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PAL NTSC
Video CassetteRecorder
©1999 Sony Corporation
SLV-ED100ME/MI/ML
Operating Instructions
G
3-867-110-15 (1)
Introduction2
WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnelonly.
Mains lead must only be changed at a qualifiedservice shop.
Precautions
Safety• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltageis identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug theunit and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the mainsas long as it is connected to the mains, evenif the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the mains if you donot intend to use it for an extended period oftime. To disconnect the lead, pull it out bythe plug, never by the lead.
Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,draperies) that may block the ventilationslots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sourcessuch as radiators or air ducts, or in a placesubject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclinedposition. It is designed to be operated in ahorizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away fromequipment with strong magnets, such asmicrowave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condenseinside the VCR and cause damage to thevideo head and tape. When you first installthe unit, or when you move it from a cold toa warm location, wait for about three hoursbefore operating the unit.
CautionTelevision programmes, films, video tapes andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material maybe contrary to the provisions of the copyrightlaws. Also, use of this recorder with cabletelevision transmission may requireauthorization from the cable televisiontransmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systemsThis VCR is designed to record and play backusing the PAL (B/G, D/K, and I), MESECAM(B/G and D/K), or NTSC (M) colour systems.Recording of video sources based on othercolour systems cannot be guaranteed.
About colour systemsDifferent countries use different coloursystems and TV systems. These systemshandle such things as video playback andrecording differently. Using your VCR in acountry that is on a colour system notsupported by this VCR may cause problemssuch as playback without sound, a verticallyrolling picture, etc.This VCR is compatible with most of theexisting colour systems (NTSC, PAL, andMESECAM) and TV systems (B/G, D/K, I,and M) except for those used in France, Brazil,Argentina, and Uruguay.
3Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR14 Step 5: Selecting a language15 Step 6: Presetting channels30 Step 7: Setting up the G-CODE* system34 Step 8: Changing/disabling programme positions37 Step 9: Setting the clock
Basic Operations
39 Playing a tape43 Recording TV programmes46 Recording a TV programme using
the Easy Timer function50 Recording TV programmes using
the G-CODE system53 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
56 Playing/searching at variousspeeds
59 Setting the recording durationtime
60 Synchronised recording63 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings64 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes67 Searching using the index
function
* G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system ismanufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
68 Enjoying the surround sound(Sound Dimension)
69 Adjusting the picture71 Changing menu options72 Adjusting the LCD contrast73 Using a microphone and
headphones
Editing
74 Connecting to a VCR or stereosystem
75 Basic editing76 Audio dubbing
Additional Information
78 Troubleshooting81 Specifications82 Index to parts and controlsBack cover
Index
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4 Getting Started
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
Getting Started
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to3-phono)
• Plug adaptor (SLV-ED100ME/MLonly)
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size AA) batteriesby matching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside thebattery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first,then push in and down until thepositive (+) end clicks intoposition.
Using the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate thisVCR and a Sony TV. Buttonson the remote commandermarked with a dot (•) can beused to operate your Sony TV.If the TV does not have the gsymbol near the remote sensor,this remote commander willnot operate the TV.
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Remote sensor
TV / VIDEO
continued
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
6 Getting Started
Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yourTV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer ’s codenumber.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
programme number buttons. Then release I/u.Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit), PROG+/–, VOL +/–, and WIDE with some TV.
Tip• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns
off automatically.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Notes• The TV/VIDEO button selects the input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.
The button does not control this VCR.• 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.
7Getting Started
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Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time untilyou find the one that works with your TV.
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for theapplicable code numbers.
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.*2 Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press
CURSOR >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press OK.
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.• You may not be able to use some buttons to control non-Sony TVs due to the remote
commander’s signal limitations.• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Manufacturer
Sony 01*1,02
Akai 68
Blaupunkt 10
Ferguson 52
Grundig 11*1
Hitachi 24
ITT/Nokia 15,16,69*3
Mitsubishi 27*1,28*1,50*1,51*1
NEC 66
Panasonic 17*1,49
Manufacturer
Philips 06*1,07*1,08*1
Saba 12,13
Samsung 22,23
Sanyo 25
Sharp 29
TEAC 67
Telefunken 36
Thomson 43*2
Toshiba 38
Code numberCode number
8 Getting Started
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TVand connect it to AERIAL IN on the rearpanel of the VCR.
2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR andthe aerial input of your TV using thesupplied aerial cable.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Step 3
AERIAL IN
Connecting the VCR
Connect the aerial to the VCR and your TV as shown below to watch TVprogrammes and VCR pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV hasaudio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR toyour TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.
AERIAL IN
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable(supplied)
: Signal flow
AERIAL
IN
OUT
AERIAL
IN
OUT
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Additional connections
To a TV that has audio/video input jacks
This additional connection improvespicture and sound quality. Connect theTV as shown on the right.
If you want to use the Trinitron TVSynchro Play function (see page 42), thisconnection is necessary. (If your TV hastwo or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
To a stereo systemYou can improve sound quality byconnecting a stereo system as shown onthe right.
To a satellite tunerYou can record programmes from otherequipment such as a satellite tuner.
To record satellite programmes using theG-CODE system, connect the audio/video cable to the LINE-1 IN jacks (notto the LINE-3 IN jacks )(see “To recordsatellite broadcasts” on page 52).
LINE-1 OUTLINE IN
Audio/video cable (supplied)
LINE INLINE-2 OUT(AUDIO)
Audio cable (not supplied)
continued
: Signal flow
LINE-3 IN(SAT IN) LINE OUT
Audio/video cable(not supplied)
Satellite tuner
: Signal flow
: Signal flow
10 Getting Started
Note• If a video signal is input to the VCR (via the line input, tuner, or playback), the on-
screen menus will appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
Setting the NTSC PB switchto match your TV systemYou have to set the NTSC PB switch onthe rear of the VCR according to yourTV system to display the on-screenmenus when there is no video signalinput, and play back a tape recorded inthe NTSC 3.58 system properly.
Set NTSC PB following the table below.
If your TV is compatible with
PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
NTSC PB switch
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
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1 Press I/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press RF CH on the VCR lightly.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window (51for SLV-ED100ML and ED100MI, 32 for SLV-ED100ME).
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCRpicture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the videochannel.
Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved fora VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the VCRpicture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.
Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the audio/video cable, skipthis step.
I/u ON/STANDBY
RF CH PROGRAM +/–
continued
ON/STANDBY
RF CH
SPAPC
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4 Press RF CH.
The TV system appears in the display window (G for SLV-ED100MLand ED100ME, I for SLV-ED100MI).
5 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the appropriate TV system.
6 Tune the TV to the same channel as thatshown in the display window so thatthe picture on the right appears clearlyon the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuninginstructions.
If you select the wrong TV system in step 5, the picture may notappear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picturefrom the VCR” below.
7 Press RF CH.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want toplay a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
If your TV colour system and TV system are Select
PAL B/G G
D/K K
I I
NTSC M M
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
RF CH
PROGRAM
SONY VIDEO CASSETTERECORDER
RF CH
SPAPC
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To obtain a clear picture from the VCRIf the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finishthis procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CH instep 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so thatanother RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until aclear picture appears.
To set another RF channel number on the VCR, select a channel number thatdoes not receive a broadcast signal in your area and is clear of interferencefrom other channels.
If you cannot obtain a clear picture after performing this procedure, werecommend you connect the VCR and TV using the audio/video cable (see“To a TV that has audio/video input jacks” on page 9). If the same symptompersists, consult your nearest Sony service facility.
Note• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or the sound may be
distorted (noisy sound).
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1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR.
2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
3 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE andpress OK.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired language, then press OK.
Selecting alanguage
You can change the on-screen displaylanguage from English to Arabic.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/.
Step 5
I/u
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
OK
END : [SELECT : [
LANGUAGE /
]]
OKV v
ENGLISH•
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Presetting channels
First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your areausing the One Touch Tuning function. If the One Touch Tuning functioncould not preset the channels correctly, you can preset them automaticallyusing the menu. Then, if some channels could not be preset automatically,set them manually; if there are any unwanted channels among the presetones, you can disable the channels.
If you live in the area where various TV systems coexist, and have channelsthat don’t match the TV system you selected in automatic presetting, resetthe TV system for those channels (see “Resetting the TV system” on page20). If the channels don’t match the TV system, the sound may be distortedor noisy, or the colour TV programme may become black and white, etc.
Presetting all receivablechannels using the OneTouch Tuning function
Step 6
Press ONE TOUCH TUNING on the VCR for more than threeseconds.
The VCR starts channel presetting, and “NOW TUNING, PLEASEWAIT” appears in the display window. When presetting all of thereceivable channels is complete, the message disappears.
To check if the channels are preset correctlySet the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. Ifthe TV screen changes to a different programme each time you pressPROGRAM +/–, the channels are preset correctly.
If the sound is distorted or noisy, the TV system may not be set correctly.Select the correct TV system and preset channels using the TUNER PRESETmenu on the next page.
Tip• To stop the One Touch Tuning function, press ONE TOUCH TUNING or p STOP
on the VCR during the setting.
Note• If you operate another feature while presetting channels, the setting may be
cancelled. continued
ONE TOUCH TUNING
ONE TOUCH TUNING
PROGRAM +/–
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Presetting all receivablechannels automaticallyIf you have preset the channels using theOne Touch Tuning function, skip thisprocedure.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESETand press OK.
2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move thecursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then selectNORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//
Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG1
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
1
•• M
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG1
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
1
•• M
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3 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset innumerical order. When no more receivablechannels can be found, presetting stopsand the picture from the lowest numberedchannel is displayed on the TV screen.
continued
Notes• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.• If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be set
correctly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) toSYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, thenpreset the channels again.
• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in yourarea. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TVsystem that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channelnumbers to the programme positions (see “Presetting channels manually” on page18).
• If the received channel is on cable TV, “C” appears on the left of the channel in step3 in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 22 to 29for reference).
CURSOR
OK
TUNER PRESET PROG1
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
1
•• M
PLEASE WAIT
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Presetting channelsmanually
Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
CURSOR>/./?//
PROG+/–
OK
Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESETand press OK.
2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move thecursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then selectNORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG1
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
2
•• M
1
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG1
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
2
•• M
1
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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3 Press PROG +/– to select the programmeposition.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor(z) to CHANNEL SET.
5 Press CURSOR / repeatedly until thechannel you want is displayed.Pressing CURSOR ? goes back toprevious channels.
The channels appear in the order shownon pages 22 to 29.
If you know the number of the channel you want, press theprogramme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press“0” and then press “5.”
6 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeatsteps 3 and 5.
7 Press OK.
Selected programmeposition
continued
• PROG
CURSOR
CURSOR
OK
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG4
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
7
•• M
2
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG4
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
2
•• M
1
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG4
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
2
•• M
1
Notes• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your
area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TVsystem that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channelnumbers to the programme positions.
• If the sound of the preset channel is distorted or noisy, the system may not be setcorrectly. After step 1, press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (z) toSYSTEM and select BG, DK, I, or M, whichever is applicable in your area, thenpreset the channels again.
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Step 6 : Presetting channels (continued)
Disabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. Thedisabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–buttons.
1 In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to displaythe number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press OK.
Resetting the TV system (only for areas wherevarious TV systems coexist)If the sound is distorted or noisy, or the colour TV programme becomesblack and white, etc., that channel may not be matched to the proper TVsystem. In this case, try the following steps.
1 Press PROG +/– or programme number buttons to select theprogramme position that has the channel with above describedconditions.
2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Select SYSTEM and select the TV system on which you can obtain thebest sound and picture.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other positions you want to preset the TVsystem to.
5 Press OK.
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If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes inchannels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use themanual tuning function.
1 Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select theprogramme number for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Select FINE TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.
4 Press CURSOR ?// to get a clearer picture, then press OK.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
continued
Selected programme position
SET : [
TUNER PRESET
]B b
PROG14
NORMAL / CATVSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON • OFFFINE TUNING
4
•BG DKAUTO I• M
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Channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET field and the corresponding channels
TV system
Country/Area
Channel numberin the CHANNELSET field
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
Corresponding channels
B/G
AS0
1
2
6
7
8
9
9A
10
11
3
4
28
29
30
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
M6
M7
M8
M9
M10
IndonesiaWesternEurope
Australia NewZealand
Morocco
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
9A
10A
11A
E2
E3
E4
E5
E6
E7
E8
E9
E10
E11
E12
E21
E22
E23
E24
E25
E26
E27
E28
E29
E30
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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TV system
Country/Area
Channel numberin the CHANNELSET field
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
B/G
IndonesiaWesternEurope
Australia NewZealand
Morocco
E31
E32
E33
E34
E35
E36
E37
E38
E39
E40
E41
E42
E43
E44
E45
E46
E47
E48
E49
E50
E51
E52
E53
E54
E55
E56
E57
E58
E59
E60
E61
E62
E63
31, 32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39, 40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47, 48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55, 56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63, 64
65
66
67
68
continued
Corresponding channels
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TV system
Country/Area
Channel numberin the CHANNELSET field
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
C24
C25
Corresponding channels
B/G
IndonesiaWesternEurope
Australia NewZealand
Morocco
E64
E65
E66
E67
E68
E69
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
S9
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S21
S22
S23
S24
S25
69
5
5A
M4
M5
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
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TV system
Country/Area
Channel numberin the CHANNELSET field
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
Corresponding channels
B/G
IndonesiaWesternEurope
Australia NewZealand
Morocco
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
continued
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TV system
Country/Area
Channelnumber intheCHANNELSET field
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
Corresponding channels
D/K
JapanEast Europe
UK/HongKong
Ireland U.S.A.
R1
R6
R7
R12
R2
R3
R4
R5
R8
R9
R10
R11
R21
R22
R23
R24
R25
R26
R27
R28
R29
R30
R31
1
2
3
7
8
4
5
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
China SouthAfrica
I M
B21
B22
B23
B24
B25
B26
B27
B28
B29
B30
B31
A
B
C
D
E
J
F
G
H
I
4
5
10
6
7
8
9
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
2, C2
3
7
8
9
12
13
J
K
5
10
11
14, W+29, W+30
15, 16, W+31
17, W+32
18, W+33, W+34
19, 20, W+35
21, W+36
22, W+37, W+38
23, 24, W+39
25, W+40
26, W+41, W+42
27, 28, W+43
J-5
J-6
J-7
J-10
J-11
J-12
S1
J-8
J-9
J13
J14, J15
J16
J17
J18, J19
J20
J21
J22, J23
J24
J25
J26, J27
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
27Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
TV system
Country/Area
Channelnumber intheCHANNELSET field
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
Corresponding channels
D/K
JapanEast Europe
UK/HongKong
Ireland U.S.A.China SouthAfrica
I M
R32
R33
R34
R35
R36
R37
R38
R39
R40
R41
R42
R43
R44
R45
R46
R47
R48
R49
R50
R51
R52
R53
R54
R55
R56
R57
R58
R59
R60
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
B32
B33
B34
B35
B36
B37
B38
B39
B40
B41
B42
B43
B44
B45
B46
B47
B48
B49
B50
B51
B52
B53
B54
B55
B56
B57
B58
B59
B60
B61
B62
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
29, W+44
30, W+45, W+46
31, 32, W+47
33, W+48
34, W+49, W+50
35, 36, W+51
37, W+52
38, W+53, W+54
39, 40, W+55
41, W+56
42, W+57, W+58
43, 44
45
46
47, 48
49
50
51, 52
53
54
55, 56
57
58
59, 60
61
62
63, 64
65
66
67, 68
69
J28
J29
J30, J31
J32
J33
J34, J35
J36
J37
J38, J39
J40
J41
J42, J43
J44
J45
J46, J47
J48
J49
J50, J51
J52
J53
J54, J55
J56
J57
J58, J59
J60
J61
J62
continued
28 Getting Started
TV system
Country/Area
Channelnumber intheCHANNELSET field
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
C1
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
C9
C10
C11
C12
C13
C14
C15
C16
C17
C18
C19
C20
C21
C22
C23
Corresponding channels
D/K
JapanEast Europe
UK/HongKong
Ireland U.S.A.China SouthAfrica
I M
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
6
B63
B64
B65
B66
B67
B68
B69
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
11
(12)
13
70
71, 72
73
74
75, 76
77
78
79
A-3
A-2, A-1
A
B
C
D
E
F, G
H
I
L
M, N
O
P
Q
R
S
T, U
V
W
W+1, W+2
W+3
W+4
J-3
M1, M2
M3
M4
M5
M6
M7
M8, M9
M10
J-4
S2
S3
S4
S5, S6
S7
S8
S9
S10, S11
S12
S13
S14, S15
S16
S17
Step 6: Presetting channels (continued)
29Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
TV system
Country/Area
Channelnumber intheCHANNELSET field
C24
C25
C26
C27
C28
C29
C30
C31
C32
C33
C34
C35
C36
C37
C38
C39
C40
C41
C42
C43
C44
C45
C46
Corresponding channels
D/K
JapanEast Europe
UK/HongKong
Ireland U.S.A.China SouthAfrica
I M
W+5, W+6
W+7
W+8
W+9, W+10
W+11
W+12
W+13, W+14
W+15
W+16
W+17, W+18
W+19
W+20
W+21, W+22
W+23
W+24
W+25, W+26
W+27
W+28
4, 4A
6
A-5
A-4
S18, S19
S20
S21
S22, S23
S24
S25
S26, S27
S28
S29
S30, S31
S32
S33
S34, S35
S36
S37
S38, S39
S40
S41
J-1
J-2
Tip• The shadow in the table shows the adjustable RF output channel range (see page 11
for reference).
Note• There may be a case that the same area channel may appear repeatedly as the other
channel number in the CHANNEL SET field.
30 Getting Started
Setting upthe G-CODEsystem
The G-CODE system is a feature in SonyVCRs that simplifies programming theVCR to make timer recordings. To usethe G-CODE system, each programmeposition needs to be matched with its G-CODE guide channel. To get the guidechannel numbers, look in theprogramme guide for your area thatfeatures G-CODE numbers.
If you want to record satellite broadcastsusing the G-CODE system, see page 32.
Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to SET UP CH ANDG-CODE and press OK.The preset channels are displayed on thescreen.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor(z) to the row on which you want to setthe guide channel.
To display other pages for programmepositions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/.repeatedly.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//
Step 7
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– –– –
5
39
125
276
––––
–– ––– ––– ––– –
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– –– –
5
39
125
276
––––
–– ––– ––– ––– –
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
PROG +/–
31Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
3 Press CURSOR / twice to select theguide channel column.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the guidechannel number assigned in theprogramme guide.
5 Press CURSOR ?// to confirm thesetting.
6 To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 2 to 5.
If you want to change the programme positions of the stations,proceed to step 2 of “Step 8: Changing/disabling programmepositions” on page 34.
7 Press OK.
continued
CURSOR
CURSOR
CURSOR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– –– –
5
39
125
276
––––
–– –
–– ––– –
SELECT GUIDE CH : [ ]V v
CONFIRM : [ ]B b
[ ]6
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– –– –
5
39
125
276
––––
–– –
–– ––– –
6
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
OK
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– –– –
5
39
125
276
––––
–– ––– ––– ––– –
SELECT GUIDE CH
CONFIRM
[ ]
: [ ]V v
: [ ]B b
32 Getting Started
Setting up the G-CODE system for satellitebroadcastsWhen your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, firstyou have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using theTUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellitechannel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.
If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have toset programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels.Skip the following operations.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
3 Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use forwatching a satellite channel.
4 Select CHANNEL SET, then press CURSOR/ to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner.
The channel number displayed besideCHANNEL SET is used for receiving allsatellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner.
5 Press PROG +/– to select another programme position for anothersatellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter thesame channel number as the one displayed in step 4.
Repeat this step for all satellite channels.
6 Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned tothe satellite channel, following the procedures on page 30.
Step 7 : Setting up the G-CODE system (continued)
SELECT:SET:
[[
TUNER PRESET
]]
B bV v
PROG6
NORMAL / CATVBGSYSTEM
AUTO PRESETCHANNEL SETAFT
NORM CATV
ON• OFFFINE TUNING
DKAUTO I
6
•• M
33Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
Notes• The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,
Macao, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Korea,Taiwan, and U.K.
• If the preset channel is on cable TV, ”C” appears on the left of the channel in step 1(“Setting up the G-CODE system”) in most areas. However, this won’t be appliedin some areas (see pages 22 to 29 for reference).
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a fewminutes.
• If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CURSOR >/.repeatedly to reset the ”GUIDE CH” column to ”---.” ”---” appears between 1 and255.
• The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number, if the same numberhas been set.
• If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have to setup the G-CODE system. Just record a satellite programme using the G-CODEsystem, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 INjacks.
• When you record a satellite broadcast using the G-CODE system, you need to selectthe desired channel on the satellite tuner manually.
34 Getting Started
Changing/disablingprogrammepositions
After setting the channels and G-CODEguide channels, you can change theprogramme positions as you like. If anyprogramme positions are unused orcontain unwanted channels, you candisable them.
Changing programmepositionse.g. Moving the programme positionfrom 4 to 1
Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to SET UP CH ANDG-CODE and press OK.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor(z) to the row on which you want tochange the programme position, thenpress CURSOR /.
To display other pages for programmepositions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/.repeatedly.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//
Step 8
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 6
5
39
125
276
––––
2
1 2–– –
6
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 6
5
39
125
276
––––
2
1 2–– –
6[ ]
CONFIRM: [ ]b: [ ]B
SELECTSET GUIDE CH
: [ ]V v
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
35Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
3 Press CURSOR >/. until the selectedchannel and guide channel row moves tothe desired programme position.
The selected channel and guide channelare inserted at the new programmeposition and the intermediate channels aredisplaced to fill the gap.
4 Press CURSOR ? to confirm the setting.
5 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2to 4.
6 Press OK.
CURSOR
CURSOR
OK
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 2
5
73
15
926
––––
6
6–– –
2
CONFIRM: [ ]b: [ ]B
SELECTSET GUIDE CH
: [ ]V v
21
continued
36 Getting Started
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to SET UP CH ANDG-CODE and press OK.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor(z) to the row on which you want todisable.
To display other pages for programmepositions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/.repeatedly.
3 Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as shownon the right.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you wantto disable.
5 Press OK.
Disabling unwantedprogramme positionsBe sure to select the programme positionyou want to disable correctly. If youdisable a programme position by mistake,you need to reset that channel manually.
Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/.
CLEAR
MENU
CURSOR
OK
CURSOR
OK
CLEAR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 6
5
39
125
276
––––
2
1 2–– –
6
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 6
5
39
125
276
––––
2
1 2–– –
6
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
SET UP CH AND G-CODE
1234
PROG CH GUIDE CH– 1 6
5
39
25
076
––––
2
1 2–– –
ERASE PROG
SELECTMOVE PROG :
:[[
]]
bV v
: [ ]CLEAR
–– –
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Step 8 : Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)
37Getting Started
Gettin
g Started
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on theVCR to be able to use the timerrecording features properly.
Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET andpress OK.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the date.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//
Step 9
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
CURSOR
MENU
CURSOR
OK END : [
1 0FRI1
SELECT :SET :
[[
CLOCK SET
. . 9 9 9 : 0 01
]
]]
B b
OKV v
END : [
8 0THU1
SELECT :SET :
[[
CLOCK SET
. . 9 9 9 : 0 01
]
]]
B b
OKV v
2
continued
38 Getting Started
3 Press CURSOR / to select the month andset the month pressing CURSOR >/..
4 Set the year, hour, and minutes insequence, pressing CURSOR / to selectthe item to be set, and CURSOR >/. toselect the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
5 Press OK to start the clock.
Tip• To change the digits during the setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to
be changed, and select the digits by pressing CURSOR >/..
Note• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
CURSOR
CURSOR
OK
END : [
8 0TUE1
SELECT :SET :
[[
CLOCK SET
. . 9 9 9 : 0 09
]
]]
B b
OKV v
2
END : [
8 8TUE1
SELECT :SET :
[[
CLOCK SET
. . 9 9 9 : 0 02 9 1
]
]]
B b
OKV v
Step 9 : Setting the clock (continued)
Basic O
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ns
39Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab removed.
3 Press · PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
6 EJECT
CLEAR
P PAUSE
· PLAY
p STOP
DISPLAY
TRINITRON TVSYNCHROPLAY
COLOR SYSTEM
) FF
0 REW
NTSC PB switch
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
PLAY
continued
Basic Operations40
Playing a tape (continued)
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE or · PLAY
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT
Additional tasks
To set the colour system
If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR toconform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the coloursystem is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.)
If your tape was recorded in
PAL
MESECAM
NTSC
Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indicatorbelow appears in the display window.
PAL
PAL
NTSC
Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
If your TV is
PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of yourTV.
Basic O
peratio
ns
41Basic Operations
To use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. Thecounter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the pointafterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes• When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,
streaks may appear even if the colour system setting is set to AUTO. If so, select thecolour system, PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of the SET UPMENU (see page 71 for details).
• 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.• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cyclesof the two colour systems.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recordedtape:– 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.
• Tapes recorded on other VCRs in the LP mode of NTSC system can be played backon this VCR, but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
SPAPC
continued
Basic Operations42
Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playbackautomatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that hasaudio/video input jacks” on page 9). Be sure to connect the audio/videocable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more.The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commanderwhile you are pointing it at the VCR.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander inplace for about two seconds.
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is atape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.
Notes• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remotecommander’s signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. Ifyou do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
Playing a tape (continued)
Basic O
peratio
ns
43Basic Operations
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want torecord.
Recording TVprogrammes
PROG +/–
SP/LP (SP/EP)
r REC
DISPLAYINPUT SELECT
p STOP
REC indicator
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
continued
• PROG
SP
Basic Operations44
Recording TV programmes (continued)
4 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PALcolour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP(Standard Play). EP (Extra Play) provides recording time threetimes as long as SP. However, SP produces better picture and audioquality.
5 Press r REC to start recording.
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up.
To stop recordingPress p STOP.
To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of taperemaining.
Remaining tape length
Time counter
SP/LP(SP/EP)
L P
REC
S–1 : 05 : 10
E
Basic O
peratio
ns
45Basic Operations
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) buttonfollowed by the programme number buttons.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, or LINE-3 IN (SATIN) jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but theinformation won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t 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.• 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 thecounting cycles of the two colour systems.
• The remaining tape indicator bar may differ in length between the PAL and NTSCsystems.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining timemay not be correct.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remainingtape length after you press DISPLAY.
To watch another TV programme while recording1 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the
TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerialcable, skip this step.
2 Select another programme position on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off thesafety tab as illustrated. To record on the tapeagain, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Basic Operations46
Recording a TVprogramme usingthe Easy Timerfunction
The Easy Timer function allows you tomake a timer recording of a programmewithout turning on your TV. Set therecording timer to record only oneprogramme that will be broadcastwithin the next 24 hours using the EASYTIMER knob.
Before you start…• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.
EASY TIMER knob
PROGRAM +/–
TIMER REC indicator
SPAPC
1 Press EASY TIMER.
“START” and the recording start time appear in the displaywindow.
I/u
INPUT SELECT
Programmenumberbuttons
PROG +/–
p STOP
EASY TIMER
EASYTIMER
p STOP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
Basic O
peratio
ns
47Basic Operations
2 Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording start time.
The time changes in increments of 15 minutes.
Pressing PROGRAM +/– changes the time by one minute.
3 Press EASY TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear in the display window.
4 Turn EASY TIMER to set the recording stop time.
5 Press EASY TIMER.
A programme number flashes.
6 Turn EASY TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, orLINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE1,” “LINE 2,” or “LINE 3.”
7 Press EASY TIMER to complete the setting.
The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR standsby for recording.
continued
SPAPC
SPAPC
SPAPC
SPAPC
SPAPC
EASYTIMER
EASYTIMER
EASYTIMER
EASYTIMER
EASYTIMER
EASYTIMER
INPUTSELECT
PROGRAM
Basic Operations48
To set the timer using the remote commander
You can also use the remote commander to set the Easy Timer.
1 Press EASY TIMER .
2 Set the recording start and stop times and programme position.
To set each item, press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons,then press EASY TIMER to go to the next setting.
For example, to set the recording start or stop time to “3:30” using theprogramme number buttons, press 0, 3, 3, and 0 in sequence.
Holding down PROG +/– changes the time in increments of 15minutes.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
To check or change the timer setting
Press EASY TIMER repeatedly until the setting you want to check or changeflashes. Then re-enter the new setting, if necessary. If you do not want tochange any of the settings, press EASY TIMER repeatedly until the TIMERREC indicator on the VCR lights up.
You can also change the timer setting using the TIMER SET/CHECK menu.For details, see page 63.
If ‘’CLOCK –:– –” appears when you press EASY TIMERSet the clock by referring to “Step 9: Setting the clock” (page 37).Alternatively, you can set the clock by following the steps below. As thismethod automatically sets the date to factory setting (1/1/1999), you cannotmake the correct timer settings using the menu. It is suitable only for thelimited use of recording a programme starting within the next 24 hoursusing the EASY TIMER knob.
1 Turn EASY TIMER to set the hour.2 Press EASY TIMER.3 Turn EASY TIMER to set the minutes.4 Press EASY TIMER to start the clock.5 Go to step 2 on page 46.If you press the EASY TIMER knob for more than 3 seconds, “CLOCK”appears in the display window indicating that the time can be adjusted.Follow the steps above to adjust the time.
Recording a TV programme using the Easy Timer function(continued)
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To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The TIMERREC 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• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP (SP/EP) before you complete the setting in step 6.• If you make a mistake when entering the time with the programme number
buttons, complete the operation entering the four digits, then re-enter the time.Then press EASY TIMER to confirm the setting.
• To cancel the Easy Timer setting, press CLEAR on the remote commander or pressPROGRAM + and – on the VCR at the same time during any of the Easy Timersettings.
Notes• You cannot set the recording programme using the Easy Timer function if eight
programmes have already been set using the G-CODE system or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu.
• You can set the timer for only one programme using the Easy Timer function. If youwant to set the timer for another programme, use the G-CODE system or the TIMERSET/CHECK menu. For details, see pages 50 and 53.
• The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR flashes when you complete the setting instep 7 with no tape inserted.
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1 Press G-CODE.
Recording TVprogrammesusing the G-CODEsystem
Just enter the programme’s G-CODEnumber listed in the TV programmeguide. The date, times, and programmeposition of that programme are setautomatically. You can preset up toeight programmes at a time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.
I/u
G-CODE
CLEAR
Programmenumberbuttons
OK
SP/LP (SP/EP)
CURSOR?//
TIMER REC indicator
G-CODEG-CODE
SET : [ 0 – 9 ]
G-CODE NO.
SP / LP
– ––– ––– –
: [ SP / LP ]
[ SP LP/[ SP ]]–
p STOP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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2 Press the programme number buttons toenter the programme’s G-CODE number.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR andre-enter the correct number.
3 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tapespeed, SP or LP.
4 Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY bypressing CURSOR ?//, then press OK:
The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speedappear on the TV screen.
If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
6 Press I/u to turn off the VCR.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the VCR and the VCR standsby for recording.
To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
To record
Only once
Everyday Monday to Friday
Once a week
Select
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
SP/LP(SP/EP)
G-CODE
G-CODE NO.9 –77 682 4[
SP LP/[ SP ]]1
SELECT
CANCEL :CONFIRM : [
• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
: [ ]B b
[ ]CLEAR]OK
G-CODE
G-CODE NO.9 –77 682 4[
SP LP/[ LP ]]1
SELECT
CANCEL :CONFIRM : [
• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
: [ ]B b
[ ]CLEAR]OK
G-CODE
G-CODE NO.9 –77 682 4[
SP LP/[ LP ]]1
RECORDING TIME
58: 01 FRI 28 LPDATE START STOP PROG
. 0 0 0 : 02 2 0
CANCEL : [ ]CLEAR
CURSOR
OK
continued
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satelliteprogrammes.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which youwant to make a timer setting.
3 Follow the steps on pages 50 and 51.
4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording thesatellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
Tips• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing OK.• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display
“LP” in the tape speed position.
Notes• The G-CODE system used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong,
Macao, etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea,Taiwan, and U.K.
• If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that:– The G-CODE number is incorrect.– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or
WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead.• The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR flashes when you press I/u with no tape
inserted.
Recording TV programmes using the G-CODE system (continued)
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Setting the timermanually
If the G-CODE system is not available inyour area, follow the instructions belowto set the timer to record programmes.
Before you start…• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.
1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK, then press OK.
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//
I/u
INPUT SELECT
TIMER REC indicator
MENU
CURSOR
OK
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE2 8 .DATE START STOP PROG
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
9
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
p STOP
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
continued
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Setting the timer manually (continued)
the current date n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Mondayto Saturday) n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n EVERY SAT (everySaturday) ..... n EVERY MON (every Monday) n EVERY SUN (everySunday) n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date
2 Set the date, start and stop times,programme position, and tape speed:
1 Press CURSOR / to select each item inturn.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item.To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? toreturn to that setting and reset.
To record the same programme every day or the same day everyweek, press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see“Daily/weekly recording” below.
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN, orLINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,”“L2,” or “L3” in the “PROG” position.
3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.
The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter anothersetting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
4 Press OK.
5 Press I/u to turn off the VCR.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up on the VCR and the VCR standsby for recording.
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipmentswitched on.
To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each timeyou press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. PressCURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.
CURSOR
CURSOR
OK
INPUTSELECT
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE2 8 .DATE START STOP PROG
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
9
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
.0 9 THU3
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
– : – – – : – – – – –
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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 (SP/EP) button.• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display
“LP” in the tape speed position.
Note• The TIMER REC indicator in the VCR flashes when you press I/u with no tape
inserted.
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Additional Operations
Playing/searchingat various speeds
0 REW
) FF
Playback options
View the picture during fast-forward or rewind
Rewind to the beginningof a tape and start play
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down ) FF. During rewind,hold down 0 REW.
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holdingdown 0 REW on the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press · PLAY.
· PLAY
Click shuttlering
JOG
0 REW
) FF
· PLAY
Click shuttle ring
JOG
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
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Normal speed Double speed
Double speed inreverse
High speed inreverse
Mark on the TVscreen
Playback mode High speed
Normal speed inreverse
Slow motionSlow motion inreversepause
Using the click shuttle ringWith the click shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options.There are two ways for using the click shuttle ring, normal mode and jogmode.
To use the click shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the click shuttle ring clockwise oranticlockwise. Each change in the click shuttle ring position changes theplayback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for afew seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on.
To use the click shuttle ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change tojog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see astill picture. Each change in the click shuttle ring position shifts the pictureone frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the click shuttle ringanticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn theclick shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button lights off.
X 2
X 2– X 1–
continued
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Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR 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 playback sound is muted during these operations.• In LP or EP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.• The playback mode mark may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.
Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)
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Setting therecordingduration time
After recording is started in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically after a specifiedduration.
1 While recording, press r REC.
The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up.
2 Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCRstops recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the durationPress r REC repeatedly to set to the new duration.
To cancel the durationPress r REC repeatedly until the TIMER REC indicator lights off and theVCR 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.
r REC
SPAPC
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording
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Synchronised recording
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from suchequipment as a satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting theequipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks and setting its timer. The connectedequipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turnson and starts recording a programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks.
How to connect for Synchronised recordingConnect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR.
LINE-1 IN
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
This VCR (Recorder)
Satellite tuner, etc.
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Recording programmesusing the Synchronisedrecording function
Before you start…• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.
SYNCHRO REC
SP/LP (SP/EP)
1 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “LINE 1” in the displaywindow.
2 Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programmeyou want to record, then turn it off.
3 Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PALcolour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).
4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by forrecording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receivesvideo signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronised recording functionPress SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button lights off.
To stop recordingPress p STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end orwhen the other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.
INPUT SELECT
PROG +/–
7 8 9
0
continued
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Notes• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, theSynchronised recording also stops automatically.
• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit,recording starts automatically.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In thiscase, the Synchronised recording feature does not work because the VCR will not beable to know when to start recording. To record the programme, set the timer onthe VCR. If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to turn it on.For details, see “Setting the timer manually.”
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronised recording overlap, theprogramme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recordingonly after the first programme has finished.
Synchronised recording (continued)
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Checking/changing/cancelling timersettings
Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1 Press I/u to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK:
• If you want to change or cancel a setting, goon to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel thesettings, press OK, then turn off the VCR toreturn to recording standby.
3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to select the item youwant to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, pressCURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginningof the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
4 Press OK.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recordingstandby.
When the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the second programmestarts recording only after the first programme has finished. If theprogrammes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menuhas priority.
I/u
MENUOK
CURSOR>/./?//CLEAR
Programme 1
Programme 2
Programme 1
Programme 2
will be cut off
about 20 seconds
about 20 seconds will be cut off
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
TIMER SET / CHECK TUE2 8 .DATE START STOP PROG
– 4 : 0 0 5 : 0 0 5 0 LPEVERY 6 : 3 0 7 : 3 0 4 2 LP
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
9
11SUN
FRIMON
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
.0 9 0 : 0 0 1 : 0 0 5 SP
.2 10 0 : 0 0 1 : 3 0 2 0 LP1THUSAT
3 2 21
3
– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –– .– – – : – – – : – – – – –
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Recording stereo and bilingualprogrammes
In ZWEITON (German stereo) systemThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingualprogrammes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingualprogramme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the displaywindow.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
In NICAM systemThis VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based onthe NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo orbilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in thedisplay window.
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU shouldbe set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 71 fordetails.
To select the sound while recordingPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Stereo
Standard sound*
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
On-screen display
STEREO
No indicator
Stereo programme
On-screen display
MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
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Bilingual programme
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playbackPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. When a stereo orbilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in thedisplay window.
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*
On-screen display
MAIN
SUB
MAIN/SUB
No indicator
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Standard sound*
* Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Stereo programme
Bilingual programme
On-screen display
L ch
R ch
STEREO
No indicator
On-screen display
STEREO
L ch
R ch
No indicator
continued
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How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recordedonto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Notes• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the 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
SET UP MENU is set to OFF (see page 71).• If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi
and normal audio tracks. Pressing the AUDIO MONITOR button will not changethe sound.
Hi-fi audio track(main track)
Stereo sound (left/right channels)
Usually mixed left/right channels
Normal audio track(monaural)
Stereo Bilingual
Usually main sound
Main (left channel)Sub (right channel)
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued)
Sound level indicator
Left channel indicatorRight channel indicator
To check the audio channel and sound level
You can check the audio channel and sound level visually with theindicators in the display window.
L R
63
dB
03
10---
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Searching usingthe indexfunction
The VCR marks the tape with an indexsignal at the point wher e each r ecordingbegins. Use these signals as r efer encesto find a specific r ecording. The VCRcan sear ch up to 99 index signals aheadof or behind the cur rent position.
=/+INDEXSEARCH
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how manyindex signals ahead or behind you want to sear ch:
• To sear ch ahead, pr ess + INDEXSEARCH.
• To sear ch backwar ds, press =INDEXSEARCH.
The VCR starts sear ching and the indexnumber on the TV scr een counts down tozero. Playback star ts automatically fr om thatpoint about five seconds ahead of thespecified index mark.
To stop searchingPress p 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 pogramme positionduring recording pause.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
INDEXSEARCH
5–
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Enjoying thesurround sound(SoundDimension)
You can use the Sound Dimension function to give ster eo sour ces asurround sound ef fect and monaural sour ces a simulated ster eo ef fect.
To enjoy this featur e, you must connect a ster eo system or ster eo TV tothe LINE-1 OUT or LINE-2 OUT jacks.
1 Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly toselect the ef fect you want.You can select CINEMA or MUSIC as anef fect. Select VIR TUAL STEREO whenlistening to a monaural sour ce for asimulated ster eo ef fect.When using any ef fect, the SOUNDDIMENSION knob lights up.
2 Turn SOUND DIMENSION to adjust the level of the ef fect selected.
To set the Sound Dimension function using the remote commander
1 Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly to select the ef fect you want.
2 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust the level of the ef fect selected.
To cancel the Sound Dimension function
Press SOUND DIMENSION repeatedly until the SOUND DIMENSIONknob lights of f.
Tip• You can also set the Sound Dimension ef fect using the MENU option.
Notes• This function is available only when the sound is r eproduced on a ster eo TV (or
other ster eo audio equipment). If the connected TV or other audio equipment ismonaural or simulated ster eo, or if you connected your TV using the aerial cableonly, you cannot get a clear ef fect.
• We recommend that you do not use the sur round ef fect function of this VCR andthat of the connected TV (or other audio equipment) at the same time. If you do so,the function may not work pr operly because the ef fects overlap each other .
SOUND DIMENSION knob
SET : [ SOUND DIAL ]
SOUND DIMENSION
MUSICCINEMA
VIRTUAL STEREOOFF
L
•
SELECT : [ SOUND DIAL ]
H
TURNPUSH
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicator flashes in the display window , then goes of f), distor tionmay occur if the tape was r ecorded in poor condition. In this case, manuallyadjust the tracking.
During playback, pr ess TRACKING +/– on theVCR to display the tracking meter . The distor tionshould disappear as you pr ess one of the twobuttons (the indicator lights up). T o resumeautomatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape andreinser t it.
Tracking meter
About the R2 (Reality Regenerator) functionThe R2 function automaticallyadjusts the pictur e to the mostsuitable quality during playback.
When playback starts, the R 2
function activates and the R 2 buttonlights up.
Each pressing of the button changes the ef fect and indication in the displaywindow as follows;
REAL (status of playback started) n SOFT n DYNAMIC
R2
continued
NORMAL TRACKING
n
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About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) functionThe Adaptive Pictur e Control (APC) functionautomatically impr oves r ecording and playbackquality by adjusting the VCR to the condition ofthe video heads and tape. T o maintain betterpicture quality , we r ecommend that you set APC toON in the SET UP MENU (with the APC indicatorin the display window lit). For details, see page 71.
APC playbackThe APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including r entaltapes and tapes that wer e not r ecorded with APC.
APC r ecording
Whenever you inser t a tape and star t recording for the first time, the VCRadjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashesrapidly). This adjustment is r etained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC
Set APC to OFF in the SET UP MENU. The APC indicator in the displaywindow goes of f.
Tip• To set the tracking to the centr e position, pr ess the TRACKING + and – buttons at
the same time.
Note• There is a delay of a few seconds befor e the VCR actually star ts recording while the
VCR analyses the tape. T o avoid the delay , first set the VCR to r ecording pause (theAPC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, pr essP PAUSE to star t recording immediately . If you want to star t recording quicklywithout using the APC function, first set the VCR to r ecording pause (the APCindicator flashes slowly) and pr ess P PAUSE to star t recording.
Adjusting the picture (continued)
SET UP MENU
DIMMER OFFAUDIO MIXHIFI AUDIOAPC ON• OFF
STD NICAMON
•OFF
21 •
PAL / MESECAMAUTO• PAL MESECAMAUTO• PAL MESECAM
•
SET :SELECT :
[[
]]
B bV v
BUZZER ON OFF•
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Menu option
BUZZER
DIMMER
AUDIO MIX
HIFI AUDIO
APC
PAL/MESECAM
Changing menu options
1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option, then pr ess CURSOR ?// tochange the setting.
3 Press OK to r etur n to the original scr een.
Menu choicesInitial settings ar e indicated in bold print.
Set this option to
• ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made.• OFF to deactivate it.
• 1 to make the display window dimmer .• 2 for medium level brightness.• OFF to make the display window brighter .
• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the sametime. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and nor mal audio tracks separately .Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
For details, see page 77.
• STD to record standar d sound on the hi-fi audio track.• NICAM to r ecord NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.For details, see page 64.
• ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Pictur e Control) functionand improve pictur e quality .
• OFF to switch of f APC.For details, see page 70.
• AUT O to record/play back in the colour system selectedautomatically . Normally, select AUTO.
• PAL to record/play back in the PAL colour system.• MESECAM to record/play back in the MESECAM colour
system.For details, see page 41.
SET UP MENU
DIMMER 21 OFFAUDIO MIXHIFI AUDIOAPC ON• OFF
STD NICAMON
•OFF
•
PAL / MESECAMAUTO• PAL MESECAMAUTO• PAL MESECAM
•
SET :SELECT :
[[
]]
B bV v
BUZZER ON OFF•
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Adjusting the LCDcontrast
You can adjust the contrast of thedisplay window .
1 Hold down LCD CONTR on the VCR for more than thr ee seconds.
The contrast level appears in the display window .
2 Turn LCD CONTR to adjust the contrast.
3 Press LCD CONTR.
Tip• If you do not turn the LCD CONTR knob within 10 seconds, the LCD contrast mode
will be deactivated.
LCD CONTR knob
SPAPC
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Using a microphone and headphones
How to use a microphoneUsing a microphone (not supplied),you can sing along with the soundfrom a video tape or a TV br oadcast,or add narration over the normalaudio track of a r ecorded tape (seepage 77).
To use a micr ophone, connect amicrophone to the MIC jack on thefront of the VCR. T o adjust themicrophone volume, tur n the MICVOLUME control.
How to use headphonesYou can listen to the sound fr om avideo tape or a TV br oadcastusing headphones (not supplied).
To use headphones, connect theheadphones to the HEADPHONE jack on the fr ont of theVCR. To adjust the headphonevolume, turn the HEAD PHONEVOLUME control.
Note• Do not use headphones at high volume. If you experience a ringing in your ears,
reduce volume or discontinue use.
MIC
HEAD PHONE
MIC VOLUME contr ol
HEAD PHONE VOLUME contr ol
74 Editing
This VCR (Recorder) TV
How to connect to a stereo systemConnect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio outputjacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Tips• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on bothright and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound isrecorded only on the right channel.
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN or LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) jacks instead. If the otherVCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack isconnected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect theaudio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using the VMC-910HG audio/video cable (notsupplied).
Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent humming noise.
: Signal flow
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Editing
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
LINE-2 IN
LINE OUT
Other VCR (Player)
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r REC
Basic editing(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–
to display “LINE 2” (“LINE 1” or“LINE 3”) in the display window.
• Press SP/LP (SP/EP) to select the tapespeed (SP or LP for the PAL system,and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
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 toplayback pause.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.
3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime.
To stop editingPress 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 won’t start recording
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC againduring recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when youstart recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. Ifyou press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function iscancelled.
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AUDIO DUB
P PAUSE
Audio dubbing
This feature lets you record over thenormal audio track. The monauralsound previously recorded is replacedwhile the original hi-fi sound remainsunchanged. Use this feature to addcommentary to a tape that you haverecorded with a camcorder.
Before you start dubbing• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–
to display “LINE 2” (“LINE 1” or“LINE 3”) in the display window.
1 Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR).Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2 Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this(recording) VCR. Search for the end of the section to be replaced andpress P PAUSE.
3 Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0:00:00.”
4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to bereplaced.
The VCR enters pause mode.
5 Press AUDIO DUB.
The AUDIO DUB indicator on the VCR lights up.
6 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereosystem (or other VCR) at the same time.
When the counter reaches “0:00:00,” audio dubbing stops automatically.
To stop while editingPress the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
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To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioSet AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 71). Use this feature tolisten to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX isset to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
To listen to the dubbed sound (normal audio)
Press AUDIO MONITOR until the “L,” “R,” and “STEREO” indicators go offin the display window.
To add narration on a recorded tape using a microphoneConnect a microphone (not supplied) to the MIC jack on the front of theVCR. To adjust the microphone volume, turn the MIC VOLUME control.Sound from a microphone is recorded over the normal audio track.
Note• Recording stops if you press CLEAR while audio dubbing.
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Troubleshooting
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Symptom
The I/u ON/STANDBY switchdoes not function.
The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.
The clock has stopped and“–:– –” lights in the displaywindow.
The playback picture does notappear on the TV screen.
The playback picture has nocolour or unusual colours.
The picture or sound isdistorted.
The picture is not clear, or amessage appears indicatingthat the video head may becontaminated.
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sonyservice facility.
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• Connect the mains lead to mains securely.
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry forover three hours.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from themains for more than eight hours (24 hours for SLV-ED100ME). Reset the clock (and timer).
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If youare using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,make sure the RF channel number is set correctly foryour area.
• Set PAL/MESECAM in the SET UP MENU accordingto your local colour system.
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.• Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the
system that the tape was recorded in.• If you made connections using the aerial cable only,
make sure the TV system is set correctly for your area.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page ofTroubleshooting). Clean the video heads using theSony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video headcleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are notavailable in your area, have the heads cleaned at yournearest Sony service facility (a standard service chargewill be required). Do not use a commercially availableliquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as itmay damage the video heads.
• If a message appears, this indicates that the HeadCondition Sensor has detected dirty video heads.Follow the on-screen message. For details about theHead Condition Sensor, see page 80.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consultyour local Sony service facility for more information.
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Symptom
The picture rolls verticallyduring picture search.
The picture has no sound.
The sound is unstable or has anecho.
No TV programmes appearon the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The recorded picture has nocolour or unusual colours.
The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.
The tape is ejected when youpress r REC.
Nothing happens when youpress r REC.
The timer does not operate.
Remedy
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
• The tape is defective.• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
• When you play a tape with the same sound recordedon both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sureAUDIO MIX in the SET UP MENU is set to OFF.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If youare using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT orPROG +/– buttons. Select a programme positionwhen recording TV programmes; select “LINE 1,”“LINE 2,” or “LINE 3” when recording from otherequipment.
• Adjust the TV aerial.• Make sure SYSTEM (BG, DK, I, or M) in the TUNER
PRESET menu is set to the system of your area.
• Set PAL/MESECAM in the SET UP MENU accordingto your local colour system.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on thistape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.• Make sure the tape is not at its end.• Make sure a programme has been set for timer
recording.• Make sure your timer settings are past the current
time.• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
mains for more than eight hours (24 hours for SLV-ED100ME). Reset the clock and timer.
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Symptom
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander doesnot function.
The tracking meter does notappear on the TV screen.
You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
The demonstration cannot bestopped.
Remedy
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tapecompartment.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commanderat the remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commanderwith new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switchis set correctly.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poorand tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number maychange when you replace the batteries of theremote commander.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry,soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with amild detergent solution. Do not use any type ofsolvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
• Press I/u ON/STANDBY or p STOP on the VCRto stop the demonstration for a salesperson.
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Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads• Normal picture • Rough picture • No picture (blue
screen andmessage appear)
• Unclear picture
terminalinitialcontamination
Sapphire tape cleanerThe VCR incorporates a sapphire tape cleaner which cleans a video tape when it is loaded.This cleaner can prevent the video heads from contamination by removing dust or moldfrom the tape with the sapphire edge.
Head Condition SensorThe Head Condition Sensor detects dirty video heads. When the heads are dirty, amessage will instruct you to insert a video head cleaning cassette.The VCR may temporarily switch to a different head and resume playback. To switch theheads, press · PLAY while the “PUSH [PLAY] TO RESUME TEMPORARILY” messageappears on the screen. Although playback will resume, the sound will be monaural. Whenplayback is finished, be sure to clean the heads with a video head cleaning cassette.Be sure to the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW, or E-25CLDR head cleaning cassette. If thesecleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearestSony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
Note• When you manually adjust the tracking, the Head Condition Sensor will not operate.
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Specifications
SystemChannel coverage
VHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12, NZ1 to NZ11UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R60
(471.25 – 863.25 MHz (C57))CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41
RF output signalUHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputsLINE-1 IN, LINE-2 IN and LINE-3 IN (SAT IN)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each)Input level: 327 mVrmsInput impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE-1 OUTVIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohms
LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO)AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohms
PHONESStereo phono jack (1)Standard output: 6 mWLoad impedance: 32 ohms
GeneralPower requirements
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption
22WOperating temperature
5°C to 40°CStorage temperature
–20°C to 60°CDimensions
Approx. 430 × 100 × 286 mm (w/h/d)including projecting parts and controls
MassApprox. 4.7 kg
Supplied accessoriesRemote commander (1)R6 (size AA) batteries (2)Aerial cable (1)Audio/video cable (3- phono to 3-phono) (1)Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-ED100ME/ML only)
Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.
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Index to parts and controls
Front panel
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
1 Remote sensor (5)
2 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/indicator (11)
3 R2 (Reality Regenerator) button (69)
4 Tape compartment
5 § EJECT button (40)
6 0 REW (rewind) button (40, 56)
7 ) FF (fast-forward) button (40, 56)
8 · PLAY button (39)
9 p STOP button (40, 75)
!º JOG button (56)
!¡ r REC (record) button (43, 59, 75)
!™ Click shuttle ring (56)
!£ P PAUSE button (40, 75)
!¢ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/Rjacks (74)
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1 MIC (microphone)/HEAD PHONEVOLUME controls (73)
2 SYNCHRO REC (synchronisedrecording) button (60)
3 COLOR SYSTEM button (40)
4 AUDIO DUB (dubbing) button (76)
5 REC (record) indicator (43)
6 TIMER REC (recording) indicator(50, 53, 59)
7 AUDIO DUB (dubbing) indicator(76)
8 SOUND DIMENSION/LCDCONTR (contrast) knob (68, 72)
9 EASY TIMER knob (46)
0 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–buttons (12, 58, 69)
!¡ ONE TOUCH TUNING/RF CH(Radio frequency channel) button(11, 15)
!™ MIC (microphone)/HEAD PHONEjacks (73)
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
1 NICAM indicator (64)
2 STEREO indicator (64)
3 Tape speed indicators (44)
4 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)indicator (70)
5 Audio channel/sound levelindicator (66)
6 Time counter/clock/programmeposition/line/RF channel/timersetting/TV system/contrast indicator(11, 12, 41, 44, 46, 72)
7 Tracking indicator (69)
8 Colour system indicators (40)
9 Tape indicator
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1 Mains lead (8)
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (60)
3 LINE-3 IN (SAT IN) AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (9)
4 LINE-2 OUT (AUDIO) R/L jacks (9)
Rear panel
5 AERIAL IN connector (8)
6 AERIAL OUT connector (8)
7 NTSC PB (playback) switch (40)
8 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (9)
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Remote commander
1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)
2 6 EJECT button (40)
3 Menu buttons (53, 63)
MENU buttonCURSOR >/./?// buttonsOK button
4 CLEAR button (36, 51, 63)
5 R2 (Reality Regenerator) button (69)
6 SOUND DIMENSION button (68)
7 AUDIO MONITOR button (64)
8 WIDE button (for TV) (7)
9 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAYbutton (42)
!º AUDIO DUB (dubbing) button (76)
!¡ SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)(SP/EP (Extra Play)) button (44)
!™ INPUT SELECT button (54)
!£ r REC (record) button (43, 75)
!¢ 0 REW (rewind) button (40, 56)
!∞ ) FF (fast-forward) button (40, 56)
!§ =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons(67)
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4 5 6
7 8 9
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!¶ TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (6)
!• I/u (on/standby) switch (50)
!ª G-CODE button (50)
@º Programme number/? (ten’sdigit) buttons (6, 45, 47, 51)
@¡ DISPLAY button (44)
@™ EASY TIMER button (46)
@£ PROG (programme) +/– buttons(43)
@¢ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)(6)
@∞ P PAUSE button (40)
@§ JOG button (56)
@¶ · PLAY button (39)
@• p STOP button (40, 44)
@ª Click shuttle ring (56)
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4 5 6
7 8 9
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A, BAdjusting
picture 21, 69tracking 69
Aerial hookup 8AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 21APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 70Audio dubbing 76Audio track 66AV (audio/video)connection 9
CChanging the programmeposition 34Cleaning the videoheads 78Clock setting 37Colour system
compatible coloursystems 2setting 40, 71
Connectingthe VCR and your TV 8to a satellite tuner 9to a stereo system 9to a TV with audio/video jacks 9
Counter 41
DDisabling the programmeposition 20, 36Dubbing. See Editing
E, FEasy Timer 46Editing 74EP mode 44
GG-CODE
recording 50setting 30
Guide channel settingup 30
HHead ConditionSensor 78, 80Hi-fi audio track 66
I, J, KIndex search 67
LLanguage selecting 14LP mode 44
MMonaural 66Monitoring
during playback 65during recording 64
NNICAM broadcasts 64Normal audio track 66NTSC-recorded tapes 40
OOne Touch Tuningfunction 15Optional setting 71
P, QPicture adjustment. SeeAdjustingPlayback 39
at various speeds 56frame by frame 57selecting the sound 65slow motion 57
Presetting channels 15
Index
RR2 (Reality Regenerator) 69Recording 43
bilingualprogrammes 64duration time 59saving 45stereo programmes 64timer setting 53using the Easy Timerfunction 46using the G-CODEsystem 50while watching anotherprogramme 45
RF channel 11
SSafety tab 45Searching
at various speeds 56using the indexfunction 67
Sound Dimension 68SP mode 44Stereo 64Synchronised recording 60
T, U, V, W, X, YTimer setting 53
cancelling 63changing 63checking 63daily/weeklyrecording 54using the Easy Timerfunction 46using the G-CODEsystem 50
Tracking adjustment. SeeAdjustingTrinitron TV Synchro Play 42
ZZWEITON broadcasts 64
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