Sony SLV-SE210G User Manual

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3-066-346-11 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE210G

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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.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Notice for customers in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and conv enien ce. If the 13A fitted plug does not match the outlet socket in your home, please refer to your Appointed Sony Dealer for advice.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used . If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 230 V AC, 50 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 fr om 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 wall outlet 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 o ven s o r large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

Tel e visi on prog ram mes, f i lms, v ideo tape s an d oth er materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such mate ri al may be contrary to the provisions of the copyrigh t laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour system

This VCR is des ign ed to r ec or d a nd pl ay bac k u sin g the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guara nteed.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

WARNING

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking

10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote

commander

12 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 14 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with

the Auto Set Up function

16 Selecting a language 17 Presetting channels 20 Changing/disabling programme

positions

25 Setting the clock

Basic Operations

27 Playing a tape 29 Recording TV programmes 32 Recording TV programmes using

the VIDEO Plus+ system

36 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

39 Playing/searching at various speeds 40 Setting the recording duration time 41 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

43 Adjusting the pictur e 44 Changing menu options 46 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

48 Troubleshooting 51 Specifications 52 Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

A?/1 (on/stand by) switch (33) BA (eject) button (27) CT a pe comp artment Dm (rewind) button (27) (39) EH (play) button (27) (39) FM (fast-forward) button (27 ) (39)

Gx (stop) button (27) (47) HX (pause) button (27) (47) Iz REC (record) button (29) (40) (47) JRemote sensor (10) KPROGRAM +/– buttons (39) (43)

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

Getting Started

ATape indicator (35) BTime counter/clock/line/programme

position in dicator (27) (29) (47)

CTimer indicator (33) (37) DRecording indicator (29) EVCR indicator (13) (30)

continued

Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

A8 IN FRONT ANT. (in front

antenna) connector (12) (13)

BMains lead (14)

CAV1 (EURO AV) connector (13) (46) D OUT TO TV connector (12) (13)

Index to parts and controls

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Remote co mmander

AZ EJECT button (27) BCOUNTER/REMAIN button (30) CCLEAR button (27) (32) (41) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (29)

EProgramme number buttons (11) (30) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (30)

Getting Started

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G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(11)

Hz REC (record) button (29) (40) I TIMER button (32) (36) JMENU button (25) (41) KX PAUSE/M button (25) (27)

x STOP/m button (25) (27) m REW (rewind)/< button (27)

(39) M FF (fast-forward)/, b utton (27) (39) H PLAY/OK button (25) (27)

continued

Index to parts and controls

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L[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

(10)

M?/1 (on/standby) switch ( 11) (33) NINPUT SELECT button (30) (37)

(47)

Ot TV/VIDEO button (11) (13) (30) P DISPLAY button (30)

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QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)

(29)

RWIDE button (for TV) (11) Sy SLOW button (39) T×2 button (39)

Index to parts and controls

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Step 1 : Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander • Aerial cable

• R6 (size AA) batteries

Getting Started

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batter i es

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

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

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV do es not have the symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

To operate Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to

the VCR [VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

Setting up the remote commander

[TV] / [VIDEO]

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?/1

Getting Started

DISPLAY

2 +/–

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t TV/VIDEO

Programme number button s

PROG +/–

WIDE

TV control buttons

To Press

Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons,

-, PROG +/– Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Call up the on-screen display

Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV. WIDE

DISPLAY

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 together with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Setting up the remote commander

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 13.

If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

IN FRONT ANT.

OUT TO TV

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

Connecting the VCR

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of the VCR.

Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VC R (see page 14).

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If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

IN FRONT ANT.

OUT TO TV

AERIAL IN

Getting Started

AV1 (EURO AV)

Scart (EURO-AV)

: Signal flow

Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to IN FRONT ANT. on the rear panel of the VCR.

Connect OUT TO TV of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

Connect AV1 (EURO AV) on the VCR and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart cable.

This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press t TV/VIDEO to displ a y the VCR indicator in the display window.

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

Connecting the VCR

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Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

Set Up functi on

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, and VCR clock automatically.

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, tune the

TV to channel 21 (the initial RF channel for this VCR). Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.”

Connect the mains lead to the mains. The VCR automatically turns on, and the message for the Auto Set

Up function appears. Press OK.

PLAY

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press MENU.

The VCR starts searching for all of

the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area.

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 20.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock” on page 25.

AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT

EXIT

40%

MENU:

To change the RF channel

If the picture does not appear clearly on the TV, change the RF channel on the VCR and TV. Select INSTALLATION from the menu, then press M/m to highlight VCR OUTPUT CH and press ,. Select the RF channel by pressing the M/m buttons. Then, tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display, see page 16.

Notes

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up funct ion, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

• After using the Auto Set Up function, the message for the Auto Set Up does not appear automatically wh en you connect the mains lead aga in . If you want to use the Auto Set Up function again, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight INSTALLATION and press OK. Press M/m to highlight AUTO SET UP, then repeat the procedure from step 3.

Getting Started

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Selecting a langu age

If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to select another language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight LANGUAGE SET

and press OK.

PLAY

The abbreviations of the languages are as follows:

Abbreviation Language

GB English DE German FR French IT Italian NL Dutch

Press M/m/</, to highlight the abbreviation of the desired language from the table below, then press OK.

Abbreviation Language

ES Spanish PT Portuguese SE Swedish DK Danish FI Finnish

GR Greek

SELECT :

GB IT ES DK

DE NL PT FI

FR GR SE

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

Selecting a language

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Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Getting Started

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to preset, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP

SELECT

PR CH NAME DEC

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

4 5

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : ––– MFT : – NAME : ––––

SELECT

CH2 1:VCR OUTPUT CH

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OFF

–

A L C I

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET : EXIT

MENU:OK:END

continued

Presetting channels

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PLAY

Press </, repeatedly until the channel you want is displ ayed.

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : ––––

PLAY

SELECT

SET : EXIT

Press M/m to highlight N AME, then press ,.

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : ––––

SELECT

SET : EXIT

Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : O–––

SELECT

SET : EXIT

character.

The next space is flashed. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct is flashed, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

MENU:OK:END

Presetting channels

PLAY

Press OK to confirm the station name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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If the picture is not clear

If the picture is not clear, you may use the Manual Fine Tuning (MFT) function. After step 4, press M/m to select MFT. Press </, to get a clear picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

Note

• When adjusting MFT, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received.

Getting Started

Presetting channels

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Changing/disabling programme positions

After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them.

You can also change th e station names. I f the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change the programme position.

To display other pages fo r programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

PR NAME DEC

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

4 5

TV STATION TABLE

4 5

CH2 1

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OFF

–

A L C I

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

Changing/disabling programme positions

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PLAY

Press OK, then press M/m to move to the desired programme position.

TV STATION TABLE

PR NAME DEC

1 2 3 4 5

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

M SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:

Getting Started

6 7

PLAY

Press OK to confirm the setting.

To change the programme posi tion o f ano t her st ation, repeat s t eps 3 through 5.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION,

and press OK.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

CH2 1

MENU:

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Changing/disabling programme positions

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

TV STATION TABLE

PR NAME DEC

1 2 3 4 5

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

5 6

Press M/m to highlight the row

PLAY

CLEAR

which you want to disable. To display other pages fo r

programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as

shown on the right.

TV STATION TABLE

PR CH NAME DEC

1 2 3 4 5

PR NAME DEC

1 2 3 4 5

TV STATION TABLE

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

Note

• Be sure to select the programme po sition you want to disable correctly. If you

Press MENU to exit the menu.

disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manual ly.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Changing the station names

You can change o r enter th e station n ames (up to 4 char acters). T he VCR must receive channel information for station names to appear automatically.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Getting Started

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlight INSTALLATION

and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL SET UP, then press ,.

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to change or enter the station name, then press ,.

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 80, press M/m repeatedly.

AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH

SELECT

PR NAME DEC

SELECT

OK:END

TV STATION TABLE

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : ––––

CH2 1

SET

EXIT

MENU:

OFF

–

A L C I

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

OFF

–

SWAPPING OK

EXIT

MENU:CLEAR:DELETE

SET :

MENU:OK:END

EXIT

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight N AME, then press ,.

Changing/disabling programme positions

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : ––––

SELECT

SET : EXIT

continued

MENU:OK:END

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PLAY

Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character.

Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t A

2 Press , to set the next

MANUAL TUNING

PR : 5 CH : 033 MFT : – NAME : O–––

SELECT

SET : EXIT MENU:OK:END

character.

The next space is flashed. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct is flashed, then reset it.

You can set up to 4 characters for the station name.

PLAY

Press OK to confirm the new name.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Changing/disabling programme positions

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Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a

time signal.

Getting Started

Before you start

…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Press MENU, then press M/m/</ , to highlig ht CLOCK SET a nd

press OK.

PLAY

Press M/m to set the hour.

Press , to select the minutes and set the minute s by pressing M/m.

1 2 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

1 8 0 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

OK:END

1 8 3 1 JAN/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SET EXIT

01/

MON

01/

MON

01/

MON

MENU:

SELECT

SET

EXIT

OK:END

MENU:

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Setting the clock

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PLAY

Set the day, month, and year in sequence by pressing , to select the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits, then press ,.

The day of the week is set automatically.

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

FRI

01/

MENU:

Press M/m to select ON for the setting the Auto Clock Set function.

The VCR automatically set the clock by the channel between PR01 to PR05 broadcasting the time signal.

If you do not need the Auto Clock

18 3 82 SEP/0:20

AUTO CLOCK ON:

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

FRI

01/

MENU:

Set function, select OFF.

Tips

• If you set AUTO CLOCK to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated

• To change the d igits while settin g, press < to r eturn to t he item to be changed, and

Press MENU to exit the menu.

whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station.

select the digits by pressing M/m.

Setting the clock

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 2

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

Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing

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

Press H PLAY.

PLAY

Additional tasks

To Press

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

To use the time counter

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

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

Basic Operations

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

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Playing a tape

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Notes

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

• The coun ter stops counting wh en it comes to a portion with no recording.

• Depending on your TV, the following m a y o c cu r w h ile pl aying an NTSC-rec orded

tape:

–The pict ure becomes black and white. –The picture shakes. –No picture appears on the TV screen. –Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen. –The colour density increases or decreases.

• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote

commander do not function.

Playing a tape

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Record ing TV progra mmes

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

1 2 3

• PROG

SP / LP

REC

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

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Basic Operations

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.

However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.

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

Recording indicator

To stop recordi ng

Press x STOP.

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Recording TV programmes

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To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.

SP 22000::

REMAIN

461:

Remaining timeTime counter

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE SELECT in the USER SET menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 44).

To watch another TV programme w hile recording

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

window. Select another programme position on the TV.

To save a recording

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

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a programme po sition, yo u can use the p rogramme nu mber b uttons on th e

remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme nu mber buttons.

• If you connect additional equipment to an input con necto r, you can select the inpu t

signal using the INP U T SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.

• The DISPLAY information 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 record ing, you can turn off the TV.

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

E-20 or E-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.

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Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during pause mode and the various speeds of playback mode. However, it will appear during normal playback.

• If a tape has portions recorded i n both PAL and NTSC systems, the t ime counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time may not be correct.

• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be

displayed.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of six programmes, including settings made with other timer methods.

Before you start

…

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

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Mak e su re the ta p e is lon g er than the t otal re cor ding

time.

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

• Set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page

45).

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.

TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER METHOD to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m to select VIDEOPLUS, then

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

press OK.

SELECT :

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

• When you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS: The VIDEOPLUS menu appears on the TV screen.

CODE 0 – 9:

VIDEOPLUS

CODE –––––––––

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

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Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press

CLEAR and re-enter the correct

CLEAR

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

number.

CODE

CODE 0 – 9

VIDEOPLUS

1234–––––

EXIT

MENU:OK:SET

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PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

Press OK. The programme position, date, start

and stop times, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.

• If “– –” appears in the “PR” (programme) column (this may

PR DAY START STOP 35SA2919002 00 –

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

SELECT

OK:END

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V/P

0::

MENU:

happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually. Press M/m to select the desired programme position. To record from another source connected to the input connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position. You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.

Basic Operations

PLAY

If you want to change the d at e, ta pe speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:

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V/P

0::

MENU:

1 Press </, to select the item

you want to change.

2 Press M/m to reset it.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly

PR DAY START STOP 35SA2919002 00

SELECT

recording” on page 34.

• T o use the VPS/PDC function, set

V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 34.

• T o use the Auto Tape Speed fun ction, press m to display “AUTO” in the blank positions next to the “V/P” row. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on page 34.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording. To record from another source, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

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Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the record ing pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SAT (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions.

To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the input connector.

To use the Auto Tape Speed function

In step 4 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time, the recording tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. To operate this function correctly, the “TAPE SELECT” setting in the USER SET menu must be accurate. (page 44)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR.

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

• Reset the counter (page 27).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 30).

• Check the timer settings (page 41).

• Watch another TV programme (page 30).

Tips

• Yo u can set the exte n ded time for the VIDEO Plus + setting b y 10, 20 , 30, or 60 minutes. Set VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND in the EASY OPERATION menu to the desired extended time (page 45).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 41).

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

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

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Notes

• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.

• The and indicators fla s h in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD in the USER SET menu, the VIDEOPLUS menu does not appear on the T V screen. Select VIDEOPLUS or VARIABLE.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

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Setting the ti mer manually

If VIDEO Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes.

Before you start

…

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

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Mak e su re the ta p e is lon g er than the t otal re cor ding

time.

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

• Set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the USER SET menu (see page

45).

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.

TIMER

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER METHOD

PLAY

to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEOPLUS

press OK.

SELECT :

EXIT MENU:OK:SET

• When you set TIMER METHOD to STANDARD:

OK:END

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V/P

MENU:

The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears on the TV screen.

PR DAY START STOP

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

SELECT

Setting the timer manually

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PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

Set the programme position, date, start and stop times, tape speed, and

OK:END

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V/P

MENU:

VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to select each item in

turn.

2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

PR DAY START STOP 35 –––––– –– – ––– ––::

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

SELECT

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 37.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set V/P to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 34.

• To record from another source connected to the input connector, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PR” position.

• T o use the Auto Tape Speed fun ction, press m to display “AUTO” in the blank positions next to the “V/P” row. For details, see “To use the Auto Tape Speed function” on page 34.

Basic Operations

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands

by for recording. T o recor d from another, leave the connected equipmen t switched on.

To stop recordi ng

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to chang e the indication

in reverse order.

today t DLY (Monday to Sunday) t W-SAT (every Saturday) ..... t

W-SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t today

continued

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Tips

• Even if you set TIMER METHOD to VIDEOPLUS in the USER SET menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER PROGRAMMING, then go to step 2.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 41).

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

Notes

• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function won’t work.

• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC functio n.

• The and indicat ors fl as h in the di sp la y w indow when yo u pre s s ?/1 with no tape inserted.

Setting the timer manually

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Additional Operations

Playing/search ing at various speeds

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Playback options Operation

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed • During playback, press M FF or m REW.

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame During pause, press M FF.

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the PROGRAM –Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. –Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausin g . –The picture shakes while pausing.

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

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

During playback, press ×2.

+/– buttons on the VCR if:

Additional Operations

Notes

• The soun d is muted during thes e operations.

• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

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

• The pict ur e may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

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

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Setting the recording duration time

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

Before you start...

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls ” for button locations.

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

0:30 1:00

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

To extend the duration

Press z R E C r e peat edly to set a new duration time.

4:00 4:30

Normal recording

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Note

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

Setting the recording duration time

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Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.

Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER PROGRAMMING

and press OK.

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

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

Press M/m to select the setting you want

to change or cancel, then press ,. The PR number on the selected row

flashes.

PR DAY START STOP 35 SA 19 00 2 00 –0:: 29 SA2929 21 00 2 30 –1:: 30SA612001 30 –3::

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

SELECT

PR DAY START STOP 35 SA 19 00 2 00 –0:: 29 SA 21 00 2 30 –1:: 30 SA 12 00 1 30 –3::

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

SELECT

29 29

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V/P LP LP SP

MENU:

V/P LP LP SP

MENU:

Additional Operations

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

change, then press M/m to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

continued

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When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has priority and the s econd program me starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority.

Programme 1 Programme 2

about 20 seconds

will be cut off

about 20 seconds will be cut off

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press PR O GRAM +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

Adjusting the picture sharpness

You can manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.

During playback, press MENU, then press M/m/</, to highlight

USER SET and press OK. Press M/m to highlight PICTURE, then

press ,.

TRACKING –––––– ––––––

T racking meter

PICTURE : 90 OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 8 0: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: TIMER METHOD ECO. MODE

SELECT

OK:END

SET EXIT

Additional Operations

VARIABLE:

OFF:

MENU:

Press </, to adjust the sharpness.

To soften the picture, press <. To sharpen the picture, press ,.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PICTURE

SOFTEN SHARPEN

END EXIT

–– –––––––––– ––– ––––––

SET

OK:

Adjusting the picture

MENU:

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select USER SET or EASY OPERATION and press

OK.

PICTURE : 90 OSD ON: TAPE SELECT E1 8 0: COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO: TIMER METHOD ECO. MODE

SELECT

Press M/m to select the option.

Press , to change the setting, then press OK.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

OK:END

VARIABLE:

OFF:

SET

EXIT EXIT

MENU:

VPS / PDC DEFAULT VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND AUTO POWER OFF

SELECT

OK:END

SET

OFF: OFF: OFF:

MENU:

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

USER SET

Menu option Set this option to

PICTURE Adjusting the sharpness of the picture by pressing </,

buttons. Press < to adjust the picture getting softness. Press , to adjust the picture getting sharpness.

OSD • ON to display the menu on the TV screen.

• OFF to disappear the menu from the TV screen.

TAPE SELECT • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

COLOUR SYSTEM • AUTO to select the colour system automatically.

• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.

• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.

Changing menu options

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Menu option Set this option to

TIMER METHOD • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

ECO. MODE • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to

selecting STANDARD or VIDEOPLUS when pressing the TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when

pressing the TIMER button.

• VIDEOPLUS to display the VIDEOPLUS menu when

pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see page 32 and 36.

conserve the VCR’s power.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window

while the VCR is standing by.

EASY OPERATION

Menu option Set this option to

VPS/PDC DEFAULT

VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND

AUTO POWER OFF • OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.

• OFF to deactivate the VPS/PDC function.

• ON to activate it.

• OFF to deactivate the VIDEOPLUS+ Extend function.

• 10/20/30/60 (minutes) to extend the time of the VIDEO

Plus+ setting by the selected amount of time.

• 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to re c o rd on th is V CR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR as shown below.

Example

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Your VCR (Recorder)

AV1 (EURO AV)

Note

• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-

Editing with another VCR

2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

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Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

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

• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

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

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 with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause). Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

T o start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

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

z REC

Additional Operations

Editing with another VCR

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom Remedy

The ?/1 (on/standby) switch does not func tion.

The power is turned on

Power

but the VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopp ed and “– –:– –” appears in the display window.

Clock

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. • Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the

Playback

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,

unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video inp ut .

• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the S cart cable, make sure the VCR indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/VID EO button on the remote co mmander to light up the VCR indicator .

RF channel output of your VCR.

• Adjust the tracking with the PROGRAM the VCR.

• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available li quid 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 service facility for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective.

+/– buttons on

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

No TV programme appears on the TV screen.

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

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. R eset the RF channel output of your VCR.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SE LECT b utt on. Select a programme position when recording TV programmes; select a line input when recording from other equipment.

TV reception is poor. • Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.

• Adjust the TV aerial.

Recording

The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole (see page 30).

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

you press z REC. The timer does not

operate.

• Check that the clock is set.

• Make sure a ta pe has been inserted.

• Check that the safet y tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Make sure a programme has been set for timer recording.

• Make sure your timer settings are past the current time.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains

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

• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.

The VIDEOPLUS menu or the TIMER menu does

• Check that TIMER METHOD in th e USER SET menu is set correctly (see page 45).

not appear.

Timer recording

The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly.

• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.

• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one

(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.

• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the VCR might not start recording.

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

)

A tape cannot be

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

inserted. The remote commander

does not function .

• 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 [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch is set

correctly.

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV

Others

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

screen. The display window

becomes dim. The VCR needs to be

cleaned.

• The display window automatically becomes dim when the

VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.

• Clean 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 o f solvent, such a s alcohol or benzine.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture •Rough picture

•Unclear picture • No picture (or

black & white screen appears

Troubleshooting

initial contamination

terminal

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (I) UHF B21 to B69

RF output signal

UHF channels 21 to 69

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Tape speed

SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s

(recording/playback)

NTSC 33.35 mm/s

(playback only)

LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s

(recording/playback)

NTSC 16.67 mm/s

(playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Rewind time

Approx. 60 sec. (with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

AV1 (EURO AV)

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6 Video output: pin 19 Audio output: pins 1 an d 3

General

Power requirements

230 V AC, 50 H z

Power consumption

15 W 5 W (ECO. MODE is set to ON, Standby mode)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 360 × 94 × 255 mm (w/h/d) including proj ecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 2.8 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

Specifications

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Index

Adjusting

picture

tracking

Aerial hookup Auto Set Up Auto Tape Speed

Changing the progra m me position

Changing the station nam e Cleaning the video heads Clock setting Colour system

Connecting

Counter

compatible colour system 2

the VCR and your TV 13 to a TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

Disabling the program m e positions

Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 46

LP mode 29

12,

Recording 29

duration time saving timer setting using the VIDEO Plus+ system 32 while watching another programme

Safety tab 30 Scart connect ion Searching

at various speeds

SP mode

Timer setting 36

cancelling changing checking daily/weekly recording 37 using the VIDEO Plus+ system

VIDEO Plus+

recording VPS (Video Programme System)

34,

Optional setting 44

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Playback

Presetting chann els

Index

at various speeds frame-by-frame slow motion

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Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

IN FRONT ANT.

OUT TO TV

l: Signal flow

1... Connect the aerial to IN FRONT ANT. of

yLINE-1 (TV)

AV1

the VCR.

2... Connect OUT TO TV and the aerial input

of your TV using t he supplied aerial c abl e .

3... For better picture and sound, connect AV1

(EURO AV) to your TV using a Scart cable if your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector.

2 Using the Auto Set Up function

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

channel. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-

AV) connector, tune the TV to channel 21 (the initial RF channel of this VCR). Refer to your TV’s manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To change the RF channel.”

2...C onnect the mains lead to the mains.

The VCR automatically turns on.

3...Press OK.

When all of the receivable channels are preset, the menu disappears from the TV screen. You can rearrange the programme position in any order (see “Changing/ disabling programme positions”).

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears automatically. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See “Setting the clock.”

Now you can operate your VCR.

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