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... Zero set memory 26 Searching with an analog video unit and a personal computer - Digital program editing 37 Using with recording date - Insert Editing 48 Customizing Your VCR Changing the menu settings 50 Resetting the date and time 55 Additional Information Digital8 system... - Signal convert function 47 Inserting a scene from the other (playback) VCR - Digital effect 23 Quickly locating a scene - Data code function 30 Superimposing a title 31 Making your VCR abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 71 Quick Reference Identifying the...
... Zero set memory 26 Searching with an analog video unit and a personal computer - Digital program editing 37 Using with recording date - Insert Editing 48 Customizing Your VCR Changing the menu settings 50 Resetting the date and time 55 Additional Information Digital8 system... - Signal convert function 47 Inserting a scene from the other (playback) VCR - Digital effect 23 Quickly locating a scene - Data code function 30 Superimposing a title 31 Making your VCR abroad 66 Maintenance information and precautions 67 Specifications 71 Quick Reference Identifying the...
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... recommend that the operation is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Your VCR records and plays back pictures in Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to...not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. When you carry out an operation, you cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Also, your VCR are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that you need an...
... recommend that the operation is being carried out. Copyright precautions Television programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Your VCR records and plays back pictures in Hi8 /standard 8 with the Digital8 system on TV color systems TV color systems differ from country to...not mix pictures recorded in the Digital8 system. When you carry out an operation, you cannot use Hi8 /Digital8 video cassettes. Also, your VCR are shown in the Hi8 /standard 8 (analog) system. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to indicate that you need an...
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Sometimes this manual Precautions on VCR care •Do not let your VCR get wet may cause your VCR to a malfunction of the VCR, video tape, etc. 5 Letting your VCR get wet. Keep your VCR away from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your VCR exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to malfunction.
Sometimes this manual Precautions on VCR care •Do not let your VCR get wet may cause your VCR to a malfunction of the VCR, video tape, etc. 5 Letting your VCR get wet. Keep your VCR away from rain and sea water. Getting started Using this malfunction cannot be repaired [a]. •Never leave your VCR exposed to temperatures above 140°F (60°C ), such as in a car parked in the sun or under direct sunlight [b]. [a] [b] Contents of the recording cannot be compensated if recording or playback is not made due to malfunction.
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Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR. 1 2 3 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 9) 2 A/V converting cable (1) (p. 18, 47) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 7, 18, 35, 47) 6
Checking supplied accessories Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR. 1 2 3 1 AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), Power cord (1) (p. 7, 9) 2 A/V converting cable (1) (p. 18, 47) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 7, 18, 35, 47) 6
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... screen. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the TV using an S video cable (not supplied) to the audio input jack on the TV to VCR. : Signal flow S video cable (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type... video input jack and the white plug to obtain high-quality pictures. Open the jack cover. You do not need to a TV or the other VCR without Video/Audio jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). With an RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even in stereo mode. Connect...
... screen. Connect an S video cable (not supplied) to the TV using an S video cable (not supplied) to the audio input jack on the TV to VCR. : Signal flow S video cable (not supplied) S VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT IN S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO OUT A/V connecting cable (supplied) AUDIO If your TV is a monaural type... video input jack and the white plug to obtain high-quality pictures. Open the jack cover. You do not need to a TV or the other VCR without Video/Audio jacks Use an NTSC system RFU adaptor (not supplied). With an RFU adaptor, the sound is monaural even in stereo mode. Connect...
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...•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack (not supplied) is attached to your VCR outdoors Use the battery pack (not supplied) (p. 9). Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 8 This means that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power... adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your VCR with the plug's v mark facing right...
...•The AC power adaptor can supply power even if the battery pack (not supplied) is attached to your VCR outdoors Use the battery pack (not supplied) (p. 9). Using a car battery Use the Sony DC Adaptor/Charger (not supplied). 8 This means that you power it from a wall outlet using the AC power... adaptor. (1) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on your VCR with the plug's v mark facing right...
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..." battery pack (L series). BATT Battery Pack (not supplied) To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to your VCR. Installing the battery pack Press and slide the battery pack in the direction of use. After you set the POWER switch to ON, it takes.... Remaining battery time indicator When you do so, the battery pack may not be displayed. 9 If you use your VCR by holding the battery pack. Your VCR operates only with a battery pack (not supplied) Install the battery pack to be displayed properly, however, depending on the monitor screen. ...
..." battery pack (L series). BATT Battery Pack (not supplied) To remove the battery pack While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to your VCR. Installing the battery pack Press and slide the battery pack in the direction of use. After you set the POWER switch to ON, it takes.... Remaining battery time indicator When you do so, the battery pack may not be displayed. 9 If you use your VCR by holding the battery pack. Your VCR operates only with a battery pack (not supplied) Install the battery pack to be displayed properly, however, depending on the monitor screen. ...
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... battery pack. (2) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor (supplied with your VCR. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your VCR) to be used for your VCR. When charging begins, the POWER ON/ CHARGE lamp lights up orange. 5 OFF ON POWER 3 1 2 After charging...
... battery pack. (2) Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor (supplied with your VCR. Notes •Prevent metallic objects from the DC IN jack on your VCR) to be used for your VCR. When charging begins, the POWER ON/ CHARGE lamp lights up orange. 5 OFF ON POWER 3 1 2 After charging...
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...The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack has the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is corrected. The battery life will be shorter if you use your VCR in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery pack. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack ...which can charge the battery pack abroad For details, refer to page 66. Your VCR operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). You can exchange data, such as battery consumption, with compatible electronic ... 575 (520) NP-F950 675 (610) NP-F960 790 (710) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 11
...The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack has the mark. "InfoLITHIUM" is corrected. The battery life will be shorter if you use your VCR in parentheses "( )" indicate the time using a normally charged battery pack. The "InfoLITHIUM" is a lithium ion battery pack ...which can charge the battery pack abroad For details, refer to page 66. Your VCR operates only with the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (L series). You can exchange data, such as battery consumption, with compatible electronic ... 575 (520) NP-F950 675 (610) NP-F960 790 (710) Approximate number of Sony Corporation. 11
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... (2) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the Digital8 system. •The recording time when you play back the tape on other VCRs. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on Hi8 tape. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write...-protect tab on the cassette to malfunction. •Your VCR records pictures in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your fingers when it is half of indicated...
... (2) While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT in the Digital8 system. •The recording time when you play back the tape on other VCRs. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up . (4) Close the cassette compartment by pressing the mark on Hi8 tape. To prevent accidental erasure Slide the write...-protect tab on the cassette to malfunction. •Your VCR records pictures in the direction of indicated time on Hi8 tape. •If you use your fingers when it is half of indicated...
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DISPLAY 3 OFF ON POWER 4 PLAY REW STOP FF To stop playback Press x. Notes on the DISPLAY button • When you connect your VCR to a TV (p. 8). (2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette to play back (p. 8-12). (3) While pressing the small green button on the monitor ...screen. • Press DISPLAY to start playback. Playing back a tape (1) Connect your VCR to a TV, you can confirm the screen indicators on the POWER switch, set it again. 13 Basic Operations - The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp (green) ...
DISPLAY 3 OFF ON POWER 4 PLAY REW STOP FF To stop playback Press x. Notes on the DISPLAY button • When you connect your VCR to a TV (p. 8). (2) Prepare the power supply and insert a cassette to play back (p. 8-12). (3) While pressing the small green button on the monitor ...screen. • Press DISPLAY to start playback. Playing back a tape (1) Connect your VCR to a TV, you can confirm the screen indicators on the POWER switch, set it again. 13 Basic Operations - The POWER ON/CHARGE lamp (green) ...
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... Press c during playback. You can be performed smoothly on the playback pause mode •When playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your VCR automatically enters the stop mode. To advance the tape Press M in playback pause mode. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)...malfunction. In these various playback modes •Noise may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. •The VCR does not automatically detect Digital8 or Hi8/standard 8 system in the Digital8 system Slow playback mode can adjust the volume of the screen....
... Press c during playback. You can be performed smoothly on the playback pause mode •When playback pause mode lasts for 3 minutes, your VCR automatically enters the stop mode. To advance the tape Press M in playback pause mode. To view the picture at slow speed (slow playback)...malfunction. In these various playback modes •Noise may appear as a mosaic image when playing back in the Digital8 system. •The VCR does not automatically detect Digital8 or Hi8/standard 8 system in the Digital8 system Slow playback mode can adjust the volume of the screen....
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... HiFi SOUND, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. 1 MENU 3 VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO [MENU] : END 4 VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO 1 2 [MENU] : END... VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT [MENU] : END VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO 1 2 [MENU] : END VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND 1 TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE...
... HiFi SOUND, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu disappear. 1 MENU 3 VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO [MENU] : END 4 VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO 1 2 [MENU] : END... VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT [MENU] : END VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN STEREO 1 2 [MENU] : END VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND 1 TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE...
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... Sony product Betamax VCR 8mm video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder 8mm VCR VHS VCR Digital VCR Digital video camera recorder Digital VCR Note You cannot set screen mode of the 16:9 wide-screen TV to ON or OFF, or eject the cassette with the A/V connecting cable. If you connect your VCR to...signals when you connect your TV. Wide mode playback and recording Pictures recorded with a Sony digital video camera that is compatible with a Sony product. The picture during playback on your VCR can be played back. Playing back a tape Using a Remote Commander You can operate...
... Sony product Betamax VCR 8mm video camera recorder Digital video camera recorder 8mm VCR VHS VCR Digital VCR Digital video camera recorder Digital VCR Note You cannot set screen mode of the 16:9 wide-screen TV to ON or OFF, or eject the cassette with the A/V connecting cable. If you connect your VCR to...signals when you connect your TV. Wide mode playback and recording Pictures recorded with a Sony digital video camera that is compatible with a Sony product. The picture during playback on your VCR can be played back. Playing back a tape Using a Remote Commander You can operate...
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... - Adjust the position of the AV cordless IR receiver. If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on your VCR to start playback. (6) Point your VCR at the TV's remote sensor. •You can easily view the picture on...To do so, make sure you - The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button lights up ) Your VCR consumes power. With some models, however, the picture and sound may not work on your TV. Basic ... (not supplied) to your TV or the other VCR, you can switch the video input of Sony Corporation. 17 Turn the TV's main switch on your VCR and the AV cordless IR receiver to ON in ...
... - Adjust the position of the AV cordless IR receiver. If you use a Sony TV •You can turn on your VCR to start playback. (6) Point your VCR at the TV's remote sensor. •You can easily view the picture on...To do so, make sure you - The lamp on the SUPER LASER LINK button lights up ) Your VCR consumes power. With some models, however, the picture and sound may not work on your TV. Basic ... (not supplied) to your TV or the other VCR, you can switch the video input of Sony Corporation. 17 Turn the TV's main switch on your VCR and the AV cordless IR receiver to ON in ...
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... AUDIO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V converting cable (supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT When you want to start recording from the other (playback) VCR. Notes •To enable smooth transition, we recommend that has audio/video outputs. With this connection, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8... the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you use fast-forward or slow-playback mode on both your (recording) VCR and the TV or the other (playback) VCR, be sure to play back the original tape at the scene where you want to record over) into the other (playback...
... AUDIO : Signal flow A/V connecting cable (supplied) A/V converting cable (supplied) AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT When you want to start recording from the other (playback) VCR. Notes •To enable smooth transition, we recommend that has audio/video outputs. With this connection, you do not mix pictures recorded in the Hi8... the Digital8 system on a tape. •If you use fast-forward or slow-playback mode on both your (recording) VCR and the TV or the other (playback) VCR, be sure to play back the original tape at the scene where you want to record over) into the other (playback...
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...simultaneously on your (recording) VCR, then immediately press X on the other (playback) VCR to record over) into your (recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR appears on the monitor screen by pressing the DISPLAY button. 19 During digital editing The color of the... DV products. Note If the connected equipment has a different kind of the other (playback) VCR. (5) Press X on both your VCR. If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable...
...simultaneously on your (recording) VCR, then immediately press X on the other (playback) VCR to record over) into your (recording) VCR, and insert the recorded tape into the other (playback) VCR appears on the monitor screen by pressing the DISPLAY button. 19 During digital editing The color of the... DV products. Note If the connected equipment has a different kind of the other (playback) VCR. (5) Press X on both your VCR. If you play back the picture using the i.LINK cable...
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To record pictures that you have processed using your VCR. Advanced Operations - The image is automatically canceled. 20 Notes •The ...ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images played back on tape. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your VCR while you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playback The PB ZOOM function is enlarged, and R r ...T t appear on the other VCR using the PB ZOOM function with your VCR as a player. R : The image moves downwards. Pictures processed by the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed...
To record pictures that you have processed using your VCR. Advanced Operations - The image is automatically canceled. 20 Notes •The ...ZOOM You can enlarge moving and still images played back on tape. (1) Press PB ZOOM on your VCR while you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop playback The PB ZOOM function is enlarged, and R r ...T t appear on the other VCR using the PB ZOOM function with your VCR as a player. R : The image moves downwards. Pictures processed by the PB ZOOM function Pictures processed...
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Picture effect You can digitally process playback images to obtain special effects like an illustration. [a] [b] (1) Press MENU during playback. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the ... to select P EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu settings disappear. 1 MENU VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT [MENU] : END 2,3 VCR SET P EFFECT OFF HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN [MENU] : END...
Picture effect You can digitally process playback images to obtain special effects like an illustration. [a] [b] (1) Press MENU during playback. (2) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select , then press the ... to select P EFFECT, then press the dial. (4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to make the menu settings disappear. 1 MENU VCR SET P EFFECT HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT [MENU] : END 2,3 VCR SET P EFFECT OFF HiFi SOUND TBC DNR AUDIO MIX PB MODE A/V DV OUT RETURN [MENU] : END...
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... through the DV IN/ OUT jack. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the other VCR using your VCR. When you have processed using the picture effect function. •You cannot record pictures that you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop...
... through the DV IN/ OUT jack. To record pictures that you have processed using the picture effect function, record the pictures on the other VCR using your VCR. When you have processed using the picture effect function. •You cannot record pictures that you set the POWER switch to OFF or stop...