Sony EV-C500E User manual

SONY.
EV-C500E
introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Preparation
Chapter 3
Basic Operations
Chapter 4
Advanced Operations
Chapter 5
Editing
Chapter 6
Additional Information
Video
Cassette
Recorder
FRU
Operating Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
© 1993 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personne! only.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM ;
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be
replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BS! to
BS 1362, (i.€., marked with @ or Y mark) must be
used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a
detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse
cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse
cover, please contact your nearest Sony service
Station.
IMPORTANT
Hf the plug supplied is not suitable for the socket outlets in
your home, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug
fitted in accordance with the following instructions.
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this «
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must
be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to
the earth terminal in the plug which is marked by the
letter E or by the safety earth symbol + or coloured
green or green-and-yellow.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off
from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot
be used and should be destroyed.
Caution
Television
programmes,
films,
video
tapes
and
other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
transmission may require authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or programme owner.

Welcome!
Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
Sony
EV-C500E
Video
Cassette
Recorder.
This
video
cassette
recorder
ts
the
result
of
our
commitment
to
bring
Sony
customers
high
quality
and
state-of-the-art
technology.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Table of Contents
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Precautions
Safety
* For the models designed for UK, operate the unit only on 240 V AC, 50 Hz. For the models designed for other European
countries, operate the unit on 220 — 240 V AC, 50 Hz.
* If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
¢ Unplug the unit from the wail outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
pull it out by the plug, never by the cord itself.
* The unit is not disconnected from the mains (AC power source), as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if the
unit itself has been tumed oft.
« The ON/STANDBY indicator lights up red when the VCR is turned off (standby mode), and lights up green when the
VCR is tumed on (power on mode).
Installation
¢ Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup
* Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the
ventilation holes.
* Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
¢ Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
* Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers. .
* Keep the unit away from a TV. Otherwise, it may cause interference with the TV.
¢ Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation —
« When the unit is not in use, tum the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.
* Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.
Cleaning
¢ Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent
solution.
* Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
Recording and Playback
* This VCR uses 8 mm video format cassettes.
* This VCR records and plays back both in the Hi8 video system and standard 8 mm video system.
¢ This VCR records only in SP mode and piays back both in SP and LP modes.
* The PCM audio feature is not available on this VCR. Therefore, you can neither record in the digital multi system, nor
play back a tape recorded in the digital multi system on other VCRs.
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this VCR.
4 Precautions

Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
High
quality
picture
and
sound
* Hi8 video system
The
Hi8
video
format
features
400
lines
of
horizontal
resolution,
giving
you
a
high
video
quality.
°
AFM
Hi-FI
stereo
system
You
can
record
Hi-Fi
sound
with
a
live
stereo
sound
atmosphere.
Editing
+
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
Allows
quick
access
to
the
desired
scene
and
playback
at
various
speeds
in
both
forward
and
reverse
directions.
*
CONTROL
L
@
(LANC)
connector
Allows
easy
connection
to
another
piece
of
equipment
such
as
a
video
camera
recorder
(camcorder).
This
lets
you
control
tape
transport
of
both
devices
from
one
set
of
controls.
With
this
simultaneous
control
you
can
use
bi-directional
synchronized
editing.
*
CONTROL
S
IN
connector
Allows
remote
control
of
this
VCR
by
other
Sony
video
equipment
with
a
CONTROL
S
OUT
connector.
* § VIDEO IN/OUT connector
Allows
clear
picture
by
separating
colour
signal
from
luminance
signal.
Function
* Voice boost function
When
playing
back
a
tape
recorded
with
a
video
camera
recorder
(camcorder),
voice
boost
enhances
the
voice
portion
of
the
sound
and
reduces
“unwanted”
background
noise
like
wind
so
that
it
is
easier
to
listen
to
conversation.
How to Use This Manual
This
manual
is
divided
into
the
following
six
chapters:
Chapter
1
introduction,
Chapter
2
Preparation,
Chapter
3
Basic
Operations,
Chapter
4
Advanced
Operations,
Chapter
5
Editing
and
Chapter
6
Additional
Information.
if
you
are
already
familiar
with
the
basic
operations,
skip
Chapter
3
Basic
Operations
and
see
Chapter
4
Advanced
Operations.
if
you
have
any
problems
with
installing
or
operating
the
EV-C500E,
refer
to
the
troubleshooting
section
first
before
calling
your local Sony dealer.
When
you
are
reading
through
the
manual,
remember:
+
Buttons
and
switches
on
the
VCR
to
be
used
in
operating
the
VCR
are
called
out
and
shown
in
uppercase
letters
in the illustrations.
»
Buttons
and
switches
on
the
Remote
Commander
to
be
used
for
operating
the
VCR
are
called
out
and
enlarged
in
the
illustrations.
Conventions :
This
indicates
a
function
operated
only
with
the
buttons
on
the
VCR
itself,
but
not
with
those
on
the
Remote
Commander.
5
This
indicates
a
function
operated
only
with
the
buttons
on
the
Remote
Commander,
but not
with
those
on
the
VCR
a
itself.
Unpacking
Unpack
all
the
items
and
check
to
confirm
that
you
have
everything
listed
below.
*
Remote
Commander RMT-V124C
(1)
* R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
+
AV
(audio/video)
cable
(3
phono
to
3
phono)
(1)
* Mains lead (1)
Intreduction 5

Chapter 2 Preparation
Hookups
and
Getting
Started
Before
you
can
use
your
VGR
for
the
first
time,
you
need
to
connect
it
to
your
TV
and
set
it
up
to
play
back
video
programmes
for
viewing.
This
section
explains
how
to
hook
up,
set
up,
and
prepare
the
Remote
Commander
so
that
you
can
start
enjoy
it
right
away.
There
are,
however,
many
types
of
TVs
available
and
many
different
ways
in
which
your
TV
can
be
hooked
up.
As
a
result,
this
manual
describes
several
ways
your
VCR
can
be
connected.
Use
the
following
table
to
select
the
correct
hookup
for
your
TV.
When
Your TV has audio/video (A/V) inputs
Your TV does not have audio/video (A/V) inputs
Hookup 1 Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup (pages 7 and 8)
Hookup 2 RFU DC OUT Hookup (page 9)
Before
making
the
connections,
check
the
following
points:
:
* Turn off the power to the VCR and TV.
* Do not connect the mains lead until all of the
connections are completed.
m= To a wail outlet
*
Make
connections
firmly.
Loose
connections
may
cause
picture
distortion.
+
If
your
TV
does
not
match
any
of
the
examples
;
provided, consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer
or
qualified
technician.
Caution
Do
not
place
the
VCR
near
a
TV.
The
playback
picture
may become distorted.
6 | Preparation

if
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
picture
and
sound
if
you
hook
up
your
VCR
using
these
connections.
If
your
TV
does
not
have
A/V
inputs,
see
page
9
for
RFU
DC
OUT
hookup.
1A
1B
ic
Use
hookup
1A
if
your
TV
is
equipped
with
stereo-type
audio/video
input
Jacks.
TV
LINE IN
©] VIDEO (Yellow)
© | AUDIO L (White)
@| AUDIO R (Red)
LINEOUT1
VIDEO (Yellow) ro
AUDIO L (White) 8 E E
AUDIO R (Red)
Supplied AV cable
VIDEO (Yellow)
AUDIO (Black)
LINEOUT1
VIDEO (Yellow) oo
AUDIO L (White) 8 BE
AUDIO R (Red)
Use
hookup
1C
If
your
TV
Is
equipped
with
both
the
stereo-type
audio/video
Input
jacks
andtine
S$
VIDEO
connector.
Using
this
connection,
you
can
play
back
a
cassette
for
a
much
better
picture.
S VIDEO cable
(not supplied)
VIDEO (Yellow)
AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red)
LINEOUT1
VIDEO (Yeliow) 3 3 G
AUDIO L (White) E
AUDIO Ri (Red)
Supplied AV cable
Note :
If
your
TV
has
an
S
VIDEO/VIDEO
selector
switch,
set
this
to
“S
VIDEO”
to
view
the
picture
from
the
§S VIDEO connector.
Preparatio;
7

8
1D
1E
Use hookup 1D If your TV is equipped with a EURO 21-pin connector.
With this connection the VCR cannot record TV programmes. It can only play back a pre-recorded
video tape.
Tv
VCR
(a)... sees
s
6oo@us
fi,
: .2—
EURO-AVC SY, LF Euroa:
EURO cable (VMC-2121, not supplied)
When using hookup 1D, you should set the VIDEO OUT selector, located just below the EURO 21-pin
connector, to “S” if your TV has an S EURO-AV connector and you want to obtain a much better quality
playback picture (same as in hookup 1C).
if your TV does not have an S EURO-AV connector, set the VIDEO OUT selector to “NORMAL.”
Note
If your TV does not have an S VIDEO function and if you set the VIDEO OUT selector to “S,” the playback
picture will be monochrome.
Use hookup 1E if your TV is equipped with a EURO 21-pin connector and you want to record TV
rogrammes.
This hookup allows you to record broadcast programmes received by your TV if the aerial Input is
directly connected to your TV.
TV
Bh uNEIN
EE, VIDEO (Yellow)
ff} AUDIO
EURO-AV C3-
LINE OUT 1
VIDEO (Yellow)
AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red)
EURO cable (VMC-2106S, not supplied)
Preparation

If
your
TV
does
not
have
audio/video
input
jacks
or
a
EURO
21-pin
connector,
you
should
make
an
RFU
DC
OUT
connection
using
an
RFU
kit
(RFU-89EKA,
not
supplied).
For
details
of
the
RFU
kit,
refer
to
the
instruction
manual
of
the
RFU
kit.
Connecting an aerial
1
Disconnect
the
aerial
input
lead
from
your
TV
and
connect
it
to
the
ANT
input
socket
of
the
RFU
kit.
2
Connect
the
ANT
output
plug
of
the
aerial
selector
to
the
aerial
input
socket
of
your
TV.
3
Connect
the
aerial
selector
to
the
RFU
adaptor.
.
4
Connect
the
RFU
adaptor
to
the
LINE
OUT2
RFU
DC
OUT
connecior
of
the
VCR.
Notes
+
When
you
use
the
VCR,
set
the
selector
switch
on
the
aerial
selector
to
“VTR.”
+
The
output
sound
will
be
monaural
when
using
this
hookup
even
though
you
play
back
a
stereo
tape.
Aerial
Aerial lead
LINE OUT2 VIDEO
RFU unit
selector
RFU channel
screw
VTR input plug
connector
Preparation | 9

10
Preparation .
inserting Batteries
1 Open the lid.
2 Insert two R6 batteries (IEC designation) by matching the + and ~ on the batteries
with the + and — indications in the dattery compartment.
3 Close the lid.
Notes on the handling of batteries
* With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately six months.
* ff you do not use the Remote Commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery ieakage.
* Do not use a new battery together with an old one. Do not use different types of
batteries.
Controlling Other Sony Video Equipment
You can control other Sony video equipment having the command mode selector,
using this Remote Commander.
Set the command mode selector for the other equipment to “VTR2.”
If other Sony video equipment does not have the command mode selector
You can contro! an 8 mm format VCR only. You cannot use this Remote Commander
with a Betamax VCR or a VHS-format VCR.

Chapter 3 Basic Operations
Playback
@ EJECT
Rear side of a cassette
This
section
shows
you
how
to
play
back
a
video
casseite.
inserting a Video Cassette
1 Insert a video cassette with the window facing upwards.
2
Genily
press
the
centre
of
the
front
side
of
the
cassette
until
the
mechanism
draws
it into the compartment.
When
the
cassette
has
been
inserted,
the
cassette
indicator
lights
up
in
the
display
window
and
the
VCR
turns
on
automatically.
Ejecting the Video Cassette
Press
4
EJECT
on
the
VCR.
You
can
eject
the
cassette
when
the
power
is
off.
When
you
press
&
EJECT,
the
power
is
turned
on.
After
ejecting
the
cassette,
the
power
automatically
shuts
off.
Note
You
cannot
eject
a
cassette
during
recording
or
recording
pause
mode.
Cassette Care
Notes
+ Always insert the cassette in the correct position.
*
Never
insert
anything
in
the
smali
holes
on
the
rear
of
the
cassette.
«
Store
cassettes
in
their
cases
and
keep
them
in
an
upright
position
to
prevent
intrusion
of
dust
and
uneven
winding.
*
To
record
from
the
beginning
of
the
tape,
run
the
VCR
for
about
15
seconds
at
the
beginning
of
a
cassette
before
recording.
* When the VCR is not in use, remove the cassette.
* Stick the cassette label in the designated area.
*
Stick
the
label
on
securely
so
it
will
not
pee!
off
and
damage
the
VCR.
Playback Time
. {LP mode) _
Protecting
your
cassette
against
accidental
erasure
To
prevent
accidental
erasure,
slide
out
the
tab
on
the
back
of
the
cassette
So
that
the
red
colour
is
visible.
To re-record on the cassette, slide the tab back.
Basic Operations 11

ON/STANDBY STOP » PLAY
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Never unplug the mains lead while
a tape is moving
This may cause the tape to be
jammed in the VCR. When you need
to unplug the mains lead, be sure to
remove the cassette or turn off the
power of the VCR.
| 2 Basic Operations
Playing Back a Cassette
You can control playback with the identically marked buttons on either the VCR or the
Remote Commander.
The VCR automatically detects the video system and tape speed in which the tape
was recorded (Hi8 or standard video system, for details see page 34; SP or LP mode)
and plays it back accordingly. When a tape recorded in the Hi8 video system is played
back, the Hi8 lamp on the front panel lights up.
1 Insert a cassette.
The VCR tums on automatically.
2 Turn on the TV.
If your VCR has a LINE OUT or EURO-AV connection, select the AV input.
If your VCR has an RFU DC OUT connection, set the selector switch on the aerial
selector to “VTR” and tum the TV to the programme position for the VCR you set
with the RF channel screw on the RFU adaptor. (For the RFU DC OUT connection,
see page 9.)
3 Press B PLAY.
To stop playback ~
Press B STOP.
To stop playback for a moment
Press Il PAUSE.
Press if PAUSE again or press > PLAY to resume playback.
To advance the tape rapidly
VCR: Press B STOP, then tum the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwse.
Remote Commander: Press B STOP, then FF >>.
To rewind the tape
VCR: Press & STOP, then turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise.
Remote Commander: Press STOP, then 44 REW.
To view the picture during fast forward mode or rewind mode
You can view the picture momentarily while the VCR is in fast forward orrewind
mode.
VCR: Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise in fast forward mece, or
counterclockwise in rewind mode. Then release the ring to return to fast lorward or
rewind mode.
Remote Commander: Press and hold FF >> in fast forward mode, or press and hold
<4 REW in rewind mode. Then release the button to retum to fast forward or rewind
mode.
To eject the cassette
Press & EJECT on the VCR.
Pressing & EJECT when the VCR is turned off will turn the VCR on, ejec the
cassette and then turn it off again.
When the tape reaches the end during playback
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning and the power remains on.
To turn the, YCR on or off
Press ON/STANDBY on the VCR or © on the Remote Commander.

VB (VOICE BOOST)
>» PLAY
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
COUNTER
RESET
Notes on counter reading
The counter does not work on
unrecorded portions of the tape.
After a cassette is ejected, the
counter reading is retained. When
a cassette is inserted in the VCR,
the counter reading automatically
resats to “OHOOMOOS.”
The linear time counter installed in
this VCR is not a clock. There is a
difference between the actual
recording and playback time, and
the counter display. This difference
may increase when switching the
tape speed from SP to LP and
vice-versa, or depending on tape
position being played back.
Auto Play
You can start playback automatically after rewinding a cassette.
This operation works only on the VCR. (You cannot use AUTO PLAY with the Remote
Commander.)
Press B> PLAY while tuming the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise fully.
Playback starts automatically after the tape is rewound to the beginning of the tape.
Indexing the Tape Contents
Before recording or playback, press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to zero.
This counter is a “linear time counter,” which shows you how much the tape has run in
terms of time. By noting the setting, you can find that point later by referring to the
counter. Use the label on a cassette to list the programmes and their counter
readings. Since the-counter is not very accurate, use it only for reference.
Locating a Particular Scene Later
lf you want to return to a particular scene later, press COUNTER RESET on
the VCR at the desired scene so that the linear time counter resets to
“OHOOMOOS.”
To return to the desired scene
Press TAPE RETURN on the Remote Commander while the VCR is in stop
mode. The tape rewinds to the position where the counter reads “OHOOMO0S,”
and stops.
To start playback of the scene
Press B® PLAY.
Listening More Easily to Conversation
Recorded with a Camcorder
When you press VB (VOICE BOOST) while playing back a tape recorded with a
camcorder, the human voice portion of the sound is enhanced sc that it is easier to
hear conversation. This reduces the sound of wind and other “unwanted” background
noise.
Note on VOICE BOOST :
When you use VOICE BOOST while playing back a tape recorded by
video equipment other than a camcorder, the sound may not-be
heard easily.
VOICE BOOST may not be effective while playing back a tape
recorded in monaural or bilingual programmes.
Basic Operations
13

14
Basic Operations
Selecting the Monitor Sound
You can select the sound you want to hear when you play a bilingual tape.
Press AUDIO MONITOR on the Remote Commander. With each press, you can
select main sound, sub sound, or main and sub sound. The monitor sound indicators
will tell you what sound you are selecting.
When you play back a monaural tape, the indicator will not light up and the button will
become inoperative.
“he VOR Font pane!
MAIN/L
and
SUB/R
Main
and
sub
sound
If you record a bilingual programme in stereo mode, the programme can be
played back in main (L) or sub (R) sound by pressing AUDIO MONITOR. Even if you
select only one channel (right channel or left channel), the slight sound of unselected
channel will be heard.

Recording
Hi8 (AUTO/OFF) & STOP
Notes
* Use the S VIDEO cable (not
supplied) to obtain Hi8 picture
quality fully during recording.
* {tis not necessary to tum on the
TV, if you are not going to watch a
video programme while recording
it. Skip steps 2 and 3.
* When the tape reaches the end,
the VCR automatically rewinds the
tape to the beginning and the
power remains on.
This section shows you how to record a video programme from other equipment
having A/V output jacks such as a camcorder.
You can record in the Hi8 video system or the standard 8 mm video system.
This VCR records only in SP mode.
To select the recording system
*
To
record
a
Hi8
video
tape
in
the
Hi8
system,
press
Hi8
(AUTO/OFF)
so
that
the
Hi8
lamp
lights
up
(AUTO
mode).
*
To
record
a
Hi8
video
tape
in
the
standard
8
mm
system,
press
Hi8
(AUTO/OFF)
so
that
the
Hi8
lamp
goes
off
(OFF
mode).
« When a standard 8 mm video tape is to be used, the Hi8 (AUTO/OFF) button
becomes
inoperative
and
recording
is
always
made
in
the
standard
8
mm
system.
ne
ue
li
Hi8
video
tape
Hi8
video
system
Standard
8
mm
video
system
Standard
8
mm
Uni
video
tape
Standard
8
mm
video
system
Before You Begin
Check the following points:
*
Make
sure
that
the
connections
have
been
made
correctly
(see
pages
7
ard
8).
* Make sure the cassette is long enough to record the source programme.
+
Make
sure
the
safety
tab
of
the
cassette
has
not
been
slid
out.
If
you
inserta
cassette
with
the
safety
tab
visible
in
red
(closed)
and
press
@
REC,
the
VCR
automatically
ejects
the
cassette.
Recording a Video Programme
while Watching It
1 insert a cassette.
The VCR turns on automatically.
2 Tum on the TV.
3 If your VCR has a LINE OUT or EURO-AV connection, select the AV input.
If
your
VCR
has
an
RFU
DC
OUT
connection,
set
the
selector
switch
on
the
aerial
selector
to
“VTR”
and
turn
the
TV
to
the
programme
position
you
set
with
the
RF
channel screw on the RFU adaptor.
4 Press both @ RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time, or @ REC on the
VCR.
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up.
To stop recording
Press @ STOP.
To pause recording
Press If PAUSE.
To resume recording
Press If PAUSE.
If the recording pause exceeds 7 minutes, the VCR stops.
Basic Operations 15

AUDIO LINE IN (ST/BIL)
16
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Basic Operations
Pausing
Technique 1
You can stop recording an unwanted scene and resume recording smoothly.
11 Press il PAUSE when an unwanted scene appears.
Recording will stop and the VCR enters recording pause mode.
2 Press lf PAUSE at the ending of the unwanted part, to release pause mode.
Recording resumes from the point set in step 1.
Technique 2
When an unwanted scene has already started recording, you can rewind the cassette
to the beginning of the unwanted part, have the VCR standby in recording pause
mode, and resume recording when the unwanted scene is over.
1 Press ll PAUSE to set the VCR to recording pause mode.
2 Tum the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR counterclockwise or
clockwise to search for the point trom which you wish to continues recording.
3 Release the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR at the desired point.
After an instant in still mode, the VCR automatically enters recordingpause J
mode.
4 Press il PAUSE.
Recording resumes.
‘Selecting the Audio Input from the Extemal
Source
You can select the sound you want to record when you want to record astereo or
bilingual pre-recorded programme from other equipment such as a VHS-format VCR.
Press AUDIO LINE IN (ST/BIL) on the front of the VCR. For each press, you can
select the sound to be recorded. The lighted sound indicators will show you what
sound you are recording.
When recording
Lighted monitor sound
indicators on the VCR
‘| front panel:
STEREO STEREO STEREO sound
BILINGUAL [SUBR——s| SUB sound
MAIN/L and SUB/R MAIN+SUB syaind
Sound mode Monitor sound

AUDIO LINE IN (ST/BIL)
@ REC
Recording TV Programmes
Since the VCR itself does not have a built-in TV tuner, you cannot record TV
programmes if you have made a VCR-TV connection using 1A, 1B, 1C or 1D of
Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup on pages 7 and 8, or RFU DC OUT Hookup on page 9.
However, if your TV has line output jacks, you can record TV programmes. You will
need to make an additional connection shown below. If you have made a VCR-TV
connection using 1E of Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup on page 8, you can record TV
programmes without making an additional connection.
Note
When you use the LINE IN VIDEO
jack and the LINE IN S VIDEO
connector at the same time, the LINE
IN S VIDEO connector has priority,
and no signal will be input to the LINE
IN VIDEO jack. Therefore, if you do
not use the LINE IN S VIDEO
connector, be sure to disconnect the
S VIDEO cable.
1 Turn on the TV and select the TV programme you want to record on the TV,
2 Insert a cassette into the VCR.
3 Select the sound with AUDIO LINE IN (ST/BIL) on the front of the VCR.
4 Press both @ RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time, or @ REC on the
VCR.
You should keep the TV on while you are recording TV programmes.
Basic Operations | 17

Chapter 4 Advanced Operations
Variable Speed Playback
> PLAY
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Notes
« When viewing the picture in
variable speed playback mode, the
picture may shake vertically or the
colour may become black and
white, depending upon the TV you
are using.
* During picture search, several
streaks will appear on the TV
screen. This is normal.
If you play back a tape recorded in
LP mode, a wider streak will
appear on the TV screen during
picture search.
* If you perform picture search with
the VCR connected to your TY via
LINE OUT2 RFU DC OUT, you
may hear a slight sound such as a
buzzing sound.
+ When you perform a variable
speed playback in the reverse
direction, a wider streak appears
on the screen, especially in SP
mode. This is normal.
18 | Advanced Operations
The following section explains the advanced playback functions available on
your VCR.
Using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR or FF » and << REW on the
Remote Commander, you can play a cassette at a variety of forward and reverse
speeds. You can also freeze a picture using the pause function.
Variable speed playback of the cassette recorded in LP mode is possible, but not
garanteed.
Still Picture
During playback, press fl PAUSE to hold the picture in one place.
To resume normal playback
Press either B» PLAY or il PAUSE.
If you leave your VCR in pause mode, normal playback resumes after approximately
7 minutes.
The sound is not heard during still picture playback.
If a still picture shakes up and down or has‘streaks, you can adjust it using =
SLOW/STILL ADJUST V/A on the Remote Commander.
(See “Tracking Adjustment’ on page 20.)
a}
Picture Search During Playback
VCR: Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise.
When you release the ring, normal playback will resume.
Remote Commander: Press FF > or 44 REW.
When you release the button, normal playback will resume.
Locked Picture Search
This feature works only when using the Remote Commander.
Press © or & SEARCH on the Remote Commander during playback er playback
pause. If you press @ SEARCH, the VCR enters locked picture searchrnode in the
reverse direction. If you press & SEARCH, the VCR enters locked picture search
mode in the forward direction.
To resume norma! playback
Press ® PLAY.

DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Notes
* Ittakes about a few seconds to
reverse the direction in slow motion
mode or frame-by-frame mode.
+ When the tape speed is switched,
noise appears a moment.
« Ifa tape has portions recorded in
both SP and LP modes, the VCR
will automatically adjust the tape
speed during reverse/forward slow
motion playback. However, you will
not notice any change during x2
playback even though the tape
speed is actually switched from SP
to LP or LP to SP.
x
2
(Double),
—x
2
(Reverse
Double)
Speed
Playback
VCR:
,
Slowly
turn
the
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
clockwise
(in
the
forward
direction)
or
counterclockwise
(in
the
reverse
direction)
to
view
pictures
at
double
normal
speed.
To return to normal playback
Release the ring.
Remote Commander:
Press x2.
To play back in the reverse direction
Press < DIRECTION.
To resume the forward direction
Press DIRECTION >.
To return to normal playback
Press B® PLAY.
The
sound
Is
muted
during
forward
double-speed
playback
and
reverse
double-speed
playback.
If
a
picture
shakes
up
and
down
or
has
streaks
during
forward
double-speed
=
playback,
you
can
adjust
it
using
SLOW/STILL
ADJUST
W/A
on
the
Remote
aS
Commander.
(See
“Tracking
Adjustment”
on
page
20.)
-x 1 (Reverse Normal) Speed Playback
VCR:
Gently
tum
the
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
counterciockwise
until
the
VCR
enters
reverse
slow
motion
playback
mode.
After
a
slow
motion
picture
appears
on
the
TV
screen,
you
can
view
a—x
1
(reverse
normal)
speed
playback
picture.
Hold
the
DUAL
MODE
SHUTTLE
ring
at
that
point.
Remote Commander:
Press PLAY, then < DIRECTION.
Frame-by-Frame Picture
During
playback
pause,
press
DIRECTION
>
to
advance
the
picture
one
frame
or
<
DIRECTION
to
reverse
the
picture
one
frame.
Each
time
you
press
the
button,
the
picture
moves
one
frame.
To resume normal playback
Press B PLAY. ,
Advanced Operation: 1 9

Note
It is necessary to adjust tracking for
both the SP and LP modes.
20
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Advanced Operations
Siow Motion Playback
VCR:
Slowly tum the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise (in the forward direction) or
counterclockwise (in the reverse direction) until the tape is played back in slow motion
in the forward or reverse direction.
To return to normal playback
Release the ring.
Remote Commander:
Press B» SLOW.
To play back in the reverse direction
Press < DIRECTION.
To resume forward direction
Press DIRECTION >.
To return to normal playback
Press PLAY.
The sound is muted during reverse slow motion playback.
If you leave the VCR in slow motion mode for more than approximately 30 seconds,
the VCR will automatically retum to normal playback.
—
if a slow motion picture shakes up and down or has streaks, you can adust it =
by pressing SLOW/STILL ADJUST W/A on the Remote Commander. (See =
“Tracking Adjustment” below.)
Tracking Adjustment
If a picture shakes up and down or has streaks during forward double-speed
playback, still playback, slow motion playback (in the forward and reverse direction),
you can adjust it using SLOW /STILL ADJUST ¥/a on the Remote Commander.
However, the adjustment cannot be performed while you are turning the DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring. .
Use the Remote Commander, therefore, for operating still picture and sw motion
playback.
Press and hold SLOW/STILL ADJUST W/A on the Remote Commander until you
obtain the best possible picture on the TV screen.