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Sony SLV-X9G Operating Instructions Manual

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3-067-104-11 (2) GB
Video Cassette
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Operating Instructions
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SLV-X9G
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-067-104-11 (2) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-X9G © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions Safety •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 20 Step 4 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 5 : Tuning your TV to the 23 Step 6 : Setting the Set-Top Box...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (43) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (10) D A (eject) button (45) E Shuttle ring (63) F H (play) button (45) (63) G JOG button (64) H REC z (record) button (88)
  • Page 5 Display window STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO A Timer indicator (53) (58) (61) B SYNCHRO indicator (67) C STEREO indicator (70) D NICAM indicator (70) (smartlink) indicator (16) F VIDEO indicator (15) (48) G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (58) H Tape speed indicators (47) I STB (Set-Top Box) indicator (47)
  • Page 6 Rear panel A Mains lead (14) (15) B t LINE-3 IN connector (19) (66) (87) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (14) (15) D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14) (15) Index to parts and controls E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (15) (86) (audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left)
  • Page 7 Remote commander A Z EJECT button (45) B INPUT SELECT button (49) (61) (88) WIDE button (for TV) (12) C AUDIO MONITOR button (12) (70) D ×2 button* (63) E y SLOW button* (63) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (47) DISPLAY button (12) (48) H - (ten’s digit) button (11) (49)
  • Page 8 Index to parts and controls M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (10) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (58) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (48) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (12) P AUDIO DUB button (89) a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (12) Q ./>...

  • Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking

    Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Set-Top Box controller Unpacking...

  • Page 10: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    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 the...
  • Page 11 WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position -/-- Press t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/– Setting up the remote commander t TV/VIDEO Programme number...

  • Page 12: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    • 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 following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 13 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 Code number Sony , 02 Akai Ferguson Grundig , 11*...

  • Page 14: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 15. • Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only, see this page. • Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box, see page 17. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Mains lead to mains...
  • Page 15 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector i LINE-1 (TV) Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
  • Page 16 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* EASYLINK* VIEW LINK* VCR automatically runs the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).
  • Page 17 Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 18. If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF (see page 24). CONTROL STB controller’s side view (supplied)
  • Page 18 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 LINE3 (see page 24). STB controller’s Side view (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.

  • Page 19: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the L/G jacks as shown on the right. To use the Line Through function when connecting to video equipment other than a Set-Top Box Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from other...

  • Page 20: Step 4 : Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 4 : 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 TV channels, guide channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, RF cheannel, and VCR clock automatically.

  • Page 21: Step 5 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Refer to your TV manual for TV tuning instructions. If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below. RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued Tuning your TV to the VCR...
  • Page 22 Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel. RF CHANNEL To check to see if the TV tuning is correct Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/–...

  • Page 23: Step 6 : Setting The Set-Top Box

    Step 6 : Setting the Set-Top Box If you did not connect a Set-Top Box (STB), skip this step. 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 STB front (see page 17).
  • Page 24 • If you connect the STB using the aerial cable: Press M/m/, to select RF and PLAY press OK. Press M/m to highlight PROGRAMME NO. and press OK. Enter the appropriate number using M/m and press OK. • If you connect the STB using the Scart (EURO-AV) cable: Press M/m/, to select LINE3 and press OK.
  • Page 25 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 025, 028 ABsat 134, 843 Akai Alba 102, 265, 373, 432, 466, 526, Allantide Amstrad...
  • Page 26 STB brand D-box Diskxpress Drake Dynasat Echostar Einhell Elta Emanon Emme Esse Engel Eurodec Europa Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Finlux Fraba Sat Fracarro France Telecom Freecom FTE Humax Fuba Galaxis Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Galaxisat Gold Box 211, 407, 469 Goldstar 279, 470...
  • Page 27 STB brand Code numbers Kathrein 103, 134, 184, 211, 342, 369, 453, 491, 515, 564, 592, 633, Key West König 103, 183, 184 Kosmos 342, 346 Kreiselmeyer Kyostar La Sat 435, 475, 524, 531, 618 Lasat Lenco 346, 384, 422, 432, 461 Lion Lupus...
  • Page 28 Satec Satmaster SatPartner Schwaiger Scientific Atlanta 019, 028, 288 Seemann Siemens Skymaster Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Sony Stella STVI 373, 530, 639 Sunstar Tandberg 407, 893, 764 Tantec 211, 231, 552 Tatung 265, 347, 364, 531, 586, 701,...
  • Page 29 STB brand Code numbers Unitor 228, 343 Universum 184, 525, 582 Vector 344, 364, 529 Ventana Videoway VisiCable+ Vortec VTech 332, 473, 771 Vtech 362, 701 Westminster Wevasat Note • To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to display “STB”...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than English, use the on-screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

  • Page 31: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 32 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. The channels appear in the following PLAY order: • UHF B21 – B69 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.

  • Page 33: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. However, 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 position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.

  • Page 34: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions

    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. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.

  • Page 35: Before You Start

    Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme PLAY position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.
  • Page 36 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.
  • Page 37 Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
  • Page 38 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) t A 2 Press , to set the next character.

  • Page 39: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 40 Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the PLAY item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
  • Page 41 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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 42 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that PLAY carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 43: Setting Your Personal Code

    Setting your personal code For identification, you can enter a personal code into the VCR. Once you enter your personal code, you can confirm it any time but can never change it. Please make a note of the code to quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.
  • Page 44 If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK. If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue PLAY from step 2. CLEAR To confirm your personal code While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down X (pause) and ?/1 (on/standby) on the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.

  • Page 45: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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.
  • Page 46 Notes • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. • The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded tape.

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme •...
  • Page 48 Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. 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.
  • Page 49 Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/–...
  • Page 50 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 TV’s line input, or – when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset.

  • Page 51: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month.
  • Page 52 Press DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
  • Page 53 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. DIAL TIMER To record from another source connected to one or more of the INPUT SELECT LINE inputs, turn display the connected line in the display window.
  • Page 54 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...
  • Page 55 Notes • If eight programmes have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ system or the TIMER menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

  • Page 56: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus+ System

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus+ system The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 57 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, PLAY programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. INPUT SELECT • If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
  • Page 58 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. by for recording. To record from another source, leave the connected equipment switched on. 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.
  • Page 59 Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. •...

  • Page 60: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. … Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

  • Page 61: The Timer

    Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, PLAY tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. INPUT SELECT 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.

  • Page 62: The Timer

    To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...

  • Page 63: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play...
  • Page 64 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. Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse High speed in reverse...

  • Page 65: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you have started recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. While recording, press z REC.

  • Page 66: Synchronized Recording

    Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a 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.
  • Page 67 Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display window. Set the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off. Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds.

  • Page 68: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press OK: •...
  • Page 69 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 Programme 1...

  • Page 70: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    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.
  • Page 71 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to Stereo/main and sub (left and right channels) Left channel/main Right channel/sub Standard sound 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.

  • Page 72: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, you can use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of the programmes recorded. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.
  • Page 73 To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen. Select the last 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.

  • Page 74: Storing, Searching And Deleting Programme Information (Smart Search Plus)

    Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus) You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen.
  • Page 75 Note • The SMART SEARCH screen will not appear before recording starts and programme information is stored, even if you press SMART SEARCH. To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette.

  • Page 76: Programme Information (Smart

    Searching for programme information stored on the memory bank number You can start playback of the recorded programme after calling the programme information from the four memory bank numbers. Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number.

  • Page 77: Programme Information (Smart

    To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH. Recalling the most recent programme information Programme information that is not saved in one of the memory bank numbers is erased when the cassette is ejected. The RECALL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.

  • Page 78: Programme Information (Smart

    Press </, to select the memory bank number to delete. The programme information on the selected memory bank number appears. Check the information that you want to delete. Press CLEAR. The programme information is deleted. Press SMART SEARCH. The SMART SEARCH screen disappears. Note •...

  • Page 79: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. •...

  • Page 80: Adjusting The Picture

    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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 81 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 quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window).

  • Page 82: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption

    Reducing the VCR’s power consumption You can turn off the indicators in the display window when the VCR is off (standby mode) to reduce the VCR’s power consumption. Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then press OK.

  • Page 83: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select the option, then press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 84 Menu option HIFI AUDIO AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed TAPE LENGTH OPTIONS-2 Menu option TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC Changing menu options Set this option to • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
  • Page 85 Notes • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL or PARTIAL. • With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work. Changing menu options...

  • Page 86: Editing

    Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
  • Page 87 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 L 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. •...

  • Page 88: Basic Editing

    Basic editing When recording on this VCR Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. •...

  • Page 89: Audio Dubbing

    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...

  • Page 90: Additional Information

    25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video...
  • Page 91 VCR is • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the not in stereo or the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head STEREO indicator in the cleaning cassette as explained above. display window is flashing.
  • Page 92 Symptom The VIDEO Plus+ menu or the TIMER menu does not appear. The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. The SYNCHRO REC button turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized Recording function does not work.
  • Page 93 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. inserted. The remote commander • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function. remote sensor on the VCR. •...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (I) UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23.39 mm/s (recording/ playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11.70 mm/s (recording/ playback) NTSC 16.67 mm/s (playback only) EP: NTSC 11.12 mm/s (playback only)

  • Page 95: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 33 tracking 80 Aerial hookup 14 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 33 Audio dubbing 89 Audio track 71 Auto Clock Set 41 Auto Long Play 84 Auto Set Up 20 Changing the programme position 34 Changing the station name 37 Cleaning the video heads 90 Clock setting 39 Colour system 2...

  • Page 96: Quick Start Guide

    ... Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture..Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions.

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