Sony SLV-SP100R User Manual

3-867-581-13 (1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC

SLV-SP100R

©1999 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the VCR to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.

The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This VCR operates on 110 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz. Check that the VCR’s operating
voltage is identical with your local power
supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
VCR and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.

• The VCR is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the VCR itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the VCR from the mains if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by
the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the VCR on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.

• Do not install the VCR 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 VCR in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.

• Keep the VCR and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the VCR.

• If the VCR 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 VCR, or when you move it from a cold
to a warm location, wait for about one hour
before operating the VCR.

Caution

Television programmes, films, video tapes, and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmitter and/or programme owner.

Compatible colour systems

• This VCR is designed to record and play
back using the PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58,
and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of
video sources based on other colour systems
cannot be guaranteed.

• Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour
system can be played back on this VCR
using a TV or a colour monitor for the PAL
colour system.

• To play back tapes recorded with the PAL
and MESECAM colour systems, you need a
TV or colour monitor compatible with these
systems.

2

Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
8 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR

Basic Operations

10 Playing a tape

Additional Operations

15 Playing/searching at various

speeds

17 Adjusting the picture
19 Editing with another VCR
22 Synchronised recording

Getting Started

Additional Information

24 Troubleshooting
26 Specifications
27 Index to parts and controls
back cover

Index

Demonstration mode

The demonstration mode will activate when you press STD PICT and
the RESOLUTION CONTROL II down button on the VCR at the same
time.

When demonstration mode starts during playback,
RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu appears and the level of picture
adjustment changes automatically.

When demonstration mode starts during power off and Synchronised
Recording off (page 23), the indicator lights on the VCR flash.

To cancel the demonstration mode

Press STD PICT.

Introduction

3

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (Size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-

phono)

Getting Started4

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.

Getting Started

Using the remote commander

Remote sensor

You can use this remote
commander to operate the VCR
and a Sony TV. To operate this
VCR, point at the remote
sensor on the VCR. To operate
the TV, point at the remote
sensor on the TV. Buttons in
the shaded area of the remote
commander 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

Turn the TV to standby or active mode

Turn on the TV power

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the TV volume

Change the TV programme position

Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in
or from line in

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Press

?/1 (on/standby)

; (TV power)

VOL +/–

PROG(CH) +/–

TV/VIDEO

TV/VIDEO

; (TV power)

?/1

(on/standby)

PROG(CH) +/–

VOL +/–

Getting Started

5

Step 3

IN

AERIAL

OUT

Connecting the VCR

Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV
programmes and video pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has
audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to
your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.

Connecting the aerial

AERIAL IN

to mains

: Signal flow

AERIAL
OUT

Aerial cable (supplied)

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.

Getting Started6

AERIAL

OUT

IN

Additional connections

To a TV that has audio/video
input jacks

This additional connection
improves picture and sound quality.
Connect the TV as shown on the
right.

If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 14),
this connection is necessary. (If
your TV has two or more inputs,
connect the audio/video cable to
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as
shown on the right.

Note

• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use either of the connections above.

This VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE 1 IN
LINE 1 OUT

Audio/video cable (supplied)

This VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE 1 IN
LINE 1 OUT

Audio cable (not supplied)

TV

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

Stereo system

AUX IN

Getting Started

Getting Started

7

Step 4

SONY

VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip
this step.

?/1 ON/STANDBY

ON/STANDBY

1 Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

H PLAY

2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the video

picture.

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

Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for
a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the video
picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.

3 Tune the TV until the video picture on

the right is clearly displayed on the TV
screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.

You have now tuned your TV to the
VCR. From now on, whenever you
want to play a tape, set the TV to the
video channel.

If the playback picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear
playback picture” on page 9.

Getting Started8

To obtain a clear playback picture

If the playback picture does not
appear clearly in step 3 on page 8,
turn the RF CHANNEL screw on
the rear panel of the VCR with a
screwdriver to a position where the
TV clearly displays the playback
picture.

To select the TV system

For your TV to receive the correct
signal from your VCR you must set
the TV SYSTEM switch on the rear
panel of the VCR to either G (for
system B/G) or K (for system D/K).
If this switch is set to the wrong
position, the sound will be
distorted.

RF CHANNEL

TV SYSTEM

G
K

Getting Started

Getting Started

9

Basic Operations

Playing a tape

H PLAY

m 3 REW

x STOP

A EJECT

M # FF

X PAUSE

NTSC PB

COLOR
SYSTEM

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

Z EJECT

DISPLAY

X PAUSE
M FF

H PLAY
x STOP
m REW

2 Insert a tape.

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

3 Press H PLAY (if playback did not start in step 2).

Basic Operations10

PLAY

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

Additional tasks

To

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

Press

x STOP
X PAUSE
X PAUSE or H PLAY
M FF (M # FF on the VCR) during stop
m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR) during stop
Z EJECT

To set the colour system

If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the
switch to AUTO.)

If your tape was recorded in

PAL
NTSC
MESECAM

Set COLOR SYSTEM to

PAL/MESECAM
NTSC

PAL/MESECAM

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

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

If your TV is

PAL
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58

Set NTSC PB to

ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58

Basic Operations

continued

Basic Operations

11

Playing a tape (continued)

To view the tape status on the screen

Press DISPLAY.
The following information appears on the TV screen.

STEREO

–

SE

::

SP

000

Audio monitor mode*

Remaining tape length

22

Time counter

Tape speed*

* Appears for a few seconds when the DISPLAY button is pressed and when the

mode is changed.

To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.

Notes

• You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press Z EJECT, the VCR
turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the VCR turns off again.

• When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the VCR will
automatically enter the playback mode.

• You can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only.

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

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

• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles
of the two colour systems.

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

– the picture is black and white,
– the picture shakes,
– no picture appears on the TV screen,
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and
– the colour density increases or decreases.

Basic Operations12

Selecting the sound
during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select
the sound you want. Each press
of the button changes the
indicator in the display window.
When you play a tape recorded in
stereo or with a bilingual sound
track, the Hi-Fi indicator in the
display window lights up.

AUDIO
MONITOR

To listen to a
Stereo tape’s

Stereo sound
Left channel
Right channel
Standard sound*

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

Bilingual tape’s

Main and sub sounds
Main sound
Sub sound

1

Standard sound*

2

Press AUDIO MONITOR until the
display window indicator shows

L/R
L
R
No indication

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 Bilingual

Usually mixed

Normal audio track
(monaural)

Hi-fi audio track
(main track)

Notes

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

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

• You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording.

left/right channels

Stereo sound
(left/right channels)

Usually main
sound

Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)

Basic Operations

continued

Basic Operations

13

Playing a tape (continued)

Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)

You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).

How to connect to use this function

Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has
audio/video input jacks” on page 7.) Be sure to connect the audio/video
cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more.
The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander
while you are pointing it at the VCR.

Operation

Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in

place for about two seconds.
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a

tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.

Notes

• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:

- Wait a few moments, and press the button again.

- Replace both of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones, and press
the button again.

Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote
commander’s signal limitations.

• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If
you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.

Basic Operations14

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

H PLAY

M # FFm 3 REW

Playback options

View the picture during fast­forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play in slow motion
Rewind and start play

3/#
SEARCH

y SLOW
M FF

H PLAY

m REW

Operation

During fast-forward, hold M FF (M # FF on the VCR) down.
During rewind, hold m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR) down.

• During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH.

• During playback or pause, hold down M FF (M # FF on
the VCR) or m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR). When you
release the button, normal playback resumes.

During playback or pause, press y SLOW.
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down

m 3 REW on the VCR.

continued

Additional Operations 15

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

To resume normal playback

Press H PLAY.

Tips

• You can adjust the tracking just by pressing V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST
while playing a tape.

• Adjust the picture using V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST if:

– streaks appear while playing in slow motion
– the picture shakes while pausing

Notes

• Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback
operations, especially in the slow motion mode.

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• On screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.

Additional Operations16

Adjusting the

RESOLUTION CONTROL II

C
O

O
R

L

+

RESOLUTION

•••••

••••••

•••

••••

•••••

picture

Although the VCR automatically adjusts
the picture when playing a tape,
distortions or noise may occur if the tape
was recorded in poor condition. If so,
manually adjust the resolution, colour
and tracking.

RESOLUTION CONTROL II

buttons

STD PICT

Adjusting the resolution and colour

1 While playing a tape, press M/m/</,

RESOLUTION CONTROL II (up/down/left/
right button on the VCR) to display the
RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu.

The RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons light
up.

2 Press </, RESOLUTION CONTROL II (left/right button on the

VCR) to get a clearer picture.

3 Press M/m RESOLUTION CONTROL II (up/down button on the VCR)

to get the best picture colour.
Wait for several seconds until the RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu

disappears.

AUTO/MANU

V/v NORMAL/
SLOW/STILL ADJUST

M/m/</,
Resolution
Control II

STANDARD
PICTURE

To resume the automatic adjustment

Press STANDARD PICTURE on the remote commander (STD PICT on the
VCR) so that the RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons turn off.

Adjusting the tracking

Press V/v TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST to obtain the best
possible picture. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons. If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment, press
TRACKING AUTO/MANU to return to automatic adjustment.

Additional Operations 17

continued

Adjusting the picture (continued)

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape.

APC playback

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

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function. This adjustment is retained until the tape is
ejected.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL ADJUST if:

– streaks appear while playing in slow motion
– the picture shakes while pausing

Notes

• The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just
after inserting it.

• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause and
press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape. After ten seconds, press X PAUSE
to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before ten seconds, the APC
function is cancelled.

• While playing a MESECAM recorded tape, you cannot adjust the colour using the
RESOLUTION CONTROL II function.

• Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on
another VCR or tapes in poor condition.

• When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent
distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a
malfunction of the VCR.

Additional Operations18

Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE 1 IN

LINE OUT

VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

Tip

• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks on this
VCR, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the
audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to
AUDIO R/L jacks using the VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono) audio/video cable
(not supplied).

Notes

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

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

• Make sure you set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to OTHERS.

TV

Other VCR (Player)

continued

Additional Operations 19

Editing with another VCR (continued)

Operation (when
recording on this VCR)

You can make a copy of a tape using
this VCR for recording or playback.
The VCR cannot record TV
programmes directly since it does
not have a TV tuner.

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel.

1 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.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE.

3 Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4 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.

z RECX PAUSE

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY.
The white bar indicates the approximate length of the tape recording.

–

SE

::

000

To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.

Additional Operations20

Remaining tape length

22

Time counter

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.

Safety tab

Tips

• To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.

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

Note

• You can record tapes only in SP mode.

Additional Operations 21

Synchronised recording

The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the
VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer.

How to connect to use this function

Connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this VCR.

This VCR (Recorder)

LINE 1 IN

VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

CONNECT

LINE-1

TV

OTHERS

TV, Satellite tuner, etc.

LINE OUT

Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 switch

When you connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks, set the
CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the VCR following the table below
to allow better signal transmission to your TV.

If the VCR is connected to Set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to

TV TV
Satellite, cable TV decoder, etc. OTHERS

Additional Operations22

To prepare the Synchronised recording

SYNCHRO REC

1 Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want

to record, then turn the equipment off.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer

than the total recording time.

3 Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.

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

The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives
audio/video signals from the connected equipment.

To cancel the Synchronised recording

Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.

To stop recording

Press x STOP while recording.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or

when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio/video signals.

Notes

• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronised Recording
also stops automatically.

• The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for its timer function.

• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not
be able to know when to start recording.

• You can record tapes only in SP mode.

Additional Operations 23

Additional Information

Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch
does not function.

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

The VCR enters standby mode
or turns off automatically.

Power

The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

Playback

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead securely.

• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.

• The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape
and the VCR’s mechanism when there is something
wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is
overloaded. Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to restart the
VCR. If the VCR does not work after pressing ?/1
ON/STANDBY again, disconnect the mains lead from
the mains. Wait for at least 15 seconds. Then reconnect
the mains, and press ?/1 ON/STANDBY again. If the
VCR still does not work, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.

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

• Adjust the tracking with the V/v NORMAL/SLOW/
STILL ADJUST buttons.

• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the
position corresponding to the colour system which the
tape was recorded with.

• The video heads are dirty (see next page). Clean the
video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E­25CLDR video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning
cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use a
commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette, as
it may damage the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony service facility for more information.

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

• The tape is defective.

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

Additional Information24

Symptom

The tape starts playing as soon
as it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when you
press z REC.

Recording

Nothing happens when you
press z REC.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does
not function.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

Others

The indicator lights on the VCR
are flashing.
The RESOLUTION CONTROL II
menu appears automatically.

Remedy

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

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Check that a tape is not already in the tape
compartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.

• 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.

• The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel
the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT.

Auto head cleaner

The VCR incorporates an auto head cleaner which cleans the video
heads when a tape is loaded or unloaded. When the heads are not
sufficiently clean, even after a tape has been loaded/unloaded several
times, use a video head cleaning cassette.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture

initial

contamination

• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)

terminal

25Additional Information

Specifications

System

Colour system

PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

RF output signal

UHF channels 30 to 39
(B/G, D/K)

Aerial out

75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket

Inputs and outputs

LINE 1 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE 1 OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

General

Power requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

12 W

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 96 × 293 mm (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.8 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Additional Information26

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 1/u ON/STANDBY switch/

indicator (8)

2 Tape operation indicator

3 HiFi/L/R indicators (13)

4 p STOP button (11)

5 Tape compartment

6 P PAUSE button (11)

7 § EJECT button (11)

8 RESOLUTION CONTROL II

buttons (17)

9 STD PICT (standard picture) button

(17)

q; NTSC PB switch (11)

qa COLOR SYSTEM switch (11)

qs Remote sensor (5)

qd r REC (record) button (20)

qf )# FF (fast-forward) button (11,

15)

qg · PLAY button (10)

qh 03 REW (rewind) button (11, 15)

qj SYNCHRO REC (record) button (23)

continued

27Additional Information

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Rear panel

1 Mains lead (6)

2 RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL

screw (9)

3 AERIAL OUT connector (6)

4 LINE 1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (19)

5 CONNECT LINE-1 switch (22)

6 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (7)

7 AERIAL IN connector (6)

8 TV SYSTEM switch (9)

Additional Information28

Remote commander

1 Z EJECT button (11)
2 TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5)

TV/VIDEO
a (TV power)
?/1 (on/standby)
VOL (volume) +/–
PROG (CH) +/–

3 TV/VIDEO button (This button

doesn’t work with this unit.)

4 DISPLAY button (12, 20)

5 TRACKING buttons

AUTO/MANU (17)
V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL
ADJUST (17)

6 z REC (record) button (20)

7 AUDIO MONITOR button (13)

8 X PAUSE button (11)

9 m REW (rewind) button (11, 15)

q; H PLAY button (10)

qa x STOP button (11)

qs TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY

button (14)

qd ?/1 (on/standby) switch (8)

qf M/m/</, Resolution Control II

buttons (17)

qg STANDARD PICTURE button (17)

qh 3/# SEARCH buttons (15)

qj y SLOW button (15)

qk M FF (fast-forward) button (11, 15)

29Additional Information

Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting picture

colour 17
resolution 17

tracking 17
Aerial hookup 6
APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 18
Audio track 13
Auto head cleaner 25
AV (audio/video)

connection 7

C

Cleaning the video
heads 24

Colour adjustment 17
Colour system

compatible colour

systems 2

setting 11
Connecting

the VCR and your TV 6

to a TV with audio/

video jacks 7

D

Demonstration mode 3, 25
Dubbing. See Editing

E, F, G

Editing 19

H, I, J, K, L

Hi-fi audio track 13

M

Monitoring

during playback 13

N, O

Normal audio track 13
NTSC-recorded tapes 11

P, Q

Picture adjustment 17
Playback 10

at various speeds 15
slow motion 15

R

Recording 20

Synchronised 22
Remote commander 5
Resolution adjustment 17
Resolution Control II 17
RF (Radio Frequency)

CHANNEL screw 9

S

Safety tab 21
Searching at various

speeds 15
SP mode 12, 21
Synchronised recording 22

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Tracking adjustment 17
Trinitron TV Synchro

Play 14
Tuning your TV to the

VCR 8
TV system 9

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