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... speed you can be played back on this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Each change to the jog mode during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can see a still picture. To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off. Streaks ... position, press both buttons (+/-) at high speed in reverse, turn the shuttle ring. The JOG button lights up. To shift frames in reverse - To set tracking to enter the jog mode. Notes • The sound is muted during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise...
... speed you can be played back on this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Each change to the jog mode during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can see a still picture. To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off. Streaks ... position, press both buttons (+/-) at high speed in reverse, turn the shuttle ring. The JOG button lights up. To shift frames in reverse - To set tracking to enter the jog mode. Notes • The sound is muted during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise...
Operating Instructions
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... MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will be recorded in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. To record only SAP sound, set AUTO STEREO in monaural (on the normal audio track STEREO LEFT CH RIGHT CH No indicator STEREO STEREO STEREO No ... Display window Stereo Left channel Right channel Monaural sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. 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 .
... MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will be recorded in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. To record only SAP sound, set AUTO STEREO in monaural (on the normal audio track STEREO LEFT CH RIGHT CH No indicator STEREO STEREO STEREO No ... Display window Stereo Left channel Right channel Monaural sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. 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 .
Operating Instructions
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Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Monaural sound Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR ...recorded onto the main track along the edge of the tape. Hi-fi audio is set to OFF. 30 Additional Operations 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...
Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Monaural sound Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR ...recorded onto the main track along the edge of the tape. Hi-fi audio is set to OFF. 30 Additional Operations 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...
Operating Instructions
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..., eject the tape and reinsert it off ), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. To turn it . 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 , press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR...
..., eject the tape and reinsert it off ), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. To turn it . 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 , press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR...
Operating Instructions
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... APC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE to start recording. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). APC recording Whenever you set to the condition of the video heads and tape. Additional Operations 33 This adjustment is retained until... first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to ON in the display window lit). For details, see page 35. Notes • The automatic tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on all...
... APC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE to start recording. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). APC recording Whenever you set to the condition of the video heads and tape. Additional Operations 33 This adjustment is retained until... first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to ON in the display window lit). For details, see page 35. Notes • The automatic tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on all...
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Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. 2 Press M/m to select the option to change, then press
Changing menu options 1 Press MENU, then press M/m to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. 2 Press M/m to select the option to change, then press
Operating Instructions
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... TAPE SPEED TAPE SELECT SMART CUE FAVORITE CH DEFAULT SPEED Set this option to • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set the recording tape speed to the last position selected from the SP/EP button. For details, see page...; FLOAT to set TAPE SELECT correctly. • OFF to set the automatic rewinding time on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on skip playback to a medium length. • SHORT to set to a short length. • LONG to set to a long ...
... TAPE SPEED TAPE SELECT SMART CUE FAVORITE CH DEFAULT SPEED Set this option to • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set the recording tape speed to the last position selected from the SP/EP button. For details, see page...; FLOAT to set TAPE SELECT correctly. • OFF to set the automatic rewinding time on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on skip playback to a medium length. • SHORT to set to a short length. • LONG to set to a long ...
Operating Instructions
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...does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to be charged). The picture is not locked. Clean the...the -indicator disappears. you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. buttons. • The video heads are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. Consult your local Sony dealer for the VCR. Reset the clock (and timer). To unlock, hold control on but the VCR...
...does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/- Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to be charged). The picture is not locked. Clean the...the -indicator disappears. you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. buttons. • The video heads are using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. Consult your local Sony dealer for the VCR. Reset the clock (and timer). To unlock, hold control on but the VCR...
Operating Instructions
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...a soft cloth slightly moistened with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV RECEIVER / VIDEO switch is set to be adjusted. • Set your TV's code number. The tracking meter does not appear on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with a mild... remote sensor on the screen. The VCR needs to OFF. • The recording condition of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. 68 Additional Information The SMARTFILE screen appears when a tape is very poor and tracking cannot be cleaned. The remote commander does not function. Do not use any ...
...a soft cloth slightly moistened with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV RECEIVER / VIDEO switch is set to be adjusted. • Set your TV's code number. The tracking meter does not appear on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with a mild... remote sensor on the screen. The VCR needs to OFF. • The recording condition of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. 68 Additional Information The SMARTFILE screen appears when a tape is very poor and tracking cannot be cleaned. The remote commander does not function. Do not use any ...
Operating Instructions
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...qs M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 20) qd JOG button (22) qf z REC (record) button (8, 26, 38) qg x STOP button (5, 38) qh Shuttle ring (9, 21) qj X PAUSE button (5, 38) qk OK button (16, 45, 52) ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- EDIT button (38) wa REALITY REGENERATOR button (32) ws EASY SET UP button wd... SMARTFILE GENERATOR button (62) wf INPUT SELECT button (8, 10, 38) wg LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (37) 70 Additional Information Index to parts and controls ...
...qs M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 20) qd JOG button (22) qf z REC (record) button (8, 26, 38) qg x STOP button (5, 38) qh Shuttle ring (9, 21) qj X PAUSE button (5, 38) qk OK button (16, 45, 52) ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/- EDIT button (38) wa REALITY REGENERATOR button (32) ws EASY SET UP button wd... SMARTFILE GENERATOR button (62) wf INPUT SELECT button (8, 10, 38) wg LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (37) 70 Additional Information Index to parts and controls ...
Operating Instructions
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Display window STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 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) 8 EDIT indicator (38) 9 BLANK indicator (44) 0 Tracking indicator (32) qa Line/channel indicator (8, 38) qs Time counter/clock indicator (6) qd Remaining time indicator (9) qf Tape/recording indicator (8) continued Additional Information 71
Display window STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 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) 8 EDIT indicator (38) 9 BLANK indicator (44) 0 Tracking indicator (32) qa Line/channel indicator (8, 38) qs Time counter/clock indicator (6) qd Remaining time indicator (9) qf Tape/recording indicator (8) continued Additional Information 71
Operating Instructions
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...8 Station ID 11 Stereo 29 T, U Timer setting 16 canceling 27 changing 27 checking 27 daily/weekly recording 18 using VCR Plus+ GOLD 13 Tracking adjustment. V, W, X, Y, Z VCR Plus+ GOLD recording 13 Additional Information 75 See Adjusting. E Editing 37 EP mode 8 F, G Favorite channel 23 H Hi... during playback 29 N, O Normal audio track 30 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting. See Editing. Index A, B Adjusting picture 32 tracking 32 Advanced option 34 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 33 Audio track 30 Auto Tape Speed 35 C Child Lock 15 Cleaning the video heads 66 Counter 6 D DIRECTV System ...
...8 Station ID 11 Stereo 29 T, U Timer setting 16 canceling 27 changing 27 checking 27 daily/weekly recording 18 using VCR Plus+ GOLD 13 Tracking adjustment. V, W, X, Y, Z VCR Plus+ GOLD recording 13 Additional Information 75 See Adjusting. E Editing 37 EP mode 8 F, G Favorite channel 23 H Hi... during playback 29 N, O Normal audio track 30 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting. See Editing. Index A, B Adjusting picture 32 tracking 32 Advanced option 34 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 33 Audio track 30 Auto Tape Speed 35 C Child Lock 15 Cleaning the video heads 66 Counter 6 D DIRECTV System ...