Sony SLV-SE310G-I User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE310G/I

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. Toavoid 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 plugcomplying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience. 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 approvedby ASTAor 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 coverafter 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 220 – 240 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 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 wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended periodof 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 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

Televisionprogrammes, films,video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materialm ay 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 record and play back using the PAL colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarksof Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation. 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

13 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 17 Step4:SettinguptheVCRwith

the Auto Set Up function

19 Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the

VCR

21 Selecting a language 22 Presetting channels 25 Changing/disabling programme

positions

30 Setting the clock 34 Setting your personal code

Basic Operations

36 Playing a tape 38 Recording TV programmes 41 Recording TV programmes using

the Dial Timer

46 Recording TV programmes using

the VIDEO Plus+ system

50 Setting the timer manually

67 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

69 Troubleshooting 73 Specifications 74 Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Additional Operations

53 Playing/searching at various speeds 54 Setting the recording duration time 55 Synchronized Recording 57 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

59 Searching using the Smart Search

function

62 Adjusting the picture 64 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

65 Changing menu options

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/standby) switch (34) BA (eject) button (36) CTape compartment DRemote sensor (10) Em (rewind) button (36) (53) FH (play) button (36) (53) GM (fast-forward) button (36) (53) Hz REC(record)button(38)(54)(68)

Ix (stop) button (36) (68) JX (pause) button (36) (68)

K DIAL TIMER (41) LSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (56)

MPROGRAM +/– buttons (20) (53)

(62)

NAUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (17) (19)

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

Getting Started

SP LP EP

ATimer indicator (43) (47) (51) BTape speed indicators (38) CVIDEO indicator (14) (39) DVPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (48)

EOPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (62)

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

FSMARTLINK indicator (15) GTV indicator (40) HTracking i ndicator (62) ITime counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (36) (38) (68)

JRemaining time indicator (39) KTape/recording indicator (38)

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Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

AMains lead (13) (14) BAERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (13) (14)

CAERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (13) (14)

Dt LINE-2 IN

t ENTREE LIGNE-2 connector

(16) (55) (67)

Ei LINE-1 (TV)

i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (14)

Index to parts and controls

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Remote commander

AZ EJECT button (36) BCOUNTER/REMAIN button (39) CCLEAR button (36) (46) (57) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (38)

EProgramme number buttons (11) (39) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (39)

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G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(11)

Hz REC (record) button (38) (54) I TIMER button (46) (50) JMENU button (30) (57) KX PAUSE/M button (30) (36)

x STOP/m button (30) (36) m REW (rewind)/< button

(36) (53) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (36) (53) H PLAY/OK button (30) (36)

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Index to parts and controls

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L[TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch

(10)

M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (47) NINPUT SELECT button (39) (51)

(68)

Ot TV/VIDEO button (11) (14) (39) P DISPLAY button (39)

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QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)

(23) (38)

RWIDE button (for TV)(11) Sy SLOW button (53) T×2 button (53) USMART SEARCH button (59)

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

Check your model name

The instructions in this manual are for the 2 models: SLV-SE310G and SE310I. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE310G is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE310I only.”

Getting Started

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchingthe + 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 does 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 aSonyTV [TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV

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[TV] / [VIDEO]

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?/1

Getting Started

DISPLAY

2 +/–

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t TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

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

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Setting up the remote commander

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Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extendedperiod 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 SonyTVs.

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 14.

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

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

to mains

Aerial cable (su pplied)

: Signal flow

Getting Started

AERIAL IN

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

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

AERIAL

ANTENNE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to tune your TV to the VCR (see page 19).

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Connecting the VCR

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

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

to mains

: Signal flow

i LINE-1 (TV)

Aerial cable (supplied)

Scart cable (not supplied)

AERIAL OUT

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

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

ConnectLINE-1 (TV) onthe 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 display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

AERIAL IN

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

ENTREE

AERIAL

ANTENNE

OUT

SORTIE

Scart (EURO-AV)

Connecting the VCR

Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to

OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 20).

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About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* Q-Link*

or T-V LINK* automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto S et Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure. See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 17.

• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV. For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page

40.

•OneTouchPlay With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)” on page 37.

•OneTouchMenu You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on theremotecommander.

•OneTouchTimer You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the VIDEO Plus+ menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 66).

• Automatic Power Off You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV.

, EASYLINK*2,

, EURO VIEW LINK*4,

,thisVCR

SMARTLINK

Getting Started

*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. *2“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

* *4“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

“T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

Note

• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

Connecting the VCR

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Additional connection

To aset top box with Line Through

Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a set top box connected to this VCR on theTVevenwhentheVCRis turned off. When you turn on the set top box, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the set top boxto the TV without turning itself on.

Connect the set top box to the LINE-2 IN connector as shown above.

Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

Turn off the VCR.

To watch a programme, turn on the set top box and the TV.

Note

• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording

a programme from your set top box.

tLINE-2 IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

Connecting the VCR

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Step4:SettinguptheVCRwiththeAuto

Set Up function

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, R F channel, and VCR clock automatically.

AUTO SET UP

Getting Started

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.

The VCR automatically turns on, and 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 25.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINKindicator flashes in the display window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

If the time does not appear, set the clock manually, see page 30.

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Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Notes

• IfyoustoptheAutoSetUpfunctionduringstep3,youmustrepeatsetupfrom

step 1.

• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO

Plus+, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 20.

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

Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR.

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM +/–

Getting Started

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture.

This programme position will now be referred to as the video channel.

Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

RefertoyourTVmanualforTV tuning instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below.

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

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AUTO SET UP

Press RF CHANNEL. You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to

play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

RF CHANNEL

TochecktoseeiftheTVtuningiscorrect

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/– so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

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

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Tuning your TV to the VCR

PROGRAM

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and p ress RF CHANNEL again.

RF channel set up is complete.

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Selecting a language

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

Before you start…

• TurnontheVCRandtheTV.

• 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 SETTINGS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE

NEDERLANDS DANSK / NORSK SVENSKA SUOMI

MENUEXIT :

Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p ress OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Selecting a language

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Presetting channels

If some channels could n ot 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 “Indexto parts and controls” for button locations.

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK.

SLV-SE310I only: Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/

CATV, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

ex. SLV-SE310I

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL CATV

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

Presetting channels

PLAY

SLV-SE310I only: Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,

then press OK. To preset CATV (Cable Television)

channels, select CATV.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

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• PROG

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

Selectedprogramme position

PROG. 4

NORMAL C

AAB12 OFF ON

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

PROG.

AAB12 ON

MENUEXIT :

Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the

following order:

• VHF IA - IJ, SA10 - SA13 (SLV-SE310I only)

• UHF B21 - B69

• CATVS1-S20(SLV-SE310I only)

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

• HYPER S21 - S41 (SLV-SE310I only)

• CATV S01 - S05 (SLV-SE310I only)

If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.”

To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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Presetting channels

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If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the

programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture. Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.

Select TUNER, then press OK.

Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.

The fine tuning meter appears.

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

NORMAL C

OFF

PROG.

Selected programme position

SET :

Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.

MENUEXIT :

Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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

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.

Youcan also change the station names. Ifthe station names are notdisplayed, you can enter them manually.

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• TurnontheVCRandtheTV.

• 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 LISTS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

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

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

2 3 6

CLEAR

2 3 6

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position.

The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 27

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

NAME

CDE

AAB

2 9

FGH

MENUEXIT :

6 7

PLAY

Press OK to confirm the setting.

To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Disabling unwanted programme positions

After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. Thedisabled 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 “Indexto parts and controls” for button locations.

Changing/disabling programme positions

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS, and press OK.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C C C C

CH 1

6 27 0

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

5 6

PLAY

CLEAR

Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable.

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as

shownontheright.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

1 2 3 4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

C C C C C

C C

CH 1

2 0

3 5

6 27 0

CLEAR

CH 1

2 0

3 27

CLEAR

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

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

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p ress OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

MENUEXIT :

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.

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Changing the station names

You can change or enter the stationnames (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK 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 “Indexto parts and controls” for button locations.

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.

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 60, press M/m repeatedly.

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

4 5

SELECT : MOVE PROGRAM:: ERASE PROGRAM

SELECT : SET STATION NAME:: CONFIRM

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

C C C C C

CLEAR

CH 1 0 5 27 0

MENUEXIT :

NAME AAB

CDE

3 6

FGH

MENUEXIT :

NAME

AAB

CDE

6 9

FGH

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Changing/disabling programme positions

Press ,.

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

: :

NAME AAB CDE

FGH

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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

Each time you pressM, the character changes as shown below.

A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t

(symbols) t (blank space) t

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER : NEXT CONFIRM OK

: :

NAME CAB CDE

FGH

2 Press , to set the next character.

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

Youcansetupto5charactersforthestationname.

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

Press OK to confirm the new name.

PLAY

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p ress OK.

Notes

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display

Press MENU to exit the menu.

minutes.

window.

Changing/disabling pr ogramme positions

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Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually.

The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.1 1 .2001 MON 0: 00

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

1 . 1 .2001 MON 0 :00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press M/m to set the day.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . 1 .2001 SUN 0 : 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

Getting Started

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m.

Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press OK to start the clock.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8 . 9 .2001 FRI 0 : 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

21.20019

8 . FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.20019

8 . FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits whilesetting, press < to return to theitem to bechanged, and select the digits by pressing M/m.

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p ress OK.

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Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

minutes.

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

PLAY

Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

Press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8.ON21.20019

SELECT : CONFIRM :

1 AAB

12 .20019

OFF

FRI 8 : 0 0

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.8 FRI 8 : 0 0

SELECT : SET :

1 AAB

12 .20019

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

21.20019

SELECT : CONFIRM :

Getting Started

1 AAB

FRI 8 : 0 0

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive a time

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

8. 9

.2001 FRI 8 : 00

2 CDE

signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

Tips

• If you set AUT O ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and p ress OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

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 whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROGRAM” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

minutes.

SELECT : CONFIRM :

MENUEXIT :

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Setting your personal code

For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can neverchange it. Pleasemakeanoteofthecodeto quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.

Before you start...

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

• If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.

• Turn off the VCR.

Hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/ standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.

PLAY

Enter your personal code.

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 (blank space) t -

(hyphen) t A

2 Press , to set the next character.

The next space is highlighted. T ocorrect a character, press </, until the character you want to correct is highlighted, then reset it. You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code.

?/1

SECURITY FUNCTION

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

SECURITY FUNCTION

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

PERSONAL CODE

–

––––––– –

PERSONAL CODE

–

WB–1578 –

––

MENUEXIT :

––

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Setting your personal code

Press OK. A confirmation screen appears.

SECURITY FUNCTION

PERSONAL CODE

WB–1578 – ––

FINAL CONFIRM CANCEL :

OK:

CLEAR

–

MENUEXIT :

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If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.

PLAY

CLEAR

If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue from step 2.

To confirm your personal code

While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds. The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any button to enter normal viewing mode.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

Getting Started

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

Before you start...

• Refer to “Indexto 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

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

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

Rewind the tape Eject the tape Z EJECT

M FF during stop m REW during stop

Playing a tape

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 “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

VIDEO

OPC

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

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Notes

• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

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

• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.

• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: –The picture 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.

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.

Insert a tape.

The VCR automatically turns on. If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and

switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically. Press H PLAY.

The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback starts.

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Tip

• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.

Note

• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

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Recording T V programmes

Before you start...

• Refer to “Indexto 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.

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

VIDEO

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.

VIDEO

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

Recording indicator

VIDEO

OPC

To stop recording

Press x STOP.

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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 C OUNTER/ REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The indicator indicates the remaining time.

61:4SP 20:00:2

Remaining timeTime counter

In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 65).

To watch another TV programme while recording

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

window. Select another programme position on the TV.

T o 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 programmeposition, you can use the programme numberbuttonson the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT 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 recording, you can turn off the TV.

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Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-

motion playback.

• The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded

tape.

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter

reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the differencebetween 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.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name

information signals.

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external

source. The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the

VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

Tips

• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z RECin some

situations such as: –when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or –when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the

• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically

turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.

• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu

(see page 66).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in

the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor

change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

Recording TV programmes

data in the VCR tuner preset.

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Recording TV programmes using the Dial

P T

Timer

The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals.

Before you start...

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. “DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.

P T

If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the following section, “To set the clock” to set the date and time.

?/1

PROGRAM +/–

VIDEO

DIAL TIMER

Basic Operations

OPC

DIAL TIMER

VIDEO

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording date.

VIDEO

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OPC

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P T

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display

window.

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

DIAL TIMER

PROGRAM

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

VIDEO

OPC

Press DIAL TIMER.

“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display

window.

VIDEO

OPC

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust

the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.

VIDEO

OPC

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P T

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

The programme position or station name appears in the display

window.

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. To record from another source connected to the LINE input, turn

DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.

INPUT

SELECT

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

P T

VIDEO

OPC

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.

To return to the previous step

To return to the previous step, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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. Rememberto 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 36).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39).

• Check the timer settings (page 57).

• Watch another TV programme (page 39).

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To set the clock

Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“DAY” appears in the display window. Turn D IAL TIMER to set the day.

Press DIAL TIMER.

“MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the month, and then the year.

After you set the year,“CLOCK” appears in the display window again. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.

When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start

the clock.

Tips

• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR the setting.

• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.

• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 65).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 57).

while you are making

Notes

• If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system or the TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds.

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

• If you set the clockusing the AutoClock Set functionand AUTOADJUST is setto ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardlessof adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

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About the Demonstration Mode

The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use o f the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.

To activate the Demonstration Mode

Press X (pause) on the VCR appears in the display window for a few seconds.

To cancel the Demonstration Mode

Turn th e power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains lead (see page 57).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

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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 eight 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. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+ or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page

66).

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

TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEO Plus+

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m toselect VIDEO Plus+, then press OK.

SELECT : SET :

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+: The VIDEO Plus+ menu appears

VIDEO Plus+

PLUSCODE NO.

–

––––––– –

MENUEXIT :

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on the TV screen.

SET :

0–9

MENUEXIT :

123 456 789

Press the programme number buttons to enter the PlusCode number.

If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct

CLEAR

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number.

VIDEO Plus+

SET : CONFIRM:: CANCEL

PLUSCODE NO. 1246––– –

0–9

CLEAR

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MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

Press OK. The date, start and stop times,

programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen.

If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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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 LINE input, press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” 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 date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:

1 Press </, to highlight the

item you want to change.

2 Press M/m to reset it.

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

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC ON

CLEAR

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recording” on page 48.

• Touse the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 48.

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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To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press m to select the recording p attern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication

in reverse order.

TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Mondayto

Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....

t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW 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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display window is lit).

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

To record a programme from your set top box

If you connect a set top box and the VCR, you can record programmes from your set top box.

Turn on the set top box.

On the set top box, select the programme for which you want to make a

timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

Keep the set top box turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

programme for which you have made a timer setting.

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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. Rememberto 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 36).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 39).

• Check the timer settings (page 57).

• Watch another TV programme (page 39).

Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’sdigit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• To set the line input video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.

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

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 57).

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 indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARDin the OPTIONS-2 menu, the VIDEO Plus+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus+ or VARIABLE.

• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a programme from your set top box.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

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Setting the timer manually

If the VIDEO Plus+ system 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. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page

66).

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

TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEO Plus+

appears on the TV screen. Press

M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK.

SELECT : SET :

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER

DATE

TODAY ––– : –– –– : –– – SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function:

1 Press , to highlight each item

in turn.

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

TIMER

DATE

TODAY 519 :00 20 :00 3 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

SP VPS / PDC OFF

CLEAR

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return to that setting and reset.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 51.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/ PDC signals” on page 48.

• Torecord from another source connected to the LINE input, p ress INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the “PROG.” position.

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. To record from another source, leave the connected equipment

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

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

in reverse order.

TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to

Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....

t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY

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Tips

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons.

• To set the line input videosource, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.

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

• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus+ in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK in step 2. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings” (page 57).

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 function.

• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

• The VPS/PDC function is automaticallyset to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

Setting the timer manually

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching 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

Play at twice the normal speed

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

Rewind and start play During stop, press H (play) on the VCR

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

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

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

During playback, press ×2.

During pause, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander.HolddownM FF or m REW to play

one frame each second.

m on the VCR

while holding down

Additional Operations

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 bottomwhile pausing. –The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these 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 picture may show noise when playing at high speed in reverse.

+/– buttonson the VCR if:

Playing/searching at various speeds

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Settingtherecordingdurationtime

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 “Indexto parts and controls” for button locations.

While recording, press z REC.

The indicator appears in the display window.

VIDEO

Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 m inutes.

0:30 1:00

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

To extend the duration

Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.

5:30 6:00

OPC

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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Synchronized Recording

You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a set top box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-2 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.

When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a programme from LINE-2 IN.

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the LINE-2 IN connector of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.

Scart cable (not supplied)

t LINE-2 IN

i LINE-1 (TV)

Additional Operations

Set top box, etc.

TV Scart connector

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

Before you start...

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

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

Scart (EURO-AV)

SYNCHRO REC

Synchronized Recording

continued

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Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L2” in the display

window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme

youwanttorecord,thenturnitoff. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.

Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.

The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.

The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.

The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.

To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording.

Notes

• This function may not work with some types of set top boxes.

• Some TVs or otherequipment with timer functionswill automatically turn offif no

operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.

• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO REC button is lit, recording starts automatically.

• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

• The Auto Clock Set function d oes not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

Synchronized Recording

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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 LISTS and press OK.

Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST,

then 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 OK. The selected setting appears in the

TIMER menu.

TIMER LIST

DATE TIME PROG.

19 :00 20 :00 20 :00 21 :00

03.9 2 0:00 1:30

.10

MON

14 :00 15 :00 LP

– FRI

SUN 6:30 7:00

––: –– – : –– – ––– . ––

RETURN SELECT : SET::

CANCEL

CLEAR

TIMER

DATE

2 CDE

.10 SP / LP LIST

SELECT : SET:: CANCEL

TIME PROG.

10 :00 11 :30

LP VPS / PDC ON

CLEAR

3SPTODAY 5 AAB LP CDE LP FGH

FRI28 . 9

MENUEXIT :

FRI28 .9

MENUEXIT :

Additional Operations

VPS

PDC

VPS PDC

• To change the setting, press </, to highlight 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 tim er settings

continued

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When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts firsthas priority and the second programme 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

will be cut off

Programme 1 Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

about 20 seconds

Tip

• In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.

Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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Searching using the Smart Search function

If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.

All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was recorded.

The data of the last tape inserted into the VCR is automatically stored in memory. If you want to recall the lates t data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen (see page 60).

Before you start…

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

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

After recording,press ?/1 to turn on the

VCR. Press SMART SEARCH.

Press M/m/</, to select the

programme you want to start viewing.

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19 :00 20 :00 328 .9 5

29 .9

14 :00 15 :00 FGH

0 20 :00 21 : 00

6:30 7:00 IJK1.10

18 0 MIN.

AAB

Additional Operations

Press OK.

The VC R starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme.

To stop searching

Press x STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

Searching using the Smar t Search function

SELECT SET

SMART SEARCH

NOW SEARCHING

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

18 0 MIN.

continued

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To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Selectthelastblankrowinstep3,thenpress

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

14 :00 15 :00 FGH

29 .9

.93

20 :00 21 :00

1.10 IJK

6:30 7:00

18 0 MIN.

AAB

OK. The VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording. Note that “BLANK TIME” andtheremainingtime

SELECT SET

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

indication only refers to thelength of the last blank space.

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even after you have removed the tape.

If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.

Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.

Press SMART SEARCH.

SELECT : SET :

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.

If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlightNODATAandpressOK,then record a programme.

Press OK.

The latest data stored in the V CR’s memory is displayed.

Tips

• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.

• While recording, you can display the SMARTSEARCH screen using the SMART

SEARCH button. If you decideto stop recording, press SMART SEARCHto make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.

Searching using the Smart Search function

SMART SEARCH

DATE TIME PROG.

19 :00 20 :00

28 .9 5

14 :00 15 :00 FGH

29 .9

20 :00 21 :00 AAB

.93

6:30 7:00

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

SELECT : SET :

IJK1.10

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

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Notes

• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.

• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.

• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be

included in a single block. Inthis case, only the latest programmeinformation will appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of the tape. However,if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the same tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.

• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory,LATEST DATA does not appear in the SMART SEARCH screen.

• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name information signals.

• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart Search information for the second programme “B,” whichisrecordedover,is deleted.

Originally recorded programmes

Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”

AD C

Additional Operations

Searching using the Smar t Search function

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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window,then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should dis appear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.

About the Optimum Picture Control ( OPC) function

The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window). For details, see page 65.

Tracking meter

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TRACKING

ON OFF E180

MENUEXIT :

Adjusting the picture

OPC playback

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

OPC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is eject ed.

To deactivate the OPC function

Set OPC to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

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Tip

• To set tracking to the centre position, press the PROGRAM + and – buttons on the VCR at the same time.

Notes

• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’tbedisplayed.

• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function turns off. If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.

• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analysesthe tape. To avoid the delay,firstset the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE again to start recording.

Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby) mode to reduce the VCR’s power consumption.

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

PressM/m to select POWERSAVE, then

press OK.

Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

Note

• When the VCR stands by for recording,the indicators in the display window

remain lit even when POWER SAVEis set to ON.

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC OFF

RETURN

SELECT : CONFRM :

MENUEXIT :

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

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Changing menu options

Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and

press OK.

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.

OPTIONS - 1

OPC AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

RETURN

ON OFF E180

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

VARIABLE OFF ON

MENUEXIT :

Additional Operations

SELECT : SET :

Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.

Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.

Press MENU to return to the original screen.

MENUEXIT :

SELECT : SET :

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Menu option Set this option to

OPC • ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed

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

automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate.

• OFF to keep the set tape speed.

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

continued

Changing menu options

MENUEXIT :

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OPTIONS-2

Menu option Set this option to

TIMER OPTIONS • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus+ when pressing the TIMER button.

• STANDARDto display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button.

• VIDEO Plus+ to display the VIDEO Plus+ menu when pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see page 46 and 50.

POWER SAVE • ON to turn off the indicators in the display window

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’spower consumption to a minimum.

• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the VCR is standing by.

TV DIRECT REC • ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

• OFF to deactivate it.

Note

• When the VCR stands by for recording,the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVEis set to ON.

Changing menu options

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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connectoror jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A and B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

Example A

Your VCR (Recorder)

i LINE-1 (TV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Example B

Your VCR (Recorder)

Additional Operations

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

t LINE-2 IN

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

continued

Editing with another VCR

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Notes

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

• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

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 c onnected 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 t o start recording and press X (pause). Press z REConthisVCRtosetittorecordingpause.

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

time.

To stop editing

Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

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

Note

• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the OPC function. To re cord a tape with the OPC function, press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause)after (pause) before

the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X

the OPC indicator stops flashing,the OPC function is cancelled.

z REC

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 function.

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

Power

The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark.

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

Clock

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear. • If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and

Playback

• 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.

• Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see page 66).

• 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 input.

• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable, make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the t TV/VIDEO button on the remote commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.

aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 20).

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the 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 berequired). Do not use a commercially 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 service facilityfor more information.

+/– buttons on

Additional Information

continued

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The picture rolls

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

vertically during picture search.

The picture has no

Playback

sound.

• The tape is defective.

• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable

connection.

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.

• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both Scart and

aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 20).

• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the

RF channel output of your VCR.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.

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.

Recording

Thetapestartsplayingas soon as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you press z REC.

Nothing happens when

• Adjust the TV aerial.

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

coverthetabhole(seepage39).

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

coverthetabhole(seepage39).

• 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 tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety 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.

• Check that the set top box is turned on.

Timer recording

• 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.

Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

TheVIDEOPlus+menu or the TIMER menu does

• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set correctly (see page 66).

not appear. 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 thebroadcastyouwantedtorecorddidnotsendthegood

Timer recording

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.

The SYNCHROREC button turns off while

• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO REC again.

recording or does not go back to recording standby mode.

The Synchronized Recording function does not work.

Theprogramme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is

Synchronized Recording

incomplete.

• The connected equipment was not turned off. Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

• If the settings for timer recordings and S ynchronized

Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished.

• There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.

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. Theremotecommander

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 SMARTLINK function does not work.

• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,

MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW LINK, or T-V LINK.

• Make sure you use the Scart cable to connect the VCR and

your TV.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

• Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an

NTSC-recorded tape.

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. Donot use any type of solvent, such as 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) VHF IA to IJ, SA10 to SA13 (SLV-SE310I only) UHFB21toB69 CATVS01toS05,S1toS20 (SLV-SE310I only) HYPER S21 to S41 (SLV-SE310I only)

RF outputsignal

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)

EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s

(playback only)

Maximum recording/playback time

10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with E180 tape)

Inputs and outputs

i LINE-1 (TV)

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

t LINE-2 IN

21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6

General

Power requirements

220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz

Power consumption

18 W

1.5 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, minimum)

Operating temperature

5°Cto40°C

Storage temperature

–20°Cto60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 96 × 288 mm (w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.7 kg

Supplied accessories

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

Additional Information

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

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Index

Adjusting

picture 24

tracking 62 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 24 Auto Clock Set 32 Auto Long Play 65 Auto Set Up 17

, 62

Changing the programme position 25 Changing the station name 28 Cleaningthe video heads 69 Clock setting 30 Colour system

compatible colour systems

2 Connecting

the VCR and your TV 13

to a set top box 16

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector 14 Counter 36

Demonstration 45 Dial Timer 41 Disabling the programme positions 26 Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 67 EP mode 73

Language selecting 21 LP mode 38

OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 62 Optional setting 65

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 48 Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 36

at various speeds 53 frame-by-frame 53

slow motion 53 Power save 64 Presetting channels 22

Recording 38

duration time 54

saving 39

timer setting 50

using the Dial Timer 41

using the VIDEO Plus+

system 46

what you are watching on

the TV 40

while watching another

programme 39 RF channel 19

Safety tab 39 Scart connection 14 Searching

at various speeds 53

using the Smart Search

function 59 Security function 34 Smart Search 59 SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 15

One TouchMenu 15

One TouchPlay 15

One Touch Timer 15

Preset Download 15

TV Direct Rec 15 SP mode 38 Synchronized Recording 55

, 66

, 20

, 40

, 37

Timer setting 50

cancelling 57 changing 57 checking 57 daily/weekly recording 48 51 using the D ial Timer 41 using the VIDEO Plus+

system 46 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting

VIDEO Plus+ recording 46 VPS (Video Programme System) 4 8

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Quick Start Guide

1 Connecting the VCR

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

l: Signal flow yLINE-1 (TV)

... Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR.

2...ConnectAERIALOUTtotheaerialinputof

your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3... For better picture and sound, connect LINE-1

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

4... Connect the mains lead to the mains.

2 Using the Auto Set Up function

AUTO SET UP

3 Tuning your TV to the VCR

RF CHANNEL

PROGRAM +/–

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

connector

1....Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

2 ...Turn on your TV and select a programme

position for the VCR picture.

3 ...Tune the TV to the same channel shown in

the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions.

4 ...Press RF CHANNEL .

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

1....Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

2 ...Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel

to OFF.

3 ...Press RF CHANNEL .

Now you can operate your VCR.

You can preset channels. Hold down AUTOSET UP on theVCR for more

than three seconds. When all the receivable channels are preset,

“SET UP” disappears fromthe display window. You can rearrange the programme positions to your favourite order (see “Changing/disabling programme positions”).

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Setting your personal code

For security, you can enter a personal code (up to eleven characters), such as your post code. If your VCR is stolen and then recovered, you can identify your VCR using your personal code. Onceyou enterthecode,you can neverchangeit. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.