Sony VP-5030 User manual

VIDEOCASSETTE PLAYER
Operating
Instructions
—
page
2
Before operating the unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain it for future reference.
Mode d’emploi page 20
Avant de faire fonctionner cet appareil,
lire attentivement ce mode d’emploi.
et le conserver pour toute référence.
ultérieure. .
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The Sony VP-5030 is a compact and lightweight videocassette player which
plays back a video cassette recorded using any video system: EIA standard
NTSC443 color system and CCIR standard PAL or SECAM color system. The
system is selected by the SYSTEM SELECT switch on the front panel. The
VP-5030 incorporates the very latest technology, and you will find that. being
able to operate all functions on the front panel is very convenient.
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WARNING
FOR.
THE
CUSTOMERS
IN
THE
UNITED
WARNING
_
KINGDOM
_
10
prevent
fire
or
seek
Haoatd
do
not
ex-
THIS
APPARATUS
MUST
BE
EARTHED
to
your
3-pin
pose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
lua j ; ee ‘on.
plug
in
accordance
with
following
instruction
eTo
avoid
electrical
shock,
do
not
open
the
IMPORTANT
cabinet.
Refer
servicing
to
qualified
person-
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accord- nel only.
ance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth (safety earth)
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this ap-
paratus may not correspond with the coloured mark-
ing identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows :
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must de
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked :
with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 4 or 9
coloured green or green-and-yeliow. ; OWN ER S R ECO R D
The wire which is coloured blue must be connecied to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
N
or
col-
The
model
and
serial
numbers
are
located
at
the
rear.
oured
black.
Record
the
serial
number
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
The
wire
which
is
coloured
brown
must
be
connected
to
them
whenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony
dealer
regarding
to
the
terminal
which
is
marked
with
the
letter
L
or
col-
this
product.
oured
red.
a
Model No. VP-5030 Serial No.

Search
operation:
Playback
at
about
5-times
normal
speed
is
possible
in
both
forward
and
reverse
directions.
Programmed
operation:
Program
material
from
the
begin-
ning
of
the
tape
to
the
point
at
which
the
tape
counter
reads
“000”
can
be
played
back
repeatedly.
It
is
also
possible
to
stop
the
tape
automatically
at
the
“000”
point.
YY
Still
picture:
When
the
tape
is
stopped
with
the
PAUSE
'
button
during
playback,
a
still
picture
can
be
obtained.
The
guard
band
noise
is
limited
to
the
upper
or
lower
part
of
the
screen
so
that
the
still
picture
is
easy
to
see.
Long
pause
mode:
When
the
tape
is
stopped
in
the
pause
mode
for
a
long
period
of
time,
the
machine
auto-
matically
enters
the
long
pause
mode
to
avoid
possible
damage
to
the
tape.
Moisture
detector:
When
moisture
condenses
on
the
video
head
drum,
the
moisture
detector
is
activated
and
the
machine
stops
to
avoid
possible
tape
damage.
The
AUTO
OFF
indicator
lights
to
indicate
moisture
conden-
sation.
Remote
control
and
auto
search:
The
machine
can
be
remotely
controiled
with
an
optional
remote
control
unit.
Any
point
on
the
tape
can
be
searched
for
and
played
back
automatically
using
an
RX-353CE
or
RX-303CE
Auto
Search
Control
Unit.
Legic
control:
The
logic
control
system
allows
you
to
change
modes
without
pressing
the
STOP
button.
Full
automatic
rewind:
The
tape
is
automatically
rewound
to
the
beginning
when
it
runs
to
the
end.
Two
audio
tracks:
Two
audio
tracks
permits
playback
of
stereo
sound
or
bilingual
program
material.
Timer
operation:
With
the
aid
of
a_
timer
(optional),
playback
can
be
started
and
stopped
when
the
player
is
unattended.
Stable
playback
picture:
The
servo
system
using
a
direct
drive
capstan
motor
and
drum
motor,
and
the
newly
developed
digital
servo
IC
assure
a
stable
tape
transport
which
reduces
tape
jitter.
Rack
mounting:
The
VP-5030
is
designed
to
be
mounted
in
a
19-inch
EIA
standard
rack.
No
power
adaptation
and
low
power
consumption:
Thanks
to
Sony’s
newly-developed
high
efficiency
switching
regulator,
the
unit
can
be
operated
with
a
wide
range
of
power
voltages
and
frequencies
without
power
adapta-
tion.
Power
consumption
is
low.
a

On safety
@ Operate the unit only with a power source spécified in the
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 18.
eShould any solid object or liquid fall into ‘the cabinet,
unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
eUnplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
On installation
e@Allow adequate air circulation to nian internal heat
buildup. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets,
etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
the ventilation siots.
@Do not install the unit near a heat source such as a
radiator or an air duct, or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
@The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.
Never operate the unit in a vertical position. The projections
on the connector panel are to protect the connectors and
switches on the panel when the unit is stored vertically.
@ Keep the unit away from equipment with strong magnets
as for example a large loudspeaker.
TO PUT THE OPERATION PANEL ON A SLANT
- On operation: =...
@When
the
unit
is
not
in
use,
turn
the
power
off:
@
Remove
and
store
video
cassettes
after
playback.
e@Never
operate
the
unit
right
after
having
transported
it
from
a
cold
location
directly
to
a
warm
location.
On cleaning
Clean
the
cabinet,
panel
and
controls
with
a
dry
soft
cloth,
or
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with
a
mild
detergent
solu-
tion.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
solvent,
such
as
alcohol
or
ben-
zine,
which
might
damage
the
finish.
On transportation .
@
Remove
the
video
cassette
when
transporting
the
unit.
@Save
the
original
carton
and
associated
packing
material.
They
will
be
useful
should
you
have
to.
transport
or
ship
the
unit.
If
you
have
any
questions
about
this
unit,
contact
your
Sony
dealer.
The lower half of the operation panel can be pulled out as shown below.
: ‘Projection
To put the panel on a slant
While pulling the projections
on the bottom of the
operation panel out, swing the
bottom of the panel out and up
until the side braces lock.
To return the panel
to the original position
-Push up on the side braces
to uniock them and swing the
panel down and back until it
clicks into place.

TO INSERT A VIDEO CASSETTE
1. Turn the power on. :
2.
Insert
a
video
cassette
straight
into
the
cassette
compart-
ment
until
it
stops.
The
cassette
is
automatically
loaded.
To insert a KCS cassette
Be
sure
to
insert
a
KCS
cassette
into
the
center
of
the
cassette
compartment,
aligning
the
cassette
with
the
guide—the
cutout
at
the
cassette
entrance
and
the
lines
on
the
cassette
compartment
lid.
Align these positions.
if
the
STAND
BY
indicator
remains
lit
and
any
of
function
buttons
(except
for
the
EJECT
button)
does
not
operate
the
player
Eject the cassette and take up the leader tape manually by
turning
the
reel
to
the
direction
of
the
arrow
on
the
bottom
until the leader tape is completely taken up.
Insert the cassette again.
Notes on cassette insertion
@
Be
sure
to
insert
the
cassette
straight
into
the
entrance
of
the
cassette
compartment,
not
at
an
angle.
e@Do not insert a cassette with the bottom side up.
@
the
labels
of
the
cassette
should
be
firmly
attached.
If
they
peel
off
an
inserted
cassette,
you
might
not
be
able
to
remove the cassette.
TO REMOVE A VIDEO CASSETTE
1. Check that the power is on.
2. Press the EJECT button. The cassette will be automatical-
“ty ejected.
THE RECORDING FORMAT
The
video
and
audio
signals
are
recorded
using
the
full
width
of
the
tape
as
shown
below.
Because
of
this,
the
tape
cannot
be
used
in
the
reverse
direction.
oe
«—
Control
track
«=~ Video track
TIT
LIT
iM
mn
reo
«—
Audio
channel
2
track
AOC
LOM.
+—
audio
channe!
1
track
HANDLING AND STORAGE
@Do
not
store
a
video
cassette
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
high
humidity
or
excessive
dust,
or
near
heaters,
air
ducts
or
a
magnetic
field.
;
eStore
the
cassette
in
the
cassette
case
vertically,
first
rewinding
the
tape
evenly
on
the
supply
reel.
e@
Avoid
subjecting
the
cassette
to
mechanical
shock.
TO
DETERMINE
THE
AMOUNT
OF
TAPE
ON
THE
REEL
The
amount
of
tape
remaining
can
be
seen
in
the
mirror
in-
side
the
cassette
compartment,
Mirror

FRONT PANEL
3] Tape counter and reset button
@ SKEW control
] Power section
@
TRACKING
contro!
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Cassette compartment
@ Function buttons a : we
@D PROGRAMMED.
OPERATION switch
@) SEARCH buttons
@ SYSTEM SELECT switch
@ Audio monitor section
Oo Indicators
® Power section
POWER switch
Press
the
side
with
the
dot
to
turn
the
player
on
or
to
operate
the
recorder
using
the
timer.
To
turn
the
player
off,
set
the
switch
to
OFF.
TIMER switch
Timer-activated
playback
is
controlled
with
this
switch
when
the
POWER
switch
is set to ON.
OFF: To turn the timer off.
PLAY: To start and stop playback using the timer
® SKEW control
This
control
adjusts
tension
on
the
tape.
Slide
the
control
to
the
right
or
the
left
to
obtain
a
normal
picture
when
picture
“hooking”
distortion
appears
in
the
up-
per
part
of
the
screen.
Normally,
set
the
control
to
the
center
detent
position.
Use
the
tape
counter
as
a
guide
to
locate
particular
segments.
Press
the
reset
button
to reset
the
counter
to
“000”.

@
TRACKING
conirol
:
Turn
to
minimize
the
tracking
variance
between
machines
so
that
the
best
possible
picture
is
obtained.
Normally,
set
this
contro!
to
the
center
FIXED
position.
ae
Audio monitor section
AUDIO MONITOR switch
This
switch
selects
the
monitoring
sound
through
a
video
monitor
or
head-
phones.
CH-1:
To
hear
the
sound
recorded
on
channel
1
only.
MIX:
To
hear
the
channel
1
sound
from
the
left
headphone
and
the
channel
2
sound
from
the
tight
headphone
or
to
hear
the
mixed
sound
of
the
channel
1
and
channel
2
through
the
video
monitor
connected
to
the
AUDIO
MONITOR
jack
or
TV
connector.
CH-2:
To
hear
the
sound
recorded
on
channel
2
only.
e
This
switch
does
not
affect
the
audio
outputs
of
the
LINE
OUT
jacks.
RESERUORES AUG
tags MORE TOR
HEADPHONES LEVEL control
This
contro!
adjusts
the
volume
at
the
headphones.
HEADPHONES
jack
(stereo
phone
jack)
@ SYSTEM SELECT switch
Selects
the
video
signal
system.
NTSC:
For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
EIA
standard
NTSGa4.3
color
system.
_
PAL:
For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
CCIR
standard
PAL
color
system.
SECAM:
For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
CCIR
standard
SECAM
color
system.
@
Function
buttons
EJECT
button
Press
to
eject
the
video
casseite.
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a
PAUSE
button
and
indicator
Press
to
stop
the
tape
momentarily
during
playback.
A
still
picture
will
be
ob-
tained.
To
start
the
tape,
press
again.
If
the
PLAY,
F
FWD,
REW
or
SEARCH
but-
ton
is
pressed
during
the
pause
mode,
the
pause
mode
willbe
released
and
the
tape
will
run
in
the
mode
designated
by
the
button
pressed.
F
FWD
(fast
forward)
button
and
indicator
Press
to
advance
the
tape
rapidly.
PLAY bution and indicator
Press to play the tape back.
REW (rewind) button and indicator
Press to rewind the tape.
STOP button ;
Press
to
stop
the
operation
of
the
unit.

@ Indicators
STAND BY indicator.
This indicator lights while the tape is being threaded or unthreaded.
AUTO OFF indicator
This
indicator
lights
to
indicate
that
the
moisture
is
condensed
inside
the
unit.
While
the
AUTO
OFF
indicator
is
lighting,
the
unit
does
not
operate
even
if
the
function
button
is
pressed.
© SEARCH buttons
FWD (forward) button
Press
to
view
the
playback
picture
at
about
5-times
normal
speed
in
the
forward
direction.
Seat
_ ae,
Ee Pay
REV (reverse) button
Press
to
view
the
playback
picture
at
about
5-times
normal
speed
in
the
reverse
direction.
e@When
these
buttons
are
used,
the
servo
system
is
not
locked
so
the
guard-
band
noise
flows
on
the
playback
picture.
@ PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch
START 000
(23:
To
repeatedly
play
back
the
program
material
between
the
beginning
of
the
tape
and
the
point
at
which
the
tape
counter
reads
“000”.
OFF:
For
normal
playback.
ay
:
To
stop
the
tape
at
the
“000”
point
in
the
rewind
mode.

REAR PANEL
AC IN connector @p
wir ground terminal @
@ RF OUT connector
@ RF modulator compartment
@ sync IN connector
Qprvoio MONITOR jack
® LINE OUT jacks
@ RX DATA jack
@® cotor Lock switch
@ VIDEO OUT connector
REMOTE connector @) LD TV connector
REMOTE SELECT switch @ @ MONITOR TV selector
@ RF OUT connector
The output signal of the RF modulator, if it
is inserted, is fed out here. Using this con-
nector, you can see a picture on a conven-
tional TV receiver.
@ RF modulator compartment
Insert an RF modulator* (optional) here to
see a picture on a_ conventional TV
receiver,
*An RF (Radio Frequency) modulator converts
the signal to be fed to the TV receiver into a UHF
channel signal.
© SYNC IN connector (BNC type)
Connect to the sync output of an extérnal
sync generator with the same color system
of the playback tape, PAL, SECAM,
NTSGa4s. The player will synchronize with
this signal.
RF
OUT
to.
VHF
antenna
terminal
©
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
—
SYNC IN to syne output
TV receiver
(S11
fhi]
=>
Sync
generator
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
BNG connector
Insert engaging the slot with the
projection and tighten the knurled
locking ring clockwise.

© AUDIO MONITOR jack (mini type)
Connect to the audio input jack on the
video monitor. The signal selected by
the AUDIO MONITOR switch on the
front panel is output here.
AUDIO MONITOR
OUT
to audio input
RK-69A
Video monitor
© LINE OUT (audio line output) jacks (phono type)
The signals recorded on the audio
channel 1 and audio channel 2 are out-
put here.
@ AC IN connector
Connect the supplied ac power cord
here.
@ mm ground terminal
To reduce hum in the audio signal, con- —
nect this terminal to a ground terminal
of the connected audio equipment.
© REMOTE connector (33-pin) —
Connect an optional auto search con-
trol unit or remote contro! unit to this
connector. :
eBefore connecting the remote con-
trol cable, check whether the connec-.
tor is male or female.
@The REMOTE connector accepts a
20-pin connector. A plug adaptor is un-
necessary.
eWhen a unit which is equipped with a
20-pin connector is connected to the
REMOTE connector, do not use the
REV button on the unit. lf you do, the
player will malfunction.
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Remote Control
Unit
swhite button _-RX-353 or RX-303
(20-pin)
Auto Search Control
To disconnect the
cable, press the
white button on
the connector and
pull the connector
out.

© REMOTE SELECT switch
Set this switch depending on the type
of the remote: conirol unit or auto
search control unit used.
300: When an RM-300, RX-303CE or
RX-353CE is used.
400/500: When an RM-420, RM-555,
or RM-500 is used.
@ MONITOR TV selector
Set this selector according to the type
of video monitor used.
COLOR: For a color monitor.
B&W: Fora black and white monitor.
® TV connector (8-pin)
Connect to the 8-pin YVTR connector of
a video monitor.
The video and audio output connec-
tions can be made with a'single cable.
The channel selected by the AUDIO
MONITOR
switch
will
be
heard
through
Be
sure
that
the
connectors
are.
the
speaker
on
the
video
monitor.
properly
aligned
before
connecting
VMG-3P Monitor
Connecting Cord
the cable.
®@ VIDEO OUT connector (BNC type)
The video signal is output here.
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Videocassette
recorder
Video monitor
® COLOR LOCK switch
As a rule, set to NORMAL. If the playback
picture has no color or if the hue is abnor-
mal, set the switch to the upper or lower
position marked {¢].
@®
RX
DATA
jack
(mini
type)
‘
For
reading
the
data
recorded
on
the
RX
DATA
tape
by
the
auto
search
control
unit.
Auto Search Control
RX-353, RX-303
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CONNECTIONS WITH A VIDEO MONITOR OR ATV
When the video monitor has an 8-pin Playback on a conventional
VER
connector
TV
receiver
An
RF
modulator
shoutd be inserted into the
RF modulator compartment.
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VTR connector
Video monitor
to audio input
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to VTR -
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PREPARATIONS
1. Make the necessary connections. (See page 12.)
2. Turn the power of the video monitor on.
3.
Set
the
input
select
switch
on
the
video
monitor
according
to
the
connector
to
be
used:
—When
the
VTR
connector
is
used
~
VTR
—When
the
video
input
connector
is
used
>
LINE
4.
Set
the
SYSTEM
SELCT
switch
on
the
VP-5030
to
the
appropriate
position.
—For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
EIA
standard
NTSCa.43
color
system
~
NTSC
:
—For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
CCIR
standard
PAL
color
system
->
PAL
—For
playback
of
a
video
cassette
recorded
using
the
CCIR
standard
SECAM
color
system
>
SECAM
5.
Set
the
MONITOR
TV
switch
on
the
rear
according
to
the
monitor
to
be
used.
—When
a
color
video
monitor
is
used
~
COLOR
—When
a
black
and
white
monitor
is
used
>
B
&
W
6. Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
7. Set the PROGRAMMED OPERATION switch to OFF.
OPERATION
Turn the power on, and insert a recorded video cassette.
:
1.
USually
set
the
AUDIO
MONITOR
switch
to
MIX.
:
(If
you
want
to
hear
only
the
sound
on
the
audio
channel
1,
set
the
switch
to
CH-1;
if
you
want
to
hear
only
the
sound
on
the
audio
channel
2,
set
it
to
GH-2.)
eThis
switch
has
no
effect
on
the
sound
output
from
the
LINE
OUT
jacks.
2. Press the PLAY button. Playback will begin.
To stop playback, press the STOP button.
@When
the
tape
is
played
back
to
the
end,
it
automatically
rewinds
to
the
begin-
ning
and
stops.
TO
STOP
THE
TAPE
Press
the
PAUSE
button.
The
tape
stops
and
a
still
picture
will
appear
on
the
MOMENTARILY
DURING
monitor
screen.
To
resume
playback,
press
the
PAUSE
button
again
or
press
the
PLAYBACK
PLAY
button.
The long pause mode
If
the
pause
mode
continues
for
about
8
minutes,
the
tape
around
the
head
drum
automatically
slackens
to
protect
the
video
head
and
the
tape,
and
the
still
picture
disappears.
This
is
called
the
long
pause
mode.
SEARCH
OPERATION
The
SEARCH
buttons
allow
you
to
view
the
playback
picture
at
about
5
times
normal
speed
in
both
forward
and
reverse
directions
so
that
a
particular
point
can be quickly located.
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@
During
search
operation,
the
servo
system
is
not
locked,
so
guard
band
noise
®
0
G00
0,8:
flows
on
the
playback
picture.
for 5-times norma! speed
playback in the reverse for 5-times normal speed playback
in the forward direction
direction
TO
PLAY
A
TAPE
BACK
Connect
a
sync
signal
or
a
composite
video
signal
whose
color
system
is
the
WITH
AN
EXTERNAL
same
as
that
of
the
playback
tape,
PAL,
SECAM
or
NTSC443,
to
the
SYNC
IN
co-
SYNC
SYSTEM
nnector.
In
other
cases,
the
VP-5030
operates
with
an
internal
sync
system.
e
Be
sure
to
set
the
SYSTEM
SELECT
switch
to
the
appropriate
position.
13

PROGRAMMED OPERATION
Using
the
PROGRAMMED
OPERATION
switch,
you
can
locate
a
particular
point
quickly
or
repeatedly
play
back
a
particular
portion.
@For normal playback, set the PROGRAMMED OPERATION
switch to OFF.
To locate a particular point
1. Play the tape back and predss the reset button at the
desired point.
2.
Set
the
PROGFRAMMED
OPERATION
switch
to
REWIND
Avend of the tape, the tape will automatically rewind to
the point where the tape counter reads “000” and stop.
e@To rewind the tape before the tape reaches the end,
press the REW button. The tape will automatically rewind
to the “000” point and stop as illustrated by the blue ar-
row.
3. Press the PLAY button to play the tape back from that
point.
1. Press the reset button.
2. Set the switch to REWIND.
End of tape
Playback
Rewinds
t
t
og
Y automatically.
3. Press PLAY.
To
repeat
playback
between
the
beginning
of
the
tape
and
a
aparticular point _
1.
Search
for
the
point
where
playback
is
to
stop
and
press
the
reset
button
at
that
point.
2.
Set,
the
PROGRAMMED
OPERATION
switch
to
REPEAT
—
3.
Press
the
REW
button
to
rewind
the
tape.
The
tape
‘rewinds
to
the
beginning
of
the
tape,
then
the
recorder
plays
back
the
designated
portion
on
the
tape
repeatedly.
1. Press the reset button.
2. Set the switch. to REPEAT.
3. Press REW.
!
Playback
Beginnings en
® End of tape
of tape
Repeats playback
> automatically.
e@When
the
reset
button
is
pressed
at
the
end
of
the
tape,
the
tape
rewinds
to
the
beginning
of
the
tape
and
the
player
palys
back
the
entire
tape
repeatedly.
Using
an
optional
timer,
you
can
start
and
stop
playback
while
the
VP-5030
player is unattended.
CONNECTIONS
Timer
to.ac outlet |
am
TIMER PLAYBACK
005)° 0
08 0
ama
to ac outlet
4.Turn
the
player
on
and
make
the
preparations
for
playback.
(See
page
13.)
2, Set the time to start and stop playback on the timer.
3. Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
The
playback
will
begin
at
the
time
set
on
the
timer.
@
Be
sure
to
disconnect
the
RX-353CE
or
RX-303CE
auto
search
control
unit
from
this unit
or
the timer playback will not be activated.
14

A
playback
picture
can
be
seen
on
a
conventional
TV
receiver
when
an
RF
modulator
(optional)
is
installed
into
‘the
VP-5030.
It
is,
of
course,
possible
to
see
a
TV
program
as
usual.
CONNECTIONS
Antenna
to
VHF
antenna
&
cp
ucudeernemmen
vena
terminal
RF modulator
compartment
TV receiver
ANTIVIR selector
To see a playback picture, set to VTR.
To see a TV program, set to ANT.
INSTALLATION
OF
AN
RF
MODULATOR
1.
Loosen
the
screw
on
the
RF
modulator
compartment,
and
_@Push
to
break
off
the
hole
and
the
channel
sélect
switch
remove
the
lid.
can
be
reset
without
removing
the
RF
modulator
compart-
ment
lid.
2.
Install
the
RF
modulator
into.
the
compartment
aligning
-
: ;
;
the
direction
properly.
@For
details,
please
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
furnish-
éd with the RF kit.
OPERATION
Channel select switch
1. Set the ANT/VTR Selector on the antenna selector to VTR.
2. Turn the TV receiver on, and select the output channel of
the RF modulator:
3. Turn the player on.
4. Insert a recorded video cassette:
3.
Replace
the
lid.
5,
Set
the
AUDIO
MONITOR
switch
to
the
appropriate
posi-
tion (See page 7.)
6. Press the PLAY button. You can see a playback picture on
J , a TV receiver.
15

16
Normal picture
If a hookng distortion appears in the upper part of the pic-
ture:
Move the SKEW control slowly to the right or left until a nor-
mal ‘picture is obtained.
lf snow or streaks may appear when a tape recorded on
another machine is played back:
Turn the TRACKING cantrol slowly clockwise or coun-
terclockwise until the best possible picture is obtained.
eWhen the playback of this particular tape is finished, be
sure to return the control to its center FIXED position.
.
If the picture loses its color or does not maintain a correct
hue:
Reset the COLOR LOCK switch on the rear to either upper or
lower position.
@ When the playback of this particular tape finished, be sure
to return the COLOR LOCK switch to the NORMAL position.
the monitor screen,
The
video
head
may
be
dirty.
Clean
the
head
using
the
KC-1C
Cleaning
Cassette
(optional).
1. Eject the inserted cassette.
2. insert the cleaning cassette.
8. Press the reset button so that the tape counter indicates “O00”.
4. Press the PLAY button. The tape will start running.
5. When the tape counter indicates “010”, press the SIOk button.
6. Eject the cleaning cassette.
@Do not run a cleaning cassette for more than 30 seconds
at a time, nor use it unless the picture symptoms clearly in-
dicate the need for head cleaning. Excessive use of the
cleaning cassette will shorten the life of the head.
@Do not rewind the cleaning cassette every time it is used.
Run the tape to its end, then rewind it.
@You can run through a cleaning cassette several times,
although it does gradually become fess effective.
—lIf
the
picture
completely
disappears
at
times
or
if
only
snow
or
streaks
may
appear
on

tional),
any
point
on
the
tape
designated
in
minutes
and
seconds
can
be
automatically
located
and
played
back.
In
addition,
up
to
8
segments
can
be
automatically
played
back
in
any
desired
order.
Refer
to
the
Auto
Search
Control’s
instruction
manual
for
details.
Notes ‘
@Setting
and
controls
on
the
player
have
priority
over
those
on
the
Auto
Search
Control.
@Be
sure
to
turn
the
power
of
the
player
off
when
connect-
ing
and
disconnecting
the
20-pin
connector.
:
@Set
the
REMOTE
SELECT
switch
to
300
and
the
PRO:
GRAMMED
OPERATION
switch
to
OFF
when
the
Auto
Search.
Control
is
used.
@Do
not
run
the
tape
with
the
function
buttons
or
SEARCH
buttons
on
the
VP-5030
when
the
Auto
Seach
Control
is
us-
ed.
This
is
because
the
indication
on
the
tape
position
in-
dicator
of
the
Auto
Seach
Control!
and
the
actual
tape
posi-
tion
do
not
correspond
correctly
when
the
VP-5030
is
used
to
run
the
tape.
VP-5030
___—____j RX-353CE
With
the
RX-353CE
or
RX-303CE
Auto
Search
Control
(op-
The
VP-5030
is
designéd
to
be
mounted
in
a
19-inch
EIA
standard
rack.
It's
also
possible
to
mount
the
VP-5030
in
other
racks
which
can
answer
a
varlety
of
needs.
Please
contact
your
Sony
dealer
when
you
want
to
mount
the
VP-5030
in
the
rack.
365,
221.4
492
Unit: mm
.
The
repacking
procedure
is
subject
to
change.
Refer
to
the
illustration
on
the
original
carton
for
later
pack-
ing
instructions.
7

System
Video recording Rotary two-head helical scan system
Luminance: fm recording
Color signal: converted subcarrier direct
recording
Video
signal
system
CGIR
standards,
PAL
or
SECAM
color
EIA standards, NTSC4.43 color
Video
VIDEO OUT BNC type, x1
1.0 V (p-p) +0.2 V (p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced,
: sync negative
Vv 8 pin, x1
Horizontal resolution
Monochrome mode: 330 lines
Color mode: 250 lines
Signal-to-noise ratio Monochrome mode: more than 48 dB
Golor mode: more than 45 dB
Syne
SYNC IN BNC type, x1
4V (2=5 V) (p-p), 75 ohms, unbalanced, syne
negative
Audio
LINE CH-1, CH-2 OUT
Phono jack, x 1 in each
—-5 dB (with 47k ohm load)
AUDIO MONITOR _ Minijack; x 4
; -5 dB (with 47 k ohm toad)
HEADPHONES Stereo phone jack, x1
for 8 ohm headphones
Level: adjustable (~24 dB to —46 dB)
TV 8 pin, x1
Signal-to-noise
ratio
Better
than
48
dB
(at
3%
distortion)
Both
channels
1
and
2
Frequency
response
50
- 15,000
Hz
(channels
1
and
2)
Special functions
Pause A still picture is obtained,
with automatic long pause function
Search
Possible
(about
5
times
of
normal
speed
in
forward and reverse directions)
Tracking control Possible
Skew control Possible
Sync system Internal and external
Dropout compensator
Interna)
Tape transport
Tape speed 9.53 cmisec (3s ips)
Playback time 60 min (with KCA-60)
Fast forward and rewind time
within 4 min (with KCA-60)
+0.25% (DIN)
U-matic video cassette tape |
KGA, KCS type tape
Wow and flutter
Tape compatibility
Usable tape
18
General :
Power. requirements 110.- 240 V ac 10%, 50/60 Hz +10%
Power consumption 55 W
Operating position Horizontal
Storage temperature —20°C to +60°C C4°F té + 140°F)
Operating temperature
5°S to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Dimensions Approx. 446 x 237 x 546mm (wihid)
(175/e x 9%s x 20%s inches)
including projecting parts and controls
Weight Approx. 22 kg (48 Ib 90 02)
Acessory supplied AC power cord (1)
While
the
information
given
Is
true
at
the
time
of
printing,
small
pro-
duction
changes
in
the
course
of
our
compnay’s
policy
of
improve-
ment
through
research
and
design
might
not
necessary
be
in-
dicated
in
the
specifications.
We
would
ask
you
to
check
with
your
appointed
Sony
dealer
if
clarification
on
any
point
is
required.
NOTE:
This appliance conforms with EEC Directives 76/889 and 82/499
regarding interference suppression.
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