Sony Group SLVM91HF User Manual 01 01 SLV M91HF 11 1 US

Sony Corporation 01 01 SLV M91HF 11 1 US

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3-865-759-11(1)Video CassetteRecorder©1999 by Sony CorporationSLV-M91HFOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealerregarding this product.Model No. _________________________Serial No. _________________________Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: SLV-M91HFResponsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USATelephone No.: 201-930-6970This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thisdevice may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual.
2Introduction WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electric shockto persons.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock, do not use thispolarized AC plug with an extension cord,receptacle or other outlet unless the blades canbe fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.PrecautionsSafety• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug theunit and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it any further.• This 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.• One blade of the plug is wider than theother for the purpose of safety and will fitinto the power outlet only one way. If youare unable to insert the plug fully into theoutlet, contact your Sony dealer.Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to preventinternal 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 toa 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 three hoursbefore operating the unit.InformationFor customers in the USACAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operatethis equipment.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and canradiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference toradio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation. If this equipment doescause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determinedby turning the equipment off and on, the useris encouraged to try to correct the interferenceby one or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between theequipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CautionTelevision programs, films, video tapes andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material maybe contrary to the provisions of the copyrightlaws. Also, use of this recorder with cabletelevision transmission may requireauthorization from the cable televisiontransmission and/or program owner.
3Introduction* VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TheVCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.Table of contentsBasic Operations4Playing a tape6Recording TV programs10 Locating a channel by Station ID12 Recording TV programs using theVCR Plus+* GOLD system15 Setting the timer manuallyAdditional Operations19 Playing/searching at variousspeeds22 Creating a favorite channel listwith Station ID24 Setting the recording durationtime25 Checking/changing/cancelingtimer settings27 Recording stereo and bilingualprograms29 Searching using the indexfunction30 Adjusting the picture32 Changing menu options35 Watching the camcorder picturewithout connecting cables— LASER␣LINKEditing37 Editing methods38 Hooking up to a VCR or stereosystem39 Basic editing40 Insert editingSmartFile Function42 About the SmartFile function44 Recording using the SmartFilefunction53 Selecting and playing a program55 Checking the contents of a tape56 Labeling a recorded program andtape61 Protecting a recorded program63 Erasing the data of an unwantedprogram65 Registering the contents of arecorded tape in the SmartFilelabel67 Storing program data from theDIRECTV digital satellite receiver(Program Data Download)Additional Information69 Troubleshooting72 Specifications73 Index to parts and controls79 Indexback coverQuick reference to using the VCR
Basic Operations4Basic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape withits safety tab removed.3Press HPLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Z EJECTX PAUSEH PLAYx STOPM FFm REWSMART CUECLEARDISPLAYPLAY
5Basic OperationsBasic OperationsAdditional tasksTo PressStop play x STOPPause play X PAUSEResume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAYFast-forward the tape M FF during stopRewind the tape m REW during stopEject the tape Z EJECTTo skip playbackYou can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as acommercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.1Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. TheVCR starts searching.2Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normalplayback.If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCRwill stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.Tip• You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu.For details, see page 33.To use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. Thecounter in the display window resets to “0:00:00”. Search for the pointafterwards by referring to the counter.To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.Notes• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR butthe picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.STEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANK
Basic Operations61Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.Recording TVprogramsSP/EPINPUTSELECTCH +/–z RECTV/VIDEOCOUNTER/REMAINx STOPDISPLAYShuttle ringNumberbuttons,ENTER1234567890
7Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording indicatorcontinued3Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.5Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long asSP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audioquality.6Press z REC to start recording.The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.To stop recordingPress x STOP.INPUTSELECT• CHSP / EPSTEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANKSTEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANKSTEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANKSTEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANKREC
Basic Operations8Recording TV programs (continued)Time counterRemaining tape lengthSafety tabTo check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of taperemaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check theremaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the timecounter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The remainingtape length with the indicator also appears in the display window.To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPESELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, seepage␣33.)To watch another TV program while recording1Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the displaywindow.2If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TVinput; if not, skip this step.3Select another channel on the TV.To select the channel using the shuttle ringTo select a channel in step 4 above, you can also use the shuttle ring. Duringstop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwisefor lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the preset order.To save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off thesafety tab as illustrated. To record on a tapeagain, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.S0 : 00 : 22ESPTAPE REMAINING1 : 46
9Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTips• 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 LINE-2 IN jacks using theINPUT SELECT button.• “L3” is reserved for LASER LINK input when viewing the camcorder picture(page␣35). Cable connection is recommended when recording the picture from thecamcorder (page 38).• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but theinformation won’t be recorded on the tape.• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. Whenusing a cable box, make sure to leave it on.• You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot setthe channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when:– you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.– you press JOG so that the remote commander is in jog mode.Notes• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such asT-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 remainingtape length after you press DISPLAY.
Basic Operations10Locating achannel byStation IDYou can select the TV program fromstation ID.Before you start...• Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu(page␣33).CH +/–ENTER1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2Press ENTER.The station ID appears on the TV screen.IJKOPQCDELMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGH121591319345432210• ENTER1234567890
11Basic OperationsBasic OperationsThe selected station ID3Press CH +/– to select the station IDyou want.4Press ENTER.Note• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.• CHIJKOPQCDELMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGH121591319345432210• ENTER
Basic Operations121Press VCR Plus+.Recording TVprograms usingthe VCR Plus+GOLD systemJust enter the PlusCode number listed inthe TV program guide. The date, timeand channel number of that program areset automatically. You can preset up toeight programs at a time.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.• If you insert a tape with the SmartFilefunction, make sure the total recordingtime doesn’t overlap the protectedprogram. For details about theSmartFile function, see page 42.`/1CLEARVCR Plus+SP/EPNumberbuttons,ENTERCursor stick</,x STOPVCR Plus+VCR Plus+PlusCode–––––––– SP / EPEPEn t e r p rog ram’s Pl usCodeus i ng 0–9 keysTo change tape speed,push SP / EP1234567890
13Basic OperationsBasic Operationscontinued1234567890CLEARWEEKLY ONCE DA I L YPl usCodeUse keys for :To con f i rm:To cance l :CLEARENTERSP / EPEP–––29253VCR Plus+SP / EPCLEARWEEKLY ONCE DA I L YPl usCodeUse keys for :To con f i rm:To cance l :CLEARENTERSP / EPSP–––29253VCR Plus+VCR Plus+Pl usCode53292––– SPTo c an pu s h POWERl,RECORDING TIMEceTo s e t t i me r, pus h93/0 8:0011:30 52EPTHUPM PMDATE START STOP CHCLEARSP / EP• CURSORPUSH OK• ENTER2Press the number buttons to enter thePlusCode number.If you make a mistake, press CLEAR andre-enter the correct number.3Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP orEP.4Move the cursor stick </, to selectONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then pressENTER:To record SelectOnly once ONCEEveryday Monday to Friday DAILYOnce a week WEEKLYThe date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speedappear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, pressCLEAR to cancel the setting.5To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.6Press `/1 to turn off the VCR.The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR standsby for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.
Basic Operations14To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.Remember to press `/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standbymode 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.To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)While the VCR turns on, hold down `/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.To unlock the VCR, hold down `/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked andturns on.To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. Therecording stops and the VCR is unlocked.Tips• To cancel the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressingENTER in step 4 above.• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomesshorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EPmode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed ischanged. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 33).• When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANKSEARCH screen appears after step 5. Wait about ten seconds for the screen toappear before pressing the `/1 button in step 6. For details, see “Setting timerrecording in the Blank Time space” (page␣50).Notes• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:– The PlusCode number is incorrect.– ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY orWEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.• The VCR will be unlocked when:– you stop timer recording by pressing x STOP– you insert a tape– the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system(continued)
15Basic OperationsBasic OperationsSetting the timermanuallyIf the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is notavailable in your area, follow theinstructions below to set the timer torecord 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.• If you insert a tape with the SmartFilefunction, make sure the total recordingtime doesn’t overlap the protectedprogram. For details about theSmartFile function, see page 42.MENU`/1INPUTSELECT1Press MENU, then move the cursor stickM/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK andpush the cursor stick (OK).CH +/–x STOPcontinued• MENU–TIMER SET / CHECK–TUEDATE START STOP CH/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –9 / 28Shuttle ring• CURSORPUSH OKCursor stickM/m/</,OK1234567890SP/EPNumberbuttons
Basic Operations16Setting the timer manually (continued)Channel number Station ID2Move the cursor stick M/m to select the line that is to be set.3Set the date, start and stop time, channelnumber and tape speed:1Move the cursor stick , to highlighteach item in turn.2Move the cursor stick M/m to set eachitem.To correct a setting, move the cursor stick< to return to that setting and reset.When you set the channel number, thestation ID appears on the TV screen. Youcan set it while checking the station ID.To record the same program every day orthe same day every week, move the cursorstick m while the date is highlighting. Fordetails, see “Daily/weekly recording”below.To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 INjacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE1” or “LINE2” in the“CH” position.4Move the cursor stick , to confirm the setting.The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter anothersetting, select the next line and repeat step 3.5Push the cursor stick (OK).9TIMER SET / CHECK3TUE9 / 28DATE START STOP CH/–:–– –:–– ––SP––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –THU09TIMER SET / CHECK3TUE9 / 28DATE START STOP IJK/7:00 8:00 12 SP––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –THU0AM AMINPUTSELECT• CURSORPUSH OK• CURSORPUSH OK• CURSORPUSH OK• CURSORPUSH OK
17Basic OperationsBasic Operations6Press `/1 to turn off the VCR.The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR standsby for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, move the cursor stick m to select the recording pattern. Eachtime you move the cursor stick m, the indication changes as shown below.Move the cursor stick M to change the indication in reverse order.the current date t SUN-SAT t MON-SAT t MON-FRI t EVERY SAT t .....t EVERY MON t EVERY SUN t 1 month later t (date counts down) tthe current dateTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press `/1. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.Remember to press `/1 to reset the VCR to the timer recording standbymode 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.To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)While the VCR turns on, hold down `/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the -indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.To unlock the VCR, hold down `/1 POWER on the VCR until the -indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked andturns on.To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. Therecording stops and the VCR is unlocked.continued
Basic Operations18Tips• To set the channel, you can also use the CH +/– or number buttons.• You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot setthe channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when:– you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.– you press JOG so that the remote commander is in jog mode.• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.•When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomesshorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EPmode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed ischanged. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 33).• “LINE3” is reserved for LASER LINK input when viewing the camcorder picture(page␣35). Cable connection is r ecommended when recording the picture from thecamcorder (page 38).• When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANKSEARCH screen appears after closing the menu in step 5. For details, see “Settingtimer recording in the Blank Time space” (page␣50).Notes• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “LINE1”, “LINE2” or “LINE3”.• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart ChannelMapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of thesupplied hookup/setup manual).Setting the timer manually (continued)
19Additional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speedsAdditional OperationsShuttle ringm REWM FFJOGPlayback options OperationView the picture duringfast-forward or rewindSearch forwardSearch backwardPlay at twice the normal speedPlay in slow motionDuring fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, holddown m REW.During playback, press M FF.During playback, press m REW.During playback, press ×2.During playback or pause, press y SLOW +/–. Press the +/–buttons to change the speed.m REW M FFH PLAYShuttle ringJOGcontinuedH PLAYx STOP×2y SLOW+/–CLEARTAPERETURN
Additional Operations20Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)Mark on the TV screenSlow motion Pause Slow motionin reversePlayback mode Normal speed Double speed High speedHigh speed Double speed Normal speedin reverse in reverse in reverseX2X2–X1–Playback options OperationReplay a sceneRewind and start playTo resume normal playbackPress H PLAY.Using the shuttle ringWith the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. Thereare two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode.To use the shuttle ring in normal modeDuring playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise orcounterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes theplayback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for afew seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on:During playback, first press CLEAR when you come to a sceneyou want to replay later. When you are ready to replay thescene, press x STOP. Then press TAPE RETURN andH PLAY in quick succession.During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding downm REW on the VCR.
21Additional OperationsTo use the shuttle ring in jog modeUse this mode for frame-by-frame playback.Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change tothe jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can seea still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture oneframe. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise.The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.To resume normal mode, press JOG again. The JOG button goes off.Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The picture shakes while pausing.To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/–) at the same time.Notes• The sound is muted during these operations.• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR butthe 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 picture may flutter a bit when playing in slow motion.
Additional Operations22Creating afavorite channellist with StationIDYou can create your favorite channel listof the TV channels with station ID. Youcan store up to 10 channels with stationID and select the channel from yourfavorite channel list.Before you start...• Set FAVORITE CH to ON in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu(page␣33).Creating your favorite channel list1Press ENTER.The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.2Press CH +/– to select the station ID youwant to replace.You can also use the cursor stick M/m instead.3Move the cursor stick </, to select thestation ID you want to set.4Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required.5Press ENTER.You can also use the cursor stick (OK) instead.Note• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.Cursor stickM/m/</,OKThe selected station IDENTERCH +/–IJKOPQCDELMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGHFAVORITE CH 121591319345432210IJKOPQBBALMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGHFAVORITE CH 12152713193454322101234567890
23Additional Operations1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on.2Press ENTER.Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TVscreen.3Press CH +/– to select the station ID youwant.You can also use the cursor stick M/m instead.4Press ENTER.You can also use the cursor stick (OK) instead.Note• If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.The selected station IDSelecting a channel fromyour favorite channel listCursor stickM/mOKENTERCH +/–1234567890IJKOPQBBALMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGHFAVORITE CH 1215271319345432210IJKOPQBBALMNRSTAABABBXYZUVWFGHFAVORITE CH 1215271319345432210
Additional Operations24z RECSetting therecordingduration timeAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically after a specifiedduration.1While recording, press z REC.The indicator appears in the display window.2Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration.Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCRstops recording and turns off automatically.To extend the durationPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.To cancel the durationPress z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCRreturns to normal recording mode.To stop while recordingPress x STOP.Note• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting therecording duration.Normal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00STEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANK1234567890
25Additional OperationsChecking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1Press `/1 to turn on the VCR.2Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/mto select TIMER SET/CHECK and push thecursor stick (OK).• If you want to change a setting, go on to thenext step.• If you do not need to change the settings,push the cursor stick (OK), then turn off theVCR to return to recording standby.3Move the cursor stick M/m to select the setting you want to change orcancel:• To change the setting, move the cursor stick </, to highlight theitem you want to change, and move the cursor stick M/m to reset it.Then, move the cursor stick , repeatedly until the cursor appears atthe beginning of the line.• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.4Push the cursor stick (OK).If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recordingstandby.CLEARMENU`/1continuedTUE9 / 289TIMER SET / CHECK3DATE START STOP CH/7:00 8:00 6SP102/10:3011:15 50EP–1:00 3:00LINE1EPEVERY 12:55 1:30 12SP––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –THUAM AMSATPM PMSATMON SUNAMPM AMPM01234567890Cursor stickM/m/</,OK
Additional Operations26Program 1Will be cut offProgram 2Program 1About 20 secondsProgram 2About 20 seconds will be cut offWhen the timer settings overlapThe 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.Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)
27Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When astereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noisein the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONSmenu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi andnormal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 32.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 ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. Fordetails, see page 33.Selecting the sound during playbackPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound beingrecorded will not change.)To listen to On-screen display Display windowStereo STEREO STEREOLeft channel LEFT CH STEREORight channel RIGHT CH STEREOMonaural sound on the No indicator No indicatornormal audio trackcontinued
Additional Operations28Notes• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monauralregardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.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.Normal audio trackHi-fi audio track(main track)Monaural soundStereo sound(left/right channels)Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)
29Additional OperationsSearching usingthe indexfunctionThe VCR marks the tape with an indexsignal at the point where each recordingbegins. Use these signals as referencesto find a specific recording. The VCRcan search up to 99 index signals aheadof or behind the current position.1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.2Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how manyindex signals ahead or behind you want to search:• To search ahead, press > INDEXSEARCH.• To search backwards, press . INDEXSEARCH.The VCR starts searching and the indexnumber on the TV screen counts down tozero. Playback starts automatically fromthat point.To stop searchingPress x STOP.Note• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.However, an index signal will be marked if you change the program positionduring recording pause../>INDEXSEARCH1234567890 I NDEXSEARCH 8
Additional Operations30Adjusting the pictureAdjusting 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 the TRACKING +/– buttons to displaythe tracking meter. The distortion shoulddisappear as you press one of the two buttons(the indicator lights up). To resumeautomatic tracking adjustment, eject the tapeand reinsert it.About the Reality Regenerator functionThe Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to itsoriginal quality during playback.To use the Reality Regeneratorfunction, press REALITYREGENERATOR. The REALITYREGENERATOR indicator lights up.To turn it off, press REALITYREGENERATOR. The REALITYREGENERATOR indicator goes off.Tracking meterREALITY REGENERATORNORMAL TRACKINGREALITY REGENERATOR indicator
31Additional OperationsAbout the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) functionThe Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improvesrecording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of thevideo heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommendthat you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APCindicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 33.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 first start recording, the VCR adjusts to thetape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). Thisadjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.Notes• The automatic tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapesrecorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed fromthe SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ONin the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EPmode with the APC function.• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording whilethe VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause(the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze thetape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,press X PAUSE to start recording immediately.If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set theVCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE tostart recording.
Additional Operations32Changing menu options1Press MENU, then move the cursor stickM/m to select ADVANCED OPTIONS andpush the cursor stick (OK).2Move the cursor stick M/m to select theoption to change, then move the cursorstick </, to change the setting.The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 3pages. Moving the cursor stick M/mrepeatedly will turn the pages.3Push the cursor stick (OK) to return to theoriginal screen.Menu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.Menu option Set this option toAUTO ANT SEL • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT onthe 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 andLINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to theVCR input.AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs.• OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.AUDIO MIX • ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normalaudio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITORbutton will not function.•OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately.Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.Page 2Page 1ADVANCED OPTIONSSHARPNESSTUNER AUDIOAUDIO MIXAUTO STEREO ON OFFON OFFON OFFMAIN SAPpage1AUTO ANT SELiUse t o se l ec t antem, then pushLH––ADVANCED OPTIONSSMART CUEAUTO TAPE SPEED TAPE SELECTDIMMER ON OFFON OFFON OFFpage2APCMEDIUMiUse t o se l ec t antem, then pushAUTO180Page 3ADVANCED OPTIONSSMARTFILE LISTDEFAULT SPEED BLANK SEARCHAUTO LASER LINK ON OFFON OFFEPpage3FAVORITE CHMANUALiUse t o se l ec t antem, then pushMANUAL
33Additional OperationsMenu option Set this option toTUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normalaudio tracks.• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound onboth hi-fi and normal audio tracks.SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of thepicture. L to turn off the sharpness control.APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)function and improve picture quality.• OFF to switch off APC.DIMMER • ON to make the display window dim.•OFF to make it brighter.AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recording tape speedautomatically to the EP mode when the remaining tapelength becomes shorter than the recording time. Tooperate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.• OFF to keep the tape speed.TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorterthan a T-140 length tape.• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.For details, see page 8.SMART CUE • MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skipplayback to a medium length.• SHORT to set to a short length.• LONG to set to a long length.FAVORITE CH • ON when using favorite channel list.• OFF when using station ID list.For details, see pages 10 and 22.AUTO LASER LINK • ON to switch the video input automatically to “L3” anddisplay the camcoder picture on the TV screen when thecamcorder is aimed at the LASER LINK IR receiver of theVCR.• OFF to not switch the video input automatically.For details, see page 35.DEFAULT SPEED • EP to set the recording tape speed automatically back toEP after recording.• SP to set the recording tape speed automatically back toSP after recording.• FLOAT to set the recording tape speed to the last positionselected from the SP/EP button.continued
Additional Operations34Menu option Set this option toBLANK SEARCH • MANUAL to display a screen asking whether to search forthe Blank Time when the timer is set.• AUTO to set the VCR to perform the Blank Time searchautomatically each time the timer is set.• OFF to switch off the Blank Time search function.For details, see page 51.SMARTFILE LIST • MANUAL to display the SmartFile search list only whenyou press the SMARTFILE button.• AUTO to display the SmartFile search list automaticallywhen you insert a SmartFile tape.Note• If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP, you can still change the recording tapespeed to SP, or vice versa by pressing the SP/EP button only for that program. Nexttime you record a program, the recording tape speed is automatically set to theposition you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option.Changing menu options (continued)
35Additional OperationsWatching the camcorder picturewithout connecting cables— LASER LINKThis VCR has a built-in AV cordless IR receiver which lets you watchthe picture of a LASER LINK* compatible camcorder on your TVwithout connecting cables. LASER LINK is a system which transmitsand receives pictures and sound between LASER LINK compatiblevideo equipment by using infrared rays.Before you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.1Press `/1 POWER to turn on this VCR.2Adjust the angle and direction of the LASER LINK IR emitter of thecamcorder to match the LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR.Place the camcorder directly in front of this VCR within the rangespecified below.5 m or lessLASER LINK IR receivercontinued* LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Additional Operations363Start camcorder playback using LASER LINK.The VCR input automatically switches to “L3” and the camcorderpicture appears on the TV screen.Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder for camcorderoperations using LASER LINK.4Adjust the distance and angle between the camcorder and the VCR sothat the playback picture appears clearly on the TV.To stop watching the camcorder pictureMove the camcorder so that its LASER LINK IR emitter no longer points atthe LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR. The video channel or inputreturns to the position selected before using LASER LINK.Tips• Cable connection is recommended when recording or editing the picture from thecamcorder (page 38).• If you do not want to automatically switch the video input and display the pictureon the TV when the camcorder is aimed at the IR receiver of the VCR, set AUTOLASER LINK to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. In this case, you canview the picture by pressing the INPUT SELECT button to switch the input to “L3”(see page 33).Notes• Do not cover the IR emitter of the camcorder or the IR receiver of the VCR withyour hands or other objects.• Infrared rays cannot pass through walls or opaque glass. Be sure to place the VCRin an unobstructed position. Using LASER LINK through glass will shorten thetransmission range.• Do not place the camcorder too close to the VCR, as this may cause noise and/orbeat.• When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, press theTV/VIDEO button to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display windowbefore starting to use LASER LINK.• The IFT-AV1 Cordless AV Transmitter System uses a different frequency band, so itcannot be used with this VCR.Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables— LASER LINK (continued)
37EditingInsert editingYou can replace an existing scene withmaterial from another recording. Thereare three kinds of insert editing.Video insertReplaces the original video and hi-fiaudio. The monaural sound on thenormal audio track is retained.Audio insertReplaces the original monaural soundon the normal audio track. The videoand hi-fi sound are left intact. Forexample, you can use this feature to addcommentary to a tape recorded on acamcorder.A/V insertReplaces the original video and both hi-fi and monaural sound.Video insertAudio insertSource tapeSource tapeEdited tapeEditingEditing methodsThis section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings.Basic editingYou can make a copy of a tape. Normal audioVideo andhi-fi audioEdited tapeSource tapeEdited tapeNormal audioVideo andhi-fi audioNormal audioVideo andhi-fi audio
Editing38This VCR (Recorder)LINE-2 IN: Signal flowVMC-810HG audio/video cable(not supplied)TVOther VCR (Player)Hooking up to a VCR or stereo systemHow to hook up to record on this VCRHow to hook up to a stereo systemConnect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on thestereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editingHook up to record on the other VCR, then connect the VCRs via theCONTROL S jacks. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause andrelease pause) both VCRs from the recording VCR.Notes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on bothright and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound isrecorded 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.• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monauraltype, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to theaudio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs tothe AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).• If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S-Link (A/V bus control) with a TV, theCONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing.LINE OUT
39EditingBasic editing(when recording on thisVCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”in the display window.• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.• On this VCR, press EDIT to display “EDIT” in the display window. Ifthe other VCR has a similar button, press it to activate edit function.1Insert 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.2Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to startrecording and press X PAUSE.3Press z REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.4To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime.To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when anunwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.Note• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recordingwith the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC againduring recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when youstart recording in step 4, press X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stopsflashing. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APCfunction is canceled.z RECX PAUSE
Editing40Insert editingBefore you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”in the display window.• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,SP or EP.• On this VCR, press EDIT to display“EDIT” in the display window. If theother VCR has a similar switch, set itto ON as well.CLEARVIDEOINSERTAUDIOINSERTX PAUSE1Insert a source tape into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Searchfor the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.2Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the endof the scene to be replaced and press X PAUSE.3Press CLEAR on this VCR to reset the counter to “0:00:00”.4Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the scene to bereplaced.The VCR pauses.
41EditingVIDEO INSERT.“VID INS X” appears on the TV screen and“V␣INSER T” appears in the display window.AUDIO INSERT.“AUD INS X” appears on the TV screen and“A␣INSER T” appears in the display window.AUDIO INSERT, then VIDEO INSERT.“A/V INS X” appears on the TV screen and“AV␣INSER T” appears in the display window.5Press the INSERT buttons:To replace PressPicture and hi-fi soundMonaural sound onlyPicture, hi-fi andmonaural soundTo cancel the video or audio insert function, press VIDEO INSERT orAUDIO INSERT again.6To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the otherVCR (or stereo system) at the same time.To stop editingPress the x STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system).To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioSet AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 32). Usethis feature to listen to inserted audio together with the original hi-fi audio.When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does notfunction. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.Note• To use the INSERT function, this VCR must be set to playback pause, not recordingpause.
SmartFile Function42SmartFile FunctionAbout the SmartFile functionSmartFile* allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recordingdate, channel, etc.) on the TV screen. It is no longer necessary to rewind,fast-forward, or play back a tape to find out what is recorded. You can alsolocate and start playback of a specific program, or find the position fromwhich you want to start recording by using this list. Program data is storedin the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape.The following functions are possible using SmartFile:Recording using the SmartFilefunction (page 44)To use the SmartFile function, attach theSmartFile label to the tape. If you record aprogram on a tape with a SmartFile label, thecontents will appear on the SmartFile search list.With the SmartFile list, you can also easily findthe beginning of the available recording space.Selecting and playing a program (page 53)To play back a recorded program, select the program you want to watchusing the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the program and playbackstarts automatically.Checking the contents of a tape(page 55)When you bring the SmartFile label close to theSMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary ofthe recorded programs appears in the SmartFilecheck list. It is not necessary to insert the tapeinto the VCR and press H PLAY to find outwhat is recorded on it. This feature allows youto easily find the program you want to watch, orto quickly find a tape with enough recordingspace.SmartFile search listSmartFile check listp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H018/10/99~8/30/99MONp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EP9:00PMCH16 0/83TUE4:30PMCH84/82SUN6:30PMCH49/82FRI8:00PMCH12 7/82FRI5:45PMCH77/82THU1:00PMCH12 6/82NEXT : QUIT :OK* SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
43SmartFile FunctionLabeling a recorded program and tape (page 56)You can attach an electronic “label” to the video tape and it’s programs onthe SmartFile list. Labeling the recorded programs enables you to find aprogram easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label aprogram which you set to record regularly (i.e. everyday, same day of aweek, etc.), the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label allfuture recordings of the same program.Protecting a recorded program (page 61)You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording orerasure.Erasing the data of an unwanted program (page 63)By erasing a program from the SmartFile list, the VCR will record over theunwanted program.Registering the contents of a recorded tape in theSmartFile label (page 65)You can register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a newSmartFile label.Storing program data from the DIRECTV digitalsatellite receiver (Program Data Download) (page 67)If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with theProgram Data Download function, you can store the program and categoryname transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on a SmartFiletape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the ProgramData Download function will be available in the future.
SmartFile Function44Recording using the SmartFilefunctionTo use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of thecassette tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label,program data, such as the date and channel, is automatically stored in thememory of the SmartFile label.Attaching the SmartFile label tothe cassette tapeTo use the SmartFile function, attach thesupplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape.Remove any stains or dirt from the surface ofthe spine of the tape. Then, holding bothedges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn’tbend, attach it along the guide line to the spineof the cassette tape. This tape is henceforthreferred to as a SmartFile tape.Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels• For the customers in the USATo order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page.• For the customers in CanadaAdditional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. AuthorizedVHS Dealers.Notes• The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may bedamaged and cannot be used when you:– twist or fold the SmartFile label.– remove the SmartFile label and re-attach it to a tape.– attach more than one SmartFile label to a tape.– attach some metal, or sticker which has metal, to the SmartFile label.– write too strongly on the SmartFile label using a ballpoint pen or similar sharpinstrument.– disassemble or remodel a label.• Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, directsunlight, humidity, mildew, strong magnetism, or near heat sources.• If you attach the SmartFile label to a short length tape, such as T-30 or shorter, youcannot use the SmartFile function.SMARTFILE SENSOR
45SmartFile FunctioncontinuedRecording a program on the SmartFile tapeWhen recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what methodyou use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLDsystem recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time,etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label cancontain up to 12 programs’ data. When the number of the stored programsgoes over 12, the oldest program data is erased from the SmartFile list.However, a program which lasts less than about 15 minutes in EP mode orabout 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory.When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already containsprogram data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” onpage␣47.Tip• You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (seepage 61).Note• If you press X PAUSE one or more times during recording, thereby creating shortlengths of recorded time between such pauses, program data may not be stored inthe SmartFile label.To check the information of a recorded programPress SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day ofthe week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tapespeed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any programdata (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME”.Recording start timeEstimated position of the recorded programRecording timeDateDay of the week Tape speedInitial and latest dates of use for thisSmartFile tape ChannelStation IDp . 1BLANK TIMEM03H5EPSTART END8/10/99~8/10/99TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01XZY
SmartFile Function46Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)Tips• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart ChannelMapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of thesupplied hookup/setup manual).• When the VCR receives the program information signal, the program name mayappear in place of the day of the week, recording start time and channel.• You can manually name a recorded program and select the category. You can alsoname the SmartFile tape (see page 56).Notes• If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct time, the initial andlatest dates of use for the SmartFile, the recording date and day of the week, and therecording start time won’t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list.• When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLEMOUSE is set to ON in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu, the channel number isstored as “CH– – –”.• When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, andthe tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCRdisplays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list.• The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightlydifferent from the actual recorded time length.
47SmartFile FunctionRecording after locating theBlank Time spaceThe SmartFile function identifies notonly the largest amount of availableblank space, but also recorded materialthat doesn’t have correspondingprogram data stored in the SmartFilelabel. The longest available recordingspace (including programs that are notstored on the SmartFile label) is referredto as “Blank Time space”. You can locatethe beginning of the Blank Time spacefor recording. If there is a recordedprogram after the Blank Time space, theVCR will record over that programunless you stop recording. If there is aprogram you want to prevent frombeing recorded over or erased, protectthat program before you start recordinganother program (see page 61).Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.1Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list appears on the TVscreen. The Blank Time space appears in the“BLANK TIME” row.The BLANK indicator lights up and the BlankTime space also appears in the displaywindow.3Move the cursor stick M/m to select BLANKTIME.BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFilesearch list.Cursor stickM/mOKSP/EPcontinuedp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01SMARTFILE
SmartFile Function484Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.The BLANK TIME changes according to theselected tape speed. Select a tape speed thatmatches the length of the program you wantto record.5Push the cursor stick (OK).The VCR goes to the beginning of the BlankTime space and stops.6Start recording.If the recordings overlapIf a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearingin the SMARTFILE list is as follows.• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EPmode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the firstprogram data is erased.• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, thefirst program data is erased.Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)p . 1BLANK TIMEM63H0SPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01SEARCHINGSTART ENDProgram 1Program 2Program 1Program 2Information will be erasedInformation will be erased15 minutes or more in EP mode,5 minutes or more in SP mode15 minutes or less in EP mode,5 minutes or less in SP mode
49SmartFile FunctionProgram 1Program 2• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutesor more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programsappears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the timewhen the second program starts.Tip• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, theSmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (seepage 34).Note• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in theabove step 5 when:– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutesin EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in theSmartFile label.– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.15 minutes or more in EP mode,5 minutes or more in SP modeThe recording time is updated tothe time until overwriting starts.continued
SmartFile Function50Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)Setting timer recording inthe Blank Time spaceIf you set the timer to record programswhile a SmartFile tape is inserted, theVCR searches for the Blank Time space.When the Blank Time space is located,the VCR goes to the beginning of theBlank Time space and stands by forrecording. If there is a recordedprogram after the Blank Time space, theVCR will record over that programunless you stop recording. If there is aprogram you want to prevent frombeing recorded over or erased, protectthat program before you start recordinganother program (see page 61).Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.1Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Set the timer.• When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system(for details, see page 12):1Press VCR Plus+.2Enter the PlusCode number.• When setting the timer manually (fordetails, see page 15):1Press MENU, then move the cursor stickM/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK andpush the cursor stick (OK).2Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed.3Move the cursor stick , to confirm thesetting and push the cursor stick (OK).1234567890Cursor stickM/m/</,OKMENUVCR Plus+Pl usCode–––––––– SP / EPEPEn t e r p rog ram’s Pl usCodeus i ng 0–9 keysTo change tape speed,push SP / EP–TIMER SET / CHECK–TUEDATE START STOP CH/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –––/– –:–– –:–– –– –9 / 28VCR Plus+
51SmartFile FunctionThe AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears.3Move the cursor stick </, to select YESand push the cursor stick (OK).The Blank Time search screen appears.The VCR goes to the beginning of the BlankTime space and stops, then turns offautomatically.The indicator appears in the displaywindow and the VCR stands by for recording.If you are using a cable box, leave it on.If the recordings overlapIf a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearingin the SMARTFILE list is as follows.• If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EPmode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the firstprogram data is erased.• If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, thefirst program data is erased.SEARCHINGSTART ENDAUTO BLANK SEARCHBLANK SEARCH?Use t o s e l ec tThen pushPus h MENU to quitYES NOOKcontinuedProgram 1Program 2Program 1Program 2Information will be erasedInformation will be erased15 minutes or more in EP mode,5 minutes or more in SP mode15 minutes or less in EP mode,5 minutes or less in SP mode
SmartFile Function52Recording using the SmartFile function (continued)Program 1Program 215 minutes or more in EP mode,5 minutes or more in SP modeThe recording time is updated tothe time until overwriting starts.• If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutesor more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programsappears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the timewhen the second program starts.Tip• You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that BlankTime search is automatically performed each time the timer is set (AUTO). SelectOFF to cancel this option (see page 34).Note• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in theabove step 3 when:– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutesin EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in theSmartFile label.– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.
53SmartFile FunctionSelecting andplaying aprogramYou can automatically locate and startplayback of a program recorded on theSmartFile tape. Select a program in theSmartFile search list. The SmartFilesearch list can contain up to 12programs.Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1Insert a SmartFile tape.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list appears on the TVscreen.The BLANK indicator lights up and the BlankTime space also appears in the displaywindow.3Move the cursor stick M/m to select aprogram.Moving the cursor stick M/m repeatedly willturn the pages.4Push the cursor stick (OK).The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program.Playback starts automatically from that point.To stop searchingPress x STOP.SMARTFILECursor stickM/mOK1234567890p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01continued
SmartFile Function54Selecting and playing a program (continued)Tip• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, theSmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (seepage 34).Note• You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected program correctly when:– the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutesin EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in theSmartFile label.– the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.
55SmartFile FunctionChecking thecontents of a tapeYou can display the program data list ofa SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It isnot necessary to insert the tape into theVCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or tofind a tape with enough recording space.The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs.Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.1Hold the label side of the SmartFile tapeclose to the SmartFile sensor.Slowly bring the center of the label within3 cm of the SmartFile sensor.There is a short beep, the SMARTFILEindicator lights up, and the SmartFilecheck list appears.The BLANK indicator lights up and the BlankTime space also appears in the displaywindow.2Press CURSOR m/M repeatedly to turn thepages.3Press OK on the VCR to exit the menu.Tips• The SmartFile check list automatically disappears after about 3 minutes of nonuse.• If you press SP/EP while the SmartFile check list is displayed, the BLANK TIMEremaining tape display changes.• You can also use the cursor stick M/m and OK on the remote commander.• If you press a button other than SP/EP or the cursor stick (OK), the SmartFile checklist disappears.Notes• You cannot display the SmartFile check list while:– you display the SmartFile list of a different SmartFile tape inserted into the VCR.– you display any other menu.– you play back the tape at any speed other than normal.– you view the camcorder picture using LASER LINK.• If the SmartFile check list doesn’t appear on the TV screen, try again by drawing theSmartFile tape away from the SmartFile sensor at least 5 cm, then bring it back towithin 3 cm of the sensor.CURSOR m/MSmartFile sensor8/10/99~8/30/99MONp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EP9:00PMCH16 0/83TUE4:30PMCH84/82SUN6:30PMCH49/82FRI8:00PMCH12 7/82FRI5:45PMCH77/82THU1:00PMCH12 6/82NEXT : QUIT :OK8/10/99~8/30/99SUNp . 2BLANK TIMEM84H1EP6:30PMCH16 2/82TUE2:30PMCH80/81FRI8:00PMCH12 0/82TUE9:30PMCH16 7/81MON6:30PMCH16 6/81FRI8:00PMCH12 3/81BACK : QUIT :OKOK
SmartFile Function56Labeling a recorded program and tapeYou can electronically “label” a program and select a category, such asSPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You canalso label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tapelabel.Cursor stickM/m/,OKMENULabeling a recordedprogram and selecting acategoryBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.CLEARTape titleProgram labelCategory1Insert a SmartFile tape.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/mto select SMARTFILE EDIT and push thecursor stick (OK).The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.SMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : QUIT :MENUTITLE :CATEGORY:1FRI8:00PMCH12 3/811234567890p . 1M03H5EPSTART ENDFavorites0/8EPM03H01Rock BoxMUSICBLANK TIME
57SmartFile Function3Move the cursor stick M/m to select aprogram.4Move the cursor stick ,.The cursor moves to the program label inputposition.5Label the program.1Move the cursor stick M/m to select acharacter.Each time you move the cursor stick m,the character changes as shown below.A t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t1 t … 9 t a t b t … t z t(blank space)If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.2To set the next character, move the cursorstick ,.The cursor moves to the next position.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label theprogram.6Push the cursor stick (OK).SMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : QUIT :MENUTITLE :CATEGORY:1FRI8:00PMCH12 3/81SMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : CONFIRM :OKNEXT :BACK :13/81SMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : CONFIRM :OKNEXT :BACK :13/81NSMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : CONFIRM :OKNEXT :BACK :13/81NSMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : CONFIRM :OK13/81Nick & Mattcontinued
SmartFile Function58Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued)7Move the cursor stick M/m to select acategory.Each time you move the cursor stick m, thecategory changes as shown below.SPECIAL t MOVIE t NEWS t SHOW tSPORTS t KIDS t MUSIC t ARTS tSERIES t EDUCATI (education) t HOBBY tSHOPPIN (shopping) t VARIETY tCOMEDY t DRAMA t DAYTIME tHOW TO t OTHERS t (blank)8Push the cursor stick (OK).The program label and a selected category are stored.9Press MENU to exit the menu.To erase the program labelPress CLEAR after step 3 above. The program label is erased and therecording start time and channel number reappear.To erase the selected categoryPress CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the spacebecomes blank.To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programOnce you label a program which is set to record regularly (i.e. everyday,same day of the week, etc.) in the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timerrecording mode, the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically labelall future recordings of the same program. The set label is assigned evenwhen an information signal containing the program name, category name orother information is broadcast with the program. However, if you changethe program label and category several times, the VCR may automaticallylabel only the last program of which the program label and category arechanged.SMARTFILE EDITMONp . 18/10/99~8/16/996:30PMCH16 6/8SPM001/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT : CONFIRM :OK13/81Nick & MattCOMEDY
59SmartFile FunctionLabeling a tapeBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.Cursor stickM/m/,OKMENU1Insert a SmartFile tape.2Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/mto select SMARTFILE EDIT and push thecursor stick (OK).The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears.3Move the cursor stick M to select the tape title.4Move the cursor stick ,.The cursor moves to the tape title inputposition.CLEARcontinuedSMARTFILE EDIT p . 18/10/99~8/16/99 6/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81TITLE :CATEGORY: QUIT :MENUSomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICSMARTFILE EDIT p . 18/10/99~8/16/99 6/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81:T I TLE ED I T QUIT :MENUSomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICSMARTFILE EDIT p . 16/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81SomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICNEXT :BACK : CONFIRM :OK1234567890
SmartFile Function605Label the tape.1Move the cursor stick M/m to select acharacter.Each time you move the cursor stick m,the character changes as shown below.A t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t1 t … 9 t a t b t … t z t(blank space)If you make a mistake, press CLEAR.2To set the next character, move the cursorstick ,.The cursor moves to the next position.3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the tape.6Push the cursor stick (OK).The tape title is stored.7Press MENU to exit the menu.To erase the tape titlePress CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recordingdate reappears. When you want to erase the recording date from the tapetitle column, press CLEAR again.Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued)SMARTFILE EDIT p . 16/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81SomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICNEXT :BACK :FCONFIRM :OKSMARTFILE EDIT p . 16/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81SomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICNEXT :BACK :FCONFIRM :OKSMARTFILE EDIT p . 16/8SPM001/83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0SELECT :13/81QUIT :MENUSomedayNick & MattRock BoxDRAMACOMEDYMUSICFavorites:T I TLE ED I T
61SmartFile FunctionSMARTFILEProtecting arecorded programYou can protect a recorded programusing the SmartFile function fromaccidental over-recording or erasure.When you start recording from aposition prior to the protected program,the recording stops automatically beforethe protected program.Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1Insert a SmartFile tape.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list appears on the TVscreen.The BLANK indicator lights up and the BlankTime space also appears in the displaywindow.3Move the cursor stick M/m to select theprogram you want to protect.4Move the cursor stick ,.The indicator appears to the left of theselected program and the program becomesprotected.5Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list disappears.Cursor stickM/m/,p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H018/10/99~8/16/99MONp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EP6:30PMCH16 6/8SPM0FRI31/801/8TUE2:30PMCH83H0SPM05H0EPM03H0START END18:00PMCH12continued1234567890
SmartFile Function62To unlock the protected programMove the cursor stick < in step 5 above. The indicator disappears andyou can record over this program.Tips• When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, therecording automatically stops no more than about 3 minutes in SP mode and about8 minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program.• If you protect a program just after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomesshortened by about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode.• If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected program, a messageindicating that there is a protected program on this tape appears on the TV screen.• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, theSmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (seepage␣34).Notes• When you record another program just after a protected program, locate thebeginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in “Recording afterlocating the Blank Time space” on page 47. Otherwise, if the recording start pointoverlaps the protected program, the VCR may record over the protected program.• If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protectedprogram, the VCR automatically stops recording before the protected program andejects the tape.• If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected program or protect aprogram for the first time on a new tape, the VCR will analyze the position of theprotected program for a few seconds. You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR isanalyzing the tape.• If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programs, the next program you recordwon’t be stored in the SmartFile list.Protecting a recorded program (continued)
63SmartFile FunctionErasing the dataof an unwantedprogramYou can erase an unwanted programfrom the SmartFile list. When you erasea program from the list, that portion oftape is subject to Blank Time spacepriority.Before you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1Insert a SmartFile tape.The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up.2Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list appears on the TVscreen.The BLANK indicator lights up and the BlankTime space also appears in the displaywindow.3Move the cursor stick M/m to select aprogram you want to erase from the list.4Press CLEAR.The selected program is erased from theSmartFile list.If you erase a program by mistake, pressDISPLAY to make the program reappear.5Press SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list disappears.DISPLAYCLEARSMARTFILECursor stickM/mcontinuedp . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H01p . 1BLANK TIMEM84H1EPSTART END8/10/99~8/16/99MON6:30PMCH16/8SPM03H016FRI8:00PMCH13/8SPM05H012TUE2:30PMCH80/8EPM03H018/10/99~8/16/99MONp . 1BLANK TIMEM03H2EP6:30PMCH16 6/8SPM0TUE01/83H0EPM03H0START END12:30PMCH81234567890
SmartFile Function64Erasing the data of an unwanted program (continued)Tip• If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, theSmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (seepage 34).Notes• You cannot erase a protected program from the SmartFile list. You have to firstunlock the protected program by following the instructions in “To unlock theprotected program” on page 62, then erase that program from the list.• If a program is left about 15 minutes or less in EP mode, or about 5 minutes or lessin SP mode, you cannot make the program reappear by using the DISPLAY button.
65SmartFile FunctionRegistering the contents of a recordedtape in the SmartFile labelThe VCR will register programsrecorded on a tape in the memory of anew SmartFile label by detecting theindex signals indicating the start ofrecorded programs. You can register upto the 12th program from the start of thetape. The programs appear from thebottom of the screen as Program No.␣1,Program No.␣2, ... Pr ogram No.␣12 inorder from the start of the tape. The13th and subsequent programs areignored. You can manually name theregistered program numbers and selectthe category (see page 56).Before you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.1Attach a new SmartFile label to a recorded cassette tape.2 Insert the SmartFile tape.3Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR.A message appears indicating that therecorded programs are being registered. Theindex signals are detected from the start of thetape, and registration stops if the end of thetape is reached. The message disappearswhen registration is complete.To stop registration to the SmartFile labelPress SMARTFILE GENERATOR.The data registered before the button is pressed remains in the SmartFilelabel. You can register the programs again by pressing SMARTFILEGENERATOR.SMARTFILE GENERATORcontinuedSTARTSMARTF I LE I NDEX I NG I S I N PROCESSEND
SmartFile Function66Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label(continued)To check the information of a registered programPress SMARTFILE.The SmartFile search list appears. The registered program number,registration date and recording time appear in this list. Note that theregistration date differs from the recorded date.Tips• The programs recorded on the tape can be registered again in a SmartFile label thatalready contains program data. However, the recorded date and time, programname and information input manually (such as the program label and category) arereplaced with “Program No. XX”.• If the SmartFile label contains stored program data that includes protectedprograms, a message appears and registration stops.Notes• Program data is not registered correctly in the SmartFile label when:– the program length is about 15 minutes or less in EP mode or about 5 minutes orless in SP mode.– the program does not have an index signal or the index signal has been recordedover and erased.– the tape is damaged or dirty.• After you press SMARTFILE GENERATOR and start registration, registration isinterrupted if you press x STOP, H PLAY, M FF, m REW, `/1 or ./>INDEX SEARCH. In these cases as well, the data registered up to the point whenregistration was interrupted remains in the SmartFile label.• When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, andthe tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCRdisplays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list.Registration dateRecording timeProgram located ina recorded tape8/10/99~8/20/99 p . 1BLANK TIMEM01H2EPProgram No.6Program No.5Program No.4 0/8SPM002/802/83H0EPM00H2EPM03H0START END2Estimated position of the registered program
67SmartFile FunctionStoring program data from theDIRECTV digital satellite receiver(Program Data Download)If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with theProgram Data Download function and use the timer recording of theDIRECTV digital satellite receiver, the program and category nametransmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver are stored on theSmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with theProgram Data Download function will be available in the future.How to hook up to the DIRECTV digital satellitereceiverYou should connect CPD IN of the VCR and VCR CONTROL of theDIRECTV digital satellite receiver using the supplied monaural cable.WallAudio/video cable(not supplied) Monauralcable(supplied)Coaxial cable (supplied)orVCRDIRECTV digitalsatellite receiverCoaxial cable (not supplied)continuedVHF/UHF INVHF/UHF OUTVCRCONTROL VHF/UHF INTo TVVHF/UHFOUTLINE OUTAUDIO/VIDEOLINE-1 INAUDIO R/L/VIDEOCPD IN
SmartFile Function68Setting up the DIRECTV digital satellite receiverYou have to set the VCR brand number on the DIRECTV digital satellitereceiver. For example, select “99” in the VCR CONTROL menu to use aSony VCR with the SmartFile function. For details, refer to the instructionmanual of your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.Storing program data on the SmartFile tapeWhen you record a DIRECTV digital satellite program using the DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver’s timer, the program and category name areautomatically stored on the SmartFile tape.Program nameCategory nameNotes• Do not operate the VCR, the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, and any otherequipment connected to these units for at least 2 minutes after timer recordingstarts. If you operate these equipment immediately after timer recording starts, thecorrect program data may not be sent from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.• When you use the VCR’s timer for recording, program data from the DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver is not stored on the SmartFile tape.Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver(Program Data Download) (continued)8/16/99~8/16/99 p . 1BLANK TIMEM03H1SP6/8SPM03H0START END1SomedayDRAMA
69Additional InformationTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.SymptomThe `/1 switch does notfunction.The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.The clock has stopped and“–:– –” lights in the display window.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.PlaybackRemedy• Connect the AC power cord securely.• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, holddown `/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicatordisappears.• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dryfor over three hours.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from thewall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock(and timer).• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the videoheads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, orT-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If thesecleaning cassettes are not available in your area, havethe heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility(a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use acommercially available liquid type cleaning cassetteother than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.• 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.• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cableconnection.PowerClockSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads• Normal pictureinitialcontamination terminal• Rough picture • No picture (orblack & whitescreen appears)• Unclear picturecontinuedAdditional Information
Additional Information70Troubleshooting (continued)SymptomA 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 z REC.Nothing happens when youpress z REC.Recording stops halfway.The timer does not operate.Remedy• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECTbutton. Select a channel number when recording TVprograms; select “L1” or “L2” when recording fromother equipment.• 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.• The current position of the tape is record protected.Search for the recording available space.• If the tape contains a protected program, recordingautomatically stops before the protected program. Useanother tape which has enough recording space.• 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.• The recording start point overlaps the protectedprogram.• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.• Make sure your timer settings have not already passedthe current time.• Check that the cable box is turned on.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from thewall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock andtimer.• When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLEBOX CONTROL option is set to ON.RecordingTimer recording
71Additional InformationOthersSymptomA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The channels on the VCRcannot be changed.The tracking meter does notappear on the screen.You cannot control other TVs.The SMARTFILE screenappears when a tape is notinserted.The VCR needs to be cleaned.Remedy• 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 switch is set correctly.• If you are not using S-Link, make sure that bothminiplugs are unconnected.• The command mode of the remote commander isdifferent from the one of the VCR.• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set toOFF.• The recording condition of the tape is very poor andtracking cannot be adjusted.• Set your TV’s code number. The code number maychange when you replace the batteries of the remotecommander.• Press x STOP to close the SMARTFILE demonstrationscreen.• 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.
Additional Information72SpecificationsTimer sectionClockQuartz lockedTimer indication12-hour cycleTimer setting8 programs per month (max.)Power back-upBuilt-in self-charging capacitorBack-up duration: up to 1 hour at a timeGeneralPower requirements120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption35 WOperating temperature5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Storage temperature– 20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F)DimensionsApprox. 430 × 100 × 281 mm (w/h/d)Approx. (17 × 4 × 11 1/8 inches)including projecting parts and controlsMassApprox. 4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz)Supplied accessoriesRemote commander (1)Size AA (R6) batteries (2)75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono,1-mini) (1)Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini) (1)Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1)SmartFile labels (5)Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.SystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimuth four headsVideo signalNTSC color, EIA standardsTape speedSP: 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 onlyMaximum recording/playback time8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)Fast-forward and rewind timeApprox. 1 min. (with T-120 tape)** The time may vary according to the brandand/or type of tape or the operatingcondition of the VCR.Tuner sectionChannel coverageVHF 2 to 13UHF 14 to 69CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84Antenna75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHFInputs and outputsLINE-1 IN and -2 INVIDEO IN, phono jack (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 kilohmsLINE OUTVIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohmsS-LINK (CONTROL S IN)Mini jack (1)CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)CPD INMini jack (1)
73Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelcontinued1`/1 POWER switch/indicator (13)2Remote sensor3SmartFile sensor (42, 55)4SMARTFILE indicator (47, 55)5REALITY REGENERATORindicator (30)6Tape compartment7SMARTFILE button (45, 53, 61)8CURSOR m/M buttons (55)9A EJECT button (5)0m REW (rewind) button (5, 19)qa H PLAY button (4, 20)qs M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 19)qd JOG button (21)qf z REC (record) button (7, 24, 39)qg x STOP button (5, 39)qh Shuttle ring (8, 20)qj X PAUSE button (5, 39)qk OK button (15, 48, 55)ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–buttons (7, 30)w; EDIT button (39)wa REALITY REGENERATOR button(30)ws EASY SET UP buttonwd COMMAND MODE buttonwf SMARTFILE GENERATOR button(65)wg INPUT SELECT button (7, 9, 39)wh LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/Rjacks (38)wj LASER LINK IR receiver (35)
Additional Information74Index to parts and controls (continued)Display windowSTEREO SAPLP SP EPVIDEO APC EDITVTR123AV INSERTBLANK1Timer indicator (13, 17)2Child Lock indicator (14)3STEREO indicator (27)4SAP (Second Audio Program)indicator (27)5VIDEO indicator (8)6Tape speed indicator (7)7APC (Adaptive Picture Control)indicator (31)8EDIT indicator (39)9BLANK indicator (47)0AV INSERT indicator (41)qa Tracking indicator (30)qs Line/channel indicator (7, 39)qd Time counter/clock indicator (5)qf Remaining time indicator (8)qg COMMAND MODE indicatorqh Tape/recording indicator (7)
75Additional InformationRear panelcontinued1AC power cord2S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (38)3CABLE BOX CONTROL(CONTROL S OUT) jack4LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (38, 67)5CPD (Control and Program Data) INjack (67)6VHF/UHF IN connector (67)7VHF/UHF OUT connector (67)8RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch9LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks
Additional Information76Index to parts and controls (continued)Remote commander12345678901Z EJECT button (5)2Number buttons (13)3VCR Plus+ button (12)4ENTER button (10, 13, 22)5SMARTFILE button (45, 53, 61)6z REC (record) button (7, 24)7./> INDEX SEARCH buttons(29)8m REW (rewind) button (5, 19)9M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 19)0H PLAY button (4, 20)qa x STOP button (5)qs Shuttle ring (8, 20)
77Additional Informationqd TV / VIDEO switchqf COMMAND MODE switchqg `/1 (power) switch (13)qh TV/VIDEO button (8)qj INPUT SELECT button (7, 9, 39)qk CLEAR button (5, 13, 25, 57)ql DISPLAY button (8)w; CH (channel) +/– buttons (7)wa VOL (volume) +/– buttonsws MENU button (15, 25)wd Cursor stick (15, 25, 47)M/m/</,OKwf SMART CUE button (5)wg X PAUSE button (5)wh JOG button (21)
Additional Information781COUNTER/REMAIN button (8)2SP (Standard Play)/EP (ExtendedPlay) button (7, 48)3AUDIO MONITOR button (27)4AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons(41)5y SLOW +/– buttons (19)6×2 button (19)7TV/VIDEO button (8)8INPUT SELECT button (7, 9, 39)9TAPE RETURN button (20)0CLEAR button (5, 13, 25, 57)qa DISPLAY button (8)qs CH (channel) +/– buttons (7)qd VOL (volume) +/– buttonsqf Receiver operation buttonsRECEIVER VOL (volume) +/–buttonsMUTING buttonIndex to parts and controls (continued)
79Additional InformationA, BAdjustingpicture 30tracking 30Advanced option 32APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 31Audio track 28Audio/video insert 40Auto Tape Speed 33CChild Lock 14Cleaning the videoheads 69Counter 5DDIRECTV System 67Dubbing. See Editing.EEditing 37EP mode 7F, GFavorite channel 22HHi-fi audio track 28I, J, KIndex Search 29LLaser Link 35Locking the VCR 14LP mode 9MMonaural 27Monitoring audio duringplayback 27N, ONormal audio track 28P, QPicture adjustment. SeeAdjusting.Playback 4at various speeds 19frame-by-frame 20selecting the sound 27skip 5slow motion 19RReality Regenerator 30Recording 6bilingual programs 27SAP broadcasts 27saving 8stereo broadcasts 27timer setting 15using VCR Plus+GOLD 12while watching anotherprogram 8SSafety tab 8SAP (Second AudioProgram) 27Searching at variousspeeds 19S-Link38SmartFile 42checking the contents ofa tape 55erasing the data of anunwanted program 63labeling a recordedprogram and tape 56protecting a recordedprogram 61recording 44registering the contentsof a recorded tape 65selecting 53SmartFile label 44storing program datafrom the DIRECTVdigital satellitereceiver 67SP mode 7Station ID 10Stereo 27T, UTimer setting 15canceling 25changing 25checking 25daily/weeklyrecording 17using VCR Plus+GOLD 12Tracking adjustment. SeeAdjusting.V, W, X, Y, ZVCR Plus+ GOLDrecording 12Index
2Enter the PlusCodenumber.3Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.4Insert a tape.5Press `/1 to turn off theVCR.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Select the channel withyour cable box (if you haveone) or with your TV.Hookup 3To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and pressH PLAY. If there’s nopicture on your TV, pressthe VCR’s TV/VIDEObutton until the VIDEOindicator comes on in thedisplay window.To record a program1Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.2Enter the PlusCodenumber.3Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.4Insert a tape.5Press `/1 to turn off theVCR.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Set the TV to the channelyou want to watch.Hookup 1To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and pressH PLAY.To record a program1Turn on the cable box.2Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.3Enter the PlusCodenumber.4Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.5Insert a tape.6Press `/1 to turn off theVCR.7Leave the cable box on.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Turn on your cable box.3Set the TV to the cable boxoutput channel (usually 2,3, or 4).4Set the cable box to thechannel you want towatch.Hookup 2To play a tape1If you made A/Vconnections, set the TV tovideo input.If you didn’t use A/Vhookup:• Turn on the cable box.• Set the cable box tochannel 3 or 4.• Set the TV to the outputchannel of the cable box(usually 2, 3, or 4).2Insert a tape and pressH PLAY.To record a program1Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.Hookup 4To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and pressH PLAY.To record a program1Turn on the cable box.2Set the cable box to thechannel you want torecord.3Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.4Enter the PlusCodenumber.5Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.6Insert a tape.7Press `/1 to turn off theVCR.8Leave the cable box on.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Turn on your cable box.3Set the TV to the cable boxoutput channel (usually 2,3, or 4).4Set the cable box to thechannel you want towatch.To order additionalSmartFile LabelsPlease call 1-888-293-9885.Cost is $9.95 for a package of5 labels.If you have any questionsabout this product, you maycall: Sony CustomerInformation Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to:Sony Customer InformationCenter Sony Drive, MailDrop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ07656Sony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaQ uick reference to using the VCR

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