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...may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to use it checked by the cord. • One blade of the plug is encouraged to try to radio communications. Record these numbers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this ...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the limits for help. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ... or moisture. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not intend to the video head and tape.
...may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to use it checked by the cord. • One blade of the plug is encouraged to try to radio communications. Record these numbers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding this ...are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with the limits for help. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with ... or moisture. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not intend to the video head and tape.
Operating Instructions
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... of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 73 Antenna information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and...Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C3® system 56 Setting the timer manually 59 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations 60 Playing/searching at various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching using the VCR * VCR...
... of this recorder with another VCR Additional Information 73 Antenna information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index Back Cover Quick reference to the provisions of contents 5 Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and...Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C3® system 56 Setting the timer manually 59 Locking the VCR (Child Lock) Additional Operations 60 Playing/searching at various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 65 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 66 Searching using the VCR * VCR...
Operating Instructions
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...set . If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto ... using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 23. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a ...
...set . If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR or remote commander during Auto preset. • Auto ... using a time signal provided by pressing x STOP on page 23. Getting Started Hookup 1 : VCR setup Plug the VCR into the AC outlet. The VCR automatically presets the VCR's clock and TV channels when the VCR is completed, the current time appears in the display window, see "Step 4 : Selecting a ...
Operating Instructions
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..., or "--:--" appears in the display window. You have now completed VCR setup. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 31. Notes • If you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see...
..., or "--:--" appears in the display window. You have now completed VCR setup. To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 31. Notes • If you plug in the AC power cord for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. AC power cord to French or Spanish, see...
Operating Instructions
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...to either channel. If both are not yet sending time signals, set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the clock. Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is broadcasting a time signal. When using A/V connections, ...set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area are used, set the time manually (page 27). The Auto Clock Set...
...to either channel. If both are not yet sending time signals, set the "VCR Output CH" to "Clock set the clock. Before you start... • Turn on . • Set the "VCR Output CH" to display the VIDEO indicator in your area is broadcasting a time signal. When using A/V connections, ...set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to "3CH" or "4CH" in your area are used, set the time manually (page 27). The Auto Clock Set...
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... the clock 27 If your TV is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the...
... the clock 27 If your TV is connected to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... • Turn on the...
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... this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). PLAY OK MENU M/m/ First, we recommend that...then press OK. If both are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 31). If you have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to 125. Then, if there are used, set them...
... this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.) This VCR is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). PLAY OK MENU M/m/ First, we recommend that...then press OK. If both are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 31). If you have already decided which channels you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to 125. Then, if there are used, set them...
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If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/-
If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. MENU M/m/ If both are used, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Getting Started Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 123 456 789 0 Number buttons ENTER CH +/-
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...Hold down DIAL TIMER so that "MONTH" and "1" appear alternately in step 9 on page 50 with the Dial Timer. continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C3 system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or "0:- -" appears in the current tape speed. Basic...press x STOP on page 63. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • When the setting time is recorded in the display window, you have already been set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER....
...Hold down DIAL TIMER so that "MONTH" and "1" appear alternately in step 9 on page 50 with the Dial Timer. continued Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+C3 system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window for the first time or "0:- -" appears in the current tape speed. Basic...press x STOP on page 63. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with no tape inserted. • When the setting time is recorded in the display window, you have already been set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER....
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...the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Dial Timer To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Doing so may cause...notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Demonstration Mode for a few seconds. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode ...
...the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Dial Timer To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Doing so may cause...notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Demonstration Mode for a few seconds. "DEMO" appears in the display window for making timer recordings. About the Demonstration Mode The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode ...
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...174; system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus+ Number buttons MENU M/m/ You can preset up to the correct time. • Turn on . •... Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Basic Operations Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel...
...174; system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. The date, time and channel number of that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. ?/1 123 456 789 0 VCR Plus+ Number buttons MENU M/m/ You can preset up to the correct time. • Turn on . •... Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Basic Operations Recording TV programs using a cable box, turn it to the video channel...
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... system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+C3 system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Make sure the tape is longer... than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH...
... system at one time. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+C3 system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU M/m/ When using a cable box, turn it on the VCR and the TV and set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Make sure the tape is longer... than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH...
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...to move the cursor (B) to display "L1" or "L2" in the "CH" position. continued Setting the timer manually 57 The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. OK 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. 7 Press ?/1 to be set /check," then press OK.... For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to set each item in turn off the VCR. INPUT SELECT To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or M/m to "Timer set . Basic Operations 2...
...to move the cursor (B) to display "L1" or "L2" in the "CH" position. continued Setting the timer manually 57 The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. OK 6 MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. 7 Press ?/1 to be set /check," then press OK.... For details, see "To use the Auto Tape Speed function, press m to set each item in turn off the VCR. INPUT SELECT To record from a source connected to the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT or M/m to "Timer set . Basic Operations 2...
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... and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . If you are recording a program in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). 58 Setting the timer manually Press M to select the recording pattern. You can also use the VCR after using the VCR. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... Tips • To...
... and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed . If you are recording a program in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). 58 Setting the timer manually Press M to select the recording pattern. You can also use the VCR after using the VCR. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... Tips • To...
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In this case, manually adjust the tracking. on other VCRs. 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto ... guaranteed to display the tracking meter. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. Press TRACKING +/- Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the...
In this case, manually adjust the tracking. on other VCRs. 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two tracking buttons. TRACKING Tracking meter Note • The auto ... guaranteed to display the tracking meter. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. Press TRACKING +/- Adjusting the picture (tracking) Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in the LP mode on the...