Sony Group SLVM91HF User Manual 01 01 SLV M91HF 11 1 US
Sony Corporation 01 01 SLV M91HF 11 1 US
Contents
- 1. setup
- 2. operating instruction
operating instruction
3-865-759-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions For hookup and setup, see the supplied hookup/setup manual. Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Model No.: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone No.: SONY SLV-M91HF Sony Electronics Inc. 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. SLV-M91HF ©1999 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. Introduction • Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. Table of contents Basic Operations 10 12 Playing a tape Recording TV programs Locating a channel by Station ID Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+* GOLD system 15 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 19 Playing/searching at various speeds 22 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID 24 Setting the recording duration time 25 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 27 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 29 Searching using the index function 30 Adjusting the picture 32 Changing menu options 35 Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables — LASER␣LINK SmartFile Function 42 About the SmartFile function 44 Recording using the SmartFile function 53 Selecting and playing a program 55 Checking the contents of a tape 56 Labeling a recorded program and tape 61 Protecting a recorded program 63 Erasing the data of an unwanted program 65 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label 67 Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) Additional Information 69 Troubleshooting 72 Specifications 73 Index to parts and controls 79 Index back cover Quick reference to using the VCR Editing 37 Editing methods 38 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system 39 Basic editing 40 Insert editing * VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Introduction Basic Operations Playing a tape Z EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY SMART CUE M FF X PAUSE m REW H PLAY x STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. PLAY Press H PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations Additional tasks To Press Stop play x STOP Pause play X PAUSE Resume play after pause X PAUSE or H PLAY Fast-forward the tape M FF during stop Rewind the tape m REW during stop Eject the tape Z EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button. Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The VCR starts searching. Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback. If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will 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. Basic Operations To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00”. Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 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 but the 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. Basic Operations Recording TV programs SP/EP TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT DISPLAY CH +/– COUNTER/ REMAIN z REC x STOP Shuttle ring Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Basic Operations Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Number buttons, ENTER 3 INPUT SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 • CH Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 REC Press z REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 Basic Operations To stop recording Press x STOP. continued Basic Operations Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The remaining tape length with the indicator also appears in the display window. SP 0 : 00 : 22 Remaining tape length Time counter TAPE REMAINING 1 : 46 To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page␣33.) To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. To select the channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in step 4 above, you can also use the shuttle ring. During stop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwise for lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the preset order. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Basic Operations Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT 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 the camcorder (page 38). • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on. • You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot set the 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. Basic Operations Basic Operations Notes • The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. Locating a channel by Station ID You can select the TV program from station ID. CH +/– Before you start... • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page␣33). ENTER Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. • ENTER Press ENTER. The station ID appears on the TV screen. 10 Basic Operations 10 12 13 15 19 22 43 45 AAB CDE FGH IJK LMN OPQ RST UVW XYZ ABB 3 • CH Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want. The selected station ID 10 12 13 15 19 22 43 45 • ENTER AAB CDE FGH IJK LMN OPQ RST UVW XYZ ABB Press ENTER. Note • If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen. Basic Operations Basic Operations 11 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. `/1 CLEAR Number buttons, ENTER VCR Plus+ Cursor stick , Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn’t overlap the protected program. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 42. x STOP SP/EP VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. VCR Plus+ P l u s Co d e –––––––– En t e r p r o g r a m’ s us i ng 0–9 k ey s SP / EP EP P l u s Co d e To c h a n g e t a p e s p e e d, p u s h SP / EP 12 Basic Operations 2 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. SP / EP EP P l u sCo d e 53 29 2 –– – Us e keys f o r : DA I L Y WEEKLY ONCE VCR Plus+ CLEAR If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR VCR Plus+ SP / EP SP P l u sCo d e 53 29 2 –– – Us e keys f o r : DA I L Y WEEKLY ONCE T o c o n f i r m : ENTER T o c a n c e l : CLEAR • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER: Select Only once ONCE To s e t t i me r, p u s h POWER To c a n c e l, p u s h CLEAR Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY CLEAR The date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. Basic Operations To record SP / EP P l u s Co d e 53292––– SP RECORDING TIME DATE START STOP CH 9 / 3 0 THU 8 : 0 0 PM 11 : 3 0 PM 5 2 EP PUSH OK • ENTER VCR Plus+ To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. continued Basic Operations 13 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) To use the VCR after setting the timer To 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 standby mode 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 and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked. Tips • To cancel the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ENTER in step 4 above. • When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 33). • When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears after step 5. Wait about ten seconds for the screen to appear before pressing the `/1 button in step 6. For details, see “Setting timer recording 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 or WEEKLY 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. 14 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. `/1 Number buttons CH +/– MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK x STOP Shuttle ring Basic Operations Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. • If you insert a tape with the SmartFile function, make sure the total recording time doesn’t overlap the protected program. For details about the SmartFile function, see page 42. INPUT SELECT SP/EP • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and push the cursor stick (OK). 9 / 28 TUE TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP CH – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – PUSH OK continued Basic Operations 15 Setting the timer manually (continued) • CURSOR Move the cursor stick M/m to select the line that is to be set. PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK Set the date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed: 1 Move the cursor stick , to highlight each item in turn. 2 Move the cursor stick M/m to set each item. To correct a setting, move the cursor stick < to return to that setting and reset. 9 / 28 TUE TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP CH 9 / 3 0 THU – : – – – : –– – – SP – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – When you set the channel number, the Channel number Station ID station ID appears on the TV screen. You 9 / 28 TUE TIMER SET / CHECK can set it while checking the station ID. DATE START STOP IJK To record the same program every day or the same day every week, move the cursor stick m while the date is highlighting. For details, see “Daily/weekly recording” below. INPUT SELECT • CURSOR – – – – – – – / 3 0 THU / –– / –– / –– / –– / –– / –– / –– 7: –: –: –: –: –: –: –: 0 0 AM –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 8: –: –: –: –: –: –: –: 0 0 AM –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 12 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “LINE1” or “LINE2” in the “CH” position. Move the cursor stick , to confirm the setting. The cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, select the next line and repeat step 3. PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK 16 Basic Operations Push the cursor stick (OK). SP – – – – – – – 6 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, move the cursor stick m to select the recording pattern. Each time 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) t the current date 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. Basic Operations To use the VCR after setting the timer To 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 standby mode after using the VCR. 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 and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press x STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked. continued Basic Operations 17 Setting the timer manually (continued) Tips • 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 set the 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 becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED 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 the camcorder (page 38). • When a tape with a SmartFile label attached is inserted, the AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears after closing the menu in step 5. For details, see “Setting timer 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 Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the supplied hookup/setup manual). 18 Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds y SLOW +/– CLEAR TAPE RETURN ×2 M FF m REW M FF H PLAY JOG JOG m REW H PLAY x STOP Shuttle ring Shuttle ring Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down M FF. During rewind, hold down m REW. Search forward During playback, press M FF. Search backward During playback, press m REW. Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press ×2. Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press y SLOW +/–. Press the +/– buttons to change the speed. continued Additional Operations 19 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Playback options Operation Replay a scene During playback, first press CLEAR when you come to a scene you want to replay later. When you are ready to replay the scene, press x STOP. Then press TAPE RETURN and H PLAY in quick succession. Rewind and start play During stop, press H PLAY on the VCR while holding down m REW on the VCR. To resume normal playback Press H PLAY. Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on: Playback mode Normal speed Double speed High speed X2 Mark on the TV screen Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse High speed in reverse Double speed in reverse Normal speed in reverse –X2 20 Additional Operations –X1 To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. 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 but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The picture may have snow: – when playing at high speed in reverse – when playing in reverse slow motion – when playing in reverse • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. • The picture may flutter a bit when playing in slow motion. Additional Operations 21 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list. CH +/– ENTER Cursor stick M/m/, OK Before you start... • Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page␣33). Creating your favorite channel list Press ENTER. The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen. Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want to replace. You can also use the cursor stick M/m instead. The selected station ID FAVORITE CH 12 15 13 19 45 43 22 10 IJK OPQ CDE LMN RST AAB ABB XYZ UVW FGH FAVORITE CH 12 15 27 13 19 45 43 22 10 IJK OPQ BBA LMN RST AAB ABB XYZ UVW FGH Move the cursor stick , to select the station ID you want to set. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required. Press 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. 22 Additional Operations Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list CH +/– ENTER Cursor stick M/m OK Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. Press ENTER. FAVORITE CH Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen. Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want. You can also use the cursor stick M/m instead. 12 15 27 13 19 45 43 22 10 IJK OPQ BBA LMN RST AAB ABB XYZ UVW FGH The selected station ID FAVORITE CH 12 15 27 13 19 45 43 22 10 IJK OPQ BBA LMN RST AAB ABB XYZ UVW FGH Press 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. Additional Operations 23 Setting the recording duration time After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. z REC While recording, press z REC. The indicator appears in the display window. STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. To extend the duration Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration. To cancel the duration Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode. To stop while recording Press x STOP. Note • You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration. 24 Additional Operations Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings `/1 Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. CLEAR MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK Press `/1 to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and push the cursor stick (OK). • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. 9 / 28 TUE TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP CH 9 / 3 0 THU 7 : 0 0 AM 8 : 0 0 AM 6 SP 10 / 2 SAT 10 : 3 0 PM 11 : 1 5 PM 5 0 EP MON – SAT 1 : 0 0 AM 3 : 0 0 AM LINE1 EP EVERY SUN 12 : 5 5 PM 1 : 3 0 PM 1 2 SP – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – • If you do not need to change the settings, push the cursor stick (OK), then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. Move the cursor stick M/m to select the setting you want to change or cancel: • To change the setting, move the cursor stick , to highlight the item you want to change, and move the cursor stick M/m to reset it. Then, move the cursor stick , repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line. • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Push the cursor stick (OK). If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. continued Additional Operations 25 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 About 20 seconds Program 2 Will be cut off Program 1 About 20 seconds will be cut off Program 2 26 Additional Operations Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 32. Recording bilingual programs Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page 33. Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.) To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel LEFT CH STEREO Right channel RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural sound on the normal audio track No indicator No indicator continued Additional Operations 27 Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • 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 monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF. 28 Additional Operations Searching using the index function The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position. ./> INDEX SEARCH Insert an indexed tape into the VCR. Press ./> INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search: • To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH. • To search backwards, press . INDEX SEARCH. I NDEX 8 SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press 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 position during recording pause. Additional Operations 29 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press the TRACKING +/– buttons to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback. To use the Reality Regenerator function, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights up. To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator goes off. 30 Additional Operations REALITY REGENERATOR REALITY REGENERATOR indicator About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 33. APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC. APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected. Notes • The automatic tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs. • The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function. • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the 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 the tape (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 the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press X PAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations 31 Changing menu options Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and push the cursor stick (OK). Move the cursor stick M/m to select the option to change, then move the cursor stick , to change the setting. The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 3 pages. Moving the cursor stick M/m repeatedly will turn the pages. Push the cursor stick (OK) to return to the original screen. Page 1 page1 ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANT SEL AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF MAIN SAP L – – H t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h Page 2 ADVANCED OPTIONS APC DIMMER AUTO TAPE SPEED TAPE SELECT SMART CUE page2 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF AUTO 180 MEDIUM t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h Page 3 ADVANCED OPTIONS FAVORITE CH AUTO LASER LINK DEFAULT SPEED BLANK SEARCH SMARTFILE LIST page3 ON OFF ON OFF EP MANUAL MANUAL t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. 32 Menu option Set this option to AUTO ANT SEL • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). • OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR 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 normal audio tracks at the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function. • OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button. Additional Operations Menu option Set this option to TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. 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 speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. To operate 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 shorter than 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 skip playback 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” and display the camcoder picture on the TV screen when the camcorder is aimed at the LASER LINK IR receiver of the VCR. • OFF to not switch the video input automatically. For details, see page 35. DEFAULT SPEED • EP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to EP after recording. • SP to set the recording tape speed automatically back to SP after recording. • FLOAT to set the recording tape speed to the last position selected from the SP/EP button. continued Additional Operations 33 Changing menu options (continued) Menu option Set this option to BLANK SEARCH • MANUAL to display a screen asking whether to search for the Blank Time when the timer is set. • AUTO to set the VCR to perform the Blank Time search automatically 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 when you press the SMARTFILE button. • AUTO to display the SmartFile search list automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape. Note • If you set the DEFAULT SPEED option to EP, you can still change the recording tape speed to SP, or vice versa by pressing the SP/EP button only for that program. Next time you record a program, the recording tape speed is automatically set to the position you set in the DEFAULT SPEED option. 34 Additional Operations Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables — LASER LINK This VCR has a built-in AV cordless IR receiver which lets you watch the picture of a LASER LINK* compatible camcorder on your TV without connecting cables. LASER LINK is a system which transmits and receives pictures and sound between LASER LINK compatible video equipment by using infrared rays. Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press `/1 POWER to turn on this VCR. Adjust the angle and direction of the LASER LINK IR emitter of the camcorder to match the LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR. Place the camcorder directly in front of this VCR within the range specified below. LASER LINK IR receiver 5 m or less * LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. continued Additional Operations 35 Watching the camcorder picture without connecting cables — LASER LINK (continued) Start camcorder playback using LASER LINK. The VCR input automatically switches to “L3” and the camcorder picture appears on the TV screen. Refer to the operating instructions of the camcorder for camcorder operations using LASER LINK. Adjust the distance and angle between the camcorder and the VCR so that the playback picture appears clearly on the TV. To stop watching the camcorder picture Move the camcorder so that its LASER LINK IR emitter no longer points at the LASER LINK IR receiver of this VCR. The video channel or input returns to the position selected before using LASER LINK. Tips • Cable connection is recommended when recording or editing the picture from the camcorder (page 38). • If you do not want to automatically switch the video input and display the picture on the TV when the camcorder is aimed at the IR receiver of the VCR, set AUTO LASER LINK to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. In this case, you can view 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 with your hands or other objects. • Infrared rays cannot pass through walls or opaque glass. Be sure to place the VCR in an unobstructed position. Using LASER LINK through glass will shorten the transmission range. • Do not place the camcorder too close to the VCR, as this may cause noise and/or beat. • When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, press the TV/VIDEO button to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window before starting to use LASER LINK. • The IFT-AV1 Cordless AV Transmitter System uses a different frequency band, so it cannot be used with this VCR. 36 Additional Operations Editing Editing methods This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings. Basic editing Source tape You can make a copy of a tape. Normal audio Video and hi-fi audio Edited tape Insert editing You can replace an existing scene with material from another recording. There are three kinds of insert editing. Video insert Replaces the original video and hi-fi audio. The monaural sound on the normal audio track is retained. Audio insert Replaces the original monaural sound on the normal audio track. The video and hi-fi sound are left intact. For example, you can use this feature to add commentary to a tape recorded on a camcorder. A/V insert Replaces the original video and both hifi and monaural sound. Video insert Source tape Normal audio Video and hi-fi audio Edited tape Audio insert Source tape Normal audio Video and hi-fi audio Edited tape Editing 37 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT : Signal flow VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied). If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Hook up to record on the other VCR, then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause and release 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 both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, 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 monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the 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, the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing. 38 Editing Basic editing X PAUSE (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video 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 the other VCR has a similar button, press it to activate edit function. z REC Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X PAUSE. Press z REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause. To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time. To stop editing Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs. Tip • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted 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 recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press X PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled. Editing 39 Insert editing Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video 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 the other VCR has a similar switch, set it to ON as well. CLEAR VIDEO INSERT AUDIO INSERT X PAUSE Insert a source tape into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end of the scene to be replaced and press X PAUSE. Press CLEAR on this VCR to reset the counter to “0:00:00”. Rewind the prerecorded tape to the beginning of the scene to be replaced. The VCR pauses. 40 Editing 5 Press the INSERT buttons: To replace Press Picture and hi-fi sound VIDEO INSERT. “VID INS X” appears on the TV screen and “V␣INSER T” appears in the display window. Monaural sound only AUDIO INSERT. “AUD INS X” appears on the TV screen and “A␣INSER T” appears in the display window. Picture, hi-fi and monaural sound AUDIO INSERT, then VIDEO INSERT. “A/V INS X” appears on the TV screen and “AV␣INSER T” appears in the display window. To cancel the video or audio insert function, press VIDEO INSERT or AUDIO INSERT again. To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system) at the same time. To stop editing Press the x STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system). To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 32). Use this 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 not function. 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 recording pause. Editing 41 SmartFile Function About the SmartFile function SmartFile* allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, 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 also locate and start playback of a specific program, or find the position from which you want to start recording by using this list. Program data is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label attached to the tape. The following functions are possible using SmartFile: Recording using the SmartFile function (page 44) To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the tape. If you record a program on a tape with a SmartFile label, the contents will appear on the SmartFile search list. With the SmartFile list, you can also easily find the beginning of the available recording space. SmartFile search list 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP Selecting and playing a program (page 53) To play back a recorded program, select the program you want to watch using the SmartFile search list. The VCR locates the program and playback starts automatically. Checking the contents of a tape (page 55) When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the recorded programs appears in the SmartFile check list. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR and press H PLAY to find out what is recorded on it. This feature allows you to easily find the program you want to watch, or to quickly find a tape with enough recording space. SmartFile check list 8/10/99~8/30/99 BLANK TIME MON 9 : 0 0 PM CH 1 6 SUN 6 : 3 0 PM CH 4 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 FRI 5 : 4 5 PM CH 7 THU 1 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 TUE 4 : 3 0 PM CH 8 NEXT : * SmartFile is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 42 SmartFile Function EP p.1 1H 48M 8 / 30 8 / 29 8 / 27 8 / 27 8 / 26 8 / 24 QUIT : OK Labeling a recorded program and tape (page 56) You can attach an electronic “label” to the video tape and it’s programs on the SmartFile list. Labeling the recorded programs enables you to find a program easily when you want to play it back. Also, once you label a program which you set to record regularly (i.e. everyday, same day of a week, etc.), the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program. Protecting a recorded program (page 61) You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure. Erasing the data of an unwanted program (page 63) By erasing a program from the SmartFile list, the VCR will record over the unwanted program. Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label (page 65) You can register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label. Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) (page 67) If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function, you can store the program and category name transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on a SmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function will be available in the future. SmartFile Function 43 Recording using the SmartFile function To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette 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 the memory of the SmartFile label. Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette tape To use the SmartFile function, attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette tape. Remove any stains or dirt from the surface of the spine of the tape. Then, holding both edges of the SmartFile label so that it doesn’t bend, attach it along the guide line to the spine of the cassette tape. This tape is henceforth referred to as a SmartFile tape. SMARTFILE SENSOR Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels • For the customers in the USA To order additional SmartFile labels, see the back page. • For the customers in Canada Additional SmartFile labels can be purchased at Sony of Canada Ltd. Authorized VHS Dealers. Notes • The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be damaged 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 sharp instrument. – disassemble or remodel a label. • Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, direct sunlight, 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, you cannot use the SmartFile function. 44 SmartFile Function Recording a program on the SmartFile tape When recording a program on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the program (normal recording, the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording, etc.), program data (date, channel, recording start time, etc.) is stored in the memory of the SmartFile label. The SmartFile label can contain up to 12 programs’ data. When the number of the stored programs goes 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 or about 5 minutes in SP mode cannot be stored in the memory. When you record a program on the SmartFile tape which already contains program data, see “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on page␣47. Tip • You can protect a recorded program from accidental over-recording or erasure (see page 61). Note • If you press X PAUSE one or more times during recording, thereby creating short lengths of recorded time between such pauses, program data may not be stored in the SmartFile label. To check the information of a recorded program Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, channel, date, station ID, recording time, and tape speed appear on the list. The longest space which doesn’t have any program data (Blank Time space) appears as “BLANK TIME”. Initial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Channel Day of the week 8/10/99~8/10/99 BLANK TIME TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH 8 X YZ p.1 5H 30M 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP EP Recording start time Date Tape speed Recording time START END Station ID Estimated position of the recorded program continued SmartFile Function 45 Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Tips • The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 54 of the supplied hookup/setup manual). • When the VCR receives the program information signal, the program name may appear 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 also name 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 and latest dates of use for the SmartFile, the recording date and day of the week, and the recording start time won’t be stored correctly on the SmartFile list. • When you record a program using the normal recording mode while CABLE MOUSE is set to ON in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu, the channel number is stored as “CH– – –”. • When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCR displays 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 slightly different from the actual recorded time length. 46 SmartFile Function Recording after locating the Blank Time space The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also recorded material that doesn’t have corresponding program data stored in the SmartFile label. The longest available recording space (including programs that are not stored on the SmartFile label) is referred to as “Blank Time space”. You can locate the beginning of the Blank Time space for recording. If there is a recorded program after the Blank Time space, the VCR will record over that program unless you stop recording. If there is a program you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased, protect that program before you start recording another program (see page 61). SP/EP SMARTFILE Cursor stick M/m OK Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The Blank Time space appears in the “BLANK TIME” row. The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window. Move the cursor stick M/m to select BLANK TIME. BLANK TIME is on page 1 of the SmartFile search list. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP continued SmartFile Function 47 Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. The BLANK TIME changes according to the selected tape speed. Select a tape speed that matches the length of the program you want to record. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH p.1 0H 36M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END SP START Push the cursor stick (OK). The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stops. SEARCHING START END Start recording. If the recordings overlap If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing in the SMARTFILE list is as follows. • If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first program data is erased. 15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode Program 1 Program 2 Information will be erased • If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or 5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the first program data is erased. 15 minutes or less in EP mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode Program 1 Information will be erased Program 2 48 SmartFile Function • If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time when the second program starts. 15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode Program 1 Program 2 The recording time is updated to the time until overwriting starts. Tip • If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page 34). Note • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 5 when: – the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the SmartFile label. – the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty. continued SmartFile Function 49 Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) Setting timer recording in the Blank Time space If you set the timer to record programs while a SmartFile tape is inserted, the VCR searches for the Blank Time space. When the Blank Time space is located, the VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stands by for recording. If there is a recorded program after the Blank Time space, the VCR will record over that program unless you stop recording. If there is a program you want to prevent from being recorded over or erased, protect that program before you start recording another program (see page 61). VCR Plus+ MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a SmartFile tape with its safety tab in place. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Set the timer. • When using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (for details, see page 12): 1 Press VCR Plus+. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. VCR Plus+ P l u s Co d e –––––––– En t e r p r o g r a m’ s us i ng 0–9 k ey s SP / EP EP P l u s Co d e To c h a n g e t a p e s p e e d, p u s h SP / EP • When setting the timer manually (for details, see page 15): 1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TIMER SET/CHECK and push the cursor stick (OK). 2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed. 3 Move the cursor stick , to confirm the setting and push the cursor stick (OK). 50 SmartFile Function 9 / 28 TUE TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP CH – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – The AUTO BLANK SEARCH screen appears. AUTO BLANK SEARCH BLANK SEARCH? YES NO Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Move the cursor stick , to select YES and push the cursor stick (OK). SEARCHING The Blank Time search screen appears. The VCR goes to the beginning of the Blank Time space and stops, then turns off automatically. START END The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. If you are using a cable box, leave it on. If the recordings overlap If a newly recorded program overlaps a stored program, the data appearing in the SMARTFILE list is as follows. • If the second program overwrites the first program for 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or mor e in SP mode from where the first program starts, the first program data is erased. 15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode Program 1 Program 2 Information will be erased • If the remaining length of the first program is 15 minutes or less in EP mode or 5␣minutes or less in SP mode after being overwritten by the second program, the first program data is erased. 15 minutes or less in EP mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode Program 1 Information will be erased Program 2 continued SmartFile Function 51 Recording using the SmartFile function (continued) • If the second program starts recording 15 minutes or more in EP mode or 5␣minutes or more in SP mode after the first program starts, the data for both programs appears. In this case, the stored program’s recording time is updated to the time when the second program starts. 15 minutes or more in EP mode, 5 minutes or more in SP mode Program 1 Program 2 The recording time is updated to the time until overwriting starts. Tip • You can set BLANK SEARCH in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu so that Blank Time search is automatically performed each time the timer is set (AUTO). Select OFF to cancel this option (see page 34). Note • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the above step 3 when: – the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 15 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the SmartFile label. – the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty. 52 SmartFile Function Selecting and playing a program You can automatically locate and start playback of a program recorded on the SmartFile tape. Select a program in the SmartFile search list. The SmartFile search list can contain up to 12 programs. SMARTFILE Cursor stick M/m OK Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a SmartFile tape. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window. Move the cursor stick M/m to select a program. Moving the cursor stick M/m repeatedly will turn the pages. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP Push the cursor stick (OK). The VCR starts searching for the beginning of the selected program. Playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press x STOP. continued SmartFile Function 53 Selecting and playing a program (continued) Tip • If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page 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 minutes in EP mode and about 5 minutes in SP mode) programs that are not stored in the SmartFile label. – the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty. 54 SmartFile Function Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile sensor CURSOR m/M You can display the program data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary to insert the tape into the VCR. This feature allows you to quickly find a specific program or to find a tape with enough recording space. The SmartFile check list can contain up to 12 programs. OK Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Hold the label side of the SmartFile tape close to the SmartFile sensor. Slowly bring the center of the label within 3 cm of the SmartFile sensor. There is a short beep, the SMARTFILE indicator lights up, and the SmartFile check list appears. The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window. Press CURSOR m/M repeatedly to turn the pages. Press OK on the VCR to exit the menu. 8/10/99~8/30/99 BLANK TIME MON 9 : 0 0 PM CH 1 6 SUN 6 : 3 0 PM CH 4 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 FRI 5 : 4 5 PM CH 7 THU 1 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 TUE 4 : 3 0 PM CH 8 NEXT : QUIT : OK 8/10/99~8/30/99 BLANK TIME SUN 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 TUE 9 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 1 2 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH 8 BACK : p.1 1H 48M 8 / 30 8 / 29 8 / 27 8 / 27 8 / 26 8 / 24 EP EP p.2 1H 48M 8 / 22 8 / 20 8 / 17 8 / 16 8 / 13 8 / 10 QUIT : OK 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 TIME remaining 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 check list 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 the SmartFile tape away from the SmartFile sensor at least 5 cm, then bring it back to within 3 cm of the sensor. SmartFile Function 55 Labeling a recorded program and tape You can electronically “label” a program and select a category, such as SPECIAL or MOVIE, for a recorded program in the SmartFile list. You can also label a tape. Up to 18 characters can be input for a program and tape label. Tape title Program label Favorites BLANK TIME Rock Box MUSIC p.1 5H 30M 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP EP Category START END Labeling a recorded program and selecting a category Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. CLEAR MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK Insert a SmartFile tape. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the cursor stick (OK). The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : CATEGORY : 56 SmartFile Function p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 12 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP QUIT : MENU TITLE : 3 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a program. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : CATEGORY : Move the cursor stick ,. The cursor moves to the program label input position. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : BACK : NEXT : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 12 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP QUIT : MENU TITLE : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP CONFIRM : OK Label the program. 1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a character. Each time you move the cursor stick m, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t 1t… 9tatbt…tzt (blank space) SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : BACK : NEXT : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP CONFIRM : OK If you make a mistake, press CLEAR. 2 To set the next character, move the cursor stick ,. The cursor moves to the next position. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH SELECT : BACK : NEXT : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP CONFIRM : OK 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the program. Push the cursor stick (OK). SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 Nick & Matt TUE 2 : 3 0 PM SELECT : CH p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP CONFIRM : OK continued SmartFile Function 57 Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued) Move the cursor stick M/m to select a category. Each time you move the cursor stick m, the category changes as shown below. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 Nick & Matt COMEDY TUE 2 : 3 0 PM SELECT : CH p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP CONFIRM : OK SPECIAL t MOVIE t NEWS t SHOW t SPORTS t KIDS t MUSIC t ARTS t SERIES t EDUCATI (education) t HOBBY t SHOPPIN (shopping) t VARIETY t COMEDY t DRAMA t DAYTIME t HOW TO t OTHERS t (blank) Push the cursor stick (OK). The program label and a selected category are stored. Press MENU to exit the menu. To erase the program label Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The program label is erased and the recording start time and channel number reappear. To erase the selected category Press CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank. To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded program Once 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 timer recording mode, the VCR recognizes the label and will automatically label all future recordings of the same program. The set label is assigned even when an information signal containing the program name, category name or other information is broadcast with the program. However, if you change the program label and category several times, the VCR may automatically label only the last program of which the program label and category are changed. 58 SmartFile Function Labeling a tape Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. CLEAR MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK Insert a SmartFile tape. Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select SMARTFILE EDIT and push the cursor stick (OK). The SMARTFILE EDIT menu appears. Move the cursor stick M to select the tape title. Move the cursor stick ,. The cursor moves to the tape title input position. SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 Someday DRAMA Nick & Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT : CATEGORY : SMARTFILE EDIT 8/10/99~8/16/99 Someday DRAMA Nick & Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT : T I TLE ED I T : SMARTFILE EDIT p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP QUIT : MENU TITLE : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP QUIT : MENU p.1 Someday 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP DRAMA Nick & Matt 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP COMEDY 8 / 10 Rock Box 0 H 3 0 M EP MUSIC CONFIRM : OK SELECT : BACK : NEXT : continued SmartFile Function 59 Labeling a recorded program and tape (continued) Label the tape. 1 Move the cursor stick M/m to select a character. Each time you move the cursor stick m, the character changes as shown below. A t B t … t Z t symbol t 0 t 1t… 9tatbt…tzt (blank space) SMARTFILE EDIT p.1 Someday 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP DRAMA Nick & Matt 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP COMEDY 8 / 10 Rock Box 0 H 3 0 M EP MUSIC SELECT : CONFIRM : OK BACK : NEXT : If you make a mistake, press CLEAR. 2 To set the next character, move the cursor stick ,. The cursor moves to the next position. SMARTFILE EDIT p.1 Someday 8 / 16 DRAMA 0 H 3 0 M SP Nick & Matt 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP COMEDY 8 / 10 Rock Box 0 H 3 0 M EP MUSIC SELECT : CONFIRM : OK BACK : NEXT : 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the tape. Push the cursor stick (OK). The tape title is stored. SMARTFILE EDIT Favorites Someday DRAMA Nick & Matt COMEDY Rock Box MUSIC SELECT : T I TLE ED I T : p.1 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP QUIT : MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. To erase the tape title Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recording date reappears. When you want to erase the recording date from the tape title column, press CLEAR again. 60 SmartFile Function Protecting a recorded program You can protect a recorded program using the SmartFile function from accidental over-recording or erasure. When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording stops automatically before the protected program. SMARTFILE Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Cursor stick M/m/, Insert a SmartFile tape. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window. Move the cursor stick M/m to select the program you want to protect. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP START Move the cursor stick ,. The indicator appears to the left of the selected program and the program becomes protected. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list disappears. continued SmartFile Function 61 Protecting a recorded program (continued) To unlock the protected program Move the cursor stick < in step 5 above. The you can record over this program. indicator disappears and Tips • When you start recording from a position prior to the protected program, the recording automatically stops no more than about 3 minutes in SP mode and about 8 minutes in EP mode before the beginning of the protected program. • If you protect a program just after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME becomes shortened 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 message indicating 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, the SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page␣34). Notes • When you record another program just after a protected program, locate the beginning of the Blank Time space by following the instructions in “Recording after locating the Blank Time space” on page 47. Otherwise, if the recording start point overlaps the protected program, the VCR may record over the protected program. • If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system or timer recording program overlaps the protected program, the VCR automatically stops recording before the protected program and ejects the tape. • If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected program or protect a program for the first time on a new tape, the VCR will analyze the position of the protected program for a few seconds. You cannot operate the VCR while the VCR is analyzing the tape. • If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programs, the next program you record won’t be stored in the SmartFile list. 62 SmartFile Function Erasing the data of an unwanted program You can erase an unwanted program from the SmartFile list. When you erase a program from the list, that portion of tape is subject to Blank Time space priority. CLEAR DISPLAY SMARTFILE Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Cursor stick M/m Insert a SmartFile tape. The VCR turns on and the SMARTFILE indicator lights up. Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears on the TV screen. The BLANK indicator lights up and the Blank Time space also appears in the display window. Move the cursor stick M/m to select a program you want to erase from the list. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH START 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 FRI 8 : 0 0 PM CH 12 TUE 2 : 3 0 PM CH p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP p.1 1H 48M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 13 0 H 5 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP START Press CLEAR. The selected program is erased from the SmartFile list. If you erase a program by mistake, press DISPLAY to make the program reappear. 8/10/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME MON 6 : 3 0 PM CH 1 6 TUE START 2 : 3 0 PM CH p.1 2H 30M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 10 0 H 3 0 M EP EP END Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list disappears. continued SmartFile Function 63 Erasing the data of an unwanted program (continued) Tip • If you set SMARTFILE LIST to AUTO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, the SmartFile search list appears automatically when you insert a SmartFile tape (see page 34). Notes • You cannot erase a protected program from the SmartFile list. You have to first unlock the protected program by following the instructions in “To unlock the protected 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 less in SP mode, you cannot make the program reappear by using the DISPLAY button. 64 SmartFile Function Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label The VCR will register programs recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label by detecting the index signals indicating the start of recorded programs. You can register up to the 12th program from the start of the tape. The programs appear from the bottom of the screen as Program No.␣1, Program No.␣2, ... Pr ogram No.␣12 in order from the start of the tape. The 13th and subsequent programs are ignored. You can manually name the registered program numbers and select the category (see page 56). SMARTFILE GENERATOR Before you start... • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Attach a new SmartFile label to a recorded cassette tape. Insert the SmartFile tape. Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR. A message appears indicating that the recorded programs are being registered. The index signals are detected from the start of the tape, and registration stops if the end of the tape is reached. The message disappears when registration is complete. SMARTF I LE I NDEX I NG I S I N PROCESS START END To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR. The data registered before the button is pressed remains in the SmartFile label. You can register the programs again by pressing SMARTFILE GENERATOR. continued SmartFile Function 65 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label (continued) To check the information of a registered program Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The registered program number, registration date and recording time appear in this list. Note that the registration date differs from the recorded date. 8/10/99~8/20/99 BLANK TIME P r o g r am No . 6 Program located in a recorded tape P r o g r am No . 5 P r o g r am No . 4 START p.1 2H 10M 8 / 20 0 H 3 0 M SP 8 / 20 2 H 0 0 M EP 8 / 20 0 H 3 0 M EP END EP Registration date Recording time Estimated position of the registered program Tips • The programs recorded on the tape can be registered again in a SmartFile label that already contains program data. However, the recorded date and time, program name and information input manually (such as the program label and category) are replaced with “Program No. XX”. • If the SmartFile label contains stored program data that includes protected programs, 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 or less in SP mode. – the program does not have an index signal or the index signal has been recorded over and erased. – the tape is damaged or dirty. • After you press SMARTFILE GENERATOR and start registration, registration is interrupted 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 when registration was interrupted remains in the SmartFile label. • When you set AUTO TAPE SPEED to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically changes from SP to EP during recording, the VCR displays the entire recording time converted in SP mode to the SmartFile list. 66 SmartFile Function Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) If you connect a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function and use the timer recording of the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, the program and category name transmitted from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver are stored on the SmartFile tape. The DIRECTV digital satellite receiver equipped with the Program Data Download function will be available in the future. How to hook up to the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver You should connect CPD IN of the VCR and VCR CONTROL of the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver using the supplied monaural cable. Wall or VHF/UHF IN VCR CPD IN VHF/UHF OUT LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/ VIDEO Audio/video cable (not supplied) Monaural cable (supplied) LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO Coaxial cable (supplied) VCR CONTROL VHF/UHF IN To TV DIRECTV digital satellite receiver VHF/UHF OUT Coaxial cable (not supplied) continued SmartFile Function 67 Storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver (Program Data Download) (continued) Setting up the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver You have to set the VCR brand number on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. For example, select “99” in the VCR CONTROL menu to use a Sony VCR with the SmartFile function. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. Storing program data on the SmartFile tape When you record a DIRECTV digital satellite program using the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver’s timer, the program and category name are automatically stored on the SmartFile tape. Program name Category name 8/16/99~8/16/99 BLANK TIME Someday DRAMA START p.1 1H 30M 8 / 16 0 H 3 0 M SP SP END Notes • Do not operate the VCR, the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, and any other equipment connected to these units for at least 2 minutes after timer recording starts. If you operate these equipment immediately after timer recording starts, the correct 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 DIRECTV digital satellite receiver is not stored on the SmartFile tape. 68 SmartFile Function Additional Information Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The `/1 switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down `/1 POWER on the VCR until the - indicator disappears. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer). The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. Playback Clock Power If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal continued Additional Information 69 Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. The tape is ejected when you press z REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when you press z REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. • The current position of the tape is record protected. Search for the recording available space. Recording stops halfway. • If the tape contains a protected program, recording automatically stops before the protected program. Use another tape which has enough recording space. The timer does not operate. • • • • • Timer recording Recording Troubleshooting (continued) • • • • • 70 Additional Information 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 protected program. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time. Check that the cable box is turned on. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON. Others Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly. • If you are not using S-Link, make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected. • The command mode of the remote commander is different from the one of the VCR. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. • Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander. The SMARTFILE screen appears when a tape is not inserted. • Press x STOP to close the SMARTFILE demonstration screen. The VCR needs to be cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information 71 Specifications System Timer section Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s) EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s) LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s), playback only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 1 min. (with T-120 tape)* Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time * The time may vary according to the brand and/or type of tape or the operating condition of the VCR. Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Inputs and outputs LINE-1 IN and -2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) Mini jack (1) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1) CPD IN Mini jack (1) 72 Additional Information General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 35 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature – 20°C to 60°C (– 4°F to 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 430 × 100 × 281 mm (w/h/d) Approx. (17 × 4 × 11 1/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 4.6 kg (10 lb 2 oz) Supplied accessories Remote 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 change without notice. Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 `/1 POWER switch/indicator (13) qh Shuttle ring (8, 20) 2 Remote sensor qj X PAUSE button (5, 39) 3 SmartFile sensor (42, 55) qk OK button (15, 48, 55) 4 SMARTFILE indicator (47, 55) ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons (7, 30) 5 REALITY REGENERATOR indicator (30) 6 Tape compartment 7 SMARTFILE button (45, 53, 61) 8 CURSOR m/M buttons (55) 9 A EJECT button (5) w; EDIT button (39) wa REALITY REGENERATOR button (30) ws EASY SET UP button wd COMMAND MODE button 0 m REW (rewind) button (5, 19) wf SMARTFILE GENERATOR button (65) qa H PLAY button (4, 20) wg INPUT SELECT button (7, 9, 39) qs M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 19) qd JOG button (21) wh LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (38) qf z REC (record) button (7, 24, 39) wj LASER LINK IR receiver (35) qg x STOP button (5, 39) continued Additional Information 73 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 1 Timer indicator (13, 17) 9 BLANK indicator (47) 2 Child Lock indicator (14) 0 AV INSERT indicator (41) 3 STEREO indicator (27) qa Tracking indicator (30) 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (27) qs Line/channel indicator (7, 39) 5 VIDEO indicator (8) 6 Tape speed indicator (7) 7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (31) 8 EDIT indicator (39) 74 Additional Information qd Time counter/clock indicator (5) qf Remaining time indicator (8) qg COMMAND MODE indicator qh Tape/recording indicator (7) Rear panel 1 AC power cord 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (67) 2 S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (38) 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (67) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack 8 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (38, 67) 9 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks 5 CPD (Control and Program Data) IN jack (67) continued Additional Information 75 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 Z EJECT button (5) 2 Number buttons (13) 3 VCR Plus+ button (12) 4 ENTER button (10, 13, 22) 5 SMARTFILE button (45, 53, 61) 6 z REC (record) button (7, 24) 7 ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons (29) 8 m REW (rewind) button (5, 19) 9 M FF (fast-forward) button (5, 19) 0 H PLAY button (4, 20) qa x STOP button (5) qs Shuttle ring (8, 20) 76 Additional Information qd TV / VIDEO switch qf COMMAND MODE switch qg `/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) +/– buttons ws MENU button (15, 25) wd Cursor stick (15, 25, 47) M/m/, OK wf SMART CUE button (5) wg X PAUSE button (5) wh JOG button (21) Additional Information 77 Index to parts and controls (continued) 1 COUNTER/REMAIN button (8) 2 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (7, 48) 3 AUDIO MONITOR button (27) 4 AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons (41) 5 y SLOW +/– buttons (19) 6 ×2 button (19) 7 TV/VIDEO button (8) 8 INPUT SELECT button (7, 9, 39) 9 TAPE RETURN button (20) 0 CLEAR button (5, 13, 25, 57) qa DISPLAY button (8) qs CH (channel) +/– buttons (7) qd VOL (volume) +/– buttons qf Receiver operation buttons RECEIVER VOL (volume) +/– buttons MUTING button 78 Additional Information Index A, B Adjusting picture 30 tracking 30 Advanced option 32 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 31 Audio track 28 Audio/video insert 40 Auto Tape Speed 33 Monaural 27 Monitoring audio during playback 27 Child Lock 14 Cleaning the video heads 69 Counter 5 DIRECTV System 67 Dubbing. See Editing. Editing 37 EP mode 7 F, G Favorite channel 22 Hi-fi audio track 28 Normal audio track Index Search 29 14 28 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting. Playback 4 at various speeds 19 frame-by-frame 20 selecting the sound 27 skip 5 slow motion 19 Reality Regenerator 30 Recording 6 bilingual programs 27 SAP broadcasts 27 saving 8 stereo broadcasts 27 timer setting 15 using VCR Plus+ GOLD 12 while watching another program 8 I, J, K Laser Link 35 Locking the VCR LP mode 9 N, O Safety tab 8 SAP (Second Audio Program) 27 Searching at various speeds 19 S-Link 38 SmartFile 42 checking the contents of a tape 55 erasing the data of an unwanted program 63 labeling a recorded program and tape 56 protecting a recorded program 61 recording 44 registering the contents of a recorded tape 65 selecting 53 SmartFile label 44 storing program data from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 67 SP mode 7 Station ID 10 Stereo 27 T, U Timer setting 15 canceling 25 changing 25 checking 25 daily/weekly recording 17 using VCR Plus+ GOLD 12 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting. V, W, X, Y, Z VCR Plus+ GOLD recording 12 Additional Information 79 Q uick reference to using the VCR 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. 3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. To record a program To watch TV To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 3 Enter the PlusCode number. 4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 5 Insert a tape. 6 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. 7 Leave the cable box on. 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV. 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Enter the PlusCode number. 5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 6 Insert a tape. 7 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. 8 Leave the cable box on. Hookup 1 To play a tape To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. Hookup 2 To play a tape 1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. If you didn’t use A/V hookup: • Turn on the cable box. • Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4. • Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4). 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. Hookup 4 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press H PLAY. If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. 3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch. To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. To order additional SmartFile Labels Please call 1-888-293-9885. Cost is $9.95 for a package of 5 labels. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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