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Setting the clock
If the clock does not activate
1
Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto
Clock Set feature.”
Clock Set feature.”
The TOTAL. AUTO. menu is displayed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
Number
buttons
buttons
M
/
m
OK
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ
TOTAL. AUTO.
CH AJUSTE RELOJ
HORARIO VERANO
HORARIO VERANO
VOLVER
SI
NO
NO
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.
Notes
• The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year. To ensure
correct switching, select SI or NO for the HORARIO VERANO setting.
• If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes after turning off the VCR, turn the
VCR on and then off again. If the clock is not set even after about another 30 minutes, set the
clock manually (page 23).
clock manually (page 23).
• Some cable TV stations broadcasting SETV do not transmit time signals. If so, set the clock
manually (page 23).
2
Press
M/m to highlight NO for TOTAL.
AUTO. and press OK.
3
Press
M/m to highlight the item you want to
set and press OK. Then press
M/m to make
the setting and press OK.
• For CH AJUSTE RELOJ
Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the
VCR automatically search for the SETV
broadcast.
Or, press the number buttons to select the
SETV channel if you know it.
VCR automatically search for the SETV
broadcast.
Or, press the number buttons to select the
SETV channel if you know it.
• For HORARIO VERANO
Select SI or NO (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically set
the daylight saving time.
AUTO to have the VCR automatically set
the daylight saving time.
4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
5
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. “ACS” will flash
in the display window.
in the display window.
OK
PLAY
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ
TOTAL. AUTO.
CH AJUSTE RELOJ
HORARIO VERANO
HORARIO VERANO
VOLVER
NO
– – –
AUTO
AUTO
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ
TOTAL. AUTO.
CH AJUSTE RELOJ
HORARIO VERANO
HORARIO VERANO
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
USE
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
NO
1 2 3
AUTO
AUTO
0–9
AJUSTE AUTOMATICO RELOJ
TOTAL. AUTO.
CH AJUSTE RELOJ
HORARIO VERANO
HORARIO VERANO
VOLVER
NO
AUTO
SI
NO
SI
NO
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
MENU
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Setting the clock
Using Manual Clock Set
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press
M/m to highlight
AJUSTES and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press
M/m to highlight AJUSTE DEL
RELOJ, then press OK.
MENU
M
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OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
AJUSTES
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
AUTO
MANUAL
MANUAL
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
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Setting the clock
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.
3
Press
M/m to highlight MANUAL, then
press OK.
4
Press
M/m to set the day.
5
Press
, to highlight the month and press
M/m to set the month.
6
Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the month.
The day of the week is set automatically.
7
Press OK to start the clock.
OK
PLAY
FIN
:
AJUSTAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
SELECCIONAR
:
LUN
1
AM
0
0
:
2
1
1
0
0
2
/
1
/
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
DOM 1
AM
0
0
:
2
1
8
2
0
0
2
/
1
/
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
FIN
:
AJUSTAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
SELECCIONAR
:
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
VIE
1
AM
0
0
:
2
1
8
2
0
0
2
/
9
/
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
FIN
:
AJUSTAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
SELECCIONAR
:
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
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Presetting channels
Presetting channels
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods.
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and
unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First,
we recommend that you preset the receivable
channels in your area using automatic
presetting methods. Then, if there are any
unwanted channels, disable them manually.
If you have already decided which channels
you wish to preset, set them directly using
manual presetting methods.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
using A/V connections, set the TV to video
input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO
indicator in the VCR’s display window.
1
Press MENU, then press
M/m to highlight
AJUSTES and press OK.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip steps 1 and 2.
skip steps 1 and 2.
2
Press
M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL
SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.
MENU
M
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m
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
AJUSTES
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
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Presetting channels
3
Press
M/m to highlight ANTENA/CABLE, then press OK.
4
• To preset cable TV channels:
Press
Press
M/m to set ANTENA/CABLE to
CABLE, then press OK.
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press
Press
M/m to set ANTENA/CABLE to
ANT, then press OK.
5
Press
M/m to highlight AJUSTE AUTO.,
then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found, presetting
stops and the picture from the lowest
numbered channel is displayed on the TV
screen.
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found, presetting
stops and the picture from the lowest
numbered channel is displayed on the TV
screen.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
1
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
ANT
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
2
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
CH
1
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Presetting channels
Tips
• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time
you press DISPLAY.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.
Channel number
Remaining tape length, and time counter
The bar indicator and pointer for searching for a specific place on a tape
No display
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Presetting channels
Presetting/disabling channels manually
1
Press MENU, then press
M/m to highlight
AJUSTES and press OK.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
CH +/–
Number
buttons,
ENTER
buttons,
ENTER
M
/
m
OK
OK
PLAY
MENU
AJUSTES
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
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Presetting channels
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL
SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.
3
• To preset a channel:
1
Press the number buttons to enter the
channel number, then press ENTER.
channel number, then press ENTER.
2
Press OK.
3
Press
M/m to set MANUAL to +, then
press OK.
• To disable a channel:
1
Press CH +/– to select the channel
number.
number.
2
Press OK.
3
Press
M/m to set MANUAL to –, then
press OK.
4
Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press MENU.
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
1
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
• CH
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
CH
5
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
Channel to be preset
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
–
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
CH
5
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
Channel to be disabled
MENU
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Presetting channels
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel
is not clear, you can also use the manual
tuning function.
function automatically tunes in channels
clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel
is not clear, you can also use the manual
tuning function.
1
Press MENU, then press
M/m to highlight
AJUSTES and press OK.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
MENU
M
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OK
Number
buttons,
ENTER
buttons,
ENTER
OK
PLAY
MENU
AJUSTES
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
AJUSTE DEL RELOJ
SELECCION DEL IDIOMA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
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Presetting channels
Tips
• To select the channel in step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you
don’t need to press ENTER.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight VOLVER and press OK.
Note
• When adjusting SINTONIA FINA, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference
from the picture being received.
2
Press
M/m to highlight PREAJUSTE DEL
SINTONIZADOR, then press OK.
3
Press the number buttons to select the
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.
4
Press
M/m to highlight SINTONIA FINA,
then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
5
Press
</, to adjust to a clearer picture,
then press OK.
Note that the AFT setting switches to NO.
6
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
SI
SI
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
CH
5
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
Selected channel
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
CH
5
OK
PLAY
PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR
CABLE
+
NO
NO
ANTENA / CABLE
AJUSTE AUTO.
MANUAL
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
AFT
SINTONIA FINA
VOLVER
CH
5
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
MENU
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Playing a tape
Basic Operations
Playing a tape
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
2
Insert a tape.
The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
automatically if you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
Z
EJECT
DISPLAY
CLEAR
H
PLAY
REPLAY
X
PAUSE
M
FF
x
STOP
m
REW
TRINITRON TV
SYNCHRO PLAY
SYNCHRO PLAY
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Playing a tape
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Additional tasks
To play a recently watched scene
You can immediately rewind and playback the scene you want to watch again.
During playback, press REPLAY up to four times. The VCR rewinds the tape about
ten seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.
ten seconds on the counter for each press of the button, and restarts playback.
To use the time counter
Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to
the counter.
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the
picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• While displaying a menu on the TV screen, you cannot use H PLAY, X PAUSE,
M FF, m REW, or x STOP buttons.
• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
3
Press H PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
To
Press
Stop play
x STOP
Pause play
X PAUSE
Resume play after pause
X PAUSE or H PLAY
Fast-forward the tape
M FF during stop
Rewind the tape
m REW during stop
Eject the tape
Z EJECT
OK
PLAY
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Playing a tape
Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play)
You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV).
How to connect to use this function
Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “Audio/video (A/V)
hookup” on pages 8 and 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO
IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed
where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.
hookup” on pages 8 and 9). Be sure to connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO
IN 1 jacks on the TV if the TV has two inputs or more. The TV must be placed
where it will respond to the remote commander while you are pointing it at the VCR.
Operation
Make sure that the TV’s power is in standby mode.
Press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY and hold the remote commander in place
for about two seconds.
for about two seconds.
The VCR and TV turn on, and the TV is set to the video channel. If there is a tape in
the VCR, playback starts automatically.
the VCR, playback starts automatically.
Notes
• If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly:
– Wait a few moments, and press the button again.
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s
signal limitations.
– Replace both of the batteries with new ones, and press the button again.
Note that this function may not operate some Sony TVs because of the remote commander’s
signal limitations.
• Do not press TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY during playback. If you do so, the TV’s
input source will momentarily switch to the TV’s tuner.
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Recording TV programs
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Recording TV programs
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To record from a cable box, turn it on.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
CH +/–
z
REC
x
STOP
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEO
SP/EP
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Recording TV programs
To stop recording
Press x STOP.
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the remaining tape length and the time counter
appear on the TV screen.
appear on the TV screen.
To check the remaining tape length of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set SELC. DE CINTA in
the OPCIONES menu to 180. (For details, see page 63.)
the OPCIONES menu to 180. (For details, see page 63.)
3
Press CH +/– to select the channel or line input video source you want to
record.
record.
4
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
(Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
5
Press z REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
• CH
EP
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SP / EP
SP
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REC
SP
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Recording indicator
SP
2
0 : 0 0 : 2
Time counter
Remaining tape length
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