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Sony SLV-SF990G manual Table of contents, Getting Started, Basic Operations, Additional Operations

Models: SLV-SF990G

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Table of contents

Table of contents

Getting Started

4Step 1 : Unpacking

5Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

11Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

18Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

21Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

22Step 6 : Setting the clock

26Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box

33Selecting a language

34Presetting channels

37Setting/changing the station names

39Changing/disabling programme positions

43Setting your personal code

Getting Started

Basic Operations

45Playing a tape

48Recording TV programmes

52Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus + system

57Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

60Playing/searching at various speeds

62Setting the recording duration time

63Synchronized Recording

65Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

67Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

69Searching using the index function

70Adjusting the picture

72Changing menu options

Editing

75Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

77Basic Editing

78Audio dubbing

SmartFile function

80About the SmartFile function

82Recording using the SmartFile function

87Selecting and playing a programme

88Checking the contents of a tape

90Labelling a recorded programme and tape

98Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label

100Protecting a recorded programme

102Erasing the data of an unwanted programme

Additional Information

104Troubleshooting

110Specifications

111Index to parts and controls

116Menu chart

Back cover

Index

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Sony SLV-SF990G Table of contents, Getting Started, Basic Operations, Additional Operations, Editing, SmartFile function

Contents

3-062-324-11 Video Cassette RecorderSLV-SF990G Operating InstructionsNotice for customers in the United Kingdom PrecautionsSafety InstallingAdditional Operations Table of contentsGetting Started Basic OperationsSet-Top Box controller Step 1 UnpackingRemote commander Check that you have received the following items with the VCRStep 2 Setting up the remote commander Using 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 Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only Aerial cable supplied Signal flowAERIAL 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 pageStep 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function To cancel the Auto Set Up functionBefore you start Step 6 Setting the clock Setting the clock manuallyBefore you start… Press CURSOR M/m to set the date 1 2 4 5 7 8 Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionSetting the clock Before you start…Press MENU to exit the menu then press OKPress CURSOR m to highlight CLOCK PROGRAM, then press OKStep 7 Setting the Set-Top Box 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 brandCode numbers STB brand308, 309, 347 332, 344, 346343, 346, 432 286, 289, 293184, 332, 362 Selecting a language Before you start…Selecting a language Presetting channels Before you start…Press 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/disabling programme positions Changing programme positionsBefore you start… Page 1 2 4 5 7 8 Disabling unwanted programme positionsGetting Started Changing/disabling programme positionsPress CURSOR M/m to highlight the row Before you start… Setting your personal codeChecking your personal code M FF Playing a tapeBasic Operations BasicAdditional tasks To play an NTSC-recorded tapeTo use the time counter Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmesTo stop recording To check the remaining time To watch another TV programme while recordingTo protect a recording Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec CLEAR SP/LP x STOP Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus + systemTIMER OK CURSOR Before you start…Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the settings Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsTo use the VCR after setting the timer To stop 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 Saturday t MON-FRI Monday to Friday t SAT every Saturday To stop recordingDaily/weekly recording TODAY t SUN-SAT Sunday to Saturday t MON-SAT Monday toPlaying/searching at various speeds Additional OperationsM FF To resume normal playback Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To use the shuttle ring in jog modeTo stop recording Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To extend the durationSynchronized Recording How to connect for Synchronized RecordingTo stop recording Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording functionTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function Before you start…Operations Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings Before you start…When the timer settings overlap To select the sound while recording Recording stereo and bilingual programmesIn NICAM system Selecting the sound during playbackMain left channel How sound is recorded on a video tapeUsually main sound Hi-fi audio track main trackTo stop searching Searching using the index functionAbout 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 Changing menu optionsNICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track AUDIO OPTIONS menuTAPE OPTIONS menu STANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio trackOTHER OPTIONS menu ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to save theOFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the STANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressingEditing Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR EditingHow to connect to a stereo system To stop editing when recording on your VCRBasic Editing Before you start editingCLEAR AUDIO DUB Audio dubbingBefore you start… To stop while editingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio Selecting and playing a programme page Recording using the SmartFile function pageChecking the contents of a tape page About the SmartFile functionRunning a demonstration Labelling a recorded programme and tape pageProtecting a recorded programme page Erasing the data of an unwanted programme pageRecording using the SmartFile function Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassetteNote on the purchase of SmartFile labels Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape Before you start…function Remaining time Programme position Checking the information of a recorded programmeInitial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Estimated position of the recorded programmeRecording after locating the Blank Time space Before you start…SmartFile necessary portion unnecessary portion Stored programme Newly recorded programmeor or 20 minutes in the LP mode 11 minutes in the SP modeSelecting and playing a programme Selecting and playing a programmeBefore you start… To stop searchingBefore you start… Checking the contents of a tapeSmartFile function Setting the TV guide page number Labelling a recorded programme and tapeBefore 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 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 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label Before you start…To stop registration to the SmartFile label SmartFile function To check the information of a registered programmeProtecting a recorded programme Before you start…Protecting a recorded programme 5 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappears To unlock the protected programmeSmartFile function Erasing the data of an unwanted programme Before you start…Erasing 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 listREFER TO TroubleshootingProblem summary CATEGORYavailable liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEOthe Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning standard service charge will be required. Do not use a commerciallyTV reception is poor Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC again Replace all of the batteries in the remote commander with new ones ift Check that the VPS/PDC time you set is the correct one there might wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, theRemote commander Set-Top Box control from the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to yourYou cannot watch the Inputs and outputs SpecificationsSupplied accessories SystemFront panel Index to parts and controlsDisplay window ANTENNE ENTREE connector Rear panelRemote commander e 2 volume +/- buttons for TV 6 ea JOG button es X PAUSE button 46 U TV / VIDEO remote control switch V ?/1 on/standby button 6W COMMAND MODE Switch X SMARTFILE button Y Programme number buttons 6 c/C Teletext page access buttons for TVMenu chart Menu chartAdditional InformationPage Additional InformationIndex