Sony VCR SLV SE850G User Manual

3-062-332-12 (1)  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC 4.43  
SLV-SE850G  
©2000 Sony Corporation  
Chlorine free paper  
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Table of contents  
Getting Started  
4
5
9
Step 1 : Unpacking  
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
15 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
18 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function  
19 Step 6 : Setting the clock  
23 Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box  
30 Selecting a language  
31 Presetting channels  
34 Setting/changing the station names  
36 Changing/disabling programme positions  
40 Setting your personal code  
78 Basic Editing  
Basic Operations  
79 Audio dubbing  
43 Playing a tape  
46 Recording TV programmes  
50 Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus + system  
55 Setting the timer manually  
Additional Information  
81 Troubleshooting  
86 Specifications  
87 Index to parts and controls  
92 Menu chart  
Additional Operations  
58 Playing/searching at various speeds  
60 Setting the recording duration time  
61 Synchronized Recording  
Back cover  
Index  
63 Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings  
65 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
67 Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
70 Searching using the index function  
71 Adjusting the picture  
73 Changing menu options  
Editing  
76 Connecting to a VCR or stereo  
system  
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Getting Started  
Step 1 : Unpacking  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR :  
Remote commander  
Aerial cable  
Set-Top Box controller  
R6 (size AA) batteries  
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Unpacking  
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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries  
by matching the + and on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Insert the negative () end first,  
then push in and down until the  
positive (+) end clicks into  
position.  
Using the remote commander  
You can use this remote  
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  
Remote sensor  
g
the  
symbol near the remote  
sensor, this remote commander  
will not operate the TV.  
[TV] / [VIDEO]  
1
2
3
To operate  
the VCR  
Set [TV] / [VIDEO] to  
[VIDEO] and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
a Sony TV  
[TV] and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
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?/1  
/
WIDE  
AUDIO MONITOR  
a
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
t TV/VIDEO  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
–/– –  
PROG +/–  
c/C  
2 +/–  
TV control buttons  
To  
Press  
Set the TV to standby mode  
Select an input source: aerial in or line in  
Select the TVs programme position  
?/1  
t TV/VIDEO  
Programme number buttons,  
/– –, PROG +/–  
Adjust the TVs volume  
Switch to TV (Teletext off)  
Switch to Teletext  
2 +/–  
a (TV)  
/ (Teletext)  
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To  
Press  
Select the sound  
Use FASTEXT  
Call up the on-screen display  
AUDIO MONITOR  
FASTEXT buttons  
DISPLAY  
Change the Teletext page  
c/C  
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other WIDE  
manufactureswide TVs, see Controlling other TVs with  
the remote commander.)  
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.  
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is  
listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturers code number.  
Set TV/VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV.  
1
Hold down ?/1, and enter your TVs code number(s) using the programme  
2 number buttons.Then release ?/1.  
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:  
?/1, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, /– – (tens digit), PROG +/,  
2 +/, a (TV), / (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, M*/m*/<*/  
,*, and OK*.  
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.  
Tip  
When you set your TVs code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off  
automatically.  
continued  
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Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find  
the one that works with your TV.  
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code  
numbers.  
Manufacturer  
Sony  
Code number  
Manufacturer  
Nokia  
Code number  
01*1, 02  
15, 16, 69*3  
17*1, 49  
Akai  
68  
Panasonic  
Philips  
06*1, 07*1, 08*1  
Blaupunkt  
C.G.M  
Ferguson  
Goldstar  
Grundig  
Hitachi  
ITT  
10  
09  
Saba  
12, 13  
22, 23  
25  
52  
Samsung  
Sanyo  
03, 04, 17  
10*1, 11*1  
Sharp  
29  
24  
Telefunken  
Thomson  
Toshiba  
36  
15, 16, 69*3  
43*2  
38  
JVC  
33  
45  
09  
66  
Loewe  
Mivar  
NEC  
*1  
Press WIDE to switch to the wide picture mode you want.  
Press WIDE, then press 2 +/to select the wide picture mode you want.  
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen.Then, press M/m/</, to select the wide picture you  
want and press OK.  
*2  
*3  
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.  
If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes, the code number may  
be reset to 01 (Sony). In this case, reset the appropriate code number.  
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR  
We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO-  
AV) cable. You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial  
cable as well.  
If you use the Scart (EURO-AV) cable for connecting, you will improve  
the picture and sound quality playback of your VCR and make the set up  
easier.  
Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only, see page 12.  
Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box, see page 13.  
Connection to your TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
AERIAL IN  
iLINE-1  
AERIAL OUT  
(TV)  
Mains lead  
to mains  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart (EURO-AV) cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on  
the rear panel of the VCR.  
1
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV using  
the supplied aerial cable.  
AERIAL  
2
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
continued  
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR  
and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
on the TV with the optional EURO-  
AV cable.  
3
4
(
)
LINE-1 TV  
(
)
LIGNE-1 TV  
This connection improves picture and  
sound quality.Whenever you want to  
watch the VCR picture, press t TV/  
VIDEO to display the VIDEO  
indicator in the display window.  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).  
Notes  
If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is  
recommended (see page 17). In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output  
through the AERIAL OUT connector.  
For a correct SmartLink connection, you will need a Scart cable which the 21 pins are  
completely connected (for example a Sony cable reference VMC-2121HG). Please refer to  
your TVs instruction manual as well for this connection.  
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About the SMARTLINK features  
If the connected TV complies with  
SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,  
MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK/  
CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3 or T-V  
LINK*4 , you can use the  
SMARTLINK
PDC  
H
M
S
SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK  
indicator appears in the VCRs 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 functionon page 18.  
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 49.  
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 45.  
One Touch Menu  
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCRs 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  
TIMER on the remote commander. You can set which timer  
recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see  
page 75).  
Automatic Power off  
You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used for about 1 minute, after  
you turn off the TV.  
NexTView Download  
You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your TV. Please  
refer to your TVs instruction manual.  
*1  
MEGALOGICis a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.  
EASYLINK/CinemaLinkis a trademark of Philips Corporation.  
Q-Linkis a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  
T-V LINKis a trademark of JVC Corporation.  
*2  
*3  
*4  
Note  
Not all TVs respond to the functions above.  
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Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only  
AERIAL IN  
AERIAL OUT  
Mains lead  
AERIAL IN  
to mains  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on  
the rear panel of the VCR.  
1
2
3
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR  
and the aerial input of your TV using  
the supplied aerial cable.  
AERIAL  
ANTENNE  
IN  
ENTREE  
OUT  
SORTIE  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 15).  
12 Connecting the VCR  
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Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB)  
If you dont use a STB, skip to page 15.  
If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN.In this case, set  
the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE-3 (see page 23).  
Scart cable (supplied with  
the STB)  
STBcontroller  
STB Control  
Side view  
(supplied)  
AERIAL  
STB  
IN  
tLINE  
iLINE-  
- 3 IN  
AERIAL  
OUT  
1 (TV)  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even  
when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function. When you turn on the STB, this  
VCR automatically sends the signal from the STB to the TV without turning itself on.  
Connect the STB to the LINE-3IN connector as shown above.  
1
Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu.  
2
Turn off the VCR.  
3
To watch a programme from the STB, turn on the STB and the TV.  
For details, see page 23.  
Note  
You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record  
a programme from your STB.  
continued  
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If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector  
Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF (see page 23).  
Aerial cable  
(not supplied)  
STB Control  
STB  
controller  
Side view  
(supplied)  
AERIAL  
STB  
IN  
iLINE-  
1 (TV)  
AERIAL  
OUT  
AERIAL IN  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
Scart cable* (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
* If your TV doesnt have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, the Scart cable connected to the  
VCR is not required.  
Additional connections  
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)  
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial  
cable only  
?/1  
RF CHANNEL  
g
PROGRAM +/–  
Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Pull down the drop down panel.  
Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR.  
AUTO SET UP  
RF CHANNEL  
The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display  
window..  
SMARTLINK
PDC  
H
M
S
Turn on your TV and select an unused programme position for the VCR  
picture (for ex. programme position "0").  
3
This programme position will be referred to as the video channel (for  
watching your VCR on the TV) after tuning is completed.  
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Tune in the programme position you have  
selected (for ex. programme position "0")  
until the picture shown on the right appears  
clearly on the TV screen (background must  
be green).  
4
5
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
If the picture does not appear clearly, see  
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR”  
below.  
Press RF CHANNEL.  
AUTO SET UP  
RF CHANNEL  
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever you  
want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programme  
position "0").  
You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function (see page 18).  
To check if the TV tuning is correct  
Set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programme position "0") 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 5 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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If you have connected your VCR to the TV with a Scart  
(EURO-AV) connector and an aerial cable as well  
In order to avoid any interferences with existing broadcasts, we recom-  
mend you to set RF channel to the OFF position.  
RF CHANNEL  
g
PROGRAM +/–  
Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Pull down the drop down panel.  
Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR.  
AUTO SET UP  
The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display  
window.  
RF CHANNEL  
SMARTLINK
C  
PDC  
H
M
S
Press PROGRAM +/- until the OFF indication appears in the display  
window. The RF channel is then switched off.  
-
PROGRAM +  
TRACKING  
3
E
SMARTLINK
C  
E
H
M
S
The picture shown below appears clearly on the TV screen (background  
must be green).  
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER  
Press RF CHANNEL again.  
You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function (see page 18).  
AUTO SET UP  
RF CHANNEL  
4
Note  
If in step 3 the green screen does not appear, select the "AV/EXTERNAL" source on your TV  
(please refer to your TV instruction manual).  
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto  
Set Up function  
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up  
function.With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV  
channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus + system, and VCR clock  
automatically.  
Before you start ...  
Turn on the set -top box if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the  
Scart cable.  
AUTO SET UP  
g
PROGRAM +/–  
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds.  
AUTO SET UP  
RF CHANNEL  
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.  
AUTO SET UP  
SMARTLINK
C  
P
H
M
S
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.  
To cancel the Auto Set Up function  
Press AUTO SET UP.  
Notes  
Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat Auto Set Up from the  
beginning.  
When you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (VIDEO Plus +, timer  
etc...) will be reset. In this case, you have to set them again.  
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Step 6 : Setting the clock  
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  
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.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Setting the clock manually  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
CLOCK  
2
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAT  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight MANUAL  
ADJUST, then press OK.  
CLOCK  
3
4
5
6
7
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAT  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to set the date.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
28 . 1 . 2 0 0 0  
FRI  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press , to highlight the month and set  
the month pressing M/m.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Set the year, hour, and minutes in  
sequence, pressing , to highlight the  
item to be set, and press M/m to select  
the digits.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting and start  
the clock.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
8
Tip  
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits  
pressing M/m.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
SETTINGS  
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then  
press OK.  
CLOCK  
2
3
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
OFF  
MANUAL ADJUST  
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.  
1
. 1 . 2 0 0 0  
SAT  
0 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK.  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
OFF  
PLAY  
OK  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight ON, then press  
OK.  
CLOCK  
4
5
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
ON  
1
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
AAB  
THU  
1 8 : 0 0  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press m to highlight CLOCK  
PROGRAM, then press OK.  
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
1
AAB  
1 8 : 0 0  
THU  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m until the programme position  
of the station that carries the time signal  
appears.  
6
7
CLOCK  
PLAY  
OK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
2
CDE  
1 8 : 0 0  
THU  
If the VCR does not receive the time  
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST  
returns to OFF automatically.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Tips  
To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select  
the digits using M/m.  
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 PROGRAMrow.  
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set function, select OFF.  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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If you did not connect a Set-Top Box (STB),  
skip this step.  
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5
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6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Connect the STB controller, remove the  
protection sticker on the STB controller  
and place it on top of the STB, so that it  
hangs out over the infrared receptor on the  
front of the STB (see page 13).  
STB  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
2
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight SET-TOP BOX,  
then press OK.  
SET - TOP BOX  
PLAY  
OK  
STB CONNECTION  
RETURN  
OFF  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m/</, to highlight STB  
CONNECTION and press OK.  
SET - TOP BOX  
3
4
STB CONNECTION  
RETURN  
OFF  
RF  
LINE2  
LINE3  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
If you connect the STB using the aerial  
cable :  
Press M/m/</, to select RF and press  
OK.  
SET - TOP BOX  
PLAY  
OK  
STB CONNECTION  
TUNER BRAND NO .  
PROGRAMME NO .  
RETURN  
RF  
- - -  
0 6  
Press M/m/</, to highlight  
PROGRAMME NO. and press OK. Enter  
the appropriate number using M/m and  
press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
If you connect the STB using the Scart  
SET - TOP BOX  
(EURO-AV) cable :  
Press M/m/</, to select LINE-3 and  
STB CONNECTION  
TUNER BRAND NO.  
RETURN  
LINE3  
- - -  
press OK.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m/</, to highlight TUNER  
BRAND NO. and press OK. Enter the  
appropriate number using the programme  
number buttons. Refer to the table on the  
next page. Press OK.  
SET - TOP BOX  
MENU  
5
STB CONNECTION  
TUNER BRAND NO .  
PROGRAMME NO .  
RETURN  
RF  
1 2 3  
0 6  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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5
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3
6
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Notes  
If your VCR is connected to the STB by the aerial cable, enter the programme number of the  
VCR corresponding to the channel where you have set up the STB output in step 4.  
It is recommended to connect your STB to the LINE-3 connector.  
For some STB, in order to avoid any conflict between the STB controller and the VCR  
remote commander, be careful not to point the remote commander towards the STB and the  
VCR at the same time.  
You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record  
a programme from your STB.  
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Set-Top Box brand number  
To control the STB, enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand.  
Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR.  
STB brand  
Code numbers  
STB brand  
Code numbers  
ABC  
ABsat  
Akai  
Alba  
025, 028  
134, 843  
526  
Bush  
078, 102, 265  
BT  
526, 679, 721  
Cabletime  
Cambridge  
Camundosat  
Canal+  
172, 282, 388, 459  
102, 265, 373, 432,  
466, 526, 624  
267, 355, 526  
104  
Allantide  
Amstrad  
344  
864  
091, 224, 263, 349,  
472, 520, 686, 700  
Canal Satellite  
Channel Master  
CityCom  
Clyde  
864  
373  
Andover  
Ankaro  
Anttron  
Arcon  
Armstrong  
Asat  
555  
829  
228, 231, 380, 530  
194, 432  
283, 379  
254  
097  
CME  
091, 119, 184, 211  
CNT  
531  
Comtec  
Connexions  
Conrad  
277  
384  
104, 407, 469  
618  
AST  
332, 361, 362  
119, 384, 529  
Astra  
Contec  
377  
Astro  
184, 369, 531, 559,  
595  
Cryptovision  
Crown  
611  
Audio Ton  
Avalon  
Axis  
375  
254  
407  
Cyrus  
211  
377, 380  
Daewoo  
D-box  
384  
Birmingham Cable 287  
Communications  
734  
DDC  
373  
British Telecom  
Barcom  
014, 116  
228  
Best  
228, 380  
184  
Blaupunkt  
Boca  
254, 524, 840  
343  
Brain Wave  
British Sky  
858, 013, 012  
Broadcasting  
Brunor  
420  
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STB brand  
Code numbers  
STB brand  
Code numbers  
Diskxpress  
DNT  
228  
Grundig  
G-Sat  
151, 184, 339, 474,  
582, 761, 540  
211, 407, 469  
279, 470  
690  
194  
Drake  
Harting und Helling 344  
Dynasat  
Echostar  
EEC  
Hinari  
194  
181, 407, 465  
344  
Hirschmann  
184, 344, 407, 408,  
409, 513, 584, 592,  
683, 764  
EIF  
428, 685  
344  
Hitachi  
Houston  
Humax  
Huth  
466  
679  
059  
Einhell  
Elta  
375  
Emanon  
Emme Esse  
Engel  
432  
231, 254, 375, 528,  
600, 805  
708  
461  
HyperVision  
Ikusi Allsat  
Imperial  
IRTE  
630  
Eurodec  
Europa  
Ferguson  
535, 537  
708  
379  
265, 496  
620  
078, 194, 347, 625,  
722  
ITS  
632  
Fidelity  
Finlux  
263, 686  
ITT  
119, 183  
014, 025, 287  
343  
119, 355, 408, 425,  
466, 525  
Jerrold  
Johansson  
JOK  
Fraba Sat  
Fracarro  
France Telecom  
Freecom  
FTE  
596  
060  
721  
462  
JSR  
375  
346, 432, 745  
277, 342, 422  
JVC  
526, 582  
Kathrein  
103, 134, 184, 211,  
342, 369, 453, 491,  
515, 564, 592, 633,  
636  
Fuba  
183, 228, 308, 309,  
380, 407, 425, 428,  
432, 720  
Key West  
König  
805  
Galaxis  
375, 377, 844, 845  
103, 183, 184  
342, 346  
184  
Galaxisat  
GEC  
332  
097  
864  
346  
582  
346  
Kosmos  
Kreiselmeyer  
Kyostar  
La Sat  
Gold Box  
Goldstar  
Gooding  
Grothusen  
432  
435, 475, 524, 531,  
618  
Lasat  
833  
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STB brand  
Code numbers  
STB brand  
Code numbers  
Lenco  
346, 384, 422, 432,  
461  
Orbitec  
Oxford  
Pace  
596  
355  
Lion  
364  
078, 194, 339, 347,  
466, 802, 806, 858  
Lupus  
380  
Luxor  
119, 183, 584  
Pal  
848  
Macab  
535, 597  
043  
Palcom  
Palladium  
Panasonic  
Panda  
308, 309  
582  
Magnavox  
Manhattan  
Maranz  
Maspro  
Matsui  
466, 531  
211  
225  
466  
103, 339, 347, 761  
355, 582  
864  
Philips  
630, 144, 211, 339,  
466, 474, 582, 721,  
761, 864  
MediaSat  
Mediamarkt  
Memphis  
Micro Technology  
Minerva  
Mintec  
Phoenix  
377  
254  
Phonotrend  
Pioneer  
799  
377  
155, 271, 544, 864  
344  
ProVision  
Promax  
595  
466  
496  
224  
014  
582  
589  
Prosat  
MNet  
030  
PTT Telecom  
Morgans  
Multistar  
Muratto  
Navex  
254, 524, 840  
342, 475  
346  
PVP Stereo Visual  
Matrix  
Pyxis  
842  
Quadral  
Radiola  
Radix  
RFT  
373, 530, 639  
211  
343  
NEC  
189  
407, 893, 764  
211, 231, 552  
Neusat  
703, 845  
231  
Newhaus  
Next-Wave  
Nikko  
Saba  
265, 347, 364, 531,  
586, 701, 720, 745  
743  
371  
Sabre  
466  
Nokia  
034, 692, 119, 183,  
339, 408, 425, 466,  
584, 734, 832  
Sagem  
Sakura  
Salora  
Samsung  
SAT  
831  
377  
Nordmende  
Oceanic  
Orbit  
283, 373, 625  
597  
119, 183, 210  
283  
361, 362  
332, 361, 362, 472  
386  
Satbox  
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STB brand  
Code numbers  
STB brand  
Code numbers  
Satcom  
224  
Tonna  
TPS  
679  
831  
Satec  
194, 339  
283  
Satmaster  
SatPartner  
Triad  
332, 344, 346, 361,  
362  
343, 346, 432, 513,  
531, 703, 720, 745  
Triasat  
425  
Schwaiger  
Scientific Atlanta  
Seemann  
SEG  
194, 515  
Tristar  
277  
019, 028, 288  
407, 589, 637  
380, 432, 529, 753  
184  
Tudi  
297  
Uniden  
Unisat  
205, 803, 842  
377  
Siemens  
United Cable  
Unitor  
014  
Skymaster  
Sony  
530, 639  
228, 343  
184, 525, 582  
344, 364, 529  
211  
286, 289, 293, 650,  
715  
Universum  
Vector  
Stella  
104  
Ventana  
Videoway  
VisiCable+  
Vortec  
STVI  
428  
261  
STS  
167  
492  
Sunstar  
Tandberg  
Tantec  
Tatung  
TechniSat  
524, 805  
432  
742  
VTech  
332, 473, 771  
362, 701  
116  
308, 309, 347, 466  
156  
Vtech  
Westminster  
Wevasat  
Winersat  
Wisi  
272, 273, 331, 420,  
469, 552, 559, 596  
344  
343  
Teco  
384  
184, 332, 362, 383,  
407, 417, 418, 426,  
466, 647, 649, 701  
Telecom  
Telefunken  
Teleka  
104  
432  
254, 624, 683  
435  
Wolsey Gene  
XSat  
555  
Telemax  
Teleservice  
Televes  
134, 900  
900  
292  
Xcom Multimedia  
Zehnder  
596  
332, 342, 531, 829  
011, 536  
805  
Tensai  
632  
Zenith  
Thomson  
Thorens  
466, 864  
597  
Zwergnase  
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Note  
To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to display  
"STB" in the display window then enter a three digit number with the programme number  
buttons. If the STB responds, you have enterred the correct brand number.  
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Selecting a language  
If you prefer an on-screen lanuage other than  
English, use the on screen display to select  
another language.  
MENU  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE,  
then press OK.  
LANGUAGE  
2
ENGLISH  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK/NORSK  
SVENSKA  
SUOMI  
EΛΛHNIKA  
TÜRKÇE  
PLAY  
OK  
DEUTSCH  
FRANÇAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
PORTUGUÊS  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m/</, to highlight the desired language, then press OK.  
3
PLAY  
OK  
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Presetting channels  
If some channels could not be preset using  
the Auto Set Up function, you can preset  
them manually.  
PROG +/–  
Before you start…  
MENU  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.  
MENU  
SETTINGS  
1
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then  
press OK.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
AAB  
1
2
3
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
1 2  
PLAY  
OK  
ON  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
SET.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
AAB  
1
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
C
1 2  
PLAY  
OK  
ON  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press PROG +/to select the programme  
position.  
Selected programme  
position  
PROG  
4
5
TUNER  
PROG.  
4
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
1 2  
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to highlight the channel  
number row, then press M/m to start  
tuning.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
2 7 TUV  
4
PLAY  
OK  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
The VCR starts searching for a channel  
and displays the first one it finds on the  
TV screen. Press M/m repeatedly until  
the channel you want is displayed.  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
The channels are scanned in the  
following order:  
UHF B21 - B69  
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme  
number buttons. For example, for channel 05, first press 0and then  
press 5.”  
Press OK.  
6
PLAY  
OK  
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 4  
and 5.  
7
8
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
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Disabling unwanted programme positions  
After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The  
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/buttons.  
You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CHANNEL LIST  
menu (see page 36).  
In step 5 above, press programme number button 0twice to display the number  
1 00beside CHANNEL SET.  
Press OK to confirm the setting, then MENU to exit the menu.  
2
If the picture is not clear  
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels  
clearly. If, the picture is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.  
Press PROG +/or the programme number buttons to select the programme  
1 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.  
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.  
2
Select TUNER, then press OK.  
3
Select FINE TUNING.  
4
The fine tuning meter appears.  
TUNER  
PROG.  
2 7 TUV  
4
Selected programme  
position  
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SET  
:
EXIT : MENU  
Press </, to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
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 dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Setting/changing the station names  
You can also set and change station names as  
you like (up to 5 characters). The set station  
names are displayed on the TV screen when  
you change the programme position on the  
VCR.  
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
MENU  
LISTS  
1
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
SELECT  
SET  
:
OK  
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
2
3
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the row on which  
you want to set or change the station  
name.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
To display other pages for programme  
FGH  
positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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If you want to set the station name,  
press , twice to highlight the station  
name column only.  
If you dont want to set the station  
name, go to step 7.  
CHANNEL LIST  
4
5
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
FGH  
SELECT A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Enter the station name.  
CHANNEL LIST  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
Each time you press M, the character  
changes as shown below.  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
AAB  
CDE  
L
FGH  
At Bt ... t Z t a t b t...  
t z t 0 t 1 t ... t 9 t  
(symbols) t(blank space) t A  
SELECT A CHARACTER  
NEXT  
PREVIOUS  
:
:
:
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 5 characters for the station name.  
To change or to set the station name of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4.  
6
7
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
LMO  
PLAY  
OK  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
8
Note  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont proceed for more than a few minutes.  
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Changing/disabling programme positions  
After setting the channels, you can change  
the programme positions as you like. If any  
programme positions are unused or contain  
unwanted channels, you can disable them.  
MENU  
Before you start…  
Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
Set the TV to the video channel.  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Changing programme positions  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS and press OK.  
MENU  
1
LISTS  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
2
CHANNEL LIST  
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 PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the row on which  
you want to change the programme  
position, then press  
3
4
5
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
LMO  
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 M/m repeatedly.  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m until the selected channel row  
moves to the desired programme  
position.  
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
LMO  
AAB  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
5 6  
1 2  
0 3  
2 7  
0 9  
CDE  
The selected channel is inserted at the  
new programme position and the  
intermediate channels are displaced to fill  
the gap.  
FGH  
SELECT  
SET STATION NAME  
CONFIRM  
:
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to confirm the setting.  
PLAY  
OK  
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
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Disabling unwanted  
programme positions  
CLEAR  
After presetting channels, you can disable  
unused programme positions.The disabled  
positions will be skipped later when you  
press the PROG +/buttons.  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press MENU, then press M/m to  
highlight LISTS, and press OK.  
MENU  
1
2
LISTS  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL  
LIST, then press OK.  
CHANNEL LIST  
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 PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m to highlight the row which  
you want to disable.  
3
4
CHANNEL LIST  
PLAY  
OK  
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
LMO  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press CLEAR.  
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
The selected row will be cleared as  
shown on the right.  
PROG  
CH  
1 2  
0 3  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
2 7  
0 9  
FGH  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to  
disable.  
5
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
Notes  
The menu disappears automatically if you dont 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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Setting your personal code  
This VCR is equipped with a security  
function that assures quick identification of  
your set in case of a robbery. Just enter the  
Personal Code to personalize your set. Once  
you enter your personal code, you can check  
CLEAR  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
it any time but can never change it.  
7
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Remove the tape in the VCR if there is one  
inserted.  
Turn off the VCR.  
X
?/1  
M/m/</,  
OK  
g
Hold down first X (pause), hold on ?/1  
(on/standby) simultaneously on the VCR  
for more than 3 seconds.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
1
PERSONAL CODE  
– – – – – – – – – – –  
The VCR automatically turns on, and the  
on-screen display appears on the TV  
screen.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Press M/m/</, to enter your personal  
code.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
2
PERSONAL CODE  
WB 1 5 7 8 – – – –  
PLAY  
OK  
1 Press M/m to select a character.  
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.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
You can set up to 11 characters for your  
personal code.  
Press OK.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
3
4
PERSONAL CODE  
WB 1 5 7 8 – – – –  
PLAY  
OK  
A confirmation screen appears.  
FINAL CONFIRM  
CANCEL  
: OK  
: CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK to confirm the setting  
and to return to the normal display.  
PLAY  
OK  
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR to cancel the code  
and re-enter it restarting from step 2.  
CLEAR  
Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn off the VCR.  
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Checking your personal code  
After setting the personal code number of your VCR, you can check the setting.  
Holding down first X (pause), hold down ?/1 (on/standby) for more than 3  
1 seconds.  
The VCR automatically turns on, and the entered personal code appears on the  
TV screen.  
SECURITY FUNCTION  
PERSONAL CODE  
WB 1 5 7 8 – – – –  
EXIT : MENU  
Press OK to exit the menu.  
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Basic Operations  
Playing a tape  
Z EJECT  
DISPLAY  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H PLAY  
X PAUSE  
M
FF  
x STOP  
REW  
m
NTSC PB  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
1
2
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with its  
safety tab removed.  
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Press H PLAY.  
3
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 FF during stop  
m REW during stop  
Z 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  
PAL and NTSC  
NTSC 4.43  
To use the time counter  
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the  
display window resets to 0:00:00.Search for the point afterwards by referring to  
the counter.  
AUTEU
C  
E
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
Notes  
The counter resets to 0:00:00whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
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 playback a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound is heard in  
monaural.  
While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use M/m/</, buttons for tape  
operation.  
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Starting playback automatically with one button (One  
Touch Play)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the  
TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button.  
Insert a tape.  
1
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.  
Press H PLAY.  
2
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically. Playback  
starts.  
Tip  
When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the  
video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you press H PLAY.  
Note  
When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.  
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Recording TV programmes  
INPUT SELECT  
COUNTER/REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
SP/LP  
t TV/VIDEO  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
STB  
PROG +/–  
z REC  
x STOP  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on.  
1
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Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
2
3
To record a normal channel.  
Press PROG +/until the programme position number you want appears  
in the display window.  
PROG  
AUTO ST UP  
SP
OPC  
VIDEO  
E
H
M
S
To record a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 (Scart)  
connector or the LINE-2 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT until L1, L2, or  
L3 appears in the display window.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
AUTO ET U
SP
OPC  
VIDEO  
P
H
M
S
STB  
To select a channel for your Set-Top Box.  
Press STB. The STB indicator lights up in the display window. Then  
enter a three digit STB channel number with the programme number  
buttons.  
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2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
SP
VIDEO  
STB  
PDC  
H
M
S
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.  
SP/LP  
4
5
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP. However, SP  
(Standard Play) produces better picture and audio quality.  
SP
LP  
OPC  
VIDEO  
P
H
M
S
Press z REC to start recording.  
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.  
REC  
AUTO ST UP  
Recording  
indicator  
OPC  
LP  
VIDEO  
P
H
M
S
To stop recording  
Press x 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  
indicator indicates the remaining time..  
1H46M  
SP  
0 : 0 0 : 2 2  
Time counter  
Remaining time  
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure the TAPE LENGTH  
item in the TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page  
74).  
To watch another TV programme while recording  
Press t TV/VIDEO on the remote commander to turn off the VIDEO indicator  
1 in the display window.  
Select another programme position on the TV.  
2
To protect 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.  
Tips  
To select a programme position, you can use the  
programme number buttons on the remote  
commander. For two-digit numbers, press the /– –  
(tens digit) button followed by the programme  
number buttons.  
Safety tab  
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 decoder or other source, make sure to leave it on.  
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Notes  
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.  
You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal  
Plus programme.  
The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.  
The remaining time will be displayed for only about 30 seconds after the tape starts playback.  
Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct  
Rec)  
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are  
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
1
Press z REC while you are watching a TV programme or external source.  
2
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and the VCR  
starts recording what you are watching on the TV.  
Tips  
The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some situations  
such as:  
when you are watching a source connected to the TVs line input, or  
when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data preset  
in the VCR tuner.  
If there already is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns  
on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.  
You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see  
page 75).  
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. You also  
cannot record using this method when the tapes safety tab is removed or when the tape is at  
the end.  
When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV  
programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR continues recording the  
programme even if you change the TV programme position on the TV.  
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Recording TV programmes using the  
VIDEO Plus + system  
The VIDEO Plus + system is a feature that  
simplifies programming the VCR to make  
timer recordings. Just enter the PLUSCODE  
NO. 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.  
?/1  
SP/LP  
Before you start…  
Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
CLEAR  
correct time and date.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus +  
or VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS  
menu (see page 75).  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Programme  
number  
buttons  
TIMER  
M/m/</,  
OK  
x STOP  
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Press  
TIMER.  
TIMER  
1
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
STANDARD  
VIDEO Plus +  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press M/m to  
select VIDEO Plus +, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VIDEO Plus +:  
The VIDEO Plus +, menu appears on  
the TV screen.  
VIDEO Plus +  
PLUSCODE NO.  
– – – – – – – – –  
SET  
:
09  
EXIT : MENU  
Press the programme number buttons to  
enter the PLUSCODE NO.  
VIDEO Plus +  
2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLUSCODE NO.  
1 2 4 6 – – – – –  
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and  
re-enter the correct number.  
CLEAR  
SET  
CONFIRM : OK  
CANCEL CLEAR  
:
09  
:
EXIT : MENU  
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Press OK.  
3
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
The date, start and stop times, programme  
position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting  
appear on the TV screen.  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TIME  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
PROG.  
AAB  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
If “– –” appears in the PROG.”  
SELECT  
:
:
:
(programme) column (this may happen for  
local broadcasts), you have to set the  
appropriate programme position manually.  
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
To select a terrestrial channel.  
Press M/m to select the desired programme position.  
To select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connector,  
or the LINE-2 IN jacks.  
Press INPUT SELECT to select the desired video source.  
To select a satellite channel  
Press STB. STB ---appears in the PROG position on the TV screen.  
Then enter a three digit channel number with the number buttons.  
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred channel. The  
VCR will then store your setting.  
For details about the VPS/PDC function, see Timer recording with VPS/  
PDC signalson page 53.  
CLEAR  
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
If you want to change the date, tape speed,  
and the VPS/PDC function setting:  
4
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
PROG.  
AAB  
1 Press </, to highlight the item you  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
want to change.  
2 Press M/m 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 recordingon page 53.  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the  
VPS/PDC function, see Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalson  
page 53.  
To change the setting, press MENU, and highlight LIST, then select  
TIMER LIST and press OK. Then enter the new timer setting and press  
OK.  
CLEAR  
If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the settings.  
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
5
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.  
6
The  
indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for  
recording.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the  
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse  
order.  
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to  
Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....  
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later  
t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t 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 (when the VPS or PDC indicator in the display  
window is lit).  
In step 4 above, press M/m to turn on/off the VPS/PDC indication after you set the  
recording date. If you do not want to set the VPS/PDC function, turn off the VPS/  
PDC indication.  
You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
and LINE-3 IN (Scart) connectors, or the LINE-2 IN jacks.  
To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The  
indicator  
turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 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 (see Setting the timer manuallyon page 55).  
Watch another TV programme.  
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Tips  
To set the programme position with a two digit number, press /– – (tens 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 TAPE  
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).  
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 on  
page 63.  
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 wont work and the  
recording wont start.  
If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC  
signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.  
The  
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.  
The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite  
programme.  
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OTHER OPTIONS menu, the  
VIDEO Plus + menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO Plus + or  
VARIABLE.  
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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.  
?/1  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
INPUT  
SELECT  
To record from a decoder or other source,  
turn it on.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD or  
VARIABLE in the OTHER OPTIONS  
menu (see page 75).  
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
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number  
buttons  
STB  
TIMER  
M/m/</  
/,/OK  
x STOP  
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TIMER.  
TIMER  
1
When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
VARIABLE:  
TIMER METHOD  
STANDARD  
VIDEO Plus +  
The TIMER METHOD menu appears  
on the TV screen. Press M/m to select  
STANDARD, then press OK.  
PLAY  
OK  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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When you set TIMER OPTIONS to  
STANDARD:  
The TIMER menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
TIMER  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
TODAY  
SP / LP  
LIST  
– – : – – – – : – –  
– –  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Set the date, start and stop times,  
programme position, tape speed, and  
VPS/PDC function:  
2
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
PLAY  
OK  
DATE  
. 1 0  
TIME  
PROG.  
CDE  
2
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
SP / LP  
LIST  
LP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
1 Press , to highlight each item in  
turn.  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
INPUT  
SELECT  
2 Press M/m to set each item.  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
To correct a setting, press < to return to  
that setting and reset it.  
To record the same programme every day or the same day every week,  
see Daily/weekly recordingon page 57.  
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about  
the VPS/PDC function, see Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals”  
on page 53.  
STB  
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)  
or LINE-3 IN connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press INPUT  
SELECT to display L1,” “L2,or L3in the PROG.position.  
To record from the STB, press STB to display STB---in the PROG  
position and enter a three digit number with the programme number  
buttons.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
MENU  
3
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Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.  
4
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for  
recording.  
To record from a decoder or other sources, leave the connected equipment  
switched on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Daily/weekly recording  
In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the  
indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse  
order.  
TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to  
Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) .....  
t MON (every Monday) t SUN (every Sunday) t 1 month later  
t (dates count down) t TOMORROW t TODAY  
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 TAPE  
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).  
Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus + in the OTHER OPTIONS 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 wont work and the  
recording wont start.  
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 VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite  
programme.  
The  
indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.  
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Additional Operations  
Playing/searching at various speeds  
X 2  
y SLOW  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
H
m
M
M
FF  
REW  
m
Playback options  
Operation  
Fast-forward /rewind  
During stop, press M  
FF or m  
REWand release.  
View the picture during fast-  
forward or rewind  
During fast-forward, hold M  
REW down.  
FF down. During rewind, hold  
m
Play at high speed  
During playback, press M  
remote commander.  
During playback, hold down M  
FF down or m  
REW on the  
REW. When  
FF or m  
you release the button, normal playback resumes.  
Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press X2.  
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Playback options  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
Operation  
During playback, press y SLOW.  
During pause, press M  
FF down or m  
REW on the  
remote commander. Hold down M  
FF or m REW to  
play one frame each second.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, hold m (rewind) down on the VCR and press H  
(playback) on the VCR then release both.  
To resume normal playback  
Press H (playback).  
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 TRACKING buttons (+/) at the same time.  
Notes  
The playback sound is muted during the operations in the above table.  
In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.  
If the playback mode mark doesnt appear on the TV screen, press  
DISPLAY.  
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Setting the recording duration time  
After you start recording in the normal way,  
you can have the VCR stop recording  
automatically after a specified duration.  
z REC  
While recording, press z REC.  
1
The  
indicator appears in the display window.  
SP
VIDEO  
PDC  
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.  
2
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 z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.  
To cancel the duration  
Press z REC repeatedly until the  
indicator disappears and the VCR returns to  
normal recording mode.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.  
Note  
You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording  
duration.  
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Synchronized Recording  
You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a  
programmable Set Top Box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN  
connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to  
work.  
When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and  
starts recording a programme from LINE-3 IN.  
How to connect for Synchronized Recording.  
Connect the LINE-3 IN of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the Set-Top Box.  
Then connect the LINE-1 (TV) connector to the TV.  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
TV Scart connector  
Programmable  
Set -Top Box  
i LINE-1  
t LINE-3 IN  
(TV)  
Scart (EURO-AV)  
Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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Recording programmes using  
the Synchronized Recording  
function  
INPUT  
SELECT  
Before you start…  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the total  
recording time.  
SP/LP  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SYNCHRO REC  
PROG +/-  
g
Set the timer on the STB to the time of the programme you want to record, then  
1 turn it off.  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed on the VCR.  
2
Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.  
3 The SYNCHRO REC indicator lights up on the front panel and the VCR stands  
by for recording.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input  
signal from the STB.  
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or when  
the STB stops transmitting an input signal.  
To cancel the Synchronized Recording function  
Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP while recording.  
Notes  
This function may not work with some types of Set-Top Boxes.  
If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the proramme that  
starts first has priority and the second programmme starts recording only after the first  
programme has finished.  
The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized  
Recording.  
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Checking/changing/cancelling timer  
settings  
Before you start…  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
?/1  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
MENU  
M/m/</,  
OK  
Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.  
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Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press  
3 OK:  
TIMER LIST  
2 8 . 9 THU  
VPS  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
AAB  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
CDE  
– –  
PDC  
TODAY  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
SP  
LP  
SP  
LP  
LP  
MON  
3 0 . 9  
SUN  
FRI  
If you want to change or cancel a setting, go  
on to the next step.  
If you do not need to change or cancel the  
settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR  
to return to recording standby.  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
VPS  
PDC  
2 . 1 0  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
RETURN  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
– –  
– –  
SELECT  
SET  
CANCEL  
:
: OK  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to select the setting you want to  
TIMER  
4 change or cancel, then press OK.  
2 8 . 9 THU  
DATE  
TIME  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
PROG.  
CDE  
2 . 10  
SP / LP  
LIST  
The selected setting appears in the TIMER  
menu.  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
ON  
SELECT  
:
:
:
SET  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change,  
and press M/m to change it.  
To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.  
5
6
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  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds  
will be cut off  
Programme 1  
Programme 2  
about 20 seconds will be cut off  
Tip  
In step 5 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press  
MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.  
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Recording stereo and bilingual  
programmes  
In NICAM system  
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the  
NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual  
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.  
To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu  
should be set to NICAM (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 74 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)  
Selecting the sound during playback  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.  
To listen to  
On-screen display  
Display window  
Stereo/main and sub (left and STEREO  
right channels)  
STEREO  
Left channel/main  
Right channel/sub  
Standard sound  
LCH  
STEREO  
RCH  
STEREO  
No indicator  
No indicator  
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How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the  
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio  
track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Bilingual  
Usually mixed  
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 AUDIO  
OPTIONS menu is set to OFF (see page 74).  
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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Searching using the Smart Search  
function  
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.  
?/1  
All programmes are listed on the screen,  
regardless of how the programme was  
recorded.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The data of 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 recording.  
Before you start...  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
SMART  
SEARCH  
M/m/</,  
OK  
After recording, press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.  
1
2
Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH  
1
80 MIN.  
PROG.  
35  
FGH  
AAB  
IJK  
DATE  
2 8 . 9  
TIME  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 10  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
BLANK TIME 30 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
:
SMART SEARCH  
EXIT  
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Press M/m/</, , to select the programme you want to start viewing.  
3
4
Press OK.  
SMART SEARCH  
1
80 MIN.  
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts  
automatically from the beginning of the selected  
NOW SEARCHING  
programme.  
To stop searching  
Press x STOP.  
To exit the SMART SEARCH screen  
Press SMART SEARCH.  
To record in a blank space  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE  
TIME  
1
80 MIN.  
PROG.  
FGH  
AAB  
IJK  
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.Note that  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 10  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
BLANK TIME 30 MIN.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
"BLANK TIME" and the remaining time indication  
only refers to the length of the last blank space.  
:
SMART SEARCH  
EXIT  
To recall the latest data screen after you remove the tape  
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.  
Reinsert the last tape on which you record a programme  
1
Press SMART SEARCH.  
SMART SEARCH  
2
1
80 MIN.  
NO DATA  
LATEST DATA  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
:
SMART SEARCH  
EXIT  
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Press M/m to highlight LATEST DATA.  
SMART SEARCH  
DATE  
TIME  
3
4
1
80 MIN.  
PROG.  
35  
FGH  
AAB  
IJK  
2 8 . 9  
1 9 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
2 9 . 9  
3 0 . 9  
1 . 10  
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
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  
:
SMART SEARCH  
EXIT  
Press OK.  
The latest data stored in the VCRs memory is displayed.  
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 STOP.  
Notes  
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 12 minutes in SP mode, or 24 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 progamme directly after a short programme, the Smart  
Search information for the short programme may be deleted.  
Blank Time 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 VCRs memory, LATEST DATA does not appear in the  
SMART SEARCH screen.  
If you replace the tape with another tape and select LATEST DATA, you will not be able to  
record properly. You must reset the data by selecting NO DATA before you can record any  
new programmes.  
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Searching using the index function  
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. The VCR can search up to 99  
index signals ahead or behind the current  
position.  
./>  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
1
2
3
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.  
1
Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to  
2 specify how many index signals ahead or behind  
you want to search :  
INDEX  
SEARCH  
2
To search ahead, press > INDEX  
SEARCH.  
To search backwards, press . INDEX  
SEARCH.  
The VCR starts searching and the index number  
on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback  
starts automatically from that point.  
To stop searching  
Press x 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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Adjusting the picture  
Adjusting the tracking  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the  
tracking when playing a tape (the indicator  
flashes in the display window, then 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  
TRACKING  
Tracking meter  
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.  
To set the tracking to the centre position, press  
TRACKING + and buttons at the same time.  
About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function  
The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its  
original quality during playback.  
To use the RR function, press  
REALITY REGENERATOR button.  
The REALITY REGENERATOR  
indicator lights up. You can set RR to  
g
HIGH or NORMAL in the VIDEO  
OPTIONS menu (see page 73).  
To turn it off, press REALITY  
REALITY REGENERATOR  
REGENERATOR. The REALITY  
REGENERATOR indicator lights off.  
About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function  
automatically improves recording and playback  
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the  
video heads and tape. To maintain better picture  
VIDEO OPTIONS  
OPC  
ON  
OFF  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
EDIT  
SHARPNESS  
RR  
RETURN  
quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in  
the VIDEO OPTIONS menu (with the OPC  
indicator in the display window lit). For details, see  
page 73.  
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.  
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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 VIDEO OPTIONS menu. The OPC indicator in the display  
window turns off.  
Notes  
You can adjust the tracking for an NTSC-recorded tape but the tracking meter wont 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. However, if the  
entire programme is recorded in LP mode, the OPC function will work.  
There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR  
analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator  
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape (the OPC indicator  
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the OPC indicator stops flashing, press  
X PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without  
using the OPC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the OPC indicator flashes  
slowly) and press X PAUSE to start recording.  
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Changing menu options  
Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press  
OPTIONS  
1 OK.  
VIDEO OPTIONS  
AUDIO OPTIONS  
TAPE OPTIONS  
OTHER OPTIONS  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Press M/m to highlight the kind of option to change, VIDEO OPTIONS, AUDIO  
2 OPTIONS, TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS, then press OK.  
Press M/m to select the option, then press OK to enter the pop up menu.  
3
Press M/m to select the desired setting, then press OK.  
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.  
5
VIDEO OPTIONS menu  
VIDEO OPTIONS  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
OPC  
ON  
EDIT  
OFF  
SHARPNESS  
RR  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
OPC  
ON to switch on the OPC (Optimum Picture Control) function  
and improve picture quality.  
OFF to switch off OPC.  
EDIT  
ON to minimize picture deterioration when editing.  
OFF to turn off EDIT.  
LOW to playback a poor quality tape.  
NORMAL to playback an average quality tape.  
HIGH to playback a good quality tape.  
NORMAL for normal everyday use.  
SHARPNESS  
RR  
HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select this  
option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality.  
For details, see page 71.  
Note  
When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions  
dont work.  
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AUDIO OPTIONS menu  
AUDIO OPTIONS  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
RETURN  
OFF  
NICAM  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
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 65.  
HIFI AUDIO  
STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.  
NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.  
For details, see page 65.  
Note  
If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.  
TAPE OPTIONS menu  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
TAPE OPTIONS  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
OFF  
E180  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
ON to automatically record from SP (Standard Play) to LP  
(Long Play) when the tape length is not long enough.  
OFF to normally record in SP (Standard Play).  
TAPE LENGTH  
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter tape type.  
E195 to use an E-195.  
E240 to use an E-240.  
E300 to use an E-300.  
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OTHER OPTIONS  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
BUZZER  
DIMMER  
ON  
OFF  
POWER SAVE  
TIMER OPTIONS  
TV DIRECT REC  
RETURN  
OFF  
VARIABLE  
ON  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
BUZZER  
ON to output a beep sound.  
OFF to deactivate it.  
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 save the  
VCR power.  
OFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the  
VCR is standing by.  
TIMER OPTIONS  
VARIABLE to display the TIMER METHOD menu for  
selecting STANDARD or VIDEO Plus + when pressing the  
TIMER button.  
STANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressing  
the TIMER button.  
VIDEO Plus + to display only the VIDEO Plus + menu when  
pressing the TIMER button.  
For details, see page 50 and 55.  
TV DIRECT REC  
ON to activate the TV Direct Rec function.  
OFF to deactivate it.  
Note  
When you set a timer recording or a synchronized recording, the indicators in the display  
window remain on, even though POWER SAVE is set to ON.  
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Editing  
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system  
How to connect to record on your VCR  
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your  
VCR. Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your  
VCR.  
Example A  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
t LINE-3 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
Scart  
(EURO-AV)  
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Example B  
TV  
Your VCR (Recorder)  
g
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-820 audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
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How to connect to a stereo system  
Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on your VCR to the audio output jacks on  
the stereo system using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.  
If you connect your 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 Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable  
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.  
Tip  
You can also use the LINE-3 IN connector instead.  
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Basic Editing  
z
(when recording on your VCR)  
g
Before you start editing...  
X
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel. Press INPUT SELECT to display  
L2(or L1or L3) in the display  
window.  
VIDEO OPTIONS  
OPC  
EDIT  
ON  
ON  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
SHARPNESS  
RR  
RETURN  
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or  
LP.  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
On your VCR, set EDIT to ON in the  
VIDEO OPTIONS menu to display  
EDITin the display window. If the other  
VCR has a similar feature, activate this one  
as well.  
EXIT : MENU  
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.  
1 Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into your (recording) VCR. Search for  
2 the point to start recording and press X (pause).  
Press z (record) on your VCR to set it to recording pause.  
3
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.  
4
To stop editing  
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.  
Tip  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on your VCR when an unwanted  
scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.  
Note  
If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording with the  
OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z (record) again during  
recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the  
OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC  
indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.  
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Audio dubbing  
This feature lets you record over the normal  
audio track. The monaural sound previously  
recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi  
sound remains unchanged. Use this feature  
to add commentary to a tape that you have  
recorded with a camcorder.  
Before you start…  
Turn on the TV and set it to the video  
channel  
AUDIO DUB  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
X PAUSE  
Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR). Search for the  
1 point to start playback and set it to playback pause.  
Insert a prerecorded tape with its safety tab in place into your (recording) VCR.  
2 Search for the end of the section to be replaced and press X PAUSE.  
Press CLEAR to reset the counter to 0H00M00S.”  
3
Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to be replaced.  
4
The VCR enters pause mode.  
Press AUDIO DUB.  
5
The  
indicator appears in the display window.  
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To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on your VCR and the stereo system  
6 (or other VCR) at the same time.  
When the counter reaches 0H00M00S,audio dubbing stops automatically.  
To stop while editing  
Press x (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 AUDIO OPTIONS menu (see page 77). 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. Note that by mixing both  
hi-fi and normal audio, some echo may appear.  
Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.  
Note  
If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.  
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Additional Information  
Troubleshooting  
If you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
Problem summary  
The following table summarizes the reference numbers for the problems you might face. In  
order to solve your problem, please refer to the corresponding reference (S1=symptom1,  
S2=symptom2 ...) in the right column below.  
CATEGORY  
Picture  
REFER TO  
while watching broadcast tuned by the TV  
while watching broadcast tuned by the VCR.  
while playing a tape.  
S2, S6  
S1, S6  
S3, S4, S5  
Sound  
while playing a tape.  
S7, S8, S9  
Functional  
Playback  
S4, S9, S10  
S11, S12  
S13, S14  
S15, S16, S17  
S18, S19  
S20  
Normal recording  
Timer recording  
Synchronized Recording  
Remote commander  
Cleaning  
Clock  
S21  
Power  
S22, S23, S24, S25, S26  
S27, S28  
S29  
Tape  
SMARTLINK  
Set-Top Box control  
S30, S31  
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Picture  
S1  
The VCR picture  
does not appear on  
the TV screen.  
t
t
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a  
monitor, set it to video input.  
If the VCR is connected to the TV with a Scart cable, make sure the  
TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEO  
key on the remote commander to light the TV/VIDEO indicator.  
t
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make  
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).  
S2  
S3  
The TV programme  
is not clear or has  
some interference.  
t
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial  
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).  
If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make  
sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 15).  
The playback picture  
is not clear or has  
some interference.  
t
t
If your TV is connected to the VCR with both a Scart and an aerial  
cable, make sure the RF channel is set to OFF (see page 17).  
Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF  
channel output of your VCR (see page 15).  
t
t
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/buttons (see page 71).  
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 Sonys, as it may  
damage the video heads.  
t
t
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony  
service facility for more information.  
S4  
S5  
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 picture rolls  
vertically during  
picture search.  
t
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
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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Picture  
S6  
TV reception is poor.  
t
t
Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely.  
Adjust the TV aerial.  
Sound  
S7  
S8  
The picture has no  
sound.  
t
t
The tape is defective. Please use a new tape.  
The sound is  
unstable or has an  
echo.  
When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi  
and normal sound tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO  
OPTIONS menu is set to OFF (see page 74).  
S9  
You cannot select the  
left or the right  
channel while  
t
t
Make sure AUDIO MIX is set to OFF in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu  
(see page 74).  
Make sure you are playing a hi-fi tape.  
playing a tape  
Playback  
S10 The tape starts  
playing as soon as it  
t
This is normal. When you insert a tape with no safety tab, the VCR  
starts playing automatically.  
is inserted.  
Normal recording  
S11 The tape is ejected  
when you press z  
REC.  
t
t
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab  
hole (see page 48).  
S12 Nothing happens  
when you press z  
REC.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Timer recording  
S13 The timer does not  
t
t
Check that the clock is set.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more  
than an hour. Reset the clock and the timer.  
operate properly.  
t
t
t
t
t
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Make sure the current time is not already past your timer settings.  
If you are recording a programme from a set top box, make sure the  
set top box is turned on.  
S14 The VPS/PDC  
function does not  
operate properly.  
t
t
Check that the clock and the date are set correctly.  
Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might  
be a mistake in the TV guide programme). If the broadcast you  
wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the  
VCR will not start recording.  
t
If the reception is poor, the VPS/PDC signal might be altered and the  
VCR might not start recording.  
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Synchronized  
Recording  
S15 The SYNCHRO  
REC indicator turns  
off while recording  
or does not go back  
to recording standby  
mode.  
t
t
The tape has reached its end. Insert a new tape and press SYNCHRO  
REC again.  
S16 The Synchronized  
Recording function  
does not work.  
The connected equipment was not turned off.  
Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again.  
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.  
t
t
S17 The programme  
recorded with the  
Synchronized  
If the settings for timer recordings and Synchronized Recording  
overlap, the programme that starts first has priority and the second  
programme starts recording only after the first programme has  
finished.  
Recording function  
is incomplete.  
t
There was a power failure. Press SYNCHRO REC again.  
Remote  
commander  
S18 The remote  
commander does not  
operate.  
t
t
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote  
sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if  
they are weak.  
t
t
Make sure the TV/VIDEO remote control switch is set correctly.  
S19 You cannot control  
Set your TVs code number. The code number may change when you  
your TV.  
replace the batteries for the remote commander (see page 8).  
Cleaning  
S20 The VCR needs to be  
t
t
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 benzene.  
cleaned.  
Clock  
S21 The clock has  
stopped and “–:– –”  
lights up in the  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more  
than one hour. Reset the clock and timer if needed (see page 19).  
display window.  
Power  
S22 The ?/1 ON/  
STANDBY switch  
does not function.  
t
t
t
t
Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.  
S23 The power is turned  
on but the VCR does  
not operate.  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the  
mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.  
S24 The tape is ejected  
when you press ?/1  
ON/STANDBY.  
You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to  
record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.  
S25 The display is not lit  
when the VCR is in  
The VCR is in power save mode. Set the POWER SAVE option to  
OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 75).  
STANDBY mode.  
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Power  
S26 POWER SAVE is set  
to ON but the display  
remains lit in  
t
The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For  
more details regarding the energy saving function, see page 75.  
STANDBY mode.  
Tape  
S27 The tape is ejected  
when you press ?/1  
ON/STANDBY.  
t
t
You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to  
record is protected. Use another tape or replace the safety tab.  
S28 A tape cannot be  
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape compartment.  
inserted.  
SMARTLINK  
S29 The SMARTLINK  
function does not  
t
t
t
Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,  
MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK/CinemaLink, Q-Link or TV-LINK.  
Make sure you use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your  
TV.  
Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. Refer to your TV  
manual for instructions.  
work properly.  
Set-Top Box  
control  
S30 The Set-Top Box  
Control function  
does not work  
t
t
Be sure to point the VCR remote commander only at the VCRs  
remote sensor and not at the STB sensor.  
Be sure the STB controller is pointing at the set top boxs remote  
sensor receiver.  
properly.  
t
t
Make sure the STB controller is connected securely.  
The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it  
from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your  
set top box (see page 28).  
S31 You cannot watch the  
STB picture when  
the VCR is in  
t
Make sure the POWER SAVE option is set to OFF in the OTHER  
OPTIONS menu (see page 75).  
standby mode or z  
REC standby mode.  
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Specifications  
System  
General  
Channel coverage  
Power requirements  
PAL (I)  
220 240 V AC, 50 Hz  
UHF B21 to B69  
Power consumption  
RF output signal  
23 W (Normal)  
UHF channels 21 to 69  
Aerial out  
2, 0 W (POWER SAVE is set to ON, no decoder)  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Tape speed  
Storage temperature  
SP: PAL 23,39 mm/s (recording/playback)  
NTSC 33,35 mm/s (playback only)  
LP: PAL 11,70 mm/s (recording/playback)  
20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
Approx. 430 × 100 × 330 mm (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
NTSC  
16,67mm/s (playback only)  
EP: NTSC 11,12 mm/s (playback only)  
Maximum recording/playback time  
10 hrs. in LP mode (with E300 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Approx. 4.6 kg  
Supplied accessories  
Approx. 1 min. (with E180 tape)  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
Inputs and outputs  
iLINE-1 (TV)  
21-pin  
Set-Top Box controller (1)  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
Video output: pin 19  
Audio output: pins 1 and 3  
t LINE-3 IN  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
21-pin  
Video input: pin 20  
Audio input: pins 2 and 6  
LINE-2 IN  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync  
negative  
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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Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Front panel  
g
A ?/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (6)  
B Tape compartment  
J AUTO SET UP (18)/  
RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
button (15)  
C SYNCHRO REC indicator (62)  
D Z (eject) button (44)  
K m (rewind) /M (fast-forward)  
buttons (44)  
L PROGRAM/TRACKING +/buttons  
E SYNCHRO REC button (62)  
F H (playback) button (44)  
G x (stop) button (44)  
(15), (18), (71)  
M REALITY REGENERATOR button (71)  
N REALITY REGENERATOR (RR)  
indicator (71)  
H X (pause) button (44)  
O Remote sensor (5)  
I z (record) button (46), (78)  
P LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks  
(76)  
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Display window  
SMARTLINK SPEP  
OPC  
LP  
STEREO  
TV NICAM  
STB  
VIDEO  
VPS  
PDC  
EDIT  
H
M
S
A Timer indicator (50), (55)  
H STB indicator (53)  
I TV indicator (49)  
B VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC  
(Programme Delivery Control) indicator  
(53)  
J STEREO indicator (65)  
K NICAM indicator (65)  
C Audio Dubbing indicator (82)  
L Time counter/clock/line/programme  
D OPC (Optimum Picture Control)  
position indicator (15), (44), (47)  
indicator (71)  
M Remaining time indicator (48)  
N Tracking indicator (71)  
O EDIT indicator (78)  
E SMARTLINK indicator (11)  
F Tape speed indicators (47)  
G VIDEO indicator (47)  
P Tape/recording indicator (47)  
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Rear panel  
A Mains lead (9), (12)  
E AERIAL IN  
ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9), (12)  
B i LINE-1 (TV)  
i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9)  
F AERIAL OUT  
ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9), (12)  
C t LINE-3 IN  
t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (13)  
G NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (43)  
D STB CONTROL  
H LINE-2 OUT  
CONTROLEUR STB jack (15)  
AUDIO R/L /VIDEO  
SORTIE LIGNE-2  
AUDIO D/G/VIDEO (14)  
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Remote commander  
A Z EJECT button (40)  
B INPUT SELECT button (43), (51)  
WIDE button (for TV) (7)  
C AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (61)  
D X2 button*  
E y SLOW button*  
F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play)  
button (42)  
G
DISPLAY button (44)  
H /– –(tens digit) button (6), (44)  
I 2 (volume) +/buttons (for TV) (6)  
J z REC (record) button (42), (56), (71)  
K MENU button  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
L M/m/</, buttons  
OK button  
m
REW(rewind) button (40), (54)  
M
(54)  
FF (fast-forward) button (40),  
H PLAY button (40), (54)  
x STOP button (40), (56)  
X PAUSE button (40), (56)  
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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M TV/VIDEO remote control switch (5)  
N ?/1 (on/standby) button (6), (51)  
O COUNTER/REMAIN button (44)  
/ (Teletext) button (for TV) (6)  
P AUDIO DUB button (79)  
a TV power on/TV mode select button  
(for TV) (6)  
Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons*  
(63)  
R CLEAR button (39), (46), (59)  
S t TV/VIDEO button (6)  
T Programme number buttons (6)  
U STB button (27)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
V PROG (programme) +/buttons (6),  
(25) (43)  
c/C Teletext page access buttons (for  
TV) (7)  
W
TIMER button (46), (51)  
X SMART SEARCH button (70)  
*
FASTEXT buttons (for TV)  
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Menu chart  
This VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and easy  
selection of the different menus. For a total view of all the menus, please refer to the following chart.  
TIMER  
2 8 . 9 THU  
DATE  
TODAY  
TIME  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
PROG.  
AAB  
SP / LP  
LIST  
SP  
VPS / PDC  
OFF  
CHANNEL LIST  
SELECT  
:
:
:
PROG  
CH  
NAME  
AAB  
CDE  
LMO  
SET  
1
2
3
4
5
C
C
C
C
C
1 2  
0 3  
5 6  
2 7  
0 9  
CANCEL  
CLEAR  
OPTIONS  
TIMER  
EXIT : MENU  
FGH  
LISTS  
OPTIONS  
SETTINGS  
LISTS  
SELECT  
MOVE PROGRAM  
ERASE PROGRAM  
:
:
:
CLEAR  
CHANNEL LIST  
TIMER LIST  
RETURN  
EXIT : MENU  
SELECT  
SET  
:
TIMER LIST  
: OK  
2 8 . 9 THU  
EXIT : MENU  
VPS  
PDC  
DATE  
TIME  
PROG.  
TODAY  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
1 4 : 0 0 1 5 : 0 0  
2 0 : 0 0 2 1 : 0 0  
AAB  
FGH  
AAB  
I J K  
CDE  
– –  
SP  
LP  
SP  
LP  
LP  
MON  
3 0 . 9  
SUN  
FRI  
SELECT  
SET  
:
6 : 3 0  
7 : 0 0  
VPS  
PDC  
: OK  
2 . 1 0  
1 0 : 0 0 1 1 : 3 0  
EXIT : MENU  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
– – . – –  
RETURN  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
: – –  
– –  
– –  
SELECT  
SET  
CANCEL  
:
: OK  
OPTIONS  
:
CLEAR  
EXIT : MENU  
VIDEO OPTIONS  
AUDIO OPTIONS  
TAPE OPTIONS  
OTHER OPTIONS  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
SETTINGS  
SET-TOP BOX  
TUNER  
CLOCK  
LANGUAGE  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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VIDEO OPTIONS  
OPC  
EDIT  
SHARPNESS  
RR  
RETURN  
ON  
OFF  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
AUDIO OPTIONS  
AUDIO MIX  
HIFI AUDIO  
RETURN  
OFF  
NICAM  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
TAPE OPTIONS  
AUTO LONG PLAY  
TAPE LENGTH  
RETURN  
OFF  
E180  
SET - TOP BOX  
STB CONNECTION  
TUNER BRAND NO .  
PROGRAMME NO .  
RETURN  
RF  
1 2 3  
0 6  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
OTHER OPTIONS  
SELECT  
SET  
:
BUZZER  
ON  
: OK  
DIMMER  
OFF  
EXIT : MENU  
POWER SAVE  
TIMER OPTIONS  
TV DIRECT REC  
RETURN  
OFF  
VARIABLE  
ON  
TUNER  
PROG.  
1 2 AAB  
1
CHANNEL SET  
AFT  
C
ON  
FINE TUNING  
RETURN  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
CLOCK  
AUTO ADJUST  
CLOCK PROGRAM  
MANUAL ADJUST  
2 8 . 9 . 2 0 0 0  
1
AAB  
1 8 : 0 0  
THU  
SELECT  
:
CONFIRM : OK  
EXIT : MENU  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
NEDERLANDS  
DANSK/NORSK  
SVENSKA  
DEUTSCH  
FRANÇAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPAÑOL  
PORTUGUÊS  
SUOMI  
EΛΛHNIKA  
TÜRKÇE  
SELECT  
SET  
:
: OK  
EXIT : MENU  
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Index  
during playback 65  
during recording 65  
connection 9  
A
NexTView Download 11  
One Touch Menu 11  
One Touch Play 11, 45  
One Touch Timer 11  
Preset Download 11  
TV Direct Rec 11, 49  
SP mode 47  
Accessories supplied 4  
Adjusting  
N
picture 33, 71  
NICAM broadcasts 65  
Normal audio track 66  
tracking 71  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 33, 68  
Audio track 66  
O
Auto Clock set 21  
Auto Set Up 18  
Station name  
changing 34  
OPC (Optimum Picture Con-  
setting 34  
trol) 71  
Synchronized Recording 61  
C
P
Changing the programme posi-  
tion 36  
Clock setting 19  
Colour system  
compatible colour systems 2  
setting 44  
T
PDC (Programme Delivery  
Control) 53  
Personal code 40  
Picture adjustment. See Adjus-  
ting  
Playback 43  
at various speeds 44, 58  
selecting the sound 65  
slow motion 58  
Power save 75  
Timer recording 50, 55  
overlapping timer recording 64  
using the VIDEO Plus + system  
50  
Timer setting  
cancelling 63  
changing 63  
checking 63  
daily/weekly recording 53, 57  
Tracking adjustment. See Ad-  
justing  
Connecting  
the VCR to the TV with a EURO-  
AV (Scart) connector 9  
the VCR to the TV with an aerial  
cable only 12  
to a Set - Top Box 13  
to a stereo system 14  
Presetting channels 31  
Counter 44  
R
V
D
Recording 46  
bilingual programmes 65  
saving 48  
using the VIDEO Plus + system  
VPS (Video Programme Sys-  
tem) 53  
Disabling the programme posi-  
tions 38  
Dubbing. see Editing  
50  
what you are watching on the TV  
49  
E
while watching another program-  
me 48  
Editing 76  
EP mode 44  
EURO-AV connection 9  
Remote commander 5  
RF channel 15, 17  
RR (Reality Regenerator) 71  
H
Hi-fi audio track 66  
S
Safety tab 48  
Searching  
I
Index Search 70  
at various speeds 58  
using the index function 70  
using the Smart Search function  
67  
Set - Top Box  
connecting 13  
L
Language selecting 30  
LP mode 47  
line through 13  
setting 23  
SMARTLINK 11  
Automatic Power Off 11  
M
Menu options 73  
Monitoring  
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