Operating Instructions
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... Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. 3-865-760-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual. SLV-M11HF ©1999 by Sony Corporation Model No Serial No Declaration of the FCC Rules. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit...
... Sony dealer regarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this product. 3-865-760-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual. SLV-M11HF ©1999 by Sony Corporation Model No Serial No Declaration of the FCC Rules. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with cable television transmission may require authorization from a cold to a warm location, moisture may be operated in an inclined position. Unauthorized recording of such material may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the provisions of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer. If you move...
... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with cable television transmission may require authorization from a cold to a warm location, moisture may be operated in an inclined position. Unauthorized recording of such material may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the provisions of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your Sony dealer. If you move...
Operating Instructions
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... contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a tape 7 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 time 27 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 29 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 31 Searching using the index function 32 Adjusting the picture 34 Changing menu options 37 Editing with another VCR SmartFile Function...
... contents Basic Operations 4 Playing a tape 7 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 time 27 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 29 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 31 Searching using the index function 32 Adjusting the picture 34 Changing menu options 37 Editing with another VCR SmartFile Function...
Operating Instructions
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... when it comes to a portion with no recording. 6 Basic Operations Notes • Tapes recorded in the display window resets to "0:00:00". The counter in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT...
... when it comes to a portion with no recording. 6 Basic Operations Notes • Tapes recorded in the display window resets to "0:00:00". The counter in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT...
Operating Instructions
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to select the channel you want to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 6 REC Press z REC to record. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Recording indicator STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT...
to select the channel you want to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 6 REC Press z REC to record. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. Recording indicator STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT...
Operating Instructions
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Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the remote commander. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during...
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using a cable box, make sure to leave it on the remote commander. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during...
Operating Instructions
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... up to the video channel. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. • If you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program. When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Before...
... up to the video channel. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. • If you start... • Check that program are set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program. When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Before...
Operating Instructions
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If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292--- SP / EP EP Us e keys f or : ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR Press SP / EP SP Us e keys f or : ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR Press SP/EP to enter the PlusCode number. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) 2123 456 789 0 CLEAR 3 SP / EP 4 PLAY OK ENTER CLEAR 5 6 Press the number buttons to select the tape speed, SP or EP. VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292---
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292--- SP / EP EP Us e keys f or : ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR Press SP / EP SP Us e keys f or : ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR Press SP/EP to enter the PlusCode number. Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) 2123 456 789 0 CLEAR 3 SP / EP 4 PLAY OK ENTER CLEAR 5 6 Press the number buttons to select the tape speed, SP or EP. VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292---
Operating Instructions
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... the screen to OFF in the display window. you insert a tape - The VCR will be unlocked when: - The PlusCode number is locked, press x STOP. Notes • If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that airs more than the recording time, the tape speed is changed to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR. To stop timer recording by pressing x STOP - Basic Operations...
... the screen to OFF in the display window. you insert a tape - The VCR will be unlocked when: - The PlusCode number is locked, press x STOP. Notes • If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that airs more than the recording time, the tape speed is changed to the timer recording standby mode after setting the timer To use the VCR after using the VCR. To stop timer recording by pressing x STOP - Basic Operations...
Operating Instructions
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... function, see page 39. 123 456 789 0 `/1 SP/EP Number buttons CH +/- Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on your area, follow the instructions below to set it on. • Insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program.
... function, see page 39. 123 456 789 0 `/1 SP/EP Number buttons CH +/- Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on your area, follow the instructions below to set it on. • Insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program.
Operating Instructions
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... "Setting timer recording in step 5. Notes • If you are recording a program in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 35). • When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is changed to keep the tape speed, set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. • When you are using cable box control, you cannot select "LINE1" or "LINE2". • The station ID appears on the picture when the tape speed is inserted, the AUTO...
... "Setting timer recording in step 5. Notes • If you are recording a program in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 35). • When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is changed to keep the tape speed, set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. • When you are using cable box control, you cannot select "LINE1" or "LINE2". • The station ID appears on the picture when the tape speed is inserted, the AUTO...
Operating Instructions
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... use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is recorded onto the main track along the edge of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in monaural regardless of the tape. Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound...
... use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is recorded onto the main track along the edge of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in monaural regardless of the tape. Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound...
Operating Instructions
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... set the recording tape speed automatically back to SP after recording. • FLOAT to set TAPE SELECT correctly. • OFF to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to keep the tape speed. • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set the recording tape speed to adjust the sharpness of the picture. continued Additional Operations 35 Menu option TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS APC DIMMER AUTO TAPE SPEED TAPE...
... set the recording tape speed automatically back to SP after recording. • FLOAT to set TAPE SELECT correctly. • OFF to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to keep the tape speed. • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set the recording tape speed to adjust the sharpness of the picture. continued Additional Operations 35 Menu option TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS APC DIMMER AUTO TAPE SPEED TAPE...
Operating Instructions
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... list. continued SmartFile Function 39 Checking the contents of a tape (page 52) When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programs appears in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape. SmartFile Function About the SmartFile function SmartFile* allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel...
... list. continued SmartFile Function 39 Checking the contents of a tape (page 52) When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programs appears in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape. SmartFile Function About the SmartFile function SmartFile* allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel...
Operating Instructions
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... SmartFile list. • When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLE MOUSE is stored as "CH- - -". • 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 the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from the actual recorded time...
... SmartFile list. • When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLE MOUSE is stored as "CH- - -". • 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 the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from the actual recorded time...
Operating Instructions
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... the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protected program, the VCR automatically stops recording before the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in "Recording after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomes shortened by about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode. • If you try to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears...
... the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protected program, the VCR automatically stops recording before the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in "Recording after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomes shortened by about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode. • If you try to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears...
Operating Instructions
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... of the registered program Tips • The programs recorded on other VCRs. you press x STOP, H PLAY, M FF, m REW, `/1 or ./> INDEX SEARCH. In these cases as the program label and category) are replaced with "Program No. The SmartFile search list appears. the tape is interrupted if you use tapes recorded in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from the recorded date. The registered program number, registration date and recording time appear in...
... of the registered program Tips • The programs recorded on other VCRs. you press x STOP, H PLAY, M FF, m REW, `/1 or ./> INDEX SEARCH. In these cases as the program label and category) are replaced with "Program No. The SmartFile search list appears. the tape is interrupted if you use tapes recorded in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from the recorded date. The registered program number, registration date and recording time appear in...
Operating Instructions
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... function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is set it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have any questions or problems not covered below ). Reset the clock (and timer). The playback picture does not • Make sure the TV is not locked. If appear on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set to the channel for more...
... function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is set it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have any questions or problems not covered below ). Reset the clock (and timer). The playback picture does not • Make sure the TV is not locked. If appear on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Clean the video heads using a monitor, set to the channel for more...
Operating Instructions
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... Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up Built-in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 1 min. (with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono, 1-mini) (1) Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini) (1) Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1) SmartFile labels (5) Design and specifications are subject to the brand and/or type of tape or the operating condition of the VCR...
... Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up Built-in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 1 min. (with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono, 1-mini) (1) Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini) (1) Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1) SmartFile labels (5) Design and specifications are subject to the brand and/or type of tape or the operating condition of the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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... record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To watch . Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you want to record. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Enter the PlusCode number. 5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 6 Insert a tape. 7 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote...
... record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. To watch . Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you want to record. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Enter the PlusCode number. 5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 6 Insert a tape. 7 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote...