Sony Video 8 EV-C45E User manual

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ONY.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 2
Preparation.
Chapter 3
Basic Operations
Chapter 4
Advanced Operations
Chapter 5
Editing
Chapter 6
EV-C45E
Additional
Information
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Before
operating
the
unit,
please
read
this
manual
thoroughly
and
retain
it
for
future
reference.
Video 8.
© 1992 by Sony Corporation
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel only.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
If the plug supplied with this appliance is not suitable for
the socket outlet in your home, it should be cut off and an
appropriate plug fitted.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
black. The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L
or coloured red. Do not connect either wire to the earth
terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by
the safety earth symbol + or coloured green or green-
and-yellow.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied with this appliance
need to be replaced, a 5 AMP FUSE approved by ASTA
to BS 1362, ie carries the® mark, must be used.
WARNING
To prevent shock hazard, do not insert the plug cut off
from the mains lead into a socket outlet. This plug cannot
be used and should be discarded.
Caution
Television programmes, films, video tapes and other
materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may be
contrary to the provisions of copyright laws.
Also, use of this recorder with cable television
transmission may require authorization from the
cable television transmitter and/or programme
owner.

Welcome!
Congratulations
on
your
purchase
of
the
Sony
EV-C45E
Video
Cassette
Recorder.
This
Video
cassette
recorder
is
the
result
of
our
commitment
to
bring
Sony
customers
high
quality
and
state-of-the-art
technology.
Thank you for choosing Sony.
Table of Contents
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Precautions
Safety
For the models designed for UK, operate the unit only on 240V AC, 50 Hz. For the models designed for other European
countries, operate the unit on 220-230V AC, 50 Hz.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
Unplug the unit from the 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, never by the cord itself.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains (AC power source), as long as it is connected to the mains outlet, even if
the unit itself has been turned off.
The ON/STANDBY indicator lights up red when the VCR is turned off (standby mode), and lights up green when the
VCR is turned on (power on mode).
Installation
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may biock the
ventilation holes.
Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive
dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers.
Keep the unit away from a TV. Otherwise, it may cause interference with the TV.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation
°
When the unit is not in use, 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
This VCR uses 8 mm video format cassettes.
This VCR both records and plays back (see pages11 and15) in SP mode (approximately 20.051 mm/second) and LP
mode (approximately 10.058 mm/second).
This VCR does not record in the Hi 8 video system, nor does this VCR play back a tape recorded in the Hi 8 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.
This VCR does not record directly from antenna input, since it does not have a built-in TV tuner.
Precautions

BEERS
Chapter 1 Introduction :
Features
Editing
* DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
allows quick access to the desired scene and playback at various speeds in both forward and reverse directions.
* Contro! L @ (LANC) connector
From this jack you can connect to another piece of equipment such as a video camera recorder (camcorder)
and control tape transport of both devices from one set of controls. With this simultaneous control you can use
bi-directionnal synchronized editing.
¢ CONTROL S INPUT connector
This connection allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT
jack.
Function
* Voice boost function
When playing back a tape recorded with a camera recorder (camcorder), voice boost enhances the voice portion
of the sound and reduces “unwanted” background noise like wind so that it’s easier to listen to conversation.
How to Use This Manual
This manual is divided into the following six chapters: Chapter 1 Introduction, Chapter 2 Preparation , Chapter 3
Basic Operations, Chapter 4 Advanced Operations, Chapter 5 Editing and Chapter 6 Additional Information.
If you are already familiar with the basic operations, skip Chapter 3 Basic Operations and see Chapter 4 Advanced
Operations.
If you have any problems with installing or operating the EV-C45E, refer to the troubleshooting section first before
calling your local Sony dealer.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
¢ Buttons and switches on the VCR to be used in operating the VCR are called out and shown in uppercase letters
in the illustrations.
¢ Buttons and switches on the Remote Commander to be used for operating the VCR are called out and enlarged
in the illustrations.
Conventions
= This indicates a function operated only with the buttons on the VCR itself, but not with those on the Remote
Commander.
Fi This indicates a function operated only with the buttons on the Remote Commander, but not with those on
the VCR itself.
Unpacking
Unpack all the items and check to confirm that you have everything listed below.
« Remote Commander RMT-V124 (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
Coaxial cable (1)
Mains lead (1)
Plastic adjuster (1)
Introductic:

Chapter 2 Preparation
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 play
back video programmes for viewing. This section explains how to hook up, set up, and prepare the
remote commander so that you can start enjoy it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs
available and many different ways in which your TV can be hooked up. As a result, this manual
describes several ways your VCR can be connected.
Use the following table to select the correct hookup for your TV.
Your TV has audio/video (A/V) inputs Hookup 1 Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup (page 7)
Your TV doesn’t have audio/video (A/V) inputs Hookup 2 Aerial Hookup (page 8)
Before making the connections, check the following
points:
* Turn off the power to the VCR and TV.
* Do not connect the mains lead uniil all of the
connections are completed.
==> To a wall outlet
« 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.
Caution
Do not place the VCR near a TV. The playback picture
may become distorted.
6 Preparation

Hookup 1
Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup
lf
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
picture
and
sound
if
you
hook
up
your
VCR
using
these
connections.
If
your
TV
doesn’t
have
A/V
inputs,
see
the
following
page
for
aerial
hookup.
1A
Use
hook
up
1A
if
your
TV
is
equipped
with
stereo-type
audio/video
inputs
jacks.
TV
VCR
LINE IN
; VIDEO (Yellow)
} AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red)
LINE OUT
VIDEO (Yellow) &
AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red)
1B
Use
hook
up
1B
if
your
TV
is
equipped
with
monaural-type
audio/video
inputs
jacks.
TV
LINE IN
IDEO (Yellow)
UDIO (Black)
LINE OUT
VIDEO (Yellow) §
AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red)
AV cable (RK-C72, not supplied)
1C
Use
hookup
1C
if
your
TV
is
equipped
with
a
EURO
21-pin
connector.
With
this
connection
the
VCR
can
not
record
TV
programmes.
It
can
only
playback
a
pre-recorded
video
tape.
Tv
EURO cable (VMC-2121, not supplied)
1D
Use
hookup
1D
if
your
TV
is
equipped
with
a
EURO
21-pin
connector
and
you
want
to
record
TV
programmes.
This
hookup
allows
you
to
record
broadcast
programmes
received
by
your
TV
if
the
aerial
input
is
directly
connected
to
your
TV.
TV
LINE IN HH eB LINE OUT
VIDEO (Yellow) } ) VIDEO (Yellow)
AUDIO L (White) AUDIO L (White)
AUDIO R (Red) AUDIO R (Red)
N. : Signal flow EURO cable (VMC-2106S, not supplied) \—— Preparation
v4

Hookup 2
‘AerialHookup)
If your TV doesn't have audio/video input jacks or a EURO 21-pin connector, you
should make an aerial connection and tune the VCR to your TV.
Connecting an aerial
1 Disconnect the aerial input lead from your TV and connect it to the socket marked
"AERIAL IN" on the rear of the VCR.
Aerial input
lead
2 Connect the coaxial cable (supplied with the VCR) to the socket marked "AERIAL
OUT" on the rear of the VCR and plug it into the aerial input socket of your TV.
Supplied
coaxial cable
Tuning the VCR to your TV
AERIAL AERIAL
IN
1 Turn on the TV and select an unoccupied programme position.
2 Turnon the VCR.
3 Insert a pre-recorded cassette and play it back.
4 Adjust the TV so that the playback picture will clearly appear on the screen.
5 If the playback picture is not free of disturbance, use the supplied plastic adjuster to
adjust the RF CHANNEL control to a channel which is not active in your area.
Now that the VCR has been tuned to your TV, you may use the VCR.
From now on, whenever you play back a cassette, you should select the programme
position which you have selected in step 1.
This programme position is called "programme position for the VCR".
8 Preparation

If the TV signal is too strong
The DX/LOCAL switch is provided on the rear of the VCR to strengthen and
attenuate the reception signals. This switch has two setting positions. Normally set
it to “DX.” If the reception signals are very strong, set the switch to “LOCAL.”
Inserting Batteries
1 Open the lid.
2 Insert two R6 batteries (IEC designation) by matching the + and — on the
batteries with the + and — indications in the battery compartment.
3 Close the lid.
Notes on the handling of batteries
¢ With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately 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 together with an old one. Do not use different types of
batteries.
Controlling Other Sony Video Equipment
You can control other Sony video equipment having the Command Mode, using
this Remote Commander.
Set the Command Mode selector for the other equipment to VTR2.
If other Sony video equipment does not have the command mode selector
You can control an 8 mm format VCR only. You cannot use this Remote
Commander with a Betamax VCR or a VHS format VCR.
Preparation 9

Chapter3 Basic Operations
Playback
This section shows you how to play back a video cassette.
Inserting a Video Cassette
EJECT 1 Insert a video cassette with the window facing upwards.
: 2 Gently press the centre of the front side of the cassette until the mechanism draws
Caution it into the compartment.
Be careful not to allow children to stick When the cassette has been inserted, the cassette indicator &T lights up in the
their fingers into the cassette loading : : :
slot, This may cause injury to the display window and the VCR turns on automatically.
Ejecting the Video Cassette
Press & EJECT on the VCR. You can eject the cassette when the power is off.
When you press & EJECT, the power is turned on. After ejecting the cassette, the
power automatically shuts off.
Note
You cannot eject a cassette during recording or recording pause mode.
Cassette Care
Notes
¢ Always insert the cassette in the correct position.
¢ Never insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette.
¢ Store cassettes in their cases and keep them in an upright position to prevent
intrusion of dust and uneven winding.
¢ To record from the beginning of the tape, run the VCR for about 15 seconds at the
beginning of a cassette before recording.
« When the VCR is not in use, remove the cassette.
¢ Stick the cassette label in the designated area.
* Stick the label on securely so it will not peel off and damage the machine.
Maximum recording time of a cassette
P5-15
P5-20
Recording/Playback Time
th
2h
3h
1h30min
2h
2h15min 4h30min
2h30min {| sh
Rear side of a cassette
Protecting your cassette against accidental
erasure
To prevent accidental erasure, slide out the tab on the back of the
cassette so that the red colour is visible.
To re-record on the cassette, slide the tab back.
{ 0 Basic Operations

ON/STANDBY STOP p> PLAY
“EJECT i PAUSE
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
tt_ PAUSE
a
PLAY
Cay ed
L
Never unplug the mains lead cord
while a tape is moving
This may cause the tape to be jammed
in the VCR. When you need to unplug
the mains lead, be sure to remove the
Cassette or turn off the power of the
VCR.
Playing Back a Cassette
You can control playback with the identically marked buttons on either the VCR or the
Remote Commander.
1 Insert a cassette.
The VCR turns on automatically.
2 Turn on the TV.
If your VCR has a LINE OUT or EURO-AV connection, select the AV input.
If your VCR has an aerial connection, turn the TV to the VCR programme position
for the VCR you set for the VCR in “Tuning the VCR to your TV" on page 8.
3 Press ® PLAY.
To stop playback
Press @ STOP.
To stop playback for a moment
Press lf PAUSE.
Press If PAUSE again or press PLAY to resume playback.
To advance the tape rapidly
VCR: Press il STOP, then turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
Remote Commander: Press MH STOP, then >> FF.
To rewind the tape
VCR: Press @ STOP, then turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise.
Remote Commander: Press HM STOP, then << REW.
To view the picture during fast forward mode or rewind mode
You can view the picture momentarily while the VCR is in fast forward or rewind
mode.
Keep pressing >> FF during fast forward, and keep pressing << REW during rewind
Release the button to return to fast forward or rewind.
To eject the cassette
Press & EJECT on the VCR.
Pressing & EJECT when the VCR is turned off will turn the VCR on, eject the cassette
and then turn it off again.
When the tape reaches the end during playback
The VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning and the power remains on.
To turn the VCR on or off
Press ON/STANDBY on the VCR and ( on the Remote Commander.
AutoPlay —&
You can start playback automatically after rewinding a cassette.
This operation works only on the VCR. (You cannot use AUTO PLAY with the Remote
Commander.)
Press ® PLAY while you turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise fully.
Playback starts automatically after the tape is rewound to the beginning of the tape.
Basic Operations | 1

p> PLAY
COUNTER
RESET DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
TAPE VOICE
RETURN 80OST
AUDIO
MONITOR
>
Notes on counter reading
12
The counter does not work on
unrecorded portions of the tape.
After a cassette is ejected, the
counter reading is retained. When
a cassette is inserted in the VCR,
the counter reading automatically
returns to “OHOOMOOS.”
The linear time counter installed in
this VCR is not a clock. There is a
difference between the actual
recording and playback time, and
the counter display. This difference
may increase when switching the
tape speed from SP to LP and
vice- versa, or depending on tape
position being played back.
Basic Operations
Indexing the Tape Contents
Before recording or playback, press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to zero.
This counter is a “linear time counter,” which shows you how much the tape has run in
terms of time. By noting the setting, you can find that point later by referring to the
counter. Use the label on a cassette to list the programmes and their counter
readings. Since the counter is not very accurate, use it only for reference.
Locating a Particular Scene Later
If you want to return to a particular scene later, press COUNTER RESET
on the VCR at the desired scene so that the linear time conter resets to
“OHOOMOOS.”
To return to the desired scene
Press TAPE RETURN on the Remote Commander while the VCR is stop
mode.
The tape rewinds to the position where the counter reads "OHOOMOOS",
and stops.
To start playback of the scene
Press ® PLAY.
Listening
More
Easily
to
Conversation
Recorded
with
a
Camcorder
When you press VOICE BOOST on the Remote Commander while playing back a
tape recorded with a camcorder, the human voice portion of the sound is enhanced
so that it is easier to hear conversation. VOICE BOOST reduces the sound of wind
and other “unwanted” background noise.
Selecting
the
Monitor
Sound
a
|
You can select the sound you want to hear when you play a bilingual tape.
Press AUDIO MONITOR on the Remote Commander. With each press, you can
select main sound, sub sound, or main and sub sound. The monitor sound indicators
will tell you what sound you are selecting.
When you playback a monaural tape, the indicator will not light up and the button will
become inoprative.
Lighted monitor sound indicators
on the VCR front panel
If you record the bilingual programme in the stereo mode,
the programme can be played back in main (L) or sub (R) sound by pressing
AUDIO MONITOR.Even if you select only one channel (right channel or lett
channel), the slight sound of unselected channel will be heard.

Recording
@ REC
tt PAUSE
This section shows you how to record. If you make a LINE IN connection from other
video equipment such as a video camera recorder (camcorder), you can record audio/
video signals.
Before You Begin
Before you begin, check the following points:
¢ Make sure that the connections have been made correctly (see page 7).
¢ Make sure the cassette is long enough to record the source programme.
* Make sure the safety tab of the cassette has not been slid out. If you insert a
cassette with the safety tab visible in red (closed) and press @ REC, the cassette
automatically ejects from the VCR.
Recording a Video Programme
while Watching it
1 Insert a cassette.
The VCR turns on automatically.
2 Turn on the TV.
3 If your VCR has a LINE OUT or EURO-AV connection, select the AV input.
if your VCR has an aerial connection, turn the TV to the VCR programme position
you set for the VCR in "To tune the VCR to your TV" on page 8.
4 Select SP or LP with TAPE SPEED on the Remote Commander. Fi
To select the best recording tape speed, see “Maximum recording time 4
of a cassette” on page 10.
5 Press both @ RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time, or @ REC on
the VCR.
The REC indicator on the VCR lights up.
To stop recording
Press M STOP.
To pause recording
Press HW PAUSE.
To resume recording
Press Il PAUSE.
If the recording pause exceeds 7 minutes, the VCR stops.
Basic Operatiors | 3

AUDIO LINE IN
STEREO/BILINGUAL
14
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
tt PAUSE
Basic Operations
Pausing
Technique 1
You can stop recording an unwanted scene and resume recording smoothly.
1 Press! PAUSE when an unwanted scene appears.
Recording will stop and the VCR enters recording pause mode.
2 Press il PAUSE at the ending of the unwanted part, to release pause mode.
Recording resumes from the point set in step 1.
Technique 2
When an unwanted scene has already started recording, you can rewind the cassette
to the beginning of the unwanted part, have the VCR standby in recording pause
mode, and resume recording when the unwanted scene is over.
1 Press tl PAUSE to set the VCR to recording pause mode.
2 Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR counterclockwise or =n]
clockwise to search for the point from which you wish to continue recording.
3 Release the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR at the desirea point.
After an instant in still mode, the VCR automatically enters recording pause
mode.
4 Press ll PAUSE.
Recording resumes.
Selecting the Audio Input from the External
Source
You can select the sound you want to record when you recorded a stereo or bilingual
pre-recorded programme from other equipment such as a VHS-format VCR.
Press AUDIO LINE IN STEREO/BILINGUAL on the front of the VCR. For each press,
you can select the sound to be recorded. The lighted sound indicators will show you
what sound you are recording.
antes ie duster Monitor sound
sound indicators on
the VCR front panel
STEREO STEREO sound
MAIN/L MAIN sound
When recording
Sound mode
STEREO
BILINGUAL SUB/R SUB sound
MAIN/L and SUB/R MAIN+SUB sound |

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e
OO
SILINGUAL
Recording
TV
programmes
Since
the
VCR
itself
doesn't
have
a
built-in
tuner,
you
can't
record
TV
programmes
if
you
have
made
a
VCR-TV
connection
using
1A,
1B
or
1C
of
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Hookup
on
page
7,
or
Aerial
Hookup
on
page
8.
However,
if
your
TV
has
line
output
jacks,
you
can
record
TV
programmes.
You
will
need
to
make
an
additional
connection.
If
you
have
made
a
VCR-TV
connection
using
1D
of
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Hookup,
you
can
record
TV
programmes
without
making
an
additional
connection.
1
Turn
on
the
TV
and
select
the
TV
programme
you
want
to
record
on
the
TV.
2 Insert a cassette into the VCR.
3 Select SP or LP with TAPE SPEED on the Remote Commander.
4 Select the sound with AUDIO LINE IN STEREO/BILINGUAL on the
front of the VCR.
Hi =
5 Press both @ RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time,
or @ REC onthe VCR.
You should keep the TV on while you are recording TV programmes.
Basic
Operatir-s
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chapter 4 Advanced Operations
Variable Speed Playback
l§ PAUSE
>» PLAY
SLOW/STILL
ADJUST a/¥
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
Mt_PAUSE
3 —— SEARCH —— &
Notes on playback in SP mode
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When viewing the picture in
variable speed playback mode, the
picture may shake vertically or the
colour may become black and
white, depending upon the TV you
are using.
During picture search , several
streaks will appear on the TV
screen. This is normal.
If you play back a tape recorded in
SP mode, a wider streak will
appear on the TV screen during
picture search.
If you perform picture search with
the VCR connected to your TV via
AERIAL OUT, you may hear a
stight sound such as a buzzing
sound.
When you perform a variable
speed playback in the reverse
direction, a wider streak appears
on the screen, especially in SP
mode. This is normal.
Advanced Operations
The following section explains the advanced playback functions available on
your VCR.
Using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR or »® FF and<<4 > REW on the
Remote Commander, you can play a cassette at a variety of forward and reverse
speeds. You can also freeze a picture using the pause function.
Still Picture
During playback, press If! PAUSE to hold the picture in one place.
To resume normal playback
Press either B® PLAY orl PAUSE.
If you leave your VCR in‘pause mode, normal playback resumes after approximately
7 minutes.
The sound is not heard during still picture playback.
If a still picture shakes up and down or has streaks, you can adjust it using SLOW/ =o
STILL ADJUST W/a on the front of the VCR. (See “ Tracking Adjustment” on page
18.)
Picture Search During Playback
VCR: Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise.
When you release the ring, normal playback will resume.
Remote Commander: Press >> FF or 44 REW.
When you release the button, normal playback will resume.
Locked Picture Search [fj
This feature works only when using the Remote Commander.
Press © or @§ SEARCH on the Remote Commander during playback or playback
pause. If you press 6) SEARCH, the VCR enters locked picture search mode in the
reverse direction. If you press & SEARCH, the VCR enters locked picture search
mode in the forward direction.
To resume normal playback
Press B® PLAY.

SLOW/STILL
ADJUST a/¥
DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring
“<COIRECTION >>
<u i
Notes
It takes about two or three seconds
to reverse the direction in slow
motion mode or frame-by-frame
mode.
When the tape speed is switched,
noise appears a moment.
If a tape has portions recorded in
both SP and LP modes, the VCR
will automatically adjust the tape
speed during reverse/forward slow
motion playback. However, you will
not notice any change during x2
playback even though the tape
speed is actually switched from SP
to LP or LP to SP.
x 2 (Double), —x 2 (Reverse Double) Speed
Playback
VCR:
Slowly turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise (in the forward direction) or
counterclockwise (in the reverse direction) until the tape is played back in the
forward or reverse direction at a speed double the normal playback.
To return to normal playback
Release the ring.
Remote Commander:
Press x2.
To play back in the reverse direction
Press < DIRECTION.
To resume the forward direction
Press DIRECTION >.
To return to normal playback
Press ® PLAY.
The sound is heard but distorted during forward double-speed playback and
the sound is muted during reverse double-speed playback.
If a picture shakes up and down or has streaks during forward double-speed
playback, you can adjust it using SLOW/STILL ADJUST VY or A on the front of the
VCR. (See “Tracking Adjustment” on page 18.) =o
—x 1 (Reverse) Speed Playback
VCR:
Gently turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise until the VCR enters
reverse slow motion playback mode. After a slow motion picture appears on the TV
screen, you can view a —x 1 (reverse) playback picture. Hold the DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring at that point.
Remote Commander:
Press ® PLAY, then < DIRECTION.
Frame -by-Frame Picture [ij
During playback pause, press DIRECTION > to advance the picture one frame
or < DIRECTION to reverse the picture one frame.
Each time you press the button, the picture moves one frame.
To resume normal playback
Press ® PLAY.
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SLOW/STILL
ADJUST A/¥ DUAL MODE
Note
SHUTTLE ring
<I DIRECTION >
<u 1 ImeSLOW
=
Itis necessary to adjust tracking for
both the SP and LP modes.
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Advanced Operations
Slow Motion Playback
VCR:
Slowly turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise (in the forward direction) or
counterclockwise (in the reverse direction) until the tape is played back in slow motion
in the forward or reverse direction.
To return to normal playback
Release the ring.
Remote Commander:
Press I> SLOW.
To play back in the reverse direction
Press < DIRECTION.
To resume forward direction
Press DIRECTION >.
To return to normal playback
Press ® PLAY.
The sound is muted during reverse slow motion playaback.
If you leave the VCR in slow motion mode for more than one minute, the VCR will
automatically return to normal playback.
If a slow motion picture shakes up and down or has streaks, you can adjust it
by pressing SLOW/STILL ADJUST W or & on the VCR. (See "Tracking Adjustment"
below.)
Tracking Adjustment &
If a picture shakes up and down or has streaks during forward double-speed playbck,
still playback, slow motion playback ( in the forward and reverse direction), you can
adjust it using SLOW /STILL ADJUST VY or A on the front of the VCR.
However, the adjustment can't be performed while you are turning the DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE ring. Use the Remote Commander, therefore, for operating still picture,
slow motion, and x2 playback.
Press and hold SLOW/STILL ADJUST Yor A onthe VCR until you obtain the best
possible picture on the TV screen.

Cutting
out
the
Unwanted
Scenes
—
SHUTTLE
EDIT
Nl PAUSE During Recording
If you wish to cut out unwanted scenes, you can pause recording and rewind the tape
until the beginning of an unwanted scene is reached. You can then record over it. This
feature is controlled using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR.
1 Press"! PAUSE during recording.
DUAL MODE j
SHUTTLE ring The VCR enters recording pause mode.
2 Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR counterclockwise to =
rewind the tape until the unwanted scene appears.
Programme Unwanted scene
|
Present position
Portion to be cut out
Turn the ring slightly. During rewinding, the screen changes to the playback
picture, but sound is not switched. When you release the ring, the VCR enters
recording pause mode.
3 Press If PAUSE again to release the pause when a scene you want to cut out
appears on the screen.
Recording starts.
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DUAL MODE
@ REC SHUTTLE ring
COUNTER WW PAUSE
RESET B STOP
@ REC ——_.
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i PAUSE
<I DIRECTION >>
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Note
The picture may be distorted a
moment at the cut-out point
(recording end point).
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During Playback
You can re-record onto an unwanted portion of a pre-recorded cassette using the
DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR.
1 Press lH PAUSE at the end of the unwanted scene during playback.
The VCR enters playback pause mode.
2 Press COUNTER RESET on the VCR to set the linear counter to =a]
“OHOOMOOS.”
3 Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR until the beginning of the
unwanted scene appears on the screen.
When you release the ring, the VCR enters playback pause mode.
Use <<DIRECTION> on the Remote Commander to rewind or advance the
picture frame by frame when searching for more specific points.
4 Press @ REC.
The VCR enters recording pause mode.
5 Select a new programme source for re-recording.
6 Press it PAUSE again to release the pause when the scene to be recorded begins
to appear on the screen.
Recording begins.
7 Press ™ STOP when the linear counter shows “OHOOMOOS.”