Sony VCR SLV 669HF User Manual

3-867-940-11 (1)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
Ow ners record  
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the  
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.  
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer  
regarding this product.  
Model No. _________________________  
Serial No. _________________________  
SLV-669HF  
©1999 by Sony Corporation  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
4
5
7
Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Hookups  
22 Selecting a language  
23 Setting the clock  
31 Presetting channels  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
37 Playing a tape  
57 General setup information  
59 Troubleshooting  
61 Specifications  
40 Recording TV programs  
43 Recording TV programs using the  
timer  
62 Index to parts and controls  
67 Index  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
back cover  
Quick reference to using the VCR  
46 Playing/ searching at various  
speeds  
48 Setting the recording  
duration time  
49 Checking/ changing/ canceling  
timer settings  
51 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programs  
53 Adjusting the picture  
54 Changing menu options  
55 Editing with another VCR  
Introduction  
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Getting Started  
St e p 1  
Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type  
connectors  
• Remote commander  
• Size AA (R6) batteries  
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St e p 2  
Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the + and – on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Insert the negative (–) end first,  
then push in and down until the  
positive (+) end clicks into  
position.  
Remote sensor  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
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.  
/1  
H
x
TV / VIDEO  
1
2
3
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
Notes  
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not use different types of batteries.  
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St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturers code  
number.  
1
2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down _/1, and enter your TVs code number(s) using the number  
buttons. Then release _/1.  
Now you can use the _/1, VOL +/ –, CH +/ – and TV/ VIDEO buttons to  
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot () to  
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Code  
number  
number  
number  
Sony  
01  
JVC  
09  
RCA  
04, 10  
12  
Akai  
04  
KMC  
03  
Sampo  
Sanyo  
Scott  
AOC  
04  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
03, 08, 12  
04, 13  
11  
Centurion  
Coronado  
Curis-Mathes  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
12  
12  
03  
MGA/ Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 Sears  
07, 10, 11  
03, 05, 18  
08, 12  
03, 08, 14  
07  
12  
NEC  
04, 12  
06, 19  
03, 04  
08  
Sharp  
12  
Panasonic  
Philco  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Wards  
Yorx  
03, 04, 14  
11  
Philips  
General Electric 06, 10  
Pioneer  
Portland  
Quasar  
16  
03, 04, 12  
12  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
03, 04, 17  
03  
02, 03  
04, 12  
06, 18  
05, 14  
Zenith  
15  
J.C.Penny  
Radio Shack  
Notes  
If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work  
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.  
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.  
When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may  
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.  
When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TVs menu may appear on the  
TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote  
commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.  
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St e p 3  
Ho o ku p s  
Se le ct in g t h e b e st h o o ku p o p t io n  
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up  
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.  
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following  
pages to set up your VCR.  
If you have  
Use  
Refer to  
TV that has audio/ video input  
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 and 9  
follow one of the hookups below.  
Antenna only, no cable TV  
Hookup 1  
Hookup 2  
Pages 10 to 12  
Pages 13 to 15  
Cable box with many scrambled  
channels  
No cable box or cable box with only a  
few scrambled channels  
Hookup 3  
Hookup 4  
Pages 16 to 18  
Pages 19 to 21  
Cable box with only a few scrambled  
channels, using an A/ B switch  
After youve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.  
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page  
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step  
instructions.  
After youve completed the setup, youre ready to use your VCR.  
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,  
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.  
Before you get started  
• Turn off the power to all equipment.  
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are  
completed.  
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause  
picture distortion.  
• If your TV doesnt match any of the examples provided, see your nearest  
Sony dealer or qualified technician.  
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St e p 3: Ho o ku p s (co n t in u e d )  
Au d io /vid e o (A/V) h o o ku p  
Pa g e s 8 a n d 9  
If your TV has audio/ video (A/ V) input jacks, you will get a better picture  
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,  
for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs  
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesnt have A/ V  
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.  
If youre not planning to use your VCR to record programs, youre finished  
setting up the VCR after youve made the connections shown on this page.  
If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these  
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable  
hookups.  
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks  
VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
AUX IN  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
B Use this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks  
VCR  
Stereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
AUX IN  
LINE-1 IN  
LINE OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Video cable (not supplied)  
Note  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/ V connection.  
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A/V h o o ku p : VCR se t u p  
After youve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,  
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.  
Press MENU and select  
ADVANCED OPTIONS.  
Set AUTO ANT SELECT  
to OFF and press OK.  
TIMER SET/CHECK  
SETTINGS  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
ON  
OFF  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
ON  
AUTO  
ON  
L
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
SHARPNESS  
,
H
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
QUIT  
: MENU  
For details, see page 54.  
Caution  
Connections between the VCRs VHF/ UHF connector and the antenna terminals of  
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to  
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal  
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never  
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna  
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.  
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers attention to Article 820-  
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,  
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
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St e p 3: Ho o ku p s (co n t in u e d )  
Pa g e s 10 t o 12  
Ho o ku p 1  
An t e n n a h o o ku p  
Make the following connections if youre using an antenna (if you dont  
have cable TV).  
A Use this hookup if youre using:  
• VHF/ UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)  
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)  
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
VCR  
B
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
VHF  
OUT  
C
UHF  
B Use this hookup if youre using a VHF-only antenna (you get  
channels 2–13 only)  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
A
or  
or  
VHF  
UHF  
VHF  
VCR  
B
For connector types  
B and C, no UHF  
connection is  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
OUT  
required.  
C
UHF  
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly  
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external  
antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/ UHF IN  
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a  
U/ V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 58.  
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Ho o ku p 1: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 57. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(page 8), you can skip this  
step.  
EASY SET UP  
_/1  
2
Press EASY SET UP on the  
VCR.  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press OK. For details, see page 22.  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.  
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see  
page 24.  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press OK. For  
details, see page 32.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
O K  
EASY SET UP  
NEXT  
:
CANCEL:  
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
,
PLEASE WAIT  
m
Normal display  
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Automatic clock setting  
Once youve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you  
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the  
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the  
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your  
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see  
page 26.  
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Ho o ku p 2  
Pa g e s 13 t o 15  
Pages 19 to 21  
Ho o ku p 4  
Ca b le b o x w it h m a n y scra m b le d ch a n n e ls  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
What you cant do  
• Record with the cable box turned off  
• Record one channel while watching another channel  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
OUT  
A
Match the type  
of connector on  
your TV: A, B, or  
C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
UHF  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
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Ho o ku p 2: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 57. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(page 8), you can skip this  
step.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
EASY SET UP  
_/1  
2
3
Turn on your cable box.  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press OK. For details, see page 22.  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.  
Select MANUAL and press OK. Then set the  
clock manually and press OK. For details, see  
page 26.  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press OK. For  
details, see page 32.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
O K  
EASY SET UP  
NEXT  
:
CANCEL:  
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
,
PLEASE WAIT  
m
Normal display  
Automatic clock setting  
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually  
select a channel that carries a time signal:  
1
2
Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.  
Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set  
feature.  
3
Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for  
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your  
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see  
page 26.  
Note  
To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.  
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St e p 3: Ho o ku p s (co n t in u e d )  
Ho o ku p 3  
Pa g e s 16 t o 18  
No ca b le b o x, o r ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w  
scra m b le d ch a n n e ls  
Recommended use  
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your  
cable system scrambles only a few channels.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR  
What you cant do  
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box  
VCR  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
A Match the type  
OUT  
of connector  
on your TV: A,  
B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
C
For connector  
types B and C,  
no UHF  
connection is  
required.  
UHF  
VHF  
Connect this cable  
directly to your TV if  
you don't have a  
cable box.  
Cable box  
IN  
OUT  
UHF  
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Ho o ku p 3: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 57. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(page 8), you can skip this  
step.  
EASY SET UP  
_/1  
2
Press EASY SET UP on the  
VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press OK. For details, see page 22.  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.  
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see  
page 24.  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
SET UP  
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press OK.  
For details, see page 32.  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
,
PLEASE WAIT  
m
Normal display  
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Automatic clock setting  
Once youve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you  
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the  
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the  
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your  
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see  
page 26.  
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Ho o ku p 4  
Pa g e s 19 t o 21  
Ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w scra m b le d ch a n n e ls, u sin g  
a n A/B sw it ch  
Recommended use  
By using an A/ B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record  
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the  
VCR (the A/ B switch is set to A)  
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
(the A/ B switch is set to B)  
What you cant do  
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/ B  
switch is set to B)  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
Splitter  
VHF/UHF  
A
IN  
OUT  
Match the type  
of connector  
on your TV: A,  
B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
A/B sw itch  
A
For connector  
types B and C,  
no UHF  
connection is  
required.  
B
UHF  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
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Ho o ku p 4: VCR se t u p  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
CH3 or CH4, whichever  
channel is not used in your  
area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
For details, see page 57. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(page 8), you can skip this  
step.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
EASY SET UP  
_/1  
2
3
Set the A/ B switch to “A.”  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press OK. For details, see page 22.  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.  
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see  
page 24.  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
SET UP  
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press OK.  
For details, see page 32.  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT :  
NEXT  
: O K  
CANCEL: EASY SET UP  
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.  
SET UP  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP IS DONE  
PROCESSING  
,
PLEASE WAIT  
m
Normal display  
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Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see  
page 33.  
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press  
OK.  
SETTINGS  
2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
3 Enter the cable box output channel.  
Cable box output channel  
4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH123  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ERASE  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Automatic clock setting  
Once youve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you  
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the  
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the  
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.  
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your  
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see  
page 26.  
Note  
To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/ B switch to “A.”  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
You can change the on-screen display  
language.  
M/m  
OK  
MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
SETTINGS  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
3RETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
LANGUAGE  
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then  
press OK.  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
3
4
Press M/m to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
+ +  
– –  
Set the time and date to use the timer  
feature for recording programs.  
Usin g t h e Au t o Clo ck Se t  
fe a t u re  
Some TV and cable channels transmit  
time signals with their broadcasts. Your  
VCR can pick up this time signal to  
automatically set the clock.  
MENU  
M/m  
OK  
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if  
a channel in your area is broadcasting a  
time signal. If broadcasters in your area  
are not yet sending time signals, set the  
time manually (page 26).  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V  
connections, set the TV to video input.  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
• Press INPUT SELECT so that a  
channel number appears in the VCRs  
display window.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
3RETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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CLOCK SET  
2
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
3
4
Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then press  
FULL AUTO  
YES  
OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
Press M/m to highlight FULL AUTO, then  
press OK.  
FULL AUTO  
YES  
NO  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
5
6
Press M/m to highlight YES, then press  
OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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7
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.  
PLAY  
OK  
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that  
carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving  
Time (if applicable).  
If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time,  
you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set  
feature (page 28).  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
The clock cannot be set automatically if you dont receive a channel that carries a  
time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.  
If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock  
automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you  
wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.  
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Usin g Ma n u a l Clo ck Se t  
Set the time and date manually.  
+ +  
– –  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V  
connections, set the TV to video input.  
MENU  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
3RETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
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CLOCK SET  
3
4
5
The AUTO/ MANUAL selection menu  
appears. Press M/m to highlight  
MANUAL, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO  
MANUAL  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
: MENU  
QUIT  
CLOCK SET  
Press M/m to set the month.  
PLAY  
OK  
1
9 /  
/ 1999 WE 12: 00AM  
T t  
SELECT :  
SET  
END  
QUIT  
:
: O K  
: MENU  
Press , to highlight the day and press  
M/m to set the day.  
CLOCK SET  
PLAY  
OK  
9 / 28 / 1999 TU 12: 00AM  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
T t  
SELECT :  
SET  
:
END  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
6
7
Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.  
Press OK to start the clock.  
PLAY  
OK  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck (co n t in u e d )  
If t h e clo ck is n o t a ct iva t e d  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
+ +  
– –  
MENU  
M/m  
OK  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto  
Clock Set feature.”  
FULL AUTO  
YES  
NO  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is  
displayed.  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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2
3
Press M/m to highlight NO for FULL  
FULL AUTO  
NO  
AUTO and press OK.  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
– – –  
AUTO  
AUTO  
PLAY  
OK  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the item you want  
to set and press OK. Then press M/m to  
make the setting and press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
• For CLOCK SET CH  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
FULL AUTO  
NO  
Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the  
VCR automatically search for a channel  
that carries a time signal.  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
123  
AUTO  
AUTO  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
3RETURN  
Press the number buttons to select a  
channel that carries a time signal.  
Use this option if you know of a channel  
that carries a time signal. Most PBS  
member stations broadcast a time  
signal. For the fastest response, select  
your local PBS station.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SELECT : 0 - 9  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
• For TIME ZONE  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
FULL AUTO  
Select the time zone of your area, or  
select AUTO to have the VCR  
automatically set your time zone.  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
AUTO  
ATLANTIC  
EASTERN  
CENTRAL  
MOUNTAIN  
PACIFIC  
ALASKA  
HAWAII  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
3RETURN  
The options are:  
SELECT :  
AUTO y ATLANTIC y  
EASTERN y CENTRAL y  
MOUNTAIN y PACIFIC y  
ALASKA y HAWAII y AUTO  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
AUTO CLOCK SET  
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING  
FULL AUTO  
NO  
123  
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or  
AUTO to have the VCR automatically  
set the daylight saving time.  
CLOCK SET CH  
TIME ZONE  
DAYLIGHT SAVING  
AUTO  
ON  
OFF  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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MENU  
4
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.  
Tip  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
MENU  
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF  
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69  
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to  
125. First, we recommend that you  
preset the receivable channels in your  
area using automatic presetting. Then, if  
there are any unwanted channels,  
disable them manually. If you have  
decided which channels you wish to  
preset, set them directly using manual  
presetting.  
M/m  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V  
connections, set the TV to video input.  
• Press TV/ VIDEO to display the  
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
3RETURN  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip steps 1 and 2.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
2
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
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3
4
Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/ CABLE, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
1
• To preset cable TV channels:  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to  
CABLE, then press OK.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:  
CH  
2
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
ANT  
PLAY  
OK  
Press M/m to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to  
ANT, then press OK.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
5
Press M/m to highlight AUTO PRESET,  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
All receivable channels are preset in  
numerical sequence. When no more  
receivable channels can be found,  
presetting stops and the picture from the  
lowest numbered channel is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
PLEASE WAIT  
Tips  
When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each  
time you press DISPLAY.  
,
Channel number  
m
Remaining tape length, and time counter  
m
No display  
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ch a n n e ls m a n u a lly  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
+ +  
– –  
CH +/–  
MENU  
M/m  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
3RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
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TUNER PRESET  
2
3
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
: MENU  
QUIT  
Channel to be preset  
• To preset a channel:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1 Press the number buttons to enter the  
channel number, then press ENTER.  
2 Press OK.  
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to  
ADD, then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
• To disable a channel:  
CH  
Channel to be disabled  
+
1 Press CH +/ – to select the channel  
number.  
2 Press OK.  
3 Press M/m to set MANUAL SET to  
ERASE, then press OK.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ERASE  
ON  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
MENU  
4
Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press  
MENU.  
Tip  
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If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)  
function automatically tunes in channels  
clearly. If, however, the picture of a  
channel is not clear, you can also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
+ +  
– –  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
SETTINGS and press OK.  
SETTINGS  
TUNER PRESET  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
3RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT :  
SET  
: O K  
QUIT  
: MENU  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
TUNER PRESET  
2
3
Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,  
CH  
1
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
Selected channel  
Press the number buttons to select the  
channel you want to fine-tune, then press  
ENTER.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TUNER PRESET  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
ON  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
4
5
6
Press M/m to highlight FINE TUNING,  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
SELECT : T t  
SET  
: O K  
: MENU  
QUIT  
TUNER PRESET  
Press </, to adjust to a clearer picture,  
then press OK.  
CH  
5
ANTENNA / CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
CABLE  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
3RETURN  
ADD  
OFF  
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.  
T t  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tips  
To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/ – buttons. In this  
case, you dont need to press ENTER.  
If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to  
interference from the picture being received.  
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
Z EJECT  
CLEAR  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
+ +  
– –  
X PAUSE  
COMMERCIAL  
PASS  
H PLAY  
M
FF  
x STOP  
m
REW  
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
2
3
Insert a tape.  
/1  
H
x
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
Press H PLAY.  
PLAY  
OK  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
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 PLAY  
M
m
FF during stop  
REW during stop  
Z EJECT  
To skip playback  
You can skip a portion of playback you dont want to watch such as a  
commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.  
1
2
Press COMMERCIAL PASS during playback of the scene you want to  
skip. The VCR starts searching.  
Press COMMERCIAL PASS again when you find the scene you want to  
watch. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes  
normal playback.  
If you press and hold COMMERCIAL PASS while the VCR is skip searching,  
the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release  
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To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The  
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point  
afterwards by referring to the counter.  
VIDEO APC  
SP  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Notes  
Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE,  
M
FF, m  
REW, or x STOP buttons.  
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m s  
TV/VIDEO  
COUNTER/  
REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
+ +  
– –  
CH +/–  
INPUT  
SELECT  
z REC  
SP/EP  
x STOP  
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
To record from a cable box, turn it on.  
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
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INPUT  
SELECT  
3
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display  
window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
CH  
4
5
Press CH +/ – to select the channel you want to record.  
+
VIDEO APC  
EP  
SP / EP  
Press SP/ EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.  
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as  
SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio  
quality.  
VIDEO APC  
SP  
REC  
6
Press z REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO APC  
Recording indicator  
SP  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP.  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m s (co n t in u e d )  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on  
the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/ REMAIN, the time counter  
and remaining tape length with the  
window.  
indicator appear in the display  
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
1 : 38  
0: 00 : 22  
SP  
To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in  
the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 54.)  
To w atch another TV program w hile recording  
1
2
3
Press TV/ VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
If the TV is connected to the VCRs LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV  
input; if not, skip this step.  
Select another channel on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape  
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.  
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.  
You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT  
button.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information wont be recorded on the tape.  
If you dont want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using  
a cable box, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as  
T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.  
The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining  
tape length after you press DISPLAY.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m s u sin g  
t h e t im e r  
_/1  
You can preset up to eight programs at a  
time.  
Before you start…  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel. When using a cable  
box, turn it on.  
Number  
buttons  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
+ +  
– –  
CH +/–  
INPUT  
SELECT  
SP/EP  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight  
TIMER SET/ CHECK and press OK.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
– / ––  
START STOP  
CH  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
PLAY  
OK  
– / ––  
– / ––  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
CANCEL: CLEAR  
: MENU  
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2
3
Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
Set the date, start and stop time, channel  
number and tape speed:  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
START STOP  
CH  
9 / 30 TH 8 : 00PM 9 : 00PM  
35 SP  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
–– ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
1 Press M/m to set each item.  
2 Press , to highlight and set each item  
in turn.  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
PLAY  
OK  
– / ––  
– / ––  
3RETURN  
SELECT : T t  
SET  
QUIT  
:
END: O K  
To correct a setting, press < to return to  
: MENU  
that setting and reset.  
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,  
press m while the date is highlighting. For details, see “Daily/  
weekly recording” below.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN jacks, press  
INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the “CH” position.  
4
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
To enter another setting, highlight the next line and repeat step 3.  
MENU  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
_/1  
Press _/1 to turn off the VCR.  
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands  
by for recording.  
When using a cable box, leave it on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
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Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 3 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.  
the current date t SU-SA t MO-SA t MO-FR t EVERY SA t ..... t  
EVERY MO t EVERY SU t 1 month later t (dates count dow n) t the  
current date  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press _/1. The  
indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.  
Remember to press _/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby  
mode after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV program.  
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)  
While the VCR turns on, hold down _/1 POWER on the VCR until the -  
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -  
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.  
To unlock the VCR, hold down _/1 POWER on the VCR until the -  
indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and  
turns on.  
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The  
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.  
Tips  
To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/ – or number buttons.  
To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/ EP button.  
When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes  
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP  
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is  
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the  
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 54).  
If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after  
setting the timer, press m to highlight RETURN, then press OK.  
The display returns to the MENU screen.  
If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording  
starts.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
x2  
y SLOW  
M
m
FF  
H PLAY  
m
REW  
M
FF  
REW  
H
x
Playback options  
Operation  
View the pictur e during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down M  
FF. During rewind, hold  
REW on the  
FF or m REW.  
down m  
REW.  
During playback, press M FF or m  
remote commander.  
During playback, hold down M  
When you release the button, normal playback resumes.  
Play at high speed  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press x2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback or pause, press y SLOW.  
During pause, press M  
FF or m  
REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each  
second.  
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down  
Rewind and start play  
m
REW on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press H PLAY.  
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Tip  
Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ – buttons if:  
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
– The picture shakes while pausing.  
To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/ –) at the same time.  
Notes  
The sound is muted during these operations.  
Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.  
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Se t t in g t h e  
re co rd in g  
z REC  
d u ra t io n t im e  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
2
While recording, press z REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
VIDEO APC  
EP  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording  
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR  
stops recording and turns off automatically.  
To extend the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly until indicator disappears and the VCR returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop w hile recording  
Press x STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the cur rent tape time in the display window when setting the  
recor ding duration.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
ca n ce lin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
_/1  
CLEAR  
Before you start…  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
+ +  
– –  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
1
2
Press _/1 to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight TIMER SET/ CHECK and  
press OK.  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.  
• If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
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Ch e ckin g /ch a n g in g /ca n ce lin g t im e r se t t in g s (co n t in u e d )  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
3
Press M/m to highlight the setting you want  
9 / 28 TU  
DATE  
START STOP  
9 / 30 TH 8 : 00PM 9 : 00PM  
10 / 2 SA 10 : 00AM 11 : 30AM  
MO – FR 2 : 00PM 3 : 00PM  
EVERY SU 6 : 30AM 7 : 00AM  
CH  
to change or cancel.  
35 SP  
20 EP  
60 EP  
• To change the setting, press OK and press  
</, to highlight the item you want to  
change, then press M/m to reset it.  
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EP  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
–– – –  
–– – –  
–– – –  
–– – –  
– / ––  
– / ––  
3RETURN  
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
CANCEL: CLEAR  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
Press OK.  
: MENU  
4
5
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording  
standby.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts  
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at  
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Will be cut off  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l  
p ro g ra m s  
Re co rd in g st e re o p ro g ra m s  
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a  
stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise  
in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS  
menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and  
normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 54.  
Re co rd in g b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m s  
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second  
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP  
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For  
details, see page 54.  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d d u rin g p la yb a ck  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being  
recorded will not change.)  
To listen to  
Ster eo  
On-screen display  
Display w indow  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Left channel  
Right channel  
L
STEREO  
R
STEREO  
Monaural sound on the normal  
audio track  
No indicator  
No indicator  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m s (co n t in u e d )  
Ho w so u n d is re co rd e d o n a vid e o t a p e  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded  
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded  
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
To play a tape in ster eo, you must use the A/ V connections.  
When you play a tape r ecorded in monaural, the sound is hear d in monaural  
regar dless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re  
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion  
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually  
adjust the tracking.  
Press TRACKING +/ – to display the tracking  
meter. The distortion should disappear as you  
press one of the two buttons (the indicator  
lights up). To resume automatic tracking  
adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
NORMAL TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t t h e Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC) fu n ct io n  
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves  
recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the  
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend  
that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 54.  
APC playback  
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental  
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.  
APC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the  
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This  
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.  
Notes  
Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes r  
mode on other VCRs.  
The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed fr  
ecor ded in LP  
om  
the SP to EP mode during a timer r ecor ding when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON  
in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been r ecor ded in the EP  
mode with the APC function.  
There is a delay of about ten seconds befor  
e the VCR actually star ts recor ding while  
the VCR analyzes the tape. T o avoid the delay , first set the VCR to r ecor ding pause  
(the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess z REC to have the VCR analyze the  
tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,  
press XPAUSE to star t recor ding immediately .  
If you want to star t recor ding quickly without using the APC function, first set the  
VCR to recor ding pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and pr ess X PAUSE to  
star t recording.  
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ADVANCED OPTIONS  
1
Press MENU, then select ADVANCED  
OPTIONS and press OK.  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
ON  
ON  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
MAIN  
ON  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
SHARPNESS  
3RETURN  
AUTO  
ON  
L
H
SELECT :  
SET  
QUIT  
: O K  
: MENU  
2
3
Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK.  
Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK.  
To adjust the sharpness, press </, and press OK.  
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
4
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
AUTO ANT SELECT  
ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/ UHF OUT on  
the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel  
(channel 3 or 4).  
OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/ UHF OUT and  
LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the  
VCR input.  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
ONto r eceive ster eo pr ograms.  
OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.  
MAIN to r ecor d the main sound on both hi-fi and nor mal  
audio tracks.  
SAP to recor d the SAP (Second Audio Pr ogram) sound on  
both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.  
A P C  
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Pictur e Contr ol)  
function and impr ove pictur e quality .  
OFFto switch of f APC.  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO when using a T -160 length tape or any tape shor ter  
than a T-140 length tape.  
180 when using a T -140 or T-180 length tape.  
For details, see page 42.  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
ON to change the timer r ecor ding tape speed  
automatically to the EP mode when the r emaining tape  
length becomes shor ter than the r ecor ding time. To  
operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT corectly.  
OFF to keep the tape speed.  
SH ARPN ESS  
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the  
picture. L to tur n of f the sharpness contr ol.  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR  
Ho w t o h o o k u p t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
TV  
This VCR (Recorder)  
LINE-1 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810HG audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Notes  
Make sur e you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color  
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input cor rectly to pr event a humming noise.  
.
You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the  
sound is r ecor ded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. T  
recor d on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/ L  
jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/ video cable (not supplied).  
o
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Op e ra t io n (w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
_/1  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
H
x
channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” in the  
display window.  
• Press SP/ EP to select the tape speed, SP or  
EP.  
z REC  
X PAUSE  
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
2
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start  
recording and press X PAUSE.  
3
4
Press z REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, pr ess XPAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, pr ess XPAUSE again to r esume r ecor ding.  
Note  
If you star t recor ding following the pr ocedur e above, the VCR won’ t star t recor ding  
with the APC function. T o recor d a tape with the APC function, pr ess z REC again  
during recor ding pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you  
star t recor ding in step 4, pr ess X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops  
flashing. If you pr ess X PAUSEbefore the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC  
function is canceled.  
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Additional Information  
Ge n e ra l se t u p in fo rm a t io n  
TV  
Se t t in g t h e RF u n it  
When connecting the VCR to the TV  
using only the antenna cable, you must  
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the  
VCR so that the TV can receive the  
correct signal from the VCR.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
_/1  
H
x
_/1 POWER CHANNEL +/–  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,  
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
2
3
Press _/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.  
Press TV/ VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCRs display  
window.  
4
5
Press CHANNEL +/ – to display a channel number in the display  
window. Select an active channel number in your area.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1  
(channel 3 or 4).  
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the  
channels change when you press CHANNEL +/ –, you have made the  
correct setting.  
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.  
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Ge n e ra l se t u p in fo rm a t io n (co n t in u e d )  
At t a ch in g t h e e xt e rn a l  
a n t e n n a co n n e ct o r  
300-ohm tw in  
lead cable  
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable  
for VHF/ UHF antenna, use the  
EAC-32 antenna connector (not  
supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
VCR.  
EAC-32 Antenna  
connector (not  
supplied)  
1
2
3
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.  
Retighten the screws.  
300-ohm tw in  
lead cable  
At t a ch in g a UHF/VHF b a n d  
m ixe r  
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable  
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/  
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/  
VHF band separator/ mixer (not  
supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
VCR.  
EAC-66  
UHF/VHF  
band  
separator/  
mixer (not  
supplied)  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
1
2
3
4
Loosen the screws on the mixer.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.  
Retighten the screws.  
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.  
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If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The _/1 switch does not  
function.  
Connect the AC power cord securely.  
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold  
down _/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator  
disappears.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry  
for over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock  
(and the timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or  
T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these  
cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have  
the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility  
(a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a  
commercially available liquid-type cleaning cassette  
other than Sonys, as it may damage the video heads.  
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony dealer for more information.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
The tape is defective.  
If you made A/ V connections, check the audio cable  
connection.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Unclear picture  
• Rough picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
terminal  
initial  
contamination  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g (co n t in u e d )  
Symptom  
Remedy  
A TV program does not appear  
on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a channel number when recording TV  
programs; select “L1” when recording from other  
equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
Adjust the TV antenna.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape ejects when you press  
z REC.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
press z REC.  
The timer does not operate.  
Check that the clock is set.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings are pass the current  
time.  
Check that the cable box is turned on.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly.  
The tracking meter does not  
appear on the screen.  
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
Set your TV’s code number. The code number may  
change when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Tim e r se ct io n  
Format  
Clock  
VHS NTSC standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
12-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
Double azimuth four heads  
Video signal  
8 programs (max.)  
Power back-up  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Tape speed  
Built-in self-charging capacitor  
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time  
SP: 33.35 mm/ s (1 3/ 8 inches/ s)  
EP: 11.11 mm/ s (7/ 16 inches/ s)  
LP: 16.67 mm/ s (11/ 16 inches/ s),  
playback only  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
24 W  
Maximum recording/ playback time  
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)  
Tu n e r se ct io n  
Channel coverage  
VHF 2 to 13  
UHF 14 to 69  
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84  
Antenna  
Approx. 355 × 96 × 285 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(Approx. 14 × 3 7  
/
8
× 11 1  
/
4
inches) including  
projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ UHF  
Approx. 3.6 kg (7 lb 15 oz)  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
LINE-1 IN  
Remote commander (1)  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)  
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation  
has determined that this product meets the  
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.  
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
_/1  
H
x
1 _/1 POWER switch/ indicator (44)  
2 Tape compartment  
7 X PAUSE button (38, 56)  
8 z REC (record) button (41, 48, 56)  
9 Remote sensor (5)  
3 m REW (rewind) button (38, 46)  
4 H PLAY button (38, 46)  
0 EASY SET UP button (11, 14, 17, 20)  
5 M FF (fast-forward) button  
qa CHANNEL/ TRACKING +/ –  
(38, 46)  
buttons (41, 53)  
6 x STOP button (38, 56)  
qs Z EJECT button (38)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
STEREO  
SAP LPSP  
EP  
VIDEO APC  
1 Timer indicator (44)  
7 Child Lock indicator (45)  
2 SAP (Second Audio Program)  
8 Tracking indicator (53)  
indicator (51)  
9 Time counter/ clock/ line/ channel  
3 STEREO indicator (51)  
4 Tape speed indicator (41)  
5 VIDEO indicator (42, 57)  
indicator (39, 41, 56)  
0 Remaining time indicator (42)  
qa Tape/ recording indicator (41)  
6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)  
indicator (53)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l  
1 AC power cord (7)  
4 VHF/ UHF OUT connector (10, 13,  
16, 19)  
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/ L/ VIDEO  
jacks (55)  
5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch  
(57)  
3 VHF/ UHF IN connector (10, 13, 16,  
19)  
6 LINE OUT AUDIO R/ L/ VIDEO  
jacks (8)  
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1 TV / VIDEO switch (5)  
2 Z EJECT button (38)  
3 TV/ VIDEO button (6, 42)  
4 DISPLAY button (42)  
5 CLEAR button (39, 50)  
6 INPUT SELECT button (41, 42, 56)  
7 z REC (record) button (41, 48)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
8 SP (Standard Play)/ EP (Extended  
Play) button (41)  
9 MENU button (22, 43, 49)  
0 X PAUSE/ M button (22, 38)  
+ +  
– –  
x STOP/ m button (22, 38)  
m
(38, 46)  
M
REW (rewind)/ < button  
FF (fast-forward)/ , button  
(38, 46)  
H PLAY/ OK button (22, 38)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
qa _/ 1 (power) switch (6, 44)  
qs COUNTER/ REMAIN button (42)  
qd AUDIO MONITOR button (51)  
qf Number buttons (34)  
qg ENTER button (34)  
qh CH (channel) +/ – buttons (6, 41)  
qj VOL (volume) +/ – buttons (6)  
qk y SLOW button (46)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ql x2 button (46)  
w; COMMERCIAL PASS button (38)  
+ +  
– –  
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In d e x  
A, B  
Adjusting  
H, I, J, K  
Hi-fi audio track 52  
S
Safety tab 42  
picture 53  
SAP (Second Audio  
Program) 51  
tracking 53  
L
Searching at various  
speeds 46  
Advanced option 54  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 35  
Antenna hookup 10  
Language selecting 22  
Locking the VCR 45  
LP mode 42  
SP mode 41  
Stereo 51  
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 53  
M
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Audio track 52  
Monaural 51  
Timer setting 43  
canceling 49  
changing 49  
checking 49  
Audio/ video (A/ V)  
Monitoring audio during  
playback 51  
hookup  
8
Auto Clock Set 23  
Auto Tape Speed 54  
N, O  
Normal audio track 52  
daily/ weekly  
recording 45  
C
Tracking adjustment See  
Adjusting  
Cable hookup  
7
P, Q  
Child Lock 45  
Picture adjustment See  
Adjusting  
Tuner presetting 31  
Cleaning the video  
heads 59  
Playback 37  
Clock setting 23  
Connecting  
at various speeds 46  
frame-by-frame 46  
selecting the sound 51  
skip 38  
cable TV  
7
external antenna  
connector 58  
UHF/ VHF band  
mixer 58  
slow motion 46  
Presetting channels 31  
Counter 39  
R
Recording 40  
D
bilingual programs 51  
SAP broadcasts 51  
saving 42  
Disabling channels 33  
Dubbing See Editing  
stereo broadcasts 51  
timer setting 43  
E, F, G  
Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20  
Editing 55  
while watching another  
program 42  
EP mode 41  
RF channel 57  
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Q
Ho o ku p 1  
Ho o ku p 2  
Ho o ku p 3  
To p la y a t a p e  
To p la y a t a p e  
To p la y a t a p e  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/ V connections.)  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/ V connections.)  
1 If you made A/ V  
connections, set the TV to  
video input.  
If you didnt use A/ V  
hookup:  
Turn on the cable box.  
Set the cable box to  
channel 3 or 4.  
Set the TV to the output  
channel of the cable box  
(usually 2, 3 or 4).  
2 Insert a tape and press  
H PLAY. If theres no  
picture on your TV, press  
the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator comes on in the  
display window.  
2 Insert a tape and press  
H PLAY.  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
1 Turn on the cable box.  
2 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
record.  
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
4 Enter the PlusCode  
number.  
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press  
ENTER.  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
2 Insert a tape and press  
H PLAY.  
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
2 Enter the PlusCode  
number.  
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press  
ENTER.  
4 Insert a tape.  
5 Press _/1 to turn off the  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
2 Enter the PlusCode  
number.  
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press  
ENTER.  
4 Insert a tape.  
5 Press _/1 to turn off the  
6 Insert a tape.  
7 Press _/1 to turn off the  
VCR.  
VCR.  
8 Leave the cable box on.  
To w a t ch TV  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off the VCR, or press  
the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO  
button until the VIDEO  
indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCRs TV/  
VIDEO button until the  
VIDEO indicator in the  
display window goes off.  
VCR.  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCRs TV/  
VIDEO button until the  
VIDEO indicator in the  
display window goes off.  
2 Select the channel with  
your cable box (if you  
have one) or with your TV.  
2 Set the TV to the channel  
you want to watch.  
2 Turn on your cable box.  
3 Set the TV to the cable box  
output channel (usually 2,  
3, or 4).  
4 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
watch.  
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop  
#T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
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