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Sony SLV-X9D Operating Instructions Manual

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3-067-103-E1 (1) GB
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL SECAM
SLV-X9B
© 2001 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-067-103-E1 (1) GB Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL SECAM SLV-X9B © 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 20 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the 23 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 25 Step 6 : Setting the Set-Top Box...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel A ?/1 (marche/veille) switch (20) B Tape compartment C Remote sensor (10) D A (eject) button (52) E Shuttle ring (70) F H (play) button (52) (70) G JOG button (71) H ENR z (record) button (95)

  • Page 5: Display Window

    Display window STEREO NICAM SYNCHRO A Timer indicator (60) (64) (68) B SYNCHRO indicator (74) C STEREO indicator (77) D NICAM indicator (77) (smartlink) indicator (16) F MAGN (video) indicator (15) (55) G VPS (Video Programme System)/ PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (65) H Tape speed indicators (54) I STB (Set-Top Box) indicator (54)
  • Page 6 Rear panel A Mains lead (14) (15) B DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE- 3 connector (18) (19) (47) (73) (94) C AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (14) (15) D AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (14) (15) Index to parts and controls E i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (15) (47)
  • Page 7 Remote commander A Z EJECT button (52) B CHOIX ENTREE (input select) button (56) (68) (95) WIDE button (for TV) (12) C CHOIX SON button (12) (77) D ×2 button* (70) E y RALENTI (slow) button* (70) F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (54) AFFICH (display) button (12) (55)
  • Page 8 Index to parts and controls M [TV] / [MAGN] (TV/video) remote control switch (10) N ?/1 (marche/veille) switch (11) (64) O COMPT/DUREE REST (counter/ remain) button (55) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (12) P DOUBL SON (audio dubbing) button (96) 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 • R6 (size AA) batteries • Aerial cable • Set-Top Box controller Unpacking...

  • Page 10: Step 2 : Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote 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. If the TV does not have the...
  • Page 11 WIDE CHOIX SON FASTEXT buttons AFFICH -/-- TV control buttons Set the TV to standby mode Select an input source: aerial in or line in Select the TV’s programme position t TV/MAGN Programme number buttons CHAINE +/–/ 2 +/– Press t TV/MAGN Programme number buttons, -, CHAINE +/–...

  • 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 PERITEL connector, see page 15. • Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only, see this page. • Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box, see page 17. •...
  • Page 15 If your TV has a PERITEL connector i LIGNE-1 (TV) Mains lead to mains : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV and connect it to ANTENNE ENTREE on the rear panel of the VCR. Connect ANTENNE SORTIE 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* this 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 Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) Set-Top Box (STB) refers to a satellite or digital tuner. If your STB has a PERITEL connector, see page 18. If your STB does not have a PERITEL connector Set the CONNEX. STB setting to RF (see page 26). CONTROLEUR STB controller’s side view...
  • Page 18 If your STB has a PERITEL connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-3. In this case, set the CONNEX. STB setting to LIGNE3 (see page 26). STB controller’s Side view (supplied) : Signal flow You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function.

  • Page 19: Additional Connections

    Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the (audio out) R/D L/G jacks as shown on the right. To use the Line Through function when connecting to video equipment other than a Set-Top Box Using the Line Through function, you can watch...

  • Page 20: Step 4 : Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If your TV has a PERITEL connector, see page 22. If your TV does not have a PERITEL connector Follow the steps below so that your TV will properly receive the video signals from your VCR.
  • Page 21 CANAL in step 2, press CHAINE +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel so that a clear picture appears. MAGNETOSCOPE SONY continued Tuning your TV to the VCR...
  • Page 22 If your TV has a PERITEL connector Press ?/1 (marche/veille) to turn on the VCR. Press REGL CANAL on the VCR lightly. REGLAGE AUTO The currently set RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV. REGL CANAL Press CHAINE +/–...

  • Page 23: 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 TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.
  • Page 24 Notes • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the steps above. • The Auto Set Up function may require a long time to complete (approximately 15 to 18 minutes). • Whenever you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, timer, etc.) will be reset.

  • Page 25: Step 6 : Setting The Set-Top Box

    Step 6 : 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 STB front (see page 17).
  • Page 26 • If you connect the STB using the aerial cable: Press M/m/, to select RF and LECTURE press OK. Press M/m to highlight N° CHAÎNE and press OK. Enter the appropriate number using M/m and press OK. • If you connect the STB using the PERITEL cable: Press M/m/, to select LIGNE3 and press OK.
  • Page 27 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, Allantide Amstrad...
  • Page 28 STB brand D-box Diskxpress Drake Dynasat Echostar Einhell Elta Emanon Emme Esse Engel Eurodec Europa Fenner Ferguson Fidelity Finlux Fraba Sat Fracarro France Telecom Freecom FTE Humax Fuba Galaxis Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Galaxisat Gold Box 211, 407, 469 Goldstar 279, 470...
  • Page 29 STB brand Code numbers Kathrein 103, 134, 184, 211, 342, 369, 453, 491, 515, 564, 592, 633, Key West König 103, 183, 184 Kosmos 342, 346 Kreiselmeyer Kyostar La Sat 435, 475, 524, 531, 618 Lasat Lenco 346, 384, 422, 432, 461 Lion Lupus...
  • Page 30 Satec Satmaster SatPartner Schwaiger Scientific Atlanta 019, 028, 288 Seemann Siemens Skymaster Setting the Set-Top Box Code numbers STB brand Sony Stella STVI 373, 530, 639 Sunstar Tandberg 407, 893, 764 Tantec 211, 231, 552 Tatung 265, 347, 364, 531, 586, 701,...
  • Page 31 STB brand Code numbers Unitor 228, 343 Universum 184, 525, 582 Vector 344, 364, 529 Ventana Videoway VisiCable+ Vortec VTech 332, 473, 771 Vtech 362, 701 Westminster Wevasat Note • To check if the brand number is entered correctly or not, press STB repeatedly to display “STB”...

  • Page 32: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language If you prefer an on-screen language other than French, 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. • Refer to “Index to parts and controls” for button locations. Press MENU, then press M/m to MENU highlight REGLAGES and press...

  • Page 33: 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 REGLAGES and press OK.
  • Page 34 Press M/m to highlight NORMAL/ CABLE, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight NORMAL, then press OK. LECTURE To preset CATV (Cable Television) channels, select CABLE. Press CHAINE +/– to select the • CHAINE programme position. Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK.
  • Page 35 Press M/m repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed. LECTURE The channels appear in the following order: Channel coverage CATV (TV distribution) HYPER If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, for channel 5, first press “0”...

  • Page 36: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    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. Press CHAINE +/– or the programme number buttons to select the programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
  • Page 37 Channel system for the French CATV network Corresponding REGLAGE Receivable channel CANAL frequency number range (MHz) 116.75–124.75 124.75–132.75 132.75–140.75 140.75–148.75 148.75–156.75 156.75–164.75 164.75–172.75 172.75–180.75 180.75–188.75 188.75–196.75 196.75–204.75 204.75–212.75 212.75–220.75 220.75–228.75 228.75–236.75 236.75–244.75 244.75–252.75 252.75–260.75 260.75–268.75 268.75–276.75 276.75–284.75 284.75–292.75 292.75–300.75 • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETOUR and press OK. Notes •...

  • Page 38: 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 39 Press M/m until the selected channel row moves to the desired programme LECTURE 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. LECTURE To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3 through 5.
  • Page 40 Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES CHAINES, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable. LECTURE Press ANNUL/0. ANNUL/0 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 41 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 42 Enter the station name. 1 Press M/m to select a character. LECTURE Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t a t b t … t z t 0 t 1 t … t 9 t (symbols) t (blank space) 2 Press , to set the next character.

  • Page 43: Setting The Clock

    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 44 Press M/m to set the day. LECTURE Press , to highlight the month and set the month pressing M/m. LECTURE Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence, pressing , to highlight LECTURE the item to be set, and press M/m to select the digits.
  • Page 45 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 REGLAGES and press OK.
  • Page 46 Press m to highlight HEURE DU PROGRAMME, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m repeatedly until the programme position of the station LECTURE that carries a time signal appears. If the VCR does not receive a time signal from any station, REGLAGE AUTO returns to NON automatically.

  • Page 47: Setting The Canal Plus Decoder

    Setting the Canal Plus decoder You can watch or record the Canal Plus programme if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to the VCR. Connecting a decoder DECODEUR/ t ENTREE LIGNE-3 i LIGNE-1 (TV) PERITEL cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Setting the Canal Plus channel To watch or record the Canal Plus programme, set your VCR to receive the channel using the on-screen display.
  • Page 48 Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR/LIGNE3, then press LECTURE Press M/m to highlight DECODEUR, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu. MENU The menu disappears from the TV screen. Press MENU again.
  • Page 49 Press M/m to highlight NORME, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight L or B/G, then press OK. LECTURE • To receive broadcasts in France, highlight L. • To receive broadcasts using the PAL system (for example, in Germany or Switzerland), highlight B/G.
  • Page 50 Press M/m to highlight REGLAGE CANAL, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to select the Canal Plus channel, then press OK. LECTURE Press M/m to highlight TV- PAYANTE/CANAL+, then press LECTURE Press M/m to highlight OUI, then press OK. LECTURE Press MENU to exit the menu.
  • Page 51 Notes • The menu disappears automatically if you do not proceed for more than a few minutes. • To superimpose subtitles while watching the Canal Plus programme, make both decoder-VCR and VCR-TV connections using 21-pin PERITEL cables that are compatible with the RGB signals. You cannot record subtitles on the VCR. •...

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 54: 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. •...
  • Page 55 Press z ENR to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator To stop recording Press x STOP. To check the remaining time Press AFFICH. With the display on, press COMPT/DUREE REST to check the remaining time. Each time you press COMPT/DUREE REST, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.
  • Page 56 Tips • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. • If you connect additional equipment to a LIGNE connector or jack, you can select the input signal using the CHOIX ENTREE or CHAINE +/–...
  • Page 57 Tips • The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z ENR in some situations such as: – when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or – when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data in the VCR tuner preset.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Press PROG. PROG “START” and the current time appear alternately in the display window. Turn PROG to set the recording start time. PROG You can set the recording start time in 15 minute intervals or adjust the time in one minute intervals by pressing the CHAINE +/– buttons.
  • Page 60 Press PROG The programme position or station name appears in the display window. Turn PROG CHOIX To record from a decoder or other source connected to one or more ENTREE of the LIGNE inputs, turn display the connected line in the display window. To record from the Set-Top Box, turn CHAINE CHAINE +/–...
  • Page 61 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 62 Notes • If eight programmes have already been set using the ShowView system or the MINUTERIE menu, “FULL” appears in the display window for about five seconds. • The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 with no tape inserted.

  • Page 63: 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 64 Press OK. The date, start and stop times, LECTURE programme position or station name, tape speed, and VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV screen. CHOIX • If “– –” appears in the “PROG.” ENTREE (programme) column (this may happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate programme position manually.
  • Page 65 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. Press M to change the indication in reverse order.
  • Page 66 Tips • To set the programme position, you can also use the CHAINE +/– or programme number buttons. • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press - (ten’s digit) button followed by the programme number buttons. •...

  • Page 67: 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 68 Set the date, start and stop times, programme position or station name, LECTURE tape speed, and VPS/PDC function: 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn. CHOIX 2 Press M/m to set each item. ENTREE To correct a setting, press < to return to that setting and reset.
  • Page 69 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 70: 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 To resume normal playback...
  • Page 71 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 72: 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 ENR.

  • Page 73: 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 DECODEUR/ ENTREE LIGNE-3 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 DECODEUR/ENTREE LIGNE- How to connect for Synchronized Recording...
  • Page 74 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 DECODEUR/LIGNE3 to LIGNE3 in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 91). •...

  • Page 75: 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 LISTES and press OK. Press M/m to highlight LISTE DES PROGRAMMATIONS, then press OK: •...
  • Page 76 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 77: 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 78 Bilingual programmes To listen to Main Main and sub Standard sound* * Usually the main sound (monaural) Selecting the sound during playback Press CHOIX SON 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 79: Searching Using The Accès Smart Function

    Searching using the Accès Smart function If you record multiple programmes on a tape, use the Accès Smart function to see what has been recorded on your tape. You can see information such as date, time, and programme position of programmes recorded. You can also start playback directly from the selected programme using the ACCES SMART screen.
  • Page 80 To record in a blank space Blank space on the tape will appear as a blank row in the ACCES SMART 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 81: Storing, Searching And Deleting Programme Information (Accès Smart Plus)

    Storing, searching and deleting programme information (Accès Smart 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 Accès Smart Plus screen. Storing the programme information You can store programme information for a maximum of four tapes.
  • Page 82 Note • The ACCES SMART screen will not appear before recording starts and programme information is stored, even if you press ACCES SMART. 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 83 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 84 To exit the ACCES SMART screen Press ACCES SMART. 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 RAPPEL memory bank will temporarily memorize the programme information of the last tape used for recording in case that it is accidentally ejected.
  • Page 85 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 ANNUL/0. The programme information is deleted. Press ACCES SMART. The ACCES SMART screen disappears. Note •...

  • Page 86: 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 ./> RECHER INDEX. •...

  • Page 87: 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 turns off), distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
  • Page 88 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 OUI in the OPTIONS-1 menu (the OPC indicator lights up in the display window).

  • Page 89: 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, then press OK. Press M/m to highlight OPTIONS-2, then press OK. Press M/m to select VEILLE ECO, then press OK.

  • Page 90: 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 91 Menu option Set this option to SON HIFI • NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track. • STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track. For details, see page 77. VITESSE AUTO. • OUI to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the LP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time.
  • Page 92 Menu option VEILLE ECO ENREG. TV DIRECT Notes • When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicators in the display window remain lit, even when VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL or PARTIELLE. • With the MONTAGE option OUI, the OPC function does not work. Changing menu options Set this option to •...

  • Page 93: 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 ENTREE LIGNE connector or jacks of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.

  • Page 94: How To Connect To A Stereo System

    Example C Your VCR (Recorder) : Signal flow How to connect to a stereo system Connect the t LIGNE-2 G o D jacks on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).

  • Page 95: 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 CHOIX ENTREE to display the connected line in the display window. • Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP. •...

  • Page 96: 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 97: Additional Information

    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...
  • Page 98 • 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 99 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 100 Symptom You cannot set the channel as the Canal Plus in the REGLAGE DES CHAINES menu. You cannot watch the Canal Plus programme when the VCR is in standby mode. The Canal Plus programme is always recorded scrambled. The Set-Top Box control function does not work properly.
  • Page 101 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be • Check that a tape is not already in the tape compartment. inserted. The remote commander • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the does not function. remote sensor on the VCR. •...

  • Page 102: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage SECAM (L): VHF F2 to F10 UHF F21 to F69 CATV B to Q HYPER S21 to S41 PAL (B/G): VHF E2 to E12 VHF Italian channel A to H UHF E21 to E69 CATV S01 to S05, S1 to S20 HYPER S21 to S41 RF output signal UHF channels 21 to 69...
  • Page 103 General Power requirements 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz Power consumption 20 W 1.2 W (VEILLE ECO is set to TOTAL, minimum) Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Storage temperature –20 C to 60 C Dimensions including projecting parts and controls Approx.

  • Page 104: Index

    Index Acces Smart 79 Adjusting picture 36 tracking 87 Aerial hookup 14 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 36 Audio dubbing 96 Audio track 78 Auto Clock Set 43 Auto Long Play 91 Auto Set Up 23 Canal Plus 47 Changing the programme position 38 Changing the station name 41 Cleaning the video heads 97...

  • Page 108: Quick Start Guide

    (“G” for B/G, “L” for L). 6 ...Tune the TV to the same channel shown in the VCR display window so that MAGNETOSOPE SONY appears clearly on the TV screen. Refer to your TV’s instruction manual for tuning instructions. 7 ...Press REGL CANAL.

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