Sony VCR SLV SE80UX User Manual
3-865-319-12 (2)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC 4.43  
SLV-SE80UX  
©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  
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5
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Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
14 Step 4: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
15 Step 5: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
17 Selecting a language  
19 Presetting channels  
22 Changing/disabling programme positions  
28 Setting the clock  
32 Setting your personal code  
62 Searching using the index  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
34 Playing a tape  
37 Recording TV programmes  
function  
63 Adjusting the picture  
65 Changing menu options  
41 Recording TV programmes using  
the VIDEO Plus+* system  
45 Setting the timer manually  
Ed it in g  
68 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
69 Basic editing  
48 Playing/searching at various  
70 Audio dubbing  
speeds  
51 Recording TV programmes using  
Dial Timer  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
54 Setting the recording duration  
72 Troubleshooting  
75 Specifications  
time  
55 Checking/changing/cancelling  
76 Index to parts and controls  
timer settings  
Back cover  
57 Recording stereo and bilingual  
Index  
programmes  
59 Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
*
VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. VIDEO  
Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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:  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
• EURO-AV cable  
• R6 (size AA) batteries  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two 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.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
Remote sensor  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate this  
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons  
on the remote commander  
marked with a dot (•) can be  
used to operate your Sony TV.  
If the TV does not have the g  
symbol near the remote sensor,  
this remote commander will  
not operate the TV.  
TV / VIDEO  
1
4
2
5
3
6
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VIDEO to  
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
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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 )  
I/u  
V
WIDE  
AUDIO MONITOR  
;
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
… TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
?
PROG+/–/  
√/◊  
Á +/–  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Turn the TV into standby mode  
I/u  
Select an input source of the TV either from  
aerial in or from line in  
… TV/VIDEO  
Select the programme position of the TV  
Programme number buttons,  
?, PROG +/–  
Adjust the volume of the TV  
Á +/–  
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To  
Press  
Switch to TV (Teletext off)  
Switch to Teletext  
Select the sound  
; (TV)  
V (Teletext)  
AUDIO MONITOR  
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
Use FASTEXT  
Call up on-screen display  
Change the Teletext page  
√/◊  
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For  
other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other  
TVs with the remote commander” below.)  
WIDE  
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 together.  
• Do not use different types of batteries together.  
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.  
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 manufacturer’s code  
number.  
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2
Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the  
programme number buttons. Then release I/u.  
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:  
I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit),  
PROG +/–, Á +/–, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,  
MENU*, >*/.*/?*//*, and OK*.  
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.  
Tip  
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV  
turns off automatically.  
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Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the  
applicable code numbers.  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
17*1, 49  
06*1, 07*1, 08*1  
Sony  
Akai  
01*1, 02  
68  
Panasonic  
Philips  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
Ferguson  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
JVC  
52  
Saba  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
10*1, 11*1  
24  
33  
29  
Sharp  
36  
Loewe  
Mivar  
NEC  
45  
09, 70  
66  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
43*2  
38  
Nokia  
15, 16, 69*3  
*1 Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.  
*2 Press WIDE, then press Á +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.  
*3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?// to  
select the wide picture you want and press OK.  
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.  
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Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
If your TV does not have a EURO-AV connector, see page 12.  
If yo u r TV h a s a EURO-AV (Sca rt ) co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
: LINE-1  
(TV)  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
: Signal flow  
EURO-AV cable (supplied)  
1
2
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the  
rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and  
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the  
TV with the supplied EURO-AV cable.  
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality. Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press  
… TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO  
indicator in the display window.  
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug  
adapter.  
Note  
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in  
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal  
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 67). You do  
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page  
15.  
Ab o u t t h e SMARTLINK fe a t u re s  
If the connected TV complies with  
SMARTLINK  
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2,  
Q-Link*3 or EURO VIEW LINK*4, you can use  
the SMARTLINK function after you complete  
the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK 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.  
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 14.  
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• TV Direct Rec  
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being  
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV  
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 40.  
• One Touch Play  
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the  
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch  
Play)” on page 36.  
• 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 TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the  
VIDEO PLUS+ menu) automatically by pressing  
commander.  
TIMER on the remote  
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).  
• Automatic Power Off  
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn  
off the TV.  
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*
*
*
*
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.  
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.  
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
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3
4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.  
Note  
• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.  
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If yo u r TV d o e s n o t h a ve a EURO-AV (Sca rt )  
co n n e ct o r  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the  
rear panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug  
adapter.  
Note  
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set  
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 67).  
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Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s  
To a stereo system  
You can improve sound quality by  
connecting a stereo system to the  
AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the  
right.  
AUDIO OUT  
R/L  
LINE IN  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
To a satellite tuner  
You can watch programmes from the  
satellite tuner connected to this VCR on  
the TV even when the VCR is turned off  
using the Line Through function. When  
you turn on the satellite tuner, this VCR  
automatically sends the signal from the  
satellite tuner to the TV without turning  
itself on.  
… LINE-3 IN  
LINE OUT  
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
1
2
3
Connect the satellite tuner to the LINE-3 IN connector as shown above.  
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.  
Turn off the VCR.  
To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.  
Note  
• You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you  
record a satellite programme.  
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Se t t in g u p t h e VCR w it h t h e Au t o Se t  
Up fu n ct io n  
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto  
Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide  
channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock  
automatically.  
AUTO SET UP  
AUTO  
SET UP  
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the  
receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for  
your local area.  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download  
function starts and the SMARTLINK 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 the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See page 28.  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press AUTO SET UP.  
Note  
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.  
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Tu n in g yo u r TV t o t h e VCR  
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,  
skip this step.  
RF CHANNEL  
1
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.  
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.  
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.  
RF CHANNEL  
2
3
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR  
picture.  
This programme position will now be referred to as the video  
channel.  
Tune the TV to the same channel as that  
shown in the display window so that  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
the picture on the right appears clearly  
on the TV screen.  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly,  
see “To obtain a clear picture from the  
VCR” below.  
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4
Press RF CHANNEL.  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to  
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.  
RF CHANNEL  
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If  
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press  
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR  
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/–,  
so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF  
channel until a clear picture appears.  
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Se le ct in g a  
la n g u a g e  
MENU  
If you prefer an on-screen language  
other than English, use the on-screen  
display to select another language.  
>/.  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
LANGUAGE  
Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANÇAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
PORTUGUÊS  
NEDERLANDS  
EΛΛHNIKA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
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Se le ct in g a la n g u a g e (co n t in u e d )  
MENU  
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
PROG +/–  
MENU  
If some channels could not be preset  
using the Auto Set Up function, you can  
preset them manually.  
>/./?//  
OK  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
PROG.  
AAB  
1
PLAY  
OK  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
1 2  
ON  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
• PROG  
3
Press PROG +/– to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
TUNER  
PROG.  
AAB  
4
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
1 2  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TUNER  
4
5
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,  
then press OK.  
PROG.  
1 2 AAB  
4
PLAY  
OK  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.  
PLAY  
The channels appear in the following  
order:  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
OK  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
2 7  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
• UHF B21 - B69  
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.”  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
6
7
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat  
steps 3 and 5.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–  
buttons.  
1
2
In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display  
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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 is not clear, you may also use the  
manual tuning function.  
1
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the  
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
2
3
4
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
Select TUNER, then press OK.  
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
Selected programme  
position  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
2 7  
SET  
:
EXIT : 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 OFF.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /  
d isa b lin g  
p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
MENU  
>/.//  
OK  
After setting the channels, you can  
change the programme positions and the  
station names as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or  
contain unwanted channels, you can  
disable them.  
Ch a n g in g p ro g ra m m e  
p o sit io n s  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/. to highlight the row on which  
you want to change the programme  
position, then press /.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
4
5
Press >/. until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme  
position.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CDE  
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.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
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7
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3  
to 5.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /d isa b lin g p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Ch a n g in g t h e st a t io n n a m e s  
You can change the station names (up to  
5 characters).  
MENU  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/./?//  
OK  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/. to highlight the row on  
which you want to change the station  
name, then press /.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
To display other pages for programme  
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
4
5
Press /.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Enter the station name.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
CAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1 Press >/. to select a character.  
Each time you press >, the character  
changes as shown below.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
A n B n … n Z n a n b n … n z  
n 0 n 1 n … n 9 n (symbols)  
SELECT A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
n
(blank space) n A  
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.  
6
7
PLAY  
OK  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Ch a n g in g /d isa b lin g p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Disa b lin g u n w a n t e d  
p ro g ra m m e p o sit io n s  
After presetting channels, you can  
disable unused programme positions.  
The disabled positions will be skipped  
later when you press the PROG +/–  
buttons.  
CLEAR  
Before you start…  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
4
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,  
then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press >/. to highlight the row on which  
you want to disable.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
Press CLEAR.  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
The selected row will be cleared as shown  
on the right.  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROG  
ERASE PROG  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
5
6
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want  
to disable.  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tip  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Notes  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t 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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Se t t in g t h e clo ck  
You must set the time and date on the  
VCR to use the timer recording features  
properly. If the VCR clock was not set in  
the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to  
set it manually.  
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
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.  
Se t t in g t h e clo ck m a n u a lly  
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
1
. 1 . 1 9 9 9  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/. to highlight MANUAL  
ADJUST, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
OFF  
1
. 1 . 1 9 9 9  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CLOCK  
4
5
6
7
8
Press >/. to set the date.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 1 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
THU  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press / to highlight the month and set  
the month pressing >/..  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Set the year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence, pressing / to highlight the  
item to be set, and press >/. to select  
the digits.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press OK to start the clock.  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tips  
• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed,  
and select the digits pressing >/..  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Se t t in g t h e clo ck (co n t in u e d )  
Ch a n g in g t h e st a t io n fo r  
t h e Au t o Clo ck Se t fu n ct io n  
Before you start…  
MENU  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the video channel.  
>/.  
OK  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
3
Press MENU, then press >/. to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
ON  
1
AAB  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
ON  
OFF  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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CLOCK  
4
5
6
Press >/. to highlight ON, then press  
OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
ON  
1
AAB  
TUE  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then  
press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
1
AAB  
1 8 : 0 0  
TUE  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
Press >/. repeatedly until the  
programme position of the station that  
carries the time signal appears.  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROG  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 1 9 9 9  
2
CDE  
1 8 : 0 0  
TUE  
If the VCR does not receive the time  
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST  
returns to OFF automatically.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
MENU  
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Tips  
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, 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  
“CLOCK PROG” row.  
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.  
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Se t t in g yo u r  
p e rso n a l co d e  
For identification, you can enter a  
personal code into the VCR. Once you  
enter your personal code, you can  
confirm it any time but can never change  
it. Please make a note of the code to  
quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.  
• Turn off the VCR.  
P PAUSE  
I/u ON/STANDBY  
>/./?//  
OK  
PAUSE  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
1
Hold down P PAUSE and I/u on the  
VCR simultaneously for more than three  
seconds.  
PERSONAL CODE  
– – – – – – – – – – –  
ON/STANDBY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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2
Enter your personal code.  
PERSONAL CODE  
WB–1 5 7 8 – – – –  
PLAY  
OK  
1 Press >/. to select a character.  
Each time you press >, the character  
changes as shown below.  
A n B n … n Z n 0 n 1 n … n 9  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
n
(blank space) n – (hyphen) n A  
EXIT : 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 11 characters for your personal code.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
3
4
Press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
PERSONAL CODE  
WB–1 5 7 8 – – – –  
A confirmation screen appears.  
FINAL CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
: OK  
CLEAR  
:
EXIT : MENU  
If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
CLEAR  
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue  
from step 2.  
To confirm your personal code  
While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down  
P PAUSE and I/u on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.  
The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any button to  
enter normal viewing mode.  
Note  
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few  
minutes.  
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
· PLAY  
P PAUSE  
)# FF  
p STOP  
03 REW  
NTSC PB  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
OK  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
p STOP  
Pause play  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
P PAUSE or · PLAY  
)# FF during stop  
03 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To play an NTSC-recorded tape  
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your  
TV.  
When your TV is  
PAL only  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
PAL and NTSC  
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.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
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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 NTSC system, the sound is heard in  
monaural.  
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote  
commander do not function.  
St a rt in g p la yb a ck a u t o m a t ica lly w it h o n e b u t t o n  
(On e To u ch Pla y)  
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 · PLAY.  
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 · PLAY.  
Note  
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby  
mode.  
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p ro g ra m m e s  
COUNTER/  
REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
… TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT SELECT  
PROG +/–  
r REC  
p STOP  
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
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Re co rd in g TV p ro g ra m m e s (co n t in u e d )  
2
3
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
INPUT SELECT  
Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears  
in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
• PROG  
4
5
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to  
record.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP / LP  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP,  
however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio  
quality.  
VIDEO  
LP  
OPC  
REC  
6
Press r REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
VIDEO  
Recording indicator  
LP  
OPC  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
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To check the remaining time  
Press  
DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to  
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the  
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time  
with the  
indicator also appears in the display window.  
SP  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
1 : 4 6  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 66).  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
1
Press … TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display  
window.  
2
Select another programme position on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again,  
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the  
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the ? (ten’s digit) button  
followed by the programme number buttons.  
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks,  
or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.  
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information won’t be recorded on the tape.  
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.  
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Notes  
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.  
• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.  
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL 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.  
• 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.  
Re co rd in g w h a t yo u a re w a t ch in g o n t h e TV  
(TV Dire ct Re c)  
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
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Press r REC while you are watching a TV programme or external  
source.  
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and  
the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.  
Tips  
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press r REC 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 r REC.  
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see  
page 67).  
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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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m m e s  
u sin g t h e VIDEO  
Plu s+ syst e m  
I/u  
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature  
that simplifies programming the VCR to  
make timer recording. Just enter the  
Plus Code listed in the TV programme  
guide. The date, times, and programme  
position of that programme are set  
automatically. You can preset up to  
eight programmes at a time.  
CLEAR  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
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.  
TIMER  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VIDEO PLUS+ or VARIABLE in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
TIMER METHOD  
1
Press  
TIMER.  
STANDARD  
VIDEO PLUS+  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press >/. to select  
VIDEO PLUS+, then press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
VIDEO PLUS+  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VIDEO PLUS+  
PLUS CODE  
– – – – – – – – –  
The VIDEO PLUS+ menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
SET  
:
0–9  
EXIT : MENU  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
VIDEO PLUS+  
2
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the Plus Code.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLUS CODE  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
CLEAR  
SET  
CONFIRM : OK  
CANCEL CLEAR  
:
0–9  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and  
re-enter the correct number.  
:
EXIT : MENU  
TIMER  
3
Press OK.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
The date, start and stop times,  
programme position, tape speed, and  
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV  
screen.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
• If “--” appears in the “PROG.”  
EXIT : MENU  
(programme) column (this may  
happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate  
programme position manually.  
Press >/. to select the desired programme position.  
To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,  
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”  
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred  
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.  
CLEAR  
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
TIMER  
4
If you want to change the date, tape  
speed, and the VPS/PDC function  
setting:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
1 Press ?// to highlight the item  
you want to change.  
2 Press >/. to reset it.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
• To record the same programme every  
day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”  
on page 43.  
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.  
For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with  
VPS/PDC signals” on page 43.  
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MENU  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Press I/u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 4 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....  
n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later  
n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n TODAY  
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 (with the VPS or PDC  
indicator in the display window lit).  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can  
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector.  
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To record satellite broadcasts  
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite  
programmes.  
1
2
Turn on the satellite tuner.  
On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you  
want to make a timer setting.  
3
Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the  
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to  
reset the VCR after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV programme.  
Tips  
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press ? (ten’s digit)  
button followed by the programme number button.  
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme  
number buttons.  
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the 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 AUTO LONG  
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66).  
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press ?// to choose LIST,  
then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/  
cancelling timer settings” (page 55).  
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 I/u with no tape  
inserted.  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the  
VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO PLUS+ or  
VARIABLE.  
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I/u  
If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not  
available in your area, follow the  
instructions below to set the timer to  
record programmes.  
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.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT SELECT  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD  
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2  
menu (see page 67).  
MENU  
TIMER  
>/./?//  
OK  
p STOP  
TIMER  
1
Press  
TIMER.  
TIMER METHOD  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE  
STANDARD  
VIDEO PLUS+  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press >/. to select  
STANDARD, then press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
TIMER  
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
STANDARD  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
– – : – – – – : – –  
– –  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
2
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, tape speed, and  
VPS/PDC function:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
3 5  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
1 Press / to highlight each item in turn.  
2 Press >/. to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press ? to return to  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
that setting and reset.  
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every  
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.  
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of  
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC  
signals” on page 43.  
INPUT SELECT  
• To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,  
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” in the  
“PROG.” position.  
MENU  
3
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
Press I/u to turn off the VCR.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR  
stands by for recording.  
To record from another source, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 2 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press  
., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication  
in reverse order.  
TODAY n SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) n MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)  
n MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) n SAT (every Saturday) .....  
n MON (every Monday) n SUN (every Sunday) n 1 month later  
n (dates count down) n TOMORROW n TODAY  
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Tips  
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme  
number buttons.  
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the 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 AUTO LONG  
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66).  
• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS+ in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you  
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.  
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  
won’t 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 I/u with no tape  
inserted.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
× 2  
& SLOW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
· PLAY JOG  
) FF  
0 REW  
)# FF  
03 REW  
Shuttle ring  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during  
fast-forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold down )# FF/) FF. During  
rewind, hold down 03 REW/0 REW.  
Play at high speed  
• During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander.  
• During playback, hold down )# FF/) FF or 03 REW/  
0 REW. When you release the button, normal playback  
resumes.  
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Operation  
Play at twice the normal  
speed  
During playback, press × 2.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback, press & SLOW.  
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote  
commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one  
frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding  
down 0 REW on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
Usin g t h e sh u t t le rin g  
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.  
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  
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode  
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.  
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to  
the jog mode during any playback mode, the 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 goes off.  
Tip  
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons 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.  
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DIAL TIMER  
The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of  
programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to  
record up to eight programmes that will be broadcast within the next 24  
hours using DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and stop time can  
be set at 15 minutes intervals.  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
1
Press DIAL TIMER.  
“START” and the recording start time appear alternately in the display  
window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.  
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
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3
Press DIAL TIMER.  
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display  
window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
4
5
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.  
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press DIAL TIMER.  
“PROG” and the programme position appear alternately in the display  
window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
6
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,  
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
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Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.  
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.  
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by  
for recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The  
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/u to  
reset the VCR after using the VCR.  
Tips  
• 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 7.  
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/  
cancelling timer settings” (page 55).  
Notes  
• The  
indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in  
step 7 with no tape inserted.  
• If eight programmes have already been set, “FULL” appears in the display window  
for about three seconds in step 1.  
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r REC  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
1
2
While recording, press r REC.  
The indicator appears in the display window.  
SP VIDEO  
OPC  
Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
Normal recording  
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 r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press r REC repeatedly until the  
indicator disappears and the VCR  
returns to normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.  
Note  
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the  
recording duration.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
I/u  
ca n ce llin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
Before you start…  
CLEAR  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
>/./?//  
OK  
1
2
3
Press I/u to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK.  
TIMER LIST  
Press >/. to highlight TIMER LIST, then  
press OK:  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
VPS  
PDC  
DATE  
TODAY  
3 0 . 9  
TIME  
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  
SP  
LP  
LP  
LP  
–
VPS  
PDC  
2 . 1 0  
MON  
–
FRI  
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,  
go on to the next step.  
SUN  
6 : 3 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
7 : 0 0  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– : – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
RETURN  
– –  
– –  
–
–
SELECT  
SET  
:
• If you do not need to change or cancel  
the settings, press MENU, then turn off  
the VCR to return to recording standby.  
: OK  
:
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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TIMER  
4
Press >/. to select the setting you want to  
change or cancel, then press OK.  
2 8 . 9 TUE  
DATE  
. 1 0  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
2
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
The selected setting appears in the TIMER  
menu.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
5
6
• To change the setting, press ?// to highlight the item you want to  
change, and press >/. to reset it.  
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
Press MENU.  
If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.  
When the timer settings overlap  
The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme  
starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the  
programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu  
has priority.  
Programme 1  
about 20 seconds  
Programme 2  
will be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds will be cut off  
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p ro g ra m m e s  
In NICAM syst e m  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on  
the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or  
bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the  
display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the OPTIONS-1 menu  
should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page  
66 for details.  
To select the sound while recording  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
Stereo programme  
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)  
Bilingual programme  
To listen to  
Main  
On-screen display  
MAIN  
Display window  
STEREO  
Sub  
SUB  
STEREO  
Main and sub  
Standard sound*  
MAIN/SUB  
No indicator  
STEREO  
No indicator  
* Usually the main sound (monaural)  
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.  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display window  
Stereo/main and sub  
(left and right channels)  
STEREO  
STEREO  
Left channel/main  
Right channel/sub  
Standard sound  
LCH  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
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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.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed  
Bilingual  
left/right channels  
Usually main sound  
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 EURO-AV or AUDIO OUT  
connections.  
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the  
OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 66).  
• If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both  
the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the  
sound.  
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Se a rch in g u sin g  
t h e Sm a rt Se a rch  
fu n ct io n  
I/u  
If you record multiple programmes on a  
tape, use the Smart Search function to  
see what has been recorded on your  
tape. You can see information such as  
date, time, and channel of programmes  
recorded on a tape. You can also start  
playback directly from the selected  
programme using the SMART SEARCH  
screen.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
All programmes are listed on the screen,  
regardless of how the programme was  
recorded.  
The data of the last tape inserted into the  
VCR is automatically stored in memory.  
If you want to recall the latest data  
screen, select LATEST DATA in the  
SMART SEARCH screen (see page 60).  
SMART  
SEARCH  
Before you start…  
>/./?//  
OK  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
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2
3
After recording, press I/u to turn on the VCR.  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE TIME  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
1 8 0 MIN.  
PROG.  
3 5  
FGH  
FGH  
AAB  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
Press >/./?// to select the  
programme you want to start viewing.  
BLANK TIME  
3 0 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
1 8 0 MIN.  
SMART SEARCH  
4
Press OK.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback  
starts automatically from the beginning of  
the selected programme.  
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Se a rch in g u sin g t h e Sm a rt Se a rch fu n ct io n (co n t in u e d )  
To stop searching  
Press p STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
To record in a blank space  
Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH  
screen. Select the 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.  
To re ca ll t h e la t e st d a t a scre e n a ft e r yo u re m o ve t h e  
t a p e  
You can display the data of the last tape used to record a programme, even  
after you have removed the tape.  
If you reinsert the tape and record additional programmes, be sure to select  
LATEST DATA. Otherwise, all of the data for the tape is deleted.  
1
2
Reinsert the last tape that you used to record a programme.  
SMART SEARCH  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
PROG.  
SMART SEARCH  
3
4
Press >/. to highlight LATEST DATA.  
DATE  
2 8 . 9  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
TIME  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
3 5  
FGH  
FGH  
AAB  
If you want to reset the latest data screen,  
highlight NO DATA and press OK, then  
record a programme.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT  
:
SMART SEARCH  
Press OK.  
The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed.  
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Tips  
• You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list.  
• While recording, you can display the SMART SEARCH screen using the  
SMART SEARCH button. If you decide to stop recording, press SMART SEARCH  
to make the SMART SEARCH screen disappear first. Then press p STOP.  
Notes  
• If you begin recording a programme “D” from the middle of a previously recorded  
programme “A” and into another previously recorded programme “B,” the Smart  
Search 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
• You cannot use this function unless the clock is set.  
• Depending on the tape, the total or remaining time may not appear correctly.  
• When recording a short programme (less than 10 minutes in SP mode, or 20 minutes  
in LP mode), the Smart Search function may not be available or the programme  
information may not appear. Also, if you record a long programme directly after a  
short programme, the Smart Search information for the short programme may be  
deleted.  
• Blank space is measured from the end of the last recorded programme to the end of  
the tape. However, if you eject the tape then make a new recording on the same  
tape, the original recorded programme(s) is displayed as a blank space.  
• If no information is stored in the VCR’s memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in  
the SMART SEARCH screen.  
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Se a rch in g u sin g  
t h e in d e x  
fu n ct io n  
The VCR marks the tape with an index  
signal at the point where each recording  
begins. Use these signals as references  
to find a specific recording.  
=/+  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
1
2
3
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH.  
• To search ahead, press  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
+ INDEX SEARCH.  
• To search backwards, press  
= INDEX SEARCH.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback  
starts automatically from that point.  
To stop searching  
Press p STOP.  
Note  
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.  
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position  
during recording pause.  
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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.  
During playback, 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 adjustments, eject the tape  
and re-insert it.  
TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t t h e Re a lit y Re g e n e ra t o r (RR) fu n ct io n  
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to  
its original quality during playback.  
To use the RR function, press  
REALITY REGENERATOR. The  
REALITY REGENERATOR button  
lights up. You can set RR to  
NORMAL or HIGH in the  
REALITY REGENERATOR  
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).  
To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY  
REGENERATOR button goes off.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re (co n t in u e d )  
Ab o u t t h e Op t im u m Pict u re Co n t ro l (OPC) fu n ct io n  
OPTIONS - 1  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
automatically improves recording and playback  
OPC  
ON  
EDIT  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
OFF  
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of  
the video heads and tape. To maintain better  
picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC  
to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (with the OPC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details,  
see page 66.  
NICAM  
OFF  
E1 8 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : 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 OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu. The OPC indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
Tip  
• To set tracking to the centre position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at the  
same time.  
Notes  
• You can adjust the tracking for the NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter  
won’t 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 r REC to have the VCR analyse the  
tape (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). After the OPC indicator stops flashing,  
press P 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 P PAUSE to start recording.  
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OPTIONS  
1
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and  
press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
2
Press >/. to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.  
OPTIONS - 1  
OPTIONS - 2  
TIMER OPTIONS  
DIMMER  
VARIABLE  
OFF  
OPC  
EDIT  
ON  
OFF  
POWER SAVE  
RF MODULATOR  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
OFF  
AUDIO MIX  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
HIFI AUDIO  
NICAM  
OFF  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
E1 8 0  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
EXIT : MENU  
3
4
5
Press >/. to select the option, then press OK.  
Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK.  
Press MENU to return to the original screen.  
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Ch a n g in g m e n u o p t io n s (co n t in u e d )  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPTIONS-1  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
• ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
function and improve picture quality.  
• OFF to switch off OPC.  
OPC  
EDIT  
• ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.  
• OFF to turn off EDIT.  
AUDIO MIX  
• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the  
same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not  
function.  
• OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks  
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR  
button.  
For details, see page 58.  
HIFI AUDIO  
• NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio  
track.  
• STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio  
track.  
For details, see page 57.  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
• ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically  
to the LP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter  
than the recording time.  
• OFF to keep the set tape speed.  
• 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.  
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OPTIONS-2  
Menu option  
TIMER OPTIONS  
Set this option to  
• VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO PLUS+ when pressing  
TIMER button.  
• STANDARD to display the TIMER menu when pressing  
the  
TIMER button.  
• VIDEO PLUS+ to display the VIDEO PLUS+ menu when  
pressing the  
For details, see pages 41 and 45.  
TIMER button.  
DIMMER  
• ON to make the display window dim.  
• OFF to make it brighter.  
POWER SAVE  
• ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to  
conserve the VCR power.  
• OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while  
the VCR is standing by.  
RF MODULATOR  
• ON if you connect the VCR to your TV using only the  
aerial cable.  
• OFF if you connect the VCR to your TV using the  
EURO-AV cable.  
TV DIRECT REC  
RR  
• ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.  
• OFF to deactivate it.  
• NORMAL for normal everyday use.  
• HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes.  
Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the  
picture quality.  
Notes  
• When you set a timer recording, the indicators in the display window remain on,  
even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.  
• With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work.  
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Editing  
Co n n e ct in g t o a VCR o r st e re o syst e m  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-2 IN  
LINE OUT  
VMC-820HG audio/video cable (not supplied)  
This VCR (Recorder)  
Other VCR (Player)  
TV  
… LINE-3 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
EURO-AV  
(Scart)  
VMC-2121HG EURO-AV cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Tip  
• You can also use the LINE-1 (TV) connector instead.  
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 LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,  
select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
• If the other VCR does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector, use the VMC-2106HG  
cable instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o a st e re o syst e m  
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this VCR to the audio output  
jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).  
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r REC  
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is  
VCR)  
Before you start editing  
P PAUSE  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”  
(“L1” or “L3”) in the display window.  
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
• On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other  
VCR has a similar function, turn it on also.  
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 with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.  
Note  
• If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording  
with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, when you  
start editing in step 4, press P PAUSE after the OPC indicator stops flashing. If you  
press P PAUSE before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is  
cancelled.  
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Au d io d u b b in g  
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.  
AUDIO DUB  
CLEAR  
Before you start…  
• Connect a playback source to the  
LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on the  
front panel.  
• Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
P PAUSE  
1
2
Insert a source tape into the 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) VCR. Search for the end of the section to be replaced and  
press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.”  
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be  
replaced.  
The VCR enters pause mode.  
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6
Press AUDIO DUB.  
The programme position changes “L2,” and the  
the display window.  
indicator appears in  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereo  
system (or other VCR) at the same time.  
When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops  
automatically.  
To stop while editing  
Press p STOP on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).  
Note  
• After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to  
monaural.  
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio  
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66). Use this feature  
to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is  
set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function.  
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The I/u ON/STANDBY switch • Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
does not function.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for  
over three hours.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights 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 only with the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
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, 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.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & white  
screen appears)  
initial  
contamination  
terminal  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
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.  
The sound is unstable or has an • When you play a tape with the same sound recorded  
echo.  
on both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make sure  
AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF.  
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 the VCR is connected to the TV using only the aerial  
cable, make sure that RF MODULATOR in the  
OPTIONS-2 menu is set to ON.  
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT  
button. Select a programme position when recording  
TV programmes; select “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” when  
recording from other equipment.  
TV reception is poor.  
• Adjust the TV aerial.  
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 is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
The timer does not operate.  
• Check that the clock is set.  
• Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
• Make sure a programme has been set for timer  
recording.  
• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
• Check that the satellite tuner is turned on.  
• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
mains for more than one hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
The VIDEO PLUS+ menu or the • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu  
TIMER menu does not appear. is set correctly.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch is  
set correctly.  
The SMARTLINK function  
does not work.  
• Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK,  
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK, Q-Link, or EURO VIEW  
LINK.  
• Make sure you use the supplied EURO-AV cable to  
connect the VCR and your TV.  
• Make sure the EURO-AV cable is connected securely.  
The tracking meter does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
• The tracking meter does not appear when playing back  
an NTSC-recorded tape.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may  
change when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
• 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  
Ge n e ra l  
Channel coverage  
PAL (I)  
Power requirements  
220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
Power consumption  
22 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
UHF E21 to E69  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 317 mm  
(Approx. 17 × 4 × 12 1/2 inches) (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
: LINE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
… LINE-3 IN  
Approx. 4.6 kg (Approx. 10 lb 2 oz)  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
21-pin  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
LINE-2 IN  
EURO-AV cable (1)  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance : more than 47 kilohms  
AUDIO OUT  
Phono jack (2)  
Rated output level: 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 I/u ON/STANDBY switch/  
!¡ P PAUSE button (32, 35, 69)  
indicator (32)  
!™ DIAL TIMER control (51)  
2 Tape compartment  
!£ PROGRAM/TRACKING +/–  
3 § EJECT button (35)  
buttons (50, 63)  
4 0 REW (rewind) button (35, 48)  
5 ) FF (fast-forward) button (35, 48)  
6 · PLAY button (35, 49)  
7 JOG button (50)  
!¢ REALITY REGENERATOR button  
(63)  
!∞ AUTO SET UP/  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
button (14, 15)  
!§ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R  
8 Shuttle ring (49)  
jacks (68)  
9 r REC (record) button (38, 54, 69)  
!º p STOP button (35, 69)  
!¶ Remote sensor (5)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
STEREO SP VIDEO VPS SMARTLINK  
NICAM LP  
EP  
PDC OPC  
TV  
1 Timer indicator (43, 46)  
2 NICAM indicator (57)  
3 STEREO indicator (57)  
4 Tape speed indicators (38)  
5 VIDEO indicator (10, 39)  
8 SMARTLINK indicator (10)  
9 TV indicator (40)  
0 Audio Dubbing indicator (71)  
!¡ Tracking indicator (63)  
!™ Time counter/clock/line/  
programme position indicator (35,  
38, 69)  
6 VPS (Video Programme System)/  
PDC (Programme Delivery Control)  
indicator (43)  
!£ Remaining time indicator (39)  
7 OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
!¢ Tape/recording indicator (38)  
indicator (64)  
Re a r p a n e l  
1 Mains lead (9, 12)  
2 AERIAL IN  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9,  
12)  
3 AERIAL OUT  
5 … LINE-3 IN  
… ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (13,  
68)  
6 : LINE-1 (TV)  
: LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9)  
7 AUDIO OUT R (right)/L (left)  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9,  
12)  
SORTIE AUDIO D/G jacks (13)  
4 NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (35)  
continued  
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Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1 6 EJECT button (35)  
2 WIDE button (for TV) (7)  
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (57)  
4 × 2 button* (49)  
5 & SLOW button* (49)  
6 SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (38)  
7
DISPLAY button (39)  
8 ? (ten’s digit) button (6, 39)  
9 . (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6)  
0 r REC (record) button (38, 54)  
!¡ MENU button (17, 55, 65)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!™ P PAUSE/> button (17, 35)  
p STOP/. button (17, 35)  
03 REW (rewind)/? button  
(35, 48)  
)# FF (fast-forward)// button  
(35, 48)  
· PLAY/OK button (17, 35)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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!£ TV / VIDEO remote control switch  
(5)  
!¢ I/u (on/standby) switch (6, 43)  
!∞ COUNTER/REMAIN button (39)  
V (Teletext) button (for TV) (7)  
!§ AUDIO DUB button (71)  
; TV power on/TV mode select  
button (for TV) (7)  
!¶ =/+ INDEX SEARCH  
buttons* (62)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!• CLEAR button (35, 42, 56)  
!ª … TV/VIDEO button (6, 10, 39)  
@º Programme number buttons (6, 39)  
@¡ INPUT SELECT button (38, 46, 69)  
@™ PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6,  
20, 38)  
√/◊ Teletext page access buttons  
(for TV) (7)  
@£  
TIMER button (41, 45)  
@¢ SMART SEARCH button (59)  
* FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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In d e x  
A, B  
L
S
Adjusting  
Language selecting 17  
LP mode 38  
Safety tab 39  
Searching  
picture 21, 63  
tracking 63  
at various speeds 48  
using the index  
function 62  
using the Smart Search  
function 59  
M
Aerial hookup 12  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 21  
Audio dubbing 70  
Audio track 58  
Auto Clock Set 30  
Auto Long Play 66  
Auto Set Up 14  
Monaural 57  
Monitoring  
during playback 57  
during recording 57  
Security function 32  
SMARTLINK  
Automatic Power Off 11  
One Touch Menu 11  
One Touch Play 11, 36  
One Touch Timer 11  
Preset Download 10  
TV Direct Rec 11, 40  
Smart Search 59  
SP mode 38  
N
NICAM broadcasts 57  
Normal audio track 58  
C
Changing the programme  
position 22  
Changing the station name 24  
Cleaning the video heads 72  
Clock setting 28  
O
OPC (Optimum Picture  
Control) 64  
Optional setting 65  
Stereo 57  
Colour system  
compatible colour  
P, Q  
systems  
2
T, U  
PDC (Programme Delivery  
setting 35  
Connecting  
Timer setting 45  
cancelling 55  
changing 55  
checking 55  
Control) 43  
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
Playback 34  
the VCR and your TV 9,  
12  
to a satellite tuner 13  
to a stereo system 13  
to a TV with a EURO-AV  
at various speeds 48  
frame-by-frame 50  
selecting the sound 57  
slow motion 49  
daily/weekly  
recording 43, 46  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 41  
connector  
9
Counter 35  
using Dial Timer 51  
Power save 67  
Presetting channels 19  
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting  
D
Dial Timer 51  
Disabling the programme  
position 26  
R
V, W, X, Y, Z  
VIDEO Plus+  
recording 41  
VPS (Video Programme  
System) 43  
Reality Regenerator 63  
Recording 37  
Dubbing. See Editing  
bilingual  
programmes 57  
saving 39  
stereo programmes 57  
timer setting 45  
using the VIDEO Plus+  
system 41  
what you are watching on  
the TV 40  
E, F, G  
Editing 68  
EURO-AV connection  
9
H
Hi-fi audio track 57  
while watching another  
I, J, K  
Index search 62  
programme 39  
RF channel 15  
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