Sony SVO-1630 User Manual
Video Cassette
Recorder
3-201-538-01(2)
Operating Instructions
Mode d’emploi
Manual de Instrucciones
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SVO-1630
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.
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.
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-1630 Serial No.
(FAROUDJA
logo)
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.
This player has a Y/C filtering
technique incorporated under license
from Faroudja Laboratories Inc.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number : SVO-1630
Trade Name : SONY
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge,
NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No. : 201-930-1000
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents
Overview
Setup
Precautions ................................................................4 (US)
Features......................................................................5 (US)
Location of Parts and Controls ................................6 (US)
Front panel .....................................................................6 (US)
Display window ............................................................. 7 (US)
Rear panel ...................................................................... 7 (US)
Remote commander ....................................................... 8 (US)
Setting Up the Remote Commander ........................9 (US)
Basic Connections .................................................. 10 (US)
Setting the Language ..............................................11 (US)
Setting the Clock ..................................................... 12 (US)
Setting the clock...........................................................12 (US)
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time ............................. 14 (US)
Basic Operations
Additional Operations
Recording.................................................................16 (US)
Recording ..................................................................... 16 (US)
Sensor recording .......................................................... 17 (US)
Checking the tape threading.........................................18 (US)
Checking the used time ................................................ 18 (US)
Playing a Tape .......................................................... 19 (US)
Playing a tape ............................................................... 19 (US)
Playing/searching at various speeds.............................23 (US)
Repeat playback ........................................................... 24 (US)
Using the index function .............................................. 26 (US)
Using the blank search function...................................28 (US)
One time play ............................................................... 29 (US)
Adjusting the Picture .............................................. 30 (US)
Adjusting the Tracking................................................. 30 (US)
Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC).................. 31 (US)
Timer Recording/Playback...................................... 32 (US)
Timer recording/playback ............................................ 32 (US)
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings .............. 36 (US)
Editing with Another VCR .......................................38 (US)
Connecting another VCR for editing ........................... 38 (US)
Editing with another VCR............................................ 39 (US)
Recording TV Programs..........................................40 (US)
Connecting the VCR and TV ....................................... 40 (US)
Presetting channels....................................................... 42 (US)
Recording TV programs............................................... 45 (US)
Recording TV programs using the timer...................... 48 (US)
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English
Others
Troubleshooting.......................................................50 (US)
Specifications .......................................................... 52 (US)
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Precautions
On safety
•Operate the unit on 120 V AC, 60 Hz only.
• The nameplate indicating operating voltage, power
consumption, etc., is located on the rear of the unit.
•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• Do not drop or place heavy objects on the power
cord. If the power cord is damaged, turn off the power
immediately. It is dangerous to use the unit with a
damaged power cord.
•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet 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.
On installation
•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
buildup.
•Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation slots.
•Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or
shock.
•Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
•Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and
cause damage to the video head and tape. When you
first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold
to a warm location, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
On cleaning
As a safety precaution, unplug the unit before cleaning
it.
• To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically
clean it with a mild detergent solution. Never use
strong solvents as thinner or benzene, or abrasive
cleaners since they will damage the cabinet. When
cleaning, keep liquid away from electrical contacts
and connectors.
• When there is a buildup of dust on air vents, use a
vacuum cleaner to remove it.
On repacking
• Before repacking, disconnect all cables and
connecting cords.
• Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
They make an ideal container with which to transport
the unit. When shipping the unit to another location,
repack it.
On transportation
When transporting the unit, protect it from vibration
and impact.
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.
On video cassettes
Remove and store video cassettes after recording or
playback.
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Features
•Sensor recording that enables your VCR to record automatically
whenever video signals are input through the VIDEO IN jack
•Auto-repeat playback function that enables your VCR to repeat play of
only the recorded portion of the tape automatically
•Key inhibit function that locks the buttons on the VCR
•CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks that offer remote control of the tape
operation with other Sony video equipment
If you use the optional RM-V200 wired remote control unit, you can
control up to approximately 50 VCRs connected via CONTROL S IN/
OUT in series.
•Index scan/index search functions that easily locate the beginning of the
desired scene
•DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring that easily advances and rewinds the tape
to locate a desired scene
•On-screen menu that displays information in three languages (English,
French or Spanish)
•Memory back-up function that, using a built-in rechargeable battery,
retains settings and adjustments (including the clock) for up to 30 days
when a power interruption occurs
•Timer recording/playback function that enables you to record/play at
preset times, daily or weekly, by setting the timer
•APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function that automatically optimizes
recording and playback performance
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•SQPB
that enables you to play video tapes recorded in S-VHS format
Overview
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1) SQPB is an abbreviation of S-VHS Quasi Playback. The quality of the
picture is not as high as those of the original picture.
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Location of Parts and Controls
Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.
Front panel
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1 POWER switch/indicator (16 (US))
2 6 EJECT button (19
3 KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch (9
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4 AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF switch (24
5 Cassette compartment (16
6 TAPE SPEED (SP/EP) button (16
7 TIMER button (32
8 r REC button (16
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9 P PAUSE button (16
!º DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (19
!¡ ( PLAY button (19
!™ p STOP button (16
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!£ Remote sensor (9 (US))
!¢ RESET button (50
!∞ CH/TRACKING –/+ buttons (23
!§ Display window (7
!¶ INPUT SELECT button (16
!• SAP button (47
!ª REMOTE ON/OFF switch (9
@º SENSOR REC indicator (18
@¡ SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch (18
@™ REC LEVEL (recording volume) control (18
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@£ Headphones jack
@¢ PHONES LEVEL (headphones volume) control
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Display window
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TIMER
REC
KEY
INHIBIT
4
VTR
X 2
CATV
LINE
TUNER
AUTO
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AUTO TRACKING
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STEREO MAIN / L
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SAP
AM
PM
SUB / R
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1 Peak level meter
2 TIMER indicator
3 Tape operation indicators
4 VTR indicator
5 CATV indicator
6 Linear time counter
7 Clock
8 Stereo/bilingual indicators
9 Channel number indicator
!º Input mode indicators
!¡ AUTO indicator
!™ REC (recording) indicator
!£ KEY INHIBIT indicator
!¢ Cassette in indicator
!∞ Tape speed indicators (SP/EP)
!§ AUTO TRACKING indicator
Rear panel
1 3 4 52
1 AC IN connector
2 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks (5
3 AUDIO IN R/L jacks (10
4 VIDEO IN jack (10
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5 VHF/UHF IN/OUT jacks (40
6 RF CHANNEL 3/4 switch (41
7 VIDEO OUT jack (10
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8 AUDIO OUT R/L jacks (10
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Location of Parts and Controls
Remote commander
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1 6 EJECT button (19 (US))
2 Menu operation buttons (11
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MENU button
CURSOR 4/$/“/” buttons
EXECUTE button
3 Number buttons and ENTER button (46
4 COUNTER RESET button (20
5 AUTO TRACKING button (30
6 INPUT SELECT button (16
7 7 FRAME button (23
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8 & SLOW –/+ buttons (23
9 BLANK SEARCH button (28
!º INDEX button (26
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!¡ 3/# SEARCH buttons (19
!™ · PLAY button (19
!£ p STOP button (16
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!¢ [TV] / [VTR] remote control switch (9
!∞ POWER switch (16
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!§ TIMER buttons
ON/OFF button (32
CLEAR button (36
!¶ TV/VTR button (42
!• AUDIO MONITOR button (22
!ª DISPLAY button (20
@º TAPE SPEED (SP/EP) button (16
@¡ CH (channel) +/– button (11
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@™ VOL (volume) +/– button
@£ r REC button (16
@¢ P PAUSE button (16
@∞ DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (19
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Setting Up the Remote Commander
Setup
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied) by
matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram
inside the battery compartment.
Be sure to install the
batteries from the ’ side.
Notes
•With normal use, the batteries should last for
approximately 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.
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 TV.
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Remote sensor
To control the VCR with the remote
commander
•Set the REMOTE ON/OFF switch on the VCR to
ON.
•Set the SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch on the VCR
to OFF.
If the settings of these switches are incorrect, the
remote commander does not function.
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REMOTE ON/OFF
SENSOR REC ON/OFF
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To disable the remote commander control
Set the REMOTE ON/OFF switch to OFF. At this
setting, you cannot control this VCR from the remote
commander.
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
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.
To lock the buttons on the VCR
Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch on the VCR to
ON.
“KEY INHIBIT” appears in the VCR’s display
window.
[TV]/[VTR]
To operate Set [TV] / [VTR] to
the VCR [VTR] and point at the remote sensor
on the VCR
a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on
the [TV]
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KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF
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To resume normal operation
Set the KEY INHIBIT ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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Basic Connections
Before you get started
•Turn off the power of all equipment.
•Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
•Be sure to make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
With the following connections, you can monitor the picture and sound.
Audio cable
(not supplied)
IN R/L
Video cable
(not supplied)
to VIDEO INto AUDIO
SVO-1630
to AUDIO
OUT R/L
to VIDEO OUT
to AUDIO
IN R/L
to VIDEO
IN
to VIDEO
OUT
Audio cable
(not supplied)
to AUDIO
OUT R/L
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Monitor
Signal flow
Input sources
(another VCR, video camera,
CS tuner etc.)
Setting the Language
Select either English, French or Spanish for the on-screen menu language.
MENU
CURSOR
4/$
EXECUTE
CH +/–
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears on the TV screen.
1. CLOCK SET
DAYLIGHT SET
LANGUAGE
2. TIMER REC/PLAY SET
3. TUNER PRESET
4. SET UP
USED TIME
2 Make sure that 1.CLOCK SET /DAYLIGHT SET/LANGUAGE is
selected, and press EXECUTE.
The LANGUAGE menu appears.
[ CLOCK SET ]
01 - 01 - 00 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
3 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the language.
[ CLOCK SET ]
01 - 01 - 00 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
4 Select the language: ENGLISH, FRANCAIS or ESPANOL, using CH
+/–, then press EXECUTE.
The main menu appears in the selected language.
Example: ESPANOL
1. AJUSTE RELOJ
HORA DE VERANO
IDIOMA
2. AJUSTE GRAB TEMP/REP
3. MEM SINTONIZADOR
4. AJUSTE
TIEMPO USADO
5 Press MENU to return to the normal display.
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Setting the Clock
Setting the clock
MENU
CURSOR
Z/z
EXECUTE
CH +/–
Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording/playback
programs.
1 Press MENU.
The main menu appears.
1. CLOCK SET
DAYLIGHT SET
LANGUAGE
2. TIMER REC/PLAY SET
3. TUNER PRESET
4. SET UP
USED TIME
2 Make sure that 1. CLOCK SET/DAYLIGHT SET/LANGUAGE is
selected, and press EXECUTE.
The CLOCK SET menu appears on the screen and the month flashes.
[ CLOCK SET ]
01 - 01 - 00 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
3 Set the month using CH +/–.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 01 - 00 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
4 Press CURSOR ” to flash the day.
Set the day using CH +/–.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 00 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
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5 Press CURSOR ” to flash the year.
Set the year using CH +/–.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 00 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
6 Press CURSOR ” to flash the hour.
Set the hour using CH +/–.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 15 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
7 Press CURSOR ” to flash the minutes.
Set the minutes using CH +/–.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 15 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
8 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
Notes
•You cannot set the clock during timer recording/playback or in timer
recording/playback standby mode.
•To change or correct a setting
“ or ” to flash the item you want to change and reset it.
•To recall the date and clock on the screen, select 1. CLOCK SET/
DAYLIGHT SET/LANGUAGE in the main menu and press EXECUTE.
before starting the clock, press CURSOR
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Setting the Clock
Adjusting to Daylight Saving Time
Adjust to Daylight Saving Time when the season changes.
MENU
CURSOR
Z/z/4/$
EXECUTE
CH +/–
1 Display the DAYLIGHT SET menu.
Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Setting the clock” on page 12 (US).
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 15 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of “MODE”.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 15 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE NO USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
3 Select USE using CH +/– to make Daylight Saving Time adjustment.
[ CLOCK SET ]
07 - 04 - 99 15 : 00
[ DAYLIGHT SET ]
MODE USE
WEEK MONTH TIME
ON 1ST - SUN 04 02 : 00
OFF LST - SUN 10 02 : 00
[ LANGUAGE ]
ENGLISH
4 Press CURSOR $, and set the date and time when the Daylight Saving
Time adjustment is to be made.
WEEK ON
Set the week to make Daylight Saving Time adjustment using
CH +/–: Select 1ST, 2ND, 3RD, 4TH or LST for the first, second,
third, fourth or last week.
Then press CURSOR ” and set the day of the week using CH +/–:
SUN, MON, ..., SAT.
MONTH ON
Press CURSOR ” and set the month using CH +/–: 01, 02, ..., 12
for January, February, ..., December.
TIME ON
Press CURSOR ” and set the time using CH +/–. The time can only
be set between 01 and 22.
Then press CURSOR ” and set the minutes using CH +/–.
Note
To correct settings before completing the settings, press CURSOR
“/”/4/$ to flash the setting you want to change, and reset it.
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5 Press CURSOR $, and set the date and time to change back to
standard time in the same way.
6 Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return to the normal
display.
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Recording
Recording
POWER
INPUT SELECT
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This section shows you how to record the signal from the input sources
connected to the VCR.
1 Turn on the power of the equipment to be used.
r REC
TAPE SPEED p STOP
P PAUSE
POWER
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
The cassette in indicator flashes for about 5 seconds and the VCR
checks the tape threading.
During this period, · PLAY, r REC, FF ), REW 0, SEARCH
# and SEARCH 3 do not function.
See “Checking the tape threading” on page 18 (US) for details.
3 Press INPUT SELECT until the LINE indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window.
4 Set the recording speed, SP (standard play) or EP (extended play), by
pressing TAPE SPEED.
See “To select tape speeds” on page 17 (US).
5 Start recording by pressing r REC.
INPUT
SELECT
TAPE
SPEED
r REC
P PAUSE
p STOP
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up. When the tape reaches the
end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
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.
•If “DISPLAY” is set to ON in the SET UP menu, the current time or tape
counter, and “r” while recording, are displayed on the monitor screen
but are not recorded on the tape.
See “Displaying the time counter and current time” on page 20 (US) for details.
•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 6second delay before the VCR actually starts recording when r REC is
pressed.
See “Using the Adaptive Picture Control (APC)” on page 31 (US) for details.
•If a power interruption occurs while recording, the VCR will resume
recording as soon as the power is restored.
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To stop recording
Press p STOP.
To cut an unwanted scene while recording
Press P PAUSE, and press it again to resume recording.
Note
When the recording pause mode lasts for more than about 5 minutes, the
VCR enters the stop mode.
Basic Operations
To select tape speeds
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.
T-60 1 hr. 3 hrs.
T-30 30 min. 1 hr. 30 min.
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
Sensor recording
The VCR can automatically start recording whenever a
video signal is input through the VIDEO IN jack.
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REC LEVEL
SENSOR REC ON/OFF SENSOR REC indicator
TAPE SPEED
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1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed.
3 Check that the REC LEVEL control is set to the
center position.
4 Set the SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch to ON.
The SENSOR REC indicator lights up, and the
VCR turns off to stand by for sensor recording.
Notes
• If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed,
the SENSOR REC indicator will flash and the
VCR will eject it when you set the SENSOR REC
ON/OFF switch to ON.
• If no cassette has been inserted, the SENSOR
REC indicator will flash when you set the
SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch to ON.
5 Input a video signal through the VIDEO IN jack.
The VCR starts recording. When the tape reaches
the end during recording, the VCR stops recording
and turns off.
If the video signal input stops, the VCR stops
recording and returns to the standby mode. The
SENSOR REC indicator remains lit.
To stop sensor recording
Set the SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch to OFF.
The VCR stops recording and turns off.
To cancel sensor recording
Set the SENSOR REC ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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Recording
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 ), REW 0, SEARCH # and
SEARCH 3 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 4.SET UP/USED TIME,
then press EXECUTE.
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of
“THREAD CHECK”.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00005H
REW
REPEAT
ON
OFF
5M
ON
Checking the used time
You can check the amount of time the video head has
been used in the USED TIME menu.
1 Press MENU and select 4. SET UP/USED TIME,
then press EXECUTE.
2 Check the head counter.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00005H
REW
REPEAT
ON
OFF
5M
ON
Head counter
3 Press MENU to return to the normal display.
3 Set to OFF to cancel the tape threading check
using CH +/–.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00005H
REW
REPEAT
ON
OFF
5M
OFF
4 Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return
to the normal display.
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Playing a Tape
Playing a tape
6 EJECT
6
p STOP ( PLAY
DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
rP
(
p
P PAUSE
6 EJECT
This section shows you how to play a video tape.
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 ), REW 0, SEARCH
# and SEARCH 3 do not function.
See “Checking the tape threading” on page 18 (US) for details.
3 Press · PLAY to start playing.
When the tape reaches the end, the VCR automatically rewinds it to
the beginning. (The power remains on.)
Additional tasks
To Press
Stop play p STOP
Pause play P PAUSE
Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY
Search forward Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE (DMS) ring to #
during playback
Search backward Turn the DMS ring to 3 during playback
Fast-forward the tape Turn the DMS ring to FF ) during stop
Rewind the tape Turn the DMS ring to REW 0 during stop
Eject the tape 6 EJECT
P PAUSE
· PLAY
p STOP
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
For further information on searching and playback functions, see “Playing/
searching at various speeds” on page 23 (US).
Note
The display will not appear during still mode, slow-motion playback, or
high-speed playback.
About SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback)
This videocassette recorder can play tapes recorded in S-VHS format.
However, the resolution and quality of the picture is not as high as those of
the original picture recorded in S-VHS format.
You cannot record programs in S-VHS format with this VCR.
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Playing a Tape
Displaying the time counter and current time
You can turn the display on the screen on or off.
MENU
CURSOR
4/$
EXECUTE
DISPLAY
CH +/–
1 Press MENU and select 4.SET UP/USED TIME, then press
EXECUTE.
The SET UP menu appears.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
OFF
5M
ON
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of “DISPLAY”.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
OFF
5M
ON
3 Select ON or OFF using CH +/–.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
Using the time counter
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COUNTER
RESET
4 Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return to the normal
display.
To switch the display between the time counter and current
time
Press DISPLAY.
At the point on a tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET
to reset the counter to “0H00M00S”. When you rewind or advance the tape
to this point, refer to the counter.
Notes
•When a tape is reinserted, the counter returns to “0H00M00S”.
•The counter will not work on tape portions with no recording.
•You can also refer to the time counter in the display window.
Setting the STOP TIMER
MENU
When p STOP is pressed, the tape of the video cassette is left bound
around the video drum for a while. You can set this period of time to 1
minute or 5 minutes in the SET UP menu.
CURSOR
4/$
EXECUTE
CH +/–
1 Press MENU and select 4.SET UP/USED TIME, then press
EXECUTE.
The SET UP menu appears.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of “STOP TIMER”.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
3 Select 1M (1 minute) or 5M (5 minutes) using CH +/–.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
1M
ON
4 Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return to the normal
display.
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Playing a Tape
Playing stereo and bilingual programs
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. Each press of the
button changes the display on the VCR.
AUDIO
MONITOR
To listen to a
Stereo tape
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Monaural on
normal audio track
Bilingual tape
Left and right
channels
Left channel
Right channel
Sound on normal
audio track (SAP)
Press AUDIO MONITOR until
the display window indicator
shows
“STEREO”
“MAIN/L”
“SUB/R”
No indication
For details on SAP programs, refer to page 47 (US).
Note
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in
monaural, regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
How sound is recorded on a video tape
This VCR records sound onto two different tracks. High-fidelity sound
(usually stereo) 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.
Monaural sound
Hi-fi sound and
video signals
Normal audio track
Main track
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Playing/searching at various speeds
6
CH/TRACKING –/+
DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
p STOP
rP
(
p
( PLAY
P PAUSE
7 FRAME
& SLOW
–/+
3/#
SEARCH
P PAUSE
· PLAY
You can play back a tape at various speeds: high-speed, slow motion,
frame by frame and so on. These options are also useful for searching for a
specific point during playback. The sound is muted during these
operations.
Playback
options
Playing at various
speeds:
One-fifth the
normal speed
Normal speed
Twice the
normal speed
High speed
Fast-fowarding/
Rewinding
Viewing the
picture during
fast-forward or
rewind
Locking in a highspeed picture
Locking in a slowmotion picture
Playing frame by
frame
Operation
During playback, turn the DUAL
MODE SHUTTLE ring right
(forward) or left (reverse) to:
1/5 (forward only)
1
X2
# or 3
During stop, turn the DMS ring
to FF ) or to REW 0 and
release.
During fast-forward, turn the
DMS ring to FF ).
During rewind, turn the ring to
REW 0.
During playback or pause,
press # SEARCH or 3
SEARCH.
During playback or pause,
press & SLOW –/+. You can
increase the playback speed
with the + button and decrease
the speed with the – button.
During pause, press 7
FRAME to advance the picture
one frame.
To resume normal
playback
Release the ring.
Press · PLAY.
To return to the previous
mode, release the ring.
Press · PLAY.
Press · PLAY.
Press · PLAY or P
PAUSE.
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
Note
Adjust the picture using CH/TRACKING –/+ on the VCR if:
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– the picture shakes while pausing.
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Playing a Tape
Repeat playback
6
AUTO REPEAT
ON/OFF
rP
p STOP
( PLAY
MENU
CURSOR
4/$
EXECUTE
CH +/–
With this VCR, you can play back a desired portion of a tape repeatedly.
(
p
The VCR plays from the beginning of the tape to the end of the recorded
portion.
1 Press MENU and select 4.SET UP/USED TIME, then press
EXECUTE.
The SET UP menu appears.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of “REPEAT MODE”.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
3 Set to REPEAT using CH +/–, then press EXECUTE.
· PLAY
p STOP
4 Press MENU to return to the normal display.
5 Set the AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF switch on the VCR to ON.
6 Insert the tape to be played.
7 Rewind the tape to the beginning.
8 Press · PLAY.
After playing only the recorded portion, the VCR repeatedly rewinds
the tape to the beginning of the tape and plays the same portion.
To stop playing
Press p STOP.
To cancel auto-repeat playback
Set the AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF switch on the VCR to OFF.
Notes
•The auto-repeat playback function does not work in the fast-forward,
rewind, picture search, slow or recording mode.
•When you press · PLAY near the end of the recorded portion, the
auto-repeat playback function may not work. In this case, rewind the
tape a little and press · PLAY again.
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Tape conditions required for auto-repeat playback
To use the auto-repeat playback function, the tape must meet the following
conditions:
•The blank portion at the beginning of the tape must be less than 25
seconds.
•There must be a blank portion of more than 5 seconds just after the end of
the recorded portion. If not, the VCR may continue to play the next
recorded portion or play back until the end of the tape.
Beginning
blank recorded portion blank recorded
portion
less than
25 sec.
more than
5 sec.
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Playing a Tape
Using the index function
The VCR automatically marks an index signal at the point where recording
starts (with the exception of when you start recording from recording
pause). Use this as a reference to find the beginning of the recording. Since
the index number indicates the relative position from the current position,
specify how many index signals ahead or behind the specific index signal
is from the current position. The VCR can search up to 19 index signals
ahead or behind of the current position.
Watching the beginning of each recording consecutively — Index scan
6
rP
(
p
You can watch the beginning of each recording consecutively by detecting
the index signal one by one.
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
2 Press INDEX once.
The AUTO indicator appears in the display window.
3 Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise to FF ) or
counterclockwise to REW 0.
0 : 01 : 23
INDEX 1
SCAN
DISPLAY
• To watch succeeding programs, turn it to FF ).
• To watch preceding programs, turn it to REW 0.
The VCR locates the next or previous index signal, and plays the tape
for approximately 10 seconds, and then moves to the next index signal.
The index number on the screen increases one by one.
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INDEX
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
Notes
•The information may not appear if “DISPLAY” is set to OFF in the SET
UP menu.
See “Displaying the time counter and current time” on page 20 (US) for details.
•If the current time is displayed, press DISPLAY to switch to the time
counter.
Locating an index — Index search
6
rP
(
p
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
You can locate an index by indicating how many index signals ahead or
behind that index signal is from the tape’s current position.
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press INDEX repeatedly until the index number you want to find
appears on the screen.
3 Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise to FF ) or
counterclockwise to REW 0.
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INDEX 6
SEARCH
DISPLAY
• To locate succeeding programs, turn it to FF ).
• To locate preceding programs, turn it to REW 0.
The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen
counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.
INDEX
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
Notes
•The information may not appear if “DISPLAY” is set to OFF in the SET
UP menu.
See “Displaying the time counter and current time” on page 20 (US) for details.
•If the current time is displayed, press DISPLAY to switch to the time
counter.
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Playing a Tape
Using the blank search function
The VCR locates the unrecorded (blank) portion of the tape and stops
automatically using the blank search function.
You can use this function to find the end of the recording.
1 Insert a tape into the VCR.
2 Press BLANK SEARCH during playback or in stop mode.
DISPLAY
BLANK
SEARCH
BLANK SEARCH
0 : 03 : 51
The AUTO indicator appears in the display window, and “BLANK
SEARCH” appears on the screen.
The VCR advances rapidly and automatically stops at the beginning of
an unrecorded portion.
Notes
•The information may not appear if “DISPLAY” is set to OFF in the SET
UP menu.
See “Displaying the time counter and current time” on page 20 (US) for details.
•If the current time is displayed, press DISPLAY to switch to the time
counter.
•If you activate the blank search function with non-recorded tape or a tape
with no blanks, the VCR searches for the blank all the way to the end of
the tape, rewinds to the beginning of the tape and stops.
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One time play
6
AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF
rP
(
p
( PLAY
MENU
CURSOR
4/$
EXECUTE
CH +/–
Using one VCR, you can play the desired portion of the tape once and
rewind the tape automatically to the beginning of that portion.
Use a tape that meets the conditions for auto-repeat playback.
1 Press MENU and select 4.SET UP/USED TIME, then press
EXECUTE.
The SET UP menu appears.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
2 Press CURSOR 4/$ to flash the setting of “REPEAT MODE”.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
REPEAT
ON
ON
5M
ON
· PLAY
3 Set to ONE TIME using CH +/–.
[ SET UP ]
TIMER PB END
REPEAT MODE
APC
DISPLAY
STOP TIMER
THREAD CHECK
[ USED TIME ]
HEAD 00000H
REW
ONE TIME
ON
ON
5M
ON
4 Press EXECUTE, and then press MENU to return to the normal
display.
5 Set the AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF switch on the VCR to ON.
6 Insert a recorded tape into the VCR.
7 Press · PLAY to start playback.
Playback starts. When the tape reaches the end of the portion of the
tape to be played, the VCR rewinds the tape to the beginning and
stops.
To start playback again, press · PLAY.
To cancel one time play
Set the AUTO REPEAT ON/OFF switch to OFF.
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Adjusting the Picture
Adjusting the Tracking
6
AUTO TRACKING indicator
CH/TRACKING –/+
rP
(
p
AUTO
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.
Press CH/TRACKING –/+. (The AUTO TRACKING indicator goes off.)
The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons.
To return to automatic adjustment
Press AUTO TRACKING on the remote commander, or CH/TRACKING
–/+ on the VCR simultaneously.
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