3-081-016-11 (1) US Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For customers in the USA Many solutions to common problems and service information can be found at www.sony.com/vcrhelp or contact Sony VCR service at 1 (800) VHSSONY. To register your purchase of this product, visit: www.sony.com/productregistration For all other Sony product questions, please call Sony Customer Information Services Company at 1-800-222-SONY (7669).
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safeguards For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them. Use Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided. • Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight. Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
Table of contents 6 7 10 23 24 29 33 39 Getting Started Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Step 3 : Hookups Step 4 : Selecting a language Step 5 : Setting the clock Step 6 : Presetting channels Step 7 : Setting up the cable box control Step 8 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ C3® system Basic Operations 42 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer 53 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ C3® system 56 Setting the timer manu
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors 6 Unpacking
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Getting Started Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. 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.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. 1 Set •TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to •TV. down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons. 2 Hold Then release ?/1. Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV.
Setting up the remote commander Getting Started Notes • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Step 3 : Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. If your TV has audio/video inputs, refer to page 12 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, perform directly one of the hookups below.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Audio/video (A/V) hookup If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV has the Control S function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 13.
C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function VCR Stereo receiver TV LINE LINE OUT IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN CONTROL S OUT IN Getting Started CONTROL S IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (not supplied) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. • If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV.
Hookup 1 (Plug and Play) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you are using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF/UHF or VCR A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. Getting Started AC power cord to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window. You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.
Hookup 2 (Plug and Play) You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you cannot do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF Wall IN OUT or A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Hookup 2 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet. Getting Started AC power cord to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the display window. You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.
Hookup 3 Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you cannot do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Wall Rear of TV VHF/UHF IN A OUT or Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
Hookup 4 Using the cable box control feature What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by using the cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box Getting Started Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 36 and 36.
After you have completed hookup… After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.
Hookup 5 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver What you can do with this hookup • Record any channels by using the cable box control feature to select channels on the digital satellite recever Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with an infared remote control. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process.
After you have completed hookup… After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23. AC power cord to AC outlet Note • To successfully record a program from the digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows: – Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time. – Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver.
Step 4 : Selecting a language Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. 1 MENU Getting Started You can change the on-screen display language. MENU M/m/, Press MENU.
Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. MENU The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 27). M/m/
3 Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK. PLAY CLOCK SET OK PLAY OK Press M/m to select the item you want. Then press
Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 27). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 27). • If you made Hookup 3 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on.
Using Manual Clock Set Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU.
4 Press M/m to set the month. CLOCK SET PLAY DATE YEAR TIME 9 / 0 1 2 0 0 3 MON 12 : 0 0 AM OK Select End 5 PLAY Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set the day. : Bb : OK 6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. 7 Press OK or MENU to start the clock. The day of the week is set automatically.
Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 31).
3 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Ant/Cable.” PLAY OK 4 PLAY • To preset cable TV channels: Press
Presetting/disabling channels manually 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Number buttons ENTER 0 CH +/– MENU M/m/
3 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Channel add/erase,” then press OK. PLAY OK 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 • To preset a channel: 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. 2 Press ,, then press OK or MENU. Channel to be preset CHANNEL ADD / ERASE [ Select channel: and press press [ b ] to [ B ] to 1] ADD ERASE PLAY End : OK Quit : MENU OK MENU • CH • To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– to select the channel number. 2 Press <, then press OK or MENU.
Step 7 : Setting up the cable box control Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control cable boxes or digital satellite receivers equipped with an infrared remote control. With the cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box or digital satelite receiver for timer recording.
2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Cable Box Control,” then press OK. PLAY CABLE BOX CONTROL [ OF F ] [––– ] [ CH3 ] Cable Box Use Box Code No. Box Output CH OK : Vv : OK Select End 3 Set Quit : Bb : MENU Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Cable Box Use.” PLAY OK 4 Press
8 PLAY OK MENU If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press OK. Getting Started 9 If you want to control a cable box, press
Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
To ensure correct operation • Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver so that it may not block the sensor window on the VCR. • Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the TV. • Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver. Side view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To chack the cable box control setting CH +/– on the remote commander.
If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite receiver • Check the position of the cable box or digital satellite receiver. • Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver and VCR away form each other. • Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.
Step 8 : Setting up the VCR Plus+ C3® system To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart as channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure. 5:30 14 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 2 SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU M/m/
3 PLAY Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Guide channel setup,” then press OK. GUIDE CHANNEL SETUP [GUIDE CH] v OK [TV CH] 4 PLAY : Vv : MENU The upper row shows VCR Plus+ C3 guide channels and the lower row shows TV channels or cable box out put channels. Press
Basic Operations Playing a tape ?/1 Z EJECT CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 DISPLAY 0 REPLAY X PAUSE COMMERCIAL SKIP H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW 42 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. Playing a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
3 Press H PLAY. PLAY OK The display window shows the playback time and playback direction. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Hour Minute Additional tasks Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT To play a recently watched scene You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
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.” To search for the counter “0:00:00” point automatically, see “To search for the counter 0:00:00 point” on page 67. To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER 0 CH +/– INPUT SELECT z REC Basic Operations SP/EP x STOP 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
3 • CH 4 SP / EP 5 REC Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to record. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Press z REC to start recording. “REC” appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY.
To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to the 2 IfTV’s antenna input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. 3 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programs without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within a month using the DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals. ?/1 POWER CHANNEL +/– x STOP DIAL TIMER X PAUSE Before you start... • When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 DIAL TIMER 4 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER to set the start time. “START” and “Current time” appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time. You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHANNEL +/– buttons. Basic Operations CHANNEL 5 DIAL TIMER 6 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER to set the stop time. “STOP” or “Start time” appear alternately in the display window.
7 DIAL TIMER 8 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. “CH” and “Current channel” appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2.” INPUT SELECT 9 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting. “OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording.
To set the clock down DIAL TIMER so that “DAY” and “1” appear alternately in the 1 Hold display window. However, if the clock has already been set, the current setting appears. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. 2 DIAL TIMER. 3 Press “MONTH” and “1” appear alternately in the display window. and press DIAL TIMER to set the month and then the year. 4 Turn After you set the year, “CLOCK” and “0” appear alternately in the display window. Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute.
About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER.
Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ C3® system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. VCR Plus+ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Number buttons Basic Operations Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel.
2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Enter code.” PLAY OK 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press < and reenter the correct number. VCR Plus+ Enter code with [0~9] Mode Speed Select End : Vv : OK V [ONCE] [AUTO] Quit : MENU PLAY OK 4 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Mode.
8 Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 7. OK 9 Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU 10 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To use the Auto Tape Speed function When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode.
Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ C3 system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and the VCR Plus+ C3 system at one time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 PLAY Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Timer set/check,” then press OK. OK 3 CH –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– Select End START – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– : Bb : OK STOP – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– – : –– DATE SPD ––– -––– -––– -––– -––– -––– -––– -––– -Set : Vv Quit : MENU If necessary, press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that is to be set. PLAY OK 4 PLAY 1 Press , to flash each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item.
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. MO~FR t SUN’S t MON’S t ..... t SAT’S t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The TIMER indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.
Locking the VCR (Child Lock) After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake. ?/1 POWER x STOP To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the TIMER indicator remains lit if there is a timer setting. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP.
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds x2 y SLOW H PLAY M FF TRACKING +/– m REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fastforward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW. Play at high speed • During playback, briefly press M FF or m REW. The tape continues to play at high speed. • During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way. Pause Slow motion in reverse Slow motion Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse Double speed High speed To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up.
Quick Timer Recording After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC recording, press z REC. 1 While The c indicator appears in the display window. z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. 2 Press Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 3:30 4:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel. ?/1 CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Additional Operations MENU M/m/
M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Timer set/check,” then press OK. 3 Press • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. 4 • If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the setting CH START STOP DATE SPD 35 8 : 00 9 : 00 9 / 3 0 SP you want to change or cancel. PM • To change the setting, press
Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs When you receive a program broadcast in stereo, press AUDIO MONITOR to display STEREO on the TV screen. You can also select LEFT, RIGHT, or MONO. If there is noise in the stereo program, select MONO. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. Recording bilingual programs Press AUDIO MONITOR to display “SAP” on the TV screen.
Searching using various functions The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. You can easily find a specific point using various search functions. SEARCH M/m/
To search for the counter 0:00:00 point To mark a point on the tape that you want to find later, reset the tape counter to “0:00:00.” The VCR automatically fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0:00:00 point on the tape counter. 1 Press SEARCH. M. 2 Press The VCR starts searching and automatically stops at the 0:00:00 point. Go to [ 0 : 0 0 : 0 0 ] 0 : 0 1 : 3 0 SP To search for a blank portion of the tape The VCR automatically searches for the beginning of a blank portion.
Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.
Changing menu options 1 Press MENU. M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Advanced 2 Press options,” then press OK. ADVANCED OPTIONS [ T1 2 0 ] [ ON ] [ OFF ] [ OFF ] [ OFF ] [ 3CH ] Tape select: Auto play: Auto repeat: Auto power off: Power save: VCR Output CH: Select End : Vv : OK Set Quit : Bb : MENU 3 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the option to change. 4 Press
Setting the RF Output channel When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the “VCR Output CH” in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR. ?/1 TV/VIDEO TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH +/– ?/1 CHANNEL +/– the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” (see page 69 to set the channel), 1 Set whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR.
Editing with another VCR How to connect to record on this VCR TV This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. • If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.
Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on the VCR and the TV and set it to the video channel. X PAUSE • Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL +/– to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. z REC a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. 1 Insert Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. a tape into this (recording) VCR.
Additional Information Antenna information Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. 300-ohm twin lead cable Antenna connector (not supplied) 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.
Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The ?/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” disappears. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock has stopped and “--:--” appears in the display window.
Remedy • • • • • • • • 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. • Make sure the •TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly. • If you are not using Control S, make sure that both miniplugs are disconnected. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed.
Specifications System Timer section Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.) SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3 8 inches/s) EP: 11.12 mm/s ( 7 16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 11 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Rewind time Approx.
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display window A TIMER indicator (55) (57) B LP indicator (46) C Tape indicator (46) D VIDEO indicator (47) (70) E Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (44) (46) (72) F SAP indicator (65) G Hi-Fi indicator (65) H SP/EP indicator (46) 78 Index to parts and controls
Rear panel A AC power cord (10) (15) (17) B LINE OUT AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (12) C LINE IN 1 AUDIO R/AUDIO L/VIDEO jacks (71) D RF IN (FROM ANT.
A •TV / VIDEO switch (7) Remote commander B Z EJECT button (43) C TV/VIDEO button (8) (47) D CLEAR button (44) (64) E DISPLAY button (46) F SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (46) 1 2 3 G INPUT SELECT button (47) (72) 4 5 6 H z REC (record) button (46) (62) 7 8 9 I y SLOW button (60) 0 J MENU button (23) (56) (63) (69) K X PAUSE/M button (23) (43) x STOP/m button (23) (43) m REW (rewind)/ < button (43) (60) M FF (fast-forward)/ , button (43) (60) H PLAY/OK button* (23) (43) (54) * T
L ?/1 (power) switch (8) (55) (57) M COUNTER/REMAIN button (46) N AUDIO MONITOR button* (65) O VCR Plus+ button* (53) P Number buttons* (47) (54) Q ENTER button (47) 1 2 3 R CH (channel) +/– buttons* (8) (46) 4 5 6 S VOL (volume) +/– buttons (8) 7 8 9 T SEARCH button (66) 0 U REPLAY button (43) V ×2 button (60) W COMMERCIAL SKIP button (43) * The AUDIO MONITOR, number 5 and CH + buttons have a tactile dot.
Index A L S Adjusting picture 68 tracking 68 Advanced option 69 Antenna hookup 14 Audio track 65 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 12 Auto Clock Set 24 Auto Tape Speed 55 Language selecting 23 Locking the VCR 59 LP mode 47 Safety tab 47 SAP (Second Audio Program) 65 Searching at various speeds 60 for a blank portion 67 for the counter 0 point 67 Scan and Play 66 SP mode 46 Stereo 65 C Cable hookup 10 Channel line-up chart 39 Child Lock 59 Cleaning the video heads 74 Clock setting 24 Commercial Skip 43 Connecti
Quick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. If there is no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window. To record a program 1 Press MENU and select “Timer set/check.” 2 Set the channel, time, date, and tape speed. 3 Press OK. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.
