To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. CAUTION To proven electric shock, do ot use this polarized AC ply with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Precautions Safety Operate the unit oily on 120V AC, 60 Hz.
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1.
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: * Remote commander * 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors * Size AA (R6) batteries e 4! Meting Started
Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries 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 clicks into position. Using the remote commander You cant use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV, Buttons on the remote commander marked with 2 dot () can be used to operate your Sony TV.
L Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is reprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. T et 2 Hold POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release DOWER. Now you can use the POWER, VOL CH TV/ VIDEO buttons to control your TV, You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (s) to control a Sony TV.
I Hookups Selecting the best hookup option & There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up o your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. 3 Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following ‘e‘ pages to set up your VCR. you have Use Refer to TV that has audio/ dives input Audiovisual {A/V) hookup, then Page 8 A follow one of the hookups below.
DT P Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audiovisual (A/V) hookup 2 If your TV has audio/ video (A / V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your TV doesn't have A/ V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this page.
T —— Hookup 1 =R O] Antenna hookup Make the following connections i you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV), & o Use this hookup if you're using: 3 » VHE/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) [} * UHF-only antenna {(you get channels 14 and higher) H + Separate VHF and UHF antennas 2 [ Rear of TV VHF/UHF ~48] A Match the type of connector on your VHF TV:A B orC.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) W VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the | switch to either channel, RE UNIT CH3 CHa e OBOE ELRCREELRERRRESEE: '0‘ L For details, see page 42. If you made A/V connections {page 8), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP o the VCR. @ The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the e on-screen display language to Spanish Menace (LIFESPAN) or French (FRANCIS) if deiced, [ and press OK. For desalt, see page 17.
S — lookup 2 Pages 11 and 12 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 can't do * Record one channel! while watching another channel Wall Cable box , VCR e L Rear of TV VHF/UHF SR AT ) Match the type of connector on your For connector types Band €, no UHF connection is required.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) [N veR setup 1 12! Getting Started i | i Set the RF UNIT switch whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. J For details, see page 42. If you made A/V connections {page 8), you can skip this step, Turn on your cable box. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. © The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-serene display language to Spanish (LIFESPAN} or French (FRANGLAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 17.
T Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14 No cable box, or 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.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) m VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. RF UNIT TLCDHBRLICENEE el ] For details, see page 42. If you made A/V connections ] EASY SETUP {page 8), you can skip this = O step. S 2 Tum on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. © The LANGUAGE menu appears.
T S TITTY [SEER LR R Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) 1 Set the RF UNIT switch whichever e channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 42. 1f you made AfV connections {page B), you can skip this step. 2 Set the Switchboard “A" 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. o e © The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the e an-serene display language to Spanish ETHANOL (LIFESPAN) or French (FRANCIS) if desired, FRACAS and press GK. For details, sce page 17. Nor o Shes .
Selecting a s language You can change the on-screen display @ @ O language. MENU = Press MENU, then press 4/ # to move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press OK. ENGLISH PANCAKE FRAMES When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. * Press £/ ¥ to select ENGLISH, LIFESPAN, or FRANGLAIS, then press OK.
Setting the clock B Set the time and date to use the timer @ @ ©0® feature for recording programs. Ba fore you start,.. @ « Turn on the YCR and the TV. » Set the TV to the VCR channel oo (channel your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V OO connections, set the TV to video input. * Press TV/ VIDEO te display the S [ VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display (6 W MENU window. 2 18t Press MENU, then press 4/ ¥ to move the 1 cursor (% o CLOCK SET and press OK.
W Press w to flash the day and press 4/ $ 2 Thickset ' to set the day. <55 MO 1200 The day of the week is set automatically.
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. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting. Before you start... 5 O * Turn on the VCR and the TV, @ * Set the TV to the VCR channel {channel 3or 4).
* To preset cable TV channels: ot e ™ Press 4m [ 1 set ANTENNA/CABLE to | intensification cameraman CABLE. RN ST a0 gens A o ore preset VHF and UHF channels: TUNER PRESET Press 4 /mb to set ANTENNA /CABLE to PALLIATE CABLE (ANT CABLE g ANT. Mauser avo erase | B 261 on orr g e Tune Press 4/ § to select AUTO PRESET, then [ K22 @ press OK. AT BURBLE AT GABLE All receivable channels are preset ~400 Ease numerical sequence.
Presetting channels (continued) ™ Presetting/disabling . channels manually @ ® @ coo umber D ® buttons, ENTER ool MENU (15 CK @ 473 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press OK.
preset a channel Channel to be press Press the number buttons to enter the TUNER PRESET o] D @® channel number, then press ENTER. oo arcane Q@@ 2 Press 4=/ ta set MANUAL SET to MEALTIME 00 Era ® 0 ADD. Saccharine to be disabled [ * To disable a channel: Press CH to select the channel oo canine | e number. AR SEAHORSE shampooer o 2 Press 4= /= to set MANUAL SET to M ERASE 3 Z, Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press OK.
Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of 2 channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. Number buttons, ENTER MENU oK i =i Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET o then press OK.
3 "‘ Press to select FINE TUNING ’ The fine tuning meter appears. TUNER PRESET o ANTENNA/CABLE ANT-CABLE ALTO PRESET MANUAL SET DD ERASE N OFF AFT »ERE UG 4 IS Press < /wi to adjust to a clearer picture, @' then press OK. ~J, Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. <= TUNER PRESET o ANTENNA/CABLE ANT GABLE ATE PRESET MANUAL SET LADE ERASE an sore FINE TN Tip = Toe select the channel in step 2 above, you can also use the CH buttons. Tn this case, you don't need to press ENTER.
Basic Operations e — Playing a tape & ERECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SMART CUE H PAUSE = PLAY 5 EF o STOP REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel, Insert a tape.
L, Screenplay. g’ When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. &y Additional tasks o Press Stop play W TOP Pause play B PAUSE Resume play after pause B PAUSE oz = PLAY Fast-forward the tape »» 5 FF during stop Rewind the tape e &3 REW during stop Eject the tape # EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don't want to watch such asa commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button. Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip.
Recording TV programs 28 Basic Operations Tums on your TV and set it to the video channel, To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display The recording indicator lights up et iy window. (] VEG Dress CH +/ to select the channel you want to record. WEEPIE Press SPECS to select the tape speed, (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as dong as 5P (Standard Play), however, 8P produces better picture and audio quality. oic) org Press @ REC to start recording, 7 Recording Indicator s To stop recording Press M STOP.
( Basic Operations | e Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape Remaining. Remaining tape length Time counter To watch another TV program while recording T Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. 2 Fiftieths connected to the VCR's LINE QUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. 3 Select another channel on the TV.
Recording TV programs using . POWER the timer OO You can preset up to eight programs Before you start... Check that the VCR clock is set to the @ @ @ correct time. Turn on your TV and set it to the @ @ video channel. When using a cable © 0 box, turn it on. 1le . T « Insert a tape with its safety tab place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. @ INPUT SELECT MENU '@3’ . dieter— . » STOP 1 wew Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ r— O CHECK, then press OK.
Recording TV programs using the timer (continued) i o 2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel STA amber and tape speed: B i SITAR stow o e 1 Press wb to flash each item in hun. W, @ 2 Press to set each item To correct a setting, press 4% to return to K that setting and reset. i To record the same program every day or the same day every week press ¥ while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily /weekly recording” on this page.
T —— To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The & indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby 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.
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds 1 SLOW o FE = PLAY 4 G REW REW 34 | Additional Operations Playback options Operation View the picture during fast During fast-forward, hold »# & FF down. During forward or rewind rewind, hold 4 83 REW down, Play at high speed * During playback, press REW. « During playback, hued REW down. When you release the button, normal pla Play i slow motion During playback or pa Play frame by frame During pause. press REW.
Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCK stop recording automatically after a specified duration. QUICK TIMER 1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. The & indicator appears in the display window. @ VIDEO oo [ 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 = 1:00 ~ The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.
Checking/ . T changing/ T canceling timer O ® Of-worm settings ‘ROSS oo Before you start... and set you MENU 141st " ‘1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: « If you want to change a setting, goon tithe [wwensericimeer 11716 DATE S Wart STIR G next step. MITT T 7 00w 8 pow B f you do not need to change th set you do not need to change the settings, Mo SR 1100w 300N L press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
L —— ‘When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program stairs recording only after the first program has finished. 1f the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
| Additional Operations T Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the § indicator flashes in the display window, thee ages off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking, Press the TRACKING buttons on the VCR o display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the § indicator lights up).
Changing menu options T Press MENU and select ADVANCED 'ADVANCED OPTIONS OPTIONS. vase won Off TAPES ELEGY | Audrey 160 SELLOTAPED
Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR {Recorder) UREBECEEIIONCOLCEEE METEOROLOGICAL LINE-1 1N LINE OUT audio/video cable = signal flow {not supplied) Notes * Make sure you connect the pugs to jacks of the same color. * If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
Operation {when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing = = * Turn on your TV and set it to the . video channel. Press INPUT SELECT on the remote — commander to display “L"” in the display window. t PAUSE * Press SPECS on the remote @ REC commander to select the tape speed, insert source tape with its safety tab removed into the other {playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. 2 inserts tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.
Additional Information e General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV AF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must Chg creed set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR. POWER CHANNEL 1 Set the RE UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel, Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
Attaching the external antenna connector When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHEF/UHF antenna, use the EACH antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. 300-ohm twin deaf cable EA-32 Antenna connector (not supplied) T Loosen the screws on the antenna connector, 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
Troubleshooting 1f you have any questions o problems ot covered below, please consult your nearest Sun dealer. Symptom Remedy The POWER switch doesn't » Connect the AC power cord securely, function. * Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold 5 POWER down on the VCR until the o= indicator 2 disappears. The power is turned on but the » Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, VCR does not operate. unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR fo dry for over an hour.
Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program docs not appear on the TV screen. Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. 1¢ you are using a monitor, set it to video input. TV reception is poor. Adjust the TV antenna. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. . The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. The tape ejects when you press [ Y Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when you press @ REC. Make sure the tape is not at its end.
m Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
index to parts and controls {continued) Display window [1] Timer indicator (32) {2] Tape speed indicator (29} [3] VIDEO indicator (30, 42) APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (38) Child Lock indicator (33) Tracking indicator (38) Time counter{ clock/line/ channel indicator (27, 29, 41) Tape /recording indicator (29) Rear panel rtaoontaocoHacontor OONDEOAGnRCORD power cord (7) LINE-1 IN AUDIO/ VIDEO jacks (40} VHE/UHF IN/OUT connectors 11,13, 15) 48 | additional i Information RF {Randi Frequency) UNIT s
Remote commander [HORROR) ® 0 & b&@@ (EN) [TVl H &= /IDES] remote control switch ) # EJECT button (27) VIDELICET button (30, 42) DISPLAY button (30) COUNTER RESET button (27) QUICK TIMER button (35) ® REC (record) button (29) SI (Standard Play)/ EP (Extra Play} button (29) INPUT SELECT button (29, 30} ¥ SLOW button (34) Tape/menu operation buttons MENU button (17, 39) 1§ PAUSE/ 4 button (27} W STOP/ 4 button (27) 4«4 & REW (rewind}/ %= button Q7,34 Wb 5 FE (fast-forward )/ = button (27,34) £ PLAY/OK button
Index to parts and controls {continued) additional Information POWER switch (32) CLEAR button (36) AUDIO MONITOR button (This button doesn’t work for this VCR) Number buttons and ENTER button 23) CH {channel} buttons (29) VOU (volume) +/ buttons (6) SMART CUE button (27}
T —— Index A B AFT {Auto Pine Tuning) 24 Antenna hookup 9 APC {Adaptive Picture Control 38 Audion video (A/V} hookup & C Cable hookup 11,13, 15 Concealing timer settings 36 Changing timer settings 36 Checking timer settings 36 Child Lock 33 Cleaning the video heads 44 Clock setting 18 Connecting cable TV 11,13,13 external anterior connector 43 UHE/ VHF band mixer 43 Counter 27 D Disabling channels 22 Dubbing, S DIAGHILEV sy Set Up 10,12, 14, 16 Editing 40 Demode 29 LINO Language selecting, 17 Locking the VC
Buick reference to using the VCR To play a tape Set the TV to channel video input, if you made A/ V connections.) Insert a tape and press PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's EVIDENT button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window. Yo record a program 1 Press MENU and defect TIMER SET/CHECK, 2 Set the date, time, channel, and tape speed, 3 Press OK. 4 Insert a tape. § Press POWER to turn off the VCR.