
Video CassetteRecorder©1999 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. R
Getting Started10Step 3: Hookups (continued)ororVHF/UHFMatch the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.ARear of TVBVHFCUHFVHFARear of TVVHF/UHFororMa
11Getting StartedGetting StartedNormal displaycontinued Hookup 1: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yo
Getting Started12Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn
13Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21WallVHF/UHFRear of TVororABCVHFUHFVHFUHFMatch the typeof connector onyour
Getting Started14Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 2: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If
15Getting StartedGetting Started4 The AUTO PRESET starts.Automatic clock settingTo use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manual
Getting Started16VHF/UHFRear of TVA Match the typeof connectoron your TV: A,B, or C.VHFBCUHFVHFUHFCable boxConnect this cabledirectly to your TV ifyou
17Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 3: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are us
Getting Started18Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn
19Getting StartedGetting StartedA/B switchAVCRororRear of TVVHF/UHFAVHFBUHFVHFCUHFMatch the typeof connectoron your TV: A,B, or C.For connectortypes B
Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presenc
Getting Started20Step 3: Hookups (continued)Normal displaySET UPTUNER PRESETPLEASE WAITAUTO PRESETPROCESSINGSET UPSET UP IS DONE,m Hookup 4: V
21Getting StartedGetting StartedCable box output channel4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 33.1 Press ME
Getting Started22Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When u
23Getting StartedGetting StartedMENUSetting the clockSet the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording programs.Using the Auto Clock Setfeat
Getting Started24Setting the clock (continued)2 Press M/m to highlight CLOCK SET, thenpress OK.3 Press M/m to highlight AUTO, then pressOK.4 Press M/m
25Getting StartedGetting Started7 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a ch
Getting Started26Using Manual Clock SetSet the time and date manually.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel(ch
27Getting StartedGetting StartedSELECTSETENDQUIT::::O KMENUCLOCK SETtT tt9/1/1999WE12: 00AMSELECTSETENDQUIT::::O KMENUCLOCK SETtT tt9/ 28/ 1999 TU 1
Getting Started28Setting the clock (continued)If the clock is not activated1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the AutoClock Set feature.”The AUTO CLOCK S
29Getting StartedGetting StartedSELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SET3RETURNO KMENUttFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGNO– – –AUTOAUTOSELECT
3IntroductionGetting StartedTable of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander7 Step 3: Hookups22 Selecting
Getting Started304 Press MENU to exit the menu.5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.Tip• If you want to return to the previous
31Getting StartedGetting StartedPresettingchannelsThis VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69and unscrambled CATV chan
Getting Started32Presetting channels (continued)3 Press M/m to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.4 • To preset cable TV channels:Press M/m to set
33Getting StartedGetting StartedMENUNumberbuttons,ENTERCH +/–Presetting/disablingchannels manually1 Press MENU, then press M/m to highlightSETTINGS an
Getting Started34Presetting channels (continued)Channel to be disabledChannel to be preset2 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,then press OK.3 • To p
35Getting StartedGetting StartedNumberbuttons,ENTERMENUIf the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in
Getting Started36Selected channel2 Press M/m to highlight TUNER PRESET,then press OK.3 Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-
37Basic OperationsBasic OperationsPlaying a tape1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.Basic Operations1237890456+–+–Z EJECTCOMMERCIALPASSC
Basic Operations38Playing a tape (continued)2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab r
39Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. Thecounter in the display
Getting Started4Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries
Basic Operations40Recording TVprograms1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2 Insert a tape with it
41Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording indicator3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press CH +/– to select
Basic Operations42Safety tabTime counterRemaining tape lengthTo check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time
43Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe timerYou can preset up to eight programs at atime.Before you start…• Check that the VC
Basic Operations44Setting the timer manually (continued)2 Press M/m to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.3 Set the date, start and s
45Basic OperationsBasic OperationsDaily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you pressm, the indicatio
Additional Operations46Playing/searchingat various speedsy SLOWM FFm REWH PLAYm REWPlayback optionsView the pictur e during fast-forward or rewi
47Additional OperationsTip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:–Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.–The picture shakes whil
Additional Operations48Normal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00z RECSetting therecordingduration timeAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can hav
49Additional OperationsMENUCLEARChecking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1 Press _/1
5Getting StartedGetting StartedcontinuedRemote sensorTV / VIDEOStep 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) bat
Additional Operations50Program 1Program 2Will be cut off3 Press M/m to highlight the setting you wantto change or cancel.• To change the setting, pres
51Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. Wh
Additional Operations52Normal audio trackHi-fi audio track(main track)Stereo sound(left/right channels)Monaural soundHow sound is recorded on a video
53Additional OperationsTracking meterAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tap
Additional Operations54Changing menu options1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCEDOPTIONS and press OK.2 Press M/m to highlight the option to change, then
55Additional OperationsEditing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRNotes• Make sur e you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color
Additional Operations56Operation (when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the videochannel.• Press INPUT SE
57Additional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cabl
Additional Information58EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)300-ohm twinlead cableEAC-66UHF/VHFbandseparator/mixer (notsupplied)300-ohm twinlead cabl
59Additional Information• Normal picture• Rough picture• Unclear picture• No picture (orblack & whitescreen appears)PowerClockPlaybackTroubleshoot
Getting Started6Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogramme
Additional Information60RecordingTimer recordingOthersSymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing
61Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimu
Additional Information62Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel1 _/1 POWER switch/indicato
63Additional Information1 Timer indicator (44)2 SAP (Second Audio Program)indicator (51)3 STEREO indicator (51)4 Tape speed indicator (41)5 VIDEO indi
Additional Information64Index to parts and controls (continued)Rear panel1 AC power cord (7)2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (55)3 VHF/UHF IN connecto
65Additional InformationRemote commander1 TV / VIDEO switch (5)2 Z EJECT button (38)3 TV/VIDEO button (6, 42)4 DISPLAY button (42)5 CLEAR button (39,
Additional Information66qa _/1 (power) switch (6, 44)qs COUNTER/REMAIN button (42)qd AUDIO MONITOR button (51)qf Number buttons (34)qg ENTER button (3
67Additional InformationIndexA, BAdjustingpicture 53tracking 53Advanced option 54AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 35Antenna hookup 10APC (Adaptive PictureContro
Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaQuick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youma
7Getting StartedGetting StartedUseAudio/video (A/V) hookup, thenfollow one of the hookups below.Hookup 1Hookup 2Hookup 3Hookup 4Step 3continuedRefer t
Getting Started8VCR Stereo receiverTVVCR Stereo receiverTVVideo cable (not supplied)Audio cable (not supplied)Audio cable (not supplied)Step 3: Hookup
9Getting StartedGetting Started A/V hookup: VCR setupAfter you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,use the following procedur
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