Sony Video 8 EV-A50 User manual

SONY.
3-754-787-23 (1)
Chapter 1 :
Introduction Hi
Chapter 2 i
Hookup and Getting Started F
Chapter 3
Preparation
Chapter 4
Basic Operations
Chapter 5
Advanced Operations
Chapter 6 i
Editing
Chapter 7
Additional Information
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
Video 8.

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard,do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Or NORELOIN|
Auge OF ELECTAIC SHOCK
00 NOT OPEN
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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
magnitude to 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
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
| BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
BLADE EXPOSURE
:
Owner’s Record
The model number is located at the front and rear panel,
and serial number is located on the top. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to
these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
: INFORMATION
. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency :
energy and if not installed and used properly, thatis. in‘
strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, F
may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been type tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class 8 computing device in r
accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part
15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference ina
residentiat installation. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference
to radio or television reception, which can be ;
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the |
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient the receiving antenna.
Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
Move the equipment away from the receiver
Plug the equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch
Circuits.
if necessary, the user should consult the deater or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
! “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
| Problems”. This booklet is available from the U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402,
! Stock No.004-000-00345-4. |
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
transmission may require authorization from the cable
television transmitter and/or program owner.
For the customers in Canada ;
This apparatus complies with the Class 8 limits for j
tadio noise emissions set out in Radio interference |
Regulations. :
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Model No. EV-A50
Serial No.

Welcome!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony EV-A50 Video Cassette Recorder.
This Video cassette recorder is the result our commitment to bring Sony customers high quality and state-of-the-art technology.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Table of Contents
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Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted
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Watching One TV Program While Recording Another . 27
Timer-Activated Recording . 28
Setting the Timer ...............0 28
Daily/Weekly Recording ......... 30
Timer Recording Standby Mode ............. 30
Buttons Operable During Timer Recording 30
Overlapping Timer Recordings ............... 31
Checking the Timer Settings ................... 32
Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings .
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Chapter 5 Advanced Operations
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Attaching the External Antenna Connector ...... . 59
Attaching the EAC66 U/V Band Separator/Mixer ........... 59

Precautions
Safety
¢ Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60Hz.
*
It
anything
falls
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
the
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
e
One
blade
of
the
plug
is
wider
than
the
other
for
the
purposes
of
safety
and
will
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
one
way.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert the plug
fully
into
the outlet, contact
your
dealer.
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wall
outlet
if
you
do
not
intend
to
use
it
for
an
extended
period
of
time.
To
disconnect
the
cord,
pull
it out
by
the
plug
itself,
never
by
the
cord.
Installation
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.
*
Do
not
place
the
unit
on
surfaces
(rugs,
blankets,
etc.)
or
near
materials
(curtains,
draperies)
that
may
block
the
ventilation
holes.
¢
Do
not
install
the
unit
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
in
a
places
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration
or
shock.
Keep
the
unit
and
cassettes
away
from
equipment
with
strong
magnets,
such
as
microwave
ovens
or
large
loudspeakers.
¢ Keep the unit away from a TV. Otherwise, it may cause interference with the TV.
¢ Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation
¢ When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.
¢ Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.
Cleaning
«
Clean
the
cabinet,
panel
and
controls
with
a
dry,
soft
cloth,
or
a
soft
cloth
slightly
moistened
with
a
mild
detergent
solution
¢
Do
not
use
any
type
of
solvent,
such
as
alcohol
or
benzine.
Recording and Playback
e This VCR uses 8mm video format cassettes.
¢ This VCR records in SP mode (approximately 1.43 cm/second) and LP mode (approximately 0.72 cm/second).
¢ This VCR can play back in SP mode and LP mode.
¢
This
VCR
can
not
record
in
the
Hi8
video
system
nor
does
this
VCR
play
back
a
tape
recorded
in
the
Hi8
video
system
on
other
VCRs.
*
The
PCM
audio
feature
is
not
available
on
this
VCR.
Therefore,
you
can
neither
record
in
the
digital
multi
system
nor
play
back
a
tape
recorded
in
the
digital
multi
system
on
other
VCRs.
¢ Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this VCR.

Features
Functions
¢ Voice boost function
When playing back a tape recorded with a camcorder, enhances a voice portion of the sound and reduces “unwanted”
background noise like wind so that it’s easier to listen to conversation.
¢ Timer recording of six programs in a month
Recording of up to six TV programs can be preset up to one month in advance.
On-screen display
¢ Data screen
Date, time, tape counter, tape recording speed and operation mode can be displayed on the TV screen.
¢ TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by referring to the TV screen.
¢ SLEEP TIMER display
The power off time can be set in the unit of 30 minutes (up to 5 hours).
¢ ON SCREEN HELP messages
The VCR gives a message on screen to warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.
Editing
¢ DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to the desired scene and playback in various speeds in forward and reverse direction.
¢ Control L @ (LANC) jack
Allows connection with another video equipment such as a video camera recorder (camcorder), controlling tape
transportation easily.
Furthermore, simultaneous control of both devices is enabled for bi-directional synchronized editing.
¢ CONTROL S INPUT jack
Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.
How to Use This Manual
This manual is divided into the following seven chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction, Chapter 2 Hookups and Getting Started,
Chapter 3 Preaparation, Chapter 4 Basic Operations, Chapter 5 Advanced Operations, Chapter 6 Editing and Chapter 7
Additional information.
tf you are already familiar with the basic operations, skip Chapter 4 Basic Operations and see Chapter 5 Advanced
Operations.
If you have any problems with installing or operating the EV-A5O, refer to the troubleshooting section first before calling your
local Sony dealer.
When you are reading through the manuai, remember:
¢ Buttons and switches on the VCR to be used in operating the VCR are shown in uppercase letters in the illustrations.
¢ Buttons and switches on the Remote Commander to be used for operating the VCR are outlined on the illustrations.
Unpacking
Unpack aif the items and check to confirm that you have everything listed below.
¢ Remote Commander RMT-V119 (1)
¢ Size AA (R6) batteris (2)
¢ External antenna connector (1)
¢ 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
« AC power cord (1)
Overview / How to Use This Manual / Unpacking | 5

Hookups and Getting Started
Before
you
can
use
your
VCR
for
the
first
time,
you
need
to
connect
it
to
your
TV
and
set
it
up
to
receive
programs
for
viewing
and
recording.
This
section
explains
how
to
hook
up,
set
up,
and
operate
your
VCR
so
that
you
can
start
enjoying
it
right
away.
There
are,
however,
many
types
of
TVs
available
and
many
different
ways
in
which
your
TV
can
be
hooked
up.
As
a
result,
this
manual
describes
several ways
your
VCR
can
be connected.
Use the following table to select the right hookup for your TV.
Your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
inputs
Hookup
1
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Hookup
(page
7)
=a
Your
TV
doesn't
have
audio/video
(A/V)
inputs
Hookup
2
Antenna
Hookup
(page
8)
You
have
cable,
and
record
only
unscrambled
channels
Hookup
3
Simple
Cable
Hookup
(page
10)
You have cable, and record scrambled and unscrambled Hookup 4 Alternate Cable Hookup (page 12)
channels
You
have
cable,
and
use
A/B
switch
Hookup
5
Advanced
Cable
Hookup
(page
14)
After
you've
completed
the
connections,
follow
the
instructions
for
setup.
(During
setup,
if
you
need
more
detaits
of
the
procedures
described,
page numbers
are
provided
where
you
can
find
complete, step-by-step
instructions.)
After
you've
completed
the
setup,
you're
ready
to
use
your
VCR.
Follow
the
instructions
provided
in
“To
watch
TV,”
“To
Watch
the
VCR,”
and
“To
Record
a
program
using
the
timer,”
for
your
specific
hookup.
(Again,
if
you
need
step-by-step
instructions,
page
numbers
are
provided
where you
can
find
these
instructions.)
Before
making
the
connections,
check
the
following
OS
—
—
points:
Caution
¢
Turn
off
the
power
to
the
VCR
and
TV.
Connections
between
the
VCR
VHF/UHF
OUT
¢ Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connector and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver
connections
are
completed.
should
be
made
only
as
shown
in
the
instructions.
Failure to do so may result in operation that violates
the regulations of the Federal Communications
Commission regarding the use and operation of RF
devices. Never connect the output of the recorder to
an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of
your receiver.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER IN THE U.S.A.
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines 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.
Caution
Do not place the VCR near a TV. The playback picture
may become distorted.
¢ Make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
¢ If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided,
consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
6 | Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 1
“Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup _
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a If you only wish to play back movies, you're finished after
better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using you’ve made these connections. If you want to record
these connections. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, programs off the air or off your cable TV system, please
see the following pages for antenna or cable hookup. make the A/V hookup on this page first, then proceed to
the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.
1A Use hook up 1A if your TV is a monaural type.
VCR
LINE OUT A == VIDEO IN
VIDEO/AUDIO W& ow AUDIO IN
1B Use hook up 18 if your TV is a stereo type.
VIDEO/AUDIO
After you’ve hooked up your TV using the A/V connections, use the following procedure to set up and use the VCR with your
TV.
A/V Setup and Operation
Set the AUTO ANT SEL setting to OFF.
Press MENU. Select SET UP MENU. Select AUTO ANT SEL.
Details are on page 22.
Hookups and Getting Started 7

Hookup 2
Antenna Hookup
Make
the
following
connections
if
you're
using
an
antenna
(not
a
cable
TV).
Check
the
type
of
antenna
you
are
using
and
choose
the
appropriate
connection.
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8 | Hookups and Getting Started

VCR Setup (Antenna)
1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or
CH4,
\f you made A/V connections, skip this adjustment.
CH3
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Set to whichever channel is not used in your area.
If both are used, pick either channel.
Details are on page 57.
2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Details are on page 19.
3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Select AUTO PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
Details are on page 19.
Clock Setting
1 Press MENU.
2 Press A or ¥ o move the cursor (>) to CLOCK SET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Press A or V to set the flashing position, press < or
& to move the flashing position.
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5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
Details are on page 18.
To Watch TV
1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button
on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator in
the display window goes off.
2 Tune the TV normally.
To Watch the VCR
1 Tune the TV to Ch. 3 or 4, whichever you set on the
back of the VCR. (If you made the A/V connections on
page 7, set your TV to the A/V input instead.)
2 Insert a cassette and press B PLAY.
3 If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s
TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator appears in the
VCR's display.
Details are on page 24.
To Record a Program Using the Timer
1 Insert a cassette.
Press MENU.
Select TIMER SET/CHECK.
Press EXECUTE.
Set DATE, ON time, OFF time , CHannel and tape
recording speed.
6 Press EXECUTE and then TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
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Details are on pages 28 and 29.
Hookups and Getting Started | Q

Hookup 3
Simple Cabie Hookup — tet |
Background
Recommended
Use:
’
This
VCR
can
record
virtually
any
unscrambled
cable
Since this is the simplest hookup, you should try this channel. Some cable systems “scramble” specific
hookup first. ? channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels.
If you cannot record the channels you want, you'll need You will not be able to record scrambled channels with this
to following pages, or contact your cable company for hookup.
assistance.
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10 | Hookups and Getting Started

VCR Setup (Simple Cable)
1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH3 or
CH4.
if you made A/V connections, skip this adjustment.
CH3 B
CH4 1
Set to whichever channel is not used in your area.
If both are used, pick either channel.
Details are on page 57.
2 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Details are on page 19.
3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Select AUTO PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
Details are on page 19.
Clock Setting
1 Press MENU.
2 Press 4 or ¥ to move the cursor (») to CLOCK SET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Press A or ¥ to set the flashing position, press < or
» to move the flashing position.
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5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
Details are on page 18.
To Watch TV
1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button
on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator in
the display window goes off.
2 Select the channel with our cable (if you have one), or
directly tune with your TV (if you don’t)
To Watch the VCR
1a_ If you didn’t use the A/V input:
¢ Turn ON the cable box.
¢ Select ch 3 or 4 on the cable box (whichever you set
on the back of the VCR).
¢ Select the output channel of the cable box (usually 2,
3 or 4) on your TV.
1b If you made the A/V connections on page 7:
Set your TV to the A/V input.
2 Insert a cassette and press » PLAY.
Details are on pages 24.
To Record a Program Using the Timer
1 Insert a cassette.
Press MENU.
Select TIMER SET/CHECK.
Press EXECUTE.
Set DATE, ON time, OFFtime , CHannel and tape
recording speed.
Press EXECUTE and then TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
2
3
4
5
Details are on pages 28 and 29.
Hookups and Getting Started 11

Hookup 4
Alternate Cable Hookup |
Recommended Use:
This hookup will allow you to record either scrambled
or unscrambled channels; however, you will have to set
the channel on the cable box for each program you
want to record. If your cable system scrambles all or
most channels, you must use this hookup. If your cable
system only scrambles a few channels, you may prefer
Hookup 3 or 5 (on pages 10 and 14, respectively).
Please note that Hookup 3 will not allow you to record
scrambled channels.
Hookup 5 will allow you to record either scrambled or
unscrambled channels, but will require that you
purchase a few extra parts at your local electronics
store,
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What You Can Do
@ Record any channel by selecting the channel on the
cable box,
12 Hookups and Getting Started
What You Can and Can’t Do With
This Hookup
Background
This VCR can record virtually any unscrambied cable
channel. Some cable systems “scramble” specific
channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels.
Although this hookup will also allow you to record these
scrambled channels, you must use the cable box rather
than the VCR to select channels.
VHF/UHF
MATCH THE CONNECTION
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ON YOUR TV
UHF
(NO CONNECTION)
UHF (NO CONNECTION)
What You Can’t Do
@ Record with the cable box turned off.
@ Record by selecting channels directly from the VCR.
@ Record one channel while watching another channel.

VCR Setup (Alternate Cable)
1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or
CH4.
If you made A/V connections, skip this adjustment.
CH3
.
CH4 [
Set to whichever channel is not used in your area.
If both are used, pick either channel.
Details are on page 57.
2 Seton your cable box.
3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Select AUTO PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
Details are on page 19.
Clock Setting
1 Press MENU.
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2 Press A or V to move the cursor (>) to CLOCK SET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Press 4 or ¥ to set the flashing position, press < or
>» to move the flashing position.
CLOCK SET
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5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
Details are on page 18.
To Watch TV
1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button
on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator in
the display window goes off.
Switch on your cable box.
Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4).
4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your
cable box.
To Watch the VCR
1 Tune the TV to Ch3 or Ché4 (or to A/V input if you made
A/V connections).
2 Insert a cassette and press » PLAY.
Details are on page 24.
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To Record a Program Using the Timer
1 Insert a cassette.
Switch on the cable box.
Select the channel you wish to record on the cable box.
Press MENU, and select TIMER SET/CHECK, and
press EXECUTE.
Set DATE, ON time, OFF time, CHannel and tape
recording speed.
The channel number must be the same as the cable
box output channel.
6 Press EXECUTE and then TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
7 Leave the cable box ON.
Details are on pages 28 and 29.
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Hookups and Getting Started 13

Hookup 5
Advanced Cable Hookup
Background
This VCR can record virtually any unscrambled cable
channel. Some cable systems “scramble” specific
channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels. This
hookup will allow you to record unscrambled channels by
selecting “A” on the A/8 switch, and tuning the channel
directly on your VCR. To record “scrambled channels,
select “B” on the A/B switch, and select the channel using
the cable box. If your cable system scrambles all or most
channels, you must use the alternate cable hookup
(Hookup 4) on page 12.
Recommended Use:
By using the A/8 switch, this hookup allows you to
record most channels directly from the VCR (position
“A"). You only use position “B” and the cable box if
you want to record a “scrambled” channel. This gives
you the most convenient operation of the VCR.
@ Only one cable is supplied with your VCR.
Additional cables must be purchased separately.
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What
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Can’t
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This
Hookup
What
You
Can
Do
What
You
Can’t
Do
@
Record
unscrambled
channels
directly
with
the
A/B
@
Record
scrambled
channels
directly
without
the
cable
switch
in
the
'A’
position.
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Record
scrambled
channels
through
the
cable
box
@
Watch
a
different
channel
while
you
are
recordinga
with
the
A/B
switch
in
the
’B’
position.
scrambled
channel.
@ Record scrambled channels through the cable box
with the A/B switch in the “A” position.
44 | Hookups and Getting Started

VCR Setup (Advanced Cabie)
1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear pane! to CH3 or
CH4.
\f you made A/V connections, skip this adjustment.
CH3
e
CHa [
Set to whichever channel is not used in your area.
If both are used, pick either channel.
Details are on page 57.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A”.
3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Details are on page 19.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
Select AUTO PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
Details are on page 19.
5 Add the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
Press MENU.
Select TUNER PRESET.
Adjust the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
For example, press 3 and qm
ENTER, set to ADD, then
press EXECUTE.
Details are on page 20.
-Clock Setting
1 Press MENU.
2 Press A or ¥ to move the cursor (>) to CLOCK SET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Press A or ¥ to set the flashing position, press < or
>» to move the flashing position.
CLOCK SET
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5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
Details are on page 18.
Hookups and Getting Started 15

To Watch TV
1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button
on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator in
the disptay window goes off.
2 Set the A/B switch to “B".
3 Switch on your cable box.
4 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4).
5 Select the channel you want to watch with your cable
box.
6 After watching the TV, please remember to return the
A/B switch and cable box channel to the correct
positon.
To Watch the VCR
14 Tune the TV to Ch 3 or 4 (or to A/V input if you made
A/V connections).
2 Insert a cassette and press ® PLAY.
Details are on page 24.
To Record a Program Using the Timer
@ Unscrambled Channels
1 Insert a cassette.
Switch the A/B switch to “A”.
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK.
Press EXECUTE.
Set DATE, ON time, OFF time, CHannel and tape
recording speed.
6 Press EXECUTE and then press TIMER REC
(ON/OFF).
7 Leave the A/B switch in “A”.
a & ON
@ Scrambled Channels
1 Insert a blank cassette.
Switch the A/B switch to “B”’.
Switch on your cable box.
Select the channel you want to record on the cable box.
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK.
Press EXECUTE.
Set DATE, ON time, OFF time, CHannel and tape
recording speed.
The channel! number must be the same as the cable
box output channel.
8 Press EXECUTE and then TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
9 Leave the A/B swithc in “B”.
Details are on pages 28 and 29.
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16 | Hookups and Getting Started

Preparing
the
Remote
Commander
COMMAND MODE
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Inserting Batteries
1 Open the lid.
2
Insert
two
size
AA
(IEC
designation
R6)
batteries
with
the
polarity
lined
up
correctly.
3 Close the lid.
Notes on the handling of batteries
*
With
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
for
approximately
six
months.
¢
{fyou
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
together
with
an
old
one.
Do
not
use
different
types
of
batteries.
Setting the Command Mode
You
can
select
three
different
positions
for
the
Command
Mode
setting.
1
Set
the
COMMAND
MODE
VTR
1/VTR
2/VTR
3
selector
on
the
rear
panet
of
the
VCR
to
VTR
2.
2
Set
the
COMMAND
MODE
VTR1/VTR2/VTR3
selector
on
the
Remote
Commander
to
VTR2.
Controlling Other Sony Video Equipment
1
Set
the
Remote
Commander
COMMAND
MODE
VTR1/VTR2/VTR3
selector
to
a
position
other
than
the
one
you
selected
for
this
VCR.
2
Set
the
COMMAND
MODE
selector
of
any
other
video
equipment
to
the
same
position
you
selected
in
step
1.
It
other
Sony
video
equipment
does
not
have
a
COMMAND
MODE
selector,
you
can
control
such
equipment
using
the
following
settings:
Infrared remote controlled Sony Betamax VCRs: VTR 1
(Some of them may not be controlled in this mode.)
Sony 8mm format VCRs: VTR 2
Sony VHS format VCRs: VTR 3
Preparing the Remote Commander | 17

Setting the Time and Date
If “=: -=" lights up on the unit
if the power is interrupted for more than one hour,
“=; =~" lights up in the display when the power is
restored. You will have to reset the date and clock
again.
When the time and date clock is disptayed
The clock keeps running as fong as no changes are
made. The seconds are not reset to 00 when you
return to the onginal screen.
You cannot set the time and date during timer-
activated recording, timer recording standby,
quick ~ timer recording or sleep-timer.
18 | Setting the Time and Date
You can set the time and date between years 1992 and 2007 on the TV
screen using the Remote Commander.
Before You Begin
Use A or ¥ to move the cursor (>).
Use < or m to select the items.
The day of the week is automatically set after the date is set.
To quit setting in the middle of the procedures, press MENU.
Example of Time and Date Setting
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1 Press MENU.
The main MENU appears.
2 Press A or ¥ to move the cursor (P) to
CLOCK SET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
“1/1/1992 WED 12:00AM " is displayed.
The leftmost 1, in the “month” position,
flashes.
4 Press a or ¥ until 7 appears in the month
position.
5 Press » to make the next number blink in
the
“day”
position.
Time
(hour
and
minute}
6 Press A or ¥ until 4 appears in the day
position.
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day
of
the
week
is
set
automatically.
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7 Press > to make the year flash and press A
to change the year.
8 Press P to make the time flash.
9 Press & or ¥ until 9 AM appears.
10 Press P to make the minute flash.
11 Press A or ¥ until 30 appears in the minute
position.
12 Press EXECUTE at the same time that you
hear the time signal.
Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to
9:30 am 00 seconds.

Presetting the Active Channels
This VCR can receive VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to
69 and CATV channels 1 to 125. These channels can be preset using
the Remote Commander and the TUNER PRESET display. First, you
should preset the active channels in your area using the automatic
preset mode. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them
manually. tf you have already decided which channels you wish to
preset on the VCR, set them directly using the channel number
buttons.
Before You Begin
Before presetting channels, check the following points:
¢ Turnon the VCR and the TV.
e If you have connected the TV and the VCR using the VHF/UHF
OUT on the VCR only, make sure that the TV is set to the correct
channel (3 or 4) for the VCR.
¢ Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the display window
on the VCR.
¢ Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator and the
channel number appear in the display window on the VCR.
e Use A and ¥ to move the cursor (>).
e Use 4 and P to select the items.
¢ To quit setting in the middle of the procedures, press MENU.
Presetting All Receivable
Channels Automatically
1 Press MENU.
The main MENU appears.
2 Press 4 or ¥ to move the cursor (>) to
TUNER PRESET.
3 Press EXECUTE.
The TUNER PRESET menu is displayed.
4 Press & or ¥ to move the cursor to
NORMAL/CATV.
5 Press <or ® to select NORM or CATV.
NORM presets the VHF and UHF
channels; CATV presets your cable TV
channels. The lowest channel number 2
for NORM, and 1 for CATV, will appear on
the screen.
6 Press A or ¥ to move the cursor to AUTO
PRESET.
7 Press EXECUTE.
Receivable channels preset in numerical
sequence. When no more channels can
be found, the presetting stops and the
picture of the lowest numbered channel is
displayed on the TV screen.
Presetting the Active Channels | 19

The FINE TUNING indicator
The FINE TUNING indicator shows the
operable fine-tuning range and stops
at the optimal point of reception. When
the VCR's tuner 1s receiving an optimal
broadcast signal, the indicator stops at
the center position or one space nght
or left of the center position.
However, even when a broadcast 's
received in an optimal condition, the
indicator may not be at the position
described.
20 | Presetting the Active Channets
Presetting
Desired
Channels
or
Disabling
Unwanted
Channels
After
automatic
presetting
is
completed,
you
can
disable
and/or
add
channels.
1
Follow
steps
1
through
3
in
“Presetting
All
Receivable
Channels
Automatically”
on
page
19.
2
Press
CHANNEL
+/-—,
or
press
channel
number
buttons
(0
through
9)
and
ENTER
to
select
the
channel.
Once
a
channel
was
erased,
it
is
skipped
with
CHANNEL
+
/—.
So,
if
you
want
to
select
the
number
that
was
erased,
use
channel
number
buttons
(0
through
9)
and
ENTER
to
select
the
channel.
3 Press & or ¥ to move the cursor to MANUAL SET.
4 To disable channels, press < or ® to select ERASE.
To add channels, press < or to select ADD.
5 Press EXECUTE.
When
you
press
CHANNEL
+
/-—,
the
disabled
channels
are
removed
and
the
added channels are displayed.
Fine-Tuning
Normally,
the
Auto
Fine
Tuning
(AFT)
setting
on
the
TUNER
PRESET
menu
is
set
to
ON,
and
the
AFT
function
fine-tunes
the
picture.
If
the
picture
of
a
channel
is
not
acceptable,
fine-tune
it
manually.
1
Follow
steps
1
through
3
in
“Presetting
All
Receivable
Channels
Automatically’’on
page
19.
2 Press & or ¥ to move the cursor to FINE TUNING.
The fine tuning indicator is displayed.
3 Press < or P to get a clearer picture.
The
AFT
ON/OFF
automatically
switches
to
OFF.
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