Sony HV-FX5950D User manual

Stereo Video Cassette Recorder
HV-FX5950D
© 2003 Sony Corporation
9-885-031-61
PAL

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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Precautions
Safety
•This unit operates on 200-240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the
unit's operating voltage is identical with your local power
supply.
•If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it
checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is
connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned
off.
•Unplug the unit from the AC 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.
•To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Installing
•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
slots.
•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.
•Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
•If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,
moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to
the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for
about 3 hours before operating the unit.
Caution
Televison programs, films, video tapes and other materials
may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to
the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this
recorder with cable television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television transmitter and/or
program owner.

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this product.
To optimize the performance of this
unit, please read through this manual
carefully.
Main features
of this VCR
Favorite Program
The VCR memorizes the previously
recorded programs with the timer
recording. Just select the program you
want to record from the list, and the
VCR will set the timer recording
automatically.
ZWEITON broadcast
You can receive, record, and play
back stereo and bilingual TV
programs.
Auto Tuning
You can easily finish the VCR settings
of the TV channels at once.
Rec. End Search
You can fast-forward or rewind the
tape at the end of the recorded
program automatically.
NTSC Playback on PAL-TV
Tapes recorded in the NTSC system
can be played back on this VCR.
High Speed Rewinding
A E-180 video tape can be rewound at
about 1 minute.
Preparation
Connecting the VCR ........................................4
Preparing the remote control ........................... 6
Tuning your TV to the VCR..............................6
Setting the VCR channels – Auto Tuning ........ 7
Setting the VCR channels manually ................ 9
Changing the channel position assignment.....10
Setting the language...................................... 10
Setting the clock.............................................11
Playback
Playing back a tape........................................12
Various search functions................................15
Recording
Recording a TV program................................17
Recording ZWEITON stereo and bilingual
programs........................................................18
Recording with One-Touch Recording...........19
Setting the timer.............................................20
Setting the timer with Favorite Program
system............................................................22
Duplicating .....................................................23
Other functions
On-screen display.......................................... 24
Recording or playing back the wide aspect
ratio programs................................................25
Setting Child Lock mode................................ 25
Setting Power Save mode .............................26
Additional information
Care and maintenance...................................26
Head cleaning................................................ 26
Troubleshooting .............................................27
Specifications.................................................27
Parts and controls.......................................... 28
Table of contents

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EURO AV1
AUDIO/
VIDEO
ENTREE
ANTENNE
SORTIE
ANTENNE
RF.OUT
AERIAL
Connecting the VCR
Basic connections
PREPARATION
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To AC outlet
Antenna cord
(supplied)
TV
Antenna cord
(not supplied)
Disconnect the antenna cord from your TV and connect it to
the AERIAL jack on this VCR.
Connect the supplied antenna cord to the RF. OUT jack on the
VCR and the antenna jack on your TV.
Connect the optional 21-pin scart cord to the EURO AV1
AUDIO/VIDEO jack on the VCR and the 21-pin scart jack on
your TV.
This connection is recommended as an easier way to set-up the VCR, and
improves the picture and sound quality.
If you do not use this connection, go to the next step.
Connect the power cord to the AC outlet.
Satellite receiver
Cable box
or
or
1
21-pin scart cord
(not supplied)
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4
Notes
•All connections should be made with both the VCR and your TV unplugged from the AC outlet.
• If your TV has more than one 21-pin scart jack, please refer to the TV operation instructions.
•If you do not have a house hold antenna jack or you are uncertain of it, you should seek the advice of a local antenna dealer.
To antenna jack
To 21-pin scart
jack
Additional connections
To connect a stereo system
This connection improves the sound quality. If you connect a stereo system, you can listen to ZWEITON sound from the
speakers of the system.
Connect the AUDIO OUT L/R jacks of the VCR to the audio input jacks of the stereo system using the optional audio cord.
Stereo system
to audio input jacks
Audio cord (not supplied)
ENTREE
ANTENNE
AUDIO
SORTIE OUT
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ENTREE
ANTENNE
SORTIE
ANTENNE
EURO AV1
AUDIO/
VIDEO
EURO AV2
DECODER
RF.OUT
AERIAL
DECODER
TVVIDEO DECODER
PAY-TV decoder
Antenna cord
(supplied)
21-pin scart cord (not supplied)
Satellite receiver/cable box
TV
or
Notes
• If your satellite receiver or cable box has more than two scart jacks, use
the TV jack to connect to the VCR and not the VIDEO jack. Otherwise you
may not receive a proper picture.
•If you connect the VCR to a cable box or satellite receiver, please refer to
the operating instruction of those appliances.
21-pin scart cord
(not supplied)
To enjoy the sound and picture from the VCR (VCR mode)
Press TV/VIDEO on the remote control to display “VCR” on the display window. The VCR automatically switches to VCR mode
when the VCR is turned on.
To watch a program on the TV while recording another program on the VCR (TV mode)
Select the program to be watched using the TV’s tuner. The sound and picture of the channel selected for recording are
received by the VCR.
VCR TV
During power on VCR mode AV input selected
TV mode Input from TV’s tuner∗
During power off – Input from TV’s tuner
∗When the VCR is set to the TV mode and the PAY-TV channel is selected, the signals are scrambled even when PAY-TV is
selected by the TV’s tuner. In this case, either set the VCR to the VCR mode or switch the TV’s input signals to AV input.
Antenna cord
(not supplied)
To antenna jack
To connect to a satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with a 21-pin scart jack
Connect the VCR and the satellite receiver, cable box or PAY-TV decoder with an optional 21-pin scart cord.

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Preparing the remote control
Inserting the batteries
Caution
To prevent damage from leakage or explosion, follow
the descriptions below.
•Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied) with the
0and 9marks correctly as illustrated.
•Do not mix old batteries with new ones or different
types of batteries.
•Do not throw the batteries into a fire, apply heat to
them or take them apart.
•Do not carry the batteries with keys or other metallic
objects.
Note
Remove the batteries when they have no more power, or when
you do not use the remote control for a long period of time.
Using the remote control
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor.
Notes
•The remote control may not operate when there is any
obstruction between the remote control and the remote
sensor.
•Strong ambient light sources such as a fluorescent lamp or
direct sunlight may cause unreliable operation.
•Using a TV with the same type of infrared remote control
facing the same direction may cause incorrect operation.
•The maximum distance for effective control between the
remote control and the remote sensor is 7 meters.
•Although you can use the remote control within an angle of
up to 30 degrees in any direction from directly in front of the
remote sensor, we recommend a narrower angle for stable
operation.
•During Power Save mode, the remote control does not
operate.
Remote sensor
Tuning your TV to the VCR
When using the VCR, the signals passes from the antenna
to the VCR and then out to the TV. Before you use your
VCR, a video output channel must be set on your TV.
If you have connected the VCR to the TV with a 21-pin
scart cord, this procedure is not necessary.
Press l /6on the remote control to turn on the
VCR.
Make sure your TV is turned on.
Select a spare channel position on the TV and
tune the TV so that the blue screen appears
clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning.
Whenever you want to play back a tape, select this
channel position.
If there is interference on the
picture (wavyline, picture roll, etc.)
During power off, press and hold CHANNEL +
or -on the VCR for more than 4 seconds.
“RF 36” appears on the display window.
Press CHANNEL +or -to select another
channel.
You can select any number between 22 and 68.
Tune the TV so that the RF CHANNEL screen
appears clearly on the TV screen.
Refer to the TV operating instructions for tuning the TV
picture.
Press l /6to turn off the VCR.
The VCR is now tuned to your TV. Whenever you want
to use the VCR, select the VCR channel on your TV.
If there is still interference on the TV
screen
Connect the VCR to the TV with an optional 21-pin scart cord.
Whenever you want to play back a tape, simply select a
channel on your TV called AV or AUX.
You can set RF out to OFF in step 2.
Tip
If “RF 36” does not appear on the display window in step 1, the
VCR is in Power Save mode. In this case, press l/6on the
VCR to turn on the VCR, and press l/6on the remote control
to turn the VCR off. Then perform step 1 again.
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Setting the VCR channels —
Auto Tuning
The Auto Tuning function can search and tune all available
TV stations and assign them in the VCR.
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2
l/6
Number
buttons
Press OK to start Auto Tuning.
A scan bar appears on the TV screen.
In a few minutes, after the VCR has finished setting the
VCR channels, VCR channel table appears on the TV
screen.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
If the desired TV stations could not be
preset
Set the VCR channels manually. See page 9.
(Presetting the VCR channels is necessary for recording TV
programs.)
Tip
To re-start Auto Tuning, press i/MENU. And press jor lto
select ACMS, then press OK. Press jor lto select the letter
of your country, then press OK to start Auto Tuning.
Notes
• Even if the power supply is interrupted, the VCR will
automatically receive the preset channels when the power is
restored once you have completed Auto Tuning.
This function does not operate if the TV station is not
broadcasting when the power is restored.
•Once you conduct Auto Tuning, the previous settings will be
canceled.
Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR
reception.
•When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin
scart cord, set the TV to the AV mode.
•When they are connected with only the antenna cord,
set the TV to the video output channel.
Press l /6on the remote control to turn on the
VCR.
When you press l/6for the first time after unpacking the
VCR, this screen appears on the TV screen.
Press jor lto select the country so that it
corresponds to the following chart:
Indicated letter Country
A Austria
BBelgium
CH Switzerland
DGermany
DK Denmark
ESpain
FFrance
I Italy
NNorway
NL Netherlands
P Portugal
SSweden
SF Finland
OTHERS Others
CONTINUE
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SE
C06 +15 PR-01
3
N NL P S SF OTHERS
A B CH D DK E F I
01 C06 +15 PR-01
02 C20 +47 PR-02
03 C23 +31 PR-03
04 C28 +47 PR-04
05 C40 +10 PR-05
06 C50 +31 PR-06
07 ––
08 –– –– –– ––––– –––––
,
:
:
MOVE
DELETE
4
5
i/MENU OK
i+
l
k-
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To change a TV station’s name
In step 5, press l. The first letter of the station name
flashes. And press i+ or k- repeatedly to display the
desired letter, then press l. You can change up to 5 letters.
Press OK to enter the name, then press i/MENU to return to
the VCR channel table. Press i/MENU again to return to the
normal screen.
Using the PAY-TV decoder
When the PAY-TV decoder is connected to the EURO AV2
DECODER jack on the rear, set DECODER in the menu to
ON.
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select DECODER, then press
OK.
Press i+ or k- to select ON.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
Tip
You can return to the menu by pressing jor lin step 3.
Notes
•For using the PAY-TV decoder, connect to the EURO AV2
DECODER jack.
•When you change the setting in step 3, the picture on the
screen will disappear momentarily. This is not a malfunction.
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3
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2
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
Registering the TV station’s name
You can enter the TV station’s name manually.
Press i+ or k- or the number buttons to
select the channel position you want to register
the name.
Press i/MENU.
The selected item appears on the right hand corner of
the menu.
Press jor lto select PR SET, then press
OK.
Press ltwice, then press OK.
The TV station’s name list appears.
Press i+ or k- to select the desired TV
station’s name, then press OK.
You can change the TV station’s name manually. See
“To change a TV station’s name” on this page.
Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.
To register the other TV station’s name, press
i+ or k- to select the channel position, then
press OK to display the screen in step 4. Repeat
steps 4 through 6 until all required stations are
set.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
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7
8
Setting the VCR channels — Auto Tuning (continued)
PR CH MFT STATION
01 C06 +15
01 C06 +15 ARD
02 C20 +47 PR-02
03 C23 +31 PR-03
04 C28 +47 PR-04
05 C40 +10 PR-05
06 C50 +31 PR-06
07 ––
08 –– –– –– ––––– –––––
,
:
:
MOVE
DELETE
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
fOSD
EMISORA
PR N 3
HR3
BR3
WDR 3
ZDF
ARD
01 NDR3
SWF3
CH MFT
C06 +15
PR
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2
Setting the VCR channels
manually
You must set the VCR channels manually for recording TV
programs, if Auto Tuning does not set them correctly.
3
Number
buttons
INPUT SELECT
4
Select the channel position to be tuned using
the number buttons.
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select PR SET, then press
OK.
Press INPUT SELECT to select the normal TV
station or cable TV.
If you receive the program from VHF/UHF antenna,
press INPUT SELECT to display “C02” below CH.
If you receive cable TV program, press INPUT SELECT
to display “S01” below CH.
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
Enter the VCR channel number of TV station
you want to tune using the number buttons.
•You can also select the VCR channel number using
i+ or k-.
•If the TV station is received, the VCR displays the TV
program.
Press i/MENU to display the VCR channel table.
To set the other VCR channel, press i+ or k-
to select the channel position, then press OK to
return to the screen in step 4. Repeat steps 4
through 6 until all required VCR channels are
set.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
If you cannot get a clear picture
In step 5, press lto highlight MFT, then press i+ or k-
repeatedly until the clear picture is obtained.
To erase the channel
After step 6, press i+ or k- to select the TV station you
want to erase, then press jto erase.
Tip
To search all the receivable channels, press and hold i+ or
k- for more than 4 seconds in step 5.
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6
7
8
01 C06 +15 PR-01
02 C20 +47 PR-02
03 C23 +31 PR-03
04 C28 +47 PR-04
05 C40 +10 PR-05
06 C50 +31 PR-06
07 C27
08 –– +16 –– PR-07 –––––
,
:
:
MOVE
DELETE
i/MENU
k-
l
i+
OK
j
PR
07 C02 00
CHANNEL / CABLE : AV
CH MFT STATION
PR
07 C27 +16
CHANNEL / CABLE : AV
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Setting the language
The on-screen menu can display one of following six
languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and
Dutch.
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select OSD, then press OK.
Press i+ or k- to select the desired
language.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
Tip
You can return to the menu by pressing jor lin step 3.
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4
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
OSD
AUDIO
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
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DUTCH
ON
OFF
fOSD
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
OSD
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
Changing the channel position
assignment
You can change the channel position assignment as you like.
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2
3
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5
6
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select PR SET, and press
OK, then press i/MENU.
The VCR channel table appears.
Press i+ or k- to select the TV station you
want to move, then press l.
Press i+ or k- to select the channel
position where you want to insert the selected
TV station.
•The selected TV station will be inserted into the new
position.
•If you assign a channel position which has already
been assigned to another TV station, the succeeding
programed TV stations shift up/down in order.
Press OK.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
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01 C06 +15 PR-01
02 C20 +47 PR-02
03 C23 +31 PR-03
04 C28 +47 PR-04
05 C40 +10 PR-05
06 C50 +31 PR-06
07
08 –– –– –––––
,
:
:
MOVE
DELETE
––
–––––––
01 C06 +15 PR-01
02 C20 +47 PR-02
03 C23 +31 PR-03
04 C28 +47 PR-04
05
06
07
08 –– –– –––––
––
C40 +10 PR-05
C50 +31 PR-06
i/MENU
k-
l
i+
OK
j
i/MENU
k-
l
i+
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Setting the clock
You must set the date and time for timer recordings.
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select TIME DATE, then press
OK.
Set the hours using the number buttons.
•When selecting a number less than 10, press 0 to enter
the tens digit and then press the buttons 1 through 9 to
enter the ones digit.
•You can also select the hour using i+ or k-, then
press l.
Set the minutes, day, month and year in the
same way as in step 3.
The day of the week automatically appears when you set
the year.
Number
buttons
1
2
3
4
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
TIME
DATE
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
5Press i/MENU to start the clock.
The normal screen returns.
To correct the digits while setting
Before pressing i/MENU in step 5, press jor lto select
the item you want to correct. Reset the digits using the
number buttons, i+ or k-.
Tip
When the power supply is interrupted for more than 3 seconds,
the clock setting is cleared. In this case, you have to set the
clock again.
Note
The date can be set from A.D. 2001 to A.D. 2100.
HH
––:..
MM
–– DD –– MM –– YY –– –––
TIME
DATE
HH
10:..
MM
20 DD 21 MM 04 YY 03 SUN
TIME
DATE
i/MENU
k-
l
i+
OK
j

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If you cannot get a clear playback
picture
Although the VCR adjusts the tracking automatically, you
may need to adjust the tracking manually if the tape quality
is too poor.
While the VCR is adjusting the tracking automatically,
“A-tr” flashes on the display window. It goes off after the
adjustment is complete.
If the picture and the sound have noise, try manual tracking.
To adjust the tracking manually
During playback, press CH/TRACKING i+ or k-
repeatedly until you get the best possible picture.
(Automatic Tracking is canceled.)
To return to the automatic tracking
Press AUTO TRACKING.
Note
“A-tr” does not appear while playing back unrecorded portions
of the tape.
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PLAYBACK
Playing back a tape
2
Before starting
Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.
•When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart
cord, set the TV to the AV mode.
•When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set
the TV to the video output channel.
Insert a cassette.
The power turns on automatically.
Playback starts immediately if the erasure prevention tab
has been removed from the cassette.
Press CPLAY to start playback.
To stop playback
Press sSTOP.
Tip
When you can not see the playback picture on the screen,
press TV/VIDEO to display “VCR” on the display window.
Notes
• When the tape reaches the end during playback, fast-
forward, forward search, skip search or CM skip, the VCR
automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning, ejects the
cassette, and turns the power off. (Automatic rewind
function)
•The VCR selects the tape speed, SP, LP or EP (NTSC only)
automatically.
•Do not put your hands into the tape compartment. Injury may
result. Be especially careful that young children do not do so.
TV/VIDEO
CPLAY
sSTOP
AUTO
TRACKING
CH/TRACKING
i+
CH/TRACKING
k-
TIMER VCR REM BILSAP ST
SP LP EP
M
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Additional functions
To
Make a
picture still
Fast-forward
the tape
Rewind the
tape
Eject the
cassette
Search
forward
Search
reverse
Play frame-
by-frame
To watch the picture of a tape during fast-
forward or rewind – Skip search
Hold down gF FWD/] or fREW/[during fast-
forward or rewind. The VCR switches forward or reverse
search.
Release the button to return to the fast-forward or rewind
mode.
To skip an advertisement
Press CM SKIP during playback. The VCR searches
forward approximately 30 seconds of the recorded time.
Each press changes the recorded time of forward search in
30 seconds increments to a maximum of 3 minutes.
After forward search, VCR returns to the normal playback.
During CM skip, the counter does not register blank portions
with no recorded signal.
To turn off automatically after rewinding
Press l/6during rewind. “REW” flashes on the TV screen.
The VCR turns the power off after rewinding the tape to the
beginning.
Selecting stereo or bilingual sound
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select AUDIO and then press
OK.
Press i+ or k- to select the adjustment of
your choice.
Adjustment For listening
Stereo transmission Bilingual transmission
STEREO Stereo Mixed sound (main
and secondary)
LEFT Left channel Main sound
RIGHT Right channel Second sound
MONO Standard sound Standard sound (in
principle, the main
sound)
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
Tip
You can return to the menu by pressing jor lin step 3.
Note
When you play back a cassette recorded in mono mode, the
sound is always played back in mono, regardless of the audio
setting.
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2
3
4
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
AUDIO
AUDIO
LEFT
STEREO
ON
OFF
fOSD
RIGHT
MONO
CONTINUE
Tips
•You can eject the cassette by pressing zduring power off.
(This does not work during Power Save mode.)
•You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/
TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly.
•Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may
fade during still, forward and reverse searches.
You can move the noise lines during forward and reverse
searches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-
repeatedly.
Notes
•If a still picture lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will
automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.
•If forward and reverse searches last for more than 3 minutes,
the VCR will automatically enter playback mode to protect
the tape.
• The sound will be muted during forward and reverse
searches, and still.
l/6
CM SKIP
CPLAY gF FWD/]
sSTOP
aPAUSE/FRAMEF
fREW/[
z
CH/TRACKING
k-
CH/TRACKING i+
i/MENU
OK
l
j
Press
aPAUSE/
FRAMEFduring
playback
gF FWD/]
during stop
fREW/[
during stop
z
gF FWD/]
during playback
fREW/[
during playback
aPAUSE/
FRAMEF
repeatedly during still
To return to the
original mode
Press CPLAY.
Press sSTOP.
Press sSTOP.
—
Press CPLAY.
Press CPLAY.
Press CPLAY.

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2
Setting the color system manually
Normally the AUTO setting is sufficient. If the playback
picture color is abnormal, select the color system of the
cassette you are using.
Press MENU.
Press jor lto select SYSTEM, then press OK.
Press i+ or k- to select the color system,
PAL or MESECAM.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
To return to the automatic selection mode
Select AUTO in step 3.
Tip
You can return to the menu by pressing jor lin step 3.
Note
The color system setting is automatically returned to AUTO if
the cassette is ejected.
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
SYS-
TEM
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
SYS-
TEM
AUDIO
PAL
AUTO
ON
OFF
fOSD
MESECAM
Playing back a tape (continued)
Playing back the NTSC tape
Tapes recorded in the NTSC color system can be played
back on this unit.
If you play back the NTSC tape on this unit, you can watch
the picture on a PAL color system TV.
•Depending on the tape, the playback picture shrinks
vertically to some degree.
•Depending on the tape, the playback picture may scroll
vertically on the screen. If your TV has a V-HOLD control,
adjust for a stable picture. If not, you cannot stop scrolling.
•Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may
fade during still.
•Noise lines may appear or color may fade during forward
and reverse searches.
•Although NTSC tapes can be played back on a PAL system
TV, these tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system VCR.
•Depending on the tape, the quality of the playback picture
and sound are not clear and the auto tracking function may
not be performed properly.
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2
3
4
Improving the quality of the picture
– OPR (Optimum Picture Response)
Press i/MENU during playback.
Press jor lto select OPR, then press
OK.
Press i+ or k- to select SOFT or SHARP.
SOFT makes the picture softer.
SHARP makes the picture clearer.
Press i/MENU to return to the normal screen.
To turn off OPR
Select OFF in step 3.
Tip
You can return to the menu by pressing jor lin step 3.
Notes
•You can select OPR in step 2 only during playback.
• OPR is automatically set to OFF when a cassette is ejected
or the power is turned off.
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
AUDIO
OPR
ON
OFF
fOSD
OPR
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
AUDIO
SOFT
OFF
ON
OFF
fOSD
SHARP
OPR
OPR
OK
i/MENU
k-
l
i+
j

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Various search functions
Playing at various speeds
During playback
Press jor lrepeatedly during playback. Each press
varies the playback speed gradually as follows:
Press The VCR switches
lonce forward playback at twice speed
ltwice forward search
jonce or forward slow motion playback
SLOW T
jtwice still
j3 times reverse playback
j4 times reverse playback at 3 times speed
j5 times reverse search
During still
Press jor lrepeatedly during still. Each press varies the
playback speed gradually as follows:
Press The VCR switches
lonce or forward slow motion playback
SLOW T
ltwice forward playback
l3 times forward playback at twice speed
l4 times forward search
jonce or reverse playback
jtwice reverse playback at 3 times speed
j3 times reverse search
Tips
•You can adjust unstable pictures during still by pressing CH/
TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly.
•Depending on the tape, noise lines may appear or color may
fade during still, and forward and reverse searches.
You can move the noise lines during forward and reverse
searches by pressing CH/TRACKING i+ or k-
repeatedly.
•If noise lines appear on the still picture, press lto play back
at slow speed. Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- to move
the noise lines, then jto return to the still picture.
Notes
•If slow motion playback lasts for more than 30 seconds, the
VCR will automatically enter playback mode to protect the
tape.
•Reverse slow motion playback can not be made.
Rewinding or fast-forwarding to a
specific point – Zero Return
Before starting
Make sure the on-screen display is set to ON (page 24).
Press OK/CLOCK/COUNTER until the tape
counter appears on the TV screen. See page
24.
Press CLEAR at the point you want to locate
later.
The tape counter on the TV screen resets to “0:00:00”.
After playback or recording, press sSTOP,
then ZERO RETURN.
The tape automatically stops when the tape counter
returns to “0:00:00”.
Notes
• When you insert a cassette, the tape counter is reset to
“0:00:00”.
• The tape counter does not work while playing unrecorded
portions of a tape.
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CONTINUE
sSTOP
ZERO RETURN
CLEAR
CH/TRACKING
k-
l
j
CH/TRACKING i+
OK/CLOCK/
COUNTER
0:30:00
SE
0:00:00
SE
3
SLOW T

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Searching the end of the recorded
program – REC. End Search
You can fast-forward or rewind the tape at the end of the
recorded program automatically.
Press REC. END SEARCH during stop.
The unit starts searching.
Searching stops automatically after fast-forwarding or
rewinding as below:
Fast-forward
Rewind
recorded
recorded
Press REC. END SEARCH
Fast-forward Stop
blank
blank
recorded blank
Press REC. END SEARCH
Fast-forward Stop
last recordedlast recorded blankblank
Previous recorded
recorded
recorded
recorded blank
blank
blank
Press REC. END SEARCH
Rewind (after
fast -forwarding
for a few seconds)
Stop
Various search functions (continued)
sSTOP
REC. END
SEARCH
REC. END SEARCH
FF
To stop REC. End Search
Press sSTOP.
Notes
•When the tape does not have blank space, searching stops
at the end of the tape.
• If a recorded portion left is less than 7 minutes in SP mode
or 14 minutes in LP mode when REC. END SEARCH is
pressed, this function does not work correctly.
•If a tape has been recorded over in a different mode, either
SP or LP mode, REC. End Search may not work completely.

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To stop recording
Press sSTOP.
To pause recording
Press aPAUSE/FRAME F. The REC indicator on the
display window flashes. To resume recording, press
aPAUSE/FRAME
Fagain.
To prevent an accidental recording
Break off the erasure prevention tab on the back edge of the
cassette.
To record over the tape again, cover the gap with adhesive
tape.
To watch another TV program while
recording
•When the VCR and the TV are connected with a 21-pin
scart cord, set the TV to TV mode, and select the channel
to watch. Some TVs cannot be switched to TV mode by
operating the TV. In this case, press TV/VIDEO to turn off
“VCR” on the display window.
•When they are connected with only the antenna cord,
press TV/VIDEO to turn off “VCR” on the display window,
and select the channel to watch.
Tips
• If you want to record a program through the line input, press
INPUT SELECT to display “AV1” (from the EURO AV1
AUDIO/ VIDEO jack on the rear) or “AV2” (from the EURO
AV2 DECODER jack on the rear) on the display window and
the TV screen.
•You can select the stereo or bilingual sound while recording
without affecting the recorded program. See page 13.
Notes
• If you try to record on a cassette without its erasure
prevention tab, the VCR will eject the cassette.
•If recording pause lasts for more than 5 minutes, the VCR
will automatically enter stop mode to protect the tape.
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Adhesive tape
Erasure prevention tab
Recording a TV program
RECORDING
Before starting
Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.
•When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart
cord, set the TV to the AV mode.
•When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set
the TV to the video output channel.
Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
in place.
Make sure the tape has enough blank space for
recording.
The power turns on automatically.
If “VCR” does not appear on the display window, press
TV/VIDEO so that “VCR” appears.
Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP provides twice as much recording time as SP,
although SP produces better picture and audio sounds.
Press CH/TRACKING i+ or k- repeatedly or
the number buttons to select the channel
position to record.
Press wREC to start recording.
1
2
3
SP
CONTINUE
Number
buttons
TV/VIDEO
sSTOP
CH/TRACKING
k-
aPAUSE/
FRAMEF
wREC
CH/TRACKING
i+
INPUT SELECTINPUT SELECT
SP/LP

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Playing back the portion you just
recorded – One-Touch Playback
Recording a TV program (continued)
OTPB
ONE-TOUCH
PLAYBACK
Using One-Touch Playback after timer recording (page 20)
is convenient. You can play back only the portion you just
recorded by pressing a single button later.
Stop recording (when recording without timer).
The ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK button on the VCR lights.
If another operating button is pressed after you stop
recording, One-Touch Playback will be canceled.
Press ONE-TOUCH PLAYBACK on the VCR or
OTPB on the remote control.
The tape rewinds to the start of the recorded portion and
begins playback.
When you set the timer for more than two
timer programs
The VCR starts playing back from the earliest one when you
use One-Touch Playback.
Note
One -Touch Playback does not work for recordings of less than
1 minute.
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2
Recording ZWEITON stereo
and bilingual programs
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual
programs in ZWEITON system automatically.
When the VCR receives stereo, “STEREO” appears on the
TV screen.
If the broadcast is bilingual, “BIL” appears on the TV screen.
When recording ZWEITON stereo and
bilingual programs
ZWEITON broadcasts are recorded according to the
following table:
To select the sound when playing back a
ZWEITON - recorded tape
See “Selecting stereo or bilingual sound” on page 13.
Sound recorded
Track
Hi-Fi audio
Left channel
Hi-Fi audio
Right channel
Normal audio
(mono)
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Standard (usually
the mixed sound
of the left and
right channels)
Bilingual
Main sound
Sub sound
Standard (usually
the main sound)

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Recording with One–Touch
Recording
You can immediately start recording the current channel for
a specified time with One-Touch Recording.
l/6
sSTOP
aPAUSE/
FRAMEF
wREC
VCR REM BILSAP ST
LP EP
M
Hi-Fi
SP
REC
Before setting the Recording
•Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.
-When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart
cord, set the TV to the AV mode.
-When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set
the TV to the video output channel.
•Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.
Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time.
•Select the channel position to record and tape speed.
Press wREC.
The VCR starts recording.
Press wREC repeatedly to set the recording
duration.
Each press changes the recording duration on the
display window and the TV screen in the following way:
0H30 l1H00 l1H30 l... l8H30
iregular recording j9H00 j
The recording time indicator on the display window
counts down to “0H00”.
The recording stops at “0H00” and the VCR turns off.
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2
To stop, pause, or turn off the power
while recording
Press sSTOP, aPAUSE/FRAME For l/6.
To extend the recording duration while
recording
Press wREC until the new duration you want appears on
the display window.
Note
During One-Touch Recording, when the tape reaches the end,
VCR turns off and “TIMER” flashes on the display window.

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Setting the timer
You can set up to 7 programs within one month of the
current date.
Before setting the timer
•Turn on the TV and set the TV for VCR reception.
-When the VCR and TV are connected with a 21-pin scart
cord, set the TV to the AV mode.
-When they are connected with only the antenna cord, set
the TV to the video output channel.
•Check that the VCR clock is set correctly.
•Insert a cassette with its erasure prevention tab in place.
Make sure the tape has sufficient recording time.
•To set the timer for a satellite, cable TV or PAY-TV
channel, check that the satellite (or cable) receiver or
PAY-TV decoder is turned on and the channel you want to
record is selected.
Press i/MENU.
Press jor lto select REC, then press
OK.
Press OK to begin setting the timer recording
program.
INPUT SELECT
i/MENU
k-
i+
j
OK
l/6
l
2
3
1
Number
buttons
REC
TIME
DATE
SYS-
TEM OSD
OPR
REC
AUDIO
ON
OFF
fOSD
,
DELETE:
PR DATE
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
T I M E
Enter the channel position using the number
buttons.
•When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to
enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9
to enter the ones digit.
•You can also select the channel using i+ or k-,
then press l.
• If you registered the name manually, the TV station’s
name appears instead of the channel position number.
Enter the date using the number buttons.
•If you want to set daily/weekly recordings, see “To set
the daily /weekly timer” on page 21.
•You can also select the date using i+ or k-, then
press l.
Set the start time (hours and minutes), and end
time (hours and minutes) using the number
buttons.
•When selecting the numbers less than 10, press 0 to
enter the tens digit, then press the button 1 through 9
to enter the ones digit.
•You can also select the start and end times using
i+ or k-, then press l.
Press i+ or k- to select the tape speed, SP,
IP or LP.
IP (Intelligent Play): This feature is convenient if you
want to record in SP mode first but you are not sure if
the remaining tape length is enough for the expected
recording time.
IP mode will automatically switch to LP mode from SP
mode if it detects the remaining tape length will not last
to the end of the program.
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5
6
7
PR DATE
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
T I M E
PR DATE
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
PR-01 –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
T I M E
PR DATE
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
SP
PR-01 17 21:00~21:––
T I M E
PR-01 17 21:00~21:45 LP
PR DATE
17 21:00~21:45
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
–– –– ––:––~––:–– SP
T I M E