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53
Additional Operations
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that MEZCL. AUDIO in
the AJUSTES ESPECIALES is set to NO. For details, see page 56.
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.
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
Monaural sound
Additional Operations
54
Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion
may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust
the tracking.
(the indicator flashes in the display window, then turns off), distortion
may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust
the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two tracking
buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume
automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and
re-insert it.
display the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two tracking
buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume
automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and
re-insert it.
About the R
2
(Reality Regenerator) function (SLV-
EX90S AR only)
The R
2
function automatically
adjusts the picture to the most
suitable quality during playback.
suitable quality during playback.
When playback starts, the R
2
function activates and the R
2
button lights up.
Each press of the button changes the effect and indication in the display
window as follows:
window as follows:
Tracking meter
TRACKING NORMAL
SOFT
REAL (status of playback started)
DYNA (dynamic)
R
2
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Additional Operations
About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of
the video heads and tape. To maintain better
picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to
SI in the AJUSTES ESPECIALES (The APC
indicator lights up in the display window). For
details, see page 56.
automatically improves recording and playback
quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of
the video heads and tape. To maintain better
picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to
SI in the AJUSTES ESPECIALES (The APC
indicator lights up in the display window). For
details, see page 56.
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
To deactivate the APC function
Set APC to NO in the AJUSTES ESPECIALES. The APC indicator in the
display window turns off.
display window turns off.
Tip
• To set the tracking to the center position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at
• To set the tracking to the center position, press the TRACKING + and – buttons at
the same time.
Note
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X
PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press X PAUSE before the APC
indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.
AJUSTES ESPECIALES
: [
]
B b
AUTO ANT SE L
AUTO ESTEREO
MEZCL. AUD I O
AUTO ESTEREO
MEZCL. AUD I O
APC
SELEC.
AJUSTAR
SELECCIONAR
: [
]
V v
S I
•
S I
•
S I
•
S I
•
MAIN
AUD I O
•
NO
NO
NO
NO
SAP
NO
NO
SAP
NTSC PB
SELEC DE
AUTO
•
1 80
ON PA L - N TV
NTSC 3 . 58
•
CINTA
Additional Operations
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Changing menu options
1
Press MENU, then select AJUSTES ESPECIALES.
2
Press
M/m to select the option, then press </, to change the setting.
3
Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO ESTEREO
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
MEZCL. AUDIO
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
SELEC. AUDIO
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
(SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
APC
NTSC PB
SELEC DE CINTA
Set this option to
SI if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR. To
play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
NO if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).
NO if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE
OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
SI to receive stereo programs.
NO to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.
NO to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.
SI to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at the same time.
The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
NO to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select
the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
For details, see page 52.
The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
NO to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select
the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
For details, see page 52.
MAIN to record the main sound.
SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound.
SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound.
SI to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and
improve picture quality.
NO to switch off APC.
improve picture quality.
NO to switch off APC.
ON PAL-N TV to play back an NTSC-recorded tape on a PAL-N
TV.
NTSC 3.58 to playback an NTSC-recorded tape on an NTSC TV.
For details, see page 26.
TV.
NTSC 3.58 to playback an NTSC-recorded tape on an NTSC TV.
For details, see page 26.
AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than a
T-140 length tape
180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
T-140 length tape
180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
SLV-EX50 AR
SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR
AJUSTES ESPECIALES
: [
]
B b
AUTO ANT SE L
AUTO ESTEREO
MEZCL. AUD I O
AUTO ESTEREO
MEZCL. AUD I O
APC
SELEC.
AJUSTAR
SELECCIONAR
: [
]
V v
S I
•
S I
•
S I
•
S I
•
MAIN
AUD I O
•
NO
NO
NO
NO
SAP
NO
NO
SAP
NTSC PB
SELEC DE
AUTO
•
1 80
ON PA L - N TV
NTSC 3 . 58
•
CINTA
AJUSTES ESPECIALES
: [
]
B b
AUTO ANT SEL
APC
APC
AJUSTAR
SELECCIONAR
: [
]
V v
S I
•
S I
•
NO
NO
NTSC PB
SELEC DE
AUTO
•
1 80
ON PA L - N TV
NTSC 3 . 58
•
CINTA
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Additional Operations
Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
For SLV-EX90S AR and EX80S AR only
For SLV-EX50 AR only
continued
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
LINE-1 IN
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
This VCR (Recorder)
TV
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
LINE-1 IN
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Additional Operations
58
How to connect to a stereo system (SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only)
EX80S AR only)
Connect the LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L or LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks on this
VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG
audio cable (not supplied).
VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510HG
audio cable (not supplied).
Tips
• (For SLV-EX50 AR only)
• (For SLV-EX50 AR only)
Use commercially available connecting cable such as the Sony VMC-710HG/720HG
(2-phono to 2-phono). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a
connecting cable such as the Sony VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono).
(2-phono to 2-phono). If the other VCR has the AUDIO L and R jacks, use a
connecting cable such as the Sony VMC-910HG (3-phono to 2-phono).
• (For SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR only)
If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel
whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels,
connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG (3-phono to
2-phono) audio/video cable (not supplied).
whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels,
connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG (3-phono to
2-phono) audio/video cable (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• (For SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR only)
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• (For SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR only)
When you connect a monaural VCR to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, make sure
to connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on
both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the
sound is recorded only on the right channel.
to connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on
both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the
sound is recorded only on the right channel.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent humming noise.
Editing with another VCR (continued)
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Additional Operations
Operation
(when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or CH +/– to
display “L1” or “L2” (SLV-EX90S AR/
EX80S AR only) in the display
window.
EX80S AR only) in the display
window.
• Press REC SPEED to select the tape
speed (SP or LP for the PAL-N system,
and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
and SP or EP for the NTSC system).
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.
(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 PAUSE.
Search for the point to start recording and press X 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.
time.
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an
• To edit more precisely, press the X PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press z REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press
X
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press
X
PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press
X
PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.
X
PAUSE
z
REC
Additional Information
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Additional Information
General setup information
Attaching the external
antenna connector
antenna connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for aVHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32
antenna connector (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
for aVHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32
antenna connector (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3
Retighten the screws.
Attaching a UHF/VHF band
mixer
mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable
and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66
UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
and a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66
UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
EAC-32 antenna
connector (not
supplied)
connector (not
supplied)
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Additional Information
Index to parts and controls
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
continued
Front panel
1 ?/1 POWER switch (13, 38)
2 Tape compartment
3 A EJECT button (26)
4 m REW (rewind) button (26, 46)
5 H PLAY button (26)
6 M FF (fast-forward) button
(26, 46)
7 z REC (record) button (29)
8 x STOP button (26)
9 X PAUSE button (26)
q; SEARCH MODE button/indicator
(40, 41, 42, 44, 45)
qa EASY TIMER knob (31, 40, 41, 42,
44, 45)
qs CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–
buttons (29, 54)
qd Remote sensor (5)
qf SYNCHRO REC button (48)
(SLV-EX90S AR only)
qg REC SPEED SP (Standard Play)/LP
(Long Play)/EP (Extended Play)
button (29)
button (29)
qh COLOR SYSTEM button (26)
qj ONE TOUCH TUNING button (16)
qk R
2
(Reality Regenerator) button (54)
(SLV-EX90S AR only)
ql LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R
jacks (58) (SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR
only)
only)
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Additional Information
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Index to parts and controls (continued)
Display window
8 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (55)
9 STOP indicator (32)
0 Tracking indicator (54)
qa Color system indicator (26)
qs Time counter/clock/line/channel
indicator (27, 29, 33, 59)
qd Tape/recording indicator (29)
1 Timer indicator (38)
2 STEREO indicator (52) (SLV-EX90S
AR/EX80S AR only)
3 Tape speed indicator (29)
4 VIDEO indicator (13, 30)
5 CLOCK indicator (33)
6 AM/PM indicator (33)
7 START indicator (31)
STEREO
LP
EP
EP
STOP
CLOCK START
SP
APC
VIDEO AMPM
NTSC
PAL
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Additional Information
Rear panel (SLV-EX90S AR/EX80S AR)
1 AC power cord
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO
jacks (57)
3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,
10, 11, 12)
Rear panel (SLV-EX50 AR)
1 AC power cord
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks
(57)
3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (9,
10, 11, 12)
continued
2
1
3
4
5
2
1
3
5
4
4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch
(13)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO R/L
jacks (7)
4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch
(13)
5 LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (8)
Additional Information
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Remote commander
Index to parts and controls (continued)
1
TV/VIDEO
remote control switch (5)
2 Z EJECT button (26)
3 TV/VIDEO button (for TV) (13, 30)
4 INPUT SELECT button (30, 38)
5 CLEAR button (27, 51)
6 EASY TIMER button (34)
7 R
2
(Reality Regenerator) button (54)
(SLV-EX90S AR only)
8 z REC button (29, 47)
9 REC SPEED button (29)
0
×2 button (46)
qa MENU button (10, 56)
qs Tape/menu operation buttons
X
PAUSE/
M button (26)
x
STOP/
m button (26)
m
REW (rewind)/
< button (26,
46)
M
M
FF (fast-forward)/
, button (26,
46)
H
H
PLAY/OK button (26)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
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Additional Information
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
qd ?/1 (power) switch (38)
qf AUDIO MONITOR button (52)
(This button doesn’t work for SLV-
EX50 AR only)
EX50 AR only)
qg Number buttons and ENTER (AM/
PM) buttons (20, 30, 33)
qh CH (channel) +/– buttons (20, 29)
qj VOL (volume) +/– buttons (for TV)
qk DISPLAY button (27, 29)
ql .
/> INDEX SEARCH buttons
(43)
w; y SLOW button (46)
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