Sony SLV-LX80S Service manual

SERVICE MANUAL

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Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT (9-921-748-11)

for MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS.

SLV-LX80S

RMT-V294A

Chilean Model

Mexican Model

S MECHANISM

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s) EP: 11.11 mm/s ( LP: 16.67 mm/s ( playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

9 hrs. in EP mode (with T-180 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

/16 inches/s)

/16 inches/s),

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

SPECIFICATIONS

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements

110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz (SLV-LX80S CS)

120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-LX80S MX)

Power consumption

17W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 430 (Approx. 17 projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz)

✕ 97 ✕ 292 mm (w/h/d)

✕ 3 ✕ 11 inches) including

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

Audio/video cable (1) (3-phono to 3-phono) Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-LX80S CS only)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

ENERGY STAR As an ENERGY STAR

has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

is a U.S. registered mark.

Partner, Sony Corporation

Input and outputs

LINE-1 IN and -2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DO TTED LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title Page

SERVICE NOTE

1. ERROR CODE INDICATION........................................... 5

1 GENERAL

Getting Started...........................................................................1-1

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander .............................1-1

Step 3 : Hookups .....................................................................1-2

Selecting a language ...............................................................1-4

Setting the clock......................................................................1-4

Presetting channels..................................................................1-6

Basic Operations........................................................................1-7

Playing a tape ..........................................................................1-7

Recording TV programs..........................................................1-8

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer........................1-9

Recording TV programs using the timer...............................1-10

Additional Operations ............................................................. 1-11

Playing/searching at various speeds......................................1-11

Setting the recording duration time.......................................1-11

Synchronized Recording .......................................................1-12

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings ........................ 1-12

Recording stereo and bilingual programs .............................1-13

Searching for the beginning of a timer recorded program .... 1-13

Searching using the index function.......................................1-13

Searching using the Time Search function............................1-14

Skip-searching automatically (Quick View) .........................1-14

Searching for a selected point on the tape ............................1-14

Adjusting the picture.............................................................1-15

Changing menu options ........................................................ 1-15

Editing with another VCR.....................................................1-16

Additional Information ............................................................1-16

General setup information.....................................................1-16

Index to parts and controls ....................................................1-17

Section Title Page

• MA-397 (6/7)(DISPLAY CONTROL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-17

• MA-397 (7/7)(POWER SUPPLY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-19

• FJ-28 (LINE-2 IN) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-31

• DM-98 (FUNCTION) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-35

• DI-81 (DIAL TIMER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-38

5 INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION

DESCRIPTION

5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL — MECHANISM BLOCK

INTERFACE (MA-397 BOARD IC160) ........................ 5-1

5-2. SYSTEM CONTROL — SERVO PERIPHERAL

CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA-397 BOARD IC160) .......5-1

5-3. SYSTEM CONTROL — SYSTEM CONTROL

PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE

(MA-397 BOARD IC160)...............................................5-2

5-4. SYSTEM CONTROL AND RF MODULATOR

— INPUT SELECTION BLOCK INTERFACE

(MA-397 BOARD IC160)...............................................5-2

5-5. SYSTEM CONTROL — VIDEO/RP BLOCK

INTERFACE (MA-397 BOARD IC160) ........................ 5-2

5-6. SYSTEM CONTROL — AUDIO BLOCK INTERFACE

(MA-397 BOARD IC160)...............................................5-2

5-7. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR

PIN FUNCTIONS (MA-397 BOARD IC160)................5-3

2 DISASSEMBLY

2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY ..............2-1

2-2. DM-98 BOARD, DI-81 BOARD, FJ-28 BOARD ..........2-1

2-3. REAR PANEL .................................................................2-2

2-4. MA-397 BOARD ............................................................2-2

2-5. MECHANISM DECK..................................................... 2-3

2-6. INTERNAL VIEWS........................................................2-4

2-7. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ...................................2-5

3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ....................................3-1

3-2. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................3-3

3-3. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ..... 3-5

3-4. TUNER BLOCK DIAGRAM ......................................... 3-7

3-5. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................3-9

3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM....................................... 3-11

4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM................................4-3

4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAMS.................................................................... 4-5

• MA-397 (VIDEO, AUDIO, SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL, TUNER, POWER)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ..........................4-5

• MA-397 (1/7)(REC/PB HEAD AMP)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ...............................4-7

• MA-397 (2/7)(Y/C, AUDIO PROCESS)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ...............................4-9

• MA-397 (3/7)(SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-11

• MA-397 (4/7)(AUDIO PR OCESS)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-13

• MA-397 (5/7)(TUNER)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM .............................4-15

6 ADJUSTMENTS

6-1 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS .................................6-1

6-2. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ................................... 6-1

2-1. PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ...................6-1

2-1-1.Equipment Required ........................................................6-1

2-1-2.Equipment Connection ....................................................6-1

2-1-3.Set-up of Adjustment....................................................... 6-1

2-1-4.Alignment Tape ...............................................................6-1

2-1-5.Input/Output Levels and Impedance ...............................6-2

2-1-6.Adjustment Sequence ......................................................6-2

2-2. POWER SUPPLY CHECK .............................................6-2

2-2-1.Output Voltage Check (MA-397 Board) ........................6-2

2-3. SERVO SYSTEM CHECK .............................................6-3

2-3-1.RF Switching Position Adjustment (MA-397 Board) .....6-3

2-4. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT.................................6-3

2-4-1.Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment (Hi-Fi model only) ......6-3

2-4-2.HiFi Switching Position Adjustment (MA-397 Board)...6-4

2-4-3.Normal Audio System Adjustment ..................................6-4

2-4-4.Audio Level and Distortion Check..................................6-4

2-4-5.Audio Noise Check .........................................................6-4

2-4-6.ACE Head Adjustment .................................................... 6-4

2-4-7.E-E Output Level Check .................................................6-4

2-4-8.Frequency Response Check............................................. 6-4

2-5. ADJUSTING PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM .............6-6

7 REPAIR PARTS LIST

7-1. EXPLODED VIEWS ......................................................7-1

7-1-1.FRONT PANEL AND UPPER CASE SECTION ..........7-1

7-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION.......................................................7-2

7-1-3.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-1 ...............................7-3

7-1-4.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 ...............................7-4

7-1-5.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-3 ...............................7-5

7-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ..........................................7-6

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SERVICE NOTE

1. ERROR CODE INDICATION

• Error codes are indicated using the lower 5 digits in the fluorescent display tube. “At this time, Colon “:” between character is not indicated.”

Mode code indication when the error has occurred.

Error code

ERROR CODE

0 No error 1 Cam encoder error Loading direction 2 Cam encoder error Unloading direction 3 T reel error 4 S reel error 5 Capstan error 6 Drum error 7 Error on initializing 8 Cassette loading error 9 Reserve

MODE CODE

0 Power-on eject 10 FWD x1 20 REW play 1 Power-on initial 11 FWD x2 21 Cas. loading 2 Power-off eject 12 CUE 22 Tape loading 3 Power-off stop 13 PB-pause 23 Power-off loading 4 FF 14 RVS-pause 24 Mecha. error (Power on) 5 REW 15 RVS x1 25 Power-on eject initial 6 REC 16 RVS x2 26 Power-off eject initial 7 REC- pause 17 REV 27 APC REC 8 Power-on stop 18 Power-off initial 28 Cas. loading 9 PB 19 Mecha. error (Power off) (No auto PB check)

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SLV-LX80S

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

To operate Set •TV / VIDEO to

the VCR VIDEO a Sony TV •TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries

to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

and point at the remote sensor at the VCR

and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Remote sensor

•TV / VIDEO

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SECTION 1

GENERAL

Getting Started

This section is a translated version of Instruction Manual SLV-LX80S model Part number: 3-065-285-11

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yo u r TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set •TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to •TV.

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset •TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV .

TV brand

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penney 04, 12

Code number

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the

VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.

/ VIDEO to VIDEO.

TV brand

JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14

Code number

04, 12, 13, 17

TV brand

RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Tosh ib a 07 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yor x 12 Zenith 15

Code number

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Step 3 : Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to pages 8 and 9 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the ho okups b elo w. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, go directly to one of the hookups below.

If you have Use Re fer to

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 11 No cable box or cable box with only a few

scrambled channels Cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 3 Pages 15 to 17

After you’ve completed th e connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the proc edure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• Be sure to make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture

distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Hookup 2 Pages 12 to 14

Setting up the remote commander

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo

Getting Started

system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 8 and 9. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Stereo receiverVCR

AUX IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (suppl ie d)

VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

Stereo receiverVCR

AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied)TVAudio cable (not supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

AUX IN

Hookups

Notes

’t have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the

• If you don

AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

• If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play funct ion (see page 34), the A/V connection is

necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

Hookups

1-1

Completing A/V hookup

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the R F channel.

Press MENU and select OPCIONES.

PROG. / VERIF.

AJUSTES

OPCIONES

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Set SELEC. AUTO . ANT . to NO and press OK.

SELEC. AUTO. ANT. ESTEREO AUTO. SINTONIZ. AUDIO SELC. DE CINTA VEL. AUTO. CINTA

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

For details, see page 63.

VOLVER

OPCIONES

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable

Getting Started

1PÁGINA

SI NO

AUTO SI

TV).

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you ge t channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF

UHF

VHF

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2–13 only)

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

VHF

UHF

VHF

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector type B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 68.

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display windo w.

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 67.

If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Change the on-screen display language to English, if desired. For details, see

page 18. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The RELOJ menu appears. Select MANUAL

and press OK. Then set the clock. For details, see page 24.

2 The SINTONIZADOR menu appears. Set

ANTENA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 26.

3 The AJUSTE AUTO. starts.

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

AJUSTE AUTO.

EJECUTANDO

EASY

SET UP

CH 2 4

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

ANTENA / CABLE

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

AJUSTE RELOJ

AUTO MANUAL

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

AJUSTE

AJUSTE CONCLUIDO

Hookups

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

ANT CABLE

Hookups

Hookup 2

You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few

Getting Started

scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scramble d channels that require a cable box

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV i f you don’t have a cable box.

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type

of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

POR FAVOR ESPERE

You have now completed hookup.

Hookups

1-2

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display windo w.

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 67.

If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Change the on-screen display language to English, if desired. For details, see

page 18. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The RELOJ menu appears. Select AUTO and

press OK. For details, see page 20.

2 The PAIS/ZONA DE HORARIO menu

appears. Select the country you want to set and press OK. You can select the following countries: BELIZE y BOLIVIA y CHILE y COLOMBIA y COSTA RICA y CUBA y REP. DOMIN. y ECUADOR y EL SALVADR y GUATEMALA y GUYANA y HONDURAS y JAM AI CA y MEX-CENTRO y MEX-MONT. y MEX-PACIF. y MEX-S. ESTE y NICARAGUA y PANAMA y PERU y SURINAM y TRIN. & TOB. y VENEZUELA

EASY

SET UP

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

AJUSTE RELOJ

AUTO MANUAL

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

AJUSTE PAIS / ZONA DE HORARIO

BELIZE BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA REP. DOMIN. ECUADOR EL SALVADR

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

Getting Started

3 The SINTONIZADOR menu appears. Set

ANTENA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 26.

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

ANT CABLE

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

4 The AJUSTE AUTO. starts.

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

AJUSTE AUTO.

POR FAVOR ESPERE

EJECUTANDO

CH 2 4

AJUSTE

AJUSTE CONCLUIDO

You have now completed hookup.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn o ff the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search fo r a time signal provided by Sony Entertainment Television (SETV). After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it c hecks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the cable TV station in your area does not broadcast SETV, or if SETV in your area does not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 23 .

Notes

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To ensure correct switching, select SI or NO for the HORARIO VERANO setting (page 22).

Hookup 3

Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel w h ile watching another channel

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

continued

Hookups

Hookup 3 : VCR setup

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

Getting Started

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3

or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 67.

If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you do not need to adjust the RF UNIT switch.

Turn on your cable box.

Change the on-screen display language to English, if desired. For details, see

page 18. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The RELOJ menu appears. Select AUTO and

press OK. For details, see page 20.

2 The PAIS/ZONA DE HORARIO menu

EASY

SET UP

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

AJUSTE RELOJ

AUTO MANUAL

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

AJUSTE PAIS / ZONA DE HORARIO

BELIZE BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA REP. DOMIN. ECUADOR EL SALVADR

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

continued

Hookups

1-3

3 The SINTONIZADOR menu appears. Set

ANTENA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 26.

4 The AJUSTE AUTO. starts.

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

AJUSTE AUTO.

EJECUTANDO

POR FAVOR ESPERE

CH 2 4

AJUSTE SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE

SELECCIONAR : SIGUIENTE :

AJUSTE

AJUSTE CONCLUIDO

ANT CABLE

OK EASY SET UPCANCELAR :

You have now completed hookup.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock th e first ti me you turn of f the VCR. “ACS” (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by Sony Entertainment Television (SETV). After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

To use the Aut o Cl ock Se t fea ture with this hookup, you need to manually select SETV:

Tune the cable box to SETV.

Select AUTO in the RELOJ menu to turn on the Auto Clo ck S et feature .

Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Sav ing

Time by picking up th e tim e sign a l.

Notes

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned

off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To ensure correct switching, select SI or NO for the HORARIO VERANO setting (page 22).

Getting Started

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3

or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight SELECCION DEL IDIOMA, then press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL, then press OK.

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

M/m

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

SELECCIONAR :

AJUSTAR :

MENUPARA SALIR :

Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Sony Entertainment Television (SETV) transmits time signals with its broadcasts. If the cable TV station i n yo ur ar ea b r oa dcasts SETV and transmits these time signals, your VCR can pick up these time signals to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if SETV in your area broadcasts time signals. If SETV in your area does not broadcast time signals or if you select Hookup 1 on page 10 set the time manually (page 23).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3

or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections , set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight AJUSTE DEL RELOJ, then press OK.

PLAY

M/m

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ

AUTO MANUAL

SELECCIONAR :

AJUSTAR :

MENUPARA SALIR :

Hookups

Getting Started

Selecting a language

Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight TOTAL. AUTO., then press OK.

PLAY

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

SI NO

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Press M/m to highlight SI, then press OK.

PLAY

Press MENU to exit the menu.

To acti vate the Auto Cloc k Set function , turn of f the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.

The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for the SETV broadcast that carries time signals and sets Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

If your clock is incorrectly set to Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature (pag e 21).

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive SETV broadcas t that carries time signals in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 23).

• Depending on the channels allotted to SETV in your area, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes after turning off the VCR, turn the VCR on and then off again. If the clock is not set even after about another 30 minutes, set the clock manually (page 23).

• If the clock is not set, “ACS” will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

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Setting the clock

1-4

If the clock does not activate

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Number buttons

Getting Started

Press M/m to highlight NO for TOTAL. AUTO. and press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight the item you want t o set and press OK. Then press M/m to make

PLAY

the setting and press OK.

• For CH AJUSTE RELOJ Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the

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VCR automatically search for the SETV broadcast. Or, press the number buttons to select the SETV channel if you know it.

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

USE : AJUSTAR :

–––

AUTO

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

NO 123

AUTO

0–9 OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.”

The TOTAL. AUTO. menu is displayed.

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3

or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections , set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight AJUSTE DEL RELOJ, then press OK.

PLAY

M/m

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR :

AJUSTAR :

MENUPARA SALIR :

M/m/</,

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ

AUTO MANUAL

SI NO

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Setting the clock

• For HORARIO VERANO Select SI or NO (standard time), or AUTO to hav e the VCR automatica lly set the daylight saving time.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Setting the clock

To acti vate the Auto Cloc k Set function , turn of f the VCR. “ACS” will flash in the display window.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

Notes

• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To ensure correct switching, select SI or NO for the HORARIO VERANO setting.

• If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes after turning off the VCR, turn the VCR on and then off again. If the clock is not set even after about another 30 minutes, set the clock manually (page 23).

• Some cable TV stations broadcasting SETV do not transmit time signals. If so, set the clock manually (page 23).

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL, then press OK.

PLAY

Getting Started

6 7

Press M/m to set the day.

PLAY

Press , to highlight the month and press M/m to set the month.

PLAY

Set the year, hour, and minu te s in the sam e w ay as the mon th. The day of the week is set automatically.

Press OK to start the clock.

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ

TOTAL. AUTO. CH AJUSTE RELOJ

HORARIO VERANO

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR : FIN : PARA SALIR :

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR : FIN : PARA SALIR :

AJUSTE DEL RELOJ

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR : FIN : PARA SALIR :

AUTO SI NO

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

LUN 1 AM00:211002/1/

OK MENU

DOM 1 AM00:2182002/1/

OK MENU

VIE 1 AM00:2182002/9/

OK MENU

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

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Setting the clock

1-5

Presetting channels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3

or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections , set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip steps 1 and 2.

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.

PLAY

M/m

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Getting Started

CH 1

CABLE

+ SI

Press M/m to highlight ANTENA/CABLE, then press OK.

PLAY

• To preset cable TV channels: Press M/m to set ANTENA/CABLE to

PLAY

CABLE, then press OK.

PLAY

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press M/m to set ANTENA/CABLE to ANT, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight AJUSTE AUTO., then press OK.

PLAY

All receivable channels are preset in

numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displa yed on the TV screen.

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

POR FAVOR ESPERE

CH 1

CABLE

+ SI

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

CH 2

ANT

+ SI

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

CH 1

CABLE

+ SI

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Presetting channels

Tips

• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.

Channel number

Remaining tape length, and time counter

The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape

No display

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

Presetting channels

Presetting/disabling channels manually

Getting Started

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Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK.

PLAY

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

M/m

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

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Presetting channels

1-6

Press M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.

PLAY

• To preset a channel:

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Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER. Press OK.

Press M/m to set MANUAL to +, then

press OK.

PLAY

• To disable a channel:

• CH

Press CH +/– to select the channel

number. Press OK.

Press M/m to set MANUAL to –, then

press OK.

PLAY

Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press MENU.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Channel to be preset

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Channel to be disabled

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

CH 1

CABLE

+ SI

Getting Started

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

123

CH 5

CABLE

+ SI

CH 5

CABLE

–

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight

AJUSTES and press OK.

PLAY

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Number buttons, ENTER

M/m/</,

AJUSTES

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Press M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.

PLAY

Press the number buttons to select the

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channel you want to fine-tune, then press

456

ENTER.

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Press M/m to highlight SINTONIA FINA, then press OK.

PLAY

The fine tuning meter appears.

Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK.

PLAY

Note that the AFT setting switches to NO.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Presetting channels

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

Selected channel

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR

ANTENA / CABLE AJUSTE AUTO. MANUAL

AFT SINTONIA FINA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR :

AJUSTAR :

MENUPARA SALIR :

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CH 1

CABLE

+ SI

CH 5

CABLE

+ SI

CH 5

CABLE

CH 5

CABLE

+ NO

Presetting channels

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Getting Started

Z EJE CT

TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

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DISPLAY

CLEAR

PAUSE

REPLAY

H PLAY M FF

x STOP

m REW

Tips

• To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you don’t need to press ENTE R.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.

Note

• When adjusting SINTONIA FINA, the menu may bec ome dif f icult to read due to inter ference from the picture being received.

Presetting channels

1 2

Playing a tape

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

1-7

Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape

To play a recently watched scene

You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again. During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the tape about

ten seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.

To use the time counter

Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

VIDEO

APC

STOP

PAUS E

PAUS E or HPLAY

FF during stop

REW during stop

EJECT

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• While displaying a menu on the TV screen, you cannot use

FF, m REW, or xSTOP buttons.

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

PLAY, XPAUS E,

Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)

You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).

How to connect to use this function

Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Audio/video (A/V) hookup” on pages 8 and 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video c a ble t o the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.

Operation

Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode. Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place

for about two seconds. The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a tape in

Basic Operations

the VCR, playback starts automatically.

Notes

• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly: – Wait a few moments, and press the button again. – Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.

Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s signal limitations.

• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY during playback. If you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.

Recording TV programs

1 2

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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Playing a tape

TV/VIDEO

DISPLAY

CH +/–

REC

SP/EP

x STOP

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

record.

VIDEO

Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

SP / EP

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). How ever, SP produces better picture an d a ud i o qu ality.

Press z REC to start recording.

REC

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

To check the remai ning tape len gth

Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen.

SP 20:00:2

To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set SELC. DE CINTA in the OPCIONES menu to 180. (For details, see page 63.)

Remaining tape length Time counter

VIDEO

Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to

• CH

APC

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Recording TV programs

1-8

To watch another TV program while recording

Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to the TV’s

antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the T V.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.

• The display does not app ear dur in g still (pause ) mode or slow-mot io n playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display t he remaining tape length

after you press DISPLAY.

Safety tab

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

• When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording

Basic Operations

time.

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

“DIA” and “HOY” appear alternately in the display window. If the date and time are not set, “DIA” flashes. See step 2 in the following

section “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

DIAL TIMER

?/1

POWER

VIDEO

CHANNEL +/–

DIAL TIMERINPUT SELECT

APC

STOP

Recording TV programs

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

“DESDE” and the current time appear alternately in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.

DIAL TIMER

You c an set the reco rding start time in 15 m inute in terv als or adj ust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAN NE L +/– buttons.

CHANNEL

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

“HASTA” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window.

VIDEO

APC

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Press DIAL TIMER.

DIAL TIMER

The channel number appears in the display window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number.

DIAL TIMER

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2”.

INPUT

SELECT

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.

DIAL TIMER

“OK” appears in the display window for about five s econds. The indicato r ap pe ars in th e disp lay wind ow and the VCR stands by for

recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while re c ord ing, press x STOP.

VIDEO

APC

VIDEO

APC

To use the VCR after setting the timer

VIDEO

APC

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

You c an set the recordin g stop time in 15 minute inte rva ls or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAN NE L +/– buttons.

CHANNEL

VIDEO

APC

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.

DIAL TIMER

• Reset the counter (page 33).

• Display tape inform ation on the TV screen (page 36).

• Check the timer settings (page 51).

• Watch another TV program (page 37).

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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

1-9

To set the clock

Turn DIAL TIMER so that “RELOJ” appears in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DIA” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“MES” appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIME R to se t the month a nd then the year.

After you set the year, “RELOJ” appears in the display window again. Turn and press DIAL TIME R to se t the hour and min u t e.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press

• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP

before you complete the setting in step 9 (page 40).

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, t h e tape speed is automatically c h anged to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the p i cture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. C INTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).

• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling timer settings” (page 51).

Notes

• If eight programs have already been set using the PROG./VERIF. menu, “LLENO” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set ACS correctly.

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9

• The (page 40) with no tape inserted.

STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting.

About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the LLENO notice which appears if eight programs have alr ea d y be e n set. Do not use the De m on s tra tio n Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X PAUSE on the VCR the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn the po we r off and unplug the AC power cord. Althoug h the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 51).

Basic Operations

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO” appears in

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Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset up to eight programs together with the Dial Timer settings at a time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

Press TIMER to display PROG./VERIF.

TIMER

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Recording TV programs using the timer

PROG. / VERIF.

FECHA TER.COM.

–– –––: –––––––:– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– /

VOLVER SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

?/1

TIMER

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT SP/EP

M/m/</,

x STOP

–––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––

–––: ––––––:

CANCELAR :

MENUPARA SALIR :

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer

Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.

PLAY

Set the date, start and stop time, channel number, and tape speed:

PLAY

1 Press M/m to set each item.

2 Press , to highlight and set each item

INPUT

in turn.

SELECT

To correct a setting, press < to return to

• CH

that setting and reset. To reco rd the same pr ogram ev er y day o r the sam e day e v ery week, pr ess m

while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or CH+/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position.

Press OK to confirm the setting. To enter another setting, press M/m to highlight the next line and repeat step

PLAY

Press TIMER.

TIMER

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicato r ap pe ars in th e disp lay wind ow and the VCR stands by for

recording.

PROG. / VERIF.

FECHA TER.COM. 390/

DOM 8 0

––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– / ––– /

VOLVER SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR : PARA SALIR :

PM PM

0:90053SP:

–––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––: –––: –––––––:

FIN : OK

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When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while re c ord ing, press x STOP.

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–

CLEAR

Daily/weekly recordin g

In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.

the current date t DOM-SAB t LUN-SAB t LUN-VIE t CADA SAB t ..... t

CADA LUN date

CADA DOM t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current

Recording TV programs using the timer

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the V CR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter (pag e 33).

• Display tape information on the TV screen. (page 36).

• Check the timer settings (page 51).

• Watch anot her TV pro gra m (p a ge 3 7).

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.

• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then

to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.

M/m

press

• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.

• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter

than the recording time, t he tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the p i cture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set VEL. AUTO. C INTA to NO in the OPCIONES menu (page 63).

• To check, change or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/ canceling timer settings” (page 51).

• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the

to highlight VOLVER, then press OK.

timer, press The display returns to the MENU screen. If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts.

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

SLOW

REW

Basic Operations

TRACKING +/–

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fastforward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press

Play at twice the normal spee d During playback, press ×2. Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press Play frame by frame During pause, press

Rewind and start play While the tape is stopped, hold down

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

REW

During fast-forward, hold down

REW.

commander. The tape continues to play at high speed.

• During playback, hold down release the button, normal playback resumes.

Hold down the button to play one frame each second.

PLAY on the VCR.

FF or m REW on the remote commander.

FF. During rewind, hold down

FF or m REW on the remote

FF or m REW. When you

SLOW.

REW on the VCR and press

Recording TV programs using the timer

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes durin g pause. To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the

picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• The picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

Playing/s earching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

Additional Operations

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

5:30 6:00

To cancel the duration

Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

To stop while recording

Press x STOP.

Note

• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.

VIDEO

z REC

APC

Normal recording

Playing/searching at various speeds

Setting the recording duration time

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Synchronized Recording

You can set the VCR to automatically record programs from equipment such as a satellite tuner or cable TV decoder by connecting the equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a program from the LINE-1 IN jacks.

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the other equipment to the LINE-1 IN jacks of this VCR.

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-1 IN

: Signal flow

Recording programs using the Synchronized Recording function

Before you start...

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

SYNCHRO REC

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE OUT

Satellite tuner, etc.

CH +/–

INPUT SELECT

SP/EP

Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to display “L1” in the display window.

Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the program you want to

record, then turn it off. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed.

Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives a video

signal from the connected equipment.

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording. The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the

Additional Operations

other equipment stops transmitting the video signals.

Notes

• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this case, the Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not be able to know when to start recording. To record the program, set the timer on the VCR. For details, see “Recording TV programs using the timer.” If you use a satellite tuner or a cable TV decoder, make sure to set their timers as well.

• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording starts automatically.

• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished.

• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

Synchronized Recording

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

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TIMER

CLEAR

M/m/</,

Additional Operations

Synchronized Recording

Press M/m to highlight the setting yo u want to

change or cancel.

• To change the setting, press OK and press </ , to highlight the item you want to change, then press M/m to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

Press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that start s fi rst has priorit y and the seco nd pro gram st art s record ing only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2

Will be cut off

Tip

• To show the PROG./VERIF. menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press MENU, then to highlight PROG./VERIF. and press OK.

M/m

press

PROG. / VERIF.

FECHA TER.COM. 039

0:90053SP:/

DOM 8 0

20101

0:10302EP:10MAR/

LUN –

VIE 2 00:30006EP:

CADA 6 03:70024EP:

MER

–––––: –––––––:–/ –––––: –––––––:–/ –––––: –––––––:–/ –––––: –––––––:–/

VOLVER SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK CANCELAR : CLEAR MENUPARA SALIR :

PM PM AM PM AM

9/28 VIE

AM PM AM

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press TIMER to display PROG./VERIF.

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.

• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR

to return to recording standby.

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

continued

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set ESTEREO AUTO. in the OPCIONES menu to NO. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 63.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the m a in soun d . When a SAP (Sec on d Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set SINTONIZ. AUDIO in the OPCIONES menu to SAP. For details, see page 63.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo ESTEREO STEREO Left channel L STEREO Right channel R STEREO Monaural sound on the

normal audio track

No indicator No indicator

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, yo u mu s t us e the A/V connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the

AUDIO MONITOR setting.

Additional Operations

Monaural sound

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Searching for the beginning of a timer recorded program

If you record a program using the timer function, you can easily find the beginning of the recording with this SEARCH MODE function. The SEARCH MODE button lights up when the VCR finishes a timer recording and the display window shows the following:

Press DIAL TIMER. The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the m ost recently re corde d program

and starts playback automatically. The SEARCH MODE button turns off.

Tip

• To turn off the SEARCH MODE button, first turn the VCR on, then press the SEARCH MODE button. (Do not press any other button at this point, otherwise this SEARCH MODE function will be canceled.) To start the SEARCH MODE function, press the SEARCH MODE button once. If you press the SEARCH MODE button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or Time Search mode (for details, see page 56 and 57).

Notes

• This SEARCH MODE function will be canceled (the SEARCH MODE button turns off) if:

– The VCR starts recor din g other programs.

– You press – If there is a power failure.

PLAY, M FF, m REW, or AEJECT button while the VCR is on.

SEARCH MODE

DIAL TIMER

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Searching using the index function

The VCR marks the tape with an index sig nal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 9 index signals ahead of or behin d the current position.

Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the

display window (the SEAR C H MODE button lights up).

Additional Operations

Turn DIAL TIMER to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want

to search:

• To search ahead, turn DIAL TIME R clockwise.

• To search backw a rds, turn DIAL TIMER counterclockwise.

Press DIAL TIMER.

The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH MODE button turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause.

SEARCH MODE

DIAL TIMER

APC

Searching for the beginning of a timer recorded program

Searching using the index function

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Searching using the Time Search function

You ca n easily find a specific point on a tape by using the Time Search function. For example, you can find a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of or behind the current position of a tape by using the Time Search function.

Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window

(the SEARCH MODE button lights up).

Turn DIAL TIMER clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of the time

portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the control increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.

For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of the current position, turn DIAL TIMER once clockwise.

To change the time by on e mi nut e, press CHANNEL +/–.

Press DIAL TIMER.

The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the specified point.

The VCR starts playback automatically when t he tape counter reaches the specified point (the SEARCH MODE button turns off).

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

Tip

• The VCR can search up to six hours ahead of or behind the current position of a tape.

SEARCH MODE

DIAL TIMER

APC

Skip-searching automatically (Quick View)

You can spot check an entire tape quickly using the Quick View function. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.

REW

Additional Operations

Hold down M FF (or m REW) more than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicator appears on the TV screen.

The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about two minutes on the counter while showing the contents of the tape. Then it fast-forwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes on the counter. The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end (or beginning) of the tape.

search forward while showing the tape contents

fast-forward

To cancel skip-search

Press H PLAY or x STOP.

Note

• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.

search forward while showing the tape contents

fast-forward

SKIP

Searching using the Time Search function

Searching for a selected point on the tape

You ca n easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen.

The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.

DISPLAY

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Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar

indication appears on the TV screen. A cursor (x) indicating the current position of

the tape appears on the bar indication. If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few moments (by pressing H PLAY, M FF, or m REW) until the cursor appears.

Press </, to move the pointer (V) to the point

where you want to start playback. The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x)

moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates the marked point, playback starts.

Searching for a selected point on the tape

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continued

Additional Operations

Skip-searching automatically (Quick View)

To cancel searching

Press H PLAY or x STOP.

To turn off the bar indication

Press DISPLAY again.

Notes

• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:

– Tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160. – Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.

Tape type

T-60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T-80 to T-140 120 240 360 T-160 or longer 160 320 480

• If you move the pointer ( new reset point.

• With the bar indication on, the commander work only for moving the pointer (V) and are not used for normal tape operation.

M FF and m REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation. Note,

The however, if you press these buttons on the VCR

Searching for a selected point on the tape

Total time length SP LP EP

V) on the bar indication while searching, the VCR searches for the

M FF/

and m REW/ < buttons on the remote

, searching is canceled.

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator) function

The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.

To use the Reality Regenerator function

Press MENU, then select OPCIONES and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight PRÓXIMA, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight REALITY REGENERATOR on PÁGINA2 of the

OPCIONES menu, then press OK.

APC REALITY REGENERATOR SENSOR DEL CABEZAL NITIDEZ

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

Press M/m to set REALITY REGENERATOR to SI, then press OK.

The RR indicator lights up in the display window. Press MENU to return to the original screen.

To turn it off, select NO in step 3. The RR indicator turns off in the display window.

SEGUIMIENTO NORMAL

Tracking meter

OPCIONES

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain bet ter picture qu ality, we re commend that you set A PC to SI o n PÁGINA2 of the OPCIONES menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 64.

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first sta rt recording, the VCR adjusts to the ta pe using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

Additional Operations

2PÁGINA

SI NO

• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when VEL. AUTO. CINTA is set to SI in the OPCIONES menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds befor e the VCR actu ally st arts r ecordin g while the VCR analyzes the tape. T o a voi d the dela y, first set the VCR to recording pa use (the APC indic ator flashes slowly) and press flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press

PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press recording.

REC to have the VCR analyz e the tape (the APC indicator

PAUSE again to start

Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select OPCIONES and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight the option to change, the n press OK.

To go t o PÁGINA2, highlight PRÓXIMA and press OK. To return to PÁGINA1, highlight ANTERIOR and press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.

To adjust the sharpness, press </, and press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

PÁGINA1

Menu option Set this option to

SELEC. AUTO. ANT. • SI if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the

ESTEREO AUTO. • SI to receive stereo programs.

SINTONIZ. AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio

SELC. DE CINTA • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than

VEL. AUTO. CINTA • SI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to

OPCIONES

SELEC. AUTO. ANT. ESTEREO AUTO. SINTONIZ. AUDIO SELC. DE CINTA VEL. AUTO. CINTA

VOLVER

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

• NO if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.

1PÁGINA

SI SI MAIN AUTO SI

SELECCIONAR : AJUSTAR :

• NO to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

tracks.

• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.

a T-140 length tape.

• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.

For details, see page 36.

the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. To operate VEL. AUTO. CINTA, set SELC. DE CINTA correctly.

• NO to keep the same tape speed.

Adjusting the picture

OPCIONES

APC REALITY REGENERATOR SENSOR DEL CABEZAL NITIDEZ

VOLVER

OK MENUPARA SALIR :

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SI SI SI BA

Adjusting the picture

PÁGINA2

Menu option Set this option to APC • SI to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function

2PÁGINA

REALITY REGENERATOR

SENSOR DEL CABEZAL

NITIDEZ • B (Low) through A (High) to adjust the sharpness of the

and improve picture quality.

• NO to switch off APC.

• SI to switch on the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator)

function and restore th e picture to its original quality du ring playback.

• NO to switch off Reality Regenerator.

• SI to allow the VCR to automatically check the condition of

the video heads and inform you when they are dirty.

• NO to turn off the sensor.

picture. Select B to turn off the sharpness control.

Additional Operations

continued

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,

select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).

Other VCR (Player)

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL +/– to display “L2” (or

“L1”) in the display window.

• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,

SP or EP.

Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.

Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording

and press X PAUSE . Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

Additional Operations

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press scene begins. When it ends, press

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the APC function. T o re cor d a ta pe wi th the APC fu ncti on , pre s s pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted

PAUSE again to resume recording.

PAUS E befo r e the APC indicator

PAUSE

REC again during recordin g

PAUSE after the APC

REC

Additional Information

General setup information

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

?/1 POWER

1 2 3 4

CHANNEL +/–

Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. Press ?/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.

Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display window. Select an active channel number in your area.

Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4). The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels

change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

Editing with another VCR

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TV/VIDEO

Additional Information

Editing with another VCR

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

Loosen the screws on the mixer.

Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

Retighten the screws.

Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

300-ohm twin lead cable

75-ohm coaxial cable

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied)

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

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General setup information

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General setup information

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

Display window

STEREO SAP LPSP

VIDEO

APC

A ?/1 POWER switch (44) B Tape compartment C Z EJECT button (33) D m REW (rewind) button (33) (46) E H PLAY button (33) (46) F M FF (fast-forward) button (33) (46) G z REC (record) button (36) (48) (66) H x STOP button (33) (66) I X PAUSE button (33) (66)

Rear panel

A AC power cord (7) B LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks

(49) (65)

C RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (67)

J SEARCH MODE button (55) (56) (57) K DIAL TIMER (38) (55) (56) (57) L CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons

(36) (61)

M Remote sensor (5) N SYNCHRO REC button (49) O INPUT SELECT button (37) P EASY SET UP button (11) (13) (16) Q LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks

(65)

continued

Index to parts and controls

D VHF/UHF IN connector (10) (12) (15) E VHF/UHF OU T connector (10) (12) (15) F LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks

(8)

A Timer indicator (40) (44) B SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator

(53)

C STEREO indicator (53) D Tape speed indicator (36)

Additional Information

E VIDEO indicator (37) (67)

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Additional Information

F APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (62)

G RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator (61) H Tracking indicator (61) I Time counter/clock/line/channel

indicator (33) (36) (66)

J Tape/recording indicator (36)

/ VIDEO switch (5)

A •TV B Z EJECT button (33) C TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

button (34)

D DISPLAY button (36) (59) E VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6) F INPUT SELECT button (37) (66) G z REC (record) button (36) (48) H SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play)

button (36)

I MENU button (18) (63) J X PAUS E /M button (18) (33)

x STOP/m button (18) (33) m REW (rewind)/ < button (33) (46) M FF (fast-forward)/ , button (33)

(46) H PLAY/OK button (18) (33)

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