Sony SLV-SE510D, SLV-SE310D User Manual

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3-065-669-E1 (1) GB

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL

SLV-SE310D SLV-SE510D

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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.

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

Television programmes,films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materialmay 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 using the PAL (B/ G) colour system and p lay back using the PAL (B/ G) colour system. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

HOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar

Development Corporation. The S is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

HOWVIEW system

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 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the

VCR

20 Step5:SettinguptheVCRwith

the Auto Set Up function

23 Step 6 : Setting the clock 27 Selecting a language

28 Presetting channels 31 Changing/disabling programme

positions

36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus

decoder

Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape 43 Recording TV programmes 47 Recording TV programmes using

the Dial Timer

52 Recording TV programmes using

the ShowView system

56 Recording TV programmes using

the timer

71 Changing menu options 73 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

75 Troubleshooting 79 Specifications 80 Index

Back Cover

Quick Start Guide

Additional Operations

59 Playing/searching at various speeds 60 Setting the recording duration time 61 Synchronized Recording 63 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

65 Searching using the Smart Search

function

68 Adjusting the picture 70 Reducing the VCR’s power

consumption

Table of contents

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Getting Started

Index to par ts and controls

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

Front panel

A?/1 (on/standby) switch (17) BA (eject) button (41) CTape compartment DRemote sensor (10) Em (rewind) button (41) (59) FH (play) button (41) (59) GM (fast-forward) button(41) (59) Hz REC(record)button(43)(60)(74)

Ix (stop) button (41) (74) JX (pause) button (41) (74)

K DIAL TIMER (47) LSYNCHRO REC (Synchronized

Recording) button (62)

MPROGRAM (programme) +/–

buttons (20) (59) (68)

NAUTO SET UP (auto set up)/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL (RF channel) button (17) (20)

Index to parts and controls

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Display window

Getting Started

SP LP EP

ATimer indicator (49) (54) (57) BTape speed indicators (43) CVIDEO (video) indicator (14) (44) DVPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (54)

EOPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (68)

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

FSMARTLINK (smartlink) indicator

(15)

GTV indicator (45) HTracking i ndicator (68) ITime counter/clock/line/programme

position indicator (41) (43) (74)

JRemaining time indicator (44) KTape/recording indicator (43)

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Index to parts and controls

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Rear panel

AMains lead (13) (14) BAERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE (aerial in) connector (13) (14)

CAERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE (aerial out) connector (13) (14)

DDECODER/t LINE-2 IN

DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE2 (decoder/line-2-in) connector (16) (36) (61) (73)

Ei LINE-1 (TV)

i LIGNE-1 (TV)

(line-1 (tv)) connector (14) (36)

Index to parts and controls

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Remote commander

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AZ EJECT (eject) button (41) BCOUNTER/REMAIN (counter/

remain) button (44)

CCLEAR (clear) button (41) (53) (63) DSP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (43)

EProgramme number buttons (11) (44) F- (ten’s digit) button (11) (44) G2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

(11)

Hz REC (record) button (43) (60)

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I TIMER (timer) button (52) (56) JMENU (menu) button (23) (63) KX PAUSE (pause)/M button (23) (41)

x STOP (stop)/m button (23) (41) m REW (rewind)/< button

(41) (59) M FF (fast-forward)/, button (41) (59) H PLAY (play)/OK button (23) (41)

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Index to parts and controls

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L[TV] / [VIDEO] (TV/video) remote

control switch (10)

M?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (54) NINPUT SELECT (inputselect) button

(44) (57) (74)

Ot TV/VIDEO (TV/video) button

(11) (14) (44)

P DISPLAY (display) button (44) QPROG (programme) +/– buttons (11)

(29) (43)

RWIDE (wide) button (for TV)(11) Sy SLOW (slow) button (59) T×2 button (59) USMART SEARCH (smart search)

button (65)

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-SE310D and SE510D. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. SLV-SE510D is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE310D only.”

Getting Started

Unpacking

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

Insert the negative (–)end first, then push in and downuntil 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 ontheremotecommander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your S ony 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

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 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,

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

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

-,PROG+/–

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 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 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 m ains.

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 17).

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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 cabl e.

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 19).

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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.

•PresetDownload You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set 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 20.

• 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

45.

•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 42.

•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 SHOWVIEW 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 72).

• 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.

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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

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

* *5“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 a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through

Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off. When you turn on the satellite or digital tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite or digital tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

Connect the satellite or digital tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN

connector as shown above. Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

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

Turn off the VCR.

To watch a programme, turn on the satellite or digital tuner and the TV.

Note

• Youcannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording

a satellite or digital programme.

DECODER/ tLINE-2 IN

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE OUT

Connecting the VCR

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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 18.

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

?/1

PROGRAM +/–

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1 2

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.

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.

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Tuning your TV to the VCR

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Tune the TV to the same channel shownintheVCRdisplaywindow so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning i nstructions.

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

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

AUTO SET UP

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 4 above, press PROGRAM +/– so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears.

Press RF CHANNEL. YouhavenowtunedyourTVtotheVCR. Wheneveryouwantto

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

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

RF CHANNEL

?/1

PROGRAM +/–

Tuning your TV to the VCR

Press ?/1 (on/standby) t o turn on the VCR.

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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.

Getting Started

PROGRAM

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

PressPROGRAM+/–tosettheRFchanneltoOFF,andpressRF CHANNEL again.

RF channel set up is complete.

Tuning your TV to the VCR

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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto

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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO SET UP

RF CHANNEL

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

PROGRAM

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

The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in the display window.

Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country from the table on page 21.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from. If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

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AUTO SET UP

Press AUTO SET UP lightly. The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and

presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area).

RF CHANNEL

If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 31.

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.

The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

Getting Started

Abbreviation

A Austria German B-D Belgium German B-F Belgium French B-N Belgium Dutch CH-D Switzerland German CH-F Switzerland French CH-I Switzerland Italian DGermanyGerman DK Denmark Danish E Spain Spanish GR Greece Greek

Country Language

Abbreviation

I Italy Italian L-D L-F NNorwayDanish NL Netherlands Dutch P Portugal Portuguese S Sweden Swedish SF Finland Finnish ELSE Other

Country Language

Luxembourg Luxembourg

countries

German French

English

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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.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in

the Auto Set Up function, see page 27.

Notes

• IfyoustoptheAutoSetUpfunctionduringstep3,youmustrepeatsetupfrom

step 1.

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

timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you haveto set them again.

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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Step 6 : 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. 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…

• 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 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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Setting the clock

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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 :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press , tohighlight 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 : 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST

.20019

8 . FRI 8 : 00

SELECT : SET :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

Setting the clock

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• Tochangethe digits while setting,press < to return to theitem to bechanged,and

select the digits by pressing M/m.

• If you wantto return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press 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…

• 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 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 :

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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Setting the clock

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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 :

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 AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated

• If you wantto 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

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 :

Setting the clock

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Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function.

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 wantto 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.

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.

PLAY

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

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

Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CATV, then press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

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

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 :

Getting Started

8 9

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

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

following order:

• VHF E2 - E12

• VHF Italian channel A - H

• UHF E21 - E69

•CATVS1-S20

• HYPER S21 - S41

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

PROG.

• CATV S01 - S05 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.

MENUEXIT :

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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 wantto 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. If the station namesare not displayed, 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

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 wantto 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. 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.

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 wantto return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press 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

Youcan change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters).The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK inform ation) 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.

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

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 :

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 wantto 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

• 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.

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Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied)to the VCR.

Connecting a decoder

PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

AERIAL IN

Scart (EURO-AV)

DECODER/tLINE-2 IN

i LINE-1 (TV)

Scart cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Scart (EURO-AV)

AERIAL OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display.

In order to set the channels correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

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

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PLAY

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

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS

Getting Started

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS2, then press OK.

Press M/m to h ighlight DECODER/ LINE2, then press OK.

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

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC ON

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

DECODER LINE2

DECODER VARIABLE OFF

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu. The menu disappears from the TV screen.

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PLAY

Press MENU again. Then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

MENUEXIT :

PLAY

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

Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CATV, then press OK.

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 :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL CATV

NORMAL C OFF ON

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

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• PROG

Press PROG +/– to select the desired programme position.

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

Selectedprogramme position

PROG.

NORMAL C

AAB12 OFF ON

MENUEXIT :

Getting Started

PLAY

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

Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/ Canal Plus channels, then press OK.

Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/ CANAL+, then press OK.

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

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 :

C ON

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL ON

OFF

PROG.

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

LMN02

MENUEXIT :

PROG. 5

MENUEXIT :

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PLAY

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

TUNER

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

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

NORMAL C ON ON

PROG. 5

LMN02

MENUEXIT :

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you wantto 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.

• To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals.You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.

• When you watch PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes through the RFU input of the TV, press t TV/VIDEO so that the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.

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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

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

Basic Operations

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.

Playing a tape

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 TouchPlay function,leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

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Recording TV programmes

Before you start...

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

1 2

• PROG

SP / LP

REC

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

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 o r 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

Basic Operations

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 COUNTER/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 71).

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.

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.

Tips

• Toselect a programmeposition, youcan use theprogrammenumber buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’sdigit) button followedby 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. When using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.

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Notes

• The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slowmotion 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 difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.

• You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

• 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 D irect Rec)

If you use the SMARTLINKconnection, 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.

Basic Operations

Tips

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

data in the VCR tuner preset.

• 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 72).

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Notes

• You cannot recordwhat 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.

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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.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER.

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

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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P T

DIAL TIMER

Press DIAL TIMER. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display

P T

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

P T

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

P T

window.

VIDEO

OPC

DIAL TIMER

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more

of the LINE inputs, 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 a decoder or other 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. 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 41).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 44).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV programme (page 44).

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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 appearon 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 71).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 63).

while you are making

Notes

• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView systemor the TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about fiv e seconds.

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

• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of 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 of 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 the 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 63).

while turning the DIAL TIMER. “DEMO”

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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView 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.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW or V ARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page

72).

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

TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

press OK.

SELECT : SET :

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears

SHOWVIEW

SHOWVIEW NO.

––––––– –

–

MENUEXIT :

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on the TV screen.

SET :

0–9

MENUEXIT :

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123 456 789

CLEAR

Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number.

Ifyoumakeamistake,press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

SHOWVIEW

SET : CONFIRM:: CANCEL

SHOWVIEW NO.

1246––– –

0–9

CLEAR

FRI28 .9

–

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PLAY

INPUT

SELECT

CLEAR

PLAY

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 a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, 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.

• When you have selected A (Austria), CH (Switzerland), or D (Germany) with the country selection in the Auto Set Up procedure, the VPS/PDC function is automatically set to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 54.

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

• To record 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 54.

• Touse the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.

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Press MENU to exit the menu.

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

by for recording. To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected

equipment switched on.

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 pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shownbelow. 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

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

Some broadcast systems t ransmit 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 one or more of the LINE inputs.

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes.

Turn on the satellite tuner.

On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want

to make a timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 6 above.

Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the

satellite 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. 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 41).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 44).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV programme (page 44).

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 video source, you can also use the PROG +/– buttons.

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

• 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 71).

• 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 63).

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 withoutusing 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 STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or VARIABLE.

• The VPS/PDC functionis 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.

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the ShowViewsystem

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Recording TV programmes using the timer

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.

• To record from a decoder, turn it on.

• 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

72).

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

TIMER

PLAY

Press TIMER.

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

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD SHOWVIEW

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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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

FRI28 .9

MENUEXIT :

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 57.

• 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 54.

• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, press 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 windowand the VCR stands

by for recording. To record from a decoder or other 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 to select 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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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 41).

• Display tape information on the TV screen (page 44).

• Check the timer settings (page 63).

• Watch another TV programme (page 44).

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 video source, 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 SHOWVIEW 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 63).

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 functionis automatically set 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.

Recording TV programmes using the timer

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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 bottom while 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.*

*SLV-SE310only

+/– 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 “Index to 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 minutes.

0:30 1:00

The tape counter decreases minute by minuteto 0:00, then the 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 satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/ 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 DECODER/LINE-2 IN.

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Connect the DECODER/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.

Additional Operations

Scart cable (not supplied)

DECODER/

t LINE-2 IN

i LINE-1 (TV)

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.

• Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

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

Satellite tuner, etc.

TV Scart connector

Scart (EURO-AV)

SYNCHRO REC

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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 lig hts 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 turn s off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording.

Notes

• This function m ay not work with some types of satellite tuners.

• Some TVs or other equipmentwith 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 connectedequipment turns on while the SYNCHROREC 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 does not work while the VCR stands by for 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

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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 cu t 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 S EARCH 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 latest data screen, select LATEST DATA in the SMART SEARCH screen (see page 66).

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 Smart Search function

SELECT SET

SMART SEARCH

NOW SEARCHING

30 MIN.BLANK TIME

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

18 0 MIN.

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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

20 :00 21 :00

.93

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 the length 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 latestdata screen, highlightNODATAandpressOK,then record a programme.

Press OK.

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

Tips

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

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

SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording,press SMART SEARCH to 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. In this case, only thelatest programme informationwill 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, LA TEST 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 previouslyrecorded 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 Smart 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 disappear 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 71.

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 f or 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 ejected.

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 avoidthe delay, first set the VCR torecording 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.

Tip

• To ensure that the power consumption is at the lowest possible level, set

DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu to LINE2 (page 72).

Note

• When the VCR stands byfor recording, the indicators in the display window

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

OPTIONS - 2

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC OFF

RETURN

SELECT : CONFRM :

DECODER ON

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

DECODER / LINE2 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC

RETURN

DECODER 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)

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

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

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

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.

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Changing menu options

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OPTIONS-2

Menu option Set this option to

DECODER/LINE2 • DECODER to use the DECODER/LINE-2 IN

TIMER OPTIONS • VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

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

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

Note

• When the VCR stands byfor recording, the indicators in the display window

remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to ON.

connector as the PA Y-TV/Canal Plus decoder connector.

• LINE2tousetheDECODER/LINE-2INconnectoras the line input connector.

selecting STANDARD or SHOWVIEW when pressing the TIMER button.

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

• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEWmenu when pressing the TIMER button.

For details, see page 52 and 56.

during standby mode to reduce the VCR’spower consumption to a minimum. To ensure that power consumptionis at the lowest possible level, set DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu to LINE2.

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

• OFF to deactivate it.

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 theLINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. R efer to the examples A or 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)

DECODER/ t LINE-2 IN

VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)

:Signalflow

Other VCR (Player)

Scart (EURO-AV)

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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.

• When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector, set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.

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 to 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 record 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 72).

• 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 19).

• Existing broadcasts mayinterfere 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

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Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

The picture rolls

• Adjust the verticalhold 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 19).

• 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. T orecord on this tape,

coverthetabhole(seepage44).

• The safety tab has been removed. T orecord on this tape,

coverthetabhole(seepage44).

• 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 decoder is turned on.

• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.

Timer recording

• The clock stops if the VCRis 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

The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear.

The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly.

Timer recording

The SYNCHROREC button turns off while 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.

You cannotset channels as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the TUNER menu.

You cannot watch PAYTV/Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode.

A PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled.

PAY-TV/Canal Plus

• Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set correctly (see page 72).

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

Additional Information

• 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 Synchronized

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.

• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is

set to DECODER (see page 72).

• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 72).

• Make sure the PAY-TV/Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.

• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to DECODER (see page 72).

• Check that this channel is set as PAY-TV/Canal Plus in the TUNER menu (see page 36).

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Troubleshooting

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Symptom Remedy

)

A tape cannot be inserted.

Theremotecommander does not function.

The selected input line connector number does not appear in the display window.

The SMARTLINK function does not work.

Others

The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The display window becomes dim.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

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

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commanderat 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.

• Check that DECODER/LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu is

set to LINE2 (see page 72).

• 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.

• 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.

• Set your TV’scode number. The code number may change

when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

• The display windowautomatically 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 of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Troubleshooting

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

•Normal picture • Rough picture

initial contamination

•Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears

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Specifications

System

Channel coverage

PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHFItalianchannelAtoH UHFE21toE69 CATVS01toS05,S1toS20 HYPERS21toS41

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

DECODER/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 30

tracking 68 Aerial hookup 13 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 30 Auto Clock Set 25 Auto Long Play 71 Auto Set Up 20

, 68

Canal Plus 36 Changing the programme position 31 Changing the station name 34 Cleaningthe video heads 75 Clock setting 23 Colour system

compatible colour systems

2 Connecting

the VCR and your TV 13

to a satellitetuner 16

to a TV with a Scart

(EURO-AV) connector 14 Counter 41

Demonstration 51 Dial Timer 47 Disabling the programme positions 32 Dubbing. see Editing

Editing 73

Language selecting 27 LP mode 43

OPC (Optimum Picture Control) 68 Optional setting 71

PAY-TV 36 PDC (Programme Delivery Control) 54 Picture adjustment. See Adjusting Playback 41

at various speeds 59 frame-by-frame 59

slow motion 59 Power save 70 Presetting channels 28

Recording 43

duration time 60

saving 44

timer setting 56

using the Dial Timer 47

using the ShowView

system 52

what you are watching on

the TV 45

while watching another

programme 44 RF channel 17

Safety tab 44 Scart connection 14 Searching

at various speeds 59

using the Smart Search

function 65 ShowView

recording 52 Smart Search 65 SMARTLINK

Automatic Power Off 15

One TouchMenu 15

One TouchPlay 15

One Touch Timer 15

Preset Download 15

TV Direct Rec 15 SP mode 43 Synchronized Recording 61

, 72

, 19

, 45

, 42

Timer setting 56

cancelling 63 changing 63 checking 63 daily/week ly recording 54 57 using the D ial Timer 47 using the ShowView

system 52 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting

VPS (Video Programme System) 5 4

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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...Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of 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 Tuning your TV to the VCR

RF CHANNEL

I/1

4 ...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.

5 ...Press RF CHANNEL .

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

1 ... Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. 2 ...Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 3 ...Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel

to OFF.

4 ...Press RF CHANNEL .

3 Using the Auto Set Up function

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

You can set the language for the on-screen display and channels.

...Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more

than three seconds.

2 ...Press PROGRAM +/– to selectthe abbreviation

of your country from the “Country abbreviation table.”

3 ...Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

PROGRAM +/–

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

connector

1... Press I/1 (on/standby)toturnontheVCR.

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

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

position for the VCR picture.

Sony Corporation

When all the receivable channels are preset, “SET UP” disappears from the display window. You can rearrange the programme position to your favourite order (see “Changing/disabling programme positions”).

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WARNING

Index to par ts and controls

Front panel

Display window

Rear panel

Remote commander

Step 1 : Unpacking

Check your model name

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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

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

About the SMARTLINK features

Additional connection

Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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

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

Step 6 : Setting the clock

Setting the clock manually

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

Selecting a language

Presetting channels

If the picture is not clear

Changing/disabling programme positions

Changing programme positions

Disabling unwanted programme positions

Changing the station names

Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

Connecting a decoder

Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

Playing a tape

Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

Recording TV programmes

Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV D irect Rec)

Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer

About the Demonstration Mode

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

Recording TV programmes using the timer

Playing/searching at various speeds

Settingtherecordingdurationtime

Synchronized Recording

How to connect for Synchronized Recording

Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

Checking /changing/cancelling timer settings

Searching using the Smart Search function

To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

Reducing the VCR’s power consumption

Changing menu options

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Index

Now you can operate your VCR.