Sony U-matic S VO-6800PS User manual

“SONY
PORTABLE
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDER
[U-matic/S|
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Page
2
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
:
MODE
D’EMPLOI
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de
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© 1984 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the set to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEATURES
The lightweight and compact Sony VO-6800PS U-matic
video cassette recorder is designed for portable use..
When used together with a Sony color video camera, the
VO-6800PS recorder is ideally suited for outdoor record-
ing
Portability and versatility -
The lightweight, compact VO-6800PS is designed for
portable use. It may be operated in either a vertical or a
horizontal position. The recorder is free of gyroscopic
distortion. ’
Devices for reliable camera recording
Video confidence
The simultaneous playback picture (the picture which
has just been recorded) can be monitored on the camera
viewfinder if a camera equipped with a return video but-
ton is used together. You can check whether or not the
recording has been correctly made.
Protect against the accidental recording interruption
During the camera recording, if the camera is connected
to the 14-pin CAMERA connector, only the STOP and
EJECT buttons can function. All other buttons are
disabled so that the recording will not be interrupted ac-
cidentally.
Warning system
The warning lamps blink or light to tell the operator at a
glance that the auto shut-off mechanism is functioning
due to the end of tape, battery discharge, etc. An audible
alarm will sound simultaneously through the earphone.
When a camera equipped with a Sony Q type (14-pin)
connector is used, the warning lamps in the viewfinder
will blink in unison with the warning lamps on the
recorder.
Tape remaining time indication
The tape remaining time can be checked on the camera
viewfinder screen if a camera equipped with a return
video button is used together. ;
Easy battery replacement
The battery can be easily inserted and removed. In addi-
tion, an independent meter is provided for checking the
battery condition.

Editing capability
Smooth
transition
between
scenes
Video
cassette
programs
are
composed
shot-by-shot
without
any
irregularities
at
scene
changes
because
the
quick
playback
servo
system
guarantees
a
clean
cut
every
time.
Two video source assembly
Two
video
sources
can
be
assembled
by
switching
the
VIDEO IN selector.
_ Audio dubbing
Audio
(commentary,
music,
etc.)
can
be
added
to
a
previous video recording.
Variety of recording and playback functions
High quality audio signal recording
The
sendust
audio
head
permits
audio
recording
with
high frequency response.
Auto or manual audio recording
While
recording,
the
audio
level
can
be
controlled
manually (recording with a limiter) or automatically.
Picture
search
:
Pictures
can
be
monitored
during
the
rewind
and
fast
forward modes.
External sync system
The
recorder
will
operate
with
an
external
syne
system
when
the
video
signal
is
connected
to
the
VIDEO
IN
con-
‘ nector during playback.
Other features
Logic control
The
logic
contro!
system
allows
you
to
change
modes
without
pressing
the
STOP
button.
Two way power. operation
This
recorder
may
be
powered
by
the
Sony
NP-1
rechargeable
battery
pack
(optional)
or
the
CMA-8CE
camera
adaptor
(optional)
for
ac
power.
Pause
mode
; :
The
tape
may
be
momentarily
stopped
in
record,.dubb-
ing
audio
or
playback
mode.
A
still
picture
may
be
ob-
tained
in
the
playback
and
audio
dubbing
pause
modes.
Real time counter
The
time
counter
reads
the
CTL
signals
recorded
on
the
tape
and
an
LCD
(Liquid
Crystal
Display)
display
in-
dicates
the
point
on
the
tape
in
seconds
and
minutes.
Playback
on
a
conventional
TV
receiver
Playback
can
be
performed
on
a
conventional
TV~
receiver
by
means
of
an
optional
RF
unit.
PRECAUTIONS
On safety.
e@ Operate the unit on 12 V dc. For ac operation, use the
CMA-8CE camera adaptor (optional), which operates on
110, 127, 220 or 240 V ac (selectable), 50/60 Hz. Operate
the camera adaptor only with the supplied power cord;
do not use any other type of cord.
e@Should any material, liquid or solid, fall into the
cabinet, unplug the ac power cord if the camera adaptor
is used, and have the unit checked by qualified person-
nel before operating it further.
On installation
Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields, high
temperature and excessive dust and moisture.
On operation
e@ Avoid subjecting the unit to unnecessary shock or im-
pact.
@ Never operate the unit right after having transported it
from a cold location directly to a warm location.
On cleaning
Clean the cabinet periodically with a soft dry cloth. Do
not use solvent, such as alcohol, benzine or thinner,
which will damage the finish.
On transportation
Save the carton and associated packing material. These
will be useful to transport or ship the recorder.
if you have any questions about this unit, contact your
authorized Sony dealer.

NOTES
ON
VIDEO
CASSETTE
Usable cassette
Always
use
a
KGS
type
video
cassette,
KCS-20,
KCS-10
or equivalent.
Recording format
Because
the
full
width
of
the
tape
is
used
for
recording
the
picture
and
sound,
the
tape
is
recorded
in
one
direc-
tion
only.
;
Corr
+—
Control
track
—Y¥
ica
track
Safety
cap
on
the
bottom
Video
cassette
[§}
incorporates
a
convenient
safety
device
to
prevent
accidental
erasure.
To
safeguard
the
material
recorded
on
a
cassette,
remove
the red
cap
on
the
bottom
of
the
cassette.
To
record
on
this
cassette
later,
replace
the
cap.
Red cap
Handling
and
storage
eAlways
store
the
video
cassette
in
the
cassette
case
when
it
is
to
be
carried
or
mailed.
eStore
the
cassette
in
the
cassette
case
vertically,
after
first
rewinding
the
tape
evenly
on
the
supply
reel.
eDo
not
store
a
video
cassette
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
high
humidity,
excessive
dust,
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
magnetic
field.
eAvoid
subjecting
the
cassette
to
mechanical
shock.
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PART
AND CONTROLS
CONTROL PANEL
@ EJECT button
Press to raise the cassette onberineat for insertion or
removal of the video cassette.
If
a
cassette
is
inserted
when
the
power
is
on,
the
tape
is
threaded,
and
the
recorder
is
set
to
the
stop
mode.
When
the
button
is
pressed
to
remove
a
cassette,
the
tape
will
be
unthreaded,
and
the
cassette
compartment
will
pop
up.
@ Digital tape counter
This
counter
counts
the
CTL
signals
on
the
tape
during
playback,
and
the
CTL
signals
being
recorded
during
recording
and
indicates
the
tape
running
time
at
the
nor-
mal
playback
speed
in
minutes
and
seconds.
© RESET button
Press
to
reset
the
tape
counter
@
to
“00
00”.
. @ LIGHT button
Press
to
illuminate
the
digital
tape
counter
@.
@ REC (record) button/iamp
For
recording,
press
the
PLAY
button
while
pressing
this
button.
While
recording,
the
REC
lamp
will
blink.
If
only
this
button
is
pressed
in
the
stop
mode,
the
E-to-E
mode
picture*
will
be
displayed
on
the
viewfinder
and
the
monitor
screen.
Adjust
the
audio
level
and
allow
time
for
the
camera
to
warm
up
by
setting
the
recorder
in
the
E-to-E
mode.
During
the
fast
forward,
rewind
or
the
playback
mode,
the
E-to-E
mode
picture
can
be
monitored
while
this
but-
ton
is
being
pressed.
*E-to-E mode picture
The
input
video
signal
which
has
passed
through
the
amplifier
in
the
recorder
is
displayed
on
the
monitor.
This
is
the
E-to-E
(Electronics
to
Electronics)
mode
picture.
@ Warning lamps
These
lamps
display
the
operating
state
of
the
VTR.
SERVO lamp
Blinks
when
the
drum
servo
and
capstan
servo
are
not
locked.
HUMID lamp
Lights
when
moisture
condensation
has
formed
on
the
head
drum
or
when
the
humidity
is
very
high.
SLACK lamp
Blinks
when
the
tape
is
slack
on
the
take
up
side
(from
the
capstan
to
the
take
up
reel)
of
the
tape
transport
system
or
when
the
stop
of
the
drum
rotation
is
detected.
At
the
same
time,
the
tape
runis
automatically
.
stopped
in
order
to
prevent
the
tape
from
becoming
en-
tangled in the transport system.

F® REC button/iamp
Fy AUDIO DUB button/lamp
[-} Warning lamps
@ EVECT button
@ Digitat tape counter
3] RESET button
4) LIGHT button
[} BATTERY meter
(k} PAUSE button/lamp
(fh) F FWD button/lamp
Fp) PLAY button/lamp
(Ti) REW button/iamp
STOP button
TAPE END lamp
Blinks
for
several
minutes
before
the
end
of
the
tape—for
about
1.5
minutes
when
using
Sony
KCS-20
or
KCS-10
video
cassette
tape.
However,
this
length
varies
if
a
video
cassette
other
than
Sony’s
product
is
used.
The
lamp:
lights
when
the
tape
comes
to
the
end,
and
the
tape
Wenepert
is
automatically
stopped.
BATTERY lamp
Blinks
when
the
voltage
supplied
by
the
internal
NP-1
battery
pack(s)
falls
below
11.45
V,
indicating
that
the
batteries
are
almost
exhausted.
The
lamp
lights.
up
steadily
when
the
voltage
falls
to
11
V,
and
the
tape
transport
is
automatically
stopped.
@
AUDIO
DUB
(dubbing)
button/lamp
For
audio
dubbing,
press
this
button
while
pressing
the
PLAY button.
When
only
this
button
is
pressed,
audio
recording
level
adjustments
can
be
made
before
starting
audio
dubb-
ing.
© BATTERY meter
This
meter
displays
the
level
of
the
power
voltage.
Good
condition
Full charge
@ STOP button
Press to stop the unit’s operation.
@ REW (rewind) button/lamp
Press
to
rewind
the
tape.
The
recorded
signal
on
the
tape
will
be
displayed
on
the
viewfinder
and
the
monitor
screen
with
guard
band
noise
(picture
search).
@® PLAY ‘huttonflamp
Press
to
play
back
the
tape.
To
begin
a
recording,
press
this button while pressing the REC button.
@® F FWD (fast forward) button/lamp
Press
to
advance
the
tape
rapidly.
The
recorded
signal
on
the
tape
will
be
displayed
on
the
viewfinder
and
monitor
screen
with
on
band
noise
(picture
search).
@® PAUSE button/lamp
Press
to
momentarily
stop
the
tape
in
the
record
or
playback
mode.
The
lamp
will
blink
during
-
the
pause
mode.
Press
this
button
again
to
release
the
pause
mode.
During
the
playback
pause
mode,
a
still
picture
will
be
displayed.
eThe
PAUSE
button
cannot
function
during
recording
if
the
recording
is
started
by
pressing
a
remote
control
switch
on
the
camera,
when
the
camera
is
connected
to
the
CAMERA
connector.
In
this
case,
start/stop
of
the
tape
can
be
done
with
a
remote
control
switch
on
the
camera.
For
details,
see
page
11.
eAfter
more
than
about
8
minutes
in
the
pause
mode
of
operation,
the
pause
mode
will
be
automatically
releas-
ed,
and
the
recorder
enters
the
stop
mode.

@ CH-1 LEVEL control and audio channel 1/video level
meter
To adjust the audio channel 1 recording level manually,
set the AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selector to
MANUAL and the METER SELECT switch to CH-1 and
then adjust the control while watching the level meter.
The CH-1 LEVEL meter indicates the audio channel 1
- output level during the playback mode.
The CH-1 LEVEL meter is also used as the video level
meter. Set the METER SELECT switch to VIDEO, and
check the video signal level.
@® CH-2 LEVEL control and meter
To adjust the audio channel 2 recording level manually,
set the AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selector to
MANUAL and adjust the contro! while watching the level
meter.
The CH-2 LEVEL meter indicates the audio channel 2
output level during the playback mode.
© POWER switch
Set to ON to turn on the recorder. A number will appear
on the digital tape counter when the power Is supplied. If
a cassette is inserted after turning on the recorder, the
tape will be threaded around the head drum and the
recorder will enter the stop mode.
Power will be supplied to a camera, if connected, when
the POWER switch is set to ON.
CH-1 LEVEL contro! and audio
channel 1/video level meter
CH-2 LEVEL control and meter
POWER switch
AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selector
METER SELECT switch
ik) REMOTE jack
@ AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selector
To adjust the audio recording level automatically, set
the selector to AUTO. The automatic gain control
regulates the audio levels to assure optimum recording.
To adjust the audio recording level manually, set the
selector to MANUAL. The audio limiter circuitry will be
activated to minimize audio distortion at the peaks.
. @ METER SELECT switch
Select the display mode of the CH-1 LEVEL meter @:
audio channel 1 input/output level (CH-1) or video input
level (VIDEO).
@® REMOTE jack (special mini jack)
Connect the RM-680 remote control unit (optional).
CONNECTOR PANEL
@ VIDEO IN connector (BNC type)
For connecting with a video output from another video
cassette recorder/player, camera or color video monitor,’
use this connection.
@ VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)
For connecting a video input of a TV receiver/monitor or
a video cassette recorder, use this connection.
© TRACKING control
To correct tracking deviation when playing back tapes
recorded on other machines, adjust this control.

PB VIDEO IN connector
y® VIDEO OUT connector
[ CH-2 MICICAMERAILINE
selector
[} —20 dB/ -60 dB camera microphone
input level selector
(%
CH-1
MIC/LINE
selector
Oy
TRACKING
control
©
CH-1
MICI/LINE
selector
Depending
on
the
audio
source
used
for
the
AUDIO
IN
CH-1/L/DUB
connector
@®,
select
the
appropriate
posi-
tion.
MIC:
To
use
a
microphone
for
the
audio
input.
LINE:
To
use
other
audio
inputs.
©
-20
dB/
-60
dB
camera
microphone
input
level
selec-
tor
Depending
on
the
microphone
level
of
the
comera
con-
nected
to
the
CAMERA
connector
@,
select
the
ap-
_
propriate
position:
-20
dB
or
—60
dB.
If
a
microphone
is
connected
to
the
AUDIO
IN
CH-
4/L/DUB
or
the
AUDIO
!N
CH-2/R
connector,
the
setting
of
this
selector
is
not
required.
Setting examples
Selector setting
Camera used
DXC-1800
series
-60
dB
DXC-1820
series
~60
dB
DXC-M3
series
-60
dB
DXC-M3A
series
[
—20
dB
or
-60
dB
@
CH-2
MICICAMERA/LINE
selector
Depending
on
the
audio
source
used
for
the
audio
chan-
nel
2,
select
the
appropriate
position.
-
MIC:
To
use
a
microphone
connected
to
the
AUDIO
IN
CH-2/R
connector
®.
CAMERA:
To
use
the
audio
input
supplied
to
the
CAMERA
connector
®.
LINE:
To
use
other
audio
inputs
connected
to
the
.
AUDIO IN CH-2/R connector ®.
Tt) EARPHONE jack
¢) EARPHONE LEVEL contro!
E® MONITOR selector
YD) VIDEO IN selector
@ VIDEO IN selector
Select
the
video
input
signal
when
video
sources
are
connected
to
both
the
VIDEO
IN
@
and
CAMERA
@®
con-
nectors.
LINE:
The
video
signal
supplied
to
the
VIDEO
IN
con-
nector
is
selected.
CAMERA:
The.
video
signal
supplied
to
the
CAMERA
connector
is
selected.
When
the
video
signal
is
connected
to
only
one
of
the
VIDEO
IN
or
CAMERA
connector,
the
setting
of
this
switch
will
be
ignored
and
the
input
signal
connected
to
the recorder will be selected.
© MONITOR selector
Select
the
audio
outputs
from
the
EARPHONE
jack
@
and
AUDIO.
OUT
MONI
(CH-1/L)
connector
©.
CH-1: Audio output of channel 1
MIX:
Mixed
audio
output
of.
channels
1
and
2
CH-2: Audio output of channel 2
@© EARPHONE LEVEL control
.
Adjust
the
earphone
level
with
this
control.
It
is
also
possible
to
adjust
the
audio
level
of
the
video
monitor
when
the
monitor
is
connected
to
the
CAMERA.
connector
®
using
the
VMC-1MQ
cable
(optional).
@ EARPHONE jack (mini)
The
audio
to
be
recorded
or
being
played
back
can
be
monitored
by
connecting
the
supplied
earphone
ME-20H
to
this
jack.
The
MONITOR
selector
@
is
used
to:select
the channel: CH-1, CH-2 or MIX.
If
any
of
the
warning
lamps
is
pe
a
beep
will
sound
in
the
earphone.

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(f:) RF OUT connector
(3) AUDIO OUT CH-2/R connector
(i AUDIO OUT MONI (CH-1/L) connector
(7 CAMERA connector
(Kk) AUDIO IN CH-2/R connector
(F)
AUDIO
IN
CH-1/L/DUB
connector
(bE) DC IN 12 V connector
@ DC IN 12 V connector (XLR, 4-pin)
Connect with the CAMERA/CCU connector of the CMA-
8CE camera adaptor’ (optional) using the supplied
CCQxX-2 cable.
@ AUDIO IN CH-1/L/DUB connector (XLR type)
Connect a micropone or an audio Jine input source for
the recording of the audio channel 1 or for audio dubb-
ing.
The audio signal level must be selected with the CH-7
MIC/LINE selector @.
@® AUDIO IN CH-2/R connector (XLR type)
Connect a micropone or an audio line input source for
the recording of the audio channel 2.
The audio signal level must be selected with the CH-2
MIC/CAMERAIJLINE selector @.
@ CAMERA connector (Q type, 14-pin)
Connect the output signal of a Sony color video camera
or a video monitor.
A color camera equipped with a Q-type connector can be
connected directly to this connector.
A video monitor equipped with an 8-pin connector can be
connected by using an optional VMC-1MQ cable.
® AUDIO OUT MONI (CH-1/L) connector (XLR type)
The audio signal selected by the MONITOR selector @ is
supplied from this connector.
@® AUDIO OUT CH-2/R connector (XLR type)
The audio output signal of channel 2 is supplied from
this connector.
@ RF modulator compartment
Install an RF modulator (optional). For details, see page
19.
@® RF OUT connector (DIN type)
When playing back programs onto a conventional TV
receiver, attach the TV receiver antenna terminals to this
connector.
@® PAL/SECAM selector
When playing back the tape, set this selector to the pro-
per position according to the color system of the record-
ed tape, PAL or SECAM. During recording, it may be ef-
fective for obtaining a higher quality picture to set this
selector to PAL or SECAM according to the program to
be recorded.
@ COLOR LOCK switch
Normally set the switch to the center position. If the pic-
ture should suddenly lose color or does not maintain
correct hue, set the switch to the position + or—, where
the normal picture is obtained.

POWER
SOURCES
|
The
VO-6800PS
video
cassette
recorder
can
operate
either
from
one
or
two
rechargeable
battery
pack(s)
NP-1
or
from
an ac
power
source
using
a
CMA-8CE
camera
adaptor (optional).
BATTERY
Installation
insert
one
or
two
battery
pack(s)
as
illustrated.
To remove
Press
the
EJECT
button
above
the
battery
compartment.
Notes on battery
.
eBefore
using
the
battery
pack,
always
charge
it
by
us-
ing
the
BC-1WA
battery
charger.
The
charging
time
is
about
1
hour
at
norma/
temperatures.
For
details
on
charging,
please
read
the
instruction
manual
of
the
BC-
1WA,
_
@The
battery
pack
may.
not
be
charged
if
you
try
to
recharge
it
immediately
after
it
has
been
used.
If
this
happens,
wait
for
a
few
minutes
before
attempting
to
recharge
it
again.
Battery
life
:
A
fully
charged
battery
provides
approximately
half
hour
of
continuous
operation
when
used.
together
with
the
DXC-M3
series
camera.
With
two
batteries,
the
opera-
tion
time
will
be
1
hour.
The
BATTERY
meter
indicates
battery
condition.
If
the
pointer
approaches
the
left
end
of
the
black
zone,
replace
the
battery
with
a
fully
charg-
ed
one.
~
When
the
voltage
of
the
NP-1
falls
below
its
rated
value,
the
BATTERY
lamp
will
blink,
and
after
several
minutes,
the
recorder
will
automatically
stop.
If
the
recorder
is
set
in
the
record
or
playback
mode
us-
ing
a
battery
having
a
low
terminal
voltage,
it
will
not
operate.
Good battery condition
ee
Full charge
AC POWER
Before
connecting
the
CMA-8CE
camera
adaptor
(op-
tional)
to
a
wall
outlet,
check
that
the
operating
voltage
is
identical
with
the
voltage
of
your
power
supply.
CCQX-2 cable
(supplied,
2mi6 feet)
CMA-8CE camera
adaptor (optional)
inane —
to a wall outlet <aumm 5,
Notes
eWhen
the
camera
adaptor
is
connected
to
the
DC
IN
12
V
connector,
power
supply:
from
the
batteries
is
auto--
matically
disconnected.
@
Do
not
plug
in
the
cord
or
unplug
it
from
the
DC
IN
12V
connector
of
the
recorder
during
battery
operation,
because
this
may
cause
tape
slack.

_ VIDEO CASSETTE [SJINSERTION
e Before inserting, take up the slack in the tape by turn-
ing the reels manually.
INSERTION
Push down the front
side of the lid until
the lid locks.
Insert a
video cassette.
Press the |
EJECT button. |
i
1 Set the POWER
switch to ON.
Note
If the HUMID lamp lights when the POWER switch is set
to ON, the moisture has condensed inside the machine.
If this happens, do not insert a cassette. Turn off the
power and wait until the HUMID lamp does not light
when the power is turned on.
To remove
Make certain that the recorder is turned on, and press
the EJECT button.
10
RECORDING
CAMERA RECORDING
Connections
For line video recording
= [remsztems
a
Se
AUDIO |
CH-1/L/DU oz
For microphone sound recording
Re,
ae
Microphones
“Sp
AUDIO IN CH-2/R

For video and audio monitoring
Video monitor
AUDIO OUT MONI
(CH 1/L) : F
For audio monitoring
Earphone
For camera recording
—
=
| Mines
Color video camera
equipped with the
Q type connector
Operation
The
PALISECAM
selector
on the
connector
panel
of
the
recorder
is
recommended
to
be
set
to
the
appropriate
position
according
to
the
program
to
berecorded
so
that
the
higher
picture
quality
will
be
assured.
1 Insert a video cassette.
Make certain that the red cap is in place on the
bottom of the video cassette.
2 Press the REC button so that the E-to-E mode
signal is displayed on the monitor screen.
3
Make
the
necessary
adjustments
on
the
camera.
4 Adjust the audio recording level.
To record the sound automatically
Set
the
AUDIO
LEVEL
MANUAL/AUTO
selector
to AUTO.
To adjust manually
1) Set the AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selec-
tor to MANUAL.
2)
For
the
audio
channel
1
adjustment,
set
the
METER
SELECT
switch
to
CH-1.
3)
Adjust
the
audio
channel
1
or
2
recording
level
by
turning
the
CH-1
or
CH-2
LEVEL
con-
trol,
so
that
the
pointer
of
the
level
meter
swings
up
to
0
GB
at
its
maximum
deflection.
5
While
pressing
the
REC
button,
press
the
PLAY
button.
The
recorder
will
be
in
the
recording
standby
mode.
:
eThe
recording
will
start
just
after
the
REC
and
PLAY
buttons
are
pressed
if
a
camera
is
con-
nected
to
the
VIDEO
IN
connector.
6 Start recording by pressing the remote control
switch on the camera or the PAUSE button on
the recorder. ,
7
To
stop
recording
momentarily,
press
the
remote
control
switch
on
the
camera
again.
8
At
the
end
of
the
recording,
press
the
STOP
but-
ton
on
the
recorder.
:
11

Pause operation
To
stop
the
tape
erenianly
during
camera
recording,
press
the
rernote
control
switch
on
the
camera
or
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
recorder.
The
PAUSE
lamp
on
the
recorder
will
blink
during
the
pause
mode.
The
E-to-E.
mode
signal
will
remain
displayed
on
the
monitor
con-
nected
to
the
recorder.
To
release
the
pause
mode,
press
the
remote
control
switch
on
the
camera
again
or
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
recorder.
elf
the
recording
has
been
started
with
the
PAUSE
but-
ton
on
the
recorder,
it
can
be
stopped
with
the
PAUSE
button
and
also
with
the
remote
contro!
switch
on
the
camera.
e!f
the
recording
has
been
started
with
the
remote
con-
tro!
switch
on
the
camera,
it
can
be
stopped
only
with
the
remote
control
switch.
The
PAUSE
button
cannot
stop
recording.
;
eThe
pause
mode
will
be
automatically
released
after
about
8
minutes
of
use,
and
the
recorder
will
set
in
the
stop
mode,
in
order
to
protect
the
tape
and
the
video
heads.
To
check
the
video
signal
being
recorded
(simultaneous
playback
picture)
To
check
whether
or
not
the
camera
recording
is
correct-
ly
made,
press
the
return
video
button
on
the
camera.
While
the
return
video
button
is
pressed,
the
simultaneous
playback
picture
is
displayed
on
the
viewfinder
screen,
with
the
tape
remaining
time
indica-
.
tion.
Tape remaining time indication
During
recording,
while
the
return
video
button
on
the
camera
is
pressed,
the
tape
remaining
time
is
displayed
on
the
simultaneous
playback
picture.
O ie)
REC/TALLY BATT
[i
cei remain- 20 15 10
cei time
15 | 10
Indication MIN | MIN MIN MIN
* The indication disappears.
ees MIN |BEFORE *.
If the tape will not run in the record mode
The
tape
will
not
run
if
a
video
signal
is
not
supplied.
If
this
happens,
check
the
pointer
of
the
CH-1
LEVEL
meter.
When
the
METER
SELECT
switch
is
set
to
VIDEO,
it
should
be
in
the
blue
zone,
indicating
a
sufficiently
strong
video
signal.
Stereo sound recording
To
record
stereo
sound,
connect
the
microphones
to
the
AUDIO
IN
CH-1/L/DUB
and
CH-2/R
connectors.
Set the
CH-1
MIC/LINE
and
CH-2
MIC/CAMERAILINE
selectors
* to MIC.
When
the
microphone
is
eoarectad
to
the
AUDIO
IN
CH-
~
2/R connector, the microphone built into, or connected
to, the camera will be automatically disconnected.
12
0 min.
ASSEMBLY RECORDING
Two video sources—-one from the VIDEO IN connector,
the other from the CAMERA connector—can be
assembled by switching the VIDEO IN selector.
For instance, suppose two cameras are used as
sources. (For the connections, refer to pages 10 and 11.)
i Connect the camera cable of one camera |
(Camera 1) to the CAMERA connector and ‘the
video output connector of the other camera
(Camera 2) to the VIDEO IN connector.
2 Press the REC button on the recorder and ad-
just each camera while monitoring the
viewfinder or the monitor screen.
Turn the VIDEO IN selector to view each
camera.
3 Set the VIDEO IN selector to CAMERA for
Camera lt. -
4 While pressing the REC button, press the PLAY
button and start recording by pressing the
remote control switch on the camera.
5 At the desired point, stop recording by pressing
the remote control switch on the camera again.
6 Setthe VIDEO IN selector to LINE for Camera 2.
7 Continue recording by pressing the PAUSE but-
ton on the recorder after the VIDEO IN selector
is set to LINE for more than 3 seconds.
When assembly is finished, press the STOP button on
the recorder.
Picture of Camera 1 Picture of Camera 2
CAMERA * LINE
VIDEO IN
selector
elf two cameras are synchronized with the same
reference signal, you can smoothly change the picture
from one camera to another during tape running
(without using the pause mode) simply by switching the
VIDEO IN selector.

RECORDING
TV
PROGRAMS
Connections
When
using
a
receiver/monitor
not
equipped
with
an
8-pin
connector
rg the input
selector to
VIDEO
OUT
Hea
LINE.
AUDIO
IN
GH-2/R
~~,
AUDIO
OUT
iE
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
Receiver/monitor
Set
the
CH-2
MICICAMERA/LINE
selector
to
the
appropriate
position:
CAMERA:
When
the
receiver!
monitor
is
connected
to
the
CAMERA
connector
LINE:
When
the
receiver/monitor
frm
is
connected
to
the
AUDIO
IN
\_
|
CAMERA
When
using
a
receiverimonitor
equipped
-
CH-2/R
connector.
with
an
8-pin
connector
Set
the
input
Lo
selector
to
VTR.
Set
the
VIDEO
IN
selector
as
follows:
~
LINE:
When
the
receiver/monitor
is
connected
to
the
VIDEO
IN
connector.
CAMERA:
When
the
receiver/monitor
is
connected
to
the
CAMERA
connector.
* VMC-1MQ (optional)
Receiver/monitor
Caution -
Television
programs,
films,
video
tapes
and
other
materials
may
be
copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording
of
such
material
may
be
contrary
to
the
provisions
of
the
copyright
laws.
.
13

Operation
The PALISECAM selector on the connector panel of the
recorder is recommended to be set to the appropriate
position according to the program to be recorded so that
the higher picture quality will be assured.
1 Insert a video cassette.
Make sure that the red cap is in place ¢ on the
- pottom of the video cassette.
2 Press the REC button so that the E-to-E mode
signal is displayed’on the monitor screen.
3 Set the input selector of the monitor in accor-
dance with the connectors being used.
VTR: When the 8-pin VTR connector of the
receiver/monitor is used
LINE: When the video line
receiver/monitor is used
input of the
4 Select the TV program and adjust the
receiver/monitor controls for the best possible
picture reception.
5 Adjust the audio recording level.
To record the sound automatically
Set the AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selector |
to AUTO.
To adjust manually
1) Set the AUDIO LEVEL MANUAL/AUTO selec-
tor to MANUAL.
2) For the audio channel 1 adjustment, set the
METER SELECT switch to CH-1.
3) Adjust the audio channel 1 or 2 recording
level by turning the CH 1 or CH 2 LEVEL con-
trol, so that the pointer of the level meter
swings up to 0 dB at its maximum deflection.
6
While
pressing
the
REC
button,
press
the
PLAY
button.
The
recording
will
begin.
To momentarily stop the recording
Press
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
recorder.
The
PAUSE
~
lamp will blink during the pause mode. The E-to-E mode
signal remains displayed on the monitor screen.
To restart the recording, press the PAUSE button again.
eThe pause mode will be automatically released after
about 8 minutes of use, and the recorder will set in the
stop mode in order to protect the tape and the video
heads.
14
AUDIO DUBBING
New sound can be recorded onto a prerecorded tape.
The audio dubbing wil! be made on the audio channel 1
track.
Connections
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
CH-1/L/DUB
For audio recording
Audio source

For
video
monitoring
: Set the input
rie selector to
LINE.
Video monitor not equipped with
an 8-pin connector
310 OUT MONI
-t/L)
ees
N
‘
5
While
pressing
the
AUDIO
DUB
button,
press
For audio monitoring
ile
Earphone
é EARPHONE 7
~~
®
For video monitoring
Set the input
selector to
VTR
=]
VTR.
r |
C-1MQ
oP
#
;
i
|
tional)
|
H
Video
monitor
equipped
with
an
8-pin
connector
Operation
TV
volume
should
be
turned
down
to
prevent
acoustic
feedback (whistle-like sound).
4
Insert
a
video
cassette.
Make
sure
that
the
red
cap
is
in
place
on
the
bottom
of
the
video
cassette.
2 Adjust the audio recording level.
To adjust the level automatically
Set
the
AUDIO
LEVEL
MANUALIAUTO
selector
to AUTO.
To adjust manually
1)
Set the
AUDIO
LEVEL
MANUALI/AUTO
selec-
tor to MANUAL.
2)
Set
the
METER
SELECT
switch
to
CH-1.
3) Press the AUDIO DUB button.
4)
Adjust
the
audio
channel
1
recording
level
by
-turning
the
CH-1
LEVEL
control,
so
that
the
pointer
of
the
level
meter
swings
up
to
0
dB
at its maximum deflection.
3
Play
the
tape
while
monitoring
the
playback
pic-
ture.
4
When
the
portion
desired
for
audio
dubbing
is
searched,
press
the
PAUSE
button.
the PLAY button.
6
Press
the
PAUSE
button
again.
The
pause
mode
will
be
released,
and
the
audio
dubbing
will
begin.
eTo
monitor
the
sound,
set
the
MONITOR
selector
on
the
connector
panel
to
CH-1.
The
sound
can
be
monitored
through
the
earphone.
7
When
the
audio
dubbing
is
completed,
press
the
STOP
button.

WARNING SYSTEM
During recording, the warning lamps, earphone tone and
camera (with the Q type connector) tally lamps serve to
advise the operator of the following operational states.
Camera tally lamps
Shs
Warning lamps
Lamp
SERVO*?
a
SLACK.
END
Meaning of the marks
Lamps ;
@ Blinks in 4 Hz
@ Blinks in 1 Hz
O Lights up
Earphone tone State VTR operation
Operation
Recording continues. Recording
may not be performed correctly.
irregularity in
NAAM MAMA servo
(While in the recording.mode)
Recording continues, if the
recorder is in the record mode,
as long as the tape does not
stick to the head drum. If this
happens or the unit is in any of
the other modes, the recorder
will stop. Remove the cassette
by pressing the EJECT button. .
Recording stops. Remove the
cassette by pressing the EJECT
button. If the cassette compart-
ment will not raise, keep the
recorder’s power on and contact
your authorized Sony dealer.
we foe | _—
pe | —
cassette.
Near end pe fe Recording continues.
fee 4 Recording stops. Change the
batteries.
e@When the recorder is moved directly from a cold loca-
tion to a warm locations, be sure to remove the cassette.
e@ Before inserting a cassette, set the POWER switch to
ON and. check that the HUMID lamp does not light. If it
lights, do not insert a cassette. Turn off the power and
wait until the HUMID lamp does not light when the
Moisture
condensation
{in all modes)
@
(In all modes)
(White in the re-
cording mode)
(in ail modes)
Discharge
(in all modes)
Sound of alarm
M1 second interval
amannnan 1/4 second interval
www Continuous sound
* + 1f the SERVO lamp blinks, check the connections.
*2The
BATT
tally
lamp
functions
when
the
VTR’s
battery
pack
or
the
camera’s battery pack are exhausted.
*3 After the recording stops, the lamp and the earphone tone will go off.
Notice on moisture condensation
Moisture
may
condense
on
the
drum
assembly
if
the
recorder
is
moved
directly
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
loca-
tion
or
if
the
recorder
is
used
in
a
very
humid
place.
This
may
result
in
damage
to
the
tape
when
it
adheres
to
the
head
drum.
To
avoid
this,
take
the
following
precau-
tions.
16
power is turned on.
elf moisture has condensed in the VTR with a cassette
inserted, proceed as follows: j
If the POWER switch is set to OFF, set the POWER
switch to ON. Préss the EJECT button to remove the
cassette. Turn off the power and wait until the HUMID
lamp does not light when the power is turned on.

PLAYBACK
PLAYBACK
ON
A
MONITOR
Connections
When
using
a
video
monitor
not
equipped
with
an
8-pin
connector
[> the input selector to LINE.
Audio input
Video input
Video monitor
‘ VIDEO OUT
When using a video monitor
equipped with an 8-pin connector
Video monitor
Operation
Set
the
PALISECAM
selector
to
the
appropriate
position
according
to
the
tape
to
be
played
back.
Insert
a
recorded
video
cassette.
2
Set
the
input
selector
on
the
monitor
according
to
the
connector
used
on
the.
video
monitor.
VTR:
When
using
an
8-pin
connector
LINE:
When
using
the
video
input
connector
3
Press
the
PLAY
button.
The
playback
will
begin.
* AUDIO OUT
MONI (CH-1/L)
PAL/SECAM selector
— PAL or SECAM
AUDIO OUT CH-2/R
For stereo sound playback
Stereo system
17

PLAYBACK ON A CONVENTIONAL TV RECEIVER -
Connections
PALISECAM selector
— PAL or SECAM
RF unit
ViEO
OUT
od
(optional)
-
Seu Et oN ©. , AUDIO OUT MONI (CH-1/L)
Ele ucnlf -
x omen
mes
Monee!
AUDIO OUT CH-2/R
TV receiver
External antenna
Coaxial
cable
(optional)
to 75-ohm
antenna
terminal *1
ANS-33/33F antenna
selector*2 (optional)
(2
*1 If the TV receiver is equipped with a 75-ohm antenna
terminal, connect the antenna selector ANS-33/33F
(optional) directly to the receiver. If the TV receiver is
equipped only with 300-ohm antenna terminals, con-
nect the ANS-33/33F to the receiver through a com-
mercially available matching transformer.
*2 Set the VTR/ANT switch:
VTR: To see the playback picture
ANT: To see the TV program
18
fen Se, Sea]
Stereo system ———
a -EI am SSS

RF
unit
installation
and
setting
Install
an
RF
unit
(optional)
to
monitor
the
playback
signal
from
the
recorder
on
a
TV
receiver.
4
Open
the
cover
of
the
RF
unit
compartment.
2
3 Close the cover.
For details, please refer to the instruction manual
furnished with the RF kit.
Operation —
Set the PAL/SECAM selector to the appropriate position
according to the tape to be played back.
1 Insert a recorded video cassette.
2 Turn the TV on, and set the channel to the out-
put channel of the RF unit.
3 Press the PLAY button on the recorder.
PICTURE SEARCH
You can search for a particular picture by pressing
either the F FWD or REW button (picture search). The
picture will be displayed with the guard band noise.
if the picture rolls vertically or an irregular picture ap-
pears in the picture search mode, adjust the vertical
hold control on the monitor.
On some monitors, the picture in the picture search
mode may become monochrome.
TO MOMENTARILY STOP THE PLAYBACK
Press the PAUSE button. A still picture will be obtained.
In some cases, the still picture may lose color or be
unable to maintain correct hues, depending on the
monitor. ;
@The pause mode will be automatically released after
about 8 minutes of use, and the recorder will be set in
the stop mode, in order to protect the tape and the video
heads.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
In some cases, streaks or snow may appear in the
playback of tapes made on other video cassette
recorders. To correct this condition, turn the TRACKING
control screw in either direction with a screwdriver until
the best possible picture is obtained.
After playback of this particular tape, return the screw to
the center detent position.
COLOR LOCK ADJUSTMENT
The video cassette recorder is preadjusted at the
factory to produce correct color. Therefore, it is
rare that adjustment of color lock will be required.
However, if the picture should suddenly lose color
or does not maintain correct hue, adjust the COL-
OR LOCK switch on the connector panel. Set the
switch to the position + or —-, so that a normal pic-
ture is restored. When playback of this particular -
tape is finished, return the switch to its center
position.
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REMOTE CONTROL
With
the
RM-680
remote
control
unit
(optional),
opera-
tion
can
be
rernotely
controlled
from
as
far.as
5
meters.
PAUSE button
Press to momentarily stop the tape
in the record or playback mode.
STOP button
Press to stop the operation.
REC (record) button
Press this button simultaneously with the
PLAY button to set the recorder in
the record mode.
F FWD (fast forward) buttoniamp
REW
(rewind)
button
Press
to
advance
the
tape
rapidly.
Press to rewind the tape.
PLAY button
Press to play back the tape. To initiate a recording,
press this button while pressing the REC button.
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