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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Note
This appliance conforms with EEC Directive 87/308/EEC
regarding interference suppression.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
WARNING
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by
the letter E or by the safety earth symbol + or coloured
green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal.which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
red.
AVERTISSEMENT
Afin d’éviter tout risque d'incendie ou d’électrocution, ne
pas exposer l'appareil a la pluie ou a I'humidité.
Afin d’écarter tout risque d’électrocution, garder le coffret
fermé. Ne confier l’entretien de l'appareil qu’a un
personnel qualifié.
Remarque
Cet appareil est conforme a la Directive 87/308/EEC de
la CEE ence qui concerne la suppression des
interférences.

Table
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Contents
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Table of Contents | 1(E)

2(E)
“About This Manual
This manual explains how to use the Sony SVP-9020 videocassette player. This
section explains the purpose and organization of the manual. Reading this section
first will help you decide which parts of the manual you should read first,
depending on your experience of operating VTRs.
Purpose and intended readership
This manual contains the information you need to operate this player, including the
names and functions of the component parts, details of settings and adjustments,
and the procedures for playback.
This player is designed for use by a wide range of users, from cable television
stations to general business operators. Likewise, this manual is aimed at the same
wide range of users, from experienced engineers to those users who have never
used this type of player before. If you find any unfamiliar terms while reading the
manual, consult the footnotes at the bottom of the page as well as the glossary at
the end of the manual.
Organization
About This Manual
The following is a brief summary of the chapters and appendixes constituting this
manual. Note also that the opening page of each chapter gives a brief summary of
the contents of the chapter.
Chapter 1, “SVP-9020 Introduction” describes the special features of the
player.
Chapter 2, “Location and Function of Parts and Controls” explains the
purposes and functions of the parts of the player.
If you have used a player before, you will be able to operate the player after briefly
reading this chapter. If you have never used this type of player before, read through
this chapter thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the parts and controls.
Refer to this chapter to clarify the functions of the controls while you are operating
the player.
Chapter 3, “Before Using Your SVP-9020” explains necessary precautions
and how to set up the player prior to operation.
Chapter 4, “Playback” explains playback, search and repeat, and timer
playback.
Chapter 5, “Maintenance” explains troubleshooting, error messages and their
meanings, and the cleaning of the video heads.

Appendixes
The
appendixes
contain
the
following
sections:
©
Menu
Items
and
Their
Functions
© Specifications
® Glossary
Index
Conventions
Procedure format
This
type
of
figure
shows
the
switches
and
controls
used
to
achieve
an
operation.
The
numbers
correspond
to
those
in
the
figure
that
follows.
Technical terms
Technical
terms
are
explained
in
the
glossary
of
terms
at
the
end
of
this
manual.
Reference information
Points
you
to
another
section
of
the
manual
where
you
can
find
additional
information. Written in italics.
Important notes
Be
sure
to
read
the
sections
marked
Note.
They
explain
points
that
you
should
be
aware
of
if
you
are
to
operate
the
player
correctly
and
prevent
malfunctions.
Also
read
“Safety
Precautions”
and
“Handling
Precautions”
on
page
3-3(E).
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About This Manual (Continued)
Procedure order number
Operation
Reference information
Supplementary information
important notes
About This Manua!
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Using an optional timer, you can automatically start playback at a preset time.
Timer playback
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Timer playback
1 Set the POWER switch of the VCR 10 ON.
2 Set the playback start and stop times with the timer.
For details, refer to the operation manual provided with the timer.
3 Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
The timer automatically turns on the VCR power at the playback start time.
To stop piayback during timer playback
Press the STOP button of the VCR.
© The player automatically rewinds the tape then stops. If, however, you set repeat
playback between a particular point and the tape end, the player automatically
rewinds the tape, enters repeat playback mode and starts playback repeatedly
upon reaching the tape end.
© When the playback stop time is reached, the timer tums off the player power with
the tape wound around the head drum. At the next playback start time, the timer
again automatically tums on the player power. The tape stops momentarily, then
timer playback starts.

Chapter
1
SVP-9020
Introduction
This
chapter
describes
the
special
features
of
the
player.
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Features
The
player
has
the
following
features.
High picture quality
S-VHS format
This
player
uses
the
S-VHS
format.
This
provides
a
high-quality
color
pictures
with
a
resolution
of
more
than
400
lines.
TMI
Wide track design
The
playback
devices
of
this
player
incorporate
a
58
uum
track
design
to
enable
stable sound and pictures.
Digital comb filter
This
player
uses
a
digital
comb
filter
to
separate
the
composite
video
signal
into
Y
and
C
signal.
This
enables
sharp
picture
definition.
YX filter
This
player
also
uses
a
YX
filter
to
reduce
cross-color
(where
one
color
mixes
with
another)
or
beat
(diagonal
stripes).
High sound quality
Hi-fi
audio
playback
(four-channel
audio
signal
playback)
This
player
provides
high-quality
sound
playback.
You
can
select
palyback
of
the
normal
audio
channel,
or
of
the
hi-fi
audio
channel.
High reliability
Direct-drive reel motors
This
player
employs
two
direct-drive
reel
motors.
A
highly
rigid
material
is
used
for
the
lower
drum
to
prolong
its
service
life.
In
addition,
the
beltless
mechanism
offers
high
reliability.
Wide range of functions
LED time counter
The
time
counter
displays
the
control
(CTL)
signals
recorded
onto
a
tape
to
indicate
the
tape
running
time
in
hours,
minutes
and
seconds.
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1
SVP-9020
Introduction
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SVP-9020 Features (Continued)
High-speed picture search
This player supports high-speed picture search with a search dial. Recognizable
color pictures at speeds ranging from 1/20 to 10 times normal speed are available
in search mode. This facility allows any desired point on the tape to be located
quickly.
Programmed operation
Programmed operation allows you to locate specified points on a tape and to
automatically repeat a desired portion.
Timer playback
By setting the TIMER selector to PLAY, the player plays back when the power is
automatically turned on.
Menu function
The menu function allows settings to be made easily by using the buttons on the
front panel.
Playback of dual color systems
This player can play back both PAL- and NTSC-recorded signals through
SYSTEM SELECT switch setting. The NTSC-recorded signals are played back
based on the NTSC 4.3 system.
Auto head cleaner
Each time the player starts and ends playback, a cleaning roller automatically
passes over the video/FM audio (rotary) heads, removing tape residue and enabling
preventive care of the tape heads.
Automatic cassette ejection at tape end
When a tape reaches its end, the player automatically ejects the cassette. This
prevents accidental erasure of valuable data. Automatic tape ejection can be
inhibited through menu operation.
Connectors
External SYNC IN connector
The SYNC IN connector enables the player to be synchronized with other video
equipment.
8-pin VTR connector
The TV OUT connector allows the player to simultaneously monitor video and
audio signals by connecting an external monitor with a single cable.
Chapter 1 SVP-9020 Introduction

"Suggested
Configurations
for
Controlling
the
Player
Using
a
Simple
Editing
Control
Unit
The
following
configuration
is
suggested
for
controlling
the
SVP-9020
with
the
optional
SVBK-140
RS-422A
interface
board
and
other
video
equipment
by
using
the
RM-450CE
editing
control
unit.
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with
the
SVBK-140
installed
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RM-450CE Editing control unit
Remote
control
signal
Remote
control
signal
Suggested
configurations
for
controlling
the
player
using
a
simple
editing
control
unit
Chapter
1
SVP-9020
Introduction
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| Opt
io
nal
Accessories
for
Expanding
the
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The following accessories can be used to enhance the player.
Model name i Function
TI
SVRM-100 Remote contro! unit his unit enables remote control of the player by
connecting the unit to the REMOTE connector of the
player. But, the following buttons do not function in this
configuration.
¢ FREEZE button
® REC button
e INDEX button
© MARK button
¢ ERASE button
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SVBK-100 33-pin interface board | This board provides a 33-pin parallel interface that
enables the player to be connected to a remote contro!
unit (RM-580/500/450CE/440 etc.) employing a 33-pin
parallel interface board. You can thus control the player
from the remote control unit. (However, the editing
function of the RM-450CE/440 does not operate.)
SVBK-120 RS-232C interface This board provides an RS-232C serial interface that
board allows a computer to be connected. You can thus
control the player from a computer.
4
SVBK-130 Satellite interface This board provides a satellite interface. You can use
board (available soon) this board to construct a satellite system.
SVBK-140 RS-422A interface This board provides an RS-422A serial interface that
board allows the RM-450CE editing control unit to be
connected. You can thus control the player from this
editing control unit.
SVBK-150 Digital noise This board reduces digital chroma noise and corrects
reduction board time base errors to increase picture sharpness, reduce
jitter, and reduce color drop out interpolation.
SVBK-160 Time code board This board reads and generates time codes. When you
want to play back a tape onto which time codes have
been recorded, use this board with the SVBK-130 or
SVBK-140 because this board can not function without
them.
For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with
the SVBK-160 or contact your Sony dealer.
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Chapter 2
Location
and
Function
of
Parts and Controls
This
chapter
explains
the
purposes
and
functions
of
the
parts
of
the
player.
If
you
have
used
a
player
before.
you
should
be
able
to
operate
the
player
after
briefly
reading
this
chapter.
If
you
have
never
used
this
type
of
player
before.
read
through
this
chapter
thoroughly
to
familiarize
yourself
with
the
parts
and
controls.
While
you
are
operating
the
player,
refer
to
this
chapter
to
clarify
the
functions
of
the
controls.
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[3] CTL/MENU switch
4] Indicator block
1}
MONITOR
OUT
switch
and
selector
5]
Time
counter
block
[2]
Cassette
compartment
[6]
RESET
button
7| POWER switch
TIM
8] TIMER switch
9| REMOTE connector
0] Shuttle dial
[|] PROGRAMMED OPERATION
selector and buttons
2) SEARCH button/lamp
TRACKING control
ion
(13) DATA button
6]
HEADPHONES
LEVEL
control
and
connector
(4)
ITEM
button
Front panel
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2
Location
and
Function
of
Parts
and
Controls
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[2]
Hi-Fi/NORM switch
This switch is used to select the audio output
signal to be output to the AUDIO MONITOR
connector on the rear panel.
Hi-Fi: When the player is playing back a signal,
MONITOR OUT switch and selector
an output audio signal, recorded in hi-fi
recording mode is output to the
HEADPHONES connector, AUDIO
MONITOR connector and TV OUT
connector.
NORM: When the player is playing back a
signal, the output audio signals, recorded in
normal recording mode are output to the
HEADPHONES connector, AUDIO
MONITOR connector and TV OUT
connectors.
CH-1/MIX/CH-2 selector
This selector is used to select the channel to be
output through the HEADPHONES connector,
AUDIO MONITOR connector, and TV OUT
connector. It can also be used to select the
channel to which the player outputs the audio
signal set with the Hi-Fi/NORM switch [|].
CH-1/MIX/CH-2 | Audio signal | Audio signal
selector output from output from
setting HEADPHONES | AUDIO
; connector MONITOR
connector and
TV OUT
connector
CH-1 channel-1 channel-1
MIX | stereo audio mixed from
signal channel-1 and
channel-2
CH-2 channel-2 channel-2
Cassette compartment
Insert an S-VHS or VHS cassette here.
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls
3] CTL/MENU(control signal/menu) switch
This switch selects the data to be displayed by
the time counter block [5].
CTL: reads CTL signals on the tape and
displays the tape transport time in hours,
minutes and seconds. Normally, keep the
switch set to this position.
MENU: Displays menu settings in STOP mode.
No other operations are possible in menu
mode.
'4| Indicator block
Each lamp lights in the following cases:
lamp: lights when a cassette is loaded into
the player.
AUTO OFF lamp: lights when the power is
applied but moisture has condensed inside
the player. While this indicator is lit, a
cassette can not be loaded into the player.
S-VHS lamp: lights when the player is S-VHS
playback mode.
Time counter block
This block displays the data (time or the menu
items) selected with the CTL/MENU switch (3.
[6] RESET button
Setting the CTL/MENU switch [3] to CTL
causes the tape transport time to appear on the
time counter block |5|. Pressing this button
resets the indicator to “0:00:00.”
'7| POWER switch
This switch turns on the power of the player.
The time counter block [5} will light.
'8| TIMER switch
This switch is used to enable automatic
playback with an optional timer.
OFF: no timer is used. Normally, keep the
selector set to this position.
PLAY: automatic playback with a timer.

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REMOTE connector (stereo minijack)
This connector is used to connect the optional
SVRM-100 remote control unit. Playback, fast-
forward, rewind and search operations can be
remotely controlled.
Shuttle dial
By turning this dial with the SEARCH button
[2| held down, the playback speed can be varied
between 1/20 and 10 times normal speed.
Turning the dial clockwise (to FORWARD)
makes the tape run forwards. Turning the dial
counterclockwise (to REVERSE) makes the
tape run backwards. At the center “O” position,
a still picture is output.
PROGRAMMED OPERATION selector
and buttons
This selector and buttons are used to enable
programmed operation.
PROGRAMMED OPERATION selector
[sas
© To repeatedly play a particular portion.
® To check the points memorized with the
MARK IN A and B buttons.
OFF:
© For normal operation. When the player is to
be controlled from a remote control unit
connected to the REMOTE connector, set
this switch to OFF.
© To memorize points set with the MARK IN
A and B buttons for programmed operation.
® To locate a point memorized with the
MARK IN A button.
©
To
memorize
points,
set
with
the
MARK
IN
A button, for programmed operation.
MARK IN A and B buttons
Press to memorize the current time counter
value. You can memorize only one point with
each button. If you press the button several
times, only the last point will be memorized.
SEARCH button/lamp
Press to activate the shuttle dial ||0}. The lamp
will light.
DATA button
With
the
CTL/MENU
switch
[3]
set
to
MENU,
press
this
button
to
set
the
data
item
selected
with the ITEM button [I4].
ITEM button
With
the
CTL/MENU
switch
[3]
set
to
MENU,
press
this
button
to
select
the
item
to
be
set.
TRACKING control
Normally,
set
this
control
to
FIXED.
Should
noise,
snow
or
streaks
appear
on
a
picture,
turn
this
control
so
that
the
best
possible
picture
is
obtained.
HEADPHONES LEVEL control and
connector(stereo phone jack)
To monitor the playback audio signal selected
with
the
MONITOR
OUT
switch
and
selector
[1],
connect
a
pair
of
stereo
headphones
here.
Adjust the volume with the LEVEL control.
Chapter
2
Location
and
Function
of
Parts
and
Controls
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STOP button
EJECT button
PAUSE button/lamp
F FWD button/lamp
{19} PLAY button/tamp
0} REW button/lamp
=
PAUSE button/lamp
Press to stop the tape momentarily. The lamp
lights while the player is in STOP mode.
To restart the tape, press the PAUSE button
again.
ico
F FWD(fast-forward) button/lamp
Press to fast-forward the tape. The lamp lights
during fast-forwarding.
(I9] PLAY(playback) button/lamp
Press to play back the tape. The lamp lights.
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Front panel (continued)
(20) REW(rewind) button/lamp
Press to rewind the tape. The lamp lights while
the player is rewinding the tape.
STOP button
Press to completely stop the tape transport.
EJECT button
Press to eject the cassette.

2
Sub
Panel
i
DOLBY NR switch
AUDIO LINE OUT SELECT switch
[3] EDIT switch
(4) SYSTEM SELECT
switch
TT
How
to
open
the
lower
front
panel
How
to
close
the
lower
front
panel
While
pushing
down
the
buttons
on
the
right
and
left
While
lifting
the
stays
on
the
right
and
left
sides
of
the
sides
of
the
panel,
pull
the
lower
panel
up.
panel,
drop
the
lower
panel
down.
Sub panel
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2
Location
and
Function
of
Parts
and
Controls
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[1] DOLBY NR switch
This switch is used to select whether the Dolby”
NR system is applied to playback. This system
provides a high S/N ratio and improves sound
quality.
ON: plays back the sound with the Dolby NR
system.
OFF: plays back the sound without the Dolby
NR system.
Note |
Be sure to make the same selection when
recording and playing back. If the DOLBY NR
switch is set to OFF when the player is playing
back a signal recorded with the Dolby NR
system, high sound levels may be emphasized.
[2| AUDIO LINE OUT SELECT switch
This switch is used to select the audio signal to
be output from the AUDIO OUT NORM/Hi-Fi
connectors on the rear panel.
HiFi: outputs a hi-fi recording signal.
NORM: outputs a normal recording signal.
The hi-fi recording signal is output from the
AUDIO OUT Hi-Fi connector, regardless of
how this switch is set.
1) Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol DU are
Chapter 2 Location and Function of Parts and Controls
EDIT switch
Set this switch to ON when duplicating a signal.
This will prevent degradation of the video
signal.
ON: Duplicating the signal
OFF: Normal operation
SYSTEM SELECT switch
This switch is used to select the color system of
video signals to be played back.
PAL: To play back PAL-recorded signals.
Normally, set this switch to this position.
NTSC 4.43: To play back NTSC-recorded
signals using a monitor which can display
signals of multiple color systems, such as
Sony PVM-1442QM.
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

9]
AC
IN
connector
and
ground
terminal
[1] SYNC IN connector
2| AUDIO OUT connectors
3] Optional accessory compartment (1)
4] Optional accessory
compartment (2)
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isa)
AUDIO MONITOR output connector
[6] TV OUT connector
[7] S VIDEO OUT connector
VIDEO OUT connector
SYNC
IN(synchronizing
signal
input)
connector
(BNC
type)
Used
to
input
an
external
synchronizing
signal.
[2|
AUDIO
OUT(output)
connectors
@
AUDIO
OUT
NORMIHi-Fi
CH-1/L
and
CH-2/R
connectors
@
AUDIO
OUT
Hi-Fi
CH-1/L
and
CH-2/R
connectors
AUDIO OUT connectors
Rear panel
@
AUDIO
OUT(output)
NORM/Hi-Fi
CH-
1/L(channel
1/left)
and
CH-2/R(channel
2/right)
connectors
(phono
jacks)
Used
to
output
the
hi-fi
recording
or
normal
recording
audio
output
signals,
selected
with
the
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
SELECT
switch
on
the
sub
panel.
© AUDIO OUT(output) Hi-Fi CH-
1/L(channel
1/left)
and
CH-2/R(channel
2/right) connectors (phono jacks)
Used
to
output
the
hi-fi
recording
audio
output
signal.
2-9(E)
Chapter
2
Location
and
Function
of
Parts
and
Controls