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Sony SLV-M11HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual.
Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
SLV-M11HF
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
SLV-M11HF
©1999 by Sony Corporation
3-865-760-11(1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________...
  • Page 2 If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs 11 Locating a channel by Station ID 13 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+* GOLD system 16 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 20 Playing/searching at various speeds 23 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID 26 Setting the recording duration...

  • Page 4: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 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 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR X PAUSE...
  • Page 5 Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. PLAY Additional tasks Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.
  • Page 6 Playing a tape (continued) To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00”. Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. STEREO SAP 1 2 3 To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

  • Page 7: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. DISPLAY TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN SP/EP Number buttons, ENTER CH +/–...
  • Page 8 Recording TV programs (continued) INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. • CH Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio...
  • Page 9 To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The remaining tape length with the indicator also appears in the display window.
  • Page 10 Recording TV programs (continued) Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button.

  • Page 11: Locating A Channel By Station Id

    Locating a channel by Station ID You can select the TV program from station ID. Before you start... • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page35). Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
  • Page 12 Locating a channel by Station ID (continued) ENTER Press ENTER. The station ID appears on the TV screen. Press CH +/– to select the station ID • CH you want. ENTER Press ENTER. Note • If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen. Basic Operations The selected station ID...

  • Page 13: Recording Tv Programs Using The Vcr Plus+ Gold System

    Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start…...
  • Page 14 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and CLEAR re-enter the correct number. SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or Press </, to select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER: PLAY...
  • Page 15 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press `/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR.

  • Page 16: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 17 Press M/m to select the line that is to be set. PLAY Set the date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed: PLAY 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. 2 Press M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, press <...
  • Page 18 Setting the timer manually (continued) To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 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.
  • Page 19 Tips • To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode.

  • Page 20: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds m REW M FF H PLAY Playback options View the picture during fast-forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Play in slow motion Additional Operations Shuttle ring Operation During fast-forward, hold down M rewind, hold down m •...

  • Page 21: Using The Shuttle Ring

    Playback options Play frame by frame Rewind and start play To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. 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 counterclockwise.

  • Page 22: Speeds

    Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture.

  • Page 23: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Id

    Creating a favorite channel list with Station You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list. Before you start...

  • Page 24: With Station Id

    Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued) Press </, to select the station ID you want to set. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required. Press ENTER. Note • If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen. Additional Operations FAVORITE CH...
  • Page 25 Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. Press ENTER. Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 26: 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 z REC. indicator appears in the display window. Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

  • Page 27: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press `/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
  • Page 28 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, and press M/m to reset it. Then, press , repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line.

  • Page 29: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.

  • Page 30: Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track)

  • Page 31: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 33 About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).

  • Page 34: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then press M/m to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. Press M/m to select the option to change, then press </, to change the setting. The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 3 pages. Pressing M/m repeatedly will turn the pages.
  • Page 35 Menu option Set this option to • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal TUNER AUDIO audio tracks. • SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture.
  • Page 36 Changing menu options (continued) Menu option BLANK SEARCH SMARTFILE LIST Note • If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP, you can still change the recording tape speed to SP, or vice versa by pressing the SP/EP button only for that program. Next time you record a program, the recording tape speed is automatically set to the position you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option.

  • Page 37: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN : Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

  • Page 38: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    Editing with another VCR (continued) 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 “L1”) in the display window. •...

  • Page 39: Smartfile Function

    This feature allows you to easily find the program you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space. * SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation. SmartFile search list 8/10/99~8/16/99 p . 1...
  • Page 40 About the SmartFile function (continued) Labeling a recorded program and tape (page 53) You can attach an electronic “label” to the video tape and it’s programs on the SmartFile list. Labeling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label a program which you set to record regularly (i.e.

  • Page 41: Recording Using The Smartfile Function

    • For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page. • For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Authorized VHS Dealers. Notes • The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be damaged and cannot be used when you: –...

  • Page 42: Function

    Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Recording a program on the SmartFile tape When recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time, etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label.
  • Page 43 Tips • The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the supplied hookup/setup manual). • When the VCR receives the program information signal, the program name may appear in place of the day of the week, recording start time and channel.

  • Page 44: Function

    Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also recorded material that doesn’t have corresponding program data stored in the SmartFile label.

  • Page 45: Function

    Press M/m to select BLANK TIME. BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFile search list. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. The BLANK TIME changes according to the selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that matches the length of the program you want to record.

  • Page 46: Function

    Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) • If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5minutes or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time when the second program starts.

  • Page 47: Function

    Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space If you set the timer to record programs while a SmartFile tape is inserted, the VCR searches for the Blank Time space. When the Blank Time space is located, the VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stands by for recording.

  • Page 48: Function

    Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) • When setting the timer manually (for details, see page 16): 1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK. 2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed. 3 Press , to confirm the setting and press The AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears.

  • Page 49: Function

    • If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or 5minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the first program data is erased. 15 minutes or less in EP mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode Program 1 Program 2...

  • Page 50: Selecting And Playing A Program

    Selecting and playing a program You can automatically locate and start playback of a program recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a program in the SmartFile search list. The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programs. Before you start… •...
  • Page 51 • If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page 36). Note • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program correctly when: –...

  • Page 52: Checking The Contents Of A Tape

    Checking the contents of a tape You can display the program data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to find a tape with enough recording space.

  • Page 53: Labeling A Recorded Program And Tape

    Labeling a recorded program and tape You can electronically “label” a program and select a category, such as SPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape label.
  • Page 54 Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued) Press MENU, then press M/m to select SMARTFILE EDIT and press OK. The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears. Press M/m to select a program. Press ,. The cursor moves to the program label input position.
  • Page 55 Press M/m to select a category. Each time you press m, the category changes as shown below. SPECIAL t MOVIE t NEWS t SHOW t SPORTS t KIDS t MUSIC t ARTS t SERIES t EDUCATI (education) t HOBBY t SHOPPIN (shopping) t VARIETY t COMEDY t DRAMA t DAYTIME t HOW TO t OTHERS t (blank)

  • Page 56: Before You Start

    Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued) Labeling a tape Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a SmartFile tape. Press MENU, then press M/m to select SMARTFILE EDIT and press OK. The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.
  • Page 57 Press ,. The cursor moves to the tape title input position. Label the tape. 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press m, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t 1 t …...

  • Page 58: Protecting A Recorded Program

    Protecting a recorded program You can protect a recorded program using the SmartFile function from accidental over-recording or erasure. When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording stops automatically before the protected program. Before you start… •...
  • Page 59 To unlock the protected program Press < in step 4 above. The over this program. Tips • When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording automatically stops no more than about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program.

  • Page 60: Erasing The Data Of An Unwanted

    Erasing the data of an unwanted program You can erase an unwanted program from the SmartFile list. When you erase a program from the list, that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space priority. Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

  • Page 61: Program

    Press M/m to select a program you want to erase from the list. Press CLEAR. The selected program is erased from the SmartFile list. If you erase a program by mistake, press DISPLAY to make the program reappear. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list disappears.

  • Page 62: Registering The Contents Of A Recorded Tape In The Smartfile Label

    Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label The VCR will register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label by detecting the index signals indicating the start of recorded programs. You can register up to the 12th program from the start of the tape.

  • Page 63: Label

    To check the information of a registered program Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The registered program number, registration date and recording time appear in this list. Note that the registration date differs from the recorded date. BLANK TIME P r o g r am No .

  • Page 64: Storing Program Data From The Directv Digital Satellite Receiver (Program Data Download)

    Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function and use the timer recording of the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, the program and category name transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver are stored on the SmartFile tape.
  • Page 65 You have to set the VCR brand number on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. For example, select “99” in the VCR CONTROL menu to use a Sony VCR with the SmartFile function. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.

  • Page 66: Additional Information

    (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
  • Page 67 Symptom A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. Nothing happens when you press z REC. Recording stops halfway.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs. The SMARTFILE screen appears when a tape is not inserted.

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 inches/s) EP: 11.11 mm/s ( inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s ( inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time...

  • Page 70: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 `/1 POWER switch/indicator (14) 2 Remote sensor 3 SmartFile sensor (39, 52) 4 SMARTFILE indicator (44, 52) 5 REALITY REGENERATOR indicator (32) 6 Tape compartment 7 SMARTFILE button (42, 50, 58) 8 CURSOR m/M buttons (52)

  • Page 71: Display Window

    Display window STEREO SAP 1 2 3 1 Timer indicator (14, 17) 2 Child Lock indicator (15) 3 STEREO indicator (29) 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (29) 5 VIDEO indicator (9) 6 Tape speed indicator (8) 7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (33) VIDEO LP SP EP...
  • Page 72 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 1 AC power cord 2 S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (37) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (37, 64) 5 CPD (Control and Program Data) IN jack (64) Additional Information 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (64)

  • Page 73: Remote Commander

    Remote commander 1 TV RECEIVER / VIDEO switch 2 Z EJECT button (5) 3 TV/VIDEO button (9) 4 DISPLAY button (9) 5 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (8, 45) 2/RECEIVER VOL (volume) + button (20) 7 z REC (record) button (8, 26) 8 MUTING button 9 y SLOW/RECEIVER VOL (volume) –...
  • Page 74 Index to parts and controls (continued) Additional Information qf `/1 (power) switch (14) qg COUNTER/REMAIN button (9) qh AUDIO MONITOR button (29) qj VCR Plus+ button (13) qk CLEAR button (6, 14, 28, 57) ql Number buttons (14) w; ENTER button (12, 14, 23) wa CH (channel) +/–...

  • Page 75: Index

    Index A, B Adjusting picture 32 tracking 32 Advanced option 34 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 33 Audio track 30 Auto Tape Speed 35 Child Lock 15 Cleaning the video heads 66 Counter 6 DIRECTV System 64 Dubbing. See Editing. Editing 37 EP mode 8 F, G Favorite channel 23...

  • Page 76: Quick Reference To Using The Vcr

    Cost is $9.95 for a package of 5 labels. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Printed in Malaysia...

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