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Sony SLV-SF990G manual Video Cassette Recorder, Operating Instructions, 3-062-324-11, Pal Ntsc

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3-062-324-11(1)

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

The SmartFile function in this model meets the requirements of EU, EFTA,

Central and Eastern Europe

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-SF990G

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Sony SLV-SF990G manual Video Cassette Recorder, Operating Instructions, 3-062-324-11, Sony Corporation, Pal Ntsc

Contents

SLV-SF990G Video Cassette RecorderOperating Instructions 3-062-324-11Safety PrecautionsInstalling Notice for customers in the United KingdomGetting Started Table of contentsBasic Operations Additional OperationsRemote commander Step 1 UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR Set-Top Box controllerUsing the remote commander Step 2 Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteries TV control buttons Setting the COMMAND MODE switch Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Started Code numbers of controllable TVsIf the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connector Step 3 Connecting the VCRConnect the mains lead to the mains About the SMARTLINK features Aerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyAERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connector Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STBSet the STB CONNECTION setting to RF see page If your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connectorTo a stereo system Additional connectionsIf you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial cable only Step 4 Tuning your TV to the VCRTo obtain a clear picture from the VCR To check if the TV tuning is correctTurn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCR You can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function see pageTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionBefore you start Setting the clock manually Step 6 Setting the clockBefore you start… Press CURSOR M/m to set the date Setting the clock Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionBefore you start… 1 2 4 5 7 8Press CURSOR m to highlight CLOCK then press OKPROGRAM, then press OK Press MENU to exit the menuSetting the Set-Top Box Step 7 Setting the Set-Top BoxBefore you start… Page Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR Set-Top Box brand number078, 194, 347 Code numbers STB brandSTB brand Code numbers343, 346, 432 332, 344, 346286, 289, 293 308, 309, 347184, 332, 362 Before you start… Selecting a languageSelecting a language Before you start… Presetting channelsPress MENU, then press CURSOR M/ m Selected programme position Press PROG +/- to select the programmeIf the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsSetting/changing the station names Setting/changing the station namesBefore you start… At Bt ... t Z t a t b t t z t 0 t 1 t ... t 9 t symbols tblank space t AChanging programme positions Changing/disabling programme positionsBefore you start… Page Getting Started Disabling unwanted programme positionsChanging/disabling programme positions 1 2 4 5 7 8Press CURSOR M/m to highlight the row Before you start… Setting your personal codeChecking your personal code Basic Operations Playing a tapeBasic M FFTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Additional tasksTo use the time counter Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmesTo stop recording To watch another TV programme while recording To check the remaining timeTo protect a recording Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec TIMER OK CURSOR Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus + systemBefore you start… CLEAR SP/LP x STOPPress TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the settings To use the VCR after setting the timer Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsTo stop recording Daily/weekly recordingTo set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button Setting the timer manually Setting the timer manuallyBefore you start… Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE Daily/weekly recording To stop recordingTODAY t SUN-SAT Sunday to Saturday t MON-SAT Monday to Saturday t MON-FRI Monday to Friday t SAT every SaturdayAdditional Operations Playing/searching at various speedsM FF To 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 timeTo extend the duration To stop recordingSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording functionBefore you start… To stop recordingChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsBefore you start… OperationsWhen the timer settings overlap In NICAM system Recording stereo and bilingual programmesSelecting the sound during playback To select the sound while recordingUsually main sound How sound is recorded on a video tapeHi-fi audio track main track Main left channelTo 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 recordingVIDEO OPTIONS menu Changing menu optionsTAPE OPTIONS menu AUDIO OPTIONS menuSTANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio trackOFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to save theSTANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressing OTHER OPTIONS menuHow to connect to record on your VCR Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemEditing EditingHow to connect to a stereo system Basic Editing when recording on your VCRBefore you start editing To stop editingBefore you start… Audio dubbingTo stop while editing CLEAR AUDIO DUBTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Checking the contents of a tape page Recording using the SmartFile function pageAbout the SmartFile function Selecting and playing a programme pageProtecting a recorded programme page Labelling a recorded programme and tape pageErasing the data of an unwanted programme page Running a demonstrationAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette Recording using the SmartFile functionNote on the purchase of SmartFile labels Before you start… Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapefunction Initial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Checking the information of a recorded programmeEstimated position of the recorded programme Remaining time Programme positionBefore you start… Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceSmartFile necessary portion unnecessary portion Stored programme Newly recorded programmeor or 20 minutes in the LP mode 11 minutes in the SP modeBefore you start… Selecting and playing a programmeTo stop searching Selecting and playing a programmeBefore you start… Checking the contents of a tapeSmartFile function Labelling a recorded programme and tape Setting the TV guide page numberBefore you start… 2 Press MENU, then press CURSOR M/m to highlight SETTINGS and press OK In step 4 above, enter 000 if you don’t want to use the TV guide page number for automatic labelling. The VCR will instead store default data date, programme position, duration etc. in the label Before you start… Labelling a recorded programme manuallyPress CURSOR The cursor moves to the programme label input position To erase the programme label To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the selected category Before you start… Labelling a tapeTo erase the tape title Before you start… Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile labelTo stop registration to the SmartFile label SmartFile function To check the information of a registered programmeBefore you start… Protecting a recorded programmeProtecting a recorded programme To unlock the protected programme 5 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappearsSmartFile function Before you start… Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeErasing the data of an unwanted programme SmartFile function You cannot erase a protected programme from the SmartFile list. You have to first unlock the protected programme by following the instructions in “To unlock the protected programme‘ on page 101, then erase that programme from the listProblem summary TroubleshootingCATEGORY REFER TOthe Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEOstandard service charge will be required. Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it mayTV reception is poor t Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one there might Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones ifwanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC againRemote commander from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your Set-Top Box controlYou cannot watch the Supplied accessories SpecificationsSystem Inputs and outputsFront panel Index to parts and controlsDisplay window ANTENNE ENTREE connector Rear panelRemote commander W COMMAND MODE Switch X SMARTFILE button Y Programme number buttons 6 U TV / VIDEO remote control switch V ?/1 on/standby button 6c/C Teletext page access buttons for TV e 2 volume +/- buttons for TV 6 ea JOG button es X PAUSE button 46Menu chart Menu chartAdditional InformationPage Additional InformationIndex