3-066-196-11 (2)Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsFor customers in the USAIf you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony
10HookupsAudio/video (A/V) hookupIf your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using t
Getting Started11HookupsCautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as sho
12HookupsHookup 1 (Plug and Play)Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).A Use this hooku
Getting Started13HookupsHookup 1 : VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be
14HookupsHookup 2 (Plug and Play)You have no cable box, or a cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not
Getting Started15HookupsHookup 2 : VCR setupNotes• If you connect the AC power cord before the antenna connections are completed, the channels may be
16HookupsHookup 3Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels
Getting Started17Selecting a languageStep 4 : Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and
18Setting the clockStep 5 : Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts.
Getting Started19Setting the clock3Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK.4Press M/m to select the item you want. Then press </, to make the sett
2WARNINGWARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence o
20Setting the clockNotes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set th
Getting Started21Setting the clockUsing Manual Clock SetBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the CH switch on the rear of the VCR to 3
22Setting the clock4Press M/m to set the month.5Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set the day.6Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way
Getting Started23Presetting channelsStep 6 : Presetting channelsThis VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscr
24Presetting channels3Press M/m to select “Ant/Cable.”4• To preset cable TV channels:Press </, to select CABLE.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Pre
Getting Started25Presetting channelsPresetting/disabling channels manuallyBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV. When using a cable box, turn
26Presetting channels3• To preset a channel:1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER.2 Press ,, then press OK or MENU.
27Playing a tapeBasic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and sta
28Playing a tapeAdditional tasksTo play a recently watched sceneYou can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.During playb
29Playing a tapeBasic OperationsTo use the time counterPress CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display w
3Important SafeguardsImportant SafeguardsFor your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and kee
30Recording TV programsRecording TV programs1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2Insert a tape wit
31Recording TV programsBasic OperationsTo stop recordingPress x STOP.To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUN
32Recording TV programsTo watch another TV program while recordingTo save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illust
33Recording TV programs using the timerBasic OperationsRecording TV programs using the timerYou can preset up to eight programs at a time.Before you s
34Recording TV programs using the timerTo stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press m t
35Recording TV programs using the timerBasic OperationsTo use the Auto Tape Speed functionIn step 3 above, press m to select AUTO. When you are recor
36Locking the VCR (Child Lock)Locking the VCR (Child Lock)To lock the VCRWhen the VCR is turned on, hold down ?/1 POWER on the VCR until “LOC” appears
37Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsTo resume normal playbackPress H PLA
38Playing/searching at various speedsTip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The pic
39Setting the recording duration timeAdditional OperationsSetting the recording duration timeTo extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new
4Important SafeguardsAntennasService• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is p
40Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsChecking/changing/canceling timer settingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video chann
41Checking/changing/canceling timer settingsAdditional OperationsWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the sec
42Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsWhen you receive a program broadcast in stere
43Recording stereo and bilingual programsAdditional OperationsHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi
44Searching using various functionsSearching using various functionsTo search using the index function (Scan and Play)The VCR marks the tape with an i
45Searching using various functionsAdditional OperationsTo search for the counter 0:00:00 pointTo mark a point on the tape that you want to find later
46Adjusting the picture (tracking)Adjusting the picture (tracking)Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion
47Changing menu optionsAdditional OperationsChanging menu optionsMenu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.1Press MENU, then select “Ad
48Editing with another VCREditing with another VCRHow to connect to record on this VCRNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colo
49Editing with another VCRAdditional OperationsOperation (when recording on this VCR)To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut
5Table of contentsGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started6 Step 1 : Unpacking7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander9 Step 3 : Hookups17 St
50General setup informationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna
51General setup informationAdditional InformationAttaching the external antenna connectorAttaching a UHF/VHF band mixerWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead
52TroubleshootingTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.Symptom RemedyPowerTh
53TroubleshootingAdditional InformationTimer recordingThe timer does not operate. • Check that the clock is set.• Make sure a tape has been inserted.•
54SpecificationsSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimuth four
55Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelA
56Index to parts and controlsDisplay windowA Tape indicator (31)B TIMER indicator (34)C Hi-Fi indicator (42)D Time counter/clock/line/channel indicato
57Index to parts and controlsAdditional InformationRemote commanderA •TV / VIDEO switch (7)B Z EJECT button (28)C TV/VIDEO button (8) (32)D DISPLAY bu
58Index to parts and controlsK ?/1 (power) switch (8) (34)L COUNTER/REMAIN button (31)M AUDIO MONITOR button (42)N CLEAR button (29) (41)O Number butt
59IndexIndexAAdjustingpicture 46tracking 46Advanced option 47Antenna hookup 12Audio track 43Audio/video (A/V) hookup 10Auto Clock Set 18Auto Tape Spee
6UnpackingGetting StartedStep 1 : UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries• 7
Sony Corporation Printed in China AC68-01066AQuick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input,
Getting Started7Setting up the remote commanderStep 2 : Setting up the remote commanderNotes• With normal use, the batteries should last about three t
8Setting up the remote commanderControlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
Getting Started9HookupsStep 3 : HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so
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