3-858-675-11 (2)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions |
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SLV-P55EE
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-PH77EE
PAL NTSC
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SLV-P55EE/PH77EE 3-858-675-11 (2)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
•This VCR operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Unplug the unit from the mains if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.
Installing
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
•Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
•Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit.
2EN Introduction
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.
Compatible colour systems
•This VCR is designed to play back and record using the following colour systems:
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Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.
•Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
SLV-P55EE/PH77EE 3-858-675-11 (2)
Table of contents
Getting Started
4Step 1: Unpacking
5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6Step 3: Connecting the unit
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the unit
Basic Operations
10 Playing a tape
Additional Operations
14Playing/searching at various speeds
16Adjusting the picture
17Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
19 Troubleshooting
21Specifications
22Index to parts and controls
25Index
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Introduction 3EN
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Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Remote commander |
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- |
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• R6 (Size AA) batteries |
• Mains lead |
• Aerial cable
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-P55EE and PH77EE. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-P55EE is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-PH77EE only.”
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
Using the remote commander |
Remote sensor |
You can use this remote commander to operate the unit and a Sony TV. To operate this unit, point at the remote sensor on the unit. To operate the TV, point at the remote sensor on the TV.
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To |
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Turn the TV to standby or active mode |
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Turn on the TV power |
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Increase (+) or decrease (–) the TV volume |
VOL +/– |
Change the TV programme position |
PROG(CH) +/– |
Select an input source on the TV either aerial in or line in |
TV/VIDEO |
Notes
•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
•Do not use a new battery with an old one.
•Do not mix different types of batteries.
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Step 3
Connecting the unit
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable AC IN AERIAL IN
to mains
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and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear |
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panel of the unit. |
AERIAL
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Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and |
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the aerial input of your TV using the |
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supplied aerial cable. |
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Connect AC IN of the unit to the mains using the supplied mains lead.
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Additional connections
To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks
This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right.
To a stereo system (SLV-PH77EE only)
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right.
For SLV-P55EE
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
LINE OUT
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VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-PH77EE
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
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LINE OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable
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Audio cable (not supplied)
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Step 4
Tuning your TV to the unit
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip this step.
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Press u (on/standby) to turn on the unit.
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for video playback.
Choose a channel between UHF 30 and 39 on the TV where there is no picture and no sound or only a steady rustling sound.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
Insert a tape recorded in the colour system matching your TV into the cassette compartment.
The unit starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Press · PLAY on the unit.
Tune the TV until the video playback picture is clearly displayed on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.
You have now tuned your TV to the unit. From now on, whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
If the playback picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear playback picture” on page 9.
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To obtain a clear playback picture
If the playback picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, turn the RF CHANNEL screw on
the rear panel of the unit with a screwdriver to a position where
the TV clearly displays the playback picture.
Selecting the TV system
For your TV to receive the correct signal from your VCR, you must set the TV SYSTEM switch on the rear panel of the unit to either G (for system B/G) or K (for system D/K). If this switch is set to the wrong position, the sound will be distorted.
TV SYSTEM G
K
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
6 EJECT
P PAUSE
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SEARCH
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PICTURE
NTSC PB
COLOR SYSTEM
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Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape.
The unit turns on, and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
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When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Additional tasks
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Stop play |
p STOP |
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Pause play |
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Resume play after pause |
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Search forward |
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Search backward |
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Fast-forward the tape |
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Rewind the tape |
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Eject the tape |
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EJECT |
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To set the colour system
If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the unit to conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the switch to AUTO.)
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Operations Basic
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Playing a tape (continued)
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB on the unit according to the colour system of your TV.
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Set NTSC PB to |
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NTSC 4.43 |
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Set NTSC PB to |
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NTSC 3.58 |
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Watching a rental tape
Set PICTURE on the unit to RENTAL PICTURE. Noise will be reduced on the playback picture. After watching the rental tape, set the switch back to NORMAL.
Selecting the sound during playback (SLV-PH77EE only)
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select |
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the desired sound. Each press of the |
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unit. When you play a tape |
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recorded in stereo or with a |
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bilingual sound track, the HiFi |
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indicator on the unit lights up. |
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To listen to a |
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Press AUDIO MONITOR until the |
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Stereo tape’s |
Bilingual tape’s |
display window indicator shows |
Stereo sound |
Main and sub sounds |
“L/R” |
Left channel |
Main sound |
“L” |
Right channel |
Sub sound |
“R” |
Standard sound* |
Standard sound* |
No indication |
* The mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
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How sound is recorded on a video tape (SLV-PH77EE only)
The unit 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.
Stereo |
Bilingual |
Mixed left/right |
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Normal audio track (monaural)
Hi-fi audio track (main track)
Stereo sound |
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channels) |
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Notes
•Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:
–the picture is black and white,
–the picture shakes,
–no picture appears on the TV screen,
–black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and
–the colour density increases or decreases.
•To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT connections (SLV-PH77EE only).
•When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
•You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording.
•You can playback tapes recorded in the SP mode only.
•You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press 6 EJECT, the unit turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the unit turns off again.
•When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the unit will automatically enter the playback mode.
Basic Operations
Operations Basic
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
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FRAME |
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Playback options |
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Fast-forward/rewind |
During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW. |
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View the picture during fast- |
During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold |
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forward or rewind |
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Play at high speed |
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH. |
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Play in slow motion |
During playback or pause, press & SLOW+/–. Press the +/– |
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Play frame by frame |
During pause, press 7 FRAME to advance the picture one frame. |
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Hold the button down to play one frame each second. |
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Rewind and start play |
During stop, hold 0 REW on the unit down and press · PLAY |
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on the unit. |
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14EN Additional Operations
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To resume normal playback
Press · PLAY.
Tip
•If the picture shakes while in the still mode, adjust the picture using $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW STILL ADJUST on the unit.
Notes
•Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback operations.
•The sound is muted during these operations.
Additional Operations 15EN
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