Sony HV-FX5950 Operating Instruction

9-885-031-61

Stereo Video Cassette Recorder HV-FX5950D

PAL

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 200-240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the AC outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

Caution

Televison programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about 3 hours before operating the unit.

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this product. To optimize the performance of this unit, please read through this manual carefully.

Main features of this VCR

Favorite Program

The VCR memorizes the previously recorded programs with the timer recording. Just select the program you want to record from the list, and the VCR will set the timer recording automatically.

ZWEITON broadcast

You can receive, record, and play back stereo and bilingual TV programs.

Auto Tuning

You can easily finish the VCR settings of the TV channels at once.

Rec. End Search

You can fast-forward or rewind the tape at the end of the recorded program automatically.

Table of contents

Preparation

Connecting the VCR ........................................ 4

Preparing the remote control ........................... 6

Tuning your TV to the VCR..............................6

Setting the VCR channels – Auto Tuning ........ 7

Setting the VCR channels manually ................ 9

Changing the channel position assignment.....10

Setting the language...................................... 10

Setting the clock.............................................11

Playback

Playing back a tape........................................12

Various search functions................................ 15

Recording

Recording a TV program................................17

Recording ZWEITON stereo and bilingual

programs........................................................18

Recording with One-Touch Recording...........19

NTSC Playback on PAL-TV

Tapes recorded in the NTSC system can be played back on this VCR.

High Speed Rewinding

A E-180 video tape can be rewound at about 1 minute.

Setting the timer.............................................20

Setting the timer with Favorite Program

system............................................................22

Duplicating ..................................................... 23

Other functions

On-screen display..........................................24

Recording or playing back the wide aspect

ratio programs................................................25

Setting Child Lock mode................................25

Setting Power Save mode .............................26

Additional information

Care and maintenance...................................26

Head cleaning................................................ 26

Troubleshooting ............................................. 27

Specifications.................................................27

Parts and controls..........................................28

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PREPARATION

Connecting the VCR

Basic connections

EURO AV1

AUDIO/

VIDEO

To AC outlet

Disconnect the antenna cord from your TV and connect it to

the AERIAL jack on this VCR. Connect the supplied antenna cord to the RF. OUT jack on the

VCR and the antenna jack on your TV.

Connect the optional 21-pin scart cord to the EURO AV1

AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the VCR and the 21-pin scart jack on your TV.

This connection is recommended as an easier way to set-up the VCR, and improves the picture and sound quality. If you do not use this connection, go to the next step.

21-pin scart cord

(not supplied)

ENTREE

ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE

ANTENNE

RF.OUT

Antenna cord (supplied)

Antenna cord (not supplied)

Cable box

Satellite receiver

To antenna jack

Connect the power cord to the AC outlet.

To 21-pin scart

Notes

• All connections should be made with both the VCR and your TV unplugged from the AC outlet.

• If your TV has more than one 21-pin scart jack, please refer to the TV operation instructions.

• If you do not have a house hold antenna jack or you are uncertain of it, you should seek the advice of a local antenna dealer.

jack

Additional connections

To connect a stereo system

This connection improves the sound quality. If you connect a stereo system, you can listen to ZWEITON sound from the speakers of the system. Connect the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks of the VCR to the audio input jacks of the stereo system using the optional audio cord.

Stereo system

to audio input jacks

AUDIO

SORTIE OUT

GDL

ENTREE

ANTENNE

Audio cord (not supplied)

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To connect to a satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with a 21-pin scart jack

Connect the VCR and the satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with an optional 21-pin scart cord.

PAY-TV decoder

DECODER

21-pin scart cord (not supplied)

DECODER

EURO AV2 DECODER

EURO AV1

AUDIO/

VIDEO

Satellite receiver/cable box

TVVIDEO

Antenna cord (not supplied)

ENTREE

ANTENNE

AERIAL

SORTIE

ANTENNE

RF.OUT

Antenna cord (supplied)

21-pin scart cord (not supplied)

To antenna jack

Notes

• If your satellite receiver or cable box has more than two scart jacks, use the TV jack to connect to the VCR and not the VIDEO jack. Otherwise you may not receive a proper picture.

• If you connect the VCR to a cable box or satellite receiver, please refer to the operating instruction of those appliances.

To enjoy the sound and picture from the VCR (VCR mode)

Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to display “VCR” on the display window. The VCR automatically switches to VCR mode when the VCR is turned on.

To watch a program on the TV while recording another program on the VCR (TV mode)

Select the program to be watched using the TV’s tuner. The sound and picture of the channel selected for recording are received by the VCR.

VCR TV

During power on VCR mode AV input selected

TV mode Input from TV’s tuner∗

During power off – Input from TV’s tuner

∗When the VCR is set to the TV mode and the PAY-TV channel is selected, the signals are scrambled even when PAY-TV is

selected by the TV’s tuner. In this case, either set the VCR to the VCR mode or switch the TV’s input signals to AV input.

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Preparing the remote control

RF CHANNEL 36

Tuning your TV to the VCR

Inserting the batteries

Caution

To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, follow the descriptions below.

•Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with the 0 and 9 marks correctly as illustrated.

• Do not mix old batteries with new ones or different types of batteries.

• Do not throw the batteries into a fire, apply heat to them or take them apart.

• Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallic objects.

Note

Remove the batteries when they have no more power, or when you do not use the remote control for a long period of time.

When using the VCR, the signals passes from the antenna to the VCR and then out to the TV. Before you use your VCR, a video output channel must be set on your TV.

If you have connected the VCR to the TV with a 21-pin scart cord, this procedure is not necessary.

Press l /6 on the remote control to turn on the VCR.

Make sure your TV is turned on.

Select a spare channel position on the TV and tune the TV so that the blue screen appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning. Whenever you want to play back a tape, select this channel position.

If there is interference on the picture (wavyline, picture roll, etc.)

During power off, press and hold CHANNEL +

or - on the VCR for more than 4 seconds.

“RF 36” appears on the display window.

Using the remote control

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.

Remote sensor

Notes

• The remote control may not operate when there is any

obstruction between the remote control and the remote sensor.

• Strong ambient light sources such as a fluorescent lamp or

direct sunlight may cause unreliable operation.

• Using a TV with the same type of infrared remote control

facing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.

• The maximum distance for effective control between the

remote control and the remote sensor is 7 meters.

• Although you can use the remote control within an angle of

up to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of the remote sensor, we recommend a narrower angle for stable operation.

• During Power Save mode, the remote control does not

operate.

Press CHANNEL + or - to select another

channel.

You can select any number between 22 and 68.

Tune the TV so that the RF CHANNEL screen

appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning the TV picture.

Press l /6 to turn off the VCR.

The VCR is now tuned to your TV. Whenever you want to use the VCR, select the VCR channel on your TV.

If there is still interference on the TV screen

Connect the VCR to the TV with an optional 21-pin scart cord. Whenever you want to play back a tape, simply select a channel on your TV called AV or AUX. You can set RF out to OFF in step 2.

Tip

If “RF 36” does not appear on the display window in step 1, the VCR is in Power Save mode. In this case, press l /6 on the

VCR to turn on the VCR, and press l /6 on the remote control to turn the VCR off. Then perform step 1 again.

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Setting the VCR channels —

C06 +1 5 PR-01

01 C06 +15 PR-0 1 02 C20 +47 PR-0 2 03 C23 +31 PR-0 3 04 C28 +47 PR-0 4 05 C40 +10 PR-0 5 06 C50 +31 PR-0 6 07 –– 08 ––––––

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MOVE

DELETE

Auto Tuning

The Auto Tuning function can search and tune all available TV stations and assign them in the VCR.

l /6

Number

buttons

Press OK to start Auto Tuning.

A scan bar appears on the TV screen. In a few minutes, after the VCR has finished setting the VCR channels, VCR channel table appears on the TV screen.

i/MENU

Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR

i+ l

reception.

•When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart cord, set the TV to the AV mode.

•When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set the TV to the video output channel.

Press l /6 on the remote control to turn on the VCR.

When you press l /6 for the first time after unpacking the VCR, this screen appears on the TV screen.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

If the desired TV stations could not be preset

Set the VCR channels manually. See page 9. (Presetting the VCR channels is necessary for recording TV programs.)

Tip

To re-start Auto Tuning, press i/MENU. And press j or l to select ACMS, then press OK. Press j or l to select the letter of your country, then press OK to start Auto Tuning.

Notes

• Even if the power supply is interrupted, the VCR will automatically receive the preset channels when the power is restored once you have completed Auto Tuning. This function does not operate if the TV station is not broadcasting when the power is restored.

• Once you conduct Auto Tuning, the previous settings will be canceled.

A B CH D DK E F I N NL P S SF OTHERS

Press j or l to select the country so that it

corresponds to the following chart:

Indicated letter Country

A Austria B Belgium CH Switzerland D Germany DK Denmark E Spain FFrance I Italy N Norway NL Netherlands P Portugal S Sweden SF Finland OTHERS Others

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REC

TIME DATE

SYS TEM

OSD

OPR

AUDIO

ON OFF

OSD

Setting the VCR channels — Auto Tuning (continued)

REC

TIME DATE

SYS- TEM

OSD

OPR

AUDIO

ON OFF

OSD

Registering the TV station’s name

You can enter the TV station’s name manually.

Press i+ or k- or the number buttons to select the channel position you want to register the name.

Press i/MENU.

The selected item appears on the right hand corner of the menu.

Press j or l to select PR SET, then press OK.

TIME

REC

OSD

ON OFF

AUDIO

Press l twice, then press OK.

SYS-

DATE

TEM

OSD

OPR

To change a TV station’s name

In step 5, press l. The first letter of the station name flashes. And press i+ or k- repeatedly to display the desired letter, then press l. You can change up to 5 letters. Press OK to enter the name, then press i/MENU to return to the VCR channel table. Press i/MENU again to return to the normal screen.

CH MFT STATION

01 C06 ARD

+15

Using the PAY-TV decoder

When the PAY-TV decoder is connected to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack on the rear, set DECODER in the menu to ON.

Press i/MENU.

Press j or l to select DECODER, then press OK.

PR CH MFT STATION 01 C06 +15

The TV station’s name list appears.

Press i+ or k- to select the desired TV

station’s name, then press OK.

You can change the TV station’s name manually. See “To change a TV station’s name” on this page.

ARD ZDF WDR 3 BR3 HR3

MOVE

DELETE

EMISORA

N 3 NDR3 SWF3

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CH MFT

C06 +15

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

01 C06 +15 ARD 02 C20 +47 PR-02 03 C23 +31 PR-03 04 C28 +47 PR-04 05 C40 +10 PR-05 06 C50 +31 PR-06 07 –– 08 ––––––

Press i+ or k- to select ON.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

Tip

You can return to the menu by pressing j or l in step 3.

Notes

• For using the PAY-TV decoder, connect to the EURO AV2 DECODER jack.

• When you change the setting in step 3, the picture on the screen will disappear momentarily. This is not a malfunction.

To register the other TV station’s name, press

i+ or k- to select the channel position, then press OK to display the screen in step 4. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all required stations are set.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

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Setting the VCR channels

01 C06 + 1 5 P R- 01 02 C20 + 4 7 P R- 02 03 C23 + 3 1 P R- 03 04 C28 + 4 7 P R- 04 05 C40 + 1 0 P R- 05 06 C50 + 3 1 P R- 06 07 C27 08 ––

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MOVE

DELETE

PR 07 C27 +16

CHANNEL / CABLE : AV

CH MFT STATION

manually

You must set the VCR channels manually for recording TV programs, if Auto Tuning does not set them correctly.

INPUT SELECT

Number buttons

i/MENU

Select the channel position to be tuned using the number buttons.

i+ l

Enter the VCR channel number of TV station you want to tune using the number buttons.

• You can also select the VCR channel number using i+ or k-.

• If the TV station is received, the VCR displays the TV program.

Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.

To set the other VCR channel, press i+ or k-

to select the channel position, then press OK to return to the screen in step 4. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all required VCR channels are set.

Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.

Press i/MENU. Press j or l to select PR SET, then press

OK.

TIME

REC

OSD

ON OFF

AUDIO

Press INPUT SELECT to select the normal TV

SYS-

DATE

TEM

OSD

OPR

station or cable TV.

If you receive the program from VHF/UHF antenna, press INPUT SELECT to display “C02” below CH. If you receive cable TV program, press INPUT SELECT to display “S01” below CH.

CH MFT STATION

07 C02 00

CHANNEL / CABLE : AV

If you cannot get a clear picture

In step 5, press l to highlight MFT, then press i+ or k- repeatedly until the clear picture is obtained.

To erase the channel

After step 6, press i+ or k- to select the TV station you want to erase, then press j to erase.

Tip

To search all the receivable channels, press and hold i+ or k- for more than 4 seconds in step 5.

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