Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Playing a video tape, Basic VCR Operations

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Basic VCR Operations

Playing a video tape

Before you start...

•Turn MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid damaging your speakers.

1 Press VHS TUNER.

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MASTER VOLUME

6 EJECT

MASTER VOL +/–

0 R E W ) F F

P PAUSE

•If the TV doesn’t turn on, turn it on manually.

Press VHS TUNER again if connected with a EURO-AV (Scart) cable.

•If connected with a EURO-AV (Scart) cable, the TV is automatically set to VCR reception.

•If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the VCR’s programme position manually.

2 Insert a video tape.

The unit’s VCR starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

3 Press · PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

4 Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote commander to adjust the

· P L AY

p STOP

Tips

•The unit turns on if you insert a tape while the power is off.

•The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is inserted.

Notes

•The unit’s sound won’t be reproduced through the TV unless the speaker connectors or TAPE/MD REC OUT jacks are connected to the TV. Normally, the speakers connected to the unit reproduce the sound.

32 Basic VCR Operations

volume.

Additional tasks

To	Press

Stop play	p STOP

Pause play	P PAUSE

Resume play after pause	P PAUSE or · PLAY

Search forward	During playback, press and hold ) FF.
	To resume normal playback, release the button.

Search backward	During playback, press and hold 0 REW.
	To resume normal playback, release the button.

Fast-forward the tape	) FF during stop

Rewind the tape	0 REW during stop

Eject the tape	6 EJECT

To play an NTSC-recorded tape

Set NTSC PB on the rear of the unit according to the colour system of your TV.

When your TV is	Set NTSC PB to

PAL only	ON PAL TV

PAL and NTSC	NTSC 4.43

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Precautions SafetyInstalling Compatible colour systemsTable of contents Step Getting Started Using the remote commanderInserting the batteries Aerial input on your TV using Unit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TVBefore you connect Disconnect the aerial cable from yourIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Connecting an active woofer Listening through the headphonesSpeakers Rear L/R connectors Placing the speakersConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Conserving power while the unit is standing by SuppliedTo check that the TV tuning is correct Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the unitPress RF Channel on the unit Turn on your TV and select a programme positionSet the TV for VCR reception Press Easy SET UP on the unitPress VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TV Lift the top cover of the remote commander Preset automatically, change the programmePositions of the stations, and disable the unused Programme positions. If all the settings areSetting up the unit with Easy SET UP Press ?// to select the centre modeDecrease the volume of the centre speaker so you Have an equal volume balance with the otherVolume of the rear speakers so you have an Equal volume balance with the other speakers atIf you have only front and rear speakers If you have only front and centre speakersManual setup Presetting channels Before you start…Manual setup Presetting channels Disabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Manual setup Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Playing a video tape Basic VCR OperationsTo mute the sound To use the time counterTo change the information in the display window Using the pre- programmed sound FieldsRecording TV programmes Press r REC to start recording To stop recordingTo check the remaining tape length To watch another TV programme while recordingRecording TV programmes To save a recordingRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcastsUsing the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Timer recording with PDC signals Press Cursor / to confirm the settingPress Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFF Daily/weekly recordingChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Controlling the function buttons Selecting the equipmentAudio/Video Equipment Operations Function buttons on the unit Function Watching a picture while listening to audio equipmentBefore operating audio/video equipment To increase or decrease the volume To turn off the whole systemTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Controlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selectorControlling VCRs Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCR To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode againControlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCR Turning off the selected VCRControlling the TV To select the TV’s input source Controlling the TV Using the TV independentlyTurning off the TV Listening to preset radio programmes To scan preset stationsTo scan the preset stations Listening to a radio programmePlaying back a CD To locate a track with the number buttonsRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deckPlaying a tape Controlling a cassette deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deck Controlling a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Playing an MD Customizing the remote commander for an MD deckControlling an MD deck Controlling an MD deck Recording on an MDCustomizing the remote commander for an LD player Controlling an LD playerPlaying back an LD To start playback from the beginning of either LD sideControlling an LD player Turning off the LD playerTaking advantage of the sound fields Sound Field OperationsSelecting the sound field To temporarily turn off the sound effect you setWhat’s surround sound? Taking advantage of the sound fieldsWhat’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? Adjusting the delay time Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround soundCustomizing the sound fields Adjusting the tone for all sound fields To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curveTo return to the previous menu Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone EditStart playing a programme Source, then repeat stepsHighlight Effect Press EXECUTE, then press CursorSound fields in step Source, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the preReinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Advanced VCR Operations Using the Click Shuttle ringPlaying/searching at various speeds Recording TV programmes using the quick timer To extend the durationTo select the sound while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programmesNicam system How sound is recorded on a video tape Searching using the index function To stop searchingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking Changing menu options Menu choicesBefore you start editing Recording from another VCR or LD playerEditing Audio dubbing Before you start dubbing…To stop while editing To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audioCustomizing the remote commander function buttons To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2Additional Information Factory set functionsTroubleshooting Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsTroubleshooting Remote commander does VCR Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSystem Amplifier General Index to parts and controls Front panelFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Index Y, Z