Sony SLV-M91HF User Manual

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

legcuding this product.
Model No.
Serial No. ■

_______________________

___________^_________

3-865-759-11(1)

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name; SONY
Model No.: SLV-M9IHF
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address; 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Prui 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.

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SLV-M91HF

©1999 by Sony Corporation

• Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place

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

CAUTION

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CMTHON: TO REDUCE THE MSK OF BfCrmc SHOCK,

OO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

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This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

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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 uiUess 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,

"dangerous voltage" within the

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

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operating and maintenance

urut 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 discormect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by the cord.

other for the purpose of safety ainl 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.

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 atvl tape. When you first install
the urut, 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 beefi 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 transnussion may require
authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents

Basic Operations

4 Playing a tape

6 Recording TV programs
10 Locating a channel by Station ID
12 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+* GOLD system

15 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

19 Playing / searching at various

speeds

22 Creating a favorite channel list

with Station ID

24 Setting the recording duration

time

25 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

27 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

29 Searching using the index

function
30 Adjusting the picture
32 Changing menu options
35 Watching the camcorder picture

without connecting cables
— LASER LINK

SmartFile Function

About the SmartFile function

42

Recording using the SmartFile

44

function

Selecting and playing a program

53

Checking the contents of a tape

55

Labeling a recorded program and

56

tape

Protecting a recorded program

61

Erasing the data of an unwanted

63

program
Registering the contents of a

65

recorded tape in the SmartFile
label

Storing program data from the

67

DIRECTV digital satellite receiver
(Program Data Dowirload)

Additional information

69 Troubleshooting

72 -Specifications
73 Index to parts and controls
79 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Editing

37 Editing methods
38 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo

system
39 Basic editing
40 In^rt editing

* VCR Plus+, C’, AliSet and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

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

Introduction

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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CLEAR

DISPLAY

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I STOP

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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4 Basic Operations

Press OPLAY.

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

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Additional tasks
To

Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape

To skip playback

Press

■ STOP

II PAUSE
II PAUSE or t> PLAY

►► FF during stop

REW during stop

REJECT

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

VCR starts searching.

2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.

The VCR stops searcf^g, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal
playback.

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

Tip

• You can ch2inge the length of rewinding tinie on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu.

for details, see page 33.

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.

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To display die 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.

• The counter resets to "0:00KX)" whenever a tape is reinserted.

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

Basic Operations

Recording TV

programs

1

6 Basic Operations

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.

INPUT

SELECT

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Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
window.

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Press CH +/- to select tíie chaimel you want to record.

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

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To Stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

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

Press • REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.

Recording indicator

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programs (continued)

To check the remaining tape length

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 flie remaining tape lertgth appear alternately. The remaining
tape length with the 0 indicator also appears in the display window.

fsT! — Remaining tape length

0:00:221

SP

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 33.)

To watch another TV program while recording

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

1

window.
If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV

2

input; if not, skip this step.
Select another channel on the TV.

3

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 chaimel 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.

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Time counter

TAPE REMAINING

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Safety tab

1 :46

8 Basic Operations

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.

• "L3" is reserved for LASER LINK input when viewing the camcorder picture
(page 35). Cable connection is recommended when recording the picture from the
camcorder (p>age 38).

• 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.

• You can set the chaimel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you caimot set
the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when:

-you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.

-you press JOG so that the remote commander is in jog mode.

Notes

• The remaming tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as

T-20 orT-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.

Basic Operations

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 33).

1

2 «enter

CD

10 Basic Operations

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

Press ENTER.

The station ID appears on the TV screen.

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3 • CH Press CH + /- to select the station ID

you want.

4 Press ENTER.

Note

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

The selected station ID

Basic Operations

Recording TV
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 42.

l/(!)

CUAR

Number
buttons,

ENTER

VCR PIUS+

Cursor stick

I STOP

12 Basic Operations

2 © '© '© Press the number buttons to enter the

® ® ® PlusCode number.

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If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and

N re-enter the correct number.

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

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Move the cursor stick •^/^ to select
ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, flien press
ENTER:

To record

Only once
Everyday Monday to Friday

Once a week

Select

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DAILY

WEEKLY

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To sot timor, push IPOWERI
To cancol. push CLEARl

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. -

To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.

Press 1/(1) to turn off the VCR.

The © indicator appears in ffie 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 ■ STOP.

continued

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system
(continued)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/(1)- The ©
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Remember to press l/(!) 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 I/Ô POWER on the VCR until the o-n
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off eind the °-n
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down I/Ô POWER on the VCR until the o-«
indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and
turns on.

To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ 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 33).

• 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 l/(!) button in step 6. For details, see "Setting timer
recording in die Blank Time space" (page 50).

Notes

• If the VCR does not accept the PhisCode number, diis 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 ■ STOP

-you insert a tape

- the AC jxiwer cord is disconnected or power supply stops.

14 Basic Operations

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 tap>e 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 42.

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SELECT

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Cursor stick

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Press MENU, then move the cursor stick
♦/♦to select TIMER SET/CHECK and

push the cursor stick (OK).

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continued

Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually (continued)

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

INPUT

SELECT

CD

Move the cursor stick to select the line that is to be set.

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

1 Move the cursor stick to highlight

each item in turn.

2 Move the cursor stick ■♦ /■♦ to set each

DATE START STOP CH

-I —

-I —

-I —

item.

To correct a setting, move the cursor stick

to return to that setting and reset.

When you set the channel number, the Channel number Station ID

station ID appears on the TV screen. You

can set it vviiile checking the station ID.

To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, move the cursor

DATE START STOP

-I—

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stick \ while the date is highlighting. 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 to display "LINEl" or "LINE2" in the

"CH" position.

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

16 Basic Operations

Move the cursor stick to confirm the setting.
The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another

setting, select the next line and repeat step 3.

Push the cursor stick (OK).

• 1/(1)

Press 1/(1) to turn off the VCR.

The 0 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 ■ STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 3 above, move the cursor sticJc ♦ to select the recording pattern. Eacdi
time you move the cursor stick ♦/ the indication changes as shown below.

Move the cursor stick ♦ to change the indication in reverse order.

the current date -► SUN-SAT -► MON-SAT -► MON-FRI -► EVERY SAT -♦

-► EVERY MON -» EVERY SUN -♦ 1 month later -► (date counts down) -♦

the current date

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press l/(!). The ©
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Remember to press

l/(!) 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 l/C!) POWER on the VCR until the o-n
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-"

indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold down l/(!) POWER on the VCR until the o-"

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

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

...........

continued

Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually (continued)

Tips

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

• You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot set
the chaimel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when;

- you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.

- you press JOG so that the remote commander is in Jog mode.

• 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 tem«iirung tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically dianged 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 33).

• "LINE3" is reserved for LASER LINK input when viewing the camcorder picture
(page 35). Cable coimection is r ecommended when recording the picture from the

camcorder (page 38).

• 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 50).

Notes

• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select "LINEl", "LINE2" or "LINE3".

• 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).

18 Basic Operations

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

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CLEAR

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Shuttle ring

Playback options

\^ew the picture during

fast-forward or rewind
Search forward
Search backward
Play at twice the normal speed
Play in slow motion

Shuttle ring

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down ►► FF. During rewind, hold
down ◄◄ REW.

During playback, press ►► FF.
During playback, press -♦d REW.
During playback, press x2.
During playback or pause, press SLOW + /-. Press the + /-

buttons to change the speed.

continued

Additional Operations 19

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

Playback options

Replay a scene

Rewind and start play

To resume normal playback

Operation

During playback, first press CLEAR when you come to a scene
you want to replay later. When you are ready to replay the
scene, press ■ STOP. Then press TAPE RETURN and
O- PLAY in quick succession.

During stop, press O- PLAY on the VCR while holding down
◄◄ REW on the VCR.

Press t> PLAY.

Using the shuttle ring

Wth 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
coimterclockwise. 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

Mark on the TV screen

►

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Slow motion

Double speed

X2

Pause

High speed

I>»1

Slow motion

in reverse

20 I Additional Op»erations

High speed

in reverse

1-»<1

Double speed

in reverse

-X2

Normal speed

in reverse

-XI

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. Tlie 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.

Additional Operations 21

Creating a
favorite channel
list with Station
ID

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

Before you start..

• Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu
(page 33).

Creating your favorite channel list

1 Press ENTER.

The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

Press CH +/- to select the station ID you

want to replace.
You can also use the cursor stick ♦ / 4^ instead.

The selected station ID

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15

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3 Move the cursor stick to select the

station ID you want to set.

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

You can also use the cursor stick (OK) instead.

Note

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

22 Additional Operations

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Selecting a channel from

your favorite channel list

1 Turn on your TV and set it to die 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.

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

want.

You can also use the cursor stick ♦/4 instead.

The selected

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4 Press ENTER.

You can also use the cursor stick (OK) instead.

Note

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

Additional Operations 23

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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.

While recording, press # REC.

The © indicator appears in the display window.

Press • REC repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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

To extend the duration

Press • REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

To cancel the duration

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

To stop while recording

Press ■ STOP.

Note

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

24 Additional Operations

Checking/
changing/
canceling timer

settings

Before you start...

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

1 Press l/(!) to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick'1/4^

to select TIMER SET / CHECK and push the
cursor stick (OK).

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

• If you do not need to change the settings,
push the cursor stick (OK), then turn off the
VCR to return to recording standby.

3 Move the cursor stick ♦ / 4 to select the setting you want to change or

cancel:

• To change the setting, move the cursor stick to highlight the
item you want to change, and move the cursor stick 4 / 4 to reset it.
Then, move the cursor stick repeatedly until the cursor appears at
the begirming of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

4 Push the cursor stick (OK).

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

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Additional Operations

25

Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)

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 progranw start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1

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Will be cut off

v^^^A^ut 20 seconds will be cut off

Program 2

26 Additional Operations

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 trades) but with less noise. For details, see page 32.

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 die ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For
details, see page 33.

Selecting the sound during playback

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

To listen to

Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Monaural sound on the

normal audio track

On-screen display

STEREO STEREO

LEFTCH
RIGHT CH STEREO
No indicator

Display window

STEREO

No indicator

Additional Operations

continued

27

Recording stereo and biUnguai 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.

t

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

28 I Additional Operations

Searching using

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 dr 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.

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To stop searching

Press ■ 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.

Additional Operations 29

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape

(the g 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 g 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.

Tracking meter

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REAUTY REGENERATOR indicator

30 Additional Operations

About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function

The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves
recording and playback quality by adjusting die 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 33.

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 dashes 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 • REC to have the VCR analyze the
tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,
press II PAUSE to start recording inunediately.
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 II PAUSE to
start recording.

Additional Operations

31

Changing menu options

Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

Page 1

f/♦ to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and

push the cursor stick (OK).

Move the cursor stick ♦'/4 to select the
option to change, flien move the cursor
stick to change the setting.

The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 3

pages. Moving the cursor stick /■I'

AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS

Um to teltcjan

lt*m, then puah

Page 2

repeatedly will turn the pages.
Push the cursor stick (OK) to return to the

original screen.

DIMMER
AUTO TARE SPEED |
TAPE SEliCT

SMART CUE

Use 14 t o select an

Hem, then push

Page3

AUTO LASER LINK
DEFAULT SPEB)
BLANK SEARCH
SMARTFILE UST

Use 14 ♦{ to select an

item, then push 55

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option. Set this option to
AUTO ANT SEL • ON it your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on

AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs.

AUDIO MIX

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/UFIF 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 motuiural.

• ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal
audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONTTOR
button will not function.

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

32 Additional Operations

Menu option Set this option to

TUNER AUDIO

SHARPNESS

APC

DIMMER

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

audio tracks.

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

L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.

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

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.

• ON to make the display window dim.

• OFF to make it brighter.

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

TAPE SELECT

SMART CUE

FAVORITE CH

AUTO LASER UNK

DEFAULTSPEED

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.

• AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter
than a T-140 length tape.

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

For details, see page 8.

• MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip

playback to a medium length.

• SHORT to set to a short length.

• LONG to set to a long length.

• ON when using favorite chaimel list.

• OFF when using station ID list.

For details, see pages 10 and 22.

• ON to switch the video input automatically to "L3" and
display the camcoder picture on the TV screen when the
camcorder is aimed at the LASER LINK IR receiver of the
VCR.

• OFF to not switch the video input automatically.

For details, see page 35.

• EP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to

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.

continued

Additional Operations

33

Changing menu options (continued)

Menu option

BLANK SEARCH

SMARTFILEUST

Set this option to

• MANUAL to display a screen asking whether to search for

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 switdi off the Blank Time search function.

For details, see page 51.

• MANUAL to display the SmartFile search list only when

you press the SMARTFILE button.

• AUTO to display the SmartFile search list automatically

when you insert a SmartFile tape.

Note

If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP, you caii 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
pxjsition you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option.

34 Additional Operations

Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables — LASER LINK

This VCR has a built-in AV cordless IR receiver which lets you watch

the picture of a A LASER LINK* compatible camcorder on your TV
without connecting cables. LASER LINK is a s)^tem which transmits
and receives pictures and sound between A LASER LINK compatible
video equipment by using infrared rays.

Before you start...

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

1 Press l/(!) POWER to turn on this VCR.

2 Adjust the angle and direction of the LASER LINK IR emitter of the

camcorder to match the LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR.
Place the camcorder directly in front of this VCR widiin the range

specified below.

LASER UNK IR receiver

LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

continued

Additional Operations 35

Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables

— LASER LINK (continued)

3 Start camcorder playback using LASER LINK.

The VCR input automatically switches to "L3" and the camcorder
picture appears on the TV screen.

Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder for camcorder
operations using LASER LINK.

4 Adjust the distance and angle between the camcorder and the VCR so

that die playback picture appears clearly on the TV.

To stop watching the camcorder picture

Move the camcorder so that its LASER LINK IR emitter no longer points at
the LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR. The video channel or input
returns to the position selected before using LASER LINK.

Tips

• Cable connection is recommended when recording or editing the picture from the

camcorder (page 38).

• If you do not want to automatically switch the video input and display the picture
on the TV when the camcorder is aimed at the IR receiver of the VCR, set AUTO
LASER LINK to OFF in the ADVANCED OITIONS irienu. In this case, you can
view the picture by pressing the INPUT SELECT button to switch the input to "L3"
(see page 33).

Notes

• Do not cover the IR emitter of the camcorder or the IR receiver of the VCR with
your hands or other objects.

• Infrared rays cannot pass through walls or opaque glass. Be sure to place the VCR

in an unobstructed position. Using LASER LINK through glass will shorten the
transmission range.

• Do not place the camcorder too close to the VCR, as this may cause noise and/or
beat.

• When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, press the
TV/VIDEO button to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window
before starting to use LASER LINK.

• The IFT-AVl Cordless AV Transmitter System uses a different frequency band, so it
cannot be used with this VCR.

36

Additional Operations

Editing

Editing methods

This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings.

Basic editing

You can make a copy of a tape.

Insert editing

You can replace an existing scene with
material from another recording. There

are three kinds of insert editing.

Video insert

Replaces the original video and hi-fi
audio. The monaural sound on the
normal audio track is retained.

Audio insert

Replaces the original monaural sound
on the normal audio track. The video
and hi-fi sound are left intact. For

example, you can use this feature to add

commentary to a tape recorded on a

camcorder.

Source tape

Edited tape

Vidéo insert

Source tape

Edited tape

Audio insert

- Normal audio

. Normal audio

A/V insert

Replaces the original video and both hi­fi and monaural sound.

Editing I 37

Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

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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, ^en connect the VCRs via the
CONTROL S jacks. Thé 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,
cormect tile audio plug to tiie AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both

right and left chaimels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is

recorded only on the right chaimeL

• 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 chaimel whose jack is coimected to the
audio plug. To record on both right and left chaimels, cormect 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 cormection carmot be used for editing.

38 Editing

Basic editing

(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 ‘
(or "LI") in the display window.

• Press SP/EP to select die 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.

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 II PAUSE.

Press • REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.

3

To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

4

time.

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip ,

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press II PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press II 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 # REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press II PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press II PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashine. the APC
function is canceled.

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Editing 39

Insert editing

Before you start editing

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

• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2"
in the display window.

• Press 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 switch, set it
to ON as well.

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40 Editing

1 Insert a source tajje into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Search

for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

2 Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end

of the scene to be replaced and press II PAUSE.

3 Press CLEAR on this VCR to reset the counter to "0:00:00".
4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the scene to be

replaced.

The VCR pauses.

5 Press the INSERT buttons:

To replace

Picture and hi-fi sound

Monaural sound only

Picture, hi-fi and
monaural sound

Press

VIDEO INSERT.
"VID INS II" appears on the TV screen and
"VINSER T" appears in the display window.

AUDIO INSERT.
"AUD INS II" appears on the TV screen and
"A INSER T" appears in the display window.

AUDIO INSERT, then VIDEO INSERT.
"A/V INS H" appears on the TV screen and
"AV INSER T" appears in the display window.

To cancel the video or audio insert function, press VIDEO INSERT or
AUDIO INSERT again.

6 To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other

VCR (or stereo system) at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system).

To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio

Set.AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 32). Use
this feature to listen to inserted audio together with the original hi-fi audio.
When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not
function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.

Note

• To use the INSERT function, this VCR must be set to playback pause, not recording
pause.

Editing 41

SmartFile Function

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 44)

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 53)

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

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Checking the contents of a tape

(page 55)

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 C>- 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.

42 SmartFile Function

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SmartFile check list

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Labeling a recorded program and tape (page 56)

You can attach an electronic "label" to the video tap>e 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 whidi 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 61)

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

Erasing the data of an unwanted program (page 63)

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 65)

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 67)

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.

SmartFile Function

43

Recording using the SmartFile function

To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the
cassette tap>e. 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 met2d, 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 SntartFile functiort.

44 SmartFile Function

Recording a program on the SmartFile tape

when recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method
you use to record die 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 Hme space" on
page 47.

Tip

• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see
page 61).

Note

• If you press II 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

' Channel
' Date

' Tape speed

' Recording time

' Station ID

Estimated position of the recorded program

SmartFile Function 45

continued

Recording using the SmartFUe function (continued)

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 mamual).

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

• You can manually name a recorded program and select the category. You can also
name the SmartFile tape (see page 56).

Notes

• If you don't set the dock or the dock 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 slightiy
different from the actual recorded time length.

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46 SmartFile Function

Recording after locating the

Blank Time space

The SmartFile function identities 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 lime space, the
VQR 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 61).

Before you start...

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

1 Insert 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
Time space also appears in the display
window.

3 Move the cursor stich 'f'/^ to select BLANK

TIME.

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

SP/EP

SMARTFILE
Cursor stick
OK

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continued

SmartFile Function

47

Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

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.

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Push the cursor stick (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

L

Program 2 c:

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

I

Program 2

Information will be erased

Information will be erased

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48 SmartFile Function

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

X

Program 2

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 34).

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.

t

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

continued

SmartFile Function I 49

Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)

Setting timer recording in f] C

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 <s> O CD
being recorded over or erased, protect
that program before you start recording
another program (see page 61).

Before you Start...

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

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

The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.

2 Set the timer.

• When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system
(for details, see page 12);

O Press VCR Plus+.
© Enter the PlusCode number.

• When setting the timer manually (for
details, see page 15):

O Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

f /-!■ to select TIMER SET/CHECK and
push the cursor stick (OK).

o Set the date, start and stop times, channel

number and tape speed.

© Move the cursor stick to confirm the

setting and push the cursor stick (OK).

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VCR Plus^

MENU
Cursor stick

OK

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push ISP/EPI

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50 SmartFile Function

The AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears.

BLANK SEARCH?

Use 53 to sel ec I
Then pueh
Push IMÉÑU to quit

3 Move the cursor stick ◄“/■♦to select YES

and push the cursor stick (OK).
The Blank Time search screen appears.
The VCR goes to the beginning oí the Blank

Hme 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

T

Program 2

Information will be erased

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,
S minutes or less in SP mode

Program 1
Program 2

Information will be erased

continued

SmartFile Function 51

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

• You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that Blank

■fime search is automatically performed eadi time the timer is set (AUTO). Sel^

OFF to cancel this option (see page 34).

Note

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

- the Sm<u-tFile tape contains one or more short length fless 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.

52 SmartFile Function

Selecting and playing a program

You can automatically locate and start

playback of a program recorded on die
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.

Insert a SmartFile tape.

1

The VQR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
Press SMARTFILE.

2

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.

Move the cursor stick /4" to select a
program.

Moving the cursor stick repeatedly will

turn the pages.

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4 Push the cursor stick (OK).

The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program.
Playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press ■ STOP.

continued

SmartFile Function

53

Selecting and playing a program (continued)

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 34).

Note

• You may not be able to locate the begiiming of the selected program correctly 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.

54 SmartFile Function

Checking the contents of a tape

You can display the program data list of

SmartFile sensor CURSOR

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m

□

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a SmartFile tap>e on the TV screen. It is

not necessary to insert the tap>e into the
VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to
find a tape with enough recording space.
The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs.

Before you start...

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

1 Hold the label side of the SmartFile tape

close to the SmartFile sensor.

Slowly bring the center of the label within
3 cm of the SmartFile sensor.

There is a short beep, the SMARTFILE
indicator lights up, and the SmartFile
check list appears.

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

2 Press CURSOR 4^/'^ repeatedly to turn the

pages.

Press OK on the VCR to exit the menu.

3

Tips

• The SmartFile check list automatically disappears after about 3 minutes of nonuse.

• If you press SP/EP while the SmartFile check list is displayed, the BLANK TIME
remaining tape display changes.

• You can edso use the cursor stick 4/4 and OK on the remote commander.

• If you press a button other than SP/EP or the cursor stick (OK), the SmartFile check
list disappears.

Notes

• You cannot display the SmartHIe check list while:

-you display the SmartFile list of a different SmeutFile tape inserted into the VCR.

- you display any other menu.

- you play back the tape at any speed other than normal.

-you view the camcorder picture using LASER LINK.

• If the SmartFile check list doesn't appear on the TV screen, try again by drawing the

SmartFile tape away from die SmartFile sensor at least 5 cm, then bring it back to

within 3 cm of the sensor.

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SmartFile Function

55

Labeling a recorded program and tape

You can electronically "label" a program and select a category, such as
SPECIAL or MOVIE, fo’r a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can
also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape
label.

Labeling a recorded
program and selecting a

category

<SD QD

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 MENU, then move the cursor stick ^

to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the
cursor stick (OK).

The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.

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3 Move the cursor stick ♦■/1” to select a

program.

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The cursor moves to the program label input
position.

Label the program.

O Move the cursor stick to select a

character.

Each time you move the cursor stick
the character changes as shown below.

A —» B Z —► symbol —♦ 0 —»
1—*... 9—► a —» b—♦ ► z—►
(blank space)

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.

0

To set the next character, move the cursor

stick

The cursor moves to the next position.

© Repeat steps O and 0 to label the

program.

6 Push the cursor stick (OK).

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continued

SmartFile Function 57

Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued)

Move the cursor stick ■f' / 4’ to select a
category.

Each time you move the cursor stick 4/ the

category changes as shown below.

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COMEDY -♦ DRAMA -► DAYTIME -►
HOW TO-► OTHERS-* (blank)

Push the cursor stick (OK).

8

The program label and a selected category are stored.
Press MENU to exit the menu.

9

To erase the program label

Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The program label is erased and the

recording start time and channel number reappear.

To erase the selected category

Press CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the space
becomes blank.

To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded program

Once you label a program which is set to record regularly (i.e. everyday
same day of the week, etc.) in the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer
recording mode, the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label
all future recordings of the same program. The set label is assigned even
when an information signal containing the program name, category name or
other information is broadcast with the program. However, if you change
the program label and category several times, the VCR may automatically
label only the last program of which the program label and category are

changed.

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58 SmartFile Function

Labeling a tape

Before you start...

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

1 Insert a SmartFile tape.
2 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the
cursor stick (OK).

The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.

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3 Move the cursor stick ♦ to select the tape title.

4 Move the cursor stick

The cursor moves to the tape title input
position.

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continued

SmartFile Function 59

Labeling a recorded program and tape (continuerò

Label the tape.

O Move the cursor stick 't'/'l' to select a

character.
Each time you move the cursor stick 4"/

the character changes as shown below.

A —♦ B Z —► symbol -

■ 0-»

1 —► 9 —» a —♦ b —♦ » z —►
(blank space)

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.

© To set the next character, move the cursor

sticks.
The cursor moves to the next position.

O Repeat steps O and © to label the tape.

6 Push the cursor stick (OK).

The tape title is stored.

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7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

To erase the tape title

Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recording
date reappears. When you want to erase the recording date from the tape
title column, press CLEAR again.

60 SmartFile Function

Protecting a recorded program

т:

(3D OD

You can protect a recorded program
using the SmartFile function from
accidental over-recording or erasure.
When you start rec»rding from a
position prior to the protected program,
the recording stops automatically before
the protected program.

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 Move the cursor stick ♦ / ^ to select the

program you want to,protect.

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Move the cursor stick

The A indicator appears to the left of the
selected program and the program becomes
protected.

5 Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list disappears.

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Protecting a recorded program (continued)

To unlock the protected program

Move the cursor stick 4“ in step 4 above. The A indicator disappears and
you can record over this program.

Tips

• When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the
recording automatically stops no more than about 3 minutes in SP mode and about
8 minutes in EP mode before the begiiming of the protected program.

• If you protect a program just after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomes
shortened by about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 nunutes in EP mode.

• If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected program, a message
indicating that there is a protected program on this tape appears on the TV screen.

• 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 34).

Notes

• When you record another program just after a protected program, locate the

beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in "Recording after
locating the Blank Time space" on page 47. Otherwise, if the recording start point
overlaps the protected program, the VCR may record over the protected program.

• If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protected

program, the VCR automatically stops recording before the protected program and
ejects the tape.

• If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected program or protect a
program for the first time on a new tape, the VCR will analyze the position of the
protected program for a few seconds. You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is

analyzing the tape.

• If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programs, the next program you record

won't be stored in the SmartFile list.

62 SmartFile Function

Erasing the data

of an unwanted

program

You can erase an unwanted program
from the SmartFile list. When you erase
a program from the list, that portion of
tape is subject to Blank Hme space
priority.

Before you start...

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

Insert a SmartFile tape.

1

The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.
Press SMARTFILE.

2

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.

Move the cursor stick ♦ / to select a
program you want to erase from the list.

CLEAR

DISPLAY

SMARTFILE

’ Cursor stick

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8/10

P.1

4 Press CLEAR.

The selected program is erased from the
SmiulFile list

If you erase a program by mistake, press
DISPLAY to make the program reappear.

5 Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list disappears.

■ON 6:a0wcHl6

Itf 2:30mcK9

START

SmartFile Function 63

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continued

Erasing the data of an unwanted program (continued)

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 34).

Notes

• You carmot erase a protected program from the SmartFile list. You have to first
unlock the protected program by following the instructions in 'To unlock the
protected program" on page 62, then erase that program from the list.

■ If a program is left about 15 minutes or less in EP mode, or about 5 minutes or less
in SP mode, you cannot make the program reappear by using the DISPLAY button.

64 SmartFile Function

Registering the contents of a recorded

tape in the SmartFile label

The VCR will register programs
recorded on a tape in the memory of a
new SmartFile label by detecting the

index signals indicating the start of

recorded programs. You can register up
to the 12th program from the start of the
tape. The programs appear from the
bottom of the screen as Program No. 1,
Program No. 2,... Pr ogram No. 12 in
order from the start of the tape. The
13th and subsequent programs are
ignored. You can manually name the
registered program numbers and select
the category (see page 56).

Before you start...

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

--------------

1 . Attach a new SmartFile label to a recorded cassette tape.
2 Insert the SmartFile tape.
3 Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR.

A message appears indicating that the

recorded programs are being registered. The
index signals are defected from the Start of the
tape, and registration stops if the end of the
tap>e is reached. The message disappears
when registration is complete.

□ L

m

Q.

SMARTFILE GENERATOR

3:

a ip oo a a

3 ca

ii

SMARTFILE INDEXING IS
IN PROCESS

To stop registration to the SmartFile label

Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR.
The data registered before the button is pressed remains in the SmartFile

label. You can register the programs again by pressing SMARTFILE
GENERATOR.

continued

SmartFile Function 65

Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFUe label

(continued)

To check the information of a registered program

Press SMARTFILE.

The SmartFile search list appears. The registered program number, registration date and recording time appear in diis list. Note that the registration date differs from the recorded date.

lEal

roarwn No.«

Program located in

a recorded tape

Program No.t

Proorom No.4

Estimated position of the registered program

Tips

• The programs recorded on the tape can be registered again in a SmartFile label that
already contains program data. However, the recorded date rmd time, program
name and information input manually (such as the program label and category) are
replaced with "Program No. XX".

• If the SmartFile label contains stored program data that includes protected
programs, a message appears and registration stops.

Notes

• Program data is not registered correctly in the SmartFile label when;

- the program length is about 20 minutes or less in EP mode or about 7 minutes or
less in SP mode.

- the program does not have an index signal or the index signal has been recorded

over and erased.

- the tape is damaged or dirty.

• If you don't set the clock or the clock isn't set to the correct date, the registration
date won't be stored correctly on the SmartFile list.

• After you press SMARTFILE GENERATOR and start registration, registration is
interrupted if you press ■ STOP, I> PLAY, ►► FF, ◄◄ REW, 1/(1) or /►►!
INDEX SEARCH. In these cases as welL the data registered up to the point when
registration was interrupted remains in the SmartFile label.

• Tape speed may not be registered correctly 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.

- you use tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.

g 2h10m

0^

m

Registration date

— Recording time

66 SmartFile Function

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

If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the
Program Data Dowidoad function and use the timer recording of the
DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, the program and category name
transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver are stored on the
SmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the
Program Data Download function will be available in the future.

How to hook up to the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

You should connect CPD IN of the VCR and VCR CONTROL of the
DIRECTV digital satellite receiver using the supplied monaural cable.

Wall

r ”

or

t

' ’

______

LINE-1 IN
AUDIO R/L/
VIDEO

VCR

MW—

-

: VHFAJHFIN

LLf.j

VHF/UHF OUT

Audio/video cable'
(not supplied)

UNEOUT
AUDIO/VIDEO

DIRECTV digital
satellite receiver

Monaural ­cable
(supplied).

VCR

CONTROL V fi VHF/UHF IN

Iff

VHF/UHF
OUT

— Coaxial cable (supplied)

T

4.

To TV

t

J

Coaxiai cable (not supplied)

SmartFile Function 67

continued

storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver
(Program Data Download) (continued)

Setting up the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

You have to set the VCR brand number on the DIRECTV digital satellite

receiver. For example, select "99" in the VCR CONTROL menu to use a
Sony VCR with the SmartFile function. For details, refer to the instruction
manual of your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.

Storing program data on the SmartFile tape

When you record a DIRECTV digital satellite program using the DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver's timer, £he program and category name are
automatically stored on the SmartFile tape.

Program name
Category name

Notes

• Do not operate the VCR, the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, and any other
equipment connected to these units for at least 2 minutes after timer recording
starts. If you operate these equipment immediately after timer recording starts, the

correct program data may not be sent from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.

• When you use the VCR's timer for recording, program data from the DIRECTV

digital satellite receiver is not stored on the SmartFile tape.

68 SmartFile Funrtion

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom Remedy

The l/C!) switch does not
function.

o --------------------------------------

The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.

^ The clock has stopped and

o lights in the display

^ window.

The playback picture does not
app>ear on the TV screen.

The picture is not dear.

n

S3

>>

n

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Connect the AC power cord securely.
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold

down l/(!) POWER on the VCR until the o-" indicator

disappears.
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,

unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over three hours.

The clock stops if the VCR is discormected from the

wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock

(and timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the chaimel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

' Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- buttons.

The video heads are dirty (see below). Qean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or

T-25CLW video head deaning cassette. If these

cleaning cassettes are not available in your areri, have
the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service fadlity

(a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a
commerdally available liquid type cleaning cassette
other than Sony's, as it may damage the video heads.

The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony dealer for more information.

Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

The tape is defective.
If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

Normal picture • Rough picture < Unclear picture

initial

contamination

No picture (or
black & white

screen appears)

Additional Information 69

Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom Remedy

A TV program does not appear
on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna.

D>

C

The tape starts playing as soon

f

as it is inserted.

o

The tape is ejected when you
press # REC.

Nothing happens when you
press # REC.

Recording stops halfway.

The timer does not operate.

O)

c

f

0

1

b.

0)

E

P

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a diarmel number when recording TV
programs; select "LI" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• The current position of tfie tape is record protected.

Search for the recording available space.
If the tape contains a protected program, recording

automatically stops before die protected program. Use
another tape which has enough recording space.

Check that the dock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.

The recording start point overlaps the protected
program.

Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
Check that the cable box is turned on.

The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.

When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE
BOX CONTROL option is set to ON.

70 Additional Information

Symptom

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does
not function.

Tlie diannels on the VCR
cannot be changed.

The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The SMARTFILE screen
appears when a tape is not
inserted..

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Remedy

• Check that a tape isn't already in the tajje
compartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the iTVl/IVIDEOl switch is set correctly.

• If you are not using S-Link™, make sure that both

miniplugs are unconnected.

• The command mode of the remote commander is
different from the one of the VCR.

• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to
OFF.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.

• Set your TV's code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.

• Press ■ STOP to close the SMARTFILE demonstration
screen.

• Qean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or betmne.

Additional Information

71

Specifications

System

Format

VHSNTSCsUndani

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC ooloi; ElA standards

Tape speed

SP: 3335mm/s(l’/«inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s P/u inches/s)
LP: 16.67 mm/s ("/»inches/s),

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 1 min. (with T-120 tape)*
* The time may vary according to the brand

and/or type of tape or the operating
condition of foe VCR.

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF2tol3
UHF14to69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

UNE-lINand-2IN

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

UNEOUT

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

S-UNK (CONTROL S IN)

Mini jade (1)

CABLE BOX CCfolTROL (CONTROL S OUT)

Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)

CPDIN

Mini jack (1)

Timer section

Qock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capadtor

Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements

120VAC60HZ

Power consumption

35W

Operating temperature

S^C to 40X (4I"F to I04**F)

Storage temperature

- 20“C to 60“C (- 4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 430 X 100 X 281 mm (w /h /d)
Approx. (17 X 4 X11' /»inches)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander .(1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75K)hm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono,

1-mini) (1)
Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini) (1)
Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1)

SmartFile labels (5)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

72 Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

l/(!) POWER switch/indicator (13)

ffl

Remote sensor
SmartFile sensor (42,55)
SMARTFILE indicator (47, 55)

a

REALITY REGENERATOR

indicator (30)
Tape compartment
SMARTFILE button (45, 53,61)

m

CURSOR -f/f buttons (55)
= EJECT button (5)

63
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E3

REW (rewind) button (5,19)

C> PLAY button (4,20)
►► FF (fast-forward) button (5,19)
JOG button (21)

# REC (record) button (7,24,39)

■ STOP button (5,39)

Shuttle ring (8,20)

II PAUSE button (5,39)

OK button (15,48,55)
CHANNEL/TRACKING +/-

buttons (7,30)
EDIT button (39)
REALITY REGENERATOR button

(30)
EASY SET UP button
COMMAND MODE button

SMARTFILE GENERATOR button

(65)
INPUT SELECT button (7, 9,39)
LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (38)
LASER LINK IR receiver (35)

continued

Additional Information 73

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

m[2]

m Timer indicator (13,17)
[2] Child Lock indicator (14)
[3] STEREO indicator (27)
0 SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator (27)
[5] VIDEO indicator (8)
fSl Tape speed indicator (7)
[t1 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator (31)
[8l EDIT indicator (39)

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d] BLANK indicator (47)
0 AV INSERT indicator (41)
fill Tracking indicator (30)
01 Line / channel indicator (7,39)

01 Time counter/clock indicator (5)

05 Remaining time indicator (8)

01 COMMAND MODE indicator
01 Tape/recording indicator (7)

74 Additional Information

Rear panel

m AC power cord
[2] S-LINK(CONTROLSIN)jack(38)
[3] CABLE BOX CONTROL

(CONTROL S OUT) jack

El LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (38, 67)

[5] CPD (Control and Program Data) IN

jack (67)

[6] VHF/UHF IN connector (67)
[7] VHF/UHF OUT connector (67)
Is] RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

g] LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks

continued

Additional Information 75

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

m

a

El

m
m

A EJECT button (5)
Number buttons (13)
VCR Plus+button (12)
ENTER button (10,13,22)
SMARTFILE button (45, 53,61)
# REC (record) button (7,24)

/►M INDEX SEARCH buttons

(29)

a
a

H

M

REW (rewind) button (5,19)
FF (fast-forward) button (5,19)

l> PLAY button (4, 20)

■ STOP button (5)
Shuttle ring (8,20)

76 Additional Information

01 [tv]/IVIDEO| switch
03 (X)MMAND MODE switch
01 l/(!) (power) switch (13)

01 TV/VTOEO button (8)

03 INPUT SELECT button (7,9,39)
01 CLEAR button (5,13,25,57)
01 DISPLAY button (8)

51 CH (channel) + /- buttons (7)

5ll VOL (volume) +/-buttons

H MENUbutton(15,25)
H Cursor stick (15,25,47)

OK

M SMART CUE button (5)

H II PAUSE button (5)

^ JOG button (21)

continued

Additional Information 77

Index to parts and controls (continued)

m COUNTER/REMAIN button (8)
[2] SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended

g] AUDIO MONITOR button (27)
El AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons

g] !► SLOW+/-buttons (19)
[6] x2 button (19)

[7] TV/VIDEO button (8)
g] INPUT SELECT button (7,9,39)
HI TAPE RETURN button (20)
gg CLEAR button (5,13,25,57)
E3 DISPLAY button (8)
01 CH (channel) +/- buttons (7)
in VOL (volume)+/-buttons
H Receiver operation buttons

' MUTING button

Play) button (7,48)

(41)

RECEIVER VOL (volume) +/-

buttons

78 Additional Information

Index

A,B

Adjusting

picture 30
tracking 30

Advanced option 32

APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 31

Audio track 28
Audio / video insert 40
Auto Tape Speed 33

c

Child Lock 14
Cleaning the video

heads 69

Counter 5

DIRECTV System 67
Dubbing. See Editing.

Editing 37
EP mode 7

F,G

Favorite channel 22

H

Hi-fi audio track 28

I, J,K

Index Search 29

Laser Link 35
Locking the VCR 14
LP mode 9

M

Monaural 27
Monitoring audio during

playback 27

N, O

Normal audio track 28

P,Q

Picture adjustment. See
Adjusting.

Playback 4

at various speeds 19
frame-by-frame 20
selecting the sound 27

skip 5

slow motion 19

Reality Regenerator 30
Recording 6

bilingual programs 27
SAP broadcasts 27
saving 8
stereo broadcasts 27
timer setting 15 '
using VCR Plus+

GOLD 12
while watching another

program 8

s

Safety tab 8
SAP (Second Audio

Program) 27
Searching at various

speeds 19
S-Link™ 38

SmartFile 42

checking the contents of
a tape 55

erasing the data of an
unwanted program 63

labeling a recorded
program and tape 56

protecting a recorded
program 61

recording 44
registering the contents

of a recorded tape 65
selecting 53
SmartFile label 44
storing program data

from the DIRECTV
digital satellite

receiver 67
SP mode 7
Station ID 10
Stereo 27

T,u

Hmer setting 15

canceling 25
changing 25
checking 25
daily/weekly

recording 17
using VCR Plus+

GOLD 12

Tracking adjustment. See

Adjusting.

V, W, X, Y, Z

VCR Plus-t GOLD
recording 12

Additional Information

79

uick reference to using the VCR

2 Enter the PiusCode

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you
made A /V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

OPLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Press VCR Plus+on the

remote conunander.

3 Enter the PiusCode

nuiiibec

4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

5 Insert a tape.

6 Press l/(!) to turn off the

VCR.

7 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV/
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the

display window goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable box

output charmel (usually 2,
3,or4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to
watdi.

To play a tape

1 If you made A/V

connections, set the TV to
video input.
If you didn't use A/V

hookup:

• Turn on the cable box.

• Set the cable box to
channel 3 or 4.

• Set the TV to the output
channel of the cable box
(usually 2,3, or 4).

2 Insert a tape and press

OPLAY.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

.WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press 1/(1) to turn off the

VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV /

VIDEO button until the ■
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.

2 Select the charmel with

your cable box (if you have
one) or with your TV.

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

I> PLAY. If there's no
picture on your TV, press
the VCR's TV/VIDEO
button until the VIDEO
indicator comes on in the
display window.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus-t on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the PiusCode

number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press
ENTER.

4 Insert a tape.
5 Press I/Ô to turn off the

vœ.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV /
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.

2 Set the TV to the channel

you want to watch.

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To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

[> PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.

2 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to
record.

3 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

4 Enter the PiusCode

number.

5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press

ENTER.

6 Insert a tape.

7 Press l/(!) to turn off the

VCR.

8 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV /
VIDEO button until the
VIDEO indicator in the
display window goes off.

2 Turn on your cable box.

3 Set the TV to the cable box

output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to
watch.

To order additional
SmartFile Labels

Please caU 1-888-293-9885.
Cost is $9.95 for a package of
5 labels.

If you have any questions
about this product, you may
call:

Sony Customer

Information Center 1-8(K)-

222-SONY (7669) or write to:

Sony Customer information
Center Sony Drive, Mail

Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ
07656