3-067-100-E1 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SLV-X9D/E © 2001 Sony Corporation
WARNING 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. Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop. Precautions Safety • This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
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 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 23 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 26 Step 6 : Setting the clock 30 Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box 37 Selecting a language 38 Presetting channels 41 Changing/disabling programme positions 46 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Additional Operations 68 70 71 73 75 77 79 84 85 87 88 Playing/searching
Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Display window VPS SPLP OPC PDC EP STB TV Getting Started STEREO NICAM VIDEO SYNCHRO RR A Timer indicator (58) (63) (66) B SYNCHRO indicator (71) C STEREO indicator (75) D NICAM indicator* (75) E (smartlink) indicator (16) F VIDEO indicator (15) (53) G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (63) H Tape speed indicators (52) I STB (Set-Top Box) indicator (52) J OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (86) K TV indicator (54) L Audio dubbing indicator (94) M Tracking
Rear panel A Mains lead (14) (15) B DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE3 connector (18) (19) (46) (71) (92) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (14) (15) D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14) (15) 6 Index to parts and controls E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (15) (46) F (audio out) R/D (right) L/G (left) jacks (19) G STB CONTROL CONTROLEUR STB jack (17) (18)
A Z EJECT button (50) Remote commander WIDE button (for TV) (12) C AUDIO MONITOR button (12) (75) D ×2 button* (68) Getting Started B INPUT SELECT button (54) (66) (93) E y SLOW button* (68) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (52) G DISPLAY button (12) (53) H - (ten’s digit) button (11) (54) 1 2 3 I 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (12) 4 5 6 J z REC (record) button (53) (70) 7 8 9 K MENU button (26) (73) 0 L X PAUSE/M button (26) (50) x STOP/m button (26) (50) m REW (rewind)/< bu
M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (10) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (63) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (53) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (12) P AUDIO DUB button (94) a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (12) Q .
Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries • Set-Top Box controller Unpacking 9
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
/ AUDIO MONITOR a Getting Started ?/1 WIDE FASTEXT buttons t TV/VIDEO DISPLAY - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Programme number buttons 0 PROG +/–/ c/C 2 +/– TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, -, PROG +/– continued Setting up the remote commander 11
To Press Adjust the volume of the TV 2 +/– Switch to TV (Teletext off) a (TV) Switch to Teletext / (Teletext) Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page c/C Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” below.) WIDE Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.
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. • Connection to your TV and decoder, see page 46. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.
If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Getting Started AERIAL IN i LINE-1 (TV) Mains lead AERIAL OUT AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow 1 2 Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) 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.
About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK*2, Q-Link*3, EURO VIEW LINK*4, or T-V LINK*5, this 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). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. • Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up.
Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) Getting Started Set-Top Box (STB) refers to a satellite or digital tuner. 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 31).
If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to DECODER/LINE3 IN. In this case, set the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE3 (see page 31).
Additional connections R/D L/G LINE IN Getting Started To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right.
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 21. If your TV does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR. ?/1 RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– 1 2 Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. AUTO SET UP Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. The currently set RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 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. 5 AUTO SET UP Getting Started 4 Press RF CHANNEL. You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
2 AUTO SET UP The currently set RF channel appears in the display window. RF CHANNEL 3 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. PROGRAM The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF, and press RF CHANNEL again. AUTO SET UP RF channel set up is complete.
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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically. ?/1 Getting Started Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function AUTO SET UP PROGRAM +/– 1 AUTO SET UP RF CHANNEL 2 PROGRAM Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
3 AUTO SET UP Press AUTO SET UP lightly. The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them (in the appropriate order for your local area). RF CHANNEL If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 41. If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function starts and the indicator flashes in the display window during download.
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Getting Started Notes • If you stop the Auto Set Up function during step 3, you must repeat set up from step 1. • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, timer, etc.) will be reset. If this happens, you have to set them again.
Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer features properly. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function. Setting the clock 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 M/m to set the day. CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 1 . 2001 PLAY OK OFF SUN 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 5 PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. OK Getting Started 4 CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 . 2001 OFF FRI 0 : 00 SELECT : SET : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 6 PLAY OK Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
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. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS SET-TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY SELECT : SET : OK OK 2 EXIT : MENU Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK. PLAY OK AUTO ADJUST is highlighted. CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 .
Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 . 2001 1 FRI AAB 18 : 00 SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 6 PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station that carries a time signal appears. OK If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically. 7 Getting Started 5 CLOCK AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROGRAM MANUAL ADJUST 28 . 9 .
Step 7 : 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). • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
• If you connect the STB using the aerial cable: Press M/m/, to select RF and press OK. Press M/m to highlight PROGRAMME NO. and press OK. Enter the appropriate number using M/m and press OK. PLAY OK • If you connect the STB using the Scart (EURO-AV) cable: Press M/m/, to select LINE3 and press OK. SET-TOP BOX STB CONNECTION STB BRAND NO. PROGRAMME NO. RETURN RF --06 SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU Getting Started 4 SET-TOP BOX STB CONNECTION STB BRAND NO.
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.
Code numbers STB brand Code numbers D-box 734 Galaxisat 332 DDC 373 GEC 097 Diskxpress 228 Gold Box 864 DNT 211, 407, 469 Goldstar 346 Drake 279, 470 Gooding 582 Dynasat 690 Grothusen 346 Echostar 181, 407, 465 Grundig EEC 344 151,184, 339, 474, 582, 761, 540 EIF 428, 685 G-Sat 194 Einhell 344 375 Harting und Helling 344 Elta Emanon 432 Hinari 194 Emme Esse 708 Hirschmann Engel 461 Eurodec 535, 537 184, 344, 407, 408, 409, 513, 584, 592, 683, 762 Europa
STB brand Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Kathrein 103, 134, 184, 211, 342, 369, 453, 491, 515, 564, 592, 633, 636 Multistar 342, 475 Muratto 346 Navex 343 NEC 189 Neusat 703, 845 Newhaus 231 Next-Wave 743 Nikko 371 Nokia 692, 034, 119, 183, 339, 408, 425, 466, 584, 734, 832 Key West 805 König 103, 183, 184 Kosmos 342, 346 Kreiselmeyer 184 Kyostar 432 La Sat 435, 475, 524, 531, 618 Lasat 833 Lenco 346, 384, 422, 432, 461 Nordmende 283, 373, 625 Oceanic 597 Lio
Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Prosat 496 Sony PTT Telecom 224 286, 289, 293, 650, 715 PVP Stereo Visual Matrix 014 Stella 104 STVI 428 Pyxis 842 STS 167 Quadral 373, 530, 639 Sunstar 524, 805 Radiola 211 Tandberg 742 Radix 407, 893, 764 Tantec RFT 211, 231, 552 308, 309, 347, 466 Saba 265, 347, 364, 531, 586, 701, 720, 745 Tatung 156 TechniSat 272, 273, 331, 420, 469, 552, 559, 596 Teco 384 Telecom 104 Telefunken 432 Teleka 254, 624, 683 Telemax 435 Tel
STB brand Code numbers STB brand Code numbers Unitor 228, 343 Winersat 343 Universum 184, 525, 582 Wisi Vector 344, 364, 529 Ventana 211 184, 332, 362, 383, 407, 417, 418, 426, 466, 647, 649, 701 Videoway 261 Wolsey Gene 555 VisiCable+ 492 XSat 134, 900 Vortec 432 900 VTech 332, 473, 771 Xcom Multimedia Vtech 362, 701 Zehnder 332, 342, 531, 829 Westminster 116 Zenith 011, 536 Wevasat 344 Zwergnase 805 Note • To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not,
You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up 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. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. Getting Started Selecting a language SETTINGS SET-TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY SELECT : SET : OK OK 2 EXIT : MENU Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK.
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. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS SET-TOP BOX TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE RETURN PLAY SELECT : SET : OK OK 2 EXIT : MENU Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG.
Press PROG +/– to select the programme position. • PROG Selected programme position TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN 4 NORMAL C1 2 AAB OFF ON Getting Started 5 SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 6 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN C1 2 4 AAB ON SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 7 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
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. PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the 1 Press programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture. 2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. 3 Select TUNER, then press OK. 4 Select FINE TUNING, then press OK. The fine tuning meter appears. TUNER PROG.
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. Getting Started Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positions 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.
4 PLAY Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme position. OK The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. 5 CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT SET STATION NAME CONFIRM NAME CDE CH C0 3 C5 6 C1 2 C2 7 C0 9 AAB FGH : : : OK EXIT : MENU Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY OK 6 7 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY OK CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 3 Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY OK Getting Started 2 CHANNEL LIST PROG 1 2 3 4 5 SELECT MOVE PROGRAM ERASE PROGRAM CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 NAME AAB CDE FGH : : : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 4 CLEAR Press CLEAR.
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. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 MENU Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK.
Enter the station name. PLAY OK CHANNEL LIST 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. AtBt…tZtatbt… tzt0t1t…t 9t (symbols) t (blank space) t A PROG 1 2 3 4 5 CH C1 2 C0 3 C5 6 C2 7 C0 9 SELECT A CHARACTER NEXT CONFIRM NAME CAB CDE FGH : : : OK EXIT : MENU Getting Started 5 2 Press , to set the next character. The next space is highlighted. To correct a character, press
Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR.
Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. OPTIONS - 2 DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR RETURN PLAY OK DECODER VARIABLE OFF ON NORMAL SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 3 Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3, then press OK. Getting Started 2 OPTIONS - 2 DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR RETURN PLAY OK DECODER LINE3 ON NORMAL SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 4 Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then press OK.
7 Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN 1 NORMAL C1 2 AAB OFF ON SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 8 Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CATV, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG. NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN 1 NORMAL CATV ON SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 9 Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. PLAY OK To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV.
Press M/m to select the PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG. 1 5 NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN NORMAL C0 2 LMN OFF ON SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 13 Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/ CANAL+, then press OK. Getting Started 12 TUNER PROG. 1 5 NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING RETURN PLAY OK NORMAL ON OFF SELECT : CONFIRM : OK EXIT : MENU 14 Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY OK TUNER PROG.
Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape. 3 Press H PLAY. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) Basic Operations 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. • Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape: – The picture becomes black and white. – The picture shakes. – No picture appears on the TV screen.
Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. 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 decoder, turn it on. 3 • To record a normal channel, press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window.
5 REC Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator VIDEO LP OPC To stop recording Press x STOP. SP 0 : 00 : 22 Basic Operations 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. The indicator indicates the remaining time.
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 +/– buttons. • The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
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. • If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press z REC.
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. The recording start time and recording stop time can be set at one minute intervals. ?/1 DIAL TIMER PROGRAM +/– x X Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press DIAL TIMER. “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. DIAL TIMER Turn 6 SP OPC VIDEO SP OPC 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 PROGRAM +/– buttons. PROGRAM 5 VIDEO DIAL TIMER VIDEO Press SP Basic Operations 4 DIAL TIMER OPC DIAL TIMER. “STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window.
7 DIAL TIMER Press DIAL TIMER. The programme position or station name appears in the display window. VIDEO 8 DIAL TIMER PROGRAM DIAL TIMER OPC DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. VIDEO INPUT SELECT 9 Turn SP SP OPC To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator 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: • • • • Reset the counter (page 50). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 53). Check the timer settings (page 73). Watch another TV programme (page 53).
Notes • If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView 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. • If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function and AUTO ADJUST is set to ON, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set the Auto Clock Set correctly.
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically. You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 7 Press the programme number buttons to enter the ShowView number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. 0 CLEAR SHOWVIEW 2 8 . 9 FRI SHOWVIEW NO. 1246––––– SET : 0–9 CONFIRM : OK CANCEL : CLEAR EXIT : MENU 3 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. PLAY OK INPUT SELECT STB 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLEAR TIMER 2 8 .
4 If you want to change the date, tape speed, and the VPS/PDC setting: TIMER 2 8 . 9 FRI DATE TODAY PLAY OK 1 Press
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator 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: • • • • Reset the counter (page 50). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 53). Check the timer settings (page 73). Watch another TV programme (page 53).
Recording TV programmes using the timer You can preset a total of eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods. Before you start… 1 TIMER PLAY OK Press TIMER. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select STANDARD, then press OK. TIMER METHOD Basic Operations • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: PLAY 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. INPUT SELECT STB 3 4 2 8 . 9 FRI SP / LP OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TIMER DATE TODAY 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset. TIME 19 : 00 20 : 00 SP PROG.
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator 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: • • • • Reset the counter (page 50). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 53). Check the timer settings (page 73). Watch another TV programme (page 53).
Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Before you start… • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M FF/M. During rewind, hold down m REW/m. Play at high speed • During playback, press M FF or m REW on the remote commander. • During playback, hold down M FF/M or m REW/m. 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 High speed in reverse Additional Operations Double speed in reverse Normal speed (Initial speed) 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.
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. 1 While recording, press z REC. The indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO SP OPC 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a satellite tuner by connecting the equipment to the DECODER/ 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 DECODER/LINE-3 IN. How to connect for Synchronized Recording Scart cable (not supplied) Satellite tuner, etc.
Press INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– to display “L3” in the display 1 window. the timer on the connected equipment to the time of the programme 2 Set you want to record, then turn it off. 3 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed. 4 Hold down SYNCHRO REC for more than two seconds. The SYNCHRO indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. The VCR automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives an input signal from the connected equipment.
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. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, 3 then press OK: TIMER LIST • If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
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 about 20 seconds Programme 2 will be cut off Programme 1 Programme 2 about 20 seconds will be cut off Tip • In step 6 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press MENU to exit the TIMER LIST.
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In ZWEITON (German stereo) system This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To select bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Bilingual programmes To listen to On-screen display Display window Main MAIN STEREO Sub SUB STEREO Main and sub MAIN/SUB STEREO Standard sound* No indicator No indicator * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
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. All programmes are listed on the screen, regardless of how the programme was recorded.
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. Note that “BLANK TIME” and the remaining time indication only refers to the length of the last blank space. SMART SEARCH DATE 29 . 9 30 . 9 1 . 10 TIME 14 : 00 15 : 00 20 : 00 21 : 00 6 : 30 7 : 00 1 8 0 MIN. PROG.
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. Storing the programme information The unit will not memorize the memory bank number for each cassette. Note the number you assigned to each cassette. Before you start...
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. However, you cannot add the memory on the existed memory bank number. To store the memory as additional, select the memory bank number before. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. 2 Press SMART SEARCH.
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. 1 Insert the cassette for which you want to use the memory bank number. 2 The VCR automatically turns on. Press SMART SEARCH. The SMART SEARCH -RECALLscreen appears.
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.
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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. 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. 2 Press ./> INDEX SEARCH. • To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH. INDEX SEARCH • To search backwards, press . INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x STOP.
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. TRACKING About the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator) function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback.
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). For details, see page 88.
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. 1 Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. 2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select POWER SAVE, then 3 press OK. OPTIONS - 2 DECODER / LINE3 TIMER OPTIONS POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC RR RETURN DECODER FULL PARTIAL OFF EXIT : MENU 4 Press M/m to highlight the option, then press OK.
Changing menu options MENU, then select OPTIONS and 1 Press press OK. OPTIONS OPTIONS - 1 OPTIONS - 2 RETURN SELECT : SET : OK EXIT : MENU 2 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK.
Menu option Set this option to HIFI AUDIO* • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. • STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 75. AUTO LONG PLAY • ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. Note that for AUTO LONG PLAY to work correctly, the TAPE LENGTH setting must be accurate. • OFF to keep the set tape speed.
Menu option Set this option to RR • NORMAL for normal everyday use. • HIGH for well-used video tapes such as rented tapes. Select this option when NORMAL does not improve the picture quality. • OFF to switch off the RR function. 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.
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.
Example C Your VCR (Recorder) TV DECODER/ t LINE-3 IN Other VCR (Player) Scart (EURO-AV) VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the t LINE-2 L o R jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks 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. • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
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. • On this VCR, set EDIT to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu. If the other VCR has a similar function, turn it on as well. REC z X playback pause. Press REC z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
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. AUDIO DUB t LINE-2 L o R X Before you start... • Open the t LINE-2 L o R jacks cover on the front panel and connect a playback source. • Turn on the TV and set it to the video channel. a source tape into your stereo system (or the playback VCR).
Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Symptom Remedy • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The VCR is plugged in but the display window remains dark. • Set POWER SAVE in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF (see page 89). The clock has stopped and “–:– –” appears in the display window.
Playback Recording Remedy The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. The sound is unstable or has an echo. • When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks, make sure AUDIO MIX in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set to OFF (see page 88). The sound from a tape recorded with the VCR is not in stereo or the STEREO indicator in the display window is flashing. • Adjust the tracking.
Timer recording Synchronized Recording PAY-TV/Canal Plus Remedy The SHOWVIEW menu or the TIMER menu does not appear. • Check that TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu is set correctly (see page 89). The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. • Check that the clock and the date are set correctly. • Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one (there might be a mistake in the TV programme guide).
Set-Top Box control Remedy The Set-Top Box control function does not work properly. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander only at the remote sensor on the VCR and not at the STB sensor. • Make sure you are pointing the STB controller at the remote sensor on the Set-Top Box. • Make sure the STB controller is connected securely. • The STB tuner brand number may be deleted if you disconnect it from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your Set-Top Box (see page 32).
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Additional Information Troubleshooting 99
Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G) VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 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) Maximum recording/playback time 10 hrs.
Index A L S Adjusting picture 40, 85 tracking 85 Aerial hookup 14 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 40 Audio dubbing 94 Audio track 76 Auto Clock Set 28 Auto Long Play 89 Auto Set Up 23 Language selecting 37 LP mode 52 C NICAM broadcasts 75 Normal audio track 76 Safety tab 53 Scart connection 15 Searching at various speeds 68 using the index function 84 using the Smart Search function 77 Set-Top Box connecting 17, 18 controller 17, 18 setting 30 ShowView recording 61 Smart Search 77 SMARTLINK Automatic Power Of
Quick Start Guide B If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector 1 Connecting the VCR 1 ...Press I/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. 2 ...Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. 3 ...Press PROGRAM +/– to set the RF channel to OFF. 1 AERIAL IN 4 ...Press RF CHANNEL. AERIAL OUT 3 Using the Auto Set Up function 4 AUTO SET UP 2 3 PROGRAM +/– :Signal flow y LINE-1 (TV) 1 ... Connect the aerial to AERIAL IN of the VCR. 2 ... Connect AERIAL OUT the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.
