Sony SLV-SE70, SLV-SE35, SLV-SE50, SLV-SE60, SLV-SX60 Service Manual

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AEP Model

SLV-SE60AE1/SE60AE2

UK Model

SLV-SE70UX/SE80UX

E Model

SLV-SE70EN/SE80EN/SX70EN

French Model

SLV-SE70B/SE80B/SX70B

German Model

SLV-SE70VC1/SE70VC2/SE80VC1/

SE80VC2/SX70VC/SX80VC

Spanish Model

SLV-SE60NP/SE70NP1/SE70NP2/

SE80NP/SX60NP

East European Model

SLV-SE50EE/SE70EE

Greek Model

SLV-SE35EG/SE50EG/SE70EG/SE80EG

Irish Model

SLV-SE70EX

SERVICE MANUAL

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

MICROFILM

S MECHANISM

SLV-SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70/SE80/SX60/SX70/SX80

RMT-V256A/V257B/V259/V259A/V259B/V259C

Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT

for

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)

SPECIFICA TIONS

Photo: SLV-SE80

RMT-V259B

System

Channel coverage B MODEL SECAM(L) VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41

B/AE1/AE2/NP/NP1/NP2/VC/VC1/VC2 MODEL PAL(B/G): VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channels A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05,S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

EE,EG,EN MODEL PAL(B/G,D/K) VHF E2 to E12,R1 to R12 UHF E21 to E69,R21 to R69 CATV S1 to S41,S01 to S05

SE70EX MODEL PAL (I) VHFIA to IJ,SA10 to SA13 UHF B21 to B69 CATV S01 to S05,S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41

SE70UX/SE80UX MODEL PAL (I) UHF B21 to B69(SE70UX) UHF E21 to E69(SE80UX)

RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs 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

SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/ SX80VC MODEL LINE-2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)(EXCEPT SE50) AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)(SE50 MODEL) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance : more than 47 kilohms

EXCEPT AE1/AE2/EE/SE35 LINE-2 IN(SE60NP/SE70B/EX/NP1/NP2/ UX/VC1/VC2/SX70B/VC/SX60) LINE-3 IN(SE50EG/SE70EG/EN/SE80/ SX70EN/SX80) 21-pin Video input: pin 20 Audio input: pins 2 and 6

EXCEPT SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70EE/ SE80EG/SX60 AUDIO OUT Phono jack (2) Rated output level: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

SE50EE/SE70EE/SE80EG MODEL LINE-2 OUT AUDIO OUT,Phono jack(2) Rated output level:327mVrms Load impedance:47 kilohms Output impedance:less than 10 kilohms VIDEO OUT,Phono jack(1) Rated output level:327mVrms Load impedance:47 kilohms Output impedance:less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements 220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 22 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C Storage temperatur

-20°C to 60°C

Dimensions EXCEPT SE80B/NP/UX/VC1/VC2/SX80 Approx. 430 x 100 x 314 mm (Approx. 17 x 4 x 12 3/8inches) (w/h/d) SE80B/NP/UX/VC1/VC2/SX80 MODEL Approx. 430 x 100 x 317 mm (Approx. 17 x 4 x 12 1/2inches) (w/h/d) including projecting parts and controls Mass SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/SX80 MODEL Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10 lb 2 oz) EXCEPT SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/ SX80 Approx. 4.5 kg (Approx. 9 lb 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) EURO-AV cable (1) AC Plug adaptor(1) Audio cable(1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes and bridges.

2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are "pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.

3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly transistors, that were installed during a previous repair . Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.

5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.

6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing

• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C during repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering or unsoldering.

SAFETY CHECK-OUT

After correcting the original service problem, perform the following safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK ! OR DOTTED LINE WITH MARK ! ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY .

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ! LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS P AR UNE MARQUE ! SUR LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMA TIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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SE50EG

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

K/G

RMT-V259B

SE35EG

®/®

Show V

PDC/VPS

2®

K/G

RMT-V257B

MODEL NAME

FEATURE BASE

PANEL

I/O

MEDIA FEATURE

VIDEO

TUNER

AUDIO

TIMER FUNCTION EDIT REMOTE COMMANDER

4Head VIDEO Hi-Fi STEREO SECAM(REC/PB) ME-SECAM(REC/PB) BODY COLOR(TV BLACK) CE SOCCER CLICK SHUTTLE(JOG) NewDial EDIT ARC TIMER RECORDING SIMULATED STEREO FRONT IN AUDIO OUT2 EUR IN (2nd) C+ (2nd) LINE THROUGH LINE2 OUT SMARTLINK VCR+/G-code/Show V/V+ ACS (¢ : ACA) PDC/VPS ITP DIMMER SECURITY FUNCTION CTL MUTE TUNER EE MUTE APC ARC(NEW PICTURE IMP.) SYSTEM 1

STEREO

SYSTEM 2

STEREO CATV RF OUT SYS Hi-Fi STEREO SIMULATED STEREO New DIAL RECORDING INDEX SEARCH(RMT) AUDIO DUB

NAME

SE50EE

®/®

® OSD

® (mono × 2)

3®

K/G

RMT-V259B

SE60AE1/

SE60AE2

® OSD

3®

ZWEI

RMT-V256A

SE60NP

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

3®

N/Z

RMT-V256A

FEATURE DIFFERENCE

SE70EE

®/®

® OSD

3®

K/G

RMT-V259

SE70B

®/®

×/®

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

L/G

RMT-V259A

SE70EG

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

K/G

RMT-V259

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SE70EX

® OSD

VPLUS

PDC/VPS

3®

RMT-V259

SE80B

®/®

×/®

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

L/G

RMT-V259C

SE70NP1/

SE70NP2

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

N/Z

RMT-V259

MODEL NAME

FEATURE BASE

PANEL

I/O

MEDIA FEATURE

VIDEO

TUNER

AUDIO

TIMER FUNCTION EDIT REMOTE COMMANDER

STEREO

SYSTEM 2

STEREO CATV RF OUT SYS Hi-Fi STEREO SIMULATED STEREO New DIAL RECORDING INDEX SEARCH(RMT) AUDIO DUB

NAME

SE80EN

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

N/Z

K/G

RMT-V259B

SE80EG

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

K/G

RMT-V259B

SE70UX

® OSD

VPLUS

PDC/VPS

3®

RMT-V259

SE70EN

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

N/Z

K/G

RMT -V259

SE70VC1/ SE70VC2

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

RMT-V259

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SX70B

®/®

×/®

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

L/G

RMT-V259A

SE80NP

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

BG N/Z

RMT-V259B

SX70VC

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

RMT -V259

SX70EN

®/®

® OSD

® (SW, IN)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

DK N/Z BG N/Z

K/G

RMT-V259

SE80VC1/

SE80VC2

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

RMT-V259B

SE80UX

® OSD

VPLUS

PDC/VPS

3®

RMT-V259B

MODEL NAME

FEATURE BASE

PANEL

I/O

MEDIA FEATURE

VIDEO

TUNER

AUDIO

TIMER FUNCTION EDIT REMOTE COMMANDER

STEREO

SYSTEM 2

STEREO CATV RF OUT SYS Hi-Fi STEREO SIMULATED STEREO New DIAL RECORDING INDEX SEARCH(RMT) AUDIO DUB

NAME

SX80VC

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

Show V

PDC/VPS

3®

ZWEI

RMT-V259B

SX60NP

® OSD

® (SW, C+)

3®

N/Z

RMT-V256A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SERVICE NOTE

1. ERROR CODE INDICATION··········································· 7

1. GENERAL

Getting Started

Unpacking ···········································································1-1 Setting up the remote commander·······································1-1 Connecting the VCR ···························································1-2 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function ············1-3 Tuning your TV to the VCR ················································1-3 Selecting a language····························································1-4 Presetting channels ······························································1-4 Changing/disabling programme positions···························1-5 Setting the clock ··································································1-7 Setting your personal code ·················································· 1-8

Basic Operations

Playing a tape ······································································1-8 Recording TV programmes ················································· 1-9 Recording TV programmes using theVIDEO Plus+ system ·····································································1-10 Setting the timer manually ················································1-11

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds ··································1-12 Recording TV programmes using Dial Timer···················1-12 Setting the recording duration time ···································1-13 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings ···················1-13 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes·····················1-14 Searching using the Smart Search function ······················ 1-14 Searching using the index function ··································· 1-15 Adjusting the picture ························································· 1-15 Changing menu options·····················································1-16

Editing

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system ·····························1-17 Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) ····················1-17 Audio dubbing··································································· 1-17

Additional Information

Index to parts and controls ················································1-18

2. DISASSEMBLY

2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY ··············2-1 2-2. FR-152 BOARD, DM-82 BOARD, KK-17 BOARD,

SU-5 BOARD··································································2-1 2-3. REAR PANEL ·································································2-2 2-4. POWER BLOCK, MA-339 BOARD

(WITH S MECHANISM DECK) ···································2-2 2-5. S MECHANISM DECK ················································· 2-3 2-6. INTERNAL VIEWS························································2-4 2-7. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION···································2-5

3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS

3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1 3-2. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-3 3-3. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ·····3-5 3-4. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-7 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM·········································3-9

4. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS

4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································4-3 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAMS···································································· 4-5

•MA-339 (VIDEO, AUDIO, SERVO/SYSTEM

CONTROL,TUNER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD····4-5

•MA-339 (1/7) (REC/PB AMP) SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM····································································4-7

•MA-339 (2/7) (VIDEO/NORMAL AUDIO)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ············································4-9

•MA-339 (3/7) (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-11

•MA-339 (4/7) (AFM AUDIO)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-13

•MA-339 (5/7) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC

DIAGRAM··································································4-15

•MA-339 (6/7) (INPUT/OUTPUT)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-17

•MA-339 (7/7) (POWER SUPPLY)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-19

•FR-152 (MODE CONTROL)/ KK-17 (TIMER)/ DM-82

(OPERATION SWITCHES)/SU-5 (SURROUND) PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ···································4-21

•FR-152 (MODE CONTROL)/ KK-17 (TIMER)/ DM-82

(OPERATION SWITCHES)/SU-5 (SURROUND) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-23

•POWER BLOCK SRV878EK (SWITCHING

REGURATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD···········4-25

•POWER BLOCK SRV878EK (SWITCHING

REGURATOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM················4-27

•SE-77 (SECAM VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSOR)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-29

•SE-77 (SECAM VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSOR)

PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·····································4-31

5. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL — VIDEO/RP BLOCK

INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ························5-1

5-2. SYSTEM CONTROL — SERVO PERIPHERAL

CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ······· 5-1

5-3. SYSTEM CONTROL — MECHANISM BLOCK

INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ························5-2

5-4. SYSTEM CONTROL — SYSTEM CONTROL

PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162)···············································5-2

5-5. SYSTEM CONTROL — AUDIO BLOCK INTERFACE

(MA-339 BOARD IC162)···············································5-2

5-6. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR

PIN FUNCTIONS (MA-339 BOARD IC162)················ 5-3

5-7. MODE CONTROL PIN FUNCTIONS

(FR-152 BOARD IC420) ················································5-5

6. ADJUSTMENTS

6-1 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ································· 6-1 6-2. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ···································6-1 2-1. PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ···················6-1 2-1-1.Equipment Required ························································6-1 2-1-2.Equipment Connection ···················································· 6-1 2-1-3.Set-up of Adjustment·······················································6-1 2-1-4.Alignment Tape ······························································· 6-1 2-1-5.Input/Output Levels and Impedance ······························· 6-2 2-1-6.Adjustment Sequence ······················································ 6-2 2-2. POWER SUPPLY CHECK ·············································6-2 2-2-1.Output Voltage Check (MA-339 Board) ·························6-2 2-3. SERVO SYSTEM CHECK ············································· 6-3 2-3-1.RF Switching Position Adjustment

(MA-339 Board)······························································6-3

2-4. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT·································6-3 2-4-1.Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment ·····································6-3 2-4-2.Hi-Fi Switching Position Adjustment

(MA-339 Board)······························································6-4

2-4-3.Normal Audio System Adjustment ·································· 6-4 2-4-4.ACE Head Adjustment ····················································6-4 2-4-5.E-E Output Level Check ················································· 6-4 2-4-6.Frequency Response Check·············································6-4 2-5. ADJUSTING PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM ·············6-6

7. REPAIR PARTS LIST

7-1 EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································ 7-1 7-1-1.FRONT PANEL AND UPPER CASE SECTION ··········7-1 7-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION·······················································7-3 7-1-3.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-1 ·······························7-4 7-1-4.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 ·······························7-5 7-1-5.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-3 ·······························7-6 7-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································7-7

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1. ERROR CODE INDICATION

• Error codes are indicated using the lower 5 digits in the fluorescent display tube. “At this time, Colon “:” between character is not indicated.”

ERROR CODE

MODE CODE

0 Power-on eject 10 FWD x1 20 REW play 1 Power-on initial 11 FWD x2 21 Cas. loading 2 Power-off eject 12 CUE 22 Tape loading 3 Power-off stop 13 PB-pause 23 Power-off loading 4 FF 14 RVS-pause 24 Mecha. error (Power on) 5 REW 15 RVS x1 25 Power-on eject initial 6 REC 16 RVS x2 26 Power-off eject initial 7 REC- pause 17 REV 27 APC REC 8 Power-on stop 18 Power-off initial 28 Cas. loading 9 PB 19 Mecha. error (Power off) (No auto PB check)

0 No error 1 Cam encoder error Loading direction 2 Cam encoder error Unloading direction 3 T reel error 4 S reel error 5 Capstan error 6 Drum error 7 Error on initializing 8 Cassette loading error 9 Reserve

SERVICE NOTE

Mode code indication when the error has occurred.

Error code

SECTION 1

GENERAL

1-1

This section is extracted from instruction manual.

SLV-SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70/SE80/SX60/SX70/SX80

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• EURO-AV cable (SE80, SX80 model)

Getting Started

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

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

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

Using the remote commander

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

To operate

the VCR a Sony TV

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

continued

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

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Getting Started

Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

FASTEXT buttons

;

WIDE

… TV/VIDEO

I/u

AUDIO MONITOR

DISPLA

– /– –

Á +/–

Programme number buttons

TV control buttons

Turn the TV into standby mode Select an input source of the TV either from

aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV

Adjust the volume of the TV

Press

I/u … TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons,

, PROG +/–

+/–Á

PROG+/–/ √/◊

123 456 789

Getting Started

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one together.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .

Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the programme number buttons. Then release I/u. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, – / – – (ten’s digit), PROG +/–, Á +/–, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*,

>*/.*/?*//

*, and OK*.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

Tip

• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

continued

Switch to TV (Teletext off) Switch to Teletext Select the sound Use FASTEXT Call up on-screen display Change the Teletext page Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For

other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” below.)

Press

; (TV) V (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY √/◊ WIDE

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off. *

Press WIDE, then press Á +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Code number

01*

, 02 68 52 10*

, 11*

24 33 45 09, 70 66 15, 16, 69*

Code number

17*

, 49

06*

, 07*1, 08*

12, 13 22, 23 25 29 36 43*

Manufacturer

Panasonic Philips Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba

Manufacturer

Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi JVC Loewe Mivar NEC Nokia

Getting Started

Step 3

Connecting the VCR

If your TV does not have a EURO-AV connector, see page 12.

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

continued

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.

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

to mains

EURO-AV cable (supplied)

EURO-AV (Scart)

Mains lead

LINE-1

(TV)

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Getting Started

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*

, EASYLINK*2,

Q-Link*

or EURO VIEW LINK*4, you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

• Preset Download

You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto 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 14.

SMARTLINK

Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the TV with the supplied EURO-AV cable.

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

Connect the mains lead to the mains. If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug

adapter.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 67). You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page

15.

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

Getting Started

continued

• TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page 40.

• One Touch Play 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 36.

• One Touch Menu 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 the remote commander.

• One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the VIDEO PLUS+ menu) automatically by pressing

TIMER on the remote

commander. You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the

OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).

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

“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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

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

Note

• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.

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

: Signal flow

AERIAL IN

Aerial cable (supplied)

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

to mains

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your

TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug adapter.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 67).

Mains lead

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

Getting Started

Additional connections

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right.

To a satellite tuner

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

Connect the satellite tuner to the LINE-3 IN connector as shown above.

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

Turn off the VCR. To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.

Note

• You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you record a satellite programme.

LINE IN

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT R/L

LINE OUT

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

… LINE-3 IN

: Signal flow

Getting Started

Step 4

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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock automatically.

AUTO SET UP

Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds. The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the

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

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

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See page 28.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Note

• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.

AUTO

SET UP

Getting Started

Step 5

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.

RF CHANNEL

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

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

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

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

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

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

RF CHANNEL

SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

continued

1-4

Getting Started

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

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

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

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

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

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

RF CHANNEL

Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

Getting Started

Selecting a language

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

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

>/. OK

Press MENU, then press

>/.

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight LANGUAGE,

then press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

PLAY

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

SETTINGS

RETURN

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

LANGUAGE

DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS NEDERLANDS

ENGLISH

continued

Getting Started

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

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

Note

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

Selecting a language (continued)

Getting Started

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.

PROG +/–

>/./?// OK

Press MENU, then press

>/.

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight TUNER, then

press OK.

PLAY

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

SETTINGS

RETURN

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

continued

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

AAB12

PROG. 1

CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

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Getting Started

Presetting channels (continued)

PLAY

Press PROG +/– to select the programme position.

Press

>/.

to highlight CHANNEL SET,

then press OK.

Press

>/.

repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.

The channels appear in the following order:

• UHF B21 - B69 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 allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 3 and 5.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

PLAY

Selected programme position

• PROG

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

AAB12

PROG. 4

CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

AAB12

PROG.

CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

PROG.

CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

Getting Started

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.

In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Selected programme position

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, 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.

Press

?//

to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the

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

Tip

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

Note

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

SET :

MENUEXIT :

TUNER

PROG.

CHANNEL SET AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

Getting Started

PLAY

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CONFIRM

SET STATION NAME::

SELECT :

Press MENU, then press

>/.

highlight LISTS and press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

then press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme position, then press

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press

>/.

repeatedly.

Changing/ disabling programme positions

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

Changing programme positions

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

>/.// OK

PLAY

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CLEAR

Getting Started

Press

>/.

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.

Press OK to confirm the setting.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

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

Note

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

PLAY

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

CONFIRM

SET STATION NAME::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2

4 5

CDE AAB FGH

C C C

0 5 1

3 6 2

NAME

PLAY

continued

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Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight LISTS and press OK.

2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

then press OK.

3 Press >/. to highlight the row on

which you want to change the station name, then press

/ .

To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press

>/. repeatedly.

Changing the station names

You can change the station names (up to 5 characters).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

PLAY

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

>/./?// OK

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CLEAR

PLAY

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

PROG

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CONFIRM

SET STATION NAME::

SELECT :

Getting Started

4 Press

5 Enter the station name.

1 Press

>/.

to select a character. Each time you press >, the character changes as shown below.

A n B n … n Z n a n b n … n z n 0 n 1 n … n 9 n (symbols) n (blank space) n A

2 Press / to set the next character.

The next space is highlighted. To correct a character, press

?//

until the character you want

to correct is highlighted, then reset it. You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.

6 Press OK to confirm the new name.

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

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

Note

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

PLAY

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

CONFIRM OK

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER :

2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

CONFIRM OK

PROG

SELECT A CHARACTER :

2 3 4 5

CAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

continued

Getting Started

Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)

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.

CLEAR

Press MENU, then press

>/.

highlight LISTS and press OK.

>/. OK

PLAY

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

LISTS

CHANNEL LIST TIMER LIST

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Press

>/.

to highlight CHANNEL LIST,

then press OK.

Press

>/.

to highlight the row on which

you want to disable.

Press CLEAR. The selected row will be cleared as shown

on the right.

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

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

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

Notes

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

• 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.

PLAY

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C C

1 0 5

2 3 6

NAME

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

CHANNEL LIST

ERASE PROG

MOVE PROG::

PROG

SELECT :

1 2 3 4 5

AAB CDE

FGH

C C

1 0

2 3

NAME

CLEAR

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Getting Started

PLAY

CONFIRM :

SET :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

1.1 . 1999 FRI 0:00

SELECT :

Setting the clock

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

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

Setting the clock manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press

>/.

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

2 Press

>/.

to highlight CLOCK, then

press OK.

3 Press

>/.

to highlight MANUAL

ADJUST, then press OK.

>/./?// OK

PLAY

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

SETTINGS

RETURN

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.1 1 . 1999 FRI 0:00

Getting Started

PLAY

4 Press

>/.

to set the date.

5 Press

to highlight the month and set

the month pressing

>/.

6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in

sequence, pressing

to highlight the

item to be set, and press

>/.

to select

the digits. The day of the week is set automatically.

7 Press OK to start the clock.

8 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,

and select the digits pressing >/. .

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

Note

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

PLAY

CONFIRM :

SET :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.1 . 1999 THU 0: 00

SELECT :

CONFIRM :

SET :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.9 . 1999 TUE 0 :00

SELECT :

CONFIRM :

SET :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.9 . 1999 TUE 8 :00

SELECT :

continued

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.9 . 1999 TUE 8 :00

SET :

SELECT :

Getting Started

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

Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.

AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

Press OK.

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

>/. OK

PLAY

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

SETTINGS

RETURN

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

Setting the clock (continued)

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

ON 1 AAB

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.8 9 . 1999 TUE 8 :00

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFF

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.1999 TUE 8:00

8.9ON21

Getting Started

Press

>/.

to highlight ON, then press

OK.

Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then press OK.

Press

>/.

repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated 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 PROG” row. If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

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

Note

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

PLAY

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

ON 1 AAB

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.8 9 . 1999 TUE 8:00

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.1999 TUE 8:00

8.9

1 AAB

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.1999 TUE 8:00

8.9

2 CDE

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Getting Started

1 Hold down P PAUSE and I/u on the

VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.

Setting your personal code

For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.

Before you start…

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

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

• Turn off the VCR.

>/./?// OK

I/u ON/STANDBY

P PAUSE

CLEAR

ON/STANDBY

123 456 789

PAUSE

MENUEXIT :

SECURITY FUNCTION

–

PERSONAL CODE

––––––– –

CONFIRM :

SET :

SELECT :

––

Getting Started

Enter your personal code. 1 Press

>/.

to select a character.

Each time you press

, the character

changes as shown below.

A n B n … n Z n 0 n 1 n … n 9 n (blank space) n – (hyphen) n A

2 Press / to set the next character.

The next space is highlighted. To correct a character, press

?//

until the character you want

to correct is highlighted, then reset it. You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code.

Press OK. A confirmation screen appears.

If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.

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

To confirm your personal code

While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down P PAUSE and I/u on the VCR simultaneously for more than thr ee seconds. The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any button to enter normal viewing mode.

Note

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

PLAY

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

SECURITY FUNCTION

–

PERSONAL CODE

WB–1578 –

CONFIRM :

SET :

SELECT :

––

MENUEXIT :

SECURITY FUNCTION

–

PERSONAL CODE

WB–1578 –––

CANCEL :

CLEAR

FINAL CONFIRM

OK:

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

6 EJECT

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

CLEAR

DISPLAY

· PLAY P PAUSE )# FF p STOP 03 REW

NTSC PB

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Basic Operations

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43

Additional tasks

Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape

Press

p STOP P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY )# FF during stop 03 REW during stop 6 EJECT

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

When your TV is

PAL only PAL and NTSC

Press · PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press

DISPLAY.

PLAY

VIDEO

OPC

continued

1-9

Basic Operations

Playing a tape (continued)

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.

• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in monaural.

• 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 · PLAY. The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.

Playback starts.

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 · PLAY.

Note

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

Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes

r REC

PROG +/–

SP/LP

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

INPUT SELECT

COUNTER/ REMAIN

DISPLAY

… TV/VIDEO

p STOP

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Recording TV programmes (continued)

Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears in the display window.

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

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

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

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

Recording indicator

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

INPUT SELECT

REC

SP / LP

• PROG

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

Basic Operations

Safety tab

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 remaining time with the

indicator also appears in the display window.

To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 66).

To watch another TV programme while recording

Press … 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 a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Time counter

Remaining time

continued

Tips

• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the

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

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks,

or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.

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Notes

• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.

• The display 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.

• 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.

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

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

1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 2 Press r REC while you are watching a TV programme or external

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

the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.

Tips

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

• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).

Notes

• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.

• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.

Recording TV programmes (continued)

Basic Operations

1 Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE

The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press

>/. to select

VIDEO PLUS+, then press OK.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS+

The VIDEO PLUS+ menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER

Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system

The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording. Just enter the Plus Code listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programmes at a time.

Before you start…

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

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

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS+ or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).

TIMER

CLEAR

I/u

Programme number buttons

>/./?// OK

p STOP

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SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEO PLUS+

MENUEXIT :

VIDEO PLUS+

SET :

–

0–9

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Basic Operations

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued)

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CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

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VIDEO PLUS+

PLUS CODE

SET :

0–9

CANCEL :

CLEAR

CONFIRM

OK:

Press the programme number buttons to enter the Plus Code.

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

Press OK. The date, start and stop times,

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

• If “--” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.

Press

>/.

to select the desired programme position.

To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”

You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The VCR will then store your setting.

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

If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC function setting:

1 Press

?//

to highlight the item

you want to change.

2 Press

>/.

to reset it.

• To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 43.

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with

VPS/PDC signals” on page 43.

PLAY

CLEAR

DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP LIST

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519:00 20: 00 3

SP VPS / PDC OFF

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PLAY

DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP LIST

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519:00 20: 00 3

SP VPS / PDC OFF

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Basic Operations

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

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

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

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

6 Press I/u to turn off the VCR.

The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 4 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

, the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication

in reverse order.

Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

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

To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector.

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Basic Operations

To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the 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.

Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

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

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV programme.

Tips

• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press – / – – (ten’s digit)

button followed by the programme number button.

• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number 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 66).

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press ?// to choose LIST, then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 55).

Notes

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

• The

indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/u with no tape

inserted.

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

Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued)

Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually

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

Before you start…

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

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

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

• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).

>/./?// OK p STOP

I/u

INPUT SELECT

TIMER

1 Press TIMER.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE

The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press

>/. to select

STANDARD, then press OK.

• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD

The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

TIMER

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DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP LIST

TIME PROG.

TODAY –––:–– ––: –– –

SP VPS / PDC OFF

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SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

TIMER METHOD

STANDARD VIDEO PLUS+

continued

Basic Operations

Setting the timer manually (continued)

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

1 Press

to highlight each item in turn.

2 Press

>/.

to set each item.

To correct a setting, press

to return to

that setting and reset.

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

• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals” on page 43.

• To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” in the “PROG.” position.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Press I/u to turn off the VCR. The

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR

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

switched on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press

to select the recording pattern. Each time you press

, the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication

in reverse order.

PLAY

INPUT SELECT

DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP LIST

TIME PROG.

TODAY 519:00 20: 00 3

SP VPS / PDC OFF

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

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

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

Basic Operations

Tips

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

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

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

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 I/u with no tape

inserted.

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Additional Operations

Shuttle ring

JOG

Playing/searching at various speeds

Playback options

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

× 2

& SLOW

) FF

· PLAY

Operation

During fast-forward, hold down )# FF/) FF. During rewind, hold down 03 REW/0 REW.

• During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote commander.

• During playback, hold down )# FF/) FF or 03 REW/ 0 REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

0 REW

)# FF

03 REW

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To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Playback options

Play at twice the normal speed

Play in slow motion Play frame by frame

Rewind and start play

Operation

During playback, press × 2.

During playback, press & SLOW. During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote

commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one frame each second.

During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down 0 REW on the VCR.

Using the shuttle ring

With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.

To use the shuttle ring in normal mode

During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way.

Pause

Slow motion in reverse

Normal speed in reverse

Double speed in reverse

High speed in reverse

Slow motion

Normal speed (Initial speed)

Double speed

High speed

continued

Additional Operations

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to

the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.

To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – 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.

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

Additional Operations

Recording TV programmes using Dial 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 that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and stop time can be set at 15 minutes intervals.

Before you start…

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

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

DIAL TIMER

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

window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. The time changes in 15 minute intervals.

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

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Additional Operations

Recording TV programmes using Dial Timer (continued)

Press DIAL TIMER. “STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display

window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time. The time changes in 15 minute intervals.

Press DIAL TIMER. “PROG” and the programme position appear alternately in the display

window.

Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)

connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

VIDEO

OPC

Additional Operations

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

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

Tips

• 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 7.

• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings” (page 55).

Notes

• The

indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in

step 7 with no tape inserted.

• If eight programmes have already been set, “FULL” appears in the display window for about three seconds in step 1.

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

indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by

for recording.

Additional Operations

Setting the recording duration time

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

While recording, press r REC. The indicator appears in the display window.

Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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

To extend the duration

Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

To cancel the duration

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

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Note

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

r REC

0:30 1:00

5:30 6:00

Normal recording

VIDEO

OPC

Additional Operations

Press I/u to turn on the VCR.

Press MENU, then press

>/.

to highlight LISTS and press OK.

Press

>/.

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.

Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start…

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

>/./?// OK

CLEAR

I/u

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MENUEXIT :

TIMER LIST

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

OK CLEAR

RETURN

20:00 21: 00

DATE TIME PROG.

AAB SP

2 0:00 1:30

CDE LP

MON

14:00 15: 00 LP

SUN 6:30 7:00

– –:–– –:–– – –––.– –

– FRI

.10

VPS PDC

03.9 11

FGH I

– –:–– –:–– – –––.– –

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Additional Operations

Programme 1 Programme 2

Programme 1

Programme 2

about 20 seconds will be cut off

will be cut off

Press >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK.

The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu.

• To change the setting, press ?// to highlight the item you want to change, and press

>/. to reset it.

• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

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

When the timer settings overlap

The programme that starts first has 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.

about 20 seconds

DATE

CANCEL

SET::

SELECT :

CLEAR

MENUEXIT :

TIMER

SP / LP LIST

TIME PROG.

2 CDE

LP VPS / PDC ON

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued)

Additional Operations

Bilingual programme

To listen to

Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels)

Left channel/main Right channel/sub Standard sound

To listen to

Main Sub Main and sub Standard sound*

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Display window

STEREO

STEREO STEREO No indicator

* Usually the main sound (monaural)

On-screen display

MAIN SUB MAIN/SUB No indicator

Display window

STEREO STEREO STEREO No indicator

On-screen display

STEREO

LCH RCH No indicator

On-screen display

STEREO No indicator

To listen to

Stereo Standard sound*

Stereo programme

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

In NICAM system

This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.

To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 66 for details.

To select the sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Display window

STEREO No indicator

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

continued

Additional Operations

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Usually mixed left/right channels

Normal audio track (monaural)

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Bilingual

Main (left channel) Sub (right channel)

Usually main sound

Notes

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the EURO-AV or AUDIO OUT connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 66).

• If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.

Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued)

Additional Operations

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 channel of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.

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

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

Before you start…

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

SMART SEARCH

After recording, press I/u to turn on the VCR.

Press SMART SEARCH.

Press >/./?// to select the programme you want to start viewing.

Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback

starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme.

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14:00 15: 00 FGH

0 14: 00 15 : 00

FGH

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30MIN.BLANK TIME

3 0:00 1:00

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SET :

SELECT :

SMART SEARCH

180MIN.

19:00 20: 00 328.9 5

DATE TIME PROG.

SMART SEARCH

180MIN.

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Additional Operations

Searching using the Smart Search function (continued)

To stop searching

Press p STOP.

To exit the SMART SEARCH screen

Press SMART SEARCH.

To record in a blank space

Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the blank row in step 3, then press OK. The VCR rewinds/ fast-forwards the tape to the beginning of the blank space, then stops. Start recording.

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.

Press >/. to highlight LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen,

highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme.

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

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

14:00 15: 00 FGH

0 14: 00 15 : 00

FGH

29.9 .9

3 0:00 1:00

AAB0.9 2 2

19:00 20: 00

DATE TIME PROG.

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SET :

SELECT :

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

180MIN.

SMART SEARCHEXIT :

SET :

SELECT :

SMART SEARCH

NO DATA

LATEST DATA

Additional Operations

ABC

AD C

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 p STOP.

Notes

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

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

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

• When recording a short programme (less than 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 minutes in LP mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme information may not appear. Also, if you record a long programme directly after a short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be deleted.

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

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

Originally recorded programmes

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

Additional Operations

Searching using the index function

The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.

=/+ INDEX SEARCH

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH.

• To search ahead, press

+ INDEX SEARCH.

• To search backwards, press

= INDEX SEARCH.

The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searching

Press p STOP.

Note

• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.

INDEX

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Additional Operations

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 goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

During playback, press TRACKING +/– 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 Reality Regenerator (RR) function

The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.

To use the RR function, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR button lights up. You can set RR to NORMAL or HIGH in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).

To turn it off, pr ess REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR button goes off.

Tracking meter

TRACKING

REALITY REGENERATOR

continued

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Additional Operations

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 (with the OPC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 66.

OPC playback

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

OPC recording

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

To deactivate the OPC function

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

Tip

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

Notes

• You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter won’t be displayed.

• 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 analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press P 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 P PAUSE to start recording.

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS - 1

OPC EDIT AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

ON OFF OFF NICAM OFF E180

RETURN

Adjusting the picture (continued)

Additional Operations

Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and

press OK.

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

3 Press >/. to select the option, then press OK. 4 Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK. 5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS - 1

OPC EDIT AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH

ON OFF OFF NICAM OFF E180

RETURN

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS

OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2

SET :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

OPTIONS - 2

TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE

RF MODULATOR TV DIRECT REC

VARIABLE

DIMMER

OFF OFF ON ON

NORMAL

RETURN

continued

Additional Operations

Changing menu options (continued)

Menu option

OPC

EDIT

AUDIO MIX

HIFI AUDIO

AUTO LONG PLAY

TAPE LENGTH

Set this option to

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

function and improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off OPC.

• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.

• OFF to turn off EDIT.

• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.

• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.

For details, see page 58.

• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.

• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.

For details, see page 57.

• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time.

• OFF to keep the set tape speed.

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

• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.

• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.

• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

OPTIONS-1

Additional Operations

Menu option

TIMER OPTIONS

DIMMER

POWER SAVE

RF MODULATOR

TV DIRECT REC

Notes

• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.

• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.

Set this option to

• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for

selecting STANDARD or VIDEO PLUS+ when pressing

TIMER button.

• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing the TIMER button.

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

For details, see pages 41 and 45.

• ON to output a beep sound when any illogical operation is made.

• OFF to deactivate it.

• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to conserve the VCR power.

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

• ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the aerial cable.

• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable.

• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.

• OFF to deactivate it.

• NORMAL for normal everyday use.

• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality.

OPTIONS-2

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Editing

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE-2 IN

VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

Other VCR (Player)

Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

How to connect to record on this VCR

Tip

• You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead.

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.

• 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 EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.

How to connect to a stereo system

Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).

Editing

This VCR (Recorder)

… LINE-3 IN

: Signal flow

VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

Other VCR (Player)

EURO-AV (Scart)

LINE OUT

Editing

r REC

P PAUSE

Basic editing

(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 “L2” (“L1” or “L3”) in the display window.

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

• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a similar function, turn it on also.

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 P PAUSE.

Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.

To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tip

• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P 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 r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE

before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is

cancelled.

Editing

Audio dubbing

This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder.

Before you start…

• Connect a playback source to the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on the front panel.

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

AUDIO DUB

Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR). Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press P PAUSE.

Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.”

Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced.

The VCR enters pause mode.

P PAUSE

CLEAR

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Editing

Press AUDIO DUB. The programme position changes “L2,” and the

indicator appears in

the display window.

To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR) at the same time.

When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops automatically.

To stop while editing

Press p STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).

Note

• After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural.

To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio

Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.

Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.

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Additional Information

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

!¡ P PAUSE button (32, 35, 69) !™ DIAL TIMER control (51) !£ PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–

buttons (50, 63)

!¢ REALITY REGENERATOR button

(63)

!∞ AUTO SET UP/

RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button (14, 15)

!§ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (68)

!¶ Remote sensor (5)

1 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/

indicator (32)

2 Tape compartment 3 § EJECT button (35) 4 0 REW (rewind) button (35, 48) 5 ) FF (fast-forward) button (35, 48) 6 PLAY· button (35, 49) 7 JOG button (50) 8 Shuttle ring (49) 9 r REC (record) button (38, 54, 69) 0 p STOP button (35, 69)

Additional Information

Display window

1 Timer indicator (43, 46) 2 NICAM indicator (57) 3 STEREO indicator (57) 4 Tape speed indicators (38) 5 VIDEO indicator (10, 39) 6 VPS (Video Programme System)/

PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (43)

7 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)

indicator (64)

8 SMARTLINK indicator (10) 9 TV indicator (40) 0 Audio Dubbing indicator (71) !¡ Tracking indicator (63) !™ Time counter/clock/line/

programme position indicator (35, 38, 69)

!£ Remaining time indicator (39) !¢ Tape/recording indicator (38)

STEREO NICAM LP

SMARTLINKVIDEO VPS

PDC OPC

continued

Rear panel

1 Mains lead (9, 12) 2 AERIAL IN

ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9,

12)

3 AERIAL OUT

ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9,

12)

4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (35)

5 … LINE-3 IN

… ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (13,

68)

6 : LINE-1 (TV)

: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9)

7 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)

SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks (13)

Additional Information

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 6 EJECT button (35) 2 WIDE button (for TV) (7) 3 AUDIO MONITOR button (57) 4 × 2 button* (49) 5 & SLOW button* (49) 6 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)

button (38)

DISPLAY button (39)

8 – / – – (ten’s digit) button (6, 39) 9 Á (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6) 0 r REC (record) button (38, 54) !¡ MENU button (17, 55, 65) !™ P PAUSE/> button (17, 35)

p STOP/. button (17, 35) 03 REW (rewind)/? button

(35, 48) )# FF (fast-forward)// button (35, 48)

PLA· Y/OK button (17, 35)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

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Additional Information

!£ TV / VIDEO remote control switch

(5)

!¢ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 43) !∞ COUNTER/REMAIN button (39)

V (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)

!§ AUDIO DUB button (71)

; TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (7)

!¶ =/+ INDEX SEARCH

buttons* (62)

!• CLEAR button (35, 42, 56) !ª … TV/VIDEO button (6, 10, 39) @º Programme number buttons (6, 39) @¡ INPUT SELECT button (38, 46, 69) @™ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6,

20, 38) √/◊ Teletext page access buttons

(for TV) (7)

@£

TIMER button (41, 45)

@¢ SMART SEARCH button (59)

* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

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2-1

SECTION 2

DISASSEMBLY

NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given.

SLV-SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70/SE80/SX60/SX70/SX80

2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY

2-2. FR-152 BOARD, DM-82 BOARD, KK-17 BOARD, SU-5 BOARD

Two screws (case)

Case

Connector From CN501 on MA-339 board

Hooks

Flat cable From CN160 on MA-339 board

Front panel

block assembly

Front panel assembly

Five screws (B2.6 × 8

)

Two screws (B2.6 × 8)

Flat cable From CN420 on FR-152 board

Frexible board From CN450 on DM-82 board

Six screws

(B2.6

FR-152 board

KK-17 board (SE80B/NP/UX/VC1/VC2/SX80) SU-5 board (SE50EE)

Timer rec holder

DM-82 board

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