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Sony SLV-X9N ShowView Operating Instructions Manual

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3-068-372-11 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL
SLV-X9N
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-068-372-11 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-X9N © 2001 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 • Halogenated flame retardant not used in Front panel and Rear panel. Complete abolition of polystyrene foam: • Cushion materials formed by corrugated board used in packaging materials. is included as an indication of Sony’s consideration toward the environment. system...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Index to parts and controls 9 Step 1 : Unpacking 10 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 14 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 18 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the 21 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 23 Step 6 : Setting the clock...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) switch (18) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (10) D A (eject) button (42) E Shuttle ring (60) F H (play) button (42) (60) G JOG button (61) H REC z (record) button (85)
  • Page 5 Display window STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO A Timer indicator (49) (53) (57) B SYNCHRO indicator (64) C STEREO indicator (67) D NICAM indicator (67) (smartlink) indicator (16) F VIDEO indicator (15) (45) G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (54) H Tape speed indicators (44) VIDEO VPS...
  • Page 6 Rear panel A Mains lead (14) (15) B DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 3 connector (17) (37) (63) (84) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (14) (15) Index to parts and controls D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14) (15) E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (15)
  • Page 7 Remote commander A Z EJECT button (42) B WIDE button (for TV) (12) C AUDIO MONITOR button (12) (67) D ×2 button* (60) E y SLOW button* (60) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (44) DISPLAY button (12) (45) H - (ten’s digit) button (11) (45) I 2 (volume) +/–...
  • Page 8 Index to parts and controls M [TV] / [VIDEO] remote control switch (10) N ?/1 (on/standby) switch (11) (53) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (45) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (12) P AUDIO DUB button (86) a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (12) Q ./>...

  • Page 9: Step 1 : Unpacking

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

  • Page 10: 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 11 WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position ? ? ? ? /1 1 1 1 t TV/VIDEO Programme number buttons PROG +/–/...

  • Page 12: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the following table, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 13 If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Code number Sony , 02 Akai Ferguson Grundig , 11*...

  • Page 14: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

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

  • Page 17: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the L/G jacks as shown on the right. To a satellite or digital tuner with Line Through Using the Line Through function, you can watch programmes from a satellite or digital tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even...

  • Page 18: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, see page 20. 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.
  • Page 19 RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted. SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER continued Tuning your TV to the VCR...
  • Page 20 If your TV has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly. AUTO SET UP The currently set RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. RF CHANNEL Press PROGRAM +/–...

  • Page 21: 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 22 Press AUTO SET UP lightly. AUTO SET UP The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them according to the TV system you selected in “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page 18. RF CHANNEL If you want to change the order of the channels or disable unwanted programme positions, see “Changing/disabling programme positions”...

  • Page 23: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    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.
  • Page 24 Press M/m to set the day. PLAY Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. PLAY Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight PLAY the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 26 Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station PLAY that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Language

    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. •...

  • Page 28: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 29 Press PROG +/– to select the • PROG programme position. Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL SET, then press OK. PLAY Selected programme position TUNER PROG. SYSTEM D / K NORMAL / CATV NORMAL CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ FINE TUNING RETURN SELECT :...
  • Page 30 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. PLAY The channels appear in the following order: B/G TV system Channel number in the CHANNEL SET field C21–C69 S01–S41 S42–S46 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons.

  • Page 31: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    To preset another programme position, repeat steps 5 through 7. Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU 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.

  • Page 32: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions

    Changing/disabling programme positions After setting the channels, you can change the programme positions as you like. If any programme positions are unused or contain unwanted channels, you can disable them. You can also change the station names. If the station names are not displayed, you can enter them manually.
  • Page 33 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired PLAY programme position. The selected channel is inserted at the new programme position and the intermediate channels are displaced to fill the gap. Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.
  • Page 34 Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. PLAY Press CLEAR. CLEAR The selected row will be cleared as shown on the right. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want to disable.

  • Page 35: Changing The Station Names

    Changing the station names You can change or enter the station names (up to 5 characters). The VCR must receive channel information (for instance, SMARTLINK information) for station names to appear automatically. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. •...
  • Page 36 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. … t (symbols) t 2 Press , to set the next character. The next space is highlighted. To correct a character, press </, until the character you want to correct is highlighted, then reset it.

  • Page 37: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODER/t LINE-3 IN i LINE-1 (TV) Scart cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting Canal Plus channels To watch or record Canal Plus programmes, set your VCR to receive the channels using the on-screen display.
  • Page 38 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight DECODER, then press OK. PLAY Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again.
  • Page 39 Press M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CATV, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. PLAY To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CATV. Press PROG +/– to select the desired •...
  • Page 40 Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channels, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight PAY-TV/ CANAL+, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY If the TV sound is distorted or noisy, press M/m to highlight SYSTEM PLAY and press OK.
  • Page 41 Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes. • To superimpose subtitles while watching Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin Scart cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR. •...

  • Page 42: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 43 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 44: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Before you start... • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/–...
  • Page 45 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 indicates the remaining time. 0 : 0 0 : 2 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use...
  • Page 46 Notes • The DISPLAY information does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow- motion playback. • The DISPLAY information will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL (MESECAM) and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct.

  • Page 47: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Dial Timer

    Recording TV programmes using the Dial Timer The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to record up to eight programmes, including settings made with other timer methods, that will be broadcast within the next month.
  • Page 48 Press DIAL TIMER “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the PROGRAM +/– buttons.
  • Page 49 Press DIAL TIMER. DIAL TIMER The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position. DIAL TIMER To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more of the LINE inputs, turn to display the connected line in the display window.
  • Page 50 To set the clock Turn DIAL TIMER so that “CLOCK” appears in the display window. Press DIAL TIMER. “DAY” appears in the display window. Turn DIAL TIMER to set the day. Press DIAL TIMER. “MONTH” appears in the display window. Turn and press After you set the year, “CLOCK”...
  • Page 51 About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programmes have already been set.

  • Page 52: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Showview System

    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.
  • Page 53 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, PLAY programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. INPUT SELECT • If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you CLEAR have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
  • Page 54 Daily/weekly recording In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication changes as shown below. Press M to change the indication in reverse order. TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) t SAT (every Saturday) ...
  • Page 55 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a recording begins, just press ?/1. The turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...

  • Page 56: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Timer

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

  • Page 57: The Timer

    Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, PLAY tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. INPUT SELECT 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
  • Page 58 To record satellite broadcasts If you connect a satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite programmes. Turn on the satellite tuner. On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you want to make a timer setting. Follow steps 1 through 4 above.

  • Page 59: The Timer

    Notes • When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide. Otherwise, the VPS/PDC function will not work. • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the VPS/PDC function.

  • Page 60: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds … Before you start • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Play frame by frame Rewind and start play...
  • Page 61 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. Slow motion in reverse Normal speed in reverse Double speed in reverse...

  • Page 62: Setting The Recording Duration Time

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

  • Page 63: Synchronized Recording

    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.
  • Page 64 Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function Before you start... • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • Set DECODER/LINE3 to LINE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 81). •...

  • Page 65: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings … Before you start • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press ?/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to highlight LISTS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press OK: •...
  • Page 66 When the timer settings overlap The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after the first programme has finished. If the programmes start at the same time, the programme listed first in the menu has priority. Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1...

  • Page 67: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    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.
  • Page 68 Bilingual programmes 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 69: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, you can use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of the programmes recorded. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.
  • Page 70 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.

  • Page 71: Storing, Searching And Deleting Programme Information (Smart Search Plus)

    Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Smart Search Plus) You can store programme information, such as the recording date and time, and programme position, for a maximum of four tapes. You can select a programme and start playback, by recalling the information directly from the Smart Search Plus screen.

  • Page 72: Programme Information (Smart

    Note • The SMART SEARCH screen will not appear before recording starts and programme information is stored, even if you press SMART SEARCH. To assign a memory number after recording After recording a programme, you can store the programme information as a new memory before ejecting the cassette.

  • Page 73: Programme Information (Smart

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

  • Page 74: Programme Information (Smart

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

  • Page 75: Programme Information (Smart

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

  • Page 76: Searching Using The Index Function

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

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 78 About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set OPC to ON in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window).

  • Page 79: Reducing The Vcr's Power Consumption

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

  • Page 80: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-1 or OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select the option, then press OK. Press M/m to change the setting, then press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
  • Page 81 Menu option Set this option to • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio HIFI AUDIO track. • STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 67. 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.
  • Page 82 Menu option POWER SAVE TV DIRECT REC Notes • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit even when POWER SAVE is set to FULL or PARTIAL. • With the EDIT option ON, the OPC function does not work. Changing menu options Set this option to •...

  • Page 83: Editing

    Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on this VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
  • Page 84 Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : 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 •...

  • Page 85: Basic Editing

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

  • Page 86: Audio Dubbing

    Audio dubbing This feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is replaced while the original hi-fi sound remains unchanged. Use this feature to add commentary to a tape that you have recorded with a camcorder. Before you start...

  • Page 87: Additional Information

    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 88 • Adjust the tracking. • The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette as explained above. • Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
  • Page 89 Symptom Remedy The timer does not • Check that the clock is set. operate. • Make sure a tape has been inserted. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. •...
  • Page 90 Symptom You cannot set channels as PAY-TV/ Canal Plus in the TUNER menu. You cannot watch Canal Plus programmes when the VCR is in standby mode. A Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function.
  • Page 91 Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Troubleshooting...

  • Page 92: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (B/G, D/K) VHF E2–E12, R1–R12 UHF E21–E69, R21–R69 CATV S1–S41, S01–S05 RF output signal UHF channels 21–69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL/MESECAM 23.39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33.35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL/MESECAM 11.70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC...
  • Page 93 General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1.2 W (POWER SAVE is set to FULL, minimum) Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx.

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Adjusting picture 31 tracking 77 Aerial hookup 14 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 31 Audio dubbing 86 Audio track 68 Auto Clock Set 25 Auto Long Play 81 Auto Set Up 21 Canal Plus 37 CATV (Cable Television) 28 Changing the programme positions 32 Changing the station names 35 Cleaning the video heads 87...

  • Page 96: Quick Start Guide

    TV system for your area (G or Sony Corporation ... Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions.

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