Video Cassette
Recorder
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
3-866-158-11 (2)
SLV-469
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.
Introduction
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject
to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position.
It is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside
the VCR and cause damage to the video head
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you move it from a cold to a warm
location, wait for about three hours before
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
transmission may require authorization from the
cable television transmission and/or program
owner.
WARNING
The power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the
plug, never by the cord.
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your Sony dealer.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
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Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Hookups
16 Step 4: Setting the clock
18 Selecting a language
19 Presetting channels
Getting Started
Additional Information
45 General setup information
47 Troubleshooting
49 Specifications
50 Index to parts and controls
55 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Basic Operations
25 Playing a tape
28 Recording TV programs
31 Recording TV programs using the
timer
Additional Operations
34 Playing/searching at various
speeds
35 Searching for a selected point on
the tape
37 Skip-searching automatically
38 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
39 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
41 Adjusting the picture
42 Changing menu options
43 Editing with another VCR
Getting Started4
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
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Getting Started
Getting Started
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.
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Remote sensor
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.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
TV / VIDEO
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Getting Started6
Refer to
Page 7
Pages 8 and 9
Pages 10 and 11
Pages 12 and 13
Pages 14 and 15
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.
Step 3
If you have
TV that has audio/video input
Antenna only, no cable TV
Cable box with many scrambled
channels
No cable box or cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Cable box with onlya few scrambled
channels, using an A/B switch
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
Page 7
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your
TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
TV
VCR
TV
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Note
• If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 27), the A/V connection
is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
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.
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
Pages 8 and 9
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
Hookup 1
or
or
VHF/UHF
A
Rear of TV
B
VHF
C
VHF
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
B
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
C
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 46.
VCR
VHF
VCR
UHF
UHF
UHF
UHF
VHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
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Getting Started
Hookup 1: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you
can skip this step.
2 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see
page 18.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select the language, and press OK.
3 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see
page 19.
4 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select
AUTO PRESET and press OK.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
Getting Started10
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Pages 10 and 11
Hookup 4Hookup 4
Cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record one channel while watching another channel
Hookup 2
Cable box
Wall
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
A
Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
C
VCR
or
or
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Getting Started
Hookup 2: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you
can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see
page 18.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select the language, and press OK.
4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see
page 19.
5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select
AUTO PRESET and press OK.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3
Pages 12 and 13
No cable box, or cable box with only a few
scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable system scrambles only a few channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you can’t do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
VHF/UHF
Rear of TV
A Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
VHF
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
B
C
UHF
VHF
UHF
Cable box
VCR
Wall
or
or
Connect this cable
directly to your TV
if you don't have a
cable box.
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Getting Started
Hookup 3: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you
can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see
page 18.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select the language, and press OK.
4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details,
see page 19.
5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select
AUTO PRESET and press OK.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Pages 14 and 15
Hookup 4
Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using
an A/B switch
Recommended use
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the
VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
(the A/B switch is set to B)
What you can’t do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B
switch is set to B)
A/B switch
A
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
B
Splitter
Wall
Cable box
VCR
Match the type
of connector
on your TV: A,
B, or C.
For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Hookup 4: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can
skip this step.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”
3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see
page 18.
Cable box output channel
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select the language, and press OK.
6 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see
page 21.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Enter the cable box output channel.
3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details,
see page 19.
5 Preset the unscrambled channels into the
VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press OK.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
TUNER PRESET CH3
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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Step 4
Setting the clock
Set the time and date to use the timer
feature for recording programs.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the
cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press OK.
2 Press >/. to set the month.
OK
>/./?//
MENU
• MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
123
456
789
0
CLOCK SET
1/1/1998 TH 12:00
AM
CLOCK SET
11/1/1998 SU 12:00
AM
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Getting Started
3 Press / to flash the day and press >/.
to set the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.
4 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.
5 Press OK to start the clock.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CLOCK SET
11/1 /1998 MO 12:00
AM
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Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language.
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the
cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and press OK.
2 Press >/. to select ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL, then press OK.
• MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENU
OK
>/./?//
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789
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LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
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Getting Started
Presetting
channels
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to
125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting. Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
decided which channels you wish to
preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s
display window.
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the
cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET and press
OK.
2 Press >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.
• MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENU
OK
>/./?//
continued
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789
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TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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Presetting channels (continued)
3 • To preset cable TV channels:
Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
CABLE.
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to
ANT.
4 Press >/. to select 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.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
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Getting Started
Presetting/disabling
channels manually
Number
buttons,
ENTER
CH +/–
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
MENU
• MENU
OK
>/./?//
OK
PLAY
continued
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456
789
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TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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Presetting channels (continued)
Channel to be preset
Channel to be disabled
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• CH
2 • To preset a channel:
1 Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
2 Press ?// to set MANUAL SET to
ADD.
• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/– to select the channel
number.
2 Press ?// to set MANUAL SET to
ERASE.
3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
OK.
OK
PLAY
TUNER PRESET CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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Getting Started
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a
channel is not clear, you can also use the
manual tuning function.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,
then press OK.
2 Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
Selected channel
Number
buttons,
ENTER
MENU
OK
>/./?//
123
456
789
0
• MENU
OK
PLAY
continued
123
456
789
0
TUNER PRESET CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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3 Press >/. to select FINE TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.
4 Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,
then press OK.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
Tip
• To select the channel in step 2 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this
case, you don’t need to press ENTER.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
Presetting channels (continued)
TUNER PRESET CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ANT
ADD
ON
•
•
•
CABLE
ERASE
OFF
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
6 EJECT
DISPLAY
COUNTER
RESET
· PLAY
p STOP
0 3 REW
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
P PAUSE
REPLAY
TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO
PLAY
continued
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Playing a tape (continued)
3 Press · PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
) # FF during stop
0 3 REW during stop
6 EJECT
To play a recently watched scene
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch
again.
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the
tape about 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and
restarts playback.
To use the time counter
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.
The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the
time counter appears. To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use the · PLAY, P PAUSE,
) # FF, 0 3 REW, or p STOP buttons.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
EP
VIDEO
OK
PLAY
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Audio/video
(A/V) hookup” on page 7). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the
VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must
be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are
pointing it at the VCR.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in
place for about two seconds.
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a
tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.
Notes
• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote
commander’s signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY during playback. If you do so, the
TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
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Recording TV
programs
INPUT SELECT
SP/EP
CH +/–
r REC
TV/VIDEO
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
p STOP
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
window.
4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.
5 Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio
quality.
6 Press r REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
Recording indicator
INPUT
SELECT
• CH
SP / EP
REC
EP
VIDEO
SP
VIDEO
EP
VIDEO
SP
VIDEO
continued
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To watch another TV program while recording
1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV
input; if not, skip this step.
3 Select another channel on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT
button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.
Note
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion
playback.
Safety tab
Recording TV programs (continued)
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Recording TV
programs using
the timer
You can preset up to eight programs at a
time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel. When using a cable
box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
POWER
INPUT
SELECT
1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/
CHECK, then press OK.
OK
>/./?//
p STOP
MENU
• MENU
OK
PLAY
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TIMER SET / CHECK MO11/16
DATE
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
START STOP CH
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
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Recording TV programs using the timer (continued)
2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel
number and tape speed:
1 Press / to flash each item in turn.
2 Press >/. to set each item.
To correct a setting, press ? to return to
that setting and reset.
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,
press . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly
recording” on page 33.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press
INPUT SELECT to display “L” in the “CH” position.
3 Press / to confirm the setting.
The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
4 Press OK.
5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
INPUT
SELECT
• POWER
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
TIMER SET / CHECK MO11/16
DATE
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
START STOP CH
11
/16 –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
MO
EP
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Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication
in reverse order.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to
reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
While the VCR turns on, hold POWER down
on the VCR until “LOC” and
the H indicator appear in the display window. The VCR turns off and the
H indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold POWER down
on the VCR until the H indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.
the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n .....
n EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down)
n the current date
Additional Operations34
Playing/searching
at various speeds
Additional Operations
To resume normal playback
Press · PLAY.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
• When you hold ) # FF or 0 3 REW down during stop, skip-search starts. For
details, see page 37.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.
) # FF
0 3 REW
& SLOW
×2
Playback options
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
Play at high speed
Play at twice the normal
speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
Operation
During fast-forward, hold ) # FF down. During
rewind, hold 0 3 REW down.
• During playback, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW.
• During playback, hold ) # FF or 0 3 REW
down. When you release the button, normal
playback resumes.
During playback, press ×2.
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.
During pause, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW. Hold
the button down to play one frame each second.
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding
0 3 REW down on the VCR.
) # FF
· PLAY
0 3 REW
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Additional Operations
DISPLAY
?//
) # FF
0 3 REW
· PLAY
Searching for a
selected point on
the tape
You can easily find a selected point by
moving the pointer on the TV screen.
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the
point you indicate and starts playback
automatically.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar
indication appears on the TV screen.
A cursor (p) indicating the current position
of the tape appears on the bar indication. If
the cursor does not appear, play the tape a
few moments (by pressing · PLAY, ) #
FF or 0 3 REW) until the cursor appears.
2 Press ?// to move the pointer (+) to the
point where you want to start playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (p)
moves toward the pointer. When the VCR
locates the marked point, playback starts.
0 120
0 120
continued
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Total time length
SP LP EP
60 120 180
120 240 360
160 320 480
To cancel searching
Press · PLAY or p STOP.
To turn off the bar indication
Press DISPLAY again.
Notes
• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape
as shown below.
The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:
– tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160
– tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.
• If you move the pointer (+) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searches
for the new reset point.
• While the cursor (p) is displayed on the bar indication, the ) # FF// and 0
3 REW/? buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer
(+), while the ) # FF and 0 3 REW buttons on the VCR work for normal tape
operation. Note, however, if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is
canceled.
Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)
Tape type
T-60 or shorter
from T-80 to T-140
T-160 or longer
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Additional Operations
Skip-searching
automatically
You can spot check a whole tape quickly.
At intervals, the VCR skips playback
while searching forward or backward.
Hold ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) down more
than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” appears on
the TV screen.
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for
about two minutes on the counter, then fast-
forwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes on
the counter. The VCR repeats this operation until
it stops at the end (or beginning) of the tape.
To cancel skip-search
Press · PLAY or p STOP.
Note
• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.
search forward
search forward
) fast-forward
) # FF
0 3 REW
#
#) fast-forward
SKIP
Additional Operations38
Recording TV
programs using
the quick timer
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
QUICK TIMER
1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.
The indicator appears in the
display window.
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.
To stop the VCR while recording
Press p STOP.
Using the quick timer during stop mode
You can set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode by
pressing QUICK TIMER. To set the channel, you can use the CH +/– or
INPUT SELECT buttons. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the
recording duration. The recording will start automatically.
EP
VIDEO
0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00
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Additional Operations
Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the
next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to
recording standby.
3 Press >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
• To change the setting, press ?// to flash the item you want to
change, and press >/. to reset it. Then, press / repeatedly until
the cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4 Press OK.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
POWER
CLEAR
OK
>/./?//
MENU
continued
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TIMER SET / CHECK MO11/16
DATE
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
–/–– –:–– –:–– ––
START STOP CH
7:00 8:00 6
10
:30
11
:15 50
1:00 3:00 L
11
:55 1:30 4
11
/17 TU
11
/25 WE
MO SA
EVERYSU
–
AM
PM
PM
AM
AM
PM
PM
PM
SP
EP
EP
SP
2
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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.
Program 1
Program 2
Will be cut off
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the
indicator lights up). To resume automatic
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in
the display window lit).
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording at the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in
LP mode on other VCRs.
• With the Auto Tape Speed function on, the APC function does not work if the tape
speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording,
unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function. For
details, see page 42.
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the
APC function is canceled.
Tracking meter
NORMAL TRACKING
Additional Operations42
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED
OPTIONS.
2 Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to change
the setting.
3 Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
APC
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
SHARPNESS
Set this option to
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC.
AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140 or T-180 tape) to operate
AUTO TAPE SPEED correctly.
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically
to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter
than the recording time, OFF to keep the set tape speed.
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
APC
ON• OFF
SHARPNESS
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
LH
AUTO•1
ON• OFF
80
–––
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Additional Operations
Editing with another VCR
How to hook up to record on this VCR
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
This VCR (Recorder)
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
TV
VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable
(not supplied)
continued
Additional Operations44
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT on the remote
commander to display “L” in the
display window.
• Press SP/EP on the remote
commander to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.
3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.
r REC
P PAUSE
Editing with another VCR (continued)
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Additional Information
Additional Information
General setup information
Setting the RF unit
When connecting the VCR to the TV
using only the antenna cable, you must
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the
VCR so that the TV can receive the
correct signal from the VCR.
1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Press TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn on the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display
window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1
(channel 3 or 4).
The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the
channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the
correct setting.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
TV
POWER CHANNEL +/–
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
continued
Additional Information46
EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
Attaching the external
antenna connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-
32 antenna connector (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
Attaching a UHF/VHF band
mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable
and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66
UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3 Retighten the screws.
4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
75-ohm coaxial
cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
General setup information (continued)
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Symptom
The POWER switch does not
function.
The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
The clock has stopped and
“–:– –” lights in the display
window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.
Remedy
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
down POWER on the VCR until the H indicator
disappears.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-
25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning
cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use a
liquid-type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it
may damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony dealer for more information.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
Clock Power
Playback
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
initial
contamination
terminal
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
• Unclear picture
• Rough picture
continued
Additional Information48
Symptom
A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.
The tape ejects when you press
r REC.
Nothing happens when you
press r REC.
The timer does not operate.
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Recording
Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with
the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;
select “L” with the INPUT SELECT button when
recording from other equipment.
• 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 have not already passed
the current time.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape timer
compartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is
set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• 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.
Others
Timer recording
Troubleshooting (continued)
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Additional Information
Specifications
System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1
5
/16 inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s (
7
/16 inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s (
21
/32 inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
9 hrs. in EP mode (with T-180 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)
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 jack (1)
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 per month (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time
General
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
23 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm
(14 × 3
7
/8 × 11
1
/4 inches) (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 3.7 kg (8 lb 03 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.
Additional Information50
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 POWER switch/indicator (32)
2 Tape compartment
3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (26, 34)
4 · PLAY button (26)
5 ) # FF (fast-forward) button (26,
34)
6 r REC (record) button (29)
7 p STOP button (26)
8 P PAUSE button (26)
9 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–
buttons (34, 41)
!º REPLAY button (26)
!¡ Remote sensor (5)
!™ 6 EJECT button (26)
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Display window
5 Child Lock indicator (33)
6 Tracking indicator (41)
7 Time counter/clock/line/channel
indicator (26, 29, 44)
8 Tape/recording indicator (29)
1 Timer indicator (32)
2 Tape speed indicator (29)
3 VIDEO indicator (30, 45)
4 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (41)
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EP
VIDEO
APC
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch
(45)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7)
1 AC power cord (6)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
(43)
3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (8,
10, 12, 14)
Rear panel
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Remote commanderRemote commander
1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch
(5)
2 6 EJECT button (26)
3 TV/VIDEO button (30, 45)
4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY
button (27)
5 DISPLAY button (26, 35)
6 COUNTER RESET button (26)
7 QUICK TIMER button (38)
8 r REC (record) button (29)
9 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play)
button (29)
0 INPUT SELECT button (29, 32)
!¡ & SLOW button (34)
!™ ×2 button (34)
!£ Tape/menu operation buttons
MENU button (16, 42)
P PAUSE/> button (26)
p STOP/. button (26)
0 REW (rewind) 3/? button
(26, 34)
) FF (fast-forward) #// button
(26, 34)
· PLAY/OK button (26)
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!¢ POWER switch (32)
!∞ CLEAR button (39)
!§ Channel number buttons and
ENTER button (30)
!¶ CH (channel) +/– buttons (29)
!• VOL (volume) +/– buttons
!ª REPLAY button (26)
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E, F, G, H, I, J, K
Editing 43
EP mode 29
L, M, N, O
Language selecting 18
Locking the VCR 33
LP mode 26
P
Picture adjustment 23, 34,
41
Playback 25
at various speeds 34
frame-by-frame 34
slow motion 34
Presetting channels 19
Q
Quick timer 38
R
Recording 28
saving 30
while watching another
program 30
Index
A, B
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 23
Antenna hookup 8
APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 41
Audio/video (A/V)
hookup 7
C
Cable hookup 10, 12, 14
Canceling timer settings 39
Changing timer settings 39
Checking timer settings 39
Child Lock 33
Cleaning the video
heads 47
Clock setting 16
Connecting
cable TV 10, 12, 14
external antenna
connector 46
UHF/VHF band
mixer 46
Counter 26
D
Disabling channels 21
Dubbing. See Editing.
S
Safety tab 30
Searching
at various speeds 34
for a selected point 35
skip-search 37
SP mode 29
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Timer recording 31
canceling timer
settings 39
changing timer
settings 39
checking timer
settings 39
daily/weekly
recording 33
overlapping timer
recordings 40
Tracking adjustment 34, 41
Trinitron TV Synchro Play
27
uick reference to using the VCR
Q
Hookup 3
To play a tape
1 If you made A/V
connections, set the TV to
video input.
If you didn’t use A/V
hookup:
• Turn on the cable box.
• Set the cable box to
channel 3 or 4.
• Set the TV to the output
channel of the cable box
(usually 2, 3 or 4).
2 Insert a tape and press
PLAY.
To record a program
1 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
3 Press OK.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR’s TV/
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.
2 Select the channel with
your cable box (if you have
one) or with your TV.
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
PLAY. If there’s no picture
on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/VIDEO button
until the VIDEO indicator
comes on in the display
window.
To record a program
1 Press MENU and select
TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
3 Press OK.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
To watch TV
1 Turn off the VCR, or press
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator in the display
window goes off.
2 Set the TV to the channel
you want to watch.
Hookup 2
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
PLAY. If there’s no picture
on your TV, press the
VCR’s TV/VIDEO button
until the VIDEO indicator
comes on in the display
window.
To record a program
1 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 date, time, channel,
and tape speed.
5 Press OK.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press POWER 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 goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable box
output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4).
4 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to
watch.
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