Sony SLV-SF990G 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 9).

 

 

 

 

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 22).

 

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 101).

 

 

 

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 74).

 

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 74.

 

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 101).

 

 

 

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 Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Setting up the remote commander Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorTV control buttons Setting the Command Mode switch DisplayWide Controlling other TVs with the remote commander TipCode numbers of controllable TVs Manufacturer Code numberSetting up the remote commander Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV About the Smartlink features If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView LinkCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V MegalogicTo mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyIf your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connector Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBIf you don’t use a STB, skip to If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Set the STB Connection setting to RF seeAdditional connections To a stereo systemAudio cable not supplied VMC-810 cable not suppliedTuning your TV to the VCR Turn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCRPull down the drop down panel Picture for ex. programme positionTo check if the TV tuning is correct Selected for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR Press RF Channel again Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Hold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 secondsTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Press Auto SET UPSetting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelOK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clock Press Cursor M/m to set the dateAuto Adjust is highlighted Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionPress OK Then press OK Press Cursor m to highlight ClockPROGRAM, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuSetting the Set-Top Box If you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this stepPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK If you connect the STB using the aerial CableSet-Top Box brand number STB brand Code numbersDNT EECEIF FTERFT SAT TPSSEG StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi To highlight Settings and press OK Selecting a languagePress Cursor M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPresetting channels Press Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OKPosition Channels are scannedFollowing order UHF B21 B69Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearSetting/changing the station names Press MENU, then press Cursor M/mTo highlight Lists and press OK Press Cursor M/m to highlight Channel LIST, then press OKProg Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program Setting your personal code You can set up to 11 characters for your personal codeChecking your personal code Press OK Confirmation screen appearsPress OK to exit the menu When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically Playing a tapeREW StopWhen your TV is Set Ntsc PB to Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterBasic Operations Recording TV programmes SP/LP z REC StopTo stop recording To check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTo protect a recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Press Timer When you set Timer Options to Video Plus +Video Plus +, menu appears on TV screenPress Cursor M/m to reset it Press Cursor / , to highlightItem you want to change To use the VCR after setting the timer Press ?/1 to turn off the VCRTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Timer menu appears on the TV screen StandardTo stop recording Playing/searching at various speeds REW Shuttle ring Playback options OperationUsing the shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal modeTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playbackSetting the recording duration time To cancel the durationAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Press Synchro REC. The Synchro REC indicator turns offPress x Stop while recording Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap ProgrammeRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemSelecting the sound during playback How sound is recorded on a video tape Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channelsNormal audio track monaural Stereo soundSearching using the index function To stop searchingAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionInitial settings are indicated in bold print Changing menu optionsPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Video Options menuAudio Options menu Tape Options menuOther Options menu Connecting to a VCR or stereo system How to connect to record on your VCRVMC-820 audio/video cable not supplied How to connect to a stereo system When recording on your VCR Basic EditingBefore you start editing To stop editingAudio dubbing Turn on the TV and set it to the video channelTo stop while editing Press x stop on this VCR and the stereo system or other VCRTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Recording using the SmartFile function Checking the contents of a tapeAbout the SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programmeLabelling a recorded programme and tape Protecting a recorded programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Running a demonstrationRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteRecording a programme on the SmartFile tape Memory of the SmartFile label.Checking the information of a recorded programme Date Day of the weekRecording start time Recording time Tape speed Station nameRecording after locating the Blank Time space Selected tape speed. Select a tape speed thatMatches the length of the programme you want To recordNOW Searching Start END 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 Automatically when the VCR detects them TV guide page numbers appearP301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Labelling a recorded programme manually Smartfile EditClear Press OK Programme label and a selected category are storedTo label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme To erase the programme labelTo erase the selected category Labelling a tape To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Press Smartfile GeneratorTo check the information of a registered programme Registration date Programme located in a recorded tapeRecording time Tips Protecting a recorded programme 100Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme 102103 Troubleshooting Problem summary105 Initial Terminal ContaminationPlayback S10 Normal recording S11S12 SmartFile S13Timer recording S15 Remote Commander S20S16 Synchronized Recording S17Cleaning S22 Power S24Power S25 S21Set-Top Box control S32 S33Specifications Supplied accessoriesSystem Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Display window Rear panel Remote commander 114115 Menu chart 116117 118 119 Index Smartfile