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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
In the ZWEITON (German stereo) system
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based
on the ZWEITON system. When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the
STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To select bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
* Usually the main channel heard from both the left and right in bilingual programmes
To select stereo programme while recording
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels in stereo programmes
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.
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set
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 108 for details.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Main
MAIN
STEREO
Sub
SUB
STEREO
Main and sub
MAIN/SUB
STEREO
Standard sound*
MONO
STEREO
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel
LCH
STEREO
Right channel
RCH
STEREO
Standard sound*
LCH + RCH
STEREO
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
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To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
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 programmes
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.
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
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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.
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.
3
Press H to start playback when you find the desired point.
INDEX
H
m/M
x
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX SCAN
B B
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Searching using index function
To search a specific recording (Index search)
To stop searching
Press x.
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.
• 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
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
4
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that
point.
REPEAT/
INDEX
INDEX SEARCH
+01
B B
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
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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.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to
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.
Adjusting the picture
sharpness (ASC)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of
the picture.
1
During playback, press SET UP, then press
V/v
V/v
to select
(OPTION) 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
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
2
Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press
ENTER.
3
Press V/v to select “ASC,” then press b.
4
Press V/v to set “ASC” to “ON” or “OFF.”
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically
adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness
manually.
To soften the picture, press B.
To sharpen the picture, press b.
To soften the picture, press B.
To sharpen the picture, press b.
5
Press O RETURN to return to the original screen.
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
SHARPEN
SOFTEN
– – – – – – – – – – –
– – – – – – – – – – –
*
– – – – – – – –
PICTURE
ASC : ON
ON / OFF :
V
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RETURN
RETURN
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Changing menu options
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Changing menu options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v to select
mode, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) or
(VIDEO) and press
ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
ENTER
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Repeat Play
RETURN
VIDEO SETUP
SET UP
v
V
b
B
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
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Changing menu options
Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTION
VIDEO SETUP
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window remains lit
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window remains lit
even when “Power Save” is set to “On.”
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is
set to “On.” Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.
3
Press B/b to change the setting.
4
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu option
Set this option to
Auto Power Off
• “Off” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• “1Hour”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” to turn the DVD-VCR off
• “1Hour”/“2Hour”/“3Hour” to turn the DVD-VCR off
automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any
of the buttons during this time.
Screen Messages
• “On” to display the menu on the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
Power Save
• “On” to turn off the indicators in the display window during
standby mode to reduce the DVD-VCR’s power consumption
to a minimum.
• “Off” to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
DVD-VCR is standing by.
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.
• “E240” to use an E-240 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.
ENTER
SET UP
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Editing
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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 B and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
Example B
TV
LINE IN 1
Audio/video cord (not supplied)
LINE OUT
: 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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Editing
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 an 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.
• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display
“L2” in the display window.
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Operation (when recording on this VCR)
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene
• 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.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video
channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the
connected line in the display window.
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
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.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search
for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause.
3
Press
z
REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
z REC
X
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General setup information
Additional Information
General setup information
Changing setup options
1
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop
mode, then press V/v to select
mode, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) and press ENTER.
2
Press V/v to select “User Set,” then press
ENTER.
The “USER SET” menu appears.
The “USER SET” menu appears.
3
Press V/v to select the option to change.
V/v/B/b
ENTER
ENTER
SET UP
SET UP
ENTER
Language
Install
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Screen Messages
Power Save
User Set
Clock
:English
[ Off ]
[ Off ]
[ On ]
RETURN
OPTION
SET UP
ENTER
v
V
ENTER
NICAM
Colour System
ASC
RETURN
USER SET
SET UP
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V
b
B
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Auto ]
ENTER
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Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
4
Press B/b to change the setting.
When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will
When changing the “RF Output Channel,” confirmation messages will
appear. Press ENTER to confirm the messages.
5
Press SET UP 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.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “NTPB” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.
• “NT4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi TV.
• “PAL” to use the tape recorded in the PAL colour system.
• “B/W” to use the tape recorded in black and white.
When using the tape recorded NTSC colour signals:
• “NTPB” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on PAL TV.
• “NT4.43” to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on Multi TV.
NICAM
• “On” to record NICAM broadcasts on the Hi-Fi audio track.
• “Off” to record standard sound on the Hi-Fi audio track.
• “Off” to record standard sound on the Hi-Fi audio track.
For details, see page 96.
ASC
• “On” to automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• “Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
• “Off” to manually adjust the sharpness of the picture.
ENTER
SET UP
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony
service facility.
General Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
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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.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off,
unplug the mains lead and leave the DVD-VCR to dry for
over three hours.
Cl
oc
k The clock has stopped and “--:--”
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.
• 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.
• 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.
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There is no picture/picture noise
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.
• 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 programmes 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 56).
• You have set the player to progressive format (the
PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in orange) even
though your TV cannot accept the progressive signal. In
this case, set “Progressive” to “Off” (page 63).
• Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format
(480p) signals, the image may be affected when you set
the player to progressive format. In this case, set
“Progressive” to “Off” and the player is set to normal
(interlace) format (page 63).
• COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack is not used or
“Progressive” of the “SCREEN SETUP” menu is not set
correctly while the PROGRESSIVE indicator lights up in
orange. Check the setting (page 61) and connection
(page 57).
Even though you set the aspect ratio
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.
• The DVD player must be in standby mode to view
pictures from your VCR.
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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 54).
• 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 (page 58).
Sound is noisy.
• When playing a CD with DTS sound tracks, noise will
come from the OUT AUDIO L/R jacks (page 32) or
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL or COAXIAL) jack.
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