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CAUTION
SHORT CIRCUIT THE ANODE OF THE PICTURE TUBE AND
THE ANODE CAP TO THE METAL CHASSIS, CRT SHIELD, OR
CARBON PAINTED ON THE CRT, AFTER REMOVING THE ANODE.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY SHADING AND MARK ! ON
THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS, EXPLODED VIEWS AND IN THE
PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE
THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART
NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY. CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS
THAT ARE CRITICAL FOR SAFE OPERATION ARE IDENTIFIED
IN THIS MANUAL. FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES WHENEVER CRITICAL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED OR IMPROPER OPERATION IS SUSPECTED.
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SELF DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
1.OUTLINE
• The units in this manual contain a self-diagnostic function.
• If an error occurs, the STANDBY lamp will automatically begin to flash.
The number of times the lamp flashes translates to a probable source of the problem. A definition of the STANDBY lamp
flash indicators is listed in the instruction manual for the user’s knowledge and reference.
• If an error symptom cannot be reproduced, the remote commander can be used to review the failure occurrence data
stored in memory to reveal past problems and how often these problems occur.
2.DIA GNOSTIC TEST INDICA TORS
• When an errors occurs, the STANDBY lamp will flash a set number of times to indicate the possible cause of the problem.
If there is more than one error, the lamp will identify the first of the problem areas.
• Result for all of the following diagnostic items are displayed on screen. No error has occured if the screen displays a “0”.
Diagnostic
Item
Description
• Power does not
turn on
• +B overcurrent
(OCP) or
overvoltage
(OVP)
• Vertical deflection
stopped
• White balance
failure (no
PICTURE)
No. of times
STANDBY lamp
flashes
Does not light
2 times
4 times
5 times
Self-diagnostic
display/Diagnostic
result
—
2 : 0 or
2 : 1
at the same
4 : 1
time
(Note 1)
4 : 0
or
4 : 1
5 : 0
or
5 : 1
Probable
Cause
Location
• Power cord is not plugged
in.
• Fuse is burned out F901
• FBT
• Q802 (H OUT) shorted
• IC501
• IC301 !¢ pin
• IC606
• Q802 (H OUT) shorted
• Q803
• Q608
• R803 open
•CRT
• IC301
• IC701 - IC703, Q701
(CV board)
• G2 is improperly adjusted.
(Note 2)
Detected
Symptoms
• Power does not come on.
• No power is supplied to the
TV.
• AC power supply is faulty.
• On standby state.
• Load on power line is
shorted
(at the same time 4 : 1 on
display).
• Has entered standby state
after horizontal raster.
• Vertical deflection pulse is
stopped.
• Horizontal deflection
stopped.
• Power line is shorted or
power supply is stopped.
• No raster is generated.
• CRT cathode current
detection reference pulse
output is small.
Note 1: If a + B overcurrent is detected, stoppage of the vertical deflection is detected simultaneously.
The symptom that is diagnosed first by the microcontroller is displayed on the screen.
Note 2: Refer to screen (G2) Adjustment in section 3-4 of this manual.
• VCR EMG code List
CodeCoutents
00hNO EMG
10hCAM encode NG during unloading
11hCAM encode NG during unloading
12hCAM encode NG at intial
20hT reel NG during unloading
21hS reel FG NG
22hT reel FG NG
23hS reel FG NG
24hT reel FG NG at initial
25hS reel FG NG at initial
CodeCoutents
30hCapstan FG NG at initial
31hCapstan FG NG
40hDrum FG NG
41hDrum FG NG at initial
42hDrum FG NG
43hDrum PG NG
44hDrum PG NG
50hDEW
60hFL NG
70hDEW eject NG
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3.DISPLAY OF STANDBY LIGHT FLASH COUNT
* One flash count is not used for self-diagnostic.
< Diagnostic Item >
• +B OCP/OVP
< Flash Count >
2 times
STANDBY lamp (RED)
• Vertical deflection stopped
• White balance failure
Lamp ON 0.3 sec.
Lamp OFF 0.3 sec.
4 times
5 times
Lamp OFF 3.0 sec.
STOPPING THE STANDBY FLASH
• Turn off the power switch on the TV main unit or unplug the power cord from the outlet to stop the STANDBY lamp from flashing.
4.SELF-DIA GNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY
• For errors with symptoms such as “power sometimes shuts off” or “screen sometimes goes out” that cannot be confirmed,
it is possible to bring up past occurances of failure for confirmation on the screen:
[To Bring Up Screen Test]
• In standby mode, press buttons on the remote commander sequentially in rapid succession as shown below:
[Screendisplay] / channel [5] / Sound volume [-] / Power ON u
+
Self-Diagnosis screen display
SELF CHECK
1: 2 : 13 : 4 : 0 5 : 1
-- --
VCR :
diagnostic item : result
EMG code.
˘
Note that this differs from entering the service mode (mode volume [+]).
Numeral "0" means that no fault has been detected.
Numeral "1" means a fault has been detected.
Note: Though "1: , 3:" indicated, not using.
5.HANDLING OF SELF-DIA GNOSTIC SCREEN DISPLAY
• Since the diagnostic results displayed on the screen are not automatically cleared, always check the self-diagnostic
screen during repairs. When you have completed the repairs, clear the result display to “0”.
• Unless the result display is cleared to “0”, the self-diagnostic function will not be able to detect subsequent faults after
completion of the repairs.
[Clearing the result display]
• To clear the result display to “0”, press buttons on the remote commander sequentially as shown below when the diagnostic screen is being displayed.
• Pay attention when perform by the service mode, other all electric adjustment data will be rewrite.
Channel [8] / [0]
[Quitting Self-diagnostic screen]
• To quit the entire self-diagnostic screen, turn off the power switch on the remote commander or the main unit.
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6.SELF-DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT
RY601
RELAY
Q601
V•STOP
LED flash
STANDBY
34
21
lamp
D1308
52
A
62
60
IC301
Y/C/J
HP/
PROTECT
IC001
µ-COM
LED1
VCR
V PULSE
SCL1
SDA1
OVP
+B LINE
47
37
49
To item 2 and 5 via bus line
41
43
• G •
42
MEMORY
Over current
Detection(OVP)
R613
R615
✩
R
IC004
ITEM 3
Q606
R611
1
R614
ITEM 2.
Over voltage
Detection(OCP)
Diagnostic screen display
B
A
R656
8
3
PM601
PM21
FBT
(T801)
35
SDA
34
Q502
SCL
IK IN
C504
21
7
IC501
BOOST
VCC
3
CRT
Auto cut-off white balance detection(AKB)
ITEM 4.
Vertical Deflection
output Detection
(V
•
STOP)
ITEM 5.
R,G,B STOP
Q501
D502
15
R510
VM OUT
C505
[+Bovercurrent]Owing to current increase voltage of R615 decrease and that it make PM601 pin 8 to
become LOW and OFF RY601.
[+Bovervoltage]When +B voltage become more than 142.5V, PM601 8 pin become LOW and RY601
OFF.
[Verticaldeflectionstopped]Detect Vertical deflection Pulse lost by IC001 ^º pin of micro computer.
Mute the picture at !∞ pin of IC301 that performed by Y/C/J.
[Whitebalance]Detect when R.G.B. output wrong level balance of automatic white balance detecting
standard pulse which detect cathode current, or which become low almost.
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1-1.KV-VF21M40/VF21M70
4
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Preparation
Check the supplied accessories
When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you
have these items:
• Remote control
• Two R6 (size AA) batteries
• Stabilizer band
• Two clamps
• Two wood screws
• AC plug adaptor
• These operating instructions
Insert the batteries into the remote control
Note
• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.
5
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 2: Installing the video TV
Secure the video TV
To prevent the video TV from falling, secure it using one of the
following methods:
A
With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the video TV using the existing hole.
OR
B
Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the
video TV and a wall or pillar.
A
B
20
mm
3.8 mm
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SECTION 1
GENERAL
The operating instructions mentioned here are partial abstracts from the
Operating Instruction Manual. The page numbers of the Operating Instruction Manual remein as in the manual.
Page 9
6
Getting Started
Step 3: Connecting the antenna
For better TV reception and clear recordings, connect an outdoor
antenna to your video TV.
Connecting an outdoor antenna
To connect a VHF antenna or a combination VHF/UHF
antenna—75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
Attach an IEC antenna connector to the 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Plug the connector into the 8 (antenna) socket of the video TV.
To connect both VHF and UHF antennas
Attach the antenna cable ends to the VHF/UHF mixer (not
supplied).
Plug the mixer into the 8 (antenna) socket of the video TV.
On a wall
75-ohm coaxial cable
Rear
VHF/UHF
antenna
or
Rear
300-ohm twin-lead cable
VHF/UHF mixer
(not supplied)
UHF antenna
VHF antenna
7
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 4: Selecting
the language
You can change the menu and on-screen
information language to Chinese.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the
video TV.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or
a number button on the
remote control.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
continued
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
?/1
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
MENU
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
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8
Getting Started
Step 4: Selecting the language (continued)
4
Press M or m to select
LANGUAGE/
, then
press ENTER.
The selected item turns
red.
5
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
The menu language changes to Chinese.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
9
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 5: Setting
the clock
You need to set the clock to use timer
recording, Quick-Timer recording and
on-timer functions.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
CLOCK SET , then press
ENTER.
4
Press ENTER.
The day section turns red.
5
Press M or m to set the
day, then press ,.
The month section turns
red.
continued
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
TIMER
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
3
ENTER
CLOCK SET
31.12.1999 FRI 10:00
3
ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
CLOCK SET
27.12.1999 MON 10:00
3
ENTER
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Page 11
10
Getting Started
Step 5: Setting the clock (continued)
6
Press M, m or , to set the month, year, hour and minutes in
the same way as in step 5, then press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
If you have made a mistake while setting the clock
Press < to go back to the item to be changed and set the correct
digits using M or m, then press ,.
Note
• If power is interrupted or you disconnect the AC power cord, you have to
re-set the clock.
11
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting the channels
Presetting channels
automatically
You can preset up to 100 channels.
Automatic presetting is the easiest way
to setup your video TV if you want to
preset all receivable channels at once.
To preset the channels manually, see
page 30.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is
selected, then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select TV
SYS, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
Press M or m to select the
TV system (B/G, I, D/K or
M) and press ENTER.
continued
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
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Page 12
12
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting the channels (continued)
5
Press M or m to select
AUTO PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
Presetting starts from program position 1. The preset program and channel
numbers are displayed on the screen in sequence.
When presetting is finished, program position 1 appears again. All available
channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
Tip
• To stop automatic channel presetting, press MENU.
Presetting channels automatically using the
TUNER PRESET ON/OFF button on the video TV
PUSH
t
GAME
2
PROGR
–PLAY–REWFF PAUSE REC
QUICK TIMER
TIMER REC
REC
STOP
q
Xx
mM
H
TUNER PRESET
ON/OFF
GAME
t
?/1
AUTO PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
13
Getting Started
Getting Started
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
2
Press TUNER PRESET ON/OFF with a pointed object.
Do not use an item (such as a pencil) that might break off when
inserted.
3
Press t to select the TV
system of the channels
which you want to preset.
4
Press GAME.
Presetting starts from program position 1. The preset program and
channel numbers are displayed on the screen in sequence.
When presetting is finished, program position 1 appears again. All
available channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
TUNER PRESET
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
Press t
for system selection.
GAME to start.
t
GAME
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14
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Watching the TV
This section explains various functions
used while watching the TV. Most
operations can be done using the remote
control.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the
video TV.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
press ?/1 on the remote
control.
2
Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons to select
the TV channel.
For double digit numbers,
press -, then the numbers
(e.g., for 25, press -, then
2 and 5).
Note
• You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
2
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
PROGR+/–
?/1
?/1
PROGR+/–
Number buttons
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
-/--
2+/–
t
%
PIC MODE
2+/–
15
Basic Operations
Additional tasks
ToPress
Turn off temporarily?/1 on the remote control.
The 1 indicator on the video TV lights up in red.
Turn off the main power?/1 on the video TV.
The w indicator on the video TV lights up in orange.
Adjust the volume2 +/–.
Mute the sound%.
Watch the video inputt to select “t1” or “t2”(see page 48).
(from a connected VCR,To return to the TV screen, press t again.
camcorder, etc.)
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE repeatedly until the desired picture mode is selected.
SelectTo
DYNAMICreceive high contrast pictures.
STANDARDreceive normal contrast pictures.
SOFTreceive low contrast pictures.
PERSONALreceive the latest picture settings from the ADJUST
option in the PICTURE MODE menu (see page 35).
Displaying on-screen information
Press to display the following on-screen information.
To have the program number and channel number stay on the
screen, press
again.
To make the information disappear, press
until no information is
displayed on the screen.
Basic Operations
27.11 SAT
20:00
12
C30
MAIN
Program position
Channel number
Current date and time
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Page 14
16
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
This section shows you how to play a
tape. Other convenient functions you
can use while playing a tape are
explained in “Additional Operations.”
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in
red), skip this step.
2
Insert a cassette.
If you insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback starts
automatically.
3
Press PLAY N.
Playback starts. On-screen
information is displayed
for a few seconds.
Note
• The picture’s color may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded
tape in the LP mode.
–
PLAY–REWFF PAUSESTOP
Xx
mM
H
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
?/1
EJECTZ
PAUSEX
FFM
PLAYN
STOPx
REWm
COUNTER RESET
EJECTZ
PAUSEX
FFM
PLAYN
REWm
STOPx
PLAY
ENTER
H
17
Basic Operations
Additional tasks
ToPress
stop playbackSTOP x.
The video TV goes back to the normal TV picture.
stop playback for a momentPAUSE X.
Press PAUSE X again or press PLAY N to resume
playback.
If you leave your video TV in pause mode, normal
playback resumes after about 5 minutes to prevent tape
damage.
search a tape at high speedREW m
(rewind) or FF M
(fast-forward)
during playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY N.
fast-forward the tapeSTOP x, then press FF M.
rewind the tapeSTOP x, then press REW m.
view the picture in fast-forward
and hold FF M during fast-forward or REW m during
or rewind moderewind.
When you release the button, fast-forward or rewind
mode is resumed.
eject a cassetteEJECT Z.
You can eject the cassette even if the power is off.
Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated.
To record on a cassette without a safety tab, simply cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Adhesive tape
continued
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Page 15
18
Basic Operations
Playing a tape (continued)
Displaying on-screen information
Press to display the following on-screen information. To show
only the amount of remaining tape and the linear tape counter on
the screen, press
again.
To make the information disappear, press
until no information is
displayed on the screen.
Resetting the tape counter
The tape counter helps you to locate a certain scene after playback.
Press COUNTER RESET on the remote control to set the counter to
“0:00:00” before playing a tape. The tape counter is automatically
reset to zero whenever a cassette is inserted. The video TV keeps
counting the length of the tape being played. Note, however, that
the tape counter does not count the portions that do not contain any
recordings.
27.11 SAT
20:00
S
SP
2 : 05 : 10
E
M
SE
Amount of remaining tape
Beginning of the tape
End of the tape
Tape operation mode
Linear tape counter
Tape speed
Current date
and time
19
Basic Operations
Recording TV
programs
Recording TV programs
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
If the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in
red), the video TV will turn on automatically when a cassette is
inserted.
2
Insert a cassette with a safety tab.
3
Press PROGR+/– or the
number buttons to select
the program position.
For double digit numbers,
press -, then press the
numbers (e.g., for 25, press
-, then 2 and 5).
4
Press TAPE SPEED to select
the tape speed.
For details about the tape
speed, see “Selecting the
tape speed” on page 21.
–PLAY –REWFF PAUSE RECSTOP
Xx
mM
H
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
2
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
?/1
?/1
TAPE SPEED
PROGR+/–
PAUSEX
RECz
STOPx
RECz
PAUSEX
STOPx
Number
buttons
PROGR+/–
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
-/--
TAPE SPEED
continued
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Page 16
20
Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
5
Press REC z.
The REC indicator lights
up and recording begins.
Note
• You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
To stop recording
Press STOP x.
When the tape reaches the end, the video TV rewinds the tape
automatically to the beginning, then stops. This function does not
work when the power of the video TV is off.
To pause recording
You can cut out an unwanted scene during recording with this
button.
1 Press PAUSE X when an unwanted scene appears on the screen.
Recording pauses.
2 Press PAUSE X again to release the pause mode at the end of the
unwanted scene.
Recording resumes from the point set in step 1.
When the recording pause mode lasts for about 5 minutes, the video
TV stops recording to prevent tape damage.
Recording with the TV off
Press ?/1 on the video TV.
The video TV is turned off and the w indicator lights up.
The video TV continues recording.
zREC
21
Basic Operations
Selecting the tape speed
The chart below shows the recording/playback time available in
each mode.
PAL, MESECAM
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP modeLP mode
E-3030 min.1 hr.
E-601 hr.2 hrs.
E-901 hr 30 min.3 hrs.
E-1202 hrs.4 hrs.
E-1502 hrs 30 min.5 hrs.
E-1803 hrs.6 hrs.
E-1953 hrs 15 min.6 hrs 30 min.
E-2103 hrs 30 min.7 hrs.
E-2404 hrs.8 hrs.
NTSC
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP modeEP mode
T-3030 min.1 hr 30 min.
T-601 hr.3 hrs.
T-1202 hrs.6 hrs.
T-1602 hrs 40 min.8 hrs.
T-1803 hrs.9 hrs.
Notes
• In the SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode, and three
times as fast as the EP mode.
• When a PAL format cassette is used with the NTSC system for recording,
the actual recording time is shorter than the standard recording time
stipulated on the cassette.
continued
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Page 17
22
Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording using QUICK-TIMER
The Quick-Timer recording function allows you to preset your video
TV to record one program within a 24-hour period. For setting the
Quick-Timer, use QUICK TIMER on the video TV.
Before you begin
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting
the clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the TIMER REC indicator on the video TV should
not be lit.)
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
the power is turned on
automatically.
2
Press TAPE SPEED to select
the tape speed, SP or LP.
EP cannot be selected
when making timer
recordings.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
QUICK TIMER
TAPE SPEED
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
20:00 0H15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
TAPE SPEED
23
Basic Operations
3
Turn QUICK TIMER to set
the hour of the start time,
then press QUICK TIMER.
The hour is set and the
minute of the start time
turns red.
4
Turn QUICK TIMER to set the minute of the start time, then
press QUICK TIMER.
5
Use the QUICK TIMER dial to set the recording time period and
program position in the same way as in step 3.
6
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK, then press QUICK
TIMER.
The Quick Timer indicator lights up and the video TV enters the
timer recording standby mode.
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
23:15 1H15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
The QUICK TIMER button changes the following when turned clockwise
or counterclockwise
• When setting the start time:
The hour increases or decreases by one hour.
The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.
• The recording time period:
Increases or decreases by 15 minutes.
• The program position changes as follows:
1... y 8... y 12... yt1 yt2 y 0 y 1
If the QUICK TIMER button is pressed
• When the Quick Timer is not set:
The display for setting the Quick Timer appears.
• When the Quick Timer is set:
The display for checking the Quick Timer appears.
• When the clock is not set:
The CLOCK SET display appears.
Note
• When you turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK and then press
it, one of the following messages may appear depending on the cassette
used. If a message appears, the recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape. The program recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape with safety tab. The program recording is canceled.
- Tape ran out. The program recording is canceled.
Insert a cassette for recording, rewind the tape and press QUICK TIMER
again.
25
Basic Operations
Changing or canceling the Quick Timer settings
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
The QUICK TIMER display
appears.
2
Change the settings:
(1) Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CHANGE, then
press QUICK TIMER.
(2) Change the settings according to steps 2 through 7 of
“Recording using QUICK-TIMER” on pages 22 and 23.
To cancel the Quick Timer settings
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CLEAR, then press
QUICK TIMER.
Note
• You cannot cancel the Quick Timer settings with the remote control.
SELECT
START
Programmed as below
OK
CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SP
27
SAT
23:15 1H15
M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to five programs within a one-month period.
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting the
clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the Quick Timer indicator on the video TV should
not be lit.)
Setting the timer
Example: How to record a program
broadcast on program position 6 from
21:00 to 22:00 on Sunday, 28th
November 1999.
1
Press TIMER REC.
2
Press M or m to set the
date , then press ,.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
TIMER REC
M/,/m/</ENTER
ON/OFF
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
27
SAT
SP
– –:– – – –
:
– – – –
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
28
SUN
SP
– –:– – – –:– – – –
TIMER REC
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
27
Basic Operations
3
Set the recording start time, recording stop time, program
position/input (1 or 2) and tape speed in the same way as in
step 2.
4
Press ENTER.
The cursor appears at OK.
For daily and weekly
recording, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.
5
Press < or , to move the cursor to NEXT for other programs,
then press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 through 4.
6
Press < or , to move the cursor to OK after setting your
desired programs, then press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up and the video TV enters timer
recording standby mode.
If you have made a mistake during timer setting
Press < to go back to the previous position and correct the setting.
Daily/weekly recording
You can preset your video TV to record the same program every day
of the week (daily recording) or the same program on the same day
every week (weekly recording). Press m in step 2 until the desired
setting appears in the “DATE” position. With each press, the setting
changes as follows:
27 (today) t MON–SUN t MON–SAT t MON–FRI t
EVERY SAT t EVERY FRI t ... t EVERY SUN t 26 (next
month) ......
To stop timer recording
Press ON/OFF.
Using the video TV before timer recording starts
Press ON/OFF to turn off the TIMER REC indicator on the front of
the video TV.
Remember to press ON/OFF again to make the TIMER REC
indicator light up after setting the recording time.
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
28
SUN
21:00 22:00
6
SP
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Checking/adding/
changing/canceling
the timer settings
1
Press TIMER REC.
To exit the PROGRAM
LIST after checking the
settings, skip steps 2 and 3.
To add, change or clear the
settings, follow steps 2
through 4.
2
Press < or , to move the cursor to ADD, CHANGE or CLEAR,
then press ENTER.
3
To add new settings
Follow steps 2 through 4 of “Setting the timer” on page 26.
To change the settings
Press M or m to move the cursor to the setting you want to change,
then press ENTER.
Follow steps 2 through 4 of “Setting the timer” on page 26.
To clear the settings
Press M or m to move the cursor to the setting you want to clear,
then press ENTER.
The setting is cleared and “--” appears.
4
Press < or , to move the cursor to OK, then press ENTER.
If there are other timer settings on the list, the video TV enters the
timer recording standby mode and the TIMER REC indicator
lights up. The PROGRAM LIST disappears.
When the timer settings overlap
The second program starts recording only after the first program
has finished.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
MENU
REW
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
TIMER REC
M/,/m/</ENTER
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
28
SUN
21:00 22:00
6 SP
29
MON
1:30 3:00
79
LP
MON·SAT
18:50 19:00
2 SP
EVERY TUE
21:00 23:30
1 LP
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
ADD CHANGE CLEAR
Programmed as below
TIMER REC
29
Additional Operations
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV
Adjusting the volume — INTELLIGENT VOL
Some programs are broadcast at different volume levels. By setting
this function to ON, the volume level is stabilized and sudden
changes in volume can be prevented.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
INTELLIGENT VOL , then
press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : ON
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
Additional Operations
continued
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Presetting channels manually
Preset the channels manually if you want to select channels that
were not set automatically or if you want to allocate program
numbers to channels one by one.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
5
Select the program number to which you want to assign a
channel number.
(1) Make sure PR is selected, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the program number you want to preset
appears on the menu, then press ENTER.
You can also select the program number with the PROGR +/– or
number buttons.
6
Select the desired channel.
(1) Press M or m to select CH, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the desired channel number appears on the
menu, then press ENTER.
You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
FINE : AUTO
3
ENTER
31
Additional Operations
7
If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
(1) Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the sound becomes normal, then press ENTER.
8
If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you
may be able to improve them by using the FINE tuning feature.
(1) Press M or m to select
FINE, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
(2) Press M or m to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
(3) Press M or m until the
picture and sound quality
are optimal, then press
ENTER.
FINE tuning can be set
between –15 and +15.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
FINE : MANUAL
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Skipping program positions
You can skip unused program positions when selecting a program
with the PROGR +/– buttons. However, the skipped programs may
still be called up when you select them with the number buttons.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select SKIP, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the program position which you want to skip
appears on the menu, then press ENTER.
6
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
7
Press ENTER and repeat steps 5 and 6 to skip other program
positions.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 07 ON
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
33
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV system
If the sound of some channels is abnormal, select the appropriate
TV system for your area.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the
appropriate TV system
appears on the menu,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : D/K
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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34
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Adjusting the color system
Normally set the color system to AUTO. However, when the picture
has no color, manually select the appropriate color system for your
area.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select COL SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the
appropriate color system
appears, then press
ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : D/K
COL SYS : PAL
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
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Additional Operations
Changing the PICTURE MODE setting
The PICTURE MODE menu allows you to adjust the picture quality.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
ADJUST , then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select the desired item, then press ENTER.
The adjustment bar for the selected item appears at the bottom of the
screen.
5
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press
ENTER.
COLORdecrease color intensityincrease color intensity
BRIGHTdarken the picturebrighten the picture
HUE*increase red picture tonesincrease green picture tones
SHARPsoften the picturesharpen the picture
*You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
PERSONAL ADJUST
PICTURE
COLOR
BLIGHT
HUE
SHARP
3
ENTER
80
50
50
00
50
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Adjusting the alignment of
the picture
The picture may be out of alignment due
to influence from the earth’s magnetic
field in relation to the position of the TV.
You can adjust the angle of the picture if
it is not aligned to the TV screen.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select PIC
ROTATION, then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to align the picture’s position, then press ENTER.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
132
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PIC ROTATION
37
Additional Operations
Tape options
Adjusting the tracking
Adjusting the tracking automatically
The tracking condition is automatically adjusted when this function
is set to AUTO.
Adjusting the tracking manually
If streaks or snow noise appear during normal playback, adjust the
tracking.
1
Press MENU in playback mode.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
VIDEO SET UP, then press
ENTER.
4
Make sure TRACKING is selected, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
The tracking meter appears
on the screen.
6
Press < or , to reduce picture noise, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
TRACKING
NORMAL TRACKING
ENTERSET
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Adjusting with Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality
automatically according to the condition of the video tape.
This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better picture
quality, it is advisable to leave the function on. The APC function
works on all types of tapes, even on rental tapes.
To change the setting
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
APC, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select
OFF, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : OFF
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Additional Operations
Playing a tape repeatedly
You can play the recorded portion of a tape repeatedly.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
AUTO REPEAT, then press
ENTER.
The selected item turns
red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
6
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
7
Press PLAY N.
Playback starts. When the
tape reaches its end, the
video TV rewinds the tape
to the beginning, then
plays it again.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : ON
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Adjusting the picture for rental tapes
If you are not satisfied with the picture quality while playing a tape,
even when APC is on, set RENTAL to ON. It is recommended to
use this function when watching rental tapes.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
RENTAL, then press
ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : ON
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Additional Operations
When connecting to a Sony VCR
If you use this video TV with another Sony VCR, the remote control
may accidentally operate both the video TV and VCR at the same
time. To prevent this from happening, set VHS to SONY so that the
remote control operates only this video TV.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
VHS, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select
SONY, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : SONY
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Setting the color system
Normally set COL SYS in the menu to AUTO. If streaks appear
during playback, set COL SYS to correspond to the system that the
tape was recorded in.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select COL SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the corresponding color system appears,
then press ENTER.
Select the same color
system that the tape was
recorded in.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : PAL
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Additional Operations
Switching off
automatically
—SLEEP
You can automatically switch the video
TV into standby mode after a selected
time period.
Press .
With each press, the time
period (in minutes)
changes as illustrated.
One minute before the TV
switches into standby
mode, the message “SLEEP
TIMER: 1M” is displayed
on the screen.
To cancel the timer
Press to select OFF or press ?/1 to turn on the power.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
OFF
60M90M
30M
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Additional Operations
Switching on
automatically
— ON TIMER
You can preset your video TV to
automatically switch on at a desired
time. You can select the TV program,
video playback or input source to be
switched on.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure ON TIMER SET is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Make sure that the cursor appears at DAY, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M, m, < or , to
set the timer on (✓) or off
(–) for each day of the
week.
6
Press M or m to select TIME, then press ENTER.
7
Press M or m to set the on-time hour and minute, then press
ENTER.
8
Press M or m to select SOURCE, then press ENTER.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
ON TIMER SET
DAY : S M T W T F S
TIME : 10:00
SOURCE : TV PROG 12
ON TIMER : ON
3
SELECT ENTER
___ __
PLAY
ENTER
H
45
Additional Operations
9
Press M or m to set the source to be switched on, then press
ENTER.
The SOURCE changes as follows.
TV PROG t VCR N (video playback)
R
If you select TV PROG, press M or m to change the channel
numbers. Then press ENTER again.
10
Press M or m to select ON TIMER, then press ENTER.
11
Press M or m to set ON TIMER to ON, then press ENTER.
12
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
The
indicator on the video TV lights up.
To cancel the on-timer function
In step 11, press M or m to set ON TIMER to OFF, then press
ENTER.
The
indicator on the video TV turns off.
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46
Additional Operations
Searching using
the index
function
The video TV marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
This video TV can search up to 99 index
signals ahead of or behind the current
position.
1
Insert an indexed tape.
2
Press INDEX ./>
repeatedly to specify how
many index signals ahead
or behind you want to
search.
To search ahead, press
INDEX >.
To search backwards, press
INDEX ..
The video TV starts searching and the index number on the TV
screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from
that point.
To stop searching
Press STOP x.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
STOP x
INDEX ./>
INDEX 5
SEARCH
INDEX
.>
47
Additional Operations
Connecting optional equipment
Watching and recording the picture input from
optional equipment
To connect a video camera
To connect a VCR
to video
output
to audio
output
VMC-710M/720M
(not supplied)
t 2/GAME
IN
t 2/GAME IN 9
to video
output
to audio
output
t 1/
t 1/9
continued
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48
Additional Operations
Connecting optional equipment (continued)
To watch the video input signal
Press t so that t1 or t2 appears on the screen.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
1
t
49
Additional Operations
To connect a video game
To display the video game screen
Press GAME when the video TV is in standby mode.
To switch to a TV program
Press the number button on the remote control, PROGR +/– or t
on the video TV or remote control.
To switch to the VCR
Press the PLAY N button on the video TV or remote control when
a cassette is in the video TV.
A/B
G-CODE
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
EJECT
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
GAME
GAME
t 2/GAME
IN
t 2/GAME IN 9
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50
Additional Information
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
Your video TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is
a problem with your video TV, the 1 indicator flashes in red. The
number of times the indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
1
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red once or more in
intervals of 3 seconds.
2
Count the number of times the indicator flashes.
3
Press ?/1 to turn off your video TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service facility about the number of
times the indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the
rear of your video TV.
1 indicator
51
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems while viewing your video TV, please
check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists,
contact your Sony dealer.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solutions
TV section
No picture/No sound
The power cord or antenna
is not connected.
The video TV is not turned
on.
Check the AC power cord and the
antenna connections.
Press ?/1 on the video TV. If the
standby indicator (1) is lit in red,
press ?/1 or a program number
button on the remote control.
Good picture/No sound
The volume level is too
low.
The sound is muted.
Headphones are connected
to i (headphones) jack.
Press 2 + to increase the volume
level.
Press % to cancel the muting.
Disconnect the headphones.
No color or poor color
The color level setting is
too low.
The picture setting is
inappropriate.
The color system setting is
inappropriate.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Adjust PICTURE, COLOR and
BRIGHT in the PERSONAL
ADJUST menu. (page 35)
Press PIC MODE to switch the
picture setting. (page 15)
Display the TV SET UP menu and
check the color system (COL SYS)
setting. (page 34)
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Double images or “ghosts” Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Use a highly directional antenna.
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
No picture/No sound from
video input sources
The connecting cord
between the video TV and
the input sources is
disconnected.
Input is not selected
correctly.
Check the connection between the
video TV and the input sources.
Press t so that “t1” or “t2”
appears. (page 48)
Additional Information
continued
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Page 32
52
Additional Information
Troubleshooting (continued)
Good picture/Abnormal
sound
Symptom
Possible causeSolutions
The TV system setting is
inappropriate.
• If the sound of all the channels
is abnormal, display the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV
SYS), then preset the channels
again. (pages 11 and 12)
• If the sound of some channels is
abnormal, display the MANUAL
PROGRAM menu in the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS)
(page 30).
Snowy picture/Abnormal
sound
The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
The antenna type is
inappropriate.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Check the antenna cable and
connection on the video TV and at
the wall.
Display the TV SET UP menu and
select MANUAL PROGRAM to
manually preset the channel again.
Check the antenna type (VHF/
UHF). Contact a Sony dealer for
advice.
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Dotted lines or stripes
There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the video TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle for minimum
interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Abnormal color patches
There is magnetic
disturbance from external
speakers or other
equipment.
Locate external speakers or other
equipment away from the video
TV. Press ?/1 on the video TV to
turn off the video TV for about five
minutes, then turn on again.
Clock and timer section
The clock has
stopped and “--:--” is
displayed.
The power has been
interrupted or the AC
power cord is disconnected.
Re-set the clock and timer settings.
(page 9)
53
Additional Information
SymptomPossible cause
Solutions
Playback section
Power is on, but the tape
does not run.
The safety device has been
activated.
Switch off, disconnect the AC
power cord, and leave the set for
about one minute.
Poor playback pictureThe color system setting is
inappropriate.
The tracking condition is
inappropriate.
The video heads are dirty.
The video heads may be
worn out.
The tape is worn out.
Display VIDEO SET UP and set
the color system (COL SYS) to the
setting corresponding to the color
system that the tape is recorded in.
(page 42)
Adjust the tracking manually.
(page 37)
Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T25CLW video head cleaning
cassette (not supplied). If these
cleaning cassettes are not available
in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service
fee will be charged). Do not use
any commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassettes other than
Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
The video heads may have to be
replaced. Contact a Sony dealer for
advice.
Use a new tape.
The sound drops out.
The tape is defective.
Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture• Rough picture•Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
t
continued
– 32 –
Page 33
54
Additional Information
SymptomPossible cause
Solutions
The TIMER REC
indicator does not
light up even though
you press ON/OFF.
No cassette has been inserted.
The tape is at its end.
No setting is made for timer
recording.
Insert a cassette with its safety tab
intact.
Rewind the tape.
Set the program for timer
recording. (pages 26 through 27)
Timer recording was
not made.
• You did not press ON/OFF.
• There has been a power
interruption.
—
Others
A cassette cannot be
inserted.
Another cassette is already
inserted.
Press EJECT Z to eject the cassette.
The remote control
does not work.
Replace the batteries. (page 4)
Install the batteries with correct
polarities. (page 4)
TV cabinet creaks.
Changes in room temperature
sometimes make the TV cabinet
expand or contract, causing a
noise. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
—
A small “boom”
sound is heard when
the video TV is
turned on.
The video TV’s demagnetizing
function is working. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
—
Recording section
The cassette is ejected
when you press REC
z.
The safety tab of the cassette has
been removed.
Cover the safety tab hole with
adhesive tape, or use another
cassette with its safety tab intact.
Cannot record.
No cassette has been inserted.
The tape is at its end.
Insert a cassette with its safety tab
intact.
Rewind the tape.
Timer recording
section
Cannot program a
recording using the
timer.
The clock has not been set.
Set the current time and date.
(page 9)
The cassette is ejected
when you press ON/
OFF.
The safety tab of the cassette has
been removed.
Cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape, or use another cassette with
its safety tab in place.
The batteries are low.
The batteries are installed
incorrectly.
Troubleshooting (continued)
55
Additional Information
Identifying parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 i (headphones) jack
2 t2/GAME IN jacks (
(video)/9
(audio)) (47, 48)
3 TUNER PRESET ON/OFF button
(12, 13)
–PLAY–REWFF PAUSE RECSTOP
Xx
mM
H
EJECT
Z
1
4
23
56
4 Tape transport buttons
STOP x button (17, 20)
REW m/
button (17)
PLAY N button (17)
FF M/
button (17)
PAUSE X button (17, 20)
REC z button (20)
5 Cassette compartment
6 EJECT Z button (17)
continued
– 33 –
Page 34
56
Additional Information
qf
1 (standby) indicator (14)
qg Remote control sensor
qh TIMER REC (recording) indicator
qj INDEX ./> button (46)
qk Tape transport buttons
PAUSE X button (17, 20)
REW m/
button (17)
STOP x button (17, 20)
FF M/
button (17)
PLAY N button (17)
ql
(SEEEP TIMER) button (43)
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1-2.KV-VF21M77
4
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 1: Preparation
Check the supplied accessories
When you have taken everything out of the carton, check that you
have these items:
• Remote control
• Two R6 (size AA) batteries
• Stabilizer band
• Two clamps
• Two wood screws
• These operating instructions
Insert the batteries into the remote control
Note
• Do not use old batteries or different types of batteries together.
5
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 2: Installing the video TV
Secure the video TV
To prevent the video TV from falling, secure it using one of the
following methods:
A
With the supplied screws, attach the stabilizer band to the TV stand and to
the rear of the video TV using the existing hole.
OR
B
Pass a cord or chain through the clamps and secure them to the rear of the
video TV and a wall or pillar.
A
B
20
mm
3.8 mm
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Page 36
6
Getting Started
Step 3: Connecting the antenna
For better TV reception and clear recordings, connect an outdoor
antenna to your video TV.
Connecting an outdoor antenna
To connect a VHF antenna or a combination VHF/UHF
antenna—75-ohm coaxial cable (round)
Attach an IEC antenna connector to the 75-ohm coaxial cable.
Plug the connector into the 8 (antenna) socket of the video TV.
To connect both VHF and UHF antennas
Attach the antenna cable ends to the VHF/UHF mixer (not
supplied).
Plug the mixer into the 8 (antenna) socket of the video TV.
On a wall
75-ohm coaxial cable
Rear
VHF/UHF
antenna
or
Rear
300-ohm twin-lead cable
VHF/UHF mixer
(not supplied)
UHF antenna
VHF antenna
7
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 4: Selecting
the language
You can change the menu and on-screen
information language to Chinese.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the
video TV.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or
a number button on the
remote control.
2
Press MENU.
3
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
continued
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
?/1
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
MENU
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
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8
Getting Started
Step 4: Selecting the language (continued)
4
Press M or m to select
LANGUAGE/
, then
press ENTER.
The selected item turns
red.
5
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
The menu language changes to Chinese.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
9
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 5: Setting
the clock
You need to set the clock to use timer
recording, Quick-Timer recording and
on-timer functions.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
CLOCK SET , then press
ENTER.
4
Press ENTER.
The day section turns red.
5
Press M or m to set the
day, then press ,.
The month section turns
red.
continued
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
TIMER
ON TIMER SET
CLOCK SET
3
ENTER
CLOCK SET
31.12.1999 FRI 10:00
3
ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
CLOCK SET
27.12.1999 MON 10:00
3
ENTER
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Page 38
10
Getting Started
Step 5: Setting the clock (continued)
6
Press M, m or , to set the month, year, hour and minutes in
the same way as in step 5, then press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
If you have made a mistake while setting the clock
Press < to go back to the item to be changed and set the correct
digits using M or m, then press ,.
Note
• If power is interrupted or you disconnect the AC power cord, you have to
re-set the clock.
11
Getting Started
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting the channels
Presetting channels
automatically
You can preset up to 100 channels.
Automatic presetting is the easiest way
to setup your video TV if you want to
preset all receivable channels at once.
To preset the channels manually, see
page 34.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is
selected, then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select TV
SYS, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
Press M or m to select the
TV system (B/G, I, D/K or
M) and press ENTER.
continued
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</
ENTER
MENU
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
SET UP
TV SET UP
VIDEO SET UP
LANGUAGE/ :ENGLISH
PIC ROTATION
3
ENTER
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
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Page 39
12
Getting Started
Step 6: Setting the channels (continued)
5
Press M or m to select
AUTO PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
Presetting starts from program position 1. The preset program and channel
numbers are displayed on the screen in sequence.
When presetting is finished, program position 1 appears again. All available
channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
Tip
• To stop automatic channel presetting, press MENU.
Presetting channels automatically using the
TUNER PRESET ON/OFF button on the video TV
PUSH
t
GAME
2
PROGR
–PLAY–REWFF PAUSE REC
QUICK TIMER
TIMER REC
REC
STOP
q
Xx
mM
H
TUNER PRESET
ON/OFF
GAME
t
?/1
AUTO PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
13
Getting Started
Getting Started
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
2
Press TUNER PRESET ON/OFF with a pointed object.
Do not use an item (such as a pencil) that might break off when
inserted.
3
Press t to select the TV
system of the channels
which you want to preset.
4
Press GAME.
Presetting starts from program position 1. The preset program and
channel numbers are displayed on the screen in sequence.
When presetting is finished, program position 1 appears again. All
available channels are now stored on successive number buttons.
TUNER PRESET
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
Press t
for system selection.
GAME to start.
t
GAME
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Page 40
14
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
Watching the TV
This section explains various functions
used while watching the TV. Most
operations can be done using the remote
control.
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the
video TV.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
press ?/1 on the remote
control.
2
Press PROGR +/– or the
number buttons to select
the TV channel.
For double digit numbers,
press -, then the numbers
(e.g., for 25, press -, then
2 and 5).
Note
• You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
2
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
PROGR+/–
?/1
?/1
PROGR+/–
Number buttons
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
-/--
2+/–
t
%
PIC MODE
2+/–
15
Basic Operations
Additional tasks
ToPress
Turn off temporarily?/1 on the remote control.
The 1 indicator on the video TV lights up in red.
Turn off the main power?/1 on the video TV.
The w indicator on the video TV lights up in orange.
Adjust the volume2 +/–.
Mute the sound%.
Watch the video inputt to select “t1” or “t2”(see page 53).
(from a connected VCR,To return to the TV screen, press t again.
camcorder, etc.)
Selecting the picture mode
Press PIC MODE repeatedly until the desired picture mode is selected.
SelectTo
DYNAMICreceive high contrast pictures.
STANDARDreceive normal contrast pictures.
SOFTreceive low contrast pictures.
PERSONALreceive the latest picture settings from the ADJUST
option in the PICTURE MODE menu (see page 39).
Displaying on-screen information
Press
to display the following on-screen information.
To have the program number and channel number stay on the
screen, press
again.
To make the information disappear, press
until no information is
displayed on the screen.
Basic Operations
27.11 SAT
20:00
12
C30
MAIN
Program position
Channel number
Selected sound
Current date and time
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16
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
This section shows you how to play a
tape. Other convenient functions you
can use while playing a tape are
explained in “Additional Operations.”
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in
red), skip this step.
2
Insert a cassette.
If you insert a cassette with its safety tab removed, playback starts
automatically.
3
Press PLAY N.
Playback starts. On-screen
information is displayed
for a few seconds.
Note
• The picture’s color may be affected when playing a MESECAM-recorded
tape in the LP mode.
–
PLAY–REWFF PAUSESTOP
Xx
mM
H
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
?/1
EJECTZ
PAUSEX
FFM
PLAYN
STOPx
REWm
COUNTER RESET
EJECTZ
PAUSEX
FFM
PLAYN
REWm
STOPx
PLAY
ENTER
H
17
Basic Operations
Additional tasks
ToPress
stop playbackSTOP x.
The video TV goes back to the normal TV picture.
stop playback for a momentPAUSE X.
Press PAUSE X again or press PLAY N to resume
playback.
If you leave your video TV in pause mode, normal
playback resumes after about 5 minutes to prevent tape
damage.
search a tape at high speedREW m
(rewind) or FF M
(fast-forward)
during playback.
To resume normal playback, press PLAY N.
fast-forward the tapeSTOP x, then press FF M.
rewind the tapeSTOP x, then press REW m.
view the picture in fast-forward
and hold FF M during fast-forward or REW m during
or rewind moderewind.
When you release the button, fast-forward or rewind
mode is resumed.
eject a cassetteEJECT Z.
You can eject the cassette even if the power is off.
Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated.
To record on a cassette without a safety tab, simply cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape.
Safety tab
Adhesive tape
continued
– 41 –
Page 42
18
Basic Operations
Playing a tape (continued)
Displaying on-screen information
Press
to display the following on-screen information. To show
only the amount of remaining tape and the linear tape counter on
the screen, press
again.
To make the information disappear, press
until no information is
displayed on the screen.
Resetting the tape counter
The tape counter helps you to locate a certain scene after playback.
Press COUNTER RESET on the remote control to set the counter to
“0:00:00” before playing a tape. The tape counter is automatically
reset to zero whenever a cassette is inserted. The video TV keeps
counting the length of the tape being played. Note, however, that
the tape counter does not count the portions that do not contain any
recordings.
27.11 SAT
20:00
S
SP
2 : 05 : 10
E
M
SE
Amount of remaining tape
Beginning of the tape
End of the tape
Tape operation mode
Linear tape counter
Tape speed
Current date
and time
19
Basic Operations
Recording TV
programs
Recording TV programs
1
Press ?/1 to turn on the video TV.
If the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV is lit in
red), the video TV will turn on automatically when a cassette is
inserted.
2
Insert a cassette with a safety tab.
3
Press PROGR+/– or the
number buttons to select
the program position.
For double digit numbers,
press -, then press the
numbers (e.g., for 25, press
-, then 2 and 5).
4
Press TAPE SPEED to select
the tape speed.
For details about the tape
speed, see “Selecting the
tape speed” on page 21.
–PLAY –REWFF PAUSE RECSTOP
Xx
mM
H
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
2
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
?/1
?/1
TAPE SPEED
PROGR+/–
PAUSEX
RECz
STOPx
RECz
PAUSEX
STOPx
Number
buttons
PROGR+/–
PROGR
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
-/--
TAPE SPEED
continued
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
5
Press REC z.
The REC indicator lights
up and recording begins.
Note
• You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
To stop recording
Press STOP x.
When the tape reaches the end, the video TV rewinds the tape
automatically to the beginning, then stops. This function does not
work when the power of the video TV is off.
To pause recording
You can cut out an unwanted scene during recording with this
button.
1 Press PAUSE X when an unwanted scene appears on the screen.
Recording pauses.
2 Press PAUSE X again to release the pause mode at the end of the
unwanted scene.
Recording resumes from the point set in step 1.
When the recording pause mode lasts for about 5 minutes, the video
TV stops recording to prevent tape damage.
Recording with the TV off
Press ?/1 on the video TV.
The video TV is turned off and the w indicator lights up.
The video TV continues recording.
zREC
21
Basic Operations
Selecting the tape speed
The chart below shows the recording/playback time available in
each mode.
PAL, MESECAM
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP modeLP mode
E-3030 min.1 hr.
E-601 hr.2 hrs.
E-901 hr 30 min.3 hrs.
E-1202 hrs.4 hrs.
E-1502 hrs 30 min.5 hrs.
E-1803 hrs.6 hrs.
E-1953 hrs 15 min.6 hrs 30 min.
E-2103 hrs 30 min.7 hrs.
E-2404 hrs.8 hrs.
NTSC
Cassette tape
Tape speed setting
SP modeEP mode
T-3030 min.1 hr 30 min.
T-601 hr.3 hrs.
T-1202 hrs.6 hrs.
T-1602 hrs 40 min.8 hrs.
T-1803 hrs.9 hrs.
Notes
• In the SP mode, the tape runs twice as fast as the LP mode, and three
times as fast as the EP mode.
• When a PAL format cassette is used with the NTSC system for recording,
the actual recording time is shorter than the standard recording time
stipulated on the cassette.
continued
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording using QUICK-TIMER
The Quick-Timer recording function allows you to preset your video
TV to record one program within a 24-hour period. For setting the
Quick-Timer, use QUICK TIMER on the video TV.
Before you begin
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting
the clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the TIMER REC indicator on the video TV should
not be lit.)
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
When the TV is in standby
mode (the 1 indicator on
the video TV is lit in red),
the power is turned on
automatically.
2
Press TAPE SPEED to select
the tape speed, SP or LP.
EP cannot be selected
when making timer
recordings.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
QUICK TIMER
TAPE SPEED
A/B
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SPA / B : MAIN
27
SAT
20:00 0
H15M
12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
TAPE SPEED
23
Basic Operations
3
Turn QUICK TIMER to set
the hour of the start time,
then press QUICK TIMER.
The hour is set and the
minute of the start time
turns red.
4
Turn QUICK TIMER to set the minute of the start time, then
press QUICK TIMER.
5
Use the QUICK TIMER dial to set the recording time period and
program position in the same way as in step 3.
6
Press A/B to select the
sound mode MAIN or
SUB.
For details on the sound
mode, see “Selecting a
bilingual program” on
page 47.
7
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK, then press QUICK
TIMER.
The Quick Timer indicator lights up and the video TV enters the
timer recording standby mode.
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
SELECT
START
OK CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SPA / B : MAIN
27
SAT
23:15 1H15M12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
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A/B
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
The QUICK TIMER button changes the following when turned clockwise
or counterclockwise
• When setting the start time:
The hour increases or decreases by one hour.
The minutes increase or decrease by one minute.
• The recording time period:
Increases or decreases by 15 minutes.
• The program position changes as follows:
1... y 8... y 12... yt1 yt2 y 0 y1
If the QUICK TIMER button is pressed
• When the Quick Timer is not set:
The display for setting the Quick Timer appears.
• When the Quick Timer is set:
The display for checking the Quick Timer appears.
• When the clock is not set:
The CLOCK SET display appears.
Note
• When you turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to OK and then press
it, one of the following messages may appear depending on the cassette
used. If a message appears, the recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape. The program recording is canceled.
- Put in a tape with safety tab. The program recording is canceled.
- Tape ran out. The program recording is canceled.
Insert a cassette for recording, rewind the tape and press QUICK TIMER
again.
25
Basic Operations
Changing or canceling the Quick Timer settings
1
Press QUICK TIMER.
The QUICK TIMER display
appears.
2
Change the settings:
(1) Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CHANGE, then
press QUICK TIMER.
(2) Change the settings according to steps 2 through 7 of
“Recording using QUICK-TIMER” on pages 22 and 23.
To cancel the Quick Timer settings
Turn QUICK TIMER to move the cursor to CLEAR, then press
QUICK TIMER.
Note
• You cannot cancel the Quick Timer settings with the remote control.
SELECT
START
Programmed as below
OK
CHANGE CLEAR
TAPE SPEED : SPA / B : MAIN
27
SAT
23:15 1H15M12
PROG
QUICK TIMER 27 SAT 20:00
ENTER
QUICK TIMER
PUSH
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording TV programs using the G-CODE
system
The G-CODE system allows you to simplify the task of programming your video TV to make recordings with the timer. Whenever
you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the
program’s G-CODE number, a number assigned to each program
published in the TV section of most newspapers and cable TV
listings. Then, just enter the tape speed, sound mode, and the GCODE number of the program that you want and the video TV is
automatically programmed to record that show.
Setting up the G-CODE system
Setting up your video TV involves coordinating the program
number (the number you turn to on your video TV to watch a
program) with the guide channel number (the number that’s
assigned to that channel in your program guide). For a listing of the
guide channel numbers, look in a program guide for your area that
features G-CODE numbers.
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
MENU
M/,/m/</ENTER
27
Basic Operations
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
5
Make sure PR is selected, then press ENTER.
6
Press M or m to display the program number to which you want
to assign a guide channel number, then press ENTER.
7
Press M or m to select GUIDE CH, then press ENTER.
8
Press M or m to select the
guide channel number
listed in a program guide
for your area, then press
ENTER.
9
Press M or m to select PR, then press ENTER and repeat steps 6
through 8 to set the guide channel number of other channels.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
Note
• Do not change the CH (channel) settings here.
If you want to reassign the channel settings to the program numbers, see
“Presetting channels manually” on page 34.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 01
3
ENTER
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : C08
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 25
3
ENTER
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording TV programs using the G-CODE system
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting the
clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the QUICK TIMER indicator on the video TV
should not be lit.)
1
Press the G-CODE button.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
1
6
7
0C
9
4
32
5
8
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
-/--
H
?/1
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
A/B
G-CODE
Number buttons
G–CODE 27 SAT 20:00
Set 0–9
and press to enter
G–CODE NO
TAPE SPEED
[
– – – – – – – – –
] [SP]
G-CODE
29
Basic Operations
2
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
EP cannot be selected when making timer recordings.
3
Press the number buttons
to enter the program’s G-
CODE number.
4
Press ENTER.
The date, start and stop
times, program position,
tape speed and sound
mode appears on the TV
screen.
If you want to change the
sound mode, press A/B to
select MAIN or SUB.
5
Repeat steps 2 through 4
to enter other settings.
You can set up to five programs in a one month period using both
the G-CODE setting and the timer setting.
6
Press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator
on the front of the video
TV lights up and the video
TV enters timer recording
standby mode.
To stop timer recording
Press ON/OFF.
If you make a mistake entering the G-CODE number
Press < and re-enter the correct number.
To use the video TV before timer recording starts
See page 31.
To check/add/change/cancel the timer settings
See page 32.
G–CODE 27 SAT 20:00
G–CODE NO
TAPE SPEED
[
1 2 3 1 9 – – – –
] [SP]
Set 0–9
and press to enter
1
6
7
0
9
4
32
5
8
G–CODE 27 SAT 20:00
G–CODE NO
TAPE SPEED
[
1 2 3 1 9 – – – –
] [SP]
DATE START STOP
PRG
A/B
28
SUN
21:00 22:00
6SP
MAIN
Set 0–9
and press to exit
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Recording TV programs using the timer
You can preset up to five programs within a one-month period
using both the G-CODE setting and the timer setting.
Before you begin
• When the TV is in standby mode (the 1 indicator on the video TV
is lit in red), press ?/1 , PROGR +/– or a number button on the
remote control.
• Make sure that the clock is set correctly. If it is not, see “Setting the
clock” on page 9.
• Make sure that the loaded cassette has its safety tab intact.
• Make sure that the video TV does not enter the timer recording
standby mode (the Quick Timer indicator on the video TV should
not be lit.)
Setting the timer
Example: How to record a program
broadcast on program position 6 from
21:00 to 22:00 on Sunday, 28th
November 1999.
1
Press TIMER REC.
2
Press M or m to set the
date , then press ,.
COUNTER RESET
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
TIMER REC
M/,/m/</ENTER
ON/OFF
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
A/B
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
27
SAT
SP MAIN
– –:– – – –:– – – –
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
A/B
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
28
SUN
SP MAIN
– –:– – – –:– – – –
TIMER REC
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
31
Basic Operations
3
Set the recording start time, recording stop time, program
position/input (1 or 2), tape speed and sound mode in the same
way as in step 2.
4
Press ENTER.
The cursor appears at OK.
For daily and weekly
recording, see “Daily/
weekly recording” below.
5
Press < or , to move the cursor to NEXT for other programs,
then press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 through 4.
6
Press < or , to move the cursor to OK after setting your
desired programs, then press ENTER.
The TIMER REC indicator lights up and the video TV enters timer
recording standby mode.
If you have made a mistake during timer setting
Press < to go back to the previous position and correct the setting.
Daily/weekly recording
You can preset your video TV to record the same program every day
of the week (daily recording) or the same program on the same day
every week (weekly recording). Press m in step 2 until the desired
setting appears in the “DATE” position. With each press, the setting
changes as follows:
27 (today) t MON–SUN t MON–SAT t MON–FRI t
EVERY SAT t EVERY FRI t ... t EVERY SUN t 26 (next
month) ......
To stop timer recording
Press ON/OFF.
Using the video TV before timer recording starts
Press ON/OFF to turn off the TIMER REC indicator on the front of
the video TV.
Remember to press ON/OFF again to make the TIMER REC
indicator light up after setting the recording time.
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
A/B
28
SUN
21:00 22:00
6SP
MAIN
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
NEXT CHANGE CLEAR
PLAY
ENTER
H
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Basic Operations
Recording TV programs (continued)
Checking/adding/
changing/canceling
the timer or G-CODE
settings
1
Press TIMER REC.
To exit the PROGRAM
LIST after checking the
settings, skip steps 2 and 3.
To add, change or clear the
settings, follow steps 2
through 4.
2
Press < or , to move the cursor to ADD, CHANGE or CLEAR,
then press ENTER.
3
To add new settings
Follow steps 2 through 4 of “Setting the timer” on page 30.
To change the settings
Press M or m to move the cursor to the setting you want to change,
then press ENTER.
Follow steps 2 through 4 of “Setting the timer” on page 30.
To clear the settings
Press M or m to move the cursor to the setting you want to clear,
then press ENTER.
The setting is cleared and “--” appears.
4
Press < or , to move the cursor to OK, then press ENTER.
If there are other timer settings on the list, the video TV enters the
timer recording standby mode and the TIMER REC indicator
lights up. The PROGRAM LIST disappears.
When the timer settings overlap
The second program starts recording only after the first program
has finished.
COUNTER RESET
MENU
REW
A/B
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
TIMER REC
M/,/m/</ENTER
PROGRAM LIST 27 SAT 20:00
DATE START STOP
PRG
A/B
28
SUN
21:00 22:00
6SP
MAIN
29 MON
1:30 3:00
79LP
SUB
MON·SAT
18:50 19:00
2SP
MAIN
EVERY TUE
21:00 23:30
1LP
SUB
OK
SET ENTER
SELECT
ADD CHANGE CLEAR
Programmed as below
TIMER REC
33
Additional Operations
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV
Adjusting the volume — INTELLIGENT VOL
Some programs are broadcast at different volume levels. By setting
this function to ON, the volume level is stabilized and sudden
changes in volume can be prevented.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
INTELLIGENT VOL , then
press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : ON
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
Additional Operations
continued
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34
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Presetting channels manually
Preset the channels manually if you want to select channels that
were not set automatically or if you want to allocate program
numbers to channels one by one.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
MANUAL PROGRAM, then
press ENTER.
5
Select the program number to which you want to assign a
channel number.
(1) Make sure PR is selected, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the program number you want to preset
appears on the menu, then press ENTER.
You can also select the program number with the PROGR +/– or
number buttons.
6
Select the desired channel.
(1) Press M or m to select CH, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the desired channel number appears on the
menu, then press ENTER.
You can also select the channel number directly with the number buttons.
Press C (once for regular channels, twice for cable channels), the desired
number buttons, then ENTER.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
FINE : AUTO
GUIDE CH : 01
3
ENTER
35
Additional Operations
7
If the sound of the desired channel is abnormal, select the
appropriate TV system.
(1) Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the sound becomes normal, then press ENTER.
8
If you are not satisfied with the picture and sound quality, you
may be able to improve them by using the FINE tuning feature.
(1) Press M or m to select
FINE, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
(2) Press M or m to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
(3) Press M or m until the
picture and sound quality
are optimal, then press
ENTER.
FINE tuning can be set
between –15 and +15.
9
If the program position is not matched with its correct G-CODE
guide channel, set the guide channel.
For a listing of the guide channel numbers, look in a program
guide for your area that features G-CODE numbers.
(1) Press M or m to select GUIDE CH, then press ENTER.
(2) Press M or m until the appropriate guide channel appears, then
press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
MANUAL PROGRAM
PR : 01
TV SYS : B/G
CH : 01
FINE : MANUAL
GUIDE CH : 01
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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36
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Skipping program positions
You can skip unused program positions when selecting a program
with the PROGR +/– buttons. However, the skipped programs may
still be called up when you select them with the number buttons.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select SKIP, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the program position which you want to skip
appears on the menu, then press ENTER.
6
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
7
Press ENTER and repeat steps 5 and 6 to skip other program
positions.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 07 ON
TV SYS : B/G
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
37
Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV system
If the sound of some channels is abnormal, select the appropriate
TV system for your area.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select TV SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the
appropriate TV system
appears on the menu,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : D/K
COL SYS : AUTO
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Adjusting the color system
Normally set the color system to AUTO. However, when the picture
has no color, manually select the appropriate color system for your
area.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure TV SET UP is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select COL SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the
appropriate color system
appears, then press
ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
SELECT
TV SET UP
AUTO PROGRAM
MANUAL PROGRAM
SKIP : PR 01 OFF
TV SYS : D/K
COL SYS : PAL
INTELLIGENT VOL : OFF
3
ENTER
39
Additional Operations
Changing the PICTURE MODE setting
The PICTURE MODE menu allows you to adjust the picture quality.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
,
then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
ADJUST , then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select the desired item, then press ENTER.
The adjustment bar for the selected item appears at the bottom of
the screen.
5
Adjust the value according to the following table, then press
ENTER.
COLORdecrease color intensityincrease color intensity
BRIGHTdarken the picturebrighten the picture
HUE*increase red picture tonesincrease green picture tones
SHARPsoften the picturesharpen the picture
*You can adjust HUE for the NTSC color system only.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
PICTURE MODE
·
DYNAMIC
·
STANDARD
·
SOFT
·
PERSONAL
ADJUST
3
ENTER
SELECT
PERSONAL ADJUST
PICTURE
COLOR
BLIGHT
HUE
SHARP
3
ENTER
80
50
50
00
50
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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Additional Operations
Adjusting the TV (continued)
Adjusting the alignment of
the picture
The picture may be out of alignment due
to influence from the earth’s magnetic
field in relation to the position of the TV.
You can adjust the angle of the picture if
it is not aligned to the TV screen.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select PIC
ROTATION, then press
ENTER.
4
Press M or m to align the picture’s position, then press ENTER.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
132
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PIC ROTATION
41
Additional Operations
Tape options
Adjusting the tracking
Adjusting the tracking automatically
The tracking condition is automatically adjusted when this function
is set to AUTO.
Adjusting the tracking manually
If streaks or snow noise appear during normal playback, adjust the
tracking.
1
Press MENU in playback mode.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select
VIDEO SET UP, then press
ENTER.
4
Make sure TRACKING is selected, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m to select
MANUAL, then press
ENTER.
The tracking meter appears
on the screen.
6
Press < or , to reduce picture noise, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
TRACKING
NORMAL TRACKING
ENTERSET
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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42
Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Adjusting with Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
This function allows you to improve playback and recording quality
automatically according to the condition of the video tape.
This function is set to ON at the factory. To maintain better picture
quality, it is advisable to leave the function on. The APC function
works on all types of tapes, even on rental tapes.
To change the setting
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
APC, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select
OFF, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : OFF
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
43
Additional Operations
Playing a tape repeatedly
You can play the recorded portion of a tape repeatedly.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
AUTO REPEAT, then press
ENTER.
The selected item turns
red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
6
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
7
Press PLAY N.
Playback starts. When the
tape reaches its end, the
video TV rewinds the tape
to the beginning, then
plays it again.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : ON
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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44
Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Adjusting the picture for rental tapes
If you are not satisfied with the picture quality while playing a tape,
even when APC is on, set RENTAL to ON. It is recommended to
use this function when watching rental tapes.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
RENTAL, then press
ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select ON,
then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : ON
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
45
Additional Operations
When connecting to a Sony VCR
If you use this video TV with another Sony VCR, the remote control
may accidentally operate both the video TV and VCR at the same
time. To prevent this from happening, set VHS to SONY so that the
remote control operates only this video TV.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select
VHS, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M or m to select
SONY, then press ENTER.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : SONY
COL SYS : AUTO
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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46
Additional Operations
Tape options (continued)
Setting the color system
Normally set COL SYS in the menu to AUTO. If streaks appear
during playback, set COL SYS to correspond to the system that the
tape was recorded in.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Press M or m to select VIDEO SET UP, then press ENTER.
4
Press M or m to select COL SYS, then press ENTER.
5
Press M or m until the corresponding color system appears,
then press ENTER.
Select the same color
system that the tape was
recorded in.
To return to the normal screen
Press MENU.
SELECT
VIDEO SET UP
TRACKING : AUTO
APC : ON
AUTO REPEAT : OFF
RENTAL : OFF
VHS : OTHERS
COL SYS : PAL
3
ENTER
PLAY
ENTER
H
PLAY
ENTER
H
47
Additional Operations
Selecting a
bilingual program
You can listen to the sub-channel of
NICAM bilingual I system programs.
Press A/B repeatedly until you receive
the sound mode you want.
The on-screen display changes to show
the selected sound mode and the 1
indicator on the video TV lights up in
red.
BroadcastingOn-screen display (Selected sound)
NICAM bilingual I
Notes
• Bilingual broadcasts can be received only in the NICAM bilingual I
television system.
• Only the selected sound can be recorded.
If the sound is distorted or noisy when receiving a monaural
program through the 8 (antenna) terminal
Press A/B repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the screen.
To cancel the monaural sound setting, press A/B again until
“AUTO” appears on the screen.
Note
• The “MONO” or “AUTO” setting is memorized for each program
position.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
A/B
A/B
?/1
MAIN
MONO
(Main sound)
(Regular sound)
SUB
(Sub sound)
MONO
AUTO
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48
Additional Operations
Switching off
automatically
—SLEEP
You can automatically switch the video
TV into standby mode after a selected
time period.
Press .
With each press, the time
period (in minutes)
changes as illustrated.
One minute before the TV
switches into standby
mode, the message “SLEEP
TIMER: 1M” is displayed
on the screen.
To cancel the timer
Press to select OFF or press ?/1 to turn on the power.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
?/1
OFF
60M90M
30M
49
Additional Operations
Switching on
automatically
— ON TIMER
You can preset your video TV to
automatically switch on at a desired
time. You can select the TV program,
video playback or input source to be
switched on.
1
Press MENU.
2
Press M or m to select
, then press ENTER.
3
Make sure ON TIMER SET is selected, then press ENTER.
4
Make sure that the cursor appears at DAY, then press ENTER.
The selected item turns red.
5
Press M, m, < or , to
set the timer on (✓) or off
(–) for each day of the
week.
6
Press M or m to select TIME, then press ENTER.
7
Press M or m to set the on-time hour and minute, then press
ENTER.
8
Press M or m to select SOURCE, then press ENTER.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
M/,/m/</ENTER
MENU
ON TIMER SET
DAY : S M T W T F S
TIME : 10:00
SOURCE : TV PROG 12
ON TIMER : ON
3
SELECT ENTER
___ __
PLAY
ENTER
H
continued
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50
Additional Operations
Switching on automatically - ON TIMER (continued)
9
Press M or m to set the source to be switched on, then press
ENTER.
The SOURCE changes as follows.
TV PROG t VCR N (video playback)
R
If you select TV PROG, press M or m to change the channel
numbers. Then press ENTER again.
10
Press M or m to select ON TIMER, then press ENTER.
11
Press M or m to set ON TIMER to ON, then press ENTER.
12
Press MENU to return to the normal screen.
The
indicator on the video TV lights up.
To cancel the on-timer function
In step 11, press M or m to set ON TIMER to OFF, then press
ENTER.
The
indicator on the video TV turns off.
51
Additional Operations
Searching using
the index
function
The video TV marks the tape with an
index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
This video TV can search up to 99 index
signals ahead of or behind the current
position.
1
Insert an indexed tape.
2
Press INDEX ./>
repeatedly to specify how
many index signals ahead
or behind you want to
search.
To search ahead, press
INDEX >.
To search backwards, press
INDEX ..
The video TV starts searching and the index number on the TV
screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from
that point.
To stop searching
Press STOP x.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
STOP x
INDEX ./>
INDEX 5
SEARCH
INDEX
.>
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52
Additional Operations
Connecting optional equipment
Watching and recording the picture input from
optional equipment
To connect a video camera
To connect a VCR
to video
output
to audio
output
VMC-710M/720M
(not supplied)
t 2/GAME
IN
t 2/GAME IN 9
to video
output
to audio
output
t 1/
t 1/9
53
Additional Operations
To watch the video input signal
Press t so that t1 or t2 appears on the screen.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
1
t
continued
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54
Additional Operations
Connecting optional equipment (continued)
To connect a video game
To display the video game screen
Press GAME when the video TV is in standby mode.
To switch to a TV program
Press the number button on the remote control, PROGR +/– or t
on the video TV or remote control.
To switch to the VCR
Press the PLAY N button on the video TV or remote control when
a cassette is in the video TV.
COUNTER RESET
t
MENU
REW
A/B
EJECT
TIMER REC
G-CODE
ON/OFF
TAPE SPEED
INDEX
zREC
GAME
X PAUSE
x STOP
m
FF
M
Z
.>
PLAY
ENTER
PIC MODE
H
GAME
GAME
t 2/GAME
IN
t 2/GAME IN 9
55
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional Information
Self-diagnosis function
Your video TV is equipped with a self-diagnosis function. If there is
a problem with your video TV, the 1 indicator flashes in red. The
number of times the indicator flashes indicates the possible causes.
1
Check that the 1 indicator flashes red once or more in
intervals of 3 seconds.
2
Count the number of times the indicator flashes.
3
Press ?/1 to turn off your video TV.
4
Inform your nearest Sony service facility about the number of
times the indicator flashes.
Be sure to note the model name and serial number located on the
rear of your video TV.
1 indicator
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems while viewing your video TV, please
check the following troubleshooting guide. If the problem persists,
contact your Sony dealer.
Symptom
Possible cause
Solutions
TV section
No picture/No sound
The power cord or antenna
is not connected.
The video TV is not turned
on.
Check the AC power cord and the
antenna connections.
Press ?/1 on the video TV. If the
standby indicator (1) is lit in red,
press ?/1 or a program number
button on the remote control.
Good picture/No sound
The volume level is too
low.
The sound is muted.
Headphones are connected
to i (headphones) jack.
Press 2 + to increase the volume
level.
Press % to cancel the muting.
Disconnect the headphones.
No color or poor color
The color level setting is
too low.
The picture setting is
inappropriate.
The color system setting is
inappropriate.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Adjust PICTURE, COLOR and
BRIGHT in the PERSONAL
ADJUST menu. (page 39)
Press PIC MODE to switch the
picture setting. (page 15)
Display the TV SET UP menu and
check the color system (COL SYS)
setting. (page 38)
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Double images or “ghosts” Broadcast signals are
reflected by nearby
mountains or buildings.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Use a highly directional antenna.
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
No picture/No sound from
video input sources
The connecting cord
between the video TV and
the input sources is
disconnected.
Input is not selected
correctly.
Check the connection between the
video TV and the input sources.
Press t so that “t1” or “t2”
appears. (page 53)
57
Additional Information
Good picture/Abnormal
sound
Symptom
Possible causeSolutions
The TV system setting is
inappropriate.
• If the sound of all the channels
is abnormal, display the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV
SYS), then preset the channels
again. (pages 11 and 12)
• If the sound of some channels is
abnormal, display the MANUAL
PROGRAM menu in the TV SET
UP menu and select the
appropriate TV system (TV SYS)
(page 34).
Snowy picture/Abnormal
sound
The connection is loose or
the cable is damaged.
The channel presetting is
inappropriate or
incomplete.
The antenna type is
inappropriate.
The antenna direction,
position and angle need
adjustment.
Check the antenna cable and
connection on the video TV and at
the wall.
Display the TV SET UP menu and
select MANUAL PROGRAM to
manually preset the channel again.
Check the antenna type (VHF/
UHF). Contact a Sony dealer for
advice.
Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Dotted lines or stripes
There is local interference
from cars, neon signs, hair
dryers, power generators,
etc.
• Do not use a hair dryer or other
equipment near the video TV.
• Adjust the antenna direction,
position and angle for minimum
interference. Contact a Sony
dealer for advice.
Abnormal color patches
There is magnetic
disturbance from external
speakers or other
equipment.
Locate external speakers or other
equipment away from the video
TV. Press ?/1 on the video TV to
turn off the video TV for about five
minutes, then turn on again.
Clock and timer section
The clock has
stopped and “--:--” is
displayed.
The power has been
interrupted or the AC
power cord is disconnected.
Re-set the clock and timer settings.
(page 9)
continued
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting (continued)
SymptomPossible cause
Solutions
Playback section
Power is on, but the tape
does not run.
The safety device has been
activated.
Switch off, disconnect the AC
power cord, and leave the set for
about one minute.
Poor playback pictureThe color system setting is
inappropriate.
The tracking condition is
inappropriate.
The video heads are dirty.
The video heads may be
worn out.
The tape is worn out.
Display VIDEO SET UP and set
the color system (COL SYS) to the
setting corresponding to the color
system that the tape is recorded in.
(page 46)
Adjust the tracking manually.
(page 41)
Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T25CLW video head cleaning
cassette (not supplied). If these
cleaning cassettes are not available
in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service
fee will be charged). Do not use
any commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassettes other than
Sony’s, as it may damage the video
heads.
The video heads may have to be
replaced. Contact a Sony dealer for
advice.
Use a new tape.
The sound drops out.
The tape is defective.
Use a new tape.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture• Rough picture•Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
t
59
Additional Information
SymptomPossible cause
Solutions
The TIMER REC
indicator does not
light up even though
you press ON/OFF.
No cassette has been inserted.
The tape is at its end.
No setting is made for timer
recording.
Insert a cassette with its safety tab
intact.
Rewind the tape.
Set the program for timer
recording. (pages 30 through 31)
Timer recording was
not made.
• You did not press ON/OFF.
• There has been a power
interruption.
—
Others
A cassette cannot be
inserted.
Another cassette is already
inserted.
Press EJECT Z to eject the cassette.
The remote control
does not work.
Replace the batteries. (page 4)
Install the batteries with correct
polarities. (page 4)
TV cabinet creaks.
Changes in room temperature
sometimes make the TV cabinet
expand or contract, causing a
noise. This does not indicate a
malfunction.
—
A small “boom”
sound is heard when
the video TV is
turned on.
The video TV’s demagnetizing
function is working. This does not
indicate a malfunction.
—
Recording section
The cassette is ejected
when you press REC
z.
The safety tab of the cassette has
been removed.
Cover the safety tab hole with
adhesive tape, or use another
cassette with its safety tab intact.
Cannot record.
No cassette has been inserted.
The tape is at its end.
Insert a cassette with its safety tab
intact.
Rewind the tape.
Timer recording
section
Cannot program a
recording using the
timer.
The clock has not been set.
Set the current time and date.
(page 9)
The cassette is ejected
when you press ON/
OFF.
The safety tab of the cassette has
been removed.
Cover the tab hole with adhesive
tape, or use another cassette with
its safety tab in place.
The batteries are low.
The batteries are installed
incorrectly.
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Additional Information
Identifying parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
1 i (headphones) jack
2 t2/GAME IN jacks (
(video)/9
(audio)) (52, 53)
3 TUNER PRESET ON/OFF button
(12, 13)
–PLAY–REWFF PAUSE RECSTOP
Xx
mM
H
EJECT
Z
1
4
23
56
4 Tape transport buttons
STOP x button (17, 20)
REW m/
button (17)
PLAY N button (17)
FF M/
button (17)
PAUSE X button (17, 20)
REC z button (20)
Correct horizontal mis-convergence of X axis' right and left
red and blue. When red is outside and view from DY neck side,
insert TLH correction piece to rightside (TLH+) and when blue
is outside and also view from DY neck side, insert TLH
correction piece to left (TLH-).
•Adjust YCH. (YCH)
Adjust the horizontal convergence of red and blue of Y axis'
up and down part.
(Adjust with tracking)
TLH
YCH
TLH correction
piece
CV board
RV701
Fig.3-6
a
b
a
a-d : screen-corner
misconvergence
c
b
d
c
d
Fig.3-8
3-3. FOCUS ADJUSTMENT
1. Receive PAL MONOSCO signal, with standard condition.
2. Focus adjustment should be balanced whole picture area (not
detail), and adjust focus by [FOCUS] VR of FBT. (Fig.3-9)
3. Receive ALL WHITE signal.
4. Magenta ring should be within limit sample. (Fig.3-9)
<If out of limit>
Tracking adjust magentaring and the focus by [FOCUS] VR of
FBT .
(2) Convergence adjustment of screen surroundings.
(Dynamic convergence)
1. Adjust by the deflection yoke (swivel) to screen both sides
cross mis-convergence become finest whole screen.
(Fig.3-7)
2. Fix the deflection yoke to insert the wedge to the picture
tube funnel and the deflection yoke. (Fig.3-8)
R
G
G
B
B
R
G
B
R
B
G
R
B
G
R
B
G
B
R
G
R
R
B
G
R
G
R
B
G
B
R
G
BB
G
R
Focus
Screen
Fig.3-9
3-4. SCREEN (G2) ADJUSTMENT
1. Receive white signal and make standard condition.
2. Set service data to VP38 (RON), VP39 (GON), VP40 (BON) =
"00" and take care that the screen become pitch-dark.
3. Add 175 ± 1.0VDC external voltage to cathodes of red, green,
blue.
4. Adjust to obtain just before retrace line goes out (The point
where the retrace line is going to appears). (Fig.3-9)
5. Set service data to VP38 (RON), VP39 (GON), VP40 (BON) =
"01".
Fig.3-7
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3-5. WHITE BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
1. Receive color-bar signal and set menu picture quality to
minimum picture and standard brightness.
2. Set to service mode and adjust CUT -OFF (VP25-green, VP26blue) and DRIVE (22-green, VP23-blue) of center.
3. Switch to all white signal.
4. Repeat CUT-OFF adjustment to become finest white balance
between minimum picture and maximum picture.
5. Receive PAL MONOSCO signal.
6. Adjust sub-bright (VP29-SBRT) to become gleaming.
7. Subtract 1 step from below adjusted data.
Red
White
Cyan
Yellow
Green
Magenta
Blue
Black
Fig.3-10
3-6. PICTURE DISTORTION ADJUSTMENT
•When performing these adjustment, do receive monoscope
signal.
VP1 (VPOS)
VP2 (VSIZ)
VP3 (SCOR)
VP4 (VLIN)
VP5 (HPOS)
VP7 (AFBW)
VP8 (AF AG)
VP9 (TRAP)
VP10 (PAMP)
VP11 (UCPN)
VP6 (HSIZ)
VP12 (LCPN)
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SECTION 4
SAFETY RELATED ADJUSTMENT
CONFIRMATION OF HOLD-DOWN
When the parts with a , mark on the circuit diagram shown
below are replaced, confirm the matters described in items 1. and
2. shown below.
: PM601, R614, C614, IC607, R638
1. CONFIRMATION OF +B LINE (A BOARD)
1) Input 110 V AC.
2) Receive DOT HATCH signal and adjust PIX, BRT to minimum.
3) Connect the digital multimeter to ⊕ line of C632.
(Fig.4-2)
4) Confirm the voltage value of +B line corresponds like below.
Less than 137.5V DC
+2
–0
2. CONFIRMATION OF HOLD-DOWN (A BOARD)
1) Receive monoscope signal and adjust PIX, BRT, VOL to
standard.
2) Input the undermentioned voltage to between C632 + side
and GND, then check the protector function to works.
(Fig.4-1)
Less than 142.5V DC
A BOARD – COMPONENT SIDE –
3. CONFIRMATION AFTER EXCHANGED IC607
AND R638
Confirm the voltage value of +B line voltage satisfying with
standard value when exchanged IC607 and R638.
4. CONFIRMATION AFTER EXCHANGED PM601,
R614 AND C614
Confirm the protection circuit satisfying with standard value.
+B Line
FBT
D803
Applied voltage
point
C632
Fig.4-1
R615
R638
IC607
I
O
8
PM601
digital
multimeter
+
-
C632
+
C614
+
Fig.4-2
1
R614
FBT
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SECTION 5
CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENT
5-1. ADJUSTMENTS WITH COMMANDER
1. ENTERING SERVICE MODE
1) Turn on the main power of the set and enter into stand-by
mode.
2) Press the following sequence of buttons on the Remote
Control Commander.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY
CH “ 5 ”
VOLUME (+)
POWER “ ON ”
(REMOTE CONTROL POWER “ ON ”)
2. TO READ THE MEMORY
1) Set to service mode.
2) When push these buttons 7n - on the remote
commander, it would read all item's adjustment value and
switch set-up value which written in the memory.
Note: Do not read before "standard value" writing when exchange
the MEMORY IC002.
+
u
6. WRITING "STAND ARD V ALUE"
1) Set to service mode.
2) When push 5 button on the remote commander green
colored "INITIAL write" indicates on the screen right above.
Continuing to press - button while words are displaying
(about 3 seconds). Display turns to red colored "INITIAL
write" then the screen become pitch-dark and select 1ch
about 5 seconds after. Then it turns green colored "G"
display.
Perform writing "standard value" standard data in micro
computer will write to the MEMORY and set to initialization
state all.
Note: When exchange only MEMORY IC002, perform "standard
value" writing in the begginning.
3. PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
1) Select adjustment item number of service mode by 1 and
4 buttons on the remote commander.
2) Adjust 3 and 6 buttons to satisfy set-up value and picture
condition of the screen.
4. WRITE T O THE MEMORY
•After adjusted, write to the MEMORY by MUTE and buttons and push - button while green "light" word
indicated on the picture display (about 3 seconds). It takes
about 1 second to complete the writing to the MEMORY.
When red "light" displayed turns to "G" and that makes
writing completely finish.
Color of the screen displayed light word.
MUTE button on..................... Green word
- button on ........................... Red word
5. RELEASE THE SERVICE MODE
•Turn off TV set and turn on again or turn off by the remote
commander, and turn off by the remote commander again
by stand-by state to disappear serivce display and set to
normal TV mode.
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Page 74
5-2. ADJUSTMENT METHOD
Service adjustment to this model can be performed with the supplied Remote Control Commander RM-955, 956.
•HOW TO ENTER INTO SERVICE MODE
Entering the
service mode
When exchange
the MEMORY
IC002 (MA10 board)
Perform “standard
value” writing
YCJ adjustment
Deflection circuit
adjustment
Micro computer
adjustment
Write to
the MEMORY
Note :• Write to the MEMORY every performing one item adjustment.
• Before writing to the MEMORY adjusted data would not memorize when turn off.
• REMOTE COMMANDER'S FUNCTION IN
SERVICE MODE
EJECT
Z
PIC MODE
TAPE SPEED
zREC
REW
m
MENU
t
TIMER REC
COUNTER RESET
1
4
7
-/--
2
G-CODE
INDEX
.>
X PAUSE
PLAY
H
ENTER
x STOP
A/B
5
8
0C
PROGR
Write memory
After pressed "0" button
ON/OFF
FF
M
GAME
Adjustment item up
32
6
Adjustment item down
9
Read memory
After pressed "0" button
EJECT
Z
PIC MODE
TAPE SPEED
zREC
REW
m
MENU
t
TIMER REC
COUNTER RESET
1
4
7
-/--
2
INDEX
.>
X PAUSE
PLAY
H
ENTER
x STOP
5
8
0C
PROGR
ON/OFF
FF
M
GAME
Data up
32
Data down
6
9
Write standard value
After pressed "0" button
Perform read and write
When exchange
the board
A board
Release the
service mode.
•SERVICE MODE DISPLAY
Releace service mode
When repair connected with picture quality
A board deflection system
exchange CRT and DY.
SERVICE ITEM
No.
DATA
VP 00 001 G
AFMD
RM-955
(Same as RM-956)
RM-956
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5-3. SERVICE DATA
No.DISPDATASTANDARDITEMDEVICE
VP0AFC00-0300AFC LOOP GAIN SWITCHINGCXA2130S
VP1VPOS00-3F21V POSITION(Y/C/J)
VP2VSIZ00-3F21V SIZE
VP3SCOR00-0F07S CORRECTION
VP4VLIN00-0F07V LINIARITY
VP5HPOS00-3F1EHORIZONTAL POSITION
VP6HSIZ00-3F21H SIZE
VP7AFBW00-0F07AFC BOW
VP8AFAG00-0F07AFC ANGLE
VP9TRAP00-0F07TRAPEZIUM
VP10PAMP00-3F0BPIN AMPLITUDE
VP11UCPN00-3F1FUPPERSIDE CORNER PIN
VP12LCPN00-3F1FLOWERSIDE CORNER PIN
VP13HBLK00-0100H BLANKING
VP14LBLK00-0F07LEFT H BLANKING
VP15RBLK00-0F07RIGHT H BLANKING
VP16VUND00-0100V UNDER SCAN
VP17EHT00-0F07EHT COMP
VP18HSS00-0100SLICE LEVEL OF H SYNC SEPARATION
VP19VSS00-0100SLICE LEVEL OF V SYNC SEPARATION
VP20HMSK00-0101H MASK
VP21RAMP00-3F20R DRIVE
VP22GAMP00-3F1FG DRIVE
VP23BAMP00-3F*1FB DRIVE
VP24RCUT00-0F09R CUTOFF
VP25GCUT00-0F07G CUTOFF
VP26BCUT00-0F07B CUTOFF
VP27SCOL00-3F19SUB COLOR
VP28SHUE00-1F07SUB HUE FOR RF INPUT
VP29SBRT00-3F1FSUB BRIGHT
VP30SSHP00-0F07SUB SHARPNESS
VP31SHPF00-0100SHARPNESS F0 SWITCHING
VP32PREL00-0100PRE/OVER-SHOOT RATIO SWITCHING
VP33GAMM00-0302GAMMA CORRECTION
VP34ABLM00-01*01ABL MODE
VP35VTH00-0101ABL VTH
VP36DYCL00-0101DYNAMIC COLOR
VP37YDC00-0101DC TRAN
VP38RON00-0101R ON
VP39GON00-0101G ON
VP40BON00-0101B ON
VP41CDMD00-0300COUNT DOWN MODE
VP42HOSC00-0F07H VCO’S OSCILLATION
VP43VMSW00-0100VM SW(0:ON,1:OFF)
VP44YDE00-0F08Y DELAY
VP45PAF00-0300PB AFC
VP46IDS00-0301ID START
VP47IDP00-0301ID STOP
VP48IDL00-0302ID LEVEL
VP49BELL00-3F22BELL F0
VP50VSHU00-0F06SUB HUE FOR LINE INPUT,PB
• All capacitors are in µF unless otherwise noted. pF: µµF
Capacitors without voltage indication are all 50V.
• All resistors are in ohms.
kΩ = 1000Ω, MΩ = 1000kΩ
• Indication of resistance, which does not have one for rating electrical
power, is as follows.
Pitch: 5 mm
Rating electrical power: 1/4W(CHIP:1/10W)
•: nonflammable resistor.
•: fusible resistor.
•
•: panel designation and adjustment for repair.
• All variable and adjustable resistors have characteristic curve B, unless
•: earth-chassis.
• The components identified by
• When replacing the part in below table, be sure to perform the related
: internal component.
Å
otherwise noted.
carefully factory-selected for each set in order to satisfy regulations regarding
X-ray radiation.
Should replacement be required, replace only with the value originally used.
(
Refer to PM601,R614,C614,IC607 and R638 adjustment on Page 70 .
adjustment.
Adjustment
(
C
PM601,R614,C614,IC607,
R638 ............ A Board
• Readings are taken with a color-bar signal input.
• Readings are taken with a 10MΩ digital multimeter.
• Voltage variations may be noted due to normal production tolerances.
7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ...................................... 135
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Page 84
SECTION 1
GENERAL
1-1. INTERNAL VIEWS
- Top Side -
FE head
1-500-144-11
Drum assembly DZH-89A-R
1-759-453-11
ACE block assembly
A-6759-620-A
Pinch press block assmbly
A-6759-615-A
Reel table (S)
3-977-507-01
- Bottom Side -
M902
Capstan motor
1-698-971-11
FL complete assembly
A-6759-619-B
Reel table (T)
3-977-508-01
Timing belt
3-977-510-01
M903
Cam motor assembly (Loading motor)
X-3947-577-1
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SECTION 2
4 VCR BLOCK assembly
RP earth plate
1 CN701
3 Six screws
(+BVTP 3 X 12)
2 Two screws
(+BVTP 3 X 12)
DISASSEMBLY
2-1. TOP COVER REMOVAL2-2. VCR BLOCK ASSY REMOVAL
1 Four screws
(+BVTP 3 X 12)
2 Top cover
2-3. FF10 BOARD REMOVAL
1 Screw
3 H holder
2 Four craws
4 FF10 board
(+BVTP 3 X 12)
2-5. SERVICE POSITION (MA10 BOARD)
2-4. MA10 BOARD REMOVAL
MA10 board
MA10 board
Chassis assmbry
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Page 86
SECTION 3
CIRCUIT ADJUSTMENTS
Necessary items and indications for total adjustment of electric
circuit of this unit will be described in this chapter.
[ INSTRUMENTS TO BE USED ]
1) Color TV
2) Signal or dual trace type oscilloscope, band more than 30 MHz,
delay, as provided.
3) Frequency counter (4 digits or more)
4) PAL pattern generater
5) Digital voltmeter
6) Audio level meter
7) Audio generator
8) Attenuator
9) Distortion meter
10) Alignment tape
Part code : H7099052H (MH-2)
[ CONNECTION ]
Unless otherwise specified, connect and adjust the measurement
equipment as follows.
[ SET-UP FOR ADJUSTMENT ]
The video signal from the pattern generator is used as adjustment
signal for electrical adjustment. This video signal should meet the
requirement. Connect the oscilloscpe to the video input terminal
on the MF 1 board and make sure that the amplitudes of sync signal
of video signal, video portion and burst signal are flat at
approximately 0.3, 0.7 and 0.3 V, respectively, and that the level
ratio of the burst signal and “red siganl” are 0.30 : 0.66, Fig.3-2
shows video signals (color bars) used in adjusting the electrical
adjustment.
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue500±200mVp-p
Check: 1)Confirm the frequency is 3.579545MHz±82Hz(NTSC), and
4.433619MHz±100Hz(P AL).
2)Confirm the waveform amplitude is 500±200mVp-p.
500 ± 200mVp-p
3.579545MHz ± 82Hz (NTSC)
4.433619MHz ± 100Hz (PAL)
Fig.3-3
ModeE-E
SignalColor bar
Measurement PointMA10 board IC802 !•pin
Measurement Equipment Spectrum Analyzer
Specified V aluef
Check: Confirm f
Confirm f
=1.00±0.08MHz
2-f1
=3.40±0.13MHz(NTSC), and
1
=1.00±0.08MHz
2-f1
3.80±0.13MHz(PAL)
Fig.3-5
SYNC AGC CHECK
ModeE-E
SignalColor bar
Measurement PointMA10 board Q830 emitter
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue1.0±0.1Vp-p
Check: Confirm the waveform amplitude is 1.0±0.1Vp-p.
1.0 ± 0.1Vp-p
Fig.3-4
WHITE/DARK CLIP CHECK
ModeE-E
SignalColor bar
Measurement PointMA10 board IC802 #¶pin
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue190±20%(White), 55± 20%(Dark)
Preparation: Add 3.3kΩ resistor between IC802 $™pin and GND.
Check: Taking the height from sync to white level as 100%, check
white clip and dark clip.
White clip
100%
Dark clip
Fig.3-6
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Page 88
REC Y LEVEL CHECK
PB Y LEVEL CHECK
ModeE-E(SP)
SignalNo signal
Measurement PointMA10 board IC802 !•pin
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue240±70mVp-p(NTSC)
260±70mVp-p(P AL)
Check: Confirm the Vp-p of the waveform is 220±70mVp-p.
240 ± 70mVp-p (NTSC)
260 ± 70mVp-p (PAL)
Fig.3-7
ModePB
SignalColor bar
Measurement PointMA10 board Q830 emitter
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue1.0±0.1Vp-p
Check: Confirm the Vp-p of the waneform is 1.0±0.1Vp-p.
1.0 ± 0.1Vp-p
(Y Level)
Fig.3-9
REC CHROMA CHECK
ModeREC(SP)
SignalColor bar
Measurement PointMA10 board IC802 !¢pin
Measurement Equipment Oscilloscope
Specified V alue350±60mVp-p
Check: Confirm the Vp-p of the waveform is 350±60mVp-p.
350 ± 60mVp-p
Fig.3-8
SWITCHING LOCATION ADJUSTMENT
WHEN CHANGE DRUM
1.VIDEO SWITCHING LOCATION ADJUSTMENT
1) Connect between CN1004 pin 2 and pin 6 on MA10
board.
2) Insert switching over up tape(KR V -23PS)and push the play
back key.
3) Push the channel + and-keys simultaneously.
4) Short instant between CN1004 pin 1 and pin 6.(LED goes
on and off)
Less than 30µsec.
Fig.3-10
5) Adjust the channel+/- keys of the set so that waveform width
of CN702 pin 2 become minimum.(less than 30µsec.)
6) Push the pause key of the set.(LED wink disappear)
7) Remove the connection between CN1004 pin 2 and pin
6.
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SECTION 4
INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
4-1.µ-COM PORT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (MA10 BOARD IC001)
Pin No.SignalI/OFunction
1S SEL FIS-INPUT SELECT (FRONT)
2S SEL RIS-INPUT SELECT (REAR)
3STITU STEREO MODE
4BILITU BILINGUAL MODE
5DGC SW–DGC ON/OFF CONTROL
6ST/ MONOISET MODE STEREO/MONO
7––
8MAIN /SUBOTU MAIN/SUB CONTROL
9F MONOOTU FOCE MONO CONTROL
10VM SWOVM ON/OFF CONTROL
11GP AI"REC PON" SW A
12GP BI"REC PON" SW B
13GP CI"REC PON" SW C
14ASURA CSOCHIP SELECT FOR ASURA
15SLAVE RESEORESET FOR ASURA
16J CLKOJUST CLOCK DISABLE ("H" : DISAB)
17FACTIFACTOR Y MODE
181TU /2TUISET MODE 1TU/2TU
19JUST CLOCKIJUST CLOCK DET INPUT
20SIRCSIREMOCON SIGNAL IN
21HSYNC 1IH SYNC DET INPUT (REC)
22HSYNC 0IH SYNC DET INPUT (TV)
23SIISIGNAL DATA INPUT
24SOOSIGNAL DATA OUTPUT
25SCKOSIGNAL CLOCK OUTPUT
26Vss–
27B INTIBUS INT
28X TAL–
29EXTAL–
30RESET–
31A MUTEOAUDIO MUTE
32CLK OSOCHIP SELECT FOR RT CLOCK
33KEY2IKEY SCAN 2
34KEY1IKEY SCAN 1
35AFT1IAFT DET 1
36AFT0IAFT DET 0
37OVPIOVP DET
38G SWI"REC PON" SW
39XLC–
40EXLC–
41OSD R–
42OSD G–
43OSD B–
44I–
45YS–
46YM–
47SDA1O12C BUS DATA FOR YCJ etc
48SDA0O12C BUS DATA FOR NVM
49SCL1O12C BUS CHECK FOR YCJ etc
50SCL0O12C BUS CHECK FOR NVM
51LED2OPOWER LED
52LED1OSTBY LED
53NSONS COIL CONTROL (PWM)
54VOLOVOLUME CONTROL (PWM)
55MP–
56NC–
57Vdd–
58Vss–
59HPULSEI
60VPULSEI
61CRTPOWOCRT POWER ON
62VCRPOWOVCR POWER ON
63M SWIMAIN SW
64SP MUTEOSPEAKER MUTE
RF SW P (SW30)IC402 1O*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1*1
Q VDIC402 4OLLLLL*2*3*3*3*3*3LL
V SYNCIC402 ^§I*4*4*4*5*5*5*5*5*5*5*5*5*5
THREADING
UNTHREADING
PBPAUSESLOWX2CUEREVIEWRECPAUSE
*1. 30Hz 50% duty pulse synchronizing with drum rotation.
*2. Normally “L” . “H” when the video signal is not detected.
*3. V period “H” pulse.
*4. “H” in the LP mode. Selected according to the recording mode.
*5. Selected according to the tape recording mode.
CAM UN LOAD
CAM LOADIC402 8OLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
MODE 1IC402 @™IHL L*1*1HHHHHHHHLHH
MODE 2IC402 @¡IHLL*1*1HHHLLLLLLLL
MODE 3IC402 @ºILLL*1*1HLLLLLLLHLL
MODE 4IC402 !ªILHH*1*1LHHLLLLLLLL
C IN REC PRF
T REEL FGIC402 ^¢IH/LH/LH/LH/LH/LH/L*3*3*3H/L*3*3*3*3*3H/L
S REEL FGIC402 ^£IH/LH/LH/L*3*3H/L*3*3*3H/L*3*3*3*3*3H/L
T/S LED
CAP STOP
CAP RVSIC402 &™OLHLH/LHLHHH/*5HHLHH
T SENSIC402 ^¡I*4*4*4*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6
S SENSIC402 ^™I*4*4*4*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6*6
IC402 9OHI-ZHLHL*7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7*7
IC402 !¶IL*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2*2
IC402 #∞
IC402 #¢
EJECTED
O
(O.D)
O
(O.D)
LOADING
*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4*4
LLLHHLHHHL*5HHHHL
UNLOADING
TAPETAPEPB ·PICTURE SEARCHREC ·
THREADING
UNTHREADING
STOPFFREWPBPAUSESLOWX2CUEREVIEWRECPAUSE
*1. Uncertainty.
*2. “L” when the erasing protection tab is bent, “H” when not bent.
*3. Pulse of period proportionate to reel rotation speed.
*4. Apporx. 2 msec. period “H” pulse.
*5. Pulse in tape running.
*6. Normally “L”. 2 msec. period “H” pulse when tape top or tape end is detected.
*7. “L” when unloading to switchover. “H” when loading. “HI-Z” when CAM motor is stop.
4-5.SYSTEM CONTROL-SYSTEM CONTROL PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA10 BOARD IC402)
SignalPin No.I/OFunction
ASURA RESETIC402 $ºINormally "H"."L"when service interruption is detected or restored.
ASURA CSIC402 $¢IChip select signal from the timer microprocessor. V period “L” pulse.
S IN 0IC402 $∞ISerial communication data from the timer microprocessor. V period “L” pulse.
S OUT 0IC402 $§OSerial communication data to the timer microprocessor. V period “L” pulse.
S CLKIC402 $¶ISerial communication clock with the timer microprocessor. V period “L” pulse.
*1. 30Hz 50% duty pulse approximately 5 msec. delayed from RF SW P.
LOADING
UNLOADING
PBPAUSESLOWX2CUEREVIEWRECPAUSE
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4-7.SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL PORT FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (MA10 BOARD IC402)
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Pin No.SignalI/OFunction
1RF SWPORF SWITCHING PULSE
2––
3––
4QVDOQUASI VD
5CTLHYS HIGHOCTL CONTROL
6––
7REC CTLOREC CTL SIGNAL
8CAM LOADOCAM LOADING
9CAM UNLOADOCAM UNLOADING
10CTL RESETOCTL CONTROL
11––
12––
13––
14––
15––
16––
17C INICASSETTE IN
18––
19MODE4IMD MODE DET
20MODE3IMD MODE DET
21MODE2IMD MODE DET
22MODE1IMD MODE DET
23LED6OREC PON LED
24LED5OON TIMER LED
25LED4OREC LED
26LED3OTIMER REC LED
27––
28SDAI/O I
29––
30SCLOI
31––
32––
33GNDO
34CAP STOPO
35T/S LEDOT/S LED CONTROL
36GNDO
37GNDO
38GNDO
39MP–
40ASURA RESET –
41Vss–
42XTAL–
43EXTAL–
44ASURA CSIASURA u-COM CHIP SELECT
45S IN 0ISERIAL DATA IN
46S OUT 0OSERIAL DATA OUT
47S CLKISERIAL CLOCK
48GNDO
49MUTEOAUDIO MUTE
50POSISWITCHING POSITION ADJ MODE
2
C BUS DATA FOR VIDEO/HiFi
2
C BUS CLOCK FOR VIDEO/HiFi
Pin No.SignalI/OFunction
51GNDO
52AVss–
53AV ref–
54AVdd–
55SECAM/SVHSISVHS DET IN
56GNDO
57DEWIDEW SENSOR
58GNDO
59––
60RF ENVIVIDEO RF ENVELOPE DET
61T SENSITAPE TOP SENSOR
62S SENSITAPE END SENSOR
63SREEL FGIS-REEL FG
64TREEL FGIT-REEL FG
65GNDO
66VSYNCIV SYNC SIGNAL IN
67PB CTLIPB CTL SIGNAL
68DRM PGIDRUM PG
69DRM FGIDRUM FG
70CAP FGICAPSTAN FG
71––
72CAP RVSOCAPSTAN REVERSE
73CAP DAOCAPSTAN D/A OUTPUT
74DRM DAODRUM D/A OUTPUT
75JOGOJOG CONTROL
76S VHSOS VHS DET OUT
77REC COUNTIREC CTL COUNT
78––
79––
80SO 1OSERIAL DATA OUTPUT FOR RP AMP
81SCK1OSERIAL CLOCK FOR RP AMP
82GNDO
83V PBOVIDEO PB MODE
84CAP PWMOCAPSTAN
85––
86––
87––
88Vss–
89Vdd–
90––
91––
92––
93––
94––
95––
96––
97––
98––
99STEP PLSO
1X-4036-487-1 BEZNET ASSY (VF21M40/M70)2-13
24-066-501-11 SPRING, DOOR
34-066-493-11 BUTTON (A), FUNCTION
44-066-626-11 BUTTON, EJECT
54-066-495-11 GUIDE, LIGHT
63-953-432-01 SPRING (GE), FL
74-069-445-01 DOOR, CASSETTE (VF21M77)
74-069-445-11 DOOR, CASSETTE (VF21M40/M70)
84-066-494-11 BUTTON (B), FUNCTION
94-068-502-11 CUSHION, DOOR
10X-4036-327-1 DOOR ASSY, CONTROL
114-066-496-11 FILTER, REMOTE
124-066-497-11 BUTTON, POWER
134-042-593-21 SPRING, COMPRESSION