Sony SLV-SF950N manual Initial Terminal, Contamination

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Picture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S1

 

The VCR picture

t Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a

 

 

 

 

does not appear on

monitor, set it to video input.

 

 

 

 

 

the TV screen.

t If the VCR is connected to the TV with a Scart cable, make sure the

 

 

 

 

 

TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO key on the remote commander to lit the TV/VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

indicator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t If your VCR is connected to the TV with only anaerial cable, make

 

 

 

 

 

sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 12).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S2

 

The TV programme

t If your TV is connected to the VCR with a Scart and an aerial

 

 

 

 

is not clear or has

cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF (see page

 

 

 

 

some interference.

18).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t If your VCR is connected to the TV with only an aerial cable, make

 

 

 

 

 

sure the TV is correctly tuned to the VCR (see page 12).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S3

 

The playback picture

t If your TV is connected to the VCR with a Scart and an aerial

 

 

 

 

is not clear or has

cables, make sure the RF MODULATOR is set to OFF (see page

 

 

 

 

some interference.

18).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

t Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset the RF

 

 

 

 

 

MODULATOR output of your VCR (see page 18).

 

 

 

 

 

t Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons (see page 66).

 

 

 

 

 

t The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using

 

 

 

 

 

the Sony T-25CLD, E-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 charge will be required). Do not use a

 

 

 

 

 

commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than

 

 

 

 

 

Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.

 

 

 

 

 

 

t The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony

 

 

 

 

 

service facility for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S4

 

The tracking meter

t The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking

 

 

 

 

does not appear on

cannot be ajusted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the TV screen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

 

 

 

 

• Normal picture

• Rough picture

Unclear picture

• No picture (or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

black & white

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

screen appears)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

initial

 

 

terminal

 

Additional Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contamination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

continued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Unpacking Remote sensor Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander Inserting the batteriesProg + TV control buttonsFastext buttons TV/VIDEOTip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsConnection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV About the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView LinkCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyMains lead To mains LINE-1 TV Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBScart cable supplied with Set Top Box LINE-3 BoxAerial cable supplied Scart cable not supplied Scart EURO-AV If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorVMC-810 cable not supplied Additional connectionsTo a stereo system Audio cable not suppliedPull down the drop down panel Tuning your TV to the VCRTo check if the TV tuning is correct Selected for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Function see Before you start Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionAbbreviation Country Language To cancel the Auto Set Up functionPress Auto SET UP If your country does not appear in the list, select ElseSetting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock Press M/m to set the dateMenu Press Menu to exit the menu Turn on the VCR and the TV Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionTips Press M/m to highlight ON, then press OKPress m to highlight Clock PROGRAM, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuPress M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK Selecting a languagePress M/m to highlight TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsPress M/m to highlight Channel SET PositionTV system Channel number Channel SET Field Menu If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsSetting/changing the station names Highlight Lists and press OKPress M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsThen press OK Press OK to confirm the setting Highlight LISTS, and press OK Shown on the right Press M/m to highlight the row which you want to disablePress Clear Selected row will be cleared asPAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder DECODER/t LINE-3 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoderConnecting a decoder Scart cable Supplied with decoderSetting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels Press M/m to highlight Other OPTIONS, then press OKPress M/m to highlight DECODER/ LINE3, then press OK Press M/m to highlight Normal CATV, then press OK Press M/m to highlight DEC., then press OKCANAL+, then press OK Press Prog +/- to select the desired programme positionPress M/m to highlight ON, then press OK Playing a tape To use the time counter Additional tasksTo set the colour system To play an NTSC-recorded tapeBasic Operations Prog + REC Stop Recording TV programmesPress x Stop To stop recordingTime counter To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording To protect a recordingRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system NumberButtons Showview menu appears on the TV screen Press Timer When you set Timer Options toTimer Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR To stop the VCR while recording, press x StopDaily/weekly recording To use the VCR after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Standard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording Slow REW Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsPlayback options Operation To resume normal playbackPress z REC repeatedly to set a new duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns offPress x Stop while recording Turn on your TV and set it to the video Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsProgramme When the timer settings overlapRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Zweiton German stereo systemNicam system Normal audio track monaural Selecting the sound during playbackHow sound is recorded on a video tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channelsSearching using the index function To search ahead, press IndexTo stop searching About the Optimum Picture Control OPC function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Reality Regenerator RR functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingVideo Options menu Initial settings are indicated in bold printChanging menu options PressOK. MENU, then select Options and pressTape Options menu Audio Options menuDECODER/LINE3 Other Options menuOther VCR Player Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR Example a Your VCR Recorder DecoderHow to connect to a stereo system To stop editing When recording on your VCRBasic Editing Before you start editingSelecting and playing a programme Recording using the SmartFile functionChecking the contents of a tape About the SmartFile functionRunning a demonstration Labelling a recorded programme and tapeProtecting a recorded programme Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionFunction Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeRecording time Tape speed Station name Checking the information of a recorded programmePress M repeatedly to select Blank Time Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceStart END Select Search OK Exit Menu NOW Searching Selecting and playing a programme Checking the contents of a tape SmartFile function Setting the TV guide page number Labelling a recorded programme and tapeTape title Category Have to set the TV guide page number Automatically when the VCR detects themPress OK TV guide page numbers appear P301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, youLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyClear To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme To erase the programme labelTo erase the selected category Before you start … Labelling a tapeTo erase the tape title Screen as Program no , Program To stop registration to the SmartFile labelPress Smartfile Generator To check the information of a registered programme Protecting a recorded programme To unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears Erasing the data of an unwanted programme SP 1H 30M Nick & Matt Problem summary TroubleshootingContamination Initial TerminalSmartFile S13 Playback S10Normal recording S11 S12S18 Timer recording S15S16 Synchronized Recording S17Canal Plus S22 Remote Commander S24Cleaning S26 Power S28Tape S33 S34Set-Top Box S36 Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Audio Lleft/R right/VIDEO Antenne Entree connector 9Antenne Sortie connector 9 Ntsc PB Play Back switch Rear panel108 Remote commander109 110 Menu chart111 112 113 Index Connecting
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