Video CassetteRecorder©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. Re
Getting Started10Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especia
Getting Started11Getting Started1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, setthe switch to
Getting Started126 Select your cable boxoutput channel andpress the joystick(OK).Step 3: Hookups (continued)Normal display Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ chann
Getting Started13Getting StartedINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTHookup 2No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsRecommended useUse t
Getting Started14Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in your area.
Getting Started15Getting Started6 The AUTO PRESETstarts.Normal display Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+CHANNEL
Getting Started16Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 3Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV
Getting Started17Getting Started1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, setthe switch to
Getting Started18Step 3: Hookups (continued)Normal display6 The AUTO PRESETstarts. Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Press MENU and select SET VCR
Getting Started19Getting StartedPages 19 to 22Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Incompatible cable box with many scrambledchannelsRe
Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION : TO REDUCE T
Getting Started20Step 3: Hookups (continued)1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS
Getting Started21Getting StartedNormal display5 The AUTO PRESETstarts. Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
Getting Started22Automatic clock settingTo use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manuallyselect a channel that carries a time
Getting Started23Getting Started( )CABLE BOXCONTROL PLUG IN POWERCONTROL SOUTLINE-1 INLINE OUTAUDIO VIDEOINOUTVHF/UHFAUDIO VIDEOLINEOUTOUTVHF/U
Getting Started241 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, setthe switch to either channel.
Getting Started25Getting Started5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and pushthe joystick to .. For details, see page 38.6 Set your DSS receiveroutp
Getting Started26Pages 26 to 30Hookup 6Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B swi
Getting Started27Getting Started Hookup 6: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are
Getting Started285 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press thejoystick (OK). For details, see page 43.6 The AUTO PRESET s
Getting Started29Getting Started Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+CHANNELS.2 Push the joystick to ?// to select
3IntroductionTable of contentsGetting Started 4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander7 Step 3: Hookups31 Selecting a language3
Getting Started30SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 – 3VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LISTOr to,pushseePus h0–9 keys to setp r o g r am GUIDE CHOK3 Push the jo
Getting Started31Getting StartedSelecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then push the joystick to>/. to move
Getting Started32Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock SetfeatureSome TV and cable channels transmittime signals with their broadcasts. YourVCR can p
Getting Started33Getting Started3 Push the joystick to ?// to select YES, then press the joystick(OK).4 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn
Getting Started34Setting the clock (continued)If the clock is not activatedJoystick>/./?///OKNumberbuttons1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto
Getting Started35Getting Started3 Push the joystick to >/. to highlight theitem you want to set, then push thejoystick to?// to make the setting.•
Getting Started361 Press MENU, then push the joystick to>/. to move the cursor to CLOCK SETand press the joystick (OK).When using the EASY SET UP p
Getting Started37Getting Started3 Push the joystick to >/. to set the month.4 Push the joystick to / to flash the dayand push the joystick to >/
Getting Started38Setting up cablebox control(Skip this section if you areusing Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)Your VCR includes a cable box controlfeature that
Getting Started39Getting Started3 Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DSS receiver code number, thenpush the joystick to ..Find your cable
Getting Started4Getting Started• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries• Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to3-phono, 1-mini)Step 1UnpackingCheck t
Getting Started40Setting up cable box control (continued)Cable boxbrandSTSSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatungTeknicaTeleCaptionTeleserviceTexscanTFCTi
Getting Started41Getting StartedTo ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSSreceiver front.• Do not
Getting Started42If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROLjac
Getting Started43Getting StartedPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving V
Getting Started442 • To preset cable TV channels:Push the joystick to ?// to setANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Push the joys
Getting Started45Getting Started1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press the joystick (OK).2 •To preset a channel:1 Press the number buttons to
Getting Started461 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press the joystick (OK).2 Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-tu
Getting Started47Getting StartedExample of “PlusCode”Setting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all you need to d
Getting Started48Setting up VCR Plus+automatically (SmartChannel Mapping)The VCR can automatically set the guidechannels in your area from ZIP/POSTALC
Getting Started49Getting StartedIf the program information signal in yourarea has several channel map patterns, theChoose your Cable CH MAP menuappear
Getting Started5Getting StartedInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bymatching the + and – on the batteriesto the diagram inside t
Getting Started501 Press MENU, then push the joystick to>/. to move the cursor to SET VCRPlus+ CHANNELS and press the joystick(OK).2 Push the joyst
Getting Started51Getting Started4 • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enterthe actual number on your TV (andVCR) and press ENTER.• If you made Hookup 4:
Basic Operations52Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECTSMART CUEOK/· PLAY/P PAUSE/)# FF/p STOP/03 REWDISPLAYCOUNTERRESET1 Turn on your TV and set it t
53Basic OperationsBasic OperationsToStop playPause playResume play after pauseFast-forward the tapeRewind the tapeEject the tapeAdditional tasksPush t
Basic Operations54Recording TVprograms1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2 Insert a tape with it
55Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress p STOP.3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press CH +/
Basic Operations56Recording TV programs (continued)To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of
57Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.Enter the channel number, then pre
Basic Operations58Locating achannel byStation IDYou can select the TV program fromstation ID.CH +/–ENTER1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video chan
59Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the TV program guide. The date,times
Getting Started6Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogramme
Basic Operations60Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s PlusCode.If you make a mistake, pr
61Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicat
Basic Operations62Setting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below to setthe timer to record programs
63Basic OperationsBasic Operations 2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:1 Push the joystick to / to highlight eachitem i
Basic Operations64Daily/weekly recordingIn step 2 above, push the joystick to . to select the recording pattern. Eachtime you push the joystick to .,
65Additional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speedsPlayback optionsView the picture during fast-forward orrewindPlay at hig
Additional Operations66Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)Using the shuttle ring on the VCRWith the shuttle ring on the VCR,you can operat
67Additional OperationsTo resume normal playbackPress the joystick ·.Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:– Streaks ap
Additional Operations68Searching for aselected point onthe tapeYou can easily find a specific point bymoving the pointer on the TV screen.The VCR fast
69Additional OperationsNotes• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tapeas shown below.The total time leng
Getting Started7Getting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so t
Additional Operations70Skip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly.At intervals, the VCR skips playbackwhile searching forward
71Additional OperationsCreating afavorite channellist with StationIDYou can create your favorite channel listof the TV channels with Station ID. Youc
Additional Operations72Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued)1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To choose a chann
73Additional OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automati
Additional Operations74Checking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1 Press POWER to tur
75Additional OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second program startsrecording only after the
Additional Operations76Recording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. Wh
77Additional OperationsNotes• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is hea
Additional Operations78Searching usingthe indexfunctionThe VCR marks the tape with an indexsignal at the point where each recordingbegins. Use these
79Additional OperationsAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicat
Getting Started8Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audio/video (A/V) hookupPages 8 and 9If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better p
Additional Operations801 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.2 Push the joystick to >/. to select theoption to change, then push the joystick to?
81Additional OperationsThis VCR (Recorder)LINE-2 IN: Signal flowVMC-810 audio/video cable(not supplied)TVOther VCR (Player)Editing with another VCRHow
Additional Operations82Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1”or “L2” in the dis
83Additional InformationGeneral setup informationTVAdditional InformationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna ca
Additional Information84Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32antenna connecto
85Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.SymptomThe POWE
Additional Information86Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as
87Additional InformationSymptomA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The channels on the VCRcannot be changed.The tracking m
Additional Information88SpecificationsTimer sectionClockQuartz lockedTimer indication12-hour cycleTimer setting8 programs per month (max.)Power back-u
89Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel1 POWER switch/indicator (
Getting Started9Getting StartedS-LINKLINE-1 INLINE OUTAUDIO VIDEOINVIDEOAUDIOAUDIO OUTAUX INS-LINKC Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link functi
Additional Information90Index to parts and controls (continued)Display window7 Tracking indicator (79)8 Child Lock indicator (61)9 Line/channel indica
91Additional InformationRear panel1 AC power cord (7)2 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (9,81)3 CABLE BOX CONTROL(CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 23)4 LINE-1 IN
Additional Information92Index to parts and controls (continued)Remote commander1 TV RECEIVER / VIDEO remotecontrol switch (5)2 6 EJECT button (53)3
93Additional Information!∞ POWER switch (60)!§ COUNTER/REMAIN button (56)!¶ AUDIO MONITOR button (76)!• TV/VIDEO button (83)!ª VCR Plus+ button (59)@º
Additional Information94A, BAccessories supplied 4Adjustingpicture 79tracking 79AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 46Antenna hookup 16APC (Adaptive PictureControl
95Additional Information
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