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.

Precautions

Safety Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. 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. One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose 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 Sony dealer. Installing 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 slots.

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Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.
Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
Power sources This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. Grounding or Polarization This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below: For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug: This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in. For the set with a three-wire grounding type ac plug: This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Hookups

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If 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. For a true home theater experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesnt have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If your TV has the Control S function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 11. This will allow you to operate your VCR by pointing your VCRs remote commander at your TV. If youre not planning to use your VCR to record programs, youre finished setting up the VCR after youve made the connections shown on pages 10 and 11. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR TV

AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT

Stereo receiver

Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV doesnt have stereo jacks
AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO
Video cable (not supplied)
Note If you dont have a stereo receiver, connect the white LINE OUT/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

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C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function
CONTROL S IN AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO CONTROL S OUT AUX IN
Audio/video cable (not supplied) Control S cable (not supplied)
Notes To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. Use the RK-G69 Control S cable (not supplied) for Control S connections.

Completing A/V hookup:

After youve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, return to this procedure to complete VCR set up. This will prevent unwanted noise in the RF channel.
Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.
TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS
Set AUTO ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK.
ADVANCED OPTIONS PAGE 1 AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED FAVORITE CH NEXT RETURN ON OFF AUTO ON ON
SELECT : SET : OK QUIT : MENU
For details, see page 88. Caution Connections between the VCRs VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following 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 VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver. Note to CATV system installer (in USA) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installers 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.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF
5 Enter your cable box code number and press OK. For details, see page 36.
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON CH3
USE : 09 NEXT : OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP
6 Select your cable box output channel and press OK.
SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON SET UP IS DONE CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SET UP
You have now completed hookup. If you want to use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system for recording, go to page 48 for VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel set up. Automatic clock setting Once youve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. ACS (Auto Clock Set) will flash in the display window and search for a time signal provided by some TV channels. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 33.
Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. If the clock is not set, ACS will flash in the display window whenever the VCR is turned off. During this time, the VCR will search for a time signal.

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Hookup 2 Connecting to a digital satellite receiver
Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with the Cable Mouse. It allows the VCRs cable box control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible digital satellite receivers is on page 39. What you can do with this hookup Record any channels by using the Cable Mouse to select channels on the digital satellite receiver What you cant do Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.) Use a cable box Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (To use the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, turn off the cable box control feature.)
Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, VHF B, or C. B UHF For connector types B and VHF C, no UHF connection is C required.

or or VCR

VHF/UHF AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT IN OUT
VHF/UHF LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT
UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the digital satellite receiver.
Digital satellite receiver Side view
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Hookup 2 : VCR setup

2 Turn on your digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

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Press M/m to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN OFF
Press M/m to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK.
Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN ON 097 CH3
Press M/m to highlight BOX CODE NO., then press OK. When BOX CODE NO. is , skip this step.
CLOCK SET CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE 9 / / SAT BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN ON : AM 097 CH3
SELECT SET USE END SET QUIT

: : 09 : OK : MENU

Press the number buttons to enter the cable box or digital satellite receiver code number, then press OK. Find your cable box or digital satellite receiver code number from the following chart.
CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN ON 012 CH3
36 Setting up the cable box control
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Press M/m to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH, then press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH RETURN ON CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE
If you want to control a cable box, press M/m to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK. If you want to control a digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press OK. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Cable box and digital satellite receiver brands and the corresponding code numbers
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
Note Digital cable boxes cannot be controlled by the cable mouse. Cable box brand ABC Antronix Archer BBT Cable Star Cabletenna Cable time Century Citizen Clyde Cablevision Colour Voice Comband Comtronics Decsat Code numbers 018, 022, 024, 028, 033, 050, 164, 218, 172, 388, 164, 326, 036, 042 243, 244 051, Cable box brand Diamond Eagle Comtronics Eastern Electricord Electus Focus Garrard GC Electronics GE GEC Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jasco Code numbers 013, 164 027, 067, 341 243, 026, 068, 081 022, 287, 487 020, 031, 045, 270, 164, 326
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Cable box brand Jerrold

Code numbers 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 044 038, 043, 089, 167, 629 074, 081, 167, 214 018, 030, 259 032, 036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 071, 301 034, 155, 271, 544, 411 031, 270, 284, 081 051, 155 017, 019, 028, 069
Cable box brand Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate STS Sylvania T-Cable Teletext Tandy Tatung Teknica TeleCaption Teleservice Texscan TFC Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tudi TV86 TV COM Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal
Code numbers 032, 318 107, 166 014, 026, 058, 109 026, 292 012, 429 023, 018, 030, 033, 164, 014 033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164, 202, 218, 255 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, 300 011, 065, 576

Linsay Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time Northcoast Novaplex NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar Radio shack RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Sharp Signal Signature SL Marx Spectravision
Videoway Vidtech Viewstar Zenith Zentek Wave Master
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Digital satellite receiver brand Sony Echo Star HTS

Code numbers 786

Digital satellite receiver brand Hughes Network Systems Panasonic RCA

Code numbers 577

To ensure correct operation Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the front of the remote sensor on the cable box or digital satellite receiver. Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. Position the cable box or digital satellite receiver away from the VCR. Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.

: Signal flow

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To check the cable box control setting Does the indicator on 1 PressorCH +/ on the remote commander.(Point the channelcommander atthe cable box digital satellite receiver change? remote the
VCR, not at the cable box or digital satellite receiver.) Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box or digital satellite receiver change?
If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes, you have made the correct setting. If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box or digital satellite receiver Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. Check the position of the Cable Mouse. Place the cable box or digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box or digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed. If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.
Note Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box or digital satellite receiver control feature.
40 Setting up the cable box control
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Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are using a cable box or digital satellite receiver control.)
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods. Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV. Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCRs display window. Getting Started

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Press DIAL TIMER. The channel number or station ID appears in the display window.
Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel number. To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, turn DIAL TIMER or press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2.
If the CABLE BOX CONTROL setting is ON, you can change the channel number in units of 100 by pressing the CHANNEL +/ buttons.
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. When using a cable box, leave it on.
To return to the previous step To return to the previous step, press the CHANNEL + and buttons on the VCR at the same time during any of the Dial Timer settings. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. To use the VCR after setting the timer indicator To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: Reset the counter (page 56). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 59). Check the timer settings (page 76). Watch another TV program (page 60).
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To set the clock

1 Turn DIAL TIMER so that CLOCK appears in the display window. TIMER. 2 Press DIALappears in the display window. MONTH 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the month. 4 Press DIAL TIMER. display window. DAY appears in the year. 5 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the day and then thewindow again. After you set the year, CLOCK appears in the display 6 Turn and press DIAL TIMER to set the hour and minute. 7 When you have finished setting the time, press DIAL TIMER to start the clock.
Tips To cancel a Dial Timer setting, press x STOP on the VCR while you are making the setting. The program is recorded in the current tape speed. To change the tape speed, press SP/EP before you complete the setting in step 9 (page 63). When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 88). To check, change, or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (page 76). Notes If eight programs have already been set using the VIDEO Plus+ GOLD system or the TIMER SET/CHECK menu, FULL appears in the display window for about five seconds. If you are using the Cable Mouse, you cannot select L1 or L2. If you set the clock using the Auto Clock Set function, the clock will adjust itself to the incoming time signal regardless of adjustments made with the Dial Timer. Be sure you have set ACS correctly. If you are setting the clock for the first time or : appears in the display window, you cannot set the clock to February 29th using the Dial Timer. Please use the Auto Clock Set function to set the VCR to this day. indicator flashes in the display window when you complete the setting in step 9 The (page 63) with no tape inserted. The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 49).

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About the Demonstration Mode
The Dial Timer function has a Demonstration Mode that allows the user, such as a salesperson, to enter more than eight examples of timer settings when demonstrating the use of the Dial Timer. It cancels the FULL notice which appears if eight programs have already been set. Do not use the Demonstration Mode for making timer recordings. Doing so may cause the settings to be inaccurate. To activate the Demonstration Mode Press X PAUSE on the VCR while turning the DIAL TIMER. DEMO appears in the display window for a few seconds. To cancel the Demonstration Mode Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. Although the Demonstration Mode is canceled, the timer settings entered while using the Demonstration Mode will remain. Be sure to manually cancel the timer settings before you use the Dial Timer or any other timer method after reconnecting the AC power cord (see page 76). Basic Operations
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Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system
Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs together with the DIAL TIMER and manual timer settings at one time. Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

CLEAR VCR Plus+

ENTER Number buttons

M/m x STOP

VCR Plus+
Press the VCR Plus+ button.
VCR Plus+ system PlusCode # SP / EP EP

USE SP / EP QUIT

: 09 : SP / EP : VCR Plus+
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Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

VCR Plus+ system PlusCode # 12345 USE : SP / EP EP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
CONFIRM : E N T E R CANCEL : C L E A R QUIT : VCR Plus+
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
VCR Plus+ system PlusCode # 12345 USE : SP / EP SP ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
Press M/m to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER:
To record Only once Select ONCE DAILY WEEKLY
VCR Plus+ system PlusCode # 12345 SP / EP SP

DATE 9 / MON

RECORDING TIME START STOP 8 : PM 9 : PM

ENTER

Everyday Monday to Friday Once a week

SET TIMER CANCEL

: POWER : CLEAR
The date, start and stop time, channel number or station ID, and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
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To use the VCR after setting the timer indicator To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: Reset the counter (page 56). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 59). Check the timer settings (page 76). Watch another TV program (page 60).
Tips To check, change or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (page 76). When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 88). Notes If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that: The PlusCode number is incorrect. ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead. The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 49).

the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t.. t EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (dates count down) t the current date
To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on. Remember to press ?/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: Reset the counter (page 56). Display tape information on the TV screen (page 59). Check the timer settings (page 76). Watch another TV program (page 60).
Tips To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/ or number buttons. To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button. When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noise will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 88). To check, change or cancel the program setting, see Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (page 76). If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer, press m to highlight RETURN, then press OK. The display returns to the MENU screen. If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before timer recording starts. Notes If you are using a Cable Mouse, you cannot select L1 or L2. The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 49).
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Locking the VCR (Child Lock)
After you have set the timer, you can lock all of the buttons on the VCR so that the settings are not canceled by mistake.

?/1 POWER

To lock the VCR When the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the - indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recordings. To unlock the VCR Hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels)
Notes To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
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Searching using the index function
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
Note Once in recording mode, if the VCR is put in pause and then released to restart the recording, no index mark will be inserted. And index mark will be inserted if the channel is changed while the VCR is put in pause.

./> INDEX SEARCH

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. SEARCH. 2 Press search/> INDEX > INDEX SEARCH. To ahead, press
To search backwards, press. INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x STOP.

INDEX SEARCH

80 Searching using the index function
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Searching for a selected point on the tape
You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.

DISPLAY

</,
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen.
A cursor (x) indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication. If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few moments (by pressing H PLAY, M FF, or m REW) until the cursor appears. Press 2 where</, to move the pointer (V) to the point you want to start playback. The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x) moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates the marked point, playback starts.
continued Searching for a selected point on the tape
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To cancel searching Press H PLAY or x STOP. To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again.
Notes The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for: Tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160. Tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode. Total time length Tape type SP T-60 or shorter from T-80 to T-140 T-160 or longer 160 LP 320 EP 480

REALITY REGENERATOR SHARPNESS
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Editing with another VCR

How to connect to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-2 IN
Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT
Audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCRs LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
How to record on another VCR that has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Connect to record on the other VCR using the audio/video cable, then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks using a Control S cable. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause and release pause) both VCRs from the other VCR. Connect the CONTROL S OUT jack of the other VCR to the CONTROL S IN jack on this VCR.
Note If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for Control S connection with a TV, the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing.
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press INPUT SELECT or CHANNEL +/ to display L2 (or L1) in the display window. Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

z REC X PAUSE

source tape safety tab removed into the other (playback) 1 Insert afor the point with its playback and set it to playback pause. VCR. Search to start 2 Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE. 3 Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause. 4 To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time. To stop editing Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording. Note If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR wont start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press X PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

Timer recording A tape cannot be inserted. The remote commander does not function.
Check that a tape isnt already in the tape compartment.

Others

The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. You cannot control other TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture Unclear picture No picture (or black & white screen appears)

initial contamination

terminal
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Specifications

System
Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 EP: 11.11 mm/s (

Timer section

Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs (max.) Power back-up Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

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General
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 22 W Operating temperature 5C to 40C (41F to 104F) Storage temperature 20C to 60C (4F to 140F) Dimensions Approx. 290 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 5 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 1 oz)
LP: 16.67 mm/s ( 16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN and -2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms CONTROL S IN Mini jack (1) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. 3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press the VCRs TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off. 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch.
1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 3 Enter the PlusCode number. 4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 5 Insert a tape. 6 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 7 Leave the cable box on.

Hookup 5

1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCRs TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off. 2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV.
1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Enter the PlusCode number. 5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 6 Insert a tape. 7 Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR. 8 Leave the cable box on.

Hookup 4

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. If theres no picture on your TV, press the VCRs TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator appears in the display window.
1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCRs TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch.
1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCRs TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window turns off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch.

Hookup 3

1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. If you didnt use A/V hookup: Turn on the cable box. Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4. Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY.

Sony Corporation

Printed in Malaysia
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