3-067-103-E1 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM
SLV-X9B
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of contents
70 Playing/searching at various speeds
72 Setting the recording duration time
73 Synchronized Recording
75 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
77 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
79 Searching using the Accès Smart
function
81 Storing, searching and deleting
programme information (Accès
Smart Plus)
86 Searching using the index function
87 Adjusting the picture
89 Reducing the VCR’s power
consumption
4 Index to parts and controls
9 Step 1 : Unpacking
10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote
commander
14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
VCR
23 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with
the Auto Set Up function
32 Selecting a language
33 Presetting channels
38 Changing/disabling programme
positions
43 Setting the clock
47 Setting the Canal Plus decoder
90 Changing menu options
93 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
95 Basic editing
52 Playing a tape
54 Recording TV programmes
58 Recording TV programmes using
the Dial Timer
96 Audio dubbing
63 Recording TV programmes using
the ShowView system
67 Recording TV programmes using
the timer
97 Troubleshooting
102 Specifications
104 Index
Back Cover
Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
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Getting Started
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Front panel
B Tape compartment
PROG (Dial Timer) control (58)
M
P REGLAGE AUTO (Auto Set Up)/
Q ENR SYNCHRO (Synchronized
Recording) button (74)
R t LIGNE-2 G (left) o D (right)
How to open the jack cover
1 Press the bottom of the cover.
2 Hook your finger on the top edge of the
cover and pull it open.
Index to parts and controls
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Display window
STEREO NICAM
SYNCHRO
VPS SPLP OPC
MAGN PDC EP STB
TV
RR
J OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
indicator (88)
E
(smartlink) indicator (16)
N Time counter/clock/line/programme
G VPS (Video Programme System)/
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)
indicator (65)
P RR (Reality Regenerator) indicator
continued
Index to parts and controls
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Rear panel
E i LINE-1 (TV)
B DECODER/t LINE-3 IN
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-
F
(audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)
jacks
C AERIAL IN
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (14)
G STB CONTROL
D AERIAL OUT
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14)
Index to parts and controls
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M [TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote
control switch (10)
O COMPT/DUREE REST (counter/
remain) button (55)
P DOUBL SON (audio dubbing)
button (96)
a TV power on/TV mode select
Q ./> RECHER INDEX (index
search) buttons* (86)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
S t TV/MAGN (TV/video) button
V CHAINE (programme) +/– buttons
c/C Teletext page access buttons
W
MINUTERIE (timer) button (63)
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)
Index to parts and controls
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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
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.
If the TV does not have the
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.
[TV] /
[MAGN]
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
To operate
the VCR
Set [TV] / [MAGN] to
[MAGN] and point at the remote sensor at the VCR
a Sony TV
[TV] and point at the remote sensor at the TV
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?/1
/
WIDE
a
CHOIX SON
FASTEXT buttons
AFFICH
t TV/MAGN
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme
number
buttons
-/--
CHAINE +/–/
c/C
2 +/–
TV control buttons
To
Press
?/1
Set the TV to standby mode
Select an input source: aerial in or line in
Select the TV’s programme position
t TV/MAGN
Programme number buttons,
-, CHAINE +/–
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To
Press
Adjust the volume of the TV
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
Select the sound
2 +/–
a (TV)
/ (Teletext)
CHOIX SON
FASTEXT buttons
AFFICH
Use FASTEXT
Call up the on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
c/C
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For WIDE
other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling
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 together with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
1 Set [TV] / [MAGN] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the programme
number buttons. Then release ?/1.
2
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
?/1, t TV/MAGN, programme number buttons, - (ten’s digit),
CHAINE +/–, 2 +/–, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons,
WIDE*, MENU*, M/m/</,*, and OK*.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
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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 switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable
code numbers.
Manufacturer
Sony
Code number
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Philips
Code number
01*1, 02
17*1, 49
06*1, 07*1, 08*1
Akai
68
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
52
Saba
12, 13
22, 23
25
10*1, 11*1
Samsung
Sanyo
24
33
Sharp
29
Loewe
Mivar
45
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
36
43*2
38
09, 70
NEC
66
15, 16, 69*3
Nokia
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*2 Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press M/m/</, to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
Notes
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be
erased.
• 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.
• 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.
Setting up the remote commander
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 15.
If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector
ANTENNE ENTREE
ANTENNE SORTIE
Mains lead
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable (supplied)
to mains
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from
AERIAL
ANTENNE
1
your TV and connect it to
ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear
panel of the VCR.
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of
the VCR and the aerial input of
your TV using the supplied aerial
cable.
IN
ENTREE
2
3
AERIAL
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to
Connecting the VCR
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If your TV has a PERITEL connector
ANTENNE ENTREE
i LIGNE-1
(TV)
ANTENNE
SORTIE
Mains lead
to mains
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable (supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Disconnect the aerial cable from
your TV and connect it to
ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear
panel of the VCR.
1
2
3
IN
ENTREE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect ANTENNE SORTIE of
the VCR and the aerial input of
your TV using the supplied aerial
cable.
IN
ENTREE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
OUT
SORTIE
Connect LIGNE-1 (TV) on the
VCR and the PERITEL connector
on the TV with the optional
PERITEL cable.
This connection improves picture
and sound quality. Whenever you
want to watch the VCR picture,
press t TV/MAGN to display
the MAGN indicator in the display
window.
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
4
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LIGNE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to
OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is
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About the SMARTLINK features
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1,
EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO
VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5,
this VCR automatically runs the
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page
(the
indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the
TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the
VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the
Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful not to disconnect the cables or exit the
Auto Set Up function during the procedure.
• TV Direct Rec
56.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on
the remote commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and
display the timer recording menu (the METHODE DE
PROGRAMMATION menu, the MINUTERIE menu, or the SHOWVIEW
menu) automatically by pressing MINUTERIE on the remote
commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using OPTIONS
• Automatic Power Off
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after
you turn off the TV.
*1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*2 “EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*3 “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*4 “EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
*5 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.
Note
• Not all TVs respond to the functions above.
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Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB)
Set-Top Box (STB) refers to a satellite or digital tuner.
If your STB has a PERITEL connector, see page 18.
If your STB does not have a PERITEL connector
Set the CONNEX. STB setting to RF (see page 26).
Aerial cable (not supplied)
STB
CONTROLEUR
STB
ANTENNE
ENTREE
STB controller’s
side view
(supplied)
ANTENNE
SORTIE
iLIGNE-1
(TV)
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable (supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable* (not supplied)
: Signal flow
* If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector, the PERITEL cable connected to
the VCR is not required.
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If your STB has a PERITEL connector
The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to DECODEUR/
PERITEL cable
(supplied with the STB)
STB
DECODEUR/
t ENTREE LIGNE-3
CONTROLEUR
STB
STB controller’s
Side view
(supplied)
ANTENNE
ENTREE
i LIGNE-
1 (TV)
ANTENNE
SORTIE
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable
(supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV
even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function. When you turn on
the STB, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without
turning itself on.
1 Set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
2 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or PARTIELLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme from the STB, turn on the STB and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless
you record a programme from your STB.
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Additional connections
To a stereo system
You can improve sound
quality by connecting a
stereo system to the
R/D L/G
LINE IN
(audio out) R/D L/G jacks as
shown on the right.
Audio cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
To use the Line Through
function when
connecting to video
equipment other than a
Set-Top Box
DECODEUR/
t ENTREE
LIGNE-3
SORTIE
LIGNE
Using the Line Through
function, you can watch
programmes from other
equipment connected to this
VCR on the TV even when
the VCR is turned off. When
you turn on the other
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
equipment, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the other
equipment to the TV without turning itself on.
Connect the other equipment to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3
connector as shown above.
1
2 Set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Set VEILLE ECO to NON or PARTIELLE in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
4 Turn off the VCR.
To watch a programme, turn on the other equipment and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch programmes on the TV while recording unless you are recording
a programme from other equipment.
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR
If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 22.
If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector
Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video
signals from your VCR.
REGL CANAL
?/1
CHAINE +/–
Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.
1
2
REGLAGE
AUTO
Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
REGL CANAL
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
3
4
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
REGLAGE
AUTO
Press REGL CANAL.
The TV system appears in the display window.
REGL CANAL
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CHAINE
Press CHAINE +/– (repeatedly) to select the appropriate TV system
for your area.
5
6
Select “L” for the L TV system (SECAM), or “G” for the B/G TV
system (PAL).
Tune the TV to the same channel
shown in the VCR display window so
that the picture on the right appears
MAGNETOSCOPE SONY
clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for TV
tuning instructions.
If you select the wrong TV system in
step 5, the picture on the right may
not appear. Select the appropriate TV system and tune the TV
again.
If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture
REGLAGE
AUTO
Press REGL CANAL.
7
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
REGL CANAL
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press CHAINE +/– on the VCR. If the
TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
CHAINE +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing REGL
CANAL in step 2, press CHAINE +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so
that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel
so that a clear picture appears.
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If your TV has a PERITEL connector
REGL CANAL
?/1
CHAINE +/–
Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.
1
2
REGLAGE
AUTO
Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
The currently set RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
REGL CANAL
CHAINE
Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press REGL
CANAL again.
3
REGLAGE
AUTO
RF channel set up is complete.
REGL CANAL
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto
Set Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set
Up function. With this function, you can set the TV channels, guide
channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.
REGLAGE AUTO
REGLAGE
AUTO
Hold down REGLAGE AUTO on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on, starts searching for all of the
receivable channels, and presets them in the appropriate order for
your local area (according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning
REGL CANAL
If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted
programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download
function starts and the
indicator flashes in the display window
during download.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press REGLAGE AUTO.
Tip
• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in
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Notes
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the steps above.
• The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete (approximately 15
to 18 minutes).
• Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView,
timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
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Step 6 : Setting the Set-Top Box
If you did not connect a Set-Top Box (STB), skip this step.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Connect the STB controller, remove the protection sticker on the STB controller and place it
on top of the STB, so that it hangs out over the infrared receptor on the STB front (see page
17).
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press OK.
REGLAGES
1
MENU
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight SET-TOP
BOX, then press OK.
SET-TOP BOX
2
3
CONNEX. STB
RETOUR
NON
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m/</, to highlight
CONNEX. STB and press OK.
SET-TOP BOX
CONNEX. STB
RETOUR
NON
RF
LIGNE3
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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• If you connect the STB using the
aerial cable:
Press M/m/, to select RF and
press OK.
SET-TOP BOX
4
CONNEX. STB
N˚ CODE MARQUE STB
N˚ CHAÎNE
RF
---
06
LECTURE
OK
RETOUR
Press M/m to highlight
N° CHAÎNE and press OK. Enter
the appropriate number using M/m
and press OK.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
• If you connect the STB using the
PERITEL cable:
Press M/m/, to select LIGNE3
and press OK.
SET-TOP BOX
CONNEX. STB
N˚ CODE MARQUE STB
RETOUR
LIGNE3
---
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight N° CODE
MARQUE STB and press OK. Enter
the appropriate number using the
programme number buttons, then
27 for Set-Top Box brand number.
SET-TOP BOX
5
CONNEX. STB
N˚ CODE MARQUE STB
N˚ CHAÎNE
RF
123
06
LECTURE
OK
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Notes
• If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable, enter the programme
number of the VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB
output in step 4.
• You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless
you record a programme from your STB.
• It is recommended to connect your STB to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3
connector.
• For some STB, in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the
VCR remote commander, be careful not to point the remote commander towards
the STB and the VCR at the same time.
• If VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL, you cannot watch or record programmes from
your STB during standby mode. Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu to
NON or PARTIELLE.
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Set-Top Box brand number
To control the STB, enter the appropriate number corresponding to your
STB brand.
Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR.
STB brand
ABC
Code numbers
025, 028
STB brand
Blaupunkt
Boca
Code numbers
184
ABsat
Akai
134, 843
254, 524, 840
526
Brain Wave
343
858
Alba
102, 265, 373,
432, 466, 526,
624
British Sky
Broadcasting
Brunor
Bush
420
Allantide
Amstrad
344
078, 102, 265
526, 679, 721
091, 224, 263,
349, 472, 520,
686, 700
BT
Cabletime
172, 282, 388,
459
Andover
Ankaro
555
Cambridge
Camundosat
Canal+
267, 355, 526
228, 231, 380,
530
104
864
864
373
829
097
Anttron
Arcon
Armstrong
Asat
194, 432
283, 379
254
Canal Satellite
Channel Master
CityCom
384
AST
332, 361, 362
119, 384, 529
Clyde
Astra
CME
091, 119, 184,
211
Astro
184, 369, 531,
559, 595
CNT
531
Audio Ton
Avalon
Axis
375
Comtec
Connexions
Conrad
277
407
104, 407, 469
377, 380
287
618
377
611
254
211
384
Birmingham
Cable
Communications
Contec
Cryptovision
Crown
British Telecom
Barcom
014, 116
228
Cyrus
Daewoo
Best
228, 380
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STB brand
D-box
Code numbers
STB brand
Galaxisat
GEC
Code numbers
734
332
097
864
346
582
346
DDC
373
Diskxpress
DNT
228
Gold Box
Goldstar
Gooding
Grothusen
Grundig
211, 407, 469
279, 470
690
Drake
Dynasat
Echostar
EEC
181, 407, 465
344
151,184, 339,
474, 582, 761,
540
EIF
428, 685
344
G-Sat
194
344
Einhell
Elta
Harting und
Helling
375
Hinari
194
Emanon
Emme Esse
Engel
432
Hirschmann
184, 344, 407,
408, 409, 513,
584, 592, 683,
762
708
461
Eurodec
Europa
Fenner
Ferguson
535, 537
708
Hitachi
Houston
Humax
Huth
466
679
059
728
078, 194, 347,
625, 722
231, 254, 375,
528, 600, 805
Fidelity
Finlux
263, 686
HyperVision
Ikusi Allsat
Imperial
IRTE
630
119, 355, 408,
425, 466, 525
379
Fraba Sat
Fracarro
France Telecom
Freecom
FTE
596
265, 496
620
060
462
ITS
632
346, 432, 745
277, 342, 422
874
ITT
119, 183
014, 025, 287
343
Jerrold
Johansson
JOK
FTE Humax
Fuba
183, 228, 308,
309, 380, 407,
425, 428, 432,
720
721
JSR
375
JVC
526, 582
Galaxis
375, 377, 844,
845
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STB brand
Code numbers
STB brand
Multistar
Muratto
Navex
Code numbers
Kathrein
103, 134, 184,
211, 342, 369,
453, 491, 515,
564, 592, 633,
636
342, 475
346
343
NEC
189
Key West
König
805
Neusat
703, 845
231
103, 183, 184
342, 346
184
Newhaus
Next-Wave
Nikko
Kosmos
Kreiselmeyer
Kyostar
743
371
432
Nokia
692, 034, 119,
183, 339, 408,
425, 466, 584,
734, 832
La Sat
435, 475, 524,
531, 618
Lasat
833
Nordmende
Oceanic
Orbit
283, 373, 625
597
Lenco
346, 384, 422,
432, 461
Lion
364
361, 362
596
Lupus
380
Orbitec
Oxford
Pace
Luxor
119, 183, 584
535, 597
043
355
Macab
078, 194, 339,
347, 466, 802,
806, 858
Magnavox
Manhattan
Maranz
Maspro
466, 531
211
Pal
848
Palcom
Palladium
Panasonic
Panda
308, 309
582
103, 339, 347,
761
225
Matsui
355, 582
864
466
MediaSat
Mediamarkt
Memphis
Philips
630, 144, 211,
339, 466, 474,
582, 721, 761,
864
254
377
Micro
344
Technology
Phoenix
377
799
Minerva
Mintec
MNet
582
Phonotrend
Pioneer
589
155, 271, 544,
864
030
ProVision
Promax
595
466
Morgan’s
254, 524, 840
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STB brand
Prosat
Code numbers
STB brand
Code numbers
496
224
014
Sony
286, 289, 293,
650, 715
PTT Telecom
Stella
104
PVP Stereo
Visual Matrix
STVI
428
Pyxis
842
STS
167
Quadral
Radiola
Radix
RFT
373, 530, 639
211
Sunstar
Tandberg
Tantec
524, 805
742
407, 893, 764
211, 231, 552
308, 309, 347,
466
Tatung
156
Saba
265, 347, 364,
531, 586, 701,
720, 745
TechniSat
272, 273, 331,
420, 469, 552,
559, 596
Sabre
466
Teco
384
Sagem
Sakura
Salora
Samsung
SAT
831
Telecom
Telefunken
Teleka
104
377
432
119, 183, 210
283
254, 624, 683
435
Telemax
Teleservice
Televes
Tensai
332, 361, 362,
472
292
Satbox
386
596
Satcom
Satec
224
632
194, 339
283
Thomson
Thorens
Tonna
466, 864
597
Satmaster
SatPartner
343, 346, 432,
513, 531, 703,
720, 745
679
TPS
831
Triad
332, 344, 346,
361, 362
Schwaiger
194, 515
Scientific Atlanta 019, 028, 288
Triasat
Tristar
425
Seemann
SEG
407, 589, 637
277
380, 432, 529,
753
Tudi
297
Uniden
Unisat
205, 803, 842
Siemens
184
377
014
Skymaster
530, 639
United Cable
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STB brand
Unitor
Code numbers
228, 343
184, 525, 582
344, 364, 529
211
STB brand
Winersat
Wisi
Code numbers
343
Universum
Vector
184, 332, 362,
383, 407, 417,
418, 426, 466,
647, 649, 701
Ventana
Videoway
VisiCable+
Vortec
Wolsey Gene
XSat
555
261
134, 900
900
492
Xcom
Multimedia
432
VTech
332, 473, 771
362, 701
116
Zehnder
332, 342, 531,
829
Vtech
Westminster
Wevasat
Zenith
011, 536
805
344
Zwergnase
Note
• To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to
display “STB” in the display window then enter a three digit STB channel number
with the programme number buttons. If the STB responds, you have enterred the
correct brand number.
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Selecting a language
If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, use the on-screen display to
select another language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press
OK.
REGLAGES
MENU
1
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight LANGUE,
then press OK.
LANGUE
2
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
3
4
LECTURE
OK
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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Presetting channels
If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset
them manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press OK.
REGLAGES
MENU
1
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
DES CHAINES, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
2
3
4
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORME,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
B / G
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight L or B/G,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
• To receive broadcasts in France,
highlight L.
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
• To receive broadcasts using the
PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland),
highlight B/G.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CABLE, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
5
6
7
NORME
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
CABLE
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CABLE.
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
• CHAINE
Press CHAINE +/– to select the
programme position.
Selected programme position
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
4
NORME
L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
CANAL, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
AAB
4
8
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
C
1 2
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m repeatedly until the
channel you want is displayed.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
4
9
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
C
2 7
The channels appear in the following
order:
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
Channel
coverage
System L System B/G
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
VHF
F2 – F10
E2 – E12
Italian
channels A – H
UHF
F21 – F69 E21 – E69
CATV (TV B – Q
distribution)
S01 – S05,
S1 – S20
HYPER
S21 – S41 S21 – S41
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.”
To preset another programme position, repeat steps 7 through 9.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
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11
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If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in
channels clearly. However, if the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.
Press CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
1
2 Press MENU, then select REGLAGES and press OK.
3 Select REGLAGE DES CHAINES, then press OK.
4 Select ACCORD FIN, then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
Selected programme
PROG.
4
NORME
L
position
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
2 7
NON
C
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
REGLER
:
SORTIE : MENU
5 Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to NON.
Tuning the French CATV channels
This VCR can scan the CATV channels B to Q and the HYPER frequency
channels S21 to S41. On the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu, the channels
are indicated by S01 to S44 REGLAGE CANAL numbers respectively. For
example, channel B is indicated by REGLAGE CANAL number S01 and
channel Q by REGLAGE CANAL number S23 (see the table below).
If the CATV channel you want to preset is indicated by its frequency (for
example, 152.75 MHz), refer to the table below to find the corresponding
channel number. Channel number S05 is for this example.
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Channel system for the French CATV network
Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable
Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable
channel
CANAL
number
frequency
channel
CANAL
number
frequency
range (MHz)
range (MHz)
B
S01
S02
S03
S04
S05
S06
S07
S08
S09
S10
S11
S12
S13
S14
S15
S16
S17
S18
S19
S20
S21
S22
S23
116.75–124.75
124.75–132.75
132.75–140.75
140.75–148.75
148.75–156.75
156.75–164.75
164.75–172.75
172.75–180.75
180.75–188.75
188.75–196.75
196.75–204.75
204.75–212.75
212.75–220.75
220.75–228.75
228.75–236.75
236.75–244.75
244.75–252.75
252.75–260.75
260.75–268.75
268.75–276.75
276.75–284.75
284.75–292.75
292.75–300.75
S21
S24
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
S42
S43
S44
299.25–307.25
307.25–315.25
315.25–323.25
323.25–331.25
331.25–339.25
339.25–347.25
347.25–355.25
355.25–363.25
363.25–371.25
371.25–379.25
379.25–387.25
387.25–395.25
395.25–403.25
403.25–411.25
411.25–419.25
419.25–427.25
427.25–435.25
435.25–443.25
443.25–451.25
451.25–459.25
459.25–467.25
C
D
D
E
F
S22
S23
S24
S25
S26
S27
S28
S29
S30
S31
S32
S33
S34
S35
S36
S37
S38
S39
S40
S41
F
G
H
H
I
J
J
K
L
L
M
N
N
O
P
P
Q
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• When adjusting ACCORD FIN, the menu may become difficult to read due to
interference from the picture being received.
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Changing/disabling programme positions
After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If
any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable
them.
You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can
enter them manually.
Changing programme positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTES and press OK.
LISTES
1
MENU
LISTE DES CHAINES
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES
CHAINES, then press OK.
LISTE DES CHAINES
2
3
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECTIONNER
DEPLACER PROG.
SUPPR. PROG.
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row which
you want to change the programme
position, then press ,.
LISTE DES CHAINES
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 60, press
M/m repeatedly.
FGH
SELECTIONNER
REGLER NOM DU PROG.
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m until the selected channel
row moves to the desired programme
position.
LISTE DES CHAINES
4
5
PROG
CAN
NOM
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
0 3
5 6
1 2
2 7
0 9
AAB
FGH
The selected channel is inserted at
the new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced
to fill the gap.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER NOM DU PROG.
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press OK to confirm the setting.
LECTURE
OK
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
through 5.
6
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled
positions will be skipped later when you press the CHAINE +/– buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTES, and press OK.
LISTES
1
MENU
LISTE DES CHAINES
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES
CHAINES, then press OK.
LISTE DES CHAINES
2
3
4
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECTIONNER
DEPLACER PROG.
SUPPR. PROG.
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row
which you want to disable.
LISTE DES CHAINES
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECTIONNER
DEPLACER PROG.
SUPPR. PROG.
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Press ANNUL/0.
LISTE DES CHAINES
ANNUL/0
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
The selected row will be cleared as
shown on the right.
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
1 2
0 3
C
C
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECTIONNER
DEPLACER PROG.
SUPPR. PROG.
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to
disable.
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• 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.
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Changing the station names
You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must
receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station
names to appear automatically.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight LISTES and press OK.
LISTES
1
MENU
LISTE DES CHAINES
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES
CHAINES, then press OK.
LISTE DES CHAINES
2
3
4
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECTIONNER
DEPLACER PROG.
SUPPR. PROG.
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight the row which
you want to change or enter the
station name, then press ,.
LISTE DES CHAINES
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
To display other pages for
programme positions 6 to 60, press
M/m repeatedly.
FGH
SELECTIONNER
REGLER NOM DU PROG.
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press ,.
LISTE DES CHAINES
PROG
CAN
NOM
AAB
CDE
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT. UN CARACT.
SUIVANT
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Enter the station name.
LISTE DES CHAINES
5
PROG
CAN
NOM
CAB
CDE
1 Press M/m to select a character.
Each time you press M, the
character changes as shown
below.
LECTURE
OK
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2
0 3
5 6
2 7
0 9
FGH
SELECT. UN CARACT.
SUIVANT
CONFIRMER
:
:
A t B t … t Z t a t b t
… t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t
(symbols) t (blank space)
t A
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
2 Press , to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press </, until the character you want
to correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.
Press OK to confirm the new name.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
6
7
LECTURE
OK
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• If you enter a symbol in step 5, it will appear as a blank space in the display
window.
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Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly.
The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local
area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.
Setting the clock manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press
OK.
REGLAGES
1
MENU
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE,
then press OK.
HORLOGE
2
3
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
1 . 1 . 2 0 0 1
LUN
0 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
MANUEL, then press OK.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
1 . 1 . 2 0 0 1
LUN
0 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
:
REGLER
:
CONFIRMER
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to set the day.
HORLOGE
4
5
6
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2 8 . 1 . 2 0 0 1
DIM
0 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press , to highlight the month and
set the month pressing M/m.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
0 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
CONFIRMER
:
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing , to highlight
the item to be set, and press M/m to
select the digits.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
The day of the week is set
automatically.
SELECTIONNER
:
REGLER
:
CONFIRMER
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
HORLOGE
Press OK to start the clock.
7
8
REGLAGE AUTO
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tips
• To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and
select the digits by pressing M/m.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight REGLAGES and press OK.
REGLAGES
MENU
1
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight HORLOGE,
then press OK.
HORLOGE
2
3
4
REGLAGE AUTO
OUI
1
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
AAB
REGLAGE AUTO is highlighted.
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press OK.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
OUI
NON
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight OUI, then
press OK.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
OUI
1
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
AAB
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press m to highlight HEURE DU
PROGRAMME, then press OK.
HORLOGE
5
6
7
REGLAGE AUTO
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
1
AAB
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m repeatedly until the
programme position of the station
that carries a time signal appears.
HORLOGE
REGLAGE AUTO
LECTURE
OK
HEURE DU PROGRAMME
REGLAGE MANUEL
2
CDE
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 1
VEN
1 8 : 0 0
If the VCR does not receive a time
signal from any station, REGLAGE
AUTO returns to NON
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
automatically.
SORTIE : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tips
• If you set REGLAGE AUTO to OUI, the Auto Clock Set function is activated
whenever the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making
reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is
displayed in the “HEURE DU PROGRAMME” row. If you do not need the Auto
Clock Set, select NON.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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Setting the Canal Plus decoder
You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder
(not supplied) to the VCR.
Connecting a decoder
Canal Plus
decoder
PERITEL cable
(not supplied)
DECODEUR/
PERITEL
t ENTREE LIGNE-3
ANTENNE SORTIE
i LIGNE-1 (TV)
ANTENNE
ENTREE
Aerial cable
(supplied)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Setting the Canal Plus channel
To watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to receive the channel
using the on-screen display.
In order to set the channel correctly, be sure to follow all of the steps below.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
Press MENU, then press M/m to
highlight OPTIONS and press OK.
OPTIONS
1
MENU
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2,
then press OK.
OPTIONS - 2
2
3
4
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
DECODEUR
MIXTE
NON
OUI
NORMALE
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight
DECODEUR/LIGNE3, then press
OK.
OPTIONS - 2
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
DECODEUR
LIGNE3
LECTURE
OK
OUI
NORMALE
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight
DECODEUR, then press OK.
OPTIONS - 2
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
DECODEUR
MIXTE
NON
OUI
NORMALE
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
6
MENU
MENU
The menu disappears from the TV screen.
Press MENU again. Then press M/m
to highlight REGLAGES and press
OK.
REGLAGES
SET-TOP BOX
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
HORLOGE
LANGUE
RETOUR
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
DES CHAINES, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
7
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight NORME,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
8
9
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
B / G
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight L or B/G,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
• To receive broadcasts in France,
highlight L.
NON
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
• To receive broadcasts using the
PAL system (for example, in
Germany or Switzerland),
highlight B/G.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/
CABLE, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
10
11
12
NORME
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
CABLE
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to highlight NORMAL,
then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG.
1
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
1 2 AAB
C
NON
OUI
To preset CATV (Cable Television)
channels, select CABLE.
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
• CHAINE
Press CHAINE +/– to select the
desired programme position.
Selectedprogramme
position
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG. 1 5
NORME
L
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
NON
OUI
1 2
AAB
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
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Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE
CANAL, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
PROG. 1 5
AAB
13
14
15
16
17
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
C
1 2
OUI
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
PROG. 1 5
Press M/m to select the Canal Plus
channel, then press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
NON
OUI
0 2
LMN
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
PROG. 1 5
Press M/m to highlight TV-
PAYANTE/CANAL+, then press
OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
OUI
NON
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
PROG. 1 5
Press M/m to highlight OUI, then
press OK.
REGLAGE DES CHAINES
NORME
L
LECTURE
OK
NORMAL / CABLE
REGLAGE CANAL
TV-PAYANTE / CANAL+
AFT
NORMAL
C
OUI
OUI
0 2
LMN
ACCORD FIN
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
Press MENU to exit the menu.
MENU
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK.
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Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme, make both
decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are
compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR.
• When you watch the Canal Plus programme through the RFU input of the TV,
press t TV/MAGN so that the MAGN indicator appears in the display window.
• If VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL, you cannot watch or record Canal Plus
programmes during standby mode. Set VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu to
NON or PARTIELLE.
• If CONNEX. STB is not set to NON at the SET-TOP BOX screen, you cannot
select DECODEUR for DECODEUR/LIGNE3. In this case, set the Set-Top Box
setting to NON and then make the DECODEUR/LIGNE3 selection.
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
Before you start...
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
Insert a tape.
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
Press H LECTURE.
3
LECTURE
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
OK
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
X PAUSE or H LECTURE
M AV during stop
m RET during stop
Z EJECT
To set the colour system
If the playback picture has no colour, or streaks appear during playback, set
the STANDARD COULEUR option in the OPTIONS-1 menu to conform to
option to AUTO.)
To use the time counter
Press ANNUL/0 at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
SP
OPC
MAGN
To display the counter on the TV screen, press
AFFICH.
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Notes
• 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.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
tape.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
–The picture becomes 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.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound
becomes monaural.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote
commander do not function.
Starting playback automatically with one button (One
Touch Play)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the
TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with
one button.
1 Insert a tape.
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
2 Press H LECTURE.
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is
set to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when
you press H LECTURE.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
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Recording TV programmes
Before you start...
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1
To record from a decoder, turn it on.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2
• To record a normal channel, press CHAINE +/– until the
programme position number you want appears in the display
window.
• CHAINE
3
SP
OPC
MAGN
CHOIX
ENTREE
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the
LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE until the connected line appears
in the display window.
STB
SP
OPC
MAGN
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
• To record from the Set-Top Box, press STB. The STB indicator lights up
in the display window. Then enter a three digit STB channel number with
the programme number buttons.
SP
OPC
STB
MAGN
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
4
SP / LP
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP.
However, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
LP OPC
MAGN
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Press z ENR to start recording.
ENR
5
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
LP OPC
Recording indicator
MAGN
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining time
Press
AFFICH. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to
check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The
indicates the remaining time.
indicator
SP
0 : 0 0 : 2 2
1 : 4 6
Remaining time
Time counter
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure DUREE
CASSETTE in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/MAGN to turn off the MAGN indicator in the display
window.
1
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 the
same tape again, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
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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.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE connector or jack, you can select
the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– buttons.
• The
AFFICH information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The
motion playback.
AFFICH information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-
AFFICH information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded
• The
tape.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (SECAM, MESECAM) and NTSC
systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to
the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems.
• You cannot watch a Canal Plus programme while recording another Canal Plus
programme.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct
Rec)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
1 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press z ENR while you are watching a TV programme or external
source.
2
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the
VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
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Tips
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z ENR in some
situations such as:
–when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
–when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
data in the VCR tuner preset.
• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically
turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press
z ENR.
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function OUI and NON in the OPTIONS-2 menu
Notes
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in
the following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and
recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor
change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme
position on the TV.
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Recording TV programmes using the Dial
Timer
The Dial Timer function allows you to
?/1
make timer recordings of programmes
without turning on your TV. Set the
recording timer to record up to eight
programmes, including settings made
with other timer methods, that will be
broadcast within the next month. The
recording start time and recording stop
time can be set at one minute intervals.
x
PROG
CHAINE +/–
X
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the total
recording time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
button locations.
PROG
Press PROG.
1
“DATE” and “TODAY” appear alternately in the display window.
If the date and time are not set, “DAY” will appear. See step 2 in the
SP
OPC
MAGN
SP
OPC
MAGN
PROG
Turn PROG to set the recording date.
2
SP
OPC
MAGN
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PROG
Press PROG.
3
“START” and the current time appear alternately in the display
window.
SP
OPC
MAGN
SP
OPC
MAGN
Turn PROG to set the recording start time.
PROG
4
5
You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/–
buttons.
CHAINE
SP
OPC
MAGN
Press PROG.
PROG
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
SP
OPC
MAGN
SP
OPC
MAGN
Turn PROG to set the recording stop time.
PROG
6
You can set the recording stop time in 15 minute intervals or adjust
the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/–
buttons.
CHAINE
SP
OPC
MAGN
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Press PROG.
7
8
PROG
The programme position or station name appears in the display
window.
SP
OPC
MAGN
Turn PROG to set the programme position.
PROG
SP
OPC
MAGN
CHOIX
ENTREE
To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more
of the LIGNE inputs, turn PROG or press CHOIX ENTREE to
display the connected line in the display window.
To record from the Set-Top Box, turn
PROG or press
CHAINE
CHAINE +/– until the STB channel number you want appears in the
display window. You can change the channel one channel at a time
by turning
PROG, or 100 channels at a time by pressing
CHAINE +/–.
Press PROG to complete the setting.
9
PROG
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
To return to the previous step
To return to the previous step, press the CHAINE + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The
indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
To set the clock
Turn PROG so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window.
1
Press PROG.
2 “DAY” appears in the display window.
Turn PROG to set the day.
3
Press PROG.
4 “MONTH” appears in the display window.
Turn and press PROG to set the month, and then the year.
5 After you set the year, “CLOCK” appears in the display window again.
Turn and press PROG to set the hour and minute.
6
When you have finished setting the time, press PROG to start the
7 clock.
Tips
• To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x (stop) on the VCR while you are making
the setting.
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 9.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point
the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE
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Notes
• If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the
MINUTERIE menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five
seconds.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in
step 9 with no tape inserted.
• If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and REGLAGE AUTO is set
to OUI, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of
adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set
correctly.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a
salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating
the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight
programmes have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making
timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
Press X (pause) on the VCR while turning the PROG. “DEMO” appears
in the display window for a few seconds.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead. Although the Demonstration
Mode is cancelled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration
Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you
use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the mains
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Recording TV programmes using the
ShowView system
The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make
timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide.
The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
page 91).
Press MINUTERIE.
1
MINUTERIE
• When you set OPTIONS
METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION
PROGRAMM. to MIXTE:
The METHODE DE
NORMALE
SHOWVIEW
PROGRAMMATION menu
LECTURE
appears on the TV screen. Press
OK
M/m to select SHOWVIEW, then
press OK.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
2 8 . 9 VEN
• When you set OPTIONS
PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW:
The SHOWVIEW menu appears
on the TV screen.
SHOWVIEW
N˚ SHOWVIEW
– – – – – – – – –
REGLER
:
0–9
SORTIE : MENU
Press the programme number buttons
to enter the ShowView number.
SHOWVIEW
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 8 . 9 VEN
2
N˚ SHOWVIEW
1 2 4 6 – – – – –
If you make a mistake, press
ANNUL/0 and re-enter the correct
number.
REGLER
CONFIRMER : OK
ANNULER ANNUL / 0
:
0–9
ANNUL/0
:
SORTIE : MENU
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Press OK.
MINUTERIE
2 8 . 9 VEN
3
DATE
AUJOURD.
HEURE
PROG.
3 5
The date, start and stop times,
programme position or station name,
tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting
appear on the TV screen.
LECTURE
OK
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
SP / LP
SP
VPS / PDC
NON
LISTE
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
ANNULER
:
:
:
CHOIX
ENTREE
• If “– –” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
• To record from the Set-Top Box, press STB to display “STB---” in
the “PROG.” position. Then, enter a three digit STB channel
number with the programme number buttons.
STB
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ANNUL/0
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press ANNUL/0 to cancel the setting.
If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC setting:
MINUTERIE
2 8 . 9 VEN
4
DATE
AUJOURD.
HEURE
PROG.
3 5
LECTURE
OK
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 Press </, to highlight the item
you want to change.
SP / LP
LISTE
SP
VPS / PDC
OUI
2 Press M/m to reset it.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
ANNULER
:
:
:
• To record the same programme
every day or the same day every
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI.
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
6
MENU
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
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To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to
Saturday) t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) .....
t LUN (every Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t
(dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD.
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (when the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window is lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI in step 4 above. You
can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to one or more of
the LIGNE inputs.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
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Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHAINE +/– buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point
the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE,
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
• When you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to NORMALE in the OPTIONS-2 menu,
the SHOWVIEW menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select SHOWVIEW or
MIXTE.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a
programme from your Set-Top Box.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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Recording TV programmes using the timer
You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer
methods.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording
time.
• To record from a decoder, turn it on.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
91).
Press MINUTERIE.
1
MINUTERIE
• When you set OPTIONS
PROGRAMM. to MIXTE:
The METHODE DE
PROGRAMMATION menu
appears on the TV screen. Press
M/m to select NORMALE, then
press OK.
METHODE DE PROGRAMMATION
NORMALE
SHOWVIEW
LECTURE
OK
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
• When you set OPTIONS
PROGRAMM. to NORMALE:
The MINUTERIE menu appears
on the TV screen.
MINUTERIE
2 8 . 9 VEN
PROG.
DATE
AUJOURD.
HEURE
– – : – – – – : – –
– –
SP / LP
LISTE
SP
VPS / PDC
NON
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
ANNULER
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
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Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position or station name,
tape speed, and VPS/PDC function:
MINUTERIE
2 8 . 9 VEN
2
DATE
AUJOURD.
HEURE
PROG.
3 5
LECTURE
OK
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
SP / LP
SP
VPS / PDC
NON
1 Press , to highlight each item in
LISTE
turn.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
ANNULER
:
:
:
CHOIX
ENTREE
2 Press M/m to set each item.
To correct a setting, press < to
return to that setting and reset.
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
STB
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to OUI. For details
about the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/
• To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or
more of the LIGNE inputs, press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the “PROG.” position.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• To record from the Set-Top Box, press STB to display “STB---” in
the “PROG.” position. Then, enter a three digit STB channel
number with the programme number buttons.
Press MENU to exit the menu.
3
4
MENU
Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands
by for recording.
To record from a decoder or other source, leave the connected
equipment switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication
in reverse order.
AUJOURD. t DIM-SAM (Sunday to Saturday) t LUN-SAM (Monday to
Saturday) t LUN-VEN (Monday to Friday) t SAM (every Saturday) .....
t LUN (every Monday) t DIM (every Sunday) t 1 month later t
(dates count down) t DEMAIN t AUJOURD.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR
to recording standby after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number buttons.
• To set the line input video source, you can also use the CHAINE +/– buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed
to the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point
the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set VITESSE
• Even if you set OPTIONS PROGRAMM. to SHOWVIEW in the OPTIONS-2
menu, you can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select MINUTERIE, then
go to step 2.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LISTE,
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC
function will not work.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape
inserted.
• The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to NON for the timer recording of a
programme from your Set-Top Box.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Before you start...
Playback options
Operation
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
During fast-forward, hold down M AV/M. During rewind,
hold down m RET/m.
Play at high speed
During playback, press M AV or m RET on the remote
commander.
During playback, hold down M AV/M or m RET/m.
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, press y RALENTI.
During pause, press M AV or m RET on the remote
commander. Hold down M AV or m RET to play one
frame each second.
Rewind and start play
During stop, press H (play) on the VCR while holding down
m on the VCR.
To resume normal playback
Press H LECTURE.
Using the shuttle ring
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.
Shuttle ring
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To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
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
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 the 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 anticlockwise. The
frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button turns off.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the CHAINE +/– buttons 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.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
• If the playback mode mark does not appear on the TV screen, press
AFFICH.
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Setting the recording duration time
After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified duration.
Before you start...
1 While recording, press z ENR.
The indicator appears in the display window.
SP
OPC
MAGN
2 Press z ENR repeatedly to set the duration time.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Enregistrement normal
0:30
1:00
5:30
6:00
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops
recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press z ENR repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z ENR repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR
returns to the normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration time.
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Synchronized Recording
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment
such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODEUR/
ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector. The connected equipment must have a timer
function for this feature to work.
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns
on and starts recording a programme from DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-
3.
How to connect for Synchronized Recording
Connect the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector of the VCR to the
PERITEL connector of the satellite tuner. Then connect the LIGNE-1 (TV)
connector to the TV.
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
Satellite tuner, etc.
DECODEUR/
PERITEL
t ENTREE LIGNE-3
connector
i LIGNE-1 (TV)
PERITEL
PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
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Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function
Before you start...
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Make sure the tape is longer than the
total recording time.
ENR SYNCHRO
• Set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3
button locations.
Press CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/– to display “L3” in the display
window.
Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme
you want to record, then turn it off.
1
2
3 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed.
4 Hold down ENR SYNCHRO for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO indicator lights up and the VCR stands by for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an
input signal from the connected equipment.
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the connected equipment stops transmitting an input signal.
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function
Press ENR SYNCHRO. The SYNCHRO indicator disappears.
To stop recording
Press x STOP while recording.
Notes
• This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.
• Some TVs or other equipment with timer functions will automatically turn off if no
operation is performed within a certain amount of time. In this case, the
Synchronized Recording also stops automatically.
• When the connected equipment turns on while the SYNCHRO indicator is
appeared, recording starts automatically.
• If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the
programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording
only after the first programme has finished.
• The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for
Synchronized Recording.
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTES and press OK.
Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES
PROGRAMMATIONS, then press OK:
3
LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS
2 8 . 9 VEN
VPS
PDC
DATE
AUJOURD.
3 0 . 9
HEURE
PROG.
3 5
AAB
CDE
FGH
I J K
– –
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
SP
LP
LP
LP
SP
–
• If you want to change or cancel a
setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel
the settings, press MENU, then turn
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
VPS
PDC
2 . 1 0
LUN– VEN
DIM
– – . – –
6 : 3 0
– : – –
7 : 0 0
– : – –
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
ANNULER
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
Press M/m to select the setting you want
to change or cancel, then press OK.
4
MINUTERIE
2 8 . 9 VEN
PROG.
DATE
2 . 1 0
HEURE
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0
CDE
The selected setting appears in the
MINUTERIE menu.
SP / LP
LISTE
LP
VPS / PDC
OUI
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
ANNULER
:
:
:
ANNUL / 0
SORTIE : MENU
5 • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to
change, then press M/m to reset it.
• To cancel the setting, press ANNUL/0.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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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
Programme 2
about 20 seconds
will be cut off
Programme 1
Programme 2
about 20 seconds will be cut off
Tip
• In step 6 above, you can check the LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS by
selecting LISTE and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the LISTE DES
PROGRAMMATIONS.
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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. When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display
window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Main
On-screen display
PRINCIPALE
Display window
STEREO
Sub
SECONDAIRE
PRINCIP./SEC
STEREO
Main and sub
STEREO
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, SON HIFI in the OPTIONS-1 menu should
details.
To select the sound while recording
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
To listen to
Stereo
On-screen display
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
Standard sound*
No indicator
No indicator
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)
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Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
PRINCIPALE
SECONDAIRE
PRINCIP./SEC
No indicator
Display window
STEREO
Main
Sub
STEREO
Main and sub
Standard sound*
STEREO
No indicator
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during playback
Press CHOIX SON to select the sound you want.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo/main and sub
STEREO
STEREO
(left and right channels)
Left channel/main
Right channel/sub
Standard sound
CANAL G
CANAL D
No indicator
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto
the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Stereo
Bilingual
Usually mixed
Usually main sound
left/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 listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the PERITEL or SORTIE
AUDIO connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the CHOIX SON setting.
• If the CHOIX SON does not function, check that MIX AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1
• If SON HIFI is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the
hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing CHOIX SON will not change the sound.
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Searching using the Accès Smart function
If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Accès Smart function to see
what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and
programme position of programmes recorded. You can also start playback directly
from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART screen.
All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was
recorded.
To store programme information, see “Storing the programme information” on page
cleared.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the
VCR.
1
2 Press ACCES SMART.
ACCES SMART
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
3 5
FGH
AAB
I J K
DATE
2 8 . 9
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
Press M/m/</, to select the programme
3
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
you want to start viewing.
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.
SELECTIONNER
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:
: OK
ENREG.
:
ACCES SMART
4 Press OK.
ACCES SMART
1 8 0 MIN.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from the beginning of
the selected programme.
RECHERCHE EN COURS
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
To exit the ACCES SMART screen
Press MENU.
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To record in a blank space
ACCES SMART
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
DATE
HEURE
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank
row in the ACCES SMART screen. Select the
last blank row in step 3, then press OK. The
VCR rewinds/fast-forwards the tape to the
beginning of the blank space, then stops.
Start recording. Note that “ESPACE
VIERGE” and the remaining time indication
only refers to the length of the last blank
space.
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
AAB
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
ENREG.
:
ACCES SMART
Tips
• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.
• While recording, you can display the ACCES SMART screen using the ACCES
SMART button. If you decide to stop recording, press MENU to make the ACCES
SMART screen disappear first. Then press x STOP.
• You can have the player recall the data of the last cassette used to record
Notes
• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.
• If many short programmes are recorded on a tape, multiple programmes may be
included in a single block. In this case, only the latest programme information will
appear in the ACCES SMART screen.
• Blank time is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of
the tape. However, if you eject the tape and then make a new recording on the
same tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.
• The station name may not appear if the VCR does not receive station name
information signals.
• If you start recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Accès
Smart information for the second programme “B,” which is recorded over, is
deleted.
Originally recorded programmes
A
B
C
Recording the programme “D” over the programme “A” and “B”
A
D
C
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Storing, searching and deleting
programme information (Accès Smart
Plus)
You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and
programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and
start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Accès Smart Plus screen.
Storing the programme information
You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes. Before recording
a programme, select a memory bank number from the list on the ACCES SMART
screen.
The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette. Note the
number you assigned to each cassette.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations.
1 Insert a cassette for recording.
The VCR automatically turns on.
2 Press ACCES SMART.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
RAPPEL
1
2
3
4
The ACCES SMART -RAPPEL- screen
appears.
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
PROG.
FGH
AAB
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
RAPPEL is highlighted and the data for
the last cassette used to record
programmes appears.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
Press </, to select a memory bank
number.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
3
RAPPEL
DATE
1
2
3
4
HEURE
PROG.
Note the memory bank number on the
cassette.
PAS DE DONNEES
To cancel the process, press ACCES
SMART.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
4 Press OK.
5 Start recording.
The information about the recorded programme will be stored on the
selected memory number.
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Note
• The ACCES SMART screen will not appear before recording starts and
programme information is stored, even if you press ACCES SMART.
To assign a memory number after recording
After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new
memory before ejecting the cassette. However, you cannot add the memory on the
existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory
bank number before.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
2 Press ACCES SMART.
ACCES SMART
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
ENREG.
:
ACCES SMART
3 Press ACCES SMART again.
The ACCES SMART -ENREG.- screen
appears.
ACCES SMART -ENREG.-
ANNULER
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
Press </, to select a memory bank
number.
ACCES SMART -ENREG.-
4
ANNULER
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
Select the memory bank number with no
information or the memory bank number
to be deleted.
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
To cancel the process, select ANNULER.
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
5 Press OK.
To exit the ACCES SMART screen
Press ACCES SMART.
Note
• If you select a number that is already contains programmes, the old programme
information is cleared and the new programme information is stored.
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Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank
number
You can start playback of the recorded programme after calling the programme
information from the four memory bank numbers.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number.
The VCR automatically turns on.
2 Press ACCES SMART.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
RAPPEL
1
2
3
4
The ACCES SMART -RAPPEL- screen
appears.
DATE
2 . 1 0
4 . 1 0
HEURE
1 8 : 0 0 1 9 : 0 0
2 1 : 3 0 2 3 : 0 0
PROG.
CDE
I J K
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
Press </, to select the memory bank
number for the inserted cassette.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
3
RAPPEL
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
The programme information contained in
the selected memory bank number
appears.
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
EFFACER
:
: OK
ANNUL/0
SORTIE
When you selected wrong memory bank
number, eject the cassette and repeat steps
from step 1.
:
:
ACCES SMART
4 Press OK.
Memory bank number
The selected memory bank number
appears on the ACCES SMART screen.
ACCES SMART
1 8 0 MIN.
PROG.
FGH
2
DATE
HEURE
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
AAB
1 . 1 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
I J K
ESPACE VIERGE 3 0 MIN.
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
5 Press M/m/</, to select the programme you want to start viewing.
6 Press OK.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the
beginning of the selected programme.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
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To exit the ACCES SMART screen
Press ACCES SMART.
Recalling the most recent programme information
Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank
numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RAPPEL memory bank
will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used
for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.
If you re-insert the cassette in step 1 that you accidentally ejected and then
select RAPPEL in step 3, the data for the last tape used to record
programmes appears. Press OK and the latest information will appear on the
ACCES SMART screen. You can then add new information to this
programme list. For an explanation about viewing programme information
without using one of the memory banks, see page 79.
If you want to erase the latest information in the RAPPEL memory bank,
press the ACCES SMART button instead of the OK button in step 3 and then
close the ACCES SMART screen. The new information will replace all of
the current information in the RAPPEL memory bank.
Notes
• When you insert the cassette whose information does not exist on the memory
bank number, you can not search the recorded programme.
• If you exit the ACCES SMART screen with a memory bank number that does not
contain programme information selected, the ACCES SMART screen will not
appear even if you press ACCES SMART.
Deleting the programme information
You can delete the programme information stored in a memory number.
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and the VCR.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1 Press ACCES SMART.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
RAPPEL
1
2
3
4
The ACCES SMART -RAPPEL- screen
appears.
DATE
2 . 1 0
4 . 1 0
HEURE
1 8 : 0 0 1 9 : 0 0
2 1 : 3 0 2 3 : 0 0
PROG.
CDE
I J K
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
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Press </, to select the memory bank
number to delete.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
2
RAPPEL
1
2
3
4
DATE
2 9 . 9
3 0 . 9
1 . 1 0
HEURE
PROG.
FGH
AAB
I J K
The programme information on the
selected memory bank number appears.
Check the information that you want to
delete.
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0
6 : 3 0
7 : 0 0
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
EFFACER
:
: OK
ANNUL/0
SORTIE
:
:
ACCES SMART
3 Press ANNUL/0.
ACCES SMART -RAPPEL-
RAPPEL
DATE
1
2
3
4
The programme information is deleted.
HEURE
PROG.
PAS DE DONNEES
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE
:
ACCES SMART
4 Press ACCES SMART.
The ACCES SMART screen disappears.
Note
• You cannot use or return the deleted information.
About the Demonstration Mode
The Accès Smart Plus function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such
as a salesperson, to automatically display the Accès Smart Plus screens.
To activate the Demonstration Mode
While the VCR is turned on, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject)
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. The demonstration will start and the
four kinds of Accès Smart Plus screens will be displayed repeatedly. If you
operate the VCR, the Demonstration Mode temporarily stops. After about
five minutes, the demonstration will restart.
To cancel the Demonstration Mode
While the VCR is turned off, press and hold the both x (stop) and A (eject)
buttons on the VCR for a few seconds. You can also cancel the
Demonstration Mode if you turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
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Searching using the index function
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press ./> RECHER INDEX.
• To search ahead, press > RECHER
INDEX
INDEX.
RECHERCHE
• To search backwards, press .
RECHER INDEX.
The VCR starts searching, and playback
starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Notes
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position
during recording pause.
• When you press . RECHER INDEX, if there is nothing recorded before the
selected index signal, playback may not start exactly at the index signal.
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape (the indicator
flashes in the display window, then turns off),
distortion may occur if the recording is in
poor condition. In this case, manually adjust
the tracking.
ALIGNEMENT
During playback, press CHAINE +/– on the
VCR 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 adjustments,
eject the tape and re-insert it.
Tracking meter
About the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator)
function
The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its
original quality during playback.
To use the Reality Regenerator (RR) function
1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK.
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2 then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight RR, then press
OK.
OPTIONS - 2
3
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
DECODEUR
MIXTE
NON
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
NORMALE
HAUTE
NON
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
4 Press M/m to set RR to NORMALE or HAUTE, then press OK.
The RR indicator lights up in the display window.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
To turn it off, select NON in step 3. The RR indicator turns off in the display
window.
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About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC)
OPTIONS - 1
function automatically improves recording
OPC
OUI
MONTAGE
and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to
MIX AUDIO
NON
NON
NICAM
NON
E1 8 0
AUTO
SON HIFI
VITESSE AUTO.
DUREE CASSETTE
STANDARD COULEUR
RETOUR
the condition of the video heads and tape. To
maintain better picture quality, we
recommend that you set OPC to OUI in the
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
OPC playback
The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with OPC.
OPC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR
adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the OPC function
Set OPC to NON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the
display window turns off.
Tip
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the CHAINE + and – buttons on the
VCR at the same time.
Notes
• You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter will
not be displayed.
• With the Auto Long Play function on, the OPC function will work only in SP
mode. If the tape speed automatically switches from SP to LP, the OPC function
turns off. If, however, the entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC
function will work.
• There is a delay of about ten 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 OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press z ENR to have the VCR
analyse the tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause.
After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press X PAUSE to start recording
immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the OPC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE
again to start recording.
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Reducing the VCR’s power consumption
You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to
reduce the VCR’s power consumption.
1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS, then press OK.
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
Press M/m to select VEILLE ECO, then
press OK.
OPTIONS - 2
3
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
DECODEUR
TOTAL
PARTIELLE
NON
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
CONFIRMER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
4 Press M/m to highlight TOTAL or PARTIELLE, then press OK.
• TOTAL to reduce the power consumption to a minimum
• PARTIELLE to reduce the power consumption
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
To turn on the indicators in the display window
Set VEILLE ECO to NON in step 4.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
remain lit even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE.
• If VEILLE ECO is TOTAL, you cannot watch or record programmes from your
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Changing menu options
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and
press OK.
OPTIONS
1
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
RETOUR
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
OPTIONS - 1
OPTIONS - 2
OPC
OUI
DECODEUR / LIGNE3
OPTIONS PROGRAMM.
VEILLE ECO
ENREG. TV DIRECT
RR
RETOUR
DECODEUR
MIXTE
MONTAGE
NON
MIX AUDIO
SON HIFI
VITESSE AUTO.
DUREE CASSETTE
STANDARD COULEUR
RETOUR
NON
NICAM
NON
E1 8 0
AUTO
NON
OUI
NORMALE
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
SELECTIONNER
REGLER
:
: OK
: OK
SORTIE : MENU
SORTIE : MENU
3 Press M/m to select the option, then press OK.
4 Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
5 Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTIONS-1
Menu option
Set this option to
OPC
• OUI to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)
function and improve picture quality.
• NON to switch off OPC.
MONTAGE
• OUI to minimize picture deterioration when editing.
• NON to turn off MONTAGE.
MIX AUDIO
• OUI to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the
same time. The CHOIX SON button will not function.
• NON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the CHOIX SON
button.
If you press Z EJECT, MIX AUDIO will be reset to NON.
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Menu option
Set this option to
SON HIFI
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio
track.
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio
track.
VITESSE AUTO.
• OUI to change the timer recording tape speed
automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape
length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note
that for VITESSE AUTO. to work correctly, the DUREE
CASSETTE setting must be accurate.
• NON to keep the set tape speed.
DUREE CASSETTE • E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E195 to use an E-195 type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
STANDARD
COULEUR
• AUTO to set the colour system automatically.
• PAL to play back a tape recorded in the PAL colour
system.
• SECAM to play back a tape recorded in the SECAM
colour system.
• MESECAM to play back a tape recorded in the
MESECAM colour system.
If you press Z EJECT or turn the VCR off, STANDARD
OPTIONS-2
Menu option
Set this option to
DECODEUR/
LIGNE3
• DECODEUR to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE
LIGNE-3 connector as the Canal Plus decoder connector.
• LIGNE3 to use the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3
connector as the line input connector.
OPTIONS
PROGRAMM.
• MIXTE to display the METHODO DE
PROGRAMMATION menu for selecting NORMALE or
SHOWVIEW when pressing the
button.
MINUTERIE
• NORMALE to display the MINUTERIE menu when
pressing the MINUTERIE button.
• SHOWVIEW to display the SHOWVIEW menu when
pressing the MINUTERIE button.
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Menu option
Set this option to
VEILLE ECO
• TOTAL to turn off the indicators in the display window
during standby mode to reduce the VCR’s power
consumption to a minimum. For using the STB
• PARTIELLE to turn off the indicators in the display
window to conserve the VCR’s power.
• NON to turn on the indicators in the display window
while the VCR is standing by.
ENREG. TV
DIRECT
• OUI to activate the TV Direct Rec function.
• NON to deactivate it.
• NORMALE for normal everyday use.
• HAUTE for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.
Select this option when NORMALE does not improve
the picture quality.
RR
• NON to switch off the RR function.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window
remain lit, even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE.
• With the MONTAGE option OUI, the OPC function does not work.
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Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the ENTREE LIGNE
connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and
choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
i LIGNE-1 (TV)
Other VCR (Player)
PERITEL
VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
t LIGNE-2 G o D
(open cover to connect)
SORTIE LIGNE
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Other VCR (Player)
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Example C
Your VCR (Recorder)
TV
DECODEUR/
t ENTREE
LIGNE-3
Other VCR (Player)
PERITEL
VMC-2121HG PERITEL cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks on this VCR to the audio output
jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not
supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the ENTREE LIGNE and SORTIE LIGNE jacks
of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• If the other VCR does not have a PERITEL connector, use the VMC-2106HG
cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE-3
connector, set DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
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Basic editing
When recording on this VCR
Before you start editing
ENR z
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press CHOIX ENTREE to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
• On this VCR, set MONTAGE to OUI in the
OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a
similar function, turn it on as well.
X
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 X (pause) to set it to
playback pause.
1
2
3 Press ENR z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
4
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.
Note
• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR will not start recording
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press ENR z
again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press
X (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X
(pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.
Basic editing
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Audio dubbing
This feature lets you record over the normal
audio track. The monaural sound previously
recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi
sound remains unchanged. Use this feature
to add commentary to a tape that you have
recorded with a camcorder.
DOUBLAGE SON
t LIGNE-2 G o D
X
Before you start···
• Open the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source.
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording)
1
2
VCR. Search for the start of the section to be replaced and press
X
(pause).
The VCR enters pause mode.
3 Press DOUBLAGE SON.
The programme position changes to “L2,” and the indicator appears in
the display window.
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on this VCR and the stereo
system (or other VCR) at the same time.
4
After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically
set to monaural.
To stop editing
Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When MIX
AUDIO is set to OUI, the CHOIX SON button does not function.
Remember to reset MIX AUDIO to NON after playing the tape.
Note
• If you eject the tape or turn the VCR off, MIX AUDIO is automatically set to
NON.
Audio dubbing
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest
Sony service facility.
Symptom
Remedy
The ?/1 (marche/veille) • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
switch does not function.
The power is turned on
but the VCR does not
operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over
three hours.
The VCR is plugged in
but the display window
remains dark.
page 92).
The clock has stopped
and “–:– –” appears in
the display window.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one 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.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the PERITEL
cable, make sure the MAGN indicator is lit in the display
window. Use the t TV/MAGN button on the remote
commander to light up the MAGN indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL
and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Adjust the tracking with the CHAINE +/– buttons on the
VCR.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-
25CLD, E-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 charge will be required).
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 service facility for more information.
The picture rolls
vertically during picture
search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
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Symptom
Remedy
The picture has no
sound.
• The tape is defective.
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable
connection.
The sound is unstable or • When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on
has an echo.
both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure MIX
AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to NON (see
page 90).
The sound from a tape
recorded with the VCR is
not in stereo or the
STEREO indicator in the
display window is
flashing.
• Adjust the tracking.
• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head
cleaning cassette as explained above.
No TV programme
appears 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.
• If your TV is connected to the VCR with both PERITEL
and aerial cables, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the
RF channel output of your VCR.
• Select the correct source with the CHOIX ENTREE button.
Select a programme position when recording TV
programmes; select a line input when recording from other
equipment.
TV reception is poor.
• Make sure the aerial cable is connected securely.
• Adjust the TV aerial.
• Make sure NORME (L or B/G) in the REGLAGE DES
CHAINES menu is set to the same system used in your
local area.
The tape starts playing as • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
The tape is ejected when • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape,
you press z ENR.
Nothing happens when
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
you press z ENR.
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Symptom
Remedy
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 are past the current time.
• Check that the decoder is turned on.
• Check that Set-Top Box is turned on.
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
• Turn the power off and unplug the mains lead.
The SHOWVIEW menu • Check that OPTIONS PROGRAMM. in the OPTIONS-2
or the MINUTERIE
menu does not appear.
The VPS/PDC function
does not operate
properly.
• Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.
• Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one
(there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide). If
the broadcast you wanted to record did not send the good
VPS/PDC information, the VCR will not start recording.
• If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be
altered and the VCR might not start recording.
The ENR SYNCHRO
button turns off while
recording or does not go
back to recording
• The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press
ENR SYNCHRO again.
standby mode.
The Synchronized
Recording function does
not work.
• The connected equipment was not turned off.
Turn off the connected equipment and press ENR
SYNCHRO again.
• There was a power failure. Press ENR SYNCHRO again.
The programme recorded • If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized
with the Synchronized
Recording function is
incomplete.
Recording overlap, the programme that starts first has
priority and the second programme starts recording only
after the first programme has finished.
• There was a power failure. Press ENR SYNCHRO again.
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Symptom
Remedy
You cannot set the
• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2
channel as the Canal Plus
in the REGLAGE DES
CHAINES menu.
You cannot watch the
Canal Plus programme
when the VCR is in
standby mode.
• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
• Check that VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to
The Canal Plus
programme is always
recorded scrambled.
• Make sure the Canal Plus Scart cable is plugged securely.
• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2
• Check that this channel is set as Canal Plus in the
The Set-Top Box control • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander only at
function does not work
properly.
the remote sensor on the VCR and not at the STB sensor.
• Make sure you are pointing the STB controller at the
remote sensor on the Set-Top Box.
• Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.
• The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you
disconnect it from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code
You cannot watch the
STB picture when the
VCR is in standby mode
or recording standby
mode.
• Check that VEILLE ECO in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set to
• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2
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Symptom
Remedy
A tape cannot be
inserted.
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment.
The remote commander • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
does not function.
remote sensor on the VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the [TV] / [MAGN] remote control switch is set
correctly.
The selected input line
connector number does
not appear in the display
window.
• Check that DECODEUR/LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2
The SMARTLINK
function does not work.
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, EURO VIEW
LINK, or T-V LINK.
• Make sure you use the PERITEL cable to connect the VCR
and your TV.
• Make sure the PERITEL cable is connected securely.
The tracking meter does • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
not appear on the TV
tracking cannot be adjusted.
screen.
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back an
NTSC-recorded tape.
You cannot control other • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change
TVs.
when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
The display window
becomes dim.
• The display window automatically becomes dim when the
VCR is in standby or timer recording mode.
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.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
contamination
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Specifications
System
Inputs and outputs
Channel coverage
SECAM (L):
i LIGNE-1 (TV)
21-pin
VHF F2 to F10
Video input: pin 20
UHF F21 to F69
CATV B to Q
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
HYPER S21 to S41
PAL (B/G):
VHF E2 to E12
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3
21-pin
VHF Italian channel A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
RF output signal
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Tape speed
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
t LIGNE-2 G o D
ENTREE VIDEO, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
ENTREE AUDIO, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
R/D L/G
SP: PAL
23.39 mm/s (recording/
playback)
Phono jack (2)
NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback
only)
SECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/
playback)
Rated output level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
CONTROLEUR STB
MESECAM
Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)
23.39 mm/s (playback only)
LP: PAL
11.70 mm/s (recording/
playback)
NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback
only)
SECAM 11.70 mm/s (recording/
playback)
MESECAM
1.70 mm/s (playback only)
EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback
only)
Maximum recording/playback time
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)
Specifications
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General
Power requirements
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
20 W
1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL,
minimum)
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions including projecting parts and
controls
Approx. 430 × 110 × 285 mm (w/h/d)
Mass
Approx. 4.3 kg
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
Set-Top Box controller (1)
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Specifications
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Index
A
L
S
Acces Smart 79
Adjusting
Language selecting 32
LP mode 54
Safety tab 55
Searching
tracking 87
at various speeds 70
using the Acces Smart
function 79
M
Aerial hookup 14
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 36
Audio dubbing 96
Audio track 78
Auto Clock Set 43
Auto Long Play 91
Auto Set Up 23
Monaural 77
Monitoring
using the index function 86
Searching using the Acces
Smart function 79
Set-Top Box
during playback 78
during recording 77
setting 25
N
NICAM broadcasts 77
Normal audio track 78
ShowView
recording 63
SMARTLINK
Automatic Power Off 16
One Touch Menu 16
One Touch Timer 16
Preset Download 16
SP mode 54
C
Canal Plus 47
Changing the programme
position 38
Changing the station name 41
Cleaning the video heads 97
Clock setting 43
Colour system
O
OPC (Optimum Picture
Control) 88
Optional setting 90
P
compatible colour systems
setting 52
PDC (Programme Delivery
Control) 65
PERITEL connection 15
Adjusting
Stereo 77
Synchronized Recording 73
Connecting
to a stereo system 19
to a TV with a PERITEL
connector 15
T
Playback 52
Timer setting
at various speeds 70
frame-by-frame 70
selecting the sound 78
slow motion 70
cancelling 75
changing 75
checking 75
using the Dial Timer 58
using the ShowView
system 63
Counter 52
Presetting channels 33
D
R
Dial Timer 58
Disabling the programme
positions 39
Reality Regenerator 87
bilingual programmes 77
duration time 72
Adjusting
V
saving 55
stereo programmes 77
timer setting 67
VPS (Video Programme
System) 65
E
Editing 93
using the Dial Timer 58
using the ShowView
system 63
what you are watching on
the TV 56
EP mode 53
Z
ZWEITON broadcasts 77
H
Hi-fi audio track 78
while watching another
programme 55
I
Index search 86
Index
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Quick Start Guide
4 ...Press REGL CANAL.
1 Connecting the VCR
5 ...Press CHAINE +/– to select the TV system
(“G” for B/G, “L” for L).
6 ...Tune the TV to the same channel shown in
the VCR display window so that
MAGNETOSOPE SONY appears clearly on
the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction
manual for tuning instructions.
1
ANTENNE ENTREE
7 ...Press REGL CANAL.
ANTENNE
SORTIE
B If your TV has a PERITEL connector
4
1 ...Press I/1(marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.
2 ...Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
3 ...Press CHAINE +/– to set the RF channel to
2
3
OFF.
: Signal flow
y LIGNE-1 (TV)
4 ...Press REGL CANAL.
1... Connect the aerial to ANTENNE ENTREE of
3 Using the Auto Set Up function
the VCR.
2... Connect ANTENNE SORTIE the aerial input
REGLAGE AUTO
of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
3... For better picture and sound, connect LIGNE-1
(TV) to your TV using a PERITEL cable if your
TV has a PERITEL connector.
4... Connect the mains lead to the mains.
You can preset channels.
Hold down REGLAGE AUTO for three seconds.
2 Tuning your TV to the VCR
I/1 REGL CANAL
When all the receivable channels are preset,
“SET UP” disappears from the display window.
You can rearrange the programme position to
your favourite order (see “Changing/disabling
programme positions”).
CHAINE +/–
A If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector
1... Press I/1(marche/veille) to turn on the VCR.
2... Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly.
Note
• The Auto Set Up function may require a long
time to complete (approximately 15 to
18 minutes).
Now you can operate your VCR.
3... Turn on your TV and select a programme
position for the VCR picture.
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