Sony SVO-1330 User Manual

Video Cassette Recorder

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SVO-1330

 1998 by Sony Corporation

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Caution

Television programs, 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 transmission and/or program owner.

Owner’s record

The model number is located at the front of the unit and the serial number on the rear. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SVO-1330 Serial No.

(FAROUDJA logo)

This player has a Y/C filtering technique incorporated under license from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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When recording, select either SP (standard play) or EP (extended play) by pressing TAPE SPEED. EP provides recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP provides better picture quality. You can mix SP and EP on the same tape. When playing a tape, the VCR automatically detects the tape speed. See the table below for the maximum recording/playback time in each speed.

Tape type Maximum recording/playback time

SP EP

T-160 2 hrs. 40 min. 8 hrs. T-120 2 hrs. 6 hrs.

4 Start recording by pressing r REC.

The REC indicator on the VCR lights up.

Notes

•If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject it when you press r REC. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole on the cassette with adhesive tape.

•Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. There is about a 6-second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when r REC is pressed.

See “Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)” on page 18(US) for details.

•If a power interruption occurs while recording, the VCR will resume recording as soon as the power is restored.

Saving a recording

Video tapes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording. To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, break off the safety tab with a screwdriver or other similar tool. A tape with its safety tab removed is ejected if you try to record on it. To record on this tape, simply cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

Adhesive tape

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Recording

Recording the date and time

You can record the recording date and time on the tape together with the picture.

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ON SCREEN ON/OFF

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Set the ON SCREEN ON/OFF switch to ON. The current date and time are displayed on the screen. If you start recording in this condition, the displayed date and time are recorded on the tape together with the picture. To turn off the date and time, set the ON SCREEN ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Setting the timing of the tapeend alarm

END: An alarm signal is output when the tape

reaches its end.

02:00, etc.: An alarm signal is output when the

tape counter shows the set time (that is, the nominal tape length in hours and minutes). The time that appears depends on the setting of “TAPE” and the recording tape speed (SP or EP). Set the tape length correctly on “TAPE” (T-120 or T-160). When “TAPE” is set to T-120, 02:00 appears in SP mode or 06:00 in EP mode; When “TAPE” is set to T-160, 02:40 appears in SP mode or 08:00 in EP mode.

4 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “TAPE” and

set it to T-120 or T-160 using DATA +/–. (You may skip this step if you set “END ALARM” to END in step 3.)

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

T-160 0 2 : 4 0 REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

5 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

You can select the timing at which the TAPE END buzzer beeps to indicate the tape reaches its end or the nominal tape length (before its end).

1 Press MENU and select 3.SET UP/USED TIME

using SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “END

ALARM.”

3 Set “END ALARM” to END or 02:00 for example

(nominal tape length), using DATA +/–.

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

Setting the mode at the end of the tape

You can rewind or eject the tape when it comes to the end during recording.

1 Press MENU and select 3.SET UP/USED TIME

using SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “TAPE

END.”

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3 Set “TAPE END” to REW or EJECT using DATA

[ SET UP ]

[ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

END ALARM TAPE END

CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK

TAPE

APC

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 OFF ON

[ SET UP ]

[ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

END ALARM TAPE END

CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK

TAPE

APC

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 OFF OFF

+/–.

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

REW: when the tape comes to the end, the VCR

rewinds the tape automatically and enters stop mode at the beginning of the tape.

EJECT: when the tape comes to the end, the tape

is ejected automatically.

4 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

Monitoring the recording condition

Checking the tape threading

To ensure correct operation, the VCR checks automatically the tape threading whenever you insert a tape, and it takes about 5 seconds. If an error is detected, the VCR ejects the tape. During this period, tape operation buttons such as ( PLAY, r REC, ) FF and 0 REW do not function. If you consider it unnecessary to check the tape threading, you can cancel it in the SET UP menu.

1 Press MENU and select 3.SET UP/USED TIME

using SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “THREAD

CHECK.”

You can check the recording condition by pressing (PLAY while recording.

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(PLAY

Press (PLAY while recording. After the tape is rewound for about three seconds and played back for about two seconds, the unit returns to the original recording mode.

Notes

•While monitoring the recording condition, recording is interrupted.

•When the recording is not performed correctly, an alarm signal is output from the WARNING OUT terminal.

3 Set to OFF to cancel the tape threading check

using DATA +/–.

4 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

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Recording

Checking the used time

You can check the length of time the video head has been used in the USED TIME menu.

1 Press SHIFT v to select 3.SET UP/USED TIME,

then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears on the screen.

2 Check the head counter.

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

Head counter

3 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

Locking the buttons on the VCR

You can lock the buttons on the VCR. This is convenient if you want to prevent accidental operations while controlling this VCR with a wired remote control unit (not supplied). It is also convenient when you use this VCR in a public place; this protects the VCR from mishaps caused by other people touching it.

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KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF

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Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch on the VCR to ON. “KEY INHIBIT” appears in the VCR’s display window and the buttons on the VCR are locked. To resume normal operation, set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF.

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Playing a Tape

Playing a tape

This section shows you how to play a video tape.

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6 EJECT

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p STOP

0 REW ) FF

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P PAUSE

1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on automatically. The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5 seconds and the VCR checks the tape threading. During this period, ( PLAY, r REC, ) FF and 0 REW do not function.

For details, see “Checking the tape threading” on page 15(US).

3 Press ( PLAY to start playing.

Additional tasks

To Press

Stop play p STOP Fast-forward the tape ) FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT

For further information on searching and playback functions, see “Playing/searching at various speeds.”

Playing/searching at various speeds

You can play back a tape at various speeds: highspeed, still, slow and so on. These options are also useful for searching for a specific point during playback. The sound is muted during these operations.

Picture search

During playback, hold down ) FF (forward direction) or 0 REW (reverse direction). A highspeed picture appears on the monitor screen. To resume normal playback, release ) FF or 0 REW.

Note

During picture search, streaks or noise appear on the monitor screen.

Still picture

During playback, press P PAUSE. To resume normal playback, press ( PLAY. When the still mode lasts for more than approximately 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically resume the playback mode.

If the picture shakes in the still mode

Adjust the picture with TRACKING/DATA +/–.

Slow-motion picture

In the still mode, press P PAUSE again to get a slowmotion picture at one-fifth the normal speed. By pressing P PAUSE again, the still mode resumes. To resume normal playback, press ( PLAY.

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Adjusting the Picture

[ SET UP ]

[ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

END ALARM TAPE END

CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK

TAPE

APC

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

Adjusting the tracking

Though the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then lights steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking condition.

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AUTO TRACKING indicator

TRACKING/DATA +/–

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Press TRACKING/DATA +/–. (The AUTO TRACKING indicator goes off.) The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons.

To return to the automatic tracking adjustment, press TRACKING/DATA + and – simultaneously.

Using the 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. To maintain better picture quality, it is recommended to set “APC” to ON in the SET UP menu.

2 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “APC.”

3 Set to ON to use APC function using DATA +/–. 4 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

To use APC during playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes. You can play a tape using the APC function even if the tape was not recorded with it.

To use APC while 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. There is a short delay before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape.

Note

When the APC function does not work properly due to a video head clogging or other reasons, an alarm signal is output from the WARNING OUT terminal. While recording, the REC indicator flashes in the display window, but the recording continues even in this condition.

1 Press MENU and select 3.SET UP/USED TIME

using SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears.

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

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T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

Timer Recording

[ TIMER SET ] 1 0 1 3:– – – –:– – EP

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

DATE START STOP MODE

[ TIMER SET ] 1 0 1 3:1 5 – –:– – EP

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

DATE START STOP MODE

[ TIMER SET ] 1 0 1 3:1 5 1 4:0 0 EP

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

DATE START STOP MODE

Timer recording

This section shows you how to let the VCR automatically start and stop recording a program. You can preset up to 8 programs for timer recording.

Before you start...

•Check that the clock is set correctly.

•For timer recording, insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time you are programming.

•Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.

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MENU DATA +/–

SHIFT v TIMER

SHIFT b

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1 Press MENU and select 2.TIMER SET using

SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The TIMER SET menu appears and today’s date flashes.

3 Press SHIFT b and set the time to start recording

using DATA +/–: Press SHIFT b to flash the hour under “START, ” then set the hour using DATA +/–.

Press SHIFT b to flash the minutes under “START,” then set the minutes using DATA +/–.

4 Press SHIFT b, then set the time to stop recording

in the same way using DATA +/–.

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 0 4 – –:– – – –:– – EP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

2 Set the “DATE” to start recording using DATA+/–.

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 1 0 – –:– – – –:– – EP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

Note

You can preset the date within a one-month time frame only, except for daily/weekly recording, which remains effective until changed.

To record the same program every day or every week, see “Daily/weekly recording” on page 20(US).

5 Press SHIFT b and set the tape speed (SP or EP)

using DATA +/–.

Refer to page 13(US) for details on tape speeds.

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 1 0 1 3:1 5 1 4:0 0 SP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

To preset another timer setting, press SHIFT v to flash the date of the next line, and repeat steps 2 to

5. To correct settings, press SHIFT v and SHIFT b to flash the setting you want to change, and change it.

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Timer Recording

6 After completing the settings, press MENU twice,

then press TIMER. The TIMER indicator lights up in the display window and the VCR turns off and stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording 15 seconds before the preset start time.

Notes

• The TIMER indicator flashes if you set the start time within 5 minutes.

• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the VCR will eject it at the preset start time for timer recording.

To stop timer recording

To stop the tape during timer recording, press TIMER to turn off the TIMER indicator in the display window.

If a power interruption occurs

•If a power interruption occurs during timer recording, and if the preset stop time is not over when the power is restored, the VCR will resume timer recording.

•Even if a power interruption occurs during timer recording standby, the setting is effective until the preset stop time is over. If the power is restored during the preset time, the VCR starts recording immediately.

Each time DATA – is pressed, the setting changes as follows:

4 (today) n SAT (every Saturday) n FRI n THU n WED n TUE n MON n SUN n MO-FR (Monday to Friday) n MO-SA (Monday to Saturday) n MO-SU (every day)

Using the VCR before timer recording begins

Press TIMER to turn off the TIMER indicator in the display window, then press POWER. The VCR is ready for use.

After using the VCR, press TIMER again to turn on the TIMER indicator in the display window.

About warning beep

A warning beep sounds in the following cases:

•If you press TIMER when – no program is set for timer recording – no cassette has been inserted

•If you try to change the timer program during timer recording

•If you try to reset the clock during timer recording

•If you try to set for timer recording when the clock has not been set

Daily/weekly recording

You can preset the VCR to record the same program every day of the week (daily recording) or the same program on the same day every week (weekly recording). Press DATA – in step 2 on page 19(US) until the desired setting appears in the DATE position.

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Checking/changing/cancelling

10:00

10:50

11:30

timer settings

This section shows you how to check, change and cancel the timer settings after you have stored them in the VCR.

Before you start...

Turn on your monitor.

1 Press TIMER to turn off the TIMER indicator in

the display window.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

6 Press MENU twice.

The VCR returns to the original screen. When there are any other timer settings left in the TIMER SET menu, press TIMER to return to recording standby.

To check the timer settings during timer recording

Press MENU and select 2. TIMER SET. After checking, press MENU twice to turn off the display.

When the timer settings overlap

The VCR will not record overlapping programs. If any of your timer settings overlap, change the settings.

3 Press MENU and select 2. TIMER SET using

SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The TIMER SET menu appears.

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 1 0 1 3:1 5 1 4:0 0 SP MON 0 2:0 0 0 3:0 0 SP 0 4 1 1:0 0 1 1:5 0 SP MO-SA

0 9:0 0 1 0:3 0 EP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

4 Check the timer settings:

If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU twice, then press TIMER to return to recording standby.

5 Change or cancel the timer setting:

• To change the setting, press SHIFT v and SHIFT b to flash the item you want to change, and reset it using DATA +/–.

• To cancel the setting, press SHIFT v and SHIFT b to flash the “MODE” setting of the program you want to cancel, then set it to “– –” using DATA +/ –. By pressing SHIFT v, the program is cancelled.

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 1 0 1 3:1 5 1 4:0 0 SP MON 0 2:0 0 0 4:0 0 SP 0 4 1 1:0 0 1 1:5 0 SP MO-SA

0 9:0 0 1 0:3 0 EP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

[ TIMER SET ] DATE START STOP MODE 1 0 1 3:1 5 1 4:0 0 SP MON 0 2:0 0 0 3:0 0 SP – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

MO-SA

0 9:0 0 1 0:3 0 EP – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – – – – – –:– – – –:– – – –

Case 1: If you preset two programs to start recording at the same time...

The program listed first in the TIMER SET menu has priority over the other programs. The timer settings of lower priority programs will start recording when the VCR stops recording the higher priority program.

Case 1

Program 1 (listed first)

Program 2 (listed next)

Will be cut off

Case 2: If you preset program 1 to start recording before program 2 is finished recording...

Program 1 will start recording after program 2 has finished.

Case 2

Program 1

Program 2

Note

10:00

10:30

11:30

Will be cut off

11:00

The VCR starts recording 15 seconds before the preset start time.

About memory back-up function

The VCR has a memory back-up function. Even if the power is interrupted, settings and adjustments are retained for up to 30 days using the built-in rechargeable battery.

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Series Recording

When you connect multiple SVO-1330 VCRs in series, you can start recording on one VCR automatically when the tape on another VCR reaches the end.

For connections, see “Connecting VCRs in series” on page 8(US).

Before you start...

•Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into each VCR.

•Make sure that the TIMER indicator is turned off on each VCR.

•Set the recording speed, SP (standard play) or EP (extended play), correctly on each VCR.

VCR 1

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1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used. 2 Turn on the power of VCR 1, and turn off the

power of VCR 2 and subsequent VCRs.

3 Start recording on VCR 1.

The REC indicator on VCR 1 lights up.

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Terminals

Additional Operations

WARNING OUT terminal

The VCR outputs a signal from the WARNING OUT terminal when something wrong has happened to the VCR during recording:

– when the recording stops due to an entangled tape – when the APC detects an improper video signal

level at the start of recording

– when an improper video signal level is detected by

the recording checking function

WARNING OUT terminal

GND terminal

REC mode

Output signal

Recording stops.

To reset, press one of the tape operation buttons.

5 V 0 V

EJECT IN/OUT terminals

If you connect the EJECT IN/OUT terminals of the VCRs, you can eject the tape inserted into all the connected VCRs simultaneously in the following cases:

– when you press 6 EJECT of VCR 1 – when you press the EJECT buttons on the RM-

V200 Remote Control Unit (not supplied)

– when you input a signal from an external switch

VCR 1

to EJECT OUT

VCR 2

to EJECT OUT

VCR 3

to EJECT IN

When using the RM-V200 Remote Control Unit

Connect the RM-V200 to the CONTROL S IN jack of VCR 1, and connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S IN and OUT jacks.

For connecting the CONTROL S IN and OUT jacks, see page 26(US).

When using an external switch

Connect the external switch between the EJECT IN terminal and the GND terminal of VCR 1.

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Terminals

CLOCK ADJ IN/OUT terminals

If you connect the CLOCK ADJ IN/OUT terminals of the VCRs, you can adjust the clock of all the connected VCRs simultaneously in the following cases:

– when the clock of VCR 1 comes to the set time – when you input a signal from an external switch

VCR 1

to CLOCK ADJ OUT

VCR 2

to CLOCK ADJ OUT

VCR 3

to CLOCK ADJ IN

Setting the clock adjustment time

1 Press MENU and select 3.SET UP/USED TIME

using SHIFT v, then press SHIFT b. The SET UP menu appears on the screen.

2 Press SHIFT v to flash the setting of “CLOCK

ADJ.”

3 Set the time you want to adjust the clock using

DATA +/–.

[ SET UP ] TAPE END ALARM TAPE END APC CLOCK ADJ BUZZER THREAD CHECK [ USED TIME ] HEAD 00005H

When using the clock of VCR 1:

When the clock of VCR 1 comes to the time set on “CLOCK ADJ,” the signal will be output from the CLOCK ADJ OUT terminal to adjust the clocks of all the connected VCRs.

When using an external switch:

When you turn on the switch and its signal is received at the CLOCK ADJ IN terminal of VCR 1, the clocks of all the connected VCRs will be adjusted to the time set on “CLOCK ADJ.”

T-120 END REW ON 0 1 : 0 0 ON ON

When using an external switch

Connect the external switch between the CLOCK ADJ IN terminal and the GND terminal of VCR 1.

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4 Press MENU twice to return to the normal display.

REMOTE jack

Using recording status output signal

This VCR can be remotely controlled by adding the circuit shown below to the REMOTE jack or by using the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit (not supplied).

REMOTE jack

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6

R7

R8

R9

R10

R11

R12

R13

1.5K

0.43K

0.51K

0.62K

0.75K

0.91K

1.1K

1.3K

2.0K

2.4K

3.6K

5.6K

SW1 ......... STOP

SW2 ......... PAUSE

SW3 ......... REW

SW4 ......... FF

SW5 ......... PLAY

SW6 ......... REC

SW7 ......... MENU

SW8 ......... REV PLAY

SW9 ......... TRACKING/DATA –

SW10 ....... TRACKING/DATA +

SW11 ....... SHIFT v

SW12 ....... SHIFT b

Resistor tolerance should be equal to or less than ±2%.

SW1

SW2

SW3

SW4

SW5

SW6

SW7

SW8

SW9

SW10

SW11

SW12

Note

Use a shielded cable less than 5 m (16 ft.) in length.

Using a stereo miniplug to output the recording status signal from the REMOTE jack. The pin allocation of the Remote IN and Recording Status OUT is as shown.

Ground

Recording Staus OUT

Remote IN

The recording status output signal functions as follows:

•When recording: 5 V signal is output.

•During recording pause: the signal slowly turns on and off repeatedly (about 1 Hz).

•If something is wrong with recording: the signal rapidly turns on and off repeatedly (about 4 Hz).

•At the end of the tape: the signal turns on about one second, then turns on and off rapidly twice (equivalent to 4 Hz).

5 V

0 V

1 sec. 1 sec.

When using the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit

When the SVT-RM10 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) is connected to the REMOTE jack, the REC/ PLAY SPEED $/4 buttons on the SVT-RM10 function the same as the TRACKING/DATA +/– buttons on the VCR.

When using the FS-20 Foot Switch

To connect the FS-20 Foot Switch (not supplied) to the REMOTE jack, an internal modification is required. Consult your Sony dealer.

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Terminals

CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks

This VCR can be remotely controlled by connecting the RM-V200 Remote Control Unit (not supplied) to the CONTROL S IN jack. If you connect multiple VCRs via the CONTROL S IN and OUT jacks in series, up to 50 connected VCRs can be controlled simultaneously with the RM-V200.

RM-V200 Remote Control Unit (not supplied)

VCR 1

VCR 2

VCR 3

to CONTROL S IN

to CONTROL S OUT

to CONTROL S IN

to CONTROL S OUT

to CONTROL S IN

Set the CONTROL switch on the RM-V200 to S (control S).

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Troubleshooting

Others

Power

Recording

Symptom

The POWER switch does not function.

The power is turned on, but the unit does not operate.

The power is turned on, but no indicator appears in the display window or the indicators are not displayed correctly.

The playback picture does not appear on the monitor screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound. The tape ejects when you press

r REC. Nothing happens when you press

r REC.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF.

• Press RESET or turn off the power, and disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

• Set the monitor to video input.

• Adjust the tracking with the DATA/TRACKING +/– buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

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

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the monitor.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture

initial

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

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Sony SVO-1330 User Manual

Table of Contents

Overview

Front panel

Display window

Rear panel

Basic connections

Connecting VCRs in series

Setup

Setting the Clock

Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time

Basic Operations

Recording the date and time

Setting the mode at the end of the tape

Monitoring the recording condition

Checking the tape threading

Checking the used time

Locking the buttons on the VCR

Playing a Tape

Playing/searching at various speeds

Adjusting the tracking

Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Timer Recording

Additional Operations

CLOCK ADJ IN/OUT terminals

REMOTE jack

CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks

Others