Sony VCR SLV X55 MX User Manual
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Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
SLV-L49 MX  
SLV-L52 PA/PC  
SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ  
SLV-X55 MX  
SLV-L69HF MX  
SLV-L72HF PA/PC  
SLV-L79HF CL/CS/VZ  
SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
SLV-X66HF MX  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
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5
7
Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Hookups  
24 Selecting a language  
25 Setting the clock  
31 Presetting channels  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
62 Adjusting the picture  
64 Changing menu options  
65 Editing with another VCR  
38 Playing a tape  
41 Recording TV programs  
44 Recording TV programs using the  
timer  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
67 General setup information  
69 Troubleshooting  
71 Specifications  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
48 Playing/searching at various  
speeds  
72 Index to parts and controls  
79 Index  
51 Searching for a selected point on  
the tape  
back cover  
53 Skip-searching automatically  
54 Recording TV programs using the  
Quick reference to using the VCR  
dial timer  
57 Setting the recording duration  
time  
58 Checking/changing/canceling  
timer settings  
60 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programs (SLV-L69HF MX,  
L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/  
VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX only)  
Introduction  
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St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type  
connectors  
• Size AA (R6) batteries  
• Plug adaptor (SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR,  
L79HF CL/CS and L89HF CL/CS  
only)  
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-  
phono) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/  
PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/  
CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX only)  
If the plug supplied with your VCR does not  
fit your power outlet, attach the supplied  
adaptor to the plug.  
Ch e ckin g yo u r m o d e l n a m e  
The instructions in this manual are for the 19 models: SLV-L49 MX,  
L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ, X55 MX, L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX. Check  
your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-  
L89HF MX is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in  
operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-X66HF MX  
only”.  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two size AA (R6) 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.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
Remote sensor  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this VCR  
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the  
remote commander marked with  
a dot (•) can be used to operate  
your Sony TV.  
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1/u  
§
1/u  
TV / VIDEO  
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
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.  
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St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
(SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF  
CL/CS/MX/VZ a n d X66HF MX o n ly)  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code  
number.  
1
2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down 1/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number  
buttons. Then release 1/u .  
Now you can use the 1/u , VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO buttons to  
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to  
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Code  
number  
Manufacturer  
Code  
number  
Manufacturer  
Code  
number  
Sony  
01  
JVC  
09  
RCA  
04, 10  
12  
Akai  
04  
KMC  
03  
Sampo  
Sanyo  
Scott  
AOC  
04  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
03, 08, 12  
04, 13  
11  
Centurion  
Coronado  
Curis-Mathes  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
12  
12  
03  
MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 Sears  
07, 10, 11  
03, 05, 18  
08, 12  
03, 08, 14  
07  
12  
NEC  
04, 12  
06, 19  
03, 04  
08  
Sharp  
12  
Panasonic  
Philco  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Wards  
Yorx  
03, 04, 14  
11  
Philips  
General Electric 06, 10  
Pioneer  
Portland  
Quasar  
16  
03, 04, 12  
12  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
03, 04, 17  
03  
02, 03  
04, 12  
06, 18  
05, 14  
Zenith  
15  
J.C.Penny  
Radio Shack  
Notes  
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work  
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.  
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.  
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may  
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.  
• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the  
TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote  
commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.  
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Ho o ku p s  
Se le ct in g t h e b e st h o o ku p o p t io n  
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up  
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.  
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following  
pages to set up your VCR.  
If you have  
Use  
Refer to  
TV that has audio/video input  
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then  
follow one of the hookups below.  
Pages 8 to 10  
Antenna only, no cable TV  
Hookup 1  
Hookup 2  
Pages 11 to 13  
Pages 14 to 16  
No cable box, or cable box with only  
a few scrambled channels  
Cable box, with many scrambled  
channels  
Hookup 3  
Pages 17 to 19  
Pages 20 to 23  
Cable box with only a few scrambled Hookup 4  
channels, using an A/B switch  
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.  
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page  
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step  
instructions.  
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.  
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,  
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.  
Before you get started  
• Turn off the power to all equipment.  
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are  
completed.  
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause  
picture distortion.  
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest  
Sony dealer or qualified technician.  
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St e p 3: Ho o ku p s (co n t in u e d )  
Au d io /vid e o (A/V) h o o ku p  
Pages 8 to 10  
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture  
and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your  
TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable  
hookups.  
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished  
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 8 and  
9.  
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these  
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable  
hookups.  
For SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX  
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks  
VCR  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1 IN  
IN  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks  
VCR  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
Note  
• If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 40), the A/V connection  
is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to  
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)  
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For SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
and X66HF MX  
For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs  
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system.  
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks  
VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
AUX IN  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks  
VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
AUX IN  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Video Cable (not supplied)  
Notes  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.  
• If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 40), the A/V connection  
is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to  
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)  
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A/V h o o ku p : VCR se t u p  
After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,  
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.  
Press MENU and select  
ADVANCED OPTIONS.  
Set AUTO ANT SELECT  
to OFF and press OK.  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
TIMER SET/CHECK  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
ON  
SETTINGS  
OFF  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
L
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
SHARPNESS  
/
H
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
QUIT  
: MENU  
For details, see page 64.  
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An t e n n a h o o ku p  
Pages 11 to 13  
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t  
have cable TV).  
A Use this hookup if you’re using:  
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)  
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)  
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
A
or  
or  
VHF  
VCR  
B
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
VHF  
OUT  
C
UHF  
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get  
channels 2–13 only)  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
A
B
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
VCR  
For connector types  
B and C, no UHF  
connection is  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
VHF  
OUT  
required.  
C
UHF  
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly  
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external  
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN  
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a  
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 68.  
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Ho o ku p 1: VCR se t u p  
1
2
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 67. If  
you made A/V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
)
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EASY SET UP  
Press EASY SET UP on the  
VCR.  
AJUSTE  
IDIOMA  
1 The IDIOMA menu appears. Change the on-  
screen display language to English (ENGLISH)  
if desired, and press OK. For details, see page  
24.  
ENGLISH  
ESPA OL  
SELECCIONAR :  
SIGUIENTE  
CANCELAR  
: O K  
: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select  
MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock.  
For details, see page 29.  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
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3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For  
details, see page 31.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
Normal display  
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Ho o ku p 2  
Pages 14 to 16  
No ca b le b o x, o r ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w  
scra m b le d ch a n n e ls  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your  
cable system scrambles only a few channels.  
What you can do with this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR  
What you can’t do  
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box  
VCR  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
Wall  
A Match the type  
OUT  
of connector  
on your TV: A,  
B, or C.  
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
C
UHF  
VHF  
Connect this cable  
directly to your TV  
if you don't have a  
cable box.  
Cable box  
IN  
OUT  
UHF  
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Ho o ku p 2: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set  
the switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 67. If  
you made A/V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
)
0
EASY SET UP  
2
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
AJUSTE  
IDIOMA  
1 The IDIOMA menu appears. Change the on-  
screen display language to English (ENGLISH)  
if desired, and press OK. For details, see page  
24.  
ENGLISH  
ESPA OL  
SELECCIONAR :  
SIGUIENTE  
CANCELAR  
: O K  
: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press OK. For details, see page 25.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
SET UP  
3 The COUNTRY/TIME ZONE menu appears.  
Select the country you want to set and press OK.  
You can select following countries:  
COUNTRY / TIME ZONE  
BELIZE  
BOLIVIA  
CHILE  
COLOMBIA  
COSTA RICA  
CUBA  
BELIZE ˜ BOLIVIA ˜ CHILE ˜  
COLOMBIA ˜ COSTA RICA ˜ CUBA ˜  
DOMIN. REP. ˜ ECUADOR ˜  
EL SALVADR ˜ GUATEMALA ˜  
GUYANA ˜ HONDURAS ˜ JAMAICA ˜  
MEX-CENT. ˜ MEX-MOUNT. ˜  
MEX-PACIF. ˜ MEX-S. EAST ˜  
NICARAGUA ˜ PANAMA ˜ PERU ˜  
SURINAME ˜ TRIN. & TOB. ˜  
VENEZUELA  
DOMIN. REP.  
ECUADOR  
EL SALVADR  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.  
For details, see page 31.  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
Normal display  
Automatic clock setting  
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you  
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the  
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the  
clock by picking up time signals provided by Sony Entertainment Television  
(SETV).  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the cable TV station in  
your area does not broadcast SETV, or if SETV in your area does not carry  
time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 29.  
Note  
• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To  
ensure correct switching, select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGHT SAVING setting  
(page 28).  
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Pages 17 to 19  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.  
What you can do with this hookup  
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
What you can’t do  
• Record with the cable box turned off  
• Record one channel while watching another channel  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
Match the type  
of connector on  
your TV: A, B, or  
C.  
A
OUT  
or  
or  
VHF  
B For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
UHF  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
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Ho o ku p 3: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 67. If  
you made A/V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
)
0
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Turn on your cable box.  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
AJUSTE  
IDIOMA  
1 The IDIOMA menu appears. Change the on-  
screen display language to English (ENGLISH)  
if desired, and press OK. For details, see page  
24.  
ENGLISH  
ESPA OL  
SELECCIONAR :  
SIGUIENTE  
CANCELAR  
: O K  
: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press OK. For details, see page 25.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
SET UP  
3 The COUNTRY/TIME ZONE menu appears.  
Select the country you want to set and press OK.  
You can select following countries:  
COUNTRY / TIME ZONE  
BELIZE  
BOLIVIA  
CHILE  
COLOMBIA  
COSTA RICA  
CUBA  
BELIZE ˜ BOLIVIA ˜ CHILE ˜  
COLOMBIA ˜ COSTA RICA ˜ CUBA ˜  
DOMIN. REP. ˜ ECUADOR ˜  
EL SALVADR ˜ GUATEMALA ˜  
GUYANA ˜ HONDURAS ˜ JAMAICA ˜  
MEX-CENT. ˜ MEX-MOUNT. ˜  
MEX-PACIF. ˜ MEX-S. EAST ˜  
NICARAGUA ˜ PANAMA ˜ PERU ˜  
SURINAME ˜ TRIN. & TOB. ˜  
VENEZUELA  
DOMIN. REP.  
ECUADOR  
EL SALVADR  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For  
details, see page 31.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
Normal display  
Automatic clock setting  
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually  
select Sony Entertainment Television (SETV).  
1
2
Tune the cable box to SETV.  
Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set  
feature.  
3
Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for  
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the cable TV station in  
your area does not broadcast SETV, or if SETV in your area does not carry  
time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 29.  
Notes  
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.  
• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To  
ensure correct switching, select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGHT SAVING setting  
(page 28).  
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Ho o ku p 4  
Pages 20 to 23  
Ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w scra m b le d ch a n n e ls, u sin g  
a n A/B sw it ch  
Recommended use  
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record  
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.  
What you can do with this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the  
VCR (the A/B switch is set to “A”)  
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
(the A/B switch is set to “B”)  
What you can’t do  
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B  
switch is set to “B”)  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
Splitter  
VHF/UHF  
A
IN  
OUT  
Match the type  
of connector  
on your TV: A,  
B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
A/B switch  
A
For connector  
types B and C,  
no UHF  
connection is  
required.  
B
UHF  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
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1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 67. If  
you made A/V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
)
0
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Set the A/B switch to “A.”  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The IDIOMA menu appears. Change the on-  
screen display language to English (ENGLISH)  
if desired, and press OK. For details, see page  
24.  
AJUSTE  
IDIOMA  
ENGLISH  
ESPA OL  
SELECCIONAR :  
SIGUIENTE  
CANCELAR  
: O K  
: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press OK. For details, see page 25.  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
3 The COUNTRY/TIME ZONE menu appears.  
Select the country you want to set and press OK.  
You can select following countries:  
SET UP  
COUNTRY / TIME ZONE  
BELIZE  
BOLIVIA  
CHILE  
COLOMBIA  
COSTA RICA  
CUBA  
BELIZE ˜ BOLIVIA ˜ CHILE ˜  
COLOMBIA ˜ COSTA RICA ˜ CUBA ˜  
DOMIN. REP. ˜ ECUADOR ˜  
EL SALVADR ˜ GUATEMALA ˜  
GUYANA ˜ HONDURAS ˜ JAMAICA ˜  
MEX-CENT. ˜ MEX-MOUNT. ˜  
MEX-PACIF. ˜ MEX-S. EAST ˜  
NICARAGUA ˜ PANAMA ˜ PERU ˜  
SURINAME ˜ TRIN. & TOB. ˜  
VENEZUELA  
DOMIN. REP.  
ECUADOR  
EL SALVADR  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.  
For details, see page 31.  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
Normal display  
4
Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details,  
see page 34.  
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press  
OK.  
2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
3 Enter the cable box output channel.  
Cable box output channel  
4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH123  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ERASE  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you  
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the  
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the  
clock by picking up time signals provided by Sony Entertainment Television  
(SETV).  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the cable TV station in  
your area does not broadcast SETV, or if SETV in your area does not carry  
time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 29.  
Notes  
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A”.  
• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To  
ensure correct switching, select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGHT SAVING setting  
(page 28).  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
You can change the on-screen display  
language.  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
AJUSTES  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
AJUSTES and press OK.  
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR  
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ  
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA  
NVOLVER  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECCIONAR :  
AJUSTAR  
PARA SALIR  
: O K  
: MENU  
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA  
Press >/ . to highlight SELECCION DEL  
IDIOMA, then press OK.  
ENGLISH  
ESPA OL  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECCIONAR :  
AJUSTAR  
: O K  
PARA SALIR : MENU  
3
4
Press >/ . to highlight ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
Usin g t h e Au t o Clo ck Se t  
fe a t u re  
MENU  
Sony Entertainment Television (SETV)  
transmits time signals with its  
broadcasts. If the cable TV station in  
your area broadcasts SETV and  
transmits these time signals as is, your  
VCR can pick up these time signals to  
automatically set the clock.  
>/.  
OK  
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if  
SETV in your area broadcasts time  
signals. If SETV in your area does not  
broadcast time signals or if you select  
Hookup 1 on page 11, set the time  
manually (page 29).  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V connections, set the TV to video  
input.  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s  
display window.  
• Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR’s  
display window.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
CLOCK SET  
2
Press >/ . to highlight CLOCK SET, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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AUTO CLOCK SET  
FULL AUTO  
3
4
5
Press >/ . to highlight AUTO, then press  
OK.  
YES  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK SET CH  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press >/ . to highlight FULL AUTO, then  
press OK.  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
PLAY  
OK  
FULL AUTO  
YES  
NO  
CLOCK SET CH  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press >/ . to highlight YES, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
6
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.  
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for the SETV  
broadcast that carries time signals and sets Daylight Saving Time (if  
applicable).  
If your clock is set to the wrong Daylight Saving Time, you can  
adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature  
(page 27).  
Tip  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
•
•
The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive SETV broadcast that  
carries time signals in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 29).  
Depending on the channels allotted to SETV in your area, setting the clock  
automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you  
wait about 30 minutes after turning off the VCR, turn the VCR on and then off  
again. If the clock is not set even after about another 30 minutes, set the clock  
manually (page 29).  
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1/u  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto  
Clock Set feature.”  
FULL AUTO  
YES  
NO  
CLOCK SET CH  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is  
displayed.  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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AUTO CLOCK SET  
FULL AUTO  
2
3
Press >/ . to highlight NO for FULL  
AUTO and press OK.  
NO  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK SET CH  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
– – –  
AUTO  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press >/ . to highlight the item you want  
to set and press OK. Then press >/ . to  
make the setting and press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
• For CLOCK SET CH  
FULL AUTO  
NO  
Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the  
VCR automatically search for the SETV  
broadcast.  
CLOCK SET CH  
123  
AUTO  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
NRETURN  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Or, press the number buttons to select  
the SETV channel if you know it.  
SELECT : 0 - 9  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING  
FULL AUTO  
NO  
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or  
AUTO to have the VCR automatically  
set the daylight saving time.  
CLOCK SET CH  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
MENU  
4
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
•
•
The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To  
ensure correct switching, select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGHT SAVING setting.  
If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes after turning off the VCR,  
turn the VCR on and then off again. If the clock is not set even after another about  
30 minutes, set the clock manually (page 29).  
•
•
Some cable TV stations broadcasting SETV do not transmit time signals. If so, set  
the clock manually (page 29).  
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Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
MENU  
connected to the VCR using A/ V  
connections, set the TV to video input.  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
CLOCK SET  
2
3
Press >/ . to highlight CLOCK SET, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
CLOCK SET  
Press >/ . to highlight MANUAL and  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
1 / 1 / 1999 FR 12: 00AM  
SELECT : Nn  
SET  
END  
QUIT  
:
: O K  
: MENU  
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CLOCK SET  
4
5
Press >/ . to set the month.  
PLAY  
OK  
9 / 1 / 1999 WE 12: 00AM  
SELECT : Nn  
SET  
END  
QUIT  
:
: O K  
: MENU  
CLOCK SET  
Press / to highlight the day and press  
>/ . to set the day.  
PLAY  
OK  
9 / 28 / 1999 TU 12: 00AM  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT : Nn  
SET  
END  
QUIT  
:
: O K  
: MENU  
6
7
Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.  
Press OK to start the clock.  
PLAY  
OK  
Tip  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF  
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69  
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to  
125. First, we recommend that you  
preset the receivable channels in your  
area using automatic presetting. Then, if  
there are any unwanted channels,  
disable them manually. If you have  
decided which channels you wish to  
preset, set them directly using manual  
presetting.  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V  
connections, set the TV to video  
input.  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s  
display window.  
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
When using EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
2
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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3
4
Press >/ . to highlight ANTENNA/ CABLE, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
TUNER PRESET  
• To preset cable TV channels:  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
Press >/ . to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to  
CABLE, then press OK.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:  
CH  
2
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
ANT  
PLAY  
OK  
Press >/ . to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to  
ANT, then press OK.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
5
Press >/ . to highlight AUTO PRESET,  
then press OK.  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
All receivable channels are preset in  
numerical sequence. When no more  
receivable channels can be found,  
presetting stops and the picture from the  
lowest numbered channel is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
PLEASE WAIT  
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Tips  
• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each  
time you press DISPLAY.  
/
Channel number  
.
Remaining tape length, and time counter  
.
The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point  
.
No display  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
1/u  
Pre se t t in g /d isa b lin g  
ch a n n e ls m a n u a lly  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
CH +/–  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
then press OK.  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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Channel to be preset  
3
• To preset a channel:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1 Press the number buttons to enter the  
channel number, then press ENTER.  
2 Press OK.  
3 Press >/ . to set MANUAL SET to  
ADD, then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
PLAY  
OK  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
• CH  
• To disable a channel:  
Channel to be disabled  
1 Press CH +/ – to select the channel  
number.  
2 Press OK.  
3 Press >/ . to set MANUAL SET to  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ERASE  
ON  
PLAY  
OK  
ERASE, then press OK.  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
MENU  
4
Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press  
MENU.  
Tip  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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1/u  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)  
function automatically tunes in channels  
clearly. If, however, the picture of a  
channel is not clear, you can also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/ . to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
NRETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press >/ . to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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Selected channel  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
Press the number buttons to select the  
channel you want to fine-tune, then press  
ENTER.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
4
5
6
Press >/ . to highlight FINE TUNING,  
then press OK.  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
SELECT : Nn  
SET  
: O K  
: MENU  
QUIT  
TUNER PRESET  
Press ?/ / to adjust to a clearer picture,  
then press OK.  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
NRETURN  
ADD  
OFF  
Nn  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tips  
•
To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/ – buttons. In this  
case, you don’t need to press ENTER.  
•
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to  
interference from the picture being received.  
•
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Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
1/u  
TRINITRON TV  
SYNCHRO  
PLAY  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
P PAUSE  
REPLAY  
· PLAY  
) # FF  
p STOP  
0 3 REW  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
)
0
1/u  
§
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
OK  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
Pause play  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
P PAUSE or · PLAY  
) # FF during stop  
0 3 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To play a recently w atched scene  
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch  
again.  
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the  
tape about ten seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and  
restarts playback.  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The  
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point  
afterwards by referring to the counter.  
VIDEO APC  
SP  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY repeatedly until the  
time counter appears. To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.  
Notes  
•
Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
•
While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use ·PLAY, P PAUSE,  
) # FF, 0 3 REW, or p STOP buttons.  
•
•
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
Tu rn in g o n t h e VCR a n d TV, a n d st a rt in g p la yb a ck  
a u t o m a t ica lly (Trin it ro n TV Syn ch ro Pla y)  
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 “Audio/video  
(A/V) hookup” on pages 8 and 9). 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 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 during playback. If you do so, the  
TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m s  
1/u  
TV/VIDEO  
DISPLAY  
SP/EP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
r REC  
CH +/–  
INPUT  
SELECT  
p STOP  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
To record from a cable box, turn it on.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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INPUT  
SELECT  
3
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display  
window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
• CH  
4
5
Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.  
SP / EP  
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as  
SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio  
quality.  
VIDEO APC  
SP  
REC  
6
Press r REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO APC  
Recording indicator  
SP  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
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To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the display below appears. The white bar  
indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.  
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
SP  
0 : 22 : 22  
To watch another TV program while recording  
1
2
3
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV  
input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
To select the channel using the shuttle ring  
(SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ only)  
To select a channel in step 4 above, you can also use the shuttle ring. During  
stop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwise  
for lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the preset order.  
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 select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.  
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.  
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the  
INPUT SELECT button.  
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information won’t be recorded on the tape.  
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using  
a cable box, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining  
tape length after you press DISPLAY.  
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p ro g ra m s u sin g  
t h e t im e r  
1/u  
1/u  
SP/EP  
You can preset up to eight programs at a  
time.  
TIMER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
Number  
buttons  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel. When using a cable  
box, turn it on.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
CH +/–  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
START STOP  
1
Press TIMER to display TIMER SET/  
CHECK.  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
CH  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
CANCEL: CLEAR  
: MENU  
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3
Press >/. to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
Set the date, start and stop times, channel  
number and tape speed:  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
START STOP  
CH  
9 / 30 TH 8 : 00PM 9 : 00PM  
35 SP  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
1 Press >/. to set each item.  
2 Press / to highlight and set each item  
in turn.  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
PLAY  
OK  
– / ––  
– / ––  
NRETURN  
SELECT : Nn  
SET  
:
END: O K  
To correct a setting, press ? to return to  
QUIT  
: MENU  
that setting and reset.  
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,  
press . while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/  
weekly recording” below.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN  
jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”  
position.  
4
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
To enter another setting, highlight the next line and repeat step 3.  
TIMER  
5
6
Press TIMER.  
1/u  
Press 1/u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
When using a cable box, leave it on.  
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To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n  
EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n  
the current date  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The  
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.  
Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby  
mode after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV program.  
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)  
While the VCR turns on, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H  
indicator appear in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H  
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.  
To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H  
indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and  
turns on.  
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The  
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.  
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Tips  
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.  
• To show the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press  
MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.  
• (SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ only) You can set the channel with the shuttle ring  
during stop.  
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.  
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP  
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is  
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the  
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 64).  
• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after  
setting the timer, press . to highlight RETURN, then press OK.  
The display returns to the MENU screen.  
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording  
starts.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
×2  
& SLOW  
SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/  
VZ, X55 MX, L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF CL/CS/VZ and X66HF MX  
· PLAY  
)# FF  
0 3 REW  
)# FF  
0 3 REW  
SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
0 REW  
· PLAY  
) FF  
)
0
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down ) # FF/) FF. During rewind,  
hold down 0 3 REW/0 REW.  
Play at high speed  
• During playback, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW on the remote  
commander.  
• During playback, hold down ) # FF/) FF or 0 3 REW/  
0 REW. When you release the button, normal playback  
resumes.  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press ×2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press ) # FF or 0 3 REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down  
0 3 REW/0 REW on the VCR.  
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To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
Usin g t h e sh u t t le rin g  
(SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ o n ly)  
JOG  
With the shuttle ring, you can  
operate a variety of playback  
options.  
There are two ways for using  
the shuttle ring, normal mode  
and jog mode.  
)
0
Shuttle ring  
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode  
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or  
counterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the  
playback mode in the following way.  
Pause  
Slow motion  
Slow motion  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
in reverse  
Normal speed  
(Initial speed)  
Double speed in  
reverse  
Double speed  
High speed  
High speed  
in reverse  
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode  
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to  
jog mode during any playback mode, playback pauses so you can see a still  
picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame.  
To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise.  
The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.  
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off.  
Tip  
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:  
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
– The picture shakes while pausing.  
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.  
Notes  
• The sound is muted during these operations.  
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
• The picture may have snow:  
–when playing at high speed in reverse  
–when playing in reverse slow motion (SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ only)  
–when playing in reverse (SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ only)  
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Se a rch in g fo r a  
se le ct e d p o in t o n  
t h e t a p e  
1/u  
DISPLAY  
You can easily find a selected point by  
moving the pointer on the TV screen.  
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the  
point you indicate and starts playback  
automatically.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
/
?
1
2
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar  
indication appears on the TV screen.  
A cursor (p) indicating the current position  
of the tape appears on the bar indication.  
If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a  
few moments (by pressing · PLAY, ) #  
FF or 0 3 REW) until the cursor appears.  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
120  
0
Press ?// to move the pointer (›) to the  
point where you want to start playback.  
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (p)  
moves toward the pointer. When the VCR  
locates the marked point, playback starts.  
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  
120  
0
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Se a rch in g fo r a se le ct e d p o in t o n t h e t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
To cancel searching  
Press · PLAY or p STOP.  
To turn off the bar indication  
Press DISPLAY again.  
Notes  
• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape  
as shown below.  
The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:  
– tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160  
– tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.  
Total time length  
Tape type  
SP  
60  
LP  
EP  
120  
240  
320  
180  
360  
480  
T-60 or shorter  
from T-80 to T-140  
T-160 or longer  
120  
160  
• If you move the pointer (›) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searches  
for the new reset point.  
• With the bar indication on, the ) # FF// and 0 3 REW/? buttons on the  
remote commander work only for moving the pointer (›), while the ) # FF and  
0 3 REW (or, ) FF and 0 REW) buttons on the VCR are used for normal  
tape operation. Note, however, if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is  
canceled.  
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Skip -se a rch in g  
a u t o m a t ica lly  
You can spot check a whole tape quickly.  
At intervals, the VCR skips playback  
while searching forward or backward.  
) # FF  
0 3 REW  
Hold down ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) more than  
two seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicator  
appears on the TV screen.  
SKIP  
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about  
two minutes on the counter, then fast-forwards (or  
rewinds) for about ten minutes on the counter.  
The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the  
end (or beginning) of the tape.  
search forward  
search forward  
) fast-forward  
#
) fast-forward  
#
To cancel skip-search  
Press · PLAY or p STOP.  
Note  
• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.  
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t h e d ia l t im e r  
The Dial Timer function allows you to  
make timer recordings of programs  
without turning on your TV. Set the  
recording timer to record up to eight  
programs that will be broadcast within  
the next 24 hours using the DIAL  
TIMER. The recording start time and  
stop time can be set at 15 minute  
intervals.  
)
0
DIAL TIMER  
Before you start...  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• When using a cable box, turn it on.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
1
2
Press DIAL TIMER.  
“START” and the recording start time appear alternately in the display  
window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
<
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.  
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
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Press DIAL TIMER.  
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display  
window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
<
VIDEO APC  
EP  
4
5
6
7
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.  
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
The channel appears in the display window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel.  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks,  
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2”.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.  
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by  
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.  
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To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The  
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.  
Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby  
mode after using the VCR.  
If “CLOCK” and “12: – – AM” appear alternately when you press DIAL  
TIMER  
Set the clock by referring to “Setting the clock” (page 25). Alternatively, you  
can set the clock by following the steps below. As this method automatically  
sets the date to the factory setting (1/1/1999), you cannot make the correct  
timer settings using the menu. It is suitable only for the limited use of  
recording a program starting within the next 24 hours using the DIAL  
TIMER button.  
1
2
3
4
5
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour.  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the minutes.  
Press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.  
Go to step 2 on page 54.  
Tips  
• The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press  
SP/EP before you complete the setting in step 7.  
• To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see “Checking/changing/canceling  
timer settings” (page 58).  
Notes  
• If eight programs have already been set in step 1, “FULL” appears in the display  
window for about three seconds.  
• The  
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in  
step 7 with no tape inserted.  
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re co rd in g  
1/u  
d u ra t io n t im e  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
r REC  
1
2
While recording, press r REC once.  
The indicator appears in  
the display window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:30  
1:00  
5:30  
6:00  
Normal recording  
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR  
stops recording and turns off automatically.  
To extend the duration  
Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press r REC repeatedly until  
indicator disappears and the VCR returns  
to normal recoding mode.  
To stop while recording  
Press p STOP.  
Note  
• You cannot display the current time counter in the display window when  
setting the recording duration.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
1/u  
ch a n g in g /  
ca n ce lin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
1/u  
CLEAR  
TIMER  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
>/./?//  
OK  
1
2
Press 1/u to turn on the VCR.  
Press TIMER to display TIMER SET/CHECK.  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.  
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
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TIMER SET / CHECK  
3
Press >/. to highlight the setting you want  
to change or cancel.  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
START STOP  
9 / 30 TH 8 : 00PM 9 : 00PM  
10 / 2 SA 10 : 00AM 11 : 30AM  
MO – FR 2 : 00PM 3 : 00PM  
EVERY SU 6 : 30AM 7 : 00AM  
CH  
35 SP  
20 EP  
EP  
60  
• To change the setting, press OK and press  
?// to highlight the item you want to  
change, then press >/. to reset it.  
42 EP  
–– ––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– / ––  
––  
––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
NRETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
CANCEL: CLEAR  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
Press OK.  
: MENU  
4
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording  
standby.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts  
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at  
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Will be cut off  
Tip  
• To show the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, you can also use the MENU button. Press  
MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l  
p ro g ra m s (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/  
VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ a n d X66HF MX o n ly)  
Re co rd in g st e re o p ro g ra m s  
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a  
stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise  
in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS  
menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and  
normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 64.  
Re co rd in g b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m s  
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second  
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP  
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For  
details, see page 64.  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d d u rin g p la yb a ck  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being  
recorded will not change.)  
To listen to  
Stereo  
On-screen display  
Display window  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Left channel  
Right channel  
L
STEREO  
R
STEREO  
Monaural sound on the  
normal audio track  
No indicator  
No indicator  
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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.  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.  
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the  
indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion  
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually  
adjust the tracking.  
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking  
meter. The distortion should disappear as you  
press one of the two buttons (the  
indicator  
lights up). To resume automatic tracking  
adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
NORMAL TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t t h e Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC) fu n ct io n  
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves  
recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the  
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend  
that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 64.  
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 (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This  
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.  
Notes  
• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP  
mode on other VCRs.  
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from  
the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the  
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode  
with the APC function.  
• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while  
the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause  
(the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the  
tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidliy). After the APC indicator stops flashing,  
press P PAUSE to start recording immediately.  
If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the  
VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to  
start recording.  
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Ab o u t t h e Re a lit y Re g e n e ra t o r fu n ct io n  
(SLV-L52 PA/PC, L72HF PA/PC a n d L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
o n ly)  
The Reality Regenerator function  
)
automatically restores the picture  
to its original quality during  
0
1/u  
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playback.  
To use the Reality Regenerator  
function, press REALITY  
REALITY REGENERATOR  
REGENERATOR. The REALITY  
REGENERATOR button lights up.  
To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY  
REGENERATOR button goes off.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
1
Press MENU, then select ADVANCED  
OPTIONS and press OK.  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
ON  
ON  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
MAIN  
ON  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
SHARPNESS  
NRETURN  
AUTO  
ON  
L
H
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
2
3
Press >/. to highlight the option to change, then press OK.  
Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK.  
To adjust SHARPNESS, press ?// and press OK.  
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
•ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the  
VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4).  
•OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and  
LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the  
VCR input.  
AUTO STEREO*  
TUNER AUDIO*  
•ON to receive stereo programs.  
•OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.  
•MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal  
audio tracks.  
•SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on  
both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.  
APC  
•ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)  
function and improve picture quality.  
•OFF to switch off APC.  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
•AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter  
than a T-140 length tape.  
•180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.  
•ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically  
to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes  
shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE  
SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.  
•OFF to keep the tape speed.  
SHARPNESS  
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the  
picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.  
* SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX only  
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Ho w t o h o o k u p t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
1/u  
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LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-710HG audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
)
0
1/u  
§
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810HG audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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Notes  
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.  
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing.  
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,  
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both  
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is  
recorded only on the right channel (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/  
CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX only).  
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-1 IN jacks,  
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 the  
AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied) (SLV-  
L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX only).  
Op e ra t io n (w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
)
0
1/u  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
§
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
(or “L1”) in the display window.  
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,  
SP or EP.  
P PAUSE  
r REC  
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 into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start  
recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.  
Note  
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording  
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you  
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops  
flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC  
function is canceled.  
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Ge n e ra l se t u p in fo rm a t io n  
Se t t in g t h e RF u n it  
TV  
When connecting the VCR to the TV  
using only the antenna cable, you must  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the  
VCR so that the TV can receive the  
correct signal from the VCR.  
)
0
1/u  
§
1/u POWER CHANNEL +/–  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,  
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
2
3
Press 1/uPOWER to turn on the VCR.  
Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
4
5
Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the display  
window. Select an active channel number in your area.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1  
(channel 3 or 4).  
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the  
channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the  
correct setting.  
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.  
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At t a ch in g t h e e xt e rn a l  
a n t e n n a co n n e ct o r  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable  
for VHF/UHF antenna, use the  
EAC-32 antenna connector (not  
supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
VCR.  
EAC-32 Antenna  
connector (not  
supplied)  
1
2
3
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.  
Retighten the screws.  
300-ohm twin  
lead cable  
At t a ch in g a UHF/VHF b a n d  
m ixe r  
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable  
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/  
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/  
VHF band separator/mixer (not  
supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
VCR.  
EAC-66  
UHF/VHF  
band  
separator/  
mixer (not  
supplied)  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
1
2
3
4
Loosen the screws on the mixer.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.  
Retighten the screws.  
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The 1/uswitch does not  
function.  
• Connect the AC power cord securely.  
• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold  
down 1/uPOWER on the VCR until the H indicator  
disappears.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry  
for over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than eight hours. Reset the clock  
(and the timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.  
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-  
25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning  
cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads  
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a  
standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a  
commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette  
other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.  
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony dealer for more information.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
• The tape is defective.  
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable  
connection.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
contamination  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A TV program does not appear  
on the TV screen.  
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a channel number when recording TV  
programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from  
other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
• Adjust the TV antenna.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape ejects when you press  
rREC.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press rREC.  
The timer does not operate.  
• Check that the clock is set.  
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.  
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
• Check that the cable box is turned on.  
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than eight hours. Reset the clock  
and timer.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
• 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.  
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly.  
The tracking meter does not  
appear on the screen.  
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may  
change when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
• 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.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Tim e r se ct io n  
Syst e m  
Format  
Clock  
VHS NTSC standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
12-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
Double azimuth four heads  
Video signal  
8 programs per month (max.)  
Power back-up  
Built-in self-charging capacitor  
Back-up duration: up to 8 hours at a time  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Tape speed  
SP: 33.35 mm/s  
EP: 11.11 mm/s  
LP: 16.67 mm/s,  
Playback only  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
(SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR, L79HF CL/CS and  
L89HF CL/CS)  
120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59  
VZ, X55 MX, L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF VZ, L89HF MX/VZ and X66HF MX)  
Maximum recording/playback time  
9 hrs. in EP mode (with T-180 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)  
Power consumption  
Tu n e r se ct io n  
Channel coverage  
VHF 2 to 13  
UHF 14 to 69  
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84  
Antenna  
18 W (SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/  
PR/VZ and X55 MX)  
19 W (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF  
CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
Dimensions  
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
LINE-1 IN/LINE-2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
Approx. 355 × 96 × 289 mm (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (1 each) (SLV-L49 MX,  
L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX),  
(2 each) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
and X66HF MX)  
Approx. 3.7 kg  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Remote commander (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)  
Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1) (SLV-  
L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ,  
L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX only)  
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR, L79HF CL/  
CS and L89HF CL/CS only)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (1 each) (SLV-L49  
MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55  
MX), (2 each) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
and X66HF MX)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
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Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
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1
2
3 4 5  
1/u  
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!∞ !¢ !£ !™  
!¡!º9 8 7 6  
1 1/u POWER switch/indicator (45)  
2 Tape compartment  
9 DIAL TIMER button (54)  
!º EASY SET UP button (12, 15, 18, 21)  
!¡ Remote sensor (5)  
3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (39, 48)  
4 · PLAY button (39, 48)  
!™ REALITY REGENERATOR button  
(63) (SLV-L52 PA/PC only)  
5 ) # FF (fast-forward) button  
(39, 48)  
!£ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–  
buttons (42, 62)  
6 r REC (record) button (42, 57, 66)  
7 p STOP button (39)  
!¢ 6 EJECT button (39)  
!∞ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO  
8 P PAUSE button (39)  
jacks (65)  
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SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, X66HF MX  
1
2
3 4 5  
1/u  
§
!∞ !¢ !£ !™  
!¡!º9 8 7 6  
1 1/u POWER switch/indicator (45)  
2 Tape compartment  
9 DIAL TIMER button (54)  
!º EASY SET UP button (12, 15, 18, 21)  
!¡ Remote sensor (5)  
3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (39, 48)  
4 · PLAY button (39, 48)  
!™ REALITY REGENERATOR button  
(63) (SLV-L72HF PA/PC only)  
5 ) # FF (fast-forward) button  
(39, 48)  
!£ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–  
buttons (42, 62)  
6 r REC (record) button (42, 57, 66)  
7 p STOP button (39)  
!¢ 6 EJECT button (39)  
!∞ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO  
8 P PAUSE button (39)  
L/R jacks (65)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Fro n t p a n e l  
SLV-L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ  
1
2
3 45 6  
)
0
1/u  
§
!¶ !§ !∞ !¢  
!£!™!¡0987  
1 1/u POWER switch/indicator (45)  
2 Tape compartment  
0 P PAUSE button (39)  
!¡ DIAL TIMER button (54)  
!™ EASY SET UP button (12, 15, 18, 21)  
!£ Remote sensor (5)  
3 0 REW (rewind) button (39, 48)  
4 ) FF (fast-forward) button (39, 48)  
5 · PLAY button (39, 48)  
6 JOG button (50)  
!¢ REALITY REGENERATOR button  
(63)  
!∞ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–  
7 r REC (record) button (42, 57, 66)  
8 p STOP button (39)  
buttons (42, 62)  
!§ 6 EJECT button (39)  
9 Shuttle ring (43, 49)  
!¶ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO  
L/R jacks (65)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
STEREO  
SAP LPSP  
EP  
VIDEO APC  
1 Timer indicator (45)  
5 VIDEO indicator (43, 67)  
2 SAP (Second Audio Program)  
indicator (60) (SLV-L69HF MX,  
L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ,  
L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF  
MX only)  
6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)  
indicator (62)  
7 Child Lock indicator (46)  
8 Tracking indicator (62)  
3 STEREO indicator (60) (SLV-L69HF  
MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/  
VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and  
X66HF MX only)  
9 Time counter/clock/line/channel  
indicator (39, 42, 66)  
!º Tape/recording indicator (42)  
4 Tape speed indicator (42)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l  
SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ, X55 MX  
1
2
3
6
54  
SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ,  
X66HF MX  
1
2
3
6
54  
1 AC power cord (7)  
4 VHF/UHF OUT connectors (11, 14,  
17, 20)  
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks  
(66) (SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59  
CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX only)  
5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch  
(67)  
LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO  
jacks (66) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF  
PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF  
CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX  
only)  
6 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (8)  
(SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/  
CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX only)  
LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO  
jacks (9) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF  
PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF  
CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX  
only)  
3 VHF/UHF IN connectors (11, 14, 17,  
20)  
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Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1 TV / VIDEO switch (5)  
2 6 EJECT button (39)  
1
1/u  
2
3 TV/VIDEO button (6, 43)  
3
4
4 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY  
button (40)  
5
6
5 DISPLAY button (43, 51)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
6 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended  
Play) button (42)  
7 INPUT SELECT button (42, 43, 66)  
8 r REC (record) button (42, 57, 66)  
9 & SLOW button (48)  
7
8
0 x2 button (48)  
9
!º  
!¡ MENU button (24)  
!™ P PAUSE/> button (24, 39)  
p STOP/. button (24, 39)  
0 3 REW (rewind)/? button  
(39, 48)  
!¡  
!™  
) # FF (fast-forward)// button  
(39, 48)  
· PLAY/OK button (24, 39)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
!£ 1/u(power) switch (6, 45)  
1/u  
!¢ CLEAR button (39, 59)  
!£  
!∞ AUDIO MONITOR button (60)  
(SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,  
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/  
MX/VZ and X66HF MX only)  
!¢  
!∞  
!§  
!§ TIMER button (44, 58)  
!¶ Number buttons (43)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!¶  
!• ENTER button (43)  
!ª CH (channel) +/– buttons (6, 42)  
@º VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6)  
@¡ REPLAY button (39)  
!•  
!ª  
@º  
@¡  
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In d e x  
A, B  
H, I, J, K  
S
Adjusting  
Hi-fi audio track 61  
Safety tab 43  
picture 62  
tracking 62  
Advanced option 64  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 36  
Antenna hookup 11  
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 62  
Audio track 61  
Audio/video (A/V)  
SAP (Second Audio  
Program) 60  
Searching  
at various speeds 48  
for a selected point 51  
skip-search 53  
SP mode 42  
L
Language selecting 24  
Locking the VCR 46  
LP mode 39  
M
Stereo 60  
Monaural 60  
Monitoring audio  
during playback 60  
hookup  
8
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Auto Clock Set 25  
Auto Tape Speed 64  
Timer setting 44  
canceling 58  
changing 58  
checking 58  
daily/weekly  
recording 46  
Tracking adjustment  
See Adjusting  
N, O  
Normal audio track 61  
C
Cable hookup  
Child Lock 46  
Cleaning the video  
heads 69  
Clock setting 25  
Connecting  
7
P
Picture adjustment  
See Adjusting  
Playback 38  
Trinitron TV Synchro Play  
40  
Tuner presetting 31  
at various speeds 48  
frame-by-frame 48  
selecting the  
sound 60  
slow motion 48  
cable TV  
7
external antenna  
connector 68  
UHF/VHF band  
mixer 68  
Presetting channels 31  
Counter 39  
R
Reality regenerator 63  
Recording 41  
D
Dial timer 54  
Disabling channels 34  
Dubbing See Editing.  
bilingual programs 60  
SAP broadcasts 60  
saving 43  
stereo broadcasts 60  
timer setting 44  
E, F, G  
Easy Set Up 12, 15, 18, 21  
Editing 65  
EP mode 42  
while watching another  
program 43  
RF channel 67  
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u ick re fe re n ce t o u sin g t h e VCR  
Q
Ho o ku p 1  
Ho o ku p 2  
Ho o ku p 3  
To p la y a t a p e  
To p la y a t a p e  
To p la y a t a p e  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/V connections.)  
2 Insert a tape and press  
· PLAY. If there’s no  
picture on your TV, press  
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator comes on in the  
display window.  
1 If you made A/V  
connections, set the TV to  
video input.  
If you didn’t use A/V  
hookup:  
• Turn on the cable box.  
• Set the cable box to  
channel 3 or 4.  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/V connections.)  
2 Insert a tape and press  
· PLAY. If there’s no  
picture on your TV, press  
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator comes on in the  
display window.  
• Set the TV to the output  
channel of the cable box  
(usually 2, 3 or 4).  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
2 Insert a tape and press  
· PLAY. If there’s no  
picture on your TV, press  
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator comes on in the  
display window.  
1 Press TIMER.  
2 Set the date, time, channel,  
and tape speed.  
3 Press TIMER.  
4 Insert a tape.  
1 Turn on the cable box.  
2 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
record.  
3 Press TIMER.  
4 Set the date, time, channel,  
and tape speed.  
5 Press TIMER.  
6 Insert a tape.  
7 Press 1/u to turn off the  
VCR.  
5 Press 1/u to turn off the  
VCR.  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Press TIMER.  
2 Set the date, time, channel,  
and tape speed.  
3 Press TIMER.  
4 Insert a tape.  
5 Press 1/u to turn off the  
VCR.  
1 Turn off the VCR, or press  
the VCR’s TV/VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
2 Set the TV to the channel  
you want to watch.  
8 Leave the cable box on.  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCR’s TV/  
VIDEO button until the  
VIDEO indicator in the  
display window goes off.  
2 Turn on your cable box.  
3 Set the TV to the cable box  
output channel (usually 2,  
3, or 4).  
4 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
watch.  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCR’s TV/  
VIDEO button until the  
VIDEO indicator in the  
display window goes off.  
2 Select the channel with  
your cable box (if you have  
one) or with your TV.  
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