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Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record.

Press z REC to start recording.

Notes

•You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the step 4 above when :

-the SmartFile tape contains one or more short length (less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode) programmes for which programme data is not stored in the SmartFile label.

-the SmartFile tape is damaged or dirty.

-the SmartFile tape has a portion recorded in the NTSC system.

•If a newly recorded programme overlaps a stored programme, the stored programme information is erased from the SmartFile list as shown below when :

-the remaining length of the stored programme becomes less than about 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

-the stored programme is over-recorded for more than 20 minutes in the LP mode and about 11 minutes in the SP mode.

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Sony SLV-SF990G manual necessary portion unnecessary portion Stored programme Newly recorded

Contents

Operating Instructions Video Cassette RecorderSLV-SF990G 3-062-324-11Installing PrecautionsSafety Notice for customers in the United KingdomBasic Operations Table of contentsGetting Started Additional OperationsCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR Step 1 UnpackingRemote commander Set-Top Box controllerInserting the batteries Step 2 Setting up the remote commanderUsing the remote commander TV control buttons Setting the COMMAND MODE switch Controlling other TVs with the remote commander Code numbers of controllable TVs StartedIf 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 Step 3 Connecting the VCR Connection to your TV with a Scart EURO-AV connectorConnect the mains lead to the mains About the SMARTLINK features AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Connection to your TV with an aerial cable onlyAerial cable supplied Signal flow Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box STB If your STB has a Scart EURO-AV connectorIf your STB does not have a Scart EURO-AV connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF see pageAdditional connections To a stereo systemStep 4 Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial cable onlyTo check if the TV tuning is correct To obtain a clear picture from the VCRYou can now set your VCR with the Auto Set Up function see page Turn on your TV and press ?/1 on/standby to turn on the VCRBefore you start Step 5 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up functionTo cancel the Auto Set Up function Before you start… Step 6 Setting the clockSetting the clock manually Press CURSOR M/m to set the date Before you start… Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set functionSetting the clock 1 2 4 5 7 8PROGRAM, then press OK then press OKPress CURSOR m to highlight CLOCK Press MENU to exit the menuBefore you start… Step 7 Setting the Set-Top BoxSetting the Set-Top Box Page Set-Top Box brand number Some STBs may not operate at all with this VCR078, 194, 347 STB brand STB brandCode numbers Code numbers286, 289, 293 332, 344, 346343, 346, 432 308, 309, 347184, 332, 362 Selecting a language Selecting a languageBefore you start… Press MENU, then press CURSOR M/ m Presetting channelsBefore you start… Press PROG +/- to select the programme Selected programme positionDisabling unwanted programme positions If the picture is not clearBefore you start… Setting/changing the station namesSetting/changing the station names t z t 0 t 1 t ... t 9 t symbols tblank space t A At Bt ... t Z t a t b tBefore you start… Changing/disabling programme positionsChanging programme positions Page Changing/disabling programme positions Disabling unwanted programme positionsGetting Started 1 2 4 5 7 8Press CURSOR M/m to highlight the row Setting your personal code Before you start…Checking your personal code Basic Playing a tapeBasic Operations M FFTo use the time counter Additional tasksTo play an NTSC-recorded tape Starting playback automatically with one button One Touch Play Recording TV programmes Recording TV programmesTo stop recording To protect a recording To check the remaining timeTo watch another TV programme while recording Recording what you are watching on the TV TV Direct Rec Before you start… Recording TV programmes using the VIDEO Plus + systemTIMER OK CURSOR 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 stop recording Timer recording with VPS/PDC signalsTo use the VCR after setting the timer Daily/weekly recordingTo set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button Before you start… Setting the timer manuallySetting the timer manually Press TIMER When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE TODAY t SUN-SAT Sunday to Saturday t MON-SAT Monday to To stop recordingDaily/weekly recording Saturday t MON-FRI Monday to Friday t SAT every SaturdayM FF Playing/searching at various speedsAdditional Operations To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Using the shuttle ringTo use the shuttle ring in normal mode To resume normal playbackTo extend the duration Setting the recording duration timeTo cancel the duration To stop recordingHow to connect for Synchronized Recording Synchronized RecordingBefore you start… Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording functionTo cancel the Synchronized Recording function To stop recordingBefore you start… Checking/changing/cancelling timer settingsChecking/changing/cancelling timer settings OperationsWhen the timer settings overlap Selecting the sound during playback Recording stereo and bilingual programmesIn NICAM system To select the sound while recordingHi-fi audio track main track How sound is recorded on a video tapeUsually main sound Main left channelSearching using the index function To stop searchingAbout the Reality Regenerator RR function Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the tracking About the Optimum Picture Control OPC functionOPC recording To deactivate the OPC functionChanging menu options VIDEO OPTIONS menuSTANDARD to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track AUDIO OPTIONS menuTAPE OPTIONS menu NICAM to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio trackSTANDARD to display only the TIMER menu when pressing ON to turn off the indicators in the display window to save theOFF to turn on the indicators in the display window while the OTHER OPTIONS menuEditing Connecting to a VCR or stereo systemHow to connect to record on your VCR EditingHow to connect to a stereo system Before you start editing when recording on your VCRBasic Editing To stop editingTo stop while editing Audio dubbingBefore you start… CLEAR AUDIO DUBTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio About the SmartFile function Recording using the SmartFile function pageChecking the contents of a tape page Selecting and playing a programme pageErasing the data of an unwanted programme page Labelling a recorded programme and tape pageProtecting a recorded programme page Running a demonstrationNote on the purchase of SmartFile labels Recording using the SmartFile functionAttaching the SmartFile label to the cassette function Recording a programme on the SmartFile tapeBefore you start… Estimated position of the recorded programme Checking the information of a recorded programmeInitial and latest dates of use for this SmartFile tape Remaining time Programme positionSmartFile Recording after locating the Blank Time spaceBefore you start… programmeor or 20 minutes in the LP mode 11 minutes in the SP mode necessary portion unnecessary portion Stored programme Newly recordedTo stop searching Selecting and playing a programmeBefore you start… Selecting and playing a programmeChecking the contents of a tape Before you start…SmartFile function Before you start… Setting the TV guide page numberLabelling a recorded programme and tape 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 Labelling a recorded programme manually Before you start…Press CURSOR The cursor moves to the programme label input position To erase the selected category To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programmeTo erase the programme label Labelling a tape Before you start…To erase the tape title To stop registration to the SmartFile label Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile labelBefore you start… To check the information of a registered programme SmartFile functionProtecting a recorded programme Protecting a recorded programmeBefore you start… SmartFile function 5 Press SMARTFILE The SmartFile search list disappearsTo unlock the protected programme Erasing the data of an unwanted programme Erasing the data of an unwanted programmeBefore you start… 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 list SmartFile functionCATEGORY TroubleshootingProblem summary REFER TOstandard service charge will be required. Do not use a commercially TV/VIDEO indicator is lit in the display window. Use the TV/VIDEOthe Sony T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it mayTV reception is poor wanted to record did not send the correct VPS/PDC information, the 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 Turn off the connected equipment and press SYNCHRO REC againRemote commander You cannot watch the Set-Top Box controlfrom the VCR. Re-enter the brand code number corresponding to your System SpecificationsSupplied accessories Inputs and outputsIndex to parts and controls Front panelDisplay window Rear panel ANTENNE ENTREE connectorRemote commander c/C Teletext page access buttons for TV U TV / VIDEO remote control switch V ?/1 on/standby button 6W COMMAND MODE Switch X SMARTFILE button Y Programme number buttons 6 e 2 volume +/- buttons for TV 6 ea JOG button es X PAUSE button 46Menu chart Menu chartInformation AdditionalPage Information AdditionalIndex