Page 1: Operating Instructions
Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
Page 2 (2) this VCR must accept any outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert interference, including interference that may cause the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony undesired operation of the VCR. dealer. Caution •...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking 33 Setting the clock Step 2: Setting up the remote 39 Setting up cable box control commander 44 Presetting channels Step 3: Hookups 48 Setting up VCR Plus+* 32 Selecting a language Basic Operations SmartFile function 53 Playing a tape...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini •...
Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
• Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander. continued Getting Started...
Page 6: Commander
TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO . • If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
Page 7 • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may automatically reset to 01 (Sony). If your TV is not a Sony, it is recommended to manually set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Page 8 • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. ® * DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
Page 9: Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup
10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. * S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver...
Page 10: Step 3: Hookups
Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN LINE-1 IN S-LINK LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-LINK Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. A/V hookup: VCR setup After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,...
Page 11 Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13 Using cable box control 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 channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 9),...
Page 13 6 Select your cable box SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE press the cursor stick BOX CODE NO. SET UP i s d o n e (OK). BOX OUTPUT CH t o s e l e c t CABLE BOX CH.
Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Pages 14 to 16 Hookup 2 No cable box, or incompatible 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 company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
Page 15 Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 9),...
Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU...
Page 17 Pages 17 to 19 Hookup 3 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 9),...
Page 19 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU TIMER SET / CHECK...
Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Pages 19 to 21 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
Page 21 Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 9),...
Page 22 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide.
Page 23 Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal. Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature.
Page 24: Dss Receiver
Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process.
Page 25 Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 9),...
Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and push SET UP CABLE BOX the cursor stick to .. For details, see page 39. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No.
Page 27 Hookup 6 Pages 27 to 31 Incompatible 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. What you can do with this hookup •...
Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105.
Page 29 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the ANTENNA / CABLE cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 44. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP...
Page 30 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT Push the cursor stick to ?// to select SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO and press the cursor stick (OK).
Page 31 3 Push the cursor stick to ?// to select SMART CHANNEL MAPPING MANUAL. AUTO MANUAL t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS box output channel.
Page 32: Selecting A Language
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Cursor stick >/. • MENU Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to LANGUAGE >/. to move the cursor to LANGUAGE ENGLISH and press the cursor stick (OK). ESPAÑOL •...
Page 33: Setting The Clock
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 Cursor stick time signal.
Page 34 Setting the clock (continued) • CURSOR Push the cursor stick to ?// to select YES, then press the cursor stick (OK). PUSH OK To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).
Page 35 If the clock is not activated Number buttons Cursor stick >/./?// Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto AUTO CLOCK SET Clock Set feature.” FULL AUTO YES NO The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. t o s e l e c t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t •...
Page 36 Setting the clock (continued) • CURSOR Push the cursor stick to >/. to highlight AUTO CLOCK SET the item you want to set, then push the FULL AUTO YES NO cursor stick to ?// to make the setting. CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE EASTERN •...
Page 37: Using Manual Clock Set
Using Manual Clock Set MENU Cursor stick >/./?// Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to • MENU CLOCK SET >/. to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press the cursor stick (OK). AUTO MANUAL • CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
Page 38 Setting the clock (continued) • CURSOR Push the cursor stick to / to highlight CLOCK SET the day and push the cursor stick to >/. 2 : 0 0 / 6 / 1 9 9 8 MON to set the day. t o s e l e c t c u r r e n t PUSH OK...
Page 39: Setting Up Cable Box Control
Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are Number using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) buttons Your VCR includes a cable box control CH +/– feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS receivers via the Cable Mouse.
Page 40 Setting up cable box control (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the CABLE BOX CONTROL cable box/DSS receiver code number, then CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. push the cursor stick to .. BOX OUTPUT CH Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below.
Page 41 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, Sharp Zenith 011, 065, 536 Signal Zentek Signature Wave Master SL Marx Spectravision DSS receiver Code numbers Sprucer 032, 318 brand Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Sony Stargate 026, 051 continued Getting Started...
Page 42 Setting up cable box control (continued) To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front. • Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR. • Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR. •...
Page 43 If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver • Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. • Check the position of the Cable Mouse. • Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.
Page 44: Presetting Channels
Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using cable box/DSS receiver control feature.) This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to MENU 125. First, we recommend that you Cursor stick preset the receivable channels in your >/./?//...
Page 45 • CURSOR • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Push the cursor stick to ?// to set ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING PUSH OK t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h •...
Page 46 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling Number channels manually buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU Cursor stick >/./?// Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, • MENU TUNER PRESET then press the cursor stick (OK). ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE •...
Page 47 If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels Number clearly. If, however, the picture of a buttons, channel is not clear, you can also use the ENTER manual tuning function. MENU Cursor stick >/./?// •...
Page 48: Setting Up Vcr Plus
Setting up VCR Plus+ How VCR Plus+ works Example of “PlusCode” Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up PlusCode the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program published in 5:30 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 SPORT...
Page 49: Channel Mapping
Setting up VCR Plus+ automatically (Smart POWER Channel Mapping) The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure.
Page 50 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) • POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.) To select the channel map Channel map...
Page 51 Setting up VCR Plus+ manually To set the guide channels manually, use Number the Channel Line-up Chart to check that buttons, the guide channel numbers match the ENTER TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using...
Page 52: Channel Settings
Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS the actual number on your TV (and GUIDE CH TV CH VCR) and press ENTER. – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t o u r TV CH Th e n p u s h ENTER...
Page 53: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape You can play back both VHS and S-VHS tapes on this VCR. However, you cannot obtain the original resolution 6 EJECT quality of S-VHS (simplified playback). COUNTER RESET DISPLAY SMART CUE ) FF P PAUSE 0 REW ·...
Page 54 Playing a tape (continued) Additional tasks Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape ) FF during stop Rewind the tape 0 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don‘t want to watch such as a...
Page 55: Recording Tv Programs
Recording TV programs SP/EP INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO DISPLAY CH +/– COUNTER/ REMAIN r REC p STOP Shuttle ring Turn 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. continued Basic Operations...
Page 56 Recording TV programs (continued) INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. VIDEO APC Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. •CH VIDEO APC SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture quality.
Page 57 To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with indicator also appears in the display window.
Page 58 Recording TV programs (continued) Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source form the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.
Page 59: Locating A Channel By Station Id
Locating a channel by station ID You can select the TV program from the station ID. CH +/– ENTER Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. • ENTER Press ENTER.
Page 60 Locating a channel by station ID (continued) • CH Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want. HBO2 ESPN • ENTER Press ENTER. Note • If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen. Basic Operations...
Page 61: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus
Recording TV programs using POWER VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ CLEAR Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that Number program are set automatically. You can buttons preset up to eight programs at a time. Cursor stick Before you start…...
Page 62 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the VCR Plus+ program’s PlusCode. P l u sCo d e SP / EP 2 9 2 – – – If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and Us e k e y s f o r : re-enter the correct number.
Page 63 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: •...
Page 64: Setting The Timer Manually
Setting the timer manually If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set POWER the timer to record programs. INPUT Before you start… SELECT • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
Page 65 Set the date, start and stop times, channel TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 number and tape speed: DATE START STOP – : – – – : – – – – SP – – / – – : – – –...
Page 66 Setting the timer manually (continued) Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, push the cursor stick to . to select the recording pattern. Each time you push the cursor stick to ., the indication changes as shown below. Push the cursor stick to > to change the indication in reverse order. the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT ..
Page 67: Additional Operations
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds TAPE RETURN COUNTER RESET & SLOW +/– × 2 ) FF 0 REW PLAY · · PLAY p STOP ) FF 0 REW Shuttle ring Shuttle ring Playback options Operation During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold View the picture during fast- 0 REW down.
Page 68 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Playback options Operation Replay a scene During playback, first press COUNTER RESET when you come to a scene you want to replay later. When you are ready to replay the scene, press p STOP. Then press TAPE RETURN ·...
Page 69 To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture.
Page 70: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape
Searching for a selected point on the tape DISPLAY You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically. Cursor stick Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen.
Page 71 Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for: – tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160 – tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode. Total time length Tape type T-60 or shorter...
Page 72: Skip-Searching Automatically
Skip-searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. ) FF 0 REW Press ) FF (or 0 REW) for more than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” appears on the TV SKIP screen.
Page 73: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Ids
Creating a favorite channel list with station CH +/– You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with station IDs. You can store up to 10 channels with station IDs and select the channel from your Cursor stick favorite channel list.
Page 74 Creating a favorite channel list with station IDs (continued) Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list CH +/– ENTER Cursor stick >/. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. Press SET.
Page 75: Recording Tv Programs Using The
Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. QUICK TIMER While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO APC Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Page 76: Checking/Changing/Canceling
Checking/ changing/ POWER canceling timer settings CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the MENU video channel. Cursor stick >/./?// Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 DATE START STOP...
Page 77: Timer Settings
When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 about 20 seconds Program 2...
Page 78: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs
Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
Page 79 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. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track...
Page 80: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.
Page 81: 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 goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
Page 82: Changing Menu Options
Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED Page 1 OPTIONS. ADVANCED OPTIONS page1 AUTO ANT SEL Push the cursor stick to >/. to select the AUTO STEREO option to change, then push the cursor AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO MAIN SAP stick to ?// to change the setting.
Page 83 Menu option Set this option to ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. DIMMER ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it brighter. ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP AUTO TAPE SPEED mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, OFF to keep the tape speed.
Page 84: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).
Page 85 Operation P PAUSE (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. r REC • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” or “L1” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR.
Page 86: Smartfile Function
PM CH 8 : 0 0 PM CH 5 : 4 5 PM CH 1 : 0 0 PM CH 4 : 3 0 PM CH NEXT : QUIT : OK * SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation. SmartFile function...
Page 87 Labelling a recorded program and tape (page 95) You can attach an electronic “label” to the video tape and it’s programs on the SmartFile list. Labelling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label a program which you set to record regularly (i.e.
Page 88: Recording Using The Smartfile Function
• For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page. • For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Authorized VHS Dealers. Notes • The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you: - twist or fold the SmartFile label.
Page 89: Blank Time
Recording a program on the SmartFile tape When recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the program (normal recording, VCR Plus+ recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time, etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label.
Page 90: Function
Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) To check the information of a recorded program Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tape speed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any program data (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME.”...
Page 91: Sun 6 : 3 0 Pm Ch
Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also recorded material that doesn’t have corresponding program data stored in the SmartFile SP/EP label. The longest available recording space (including programs that are not stored on the SmartFile label) is referred to as “Blank Time space.”...
Page 92: Mon 2 : 3 0 Pm Ch
Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. 8/10/98~8/16/98 p . 1 BLANK TIME 6 : 3 0 The BLANK TIME changes according to the PM CH 8 : 0 0 selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that PM CH matches the length of the program you want 2 : 3 0...
Page 93: Selecting And Playing A Program
Selecting and playing a program You can automatically locate and start playback of a program recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a program in the SmartFile search list. The SmartFile SMARTFILE search list can contain up to 12 programs. Cursor stick Before you start…...
Page 94: Checking The Contents Of A Tape
Checking the SmartFile sensor contents of a tape You can display the program data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the CURSOR . VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to find a tape with enough recording space.
Page 95: Labelling A Recorded Program And Tape
Labelling a recorded program and tape You can electronically “label” a program and select a category, such as SPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape label.
Page 96 Labelling a recorded program and tape (continued) Press MENU and select SMART FILE EDIT. SMART FILE EDIT p . 1 8/10/98~8/16/98 6 : 3 0 The SMART FILE EDIT menu appears. PM CH 8 : 0 0 PM CH 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : QUIT : MENU...
Page 97 Press the cursor stick (OK). SMART FILE EDIT p . 1 8/10/98~8/16/98 6 : 3 0 PM CH Nick & Matt 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : CONFIRM : OK Push the cursor stick to >/. to select a SMART FILE EDIT p .
Page 98: And Tape
Labelling a recorded program and tape (continued) Labelling a tape Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. CLEAR SMARTFILE MENU Cursor stick >/.// Insert a SmartFile tape. 8/10/98~8/16/98 p . 1 BLANK TIME Someday The VCR turns on, the SMARTFILE indicator DRAMA...
Page 99 Label the tape. SMART FILE EDIT p . 1 1 Push the cursor stick to >/. to select a Someday DRAMA character. Nick & Matt COMEDY Rock Box Each time you push the cursor stick to ., MUSIC SELECT : CONFIRM : OK the character changes as shown below.
Page 100: Protecting A Recorded Program
Protecting a recorded program You can protect a recorded program using the SmartFile function from accidental over-recording or erasure. When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording stops automatically before SMARTFILE the protected program. Before you start…...
Page 101 To unlock the protected program Push the cursor stick to ? in step 4 above. The indicator disappears and you can record over this program. Tips • When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording automatically stops no more than about three minutes in SP mode and about eight minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program.
Page 102: Erasing The Data Of An Unwanted
Erasing the data of an unwanted program CLEAR DISPLAY You can erase an unwanted program from the SmartFile list. When you erase a program from the list, that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space SMARTFILE priority. Before you start… Cursor stick >/.
Page 103: Storing Program Data From The Dss Receiver (Program Data Download)
Storing program data from the DSS receiver (Program Data Download) If you connect a DSS receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function and use the timer recording of the DSS receiver, the program and category name transmitted from the DSS are stored on the SmartFile tape. How to hook up to the DSS receiver Wall VHF/UHF IN...
Page 104 You have to set the VCR brand number on the DSS receiver. For example, select “99” in the VCR SELECT menu to use a Sony VCR with the SmartFile function. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your DSS receiver.
Page 105: Additional Information
Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
Page 106: Attaching The External Antenna Connector
General setup information (continued) Attaching the external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 EAC-32 Antenna antenna connector (not supplied) to connector connect the antenna to the VCR. (not supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
Page 107: Troubleshooting
25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony dealer (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads.
Page 108 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. TV reception is poor. •...
Page 109 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function. the remote sensor on the VCR. •...
Page 110: Specifications
Specifications System Timer section Format Clock VHS NTSC standard Quartz locked Video recording system Timer indication Rotary head helical scanning FM system 12-hour cycle Video heads Timer setting Double azimuth four heads 8 programs per month (max.) Video signal Power back-up NTSC color, EIA standards Built-in self-charging capacitor Tape speed...
Page 111: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (62, 105) !™ p STOP button (54, 85) 2 SmartFile sensor (94) !£ Shuttle ring (57, 68) 3 SMARTFILE indicator (89, 94) !¢...
Page 112 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window STEREO SAP SPEP LP VIDEO APC BLANK 1 2 3 1 Timer indicator (62) 8 BLANK indicator (91) 2 Child Lock indicator (63) 9 Tracking indicator (81) 3 STEREO indicator (78) 0 Line/channel indicator (56, 85) 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) !¡...
Page 113: Rear Panel
Rear panel 1 AC power cord (8) 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 27) 2 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10, 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 14, 17, 20, 24, 27) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 8 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 24) (105) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO...
Page 114 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 6 EJECT button (54) 2 Number buttons (46, 51) 3 SET button (62, 73) 4 ENTER button (46, 51) 5 SMARTFILE button (89, 100) 6 r REC (record) button (56) 7 =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons (80) 8 0 REW (rewind) button (54, 67) 9 ) FF (fast forward) button (54, 67)
Page 115 !£ TV / VIDEO switch (5) !¢ COMMAND MODE switch (6) !∞ POWER switch (6, 62, 65, 105) !§ VCR Plus+ button (61) !¶ TV/VIDEO button (57, 105) !• CLEAR button (62, 76) !ª DISPLAY button (54, 70) @º CH (channel) +/– buttons (56) @¡...
Page 116 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander, with top cover opened 1 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play) button (56) 2 TAPE RETURN button (68) 3 AUDIO MONITOR button (78) 4 COUNTER RESET button (54) 5 QUICK TIMER button (75) 6 &...
Page 117: Index
Index A, B E, F, G Accessories supplied 4 Easy Set Up 12, 15, 18, 21, Safety tab 57 25, 28 Adjusting SAP (Second Audio Editing 84 Program) 78 picture 81 EP mode 56 Searching tracking 81 at various AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 47 speeds 67 Antenna hookup 17 Hi-fi audio track 79...
Page 120: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr
• Set the TV to the output Information Center 1-800- press the VCR’s TV/ channel of the cable box 222-SONY (7669) or write to: VIDEO button until the (usually 2, 3, or 4). Sony Customer Information VIDEO indicator in the...

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