Sony SLV-SF900G S21, Cleaning S22, Clock S23, Power S24, Power S25, S26, S27, S28, Tape S29, S30

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Remote commander

S21

You cannot control

t Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you

 

your TV.

replace the batteries for the remote commander (see page 8).

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

 

 

 

 

S22

The VCR needs to be

t Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft

 

cleaned.

cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use

 

 

any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzene.

 

 

 

 

Clock

 

 

 

 

S23

The clock has

t The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the mains for more

 

stopped and “–:– –”

than one hour. Reset the clock and timer if needed (see page 19).

 

lights up in the

 

 

display window.

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

S24

The ?/1 ON/

t Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.

 

STANDBY switch

 

 

does not function.

 

 

 

 

 

Power

 

 

 

 

S25

The power is turned

t Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the

 

on but the VCR does

mains lead and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours.

 

not operate.

 

 

 

 

S26

The tape is ejected

t You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to

 

when you press ?/1

record is protected (or contains protected recordings). Unlock the

 

ON/STANDBY.

protection or use another tape or replace the safety tab (see page 91).

 

 

 

S27

The display is not lit

t The VCR is in power save mode. Set the POWER SAVE option to

 

when the VCR is in

OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 66).

 

STANDBY mode.

 

 

 

 

S28

POWER SAVE is set

t The display is always lit if the VCR is in timer standby mode. For

 

to ON but the display

more details regarding the energy saving function, see page 66.

 

remains lit in

 

 

STANDBY mode.

 

 

 

 

 

Tape

 

 

 

 

S29

The tape is ejected

t You have set a timer recording, but the tape on which you want to

 

when you press ?/1

record is protected (or contains protected recordings). Unlock the

 

ON/STANDBY.

protection or use another tape or replace the safety tab (see page 91).

 

 

 

S30

A tape cannot be

t Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

 

inserted.

 

 

 

 

 

SMARTLINK

 

 

 

 

S31

The SMARTLINK

t Check that your TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link,

 

function does not

MEGALOGIC, EASYLINK/CinemaLink, Q-Link or TV-LINK.

 

work properly.

t Make sure you use a 21-pin Scart cable to connect the VCR and your

 

 

TV.

 

 

t Make sure the Scart cable is connected securely. Refer to your TV

 

 

manual for instructions.

 

 

 

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Installing PrecautionsSafety Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Inserting the batteries Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Remote sensorTV/VIDEO TV control buttonsFastext buttons Prog +Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberConnecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV CinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V About the Smartlink featuresIf the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorConnection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB To a stereo system If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorAdditional connections Pull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR To obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Window. The RF channel is then switched off Press RF Channel againTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionHold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Press Auto SET UPBefore you start… Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Month pressing M/m ADJUST, then press OKPress , to highlight the month and set ClockTip Press OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function PROGRAM, then press OK Press M/m to highlight ON, then pressPress m to highlight Clock TipsSelecting a language Press M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPress M/m to highlight Channel Presetting channelsPress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Position Position Disabling unwanted programme positionsIf the picture is not clear Press M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK Setting/changing the station namesHighlight Lists and press OK To correct a character, press is highlighted, then reset it Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPositions 6 to 60, press M/ m repeatedly Position, then pressTo display other pages for programme Selected channel is inserted atHighlight LISTS, and press OK Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disable On/standby simultaneously on the VCR Setting your personal codeHold down first X pause, hold on ?/1 For more than 3 secondsPress ?/ 1 on/standby to turn off the VCR Press M/m//, to enter your personal codeConfirmation screen appears Checking your personal code Press OK to exit the menuPlaying a tape To play an NTSC-recorded tape When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toAdditional tasks To use the time counterTip To record from a decoder or other source, turn it on Recording TV programmesTurn on your TV and set it to the video channel Prog + REC StopTo stop recording To protect a recording To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Buttons Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + systemNumber Video Plus +, menu appears on Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus + TV screenWant to change Press M/m to reset itPress To highlight the item you To stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop To use the VCR after setting the timerPress ?/1 to turn off the VCR Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Select to display L1, L2, or L3 in the PROG. position Timer menu appears on the TV screenOr LINE-3 in connectors, or the LINE-2 INjacks, press Input To stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds Slow REW Playback options OperationPlayback options Operation To resume normal playbackPress H playback Automatically after a specified duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingPress x Stop while recording To cancel the Synchronized Recording functionPress Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns off Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system Normal audio track monaural How sound is recorded on a video tapeStereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels Stereo soundSearching using the index function To stop searchingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options Video Options menuAudio Options menu Tape Options menuOther Options menu Other OptionsVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR How to connect to a stereo system Before you start editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing To stop editingAbout the SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape Selecting and playing a programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Running a demonstrationRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Recording start time Checking the information of a recorded programmeDate Day of the week Recording time Tape speed Station nameRecording after locating the Blank Time space Press M repeatedly to select Blank TimeStart END Select Search OK Exit Menu NOW Searching Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Automatically when the VCR detects themTV guide page numbers appear Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Labelling a recorded programme manually Smartfile EditClear To erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape Protecting a recorded programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme SP 1H 30M Nick & Matt Troubleshooting Problem summaryInitial Terminal Contamination S12 Playback S10Normal recording S11 SmartFile S13S16 Timer recording S15Remote Commander S20 Synchronized Recording S17Power S25 Cleaning S22Power S24 S21Set-Top Box control S32 System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel Antenne Entree connector 9Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Remote commander 104TV/VIDEO remote control switch ?/1 on/standby button 6 Menu chart 106107 108 109 Connecting Index