3-062-332-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE850G
©2000 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4
5
9
Step 1 : Unpacking
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
15 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
18 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function
19 Step 6 : Setting the clock
23 Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box
30 Selecting a language
31 Presetting channels
34 Setting/changing the station names
36 Changing/disabling programme positions
40 Setting your personal code
78 Basic Editing
Basic Operations
79 Audio dubbing
43 Playing a tape
46 Recording TV programmes
50 Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus + system
55 Setting the timer manually
Additional Information
81 Troubleshooting
86 Specifications
87 Index to parts and controls
92 Menu chart
Additional Operations
58 Playing/searching at various speeds
60 Setting the recording duration time
61 Synchronized Recording
Back cover
Index
63 Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
65 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
67 Searching using the Smart Search
function
70 Searching using the index function
71 Adjusting the picture
73 Changing menu options
Editing
76 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
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Getting Started
Step 1 : Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR :
• Remote commander
• Aerial cable
• Set-Top Box controller
• R6 (size AA) batteries
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Unpacking
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries
by matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
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
Remote sensor
g
the
symbol near the remote
sensor, this remote commander
will not operate the TV.
[TV] / [VIDEO]
1
2
3
To operate
the VCR
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to
[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV
[TV] and point at the remote sensor on the TV
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?/1
/
WIDE
AUDIO MONITOR
a
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
t TV/VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
–/– –
PROG +/–
c/C
2 +/–
TV control buttons
To
Press
Set the TV to standby mode
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme position
?/1
t TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons,
–/– –, PROG +/–
Adjust the TV’s volume
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
2 +/–
a (TV)
/ (Teletext)
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To
Press
Select the sound
Use FASTEXT
Call up the on-screen display
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
Change the Teletext page
c/C
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other WIDE
manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with
the remote commander”.)
Notes
•
•
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
•
•
•
Do not use a new battery with an old one together.
Do not use different types of batteries together.
Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is
listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
Set TV/VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the programme
2 number buttons.Then release ?/1.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
?/1, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, –/– – (ten’s digit), PROG +/–,
2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, M*/m*/<*/
,*, and OK*.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
Tip
•
When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off
automatically.
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Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find
the one that works with your TV.
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code
numbers.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
Manufacturer
Nokia
Code number
01*1, 02
15, 16, 69*3
17*1, 49
Akai
68
Panasonic
Philips
06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Blaupunkt
C.G.M
Ferguson
Goldstar
Grundig
Hitachi
ITT
10
09
Saba
12, 13
22, 23
25
52
Samsung
Sanyo
03, 04, 17
10*1, 11*1
Sharp
29
24
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
36
15, 16, 69*3
43*2
38
JVC
33
45
09
66
Loewe
Mivar
NEC
*1
Press WIDE to switch to the wide picture mode you want.
Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen.Then, press M/m/</, to select the wide picture you
want and press OK.
*2
*3
Notes
•
If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you
cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
•
•
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes, the code number may
be reset to 01 (Sony). In this case, reset the appropriate code number.
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO-
AV) cable. You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial
cable as well.
If you use the Scart (EURO-AV) cable for connecting, you will improve
the picture and sound quality playback of your VCR and make the set up
easier.
•
•
Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only, see page 12.
Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box, see page 13.
Connection to your TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
AERIAL IN
iLINE-1
AERIAL OUT
(TV)
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart (EURO-AV) cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
1
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
AERIAL
2
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector
on the TV with the optional EURO-
AV cable.
3
4
(
)
LINE-1 TV
(
)
LIGNE-1 TV
This connection improves picture and
sound quality.Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/
VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the display window.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).
Notes
•
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is
recommended (see page 17). In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output
through the AERIAL OUT connector.
•
For a correct SmartLink connection, you will need a Scart cable which the 21 pins are
completely connected (for example a Sony cable reference VMC-2121HG). Please refer to
your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
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About the SMARTLINK features
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK/
CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3 or T-V
LINK*4 , you can use the
SMARTLINK
PDC
H
M
S
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK
indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).You can enjoy the
following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that
data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to
disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 18.
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on this
VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on
page 49.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For
details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)” on page 45.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-
screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer
recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu or the VIDEO Plus + menu)
automatically by pressing
TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer
recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see
page 75).
• Automatic Power off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used for about 1 minute, after
you turn off the TV.
• NexTView Download
You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. Please
refer to your TV’s instruction manual.
*1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
“EASYLINK/CinemaLink” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
*2
*3
*4
Note
•
Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
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Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
Mains lead
AERIAL IN
to mains
Aerial cable (supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on
the rear panel of the VCR.
1
2
3
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR
and the aerial input of your TV using
the supplied aerial cable.
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).
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Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB)
If you don’t use a STB, skip to page 15.
If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN.In this case, set
the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE-3 (see page 23).
Scart cable (supplied with
the STB)
STBcontroller
STB Control
Side view
(supplied)
AERIAL
STB
IN
tLINE
iLINE-
- 3 IN
AERIAL
OUT
1 (TV)
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even
when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function. When you turn on the STB, this
VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without turning itself on.
Connect the STB to the LINE-3IN connector as shown above.
1
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu.
2
Turn off the VCR.
3
To watch a programme from the STB, turn on the STB and the TV.
For details, see page 23.
Note
•
You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record
a programme from your STB.
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If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector
Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF (see page 23).
Aerial cable
(not supplied)
STB Control
STB
controller
Side view
(supplied)
AERIAL
STB
IN
iLINE-
1 (TV)
AERIAL
OUT
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable* (not supplied)
: Signal flow
* If your TV doesn’t have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, the Scart cable connected to the
VCR is not required.
Additional connections
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO
OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right.
AUDIO OUT
R/L
LINE IN
Audio cable (not supplied)
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial
cable only
?/1
RF CHANNEL
g
PROGRAM +/–
•
Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Pull down the drop down panel.
Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display
window..
SMARTLINK
PDC
H
M
S
Turn on your TV and select an unused programme position for the VCR
picture (for ex. programme position "0").
3
This programme position will be referred to as the video channel (for
watching your VCR on the TV) after tuning is completed.
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Tune in the programme position you have
selected (for ex. programme position "0")
until the picture shown on the right appears
clearly on the TV screen (background must
be green).
4
5
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see
“To obtain a clear picture from the VCR”
below.
Press RF CHANNEL.
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever you
want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programme
position "0").
You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function (see page 18).
To check if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programme position "0") and press
PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each
time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 5 above, press PROGRAM +/–, so that
another RF channel appears.Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear
picture appears.
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If you have connected your VCR to the TV with a Scart
(EURO-AV) connector and an aerial cable as well
In order to avoid any interferences with existing broadcasts, we recom-
mend you to set RF channel to the OFF position.
RF CHANNEL
g
PROGRAM +/–
•
Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Pull down the drop down panel.
Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
AUTO SET UP
The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display
window.
RF CHANNEL
SMARTLINK
C
PDC
H
M
S
Press PROGRAM +/- until the OFF indication appears in the display
window. The RF channel is then switched off.
-
PROGRAM +
TRACKING
3
E
SMARTLINK
C
E
H
M
S
The picture shown below appears clearly on the TV screen (background
must be green).
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Press RF CHANNEL again.
You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function (see page 18).
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
4
Note
•
If in step 3 the green screen does not appear, select the "AV/EXTERNAL" source on your TV
(please refer to your TV instruction manual).
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up
function.With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV
channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus + system, and VCR clock
automatically.
Before you start ...
•
Turn on the set -top box if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the
Scart cable.
AUTO SET UP
g
PROGRAM +/–
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.
AUTO SET UP
RF CHANNEL
The VCR automatically turns on, and starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local
area.
AUTO SET UP
SMARTLINK
C
P
H
M
S
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function
starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during
download.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the
display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Notes
•
Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat Auto Set Up from the
beginning.
•
When you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus +, timer
etc...) will be reset. In this case, you have to set them again.
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Step 6 : Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to
use the timer recording features properly.
If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set
Up procedure, you need to set it manually.
MENU
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a
station in your area is broadcasting a time
signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set
the clock correctly for your local area, try
another station for the Auto Clock Set
function.
M/m/</,
OK
Setting the clock manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
SETTINGS
1
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then
press OK.
CLOCK
2
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
CLOCK
3
4
5
6
7
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to set the date.
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
28 . 1 . 2 0 0 0
FRI
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press , to highlight the month and set
the month pressing M/m.
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight the
item to be set, and press M/m to select
the digits.
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
1 8 : 0 0
The day of the week is set automatically.
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting and start
the clock.
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
PLAY
OK
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
8
Tip
•
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits
pressing M/m.
Note
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
1
SETTINGS
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
SELECT
SET
:
OK
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then
press OK.
CLOCK
2
3
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
OFF
MANUAL ADJUST
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0
SAT
0 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK.
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
ON
OFF
PLAY
OK
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press
OK.
CLOCK
4
5
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
ON
1
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
AAB
THU
1 8 : 0 0
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press m to highlight CLOCK
PROGRAM, then press OK.
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
1
AAB
1 8 : 0 0
THU
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m until the programme position
of the station that carries the time signal
appears.
6
7
CLOCK
PLAY
OK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
2
CDE
1 8 : 0 0
THU
If the VCR does not receive the time
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST
returns to OFF automatically.
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tips
•
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select
the digits using M/m.
•
If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the
VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal
from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF.
Note
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box
If you did not connect a Set-Top Box (STB),
skip this step.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Connect the STB controller, remove the
protection sticker on the STB controller
and place it on top of the STB, so that it
hangs out over the infrared receptor on the
front of the STB (see page 13).
STB
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
SETTINGS
1
2
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight SET-TOP BOX,
then press OK.
SET - TOP BOX
PLAY
OK
STB CONNECTION
RETURN
OFF
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m/</, to highlight STB
CONNECTION and press OK.
SET - TOP BOX
3
4
STB CONNECTION
RETURN
OFF
RF
LINE2
LINE3
PLAY
OK
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
• If you connect the STB using the aerial
cable :
Press M/m/</, to select RF and press
OK.
SET - TOP BOX
PLAY
OK
STB CONNECTION
TUNER BRAND NO .
PROGRAMME NO .
RETURN
RF
- - -
0 6
Press M/m/</, to highlight
PROGRAMME NO. and press OK. Enter
the appropriate number using M/m and
press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
• If you connect the STB using the Scart
SET - TOP BOX
(EURO-AV) cable :
Press M/m/</, to select LINE-3 and
STB CONNECTION
TUNER BRAND NO.
RETURN
LINE3
- - -
press OK.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m/</, to highlight TUNER
BRAND NO. and press OK. Enter the
appropriate number using the programme
number buttons. Refer to the table on the
next page. Press OK.
SET - TOP BOX
MENU
5
STB CONNECTION
TUNER BRAND NO .
PROGRAMME NO .
RETURN
RF
1 2 3
0 6
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Notes
•
If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable, enter the programme number of the
VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB output in step 4.
•
•
It is recommended to connect your STB to the LINE-3 connector.
For some STB, in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the VCR
remote commander, be careful not to point the remote commander towards the STB and the
VCR at the same time.
•
You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record
a programme from your STB.
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Set-Top Box brand number
To control the STB, enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand.
Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR.
STB brand
Code numbers
STB brand
Code numbers
ABC
ABsat
Akai
Alba
025, 028
134, 843
526
Bush
078, 102, 265
BT
526, 679, 721
Cabletime
Cambridge
Camundosat
Canal+
172, 282, 388, 459
102, 265, 373, 432,
466, 526, 624
267, 355, 526
104
Allantide
Amstrad
344
864
091, 224, 263, 349,
472, 520, 686, 700
Canal Satellite
Channel Master
CityCom
Clyde
864
373
Andover
Ankaro
Anttron
Arcon
Armstrong
Asat
555
829
228, 231, 380, 530
194, 432
283, 379
254
097
CME
091, 119, 184, 211
CNT
531
Comtec
Connexions
Conrad
277
384
104, 407, 469
618
AST
332, 361, 362
119, 384, 529
Astra
Contec
377
Astro
184, 369, 531, 559,
595
Cryptovision
Crown
611
Audio Ton
Avalon
Axis
375
254
407
Cyrus
211
377, 380
Daewoo
D-box
384
Birmingham Cable 287
Communications
734
DDC
373
British Telecom
Barcom
014, 116
228
Best
228, 380
184
Blaupunkt
Boca
254, 524, 840
343
Brain Wave
British Sky
858, 013, 012
Broadcasting
Brunor
420
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STB brand
Code numbers
STB brand
Code numbers
Diskxpress
DNT
228
Grundig
G-Sat
151, 184, 339, 474,
582, 761, 540
211, 407, 469
279, 470
690
194
Drake
Harting und Helling 344
Dynasat
Echostar
EEC
Hinari
194
181, 407, 465
344
Hirschmann
184, 344, 407, 408,
409, 513, 584, 592,
683, 764
EIF
428, 685
344
Hitachi
Houston
Humax
Huth
466
679
059
Einhell
Elta
375
Emanon
Emme Esse
Engel
432
231, 254, 375, 528,
600, 805
708
461
HyperVision
Ikusi Allsat
Imperial
IRTE
630
Eurodec
Europa
Ferguson
535, 537
708
379
265, 496
620
078, 194, 347, 625,
722
ITS
632
Fidelity
Finlux
263, 686
ITT
119, 183
014, 025, 287
343
119, 355, 408, 425,
466, 525
Jerrold
Johansson
JOK
Fraba Sat
Fracarro
France Telecom
Freecom
FTE
596
060
721
462
JSR
375
346, 432, 745
277, 342, 422
JVC
526, 582
Kathrein
103, 134, 184, 211,
342, 369, 453, 491,
515, 564, 592, 633,
636
Fuba
183, 228, 308, 309,
380, 407, 425, 428,
432, 720
Key West
König
805
Galaxis
375, 377, 844, 845
103, 183, 184
342, 346
184
Galaxisat
GEC
332
097
864
346
582
346
Kosmos
Kreiselmeyer
Kyostar
La Sat
Gold Box
Goldstar
Gooding
Grothusen
432
435, 475, 524, 531,
618
Lasat
833
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STB brand
Code numbers
STB brand
Code numbers
Lenco
346, 384, 422, 432,
461
Orbitec
Oxford
Pace
596
355
Lion
364
078, 194, 339, 347,
466, 802, 806, 858
Lupus
380
Luxor
119, 183, 584
Pal
848
Macab
535, 597
043
Palcom
Palladium
Panasonic
Panda
308, 309
582
Magnavox
Manhattan
Maranz
Maspro
Matsui
466, 531
211
225
466
103, 339, 347, 761
355, 582
864
Philips
630, 144, 211, 339,
466, 474, 582, 721,
761, 864
MediaSat
Mediamarkt
Memphis
Micro Technology
Minerva
Mintec
Phoenix
377
254
Phonotrend
Pioneer
799
377
155, 271, 544, 864
344
ProVision
Promax
595
466
496
224
014
582
589
Prosat
MNet
030
PTT Telecom
Morgan’s
Multistar
Muratto
Navex
254, 524, 840
342, 475
346
PVP Stereo Visual
Matrix
Pyxis
842
Quadral
Radiola
Radix
RFT
373, 530, 639
211
343
NEC
189
407, 893, 764
211, 231, 552
Neusat
703, 845
231
Newhaus
Next-Wave
Nikko
Saba
265, 347, 364, 531,
586, 701, 720, 745
743
371
Sabre
466
Nokia
034, 692, 119, 183,
339, 408, 425, 466,
584, 734, 832
Sagem
Sakura
Salora
Samsung
SAT
831
377
Nordmende
Oceanic
Orbit
283, 373, 625
597
119, 183, 210
283
361, 362
332, 361, 362, 472
386
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STB brand
Code numbers
STB brand
Code numbers
Satcom
224
Tonna
TPS
679
831
Satec
194, 339
283
Satmaster
SatPartner
Triad
332, 344, 346, 361,
362
343, 346, 432, 513,
531, 703, 720, 745
Triasat
425
Schwaiger
Scientific Atlanta
Seemann
SEG
194, 515
Tristar
277
019, 028, 288
407, 589, 637
380, 432, 529, 753
184
Tudi
297
Uniden
Unisat
205, 803, 842
377
Siemens
United Cable
Unitor
014
Skymaster
Sony
530, 639
228, 343
184, 525, 582
344, 364, 529
211
286, 289, 293, 650,
715
Universum
Vector
Stella
104
Ventana
Videoway
VisiCable+
Vortec
STVI
428
261
STS
167
492
Sunstar
Tandberg
Tantec
Tatung
TechniSat
524, 805
432
742
VTech
332, 473, 771
362, 701
116
308, 309, 347, 466
156
Vtech
Westminster
Wevasat
Winersat
Wisi
272, 273, 331, 420,
469, 552, 559, 596
344
343
Teco
384
184, 332, 362, 383,
407, 417, 418, 426,
466, 647, 649, 701
Telecom
Telefunken
Teleka
104
432
254, 624, 683
435
Wolsey Gene
XSat
555
Telemax
Teleservice
Televes
134, 900
900
292
Xcom Multimedia
Zehnder
596
332, 342, 531, 829
011, 536
805
Tensai
632
Zenith
Thomson
Thorens
466, 864
597
Zwergnase
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Note
To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to display
•
"STB" in the display window then enter a three digit number with the programme number
buttons. If the STB responds, you have enterred the correct brand number.
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Selecting a language
If you prefer an on-screen lanuage other than
English, use the on screen display to select
another language.
MENU
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
SETTINGS
1
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE,
then press OK.
LANGUAGE
2
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
DANSK/NORSK
SVENSKA
SUOMI
EΛΛHNIKA
TÜRKÇE
PLAY
OK
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
3
PLAY
OK
Note
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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Presetting channels
If some channels could not be preset using
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
PROG +/–
Before you start…
MENU
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
MENU
SETTINGS
1
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then
press OK.
TUNER
PROG.
AAB
1
2
3
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
C
1 2
PLAY
OK
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
SET.
TUNER
PROG.
AAB
1
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
C
1 2
PLAY
OK
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
Selected programme
position
PROG
4
5
TUNER
PROG.
4
CHANNEL SET
AFT
C
1 2
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to highlight the channel
number row, then press M/m to start
tuning.
TUNER
PROG.
2 7 TUV
4
PLAY
OK
CHANNEL SET
AFT
C
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
The VCR starts searching for a channel
and displays the first one it finds on the
TV screen. Press M/m repeatedly until
the channel you want is displayed.
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
The channels are scanned in the
following order:
• UHF B21 - B69
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme
number buttons. For example, for channel 05, first press “0” and then
press “5.”
Press OK.
6
PLAY
OK
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 4
and 5.
7
8
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
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Disabling unwanted programme positions
After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.
You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CHANNEL LIST
menu (see page 36).
In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number
1 “00” beside CHANNEL SET.
Press OK to confirm the setting, then MENU to exit the menu.
2
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Select TUNER, then press OK.
3
Select FINE TUNING.
4
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNER
PROG.
2 7 TUV
4
Selected programme
position
CHANNEL SET
AFT
C
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SET
:
EXIT : MENU
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
5
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Tip
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
•
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Setting/changing the station names
You can also set and change station names as
you like (up to 5 characters). The set station
names are displayed on the TV screen when
you change the programme position on the
VCR.
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
MENU
LISTS
1
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
SELECT
SET
:
OK
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
CHANNEL LIST
2
3
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
PLAY
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row on which
you want to set or change the station
name.
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
PLAY
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for programme
FGH
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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• If you want to set the station name,
press , twice to highlight the station
name column only.
• If you don’t want to set the station
name, go to step 7.
CHANNEL LIST
4
5
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
PLAY
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
CDE
FGH
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Enter the station name.
CHANNEL LIST
1 Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the character
changes as shown below.
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
AAB
CDE
L
FGH
At Bt ... t Z t a t b t...
t z t 0 t 1 t ... t 9 t
(symbols) t(blank space) t A
SELECT A CHARACTER
NEXT
PREVIOUS
:
:
:
EXIT : MENU
2 Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press < until the character you want to correct
is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.
To change or to set the station name of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4.
6
7
Press OK to confirm the setting.
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
CH
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
NAME
AAB
CDE
LMO
PLAY
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
8
Note
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
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Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change
the programme positions as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or contain
unwanted channels, you can disable them.
MENU
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
M/m/</,
OK
Changing programme positions
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
MENU
1
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
2
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight the row on which
you want to change the programme
position, then press
3
4
5
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
LMO
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
,.
FGH
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.
SELECT
SET STATION NAME
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme
position.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
LMO
AAB
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
5 6
1 2
0 3
2 7
0 9
CDE
The selected channel is inserted at the
new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced to fill
the gap.
FGH
SELECT
SET STATION NAME
CONFIRM
:
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
PLAY
OK
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 to 5.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
7
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Disabling unwanted
programme positions
CLEAR
After presetting channels, you can disable
unused programme positions.The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you
press the PROG +/– buttons.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTS, and press OK.
MENU
1
2
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL
LIST, then press OK.
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight the row which
you want to disable.
3
4
CHANNEL LIST
PLAY
OK
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
LMO
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press CLEAR.
CLEAR
CHANNEL LIST
The selected row will be cleared as
shown on the right.
PROG
CH
1 2
0 3
NAME
AAB
CDE
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Notes
•
•
The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.
Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a
programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
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Setting your personal code
This VCR is equipped with a security
function that assures quick identification of
your set in case of a robbery. Just enter the
Personal Code to personalize your set. Once
you enter your personal code, you can check
CLEAR
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
it any time but can never change it.
7
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Remove the tape in the VCR if there is one
inserted.
• Turn off the VCR.
X
?/1
M/m/</,
OK
g
•
Hold down first X (pause), hold on ?/1
(on/standby) simultaneously on the VCR
for more than 3 seconds.
SECURITY FUNCTION
1
PERSONAL CODE
– – – – – – – – – – –
The VCR automatically turns on, and the
on-screen display appears on the TV
screen.
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
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Press M/m/</, to enter your personal
code.
SECURITY FUNCTION
2
PERSONAL CODE
WB – 1 5 7 8 – – – –
PLAY
OK
1 Press M/m to select a character.
2 Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press </,
until the character you want to correct is
highlighted, then reset it.
SELECT
SET
:
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
You can set up to 11 characters for your
personal code.
Press OK.
SECURITY FUNCTION
3
4
PERSONAL CODE
WB – 1 5 7 8 – – – –
PLAY
OK
A confirmation screen appears.
FINAL CONFIRM
CANCEL
: OK
: CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK to confirm the setting
and to return to the normal display.
PLAY
OK
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR to cancel the code
and re-enter it restarting from step 2.
CLEAR
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn off the VCR.
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Checking your personal code
After setting the personal code number of your VCR, you can check the setting.
Holding down first X (pause), hold down ?/1 (on/standby) for more than 3
1 seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, and the entered personal code appears on the
TV screen.
SECURITY FUNCTION
PERSONAL CODE
WB – 1 5 7 8 – – – –
EXIT : MENU
Press OK to exit the menu.
2
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Z EJECT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H PLAY
X PAUSE
M
FF
x STOP
REW
m
NTSC PB
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
1
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
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Press H PLAY.
3
PLAY
OK
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M FF during stop
m REW during stop
Z EJECT
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.
When your TV is
PAL only
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
PAL and NTSC
NTSC 4.43
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
AUTEU
C
E
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
Notes
•
•
•
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
•
•
If you playback a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound is heard in
monaural.
While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use M/m/</, buttons for tape
operation.
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Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the
TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.
Insert a tape.
1
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and switches to
the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
Press H PLAY.
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback
starts.
Tip
•
When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the
video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.
Note
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.
•
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Recording TV programmes
INPUT SELECT
COUNTER/REMAIN
DISPLAY
SP/LP
t TV/VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
STB
PROG +/–
z REC
x STOP
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on.
1
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Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
3
• To record a normal channel.
Press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears
in the display window.
PROG
AUTO ST UP
SP
OPC
VIDEO
E
H
M
S
• To record a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 (Scart)
connector or the LINE-2 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT until L1, L2, or
L3 appears in the display window.
INPUT
SELECT
AUTO ET U
SP
OPC
VIDEO
P
H
M
S
STB
• To select a channel for your Set-Top Box.
Press STB. The STB indicator lights up in the display window. Then
enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number
buttons.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
SP
VIDEO
STB
PDC
H
M
S
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
SP/LP
4
5
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.
SP
LP
OPC
VIDEO
P
H
M
S
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
REC
AUTO ST UP
Recording
indicator
OPC
LP
VIDEO
P
H
M
S
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
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To check the remaining time
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 time appear alternately. The
indicator indicates the remaining time..
1H46M
SP
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
Time counter
Remaining time
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure the TAPE LENGTH
item in the TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page
74).
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator
1 in the display window.
Select another programme position on the TV.
2
To protect 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 programme position, you can use the
programme number buttons on the remote
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the –/– –
(ten’s digit) button followed by the programme
number buttons.
Safety tab
•
•
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.
If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
When using a decoder or other source, make sure to leave it on.
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Notes
•
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will
not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the
two video systems.
•
You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal
Plus programme.
•
•
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
The remaining time will be displayed for only about 30 seconds after the tape starts playback.
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.
2
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Tips
•
The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some situations
such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data preset
in the VCR tuner.
•
•
If there already is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns
on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see
page 75).
Notes
•
•
You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the
following modes : pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording. You also
cannot record using this method when the tape’s safety tab is removed or when the tape is at
the end.
When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV
programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the
programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the
VIDEO Plus + system
The VIDEO Plus + system is a feature that
simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the PLUSCODE
NO. listed in the TV programme guide. The
date, times, and programme position of that
programme are set automatically. You can
preset up to eight programmes at a time.
?/1
SP/LP
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
CLEAR
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus +
or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS
menu (see page 75).
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
TIMER
M/m/</,
OK
x STOP
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Press
TIMER.
TIMER
1
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
VIDEO Plus +
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to
select VIDEO Plus +, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 8 . 9 THU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VIDEO Plus +:
The VIDEO Plus +, menu appears on
the TV screen.
VIDEO Plus +
PLUSCODE NO.
– – – – – – – – –
SET
:
0–9
EXIT : MENU
Press the programme number buttons to
enter the PLUSCODE NO.
VIDEO Plus +
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 8 . 9 THU
PLUSCODE NO.
1 2 4 6 – – – – –
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
CLEAR
SET
CONFIRM : OK
CANCEL CLEAR
:
0–9
:
EXIT : MENU
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Press OK.
3
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
The date, start and stop times, programme
position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting
appear on the TV screen.
PLAY
OK
DATE
TIME
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
PROG.
AAB
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”
SELECT
:
:
:
(programme) column (this may happen for
local broadcasts), you have to set the
appropriate programme position manually.
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To select a terrestrial channel.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
• To select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connector,
or the LINE-2 IN jacks.
Press INPUT SELECT to select the desired video source.
• To select a satellite channel
Press STB. “STB ---” appears in the PROG position on the TV screen.
Then enter a three digit channel number with the number buttons.
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The
VCR will then store your setting.
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/
PDC signals” on page 53.
CLEAR
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
If you want to change the date, tape speed,
and the VPS/PDC function setting:
4
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
TODAY
TIME
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
PROG.
AAB
1 Press </, to highlight the item you
SP / LP
LIST
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
want to change.
2 Press M/m to reset it.
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see
“Daily/weekly recording” on page 53.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the
VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on
page 53.
• To change the setting, press MENU, and highlight LIST, then select
TIMER LIST and press OK. Then enter the new timer setting and press
OK.
CLEAR
If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the settings.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
5
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
6
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later
t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals
ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early
starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display
window is lit).
In step 4 above, press M/m to turn on/off the VPS/PDC indication after you set the
recording date. If you do not want to set the VPS/PDC function, turn off the VPS/
PDC indication.
You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
and LINE-3 IN (Scart) connectors, or the LINE-2 IN jacks.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR 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 (see “Setting the timer manually” on page 55).
• Watch another TV programme.
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Tips
•
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number button.
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
•
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the TAPE
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
•
To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press
OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings on
page 63.
Notes
•
When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function won’t work and the
recording won’t start.
•
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
•
•
The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
•
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OTHER OPTIONS menu, the
VIDEO Plus + menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus + or
VARIABLE.
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Setting the timer manually
If the VIDEO Plus + system is not available
in your area, follow the instructions below to
set the timer to record programmes.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
?/1
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
INPUT
SELECT
• To record from a decoder or other source,
turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or
VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS
menu (see page 75).
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
STB
TIMER
M/m/</
/,/OK
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TIMER.
TIMER
1
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE:
TIMER METHOD
STANDARD
VIDEO Plus +
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
PLAY
OK
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
2 8 . 9 THU
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD:
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
TIMER
DATE
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
SP / LP
LIST
– – : – – – – : – –
– –
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC function:
2
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
PLAY
OK
DATE
. 1 0
TIME
PROG.
CDE
2
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
SP / LP
LIST
LP
VPS / PDC
ON
1 Press , to highlight each item in
turn.
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
INPUT
SELECT
2 Press M/m to set each item.
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
To correct a setting, press < to return to
that setting and reset it.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week,
see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 57.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals”
on page 53.
STB
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
or LINE-3 IN connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press INPUT
SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” in the “PROG.” position.
• To record from the STB, press STB to display “STB---” in the PROG
position and enter a three digit number with the programme number
buttons.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
3
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
4
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for
recording.
To record from a decoder or other sources, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 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.
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to
Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later
t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY
Tips
•
To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number
buttons.
•
•
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode.
Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed.
If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the TAPE
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
•
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus + in the OTHER OPTIONS menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
Notes
•
When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as
indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function won’t work and the
recording won’t start.
•
•
•
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite
programme.
The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
X 2
y SLOW
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H
m
M
M
FF
REW
m
Playback options
Operation
Fast-forward /rewind
During stop, press M
FF or m
REWand release.
View the picture during fast-
forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold M
REW down.
FF down. During rewind, hold
m
Play at high speed
•
•
During playback, press M
remote commander.
During playback, hold down M
FF down or m
REW on the
REW. When
FF or m
you release the button, normal playback resumes.
Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press X2.
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Playback options
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Operation
During playback, press y SLOW.
•
During pause, press M
FF down or m
REW on the
remote commander. Hold down M
FF or m REW to
play one frame each second.
Rewind and start play
During stop, hold m (rewind) down on the VCR and press H
(playback) on the VCR then release both.
To resume normal playback
Press H (playback).
Tip
•
Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both TRACKING buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
•
•
•
The playback sound is muted during the operations in the above table.
In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press
DISPLAY.
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Setting the recording duration time
After you start recording in the normal way,
you can have the VCR stop recording
automatically after a specified duration.
z REC
While recording, press z REC.
1
The
indicator appears in the display window.
SP
VIDEO
PDC
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.
2
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Normal recording
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to
normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
•
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording
duration.
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Synchronized Recording
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a
programmable Set Top Box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN
connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to
work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and
starts recording a programme from LINE-3 IN.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording.
Connect the LINE-3 IN of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the Set-Top Box.
Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.
Scart cable (not supplied)
TV Scart connector
Programmable
Set -Top Box
i LINE-1
t LINE-3 IN
(TV)
Scart (EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
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Recording programmes using
the Synchronized Recording
function
INPUT
SELECT
Before you start…
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
SP/LP
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYNCHRO REC
PROG +/-
g
Set the timer on the STB to the time of the programme you want to record, then
1 turn it off.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed on the VCR.
2
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
3 The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the VCR stands
by for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input
signal from the STB.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when
the STB stops transmitting an input signal.
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
Notes
•
•
This function may not work with some types of Set-Top Boxes.
If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the proramme that
starts first has priority and the second programmme starts recording only after the first
programme has finished.
•
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized
Recording.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
?/1
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU
M/m/</,
OK
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
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Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press
3 OK:
TIMER LIST
2 8 . 9 THU
VPS
DATE
TIME
PROG.
AAB
FGH
AAB
I J K
CDE
– –
PDC
TODAY
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
SP
LP
SP
LP
LP
–
MON
3 0 . 9
SUN
–
FRI
• If you want to change or cancel a setting, go
on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel the
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR
to return to recording standby.
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
VPS
PDC
2 . 1 0
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
– – . – –
– – . – –
– – . – –
RETURN
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
–
– –
–
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
:
: OK
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to select the setting you want to
TIMER
4 change or cancel, then press OK.
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
TIME
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
PROG.
CDE
2 . 10
SP / LP
LIST
The selected setting appears in the TIMER
menu.
SP
VPS / PDC
ON
SELECT
:
:
:
SET
CANCEL
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,
and press M/m to change it.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
5
6
Press MENU.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
When the timer settings overlap
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts
recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the
same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Tip
•
In step 5 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
In NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu
should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 74 for
details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Stereo programme
To listen to
Stereo
On-screen display
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
Standard sound*
No indicator
No indicator
*
Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
Bilingual programme
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
MAIN
Display window
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
MAIN/SUB
No indicator
STEREO
No indicator
*
Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo/main and sub (left and STEREO
right channels)
STEREO
Left channel/main
Right channel/sub
Standard sound
LCH
STEREO
RCH
STEREO
No indicator
No indicator
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How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Stereo
Bilingual
Usually mixed
left/right channels
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Notes
•
•
•
•
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the EURO-AV or AUDIO OUT
connections.
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO MONITOR setting.
If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO
OPTIONS menu is set to OFF (see page 74).
If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.
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Searching using the Smart Search
function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape,
use the Smart Search function to see what has
been recorded on your tape.You can see
information such as date time, and channel of
programmes recorded on a tape. You can also
start playback directly from the selected
programme using the SMART SEARCH
screen.
?/1
All programmes are listed on the screen,
regardless of how the programme was
recorded.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The data of last tape inserted into the VCR is
automatically stored in memory. If you want
to recall the latest data screen, select
LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH
screen recording.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
SMART
SEARCH
M/m/</,
OK
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.
SMART SEARCH
1
80 MIN.
PROG.
35
FGH
AAB
IJK
DATE
2 8 . 9
TIME
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 10
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
BLANK TIME 30 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
:
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
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Press M/m/</, , to select the programme you want to start viewing.
3
4
Press OK.
SMART SEARCH
1
80 MIN.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts
automatically from the beginning of the selected
NOW SEARCHING
programme.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen
Press SMART SEARCH.
To record in a blank space
SMART SEARCH
DATE
TIME
1
80 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
AAB
IJK
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in
the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the blank row
in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-
forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank
space, then stops. Start recording.Note that
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 10
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
BLANK TIME 30 MIN.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
"BLANK TIME" and the remaining time indication
only refers to the length of the last blank space.
:
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you
have removed the tape.
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select LATEST
DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.
Reinsert the last tape on which you record a programme
1
Press SMART SEARCH.
SMART SEARCH
2
1
80 MIN.
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
:
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.
SMART SEARCH
DATE
TIME
3
4
1
80 MIN.
PROG.
35
FGH
AAB
IJK
2 8 . 9
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 10
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
If you want to reset the latest data screen,
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a
programme.
NO DATA
LATEST DATA
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
:
SMART SEARCH
EXIT
Press OK.
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.
Tips
•
•
You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the SMART SEARCH
button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH to make the SMART
SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press STOP.
Notes
•
•
•
You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
When recording a short programme (less than 12 minutes in SP mode, or 24 minutes in LP
mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme information may
not appear. Also, if you record a long progamme directly after a short programme, the Smart
Search information for the short programme may be deleted.
•
Blank Time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape.
However, if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same tape, the original
recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
•
•
If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the
SMART SEARCH screen.
If you replace the tape with another tape and select LATEST DATA, you will not be able to
record properly. You must reset the data by selecting NO DATA before you can record any
new programmes.
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Searching using the index function
The VCR marks the tape with an index signal
at the point where each recording begins. Use
these signals as references to find a specific
recording. The VCR can search up to 99
index signals ahead or behind the current
position.
./>
INDEX
SEARCH
1
2
3
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
1
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to
2 specify how many index signals ahead or behind
you want to search :
INDEX
SEARCH
2
• To search ahead, press > INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press . INDEX
SEARCH.
The VCR starts searching and the index number
on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback
starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Note
•
No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
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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.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display
the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear
as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator
lights up). To resume automatic tracking
TRACKING
Tracking meter
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
To set the tracking to the centre position, press
TRACKING + and – buttons at the same time.
About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its
original quality during playback.
To use the RR function, press
REALITY REGENERATOR button.
The REALITY REGENERATOR
indicator lights up. You can set RR to
g
HIGH or NORMAL in the VIDEO
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).
To turn it off, press REALITY
REALITY REGENERATOR
REGENERATOR. The REALITY
REGENERATOR indicator lights off.
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture
VIDEO OPTIONS
OPC
ON
OFF
NORMAL
NORMAL
EDIT
SHARPNESS
RR
RETURN
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in
the VIDEO OPTIONS menu (with the OPC
indicator in the display window lit). For details, see
page 73.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes
and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
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OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to
the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment
is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to OFF in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu. The OPC indicator in the display
window turns off.
Notes
•
You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be
displayed.
•
With the Auto Long Play function ON, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the
tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. However, if the
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.
•
There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR
analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press
X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without
using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes
slowly) and press X PAUSE to start recording.
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Changing menu options
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press
OPTIONS
1 OK.
VIDEO OPTIONS
AUDIO OPTIONS
TAPE OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the kind of option to change, VIDEO OPTIONS, AUDIO
2 OPTIONS, TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS, then press OK.
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK to enter the pop up menu.
3
Press M/m to select the desired setting, then press OK.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
VIDEO OPTIONS menu
VIDEO OPTIONS
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPC
ON
EDIT
OFF
SHARPNESS
RR
RETURN
NORMAL
NORMAL
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Menu option
Set this option to
OPC
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality.
•
•
OFF to switch off OPC.
EDIT
ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
• OFF to turn off EDIT.
LOW to playback a poor quality tape.
• NORMAL to playback an average quality tape.
HIGH to playback a good quality tape.
• NORMAL for normal everyday use.
SHARPNESS
•
•
RR
•
HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select this
option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality.
For details, see page 71.
Note
•
When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions
don’t work.
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AUDIO OPTIONS menu
AUDIO OPTIONS
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
RETURN
OFF
NICAM
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Menu option
Set this option to
AUDIO MIX
•
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.
Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
For details, see page 65.
HIFI AUDIO
•
STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
For details, see page 65.
Note
•
If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
TAPE OPTIONS menu
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
TAPE OPTIONS
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
OFF
E180
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Menu option
Set this option to
AUTO LONG PLAY
•
ON to automatically record from SP (Standard Play) to LP
(Long Play) when the tape length is not long enough.
• OFF to normally record in SP (Standard Play).
TAPE LENGTH
• E180 to use an E-180 or shorter tape type.
•
•
•
E195 to use an E-195.
E240 to use an E-240.
E300 to use an E-300.
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OTHER OPTIONS menu
OTHER OPTIONS
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
BUZZER
DIMMER
ON
OFF
POWER SAVE
TIMER OPTIONS
TV DIRECT REC
RETURN
OFF
VARIABLE
ON
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
Menu option
Set this option to
BUZZER
• ON to output a beep sound.
•
OFF to deactivate it.
DIMMER
•
ON to make the display window dim.
• OFF to make it brighter.
POWER SAVE
•
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to save the
VCR power.
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
VCR is standing by.
TIMER OPTIONS
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus + when pressing the
TIMER button.
•
STANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressing
the TIMER button.
VIDEO Plus + to display only the VIDEO Plus + menu when
pressing the TIMER button.
•
For details, see page 50 and 55.
TV DIRECT REC
• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
•
OFF to deactivate it.
Note
•
When you set a timer recording or a synchronized recording, the indicators in the display
window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.
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Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on your VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your
VCR. Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your
VCR.
Example A
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
t LINE-3 IN
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B
TV
Your VCR (Recorder)
g
LINE-2 IN
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
VMC-820 audio/video cable
(not supplied)
: Signal flow
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How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on your VCR to the audio output jacks on
the stereo system using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
•
•
•
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
If you connect your VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
•
If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
Tip
You can also use the LINE-3 IN connector instead.
•
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Basic Editing
z
(when recording on your VCR)
g
Before you start editing...
X
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel. Press INPUT SELECT to display
“L2” (or “L1” or “L3”) in the display
window.
VIDEO OPTIONS
OPC
EDIT
ON
ON
NORMAL
NORMAL
SHARPNESS
RR
RETURN
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
• On your VCR, set EDIT to ON in the
VIDEO OPTIONS menu to display
“EDIT” in the display window. If the other
VCR has a similar feature, activate this one
as well.
EXIT : MENU
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into your (recording) VCR. Search for
2 the point to start recording and press X (pause).
Press z (record) on your VCR to set it to recording pause.
3
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
4
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
•
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on your VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Note
•
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z (record) again during
recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the
OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC
indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
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Audio dubbing
This feature lets you record over the normal
audio track. The monaural sound previously
recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi
sound remains unchanged. Use this feature
to add commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
Before you start…
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video
channel
AUDIO DUB
CLEAR
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
X PAUSE
Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR). Search for the
1 point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into your (recording) VCR.
2 Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press X PAUSE.
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.”
3
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced.
4
The VCR enters pause mode.
Press AUDIO DUB.
5
The
indicator appears in the display window.
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To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on your VCR and the stereo system
6 (or other VCR) at the same time.
When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops automatically.
To stop while editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
Note
•
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural.
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu (see page 77). Use this
feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Note that by mixing both
hi-fi and normal audio, some echo may appear.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
•
If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
Problem summary
The following table summarizes the reference numbers for the problems you might face. In
order to solve your problem, please refer to the corresponding reference (S1=symptom1,
S2=symptom2 ...) in the right column below.
CATEGORY
Picture
REFER TO
•
•
•
while watching broadcast tuned by the TV
while watching broadcast tuned by the VCR.
while playing a tape.
S2, S6
S1, S6
S3, S4, S5
Sound
•
while playing a tape.
S7, S8, S9
Functional
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Playback
S4, S9, S10
S11, S12
S13, S14
S15, S16, S17
S18, S19
S20
Normal recording
Timer recording
Synchronized Recording
Remote commander
Cleaning
Clock
S21
Power
S22, S23, S24, S25, S26
S27, S28
S29
Tape
SMARTLINK
Set-Top Box control
S30, S31
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Picture
S1
The VCR picture
does not appear on
the TV screen.
t
t
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
If the VCR is connected to the TV with a Scart cable, make sure the
TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO
key on the remote commander to light the TV/VIDEO indicator.
t
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).
S2
S3
The TV programme
is not clear or has
some interference.
t
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).
The playback picture
is not clear or has
some interference.
t
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF
channel output of your VCR (see page 15).
t
t
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page 71).
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using
the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area,
have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially
available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may
damage the video heads.
t
t
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
service facility for more information.
S4
S5
The tracking meter
does not appear on
the TV screen.
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot
be adjusted.
The picture rolls
vertically during
picture search.
t
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
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Picture
S6
TV reception is poor.
t
t
Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely.
Adjust the TV aerial.
Sound
S7
S8
The picture has no
sound.
t
t
The tape is defective. Please use a new tape.
The sound is
unstable or has an
echo.
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi
and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO
OPTIONS menu is set to OFF (see page 74).
S9
You cannot select the
left or the right
channel while
t
t
Make sure AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu
(see page 74).
Make sure you are playing a hi-fi tape.
playing a tape
Playback
S10 The tape starts
playing as soon as it
t
This is normal. When you insert a tape with no safety tab, the VCR
starts playing automatically.
is inserted.
Normal recording
S11 The tape is ejected
when you press z
REC.
t
t
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab
hole (see page 48).
S12 Nothing happens
when you press z
REC.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Timer recording
S13 The timer does not
t
t
Check that the clock is set.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more
than an hour. Reset the clock and the timer.
operate properly.
t
t
t
t
t
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Make sure the current time is not already past your timer settings.
If you are recording a programme from a set top box, make sure the
set top box is turned on.
S14 The VPS/PDC
function does not
operate properly.
t
t
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might
be a mistake in the TV guide programme). If the broadcast you
wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the
VCR will not start recording.
t
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the
VCR might not start recording.
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Synchronized
Recording
S15 The SYNCHRO
REC indicator turns
off while recording
or does not go back
to recording standby
mode.
t
t
The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO
REC again.
S16 The Synchronized
Recording function
does not work.
The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
t
t
S17 The programme
recorded with the
Synchronized
If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording
overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second
programme starts recording only after the first programme has
finished.
Recording function
is incomplete.
t
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.
Remote
commander
S18 The remote
commander does not
operate.
t
t
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR.
Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if
they are weak.
t
t
Make sure the TV/VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly.
S19 You cannot control
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you
your TV.
replace the batteries for the remote commander (see page 8).
Cleaning
S20 The VCR needs to be
t
t
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 benzene.
cleaned.
Clock
S21 The clock has
stopped and “–:– –”
lights up in the
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more
than one hour. Reset the clock and timer if needed (see page 19).
display window.
Power
S22 The ?/1 ON/
STANDBY switch
does not function.
t
t
t
t
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
S23 The power is turned
on but the VCR does
not operate.
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the
mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.
S24 The tape is ejected
when you press ?/1
ON/STANDBY.
You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to
record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.
S25 The display is not lit
when the VCR is in
The VCR is in power save mode. Set the POWER SAVE option to
OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 75).
STANDBY mode.
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Power
S26 POWER SAVE is set
to ON but the display
remains lit in
t
The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For
more details regarding the energy saving function, see page 75.
STANDBY mode.
Tape
S27 The tape is ejected
when you press ?/1
ON/STANDBY.
t
t
You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to
record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.
S28 A tape cannot be
Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
inserted.
SMARTLINK
S29 The SMARTLINK
function does not
t
t
t
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK/CinemaLink, Q-Link or TV-LINK.
Make sure you use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your
TV.
Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. Refer to your TV
manual for instructions.
work properly.
Set-Top Box
control
S30 The Set-Top Box
Control function
does not work
t
t
Be sure to point the VCR remote commander only at the VCR’s
remote sensor and not at the STB sensor.
Be sure the STB controller is pointing at the set top box’s remote
sensor receiver.
properly.
t
t
Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.
The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it
from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your
set top box (see page 28).
S31 You cannot watch the
STB picture when
the VCR is in
t
Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER
OPTIONS menu (see page 75).
standby mode or z
REC standby mode.
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Specifications
System
General
Channel coverage
Power requirements
PAL (I)
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
UHF B21 to B69
Power consumption
RF output signal
23 W (Normal)
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
2, 0 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, no decoder)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
Storage temperature
SP: PAL 23,39 mm/s (recording/playback)
NTSC 33,35 mm/s (playback only)
LP: PAL 11,70 mm/s (recording/playback)
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
Approx. 430 × 100 × 330 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
NTSC
16,67mm/s (playback only)
EP: NTSC 11,12 mm/s (playback only)
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 4.6 kg
Supplied accessories
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Inputs and outputs
iLINE-1 (TV)
21-pin
Set-Top Box controller (1)
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
t LINE-3 IN
Design and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
LINE-2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync
negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance : more than 47 kilohms
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
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Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
g
A ?/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (6)
B Tape compartment
J AUTO SET UP (18)/
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL
button (15)
C SYNCHRO REC indicator (62)
D Z (eject) button (44)
K m (rewind) /M (fast-forward)
buttons (44)
L PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons
E SYNCHRO REC button (62)
F H (playback) button (44)
G x (stop) button (44)
(15), (18), (71)
M REALITY REGENERATOR button (71)
N REALITY REGENERATOR (RR)
indicator (71)
H X (pause) button (44)
O Remote sensor (5)
I z (record) button (46), (78)
P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks
(76)
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Display window
SMARTLINK SPEP
OPC
LP
STEREO
TV NICAM
STB
VIDEO
VPS
PDC
EDIT
H
M
S
A Timer indicator (50), (55)
H STB indicator (53)
I TV indicator (49)
B VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) indicator
(53)
J STEREO indicator (65)
K NICAM indicator (65)
C Audio Dubbing indicator (82)
L Time counter/clock/line/programme
D OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
position indicator (15), (44), (47)
indicator (71)
M Remaining time indicator (48)
N Tracking indicator (71)
O EDIT indicator (78)
E SMARTLINK indicator (11)
F Tape speed indicators (47)
G VIDEO indicator (47)
P Tape/recording indicator (47)
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Rear panel
A Mains lead (9), (12)
E AERIAL IN
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9), (12)
B i LINE-1 (TV)
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9)
F AERIAL OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9), (12)
C t LINE-3 IN
t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (13)
G NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (43)
D STB CONTROL
H LINE-2 OUT
CONTROLEUR STB jack (15)
AUDIO R/L /VIDEO
SORTIE LIGNE-2
AUDIO D/G/VIDEO (14)
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Remote commander
A Z EJECT button (40)
B INPUT SELECT button (43), (51)
WIDE button (for TV) (7)
C AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (61)
D X2 button*
E y SLOW button*
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)
button (42)
G
DISPLAY button (44)
H –/– –(ten’s digit) button (6), (44)
I 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6)
J z REC (record) button (42), (56), (71)
K MENU button
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
L M/m/</, buttons
OK button
m
REW(rewind) button (40), (54)
M
(54)
FF (fast-forward) button (40),
H PLAY button (40), (54)
x STOP button (40), (56)
X PAUSE button (40), (56)
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
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M TV/VIDEO remote control switch (5)
N ?/1 (on/standby) button (6), (51)
O COUNTER/REMAIN button (44)
/ (Teletext) button (for TV) (6)
P AUDIO DUB button (79)
a TV power on/TV mode select button
(for TV) (6)
Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons*
(63)
R CLEAR button (39), (46), (59)
S t TV/VIDEO button (6)
T Programme number buttons (6)
U STB button (27)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6),
(25) (43)
c/C Teletext page access buttons (for
TV) (7)
W
TIMER button (46), (51)
X SMART SEARCH button (70)
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
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Menu chart
This VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and easy
selection of the different menus. For a total view of all the menus, please refer to the following chart.
TIMER
2 8 . 9 THU
DATE
TODAY
TIME
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
PROG.
AAB
SP / LP
LIST
SP
VPS / PDC
OFF
CHANNEL LIST
SELECT
:
:
:
PROG
CH
NAME
AAB
CDE
LMO
SET
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
CANCEL
CLEAR
OPTIONS
TIMER
EXIT : MENU
FGH
LISTS
OPTIONS
SETTINGS
LISTS
SELECT
MOVE PROGRAM
ERASE PROGRAM
:
:
:
CLEAR
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
RETURN
EXIT : MENU
SELECT
SET
:
TIMER LIST
: OK
2 8 . 9 THU
EXIT : MENU
VPS
PDC
DATE
TIME
PROG.
TODAY
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
AAB
FGH
AAB
I J K
CDE
– –
SP
LP
SP
LP
LP
–
MON
3 0 . 9
SUN
–
FRI
SELECT
SET
:
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
VPS
PDC
: OK
2 . 1 0
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
EXIT : MENU
– – . – –
– – . – –
– – . – –
RETURN
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– : – –
– –
–
– –
–
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
:
: OK
OPTIONS
:
CLEAR
EXIT : MENU
VIDEO OPTIONS
AUDIO OPTIONS
TAPE OPTIONS
OTHER OPTIONS
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
SETTINGS
SET-TOP BOX
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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VIDEO OPTIONS
OPC
EDIT
SHARPNESS
RR
RETURN
ON
OFF
NORMAL
NORMAL
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
AUDIO OPTIONS
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
RETURN
OFF
NICAM
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
TAPE OPTIONS
AUTO LONG PLAY
TAPE LENGTH
RETURN
OFF
E180
SET - TOP BOX
STB CONNECTION
TUNER BRAND NO .
PROGRAMME NO .
RETURN
RF
1 2 3
0 6
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
OTHER OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
:
BUZZER
ON
: OK
DIMMER
OFF
EXIT : MENU
POWER SAVE
TIMER OPTIONS
TV DIRECT REC
RETURN
OFF
VARIABLE
ON
TUNER
PROG.
1 2 AAB
1
CHANNEL SET
AFT
C
ON
FINE TUNING
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROGRAM
MANUAL ADJUST
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0
1
AAB
1 8 : 0 0
THU
SELECT
:
CONFIRM : OK
EXIT : MENU
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
NEDERLANDS
DANSK/NORSK
SVENSKA
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
SUOMI
EΛΛHNIKA
TÜRKÇE
SELECT
SET
:
: OK
EXIT : MENU
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Index
during playback 65
during recording 65
connection 9
A
NexTView Download 11
One Touch Menu 11
One Touch Play 11, 45
One Touch Timer 11
Preset Download 11
TV Direct Rec 11, 49
SP mode 47
Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting
N
picture 33, 71
NICAM broadcasts 65
Normal audio track 66
tracking 71
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 33, 68
Audio track 66
O
Auto Clock set 21
Auto Set Up 18
Station name
changing 34
OPC (Optimum Picture Con-
setting 34
trol) 71
Synchronized Recording 61
C
P
Changing the programme posi-
tion 36
Clock setting 19
Colour system
compatible colour systems 2
setting 44
T
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 53
Personal code 40
Picture adjustment. See Adjus-
ting
Playback 43
at various speeds 44, 58
selecting the sound 65
slow motion 58
Power save 75
Timer recording 50, 55
overlapping timer recording 64
using the VIDEO Plus + system
50
Timer setting
cancelling 63
changing 63
checking 63
daily/weekly recording 53, 57
Tracking adjustment. See Ad-
justing
Connecting
the VCR to the TV with a EURO-
AV (Scart) connector 9
the VCR to the TV with an aerial
cable only 12
to a Set - Top Box 13
to a stereo system 14
Presetting channels 31
Counter 44
R
V
D
Recording 46
bilingual programmes 65
saving 48
using the VIDEO Plus + system
VPS (Video Programme Sys-
tem) 53
Disabling the programme posi-
tions 38
Dubbing. see Editing
50
what you are watching on the TV
49
E
while watching another program-
me 48
Editing 76
EP mode 44
EURO-AV connection 9
Remote commander 5
RF channel 15, 17
RR (Reality Regenerator) 71
H
Hi-fi audio track 66
S
Safety tab 48
Searching
I
Index Search 70
at various speeds 58
using the index function 70
using the Smart Search function
67
Set - Top Box
connecting 13
L
Language selecting 30
LP mode 47
line through 13
setting 23
SMARTLINK 11
Automatic Power Off 11
M
Menu options 73
Monitoring
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