Sony SLV-SF990G manual Basic Editing, When recording on your VCR, Before you start editing

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Basic Editing

(when recording on your VCR)

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Before you start editing...

•Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (or “L3” or “L4”) in the display window.

•Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or LP.

•On your VCR, set EDIT to ON in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu to display “EDIT” in the display window. If the other VCR has a similar feature, activate this one as well.

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					X


			VIDEO OPTIONS


		OPC			ON
		EDIT			ON
		SHARPNESS			NORMAL

RRNORMAL

RETURN

SELECT :

SET : OK

EXIT : MENU

1 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.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into your (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X (pause).

3 Press z (record) on your VCR to set it to recording pause.

4 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 your VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X (pause) again to resume recording.

Note

•If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the OPC function. To record a tape with the OPC function, press z (record) again during recording pause in step 3 so the VCR analyses the tape. Then, press X (pause) after the OPC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X (pause) before the OPC indicator stops flashing, the OPC function is cancelled.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder Safety PrecautionsInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Unpacking Using the remote commander Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries Remote sensorTV control buttons Wide Setting the Command Mode switchDisplay Tip Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderManufacturer Code number Code numbers of controllable TVsSetting up the remote commander Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Connecting the VCRLINE-1 TV LIGNE-1 TV If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link About the Smartlink featuresCinemaLink*2, Q-Link*3or T-V MegalogicConnection to your TV with an aerial cable only To mains Aerial cable supplied Signal flowIf 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 Set the STB Connection setting to RF see If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorTo a stereo system Additional connectionsAudio cable not supplied VMC-810 cable not suppliedTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR Tuning your TV to the VCRPull down the drop down panel Picture for ex. programme positionTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctSelected for ex. programme position Press RF Channel again Hold down Auto SET UP on the VCR for more than 3 seconds Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Press Auto SET UPSetting the clock manually Setting the clockBefore you start… Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the video channelPress Cursor M/m to set the date OK Press OK to confirm the setting and start the clockPress OK Auto Adjust is highlightedChanging the station for the Auto Clock Set function Press Cursor m to highlight Clock Then press OKPROGRAM, then press OK Press Menu to exit the menuPress Cursor M/m to highlight SET- TOP BOX, then press OK Setting the Set-Top BoxIf you did not connect a Set-Top Box STB, skip this step Cable If you connect the STB using the aerialSTB brand Code numbers Set-Top Box brand numberEEC DNTEIF FTERFT TPS SATSEG StviWevasat 344 Winersat 343 Wisi Selecting a language To highlight Settings and press OKPress Cursor M/m to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OKPress Cursor M/m to highlight Cursor TUNER, then press OK Presetting channelsChannels are scanned PositionFollowing order UHF B21 B69If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsPress MENU, then press Cursor M/m Setting/changing the station namesTo 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 programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsPress OK to confirm the setting To highlight LISTS, and press OK Prog Name AAB CDE LMO FGH Select Move Program Erase Program You can set up to 11 characters for your personal code Setting your personal codePress OK to exit the menu Checking your personal codePress OK Confirmation screen appears Playing a tape When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticallyREW StopAdditional tasks When your TV is Set Ntsc PB toTo play an NTSC-recorded tape To use the time counterBasic Operations SP/LP z REC Stop Recording TV programmesTo stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording To check the remaining timeTo protect a recording Time counterRecording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Recording TV programmes using the Video Plus + system Video Plus + Press Timer When you set Timer Options toVideo Plus +, menu appears on TV screenItem you want to change Press Cursor M/m to reset itPress Cursor / , to highlight Press ?/1 to turn off the VCR To use the VCR after setting the timerTo stop the VCR while recording, press x Stop Daily/weekly recordingVariable Setting the timer manually Standard Timer menu appears on the TV screenTo stop recording REW Shuttle ring Playback options Operation Playing/searching at various speedsTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in jog mode To resume normal playbackTo cancel the duration Setting the recording duration timeAutomatically after a specified duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for 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 Programme When the timer settings overlapSelecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed Left/right channels How sound is recorded on a video tapeNormal audio track monaural Stereo soundTo stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the tracking Adjusting the pictureAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionTo deactivate the OPC function OPC recordingChanging menu options Initial settings are indicated in bold printPressOK. MENU, then select Options and press Video Options menuTape Options menu Audio Options menuOther Options menu VMC-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 Basic Editing When recording on your VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingTurn on the TV and set it to the video channel Audio dubbingTo 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 Checking the contents of a tape Recording using the SmartFile functionAbout the SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programmeProtecting a recorded programme Labelling a recorded programme and tapeErasing the data of an unwanted programme Running a demonstrationAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionMemory of the SmartFile label. Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeDate Day of the week Checking the information of a recorded programmeRecording start time Recording time Tape speed Station nameSelected tape speed. Select a tape speed that Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceMatches 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 Tape title Category Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape TV guide page numbers appear Automatically when the VCR detects themP301 If the VCR does not detect them P---, you Have to set the appropriate TV guideLabelling a recorded programme and tape Smartfile Edit Labelling a recorded programme manuallyPress OK Programme label and a selected category are stored ClearTo erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape To erase the tape title Press Smartfile Generator To stop registration to the SmartFile labelRecording time Tips To check the information of a registered programmeRegistration date Programme located in a recorded tape 100 Protecting a recorded programmeTo unlock the protected programme Press Smartfile SmartFile search list disappears102 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme103 Problem summary TroubleshootingInitial Terminal Contamination 105Normal recording S11 Playback S10S12 SmartFile S13Remote Commander S20 Timer recording S15S16 Synchronized Recording S17Power S24 Cleaning S22Power S25 S21S33 Set-Top Box control S32Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Index to parts and controlsFront panel Display window Rear panel 114 Remote commander115 116 Menu chart117 118 119 Smartfile Index