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... IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . Sony Electronics Inc • Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SLV-M11/91HF MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: VHS HI-FI VCR DIMENSIONS (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T: 17 X 3 7/8 " X 11" WEIGHT: 9 lbs 14oz...
... IN THE DESIGN OR MANUFACTURE OF ENCLOSURES . Sony Electronics Inc • Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SLV-M11/91HF MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:PPTTIIOONN:: VHS HI-FI VCR DIMENSIONS (W(WWEHHIGDDH))::T: 17 X 3 7/8 " X 11" WEIGHT: 9 lbs 14oz...
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... maintenance (servicing) instructions in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to radio communications. Also, use of time. Precautions Safety •... with an extension cord, receptacle or other materials may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the provisions of the FCC Rules. These limits... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. This equipment generates, uses, and can be copyrighted. When you ... recording of such material may be contrary to the video head and tape.
... maintenance (servicing) instructions in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from a cold to radio communications. Also, use of time. Precautions Safety •... with an extension cord, receptacle or other materials may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the provisions of the FCC Rules. These limits... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your Sony dealer. This equipment generates, uses, and can be copyrighted. When you ... recording of such material may be contrary to the video head and tape.
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...the contents of Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of 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 ...32 Adjusting the picture 34 Changing menu options 37 Editing with another VCR SmartFile Function 39 About the SmartFile function 41 Recording using the VCR * VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label 64 Storing program data from Gemstar ...
...the contents of Gemstar Development Corporation. Table of 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 ...32 Adjusting the picture 34 Changing menu options 37 Editing with another VCR SmartFile Function 39 About the SmartFile function 41 Recording using the VCR * VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label 64 Storing program data from Gemstar ...
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Basic Operations Playing a tape 123 456 789 0 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR X PAUSE SMART CUE H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW 1 Turn on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 4 Basic Operations The VCR turns on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.
Basic Operations Playing a tape 123 456 789 0 Z EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR X PAUSE SMART CUE H PLAY M FF x STOP m REW 1 Turn on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. 4 Basic Operations The VCR turns on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.
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If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will rewind automatically. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback. The VCR starts searching. 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you release SMART CUE. For details, see page 35. Additional tasks To Stop...
If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will rewind automatically. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback. The VCR starts searching. 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you release SMART CUE. For details, see page 35. Additional tasks To Stop...
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... the display window resets to find later, press CLEAR. Search for the point afterwards by referring to a portion with no recording. 6 Basic Operations STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Playing a tape (continued) To use ... whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to the counter. 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, you want to "0:00:00".
... the display window resets to find later, press CLEAR. Search for the point afterwards by referring to a portion with no recording. 6 Basic Operations STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Playing a tape (continued) To use ... whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to the counter. 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, you want to "0:00:00".
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...channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in the display window. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set TAPE SELECT in the preset order. To check the remaining tape... length Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length with adhesive tape. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to TV input; The white...
...channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in the display window. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set TAPE SELECT in the preset order. To check the remaining tape... length Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length with adhesive tape. if not, skip this step. 3 Select another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to TV input; The white...
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... 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 watch TV while recording, you don't want to leave it on the remote commander. Recording TV programs (continued) Tips • To select a channel, you can... turn off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you ...
... 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 watch TV while recording, you don't want to leave it on the remote commander. Recording TV programs (continued) Tips • To select a channel, you can... turn off the TV. Notes • The remaining tape length may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you ...
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...your TV and set automatically. 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 it... SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the... PlusCode number listed in place. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 39. 123 456 789 0 `/1 SP/EP CLEAR VCR Plus+ Number buttons, ENTER Recording...
...your TV and set automatically. 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 it... SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn't overlap the protected program. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the... PlusCode number listed in place. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 39. 123 456 789 0 `/1 SP/EP CLEAR VCR Plus+ Number buttons, ENTER Recording...
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VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292--- 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. 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 VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292--- If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct 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--- 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. 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 VCR Plus+ P l u sCode 53292--- If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct 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.
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... on the picture when the tape speed is unlocked and turns on . Notes • If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that airs more than the recording time, the tape speed is unlocked. ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. you insert a...You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for timer recording. Remember to press `/1 to reset the VCR to the EP mode. Tips • To cancel the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, press VCR Plus+ before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. For details, see "Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space" (page␣...
... on the picture when the tape speed is unlocked and turns on . Notes • If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that airs more than the recording time, the tape speed is unlocked. ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. you insert a...You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for timer recording. Remember to press `/1 to reset the VCR to the EP mode. Tips • To cancel the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, press VCR Plus+ before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. For details, see "Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space" (page␣...
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... 789 0 `/1 SP/EP Number buttons CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is set the timer to record programs. Before you insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than... the total recording time. • If you start... • Check that the VCR clock is not available in your TV and set it on your area, follow the instructions below to set to the correct...
... 789 0 `/1 SP/EP Number buttons CH +/- INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is set the timer to record programs. Before you insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than... the total recording time. • If you start... • Check that the VCR clock is not available in your TV and set it on your area, follow the instructions below to set to the correct...
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...screen. The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. Basic Operations 6 Press `/1 to display "LINE1" or "LINE2" in the "CH" position. To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is to be set. 3 PLAY OK INPUT SELECT 4 PLAY OK... OK. To correct a setting, press < to return to confirm the setting. Press , to that is highlighting. The indicator appears in turn off the VCR. You can set each item in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. 2 PLAY OK Press M/m to select the line that setting and reset.
...screen. The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. Basic Operations 6 Press `/1 to display "LINE1" or "LINE2" in the "CH" position. To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press m while the date is to be set. 3 PLAY OK INPUT SELECT 4 PLAY OK... OK. To correct a setting, press < to return to confirm the setting. Press , to that is highlighting. The indicator appears in turn off the VCR. You can set each item in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. 2 PLAY OK Press M/m to select the line that setting and reset.
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... shown below. To lock the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is unlocked. 18 Basic Operations The recording stops and the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter...
... shown below. To lock the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is unlocked. 18 Basic Operations The recording stops and the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter...
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... keep the tape speed, set the channel, you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see "Setting timer recording in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is changed to the EP mode. Basic Operations Tips •...buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. • When you are using cable box control, you are recording a program in the Blank Time space" (page␣47). Notes • If you cannot select "LINE1" or "LINE2". • The station ID ...
... keep the tape speed, set the channel, you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see "Setting timer recording in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is changed to the EP mode. Basic Operations Tips •...buttons. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. • When you are using cable box control, you are recording a program in the Blank Time space" (page␣47). Notes • If you cannot select "LINE1" or "LINE2". • The station ID ...
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... frame by frame Rewind and start play Operation During pause, press M FF or m REW on the VCR while holding down the button to play one frame each second. Hold down m␣REW on the VCR. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on...
... frame by frame Rewind and start play Operation During pause, press M FF or m REW on the VCR while holding down the button to play one frame each second. Hold down m␣REW on the VCR. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on...
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...one frame. Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- Press JOG to the jog mode during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can see a still picture. buttons if: - The picture shakes while pausing. when playing in reverse • If the playback mode ...press both buttons (+/-) at high speed in reverse - Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this VCR but the picture quality cannot be played back on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. • The picture may have snow: - The frame shift speed...
...one frame. Tip • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- Press JOG to the jog mode during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can see a still picture. buttons if: - The picture shakes while pausing. when playing in reverse • If the playback mode ...press both buttons (+/-) at high speed in reverse - Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this VCR but the picture quality cannot be played back on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. • The picture may have snow: - The frame shift speed...
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... z REC. The indicator appears in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to normal recording mode. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each ...Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the...
... z REC. The indicator appears in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to normal recording mode. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 2 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each ...Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the...
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Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 123 456 789 0 `/1 CLEAR MENU M/m/
Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 123 456 789 0 `/1 CLEAR MENU M/m/
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Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) 3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press
Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) 3 Press M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, press