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Sony SLV-SE850G Operating Instructions Manual

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3-062-332-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SE850G
©2000 Sony Corporation
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  • Page 1 3-062-332-12 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC 4.43 SLV-SE850G ©2000 Sony Corporation Chlorine free paper...
  • Page 2 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Precautions Safety •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 15 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 18 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6 : Setting the clock 23 Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box 30 Selecting a language...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR : • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Unpacking • Aerial cable • Set-Top Box controller...

  • 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 TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position Adjust the TV’s volume Switch to TV (Teletext off) Switch to Teletext Setting up the remote commander WIDE AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons...

  • Page 7: 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 table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
  • Page 8 • 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 9: Step 3 : Connecting The Vcr

    Step 3 : Connecting the VCR We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO- AV) cable. You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial cable as well. If you use the Scart (EURO-AV) cable for connecting, you will improve the picture and sound quality playback of your VCR and make the set up easier.
  • Page 10 AERIAL OUT connector. • For a correct SmartLink connection, you will need a Scart cable which the 21 pins are completely connected (for example a Sony cable reference VMC-2121HG). Please refer to your TV’s instruction manual as well for this connection.
  • Page 11 About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK/ CinemaLink , Q-Link or 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 12 Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only 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 13 Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) If you don’t use a STB, skip to page 15. If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN.In this case, set the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE-3 (see page 23).

  • Page 14: Additional Connections

    If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF (see page 23). iLINE- 1 (TV) : Signal flow * If your TV doesn’t have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, the Scart cable connected to the VCR is not required.

  • Page 15: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial cable only Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. • Pull down the drop down panel. Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
  • Page 16 If the screen does not appear clearly in step 5 above, press PROGRAM +/–, so that another RF channel appears.Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. Tuning your TV to the VCR SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER...
  • Page 17 • If in step 3 the green screen does not appear, select the "AV/EXTERNAL" source on your TV (please refer to your TV instruction manual). RF CHANNEL PROGRAM +/– AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK EDIT AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK EDIT SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER STEREO VIDEO NICAM STEREO VIDEO NICAM Tuning your TV to the VCR...

  • Page 18: 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 VIDEO Plus + system, and VCR clock automatically.

  • Page 19: Step 6 : Setting The Clock

    Step 6 : Setting the clock You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly. If the VCR clock was not set in the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to set it manually. The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal.

  • Page 20: The Clock

    Press M/m to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m to set the date. 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 the PLAY item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.

  • Page 21: 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. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight CLOCK, then press OK.
  • Page 22 Press M/m to highlight ON, then press PLAY Press m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OK. PLAY Press M/m until the programme position of the station that carries the time signal PLAY appears. If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

  • Page 23: Step 7 : Setting The Set-Top Box

    Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box If you did not connect a Set-Top Box (STB), skip this step. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. • Connect the STB controller, remove the protection sticker on the STB controller and place it on top of the STB, so that it hangs out over the infrared receptor on the...
  • Page 24 Press M/m/</, to highlight STB CONNECTION and press OK. PLAY • If you connect the STB using the aerial cable : PLAY Press M/m/</, to select RF and press Press M/m/</, to highlight PROGRAMME NO. and press OK. Enter the appropriate number using M/m and press OK.
  • Page 25 Set-Top Box brand number To control the STB, enter the appropriate number corresponding to your STB brand. Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR. STB brand Code numbers 025, 028 ABsat 134, 843 Akai Alba 102, 265, 373, 432, 466, 526, 624 Allantide Amstrad...
  • Page 26 STB brand Diskxpress Drake Dynasat Echostar Einhell Elta Emanon Emme Esse Engel Eurodec Europa Ferguson Fidelity Finlux Fraba Sat Fracarro France Telecom Freecom Fuba Galaxis Galaxisat Gold Box Goldstar Gooding Grothusen Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Grundig 211, 407, 469 G-Sat 279, 470...
  • Page 27 STB brand Code numbers Lenco 346, 384, 422, 432, Lion Lupus Luxor 119, 183, 584 Macab 535, 597 Magnavox Manhattan 466, 531 Maranz Maspro 103, 339, 347, 761 Matsui 355, 582 MediaSat Mediamarkt Memphis Micro Technology Minerva Mintec MNet Morgan’s 254, 524, 840 Multistar 342, 475...
  • Page 28 STB brand Satcom Satec Satmaster SatPartner Schwaiger Scientific Atlanta Seemann Siemens Skymaster Sony Stella STVI Sunstar Tandberg Tantec Tatung TechniSat Teco Telecom Telefunken Teleka Telemax Teleservice Televes Tensai Thomson Thorens Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Tonna 194, 339...
  • Page 29 Note • To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to display "STB" in the display window then enter a three digit number with the programme number buttons. If the STB responds, you have enterred the correct brand number. Setting the Set-Top Box...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen lanuage other than English, use the on screen display to select another language. Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the video channel. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

  • Page 31: 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 M/m to MENU highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
  • Page 32 Press PROG +/– to select the programme PROG position. Press OK to highlight the channel number row, then press M/m to start PLAY tuning. The VCR starts searching for a channel and displays the first one it finds on the TV screen.
  • Page 33 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 36).

  • Page 34: Setting/Changing The Station Names

    Setting/changing the station names You can also set and change station names as you like (up to 5 characters). The set station names are displayed on the TV screen when you change the programme position on the VCR. Before you start… •...
  • Page 35 • If you want to set the station name, press , twice to highlight the station PLAY name column only. • If you don’t want to set the station name, go to step 7. Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. PLAY Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below.

  • Page 36: 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 37 Press M/m to highlight the row on which you want to change the programme PLAY position, then press To display other pages for programme positions 6 to 60, press M/m repeatedly. Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme PLAY position.
  • Page 38 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 M/m to MENU highlight LISTS, and press OK. PLAY Press M/m to highlight CHANNEL LIST, then press OK.
  • Page 39 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. Press MENU to exit the menu.

  • Page 40: Setting Your Personal Code

    Setting your personal code This VCR is equipped with a security function that assures quick identification of your set in case of a robbery. Just enter the Personal Code to personalize your set. Once you enter your personal code, you can check it any time but can never change it.
  • Page 41 Press M/m/</, code. PLAY 1 Press M/m to select a character. 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. You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code.
  • Page 42 Checking your personal code After setting the personal code number of your VCR, you can check the setting. Holding down first X (pause), hold down seconds. The VCR automatically turns on, and the entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press OK to exit the menu.

  • Page 43: Basic Operations

    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. Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR H PLAY...
  • Page 44 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 play an NTSC-recorded tape Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV. When your TV is PAL only PAL and NTSC...
  • Page 45 Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play) If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with one button. Insert a tape. The VCR automatically turns on.

  • Page 46: Recording Tv Programmes

    Recording TV programmes Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on. Recording TV programmes INPUT SELECT COUNTER/REMAIN DISPLAY SP/LP t TV/VIDEO PROG +/– z REC x STOP...
  • Page 47 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. • 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-3 (Scart) INPUT SELECT connector or the LINE-2 IN jacks.
  • Page 48 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 Time counter In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure the TAPE LENGTH item in the TAPE OPTIONS menu is set according to the tape type you use (see page 74).
  • Page 49 Notes • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the counting cycles of the two video systems. • You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme.

  • Page 50: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Video Plus + System

    Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus + system The VIDEO Plus + system is a feature that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. Just enter the PLUSCODE NO. listed in the TV programme guide. The date, times, and programme position of that programme are set automatically.
  • Page 51 Press TIMER. TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press PLAY select VIDEO Plus +, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO Plus +: The VIDEO Plus +, menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 52 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, programme PLAY 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 53 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. 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.
  • Page 54 Tips • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number button. • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

  • Page 55: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus + 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 56 Press TIMER • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M/m to select PLAY STANDARD, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 57 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 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 x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern.

  • Page 58: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Playback options Fast-forward /rewind View the picture during fast- forward or rewind Play at high speed Play at twice the normal speed Playing/searching at various speeds Operation During stop, press M During fast-forward, hold M REW down.
  • Page 59 Playback options Operation Play in slow motion During playback, press y SLOW. Play frame by frame • During pause, press M Rewind and start play During stop, hold m (rewind) down on the VCR and press H (playback) on the VCR then release both. To resume normal playback Press H (playback).

  • Page 60: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting the recording duration time After you start 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 61: Synchronized Recording

    Synchronized Recording You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a programmable Set Top Box by connecting the equipment to the LINE-3 IN connector. The connected equipment must have a timer function for this feature to work.
  • Page 62 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 the timer on the STB to the time of the programme you want to record, then turn it off.

  • Page 63: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/cancelling 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 highlight LISTS and press OK. CLEAR MENU M/m/</, continued Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings...
  • Page 64 Press M/m to highlight TIMER LIST, then press • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

  • Page 65: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    Recording stereo and bilingual programmes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICAM indicator appears). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window. To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu should be set to NICAM (initial setting).
  • Page 66 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 (monaural) Hi-fi audio track...

  • Page 67: Searching Using The Smart Search Function

    Searching using the Smart Search function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Smart Search function to see what has been recorded on your tape.You can see information such as date time, and channel of programmes recorded on a tape. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the SMART SEARCH screen.
  • Page 68 Press M/m/</, Press OK. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from the beginning of the selected programme. To stop searching Press x STOP. To exit the SMART SEARCH screen Press SMART SEARCH. To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the SMART SEARCH screen.
  • Page 69 Press to highlight LATEST DATA. If you want to reset the latest data screen, highlight NO DATA and press OK, then record a programme. Press OK. The latest data stored in the VCR’s memory is displayed. Tips • You can store information for up to 24 programmes on a single list. •...

  • Page 70: 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 or behind the current position.

  • Page 71: 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 72 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 73: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU, then select OPTIONS and press Press M/m to highlight the kind of option to change, VIDEO OPTIONS, AUDIO OPTIONS, TAPE OPTIONS or OTHER OPTIONS, then press OK. Press M/m to select the option, then press OK to enter the pop up menu. Press M/m to select the desired setting, then press OK.
  • Page 74 AUDIO OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO Note • If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF. TAPE OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH...
  • Page 75 OTHER OPTIONS menu Initial settings are indicated in bold print. Menu option Set this option to • ON to output a beep sound. BUZZER • OFF to deactivate it. DIMMER • ON to make the display window dim. • OFF to make it brighter. POWER SAVE •...

  • Page 76: Editing

    Editing Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCR Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your VCR. Refer to the examples A or B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

  • Page 77: How To Connect To A Stereo System

    How to connect to a stereo system Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on your VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied). Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour. •...

  • Page 78: Basic Editing

    Basic Editing (when recording on your VCR) Before you start editing... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (or “L1” or “L3”) in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or •...

  • Page 79: 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. …...
  • Page 80 To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on your VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR) at the same time. When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stops automatically. To stop while editing Press x (stop) on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR). Note •...

  • Page 81: 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 82 Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. t The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony service facility for more information. t The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 83 Picture t Make sure the aerial cables are connected securely. TV reception is poor. t Adjust the TV aerial. Sound t The tape is defective. Please use a new tape. The picture has no sound. t When you play a tape with the same sound recorded on both the hi-fi The sound is unstable or has an echo.
  • Page 84 Synchronized Recording The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off while recording or does not go back to recording standby mode. The Synchronized Recording function does not work. The programme recorded with the Synchronized Recording function is incomplete. Remote commander The remote commander does not operate.
  • Page 85 Power t The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For POWER SAVE is set to ON but the display remains lit in STANDBY mode. Tape t You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to The tape is ejected when you press ?/1 ON/STANDBY.

  • Page 86: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage PAL (I) UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket Tape speed SP: PAL 23,39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33,35 mm/s (playback only) LP: PAL 11,70 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 16,67mm/s (playback only) EP: NTSC 11,12 mm/s (playback only)

  • Page 87: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (6) B Tape compartment C SYNCHRO REC indicator (62) D Z (eject) button (44) E SYNCHRO REC button (62) F H (playback) button (44) G x (stop) button (44) H X (pause) button (44)

  • Page 88: Display Window

    Display window A Timer indicator (50), (55) B VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (53) C Audio Dubbing indicator (82) D OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (71) E SMARTLINK indicator (11) F Tape speed indicators (47) G VIDEO indicator (47) Index to parts and controls SMARTLINK VIDEO...

  • Page 89: Rear Panel

    Rear panel A Mains lead (9), (12) B i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9) C t LINE-3 IN t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (13) D STB CONTROL CONTROLEUR STB jack (15) E AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9), (12) F AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9), (12) G NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (43)

  • Page 90: Remote Commander

    Remote commander Index to parts and controls A Z EJECT button (40) B INPUT SELECT button (43), (51) WIDE button (for TV) (7) C AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (61) D X2 button* F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (42) H –/–...
  • Page 91 M TV/VIDEO remote control switch (5) N ?/1 (on/standby) button (6), (51) O COUNTER/REMAIN button (44) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (6) P AUDIO DUB button (79) a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (6) Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (63) R CLEAR button (39), (46), (59) S t TV/VIDEO button (6)

  • Page 92: Menu Chart

    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. OPTIONS TIMER LISTS OPTIONS SETTINGS...
  • Page 93 VIDEO OPTIONS EDIT SHARPNESS NORMAL NORMAL RETURN SELECT : EXIT : MENU AUDIO OPTIONS AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO NICAM RETURN SELECT : EXIT : MENU TAPE OPTIONS AUTO LONG PLAY TAPE LENGTH E180 RETURN SELECT : EXIT : MENU OTHER OPTIONS BUZZER DIMMER POWER SAVE...
  • Page 94 EURO-AV connection 9 Hi-fi audio track 66 Index Search 70 Language selecting 30 LP mode 47 Menu options 73 Monitoring Sony Corporation Printed in Europe during playback during recording NICAM broadcasts 65 Normal audio track 66 OPC (Optimum Picture Con- trol) 71...

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