Sony SLV-M11HF User Manual

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3-865-760-11(1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual.

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-M11HF Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SLV-M11HF

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you

• One blade of the plug is wider than the

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,

Introduction

“dangerous voltage” within the

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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.

other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.

internal heat buildup.

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 three hours before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

Caution

Television 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 transmission and/or program owner.

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Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a tape

7 Recording TV programs 11 Locating a channel by Station ID 13 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+* GOLD system

16 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

20 Playing/searching at various

speeds

23 Creating a favorite channel list

with Station ID

26 Setting the recording duration

time

27 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

29 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

31 Searching using the index

function

32 Adjusting the picture 34 Changing menu options 37 Editing with another VCR

SmartFile Function

39 About the SmartFile function 41 Recording using the SmartFile

function

50 Selecting and playing a program 52 Checking the contents of a tape 53 Labeling a recorded program and

tape

58 Protecting a recorded program 60 Erasing the data of an unwanted

program

62 Registering the contents of a

recorded tape in the SmartFile label

64 Storing program data from the

DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download)

Additional Information

66 Troubleshooting 69 Specifications 70 Index to parts and controls 75 Index back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

* VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Introduction

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Z EJECT

DISPLAY CLEAR

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X PAUSE SMART CUE

H PLAY

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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M FF

x STOP

m REW

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3 Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.

1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.

If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.

Tip

• You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

VCR starts searching.

The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.

For details, see page 35.

Basic Operations

continued

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Playing a tape (continued)

To use the time counter

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

STEREO SAP

VTR 123

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 setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE, M FF, m REW, or x STOP 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.

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BLANK

AV INSERT

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Recording TV programs

DISPLAY TV/VIDEO

COUNTER/ REMAIN SP/EP

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Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

z REC

INPUT SELECT

x STOP

Basic Operations

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

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

continued

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Recording TV programs (continued)

INPUT

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display

SELECT

window.

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VTR 123

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BLANK

AV INSERT

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

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

• CH

SP / EP

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VTR 123

LP SP EPVIDEO APC EDIT

EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

LP SP EPVIDEO APC EDIT

6 Press z REC to start recording.

REC

STEREO SAP

VTR 123

The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

STEREO SAP

VTR 123

LP SP EPVIDEO APC EDIT AV INSERT

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

BLANK

AV INSERT

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To check the remaining tape length

TAPE REMAINING

1 : 46

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The remaining tape length with the

indicator also appears in the display window.

0 : 00 : 22

Remaining tape length Time counter

To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page␣35.)

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display

window.

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

input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To select the channel using the shuttle ring

To select a channel in step 4 above, you can also use the shuttle ring. During stop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwise for lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the preset order.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

continued

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Recording TV programs (continued)

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 T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

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Locating a channel by Station ID

You can select the TV program from station ID.

Before you start...

• Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page␣35).

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ENTER

CH +/–

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

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

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Locating a channel by Station ID (continued)

ENTER

2 Press ENTER.

The station ID appears on the TV screen.

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12 13

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RST

19 22

UVW

XYZ

ABB

3 Press CH +/– to select the station ID

• CH

you want.

ENTER

4 Press ENTER.

Note

• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.

The selected station ID

AAB

CDE

FGH

IJK

12 13

LMN OPQ

RST

19 22

UVW

XYZ

ABB

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Recording TV

VCR Plus+

Pl us Code ––––––––

SP / EP

Ent e r p rog ram’s Pl usCode us i ng

0–9 key s

To change tape speed, push

SP / EP

programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs 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.

• If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn’t overlap the protected program. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 39.

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`/1

SP/EP CLEAR

VCR Plus+

Number buttons, ENTER

Basic Operations

</,

x STOP

VCR Plus+

1 Press VCR Plus+.

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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

WEEKLY ONCE

DAILY

Pl usCode

Use keys f o r :

To con f i rm : To cance l :

CLEAR

ENTER

SP / EP

SP–––29253

VCR Plus+

Pl us Code 53292––– SP

To c an pu s h

POWER

RECORDING TIME

To s e t t i me r, p u s h

93/0 8:00

:30 52

THU

PM PM

DATE START STOP CH

CLEAR

SP / EP

(continued)

123

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

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CLEAR

PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and

VCR Plus+

Pl usCode

Use keys f or :

To con f i rm: To cance l :

DAILY

re-enter the correct number.

SP / EP

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

EP.

4 Press </, to select ONCE, DAILY, or

PLAY

ENTER

CLEAR

WEEKLY, then press ENTER:

To record Select

Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY

The date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

ENTER CLEAR

SP / EP

WEEKLY ONCE

EP–––29253

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. 6 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR.

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The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

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:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

While the VCR turns on, hold down `/1 POWER

on the VCR until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down `/1 POWER

on the VCR until the indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To cancel the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing

ENTER in step 4 above.

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

shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 35).

• When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANK

SEARCH screen appears after step 5. Wait about ten seconds for the screen to appear before pressing the `/1 button in step 6. For details, see “Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space” (page␣47).

Notes

• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:

– The PlusCode number is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or

WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

• The VCR will be unlocked when:

– you stop timer recording by pressing x STOP – you insert a tape – the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

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Setting the timer manually

If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.

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.

• If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn’t overlap the protected program. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 39.

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`/1

SP/EP

Number buttons

CH +/– INPUT

SELECT MENU

M/m/</,

OK x STOP

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select

TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

PLAY

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TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE START STOP CH –

–

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2 Press M/m to select the line that is to be set.

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUE

9 / 28

DATE START STOP CH

/–

–– –:–– ––

SP ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– –

THU

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUE

9 / 28

DATE START STOP IJK

00 8:00 12

THU0AM AM

PLAY

3 Set the date, start and stop time, channel

PLAY

number and tape speed:

1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item.

To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

When you set the channel number, the station ID appears on the TV screen. You can set it while checking the station ID.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is highlighting. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.

Channel number

Station ID

Basic Operations

INPUT

SELECT

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE1” or “LINE2” in the “CH” position.

4 Press , to confirm the setting.

PLAY

The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, select the next line and repeat step 3.

5 Press OK.

PLAY

6 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR.

The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

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

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Setting the timer manually (continued)

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

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 SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t .....

t EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (date counts down) t

the current date

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

While the VCR turns on, hold down `/1 POWER indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down `/1 POWER indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

on the VCR until the -

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Tips

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

• 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

• When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears after closing the menu in step 5. For details, see “Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space” (page␣47).

Notes

• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “LINE1” or “LINE2”.

• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the supplied hookup/setup manual).

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

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m REW M FF

H PLAY

Shuttle ring

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion

JOG

During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW/m REW.

• During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.

• During playback, hold down M FF/M FF or m REW/m REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback, press ×2. During playback or pause, press y SLOW.

×2

y SLOW

M FF

m REW

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Playback options Operation

Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each second.

During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down m␣REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Using the shuttle ring

With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.

To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on:

Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed

Mark on the TV screen

Slow motion Pause Slow motion

in reverse

High speed Double speed Normal speed

in reverse in reverse in reverse

X2–X1–

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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to

the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring. To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes while pausing.

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 have snow: – when playing at high speed in reverse – when playing in reverse slow motion – when playing in reverse

• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

• The picture may flutter a bit when playing in slow motion.

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Creating a

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RST AAB ABB XYZ

UVW

FGH

FAVORITE CH 12

9 13 19

3 45 43 22 10

favorite channel

ENTER

list with Station ID

You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list.

Before you start...

• Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page␣35).

Creating your favorite channel list

1 Press ENTER.

The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Press CH +/– to select the station ID you

want to replace.

CH +/–

</,

The selected station ID

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Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued)

3 Press </, to select the station ID you want

to set.

FAVORITE CH 12

OPQ

BBA

27 13

LMN

RST

AAB

ABB

XYZ

43 22

UVW FGH

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required. 5 Press ENTER.

Note

• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.

IJK

Additional Operations

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Selecting a channel from

IJK

OPQ

BBA

LMN

RST AAB ABB XYZ

UVW

FGH

FAVORITE CH 12

15 27 13 19

3 45 43 22 10

your favorite channel list

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ENTER

CH +/–

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

To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on.

2 Press ENTER.

Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

3 Press CH +/– to select the station ID you

want.

The selected station ID

FAVORITE CH 12

OPQ

BBA

27 13

LMN

RST

AAB

ABB

XYZ

43 22

UVW FGH

4 Press ENTER.

Note

• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.

IJK

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Setting the recording duration time

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

1 While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

STEREO SAP

VTR 123

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Normal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00

z REC

BLANK

AV INSERT

Additional Operations

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.

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.

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Checking/

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TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE START STOP CH

00 8:00 6

102/10

15 50

–1:00 3:00

LINE1

EVERY 12

55 1:30 12

SP ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– – ––/– –:–– –:–– –– –

THU

AM AM

SAT

PM PM SATMON SUN

AMPMAM

changing/ canceling timer

`/1

settings

Before you start…

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

1 Press `/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then press M/m to select TIMER

SET/CHECK and press OK.

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

• If you do not need to change the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

CLEAR

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M/m/</,

continued

Additional Operations

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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)

3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to

change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

4 Press OK.

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

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2

Program 1

About 20 seconds

Will be cut off

About 20 seconds will be cut off

Program 2

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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 AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 34.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page 35.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.)

To listen to On-screen display Display window

Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LEFT CH STEREO Right channel RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural sound on the No indicator No indicator

normal audio track

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)

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.

Monaural sound

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

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

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

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

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Searching using

NDEX

the index function

The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many

index signals ahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press . INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.

./> INDEX SEARCH

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 program position during recording pause.

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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 goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press the TRACKING +/– buttons to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the

indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About the Reality Regenerator function

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

To use the Reality Regenerator function, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights up.

To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator goes off.

NORMAL TRACKING

Tracking meter

REALITY REGENERATOR

REALITY REGENERATOR indicator

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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 better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 35.

APC playback

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

APC recording

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

Notes

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

• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press X 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 X PAUSE to start recording.

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Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select

ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK.

2 Press M/m to select the option to change,

then press </, to change the setting. The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 3

pages. Pressing M/m repeatedly will turn the pages.

3 Press OK to return to the original screen.

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AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS

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ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF AUTO MEDIUM

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Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option Set this option to

AUTO ANT SEL • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on

AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs.

AUDIO MIX • ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal

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

• OFF 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.

• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.

• OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.

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Menu option Set this option to

TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal

SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the

APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

DIMMER • ON to make the display window dim.

AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recording tape speed

TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter

SMART CUE • MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip

FAVORITE CH • ON when using favorite channel list.

DEFAULT SPEED • EP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to

audio tracks.

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

picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.

• OFF to make it brighter.

automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.

• OFF to keep the tape speed.

than a T-140 length tape.

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

For details, see page 9.

playback to a medium length.

• SHORT to set to a short length.

• LONG to set to a long length.

• OFF when using station ID list.

For details, see pages 11 and 23.

EP after recording.

• SP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to SP after recording.

• FLOAT to set the recording tape speed to the last position selected from the SP/EP button.

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Changing menu options (continued)

Menu option Set this option to

BLANK SEARCH • MANUAL to display a screen asking whether to search for

SMARTFILE LIST • MANUAL to display the SmartFile search list only when

Note

• If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP, you can still change the recording tape speed to SP, or vice versa by pressing the SP/EP button only for that program. Next time you record a program, the recording tape speed is automatically set to the position you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option.

the Blank Time when the timer is set.

• AUTO to set the VCR to perform the Blank Time search automatically each time the timer is set.

• OFF to switch off the Blank Time search function.

For details, see page 47.

you press the SMARTFILE button.

• AUTO to display the SmartFile search list automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape.

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Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

VMC-810HG audio/video cable

: Signal flow

(not supplied)

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

How to hook up to a stereo system

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing

Hook up to record on the other VCR, then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause and release pause) both VCRs from the recording VCR.

Notes

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

• 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. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks 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 VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).

• If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S-Link (A/V bus control) with a TV, the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing.

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Editing with another VCR (continued)

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

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

• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (or “L1”) in the display window.

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

• On this VCR, press EDIT to display “EDIT” in the display window. If the other VCR has a similar button, press it to activate edit function.

1 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.

2 Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start

recording and press X PAUSE.

3 Press z REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause. 4 To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

X PAUSE

z REC

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SmartFile Function

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About the SmartFile function

SmartFile* allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel, etc.) on the TV screen. It is no longer necessary to rewind, fast-forward, or play back a tape to find out what is recorded. You can also locate and start playback of a specific program, or find the position from which you want to start recording by using this list. Program data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape.

The following functions are possible using SmartFile:

Recording using the SmartFile function (page 41)

To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label, the contents will appear on the SmartFile search list. With the SmartFile list, you can also easily find the beginning of the available recording space.

Selecting and playing a program (page 50)

To play back a recorded program, select the program you want to watch using the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the program and playback starts automatically.

SmartFile search list

Checking the contents of a tape (page 52)

When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programs appears in the SmartFile check list. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR and press H PLAY to find out what is recorded on it. This feature allows you to easily find the program you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space.

* SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

SmartFile check list

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About the SmartFile function (continued)

Labeling a recorded program and tape (page 53)

You can attach an electronic “label” to the video tape and it’s programs on the SmartFile list. Labeling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label a program which you set to record regularly (i.e. everyday, same day of a week, etc.), the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program.

Protecting a recorded program (page 58)

You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure.

Erasing the data of an unwanted program (page 60)

By erasing a program from the SmartFile list, the VCR will record over the unwanted program.

Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label (page 62)

You can register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label.

Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) (page 64)

If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function, you can store the program and category name transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on a SmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function will be available in the future.

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Recording using the SmartFile

SMARTFILE SENSOR

function

To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label, program data, such as the date and channel, is automatically stored in the memory of the SmartFile label.

Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette tape

To use the SmartFile function, attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape. Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of the spine of the tape. Then, holding both edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn’t bend, attach it along the guide line to the spine of the cassette tape. This tape is henceforth referred to as a SmartFile tape.

Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels

• For the customers in the USA

To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page.

• For the customers in Canada

Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Authorized VHS Dealers.

Notes

• The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you:

– twist or fold the SmartFile label. – remove the SmartFile label and re-attach it to a tape. – attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape. – attach some metal, or sticker which has metal, to the SmartFile label. – write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharp

instrument.

– disassemble or remodel a label.

• Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, direct sunlight, humidity, mildew, strong magnetism, or near heat sources.

• If you attach the SmartFile label to a short length tape, such as T-30 or shorter, you cannot use the SmartFile function.

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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

Recording a program on the SmartFile tape

When recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time, etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label can contain up to 12 programs’ data. When the number of the stored programs goes over 12, the oldest program data is erased from the SmartFile list. However, a program which lasts less than about 15 minutes in EP mode or about 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory. When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains program data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on page␣44.

Tip

• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see

page 58).

Note

• If you press X PAUSE one or more times during recording, thereby creating short

lengths of recorded time between such pauses, program data may not be stored in the SmartFile label.

To check the information of a recorded program

Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tape speed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any program data (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME”.

Initial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape

Channel

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Station ID

Estimated position of the recorded program

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Tips

• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the supplied hookup/setup manual).

• When the VCR receives the program information signal, the program name may appear in place of the day of the week, recording start time and channel.

• You can manually name a recorded program and select the category. You can also name the SmartFile tape (see page 53).

Notes

• If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct time, the initial and latest dates of use for the SmartFile, the recording date and day of the week, and the recording start time won’t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list.

• When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLE MOUSE is set to ON in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu, the channel number is stored as “CH– – –”.

• When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCR displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list.

• The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly different from the actual recorded time length.

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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

Recording after locating the Blank Time space

The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also recorded material that doesn’t have corresponding program data stored in the SmartFile label. The longest available recording space (including programs that are not stored on the SmartFile label) is referred to as “Blank Time space”. You can locate the beginning of the Blank Time space for recording. If there is a recorded program after the Blank Time space, the VCR will record over that program unless you stop recording. If there is a program you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased, protect that program before you start recording another program (see page 58).

Before you start…

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

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SP/EP

SMARTFILE

M/m

1Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place.

The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.

2 Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The Blank Time space appears in the “BLANK TIME” row.

The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank

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3 Press M/m to select BLANK TIME.

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BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFile search list.

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

The BLANK TIME changes according to the selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that matches the length of the program you want to record.

5 Press OK.

The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stops.

6 Start recording.

If the recordings overlap

If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.

• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first program data is erased.

15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or 5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the first program data is erased.

15 minutes or less in EP mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

Information will be erased

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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes

or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time when the second program starts.

15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

The recording time is updated to the time until overwriting starts.

Tip

• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the

SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page 36).

Note

• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the

above step 5 when:

– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes

in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the SmartFile label.

– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.

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Setting timer recording in

VCR Plus+

Pl us Code ––––––––

SP / EP

Ent e r p r og ram’s Pl usCode us i ng

0–9 key s

To change tape speed, push

SP / EP

the Blank Time space

If you set the timer to record programs while a SmartFile tape is inserted, the VCR searches for the Blank Time space. When the Blank Time space is located, the VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stands by for recording. If there is a recorded program after the Blank Time space, the VCR will record over that program unless you stop recording. If there is a program you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased, protect that program before you start recording another program (see page 58).

Before you start…

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

VCR Plus+

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1 Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place. 2 Set the timer.

The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.

• When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (for details, see page 13):

1 Press VCR Plus+. 2 Enter the PlusCode number.

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Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

• When setting the timer manually (for

details, see page 16):

1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select

TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.

2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel

TIMER SET / CHECK

DATE START STOP CH –

–

9 / 28

number and tape speed.

3 Press , to confirm the setting and press

OK.

The AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears.

AUTO BLANK SEARCH

BLANK SEARCH?

YES

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3 Press </, to select YES and press OK.

The Blank Time search screen appears. The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank

Time space and stops, then turns off automatically.

The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. If you are using a cable box, leave it on.

If the recordings overlap

If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing in the SMARTFILE list is as follows.

• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first program data is erased.

15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

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• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or 5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the first program data is erased.

15 minutes or less in EP mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time when the second program starts.

15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode

Program 1 Program 2

The recording time is updated to the time until overwriting starts.

Tip

• You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that Blank Time search is automatically performed each time the timer is set (AUTO). Select OFF to cancel this option (see page 36).

Note

• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 3 when:

– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes

in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the SmartFile label.

– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.

Information will be erased

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Selecting and playing a program

You can automatically locate and start playback of a program recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a program in the SmartFile search list. The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programs.

Before you start…

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

1 Insert a SmartFile tape.

The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.

2 Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen.

The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window.

3 Press M/m to select a program.

Pressing M/m repeatedly will turn the pages.

SMARTFILE

M/m

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