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Sony SLV-SF99EN Operating Instructions Manual

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3-867-596-11 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SF99EN
©1999 by Sony Corporation
Chlorine free paper

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  • Page 1 3-867-596-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-SF99EN ©1999 by Sony Corporation Chlorine free paper...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 17 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 6: Setting the clock 26 Selecting a language 27 Presetting channels...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Audio cable Unpacking • EURO-AV cable • SmartFile labels...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    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 symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.
  • Page 6 Getting Started Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) TV control buttons Turn the TV into standby Select an input source of the TV either from aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV Adjust the volume of the TV Setting up the remote commander AUDIO MONITOR...
  • Page 7 Use FASTEXT Call up on-screen display Change the Teletext page Operate TV menu Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” below.) Notes • In normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

  • Page 8: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued) Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 9 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 make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Code number Sony , 02, 03, 04, 05 Aiwa Akai Blaupunkt 10, 21 Brionvega C.G.M...
  • Page 10 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes, the code number may be reset to 01 (Sony). In this case, reset the appropriate code number. Setting up the remote commander...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 Connecting the VCR • If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see below. • If your TV does not have a EURO-AV connector, see page 14. If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on...
  • Page 12 Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the TV with the supplied EURO- AV cable. This connection improves picture and sound quality.Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.
  • Page 13 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK Q-Link , EURO VIEW LINK T-V LINK , you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector 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.

  • Page 15: Additional Connections

    This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right using a commercially available connecting cable like the Sony VMC-810. If your TV has only one audio input jack, use a connecting cable like the Sony VMC- 910MS.
  • Page 16 Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued) Note • You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you record a satellite programme. Connecting the VCR...

  • Page 17: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step. ON/STANDBY • Press / ON/STANDBY Pull down the drop down panel. Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR. CHANNEL The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
  • Page 18 MODULATOR in the OTHER OPTIONS menu to ON (see page 73). • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or may be distorted. Tuning your TV to the VCR AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK VIDEO EDIT SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER STEREO NICAM...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Setting Up The Vcr With The Auto Set Up Function

    Step 5 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 language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 20 Getting Started Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued) If your country does not appear in the list , select ELSE. Press AUTO SET UP. AUTO The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them SET UP in the appropriate order for your local area.
  • Page 21 Step 6 Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording 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.

  • Page 22: The Clock

    Getting Started Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR CURSOR Press CURSOR month and set the month pressing CURSOR CURSOR Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing CURSOR CURSOR highlight the item to be set, and press CURSOR...

  • Page 23: Step 6: Setting The Clock

    Getting Started Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU < CURSOR • To change the digits during setting, press to return to the item to be changed, CURSOR and select the digits pressing Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. continued Setting the clock...

  • Page 24: Before You Start

    Getting Started Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued) 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. Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 25 Press CURSOR then press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR PROG, then press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR programme position of the station that CURSOR carries the time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Language

    Getting Started Selecting a language 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. Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

  • Page 27: 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. Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 28 Getting Started Presetting channels (continued) Press CURSOR CHANNEL SET. CURSOR Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press OK to highlight the channel number row, then press CURSOR CURSOR start tuning. The VCR starts searching for a channel and displays the first one it finds on the TV screen.
  • Page 29 B/G TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field C21-C69 CATV S01-S41 CATV S42-S46 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 05, first press “0” and then press “5.”...
  • Page 30 Getting Started Presetting channels (continued) Disabling unwanted programme positions After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. You can also disable unwanted programme positions using the CHANNEL LIST menu (see page 33).

  • Page 31: Setting/Changing The Station Names

    Setting/changing the station names You can also set and change station names as you like. The set station names are displayed on the TV screen when you change the programme position on the VCR.You can change the station names (up to 5 characters). Before you start…...
  • Page 32 Getting Started Setting/changing the station names (continued) • If you want to set the station name, CURSOR • If you don’t want to set the station Enter the station name. 1 Press CURSOR CURSOR 2 Press CURSOR To change or to set the station name of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4. Press OK to confirm the setting.

  • Page 33: 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. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
  • Page 34 Getting Started Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press CURSOR on which you want to change the CURSOR programme position, then press CURSOR To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press CURSOR repeatedly. Press CURSOR channel row moves to the desired CURSOR programme position.
  • Page 35 Disabling unwanted programme positions After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/– buttons. Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight LISTS, and press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.
  • Page 36 Getting Started Changing/disabling programme positions (continued) Press CURSOR on which you want to disable. CURSOR 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: Connecting The Satellite Tuner

    Connecting the Satellite tuner You can connect a Satellite tuner into LINE-4IN connector. EURO-AV cable (supplied with Satellite tuner) LINE-4 IN LINE-1 (TV) :Signal flow Satellite tuner EURO-AV (Scart) AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL IN EURO-AV cable (supplied) Getting Started EURO-AV (Scart) continued...
  • Page 38 Getting Started Connecting the Satellite tuner (continued) Setting the Satellite tuner To watch or record from the Satellite tuner, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder. •...
  • Page 39 Press CURSOR Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Turn off the VCR to watch a satellite broadcast. Note • To record a satellite programme, press INPUT SELECT button to display "L4" in the display window. to select LINE4 and press Getting Started O T H E R P T I ON S...

  • Page 40: Setting The Pay-Tv/Canal Plus Decoder

    Getting Started 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. Connecting a decoder DECODER/ LINE-4 IN LINE-1 (TV) :Signal flow Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder EURO-AV cable (supplied with decoder) EURO-AV...
  • Page 41 Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels To watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR, the TV, and the decoder. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight OPTIONS and press OK.
  • Page 42 Getting Started Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued) Press CURSOR DECODER, then press OK. CURSOR Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR MENU to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR TUNER, then press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR NORMAL/CATV, then press OK.
  • Page 43 Press CURSOR NORMAL, then press OK. CURSOR To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the desired PROG programme position. Press CURSOR CHANNEL SET, then press OK. CURSOR Press CURSOR TV/Canal Plus channels. CURSOR When the desired channel is tuned, press Press CURSOR TV/CANAL+, then press OK.
  • Page 44 Getting Started Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued) Press CURSOR then press OK. CURSOR If the sound is distorted or noisy, press CURSOR CURSOR SYSTEM, then select B/G or D/K so that you get the better sound. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU Notes •...

  • Page 45: Basic Operations

    Playing a tape NTSC PB 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. Basic Operations EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY PAUSE...
  • Page 46 Basic Operations Playing a tape (continued) Press PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To set the colour system If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appear during playback, set the COLOUR SYSTEM option in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to conform to the system that the tape was recorded (see page 71).(Normally set the option to AUTO).
  • Page 47 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 48: Recording Tv Programmes

    Basic Operations Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Recording TV programmes COUNTER/REMAIN DISPLAY TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT PROG +/–...

  • Page 49: To Stop Recording

    • To record a normal channel. PROG Press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want appears in the display window. • To record a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-4 (Scart) INPUT SELECT connector, or the LINE-2IN or LINE-3 IN jacks. Press INPUT SELECT until L1, L2, L3 or L4 appears in the display window.
  • Page 50 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes (continued) 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 remaining time with the appears in the display window.
  • Page 51 Notes • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct.

  • Page 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System

    Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system The ShowView system is the feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recording. Just enter the ShowView number listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 53 Press TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARY The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press CURSOR CURSOR to select SHOWVIEW, then press • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 54 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued) Press OK. CURSOR The date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
  • Page 55 Press / indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press CURSOR press CURSOR change the indication in reverse order. TODAY SU-SA (Sunday to Saturday) MO-FR (Monday to Friday)
  • Page 56 Basic Operations Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued) To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press / . The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press / using the VCR.

  • Page 57: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programmes. … Before you start • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date. •...
  • Page 58 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually (continued) Press TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to CURSOR • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to Set the date, start and stop times, programme position, tape speed, and CURSOR VPS/PDC function: 1 Press CURSOR 2 Press CURSOR To correct a setting, press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset.
  • Page 59 Press / indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To record from a decoder or other sources, leave the connected equipment switched on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press CURSOR press CURSOR , the indication changes as shown below.

  • Page 60: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Fast-forward or rewind View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press PLAY. Playing/searching at various speeds PLAY Operation During stop, press FF or During fast-forward, hold down.

  • Page 61: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. 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, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on- screen display function is on :...
  • Page 62 Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.

  • Page 63: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press indicator appears in the display window. Press REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 64: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Additional Operations Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press / Press MENU, then press CURSOR Press CURSOR then press OK: • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.
  • Page 65 Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change or cancel, then press OK. The selected setting appears in the TIMER menu. • To change the setting, press CURSOR to change, and press CURSOR • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press MENU.

  • Page 66: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Additional Operations 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.
  • Page 67 Bilingual programme To listen to Main Main and sub Standard sound Usually the main sound (monaural) 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...

  • Page 68: Searching Using The Index Function

    Additional Operations 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 or behind the current position.

  • Page 69: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 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. During playback, press TRACKING +/–...
  • Page 70 Additional Operations Adjusting the picture (continued) OPC recording Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected. To deactivate the OPC function Set OPC to OFF in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu.

  • Page 71: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press CURSOR OPTIONS, AUDIO OPTIONS, TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS then press OK. Press CURSOR menu. Press CURSOR Press MENU to exit the menu. VIDEO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option EDIT SHARPNESS...
  • Page 72 Additional Operations Changing menu options (continued) Note • When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions don’t work. AUDIO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO TAPE OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 73 OTHER OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to BUZZER • ON to output a beep sound. • OFF to deactivate it. DIMMER • ON to make the display window dim. • OFF to make it brighter. •...

  • Page 74: Editing With Another Vcr Or Stereo System

    Additional Operations Editing with another VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN : Signal flow • You can also use the LINE-4 IN connector or the LINE-3 IN jacks instead. Notes •...
  • Page 75 Operation (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 “L2” (or “L3” or “L4”) in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or •...

  • Page 76: Audio Dubbing

    Additional Operations 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.
  • Page 77 Additional Operations Note • After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural. To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu (see page 72). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio.

  • Page 78: Smartfile Function

    This feature allows you to easily find the programme you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space. *.SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation. About the SmartFile function PLAY to find out what is SmartFile search list 10.
  • Page 79 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape (page 88) You can attach an electronic "label" to the video tape and its programmes on the SmartFile list. Labelling the recorded programmes enables you to find a programme easily when you want to play it back. If TV guide pages are available in the Teletext, labelling recorded programmes is done automatically.

  • Page 80: Recording Using The Smartfile Function

    SmartFile tape. Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels • If you want to order additional SmartFile labels, contact your nearest Sony service facility. 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 81 Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape When recording a programme on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the programme (normal recording, showview recording, etc.), programme data (date, name, channel, recording start time , etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label.
  • Page 82 SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Checking the information of a recorded programme Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, programme position, date, name, recording time and tape speed appear on the list.The longest space which doesn’t have any programme data (Blank Time space) appears as "BLANK TIME": Date Day of the week...
  • Page 83 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 programme data stored in the SmartFile label. The longest available recording space (including programmes that are not stored on the SmartFile label) is referred to as "Blank Time space".
  • Page 84 SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Press OK. The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stops. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Press Notes • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 4 when : - the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode) recorded programmes of which programme data...

  • Page 85: Selecting And Playing A Programme

    Selecting and playing a programme You can automatically locate and start playback of a programme recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a programme in the SmartFile search list. The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programmes. … Before you start •...

  • Page 86: Checking The Contents Of A Tape

    SmartFile function Checking the contents of a tape You can display the programme data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific programme or to find a tape with enough recording space.
  • Page 87 • If you press a button other than SP/LP or CURSOR disappears. Notes • You cannot display the SmartFile check list while : - you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR. - you display any other menu. •...

  • Page 88: Labelling A Recorded Programme And Tape

    SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape Some Broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service in which the complete programmes and their data (title, date, channel, recording start time etc.) are stored day by day. To each day of the week corresponds a TV guide page number.
  • Page 89 Select the programme position for which you want to set or change the TV guide page. Press MENU, then press CURSOR Press CURSOR to highlight TV GUIDE PAGE and press OK. The TV guide page numbers appear automatically when the VCR detects them. Press CURSOR to select the TV guide page number you want to modify and press OK...
  • Page 90 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape (continued) Notes • In step 4 above, enter "000" if you don’t want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The VCR will then store default data (date, programme position, duration etc.) in the label.
  • Page 91 Labelling a recorded programme manually If Teletext data is not available, label and select the appropriate category of the recorded programme manually. Labelling manually takes priority over labelling automatically. You can also label the tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a programme and tape label.
  • Page 92 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape (continued) Press CURSOR The cursor moves to the programme label input position. Label the programme. 1 Press CURSOR Each time you press CURSOR character changes as shown below. & (period) You can also select a blank space by pressing CLEAR. 2 To set the next character, press CURSOR The cursor moves to the next position.
  • Page 93 SmartFile function To erase the programme label Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The programme label is erased and the default recording data reappear. To erase the selected category Press CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank.
  • Page 94 SmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape (continued) Labelling a tape … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a SmartFile tape. The SMARTFILE indicator lights up on the VCR. Press MENU and select SMARTFILE EDIT, then press OK.
  • Page 95 Press CURSOR The cursor moves to the title input position. Label the tape. 1 Press CURSOR Each time you press CURSOR character changes as shown below. & , (comma) (period) 1 ... You can also select a blank space by pressing CLEAR. 2 To set the next character, press CURSOR The cursor moves to the next position.

  • Page 96: Registering The Contents Of A Recorded Tape In The Smartfile Label

    SmartFile function Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label The VCR will register programmes recorded on a tape (even a non-SmartFile recorded tape) in the memory of a new SmartFile label by detecting the index signals indicating the start of recorded programmes.
  • Page 97 To check the information of a registered programme Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The registered programme number, registration date and recording time appear in this list. Note that the registration date differs from the recorded date. Programme located in a recorded tape Estimated position of the registered programme...

  • Page 98: Protecting A Recorded Programme

    SmartFile function Protecting a recorded programme You can protect a recorded programme using the SmartFile function from accidental over-recording or erasure. When you start recording from a position prior to the protected programme, the recording stops automatically before the protected programme. …...
  • Page 99 To unlock the protected programme < Press in the step 4 above. The indicator disappears and you can record CURSOR over this programme. Tips • When you start recording from a position prior to the protected programme, the recording automatically stops no more than about four minutes in SP mode and about eight minutes in LP mode before the beginning of the protected programme.

  • Page 100: Erasing The Data Of An Unwanted Programme

    SmartFile function Erasing the data of an unwanted programme You can erase an unwanted programme from the SmartFile list. When you erase a programme from the list, that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space priority. … Before you start •...
  • Page 101 Press CLEAR. The selected programme is erased from the SmartFile list. If you erase a programme by mistake, press DISPLAY to make the programme reappear. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list disappears. Notes • You cannot erase a protected programme from the SmartFile list. You have to first unlock the protected programme by following the instructions in “To unlock the protected programme”...

  • Page 102: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting If you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony service facility. Problem summary The following table summarizes the reference numbers for the problems you might face. In order to solve your problem, please refer to the corresponding reference (S1=symptom1, S2=symptom2 ...) in the right column below.
  • Page 103 Sony T-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 heads.

  • Page 104: Sound

    Additional Information Troubleshooting (continued) Picture The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. TV reception is poor. Sound The picture has no sound. The sound is unstable or has an echo. You cannot select the left or the right channel while...

  • Page 105: Timer Recording

    SmartFile Recording stops halfway. Timer recording The timer does not operate properly. The VPS/PDC function does not operate properly. Canal Plus You cannot set channels as PAY-TV/ CANAL+ in the TUNER menu. You cannot watch Canal Plus when the VCR is in standby mode.

  • Page 106: Remote Commander

    Additional Information Troubleshooting (continued) Remote commander The remote commander does not operate. You cannot control your TV. Cleaning The VCR needs to be cleaned. Clock The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window. Power The / STANDBY switch does not function.

  • Page 107: Tape

    Tape The tape is ejected when you press / ON/STANDBY. A tape cannot be inserted. SMARTLINK The SMARTLINK function does not work properly. Satellite tuner You cannot watch the satellite tuner picture when the VCR is in standby mode or REC standby mode.

  • Page 108: Specifications

    Additional Information Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (D/K, B/G) VHF E2 to E12, R1-R12 UHF E21 to E69, R21-R69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Inputs and outputs LINE-1 (TV) 21-pin...

  • Page 109: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel ON/STANDBY button/indicator (6) SMARTFILE indicator (86) SMARTFILE sensor (86) REALITY REGENERATOR (RR) indicator (69) Tape compartment SMARTFILE button (81) CURSOR buttons (86) EJECT button (46) REW (rewind) button (46) PLAY button (46)

  • Page 110: Display Window

    Additional Information Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window Timer indicator (55), (57) VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (55) Audio Dubbing indicator (76) OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (69) SMARTLINK indicator (13) Tape speed indicators (49) VIDEO indicator (49) Index to parts and controls SMARTLINK...

  • Page 111: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Mains lead (11), (14) LINE-3 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO ENTREE LIGNE-3 AUDIO G/D/VIDEO LINE-1 (TV) LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (11), (40) DECODER/ LINE-4 IN DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-4 connector (40) Additional Information AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (11), (14) AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (11), (14) NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (45)
  • Page 112 Additional Information Remote commander Index to parts and controls Menu buttons (6) MENU button CURSOR OK button AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (66) CLEAR button (45), (52), (64) AUDIO DUB button* (76) COUNTER/REMAIN button* (50) WIDE button (for TV) (7) SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (48) (68) (for TV) (7)
  • Page 113 Additional Information TV / VIDEO remote control switch (5) (on/standby) button (6), (52) COMMAND MODE Switch (7) SMARTFILE button (81) Programme number buttons (6) –/– –(ten’s digit) button (6), (50) INPUT SELECT button (49), (57) PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6), (27) (49) Teletext page access buttons (for TV) (7)

  • Page 114: Menu Chart

    Additional Information Menu chart This VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and easy selection of the different menus. For a total view of all the menus, please refer to the following chart. T I ME R I S T S O P T I...
  • Page 115 V I D E O P T I ON S O P C ED I T SH AR P N E S MA L CO LO NORMA L E C T : S E T A U D I O P T I ON S AUD I O M X H I F...

  • Page 116: Index

    Editing 74 EP mode 47 EURO-AV connection 11 Hi-fi audio track 67 Index Search 68 Language selecting 26 LP mode 49 Sony Corporation Printed in France Menu options 71 Monitoring during playback during recording NICAM broadcasts 66 Normal audio track 67...

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