Sony SLV-M10HF - Video Cassette Recorder, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No 1998 by Sony Corporation SLV M10HF 3 861 573 11 1 TM ...

Page 2: ...reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an...

Page 3: ...ion 81 Adjusting the picture 82 Changing menu options 84 Editing with another VCR SmartFile function 86 About the SmartFile function 88 Recording using the SmartFile function 93 Selecting and playing a program 94 Checking the contents of a tape 95 Labelling a recorded program and tape 100 Protecting a recorded program 102 Erasing the data of an unwanted program 103 Storing program data from the DS...

Page 4: ...ies Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini Monaural cable 1 mini to 1 mini Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR Cable Mouse cable box controller 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors Jack cover SmartFile labels ...

Page 5: ... can be used to operate your Sony TV The RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver Remote sensor Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use diffe...

Page 6: ...window Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the table below set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold POWER down and enter your TV s code number s using the number buttons Then release POWER Now you can use the POWER VOL CH and TV VIDE...

Page 7: ...ards Yorx Zenith Code number 04 10 12 11 12 07 10 11 03 05 18 08 12 03 08 14 07 03 04 12 12 15 Notes If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number ...

Page 8: ...er you ve completed the setup you re ready to use your VCR Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started Turn off the power to all equipment Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distor...

Page 9: ... back or operate menu on the VCR If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setting up the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10 If you want to record off air or off your cable TV system complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups S Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation A Use this hookup i...

Page 10: ...ceiver Note to CATV system installer in USA This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS Set AUTO AN...

Page 11: ...ith this hookup Record any channel using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Pages 11 to 13 Rear of TV Cable Mouse VHF UHF VHF UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front Wall A Match the type of connect...

Page 12: ...ick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 39 5 Enter your cable box code number and push the cursor stick to For details see page 39 Hookup 1 VCR setup SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h EASY SET UP t o qu i t FRANÇAIS SET UP Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h Pus h EASY SET UP ...

Page 13: ...lly For details see page 51 If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylig...

Page 14: ...ol feature and your cable system scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Pages 14 to 16 Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don t have a cable box VCR VHF UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B ...

Page 15: ...ODE in your area and press the cursor stick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the cursor stick OK 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press the cursor stick OK For details see page 44 continued SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h EASY SET UP t o qu i t F...

Page 16: ... guide channels manually For details see page 51 If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the ...

Page 17: ...CR or or If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 106 Match the type of connector on your TV...

Page 18: ...ur area and press the cursor stick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the cursor stick OK 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press the cursor stick OK For details see page 44 Hookup 3 VCR setup SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h EASY SET UP t o qu i t FRA...

Page 19: ...nnels manually For details see page 51 If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even...

Page 20: ...ntrol feature and your cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Select channels directly on the VCR Cable box Wall VHF UHF Rear of TV A VHF or or B For connector types B and C no UHF connection is r...

Page 21: ...OSTAL CODE in your area and press the cursor stick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the cursor stick OK 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press the cursor stick OK For details see page 44 Hookup 4 VCR setup continued SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h ...

Page 22: ...ect MANUAL 3 Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel 4 Press the cursor stick OK 5 Press MENU Program guide channel Cable box output channel SET UP i s done SET UP SMART CHANNEL MAPPING Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h MENU t o qu i t AUTO MANUAL SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET P l ea P s e wa i t ROCESS I NG SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 33 3 VCR Plus CHANNE...

Page 23: ...me signal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature 3 Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note To use the Auto Clock Set feature leav...

Page 24: ...ou can do with this hookup Record any channels using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver What you can t do Record with the DSS receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box Record programs with VCR Plus Pages 24 to 26 A Match the type of conne...

Page 25: ...age 33 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the cursor stick to to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the cursor stick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 39 Hookup 5 VCR setup continued SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h EASY SET UP t o qu i t FRANÇAIS ...

Page 26: ...k manually For details see page 37 Note To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver proceed as follows Leave the DSS receiver on all the time Turn off the display menu screen channel number etc of the DSS receiver To record or receive locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before...

Page 27: ...nscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B or or Splitter Wall A B switch A B VCR VHF UHF VHF UHF VHF C A B UHF Match the type of connector on your T...

Page 28: ...s the cursor stick OK For details see page 33 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the cursor stick to to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the cursor stick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the cursor stick OK SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h EASY SET UP t o...

Page 29: ...channel Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press the cursor stick OK continued SET UP ANTENNA CABLE TUNER PRESET Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h Pus h EASY SET UP t o qu i t ANT CABLE OK SET UP i s done SET UP TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH3 ANTENNA CABLE ENTER Se l CH wi t h 0 9 ec t Pus h t o ADD ERASE SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET P l ea P s e wa i t RO...

Page 30: ...he program guide channels manually For details see page 51 If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 50 To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 after finishing Smart Chan...

Page 31: ...CR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 37 Note To use the Auto Clock Set feature set the A B switch to A SMART CHANNEL MAPPING Use t ...

Page 32: ...T UP procedure skip this step 2 Push the cursor stick to to select ENGLISH ESPAÑOL or FRANÇAIS then press the cursor stick OK Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language MENU Cursor stick OK MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS i Use t o s e l ec t an t em t hen pus h OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR PUSH OK CURSOR PUSH OK ...

Page 33: ...f a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals set the time manually page 37 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window Press INPUT S...

Page 34: ...the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 35 Notes The clock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 m...

Page 35: ... menu is displayed 2 Push the cursor stick to to select NO for FULL AUTO Number buttons Cursor stick OK continued AUTO CLOCK SET Use t o s e l ec t Pus h MENU t o qu i t FULL AUTO YES NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CURSOR PUSH OK Use t o s e l ec t Pus h MENU t o qu i t AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES NO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO AUTO ...

Page 36: ...STERN n CENTRAL n MOUNTAIN n PACIFIC n ALASKA n HAWAII n AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time 4 Press the cursor stick OK 5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR Notes If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cabl...

Page 37: ...e cursor stick OK 3 Push the cursor stick to to set the month Using Manual Clock Set MENU Cursor stick OK continued MENU CLOCK SET 1 Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h t o c u r r ent 1 1998 THU 2 00 DAY MONTH 1 AM set CLOCK SET Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h Pus h MENU t o qu i t AUTO MANUAL OK CLOCK SET 1 Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h t o c u r r ent 1 1998 SUN 2 00 DAY MONTH 1 AM set 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 38: ... Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day The day of the week is set automatically 6 Press the cursor stick OK to start the clock Setting the clock continued CLOCK SET 1 Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h t o c u r r ent 6 1998 MON 2 00 YEAR DAY 1 AM set 1 1 CURSOR PUSH OK CURSOR PUSH OK CURSOR PUSH OK ...

Page 39: ...n on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR s Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR contact your cable operator they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box 1 Press MENU then push the cursor stick to to move the cursor to CABLE BOX ...

Page 40: ...correct code for your equipment Cable box brand ABC Antronix Archer BBT Cable Star Cabletenna Cable time Century Citizen Clyde Cablevision Colour Voice Comband Comtronics Decsat Diamond Eagle Comtronics Code numbers 018 022 024 028 217 218 033 050 164 218 808 278 067 033 172 388 459 164 164 326 327 097 036 042 243 244 051 071 434 046 051 Cable box brand Eastern Electricord Electus Focus Garrard GC...

Page 41: ...ndt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Sharp Signal Signature SL Marx Spectravision Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate Code numbers 167 012 116 269 108 157 232 292 012 107 321 429 023 024 011 297 074 018 030 259 236 033 164 218 018 014 033 050 067 088 089 164 202 218 333 261 255 038 071 074 122 222 269 300 011 065 536 411 576 Code numbers 044 038 043 080 011 089 167 214 325 629 074 081 167 ...

Page 42: ...mmander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver Side view To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver 2 Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change If...

Page 43: ...ceiver on top of the VCR Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other codes that are listed If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you u...

Page 44: ...ual presetting Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 Press MENU then push the cursor stick to to move the cursor to TUNER PRESET and press the curs...

Page 45: ... MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH2 ANTENNA CABLE i Use t o s e l ec t an t em t hen pus h TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH2 ANTENNA CABLE i Use t o s e l ec t an t em t hen pus h TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH2 ANTENNA CABLE T pus h o s t a r t AUTO PRESET OK Tip When receiving a...

Page 46: ...d then press the cursor stick OK Cursor stick OK MENU CH Presetting disabling channels manually MENU TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ENTER Se l CH wi t h 0 9 ec t t o ADD ERASE Pus h TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH5 ANTENNA CABLE ENTER Se l CH wi t h 0 9 ec t Pus h t o ADD ERASE TUNER...

Page 47: ...o adjust to a clearer picture Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF MENU TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH2 ANTENNA CABLE ENTER Se l CH wi t h 0 9 ec t t o ADD ERASE Pus h TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING AFT MANUAL SET AUTO PRESET ANT CABLE ADD ERASE ON OFF CH5 ANTENNA CABLE ENTER Se l CH wi t h 0 9 ec t Pus h t o ADD ERASE TUNER PRESET FINE TUNING Pus ...

Page 48: ...way you hooked up your VCR see page 51 To find the guide channel numbers look at the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes It usually looks like the example to the right Example of Channel Line up Chart 5 30 6 30 PlusCode 14 2 CNN 2 3 4 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 1hr 15min 73457 DRAMA WS 9974 SPORT MOVIE Musical 2hrs 33044 Golf 1hr 25min 42060 Comedy 2h...

Page 49: ...elect the channel map See To select the channel map on the next page Setting up VCR Plus automatically Smart Channel Mapping The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure POWER Cursor stick OK continued MENU SMART CH...

Page 50: ...nd the VCR Plus Channel Line up Chart in your program guide For details see page 48 2 Push the cursor stick to to select the channel map number you want by checking the channel number in the program guide 3 Press the cursor stick OK Notes It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are...

Page 51: ...the cursor stick to to move the cursor to SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press the cursor stick OK 2 Push the cursor stick to to select MANUAL and press the cursor stick OK 3 Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER Cursor stick OK MENU Number buttons ENTER continued MENU SMART CHANNEL MAPPING Use t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h MENU t o qu i t AUTO MANUAL SET VCR...

Page 52: ...TER 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn t match 6 When you have set all channels press the cursor stick OK to confirm your channel settings 7 After all settings are complete press MENU to exit MENU SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 33 5 Pus h 0 9 k ey s t o s e t y Then pus h ENTER ou r TV CH SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 33 3 Pus h 0 9 k ey s t o s e t y Then...

Page 53: ...solution quality of S VHS simplified playback 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 2 Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 Press PLAY When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically 6 EJECT P PAUSE PLAY p STOP FF 0 REW SMART CUE continued PLAY COUNTER RESET DISPLAY ...

Page 54: ...n the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu See page 83 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture ...

Page 55: ...urn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Recording TV programs SP EP INPUT SELECT CH r REC TV VIDEO COUNTER REMAIN DISPLAY continued Shuttle ring p STOP ...

Page 56: ...P Extra Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture quality 6 Press r REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording TV programs continued To stop recording Press p STOP SP EP Recording indicator INPUT SELECT CH REC EP VIDEO APC VTR 3 EP VIDEO APC VTR 3 SP VIDEO APC VTR 3 SP VIDEO APC VTR 3 ...

Page 57: ... program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To select the channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in step 4 above you can also use the shuttle ring During stop turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher c...

Page 58: ...ding you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop However you cannot set the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON you press JOG so that VCR is in jog mode Notes The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T...

Page 59: ...m from the station ID CH ENTER 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen The selected station ID ABC CBS MTV HBO HBO2 E ESPN TNT 22 WGN 12 15 9 13 19 3 45 43 22 10 continued ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 60: ... the station ID you want 4 Press ENTER Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen CH ABC CBS MTV HBO HBO2 E ESPN TNT 22 WGN 12 15 9 13 19 3 45 43 22 10 ENTER Locating a channel by station ID continued ...

Page 61: ...nnel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap the protected program For details about the SmartFile function see page 100 through 101 1 Press VCR Plus POWER CLEAR VCR Plus SP EP SET Number buttons Cursor s...

Page 62: ...o enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 Press POWER to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording press p STOP Select ONCE DAILY WEEKLY SP EP CLEAR POWER VCR Plus SP 292 53 P l u sCode Us e k e y s f o r To c on f i rm To c an c e l CLEAR SET SP EP WEEKLY...

Page 63: ...sappears from the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press p STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips To cancel VCR Plus recording press VCR Plus before pressing SET in step 4 on page 62 When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatica...

Page 64: ...o channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function make sure the total recording time doesn t overlap the protected program For details about the SmartFile function see page 100 through 101 MENU POWER INPUT SELECT 1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK ME...

Page 65: ...ly recording on the next page To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display LINE1 or LINE2 in the CH position 3 Push the cursor stick to to confirm the setting The cursor appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 4 Press the cursor stick OK 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR ...

Page 66: ...se the SP EP button When you are recording a program in SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 83 To lock the VCR after setting the timer see...

Page 67: ...rd Search backward Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Operation During fast forward hold FF down During rewind hold 0 REW down Press FF during playback Press 0 REW during playback Press 2 during playback During playback or pause press SLOW Press the buttons to change the speed 0 REW FF PLAY Shuttle ring JOG TAPE RETURN 2 SLOW COUNTER RESET p STOP PLAY JOG continued ...

Page 68: ...ponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on screen display function is on Mark on the TV screen Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse X 2 X 2 X 1 Playback options Replay a scene Rewind and start play Operation During playback first p...

Page 69: ...back press JOG again The JOG indicator goes off 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 Notes The sound is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the pictu...

Page 70: ...g the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing PLAY FF or 0 REW until the cursor appears 2 Push the cursor stick to to move the pointer to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marked point playback starts To cancel s...

Page 71: ...length may not be displayed correctly for tapes other than T 60 T 120 or T 160 tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode Tape type T 60 or shorter from T 80 to T 140 T 160 or longer If you move the pointer on the bar indication during search the VCR searches for the new reset point Total time length SP 60 120 160 LP 120 240 320 EP 180 360 480 ...

Page 72: ... screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape To cancel skip search Press PLAY or p STOP Note The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds any portion with no recording search forward search forward fast forward f...

Page 73: ... 2 Press CH to select the station ID you want to replace You can also use the cursor stick instead 3 Push the cursor stick to to select the station ID you want to set 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required 5 Press SET Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen The selected station ID SET CH Cursor stick continued ABC CBS MTV HBO HBO2 E E...

Page 74: ...select the station ID you want to select You can also use the cursor stick instead 4 Press ENTER You can also use the cursor stick OK instead Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen The selected station ID Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list ENTER SET CH Creating a favorite channel list with station IDs continued ABC CBS TOP HBO HBO2 E E...

Page 75: ...s advances the time in increments of 30 minutes The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop while recording Press p STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode 1 Press QUICK TIMER 2 Press CH or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to record 3 Pr...

Page 76: ...e setting you want to change To change the setting push the cursor stick to to highlight the item you want to change and push the cursor stick to to reset it Then push the cursor stick to repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line To cancel the setting press CLEAR 4 Press the cursor stick OK If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby CLEAR ME...

Page 77: ...has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 Will be cut off Program 2 Program 1 about 20 seconds Program 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off ...

Page 78: ...oise For details see page 82 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 82 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want The sound being recorded will not chan...

Page 79: ...OR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Normal audio track Hi fi audio track main track Monaural sound Stereo soun...

Page 80: ... of or behind the current position 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press...

Page 81: ...apes including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function the APC indicator flashes rapidly This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected Notes Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with on tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs The APC func...

Page 82: ...ll not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button MAIN to record the main sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control EP to set the recording tap...

Page 83: ...O or 180 when using a T 140 or T 180 to select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a medium length SHORT to set to short LONG to set to long Note If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP you can still change the recording tape speed to SP or vice versa by pressing the SP EP button only for that program Next time y...

Page 84: ...the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels When connecting to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise You can also use the LINE 1 IN jacks instead If the other VCR is a monaural type ...

Page 85: ... the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips To edit more precisely press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause 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 Assemble Editing Note If you start recording following the pro...

Page 86: ... space Selecting and playing a program page 93 To play back a recorded program select the program you want to watch using the SmartFile search list The VCR locates the program and playback starts automatically Checking the contents of a tape page 94 When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR a summary of the recorded programs appears in the SmartFile check list It ...

Page 87: ... the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program Protecting a recorded program page 100 You can protect a recorded program from accidental over recording or erasure Erasing the data of an unwanted program page 102 By erasing a program from the SmartFile list the VCR will record over the unwanted program Storing program data from the DSS receiver Program Data Downlo...

Page 88: ...tFile labels For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels see the back page For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd Authorized VHS Dealers Notes The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you twist or fold the SmartFile label remove the SmartFile label and re a...

Page 89: ...bout 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains program data see Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 91 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search li...

Page 90: ...PE SPEED option to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording the VCR displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly different from the actual recorded time length Recording start time Estimated position of the recorded pro...

Page 91: ...r or erased protect that program before you start recording another program see pages 100 through 101 Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list automatically appears on the TV screen The Blank Time space appears in the BLANK TIME row 2 Push ...

Page 92: ...e and about 5 minutes in SP mode the remaining length of the stored program becomes less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 4 when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode recorded programs of w...

Page 93: ... OK The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press p STOP Note You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program correctly when the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode recorded programs of which program data ar...

Page 94: ... minutes of nonuse If you press a button other than SP EP or the cursor stick OK the SmartFile check list disappears You can turn the pages by pushing the cursor stick to on the remote commander Notes You cannot display the SmartFile check list while you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR you display any other menu If the SmartFile check list doesn t app...

Page 95: ...you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 p 1 BLANK TIME M 8 4 H 1 EP START END 8 10 98 8 16 98 SUN 6 30PM CH 1 6 8 SP M 0 3 H 0 1 6 THU 8 00PM CH 1 3 8 SP M 0 5 H 0 1 2 MON 2 30PM CH 8 0 8 EP M 0 3 H 0 1 CLEAR Tape title Program label Category 1 Insert a SmartFile tape The VCR turns on the SMARTFILE indicator lights up and the SmartFile search list au...

Page 96: ...bel the program SMART FILE EDIT SUN p 1 8 10 98 8 16 98 6 30PM CH 16 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 MON 2 30PM CH 8 3 H 0 SP M 0 5 H 0 EP M 0 3 H 0 SELECT QUIT MENU TITLE CATEGORY 1 THU 8 00PM CH 12 3 8 1 SMART FILE EDIT SUN p 1 8 10 98 8 16 98 6 30PM CH 16 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 MON 2 30PM CH 8 3 H 0 SP M 0 5 H 0 EP M 0 3 H 0 SELECT CONFIRM OK NEXT BACK 1 3 8 1 SMART FILE EDIT SUN p 1 8 10 98 8 16 98 6 30PM CH 16 6 ...

Page 97: ... step 8 above The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank To label a regularly scheduled timer recorded program Once you label a program which is set to record regularly i e everyday same day of the week etc in VCR Plus or timer recording mode the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program However if you change the program label ...

Page 98: ...tick to The cursor moves to the tape title input position CLEAR SMART FILE EDIT p 1 8 10 98 8 16 98 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 3 H 0 SP M 0 5 H 0 EP M 0 3 H 0 SELECT 1 3 8 1 TITLE CATEGORY QUIT MENU Someday Nick Matt Rock Box DRAMA COMEDY MUSIC SMART FILE EDIT p 1 8 10 98 8 16 98 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 3 H 0 SP M 0 5 H 0 EP M 0 3 H 0 SELECT 1 3 8 1 TITLE EDIT QUIT MENU Someday Nick Matt Rock Box DRAMA COMEDY MUSI...

Page 99: ...pears To erase the tape title Press CLEAR after step 4 above The tape title is erased and the recording date reappears When you want to erase the recording date from the tape title column press CLEAR again SMART FILE EDIT p 1 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 3 H 0 SP M 0 5 H 0 EP M 0 3 H 0 SELECT 1 3 8 1 Someday Nick Matt Rock Box DRAMA COMEDY MUSIC NEXT BACK F CONFIRM OK SMART FILE EDIT p 1 6 8 SP M 0 0 1 8 3 H ...

Page 100: ...VCR press SMARTFILE 2 Push the cursor stick to to select the program you want to protect 3 Push the cursor stick to The indicator appears to the left of the selected program and the program becomes protected 4 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 p 1 BLANK TIME M 8 4 H 1 EP START END 8 10 98 8 16 98 SUN 6 30PM CH 1 6 8 SP M 0 3 H 0 1 6 THU 8 00PM CH 1 3 8 SP M 0...

Page 101: ...pe appears on the TV screen Notes When you record another program just after a protected program locate the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in Recording after locating the Blank Time space on page 91 Otherwise if the recording start point overlaps the protected program the VCR may over record the protected program If the VCR Plus or timer recording program overlaps ...

Page 102: ...rase a program by mistake press DISPLAY to make the program reappear 4 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears Note You cannot erase a protected program from the SmartFile list You have to first unlock the protected program by following the instructions in To unlock the protected program on page 101 then erase that program from the list DISPLAY CLEAR SMARTFILE Cursor stick 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 103: ... the DSS receiver the program and category name transmitted from the DSS are stored on the SmartFile tape How to hook up to the DSS receiver Wall Audio video cable not supplied Monaural cable supplied Coaxial cable supplied or VCR DSS receiver Coaxial cable not supplied continued VHF UHF IN VHF UHF OUT VCR CONTROL VHF UHF IN To TV VHF UHF OUT LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO CPD IN ...

Page 104: ... stored on the SmartFile tape Program name Category name Notes Do not operate the VCR the DSS receiver and any other equipment connected to these units for at least two minutes after timer recording starts If you operate these equipment immediately after timer recording starts the correct program data may not be sent from the DSS receiver When you use the VCR s timer for recording program data fro...

Page 105: ...ch to either channel 2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the display window 4 Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen If the channels change w...

Page 106: ...ntenna connector not supplied 300 ohm twin lead cable Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer 3 Retighten the screws 4 Connect the 75 ohm coaxial c...

Page 107: ...te If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony s as they may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information Adjust the vertical hold control ...

Page 108: ... number when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment The current position of the tape is record protected Search for the recording available space If the tape contains a protected program recording automatically stops before the protected program Use another tape which has enough recording space Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check ...

Page 109: ...he remote commander with new ones if they are weak If you are not using S Link make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected The command mode of the remote commander is different from the one of the VCR Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you...

Page 110: ... System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm s 1 3 8 inches s EP 11 11 mm s 7 16 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 11 16 inches s playback only Maximum recording playback time 8 hrs in EP mode with T 160 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with T 120 ...

Page 111: ...EASY SET UP button 12 15 18 21 25 28 6 Tape compartment 7 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 56 81 105 8 6 EJECT button 54 9 PLAY button 53 67 0 JOG button indicator 69 r REC record button 56 85 p STOP button 54 85 Shuttle ring 57 68 P PAUSE button 54 85 FF fast forward button 54 67 0 REW rewind button 54 67 COMMAND MODE button 6 OK button 32 92 ª CURSOR button 94 º SMARTFILE button 89 Remote sensor 5 LINE ...

Page 112: ... 85 Time counter clock 54 Command mode indicator 6 Remaining time indicator 57 Tape recording indicator 56 1 Timer indicator 62 2 Child Lock indicator 63 3 STEREO indicator 78 4 SAP Second Audio Program indicator 78 5 Tape speed indicator 56 6 VIDEO indicator 57 105 7 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 81 STEREO SAP SPEP LP VIDEO APC BLANK VTR 123 ...

Page 113: ...ABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack 11 24 4 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 24 84 103 5 CPD Control and Program Data IN jack 103 6 VHF UHF IN connector 11 14 17 20 24 27 7 VHF UHF OUT connector 11 14 17 20 24 27 8 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 105 9 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 9 continued ...

Page 114: ...EJECT button 54 2 Number buttons 46 51 3 SET button 62 73 4 ENTER button 46 51 5 SMARTFILE button 89 100 6 r REC record button 56 7 INDEX SEARCH buttons 80 8 0 REW rewind button 54 67 9 FF fast forward button 54 67 0 PLAY button 53 p STOP button 54 Shuttle ring 57 68 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 115: ...witch 6 62 65 105 VCR Plus button 61 TV VIDEO button 57 105 CLEAR button 62 76 ª DISPLAY button 54 70 º CH channel buttons 56 VOL volume buttons 6 MENU button 32 Cursor stick 32 91 OK SMART CUE button 54 P PAUSE button 54 JOG button indicator 69 continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ...

Page 116: ... 4 COUNTER RESET button 54 5 QUICK TIMER button 75 6 SLOW buttons 67 7 2 button 67 8 INPUT SELECT button 56 58 85 9 TV VIDEO button 57 105 0 COUNTER REMAIN button 57 CLEAR button 62 76 DISPLAY button 54 70 CH channel buttons 56 VOL volume buttons 6 Receiver operation buttons RECEIVER VOL volume buttons 5 MUTING button 5 Index to parts and controls continued ...

Page 117: ...58 69 M Monitoring audio during playback 78 N O Normal audio track 79 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 53 at various speeds 67 frame by frame 69 skip 54 slow motion 67 68 Presetting channels 44 Q Quick timer 75 R Recording 55 bilingual programs 78 SAP broadcasts 78 saving 57 stereo broadcasts 78 using VCR Plus 61 while watching another program 57 Index S Safety tab 57 SAP Second Audio P...

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Page 120: ... 7 Leave the cable box on To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch Hookup 2 To play a tape 1 If you made A V connections set the TV to video input If you didn t use A V hookup T...