Sony VCR SLV SP100R User Manual

3-867-581-13 (1)  
Video Cassette  
Recorder  
Operating Instructions  
PAL NTSC  
SLV-SP100R  
©1999 by Sony Corporation  
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Table of contents  
Getting Started  
4
5
6
8
Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Connecting the VCR  
Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR  
Basic Operations  
Additional Information  
10 Playing a tape  
24 Troubleshooting  
26 Specifications  
27 Index to parts and controls  
back cover  
Additional Operations  
15 Playing/searching at various  
Index  
speeds  
17 Adjusting the picture  
19 Editing with another VCR  
22 Synchronised recording  
Demonstration mode  
The demonstration mode will activate when you press STD PICT and  
the RESOLUTION CONTROL II down button on the VCR at the same  
time.  
When demonstration mode starts during playback,  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu appears and the level of picture  
adjustment changes automatically.  
When demonstration mode starts during power off and Synchronised  
Recording off (page 23), the indicator lights on the VCR flash.  
To cancel the demonstration mode  
Press STD PICT.  
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Getting Started  
Step 1  
Unpacking  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
Remote commander  
Aerial cable  
R6 (Size AA) batteries  
Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-  
phono)  
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Step 2  
Setting up the remote commander  
Inserting the batteries  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
matching the + and on the batteries to  
the diagram inside the battery  
compartment.  
Insert the negative () end first, then push  
in and down until the positive (+) end  
clicks into position.  
Using the remote commander  
Remote sensor  
You can use this remote  
commander to operate the VCR  
and a Sony TV. To operate this  
VCR, point at the remote  
sensor on the VCR. To operate  
the TV, point at the remote  
sensor on the TV. Buttons in  
the shaded area of the remote  
commander can be used to  
operate your Sony TV. If the  
TV does not have the g symbol  
near the remote sensor, this  
remote commander will not  
operate the TV.  
TV/VIDEO  
; (TV power)  
?/1  
(on/standby)  
PROG(CH) +/–  
VOL +/–  
To  
Press  
Turn the TV to standby or active mode  
Turn on the TV power  
?/1 (on/standby)  
; (TV power)  
VOL +/–  
Increase (+) or decrease () the TV volume  
Change the TV programme position  
PROG(CH) +/–  
TV/VIDEO  
Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in  
or from line in  
Notes  
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not use different types of batteries.  
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Step 3  
Connecting the VCR  
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as shown below to watch TV  
programmes and video pictures on your TV. In addition, if your TV has  
audio/video (A/V) input jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR to  
your TV using an audio/video cable to get a better picture and sound.  
Connecting the aerial  
AERIAL  
OUT  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
AERIAL IN  
to mains  
: Signal flow  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV  
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear  
panel of the VCR.  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
AERIAL  
OUT  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
IN  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
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Additional connections  
To a TV that has audio/video  
input jacks  
This VCR  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE 1 IN  
This additional connection  
improves picture and sound quality.  
Connect the TV as shown on the  
right.  
IN  
LINE 1 OUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
If you want to use the Trinitron TV  
Synchro Play function (see page 14),  
this connection is necessary. (If  
your TV has two or more inputs,  
connect the audio/video cable to  
the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)  
To a stereo system  
Stereo system  
This VCR  
You can improve sound quality by  
connecting a stereo system as  
shown on the right.  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE 1 IN  
AUX IN  
LINE 1 OUT  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
Note  
To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use either of the connections above.  
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Step 4  
Tuning your TV to the VCR  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip  
this step.  
?/1 ON/STANDBY  
H PLAY  
ON/STANDBY  
1
2
Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.  
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the video  
picture.  
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.  
Some TV has the programme position, such as 0, that is reserved for  
a VCR. In this case, select that programme position for the video  
picture. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV for details.  
3
Tune the TV until the video picture on  
the right is clearly displayed on the TV  
screen.  
SONY  
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
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.  
If the playback picture does not appear clearly, see To obtain a clear  
playback pictureon page 9.  
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To obtain a clear playback picture  
If the playback picture does not  
appear clearly in step 3 on page 8,  
turn the RF CHANNEL screw on  
the rear panel of the VCR with a  
screwdriver to a position where the  
TV clearly displays the playback  
picture.  
RF CHANNEL  
To select the TV system  
For your TV to receive the correct  
signal from your VCR you must set  
the TV SYSTEM switch on the rear  
panel of the VCR to either G (for  
system B/G) or K (for system D/K).  
If this switch is set to the wrong  
position, the sound will be  
TV SYSTEM  
G
distorted.  
K
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Basic Operations  
Pla yin g a t a p e  
Z EJECT  
DISPLAY  
H PLAY  
A EJECT  
m 3 REW M # FF  
NTSC PB  
X PAUSE  
M FF  
H PLAY  
x STOP  
m REW  
x STOP  
COLOR  
X PAUSE  
SYSTEM  
1
2
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.  
Insert a tape.  
The VCR turns on and starts playing  
automatically if you insert a tape with  
its safety tab removed.  
PLAY  
3
Press H PLAY (if playback did not start in step 2).  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
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Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
Pause play  
x STOP  
X PAUSE  
Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
M FF (M # FF on the VCR) during stop  
m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR) during stop  
Z EJECT  
To set the colour system  
If streaks appear during playback, set COLOR SYSTEM on the VCR to  
conform to the system that the tape was recorded in. (Normally set the  
switch to AUTO.)  
If your tape w as recorded in  
Set COLOR SYSTEM to  
PAL/ MESECAM  
PAL  
NTSC  
NTSC  
MESECAM  
PAL/ MESECAM  
To play an NTSC-recorded tape  
Set NTSC PB on the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.  
If your TV is  
PAL  
Set NTSC PB to  
ON PAL TV  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 4.43  
NTSC 3.58  
NTSC 3.58  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
To view the tape status on the screen  
Press DISPLAY.  
The following information appears on the TV screen.  
STEREO  
Audio monitor mode*  
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
0
S
E
:
:
SP  
00 22  
Tape speed*  
* Appears for a few seconds when the DISPLAY button is pressed and when the  
mode is changed.  
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.  
Notes  
You can eject a tape even when the power is off. When you press Z EJECT, the VCR  
turns on automatically. After ejecting the tape, the VCR turns off again.  
When the pause mode lasts for more than approximately five minutes, the VCR will  
automatically enter the playback mode.  
You can play back tapes recorded in the SP mode only.  
The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is inserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter  
reading will not be correct. This is due to the difference between the counting cycles  
of the two colour systems.  
Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded  
tape:  
– the picture is black and white,  
– the picture shakes,  
– no picture appears on the TV screen,  
– black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen, and  
– the colour density increases or decreases.  
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Se le ct in g t h e so u n d  
d u rin g p la yb a ck  
AUDIO  
MONITOR  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select  
the sound you want. Each press  
of the button changes the  
indicator in the display window.  
When you play a tape recorded in  
stereo or with a bilingual sound  
track, the Hi-Fi indicator in the  
display window lights up.  
To listen to a  
Press AUDIO MONITOR until the  
display w indow indicator show s  
Stereo tapes  
Bilingual tapes  
Main and sub sounds  
Main sound  
Stereo sound  
Left channel  
Right channel  
L/ R  
L
Sub sound  
R
1
Standard sound*  
Standard sound*2  
No indication  
*1 Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)  
*2 Usually the main sound (monaural)  
How sound is recorded on a video tape  
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded  
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded  
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.  
Stereo  
Usually mixed  
Bilingual  
Usually main  
left/right channels  
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 AUDIO OUT connections.  
When you play back a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
You cannot select the sound to listen to while recording.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e (co n t in u e d )  
Tu rn in g o n t h e VCR a n d TV, a n d st a rt in g p la yb a ck  
a u t o m a t ica lly (Trin it ro n TV Syn ch ro Pla y)  
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).  
How to connect to use this function  
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/ video cable (see “To a TV that has  
audio/ video input jacks” on page 7.) Be sure to connect the audio/ video  
cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more.  
The TV must be placed where it will respond to the remote commander  
while you are pointing it at the VCR.  
Operation  
Make sure that the TVs power is in standby mode.  
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in  
place for about two seconds.  
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a  
tape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.  
Notes  
If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:  
- Wait a few moments, and press the button again.  
- Replace both of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones, and press  
the button again.  
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote  
commanders signal limitations.  
Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a video tape. If  
you do so, the TVs input source will momentarily switch to the TVs tuner.  
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Additional Operations  
Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
3/#  
SEARCH  
H PLAY  
m 3 REW  
M # FF  
y SLOW  
M FF  
H PLAY  
m REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold M FF (M # FF on the VCR) down.  
forward or rewind  
During rewind, hold m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR) down.  
Play at high speed  
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3 SEARCH.  
During playback or pause, hold down M FF (M # FF on  
the VCR) or m REW (m 3 REW on the VCR). When you  
release the button, normal playback resumes.  
Play in slow motion  
During playback or pause, press y SLOW.  
During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down  
Rewind and start play  
m 3 REW on the VCR.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g a t va rio u s sp e e d s (co n t in u e d )  
To resume normal playback  
Press H PLAY.  
Tips  
You can adjust the tracking just by pressing V/ v NORMAL/ SLOW/ STILL ADJUST  
while playing a tape.  
Adjust the picture using V/ v NORMAL/ SLOW/ STILL ADJUST if:  
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion  
– the picture shakes while pausing  
Notes  
Streaks or snow cannot be eliminated completely in the various playback  
operations, especially in the slow motion mode.  
The sound is muted during these operations.  
On screen symbols may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e  
p ict u re  
AUTO/MANU  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts  
the picture when playing a tape,  
distortions or noise may occur if the tape  
was recorded in poor condition. If so,  
manually adjust the resolution, colour  
and tracking.  
V/v NORMAL/  
SLOW/STILL ADJUST  
M/m/</,  
Resolution  
Control II  
STANDARD  
PICTURE  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
buttons  
STD PICT  
Ad ju st in g t h e re so lu t io n a n d co lo u r  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
1
While playing a tape, press M/ m/ </ ,  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II (up/ down/ left/  
right button on the VCR) to display the  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu.  
• C  
O
+ • • L  
O
• R  
The RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons light  
up.  
RESOLUTION  
2
3
Press </ , RESOLUTION CONTROL II (left/ right button on the  
VCR) to get a clearer picture.  
Press M/ m RESOLUTION CONTROL II (up/ down button on the VCR)  
to get the best picture colour.  
Wait for several seconds until the RESOLUTION CONTROL II menu  
disappears.  
To resume the automatic adjustment  
Press STANDARD PICTURE on the remote commander (STD PICT on the  
VCR) so that the RESOLUTION CONTROL II buttons turn off.  
Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Press V/ v TRACKING NORMAL/ SLOW/ STILL ADJUST to obtain the best  
possible picture. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two  
buttons. If you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment, press  
TRACKING AUTO/ MANU to return to automatic adjustment.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e p ict u re (co n t in u e d )  
Ab o u t Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC)  
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and  
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads  
and tape.  
APC playback  
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental  
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.  
APC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the  
tape using the APC function. This adjustment is retained until the tape is  
ejected.  
Tip  
Adjust the picture using V/ v NORMAL/ SLOW/ STILL ADJUST if:  
– streaks appear while playing in slow motion  
– the picture shakes while pausing  
Notes  
The auto tracking function works automatically when you play back a tape just  
after inserting it.  
There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the  
VCR analyses the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause and  
press z REC to have the VCR analyse the tape. After ten seconds, press X PAUSE  
to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before ten seconds, the APC  
function is cancelled.  
While playing a MESECAM recorded tape, you cannot adjust the colour using the  
RESOLUTION CONTROL II function.  
Sufficient picture quality may not be obtained when playing back tapes recorded on  
another VCR or tapes in poor condition.  
When a tape recorded with the copyguard system is played back, intermittent  
distortion may appear in the upper portion of the picture. However, this is not a  
malfunction of the VCR.  
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Ed it in g w it h a n o t h e r VCR  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
TV  
This VCR (Recorder)  
LINE 1 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Tip  
If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to the LINE 1 IN jacks on this  
VCR, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the  
audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to  
AUDIO R/ L jacks using the VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono) audio/ video cable  
(not supplied).  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.  
If you connected this unit to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
Make sure you set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to OTHERS.  
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Op e ra t io n (w h e n  
re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
X PAUSE z REC  
You can make a copy of a tape using  
this VCR for recording or playback.  
The VCR cannot record TV  
programmes directly since it does  
not have a TV tuner.  
Before you start editing  
Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
1
2
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE.  
3
4
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY.  
The white bar indicates the approximate length of the tape recording.  
Remaining tape length  
Time counter  
0
S
E
:
:
00 22  
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY again.  
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To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety  
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover  
the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
Tips  
To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.  
To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an  
unwanted scene begins. When that scene ends, press X PAUSE again to resume  
recording.  
Note  
You can record tapes only in SP mode.  
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Syn ch ro n ise d re co rd in g  
The Synchronised Recording feature enables you to record from the  
connected equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV  
that has a timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the  
VCR will start recording the programme synchronised with the timer.  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o u se t h is fu n ct io n  
Connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this VCR.  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV, Satellite tuner, etc.  
CONNECT  
LINE-1  
TV  
OTHERS  
LINE 1 IN  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 sw itch  
When you connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks, set the  
CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the VCR following the table below  
to allow better signal transmission to your TV.  
If the VCR is connected to  
TV  
Set the CONNECT LINE-1 sw itch to  
TV  
Satellite, cable TV decoder, etc.  
OTHERS  
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To p re p a re t h e Syn ch ro n ise d re co rd in g  
SYNCHRO REC  
1
2
3
Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the programme you want  
to record, then turn the equipment off.  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.  
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the VCR stands by for  
recording.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives  
audio/ video signals from the connected equipment.  
To cancel the Synchronised recording  
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the buttons light turns off.  
To stop recording  
Press x STOP while recording.  
The VCR automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or  
when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio/ video signals.  
Notes  
Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain time if you do not  
operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronised Recording  
also stops automatically.  
The Synchronised Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the  
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected  
equipment for its timer function.  
Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this  
case, the Synchronised Recording feature does not work because the VCR will not  
be able to know when to start recording.  
You can record tapes only in SP mode.  
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Additional Information  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your  
nearest Sony service facility.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 ON/STANDBY switch • Connect the mains lead securely.  
does not function.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
• Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power  
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry  
for over an hour.  
The VCR enters standby mode  
or turns off automatically.  
• The auto safety system is triggered to protect your tape  
and the VCR’s mechanism when there is something  
wrong with the tape or when the mechanism is  
overloaded. Press ?/1 ON/STANDBY to restart the  
VCR. If the VCR does not work after pressing ?/1  
ON/STANDBY again, disconnect the mains lead from  
the mains. Wait for at least 15 seconds. Then reconnect  
the mains, and press ?/1 ON/STANDBY again. If the  
VCR still does not work, please consult your nearest  
Sony service facility.  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are  
using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
• Adjust the tracking with the V/v NORMAL/SLOW/  
STILL ADJUST buttons.  
• Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the  
position corresponding to the colour system which the  
tape was recorded with.  
• The video heads are dirty (see next page). Clean the  
video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or E-  
25CLDR 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, as  
it may damage the video heads.  
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony service facility for more information.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
• The tape is defective.  
• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable  
connection.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape is ejected when you  
press z REC.  
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Nothing happens when you  
press z REC.  
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
• Check that a tape is not already in the tape  
compartment.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
The indicator lights on the VCR • The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel  
are flashing.  
the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT.  
The RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
menu appears automatically.  
Auto head cleaner  
The VCR incorporates an auto head cleaner which cleans the video  
heads when a tape is loaded or unloaded. When the heads are not  
sufficiently clean, even after a tape has been loaded/unloaded several  
times, use a video head cleaning cassette.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
initial  
terminal  
contamination  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Colour system  
Remote commander (1)  
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43  
RF output signal  
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
UHF channels 30 to 39  
(B/G, D/K)  
Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1)  
Aerial out  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
LINE 1 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  
LINE 1 OUT  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption  
12 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
Approx. 355 × 96 × 293 mm (w/h/d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
Approx. 3.8 kg  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
1 1/u ON/STANDBY switch/  
q; NTSC PB switch (11)  
indicator (8)  
qa COLOR SYSTEM switch (11)  
qs Remote sensor (5)  
2 Tape operation indicator  
3 HiFi/L/R indicators (13)  
4 p STOP button (11)  
5 Tape compartment  
qd r REC (record) button (20)  
qf )# FF (fast-forward) button (11,  
15)  
6 P PAUSE button (11)  
7 § EJECT button (11)  
qg · PLAY button (10)  
qh 03 REW (rewind) button (11, 15)  
qj SYNCHRO REC (record) button (23)  
8 RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
buttons (17)  
9 STD PICT (standard picture) button  
(17)  
continued  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
Re a r p a n e l  
1 Mains lead (6)  
5 CONNECT LINE-1 switch (22)  
2 RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL  
6 LINE 1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO  
screw (9)  
jacks (7)  
3 AERIAL OUT connector (6)  
7 AERIAL IN connector (6)  
4 LINE 1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO  
8 TV SYSTEM switch (9)  
jacks (19)  
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Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
1 Z EJECT button (11)  
2 TV control buttons (Only for TV) (5)  
TV/VIDEO  
a (TV power)  
?/1 (on/standby)  
VOL (volume) +/–  
PROG (CH) +/–  
3 TV/VIDEO button (This button  
doesnt work with this unit.)  
4 DISPLAY button (12, 20)  
5 TRACKING buttons  
AUTO/MANU (17)  
V/v NORMAL/SLOW/STILL  
ADJUST (17)  
6 z REC (record) button (20)  
7 AUDIO MONITOR button (13)  
8 X PAUSE button (11)  
9 m REW (rewind) button (11, 15)  
q; H PLAY button (10)  
qa x STOP button (11)  
qs TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY  
button (14)  
qd ?/1 (on/standby) switch (8)  
qf M/m/</, Resolution Control II  
buttons (17)  
qg STANDARD PICTURE button (17)  
qh 3/# SEARCH buttons (15)  
qj y SLOW button (15)  
qk M FF (fast-forward) button (11, 15)  
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Index  
A, B  
Accessories supplied  
Adjusting picture  
colour 17  
D
R
4
Demonstration mode 3, 25  
Dubbing. See Editing  
Recording 20  
Synchronised 22  
Remote commander  
5
resolution 17  
tracking 17  
E, F, G  
Editing 19  
Resolution adjustment 17  
Resolution Control II 17  
RF (Radio Frequency)  
Aerial hookup  
6
CHANNEL screw  
9
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 18  
Audio track 13  
Auto head cleaner 25  
AV (audio/video)  
H, I, J, K, L  
Hi-fi audio track 13  
S
Safety tab 21  
M
Searching at various  
speeds 15  
SP mode 12, 21  
Monitoring  
during playback 13  
connection  
7
C
Synchronised recording 22  
N, O  
Cleaning the video  
heads 24  
Normal audio track 13  
NTSC-recorded tapes 11  
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Tracking adjustment 17  
Trinitron TV Synchro  
Play 14  
Tuning your TV to the  
Colour adjustment 17  
Colour system  
P, Q  
compatible colour  
Picture adjustment 17  
Playback 10  
systems  
2
setting 11  
VCR  
8
at various speeds 15  
slow motion 15  
Connecting  
TV system  
9
the VCR and your TV  
to a TV with audio/  
6
video jacks  
7
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