Sony VCR SLV X827MN User Manual

3-858-297-11(1)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC  
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SLV-X827MN  
©1996 by Sony Corporation  
SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)  
 
Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
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5
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
10 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
12 Step 5: Selecting a language  
13 Step 6: Presetting channels  
18 Step 7: Setting up G-CODE*  
21 Step 8: Changing/ disabling programme positions  
24 Step 9: Setting the clock  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
26 Playing a tape  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
50 Troubleshooting  
30 Recording TV programmes  
52 Specifications  
33 Recording TV programmes using  
53 Index to parts and controls  
G-CODE  
Back cover  
36 Setting the timer manually  
Index  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
38 Playing/ searching at various  
speeds  
40 Recording TV programmes using  
the quick timer  
41 Checking/ changing/ cancelling  
timer settings  
43 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
45 Searching using the index  
function  
46 Adjusting the picture  
47 Changing menu options  
48 Editing with another VCR  
* G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. G-CODE system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Introduction  
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St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
• Audio/ video cable (3-phono to  
3-phono)  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the + and – on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
You can use this remote  
Remote sensor  
commander to operate this  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on  
the remote commander marked  
with a dot (• ) can be used to  
operate your Sony TV.  
TV / VIDEO  
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
Notes  
The TV/ VIDEO button selects an 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.  
Do not mix different types of batteries.  
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St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturers code  
number.  
1
2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down u, and enter your TVs code number(s) using the number  
buttons. Then release u.  
Now you can use the u, VOL +/ –, PROG +/ –, programme number buttons,  
? (tens digit) and TV/ VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also  
use the buttons marked with a dot (• ) to control a Sony TV. To control the  
VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .  
Tip  
If you set your TVs code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns  
off automatically.  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Inno-Hit  
Irradio  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
Code number  
1
41  
20  
01* ,02,03,04,05  
Aiwa  
32  
3
ITT/ Nokia  
JVC  
15,16,69*  
Akai  
68  
1
33*  
Blaupunkt  
Brionvega  
C.G.M  
10,21  
40  
Loewe  
45  
1
1
1
Mitsubishi  
Mivar  
27* ,28*1,50* ,51*  
09  
Colonad  
Dual  
03  
09  
NEC  
66  
44  
Nordmende  
Orion  
35,42  
47,48  
Emerson  
Fenner  
03,04  
30,31  
52  
1
Panasonic  
Philips  
17* ,49  
Ferguson  
Gold Star  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Hyper  
1
1
03,04,17  
06* ,07*1,08*  
1
1
Phonola  
Pioneer  
18,19  
10* ,11*  
26  
24  
31  
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Manufacturer  
Saba  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Sinudyne  
TEAC  
Code number  
12,13  
22,23  
25  
37  
67  
36  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
2
Schneider  
Seleco  
46  
43*  
14  
38  
Sharp  
29  
White  
Westinghouse  
34  
Siemens  
39  
You can use the WIDE button after entering a code number with any of the  
following marks;  
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 EXECUTE.  
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  
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.  
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Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
2
3
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
AERIAL  
OUT  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
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Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s  
To a TV that has audio/video input  
jacks  
This additional connection improves  
picture and sound quality. Connect the  
TV as shown on the right.  
LINE OUT  
LINE IN  
If you want to use the Trinitron TV  
Synchro Play function (see page 29),  
this connection is necessary. (If your  
TV has two or more inputs, connect the  
audio/ video cable to the VIDEO IN 1  
jacks.)  
Audio/video cable  
(supplied)  
To a stereo system  
You can improve sound quality by  
connecting a stereo system as shown on  
the right.  
LINE OUT  
LINE IN  
AUDIO  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
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Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/ video cable, skip  
this step.  
ON/STANDBY  
PROGRAM +/–  
RF CHANNEL  
ON/STANDBY  
1
2
Press ON/ STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF  
3
4
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.  
Press PROGRAM +/ – to select the desired TV system. If you watch  
the system B/ G, select “G.” If you watch the system D/ K, select  
“K.”  
PROGRAM  
RF  
G
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6
Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
shown in the display window so that  
the picture on the right appears on the  
TV screen.  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
RF  
CHANNEL  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever  
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/ – on the VCR. If  
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press  
PROGRAM +/ –, the TV tuning is correct  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, press PROGRAM +/ –  
in step 5, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new  
RF channel until a clear picture appears.  
Note  
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted  
(noisy sound).  
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St e p 5  
Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
You can change the on-screen display  
language from English to Chinese.  
Before you start…  
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4
7
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5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to LANGUAGE and  
press EXECUTE.  
• MENU  
LANGUAGE /  
ENGLISH  
CURSOR  
SELECT  
END  
:
:
EXECUTE  
• EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR >/ . to highlight the  
desired language, then press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE /  
CURSOR  
ENGLISH  
• EXECUTE  
:
:
EXECUTE  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
First, we recommend that you preset the  
receivable channels in your area using  
automatic presetting. Then, if some  
channels could not be preset  
automatically, you can preset them  
manually; if there are any unwanted  
channels among the preset ones, you can  
disable the channels.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to TUNER PRESET  
and press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
PROG1  
B / G D / K  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
1
ON  
OFF  
CURSOR  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
• EXECUTE  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG1  
2
Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the  
cursor (I) to SYSTEM, then select either  
B/ G or D/ K, whichever is applicable in  
your area. If SYSTEM is set to the wrong  
position, the sound will be distorted or  
noisy.  
B / G D / K  
CURSOR  
1
ON  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
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St e p 6: Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the  
cursor (I) to NORMAL/ CATV, then  
highlight NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG1  
B / G D / K  
CURSOR  
1
ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, highlight CATV.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(I) to AUTO PRESET, then press  
EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG1  
B / G D / K  
CURSOR  
1
ON  
OFF  
All receivable channels are preset in  
numerical sequence. When no more  
receivable channels can be found,  
presetting stops and the picture from the  
lowest numbered channel is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
• EXECUTE  
PLEASE WAIT  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls  
m a n u a lly  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG+/–  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to TUNER PRESET  
and press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
PROG10  
B / G D / K  
21  
ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
CURSOR  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the  
cursor (I) to NORMAL/ CATV, then select  
NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG10  
CURSOR  
B / G D / K  
21  
ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(I) to CHANNEL SET.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
PROG10  
CURSOR  
B / G D / K  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
21  
ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
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St e p 6: Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
• PROG  
4
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
SYSTEM  
B / G D / K  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
21  
ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
5
Press CURSOR / repeatedly until the  
channel you want is displayed.  
Pressing CURSOR ? goes back to the  
previous channels.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG14  
B / G D / K  
CURSOR  
35  
ON  
OFF  
The channels are scanned in the following  
order:  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
Channel coverage  
System D/K  
System B/G  
VHF  
R1–R12  
R21–R69  
NZ1–NZ9, E2–E12  
E21–E69  
UHF  
CATV (TV distribution)  
S1–S41, S01–S05  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the  
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press  
“0” and then press “5.”  
6
If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
PROG14  
B / G D / K  
CURSOR>/ ./ ?/ / to m ove the cu rsor (I)  
to SYSTEM, then select either B/ G or D/ K,  
whichever is applicable in your area.  
CURSOR  
35  
ON  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
7
8
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 4 and 5.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/ –  
buttons. You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET  
UP CH AND G-CODE menu (page 23).  
1
2
In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display  
the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in  
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme number for which you cannot  
obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER PRESET  
SYSTEM  
PROG14  
B / G D / K  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
35  
ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SET  
:
4
Press CURSOR ?/ / to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.  
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Se t t in g u p  
G-CODE  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs that  
simplifies programming the VCR to  
make timer recordings. To use G-CODE,  
each programme position needs to be  
matched with its G-CODE guide  
channel. To get the guide channel  
numbers, look in the programme guide  
for your area that features G-CODE  
numbers.  
> / . / ? / /  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• If you want to record satellite  
broadcasts using G-CODE, see page  
20.  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
2
3
The preset channels are displayed on the  
screen.  
4
5
CURSOR  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
TIMER CLEAR  
• EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(I) to the row on which you want to set the  
guide channel.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
CURSOR  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
2
3
4
5
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/ .  
repeatedly.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
TIMER CLEAR  
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5
Press CURSOR / twice to highlight the  
guide channel column.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH GUIDE CH  
CURSOR  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
SELECT GUIDE CH  
:
:
CONFIRM  
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the guide  
channel number assigned in the  
programme guide.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH GUIDE CH  
CURSOR  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–––  
–––  
6
–––  
–––  
SELECT GUIDE CH  
:
:
CONFIRM  
Press CURSOR ?/ / to confirm the  
setting.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
CURSOR  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–––  
–––  
6
–––  
–––  
2
3
The cursor (I) appears in the leftmost  
column.  
4
5
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
TIMER CLEAR  
6
7
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 programme  
positions” on page 21.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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St e p 7: Se t t in g u p G-CODE (co n t in u e d )  
Se t t in g u p G-CODE fo r sa t e llit e b ro a d ca st s  
When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first  
you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the  
TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite  
channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.  
If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you dont have to  
set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels.  
Skip the following operations.  
1
2
3
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Press PROG +/ – to select a programme position you want to use for  
watching a satellite channel.  
4
Select CHANNEL SET, then press CURSOR /  
to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG6  
SYSTEM  
NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
B / G D / K  
The channel number displayed beside  
CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all  
satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner.  
30  
ON  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
5
6
Press PROG +/ – to select another programme position for another  
satellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter the  
same channel number as the one displayed in step 4.  
Repeat this step for all satellite channels.  
Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to  
the satellite channel, following the procedures in “Step 7: Setting up G-  
CODE” on page 18.  
Notes  
• The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CURSOR >/ .  
repeatedly to reset the ”GUIDE CH” column to ”---.” ”---” appears between 1 and  
255.  
The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number, if the same number  
has been set.  
If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you dont have to  
setup G-CODE. Just record a satellite programme using G-CODE, and the VCR  
automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks.  
When you record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE, you need to select the desired  
channel on the satellite tuner manually.  
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St e p 8  
Ch a n g in g /  
d isa b lin g  
p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
After setting the channels and G-CODE  
guide channels, you can change the  
programme positions as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or  
contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
Ch a n g in g p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
e.g. Moving the programme position from 3 to 1  
• MENU  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
16  
2
6
12  
–––  
CURSOR  
:
:
:
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
TIMER CLEAR  
• EXECUTE  
2
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(I) to the row on which you want to  
change the programme position, then  
p ress CURSOR /.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
16  
2
6
12  
–––  
CURSOR  
:
:
:
SELECT  
SET GUIDE CH  
CONFIRM  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/ .  
repeatedly.  
continued  
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St e p 8: Ch a n g in g /d isa b lin g p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s (co n t in u e d )  
3
Press CURSOR >/ . until the selected  
channel and guide channel row moves to  
the desired programme position.  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
CURSOR  
1
2
3
4
5
12  
3
9
27  
56  
6
16  
2
12  
The selected channel and guide channel  
are inserted at the new programme  
position and the intermediate channels are  
displaced to fill the gap.  
–––  
:
:
:
SELECT  
SET GUIDE CH  
CONFIRM  
4
Press CURSOR ? to confirm the setting.  
CURSOR  
5
6
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2  
to 4.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d  
p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
MENU  
Note  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
Be sure to select the programme position  
you want to disable correctly. If you  
disable a programme position by  
mistake, you need to reset that channel  
manually.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TIMER  
CLEAR  
• MENU  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
16  
2
6
12  
–––  
CURSOR  
:
:
:
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
TIMER CLEAR  
• EXECUTE  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to move the cursor  
(I) to the row on which you want to  
disable.  
CURSOR  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
16  
2
6
12  
–––  
:
:
:
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
TIMER CLEAR  
SET UP CH AND G–CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
TIMER  
Press TIMER CLEAR.  
CLEAR  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
16  
2
–––  
12  
The selected row will be cleared as shown  
on the right.  
0
27  
56  
–––  
:
:
:
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
TIMER CLEAR  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want  
to disable.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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St e p 9  
Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
MENU  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to be able to use the timer  
recording features properly.  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
Before you start…  
1
4
2
5
3
6
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (I) to CLOCK SET and  
press EXECUTE.  
CLOCK SET  
1 . 1 . 1997 WED  
0 : 00  
CURSOR  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
EXECUTE  
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to set the date.  
CLOCK SET  
CURSOR  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
27 . 1 . 1997 MON  
0 : 00  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR / to highlight the month  
and set the month using CURSOR >/ ..  
CLOCK SET  
CURSOR  
27 . 11 . 1997 THU 0 : 00  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
EXECUTE  
CLOCK SET  
4
Set the year, hour and minutes in  
sequence, using CURSOR / to highlight  
the item to be set, and CURSOR >/ . to  
select the digits.  
27 . 11 . 1997 THU 15 : 00  
CURSOR  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
EXECUTE  
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• EXECUTE  
5
Press EXECUTE to start the clock.  
Tip  
To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be  
changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/ ..  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
TRINITRON TV  
SYNCHRO  
PLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
REPLAY  
P PAUSE  
3/ # SEARCH  
·
P LAY  
)
F F  
p STOP  
REW  
0
COLOR SYSTEM  
COUNTER RESET  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
3
Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
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Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
P PAUSE  
Pause play  
Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY  
Search forward  
) FF or # SEARCH d uring playback  
Search backward  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback  
) FF d u ring stop  
0 REW d u ring stop  
6 EJECT  
Replaying a recently w atched scene  
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch  
again.  
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the  
tape 10 seconds for each press of the button, and restarts playback.  
To set the colour system  
If streaks appear during playback, press COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to  
confirm to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally, the colour  
system is correctly set whenever the tape is inserted.)  
If your tape w as  
recorded in  
Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication  
below appears in the display w indow.  
PAL  
PAL  
NTSC  
NTSC  
PAL  
MESECAM  
To play an NTSC-recorded tape  
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the color system of your TV.  
If your TV is  
PAL  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 3.58  
continued  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.  
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the  
point afterwards by referring to the counter.  
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Notes  
The counter resets to “0H00M00S” 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 cycles  
of the two video systems.  
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
– the picture is 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.  
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Tu rn in g o n t h e VCR a n d TV, a n d st a rt in g p la yb a ck  
a u t o m a t ica lly (Trin it ro n TV Syn ch ro Pla y)  
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 has  
phono type audio/ video input jacks” on page 9.) Be sure to connect the  
audio/ video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two  
inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote  
commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.  
Operation  
Make sure that the TVs power is in standby mode.  
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in  
place for about two seconds.  
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to VCR reception. If there is a  
tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.  
Notes  
If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:  
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.  
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.  
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote  
commander s signal limitations.  
Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If  
you do so, the TVs input source will momentarily switch to the TVs tuner.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TAPE SPEED  
PROG +/–  
r REC  
1
2
3
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
• PROG  
Press PROG +/ – to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP  
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TAPE  
4
5
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
SPEED  
LP provides recording time twice as long as SP, however, SP  
produces better picture and audio quality.  
LP  
REC  
Press r REC to start recording.  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape  
remaining.  
S
E
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
0 : 00 : 22  
To w atch another TV programme w hile recording  
1
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 aerial  
cable, skip this step.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover  
the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
continued  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m m e s (co n t in u e d )  
To record NTSC colour system programmes  
NTSC colour signals can be recorded on this VCR.  
For tape speed, select SP or EP in step 4.  
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces  
better picture quality.  
When playing back, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed.  
Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (tens digit) button  
followed by the programme number buttons.  
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or the LINE-2 IN jacks using  
INPUT SELECT on the VCR.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  
Notes  
The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g G-CODE  
u
(on/standby)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
Just enter the programmes G-CODE  
number listed in the TV programme  
guide. The date, times and programme  
position of that programme are set  
automatically. You can preset up to  
eight programmes at a time.  
> / . / ? / /  
G-CODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
Before you start…  
SET  
• 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 longer  
than the total recording time.  
TAPE SPEED  
TIMER CLEAR  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
G-CODE  
1
Press G-CODE.  
G–CODE  
G–CODE NO.  
––––– ––––  
SP / LP  
SP  
SET  
SP / LP  
:
:
0–9  
TAPE SPEED  
continued  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m m e s u sin g G-CODE (co n t in u e d )  
G–CODE  
2
3
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the programmes G-CODE number.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
G–CODE NO.  
82477 691–  
SP / LP  
SP  
ONCE  
DA I LY  
WEEKLY  
If you make a mistake, press TIMER  
CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.  
:
:
:
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
SET  
TIMER CLEAR  
TAPE  
Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or LP.  
G–CODE  
SPEED  
G–CODE NO.  
82477 691–  
SP / LP  
LP  
ONCE  
DA I LY  
WEEKLY  
:
:
:
SELECT  
CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
SET  
TIMER CLEAR  
4
Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by  
using CURSOR ?/ /, then press SET:  
G–CODE  
G–CODE NO.  
82477 691–  
SP / LP  
LP  
CURSOR  
SET  
RECORDI NG T I ME  
START STOP PROG  
. 12MON 20 : 00 22 : 00 58 LP  
DATE  
1
To record  
Select  
Only once  
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
CANCEL  
:
TIMER CLEAR  
Everyday Monday to Friday  
Once a week  
The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed  
appear on the TV screen.  
If the information is not correct, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the  
setting.  
5
6
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
Press u to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1
2
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish  
to make a timer setting.  
3
4
Repeat the steps described above.  
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press 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.  
Tip  
To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing SET.  
Note  
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.  
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Se t t in g t h e t im e r  
m a n u a lly  
u
(on/standby)  
MENU  
If G-CODE is not available in your area,  
follow the instructions below to set the  
timer to record programmes.  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
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 longer  
than the total recording time.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
INPUT SELECT  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/  
CHECK, then press EXECUTE.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
9 . 12 TUE  
DATE  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START STOP PROG  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and tape speed:  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
9 . 12 TUE  
DATE  
10. 12WED  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START STOP PROG  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– : –  
– :  –– SP  
1 Press CURSOR / to highlight each  
item in turn.  
2 Press CURSOR >/ . to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
CURSOR  
return to that setting and reset.  
To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, press CURSOR . while the date is highlighted. For details,  
see “Daily/ weekly recording” on the next page.  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or the LINE-2  
IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT on the VCR to display “LINE1” or  
“LINE2” in the “PROG” position.  
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3
Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.  
The cursor (I) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another  
CURSOR  
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.  
• EXECUTE  
4
5
Press EXECUTE.  
Press u to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time  
you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press  
CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.  
the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT .....  
n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 month later n(dates count dow n)  
n the current date  
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 TAPE SPEED.  
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  
“TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted.  
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Additional Operations  
Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
& SLOW  
FRAM E  
7
3 / #  
SEARCH  
·
P LA Y  
0
REW  
)
F F  
)
F F  
·
P LA Y  
0
REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
Du ring stop , p ress ) FF or 0 REW.  
Fast-forward/ rewind  
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold  
forward or rewind  
0 REW d ow n .  
Play at high speed  
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH. To  
change direction, press the other one.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press 7 FRAME. Hold the button down to play  
one frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, hold 0 REW on the VCR, and press · PLAY on  
the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
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Usin g t h e CLICK SHUTTLE rin g  
With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring,  
you can operate a variety of  
playback options.  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring  
During playback or pause, turn the  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or  
anticlockwise. Each change in the  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring position  
changes the playback mode, and the  
corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the  
following way if the on-screen display function is on:  
Double speed  
Normal speed  
Slow motion  
High speed  
Playback mode  
X 2  
Mark on the TV  
screen  
Pause  
Slow motion in  
reverse  
High speed in  
reverse  
Double speed in  
reverse  
Normal speed in  
reverse  
– X 2  
– X 1  
Tip  
Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/ – 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.  
Notes  
The playback sound is muted during these operations.  
In LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
If the playback mode mark doesnt appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e q u ick  
t im e r  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
QUICK TIMER  
1
2
While recording, press QUICK TIMER on the VCR once.  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:00  
0:30  
1:00  
10:30  
11:00  
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 recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Tip  
You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode.  
40 Additional Operations  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
ca n ce llin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
u
(on/standby)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
> / . / ? / /  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TIMER CLEAR  
1
2
Press u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/ CHECK:  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the  
next step.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
DATE START STOP PROG  
10 . 12WED 20 : 00 22 : 00 58 LP  
9 . 12 TUE  
6 . 1 TUE  
28 . 12SUN  
17 . 12WED  
MON –– SAT  
7 : 00  
8 : 00  
6
SP  
8 : 30 10 : 15 LINE1 LP  
9 : 58 12 : 00 LINE2 SP  
0 : 12 13 : 00 27 LP  
• If you do not need to change the settings,  
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to  
return to recording standby.  
EVERY SUN 23 : 00  
0 : 00 LINE1 SP  
– :  ––  
– :  ––  
–– . –  
–– . –  
– : –  
– : –  
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the setting you want to change or cancel:  
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?/ / to highlight the item  
you want to change, and press CURSOR >/ . to reset it. Then, press  
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (I) appears at the beginning  
of the line.  
• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
continued  
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Ch e ckin g /ch a n g in g /ca n ce llin g t im e r se t t in g s (co n t in u e d )  
When the timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme  
starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu  
has priority.  
Programme 1  
20 seconds  
Programme 2  
Will be cut off  
Programme 1  
20 seconds w ill be cut off  
Programme 2  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l  
p ro g ra m m e s  
In ZWEITON (Ge rm a n st e re o ) syst e m  
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual  
programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual  
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display  
window.  
To select bilingual sound w hile recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
Sub  
SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
MAIN/ SUB  
STEREO  
In NICAM syst e m  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on  
the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or  
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the  
display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should  
be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 47 for  
details.  
To select the sound w hile recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programme  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
STEREO  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
Standard sound*  
No indicator  
No indicator  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
continued  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m m e s (co n t in u e d )  
Bilingual programme  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
SUB  
Sub  
STEREO  
MAIN/ SUB  
No indicator  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
STEREO  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d d u rin g p la yb a ck  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display w indow  
Stereo/ main and sub  
STEREO  
STEREO  
(left and right channels)  
LCH  
Left channel/ main  
Right channel/ sub  
Standard sound  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
Ho w so u n d is re co rd e d o n a vid e o t a p e  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded  
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded  
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed left/  
Bilingual  
right channels  
Usually main sound  
Normal audio track  
(monaural)  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound (left/  
right channels)  
Main (left channel)  
Sub (right channel)  
Notes  
To play a tape 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.  
If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi  
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.  
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Se a rch in g u sin g  
t h e in d e x  
fu n ct io n  
The VCR marks the tape with an index  
signal at the point where each recording  
begins. Use these signals as references  
to find a specific recording. The VCR  
can search up to 99 index signals ahead  
of or behind the current position.  
=
/
+
INDEX  
SEARCH  
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
Press =/ + IN DEX SEARCH repeated ly to specify how many  
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:  
• To search ahead, press + INDEX  
SEARCH.  
INDEX  
8
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 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 channel during  
recording pause.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re  
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the tracking indicator  
flashes in the display window, then goes off),  
distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so,  
manually adjust the tracking.  
Press the TRACKING +/ – buttons to display the  
tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as  
you press one of the two buttons (The  
lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment,  
eject the tape and reinsert it.  
indicator  
NORMAL TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC)  
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically  
improves recording and playback quality by  
adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video  
heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality,  
we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET  
UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display  
window lit).  
SET UP MENU  
BUZZER  
DIMMER  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUDIO MIX  
APC  
ON  
ON  
STD  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
APC playback  
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental  
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.  
APC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and 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.  
To deactivate the APC  
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC  
indicator in the display window goes off.  
Note  
There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the  
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the  
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape  
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press  
P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly  
without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC  
indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s  
1
Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.  
SET UP MENU  
BUZZER  
DIMMER  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUDIO MIX  
APC  
ON  
ON  
STD  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
OFF  
NICAM  
OFF  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the option to  
change, then press CURSOR ?/ / to  
change the setting.  
Press EXECUTE to return to the original  
screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
BUZZER  
ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made.  
OFF to deactivate it.  
DIMMER  
ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it brighter.  
HIFI AUDIO  
STD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 43.  
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time.  
The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.  
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the  
AUDIO MIX  
APC  
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.  
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and  
improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC.  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
TV  
This VCR (Recorder)  
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810MS audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o a st e re o syst e m  
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the  
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).  
Tips  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect 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.  
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Op e ra t io n (w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
P PAUSE  
Before you start editing  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
in the display window.  
• Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape  
speed (SP or LP for the PAL system,  
and SP or EP for the NTSC system).  
r REC  
1
2
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
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.  
Note  
If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording  
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then when you  
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If  
you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is  
cancelled.  
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Additional Information  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your  
nearest Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ON/ STANDBY switch  
does not function.  
Connect the mains lead to mains securely.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for  
over one hour.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and  
timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are  
using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
Make sure the colour system is set to the system that  
the tape was recorded in.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning  
cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your  
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony  
service facility (a standard service charge will be  
required). Do not use a commercially available wet-  
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video  
heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony service facility for more information.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
The tape is defective. Use a new tape.  
The picture has no sound.  
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded  
on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure  
the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to  
OFF.  
The sound is unstable or has an  
echo.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
initial  
terminal  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
No TV programmes appear  
on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are  
using a monitor, set it to video input.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Make sure SYSTEM (B/ G or D/ K) in the TUNER  
PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a programme position when recording  
TV programmes; select “L1” or “L2” when recording  
from other equipment.  
The timer does not operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock and timer.  
No tape can be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape  
compartment.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is  
set correctly.  
Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to  
01 when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
The tracking indicator does not  
appear on the screen.  
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted, or the NTSC system is  
being used.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Ge n e ra l  
Channel coverage  
Power requirements  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
22 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
VHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12, NZ1 to NZ9  
UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R69  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Dimensions  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
Approx. 430 × 109 × 308 mm (w/ h/ d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
LINE-1 IN and LINE-2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Approx. 4.5 kg  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
Audio/ video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1)  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
0
p STOP button (27, 31)  
1
ON/ STANDBY switch/ indicator  
(10)  
! ¡ P PAUSE button (27, 49)  
!™ RF CHANNEL button (10)  
! £ COLOR SYSTEM button (27)  
! ¢ TAPE SPEED button (31)  
2
3
Tape compartment  
PROGRAM/ TRACKING +/ –  
buttons (10, 46)  
4
5
6
7
8
9
6 EJECT button (27)  
!
INPUT SELECT button (32, 36)  
0 REW button (27, 38)  
) FF bu tton (27, 38)  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring (39)  
· PLAY button (26, 38)  
r REC button (31)  
! § LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (48)  
! ¶ COUNTER RESET button (28)  
! • Remote sensor (5)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l  
4
5
6
AERIAL OUT connector (8)  
AERIAL IN connector (8)  
1
2
Mains lead (8)  
LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO jacks  
(48)  
LINE OUT AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (9)  
3
NTSC PB switch (27)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
RF  
GK  
APC SP  
NICAMSTEREO  
M
TIMER RC  
NTSC  
EP  
LP  
PAL  
H
S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
TIMER indicator (34, 37)  
8
9
0
TV system indicator (10)  
RF indicator (10)  
REC indicator  
(tracking) indicator (46)  
APC indicator (46)  
Line/ programme position indicator  
(10, 30)  
! ¡ Time counter/ clock indicator (28)  
!™ Colour system indicator (27)  
! £ Tape indicator  
Tape speed indicator (31)  
NICAM indicator (43)  
STEREO indicator (43)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1
TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
2
3
6 EJECT button (27)  
Menu operation buttons (12)  
MENU button  
CU RSO R >/ ./ ?/ / b u tton s  
EXECUTE button  
4
WIDE button (For TV) (7)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY  
button (29)  
6
7
8
9
DISPLAY button (28)  
COUNTER RESET button (28)  
TIMER CLEAR button (23, 34, 41)  
QUICK TIMER button (40)  
! º TAPE SPEED button (31)  
! ¡ r REC button (31)  
!™ & SLOW button (38)  
! £ 7FRAME bu tton (38)  
! ¢ REPLAY button (27)  
!
=/ + IN DEX SEA RCH bu tton s  
(45)  
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! § u (on/ standby) switch (34, 37)  
! ¶ AUDIO MONITOR button (43)  
! • TV/ VIDEO button (for TV) (5)  
! ª G-CODE button (33)  
Program m e nu m ber/ ?(tens  
digit) buttons (33)  
SET button (34)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
@PROG +/ – buttons (16, 30)  
VOL +/ – buttons (for TV)  
@¢ P PAUSE button (27)  
@ 3/# SEARCH buttons (27, 38)  
@§ · PLAY bu tton (27)  
@¶ ) FF bu tton (27, 38)  
@• p STOP button (27, 31)  
@ª 0 REW button (27, 38)  
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In d e x  
A, B  
Accessories supplied  
H
S
4
Hi-fi audio track 43  
Safety tab 31  
Adjusting  
Searching  
picture 17, 39, 46  
tracking 39, 46  
I, J, K  
Index searching 45  
at various speeds 38  
using the index  
function 45  
Aerial hookup  
8
SP mode 31  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 17  
L
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 46  
Audio track 44  
Language selecting 12  
T, U, V, W, X, Y  
Timer recording 36  
cancelling timer  
settings 41  
LP mode 31  
AV connection  
9
M
Monitoring  
changing timer  
settings 41  
C
during playback 44  
during recording 43  
Cancelling timer settings 41  
checking timer  
settings 41  
Changing timer settings 41  
Cleaning the video  
heads 50  
N, O  
NICAM broadcasts 43  
Normal audio track 44  
NTSC-recorded tapes 27  
daily/ weekly  
recording 37  
Clock setting 24  
overlapping timer  
recordings 42  
using G-CODE 33  
Colour system  
compatible colour  
systems  
setting 27  
Connecting  
2
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
P
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Trinitron TV Synchro  
Play 29  
the VCR and your TV  
8
Playback 26  
to a TV with audio/  
at various speeds 38  
frame-by-frame 38  
slow motion 38  
video jacks  
9
Z
Counter 28  
ZWEITON broadcasts 43  
Presetting channels 13  
D
Disabling programme  
position 17, 23  
Q
Quick timer 40  
Dubbing. See Editing  
R
E, F  
Recording 30  
Editing 46  
bilingual  
EP mode 32  
programmes 43  
saving 31  
G
stereo programmes 43  
using G-CODE 33  
G-CODE  
recording 33  
setting 18  
while watching another  
programme 31  
Guide channel setting  
up 18  
Remote commander  
5
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