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3-867-596-11 (1)Video Cassette RecorderOperating Instructions ©1999 by Sony CorporationSLV-SF99ENPAL NTSC 4.43Chlorine free paper

10Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedStep 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)Notes• If the TV uses a different remote control s

SmartFile function100Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programmeYou can erase an unwanted programme from the Sm

SmartFile function101Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeNotes• You cannot erase a protected programme from the SmartFile list. You have to first

102TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your neares

Additional Information103Troubleshooting PictureS1The VCR picture does not appear on the TV screen.Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If

Additional Information104TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (continued) PictureS4The tracking meter does not appear on the TV screen.The recording conditi

Additional Information105TroubleshootingSmartFileS14Recording stops halfway.If the tape contains a programme protected by the SmartFile function, reco

Additional Information106TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (continued)Remote commanderS21The remote commander does not operate.Make sure you are pointing

Additional Information107Troubleshooting TapeS30The tape is ejected when you press / ON/STANDBY. You have set a timer recording, but the tape on whic

Additional Information108SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemChannel coveragePAL (D/K, B/G)VHF E2 to E12, R1-R12 UHF E21 to E69, R21-R69CATV S01 to S05,

Additional Information109Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front pa

11Connecting the VCRGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 3 Connecting the VCR• If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see below.• If your TV does not have

Additional Information110Index to parts and controlsIndex to parts and controls (continued)Display windowTimer indicator (55), (57)VPS (Video Programm

Additional Information111Index to parts and controlsRear panelMains lead (11), (14)LINE-3 INAUDIO L/R/VIDEOENTREE LIGNE-3AUDIO G/D/VIDEOLINE-1 (TV)LIG

Additional Information112Index to parts and controlsRemote commander EJECT button (46)Menu buttons (6)MENU button CURSOR / / / buttons OK button T

Additional Information113Index to parts and controls TV / VIDEO remote control switch (5)/ (on/standby) button (6), (52) COMMAND MODE Switch (7)SMA

Additional Information114Menu chartMenu chartThis VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and easy select

Additional Information115Menu chartSERLRECT :SET :VIDEO ED I T COLOYTESUR MSPT IONSOSHARS PNESOF F NROOPCONOKMALATUO NORMAL

Sony Corporation Printed in FranceIndexAAccesories supplied 4Adjustingpicture 30, 69tracking 69Aerial hookup 11AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 30Audio dubbing

12Connecting the VCRGetting StartedStep 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)Notes• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF M

Getting Started13Connecting the VCRGetting StartedAbout the SMARTLINK featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC*1,

14Connecting the VCRGetting StartedStep 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connectorNote• When you connect t

Getting Started15Connecting the VCRGetting StartedAdditional connectionsTo a stereo systemYou can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system

16Connecting the VCRGetting StartedStep 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)Note• You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless

17Tuning your TV to the VCRGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 4 Tuning your TV to the VCRIf you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV ca

18Tuning your TV to the VCRGetting StartedStep 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)To check if the TV tuning is correctSet the TV to the video ch

19Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using t

2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer s

20Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionGetting StartedStep 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)If your country

21Setting the clockGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 6 Setting the clockYou must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features

22Setting the clockGetting StartedStep 6 : Setting the clock (continued)3Press CURSOR / to highlight MANUAL ADJUST, then press OK.4Press CURSOR /

Getting Started23Setting the clockGetting StartedTip• To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed, and se

24Setting the clockGetting StartedStep 6 : Setting the clock (continued)Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionBefore you start…• Turn on

Getting Started25Setting the clockGetting StartedTips• To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR to return to the item to be changed, and sel

26Selecting a languageGetting StartedSelecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up

Getting Started27Presetting channelsGetting StartedPresetting channelsIf some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can pre

28Presetting channelsGetting StartedPresetting channels (continued)CC0C04Press CURSOR / to highlight CHANNEL SET.5Press PROG +/– to select the progr

Getting Started29Presetting channelsGetting StartedIf you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, fo

3Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4Step 1: Unpacking5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander11Step 3: Connecting the VC

30Presetting channelsGetting StartedPresetting channels (continued)Disabling unwanted programme positionsAfter tuning the TV channels, you can disable

Getting Started31Setting/changing the station namesGetting StartedSetting/changing the station namesYou can also set and change station names as you l

32Setting/changing the station namesGetting StartedSetting/changing the station names (continued)Note• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t

Getting Started33Changing/disabling programme positionsGetting StartedChanging/disabling programme positionsAfter setting the channels, you can change

34Changing/disabling programme positionsGetting StartedChanging/disabling programme positions (continued)3Press CURSOR / to highlight the row on whi

Getting Started35Changing/disabling programme positionsGetting StartedDisabling unwanted programme positionsAfter presetting channels, you can disable

36Changing/disabling programme positionsGetting StartedChanging/disabling programme positions (continued)Notes• The menu disappears automatically if y

Getting Started37Connecting the Satellite tunerGetting StartedConnecting the Satellite tunerYou can connect a Satellite tuner into LINE-4IN connector.

38Connecting the Satellite tunerGetting StartedConnecting the Satellite tuner (continued)Setting the Satellite tunerTo watch or record from the Satell

Getting Started39Connecting the Satellite tunerGetting StartedNote• To record a satellite programme, press INPUT SELECT button to display "L4&quo

4UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 Step 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander • EURO-AV cable• R6 (s

40Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderGetting StartedSetting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderYou can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you

Getting Started41Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderGetting StartedSetting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channelsTo watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes

42Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderGetting StartedSetting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)4Press CURSOR / to highlight DECODER, then pr

Getting Started43Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderGetting Started9Press CURSOR / to highlight NORMAL, then press OK.To preset CATV (Cable Televi

44Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderGetting StartedSetting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder (continued)Notes• The menu disappears automatically if you

45Basic OperationsPlaying a tapeBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and sta

Basic Operations46Playing a tapePlaying a tape (continued)Additional tasksTo set the colour systemIf the playback picture has no colour or streaks app

Basic Operations47Basic OperationsPlaying a tapeNotes• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when

Basic Operations48Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a decoder, turn it on.

Basic Operations49Basic OperationsRecording TV programmesTo stop recordingPress STOP.3• To record a normal channel.Press PROG +/– until the programm

5Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedGetting StartedStep 2 Step 2 Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two R6 (size

Basic Operations50Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes (continued)To check the remaining timePress DISPLAY. With the display on, press CO

Basic Operations51Basic OperationsRecording TV programmesNotes• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.• The di

Basic Operations52Recording TV programmes using the ShowView systemRecording TV programmes using the ShowView systemThe ShowView system is the feature

Basic Operations53Basic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the ShowView system1Press TIMER.• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VA R YThe TIMER METHO

Basic Operations54Recording TV programmes using the ShowView systemRecording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued)3Press OK.The date, st

Basic Operations55Basic OperationsRecording TV programmes using the ShowView systemTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press STOP.Dail

Basic Operations56Recording TV programmes using the ShowView systemRecording TV programmes using the ShowView system (continued)To use the VCR after s

Basic Operations57Basic OperationsSetting the timer manuallySetting the timer manuallyIf the ShowView system is not available in your area, follow the

Basic Operations58Setting the timer manuallySetting the timer manually (continued)1Press TIMER.• When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VA R YThe TIMER METHOD

Basic Operations59Basic OperationsSetting the timer manuallyTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn st

6Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedStep 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)TV control buttonsTo PressTurn the TV into standby/

60Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playbackPress PLAY.Playback options Op

Additional Operations61Playing/searching at various speedsUsing the shuttle ringWith the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options.

Additional Operations62Playing/searching at various speedsPlaying/searching at various speeds (continued)Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/

Additional Operations63Setting the recording duration timeSetting the recording duration timeAfter starting recording in the normal way, you can have

Additional Operations64Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and se

Additional Operations65Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsWhen the timer settings overlapThe programme that starts first has priority and the

Additional Operations66Recording stereo and bilingual programmesRecording stereo and bilingual programmesIn ZWEITON (German stereo) systemThis VCR aut

Additional Operations67Recording stereo and bilingual programmesBilingual programme*Usually the main sound (monaural)Selecting the sound during playba

Additional Operations68Searching using the index functionSearching using the index functionThe VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point wh

Additional Operations69Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playin

Getting Started7Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedNotes• In normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do n

Additional Operations70Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the picture (continued)OPC recordingWhenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first

Additional Operations71Changing menu optionsChanging menu optionsVIDEO OPTIONS menuInitial settings are indicated in bold print.1Press MENU, then sele

Additional Operations72Changing menu optionsChanging menu options (continued)Note• When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPN

Additional Operations73Changing menu optionsOTHER OPTIONS menuInitial settings are indicated in bold print.Note• When you set a timer recording, the i

Additional Operations74Editing with another VCR or stereo systemEditing with another VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on this VCRTip• You

Additional Operations75Editing with another VCR or stereo systemOperation (when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and se

Additional Operations76Audio dubbingAudio dubbingThis feature lets you record over the normal audio track. The monaural sound previously recorded is

Additional Operations77Audio dubbingNote• After you use this feature, the audio in playback mode is automatically set to monaural.To listen to both th

78About the SmartFile functionSmartFile functionAbout the SmartFile functionSmartFile* allows you to view a contents of your video tape (recording dat

SmartFile function79About the SmartFile functionLabelling a recorded programme and tape (page 88)You can attach an electronic "label" to the

8Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedStep 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe

SmartFile function80Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording using the SmartFile functionTo use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile la

SmartFile function81Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording a programme on the SmartFile tapeWhen recording a programme on the SmartFile tape,

SmartFile function82Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording using the SmartFile function (continued)Checking the information of a recorded pro

SmartFile function83Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording after locating the Blank Time spaceThe SmartFile function identifies not only the

SmartFile function84Recording using the SmartFile functionRecording using the SmartFile function (continued)Notes• You may not be able to locate the b

SmartFile function85Selecting and playing a programmeSelecting and playing a programmeYou can automatically locate and start playback of a programme r

SmartFile function86Checking the contents of a tapeChecking the contents of a tapeYou can display the programme data list of a SmartFile tape on the T

SmartFile function87Checking the contents of a tapeTip• If you press a button other than SP/LP or CURSOR / , the SmartFile check list disappears.Note

SmartFile function88Labelling a recorded programme and tapeLabelling a recorded programme and tapeSome Broadcast systems ensure a Teletext service in

SmartFile function89Labelling a recorded programme and tape1Select the programme position for which you want to set or change the TV guide page.2Press

Getting Started9Setting up the remote commanderGetting StartedCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering the

SmartFile function90Labelling a recorded programme and tapeLabelling a recorded programme and tape (continued)Notes• In step 4 above, enter "000&

SmartFile function91Labelling a recorded programme and tapeLabelling a recorded programme manuallyIf Teletext data is not available, label and select

SmartFile function92Labelling a recorded programme and tapeLabelling a recorded programme and tape (continued)4Press CURSOR .The cursor moves to the

SmartFile function93Labelling a recorded programme and tapeTo erase the programme labelPress CLEAR after step 3 above. The programme label is erased a

SmartFile function94Labelling a recorded programme and tapeLabelling a recorded programme and tape (continued)Labelling a tapeBefore you start…• Turn

SmartFile function95Labelling a recorded programme and tapeTo erase the tape titlePress CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the rec

SmartFile function96Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile labelRegistering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile la

SmartFile function97Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile labelTo check the information of a registered programmePress SMARTFIL

SmartFile function98Protecting a recorded programmeProtecting a recorded programmeYou can protect a recorded programme using the SmartFile function fr

SmartFile function99Protecting a recorded programmeTo unlock the protected programmePress CURSORin the step 4 above. The indicator disappears and you