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Code number
01*
1
, 02
68
52
10*
52
10*
1
, 11*
1
24
33
45
09, 70
66
15, 16, 69*
33
45
09, 70
66
15, 16, 69*
3
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
you find the one that works with your TV.
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the
applicable code numbers.
applicable code numbers.
Code number
17*
1
, 49
06*
1
, 07*
1
, 08*
1
12, 13
22, 23
25
29
36
43*
22, 23
25
29
36
43*
2
38
*
1
Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*
2
Press WIDE, then press Á
+/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*
3
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?// to
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
select the wide picture you want and press OK.
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
• If 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.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
Manufacturer
Sony
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
Loewe
Mivar
NEC
Nokia
Akai
Ferguson
Grundig
Hitachi
JVC
Loewe
Mivar
NEC
Nokia
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
Philips
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Sharp
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
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Getting Started
Step
3
Connecting the VCR
If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 10.
If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart)
connector
connector
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
to mains
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear
panel of the VCR.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
3
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adaptor.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adaptor.
Mains lead
continued
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
Note
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set
RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 63).
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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the
rear panel of the VCR.
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the
rear panel of the VCR.
2
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
the aerial input of your TV using the
supplied aerial cable.
: Signal flow
AERIAL IN
Aerial cable (supplied)
AERIAL IN
AERIAL OUT
to mains
EURO-AV cable (not supplied)
EURO-AV
(Scart)
(Scart)
Mains lead
LINE-1
(TV)
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
AERIAL
ANTENNE
IN
ENTREE
OUT
SORTIE
:
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Getting Started
3
Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the
TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.
the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the
TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.
This connection improves picture and
sound quality. Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press … TV/
VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator
in the display window.
sound quality. Whenever you want to
watch the VCR picture, press … TV/
VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator
in the display window.
4
Connect the mains lead to the mains.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adaptor.
If the mains plug does not fit in the mains, use the supplied plug
adaptor.
Note
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in
• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in
the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 63). You do
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on
page 14.
from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 63). You do
not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on
page 14.
About the SMARTLINK features
If the connected TV complies with
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC*
1
, EASYLINK*
2
,
Q-Link*
3
, or EURO VIEW LINK*
4
, you can use
the SMARTLINK function after you complete
the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK
features.
the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s
display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK
features.
• Preset Download
You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR
according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up
procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function
during the procedure.
according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up
procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function
during the procedure.
See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 13.
SMARTLINK
continued
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12
• TV Direct Rec
You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 41.
played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV
(TV Direct Rec)” on page 41.
• One Touch Play
With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch
Play)” on page 36.
TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch
Play)” on page 36.
• One Touch Menu
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote
commander.
VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote
commander.
• One Touch Timer
You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu) automatically by pressing
timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the
VIDEO PLUS+ menu) automatically by pressing
TIMER on the remote
commander.
You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 63).
OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 63).
*
1
“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.
*
2
“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.
*
3
“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
*
4
“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Note
• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.
• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
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Getting
Started
Step 4
Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set
Up function
Up function
Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto
Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide
channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock
automatically.
Set Up function. With this function, you can set TV channels, guide
channels for the VIDEO Plus+ system, the RF channel, and VCR clock
automatically.
AUTO SET UP
Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.
The VCR automatically turns on and VCR starts searching for all of
the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order
for your local area.
the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order
for your local area.
If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display
window during download.
After the search is complete, the current time appears in the display
window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does
not appear, set the clock manually. See page 27.
window for any stations that transmit a time signal. If the time does
not appear, set the clock manually. See page 27.
To cancel the Auto Set Up function
Press AUTO SET UP.
Note
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.
• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function. If you do, repeat the step above.
AUTO SET UP
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Step
5
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable,
skip this step.
skip this step.
1
Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
2
Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
picture.
This programme position will now be referred to as the video
channel.
channel.
RF CHANNEL
RF CHANNEL
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3
Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears clearly
on the TV screen.
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears clearly
on the TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
4
Press RF CHANNEL.
You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.
To check to see if the TV tuning is correct
Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the
TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press
PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the screen does not appear clearly in step 3 above, press PROGRAM +/–,
so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel
until a clear picture appears.
so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel
until a clear picture appears.
RF CHANNEL
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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Selecting a
language
language
If you prefer an on-screen language
other than English, use the on-screen
display to select another language.
other than English, use the on-screen
display to select another language.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
>
/.
OK
MENU
1
Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,
then press OK.
then press OK.
3
Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
LANGUAGE
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
NEDERLANDS
E HNIKA
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
PORTUGUÊS
NEDERLANDS
E HNIKA
ENGLISH
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4
Press MENU to exit the menu.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
MENU
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Selected programme
position
position
• PROG
Presetting
channels
channels
If some channels could not be preset
using the Auto Set Up function, you can
preset them manually.
using the Auto Set Up function, you can
preset them manually.
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
PROG +/–
>
/./?//
OK
MENU
1
Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
highlight SETTINGS and press OK.
2
Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then
press OK.
press OK.
3
Press PROG +/– to select the
programme position.
programme position.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
SETTINGS
RETURN
TUNER
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TUNER
C
AAB
1 2
PROG.
1
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
AFT
FINE TUNING
ON
RETURN
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TUNER
C
AAB
1 2
PROG.
4
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
AFT
FINE TUNING
ON
RETURN
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4
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL SET,
then press OK.
then press OK.
5
Press >/. repeatedly until the channel you want is displayed.
The channels appear in the following
order:
order:
• UHF B21 - B69
If you know the number of the channel
you want, press the programme number
buttons. For example, for channel 5, first
press “0” and then press “5.”
you want, press the programme number
buttons. For example, for channel 5, first
press “0” and then press “5.”
6
To allocate another channel to another programme position, repeat
steps 3 and 5.
steps 3 and 5.
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENU
Disabling unwanted programme positions
After presetting channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons.
disabled positions will be skipped later when you press the PROG +/–
buttons.
1
In step 5 above, press programme number button “0” twice to display
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.
the number “00” beside CHANNEL SET.
2
Press MENU to exit the menu.
continued
MENU
EXIT
:
TUNER
C
AAB
1 2
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
TUNER
C 2 7
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
CONFIRM :
SELECT
:
OK
1-5
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Selected programme
position
position
If the picture is not clear
Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.
channels clearly. If, however, the picture is not clear, you may also use the
manual tuning function.
1
Press PROG +/– or the programme number buttons to select the
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
programme position for which you cannot obtain a clear picture.
2
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.
3
Select TUNER, then press OK.
4
Select FINE TUNING, then press OK.
The fine tuning meter appears.
5
Press ?// to get a clearer picture, then press MENU to exit the
menu.
menu.
Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF.
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
Presetting channels (continued)
SET
:
MENU
EXIT
:
TUNER
C 2 7
PROG.
CHANNEL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
AFT
FINE TUNING
RETURN
4
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1
Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
highlight LISTS and press OK.
2
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
then press OK.
Changing/
disabling
programme
positions
disabling
programme
positions
After setting the channels, you can
change the programme positions and the
station names as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can
disable them. If the station names are
not displayed, you can enter them
manually (see page 23).
change the programme positions and the
station names as you like. If any
programme positions are unused or
contain unwanted channels, you can
disable them. If the station names are
not displayed, you can enter them
manually (see page 23).
Changing programme
positions
positions
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
>
/.//
OK
MENU
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
RETURN
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
TIMER LIST
MENU
EXIT
:
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG
:
:
PROG
SELECT
:
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
5
0
2
3
6
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 2 7
CLEAR
continued
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Changing/disabling programme positions (continued)
3
Press >/. to highlight the row on which
you want to change the programme
position, then press /.
you want to change the programme
position, then press /.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.
4
Press >/. until the selected channel row
moves to the desired programme
position.
moves to the desired programme
position.
The selected channel is inserted at the
new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced to
fill the gap.
new programme position and the
intermediate channels are displaced to
fill the gap.
5
Press OK to confirm the setting.
6
To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 3
to 5.
to 5.
7
Press MENU to exit the menu.
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
MENU
MENU
EXIT
:
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
5
0
2
3
6
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 2 7
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME
:
:
SELECT
:
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
CHANNEL LIST
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME
:
:
PROG
SELECT
:
1
2
2
3
4
5
5
CDE
AAB
FGH
C
C
C
C
C
C
0
5
1
5
1
0
3
6
2
6
2
9
NAME
CH
C 2 7
OK
OK
PLAY
Tip
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.
Note
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few
minutes.
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Getting Started
1
Press MENU, then press >/. to
highlight LISTS and press OK.
highlight LISTS and press OK.
2
Press >/. to highlight CHANNEL LIST,
then press OK.
then press OK.
3
Press >/. to highlight the row on which
you want to change the station name,
then press /.
you want to change the station name,
then press /.
To display other pages for programme
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.
positions 6 to 60, press >/. repeatedly.
Changing the station names
You can change the station names (up to
5 characters).
5 characters).
Before you start…
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
• Set the TV to the video channel.
MENU
OK
PLAY
OK
PLAY
RETURN
SET
:
SELECT :
OK
MENU
EXIT
:
LISTS
CHANNEL LIST
TIMER LIST
TIMER LIST
>
/./?//
OK
MENU
MENU
EXIT
:
CHANNEL LIST
ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG
:
:
PROG
SELECT
:
1
2
3
4
5
2
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
5
0
2
3
6
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 2 7
CLEAR
continued
OK
PLAY
MENU
EXIT
:
CHANNEL LIST
PROG
1
2
3
4
5
3
4
5
AAB
CDE
CDE
FGH
C
C
C
C
C
C
1
0
5
0
5
0
2
3
6
3
6
9
NAME
CH
C 2 7
CONFIRM
SET STATION NAME
:
:
SELECT
:
OK
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