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3-858-900-11(1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
SLV-X837AS
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 3-858-900-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-X837AS ©1996 by Sony Corporation SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 2 VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit. Introduction SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    47 Searching using the index function 48 Adjusting the picture 49 Changing menu options * G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Introduction SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) • Aerial cable • R6 (size AA) batteries Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

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

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor 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. TV / VIDEO...
  • Page 6 Call up on-screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page Operate TV menu options Menu buttons Switch the wide mode of a Sony wide TV WIDE (For other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” on page 7)
  • Page 7 Now you can use the u, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .
  • Page 8 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr

    AERIAL IN on the rear AERIAL panel of the VCR. AERIAL Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect the mains lead to the mains. continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 10: Additional Connections

    VIDEO IN 1 jacks.) To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on LINE OUT the right. LINE IN AUDIO Audio cable (not supplied) Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 11: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR picture. This channel will now be referred to as the video channel. continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 12 If the picture does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/– in step 4, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 13: Step 5: Setting Up The Vcr With Easy Set Up

    – – – located is displayed on the screen. When – – – – – – – – all the channels are preset, the following SELECT MOVE PROG screen appears. ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 14 Press EXECUTE . • EXECUTE A programme position appears on the TV screen. Note • Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels. If you do, repeat EASY SET UP from the beginning. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 15: Manual Setup

    Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the TUNER PRESET PROG1 cursor (I) to NORMAL/CATV, then NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV • CURSOR highlight NORM. AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET To preset CATV channels, highlight CATV. FINE TUNING SELECT continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 16 All receivable channels are preset in FINE TUNING numerical sequence. When no more PLEASE WA I T • EXECUTE receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 17 To preset CATV channels, select CATV. FINE TUNING SELECT Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor TUNER PRESET PROG (I) to CHANNEL SET. NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET • CURSOR FINE TUNING SELECT continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 18 If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0” and then press “5.” To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press EXECUTE. • EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 19 Press CURSOR ?// to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 20 Manual setup — Setting up G-CODE MENU EXECUTE G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs that CURSOR simplifies programming the VCR to > / . / ? / / make timer recordings. To use G-CODE, each programme position needs to be matched with its G-CODE guide channel.
  • Page 21 To set the guide channel of another station, repeat steps 2 to 5. If you want to change the programme positions of the stations, proceed to step 2 of “Manual setup –– Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 23. • EXECUTE Press EXECUTE. continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 22 G-CODE. Just record a satellite programme using G-CODE, and the VCR automatically records the programme from the LINE-1 IN jacks. • When you record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE, you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 23 – • CURSOR – press CURSOR /. – – – – – – To display other pages for programme SELECT SET GUIDE CH positions 5 to 49, press CURSOR >/. CONFIRM repeatedly. continued Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 24 CONFIRM displaced to fill the gap. Press CURSOR ? to confirm the setting. • CURSOR To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4. • EXECUTE Press EXECUTE. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 25 – – – – – – – – – SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR Repeat steps 2 and 3 for any other programme positions you want to disable. • EXECUTE Press EXECUTE. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 26 : 0 0 • CURSOR SELECT EXECUTE Press CURSOR / to highlight the month CLOCK SET and set the month using CURSOR >/.. . 1 . 9 7 THU : 0 0 • CURSOR SELECT EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 27 • To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/.. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 28: Basic Operations

    Open the drop down panel and insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 29 Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the color system of your TV. If your TV is Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 NTSC 3.58 continued Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 30 – the picture is black and white – the picture shakes – no picture appears on the TV screen – black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen – the colour density increases or decreases. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 31 Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks”...

  • Page 32: Recording Tv Programmes

    Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Open the drop down panel and insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to • PROG record. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 33 Select another programme position on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab continued Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 34 • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. 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. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 35: Recording Tv Programmes Using G-Code

    SP / LP 4 7 7 6 9 1 – If you make a mistake, press TIMER ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. SELECT CONFIRM CANCEL TIMER CLEAR continued Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 36 • Press u to turn off the VCR. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 37 • If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that: – The G-CODE number is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 38: Setting The Timer Manually

    CURSOR . while the date is highlighted. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” on the next page. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or the LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE1” or “LINE2” in the “PROG” position. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 39 • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position. Note • “TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted. Basic Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 40: Additional Operations

    Each change in the CLICK 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. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 41 • The playback sound is muted during these operations. • In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour. • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 42: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Quick Timer

    Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. • You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 43: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (I) appears at the beginning of the line. • To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR. Press EXECUTE. If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. continued Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 44 Programme 1 20 seconds Programme 2 Will be cut off Programme 1 20 seconds will be cut off Programme 2 Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 45: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo/main and sub STEREO STEREO (left and right channels) Left channel/main STEREO Right channel/sub STEREO No indicator Standard sound No indicator continued Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 46 SET UP MENU is set to OFF. • If HIFI AUDIO is set to STD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and normal audio tracks. Pressing AUDIO MONITOR will not change the sound. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 47: Searching Using The Index Function

    To stop searching Press p STOP. Note • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 48: Adjusting The Picture

    P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 49: Changing Menu Options

    OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button. ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. Additional Operations SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 50: Editing

    • You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. How to connect to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied). Editing SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 51: Basic Editing

    3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled. Editing SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 52: Audio Dubbing

    Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 49). Use this feature to listen to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape. Editing SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 53: Additional Information

    Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is 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 wet- type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 54 • Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time. • Check that the satellite tuner is turned on. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more than an hour. Reset the clock and timer. Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 55 • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, The VCR needs to be cleaned. soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 57: Index To Parts And Controls

    ) FF button (29, 40) !™ RF CHANNEL button (11) · PLAY button (28) ! £ LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (50) JOG button/indicator (41) ! ¢ Remote sensor (5) p STOP button (29, 33) continued Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 58 Tape compartment AUDIO DUB button (52) 3 QUICK TIMER button (42) COLOR SYSTEM button (29) TAPE SPEED button (33) 6 PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons (12, 48) 7 COUNTER RESET button (30) 8 INPUT SELECT button (34, 38) Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 59: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Mains lead (9) LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (50) NTSC PB switch (29) AERIAL OUT connector (9) AERIAL IN connector (9) LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (10) continued Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 60: Display Window

    REC indicator Time counter/clock (30) (Tracking) indicator (48) ! º (Audio dub) indicator (52) APC indicator (48) ! ¡ Colour system indicator (29) Tape speed indicator (33) !™ Tape indicator STEREO indicator (45) RF indicator (11) Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

  • Page 61: Remote Commander

    ! ¢ TAPE SPEED button (33) 0 REW button (29, 40) ! § ) FF button (29, 40) ! ¶ · PLAY button (28) ! • p STOP button (29) ! ª CLICK JOG SHUTTLE ring (40) continued Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 62 @ ¢ SET button (36) @ ? (ten’s digit) button (34) @ § PROG +/– buttons (18, 32) @ ¶ VOL +/– buttons (for TV) @• JOG button/indicator (40) @ª P PAUSE button (29) # º REPLAY button (29) Additional Information SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)
  • Page 63 19, 25 Tracking adjustment. See slow motion 41 Dubbing. See Editing Adjusting Presetting channels 15 Trinitron TV Synchro E, F Play 31 EASY SET UP 13 Quick timer 42 Editing 50 EP mode 34 Sony Corporation SLV-X837AS 3-858-900-11 (1)

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