Sony SLV-SE70 User manual

AEP Model
SLV-SE60AE1/SE60AE2
UK Model
SLV-SE70UX/SE80UX
E Model
SLV-SE70EN/SE80EN/SX70EN
French Model
SLV-SE70B/SE80B/SX70B
German Model
SLV-SE70VC1/SE70VC2/SE80VC1/
SE80VC2/SX70VC/SX80VC
Spanish Model
SLV-SE60NP/SE70NP1/SE70NP2/
SE80NP/SX60NP
East European Model
SLV-SE50EE/SE70EE
Greek Model
SLV-SE35EG/SE50EG/SE70EG/SE80EG
Irish Model
SLV-SE70EX
SERVICE MANUAL
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
MICROFILM
S MECHANISM
SLV-SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70/SE80/SX60/SX70/SX80
RMT-V256A/V257B/V259/V259A/V259B/V259C
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Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL ofVHS
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT for
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)
SPECIFICATIONS
Photo: SLV-SE80
RMT-V259B
System
Channel coverage
B MODEL
SECAM(L)
VHF F2 to F10
UHF F21 to F69
CATV B to Q
HYPER S21 to S41
B/AE1/AE2/NP/NP1/NP2/VC/VC1/VC2
MODEL
PAL(B/G):
VHF E2 to E12
VHF Italian channels A to H
UHF E21 to E69
CATV S01 to S05,S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
EE,EG,EN MODEL
PAL(B/G,D/K)
VHF E2 to E12,R1 to R12
UHF E21 to E69,R21 to R69
CATV S1 to S41,S01 to S05
SE70EX MODEL
PAL (I)
VHFIA to IJ,SA10 to SA13
UHF B21 to B69
CATV S01 to S05,S1 to S20
HYPER S21 to S41
SE70UX/SE80UX MODEL
PAL (I)
UHF B21 to B69(SE70UX)
UHF E21 to E69(SE80UX)
RF output signal
UHF channels 21 to 69
Aerial out
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1
(TV)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
Video output: pin 19
Audio output: pins 1 and 3
SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/
SX80VC MODEL
LINE-2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)(EXCEPT SE50)
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)(SE50 MODEL)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance : more than 47 kilohms
EXCEPT AE1/AE2/EE/SE35
LINE-2 IN(SE60NP/SE70B/EX/NP1/NP2/
UX/VC1/VC2/SX70B/VC/SX60)
LINE-3 IN(SE50EG/SE70EG/EN/SE80/
SX70EN/SX80)
21-pin
Video input: pin 20
Audio input: pins 2 and 6
EXCEPT SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70EE/
SE80EG/SX60
AUDIO OUT
Phono jack (2)
Rated output
level: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
SE50EE/SE70EE/SE80EG MODEL
LINE-2 OUT
AUDIO OUT,Phono jack(2)
Rated output level:327mVrms
Load impedance:47 kilohms
Output impedance:less than 10 kilohms
VIDEO OUT,Phono jack(1)
Rated output level:327mVrms
Load impedance:47 kilohms
Output impedance:less than 10 kilohms
General
Power requirements
220 - 240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power consumption
22 W
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperatur
-20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
EXCEPT SE80B/NP/UX/VC1/VC2/SX80
Approx. 430 x 100 x 314 mm
(Approx. 17 x 4 x 12 3/8inches) (w/h/d)
SE80B/NP/UX/VC1/VC2/SX80 MODEL
Approx. 430 x 100 x 317 mm
(Approx. 17 x 4 x 12 1/2inches) (w/h/d)
including projecting parts and controls
Mass
SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/SX80
MODEL
Approx. 4.6 kg
(Approx. 10 lb 2 oz)
EXCEPT SE50/SE70EE/EG/EN/SE80/SX70EN/
SX80
Approx. 4.5 kg
(Approx. 9 lb 15 oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Aerial cable (1)
EURO-AV cable (1)
AC Plug adaptor(1)
Audio cable(1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

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1. Check theareaofyour repairfor unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Checkthe entireboard surfacefor soldersplashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during a previous repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, through functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
6. Flexible Circuit Board Repairing
• Keep the temperature of the soldering iron around 270˚C
during repairing.
• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the
circuit board (within 3 times).
• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering
or unsoldering.
SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK !OR DOTTED LINEWITH
MARK !ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
PUBLISHED BY SONY.
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
À LA SÉCURITÉ!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFÉS PAR UNE MARQUE !SUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIÈCES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIÈSES SONY
DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DONNÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU
DANS LES SUPPÉMENTS PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

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MODEL NAME
FEATURE
BASE
PANEL
SW
I/O
MEDIA
FEATURE
VIDEO
TUNER
AUDIO
TIMER
FUNCTION
EDIT
REMOTE
COMMANDER
4Head VIDEO
Hi-Fi STEREO
SECAM(REC/PB)
ME-SECAM(REC/PB)
BODY COLOR(TV BLACK)
CE
SOCCER
CLICK SHUTTLE(JOG)
NewDial
EDIT
ARC
TIMER RECORDING
SIMULATED STEREO
FRONT IN
AUDIO OUT2
EUR IN (2nd)
C+ (2nd)
LINE THROUGH
LINE2 OUT
SMARTLINK
VCR+/G-code/Show V/V+
ACS (¢: ACA)
PDC/VPS
ITP
DIMMER
SECURITY FUNCTION
CTL MUTE
TUNER EE MUTE
APC
ARC(NEW PICTURE IMP.)
SYSTEM 1
STEREO
SYSTEM 2
STEREO
CATV
RF OUT SYS
Hi-Fi STEREO
SIMULATED STEREO
New DIAL RECORDING
INDEX SEARCH(RMT)
AUDIO DUB
NAME
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SE60NP
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FEATURE DIFFERENCE
SE70EE
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SE70B
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SE70EX
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VPLUS
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RMT-V259
SE80B
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SE70NP1/
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MODEL NAME
FEATURE
BASE
PANEL
SW
I/O
MEDIA
FEATURE
VIDEO
TUNER
AUDIO
TIMER
FUNCTION
EDIT
REMOTE
COMMANDER
4Head VIDEO
Hi-Fi STEREO
SECAM(REC/PB)
ME-SECAM(REC/PB)
BODY COLOR(TV BLACK)
CE
SOCCER
CLICK SHUTTLE(JOG)
NewDial
EDIT
ARC
TIMER RECORDING
SIMULATED STEREO
FRONT IN
AUDIO OUT2
EUR IN (2nd)
C+ (2nd)
LINE THROUGH
LINE2 OUT
SMARTLINK
VCR+/G-code/Show V/V+
ACS (¢: ACA)
PDC/VPS
ITP
DIMMER
SECURITY FUNCTION
CTL MUTE
TUNER EE MUTE
APC
ARC(NEW PICTURE IMP.)
SYSTEM 1
STEREO
SYSTEM 2
STEREO
CATV
RF OUT SYS
Hi-Fi STEREO
SIMULATED STEREO
New DIAL RECORDING
INDEX SEARCH(RMT)
AUDIO DUB
NAME
SE80EN
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SX70B
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MODEL NAME
FEATURE
BASE
PANEL
SW
I/O
MEDIA
FEATURE
VIDEO
TUNER
AUDIO
TIMER
FUNCTION
EDIT
REMOTE
COMMANDER
4Head VIDEO
Hi-Fi STEREO
SECAM(REC/PB)
ME-SECAM(REC/PB)
BODY COLOR(TV BLACK)
CE
SOCCER
CLICK SHUTTLE(JOG)
NewDial
EDIT
ARC
TIMER RECORDING
SIMULATED STEREO
FRONT IN
AUDIO OUT2
EUR IN (2nd)
C+ (2nd)
LINE THROUGH
LINE2 OUT
SMARTLINK
VCR+/G-code/Show V/V+
ACS (¢: ACA)
PDC/VPS
ITP
DIMMER
SECURITY FUNCTION
CTL MUTE
TUNER EE MUTE
APC
ARC(NEW PICTURE IMP.)
SYSTEM 1
STEREO
SYSTEM 2
STEREO
CATV
RF OUT SYS
Hi-Fi STEREO
SIMULATED STEREO
New DIAL RECORDING
INDEX SEARCH(RMT)
AUDIO DUB
NAME
SX80VC
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SERVICE NOTE
1. ERROR CODE INDICATION ··········································· 7
1. GENERAL
Getting Started
Unpacking ···········································································1-1
Setting up the remote commander·······································1-1
Connecting the VCR ···························································1-2
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function ············1-3
Tuning your TV to the VCR················································1-3
Selecting a language····························································1-4
Presetting channels ······························································1-4
Changing/disabling programme positions···························1-5
Setting the clock ··································································1-7
Setting your personal code ··················································1-8
Basic Operations
Playing a tape ······································································1-8
Recording TV programmes ·················································1-9
Recording TV programmes using theVIDEO
Plus+ system ·····································································1-10
Setting the timer manually ················································1-11
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds ··································1-12
Recording TV programmes using Dial Timer···················1-12
Setting the recording duration time ···································1-13
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings ···················1-13
Recording stereo and bilingual programmes·····················1-14
Searching using the Smart Search function ······················1-14
Searching using the index function ···································1-15
Adjusting the picture ·························································1-15
Changing menu options·····················································1-16
Editing
Connecting to a VCR or stereo system ·····························1-17
Basic editing (when recording on this VCR) ····················1-17
Audio dubbing···································································1-17
Additional Information
Index to parts and controls ················································1-18
2. DISASSEMBLY
2-1. CASE, FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY ··············2-1
2-2. FR-152 BOARD, DM-82 BOARD, KK-17 BOARD,
SU-5 BOARD··································································2-1
2-3. REAR PANEL ·································································2-2
2-4. POWER BLOCK, MA-339 BOARD
(WITH S MECHANISM DECK) ···································2-2
2-5. S MECHANISM DECK ·················································2-3
2-6. INTERNAL VIEWS························································2-4
2-7. CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION ···································2-5
3. BLOCK DIAGRAMS
3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM ····································3-1
3-2. VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM ··········································3-3
3-3. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL BLOCK DIAGRAM ·····3-5
3-4. AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM··········································3-7
3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM·········································3-9
4. PRINTEDWIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM································4-3
4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS ····································································4-5
•MA-339 (VIDEO, AUDIO, SERVO/SYSTEM
CONTROL,TUNER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD····4-5
•MA-339 (1/7) (REC/PB AMP) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM····································································4-7
•MA-339 (2/7) (VIDEO/NORMAL AUDIO)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ············································4-9
•MA-339 (3/7) (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-11
•MA-339 (4/7) (AFM AUDIO)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-13
•MA-339 (5/7) (TUNER) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM··································································4-15
•MA-339 (6/7) (INPUT/OUTPUT)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-17
•MA-339 (7/7) (POWER SUPPLY)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-19
•FR-152 (MODE CONTROL)/ KK-17 (TIMER)/ DM-82
(OPERATION SWITCHES)/SU-5 (SURROUND)
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS ···································4-21
•FR-152 (MODE CONTROL)/ KK-17 (TIMER)/ DM-82
(OPERATION SWITCHES)/SU-5 (SURROUND)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-23
•POWER BLOCK SRV878EK (SWITCHING
REGURATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD···········4-25
•POWER BLOCK SRV878EK (SWITCHING
REGURATOR) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM················4-27
•SE-77 (SECAM VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSOR)
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ··········································4-29
•SE-77 (SECAM VIDEO SIGNAL PROCESSOR)
PRINTED WIRING BOARD ·····································4-31
5. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
5-1. SYSTEM CONTROL — VIDEO/RP BLOCK
INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ························5-1
5-2. SYSTEM CONTROL — SERVO PERIPHERAL
CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ·······5-1
5-3. SYSTEM CONTROL — MECHANISM BLOCK
INTERFACE (MA-339 BOARD IC162) ························5-2
5-4. SYSTEM CONTROL — SYSTEM CONTROL
PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE
(MA-339 BOARD IC162)···············································5-2
5-5. SYSTEM CONTROL — AUDIO BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-339 BOARD IC162)···············································5-2
5-6. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR
PIN FUNCTIONS (MA-339 BOARD IC162)················5-3
5-7. MODE CONTROL PIN FUNCTIONS
(FR-152 BOARD IC420) ················································5-5
6. ADJUSTMENTS
6-1 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS ·································6-1
6-2. ELECTRICAL ADJUSTMENTS ···································6-1
2-1. PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTMENT ···················6-1
2-1-1.Equipment Required ························································6-1
2-1-2.Equipment Connection ····················································6-1
2-1-3.Set-up of Adjustment·······················································6-1
2-1-4.Alignment Tape ·······························································6-1
2-1-5.Input/Output Levels and Impedance ·······························6-2
2-1-6.Adjustment Sequence ······················································6-2
2-2. POWER SUPPLY CHECK ·············································6-2
2-2-1.Output Voltage Check (MA-339 Board) ·························6-2
2-3. SERVO SYSTEM CHECK ·············································6-3
2-3-1.RF Switching Position Adjustment
(MA-339 Board)······························································6-3
2-4. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT·································6-3
2-4-1.Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment ·····································6-3
2-4-2.Hi-Fi Switching Position Adjustment
(MA-339 Board)······························································6-4
2-4-3.Normal Audio System Adjustment ··································6-4
2-4-4.ACE Head Adjustment ····················································6-4
2-4-5.E-E Output Level Check ·················································6-4
2-4-6.Frequency Response Check·············································6-4
2-5. ADJUSTING PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM ·············6-6
7. REPAIR PARTS LIST
7-1 EXPLODED VIEWS ······················································7-1
7-1-1.FRONT PANEL AND UPPER CASE SECTION ··········7-1
7-1-2.CHASSIS SECTION·······················································7-3
7-1-3.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-1 ·······························7-4
7-1-4.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-2 ·······························7-5
7-1-5.MECHANISM DECK SECTION-3 ·······························7-6
7-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ··········································7-7

— 7 —
1. ERROR CODE INDICATION
• Error codes are indicated using the lower 5 digits in the fluorescent display tube.
“At this time, Colon “:” between character is not indicated.”
ERROR CODE
MODE CODE
0 Power-on eject 10 FWD x1 20 REW play
1 Power-on initial 11 FWD x2 21 Cas. loading
2 Power-off eject 12 CUE 22 Tape loading
3 Power-off stop 13 PB-pause 23 Power-off loading
4 FF 14 RVS-pause 24 Mecha. error (Power on)
5 REW 15 RVS x1 25 Power-on eject initial
6 REC 16 RVS x2 26 Power-off eject initial
7 REC- pause 17 REV 27 APC REC
8 Power-on stop 18 Power-off initial 28 Cas. loading
9 PB 19 Mecha. error (Power off) (No auto PB check)
0 No error
1 Cam encoder error Loading direction
2 Cam encoder error Unloading direction
3 T reel error
4 S reel error
5 Capstan error
6 Drum error
7 Error on initializing
8 Cassette loading error
9 Reserve
SERVICE NOTE
Mode code indication when the error has occurred.
Error code

SECTION 1
GENERAL
1-1
This section is extracted from
instruction manual.
SLV-SE35/SE50/SE60/SE70/SE80/SX60/SX70/SX80
Getting Started
4
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• R6 (size AA) batteries
• Aerial cable
• EURO-AV cable
(SE80, SX80 model)
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5
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then
push in and down until the positive
(+) end clicks into position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons
on the remote commander
marked with a dot (•) can be
used to operate your Sony TV.
If the TV does not have the g
symbol near the remote sensor,
this remote commander will
not operate the TV.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
continued
Remote sensor
TV / VIDEO
123
456
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6
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
FASTEXT buttons
V
;
WIDE
… TV/VIDEO
I/u
AUDIO MONITOR
DISPLA
– /– –
– /– –
Y
Á +/–
Programme
number
buttons
TV control buttons
To
Turn the TV into standby mode
Select an input source of the TV either from
aerial in or from line in
Select the programme position of the TV
Adjust the volume of the TV
Press
I/u
… TV/VIDEO
Programme number buttons,
, PROG +/–
+/–Á
PROG+/–/
√/◊
123
456
789
0
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Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one together.
• Do not use different types of batteries together.
• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
programme number buttons. Then release I/u.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, – / – – (ten’s digit),
PROG +/–, Á +/–, ;(TV), V(Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*,
MENU*,
> */ . */ ? */ / *, and OK*.
* These buttons may not work with all TVs.
Tip
• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV
turns off automatically.
continued
To
Switch to TV (Teletext off)
Switch to Teletext
Select the sound
Use FASTEXT
Call up on-screen display
Change the Teletext page
Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For
other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other
TVs with the remote commander” below.)
Press
;(TV)
V(Teletext)
AUDIO MONITOR
FASTEXT buttons
DISPLAY
√/◊
WIDE

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8
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the
applicable code numbers.
*
1
Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*
2
Press WIDE, then press Á +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*
3
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?//to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Code number
01*
1
, 02
68
52
10*
1
, 11*
1
24
33
45
09, 70
66
15, 16, 69*
3
Code number
17*
1
, 49
06*
1
, 07*
1
, 08*
1
12, 13
22, 23
25
29
36
43*
2
38
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
Manufacturer
Sony
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
Loewe
Mivar
NEC
Nokia
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Step 3
Connecting the VCR
If your TV does not have a EURO-AV connector, see page 12.
If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector
continued
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIALIN on the
rear panel of the VCR.
2 Connect AERIALOUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
to mains
EURO-AV cable (supplied)
EURO-AV
(Scart)
Mains lead :LINE-1
(TV)
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
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About the SMARTLINK features
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
1
, EASYLINK*
2
,
Q-Link*
3
or EURO VIEW LINK*
4,
you can use
the SMARTLINK function after you complete
the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following
SMARTLINK features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up
procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function
during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 14.
SMARTLINK
3 Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the
TV with the supplied EURO-AV cable.
This connection improves picture and
sound quality. Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press
… TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the display window.
4 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adapter.
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal
from the aerial is output through theAERIAL OUT connector (see page 67). You do
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page
15.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
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continued
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 40.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch
Play)” on page 36.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote
commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu) automatically by pressing TIMER on the remote
commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).
*
1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*
2
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*
3
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*
4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Note
• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.

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12
If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart)
connector
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
to mains
1Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIALIN on the
rear panel of the VCR.
2Connect AERIALOUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adapter.
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 67).
Mains lead
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
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13
Additional connections
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system to the
AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the
right.
To a satellite tuner
You can watch programmes from the
satellite tuner connected to this VCR on
the TV even when the VCR is turned off
using the Line Through function. When
you turn on the satellite tuner, this VCR
automatically sends the signal from the
satellite tuner to the TV without turning
itself on.
1 Connect the satellite tuner to the LINE-3 IN connector as shown above.
2 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu.
3 Turn off the VCR.
To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.
Note
• You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you
record a satellite programme.
LINE IN
Audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO OUT
R/L
LINE OUT
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)
… LINE-3 IN
: Signal flow
: Signal flow
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14
Step 4
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set
Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide
channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock
automatically.
AUTO SET UP
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on and starts searching for all of the
receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for
your local area.
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
After the search or download is complete, the current time appears
in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.
If the time does not appear, set the clock manually. See page 28.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Note
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.
AUTO
SET UP
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15
Step 5
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,
skip this step.
RF CHANNEL
1 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
2 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
3 Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears clearly
on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
RF CHANNEL
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
continued

1-4
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16
4 Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If
the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/–,
so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF
channel until a clear picture appears.
RF CHANNEL
Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)
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17
Selecting a
language
If you prefer an on-screen language
other than English, use the on-screen
display to select another language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
>/.
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,
then press OK.
3 Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
LANGUAGE
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
NEDERLANDS
ENGLISH
continued
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18
4 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
MENU
Selecting a language (continued)
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19
Presetting
channels
If some channels could not be preset
using the Auto Set Up function, you can
preset them manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
PROG +/–
>/./?//
OK
MENU
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then
press OK.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
continued
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C AAB12
PROG. 1
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING ON
RETURN

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20
Presetting channels (continued)
OK
PLAY
MENU
3 Press PROG +/– to select the programme
position.
4 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
5 Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
The channels appear in the following
order:
• UHF B21 - B69
If you know the number of the channel
you want, press the programme number
buttons. For example, for channel 5, first
press “0” and then press “5.”
6 To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
steps 3 and 5.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
Selected programme
position
• PROG
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C AAB12
PROG. 4
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING ON
RETURN
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C AAB12
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
CONFIRM :
SELECT : OK
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C 27
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
CONFIRM :
SELECT : OK
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21
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions.
The disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons.
1 In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.
2 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Selected programme
position
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.
1 Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
2 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3 Select TUNER, then press OK.
4 Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
5 Press ?// to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the
menu.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
SET :
MENUEXIT :
TUNER
C 27
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
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22
OK
PLAY
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME : :
SELECT :
OK
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
3 Press >/. to highlight the row on which
you want to change the programme
position, then press
/ .
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press
>/. repeatedly.
Changing/
disabling
programme
positions
After setting the channels, you can
change the programme positions and the
station names as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can
disable them.
Changing programme
positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
>/.//
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
RETURN
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 27
CLEAR
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23
4 Press >/. until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme
position.
The selected channel is inserted at the
new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced to
fill the gap.
5 Press OK to confirm the setting.
6 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
to 5.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
MENU
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
CDE
AAB
FGH
C
C
C
C
0
5
1
0
3
6
2
9
NAME
CH
C
27
OK
OK
PLAY
continued

1-6
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24
Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)
1Press MENU, then press >/.to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
2Press >/.to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
3Press >/.to highlight the row on
which you want to change the station
name, then press /.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press >/.repeatedly.
Changing the station names
You can change the station names (up to
5 characters).
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
RETURN
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
>/./?//
OK
MENU
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 27
CLEAR
OK
PLAY
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME : :
SELECT :
OK
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25
4Press / .
5Enter the station name.
1Press >/. to select a character.
Each time you press > , the character
changes as shown below.
A nB n… nZ na nb n… nz
n0 n1 n… n9 n(symbols)
n(blank space) nA
2Press / to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press ?// until the character you want
to correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 5 characters for the station name.
6Press OK to confirm the new name.
7Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRM OK
NEXT : :
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
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CH
C
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MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRM OK
NEXT : :
PROG
SELECT A CHARACTER :
1
2
3
4
5
CAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)
Disabling unwanted
programme positions
After presetting channels, you can
disable unused programme positions.
The disabled positions will be skipped
later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
CLEAR
1 Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
MENU
>/.
OK
MENU
OK
PLAY
RETURN
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
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2 Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
3 Press >/. to highlight the row on which
you want to disable.
4 Press CLEAR.
The selected row will be cleared as shown
on the right.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other programme positions you want
to disable.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Notes
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
• Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you
disable a programme position by mistake, you need to reset that channel manually.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CLEAR
MENU
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 27
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
2
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C
27
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : :
PROG
SELECT :
1
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
1
0
0
2
3
9
NAME
CH
C
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OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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SELECT :
Setting the clock
You must set the time and date on the
VCR to use the timer recording features
properly. If the VCR clock was not set in
the Auto Set Up procedure, you need to
set it manually.
The Auto Clock Set function works only
if a station in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If the Auto Set Up function
did not set the clock correctly for your
local area, try another station for the
Auto Clock Set function.
Setting the clock manually
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
1Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then
press OK.
3Press >/. to highlight MANUAL
ADJUST, then press OK.
>/./?//
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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OK
PLAY
4Press >/. to set the date.
5Press / to highlight the month and set
the month pressing
>/. .
6Set the year, hour, and minutes in
sequence, pressing
/ to highlight the
item to be set, and press
>/. to select
the digits.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7Press OK to start the clock.
8Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips
• To change the digits during setting, press ?to return to the item to be changed,
and select the digits pressing >/..
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CONFIRM :
SET : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
8.1 .1999 THU 0:00
SELECT :
2
CONFIRM :
SET : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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SELECT :
2
CONFIRM :
SET : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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MENU
MENUEXIT :
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OFFAUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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21
SET :
SELECT : OK
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1 Press MENU, then press >/.to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2 Press >/.to highlight CLOCK, then
press OK.
AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.
3 Press OK.
Changing the station for
the Auto Clock Set function
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
>/.
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
Setting the clock (continued)
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
ON
1 AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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CONFIRM :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
OFF
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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4 Press >/. to highlight ON, then press
OK.
5 Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then
press OK.
6 Press >/. repeatedly until the
programme position of the station that
carries the time signal appears.
If the VCR does not receive the time
signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST
returns to OFF automatically.
7 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tips
• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever
the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the
time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the
“CLOCK PROG” row.
If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENU
SET :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
ON
1 AAB
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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12
CONFIRM :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
.1999 TUE 8:00
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21
CONFIRM :
SELECT : OK MENUEXIT :
CLOCK
AUTO ADJUST
CLOCK PROG
MANUAL ADJUST
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1Hold down PPAUSE and I/uon the
VCR simultaneously for more than three
seconds.
Setting your
personal code
For identification, you can enter a
personal code into the VCR. Once you
enter your personal code, you can
confirm it any time but can never change
it. Please make a note of the code to
quote to the police if your VCR is stolen.
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• If there is a tape in the VCR, remove it.
• Turn off the VCR.
>/./?//
OK
I/uON/STANDBY PPAUSE
CLEAR
ON/STANDBY
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–
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––––––– –
CONFIRM :
SET : OK
SELECT :
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2 Enter your personal code.
1Press
>/. to select a character.
Each time you press
> , the character
changes as shown below.
A nB n… nZ n0 n1 n… n9
n(blank space) n– (hyphen) nA
2Press / to set the next character.
The next space is highlighted.
To correct a character, press
?// until the character you want
to correct is highlighted, then reset it.
You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code.
3 Press OK.
A confirmation screen appears.
4 If the displayed personal code is correct, press OK.
If the displayed personal code is wrong, press CLEAR and continue
from step 2.
To confirm your personal code
While the VCR is turned off and there is no tape in the VCR, hold down
PPAUSE and I/uon the VCR simultaneously for more than three seconds.
The entered personal code appears on the TV screen. Press any button to
enter normal viewing mode.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
CLEAR
MENUEXIT :
SECURITY FUNCTION
–
PERSONAL CODE
WB–1578 –
CONFIRM :
SET : OK
SELECT :
––
MENUEXIT :
SECURITY FUNCTION
–
PERSONAL CODE
WB–1578 –––
CANCEL : CLEAR
FINAL CONFIRM OK:
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Basic Operations
Playing a tape
6EJECT
1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
CLEAR
DISPLAY
· PLAY
PPAUSE
)# FF
pSTOP
03 REW
NTSC PB
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Set NTSC PB to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
Additional tasks
To
Stop play
Pause play
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
Press
pSTOP
PPAUSE
PPAUSE or · PLAY
)# FF during stop
03 REW during stop
6EJECT
To play an NTSC-recorded tape
Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your
TV.
When your TV is
PAL only
PAL and NTSC
3 Press · PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To use the time counter
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The
counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
OK
PLAY
VIDEO SP
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Playing a tape (continued)
Notes
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The time counter does not appear on the TV screen when using an NTSC-recorded
tape.
• Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded
tape:
– The picture becomes black and white.
– The picture shakes.
– No picture appears on the TV screen.
– Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.
– The colour density increases or decreases.
• If you play back a tape in LP or EP mode with NTSC system, the sound is heard in
monaural.
• While setting the menu on the TV screen, buttons for playback on the remote
commander do not function.
Starting playback automatically with one button
(One Touch Play)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the
TV, set the TV to the video channel, and start playback automatically with
one button.
1 Insert a tape.
The VCR automatically turns on.
If you insert a tape with its safety tab removed, the TV turns on and
switches to the video channel. Playback starts automatically.
2 Press · PLAY.
The TV turns on and switches to the video channel automatically.
Playback starts.
Tip
• When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set
to the video channel, and playback starts automatically in one sequence when you
press · PLAY.
Note
• When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby
mode.
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Recording TV
programmes
rREC
PROG +/–
SP/LP
1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
INPUT SELECT
COUNTER/
REMAIN
DISPLAY
… TV/VIDEO
pSTOP
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Recording TV programmes (continued)
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
3 Press INPUT SELECT until a programme position number appears
in the display window.
4 Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to
record.
5 Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.
LP (Long Play) provides recording time twice as long as SP,
however, SP (Standard Play) produces better picture and audio
quality.
6 Press rREC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator
To stop recording
Press pSTOP.
INPUT SELECT
REC
SP / LP
• PROG
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
LP
VIDEO OPC
LP
VIDEO OPC
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Safety tab
To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time
with the indicator also appears in the display window.
To correctly check the remaining time of the tape, set TAPE LENGTH in the
OPTIONS-1 menu according to the tape type you use (see page 66).
To watch another TV programme while recording
1 Press … TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
window.
2 Select another programme position on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again,
cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Time counter Remaining time
continued
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the – / – – (ten’s digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks,
or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector also using the INPUT SELECT button.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won’t be recorded on the tape.
• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
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Notes
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape.
• If a tape has portions recorded in both PALand NTSC systems, the time counter
reading will not be correct. This discrepancy is due to the difference between the
counting cycles of the two video systems.
• When you insert a non-standard commercially available tape, the remaining time
may not be correct.
• The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.
• About 30 seconds after the tape begins playback, the tape remaining time will be
displayed.
Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec)
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are
watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on the VCR).
1Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
2Press rREC while you are watching a TV programme or external
source.
The VCR automatically turns on, then the TV indicator lights up and
the VCR starts recording what you are watching on the TV.
Tips
• The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press rREC in some
situations such as:
– when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or
– when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the
data in the VCR tuner preset.
• If there is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns
on and starts recording what you are watching on the TV when you press rREC.
• You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see
page 67).
Notes
• You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the
following modes; pause, timer standby, tuner preset, Auto Set Up, and recording.
• When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor
change the TV programme position. When the TV indicator is not lit, the VCR
continues recording the programme even if you change the TV programme position
on the TV.
Recording TV programmes (continued)
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41
1Press TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press >/.to select
VIDEO PLUS+, then press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VIDEO PLUS+
The VIDEO PLUS+ menu appears on
the TV screen.
TIMER
Recording TV
programmes
using the VIDEO
Plus+ system
The VIDEO Plus+ system is the feature
that simplifies programming the VCR to
make timer recording. Just enter the
Plus Code listed in the TV programme
guide. The date, times, and programme
position of that programme are set
automatically. You can preset up to
eight programmes at a time.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to
VIDEO PLUS+ or VARIABLE in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 67).
TIMER
CLEAR
I/u
Programme
number
buttons
>/./?//
OK
pSTOP
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Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system
(continued)
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CANCEL : CLEAR
CONFIRM OK:
2 Press the programme number buttons to
enter the Plus Code.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
3 Press OK.
The date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC setting appear on the TV
screen.
• If “--” appears in the “PROG.”
(programme) column (this may
happen for local broadcasts), you have to set the appropriate
programme position manually.
Press
>/. to select the desired programme position.
To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”
You will only have to do this operation once for the referred
channel. The VCR will then store your setting.
If the information is incorrect, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
4 If you want to change the date, tape
speed, and the VPS/PDC function
setting:
1Press
?// to highlight the item
you want to change.
2Press
>/. to reset it.
• To record the same programme every
day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”
on page 43.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON.
For details of the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with
VPS/PDC signals” on page 43.
OK
PLAY
CLEAR
DATE
CANCEL
SET : :
SELECT :
CLEAR MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME PROG.
TODAY 519:00 20 :00 3
SP VPS / PDC OFF
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PLAY
DATE
CANCEL
SET : :
SELECT :
CLEAR MENUEXIT :
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SP / LP
LIST
TIME PROG.
TODAY 519:00 20 :00 3
SP VPS / PDC OFF
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TODAY nSUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) nMON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)
nMON-FRI (Monday to Friday) nSAT (every Saturday) .....
nMON (every Monday) nSUN (every Sunday) n1 month later
n(dates count down) nTOMORROW nTODAY
MENU
5Press MENU to exit the menu.
6Press I/uto turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 4 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
. , the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication
in reverse order.
Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals
Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC
(Programme Delivery Control) signals with their TV programmes. These
signals ensure that your timer recordings are made regardless of broadcast
delays, early starts, or broadcast interruptions (with the VPS or PDC
indicator in the display window lit).
To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON in step 4 above. You can
also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector.
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To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satellite
programmes.
1 Turn on the satellite tuner.
2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite programme for which you
want to make a timer setting.
3 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording the
satellite programme for which you have made a timer setting.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/uto
reset the VCR after using the VCR.
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV programme.
Tips
• To set the programme position with a two digit number, press – / – – (ten’s digit)
button followed by the programme number button.
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66).
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press ?//to choose LIST,
then press OK after step 4. For details, see step 3 in “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 55).
Notes
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/uwith no tape
inserted.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OPTIONS-2 menu, the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu does not appear on the TV screen. Select VIDEO PLUS+ or
VARIABLE.
Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system
(continued)
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45
MENU
Setting the timer
manually
If the VIDEO Plus+ system is not
available in your area, follow the
instructions below to set the timer to
record programmes.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time and date.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD
or VARIABLE in the OPTIONS-2
menu (see page 67).
>/./?//
OK
pSTOP
I/u
INPUT SELECT
TIMER
1Press TIMER.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
VARIABLE
The TIMER METHOD menu appears
on the TV screen. Press >/.to select
STANDARD, then press OK.
• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to
STANDARD
The TIMER menu appears on the TV
screen.
TIMER
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Setting the timer manually (continued)
2 Set the date, start and stop times,
programme position, tape speed, and
VPS/PDC function:
1Press
/ to highlight each item in turn.
2Press
>/. to set each item.
To correct a setting, press
? to return to
that setting and reset.
• To record the same programme every day or the same day every
week, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.
• To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details of
the VPS/PDC function, see “Timer recording with VPS/PDC
signals” on page 43.
• To record from another source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3” in the
“PROG.” position.
3 Press MENU to exit the menu.
4 Press I/uto turn off the VCR.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording.
To record from another source, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press
. to select the recording pattern. Each time you press
. , the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication
in reverse order.
OK
PLAY
INPUT SELECT
MENU
DATE
CANCEL
SET : :
SELECT :
CLEAR MENUEXIT :
TIMER
SP / LP
LIST
TIME PROG.
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TODAY nSUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) nMON-SAT (Monday to Saturday)
nMON-FRI (Monday to Friday) nSAT (every Saturday) .....
nMON (every Monday) nSUN (every Sunday) n1 month later
n(dates count down) nTOMORROW nTODAY
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Tips
• To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme
number buttons.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.
• When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape
becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to
the LP mode. Note that some interference will appear on the picture at the point the
tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the same tape speed, set AUTO LONG
PLAY to OFF in the OPTIONS-1 menu (page 66).
• Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to VIDEO PLUS+ in the OPTIONS-2 menu, you
can set the timer manually. Press MENU to select TIMER, then go to step 2.
Notes
• When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times
exactly as indicated in the TV programme guide, otherwise the VPS/PDC function
won’t work.
• If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit
VPS/PDC signals, the VCR will start recording at the set time without using the
VPS/PDC function.
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you press I/uwith no tape
inserted.

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Shuttle ring
JOG
Playing/searching
at various speeds
Playback options
View the picture during
fast-forward or rewind
Play at high speed
×2
&SLOW
)FF
· PLAY
Operation
During fast-forward, hold down )# FF/)FF. During
rewind, hold down 03 REW/0REW.
• During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote
commander.
• During playback, hold down )# FF/)FF or 03 REW/
0REW. When you release the button, normal playback
resumes.
0REW
)# FF
03 REW
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To resume normal playback
Press · PLAY.
Playback options
Play at twice the normal
speed
Play in slow motion
Play frame by frame
Rewind and start play
Operation
During playback, press ×2.
During playback, press &SLOW.
During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote
commander. Hold down )# FF or 03 REW to play one
frame each second.
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding
down 0REW on the VCR.
Using the shuttle ring
With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There
are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the
following way.
Pause
Slow motion
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
High speed in
reverse
Slow motion
Normal speed
(Initial speed)
Double speed
High speed
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To use the shuttle ring in jog mode
Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to
the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see
a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one
frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring anticlockwise. The
frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while pausing.
To set tracking to the centre position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.
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Additional Operations
Recording TV
programmes
using Dial Timer
The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings of
programmes without turning on your TV. Set the recording timer to
record up to eight programmes that will be broadcast within the next 24
hours using DIAL TIMER. The recording start time and stop time can
be set at 15 minutes intervals.
Before you start…
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
DIAL TIMER
1 Press DIAL TIMER.
“START” and the recording start time appear alternately in the display
window.
2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording start time.
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
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Recording TV programmes using Dial Timer (continued)
3 Press DIAL TIMER.
“STOP” and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display
window.
4 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
The time changes in 15 minute intervals.
5 Press DIAL TIMER.
“PROG” and the programme position appear alternately in the display
window.
6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the programme position.
To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV)
connector, the LINE-2 IN jacks, or the LINE-3 IN (Scart) connector,
press INPUT SELECT to display “L1,” “L2,” or “L3.”
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
VIDEO SP
OPC
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Additional Operations
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.
To use the VCR after setting the timer
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/u. The
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press I/uto
reset the VCR after using the VCR.
Tips
• The programme is recorded in the current tape speed mode. To change the tape
speed, press SP/LP before you complete the setting in step 7.
• To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, see “Checking/changing/
cancelling timer settings” (page 55).
Notes
• The indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in
step 7 with no tape inserted.
• If eight programmes have already been set, “FULL” appears in the display window
for about three seconds in step 1.
7 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting.
“OK” appears in the display window for about five seconds.
The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by
for recording.
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Setting the
recording
duration time
After starting recording in the normal
way, you can have the VCR stop
recording automatically after a specified
duration.
1 While recording, press rREC.
The indicator appears in the display window.
2 Press rREC repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR
stops recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press rREC repeatedly to set a new duration.
To cancel the duration
Press rREC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR
returns to normal recording mode.
To stop recording
To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.
Note
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the
recording duration.
rREC
0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording
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OPC
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Additional Operations
1 Press I/uto turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight LISTS and press OK.
3
Press >/. to highlight TIMER LIST, then
press OK:
• If you want to change or cancel a setting,
go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change or cancel
the settings, press MENU, then turn off
the VCR to return to recording standby.
Checking/
changing/
cancelling timer
settings
Before you start…
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
>/./?//
OK
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