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... instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to persons. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to a warm location, wait for...from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION ...cassettes away from that interference will fit into the power outlet only one or more of the unit. If this product. Record...the presence of electric shock to the video head and tape. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...
... instructions, may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to persons. Owner's record The model and serial numbers are... of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this manual could void your authority to a warm location, wait for...from the wall outlet if you call upon your Sony dealer. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION ...cassettes away from that interference will fit into the power outlet only one or more of the unit. If this product. Record...the presence of electric shock to the video head and tape. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard,...
Operating Instructions
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..., video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 69 Changing menu options 71 Editing with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional...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...
..., video tapes and other materials may be contrary to using various functions 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 69 Changing menu options 71 Editing with cable television transmission may be copyrighted. Also, use of this recorder with another VCR Additional...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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To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 27. 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 set . The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. Notes •... "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 31. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 23. Hookups 15 AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not ...
To add or disable channels manually, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on page 27. 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 set . The clock is plugged into the AC outlet. Notes •... "Step 4 : Selecting a language" on page 31. When Auto preset is incorrect, or "--:--" appears in the display window, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on page 23. Hookups 15 AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not ...
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... pressing x STOP on page 27. You have now completed VCR setup. If the clock is set . AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. When Auto preset is plugged into the ...AC outlet. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any...
... pressing x STOP on page 27. You have now completed VCR setup. If the clock is set . AC power cord to French or Spanish, see "Using Manual Clock Set" on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with the VCR power turned off. When Auto preset is plugged into the ...AC outlet. If this happens, see "Presetting/disabling channels manually" on -screen display language to AC outlet The VCR starts presetting the clock and channels. To add or disable channels manually, see "Step 6 : Presetting channels" on page 29. • Do not press any...
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... connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal... to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Clock set the time manually (page 27). The Auto Clock Set...
... connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Step 5 : Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal... to automatically set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Clock set the time manually (page 27). The Auto Clock Set...
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... If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set ," then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set 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. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press...
... If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set ," then press OK. PLAY OK CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select : Vv Set : OK Quit : MENU 3 Press M/m to display the VIDEO indicator in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set 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. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press...
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If both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is capable of receiving VHF ... receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "Tuner preset," then press OK. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 31). First, we recommend that you preset the...
If both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to preset, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window. 1 MENU Press MENU. 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "3CH" or "4CH" in your TV is capable of receiving VHF ... receivable channels automatically Before you start... • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the "VCR Output CH" to "Tuner preset," then press OK. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them directly using manual presetting methods (page 31). First, we recommend that you preset the...
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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 +/- If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel.
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...using the DIAL TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to start the clock. "DAY" and "1" appear alternately in step 9. After you set the clock using the VCR Plus+C3 system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window. 5 Turn and press ...and "1" appear alternately in the display window. Set the timer again from step 1. • You cannot set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. Basic Operations To set the "SPD" position in the display window, you are making the setting. • The program...
...using the DIAL TIMER. Please use the Auto Clock Set feature to set the VCR to start the clock. "DAY" and "1" appear alternately in step 9. After you set the clock using the VCR Plus+C3 system or the manual timer setting, "FULL" appears in the display window. 5 Turn and press ...and "1" appear alternately in the display window. Set the timer again from step 1. • You cannot set the month. 3 Press DIAL TIMER. continued Recording TV programs using the Dial Timer. Basic Operations To set the "SPD" position in the display window, you are making the setting. • The program...
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To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. Do not use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 63). 52 Recording TV programs using the Demonstration Mode will remain. "DEMO" appears in the display window ...for making timer recordings. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Doing so may cause the settings to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. Be sure to manually cancel the timer ...
To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. Do not use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (page 63). 52 Recording TV programs using the Demonstration Mode will remain. "DEMO" appears in the display window ...for making timer recordings. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Doing so may cause the settings to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. Be sure to manually cancel the timer ...
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...the VCR and the TV and set automatically. 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/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual... timer settings at one time. When using the VCR Plus+C3® system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Basic Operations Recording TV programs using ...
...the VCR and the TV and set automatically. 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/ Make sure the tape is set to the correct time. • Turn on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and manual... timer settings at one time. When using the VCR Plus+C3® system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in place. Basic Operations Recording TV programs using ...
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... on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and the VCR Plus+C3 system at one time. Make sure the tape is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+C3 system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU... M/m/ Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH...
... on . • Insert a tape with the DIAL TIMER and the VCR Plus+C3 system at one time. Make sure the tape is set the timer to record programs. You can preset up to the video channel. Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+C3 system is not available in place. INPUT SELECT MENU... M/m/ Before you start... • Check that the VCR clock is longer than the total recording time. 123 456 789 0 ?/1 CH...
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...to select the next row and repeat step 4. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the Auto Tape Speed function" on . 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 ...flash each item. continued Setting the timer manually 57 Basic Operations 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that...
...to select the next row and repeat step 4. PLAY OK 4 Set the channel number, start and stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the Auto Tape Speed function" on . 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 ...flash each item. continued Setting the timer manually 57 Basic Operations 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to the row that...
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...press m, the indication changes as shown below. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... Each time you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 44). • Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . To check, change... the indication in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). 58 Setting the timer manually Press M to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on . You can also use the VCR after using the...
...press m, the indication changes as shown below. MO~FR t SUN'S t MON'S t ..... Each time you can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter (page 44). • Display tape information on the picture when the tape speed is automatically changed . To check, change... the indication in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). 58 Setting the timer manually Press M to change or cancel the program setting, see "Checking/changing/canceling timer settings" on . You can also use the VCR after using the...
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In this case, manually adjust the tracking. 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 VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition...
In this case, manually adjust the tracking. 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 VCR to work with tapes recorded in poor condition...