Sony VCR SLV SX40EG User Manual

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Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC 4.43  
SLV-SX40EG  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
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5
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
13 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
15 Step 6: Setting the clock  
17 Selecting a language  
18 Presetting channels  
22 Changing/ disabling programme positions  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
26 Playing a tape  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
50 Troubleshooting  
29 Recording TV programmes  
53 Specifications  
33 Recording TV programmes using  
54 Index to parts and controls  
the timer  
Back cover  
Index  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
36 Playing/ searching at various  
speeds  
38 Setting the recording duration  
time  
39 Checking/ changing/ cancelling  
timer settings  
41 Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
44 Adjusting the picture  
46 Changing menu options  
48 Editing with another VCR  
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St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
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.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
Remote sensor  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons  
on the remote commander  
marked with a dot (• ) can be  
used to operate your Sony TV.  
If the TV does not have the g  
symbol near the remote sensor,  
this remote commander will  
not operate the TV.  
TV / VIDEO  
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4
2
5
3
6
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
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St e p 2 : Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
I/u  
DISPLAY  
TV/VIDEO  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
?
PROG+/–  
Á +/–  
WIDE  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Turn the TV into standby mode  
I/ u  
Select an input source of the TV either from  
aerial in or from line in  
TV/ VIDEO  
Select the programme position of the TV  
Programme number buttons,  
?, PROG +/ –  
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To  
Press  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Call up on-screen display  
Switch to/ from wide mode of a Sony wide TV.  
Á +/ –  
DISPLAY  
WIDE  
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.  
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St e p 3  
Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 9.  
If yo u r TV d o e s n o t h a ve a EURO-AV (Sca rt )  
co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set  
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 47).  
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If yo u r TV h a s a EURO-AV (Sca rt ) co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
: LINE-1  
(TV)  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
: Signal flow  
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
1
2
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the  
rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
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St e p 3 : Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR (co n t in u e d )  
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and  
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the  
TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.  
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press TV/  
VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator  
in the display window.  
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Note  
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal  
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 47). You do  
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page  
11.  
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Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR  
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,  
skip this step.  
I/u ON/STANDBY  
RF CHANNEL  
PROGRAM +/–  
ON/STANDBY  
1
2
Press I/ u ON/ STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
3
4
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This programme position will now be referred to as the video  
channel.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
The TV system appears in the display window.  
RF CHANNEL  
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St e p 4 : Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR (co n t in u e d )  
+
PROGRAM  
5
6
Press PROGRAM +/ – (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV  
system for your area. Select “G” for the B/ G TV system, or “K” for  
the D/ K TV system.  
Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
shown in the display window so that  
the picture on the right appears clearly  
on the TV screen.  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If you select the wrong TV system in  
step 5, the picture on the right may not  
appear. Select the appropriate TV  
system and tune the TV again.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
7
Press RF CHANNEL.  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to  
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
RF CHANNEL  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel 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 6 above, go to step 7 to finish  
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF  
CHANNEL, press PROGRAM +/ – while the RF channel is displayed, so that  
another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a  
clear picture appears.  
Note  
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted.  
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Se t t in g u p t h e VCR w it h t h e Au t o Se t  
Up fu n ct io n  
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 and TV channels.  
AUTO SET UP  
PROGRAM +/–  
AUTO  
1
2
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.  
SET UP  
The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation  
appears in the display window.  
+
PROGRAM  
Press PROGRAM +/ – to select the abbreviation of your country.  
For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from.  
The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:  
Abbreviation Country  
Language  
Czech  
CZ  
H
Checho  
Hungary  
Poland  
Russia  
Hungarian  
Polish  
PL  
RU  
ELSE  
Russian  
English  
Other  
countries  
If your country does not appear, select ELSE.  
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St e p 5 : Se t t in g u p t h e VCR w it h t h e Au t o Se t Up fu n ct io n  
(co n t in u e d )  
AUTO  
SET UP  
3
Press AUTO SET UP lightly.  
The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and  
presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning  
your TV to the VCR.”  
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.  
Tip  
If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in  
the Auto Set Up function, see page 17.  
Note  
Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat the steps  
above.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
MENU  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to use the timer recording features  
properly.  
>/./?//  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
2
3
Press >/ . to highlight CLOCK, then  
PLAY  
OK  
press OK.  
1
. 1 . 1 9 9 9  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/ . to set the date.  
PLAY  
OK  
2 8 . 1 . 1 9 9 9  
TUE  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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St e p 6 : Se t t in g t h e clo ck (co n t in u e d )  
CLOCK  
4
5
6
Press / to highlight the month and set  
PLAY  
OK  
the month pressing >/ ..  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
TUE  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Set the year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence, pressing / to highlight the  
item to be set, and press >/ . to select  
the digits.  
PLAY  
OK  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to start the clock.  
PLAY  
OK  
Tips  
To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,  
and select the digits pressing >/ ..  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
You can change the on-screen display  
language from the one you selected with  
the Auto Set Up function.  
>/.  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
LANGUAGE  
Press >/ . to highlight LANGUAGE,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
ENGLISH  
POLSKI  
ČESKÝ  
MAGYAR  
PУCCKИЙ  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
3
4
Press >/ . to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
PROG +/–  
MENU  
If some channels could not be preset  
using the Auto Set Up function, you can  
preset them manually.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
PROG.  
1
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
PLAY  
OK  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
1 2  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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TUNER  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL/  
PROG.  
1
SYSTEM  
PLAY  
OK  
CATV, then press OK.  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
NORMAL  
CATV  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/ . to highlight NORMAL, then  
press OK.  
PROG.  
1
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2  
ON  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
To preset CATV (Cable Television)  
channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
• PROG  
Selected programme  
position  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme  
position.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
1 2  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
6
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL SET,  
then press OK.  
PROG.  
4
PLAY  
OK  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
1 2  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
7
Press >/ . repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
The channels appear in the following order:  
PLAY  
OK  
D/K TV system  
B/G TV system  
Receivable  
Channel  
Channel number Receivable  
in the CHANNEL Channel  
SET field  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL  
SET field  
C02  
C03  
C04  
C05  
C06  
C07  
C08  
C09  
E2  
E3  
E4  
E5  
E6  
E7  
E8  
E9  
C02  
C05  
C06  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
R1  
R6  
R7  
R12  
R2  
R3  
R4  
R5  
R8  
C10  
C11  
E10  
E11  
R9  
C12  
E12  
E21–E69  
S1–S41  
S01–S05  
C19  
C20  
C21–C69  
R10  
R11  
R21–R69  
C21–C69  
S01–S41  
S42–S46  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the  
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press  
“0” and then press “5.”  
TUNER  
8
If the TV sound is distorted or noisy,  
PROG.  
4
PLAY  
OK  
press >/ . to highlight SYSTEM and  
press OK. Then press >/ . to select B/  
G or D/ K so that you get the better  
sound.  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
B / G  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
9
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 5 to 8.  
MENU  
10  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/ –  
buttons.  
1
2
In step 7 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display  
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in  
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/ – or the programme number buttons to select the  
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
4
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
Select TUNER, then press OK.  
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
Selected programme  
position  
SYSTEM  
D / K  
NORMAL  
2 7  
NORMAL / CATV  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SET  
:
EXIT : MENU  
5
Press ?/ / to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the  
menu.  
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 dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /  
d isa b lin g  
MENU  
p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
>/.//  
OK  
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.  
Ch a n g in g p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight the row on which  
you want to change the programme  
position, then press /.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
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  
positions 6 to 60, press >/ . repeatedly.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/ . until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme  
position.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3  
5 6  
1 2  
2 7  
0 9  
The selected channel is inserted at the  
new programme position and the  
intermediate channels are displaced to  
fill the gap.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
6
7
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3  
to 5.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /d isa b lin g p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d  
p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
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
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to  
highlight LISTS, and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
4
Press >/ . to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
PLAY  
OK  
then press OK.  
PROG  
CH  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/ . to highlight the row on which  
you want to disable.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press CLEAR.  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
The selected row will be cleared as  
shown on the right.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want  
to disable.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont 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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Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
· PLAY  
P PAUSE  
)# FF  
p STOP  
03 REW  
NTSC PB  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
OK  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
Pause play  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
P PAUSE or · PLAY  
)# FF during stop  
03 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To set the colour system  
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set  
COLOUR SYSTEM in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to the system that  
the tape was recorded in (see page 47). (Normally set the option to AUTO.)  
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  
NTSC 4.43  
PAL and NTSC  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The  
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point  
afterwards by referring to the counter.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
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.  
The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded  
tape.  
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.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote  
commander do not function.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
COUNTER/REMAIN  
INPUT SELECT  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
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2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG +/–  
r REC  
p STOP  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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INPUT SELECT  
3
4
5
Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears  
in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
• PROG  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP / LP  
Press SP/ LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP,  
however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio  
quality.  
VIDEO  
LP  
OPC  
REC  
6
Press r REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO  
Recording indicator  
LP  
OPC  
To stop recording  
Press p 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 remaining time  
with the  
indicator also appears in the display window.  
SP  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
1 : 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 47).  
To w atch another TV programme w hile recording  
1
Press TV/ VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
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Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (tens digit) button  
followed by the programme number buttons.  
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector also using the INPUT  
SELECT button.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  
Notes  
The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
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.  
When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time  
may not be correct.  
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.  
About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be  
displayed.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e t im e r  
I/u  
INPUT SELECT  
You can preset up to eight programmes  
at a time.  
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2
5
8
0
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9
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
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.  
TIMER  
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
TIMER  
1
Press  
TIMER.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
DATE  
TIME  
– – : – – – – : – –  
PROG.  
– –  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
SELECT  
SET  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
2
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and tape speed:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
PROG.  
3 5  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
1 Press / to highlight each item in turn.  
2 Press >/ . to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press ? to return to  
that setting and reset.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, see “Daily/ weekly recording” below.  
INPUT SELECT  
MENU  
• To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector,  
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the “PROG.” position.  
3
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Press I/ u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from a source, leave the connected equipment switched  
on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....  
n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later  
n (dates count dow n) n TOMORROW n TODAY  
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To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/ u. The  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/ u 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.  
• Watch another TV programme.  
Tips  
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (tens 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 OPTIONS-1 menu (page 47).  
To confirm, change, or clear the programme setting, press ?/ / to choose LIST,  
then press OK after step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/ changing/  
cancelling timer settings” (page 39).  
Note  
The  
inserted.  
indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/ u with no tape  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
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2
5
8
0
3
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9
& SLOW  
· PLAY  
)# FF  
03 REW  
× 2  
)# FF  
03 REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, hold  
down 03 REW.  
Play at high speed  
During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander.  
During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. When  
you release the button, normal playback resumes.  
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Playback options  
Operation  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press × 2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one  
frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down  
03 REW on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
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 buttons (+/ –) at the same time.  
Notes  
The sound is muted during these operations.  
In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
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re co rd in g  
r REC  
d u ra t io n t im e  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
2
While recording, press r REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
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 r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press r REC repeatedly until the  
indicator disappears and the VCR  
returns to normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the  
recording duration.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
I/u  
ca n ce llin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
1
2
3
Press I/ u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight LISTS and press OK.  
TIMER LIST  
Press >/ . to highlight TIMER LIST, then  
press OK:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PROG.  
3 5  
DATE  
TODAY  
3 0 . 9  
TIME  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
SP  
SP  
LP  
LP  
LP  
2 0  
6 0  
4 2  
L 1  
– –  
– –  
– –  
2 . 1 0  
MONFRI  
SUN  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
RETURN  
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,  
go on to the next step.  
6 : 3 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
7 : 0 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
SELECT  
SET  
:
• If you do not need to change or cancel  
the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
: OK  
CANCEL  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
4
Press >/ . to select the setting you want to  
change or cancel, then press OK.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
DATE  
. 1 0  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
12  
2
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
The selected setting appears in the TIMER  
menu.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
5
6
• To change the setting, press ?/ / to highlight the item you want to  
change, and press >/ . to reset it.  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
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  
w ill be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds w ill be cut off  
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Se a rch in g u sin g  
t h e Sm a rt Se a rch  
fu n ct io n  
I/ u  
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.  
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5
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0
3
6
9
All programmes are listed on the screen,  
regardless of how the programme was  
recorded.  
The data of the 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 (see page 42).  
SMART SEARCH  
Before you start…  
>/./?//  
OK  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
2
3
After recording, press I/ u to turn on the VCR.  
SMART SEARCH  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
3 5  
4 2  
4 2  
2 0  
DATE  
TIME  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
Press >/ ./ ?/ / to select the  
programme you want to start viewing.  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
SMART SEARCH  
4
Press OK.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback  
starts automatically from the beginning of  
the selected programme.  
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To stop searching  
Press p STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
To record in a blank space  
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.  
To re ca ll t h e la t e st d a t a scre e n a ft e r yo u re m o ve t h e  
t a p e  
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even  
after you have removed the tape.  
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select  
LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.  
1
2
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.  
SMART SEARCH  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE TIME  
3
Press >/ . to highlight LATEST DATA.  
PROG.  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
3 5  
4 2  
4 2  
2 0  
If you want to reset the latest data screen,  
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then  
record a programme.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
4
Press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
The latest data stored in the VCRs  
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 p STOP.  
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If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded  
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart  
Search information for the second programme “Bwhich is recorded over is  
deleted.  
Originally recorded programmes  
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”  
A
D
C
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 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 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 programme directly after a  
short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be  
deleted.  
Blank space 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 VCRs memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in  
the SMART SEARCH screen.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re  
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
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 adjustments, eject the tape  
and re-insert it.  
TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t t h e Op t im u m Pict u re Co n t ro l (OPC) fu n ct io n  
OPTIONS - 1  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
automatically improves recording and playback  
OPC  
ON  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
RETURN  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of  
the video heads and tape. To maintain better  
picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC  
to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (with the OPC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details,  
see page 47.  
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.  
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 OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
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Tip  
To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the  
same time.  
Notes  
You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter wont  
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.  
If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will  
work.  
There is a delay 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 r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape  
(the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press  
P 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 P PAUSE to start recording.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s  
OPTIONS  
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and  
press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2
Press >/ . to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
OPC  
ON  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
RETURN  
OFF  
ON  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
RETURN  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
AUTO  
SELECT  
SET  
:
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to select the option, then press OK.  
Press >/ . to change the setting, then press OK.  
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
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Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTIONS-1  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
function and improve picture quality.  
OFF to switch off OPC.  
OPC  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically  
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter  
than the recording time.  
OFF to keep the set tape speed.  
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.  
E195 to use an E-195 type tape.  
E240 to use an E-240 type tape.  
E300 to use an E-300 type tape.  
AUTO to set the colour system automatically.  
PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour system.  
MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the MESECAM  
colour system.  
COLOUR SYSTEM  
For details, see page 27.  
OPTIONS-2  
Menu option  
POWER SAVE  
Set this option to  
ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to  
conserve the VCR power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while  
the VCR is standing by.  
RF MODULATOR  
ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the  
aerial cable.  
OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-  
AV cable.  
Note  
When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window  
remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
: LINE-1 (TV)  
Other VCR  
(Player)  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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P PAUSE  
Op e ra t io n  
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”  
in the display window.  
r REC  
• Press SP/ LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.  
Note  
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording  
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you  
start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you  
press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is  
cancelled.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The I / uON/ STANDBY switch  
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
does not function.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for  
over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and  
timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
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 only with the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
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 Sonys, as it may damage the video heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony service facility for more information.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
initial  
contamination  
terminal  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The picture is no colour.  
The COLOUR SYSTEM option in the OPTIONS-1  
menu is set to the wrong position. Set the option to  
conform to the system that the tape was recorded.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
The tape is defective.  
No TV programme appears on  
the TV screen.  
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 using only the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a programme position when recording  
TV programmes; select “L1” when recording from  
other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Make sure the TV system is correctly set for your TV.  
Make sure SYSTEM (B/ G or D/ K) in the TUNER  
menu is set to the same system in your local area.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press r REC.  
The timer does not operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
continued  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is  
set correctly.  
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 tracking meter does not appear when playing back  
an NTSC-recorded tape.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Ge n e ra l  
Channel coverage  
Power requirements  
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
20 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
PAL (B/ G, D/ K)  
VHF E2-E12, R1-R12  
UHF E21-E69, R21-R69  
CATV S1-S41, S01-S05  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Dimensions  
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/ h/ d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
: LINE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Approx. 3.8 kg  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
1 I/ u ON/ STANDBY switch/  
8 r REC (record) button (30, 38, 49)  
indicator (11)  
9 Remote sensor (5)  
2 Tape compartment  
AUTO SET UP/  
3 03 REW (rewind) button (27, 36)  
4 · PLAY button (27, 37)  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
button (11, 13)  
PROGRAM/ TRACKING +/ –  
5 )# FF (fast-forward) button (27,  
buttons (13, 37, 44)  
36)  
!™ § EJECT button (27)  
6 p STOP button (27, 49)  
7 P PAUSE button (27, 49)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
SP VIDEO  
LP  
EP  
OPC  
1 Timer indicator (34)  
6 Time counter/ clock/ line/  
programme position indicator (28,  
30, 49)  
2 Tape speed indicators (30)  
3 VIDEO indicator (10, 31)  
7 Remaining time indicator (31)  
4 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
8 Tape/ recording indicator (30)  
indicator (44)  
5 Tracking indicator (44)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l  
1 Mains lead (8, 9)  
4 : LINE-1 (TV)  
: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (10, 48)  
2 AERIAL IN  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (8,  
9)  
5 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (27)  
3 AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (8, 9)  
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Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1 6 EJECT button (27)  
2 COUNTER/ REMAIN button (31)  
3 CLEAR button (40)  
4 SP (Standard Play)/ LP (Long Play)  
button (30)  
5 Programme number buttons (6, 32)  
6 ? (tens digit) button (6, 32)  
7 . (volume) +/ – buttons (for TV) (7)  
8 r REC (record) button (30, 38)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
9
TIMER button (33)  
0 MENU button (15, 39)  
P PAUSE/ > button (15, 27)  
p STOP/ . button (15, 27)  
03 REW (rewind)/ ? button  
(27, 36)  
)# FF (fast-forward)/ / button  
(27, 36)  
· PLAY/ OK button (15, 27)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
!™ TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
I/ u (on/ standby) switch (6, 34)  
INPUT SELECT button (30, 34, 49)  
!∞ TV/ VIDEO button (6, 31)  
!§  
DISPLAY button (31)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG (programme) +/ – buttons (6,  
19, 30)  
!• WIDE button (for TV) (7)  
& SLOW button (37)  
× 2 button (37)  
SMART SEARCH button (41)  
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In d e x  
A, B  
E, F, G, H, I, J, K  
R
Adjusting  
Editing 48  
Recording 29  
saving 31  
picture 21, 44  
tracking 44  
EURO-AV connection  
9
timer setting 33  
Aerial hookup  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 21  
Auto Set Up 13  
8
while watching another  
programme 31  
RF channel 11  
L, M, N  
Language selecting 17  
LP mode 30  
Auto Long Play 47  
S
C
Safety tab 31  
Searching  
O
Changing the programme  
position 22  
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 44  
at various speeds 36  
Cleaning the video heads 50  
Clock setting 15  
Colour system  
using the Smart Search  
function 41  
Smart Search 41  
SP mode 30  
Optional setting 46  
P, Q  
compatible colour  
Picture adjustment. See  
systems  
setting 27  
Connecting  
the VCR and your TV  
to a TV with a EURO-AV  
2
Adjusting  
Playback 26  
at various speeds 36  
slow motion 37  
Power save 47  
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Timer setting 33  
cancelling 39  
changing 39  
checking 39  
8
connector  
9
Presetting channels 18  
Counter 28  
daily/ weekly  
recording 34  
Tracking adjustment. See  
D
Disabling the programme  
position 24  
Adjusting  
Dubbing. See Editing  
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