Sony SL-HF600 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Warning ............................................................................. 2
........................................................................ Precautions 3
Features ............................................................................ 3
Locationandfunctionof controls ......................................
4
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Antennalcableand TV connectior'i? ................................. 16
Connectiontoanaudiosystem ............ : ............................ 22
Powerconnection .............................................................. 23
Presettingthe activechannelsin your arm ....................... 25
Dateandclocksetting ....................................................... 27
......................................... Handlingthevideocassettes ,-..i2?lT
Recording TV programs ...................................
......................................................................... Playback.. :
Variousplaybackmodes ....................................................
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Useof thetapecounter
38
Timesearch ........................................................................ 40
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................................ Timeractivatedrecording , ... 41
Quicktimer recording
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45 '*
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Indexfunction 46
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................................................... Betahi-fiaudiorecording 4
PCM recordingandplayback ............................................. 51 p
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Camerarecording
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Titlerecording ....................................................................
53 :++.;
Tape editing .......................................................................
58 @
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Varioustapeeditingmodes ................................................ 59
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Manualinsertediting ......................................................... . a
..................................................... Automaticinsertediting 4;:
Automaticassembleediting .............................................. 68 .
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Prerollediting .................................................................... 73
.................................................................... Simpleediting 74
Tapeeditingtechniques .....................................................75
UsingtheSonycontrolsystem .......................................... 79
GENEML 1
Specifications .................................................................... 81
Troublechecks .................................................................. -82

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
9 CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
1 DO NOT OPEN I A
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
L
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions
inthe literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS
POLARIZEDAC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLEOR OTHER OUTLET UNLESSTHE BLADES
CAN BE
FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
INFORMATlON
This equipment pneratasand uses radio frequency mrgy
and If not Ided and wcsd propefiy, that is, in&rbt
~o~orda~with the mnufaur&~tnstruciionar, may causg
Interferenceto radb and t&wbian ramptiom. Ithas been
type tested and found to c-y
with the limits#or a Clam
B computing device inaccordancewfththe specMmtfan@in
Subpart
J of Part 15 of FCC Rules,whbh are dmigned to
providereasonableprotection against such interference in
a
rmictentklinstallatbn.However, them fs no guarantee that
interf~mcewill not occur in a particular installation.
If
thb equipment Uw came inWhmnm to radb or
ttdWoion reception, which can tie determined by turningthw
equipment off and on, the user isencouregd W try to
correct the interferemeby one of more of ttm fallowrfng
measures:
-reorient this receivingantenna
-relocate this equipment wlth reepwtto
the receiver
-move this equipment away from the recelvsr
-plug this equipment intoa different outlet so Wt
equipment and receiver are on different branchcircufts.
If naeessary, the uaer should consult the dealer a an
experienced radioltelevisiontechnician for additional
suggwtlons.The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal CommunicatlonsCommission
helpful:
"How to Identifyand Resolve RadieTV Interfmme
FTobbms". This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government PrintingOffice, Washington, DC 204E2, Stuck
No. 00Q(XIOQ03454.

PRECAUTIONS FEATURES
Beforeoperating, check that the operating power
voltage and frequency of the unit are identicalwith
those of your local power supply.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet,
unplugthe unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel beforeoperating it any further.
One bladeof the plug iswider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit intothe power outlet only
one way.
If you are unableto insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it is not to be
used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the
cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pullthe cord itself.
I On Installation I
Allow adequate air circulationto prevent internal heat
build-up.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,blankets, etc.)
or near materials (curtains,draperies) that may block the
ventilation slots.
Do not installthe unit near heat sources such as
radiatorsor air ducts or in a place subject to direct
sunlight, excessivedust, mechanicalvibration or shock.
The unit isdesigned for operation ina horizontal
position.
Do not install it inan inclined position.
Keep the unit and cassettetapes away from equipment
with strong magnets,
as for example a microwave oven
or a large loudspeaker.
Do not place any heavy object on the unit.
operation I
When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to
conserve energy and to extend its useful life.
Remove and store video cassettes after recordingor
playback.
Store cassettes intheir cases and keep them inan
upright positionto prevent intrusion of dust and uneven
winding.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry soft cloth,
or a soft cloth lightly moistenedwith a mild detergent
solution.
Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine,
which might damage the finish.
pmMngI
Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
They make
an ideal container inwhich to transport the
unit. When shippingthe unit to another location, repack it
as illustratedon the carton.
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PROFESSIONAL-QUALITYEDITING I
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The twin aylng erase heads eliminatecolor streaks and
blurswhich were conventionally cawed by continuous
recordingsor insert editings.
The tape counter with frame Wts displayed on the
monitor screen allows an accurate search of editing
points.
AutomaticassmMeedltlngofupto8~is
possible.
The CONTROL T jack allows highly accurate preroll
editingby connectinganother SL-HF1000.
OUTSTANDING PICTUREAND SOUND QUALITY
The 6.0 MHz Super Heeand mudng inlBIsmode
allows recordingof signal information indetail for high
picturequality.
The DA (Double Admuth) PRO 4 head reduces noise in
Betascan mode.
Data smm-The information of timer programs, editing
points,etc.
are displayed on the monitor screen for easy
presetting
and checking.
The rrnnainhg tape counter indicatesthe length of
recordingor playback time possible
from the actual point
on the
tape to its end.
TimeseardrfiAlctknpmvidedtoadvanoeorrewindthe
tape automaticallyto the desM point by assignatingthe
time.
Tstle recordkrg and insert herdkns provided to reoord or
insert up to
8 titles matedand stored in memory, as well
as the tape counter, date and clock dlsplay.
The mu- Renlote Commander controls dmt
all functionsof the VCR, and can also be usedwith other
Sony remote control VCRs end TVs.
WHAT IS BETA HI-FIRECORDINQ?
Inconventional recording, audio signals are recorded on
the audio track and video signals on the
video track In
Beta hi-fi recording, audio signals are recordedon the
video track together wlth the video signals using
2
rotary video heads.
The Beta hi-fiaudio signals are frequencymodulated
and recorded on 2 channels,so that you can record a
stereo program with sound quality far superiorto that of
the conventional audio recording.
Beta hi-firecording pattern on the video tape
Conventional audio track
- (monaural)
SllE
Video + audio FM track
Control track
In Beta hi-firecording mode, this recorder records audio
signals on the video track (Beta hi-firecording) and on
the conventional audio track at the
same time, so that
these tapes can also be playedback on any ordinary
video cassette
recorder without a Beta hl-fi system.

LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
For details on the use of each control, refer to the pages
indicated in the black circles
(a).
Remotesensor ..-
TVIVTR button and VTR
indicator
REC LEVEL(recordinglevel) controls
Cassettecompartment
Display wlndow
(See page 6.)
Tuning compartment
f, Playback indicators
+ EJECT button -
POWER switch -
and indicator
I
SuperBeta
indicator
'121 SHUTTLE rina
HEADPHONES
.
jack and LEVEL
control
Beta hi-fl indicator
d
f
a
peak programmeter # % Tape transport buttons
EDIT indicator TAPE RETURN button
COUNTERIREMAIN button COUNTER RESET button

REC LEVEL controls Q
Adjust the recording level when the BETA HI-FIswitch
isset to ON. Normallykeep these controlsat the center
detent position [5].
& W ECT button
Press to eject the cassette.
This buttondoes not function'duringrecording.
SuperBeta indicator
Lightswhen the SUPER BETA switch isset to ON.
When recordingin mIsmode, the indicator lights up to
show mIsrecording, regardless of the position of the
SUPER BETA switch.
HEADPHONESjack and LEVEL control
Connect stereo headphones(witha stereo phone plug)
to the HEADPHONESjack. The volume can be adjusted
with the LEVEL control.
Beta hi-fiindicator
Lightsduring recordingwith the BETA HI-FIswitch at
ON. When playing back a Beta hi-firecorded tape, the
indicator lightsup regardless of the position of the
BETA HI-FIswitch.
Peak program meter
Shows the peak input level of the right and left
channelsduring Beta hi-firecording.
EDIT indicator
Lightswhen the EDIT switch is set to ON.
COUNTERIREMAIN button 0
Press to change the tape counter display to the
approximate recordingor playback time remainingon
the tape.
TVMR buttonand VTR indiator
Press to watch the progam selectedon the recorder so
that the button lights up (VTR mode). To watch a
different
TV program while recordinganother, press this
buttonagain so that the light goes off.
REC switch
Slide to the right to start recording.
Playback indicators
Indicatethe direction of playback(includingvarious
playback modesand playback pause mode).
4: Reversedirection
[I : Playback pause mode. When this indicator lights,
the JOG dial and SHUlTLE ring can be operated.
b: Forward direction
SHUTTLE ring
When this ring isturned and held during the playback
pause mode, you can play back the tape at various
speeds, 1110 or 115 normal speed, normalspeed, double
speed, or Betascanspeed. The more it is turned, the
faster the playbackwill be.
JOG dial
Turn to select the channels.
When this dial is turned during the playback pause
mode, the picturewill
be played back at a speed
according to the speed you are turningthe dial.
This dial is also used for setting date and clock,
presetting timer recordingsand creating titles.
PUSH OPEN button
Press this button to open the drawer. For the controls
insidethe drawer, see page 10.
Channelltimer +I- buttons
Press to select the channels, to set the date, clock or
timer program and to create titles. Press
+ to advance
and
- to reverse.
INDEX button
0
Used for the index scan or index search operation.
ape transport buttons
44 REW (rewind), b PLAY, w FF(fast-forward),
STOP, I I1H4PAUSEISTILL
P TAPE RETURN button
In the stop mode, press this button to advance or
rewind the tape to the counter zero point.
COUNTER RESET button
Press to reset the tape counter to "OHOOMOOS'and
"0:00:0090" on the TV screen.

0 Automatic editingmode indicator
0 Week indicator
@ Appears when the starting time of a timer recordingor
the startlng point of the automatic editing is displayed.
Appears when the date isdisplayed.
Q Indicatesthe editing mode: ASSEM (assembly editing),
A INSERT(audio insert),
V INSERT (video insert), T
INSERT (titleinsert)
0 Channel number or the L1 (line 1)/12 (line 2) input
indicator
O CATV (cable TV) indicator
@ Date, starting time of a timer recording, starting point of
the automaticediting, tape counter
or remaining time
counter
fj Appears during timer setting or checking. "TIMER REC
will appear when a timer recording is activated.
8 Appears during recording.
0 Channel of the stereo program
0 Input mode indicators
@ EE mode* indicator
0 Day-of-the-weekindicator
0 Appears when the remaining time counter isdisplayed.
49 Timer programnumber for timer-activated recording,
index number for index searchingor scanning, or scene
number for automaticassemble editing
0 Index scan or index search indicator
0 Tape speed indicator
Indicatesthat a cassetteis inserted.
0 Appears when the ending time of a timer recording or
the ending point of the automatic editing
is displayed.
Q Appears when the current time is displayed.
0 Dayaf-theweekindicator
Current time, ending time of a timer recording, or ending
point of the automatic editing
0 SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator
*EE (Electmnic~tcbElectmnics) mode: The input signals (wMch are not
the signals recorded on the tape) are displayed on the monitor screen.

Tuning compartment
WM AAND
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@ COMMAND MODE decbr @
To remotely control this VCR with the supplied
RemoteCommander, set this
selector to the same
positionas that on the Remote Commander.
@m~button@
0 AUTO STEREO switch
Normally set to ON. When the signal is weak on a
particular channel, set to
OFF.
RF UNIT
S&CW @
@ CAWINOM (normal) dectm @
0 EWE button @I
O STILL AN (rmm picture adjustnmnt) control @

I ~ns~ the front panel 1
BETA HI-FI button
MPX FILTER (multiplex filter)/
PCM selector
BLACK SCREEN switch
LINE IN 2 AUDIO jacks LECT(REMAIN) switch
(phone type)
LlNE IN 2 VIDEO jack OUTLET selector
(Won0 type)
MEjack TRACKING controls
NORMALAUDIO selector
m1 s SHB IS Super Hi-Band) switch 2
k AUDIO MONITOR UR button
l AUDIO MONITOR BETA
HI-FIIMIXINORMselector

EDlT button @
Normally keep this buttonat OFF (i.e. the EDlT indicator
is off). When editing a tape onto another recorder, press
the buttonso that the EDlT indicator lights.
SUPER BWA button @
Normally keep this buttonat ON (i.e. the SuperBeta
indicator lights).
BWA HI-FIbutton
Normally set this buttonto ON for highquality Beta hi-fi
recording (i.e. the Beta hi-fiindicator lights). To record
only inthe conventional system, press the button so
that the indicator goes off.
MPX FlLTERlPCMselector
When making a recording other than regular TV
recordings, set the selector as follows:
OFF: For recordingthe sound from a record player or a
compact disc player
ON: For recording FM radio broadcast programs
(If your FM tuner is provided with an MPX filter, set
this selector to OFF.)
PCM: For PCM recording and playback
Note
Regardless of the setting of this selector, TV programs
are automatically recordedin MPX FILTER ON mode.
BLACK SCREEN switch @
Normally set to OFF. When recording a title with a
black background, set to ON.
TAPE SELECT (REMAIN) switch @
Set this switch accordingto the lengthof the tape
being used.
L500: For L-500cassette tape
L750: For L-750cassette tape
L830: For L-830 cassette tape
If this switch is not set appropriately for above listed
tapes, the correct remainingrecordinglplaybacktime
cannot be obtained.
For L-125and L-250cassettes, any positionwill do.
AC OUTLW selector
SW (switckll The AC OUTLET on the rear is
controlled by the front panel POWER switch.
UNSW (unswitched): The AC OUTLET is not controlled
by the POWER switch and always supplies AC
power.
MICjack (minitype)
Connect a microphone to record the sound from this
microphoneon the conventional audio track.
SHARPNESScontrol
Use to adjust the sharpness of the picture if necessary.
Normallyset the control at the center detent position.
@ mIs SHB switch @
Set to ON to obtain better quality recording in IBIS
mode.
bEJ TRACKING controls
Normally keep these controls at the center detent
position.Turning either of these controls may help clear
possiblestreaks on the screen especially for tapes
recordedon other VCRs.
NORMAL: For normal and double speed playback.
SLOW: For slow speed playback by turning the JOG
dial or SHUTTLE ring, x115 and x1110 speed playback,
and freeze picture.
NORMAL AUDIO selector
Select the sound to be recordedon the conventional
audio,track. Normally set to MAIN. To record SAP
(Second Audio Program), set to SAP.
AUDIO MONITOR UR button
Select the channel(s) of the Beta hi-fisound to be
monitoredso that the desired indicator appears in the
display window.
STEREO: To monitor in stereo mode
L: To monitor the L (left)channel of a stereo program
R: To monitor the R(right)channel of a stereo program
AUDIO MONITOR BWA HI-FIIMIXINORMselector
Select the sound to be monitored.
BWA HI-FI: Normallyset to this positionfor Beta hi-fi
sound
MIX: To monitor the sound recordedon both the video
track in Beta hi-fiand the conventional audio track
NORM: To monitor the sound recordedon the
conventional audio track only

QUICK TIMER button
3 f
CHECKIPAGE button
REC MODE (recording
mode) button -
INPUT SELECT button
*
I-
CLEAR button -
CLOCK SET button
I
TIMER SET button
1 BACK button
r"
f NEXT button
(timer recording) button
J
INDEX MARK and ERAS buttons
INSERT AUDIO and VIDEO buttons
TITLE INSERT button
#
DATA SCREEN button d
9 EDIT MARK button
L
48 EDlT START button
d
50 EDlT ASSEMBLE button
L
button

134) QLllCK TIMER button @
Press to start a quick timer recording and then set the
duration of the recording.
REC MODEbutton @
Press to select the recordingtape speed, mIs, mII or
mm.
The playback speed will be set automaticallyregardless
of the setting of this button.
INPUT SELECT button
Pressto select the programto be recorded so that the
desired input mode indicator appears in the display
window.
TUNER: For recording TV programs
SIMUL: For recordingthe sound from LlNE IN 1 AUDIO
and the pictureof
TV program (FM simulcast
recording)
LlNE L1 (line 1) For recording signals from LINE IN 1
VlDEOlPCM and AUDIO
LlNE L2 (line 2) For recording signals from LlNE IN 2
VlDEOlAUDlO insidethe front panel
CLEAR button @ @
Press to clear the timer setting or erase a character
during title creating.
CLOCK SET button
Press to start the setting of the date and current time.
CHECKIPAGEbutton
Press to check the contentsof the preset timer
programsand the starting and ending points of the
automatic assembleediting. This button is also used for
checking the titles created.
TIMER SET button @
Press to start the setting or resettingof timer programs.
a BACK button
Press to go back to the item previously set during date,
clock or timer setting, automatic assembleediting or
title creating.
NEXT button
Press to advance to the next itemto be set during date,
clock or timer setting,automatic assemble editing or
title creating.
TIMER REC button @
Press to activate the timer recording.
INDEX MARK and ERASE buttons @@
Press MARK to mark an index signal at the desired
point on a tape during recording or playback. To erase a
prerecorded index signal, locatethe index signal and
press the ERASE button.
INSERT AUDIO and VIDEO buttons @ @
Use to "insert" a new recordingonto a portion of a
recorded tape.
AUDIO: To insert sound on the conventional audio track
VIDEO: To insert pictureandlor Beta hi-fisound on the
video track
TITLE INSERT button @@
Use for creating titles and recordingthem. (Title insert
operation)
DATA SCREEN button
The channel number,tape operation mode, tape
counter, index function, display for setting and checking
timer recording programsand display for automatic
editing are displayed on the
TV or monitorscreen
together with a picture.To turn off the display, press
this button. To resumethe display, press it again.
EDlTSTART button @ @
Press to start the automatic assemble editing or
automatic audiolvideoinsert operation.
EDlT MARK button @@
Useto mark the starting and ending points for the
automatic assemble editing and automatic audiolvideo
insert operation. Locatethe desired editing point and
press this button.
EDlTASSEMBLE button @
Press to set the unit to automaticassembleediting
mode.
EE button
Duringtape playback, keep this buttonpressed to
momentarily view and listen to the
TV program received
by the built-intuner or the program input from the LlNE
IN 1or LlNE
IN 2 jacks. When the button is released,
the playback picturewill returnon the
TV screen.

I Rear 1
-
,'-
a CONTROL T connector % f -@ CONTROL S INjack
CONTROL L connector
%
r
pJ CONTROL S OUT jack
VHFIUHF OUT connector (F type)
\
AC OUTLET
VHFlUHF IN connector (F type)
t;, --
CAMERA REMOTE J
T
AC power cord
IN jack
. .
h - " '
LlNE OUT VlDEOlPCMjack
(phone type)
CAMERA REMOTE d LINE OUT AUDIO jacks (phono type)
OUT (EDIT) jack
i :.
LINE IN 1 AUDIO jacks & ,. .+.- > @ MONITOR OUT VlDEOlPCM jack
(phone type)
LINE IN 1 VlDEOlPCM jack J % 160) MOlNlTOR OUT AUDIO jacks
(phone type)
?+
I La

CONTROL T jack (stereomini type) @@
Connect to the CONTROL T jack of another SLLHF1000
for automatic editing.
CONTROL L connector (spin DIN) @
Connect to the CONTROL L connector of other Sony
productsfor various systematic operations.
Note
Do not connect equipments to the CONTROLT jack
and the CONTROL Ljack simultaneously. This may
cause malfunctionof the equipments.
CONTROL S IN jack (mini type) @
Connect to the CONTROL S outputjack of other Sony
productsfor various systematic operations.
CONTROL S OUT jack (mini type) @
Connect to the CONTROL S inputjack of other Sony
productsfor automatic assemble editing and other
systematic operations.
AC OUTLET @
Supplies AC power to video or audio equipment.
CAMERA REMOTE IN jack (special mini type) @
When recording with a video camera, connect the Sony
HVA-220AC adaptor to this jack.
CAMERA REMOTEOUT (EDIT) jack (special mini type) @
Connect to the CAMERA PAUSE or CAMERA PAUSE IN
jack of another Sony VCR for editing.
MONITOR OUT VlDEOlPCM jack (phono type)
Connect to the video input of a color monitor,
TV,
another VCR or PCM digital audio processor. The data
for the "Data Screen" display are output from this jack.
MONITOR OUT AUDIO UR jacks (phonotype)
Connect to the audio inputsof a color monitor,
TV,
another VCR or stereo system.

I Remote Commander RMT-148
TAPE REMAIN button EE button
COUNTER RESET button m~emotecontrol TVlVTR selector
INDEX MARK and ERASE buttons DATA SCREEN button
Transmitter
1
- MUTING button
TIME SEARCH button -
Command mode selector
EJECT button
Number buttons and
ENTER button
INPUT SELECT button
7
411and IIbFRAME
buttons
@variable speed playback -
buttons
TAPE RETURN button
INDEX button
Tape transport buttons
11 PAUSE, PLAY, 44 REW,
bb FF, STOP
r
- VOL (volume) +I- buttons
- POWER switch
r
TIMERICH (channel) +I- buttons
Buttons for timer mcordlng
QUICK TIMER, TIMER REC ONIOFF,
TIMER SET, CHECKIPAGE, CLEAR
NEXT button
BACK button
REC (record) buttons 2
-
AUDIO, VIDEO and TITLE INSERT
buttons
-
EDIT ASSEMBLE, MARK and
~~,","~~~v~ERfunction button
and indicator
-m REC MODE (timer recording
mode) button
-SHUTTLE ring
-JOG dial
I Batterycompartment (rear)
AUTO PB (autoplay) button JOGSHUTTLE function button
and indicator

Transmitter
Point the transmitter toward the remote sensor on the
VCR.
TIME SEARCH button 0
Press to start setting the time for which you want to
advance or rewindthe tape automatically (time search
operation).
Command mode selector @
Select the command mode of the equipment you want
to operate with the Commander.To operate this VCR,
set to the same positionas that of the COMMAND
MODE selector insidethe tuning compartment of the
VCR.
Number buttons and ENTER button @a
Use for selecting channels. After pressingthe digits of
the desired channel one by one, press ENTER.
The number buttonsare also used for settingthe time
for the time search function.
411 and IIb FRAME buttons
In freeze picture mode, press 411 to reverse the picture
by one frame, and
IIb to advancethe picture by one
frame (stop-actionadvance picture). If the button is kept
depressed, the picture moves continuously.These
buttonsare also used to select the direction of
playback. Press
411 for reverse picture, and IIb for
forward picture.
Variable speed playback buttons
During playback, press one of these buttons to select
the desired playback speed.
W4 (freeze picture), ~1110,x115, xi, x2, SCAN (for
BetaScanpicture)
REC buttons
To start recording, press these buttonssimultaneously.
AUTO PB button
Press to play back a tape automatically from the
beginningof the tape after rewinding.
Remote catrol TVArrR selector
Normally set to VTR for operating the recorder. To
operate certainSony TVs, set to TV.
REC MODE button
Press to select the recording mode of timer recordings.
This buttononly operates during timer setting.
JOGSHUTTLEfunction button and indicator
Press this buttonwhen using the JOG dial and
SHUTTLE ring for various speed playback.
The other buttonson the Commander have the same
function as the buttonson the VCR with the similar
name or mark.
Some of the buttonson the Commander can be used to
operate certainSony remotecontrol TVs. See page29.
CHANNEUTIMERfunction button and indicator
Press this buttonwhen using the JOG dial for timer
setting, channel selection or title creating.

Before making cormections
Turn off the TV.
Do not connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet until
all the connectionsof the video cassette recorder and
the TV have been completed.
Make connectionsfirmly. Loose connections may cause
adistorted picture.
ANTENNAICABLE AND TV CONNECTION
Disconnect the TV antennacables from the TV receiver
and connect them to the recorder. Then connect the
recorder and the
TV.
ComMnatlon VHFlUHF antenna
Most combination antennas are equippedwith a UN band
separator (signal splitter). Take off the separator and
connect the cable directly to the recorder.
Use the removed separator to connect the recorder and the
TV.
VHFlUHF
TV
75ohm coaxial cable * (supplied)
If you need a separator or acompleteantenna system,
consult your Sony dealer or aqualified technician.
*Use an optional RFCB extension cable, 8 m (25 ft) long, if the supplied
750hrn coaxial cable is not long enough.

I VHF antenna I
VHFIUHF
IN OUT
Antenna connector
(supplied)
1 Attach an optional EAG66 UNband separator to the
VHFIUHF OUT connector of the recorder.
2 Connect the separator to the VHF and UHF antenna
terminals of the
TV.

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected
1 Attach an optional EAC66 UN band separator (mixer)to
the
VHFIUHF IN connector of the recorder.
2 Connect the antennasto the UN band separator.
3 Aattach another optional UN band separator tothe
VHFIUHF OUT connector of the recorder.
4 Connect itto the VHF and UHF antenna terminals of
the TV.
When a TV has a 7- UHFNHF ardenna twnlnal
Easy connectionof the recorder to the TV can be made
with the supplied 75ohm coaxial cable regardlessof the
types of antenna.
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Connections between the recorder VHFIUHF OUT
connector and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver
should
be made only as shown in these Instructions.
Failureto do
so may result in operation that violates the
regulationsof the
Federal CommunicationsCommission
regardingthe
use and operation of rf devices.
Never connect the wtput of the
recorder to an antenna
or make simultaneous (parallel)antenna and recorder
connections at the antenna terminals of your
receiver.
Once the connections explainedabove have been made,
the antenna
TV signals, as well as the signal from the
recorder,will
be fed to the TV and you can view TV
programs in the usual way.
Note
Keep the VCR away from the TV, if the display or sound
isaffected.

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We recommendyou to consult your cable company to
make sure that the cable is properly connected.
VHFIUHF
. IN OUT TV
F-typeconnector
CATV 750hm coaxial cable
750hm coaxial cable (supplied)
When a W is not a cable W compatible type
Connect the cable N channel converter between the
recorderand the
7V so that you can watch another cable
N programwhile recording one cable TV program.
VHFIUHF
IN OUT
CATV 750hm coaxial cable
75ohm coaxial cable (supplied) a
Note to CAW system installer in the U.U.
This reminder is providedto call the cable N system
installer's attentionto Article
8D22 of the NEC that
providesquidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall
be connected to the
grounding system of the building,
as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.

30Mhrn twin lead
Connect the lead-inwire.
CONNECTING A COLOR MONITOR
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To obtain a betterquality picture, connect a color montior,
such as the Sony-ProfeelTrinitron Component
TV.
When a component TV is comMned with the speaker
system as Illustrated,you can enjoy tapes recorded with
Beta hi-fistereo.
To usea component
TV tuner together with the monitor,
makethe same connectionas inthe case
of the recorder
and the convertional
TV receiver described on pages 16,17
and 18.
For details on the connectionof the TV tuner and the
monitor, refer to the instructionmanualof the
TV tuner.
Component TV
to MONITOR OUT
Connecting cord(supplied)