Sony EV-C3 User manual

SONY.
Seca:
Video Cassette Recorder &
~EV-C3
Operating Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
Sp, ‘SO
“AR UNTER
PEsey
—
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©1989
by
Sony
Corporation
Video

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|
WARNING
Precautions
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
For
the
customers
in
the
U.S.A.
3
i
ji
i.
This
equipment
generates
and
uses
radio
frequen:
Spe
meee
ss
See
ae
er
—————
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
energy
and
if
not
instalied
and
used
property:
nai
‘On
safety
*
This
unit
operates
only
on
120
V
AC,
60
Hz.
s
is,
in
strict
accordance
with
the
manufacturer's
*
Should
any
solid
object
or
liquid
fall
into
the
cabinet,
instructions,
may
cause
interference
to
radio
and
unplug
the
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
television
reception.
It
has
been
type
tested
and
before
operating
it
any
further.
.
ee
mot
Onn
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
*
One
blade
of
the
plug
is
wider
than
the
other
for
the
ns
ee
computing
device
in
accordance
with
the
purpose
of
safety
and
it
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
,
specifications
in
Subpart
J
of
Part
15
of
FCC
Rules,
‘one
way.
if
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
ERAT
ast
STO
MEDURE.THELISCDEIELEC
ERIC
TSEOER:
which
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
outlet,
contact
your
deater.
GOLD
TRE
MBUECRUTIN
OR
BACK,
against
such
interference
ina
residential
*
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
if it
is
not
going
to
be
WO
USERGERVICESECE
MARIS
REISE
installation.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
used
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
f
a
vewacnbieaua
Wo
GuReiieo
ae
auice:semaannee
interference
wi
I
not
occur
in
a
pai
ular
cord,
pull
it
out
by
the
plug.
Never
pull
the
cord
itself,
:
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
=
Zs
He
-
ra
Saas
Sr
Re
eee
-
interference
to
radio
or
tellevision
reception,
which
On
installation
*
Allow
adequate
air
circulation
to
prevent
internal
heat
gag
be
determined
by
luring
Wie
eauiprney
ot
build-up.
Do
not
place
the
unit
on
surfaces
(rugs,
blankets,
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
etc).
or
near
materials
(curtains,
draperies)
that
may
block
THs
j
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
the
ventilation
slots.
ymbo}
is
intended
to
alert
the
TBESUIBa:
ul
;
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
Reorlent
the
receiving
antenn
¢
Do
not
install
the
unit
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
.
3
eine
g
antenna
of
air
ducts,
or
in
a
place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
‘dangerous
voltage”
within
the
Relocate
the
equipment
with
respect
to
the
;
.
product's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
fecehet
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration
or
shock.
Y
dle!
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
Move
the
equipment
away
trom
the
receiver
«
The
unit
is
designed
for
operation
in
a
horizontal
position.
tisk
of
electric
shock
to
persons
Plug
the
equipment
into
a
different
outlet
so
that
‘Do.
ot
bistal
itis
art
Inclined
posrtkan
equipment
and
receiver
are
on
different
branch
©
Keep:the:
unit
and’
cassette,
tapes:
sway.
from
equlpsnent
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
cirovits
wah
vo
meane's:
as
for
example
microwave
ovens
or
user
to
the
presence
of
important
large
ispeakers.
‘operating
and
Raineanee:
Tpsceasany
Ihe
packets
oe
ine
poor
or
*
Do
not
place
any
heavy
object
on
the
unit.
'
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
a
A
rberenese
is
a
eaten
=
fae
ie
*
Do
not
instal!
the
unit
near
an
AM
reciever,
since
noise
;
iterature
accompanying
the
following
booua
repaid
by
the
He
ie
may
be
heard
when
listening
to
AM
programs.
Communications
Commission
helpful
<p
aioe
fos
SB
ae
on
ee
te
—S
“How
to
Identify
and
Resolve
Radio-TV
Interference
On
operation
*
When
the
unit
is
not
in
use,
turn
the
power
off
to
Owner’s
Record
Problems".
This
booklet
is
available
from
the
U.S.
conserve
energy
and
to
extend
its
life.
The
mode!
number
is
located
at
the
front
and
Government
Printing
Office,
Washington,
DC
20402,
+
Remove
and
store
video
cassettes
after
recording
or
7
fear
and
the
serial
number
on
the
front
panel.
Stock
No.
004-000-00345-4.
playback.
Record
the
serial
number
in
the
space
provided
Store
the
casettes
in
their
cases
and
keep
them
in
an
below.
Refer
to
these
numbers
whenever
you
cail
[ro
caeven;
CLECTRIC
Eabee
as
war
se
oo
upright
position
to
prevent
intrusion
of
dust
and
uneven
‘pan
your
Sony:
Gealer
regarding
this:
product
POLARIZED
AC
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
|
we
ae
cee
woceg
RECEPTACLE
OR
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
:
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aa
ae
Tee
ae
.
Model
No.
EV-C9;_~
‘Serial
Now;
2.
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
PREVENT
+
Qn
cleaning
Clean
the
cabinet,
pane!
and
controls
with
a
dry,
soft
cloth
BLADE
EXPOUSURE
or
a
soft
cloth
lightly
moistened
with
a
mild
detergent
pie
cars
ae
ise
ao
solution.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
solvent,
such
as
alcohol
or
Caution
7
For
the
customers
in
Canada
benzine,
which
might
damage
the
finish.
Television
programs,
films,
video
tapes
and
other
=~
:
ef
materials
may
be
copyrighted.
This
apparatus
complies
with
the
Class
B
limits
-
iS
aM
Bid
Fi
ee
ig
bee
ae
A
a
Unauthorized
recording
of
such
material
may
be
for
radio
noise
emissions
set
out
in
Radio
On
repacking
Do
not
throw
away
the
carton
and
packing
materials.
They
contrary
to
the
provisions
of
the
copyright
laws.
interference
Regulations.
make
and
ideal
container
in
which
to
transport
the
ut
Also,
use
of
this
recorder
with
cable
television
transmission
may
require
authorization
from
the
cable
televison
transmitter
and/or
program
owner.
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
instalter's
atteniton
to
Article
820-22
of
:
fea
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
._.
Note
to
CATV
system
instatler:
If you have any questions about this unit, contact your Sony service fac
This
unit
uses
8mm
video
format
cassettes.
grounding
and,
in
particular.
specifies
that
the
It
can
play
back
in
the
SP
mode
(approximately
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
,
1.43
cm/second)
and
the
LP
mode
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
(approximately
0.72
crv/second).
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
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een
Table
of
Contents
Introduction
BAH &
Remote commander —RMT-450. 10
Playing back a tape... 212
Connection
(t)—to
a
TV
wi
12
Connection
(2)—to
a
TV
without
video
and
audio
inputs
14
Various
playback
modes
16
Use
of
the
tape
counter
whe
Fs
Recording
TV
programs
18
Editing
...
To
make
a
copy
of
the
tape
To
gather
desired
scenes
from
the
o1
tape
—
assemble
editi
To
re-record
new
scenes
onto
—insert
editing
.
Editing
with
the
video
editing
cont
Antenna
connection...
First
check
your
TV
.
Connecting
examples
Setting
the
RF
unit.
Troubleshooting
Overview of the EV-C3
The EV-C3 8 mm recorder enables easy editing of
the
tape
recorded
by
your
8
mm
camera
fecorder
and
other
VCRs.
Employing
a
CONTROL
L
connector
and
a
CONTROL
$
IN
jack,
it
is
possible
to perform synchronized edi i
need
to
operate
two
VCRs
at
a
time
during
tape
editing.
Also,
it
is
possible
to
remotely
control
the
EV-C3
by
a
video
editing
controller
such
as
the
AM-
E100V.
You
will
be
able
to
record
in
both
SP
{standard
play)
mode
and
the
LP
(long
play)
mode.
However,
note
that
PCM
recording/playback
available
on
some
8
mm
recorders
is
not
possible
with
this
unit.
The
PCM
sound
recorded
or
after.
of
operation
expands
the
enjoyment
of
creating
your
own
video
program.
How
the
Manual
is
Organized
This
manual
is
arranged
to
help
you
find
the
information
you
need
for
the
operation
of
the
EV-
C3.
Take
a
moment
to
check
the
content
of
this
manual
in
the
Table
of
Contents.
Read
the
“Antenna
Connection”
and
“Setting
the
RF
Unit”
section
first
to
make
the
correct
connections
to
the
TV
unit
before
you
begin.
How
the
Manual
Works
*
Controls
and
setting
on
the
EV-C3
are
shown
in
capital letters:
Press the POWER button.
*
The
number
in
an
itlustration
corresponds
to
the
number in the text:
Press
the
EDIT
button
and
tight
the
indicator.
*
Notes
are
enclosed
in
a
box
like
this:
Notes
on
the
handling
of
batteries
©
In
normal
operation
the
batteries
will
last
for
approximately
6
mai
.
«
If
the
Commander
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
battery
leakage.
Pe ee
ah

Before You Begin...
Please
go
through
this
section
before
starting
the
Handling
Video
Cassettes
operation
of
this
unit.
Supplied Accessories
Please
check
that
the
following
accessories
are
supplied
with
your
unit.
* Remote Commander RMT-450
*
Size
AA
(Ré)
Battery
E »
Insert a cassette fully into the unit with the window
facing upwards. If the AC power cord is connected
to the wail outlet, the power will be automatically
turned on.
The cassette indicator and SP/LP mode indicator
lights in the display window.
Cassette
ejection
Press the 4 EJECT button to unload the cassette.
If
the
AC
power
cord
is
connected
to
the
wall
outlet,
the
cassette
can
be
ejected
even
when
the
power
of
the
unit
is
turned
off.
To
avoid
erasing
pre-recorded
video
contents
When
a
new
recording
is
made on a
previously
recorded
cassette,
the
previo
automatically
erased.
To
avoid
of
pre-recorded
video
sources,
slide
the tab
out
to
cover
the
opening.
When
the tab
is
showing,
recording
cannot be made. To re-record on a
cassette,
slide
the tab in.
am
4
Recording
not
available
when
Recording
the
red
portion
appears.
available
Notes on handling the cassette
* Do not insert anything other than a cassette
into the cassette compartment.
Avoid using and storing the cassette in the
location
subject
to
dust,
direct
sunlight
or
near
heat sources, susceptible to vibration, and
subject
to
strong
magnetic
field.
their
cases
and
keep
them
in
Nn
to
prevent
intrusion of dust
*
External
antenna
connector
(30G-0hm
to
75-ohm
matching
transformer)
Go
| not be used for a long
@
EJECT
button
period
of
time,
periodically
rewind
and
advance
«
75otims
coaxial
cable
with
F-ype
connectors
the
tape
at
a
high
speed,
once
or
twice
a
S
ne
S
year.
a
*
Do
not
insert
anything
in
the
smal!
holes
on
{\
Tape
speed
Recording/Playback
time
Recording/playback
time
the
rear
of
the
cassette.
(1)
Canis
\l
>
ee
ae
al
For
recording,
select
the
desired
recording
time
by
used
‘SP
mode
LP
mode
the
SP/LP
mode
selection
switch.
For
playback,
the
+
player
automatically
detects
the
recording
format,
P6-1SMP
{5
minutes
30
minutes,
:
SP
or
LP,
of
the
cassette
and
then
plays
it
back
in
PB-30MP-
30 minutes
1
hour the
appropriate
mode.
|
P66OMP
1
hour
=F
=
2
hours
Refer
to
the
chart
on
the
left
for
the
—-
———-=-
—}-.
aaa
|
recording/playback
time
available
in
each
mode.
P6-90MP
1
hour 30 minutes 3 hours
P6-120MP
2
hours
4
hours

8
Getting
to
Know
the
EV-C3
Front
@
POWER
ON/OFF
switch
and
Indicator
Press
to
turn
on
the
power
of
the
unit.
The
indicator
lights
when
the
power
is
supplied.
@
Remote
sensor
Point
the
supplied
infrared
Remote
Commander
RMT-450
here.
@
Cassette
compartment
Insert
a
8
mm
format
video
cassette
tape.
@
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button
and
indicator
Press
to
activate
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
mode
when
controlling
another
VCR
via
the
CONTROL
L
connector
during
editing.
@
EDIT
button
and
indicator
Press
to
light
the
indicator
and
activate
the
EDIT
mode
when
editing
tapes.
High
quality
picture
can
be
obtained
during
editing
by
activating
this
mode.
Normally
keep
the
indicator
turned
off.
@
@
EJECT
button
Press
to
unload
the
cassette.
@
SPILP
select
button
Press
to
switch
the
recording
mode.
@
COUNTER
RESET
button
Press
to
reset
the
tape
counter
to
“0400W00s.”
@
TAPE
RETURN
button
Press
to
advance
or
rewind
the
tape
to
the
counter
“0400w00s”
point.
@
SLOWISTILL
ADJUST
¥/4
button
Press
the
¥
or
&
button
to
adjust
the
picture
when
streaks
appear
or
when
picture
shifts
vertically
during
slow
motion
playback
or
still
mode.
@
REC
switch
and
indicator
Slide
to
the
right
to
start
recording.
be
FF
(fast
forward)
w
sTOP
1
PAUSE/STILL
@
SP
(standard
play)/LP
(long
play)
recording/playback
mode
Indicator
@
Cassette
indicator
@
Tape
counter
Rear
@
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
jack
(phono
type)
@
LINE
IN
AUDIO
Jack
(phono
type)
@
LINE
IN
VIDEO
jack
(phono
type}
@
LINE
OUT
VIDEO
jack
(phono
type)
@
AF
UNIT
switch
Set
to
3CH
or
4CH
which
is
not
assigned
for
a
TV
channel
in
your
area
referring
to
the
“Setting
the
RF
Unit"
section.
@
VHF/UHF
IN/OUT
connector
(F
type)
Make
connections
referring
to
the
“Antenna
Connection”
section.
@
CONTROL
S$
IN
jack
(mini
type)
Connect
to
the
CONTRL
S
OUT
jack
of
other
Sony
video
products
for
remote
control
operation.
@
CONTROL
L
connector
5
pin
DIN}
Connect
to
the
CONTROL
L
connector
of
other
Sony
video
products
for
remote
control
operation.
@
SLAVE/MASTER
switch
Set
to
SLAVE
when
remotely
controiling
the
unit
by
other
Sony
products
via
the
CONTROL
L
connector.
Set
to
MASTER
when
remotely
controlling
other
Sony
products
via
the
CONTROL
L
connector
by
this
unit.
@
TVNTR
switch
When
connecting
the
unit
and
the
TV
via
the
VHF
antenna
terminal,
normalty
set
this
switch
to
VTR.
When
you
wish
to
view
TV
programs
when
the
unit
is
in
use,
set
this
switch
to
TV.
@
AC
power
cord
a

10
Getting
to
Know
the
EV-C3
‘2
i
i
[
Remote
Commander
@ TAPE RETURN button
Functions
the
same
as
the
TAPE
RETURN
on
the
unit
@
COUNTER
RESET
button
Functions
the
same
as
the
COUNTER
RESET
on
the unit.
@ REC
Press
the
two
buttons
simultaneously
to
start
recording.
@
tn
PAUSE
Functions
the
same
as
the
PAUSE/STILL
button
‘on
the unit.
@
>
FRAME
Press
during
playback
pause
mode
to
view
a
frame-by-frame
picture.
@
SEARCH
se
Press
to
obtain
a
locked
picture
search
in
which
high-speed
picture
in
forward
or
reverse
can
be
viewed
even
when
releasing
the
button.
@
Tape
transport
buttons
(PLAY,
REW,
FF,
STOP)
Functions
the
same
as
the
buttons
on
the
unit.
=
er
@
POWER
ON/OFF
switch
Press
to
turn
the
unit
on
and
off.
@x
10
Press
during
playback,
playback
pause,
or
x
2
playback
mode
to
view
playback
at
1/10
times
the
normal
speed
(slow
motion
playback).
@x2
Press
during
playback
or
playback
pause
mode
to
view
playback
at
two
times
the
normal
playback
speed.
@x
115
Press
during
playback,
playback
pause,
or
x
2
playback
mode
to
view
playback
at
1/5
times
the
normal
speed
{slow
motion
playback).
\
fi
‘The
operating
range
of
the
Remote
Commander
Insert
two
size
AA
(IEC
designation
on
R6}
batteries
with
correct
polarity.
Notes
on
the
handling
of
batteries
*
In
normal
operation,
the
batteries
will
last
for
approximately
6
months.
*
If
the
Commander
will
not
be
used
for
a
long
period
of
time,
remove
the
batterles
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
battery
leakage.
Point
the
Commander
to
the
remote
sensor.

12
13
Playing
Back
a
Tape
Connection
(1}
—
To
a
TV
with
Video
Operation
and
Audio
Inputs
To
a
wall
outlet
VIDEO
LINE
tt
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
out
VMC-710M/
720Mi
(optional)
VIDEO
IN
JJ.
IN
Note
When the TV has both L/R audio inputs, use the
optional VMC-910MS/920MS cable for connection.
Turn
on
the
TV
and set
its
input
selector
to
“VIR”.
2
Ingert
the
cassette
fully
into
the
cassette
compartment.
The powers will automaticaily be turned on
and
the
cassette
indicator
lights
in
the
display window.
3
Press
the
B
PLAY
button.
The
lamp
tights,
and
the
playback
picture
will
appear
on
the
TV
screen.
To
stop
playback,
press
the
@
STOP
button.
To rewind the tape, press the <@ REW
button. To
advance
the
tape
in
high
speed,
press
the BR FF button.
To remove the cassette, press the @ EJECT
button.
Auto rewind function
When
the
tape
reaches
its
end
after
normal
playback,
it
will
automatically
be
rewound
to the
beginning
and
stops.
However,
the
tape
will
not
be
rewound
in
the
picture
search
or
fast
forward
mode.
Auto play function
The
unit
can
be
set
to
go
Into
playback
automatically
when
the
tape
is
completely
rewound
to
the
beginning
of
the
tape.
Press
the
t
PLAY
button
while
holding
down
the
<q
REW
button.
This
function
is
operable
only
on
the
unit.
Note
When playing back a blank tape
A
gray
screen
will
appear
on
the
TV
screen.
‘The
tape
counter
will
not
function,

Playing
Back
a
Tape
Connection
(2)
—
To
a
TV
without
Video
Operation
Sw
ee
and Audio
Inputs
Tum
on
the TV.
VHF
antenna
To
a
wall
outiet
or
4,
whichever
is
not
active
in
your
area.
Refer
to
the
“Setting
the
RF
Unit"
section.
2
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
either
channel
3
=
Gage
2
insert
the
cassette
fully
into
the
cassette
i
f
compartment.
(Rest
panel)
The
power
will
automatically
be
turned
on
e.
eee
and
the
cassette
indicator
lights
in
the
2
=
Tol
display
window.
iE)
VHF OUT
Press
the
p
PLAY
button.
The
m
lamp
lights,
and
the
playback
picture
will
appear
on
the
TV
screen.
UHF
antenna
Note
How
to
use
the
TV/VTR
switch
‘When
connecting
the
unit
to
a
TV
without
video
and
audio
inputs,
set
the
VTR/TV
switch
as
follows:
VTR
—
Normally
set
to
this
position.
When
the
power
to
the
unit
is
turned
on,
picture
from
the
EV-C3
or the
singat
fed from the
EV-C3's
VIDEO
LINE
IN
jack
can
be
viewed
on
the
screen.
When
the
unit
is
turned
off,
TV
programs
can
be
viewed
UFH
antenna
terminal
VHF antenna
terminal
‘on the screen.
TV ~ Set to this position when you wish fo
view
TV
programs
while
playing
back
the
EV-C3 of recording video sources from
the VIDEO LINE IN jack on the EV-C3.
Note
Various
antenna
connections
can
be
considered
depending
upon
the
type
of
antenna
and
TV
you
have.
See
the
“Antenna
Connection”
section
first
and
make
the
correct
connections.

16
VW
Various
Playback
Modes
Use
of
the
Tape
Counter
To
obtain
a
stilt
picture
During
playback
press
the
I}
PAUSE
button.
The
#4
lamp
lights
and
a
still
picture
can
be
seen.
To
resume
norma!
playback,
press
the
Bm
PLAY
button
or
the
U8
PAUSE
button
again.
When
the
pause
mode
lasts
for
more
than
approximately
7
minutes,
the
unit
will
enter
the
playback
mode.
To
recall
the
scene
selected
during
playback
or
recording
To
search
for
a
desired
scene
—
Picture
search
During
playback
or
still
mode,
press
the
<td
REW
button
or
the
me
FF
button.
While
the
button
is
pressed,
a
high
speed
picture
without
sound
will
appear
on
the
TV
screen.
When
the
button
is
released,
the
unit
will
return
to
the
previous
mode.
To
view
the
picture
during
fast-
forward
or
rewind
mode
—
Locked
picture
search
During
playback
or
still
mode,
press
the
SEARCH
«i
or
the
SEARCH
6
on
the
Remote
Commander.
A
high
speed
picture
in
forward
or
reverse
will
appear
on
the
screen
even
when
the
button
is
released.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
B
PLAY.
of
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To
view
a
playback
picture
at
2
times
the
normal
speed
in
the
forward
direction.
During
playback
or
still
mode,
press
the
x
2
button
on
the
Remote
Commander.
The
sound
can
be
heard
in
this
mode.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
®
PLAY.
(90000
OGD
To
view
a
slow
motion
playback
During
playback
or
still
mode,
press
the
1/10
or
the
1/5
button
on
the
Remote
Commander.
The
sound
is
muted
in
these
modes.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
pm»
PLAY.
To
advance
the
picture
frame-by-frame
While
in
stl
mode,
tap
the
I>
FRAME
button.
The
picture
advances
frame-by-frame
and
the
sound
is
muted.
To
resume
normal
playback,
press
#
PLAY.
To
view
the
picture
momentarily
white
the
unit
Is
in
the
fast
forward
or
rewind
mode
without
picture
on
the
screen.
During
fast-forward
mode,
press
>.
During
rewind
mode,
press
<4.
A
playback
picture
can
be
viewed
while
the
button
is
pressed.
Release
the
button
to
return
to
the
previous
mode.
Notes
Pleture
and
sound
during
picture
search
‘modes
When
the
picture
shakes
vertically
during
two
times
the
normal
speed
playback
or
still
mode
Adjust
the
picture
by
the
SLOW/STILL
ADJ
¥/a
buttons
on
the
front
panel,
When
streaks
appear
during
slow
motion
Playback
or
mode
Adjust
the
by
the
SLOW/STILL
ADJ
V/&
IS
OF
the
fr
panel,
During
still
mode,
the
slow
motion
mode
and
make
adjustments.
Readjust
the
picture
if
streaks
should
appear
when
a
tape
recorded
in
a
different
mode
is
played
back.
i
pale
aeees
A
few
st ‘$
will
appear
on
the
screen
but
these
are
not
a
failure
of
the
unit.
Sound
will
be
muted
in
the
search
modes,
When
playing
back
tapes
recorded
in
SP
mode
A
wider
streak
will
appear
on
the
screen
during
picture
search
mode
compared
to
tapes
recorded
in
LP
mode.
When
viewing
the
picture
in
still
or
picture
search
mode,
the
picture
may
shake
vertically
or
the
color
in
the
white
and
black
portion
may
be
reversed,
depending
upon
the
TV
you
are
using.
1
During
playback
or
recording,
press
the
COUNTER
RESET
button
at
your
desired
scene.
The
tape
counter
will
display
“Ov00v00s”
(counter
0
point).
recording
ts
completed.
Press
the
TAPE
RETURN
button.
At
this
point,
the
tape
counter
must
display
more
than
1
minute.
is
function
will
not
operate.
start
searching
for
the
counter
2
Press
the
STOP
button
after
playback
or
4
Press
the
®
PLAY
button
during
the
search
moda.
Piayback
starts
from
the
scene
selected
in
STEP
1.
if
the
@
PLAY
button
Is
not
pressed,
the
unit
will
stop
at
the
counter
0
point.
Note
Accuracy
of
ape
counter
As
the
linear
time
counter
equipped
on
the
unit
Is
not
a
clock
counter,
a
certain
amount
of
display
and
the
actual
recording/playback
time.
This
difference
may
be
noticeable
in
case
when
you
have
switched
the
recording
mode.
ofa

18 19
Recording
TV
Programs
Connection
Operation
To
a
wall
outlet
tr
Turn
on
the
TV
and
select
the
program
to
be
recorded.
Insert
a
cassette
fully
Into
the
compartment.
The
power
will
automatically
be
turned
on
and
the
cassette
indicator
tights
in
the
display
window.
o
f___t
Q9009
CoD
Select
the
recording
mode
by
the
SP/LP
button.
Press
the
two
buttons
simultaneously
to
start
recording.
The
lamp
on
the
REC
button
on
the
unit
lights
and
recording
starts.
moO NO —
VMC-710M/720M
(optional)
To
stop
recording,
press
the
m
STOP
button.
To
stop
the
tape
for
a
moment,
press
the
1
PAUSE
button.
To
resume
recording,
press
the
1
PAUSE
button.
When
recording
pause
mode
lasts
for
more
than
approximately
7
minutes,
the
unit
enters
the
stop
mode.
Auto
rewind
function
When
the
tape
reaches
its
end
during
recording,
it
will
automaticatly
be
rewound
to
the
beginning
and
stops.
Notes
*
As
the
EV-C3
has
no
built
in
tuner,
connect
a
TV
with
tuner
as
shown
above
to
record
TV
programs.
Connect
the
TV
antenna
directly
to
the
TV
to
the
LINE
IN
VIDEO
and
AUDIO
of
the
EV-C3.
If
your
TV
does
not
have
video/audio
outputs,
TV
programs
cannot
be
recorded
unless
you
use
a
color
TV
tuner.
Refer
to
the
instruction
of
the
tuner
for
connections,
*
When
the
TV
has
both
L/R
outputs,
connect
to
its
left
channel
only.

20
Editing
editing
with
another
VCR.
Take
a
look
at
the
list
You
can
create
your
own
video
program
by
the
type
of
editing
you
can
perform
To Make a Copy of the Tape
Playing back with another VCR and recording with the EV-C3 .. Playing back with the EV-C3 and recording with another VCR ..
..-Page
21
Page
22
To
Gather
Desired
Scenes
from
the
Original
Tape
—
Assemble
Editing
Hf your VCR is equipped with a contro! terminal
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3...........Page
23
Playing
back
with
the
EV-C3
and
recording
with
another
VCR.
Page
26
4f your VCR Is not equipped with a control terminal
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
Playing
back
with
the
EV-C3
and
recording
with
another
VCR
.
Page
28
To
Re-record
New
Scenes
onto
the
Original
Tape
—
Insert
Editing
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
...........Page
29
Editing
with
a
Video
Remote
Controller
Notes tor Editing
Use
of
the
EDIT
button
When
assemble
editing
ts
activated
by
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button
The
unit
will
automatically
stop
when
the
counter
reaches
“Ov00m00s.""
contrary to the pr
To
Make
a
Copy
of
the
Tape
@
Example
1:
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
os
VMG-710M/720M
(optional)
‘Signal
flow
:
——
VIDEO
LINE
IN
|
}
AUDIO
LINE
IN
||
q
a
ft)
=a
aa
(9000 Leap]
poooo0
Playback
VCR
Recording
VCR
insert
a
cassette
for
recording.
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
insert
a
source tape.
Select
the
recording
mode
by
the
SP/LP
button.
1
2
<n
S 5
Press
the
EDIT
button
and
light
the
indicator.
Search
for
the
playback
start
point
and
enter
the
playback
pause
mode.
Search
for
the
recording
start
point
and
enter
the.
recording
pause
mode.
Press
the
PAUSE
button
both
of
the
units
simultaneously.
Press
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
playback
VCR
a
little
before
the
recording
VCR.
Press the STOP button on both of the units.

22
Editing
To
Make
a
Copy
of
the
Tape
@
Example
2
—
Playing
back
with
the
EV-C3
and
recording
with
another
VCR
‘Signal
tlow
VMC-S10MS/820MS
(optional)
VIDEO LINE OUT
AUDIO LINE OUT
4
Playback
VCR
To
Gather
Desired
Scenes
from
the
Original
Tape
—
Assemble
Editing
@
Example
1
—
Using
the
Control
L
connector
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
Note:
When
the
recording
VCR
Is
a
monaural
type,
use
the
optional
VMC-710M/720M.
—___
YMC-710M/720M
(optional)
(go000
fem)
12.
Note:
If
the
REMOTE
connector
of
the
connected
VCR
Is
a
5
pin
DIN
type,
use
the
opttonal
VK-800.
Playback
vcR
:
Recording
VCR
Tum
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
Insert
a
1
Insert
a
source
tape.
cassette
for
recording.
Activate
the
EDIT mode
If
the
unit
has
this
Press
the
EDIT
button
and
light
the
indicator.
function.
Search
for
the
recording
start
point
and
enter
the
recording
pause
mode.
the
playback
pause mode.
4
Press
the
PAUSE
button
on
both
of
the
units
simultaneously.
Press
the
PAUSE
button
on
the
playback
VCR
a
little
before
the
recording
VCR.
Re
ria
ern
‘When
copying
ts
completed
Press
the
STOP
button
on
both
of
the
units,
Playback
VCR
Recording
VCR
Tum
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
insert
@
Insert
a
cassette.
source
tape.
2
Set
the
SLAVEIMASTER
switch
to
MASTER.
3
Select
the
recording
mode
by
the
SP/LP
button.
Press
the
EDIT
button
If
the
unit
has
this
function.
Search
for the
start
point
of
the
edit
and
enter
the
recording
pause
mode.
‘Search
for the
playbeck
start point
and
enter
the
playback
pause
mode.
eee

24
Editing
Playback VCR
The unit enters the playback pause mode.
Recording VCR
Press the SYNCHRO EDIT button.
The
indicator
ot
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
and
EDIT
button
lights.
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button
at
the
end
point
of the edit.
The unit enters the recording pause mode.
To
edit
the
next
scene
Repeat
steps
§
to
7.
To stop during assemble editing
Press the SYNCHRO EDIT or ™ STOP button.
When editing Is completed
Press the STOP button on both of the units.
Example 2 — Using the Control S IN Jack
To
Gather
Desired
Scenes
from
a
Pre-recorded
Tape
-
Assemble
Editing
Playing
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
—
VMC-910MS/920MS
(optional)
VCR with " Synchro Edit Function
=
gcd
ses
lavback
VCR
_~
acorn
VCR:
‘source
tape.
Press the EDIT button if the unit has this
function.
Insert a cassette.
‘Select
the
recording
mode
by
the
SP/LP
button.
Press
the
EDIT
button.
Search
for the
playback
start
point
and
enter
the
playback
pause mode.
Search
for the
edit
start
point
and
enter
the
recording
pause
mode.
Press the SYNCHRO EDIT button.
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iain - 'h ” . enidindiilial
is
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button
at
the
end
point
of the
edit.
The unit enters the playback pause mode.
The
unit
enters
the
recording
pause mode.
To edit the next scene
Repeat
steps
3
to
5.
To stop during assemble editing
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
or
@
STOP
button.
‘When editing is completed
Press
the
STOP
button
on
both
of
the
units.

26
27
Editing
To
Gather
Desired
Scenes
from
a
Pre-recorded
Tape
—
Assemble
Editing
Example 3 — Using the Controt L connector
Playing
back
with
the
EV-C3
and
recording
with
another
VCR
oN
VMC-910MS/-920MS
(optional)
_
Signal
flow
VK.800 (optional)
Playback VCR 1
Note:
When
the
recording
VCR
is
a
monaural
type,
be
the
optional
VMC-710M/720M.
To Gather Desired Scenes from the Original Tape — Assemble Editing
Example 4 — Using a VCR not equipped with a controt terminal
Suse doural ish eased acai sav aaa
~~
\VMC-710Mi-720M
(optional)
Playback
VCR
Recording
VCR
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
insert
a
cassette.
Set the SLAVE/MASTER switch to SLAVE.
1 Insert a source tape.
2 Set the SLAVE/MASTER switch to MASTER.
Activate
the
EDIT
mode
If
the
unit
has
this
function.
Search for the edit start point and enter the
recording
pause
mode.
Search tor the playback start point and enter
the uae Pause mode.
5 Press the SYNCHRO EDIT button.
The indicator of the SYNCHRO EDIT and EDIT
button lights.
lM EES.
a
he
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button
at
the
end
point
of the edit.
The
unit
enters
the
playback
pause mode.
The
unit
enters
the
recording
pause
mode.
To edit the next scene
Repeat steps 4 to 6.
To
stop
during
assemble
editing
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
or
@
STOP
button.
When
editing
is
completed
Press
the
STOP
|
button
on
t
both
of
the
units,
Playback
VCR
Recording
VCR
Tum on the power of the unit and insert
a Insert
a
cassette.
source tape.
2
Select the recording mode by the SP/LP button.
ee
ee
Press
the
EDIT
button
and
light
the
Indicator,
Search for the playbeck start poirl and ener
the
playback
pause
mode.
Search for the edit start point and enter the
recording pause mode.
Release the playback and recording pause mode of both VERS.
Press the PAUSE button on the playback VCR a little before the recording VCR.
Press the PAUSE/STILL button at the end point
of the edit.
To
edit
the
next
scene
Repeat
steps
4
to
6.
When editing is completed
Press the STOP button on both of the units.

28
Editing
To Gather Desired Scenes from the Original Tape — Assemble Editing
I Example 5 — Using a VCR not equipped with a contro! terminal
Playing back with the EV-C3 and recording with another VCR
co
-VMC-710M/720M
(optional)
Signal flow
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
AUDIO
LINE
OUT
4
VIDEO IN AUDIO IN
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|
Sep
J
134 2
Playback VCR
Playback
VCR
1
Insert
a
cassette.
Tur
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
insert
a
source tape.
2
Press
the
EDIT
button
and
light
the
indicator.
Activate
the
EDIT
mode
if
the
unit
has
this
function. Search
tor
the
edit
start
point
and
enter
the
Search
for
the
playback
start
point
and
enter
recording
pause mode.
the
playback
pause
mode.
Release
the
playback
and
recording
pause
mode
of
both
VCRs.
Press
the
PAUSE/STILL
button
on
the
playback
VCR
a
tittle
before
the
recording
VCR
5
Press
the
PAUSE
button
at
the
end
point
of
the
edit.
When
editing
is
completed
Press
the
STOP
button
on
both
of
the
units.
To
edit
the
next
scene
Repeat
steps
3
to
5.
To
Re-record
New
Scenes
onto
the
Original
Tape
—
Insert
Editing
Insert
editing
is
a
technique
to
re-record
(insert)
a
different
scene
onto
the
original
tape.
insert
source
tape
(in
the
playback
VCR)
ie
ri
or
4
pee
igh
Tape
atter
Insertion
oe
v7
{in
the
recording
VCR)
Ps
2
Starting point Ending point

30
31
Editing
|
Example
—
Ptaying
back
with
another
VCR
and
recording
with
the
EV-C3
co.
YMC-710M/-720M
(optional)
Signal
flow
VK-800
(aptional)
To CONTROL L
2361 578
Playback
VCR
Recording
VCR
Press the COUNTER RESET button to display
“Qu00M00s”
in
the
display
window.
Rewind the tape and enter the recording pause
mode at the start point of the edit.
Press
the
SYNCHRO
EDIT
button.
The indicator of the SYNCHRO EDIT and EDIT
button lights.
a
|
The unit automatically enters the playback
Pause mode when the editing is completed.
The unit automatically enters the recording
pause mode when the TAPE COUNTER displays
“O1H00m00s.”
To stop editing before the point set in step 6,
press the SYNCHRO EDIT button.
Playback
VCR
_
Recording
VCR
Turn
on
the
power
of
the
unit
and
insert
a
Insert
the
original
tape.
source
tape.
When
editing
Is
completed
2 Set the SLAVE/MASTER switch to MASTER.
3
Select
the
recording
mode
by
the
SP/LP
button.
Select
the
mode
in
which
the
previous
recording
was made.
Activate the EDIT mode if the unit has this
function.
Search for the playback start point and enter Search for the edit end point.
the playback pause mode.
Press the STOP button on both of the units.
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32
Editing
Antenna
Connection
Editing
with
the
Video
Editing
Controller
I
Example
—
Controlling
the
EV-C3
with
the
Sony
RM-E100V
Video
Editing
Controller
By
connecting
EV-C3
and
another
VCR
to
the
Sony
video
editing
controller
such
as
the
RM-E100V,
both
of
the
VCRs
can
be
remotely
controlled
for
easier
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
CONTROL
UREMOTE
Playback
VOR
|
MASTERISLAVE
SWITCH
ee
SLAVE
CONTROL
L
VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
CONTROL
L
[Recording
vor
]
MASTERISLAVE
SWITCH
Le
~»
SLAVE
In
order
to
view
the
playback
picture
on
the
TV
screen,
the
EV-C3
and
the
TV
receiver
must
be
connected
property.
The
connection
between
the
two
units
varies
depending
upon
the
type
of
TV
receiver
and
the
antenna
that
you
have.
If
your
TV
receiver
does
not
have
video
and
audio
inputs,
connection
between
the
EV-C3
and
the
TV
becomes
very
important.
Before
operating
the
unit,
go
through
this
section
to
make
the
correct
connections.
tf
your
TV
has
video
and
audio
input
jacks
It
your
TV
does
not
have
video
and
audio
input
jacks
Check
the
antenna
terminats
on
your
TV,
terminal
res
®
White
©
Yellow
@)
video
] AUDIO
75-ohm
VHF/UHF
antenna
©
VHFIUHF
VHF
and
UHF
separate
antenna terminal
®
©
unr
ee
Go
through
“Connecting
Go
through
“Connecting
Examples
1,23,
and
4”
Examples
5,6,7,
and
8”
section
to
find
the
section
to
find
the
antenna
type
that
antenna
type
that
matches
yours.
matches
yours.
L_
Before
you
begin...
*
Turn
off
the
power
to
the
recorder
and
the
TV.
*
Disconnect
the
AC
power
cord
of
the
recorder
and
the
TV
from
the
wall
outlet.
*
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
"f
your
TV
does
not
match
the
three
examples
given
above
Consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer
or
a
qualified
technician.
Caution
Connections
between
the
recorder
VHF/UHF
OUT
connector
and
the
antenna
terminals
of
a
TV
receiver
should
be
made
only
as
shown
in
the
instructions.
violates
the
regulation
of
the
Federal
Communications
Commission
regarding
the
use
and
operation
of
rf
devices.
Never
connect
the
output
of
the
recorder
to
an
and
recorder
connections
at
the
antenna
terminals
of
your
receiver.

cL
35
Antenna
Connection
Connecting
Examples
1
To
connect
a
combination
VHF/UHF
antenna
i,
pe
eee
Most
combination
antennas
are
equipped
with
a
U/V
band
separator
{signal
spl
).
Remove
this
separator
from
the
antenna
cable.
‘type connector 2
{optional
Ev-C3
Attach
an
F-type
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
F-type
connector"
on
page
39.)
©
|
VHFUHE
Insert
the
F-type
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
75-ohm
coaxial
cable*
(supplied)
Connect
the
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
recorder
to
the
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
75ohm
coaxial
cable.
*Use
an
optional
AFC-8
extension
cable,
8
m
(25
ft)
long,
if
the
supplied
75-ohm
coaxial
cabl
long
enough.
Antenna
connector
(supplied)
VHF/UHF
Attach
the
supplied
antenna
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
External
Antenna
Connector”
page
39.)
Attach
the
antenna
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
Connect
the
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
recorder
and
the
VHFUHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
2
To
connect
the
VHF
antenna
only
Kf
the
antenna
cable
is
a
300-ohm twin lea
type.
tie
Antenna
connector
(supplied)
Wf
the
antenna
cable
is
a
75-ohm
coaxial
(round)
type.
F-type
connector
(optional)
ee
FR
NL
@@
=
VHFIUHE
VHF/UHF
eQen
Connect
the
VHF
antenna
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
*
If
the
cable
is
a
75-ohm
coaxial
(round)
type.
—Attach
the
optional
F-type
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
Ftype
Connector”
‘on
page
39,)
—Insert
the
F-type
connector
to
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
the
cable
is
a
300-ohm
twin lead
(flat)
type.
—Attach
the
supplied
antenna
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
External
Antenna
Connector”
on
page
39.
—Attach
the
antenna
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
U
0
2
78-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supplied)
|
Connect
the
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
recorder
and
the
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
Connect
the
wire
and
tighten
the
UN
band
separator
screws.
F-type
connector
(optional)
VHFIUHF
IN:
Ww
Attach
an
optional
U/V
band
separator
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
connector
on
the
recorder.
Connect
the
VHF
and
UHF
antennas
to
the
U/V
band
separator.
Connect
the
U/V
band
separator
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
connector
on
the
recorder
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supplied)
Connect
the
VHF/UHF
OUT
connector
on
the
recorder
and
the
VHF/UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
a
~

36
Antenna
Connection
Connecting
Examples
5
To
connect
a
combination
VHF/UHF
antenna
F-type connector
(optional)
Most
combination
antennas
are
equipped
with
a
U/V
band
separator
{signal
splitter).
Remove
this
separator
from
the
antenna
cable.
Attach
an
F-type
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
F-type
connector" on
page 39.)
UIV
band
separator
(optional)
TS-ohm
coaxial
cable!
(supplied)
Insert
the
F-type
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
Connect
the
300-ohm
twin lead
(flat)
type
cable
and
the
75-ohm
coaxial
(round)
cable
of
the
U/V
band
separator
removed
from
the
antenna
in
Step
1
to
the
VHF
and
UHF
antenna
terminal
on
the TV.
Connect
the
U/V
band
separator
and
the|
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
recorder
using
the
supplied
75-ohm
coaxial
cable.
F-type
connector
(optional) Antenna connector (supplied)
Ev<3
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supplied)
Connect
the
VHF
antenna
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
+
If
the
cable
Is
a
75-ohm
coaxial
(round)
type.
~~Attach the
optional
F-type
connector to the cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
F-type
Connector” on
page
39)
—Insert
the
F-type
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
cable is a 300-ohm twin lead
type.
tach the
supplied
antenna
connector
to
the
cable.
(See
“Attaching
an
External
Antenna
Connector”
on
page
39.
—Altach
the
antenna
connector
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
Connect
the
VHF/UHF
OUT
on
the
recorder and
the VHF/UHF antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
75ohm
coaxial cable.
fT
Garonne
Ronen
Connect
the
300-ohm
twin tead
(flat)
UHF antenna cable to the UHF
antenna terminal on the
TV.
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supplied)
Connect the VHF/UHF OUT on the
recorder to the VHF IN terminal on
the TV receiver.
Attach the 300-ohm twin lead (flat)
UHF antenna cable to the UHF
antenna terminal on the TV recorder.
VHF
UHF
F-type
connector
{optional
ee
VHF
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supplied)
Attach an optional F-type connector to
the VHF antenna cable.
Insert the F-type connector into the
VHF/UHF IN on the recorder.
Connect the VHF/UHF OUT in the
recorder
and
the
VHF
antenna
terminal
on
the
TV
using
the
supplied
7ohm
coaxial
cable.

38
39
Antenna
Connection
Connecting
Examples
When
the
TV
is
a
cable
TV
compatible
type
An
connecting
example
is
given
below,
but
we
recommend
you
to
consutt
your
cable
company
to
make
sure
that
the
cable
is
properly
connected.
Attaching
‘an
extemal antenna
connector
\ttaching
an
Ftype
connector
©
|
VHFIUHF
Fype
connector
(optional)
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
(supptied)
CATV
75
ohm
coaxial
cable
1
connector.
2
Fit
the
300-ohm
twin
lead
cable
on
the
UHF
Strip
1/4
inch
from
the
end
of
the
cable
so
ch of the center conductor is exposed.
When
the
TV
ts
not
a
cable
TV
compatible
type
Connect
the
cable
TV
channel
converter
between
the
recorder.
By
setting
the
TV/VTR
switch
to
TV,
you
can
watch
a
cable
TV
program
while
playing
back
or
recording
video
sources
using
the
VIDEO
LINE
IN
jack
on
the
EV-C3,
® | VHF/UHF
Ck)
Channel
converter
CATV 75-ohm coaxial cable 75-ohm coaxlat cable (supplied)
antenna
under
the
screws
on
antenna
7
mm
4b
10
mm
connector.
(Ye
inch)
Cia
inch)
:
Slip
the
crimping
ring
over
the
cable.
Tighten
the
screws
again.
———
te
Insert the inner conductor into the F-type
connector
shaft
and
push
the
end
of
the
cable into the connector as far as
an
Fyne
connector
oJ)
Fold
back
Slide
the
crimping
ring
over
this
assembly.
Then
pinch
the
crimping
ring
with
pliers
to
hold
the
connection
in
place.
3mm
(‘Va
inch)
5
Insert
the
F-type
connector
into
the
VHF/UHF
IN
on
the
recorder.
)
ban
VHF/UHF
IN