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Video CassetteRecorder

©1997 by Sony Corporation

Operating Instructions

3-861-478-11 (1)

SLV-K877PL

Introduction2

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not exposethe unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open thecabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnelonly.The AC power cord must be changed only at aqualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60

Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltageis identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug theunit and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the ACpower source (mains) as long as it isconnected to the wall outlet, even if the unititself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if youdo not intend to use it for an extendedperiod of time. To disconnect the cord, pullit out by the plug, never by the cord.

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 ventilationslots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sourcessuch as radiators or air ducts, or in a placesubject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclinedposition. It is designed to be operated in ahorizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away fromequipment with strong magnets, such asmicrowave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to

a warm location, moisture may condenseinside the VCR and cause damage to thevideo head and tape. When you first installthe unit, or when you move it from a cold toa warm location, wait for about one hourbefore operating the unit.

CautionTelevision programs, films, video tapes andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material may becontrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.Also, use of this recorder with cable televisiontransmission may require authorization from thecable television transmission and/or programowner.

3Introduction

Table of contents

* G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system ismanufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander6 Step 3: Hookups

21 Setting the clock22 Presetting channels26 Setting up G-CODE*

Basic Operations

28 Playing a tape31 Recording TV programs34 Recording TV programs using G-

CODE37 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

39 Playing/searching at variousspeeds

41 Recording TV programs using thequick timer

42 Checking/changing/cancellingtimer settings

43 Recording stereo and bilingualprograms

45 Karaoke sing-along54 Searching with the AMS or index

function56 Enjoying the surround sound

(Virtual Sound)57 Adjusting the picture58 Changing menu options

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Editing

59 Hooking up to a VCR or stereosystem

60 Basic editing61 Audio dubbing

Additional Information

64 General setup information66 Troubleshooting68 Specifications69 Index to parts and controls75 Indexback cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Getting Started4

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-typeconnectors

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono)

• Microphone

• Plug adaptor

If the plug supplied with your VCR does notfit your power outlet, attach the suppliedadaptor to the plug.

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Inserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bymatching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside thebattery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, thenpush in and down until the positive(+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a Sony TV. Buttons on theremote commander marked witha dot (•) can be used to operateyour Sony TV.

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Notes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.• Do not use a new battery with an old one.• Do not use different types of batteries.

Remote sensor

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

TV␣ ␣ /␣ ␣ VIDEO

Getting Started6

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the followingpages to set up your VCR.

Step 3

If you have

TV that has audio/video inputs

Antenna only, no cable TV

Cable box with many scrambledchannels

No cable box or cable box with only afew scrambled channels

Cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switch

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, thenfollow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

Refer to

Pages 7 and 8

Pages 9 to 10

Pages 12 to 14

Pages 15 to 17

Pages 18 to 20

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, pagenumbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-stepinstructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are

completed.• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause

picture distortion.• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pictureand sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputsof your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/Vinputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finishedsetting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete theseconnections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cablehookups.

Pages 7 and 8

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

TV

VCR

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Stereo receiver

VCR

TV

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

Notes• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.• If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (page 30), the connection

using the audio/video cable is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs,connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEOLINE-1INLINE-1OUT

continued

Audio cable (not supplied)

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

AUDIO VIDEOLINE-1INLINE-1OUT

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

A/V hookup: VCR setup

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU

KARAOKE PROGRAMTIMER SET / CHECK

SET UP KARAOKESET UP MENU

SET G-CODE CHANNELSCLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

Press MENU and selectSET UP MENU.

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFFand press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 58.

SET UP MENU

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

AUDIO MIX ON OFFAUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIOAPC ON• OFF

MAIN• SAP•

ON OFF•AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF•

BUZZER ON• OFF

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Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you’re using:• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you getchannels 2–13 only)

or

or

VHF/UHFMatch the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

A

Rear of TV

B

VHFC

UHF

VHF

A

Rear of TV

or

or

Match the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.

B For connector typesB and C, no UHFconnection isrequired.

C

UHF

VHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directlyIf your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an externalantenna connector (not supplied) so that you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHFIN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should usea U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 65.

VCR

VHF

UHF

VCR

Hookup 1 Pages 9 to 11

UHF

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

continued

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Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clockand press EXECUTE. For details, see page 21.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.

For details, see page 64. Ifyou made A/V connections(from page 7), you can skipthis step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.

.Normal display

2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 22.

3 The AUTO PRESETstarts.

CH3RF UNIT

CH4

END : [ EXECUTE ]

/ 2WED/ 1

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

EASY SET UP

1 9 9 7 : 0 01 1

CLOCK SET

AM

EASY SET UPANTENNA / CABLE

CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]

SELECT :NEXT :

[ B b ][ EXECUTE ]

TUNER PRESET

ANT CABLE•

EASY SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

TUNER PRESET EASY SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

/

EASYSET UP

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Hookup 1: G-CODE channel setup

1 Find the G-CODE Channel Listing in your program guide.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channelsthat you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows. For details, see page 26.1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then thechannel you use on your TV.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Your actual TV channel

Program guide channel

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU



SET UP KARAOKESET UP MENUTUNER PRESET

SET G-CODE CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH2 5 – 1 5

CHANNEL LISTSET GUIDE CH

::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

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Pages 12 to 14

Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4

Hookup 2

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off• Record one channel while watching another channel• Select channels directly on the VCR

Cable boxWall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHFor

or UHF

VHF

UHF

B

C

A

For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connectionis required.


IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

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2 Turn on your cable box.


Hookup 2: VCR setup


.Normal display

2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 22.


CH3RF UNIT

CH4

END : [ EXECUTE ]

/ 2WED/ 1

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

EASY SET UP

1 9 9 7 : 0 01 1

CLOCK SET

AM



SELECT :NEXT :

[ B b ][ EXECUTE ]

TUNER PRESET

ANT CABLE•

EASY SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING


SET UP IS DONE

/

continued

EASYSET UP

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2 Enter all the channel you want to record and the cable box outputchannel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 26.

1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODECHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Cable box output channel


SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU




SET G-CODE CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH3 3 – 3


::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

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Hookup 3

No cable box, or cable box with only a fewscrambled channels

Recommended useUse this hookup if you do not have a cable box or if your cable systemscrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Pages 15 to 17

VCR

A

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Cable box

Wall

or

or

C

B

Match the typeof connector onyour TV: A, B, orC.

For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connectionis required.

Connect this cabledirectly to your TV ifyou don't have acable box.

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

continued

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

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Hookup 3: VCR setup





.Normal display

2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 22.


CH3RF UNIT

CH4

END : [ EXECUTE ]

/ 2WED/ 1

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

EASY SET UP

1 9 9 7 : 0 01 1

CLOCK SET

AM

EASY SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING


SET UP IS DONE

/



SELECT :NEXT :

[ B b ][ EXECUTE ]

TUNER PRESET

ANT CABLE•

EASYSET UP

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2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channelsthat you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows. For details, see page 26.1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE

CHANNELS.


3 Press EXECUTE.



SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU




SET G-CODE CHANNELS



::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

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Hookup 4

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, usingan A/B switch

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to recordboth scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on theVCR (the A/B switch is set to A)

• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box(the A/B switch is set to B)

What you can’t do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/Bswitch is set to B)

A/B switch

A

VCR

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHFA

VHFB

UHF

VHFC

UHF


For connectortypes B and C, noUHF connection isrequired.

B

SplitterWall Cable box


Pages 18 to 20

IN

OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

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Hookup 4: VCR setup



2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”



.Normal display

2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and pressEXECUTE. For details, see page 22.


CH3RF UNIT

CH4

END : [ EXECUTE ]

/ 2WED/ 1

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

EASY SET UP

1 9 9 7 : 0 01 1

CLOCK SET

AM

EASY SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING


SET UP IS DONE

/



SELECT :NEXT :

[ B b ][ EXECUTE ]

TUNER PRESET

ANT CABLE•

continued

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 24.1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

2 Enter the cable box output channel.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.


TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESETANTENNA / CABLE

MANUAL SETAFTFINE TUNING

CH3

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

EASYSET UP

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2 For unscrambled channels, if the channels in the program guide aredifferent from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set thechannels that are different as follows. For details, see page 26.

1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODECHANNELS.

3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want torecord and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details,see page 26.1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE

CHANNELS.


2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.

3 Press EXECUTE.


3 Press EXECUTE.






SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU




SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ EXECUTE ]

MENU




SET G-CODE CHANNELS



::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

SET G-CODE CHANNELS



::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

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Setting the clock

Set the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording programs.

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 theVCR using A/V connections, set the TVto video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’sdisplay window.

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET andpress EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip this step.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the month.

3 Press CURSOR / to flash the day andpress CURSOR >/. to set the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

4 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

MENUEXECUTE

CURSOR>/./?//

• MENU

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

END : [ EXECUTE ]

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

CLOCK SET

/ 2WED/ 11 9 9 7 : 0 01 1 AM

END : [ EXECUTE ]

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

CLOCK SET

1 SAT1 1/ / 9 9 71 2 : 0 01 AM

CLOCK SET

1 SUN1 1/ / 9 9 71 6

END : [ EXECUTE ]

SELECT :SET :

[ B b ][ V v ]

2 : 0 01 AM

• EXECUTE

• EXECUTE

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Presettingchannels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to125. First, we recommend that youpreset the receivable channels in yourarea using automatic presetting. Then, ifthere are any unwanted channels,disable them manually. If you havedecided which channels you wish topreset, set them directly using manualpresetting.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display theVIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESETand press EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip this step.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.

MENUEXECUTE

CURSOR>/./?//

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• MENU

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

TUNER PRESET



CH2

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

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3 • To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.

• To preset cable TV channels:

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTOPRESET, then press EXECUTE.

All receivable channels are preset innumerical sequence. When no morereceivable channels can be found,presetting stops and the picture from thelowest numbered channel is displayed onthe TV screen.

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

continued

• CURSOR

TUNER PRESET



CH2

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET



CH1

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET



CH2

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

PLEASE WAIT• EXECUTE

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Presetting channels (continued)

Presetting/disablingchannels manually

MENUEXECUTECURSOR>/./?//

Numberbuttons,ENTER

CH +/–

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press EXECUTE.

2 • To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter thechannel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUALSET to ADD.

• To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/– to select the channelnumber.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUALSET to ERASE.

3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then pressEXECUTE.

Channel to be disabled

Channel to be preset

• MENU

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• CH

TUNER PRESET



CH5

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET



CH5

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

• EXECUTE

• EXECUTE

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

TUNER PRESET



CH2

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

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If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in channelsclearly. If, however, the picture of achannel is not clear, you can also use themanual tuning function.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press EXECUTE.

2 Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-tune, then pressENTER.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select FINETUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

4 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to aclearer picture, then press EXECUTE.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

Selected channel

Numberbuttons,ENTER


1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• MENU

• CURSOR

• CURSOR

TUNER PRESET



CH5

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET



CH5

SET : [ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

TUNER PRESET



CH5

SET : [ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• EXECUTE

• EXECUTE

TUNER PRESET



CH2

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

ANT

ADDON

•

••

CABLE

ERASEOFF

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1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. tomove the cursor (z) to SET G-CODECHANNELS and press EXECUTE.

2 Enter the channel number assigned in theprogram guide and press ENTER.

Numberbuttons,ENTER

MENUEXECUTE

CURSOR>/./?//

Setting up G-CODE

G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs thatsimplifies programming the VCR to maketimer recordings. To use G-CODE, eachprogram position needs to be matchedwith its G-CODE guide channel. To getthe guide channel numbers, look in theprogram guide for your area that featuresG-CODE numbers.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel

(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display theVIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.

• MENU

• CURSOR

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

SET G-CODE CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH– – – –


::

[ EXECUTE ][ 0 – 9 ]

–

SET G-CODE CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH3 3 – –

SET TV CHSET GUIDE CH

::

[ ENTER ][ 0 – 9 ]

–

• EXECUTE

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3 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter theactual number on your TV (and VCR)and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cablebox output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4)and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the actualnumber on your TV (and VCR) for anunscrambled channel and press ENTER.For a scrambled channel, enter the cablebox output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4)and press ENTER.

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channelwhose numbers don’t match.

5 When you have set all channels, pressEXECUTE to confirm your channelsettings.

6 When you’ve finished, press MENU to exit.

Note• To display other pages for more than ten guide channels, press CURSOR ?//

repeatedly.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

• MENU

SET G-CODE CHANNELS


SETSET TV CH

::

[ ENTER ][ 0 – 9 ]

SET G-CODE CHANNELS


SETSET TV CH

::

[ ENTER ][ 0 – 9 ]

G-CODE CHANNELS LIST

2578

GUIDE TV GUIDE TV3

3

4595

SELECT PAGE :END :

[ B b ][ MENU ]

p 1a g e

123

–––––

7

5

9175

7

0

3502

789

–––––

4

3

56

22

1

• EXECUTE

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab removed.

3 Press · PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

6 EJECT

COUNTERRESET

P PAUSE

· PLAY

p STOP

DISPLAY

TRINITRON TVSYNCHROPLAY

) FF

0 REW

PLAY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

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peratio

ns

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To

Stop play

Pause play

Resume play after pause

Fast-forward the tape

Rewind the tape

Eject the tape

Press

p STOP

P PAUSE

P PAUSE or · PLAY

) FF during stop

0 REW during stop

6 EJECT

Additional tasks

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for thepoint afterwards by referring to the counter.

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

continued

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Playing a tape (continued)

Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playbackautomatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).

How to connect to use this function

Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Audio/video(A/V) hookup” on page 7.) Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to theVIDEO IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV mustbe placed where it will respond to the remote commander while you arepointing it at the VCR.

Operation

Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.

Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander inplace for about two seconds.

The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is atape in the VCR, playback starts automatically.

Notes• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:

– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.

Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remotecommander’s signal limitations.

• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY while playing back a tape. If youdo so, the TV’s input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.

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Recording TVprograms

1 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 its safety tab in place.

INPUT SELECT

r REC

CH +/–

COUNTERRESET

DISPLAY

TAPE SPEED

TV/VIDEO

continued

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

p STOP

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Recording TV programs (continued)

3 Press INPUT SELECT until achannel number appears in thedisplay window.

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

5 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audioquality.

6 Press r REC to start recording.

The REC indicator appears in the display window.

• CH

TAPESPEED

REC

SP

VIDEO

EP

VIDEO

Time counter

Remaining tape length

INPUTSELECT

SP

VIDEO

0 : 00 : 22SP

S E

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of taperemaining.

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Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.

Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or the LINE 2 IN jacks using the

INPUT SELECT button.• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information won’t be recorded on the tape.• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When

using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as

T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining

tape length after you press DISPLAY.• When the KARAOKE ON/OFF switch is set to ON, the VCR displays the karaoke

information (page 48).

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the displaywindow.

2 If the TV is connected to the VCR using an audio/video cable, set theTV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the aerialcable, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off thesafety tab as illustrated. To record on a tapeagain, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Safety tab

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1 Press G-CODE.

Recording TVprograms using G-CODE

Just enter the program’s G-CODEnumber listed in the TV program guide.The date, times, and channel number ofthat program are set automatically. Youcan preset up to eight programs at atime.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel. When using a cablebox, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.

POWER

G-CODETIMER CLEAR

Numberbuttons

SET

TAPE SPEED

G-CODE G-CODE

SET : [ 0 – 9 ]

G-CODE No.

SP / EP

– ––– ––– –

: [ TAPE SPEED ]

[ SP EP/[ SP ]]–

p STOP

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

CURSOR>/./?//

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2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s G-CODE number.

If you make a mistake, press TIMERCLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

3 Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP.

4 Press CURSOR ?// to select ONCE,DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press SET:

The date, start and stop times, channel number, and tape speedappear on the TV screen.

If the information is not correct, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel thesetting.

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.

6 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCRstands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

To record

Only once

Everyday Monday to Friday

Once a week

Select

ONCE

DAILY

WEEKLY

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

TAPESPEED

• CURSOR

SET

• POWER

G-CODE

G-CODE No.9 –77 682 4[

SP EP/[ EP ]]1

CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]

RECORDING TIME

58: 01 SUN11 EPDATE START STOP PROG

/ 6 8 0 : 09 0PM PM

continued

G-CODE

G-CODE No.9 –77 682 4[

SP EP/[ SP ]]1

SELECT :

CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]CONFIRM : [ SET ]

[ B b ]

• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

G-CODE

G-CODE No.9 –77 682 4[

SP EP/[ EP ]]1

SELECT :

CANCEL : [ TIMER CLEAR ]CONFIRM : [ SET ]

• ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

[ B b ]

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To record satellite broadcasts

If you connect the satellite tuner and the VCR, you can record satelliteprograms.

1 Turn on the satellite tuner.

2 On the satellite tuner, select the satellite program for which you wish tomake a timer setting.

3 Follow the steps on pages 34 and 35.

4 Keep the satellite tuner turned on until the VCR finishes recording thesatellite program for which you have made a timer setting.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. TheTIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to pressPOWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.• Display tape information on the TV screen.• Check the timer settings.• Watch another TV program.

Tip• To cancel the procedure, press G-CODE before pressing SET.

Note• If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that:

– The G-CODE 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.

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Setting the timermanually

If G-CODE is not available in your area,follow the instructions below to set thetimer to record programs.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel. When using a cablebox, turn it on.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK, then press EXECUTE.


POWER

INPUTSELECT

• CURSOR

• MENU

• EXECUTE

TIMER SET / CHECK SUN1 1 / 1DATE START STOP CH– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –

6

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

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2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber, and tape speed:

1 Press CURSOR / to select each item inturn.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item.To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? toreturn to that setting and reset it.

To record the same program every day or the same day every week,press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below.

To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or the LINE 2IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”position.

3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.

To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeatstep 2.

4 Press EXECUTE.

5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the VCRstands by for recording.

When using a cable box, leave it on.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each timeyou press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below. PressCURSOR > to change the indication in reverse order.

Tips• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons.• To set the tape speed, you can also use the TAPE SPEED button.

Note• “TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press POWER with no tape

inserted.

the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT .....n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 month later n (dates count down)n the current date

• CURSOR

• EXECUTE

• CURSOR

• POWER

TIMER SET / CHECK SUN1 1 / 1DATE START STOP CH11 / 1 6 – : –– – : –– ––– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –

6

SPSUN

Setting the timer manually (continued)

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Additional Operations

Playing/searchingat various speeds

0 REW

) FF

Playback options

Fast-forward/rewind

View the picture during fast-forward or rewind

Play at high speed

Play in slow motion fortwo minutes

Rewind to the beginningof a tape and start play

Operation

During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.

During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind,hold 0 REW down.

During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3SEARCH. To change direction, press the other one.

During playback or pause, press & SLOW.

During stop, hold 0 REW down on the VCR, and press· PLAY on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

3/#SEARCH

& SLOW

· PLAY

) FF

0 REW

CLICK SHUTTLE ring

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1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

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Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:

– streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.– the picture shakes while pausing.

Notes• The sound is muted during these operations.• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The picture may have snow:

– when playing at high speed in reverse– when playing in reverse slow motion– when playing in reverse.

• If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.• The playback mode mark may shake while playing or searching at various speeds.

Normal speed Double speed

Double speed inreverse

High speed inreverse

Mark on the TVscreen

Playback mode High speed

Normal speed inreverse

Slow motion Slow motion inreverse

pause

Using the CLICK SHUTTLE ringWith the CLICK SHUTTLE ring on the VCR you can operate a variety ofplayback options.

During playback or pause, turn the CLICK SHUTTLE ring clockwise orcounterclockwise. Each change in the CLICK SHUTTLE ring positionchanges the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TVscreen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen displayfunction is on.

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)

X 2

X 2– X 1–


Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timer

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically after a specified duration.

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER on the VCR once.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stopsrecording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop the VCR while recordingPress p STOP.

Tip• You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode.

QUICK TIMER

0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00


Checking/changing/cancelling timersettings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU, then select TIMER SET/CHECK:

• If you want to change a setting, go on to thenext step.

• If you do not need to change the settings,press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR toreturn to recording standby.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to select the item youwant to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, pressCURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginningof the line.

• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

4 Press EXECUTE.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recordingstandby.

POWER

MENUEXECUTECURSOR>/./?//TIMER CLEAR

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1

Program 2

Will be cut off

20 seconds

20 seconds will be cut off

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program startsrecording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start atthe same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUE1 2 / 9DATE START STOP CH1 / 6 7 : 00 8 : 00 612 / 2 8 9 : 00 12 : 00 50 EP

12 : 12 1 : 00 27 EP11 : 00 12 : 00 L1 SP

SPTUESUN

AMPM

AMAM

–EVERY SUN

SATMON PMPM

PMAM

– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –– / – – – : –– – : –– –– –


Sound level indicator

Left channel indicatorRight channel indicator

Recording stereo and bilingualprograms

Recording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereoprogram is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in thestereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the SET UP MENU to OFF. The soundwill be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) butwith less noise. For details, see page 58.

Recording bilingual programsNormally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (SecondAudio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAPsound, set TUNER AUDIO in the SET UP MENU to SAP. For details, seepage 58.

Selecting the sound while playingPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. (The sound beingrecorded will not change.)

Stereo program

To listen to

Stereo

Left channel

Right channel

Monaural sound on the normal audio track*

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Indicator on the TV screen

STEREO

L

R

No indicator appears

To check audio channel and sound levelYou can check the audio channel and sound level visually with theindicators in the display window.

630310

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dBL R

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How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recordedonto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Notes• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural

regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the

SET UP MENU is set to OFF.

Hi-fi audio track(main track)

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

Usually mixed left/right channels

Normal audio track(monaural)

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)


Karaoke sing-along

Microphone(supplied)

· PLAY

MIC IN 1/2CONTROL

CONTROLplug

MIC VOL 1/2

KARAOKEON/OFF

ECHO

You can sing along with a karaokevideotape, a TV broadcast, or musicplayed back on equipment connected tothe LINE IN jacks on the VCR. You cansing duets if you use an extramicrophone (not supplied).

Singing along with karaokevideo tapes

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the video channel.• Connect the supplied microphone to

the MIC IN 1 jack and its control plugto the CONTROL jack. To sing duets,connect an optional microphone to theMIC IN 2 jack.

1 Set KARAOKE ON/OFF to ON.

“KARAOKE MODE WELCOME TO THE Sony KARAOKE WORLD”appears on the TV screen.

2 Insert a karaoke video tape.

The VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safetytab removed.

3 Press · PLAY.

If you want to play back a specific song, see “Searching with the AMSor index function” on page 54.

4 Switch the microphone on.

Now you can enjoy singing karaoke.

To adjust the microphone volume

Turn the MIC VOL 1 control for the microphone connected to MIC IN 1.Turn the MIC VOL 2 control for the microphone connected to MIC IN 2.

Setting the MIC VOL 1 and/or 2 control(s) to the center position providesthe best microphone volume.

To control the echo effect

Turn the ECHO control. This adjusts both microphones’ echo effect to thesame level. To get the best effect, adjust the microphone volume to a slightlyhigher level than the music volume.

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Using the supplied microphoneYou can control some of the VCR’s karaoke functions with the microphone.

1 CHOI buttonPress and hold to rewind the tape whileviewing the picture.

2 ˜/n buttonsChange the pitch in Key Control mode(page 49).Set the harmony interval in Self Duetmode (page 50).

3 KEY/S.D./OFF selectorSelect KEY or S.D. to switch themicrophone on in the Key Control modeor the Self Duet mode. Select OFF toswitch the microphone off.

Note• The ̃ /n buttons on the microphone may not operate with other VCRs.

Tip• When you sing along with TV broadcasts or music played back on equipment

connected to the LINE IN jacks on the VCR, play the music source and follow steps1 and 4.

Notes• If the sound is reproduced through a stereo amplifier, turn down the volume of

amplifier before operation.• If feedback occurs, turn down the microphone or TV volume, or move the

microphone away from the speakers.

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Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and set it tothe video channel.

• Select the search mode, AMS orINDEX in the SET UPKARAOKE menu. For details,see “Selecting the AMS or indexfunction” on page 54.

1 Insert a tape and set KARAOKE ON/OFF on the VCR to ON.

2 Press K. PROG.

3 Press the number buttons to select up to tensongs in the order you want.

For single-digit numbers, first press “0”then the song number. To correct a songnumber, press CURSOR ? to return tothat number and reset it.

4 Press EXECUTE.

The tape automatically rewinds to the beginning, and playback starts inthe order you selected.

MENU

CURSOR>/./?//

EXECUTE

K. PROG

Numberbuttons

Playing a tape in aprogramed order(Karaoke Program)You can sing songs in the orderyou want.

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KARAOKE PROGRAM AMS

•NoPLAY

SELECT :SET :

[ 0 – 9 ][ EXECUTE ]

–– b –– b –– b –– b –––– b –– b –– b –– b ––

––

b

KARAOKE PROGRAM AMSNoPLAY

SELECT :SET :

[ 0 – 9 ][ EXECUTE ]

14 b 8 b 2 b –– b –––– b –– b –– b –– b ––

––

b

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0



Score indication

Time counterRemaining tape length

Key controlindication

Displaying the karaoke informationPress DISPLAY when the KARAOKE ON/OFF switch is set to ON. Thekaraoke information appears on the TV screen. If you press DISPLAY oncemore, the remaining tape length and time counter will also appear.

To turn off the display, press DISPLAY again.

To stop playing

Press p STOP.

To change the program order

Press p STOP and repeat steps 2 through 4 above.

Tip• You can also select the KARAOKE PROGRAM menu by pressing MENU and

CURSOR >/..

Notes• If you set KARAOKE ON/OFF to OFF, the list settings are cleared.• When you turn off the VCR, the VCR exits the KARAOKE PROGRAM mode.• When you press =/+ SEARCH AMS/INDEX while in Karaoke Program

mode, the VCR does not search beyond the current song, but rewinds the tape tothe beginning of the song being played back, or fast-forwards to the next song.When the VCR exits KARAOKE PROGRAM mode, =/+ SEARCH AMS/INDEX returns to its normal function. (See “Searching with the AMS or indexfunction” on page 54.)

• If you press CHOI on the microphone and rewind past the beginning of the currentsong, the selected song order may not be played correctly.

Self Duetindication

––

KEY 0 HI SCORESCORE

––

S

0 : 00 : 22

E

DUET OFF


KEY CONTROL ˜/n

To

Raise the pitch

Lower the pitch

Press

n (sharp)

˜ (flat)

Range

8 half tones

8 half tones

Display window

“n1” to “n8”

“˜1” to “˜8”

Changing the pitch (Key Control)While you are singing, you canchange the pitch of the song tomatch your vocal range.

Press KEY CONTROL ˜ or nrepeatedly to set the pitch youwant.

You can change the pitch of the song in half tone intervals.

To return to the original pitchPress KEY CONTROL ˜ or n repeatedly until “0” appears in the displaywindow.

Tip• You can also change the pitch with the supplied microphone.

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KEY


To

Add a high harmony

Add a low harmony

Display window

“S.D.n”

“S.D.˜”

To cancel the Self Duet

Press SELF DUET ̃ /n again.

Tip• You can also change the pitch with the supplied microphone.

Press

n (sharp)

˜ (flat)


Adding harmony (Self Duet)You can sing duets by yourself. TheVCR creates a harmony voice at theinterval you want.

Press SELF DUET ˜/n to select ahigh or low harmony voice.

SELF DUET ˜/n

S D. .


Backing up your singing (Vocal Assist)This VCR can assist your singing incase you forget the lyrics while youare singing. The VCR fills in thevocal for you automatically if youstop singing into the microphone.Use karaoke stereo hi-fi tapes whichhave the accompaniment music onthe left channel and theaccompaniment plus vocal on theright channel.

Set KARAOKE MODE to VOCAL ASSIST.

To cancel Vocal Assist

Set KARAOKE MODE to OFF.

Note• Vocal Assist does not work with the following tapes:

– Hi-fi tapes on which the same sound is recorded on the left and right channels– Monaural recorded tapes

KARAOKE MODE

KARAOKE MODE

Reducing the playback vocals (Karaoke Pon)This function reduces the vocals onplayed back music sources. You canuse hi-fi stereo music sources forkaraoke.

Set KARAOKE MODE toKARAOKE PON.

The singer’s voice is reduced.

To cancel Karaoke Pon

Set KARAOKE MODE to OFF.

Note• Karaoke Pon does not work with the following tapes:

– Tapes on which different vocal sounds are recorded on the left and rightchannels, such as a duet

– Monaural recorded tapes– Tapes on which sound sources are recorded with strong echo effects and/or

chorus-effects

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Grading your singingAs an extra challenge, the VCR cangrade your singing.

1 Start singing and press SCORE.

“SCORE” appears on the TVscreen, and the VCR starts analysing your singing.

2 Press SCORE again after singing for more than one minute.

Your score appears on the TV screen for fiveseconds. The highest score (HI SCORE) issaved, and is indicated above your presentscore.

To score automatically (Auto Score)The VCR automatically scores each song in orderduring Karaoke Program. Press MENU and selectSET UP KARAOKE, then set AUTO SCORE toON.

Each time a song ends, the score appears for fiveseconds.

To set the score level

This VCR has two different score levels. To set thescore level, press MENU and select SET UPKARAOKE. Then set SCORE LEVEL to HIGH foreasy grading or LOW for strict grading.

Tips• The highest possible score is 99 points.• To display your score on the TV screen again, press DISPLAY.• The highest score is cleared each time you set the KARAOKE ON/OFF switch to

OFF.

Note• The grading is not absolute. Please use this function for your own amusement.

SCORE

98

HI SCORESCORE

95

SET UP KARAOKE

AMS•SEARCH MODE INDEXHIGH•SCORE LEVEL LOWON•AUTO SCORE OFF

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]

SET UP KARAOKE

AMS•SEARCH MODE INDEXHIGH•SCORE LEVEL LOWON•AUTO SCORE OFF

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]


SHOUT

Competing for the loudest voiceThe VCR measures and displays theloudness of the voice numericallywhen you shout into themicrophone.

1 Press SHOUT.

“SHOUT” appears in the display window and the VCR starts acountdown on the TV screen.

2 Shout into the microphone when the VCR counts down to 0.

While you are shouting, the highest score (MAX LEVEL) and yourcurrent shout level are displayed on the TV screen with a level meter.Below the level meter, a bar appears every second to show the changesin your shout level.

After five seconds, the measurement iscomplete and the highest score (MAXLEVEL) and your score (YOUR LEVEL)appear.

Tips• To exit SHOUT mode, press SHOUT again.• The highest score (MAX LEVEL) is cleared each time you set the KARAOKE ON/

OFF switch to OFF.

Note• Adjust the MIC VOL control to the center position and turn down the TV volume.

MAX LEVEL 23

YOUR LEVEL IS 33


Selecting the AMS or index functionThe AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) function is mainly for karaoke tapes. Itsearches for blank spaces (of at least four seconds) between recorded signalson the sound track of a tape. Use this function to search an index-incompatible tape. If you are not sure of the way the tape was recorded, tryAMS first.

The index function is for indexed tapes like the tapes recorded with thisVCR. The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where eachrecording begins. When you use commercially prerecorded tape, check thepackaging to see if the tape is index-compatible.

1 Press MENU and select SET UP KARAOKE,then press EXECUTE.

2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to selectSEARCH MODE, then select either AMS orINDEX.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Searching withthe AMS or indexfunction

You can search for the start of a specificpassage or scene. There are two waysfor automatic searching depending onthe way the tape was recorded.

=/+SEARCHAMS/INDEX


1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

SET UP KARAOKE

AMS•SEARCH MODE INDEXHIGH•SCORE LEVEL LOWON •AUTO SCORE OFF

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]


Searching with the AMS functionThe VCR can search up to 99 blank spaces ahead of or behind the currentposition.

1 Set KARAOKE ON/OFF on the VCR to ON.

2 Insert a tape into the VCR.

3 Press =/+ SEARCH AMS/INDEXrepeatedly to specify how many blank spacesahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press + SEARCHAMS/INDEX.

• To search backwards, press =SEARCHAMS/INDEX.

The VCR starts searching and the number of blank spaces on the TVscreen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from thatpoint.

To stop searching

Press p STOP.

Searching with the index functionThe VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the currentposition.

1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.

2 Press =/+ SEARCH AMS/INDEXrepeatedly to specify how many indexsignals ahead or behind you want to search:

• To search ahead, press + SEARCHAMS/INDEX.

• To search backwards, press =SEARCHAMS/INDEX.

The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screencounts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.

To stop searchingPress p STOP.

Notes• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.

However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel duringrecording pause.

• The AMS function only works when the KARAOKE ON/OFF switch is set to ON.• You cannot use the AMS function on tapes that have many blank spaces in a short

time span such as dramas and dialogues.

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VIRTUAL SOUND switch

EFFECT buttonWIDE/WARP indicators

Enjoying thesurround sound(Virtual Sound)

You can use the Virtual Soundfunction to give stereo sources thesurround sound effect and monauralsources a simulated stereo effect.

1 Select the type of sound source with the VIRTUAL SOUND switch.Select SURROUND when listening to a stereo source; selectSIMULATED STEREO for a monaural source.

2 Press EFFECT so the WIDE or WARP indicator lights up.

Virtual sound

Type

SURROUND (stereo)

SIMULATED STEREO(monaural)

To cancel the Virtual SoundPress EFFECT repeatedly until both WIDE/WARP indicators turn off.

Notes• This function is available only when the tape sound is reproduced on a stereo TV

(or other stereo audio equipment). If the connected TV or other audio equipment ismonaural or simulated stereo, you cannot get a clear effect.

• We recommend that you do not use the surround effect function of this VCR andthat of the connected TV (or other audio equipment) at the same time. If you do so,the function may not work properly because the effects overlap each other.

Effect For

WIDE A sound effect that spreads out over a large area

WARP A sound effect that totally envelopes you in sound

WIDE A simulated stereo effect

WARP A wide ranging simulated stereo effect


About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automaticallyimproves recording and playback quality byadjusting the VCR to the condition of the videoheads and tape. To maintain better picture quality,we recommend that you set APC to ON in the SETUP MENU (with the APC indicator in the displaywindow lit).

APC playbackThe APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rentaltapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recordingWhenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCRadjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashesrapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

To deactivate the APCPress MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APCindicator in the display window goes off.

Notes• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in

LP mode on other VCRs.• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the

VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (theAPC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, pressP PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quicklywithout using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APCindicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording.

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortionmay occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manuallyadjust the tracking.

Press TRACKING +/– on the VCR to display thetracking meter. The distortion should disappearas you press one of the two buttons (The indicator lights up). To resume automatic trackingadjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

Tracking meter

NORMAL TRACKING

SET UP MENU

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]



MAIN• SAP•


BUZZER ON• OFF


Changing menu options

1 Press MENU, then select SET UP MENU.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR?// to change the setting.

3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Set this option to

• ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

• OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINEOUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the video input.

• ON to receive stereo programs.• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.

• ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the sametime. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.

• OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Selectthe sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.

For details, see page 43.

• MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audiotracks.

• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on bothhi-fi and normal audio tracks.

• ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) functionand improve picture quality.

• OFF to switch off APC.For details, see page 57.

• ON to output a beep sound when all illogical operation is made.• OFF to deactivate it.

Menu option

AUTO ANT SEL

AUTO STEREO

AUDIO MIX

TUNER AUDIO

APC

BUZZER

SET UP MENU

SELECT :SET :

[ V v ][ B b ]



MAIN• SAP•


BUZZER ON• OFF

59Editing

This VCR (Recorder) TV

How to hook up to a stereo systemConnect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on thestereo system, using an audio cable (not supplied).

Tip• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead.

Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.• If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white)

jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting tothe 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 otherVCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

: Signal flow

Hooking up a VCR or stereo system

How to hook up to record on this VCR

Editing

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

LINE 2 IN

LINE OUT

Other VCR (Player)

60 Editing

r REC

Basic editing(when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT on the remotecommander to display “L2” (or “L1”)in the display window.

• Press TAPE SPEED on the remotecommander to select the tape speed,SP or EP.

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it toplayback pause.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.

4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Tips• To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an

unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording(Assemble Editing).

• You can dub sound onto the normal audio track through a microphone whileediting. Set KARAOKE ON/OFF to ON before you start dubbing.

Note• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording

with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC againduring recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then when youstart recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. Ifyou press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function iscancelled.

P PAUSE

61Editing

AUDIO DUB

P PAUSE

Audio dubbing

This feature lets you record over thenormal audio track. The monauralsound previously recorded is replacedwhile the original hi-fi sound remainsunchanged. Use this feature to addcommentary to a tape that you haverecorded with a camcorder. You can alsorecord your karaoke performances.

Audio dubbing from astereo system or otherexternal source

Before you start dubbing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the videochannel.

• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” inthe display window.

1 Insert a source tape into the stereo system (or the playback VCR).Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.

2 Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the endof the section to be replaced and press P PAUSE.

Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place.

3 Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to“0H00M00S.”

4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to bereplaced.

The VCR pauses.

5 Press AUDIO DUB.

The audio dubbing indicator appears in the display window.

6 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the stereosystem (or other VCR) at the same time.

When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stopsautomatically.

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Audio dubbing (continued)

To stop while recording

Press the p STOP buttons on this VCR and the stereo system (or other VCR).

To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio

Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the SET UP MENU (page 58). Use this feature tolisten to dubbed audio over the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX isset to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember toreset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.

To listen to the dubbed sound (normal audio)

Press AUDIO MONITOR until the “L,” “R,” and “STEREO” indicators go offin the display window.

Audio dubbing from the microphoneUsing the microphone, you can add songs or narration on a recordedtape. Sound from the microphone is mixed with the original hi-fi soundand recorded on the normal audio track.

Before you start dubbing• Connect the microphone(s) to the MIC IN 1 and/or 2 jack(s), and turn

on the microphone(s).

COUNTERRESET

AUDIO DUB

P PAUSE

KARAOKE ON/OFF

Microphone

MIC IN 1/2

1 Set KARAOKE ON/OFF to ON.

2 Insert the prerecorded tape into the VCR. Search for the end of thesection to be replaced and press P PAUSE.

Make sure that the tape has its safety tab in place.

3 Press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.”

4 Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the section to bereplaced.

The VCR pauses.

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5 Press AUDIO DUB.

The audio dubbing indicator appears in the display window.

6 To start editing, press P PAUSE to start dubbing and sing or speak intothe microphone.

When the counter reaches “0H00M00S,” audio dubbing stopsautomatically.

To stop while recording

Press p STOP.

To listen to the dubbed soundPress AUDIO MONITOR until the “L,” “R,” and “STEREO” indicators go offin the display window.

To record sound from the microphone mixed with an external sourceIf you connect equipment such as a laser disc player to this VCR’s LINE 2 INjacks, you can record while singing along to a karaoke LD. Be sure to pressINPUT SELECT to display “L2” before starting recording. The mixed soundis recorded on the normal audio track, and the sound input from the LINE 2IN jacks is recorded on the hi-fi audio track.

Tip• When dubbing from the microphone, you can use the functions of echo effect, Key

Control, and Self Duet.

Note• Recording stops if you press COUNTER RESET while audio dubbing.

64 Additional Information

Additional Information

General setup information

Setting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cable, you mustset the RF UNIT switch on the rear of theVCR so that the TV can receive thecorrect signal from the VCR.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.

4 Press CHANNEL +/– to display a channel number in the displaywindow. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1(channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If thechannels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made thecorrect setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

POWER CHANNEL +/–TV/VIDEO

CH3RF UNIT

CH4

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65Additional Information

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixerWhen using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable anda 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHFantenna, use a UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antennato the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

3 Retighten the screws.

4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor a VHF/UHF antenna, use an antennaconnector (not supplied) to connect theantenna to the VCR.

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

3 Retighten the screws.

300-ohm twinlead cable

Antennaconnector(not supplied)

300-ohm twinlead cable

UHF/VHFbandseparator/mixer (notsupplied)

75-ohm coaxialcable


Troubleshooting

Symptom

The POWER switch does notfunction.

The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and“–:– –” lights in the displaywindow.

The playback picture does notappear on the TV screen.

The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls verticallyduring picture search.

The picture has no sound.

The sound is unstable or has anecho.

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony service facility.

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Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dryfor over one hour.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from themains for more than an hour. Reset the clock (andtimer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you areusing a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video

heads using the Sony V-25CL video head cleaningcassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in yourarea, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sonyservice facility (a standard service charge will berequired). Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the videoheads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consultyour local Sony dealer for more information.

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

• When you play a tape with the same sound recordedon both the hi-fi and normal sound tracks, make surethe AUDIO MIX option in the SET UP MENU is set toOFF.

• Normal picture • Rough picture • No picture (orblack & whitescreen appears)

• Unclear picture

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A TV program does not appearon the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.

The tape is ejected when youpress r REC.

Nothing happens when youpress r REC.

The timer does not operate.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander doesnot function.

The tracking meter does notappear on the screen.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

The AMS function does notwork properly.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you areusing a monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the TV antenna.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on thistape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with

the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs;select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT SELECT buttonwhen recording from other equipment.

• Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.• Make sure the tape is not at its end.• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed

the current time.• Check that the cable box is turned on.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than an hour. Reset the clock andtimer.

• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tapecompartment.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander atthe remote sensor on the VCR.

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander withnew ones if they are weak.

• Make sure the TV / VIDEO remote control switch isset correctly.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor andtracking cannot be adjusted.

• Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry, softcloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a milddetergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,such as alcohol or benzine.

• The tape has too many blank spaces in a short timespan. Change SEARCH MODE in the SET UPKARAOKE menu from AMS to INDEX.

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Specifications

SystemFormat

VHS NTSC standardVideo recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo heads

Double azimuth four headsVideo signal

NTSC color, EIA standardsTape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s)EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),playback only

Maximum recording/playback time8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind timeApprox. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner sectionChannel coverage

VHF 2 to 13UHF 14 to 69CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputsLINE-1 IN and LINE 2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jacks (1 each)Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)Input level: 327 mVrmsInput impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE-1 OUT and LINE 2 OUTVIDEO OUT, phono jacks (1 each)Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2 each)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer sectionClock

Quartz lockedTimer indication

12-hour cycleTimer setting

8 programs per month (max.)Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitorBack-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

GeneralPower requirements

110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzPower consumption

27 WOperating temperature

5°C to 40°CStorage temperature

–20°C to 60°CDimensions

Approx. 430 × 100 × 282 mm (w/h/d)including projecting parts and controls

MassApprox. 4.7 kg

Supplied accessoriesRemote commander (1)Size AA (R6) batteries (2)75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)Microphone (1)Plug adaptor (1)

Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.


Index to parts and controls

Front panel

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

1 EASY SET UP button (10, 13, 16, 19)

2 POWER switch/indicator (35)

3 LINE 2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/Rjacks (59)

4 Tape compartment

5 6 EJECT button (29)

6 0 REW (rewind) button (29, 39)

7 ) FF (fast-forward) button (29, 39)

8 · PLAY button (28)

9 p STOP button (29)

!º r REC (record) button (32)

!¡ CLICK SHUTTLE ring (40)

!™ P PAUSE button (29)

!£ LINE 2 OUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/Rjacks

!¢ Remote sensor (5)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

1 TV/VIDEO button (64)

2 SELF DUET ˜/n buttons (50)

3 KEY CONTROL ̃ /n buttons (49)

4 SHOUT button (53)

SCORE button (52)

5 ECHO control (45)

6 MIC VOL 1/2 controls (45)

7 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–buttons (57)

8 QUICK TIMER button (41)

9 MIC IN 1/2 jacks (45)

0 CONTROL jack (45)

!¡ KARAOKE MODE switch (51)

!™ KARAOKE ON/OFF switch (45)

!£ VIRTUAL SOUND switch (56)

EFFECT button (56)

WIDE/WARP indicators (56)

Front panel (continued)


Display window

8 VIDEO indicator (33)

9 SCORE/SHOUT indicator (52, 53)

0 KEY/S.D.(Self Duet)/n/˜ indicators(49)

!¡ Audio channel/sound levelindicator (43)

!™ STEREO indicator (43)

!£ Time counter/clock/line/channel/pitch adjustment indicator (29, 31,60)

1 Tape speed indicator (32)

2 Tape indicator (31)

3 REC (record) indicator (32)

4 TIMER indicator (35)

5 SAP (Second Audio Program)indicator (43)

6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)indicator (57)

7 (Audio dub) indicator (61)

(Tracking) indicator (57)

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1 AC power cord (6)

2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (59)

3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,12, 15, 18)

4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch(64)

5 LINE-1 OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (7)

Rear panel


Remote commander

1 6 ␣ EJECT button (29)

2 TIMER CLEAR button (42)

3 K. PROG (Karaoke Program) button(47)

4 SCORE button (52)

5 EFFECT button (56)

6 DISPLAY button (32)

7 COUNTER RESET button (29)

8 INPUT SELECT button (31, 33)

9 AUDIO DUB button (61)

!º r REC (record) button (32)

!¡ TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAYbutton (30)

!™ TAPE SPEED button (32)

!£ & SLOW button (39)

!¢ 3/# SEARCH buttons (39)

!∞ 0 REW (rewind) button (29, 39)

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!§ TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)

!¶ POWER switch (35)

!• Menu buttons (10, 58)

MENU buttonCURSOR >/./?// buttonsEXECUTE button

!ª AUDIO MONITOR button (43)

@º TV/VIDEO button (33, 64)

@¡ G-CODE button (34)

@™ Number/ENTER buttons (26)

@£ SET button (35)

@¢ CH (channel) +/– buttons (32)

@∞ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)

@§ =/+ SEARCH AMS/INDEXbuttons (55)

@¶ P␣ PAUSE button (29)

@• · PLAY button (28)

@ª ) FF (fast-forward) button (29, 39)

#º p STOP button (29)


Remote commander (continued)

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A, BAFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 25AMS (Automatic MusicSensor) searching 54Antenna hookup 9APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 57Audio track 44Audio/video (A/V)hookup 7

CCable hookup 12, 15, 18Cancelling timer settings 42Changing timer settings 42Checking timer settings 42Cleaning the videoheads 66Clock setting 21Connecting

cable TV 12, 15, 18external antennaconnector 65UHF/VHF bandmixer 65

Counter 29

DDisabling channels 24Dubbing. See Editing

E, FEasy Set Up 10, 13, 16, 19Editing 59EP mode 32

GG-CODE

recording 34setting 26

Guide channel settingup 26

HHi-fi audio track 44

I, JIndex searching 54

KKaraoke sing-along 45

Competing for theloudest voice 53Grading yoursinging 52Karaoke Pon 51Karaoke Program 47Key Control 49Self Duet 50Vocal Assist 51

LLP mode 29

MMonitoring duringplayback 43

N, ONormal audio track 44

PPicture adjustment 25, 40,57Playback 28

at various speeds 39slow motion 39

Presetting channels 22

QQuick timer 41

Index

RRecording 31

bilingualprograms 43SAP broadcasts 43saving 33stereo programs 43using G-CODE 34while watching anotherprogram 33

Remote commander 5

SSafety tab 33SAP (Second AudioProgram) 43Searching

at various speeds 39using the index/AMSfunction 54

SP mode 32

T, UTimer recording 37

cancelling timersettings 42changing timersettings 42checking timersettings 42daily/weeklyrecording 38overlapping timerrecordings 42using G-CODE 34

Tracking adjustment 40, 59Trinitron TV SynchroPlay 30

V, W, X, Y, ZVirtual Sound 56

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Hookup 1To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and pressPLAY. If there’s no pictureon your TV, press theVCR’s TV/VIDEO buttonuntil the VIDEO indicatorcomes on in the displaywindow.

To record a program1 Press G-CODE on the

remote commander.2 Enter the program’s G-

CODE number.3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.4 Insert a tape.5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or pressthe VCR’s TV/VIDEObutton until the VIDEOindicator in the displaywindow goes off.

2 Set the TV to the channelyou want to watch.

Hookup 3To play a tape1 If you made A/V

connections, set the TV tovideo input.If you didn’t use A/Vhookup:

• 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 pressPLAY.

To record a program1 Press G-CODE on the

remote commander.2 Enter the program’s G-

CODE number.3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.4 Insert a tape.5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.

2 Select the channel withyour cable box (if youhave one) or with yourTV.

Hookup 2To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)

2 Insert a tape and pressPLAY. If there’s no pictureon your TV, press theVCR’s TV/VIDEO buttonuntil the VIDEO indicatorcomes on in the displaywindow.

To record a program1 Turn on the cable box.2 Set the cable box to the

channel you want torecord.

3 Press G-CODE on theremote commander.

4 Enter the program’s G-CODE number.

5 Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then press SET.

6 Insert a tape.7 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.8 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes 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 thechannel you want towatch.

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