Sony VCR SLV X847ML User Manual
3-861-476-11(1)  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC  
G
SLV-X847ML  
©1997 by Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Getting Started  
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5
8
Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
14 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP  
17 Manual setup —  
Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up G-CODE*,  
Changing/disabling programme positions, Setting the clock  
Basic Operations  
40 Playing a tape  
Editing  
63 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
44 Recording TV programmes  
64 Basic editing  
47 Recording TV programmes using  
G-CODE  
50 Setting the timer manually  
Additional Information  
65 Troubleshooting  
Additional Operations  
68 Specifications  
53 Playing/searching at various  
69 Index to parts and controls  
speeds  
Back cover  
55 Recording TV programmes using  
Index  
the quick timer  
56 Checking/changing/cancelling  
timer settings  
57 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
60 Searching with the index function  
61 Adjusting the picture  
62 Changing menu options  
*
G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is  
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
Introduction  
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Getting Started  
Step 1  
Unpacking  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to  
3-phono)  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
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Step 2  
Setting up the remote commander  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the + and – on the batteries  
to the diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
Insert the negative (–) end first, then  
push in and down until the positive  
(+) end clicks into position.  
Using the remote commander  
You can use this remote  
Remote sensor  
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.  
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  
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)  
Notes  
• The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.  
The button does not control this VCR.  
• 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 mix different types of batteries.  
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code  
number.  
1
2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the  
programme number buttons. Then release u.  
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:  
u (on/standby), TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, PROG +/–,  
VOL +/–, and WIDE with some TV.  
Tip  
• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns  
off automatically.  
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Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the  
applicable code numbers.  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Sony  
Aiwa  
01*1, 02, 03, 04, 05  
32  
NEC  
Nokia  
66  
15, 16, 69*3  
Akai  
68  
10, 21  
40  
09  
03  
44  
03, 04  
30, 31  
52  
03, 04, 17  
10*1, 11*1  
24  
31  
41  
20  
Nordmende  
Orion  
Panasonic  
Philips  
Phonola  
Pioneer  
Saba  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
Schneider  
Seleco  
Sharp  
Siemens  
Sinudyne  
TEAC  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
35, 42  
47, 48  
17*1, 49  
06*1, 07*1, 08*1  
18, 19  
26  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
46  
14  
29  
39  
37  
67  
36  
43*2  
Blaupunkt  
Brionvega  
C.G.M  
Colonad  
Dual  
Emerson  
Fenner  
Ferguson  
Gold Star  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
Hyper  
Inno-Hit  
Irradio  
ITT  
15, 16, 69*3  
33*1  
45  
27*1, 28*1, 50*1, 51*1  
09  
JVC  
Loewe  
Mitsubishi  
Mivar  
38  
White Westinghouse 34  
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.  
*2 Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.  
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press  
CURSOR >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press EXECUTE.  
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  
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.  
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Step 3  
Connecting the VCR  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable  
(supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
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Additional connections  
To a TV that has phono type audio/  
video input jacks  
This additional connection improves  
picture and sound quality. Connect the  
TV as shown on the right.  
LINE-1 OUT  
LINE IN  
If you want to use the Trinitron TV  
Synchro Play function (see page 43), this  
connection is necessary. (If your TV has  
two or more inputs, connect the audio/  
video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
To a stereo system  
You can improve sound quality by  
connecting a stereo system as shown on  
the right.  
LINE-1 OUT  
LINE IN  
AUDIO  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
About color systems  
Different countries use different color systems and TV systems. These systems handle  
such things as video playback and recording differently. Using your VCR in a country  
that is on a color system not supported by this VCR may cause problems such as  
playback without sound, a vertically rolling picture, etc.  
This VCR is compatible with most of the existing color systems (NTSC, PAL, and  
MESECAM) and TV systems (B/G, D/K, I, and M) except for those used in France,  
Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.  
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)  
Setting the NTSC PB switch to  
match your TV system  
You have to set the NTSC PB switch on the  
rear of the VCR according to your TV system  
to display the on-screen menus when there is  
no video signal input, and play back a tape  
recorded in the NTSC 3.58 system properly.  
NTSC PB switch  
Set the NTSC PB switch following the table below.  
If your TV is compatible with  
PAL, SECAM, or MESECAM  
NTSC 4.43  
Set the NTSC PB switch to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 3.58  
Notes  
• If a video signal is input to the VCR (via the line input, tuner, or playback), the on-  
screen menus will appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting.  
• If your TV is compatible with the SECAM system, the on-screen menus may be  
displayed in black and white.  
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Step 4  
Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip  
this step.  
ON/STANDBY  
PROGRAM +/–  
RF CH SET  
ON/STANDBY  
1
2
Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Press RF CH SET on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF  
RF CH  
SET  
3
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.  
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)  
4
RF CH  
SET  
Press RF CH SET.  
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.  
RF  
G
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the desired TV system.  
PROGRAM  
If your TV color system and TV system are  
Select  
PAL  
I
I
D/K  
B/G  
M
K
G
M
NTSC  
5
6
Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
shown in the display window so that  
the picture on the right appears on the  
TV screen.  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE  
RECORDER  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
RF CH  
SET  
Press RF CH SET.  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever  
you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
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To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If  
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press  
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, go to step 6 to finish  
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CH  
SET in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so  
that another RF channel (between 28 and 55) appears (see page 24 for  
reference). Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture  
appears.  
Note  
• If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted  
(noisy sound).  
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Step 5  
Setting up the  
VCR with EASY  
SET UP  
u
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
Before using the VCR for the first time,  
set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP  
function. With this function, you can set  
the language for the on-screen display,  
TV channels, guide channels for  
EASY SET UP  
G-CODE, and the VCR clock, guided by  
the sequence indicated on the TV screen.  
•
1
Press u to turn on the VCR.  
2
3
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a  
EASY  
SET UP  
EASY SET UP  
1–2–3–4–5  
ball-point pen, etc.  
LANGUAGE /  
•ENGLISH  
To cancel the EASY SET UP function, press  
EASY SET UP again.  
SELECT  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
[ EASY SET UP ]  
4
Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired  
language, then press EXECUTE.  
EASY SET UP  
1–2–3–4–5  
•
CURSOR  
TV SYSTEM  
• I  
D / K  
B / G  
M
The TV SYSTEM menu appears.  
• EXECUTE  
SELECT  
NEXT  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
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Press CURSOR >/. to select either I, D/  
K, B/G, or M, whichever is applicable in  
your area, then press EXECUTE.  
EASY SET UP  
1–2–3–4–5  
AUTO TUNER PRESET  
•
CURSOR  
CH 42  
B / G  
The VCR starts searching for all the  
receivable channels.  
During presetting, the channel being  
located is displayed on the screen.  
• EXECUTE  
PLEASE WAIT  
When all the channels are preset, the  
following screen appears.  
Even if various TV systems coexist in your  
area, the AUTO TUNER PRESET function  
picks up most of the channels on the TV  
systems other than the one you selected.  
But you need to manually reset the proper  
TV system for the unmatched channels (see  
“Resetting the TV system” on page 22).  
EASY SET UP  
PROG CH  
1–2–3–4–5  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
2
–
–
3
4
5
–
–
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
If necessary, you can add or disable the channels manually (see  
“Presetting channels manually” on page 20).  
6
Using CURSOR >/./?//, set the G-CODE guide channels,  
change the programme positions of the stations, and disable the  
unused programme positions. (If not necessary, skip this step.)  
•
CURSOR  
The setting procedures are the same as those described in “Manual  
setup — Setting up G-CODE” on page 32 and ”Manual setup —  
Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 35.  
• EXECUTE  
7
8
Press EXECUTE.  
The CLOCK SET menu appears.  
EASY SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
1–2–3–4–5  
Set the date and time using CURSOR  
>/./?//. The setting procedures are  
the same as those described in “Manual  
setup—Setting the clock” on page 38.  
•
CURSOR  
25. 10. 1997 SAT 15 : 30  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
[ Bb ]  
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
• EXECUTE  
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Press EXECUTE.  
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP (continued)  
Notes  
• Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels. If you do, repeat  
EASY SET UP from the beginning.  
• The channel numbers preset using AUTO TUNER PRESET may not match your  
local channel numbers. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based  
on the fixed TV system with the widest channel coverage.  
In this case, you can apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions  
(see “Changing programme positions” on page 35).  
• If the received channel is on cable TV, “C” appears on the left of the channel in step  
5 in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 24 to 31  
for reference).  
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Manual setup —  
Selecting a  
language  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
You can change the on-screen display  
language from the one you selected with  
the EASY SET UP function.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and  
press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE /  
• ENGLISH  
•
CURSOR  
SELECT  
END  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
• EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired  
language, then press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE /  
ENGLISH  
•
•
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
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Manual setup —  
Presetting  
channels  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
First, we recommend that you preset the  
receivable channels in your area using  
EASY SET UP or using automatic  
presetting below. Then, if some  
channels could not be preset  
automatically, you can preset them  
manually; if there are any unwanted  
channels among the preset ones, you can  
disable the channels.  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
If you live in the area where various TV  
systems coexist, and have channels that  
don’t match the TV system you selected  
in AUTO TUNER PRESET in the EASY  
SET UP procedure, reset the TV system  
for those channels (see “Resetting the TV  
system” on page 22). If the channels don’t match the TV system, the sound may be  
distorted or noisy, or the color TV program may become black and white, etc.  
Even if you choose CATV, normal channels may be tuned in, and vice versa  
depending on the area (see pages 24 to 31 for reference).  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
Presetting all receivable channels automatically  
If you have preset the channels using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this  
procedure.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET  
and press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG1  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
2
• ON  
OFF  
•
CURSOR  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
• EXECUTE  
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2
3
4
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the  
cursor (z) to SYSTEM, then select either  
I, D/K, B/G, or M, whichever is  
applicable in your area. If SYSTEM is set  
to the wrong position, the sound will be  
distorted or noisy.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG1  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
2
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the  
cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select  
NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG1  
•
CURSOR  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
2
• ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor  
(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press  
EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG1  
•
CURSOR  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
2
• ON  
OFF  
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.  
• EXECUTE  
FINE TUNING  
PLEASE WAIT  
Notes  
• If you connect the VCR to a TV with the NTSC colour system, the picture quality  
may be compromised during automatic presetting. A colour picture appears when  
presetting is complete.  
• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your  
area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV  
system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel  
numbers to the programme positions (see “Changing programme positions” on  
page 35).  
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Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)  
Presetting channels  
manually  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PROG+/–  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET  
and press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
3
• ON  
OFF  
•
CURSOR  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the  
cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select  
NORM.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
•
CURSOR  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
3
• ON  
OFF  
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor  
(z) to CHANNEL SET.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG10  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
CURSOR  
•
NORM CATV  
3
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
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Selected programme  
position  
4
5
Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position.  
• PROG  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
3
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
Press CURSOR / repeatedly until the  
channel you want is displayed.  
Pressing CURSOR ? goes back to the  
previous channels.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
•
CURSOR  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
4
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
The channels are scanned in the order  
shown on pages 24 to 31.  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the  
programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press  
“0” and then press “5.”  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
6
If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press  
CURSOR >/./?// to move the  
cursor (z) to SYSTEM, then select either I,  
D/K, B/G, or M, whichever is applicable  
in your area.  
•
CURSOR  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
4
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
• EXECUTE  
7
8
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 4 and 5.  
Press EXECUTE.  
Note  
• The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your  
area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV  
system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel  
numbers to the programme positions (see “Changing programme positions” on  
page 35).  
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Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)  
Disabling unwanted programme positions  
After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–  
buttons.  
You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the SET UP CH  
AND G-CODE menu (see page 32).  
1
2
In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display  
the number “0” beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press EXECUTE.  
Resetting the TV system (only for areas where  
various TV systems coexist)  
If the sound is distorted or noisy, or the color TV programme becomes black  
and white, etc., that channel may not be matched to the proper TV system. In  
this case, try the following steps.  
1
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position that has the channel  
with above described conditions.  
2
3
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Select SYSTEM and select the TV system on which you can obtain the  
best sound and picture.  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for other positions you want to preset the TV  
system to.  
Press EXECUTE.  
Checking the TV system  
Multi system indicators  
Press PROG +/– to choose the  
programme position.  
The multi system indicator (I, D/K,  
B/G, or M) of the selected  
programme position’s TV system  
lights up.  
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If the picture is not clear  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in  
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/– to select the programme number for which you cannot  
obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG14  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
4
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SET  
:
[ Bb ]  
4
Press CURSOR ?// to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.  
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Channel numbers in the CHANNEL SET field and the corresponding channels  
B/G  
TV system  
Country  
Western  
Europe  
Australia  
New  
Zealand  
Morocco  
Indonesia  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL  
SET field  
Corresponding channels  
AS0  
1
1A  
1
2
E2  
E3  
1
2
2
3
2A  
3A  
4A  
5A  
6A  
7A  
8A  
9A  
10A  
11A  
3
4
E4  
E5  
6
4
5
6
E6  
7
5
M6  
M7  
M8  
M9  
M10  
E7  
8
6
7
8
E8  
9
7
E9  
9A  
10  
11  
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
E10  
E11  
E12  
9
10  
11  
3
4
E21  
E22  
E23  
E24  
E25  
E26  
E27  
E28  
E29  
E30  
E31  
28  
29  
30  
31, 32  
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TV system  
Country  
B/G  
Western  
Europe  
Australia  
New  
Zealand  
Morocco  
Indonesia  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL  
SET field  
Corresponding channels  
E32  
E33  
E34  
E35  
E36  
E37  
E38  
E39  
E40  
E41  
E42  
E43  
E44  
E45  
E46  
E47  
E48  
E49  
E50  
E51  
E52  
E53  
E54  
E55  
E56  
E57  
E58  
E59  
E60  
E61  
E62  
E63  
33  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39, 40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47, 48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55, 56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
63, 64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
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Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)  
TV system  
Country  
B/G  
Western  
Europe  
Australia  
New  
Zealand  
Morocco  
Indonesia  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL  
SET field  
Corresponding channels  
64  
E64  
E65  
E66  
E67  
E68  
E69  
S1  
69  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
C1  
5
C2  
S2  
C3  
S3  
C4  
S4  
C5  
S5  
C6  
S6  
5A  
C7  
S7  
C8  
S8  
C9  
S9  
M4  
M5  
C10  
S10  
S11  
S12  
S13  
S14  
S15  
S16  
S17  
S18  
S19  
S20  
S21  
S22  
S23  
S24  
S25  
S26  
S27  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
C21  
C22  
C23  
C24  
C25  
C26  
C27  
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Country  
B/G  
Western  
Europe  
Australia  
New  
Zealand  
Morocco  
Indonesia  
Channel number  
in the CHANNEL  
SET field  
Corresponding channels  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C46  
S28  
S29  
S30  
S31  
S32  
S33  
S34  
S35  
S36  
S37  
S38  
S39  
S40  
S41  
S01  
S02  
S03  
S04  
S05  
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TV system  
Country  
D/K  
I
M
East China UK/Hong Ireland South  
Europe  
U.S.A.  
Japan  
Kong  
Africa  
Channel  
number in  
the  
Corresponding channels  
CHANNEL  
SET field  
1
A
2
R1  
1
2
3
7
8
3
B
2, C2  
4
C
3
7
8
9
5
R6  
R7  
D
E
4
5
J-5  
J-6  
J-7  
6
7
8
9
12  
13  
J
J-10  
J-11  
J-12  
S1  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
R12  
R2  
J
10  
K
R3  
4
5
5
R4  
R5  
R8  
9
F
G
H
I
6
10  
11  
J-8  
J-9  
R9  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
7
R10  
R11  
R21  
R22  
R23  
R24  
R25  
R26  
R27  
R28  
R29  
R30  
R31  
8
9
B21  
B22  
B23  
B24  
B25  
B26  
B27  
B28  
B29  
B30  
B31  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
14, W+29, W+30  
15, 16, W+31  
17, W+32  
J13  
J14, J15  
J16  
18, W+33, W+34  
19, 20, W+35  
21, W+36  
J17  
J18, J19  
J20  
22, W+37, W+38  
23, 24, W+39  
25, W+40  
J21  
J22, J23  
J24  
26, W+41, W+42  
27, 28, W+43  
J25  
J26, J27  
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Country  
D/K  
I
M
East China UK/Hong Ireland South  
Europe  
U.S.A.  
Japan  
Kong  
Africa  
Channel  
number in  
the  
Corresponding channels  
CHANNEL  
SET field  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
R32  
R33  
R34  
R35  
R36  
R37  
R38  
R39  
R40  
R41  
R42  
R43  
R44  
R45  
R46  
R47  
R48  
R49  
R50  
R51  
R52  
R53  
R54  
R55  
R56  
R57  
R58  
R59  
R60  
24  
B32  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
57  
58  
59  
60  
61  
62  
29, W+44  
30, W+45, W+46  
J28  
J29  
B33  
B34  
B35  
B36  
B37  
B38  
B39  
B40  
B41  
B42  
B43  
B44  
B45  
B46  
B47  
B48  
B49  
B50  
B51  
B52  
B53  
B54  
B55  
B56  
B57  
B58  
B59  
B60  
B61  
B62  
31, 32, W+47  
J30, J31  
J32  
33, W+48  
34, W+49, W+50  
J33  
35, 36, W+51  
J34, J35  
J36  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
46  
47  
48  
49  
37, W+52  
38, W+53, W+54  
J37  
39, 40, W+55  
J38, J39  
J40  
41, W+56  
42, W+57, W+58  
J41  
43, 44  
45  
J42, J43  
J44  
46  
J45  
47, 48  
49  
J46, J47  
J48  
50  
J49  
51, 52  
53  
J50, J51  
J52  
54  
J53  
55, 56  
57  
J54, J55  
J56  
58  
J57  
59, 60  
61  
J58, J59  
J60  
62  
J61  
63, 64  
65  
J62  
66  
67, 68  
69  
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TV system  
Country  
D/K  
I
M
East China UK/Hong Ireland South  
Europe Kong Africa  
U.S.A.  
Japan  
Channel  
number in  
the  
Corresponding channels  
CHANNEL  
SET field  
63  
64  
50  
51  
52  
53  
54  
55  
56  
B63  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
70  
B64  
B65  
B66  
B67  
B68  
B69  
71, 72  
65  
73  
66  
74  
67  
75, 76  
68  
77  
69  
78  
C1  
A-3  
J-3  
M1, M2  
M3  
C2  
A-2, A-1  
C3  
A
C4  
M4  
B
C5  
C
M5  
C6  
M6  
D
C7  
E
M7  
C8  
M8, M9  
M10  
J-4  
F, G  
C9  
H
C10  
C11  
C12  
C13  
C14  
C15  
C16  
C17  
C18  
C19  
C20  
C21  
C22  
C23  
C24  
6
I
11  
(12)  
13  
L
S2  
S3  
M, N  
O
S4  
S5, S6  
S7  
P
Q
S8  
R
S
S9  
S10, S11  
S12  
T, U  
V
S13  
W
W+1, W+2  
W+3  
W+4  
W+5, W+6  
S14, S15  
S16  
S17  
S18, S19  
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TV system  
Country  
D/K  
I
M
East China UK/Hong Ireland South  
Europe Kong Africa  
U.S.A.  
Japan  
Channel  
number in  
the  
Corresponding channels  
CHANNEL  
SET field  
C25  
C26  
C27  
C28  
C29  
C30  
C31  
C32  
C33  
C34  
C35  
C36  
C37  
C38  
C39  
C40  
C41  
C42  
C43  
C44  
C45  
C46  
W+7  
W+8  
S20  
S21  
W+9, W+10  
W+11  
S22, S23  
S24  
W+12  
S25  
W+13, W+14  
W+15  
S26, S27  
S28  
W+16  
S29  
W+17, W+18  
W+19  
S30, S31  
S32  
W+20  
S33  
W+21, W+22  
W+23  
S34, S35  
S36  
W+24  
S37  
W+25, W+26  
W+27  
S38, S39  
S40  
W+28  
S41  
4, 4A  
6
A-5  
A-4  
J-1  
J-2  
Tip  
• The shadow in the table shows the adjustable RF output channel range (see page 11  
for reference).  
Note  
• There may be a case that the same area channel may appear repeatedly as the other  
channel number in the CHANNEL SET field.  
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Manual setup —  
Setting up  
G-CODE  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs that  
simplifies programming the VCR to  
make timer recordings. To use G-CODE,  
each programme position needs to be  
matched with its G-CODE guide  
channel. To get the guide channel  
numbers, look in the programme guide  
for your area that features G-CODE  
numbers.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
If you want to record satellite broadcasts  
using G-CODE, see page 34.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
2
3
4
5
•
CURSOR  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
The preset channels are displayed on the  
screen.  
• EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor  
(z) to the row on which you want to set  
the guide channel.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
–––  
2
3
4
5
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/.  
repeatedly.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
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4
Press CURSOR / twice to select the  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
guide channel column.  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–––  
–––  
– [ ––– ]  
–
–
–––  
–––  
[ V v ]  
SELECT GUIDE CH  
:
:
CONFIRM  
[ B b ]  
Press CURSOR >/. to select the guide  
channel number assigned in the  
programme guide.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
–––  
•
CURSOR  
1
2
3
4
5
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–––  
– [  
–
6 ]  
–––  
–––  
[ V v ]  
–
SELECT GUIDE CH  
:
CONFIRM  
:
[ B b ]  
5
Press CURSOR ?// to confirm the  
setting.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
–––  
–––  
6
–––  
–––  
2
3
4
5
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
6
7
To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 2 to 5.  
If you want to change the programme positions of the stations,  
proceed to step 2 of “Manual setup –– Changing/disabling  
programme positions” on page 35.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Manual setup — Setting up G-CODE (continued)  
Setting up G-CODE for satellite broadcasts  
When your satellite tuner is connected via the AERIAL IN connector, first  
you have to set the programme position for each satellite channel using the  
TUNER PRESET menu. Then set the guide channel number for each satellite  
channel using the SET UP CH AND G-CODE menu.  
If your satellite tuner is connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have to  
set programme positions nor guide channel numbers for satellite channels.  
Skip the following operations.  
1
2
3
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.  
Press PROG +/– to select a programme position you want to use for  
watching a satellite channel.  
4
Select CHANNEL SET, then press CURSOR /  
TUNER PRESET  
PROG6  
to tune the VCR to the satellite tuner.  
SYSTEM • I  
NORMAL / CATV  
AUTO PRESET  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
D /K B /G  
M
•
NORM CATV  
The channel number displayed beside  
CHANNEL SET is used for receiving all  
satellite broadcasts from the satellite tuner.  
6
• ON  
OFF  
FINE TUNING  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
5
6
Press PROG +/– to select another programme position for another  
satellite channel, and press the programme number buttons to enter the  
same channel number as the one displayed in step 4.  
Repeat this step for all satellite channels.  
Set the guide channel number for each programme position assigned to  
the satellite channel, following the procedures in “Manual setup ––  
Setting up G-CODE” on page 32.  
Notes  
• The G-CODE used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao, etc.  
and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K.  
• If the preset channel is on cable TV, ”C” appears on the left of the channel in step 1  
(“Setting up G-CODE”) in most areas.  
However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 24 to 31 for reference).  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
• If you inadvertently entered a guide channel number, press CURSOR >/.  
repeatedly to reset the ”GUIDE CH” column to ”---.” ”---” appears between 1 and  
255.  
• The VCR does not allow entering the guide channel number, if the same number  
has been set.  
• If you use a satellite tuner connected via the LINE-1 IN jacks, you don’t have to  
setup G-CODE. Just record a satellite programme using G-CODE, and the VCR  
automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks.  
• When you record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE, you need to select the desired  
channel on the satellite tuner manually.  
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Manual setup ––  
Changing/  
disabling  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
programme  
positions  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
After setting the channels and G-CODE  
guide channels, you can change the  
programme positions as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or  
contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them.  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
Changing programme positions  
e.g. Moving the programme position from 4 to 1  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
16  
2
6
2
3
4
5
12  
–––  
•
CURSOR  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
• EXECUTE  
2
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor  
(z) to the row on which you want to  
change the programme position, then  
press CURSOR /.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
1
3
9
12  
[ 27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
16  
2
6
2
3
4
5
12 ]  
–––  
SELECT  
SET GUIDE CH  
CONFIRM  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 50, press CURSOR >/.  
repeatedly.  
[ B ]  
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Manual setup –– Changing/disabling programme positions  
(continued)  
3
Press CURSOR >/. until the selected  
channel and guide channel row moves to  
the desired programme position.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
27  
3
–
–
–
–
–
12  
16  
2
•
CURSOR  
2
3
4
5
9
12  
56  
6
–––  
The selected channel and guide channel  
are inserted at the new programme  
position and the intermediate channels are  
displaced to fill the gap.  
SELECT  
SET GUIDE CH  
CONFIRM  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ B ]  
4
Press CURSOR ? to confirm the setting.  
•
CURSOR  
5
6
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2  
to 4.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Disabling unwanted  
programme positions  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
Note  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
• Be sure to select the programme position  
you want to disable correctly. If you  
disable a programme position by mistake,  
you need to reset that channel manually.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
TIMER  
CLEAR  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to SET UP CH AND  
G-CODE and press EXECUTE.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
16  
2
6
2
3
4
5
12  
–––  
•
CURSOR  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor  
(z) to the row on which you want to  
disable.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
1
3
9
12  
27  
56  
–
–
–
–
–
16  
2
6
2
3
4
5
12  
–––  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
TIMER  
Press TIMER CLEAR.  
SET UP CH AND G-CODE  
• CLEAR  
PROG CH  
GUIDE CH  
1
3
9
0
–
–
–
–
–
16  
2
The selected row will be cleared as shown  
on the right.  
2
3
–––  
12  
–––  
4
5
27  
56  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ b ]  
[ TIMER CLEAR ]  
4
5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want  
to disable.  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE.  
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Manual setup —  
Setting the clock  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to be able to use the timer  
recording features properly. If you have  
not set the VCR clock in the EASY SET  
UP procedure, you need to set it  
manually.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
1
• MENU  
CURSOR  
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to  
move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and  
press EXECUTE.  
CLOCK SET  
1. 1. 1997 WED 0 : 00  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
•
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
[ Bb ]  
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
• EXECUTE  
CLOCK SET  
27. 1. 1997 MON 0 : 00  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/. to set the date.  
•
CURSOR  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
[ Bb ]  
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
Press CURSOR / to select the month and  
set the month using CURSOR >/..  
CLOCK SET  
25. 10. 1997 SAT  
•
CURSOR  
0 : 00  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
[ Bb ]  
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
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CLOCK SET  
4
5
Set the year, hour and minutes in  
sequence, using CURSOR / to select the  
item to be set, and CURSOR >/. to select  
the digits.  
25. 10. 1997 SAT 15 : 00  
•
CURSOR  
SELECT  
SET  
END  
:
:
:
[ Bb ]  
[ V v ]  
[ EXECUTE ]  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE to start the clock.  
Tip  
• To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be  
changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/..  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
6 EJECT  
TRINITRON TV  
SYNCHRO  
PLAY  
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DISPLAY  
COUNTER  
RESET  
REPLAY  
COLOR SYSTEM switch  
P PAUSE  
3/# SEARCH  
· PLAY  
) FF  
p STOP  
NTSC PB switch  
0 REW  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
3
Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
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Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
Pause play  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Search forward  
Search backward  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
P PAUSE or · PLAY  
) FF or # SEARCH during playback  
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback  
) FF during stop  
0 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To replay a recently watched 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 10 seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and  
restarts playback.  
To set the colour system  
If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to  
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (When you select  
AUTO, normally, the colour system is correctly set whenever the tape is  
inserted.)  
If your tape was recorded in  
Set COLOR SYSTEM to  
PAL  
PAL/MESECAM  
NTSC  
NTSC  
MESECAM  
PAL/MESECAM  
To play an NTSC-recorded tape  
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your  
TV.  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
If your TV is  
PAL  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 3.58  
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Playing a tape (continued)  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.  
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the  
point afterwards by referring to the counter.  
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Notes  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,  
streaks may appear even if the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to PAL/MESECAM.  
If so, select the colour system, PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of  
the SET UP MENU (see page 62 for details).  
• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter  
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles  
of the two video systems.  
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
– the picture is black and white,  
– the picture shakes,  
– no picture appears on the TV screen,  
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen,  
– the colour density increases or decreases.  
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Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback  
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)  
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).  
How to connect to use this function  
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has  
phono type audio/video input jacks” on page 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 while playing back a video tape. If  
you do so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.  
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Recording TV  
programmes  
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2
5
8
0
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6
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TAPE SPEED  
PROG +/–  
r REC  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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• PROG  
3
4
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP  
TAPE  
SPEED  
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed (SP or LP for the PAL  
colour system, and SP or EP for the NTSC colour system).  
LP provides recording time twice as long as SP. EP provides  
recording time three times as long as SP. However, SP produces  
better picture and audio quality.  
LP  
REC  
5
Press r REC to start recording.  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
To check the remaining tape length (except for NTSC recorded tapes)  
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape  
remaining.  
Remaining tape length  
S
E
0 : 00 : 22  
Time counter  
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Recording TV programmes (continued)  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
1
If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set the  
TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerial  
cable, skip this step.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape  
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button  
followed by the programme number buttons.  
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or the 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.  
Note  
• When you play back a tape recorded in the PAL or MESECAM colour system,  
streaks may appear even if the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to PAL/MESECAM.  
If so, select the colour system PAL or MESECAM in the PAL/MESECAM option of  
the SET UP MENU (see page 62 for details).  
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Recording TV  
programmes  
using G-CODE  
u
(on/standby)  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
Just enter the programme’s G-CODE  
number listed in the TV programme  
guide. The date, times and programme  
position of that programme are set  
automatically. You can preset up to  
eight programmes at a time.  
G-CODE  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
Before you start…  
SET  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
TAPE SPEED  
TIMER CLEAR  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
Press G-CODE.  
G-CODE  
G-CODE  
G-CODE No.  
[ ––––––––– ]  
SP / LP  
[ SP ]  
SET  
: [ 0 – 9 ]  
SP / LP : [ TAPE SPEED ]  
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2
3
4
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the programme’s G-CODE number.  
G-CODE  
G-CODE No.  
[ 82477691– ]  
• ONCE DAILY  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SP / LP  
[ SP ]  
WEEKLY  
If you make a mistake, press TIMER  
CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.  
SELECT : [ Bb ]  
CONFIRM : [ SET ]  
CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]  
TAPE  
SPEED  
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape  
speed, SP or LP.  
G-CODE  
G-CODE No.  
[ 82477691– ]  
• ONCE DAILY  
SP / LP  
[ LP ]  
WEEKLY  
To set the EP mode for the NTSC colour  
system, display “LP” in the tape speed  
position.  
SELECT : [ Bb ]  
CONFIRM : [ SET ]  
CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]  
Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by using  
CURSOR ?//, then press SET:  
G-CODE  
•
CURSOR  
SET  
G-CODE No.  
[ 82477691– ]  
SP / LP  
[ LP ]  
RECORDING TIME  
START STOP PROG  
DATE  
3. 11MON 20 : 00 22 : 00 58 LP  
CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]  
To record  
Select  
Only once  
ONCE  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
Everyday Monday to Friday  
Once a week  
The date, start and stop times, programme position, and tape speed  
appear on the TV screen.  
If the information is not correct, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the  
setting.  
5
6
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
•
Press u to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1
2
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you wish  
to make a timer setting.  
3
4
Follow the steps on pages 47 and 48.  
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press u to reset  
the VCR after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV programme.  
Tip  
• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing SET.  
Notes  
• The G-CODE used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao, etc.  
and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and U.K.  
• If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that:  
– The G-CODE number is incorrect.  
– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or  
WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead.  
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Setting the timer  
manually  
u
(on/standby)  
The VCR automatically starts and stops  
recording TV programmes. You can  
preset up to eight programmes at a time.  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
INPUT SELECT  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/  
CHECK, then press EXECUTE.  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 10 SAT  
DATE  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
STOP PROG  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
•
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
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2
3
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, and tape speed:  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 10 SAT  
DATE  
19 . 11WED  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
START  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
STOP PROG  
– : –– –– SP  
•
CURSOR  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1 Press CURSOR / to select each item in  
turn.  
2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to  
return to that setting and reset.  
To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see  
“Daily/weekly recording” below.  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or the LINE 2  
IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the  
“PROG” position.  
Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.  
•
CURSOR  
To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat  
step 2.  
• EXECUTE  
4
5
Press EXECUTE.  
•
Press u to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from other equipment, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time  
you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. Press  
CURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.  
the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT .....  
n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 month later n (dates count down)  
n the current date  
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Setting the timer manually (continued)  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press u. The TIMER  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press u to reset  
the VCR after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV programme.  
Tips  
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme  
number buttons.  
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the TAPE SPEED button.  
• To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display  
“LP” in the tape speed position.  
Note  
• “TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted.  
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Playing/searching  
at various speeds  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7 FRAME  
& SLOW  
3/#  
SEARCH  
· PLAY  
) FF  
0 REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.  
Fast-forward/rewind  
During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind,  
hold 0 REW down.  
View the picture during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or  
3 SEARCH. To change direction, press the other one.  
Play at high speed  
During playback or pause, press & SLOW.  
Play in slow motion for  
two minutes  
During pause, press 7 FRAME. Hold the button down to  
play one frame each second.  
Play frame by frame  
During stop, hold 0 REW down on the VCR, and press  
· PLAY on the VCR.  
Rewind to the beginning  
of a tape and start play  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
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Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)  
Using the CLICK SHUTTLE  
ring  
With the CLICK SHUTTLE ring on  
the VCR you can operate a variety  
of playback options.  
CLICK SHUTTLE ring  
During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise or  
counterclockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring position  
changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV  
screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display  
function is on.  
Normal speed  
Double speed  
High speed  
Playback mode  
X 2  
Mark on the TV  
screen  
Slow motion in  
reverse  
Slow motion  
pause  
High speed in  
reverse  
Double speed in  
reverse  
Normal speed in  
reverse  
– X 2  
– X 1  
Tip  
• Adjust the picture using TRACKING +/– on the VCR if:  
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
– bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.  
– the picture shakes while pausing.  
Notes  
• The playback sound is muted during these operations.  
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
• The playback mode mark may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.  
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Recording TV  
programmes  
using the quick  
timer  
QUICK TIMER  
After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified duration.  
1
While recording, press QUICK TIMER on the VCR once.  
2
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:00  
0:30  
1:00  
10:30  
11:00  
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops  
recording and turns off automatically.  
To extend the duration  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Tip  
• You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode.  
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Checking/  
changing/  
u
cancelling timer  
settings  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
Before you start…  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
TIMER CLEAR  
1
2
Press u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK:  
TIMER SET / CHECK 25 . 10 SAT  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the  
next step.  
DATE  
START  
STOP PROG  
8 : 00  
0 : 00 50 LP  
12 : 12 13 : 00 27 LP  
EVERY SUN 23 : 00 0 : 00 L1 SP  
2 . 11SUN  
7 : 00  
6
SP  
4 . 11 TUE 21 : 00  
MON  
–
SAT  
• If you do not need to change the settings,  
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to  
return to recording standby.  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
–– . –  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
– : –– ––  
–
–
–
–
3
4
Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:  
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to select the item you  
want to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, press  
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning  
of the line.  
• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme  
starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu  
has priority.  
Programme 1  
20 seconds  
Programme 2  
Will be cut off  
Programme 1  
20 seconds will be cut off  
Programme 2  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
In ZWEITON (German stereo) system  
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual  
programmes based on the ZWEITON system only when the SYSTEM (I, D/  
K, B/G, or M) option in the TUNER PRESET menu is set to B/G. When a  
stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in  
the display window.  
To select bilingual sound while recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
L
Sub  
SUB  
R
Main and sub  
MAIN/SUB  
L, R  
In NICAM system  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on  
the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or  
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the  
display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the SET UP MENU should  
be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 62 for  
details.  
To select the sound while recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programme  
On-screen display  
STEREO  
To listen to  
Stereo  
Display window  
STEREO  
No indicator  
Standard sound*  
No indicator  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes (continued)  
Bilingual programme  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
L
Sub  
SUB  
R
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
MAIN/SUB  
No indicator  
L, R  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
Selecting the sound during playback  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programme  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display window  
L, R  
STEREO  
Stereo  
STEREO  
Left channel  
LCH  
L, STEREO  
R, STEREO  
No indicator  
Right channel  
Standard sound*  
RCH  
No indicator  
* Usually the mixed sound of the left and right channels  
Bilingual programme  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
L, STEREO  
SUB  
Sub  
R, STEREO  
L, R  
MAIN/SUB  
No indicator  
Main and sub  
STEREO  
Standard sound*  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
To check audio channel and sound level  
You can check the audio channel and sound level visually with the  
indicators in the display window.  
6
3
0
3
10  
Sound level indicator  
-
-
Right channel indicator  
Left channel indicator  
L
dB  
R
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How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded  
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded  
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed left/  
Bilingual  
Usually main sound  
right channels  
Normal audio track  
(monaural)  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound (left/  
right channels)  
Main (left channel)  
Sub (right channel)  
Notes  
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the AUDIO OUT connections.  
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the  
SET UP MENU is set to OFF.  
• If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi  
and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound.  
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Searching with  
the index  
function  
You can search for the start of a specific  
passage or scene.  
The VCR can search up to 99 index  
signals ahead of or behind the current  
position.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
=/+  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
8
Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly  
to specify how many index signals ahead or  
behind you want to search:  
• To search ahead, press + INDEX  
SEARCH.  
• To search backwards, press =INDEX  
SEARCH.  
The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen  
counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.  
To stop searching  
Press p STOP.  
Note  
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.  
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during  
recording pause.  
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Adjusting the picture  
Adjusting the tracking  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the tracking indicator  
flashes in the display window, then goes off),  
distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. If so,  
manually adjust the tracking.  
Press TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display the  
tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as  
you press one of the two buttons (the  
lights up). To resume automatic tracking  
adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
indicator  
NORMAL TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)  
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically  
improves recording and playback quality by  
adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video  
heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality,  
we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SET  
UP MENU (with the APC indicator in the display  
window lit).  
SET UP MENU  
BUZZER  
• ON  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
APC  
ON • OFF  
STD • NICAM  
• ON  
PAL  
OFF  
PAL/MESECAM  
• AUTO  
MESECAM  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
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 start recording for the first time, the VCR  
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes  
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.  
To deactivate the APC  
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC  
indicator in the display window goes off.  
Note  
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the  
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the  
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyse the tape  
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). 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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Changing menu options  
1
Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.  
SET UP MENU  
BUZZER  
• ON  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
APC  
ON • OFF  
STD • NICAM  
• ON  
PAL  
OFF  
PAL/MESECAM  
• AUTO  
MESECAM  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
[ V v ]  
[ Bb ]  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR  
?// to change the setting.  
Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
BUZZER  
• ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made.  
• OFF to deactivate it.  
AUDIO MIX  
• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same  
time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.  
• OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select  
the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.  
For details, see page 59.  
• STD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 57.  
HIFI AUDIO  
APC  
• ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function  
and improve picture quality.  
• OFF to switch off APC.  
For details, see page 61.  
PAL/MESECAM • AUTO to record/play back in the colour system selected  
automatically. Normally, select AUTO.  
• PAL to record/play back in the PAL colour system.  
• MESECAM to record/play back in the MESECAM colour  
system.  
For details, see page 42.  
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Editing  
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system  
How to connect to record on this VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE 2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810MS audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Tip  
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead.  
Notes  
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, 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.  
• 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.  
How to connect to a stereo system  
Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the  
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).  
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Basic editing  
(when recording on this VCR)  
P PAUSE  
Before you start editing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
(or “L1”) in the display window.  
• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote  
commander to select the tape speed  
(SP or LP for the PAL system, and SP  
or EP for the NTSC system).  
r REC  
1
2
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
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.  
Tips  
• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.  
• 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  
(Assemble Editing).  
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 analyses the tape. Then when you  
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If  
you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is  
cancelled.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony  
service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ON/STANDBY switch  
does not function.  
• Connect the mains lead to mains securely.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for  
over one hour.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (and  
timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you  
are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.  
• Make sure the colour system is correctly set to the  
system that the tape was recorded in.  
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaning  
cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your  
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony  
service facility (a standard service charge will be  
required). Do not use a commercially available liquid-  
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video  
heads.  
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony service facility for more information.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
initial  
terminal  
contamination  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.  
The picture has no sound.  
• When you play a tape with the same sound recorded  
on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure  
the AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set to  
OFF.  
The sound is unstable or has an  
echo.  
No TV programmes appear  
on the TV screen.  
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you  
are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
TV reception is poor.  
• Adjust the TV aerial.  
• Make sure SYSTEM, I, D/K, B/G, or M in the TUNER  
PRESET menu is set to the system in your area.  
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.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
• Select the correct source. Select a programme position  
with the PROG +/– buttons when recording TV  
programmes; select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT  
SELECT button when recording from other equipment.  
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 programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
• Check that a tape isn’t 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 remote control switch  
is set correctly.  
The tracking indicator does not  
appear on the screen.  
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor  
and tracking cannot be adjusted, or the NTSC  
system is being used.  
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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Specifications  
System  
Supplied accessories  
Channel coverage  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
VHF R1 to R12, E2 to E12, NZ1 to NZ11  
UHF E21 to E69, R21 to R60  
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41  
RF output signal  
Audio/video cable (1)  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Inputs and outputs  
LINE-1 IN and LINE 2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE-1 OUT  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1 each)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2 each)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
General  
Power requirements  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
27W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 282 mm (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
Approx. 4.7 kg  
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Index to parts and controls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
1 EASY SET UP button (14)  
!¡ r REC button (45, 64)  
2 ON/STANDBY switch/indicator  
!™ CLICK SHUTTLE ring (54)  
!£ P PAUSE button (41, 64)  
!¢ QUICK TIMER button (55)  
(11)  
3 Multi system indicators (22)  
4 INPUT SELECT button (51)  
5 Tape compartment  
!∞ PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–  
buttons (45, 61)  
6 6 EJECT button (41)  
!§ COLOR SYSTEM switch (40)  
7 0 REW button (41, 53)  
8 ) FF button (41, 53)  
9 · PLAY button (40)  
!º p STOP button (41, 45)  
!¶ LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R  
jacks (63)  
!• RF CH SET button (11)  
!ª Remote sensor (5)  
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Index to parts and controls (continued)  
Display window  
6
3
0
3
NICAM RF I G K M  
-
-
SP LP EP APC  
10  
L
dB  
STEREO  
R
H
M
S
1 Tape speed indicator (45)  
2 Tape indicator  
8
(Tracking) indicator (61)  
9 TV system indicator (12)  
I/G/K/M  
3 REC indicator  
!º Audio channel/sound level  
4 TIMER indicator (48, 51)  
5 NICAM indicator (57)  
6 APC indicator (61)  
7 RF indicator (11)  
indicator (58)  
!¡ STEREO indicator (57)  
!™ Time counter/clock/line/  
programme position (42, 45)  
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Rear panel  
1 Mains lead (8)  
4 AERIAL IN connector (8)  
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO  
5 NTSC PB switch (41)  
jacks (63)  
6 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO  
3 AERIAL OUT connector (8)  
jacks (9)  
continued  
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Index to parts and controls (continued)  
Remote commander  
1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
2 6 EJECT button (41)  
3 Menu buttons (14)  
MENU button  
CURSOR >/./?// buttons  
EXECUTE button  
4 WIDE button (6)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY  
button (43)  
6 DISPLAY button (45)  
7 COUNTER RESET button (42)  
8 TIMER CLEAR button (48, 56)  
9 QUICK TIMER button (55)  
!º TAPE SPEED button (45)  
!¡ r REC button (45)  
!™ & SLOW button (53)  
!£ 7 FRAME button (53)  
!¢ REPLAY buttons (41)  
!∞ =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons  
(60)  
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!§ u (on/standby) switch (14)  
!¶ AUDIO MONITOR button (57)  
!• TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (6)  
!ª G-CODE button (47)  
@º Programme number/? (ten’s  
digit) buttons (46, 48)  
@¡ SET button (48)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
@™ PROG +/– buttons (20, 45)  
@£ VOL +/– buttons (for TV) (6)  
@¢ P PAUSE button (41)  
@∞ 3/# SEARCH buttons (53)  
@§ · PLAY button (40)  
@¶ ) FF button (41, 53)  
@• p STOP button (41)  
@ª 0 REW button (41, 53)  
73  
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Index  
A, B  
Accessories supplied  
Adjusting  
picture 23, 54, 61  
tracking 54, 61  
Aerial hookup  
R
G
4
Recording 44  
G-CODE  
bilingual  
programmes 57  
saving 46  
stereo programmes 57  
using G-CODE 47  
recording 47  
setting 32  
Guide channel setting  
up 32  
8
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 23  
while watching another  
programme 46  
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 61  
Audio track 59  
H
Hi-fi audio track 59  
Remote commander  
5
AV connection  
9
I, J, K  
S
Index searching 60  
C
Safety tab 46  
Searching  
Cancelling timer settings 56  
Changing timer settings 56  
L
at various speeds 53  
using the index  
function 60  
Language selecting 17  
LP mode 45  
Cleaning the video  
heads 65  
SP mode 45  
Clock setting 38  
Colour system  
M
Monitoring  
compatible colour  
T, U, V, W, X, Y  
Timer recording 50  
during playback 58  
during recording 57  
systems  
setting 41  
Connecting  
to a stereo system  
to a TV with an aerial  
cable  
to a TV with audio/  
2
cancelling timer  
settings 56  
changing timer  
settings 56  
checking timer  
settings 56  
daily/weekly  
N, O  
NICAM broadcasts 57  
Normal audio track 59  
NTSC-recorded tapes 41  
9
8
video jacks  
9
recording 51  
overlapping timer  
recordings 56  
Counter 42  
P
Picture adjustment. See  
D
Adjusting  
Playback 40  
using G-CODE 47  
Disabling programme  
position 22, 37  
Dubbing. See Editing  
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Trinitron TV Synchro  
Play 43  
at various speeds 53  
slow motion 53  
Presetting channels 18  
E, F  
EASY SET UP 14  
Editing 63  
EP mode 45  
Q
Z
Quick timer 55  
ZWEITON broadcasts 57  
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