timer set/check.”

2 Set the channel, time, date,

and tape speed.

3 Press OK.

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 turns off.

2 Select the channel with your

cable box (if you have one)

or with your TV.

Hookup 3

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 MENU and select

“Timer set/check.”

4 Set the channel, time, date,

and tape speed.

5 Press OK.

6 Insert a tape.

7 Press ?/1 to turn off the

VCR.

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 turns 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 4

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

pressH PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.

2 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

3 Enter the PlusCode number.

4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

5 Insert a tape.

6 Press ?/1 to turn off the

VCR.

7 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press

the VCR’s TV/VIDEO

button until the VIDEO

indicator in the display

window turns off.

2 Turn on your cable box on.

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.

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