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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-P58EE
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-PH88EE
PAL NTSC
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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.
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 unit using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL colour system.
•To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and MESECAM colour systems, you need a TV or colour monitor compatible with these systems.
4 Introduction
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
15Playing/searching at various speeds
17Adjusting the picture
18Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
20 Troubleshooting
22Specifications
23Index to parts and controls
back cover
Index
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Introduction 5
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Remote commander |
• Aerial cable |
• R6 (Size AA) batteries |
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3- |
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phono) (SLV-PH88EE only) |
Checking your model name
The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-P58EE and PH88EE. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-P58EE is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-PH88EE only.”
6 Getting Started
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 |
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You can use this remote |
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commander to operate the unit |
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and a Sony TV. To operate this |
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unit, point at the remote sensor |
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on the unit. To operate the TV, |
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point at the remote sensor on |
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the TV. |
TV/VIDEO |
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; (TV power) |
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u |
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(on/standby) |
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PROG(CH) +/– |
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VOL +/– |
To |
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Turn the TV to standby or active mode |
u |
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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Getting Started 7
Step 3
Connecting the unit
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL IN
to mains
: Signal flow
1 |
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV |
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and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear |
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panel of the unit. |
AERIAL
OUT
IN
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3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the unit and |
AERIAL |
OUT |
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the aerial input of your TV using the |
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supplied aerial cable. |
IN |
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
8 Getting Started
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.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 14), this connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
For SLV-P58EE
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE IN
LINE OUT
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
For SLV-PH88EE
This VCR
TV
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE 1 IN
IN
LINE 1 OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
Audio/video cable
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To a stereo system (SLV-PH88EE only)
You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right.
This VCR |
Stereo system |
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LINE 1 IN |
AUX IN |
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LINE 1 OUT |
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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.
ON/STANDBY
REC
1 ON/STANDBY
Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit.
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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 áPLAY 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.
10 Getting Started
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.
To select 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.
RF CHANNEL
TV SYSTEM
G
K
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