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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual
programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set
to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 95 for details.
to ON (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 95 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Selecting the sound during Hi-fi playback
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
Stereo programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
NICAM, STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
NICAM, LCH
STEREO
Right channel
NICAM, RCH
STEREO
Left and right channels*
NICAM, LCH + RCH
STEREO
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
NICAM, MAIN
STEREO
Sub
NICAM, SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
NICAM, MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Mix sound*
MIX
STEREO
Mono sound
MONO
No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
Stereo
Usually mixed
left/right channels
left/right channels
Bilingual
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Sub (right channel)
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Searching using index function
Searching using index function
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
The VCR automatically marks the tape with
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
an index signal at the point where each
recording begins. Use these signals as
references to find a specific recording.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M. The
VCR starts scanning each recording for five
seconds in the corresponding direction.
seconds in the corresponding direction.
3
Press
H to start playback when you find the desired point.
INDEX
H
m/M
x
INDEX
INDEX SCAN
B B
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To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press
x.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an
index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
1
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2
Press INDEX, then press
m/M twice.
• To search ahead, press
M twice.
• To search backwards, press
m twice.
3
Press
m/M depending on the direction where your desired programme
is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
point.
INDEX
INDEX SEARCH
+01
B B
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
Adjusting the picture
(tracking)
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
tracking when playing a tape, distortion may
occur if the recording is in poor condition. In
this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons. To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
display the tracking meter. The distortion
should disappear as you press one of the two
buttons. To resume automatic tracking
adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
Adjusting the picture
sharpness (Smart trilogic)
sharpness (Smart trilogic)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of
the picture.
the picture.
1
During playback, press SET UP, then press
V/v/B/b to select
(USER
SET) and press ENTER.
T R A C K I N G – – – – – –
– – – – – –
Tracking meter
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
SET UP
ENTER
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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2
Press
V/v to select “SMART TRILOGIC,”
then press
b.
3
Press
V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to
“ON” or “OFF.”
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press
B.
To sharpen the picture, press
b.
4
Press
O RETURN to return to the original screen.
ENTER
U S E R S E T
C O L O U R S Y S T E M
:
S M A R T T R I L O G I C
:
A U T O P O W E R O F F
: O F F
V I D E O P L U S E X T E N D :
N I C A M
:
O N
A U T O
O N
O N
O F F
T I M E R M E T H O D : V A R I A B L E
RETURN
vV B
b
ENTER
S M A R T T R I L O G I C : O N
O N / O F F
:
P I C T U R E
S O F T E N
S H A R P E N
– – – – – –
– – –
– –
– – –
– – –
RETURN
vV
B
b
RETURN
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Changing menu options
Changing menu options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
2
Press
V/v/B/b to select
(Video Function
Setup), then press ENTER.
The “VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP” menu
appears.
appears.
3
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
SET UP
DVD SETUP
RETURN
RETURN
SETUP MENU
Vv b
B
ENTER
ENTER
Tape Select
OSD
Repeat Play
E180
Off
On
Off
On
RETURN
VIDEO FUNCTION SETUP
v
V
b
B
ENTER
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Changing menu options
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Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
4
Press
B/b to change the setting.
5
Press
O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Tape Select
•
E180 to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• E240 to use an E-240 type tape.
• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
• E260 to use an E-260 type tape.
• E300 to use an E-300 type tape.
Repeat Play
• On to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to
the beginning and restarts playback automatically.
•
Off to turn off Auto repeat.
OSD
•
On to display the menu on the TV screen.
• Off to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
ENTER
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Editing
Editing
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the
examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
TV
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
TV
audio/video cord
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
LINE OUT
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
t/o L/R
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Example C
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the LINE-2 IN
t/o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510HG audio cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select
the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable
instead and connect the cable to the line out jacks of the other VCR.
• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT
to display “LINE 3”or “LINE 2” in the display window.
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
TV
LINE-3
VMC-2121HG Scart cable (not supplied)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
(EURO-AV)
: Signal flow
Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
z REC
X
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Editing
To stop editing
Press the
x buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press
X on this VCR when an unwanted scene
begins. When it ends, press
X again to resume recording.
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.
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 this (recording) VCR. Search
for the point to start recording and press
for the point to start recording and press
X to set it to playback pause.
3
Press REC
z on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the
X buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
REC
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General setup information
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Additional Information
General setup information
Changing setup options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode.
mode.
2
Press
V/v/B/b to select
(USER SET),
then press ENTER.
The “USER SET” menu appears.
3
Press
V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
O RETURN
SET UP
DVD SETUP
RETURN
RETURN
SETUP MENU
Vv b
B
ENTER
ENTER
U S E R S E T
C O L O U R S Y S T E M
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S M A R T T R I L O G I C
:
A U T O P O W E R O F F
: O F F
V I D E O P L U S E X T E N D :
N I C A M
:
O N
A U T O
O N
O N
O F F
T I M E R M E T H O D : V A R I A B L E
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General setup information
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
4
Press
B/b to change the setting.
5
Press
O RETURN repeatedly to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
COLOUR SYSTEM
•
AUTO to select the colour system automatically.
• PAL to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
• B/W to use the tape recorded in black and white.
NICAM
•
ON to record NICAM broadcasts on the hi-fi audio track.
• OFF to record standard sound on the hi-fi audio track.
For details, see page 84.
SMART TRILOGIC
•
ON to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• OFF to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
AUTO POWER OFF
•
OFF to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• 2HOUR/3HOUR to turn the VCR off automatically if no signal
is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this
time.
time.
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND
•
OFF to deactivate the VIDEOPLUS Extend function.
• 10/20/30/.../60 (minutes) to extend the time of the
VIDEOPLUS setting by the selected amount of time.
TIMER METHOD
•
VARIABLE to display the “TIMER METHOD” menu for
selecting “STANDARD” or “VIDEOPLUS” when pressing the
selecting “STANDARD” or “VIDEOPLUS” when pressing the
TIMER button.
• STANDARD to display the “TIMER PROGRAMMING”
menu when pressing the
TIMER button.
• VIDEOPLUS to display the “VIDEOPLUS” menu when
pressing the
TIMER button.
For details, see pages 38 and 43.
ENTER
RETURN
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
service facility.
General Troubleshooting
DVD Troubleshooting
Symptom
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The
?/1 (on/standby) switch does
not function.
• Connect the mains lead to the mains securely.
The power is turned on but the DVD-
VCR does not operate.
VCR does not operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for
over three hours.
over three hours.
Cloc
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The clock has stopped and “--:--”
appears in the display window.
appears in the display window.
• The clock stops if the DVD-VCR is disconnected from
the mains. Reset the clock (and timer).
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The remote commander does not
function.
function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the DVD-VCR.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with the SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The tracking meter does not appear
on the screen.
on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
You cannot control other TVs.
• Set your TV’s code number. The code number may
change when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
commander.
Symptom
Remedy
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There is no picture/picture noise
appears.
appears.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 11) and switch
• The connecting cords are damaged.
• Check the connection to your TV (page 11) and switch
the input selector on your TV so that the signal from the
player appears on the TV screen.
player appears on the TV screen.
• The disc is dirty or flawed.
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
• If the picture output from your player goes through your
VCR to get to your TV or if you are connected to a
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 51).
combination TV/VIDEO player, the copy-protection
signal applied to some DVD programs could affect
picture quality. If you still experience problems even
when you connect your player directly to your TV, please
try connecting your player to your TV’s S VIDEO input
(page 51).
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Even though you set the aspect ratio
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
in “TV Type” of the “SCREEN
SETUP” menu the picture does not
fill the screen.
• The aspect ratio of the disc is fixed on your DVD.
There is no picture from your VCR
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
• The DVD player must be in standby mode to view
pictures from your VCR.
So
und
There is no sound.
• Re-connect the connecting cord securely.
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
• The connecting cord is damaged.
• The player is connected to the wrong input jack on the
amplifier (receiver) (page 49).
• The amplifier (receiver) input is not correctly set.
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play
• The player is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play
mode.
• The player is in fast forward or fast reverse mode.
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
• If the audio signal does not come through the DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack, check the
audio settings (pages 49, 50).
audio settings (pages 49, 50).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the LINE OUT L/R (AUDIO) jacks (page 29)
or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
or DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
The sound volume is low.
• The sound volume is low on some DVDs. The sound
volume may improve if you set “Audio DRC” to “TV
Mode” (page 53).
Mode” (page 53).
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The disc does not play.
• The disc is turned over.
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
• Insert the disc with the playback side facing down on the
disc tray.
• The disc is skewed.
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or
• The player cannot play certain discs (page 6).
• The region code on the DVD does not match the player.
• Moisture has condensed inside the player.
• The player cannot play CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or
DVD-RWs that are not finalized (page 7).
• Make sure the TV / DVD·VIDEO switch is set correctly.
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
• Select correctly VIDEO or DVD with SELECT DVD/
VIDEO button.
The MP3 audio track cannot be
played (page 76).
played (page 76).
• The DATA CD is not recorded in the MP3 format that
conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
• The data is not formatted in MP3 even though it has the
extension “.MP3.”
• The data is not MPEG1 Audio Layer 3 data.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
• The player cannot play audio tracks in MP3PRO format.
The title of the MP3 audio album or
track is not correctly displayed.
track is not correctly displayed.
• The player can only display numbers and alphabet. Other
characters are displayed as asterisks.
The disc does not start playing from
the beginning.
the beginning.
• Programme play, random play, or repeat play, has been
selected (pages 69, 71, 72).
• Resume play has taken effect (page 28).
The player starts playing the disc
automatically.
automatically.
• The disc features an auto playback function.
Symptom
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Playback stops automatically.
• While playing discs with an auto pause signal, the player
stops playback at the auto pause signal.
You cannot perform some functions
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, random play, or
programme play.
such as stop, search, slow-motion
play, repeat play, random play, or
programme play.
• Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some
operations. See the operating manual that comes with the
disc.
disc.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 63).
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the language for the
sound track.
The subtitle language cannot be
changed or turned off.
changed or turned off.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 63).
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being
played.
• The DVD prohibits the changing of the subtitles.
The angles cannot be changed.
• Try using the DVD’s menu instead of the direct selection
button on the remote (page 63).
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
• The DVD prohibits changing of the angles.
The player does not operate properly.
• When static electricity, etc., causes the player to operate
abnormally, unplug the player.
Symptom
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The playback picture does not appear
on the TV screen.
on the TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• If the VCR is connected to the TV with the Scart cable,
make sure the VIDEO indicator is lit in the display
window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
window. Use the TV/VIDEO button on the remote
commander to light up the VIDEO indicator.
The picture is not clear.
• Existing broadcasts may interfere with the VCR. Reset
the RF channel output of your VCR (page 15).
• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
• The video heads are dirty (see the last page of
Troubleshooting). Clean the video heads using the Sony
T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may
damage the video heads.
T-25CLD, E-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning
cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in
your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be
required). Do not use a commercially available liquid
type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may
damage the video heads.
• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your
local Sony service facility for more information.
The picture rolls vertically during
picture search.
picture search.
• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
Symptom
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