Sony VCR SLV SP70R User Manual

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St e p 3  
Co n n e ct in g t h e VCR  
2
3
Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and  
the aerial input of your TV using the  
supplied aerial cable.  
Video Cassette Recorder  
Connect the aerial to your VCR and TV as  
shown below to watch TV programmes and  
video pictures on your TV. In addition, if  
your TV has audio/ video (A/ V) input  
jacks, we recommend you connect the VCR  
to your TV using an audio/ video cable to  
get a better picture and sound.  
Operating Instructions  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
SLV-SP70R  
PAL NTSC  
©1999 by Sony Corporation  
Connect the mains lead to the mains.  
Co n n e ct in g t h e a e ria l  
Getting Started  
Ad d it io n a l co n n e ct io n s  
St e p 1  
To a TV that has audio/video input jacks  
This additional connection improves picture  
and sound quality. Connect the TV as  
shown below.  
Un p a ckin g  
Aerial cable (supplied)  
AERIAL OUT  
Check that you have received the following  
items with the VCR:  
If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro  
Play function, this connection is necessary.  
(If your TV has two or more inputs, connect  
the audio/ video cable to the VIDEO IN 1  
jacks.)  
• Remote commander  
• Aerial cable  
This VCR  
AERIAL IN  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE IN  
LINE OUT  
to mains  
TV  
: Signal flow  
• R6 (Size AA) batteries  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
1
Disconnect the aerial cable from your  
TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the  
rear panel of the VCR.  
Audio/video cable (not supplied)  
AERIAL  
OUT  
IN  
St e p 4  
Tu n in g yo u r TV t o  
t h e VCR  
3
Tune the TV until the video picture  
below is clearly displayed on the TV  
screen.  
If you have connected your VCR to the TV  
using the audio/ video cable, skip this step.  
St e p 2  
Remote sensor  
SONY  
Se t t in g u p t h e  
?/1 ON/STANDBY · PLAY  
VIDEO CASSETTE PLAYER  
re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by  
Refer to your TV manual for tuning  
instructions.  
matching the + and – on the batteries to the  
diagram inside the battery compartment.  
You have now tuned your TV to the  
VCR. From now on, whenever you  
want to play a tape, set the TV to the  
video channel.  
TV/VIDEO  
a (TV pow er)  
?/1  
1
2
Press ?/1 ON/ STANDBY to turn on  
the VCR.  
Insert the negative (–) end first, then push  
in and down until the positive (+) end  
clicks into position.  
(on/standby)  
ON/STANDBY  
PROG (CH) +/–  
To obtain a clear playback picture  
VOL +/–  
If the video picture does not appear clearly  
in step 3 above, turn the RF CHANNEL  
screw on the rear panel of the VCR with a  
screwdriver to a position where the TV  
clearly displays the playback picture.  
Turn on your TV and select a  
programme position for the video  
picture.  
To  
Press  
This channel will now be referred to as  
the video channel.  
Turn the TV to standby  
or active mode  
?/1 (on/ standby)  
Some TV has the programme position,  
such as 0, that is reserved for a VCR. In  
this case, select that programme  
position for the video picture. Refer to  
the instruction manual of your TV for  
details.  
To select the TV system  
Turn on the TV power  
a (TV power)  
For your TV to receive the correct signal  
from your VCR you must set the TV  
SYSTEM switch on the rear panel of the  
VCR to either G (for system B/ G) or K (for  
system D/ K). If this switch is set to the  
wrong position, the sound will be distorted.  
Increase (+) or decrease (–)  
the TV volume  
VOL +/ –  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
Change the TV  
programme position  
PROG (CH) +/ –  
TV/ VIDEO  
You can use this remote commander to  
operate the VCR and a Sony TV. To operate  
this VCR, point at the remote sensor on the  
VCR. To operate the TV, point at the remote  
sensor on the TV. Buttons in the shaded  
area of the remote commander can be used  
to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not  
have the g symbol near the remote sensor,  
this remote commander will not operate the  
TV.  
Select an input source  
of the TV either from aerial  
in or from line in  
RF CHANNEL  
Notes  
With normal use, the batteries should last  
about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an  
extended period of time, remove the batteries  
to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not use different types of batteries.  
TV SYSTEM  
G
K
 
Op e ra t io n (w h e n re co rd in g o n  
t h is VCR)  
You can make a copy of a tape using this  
VCR for recording or playback. The VCR  
cannot record TV programmes directly since  
it does not have a TV tuner.  
To p re p a re t h e Syn ch ro n ise d  
re co rd in g  
Ed it in g w it h  
a n o t h e r VCR  
Syn ch ro n ise d  
re co rd in g  
SYNCHRO REC  
The Synchronised Recording feature  
enables you to record from the connected  
equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable  
TV decoder or a TV that has a timer  
function. Once you set the timer on the  
other equipment, the VCR will start  
recording the programme synchronised  
with the timer.  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o re co rd o n  
t h is VCR  
X PAUSE z REC  
TV  
TAPE SPEED  
1
2
3
Set the timer on the equipment to the  
time of the programme you want to  
record, then turn the equipment off.  
Ho w t o co n n e ct t o u se t h is  
fu n ct io n  
Connect the other equipment to the LINE  
IN jacks of this VCR.  
TAPE SPEED  
This VCR (Recorder)  
Before you start editing  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.  
Make sure the tape is longer than the  
total recording time.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the video  
channel.  
This VCR (Recorder)  
LINE IN  
CONNECT  
LINE-1  
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape  
speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour  
system and SP or EP for the NTSC  
colour system).  
1
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape  
speed (SP or LP for the PAL colour  
system and SP or EP for the NTSC  
colour system).  
Other VCR (Player)  
TV  
OTHERS  
LINE IN  
LP provides a recording time twice as  
long as SP. EP provides a recording time  
three times as SP. However, SP  
LINE OUT  
4
Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more  
than two seconds.  
TV, Satellite tuner, etc.  
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up  
and the VCR stands by for recording.  
produces better picture quality.  
LINE OUT  
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
2
3
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.  
The VCR automatically turns on and starts  
recording when it receives audio/ video  
signals from the connected equipment.  
: Signal flow  
VMC-710HG/720HG audio/video cable  
(not supplied)  
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place  
into this (recording) VCR. Search for the  
point to start recording and press  
X PAUSE.  
Tip  
Use a commercially available connecting cable  
such as the Sony VMC-710HG/ 720HG. 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).  
: Signal flow  
To cancel the Synchronised recording  
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the buttons  
light turns off.  
Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 sw itch  
When you connect the other equipment to  
the LINE IN jacks, set the CONNECT LINE-1  
switch on the rear of the VCR following the  
table below to allow better signal  
4
5
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to  
recording pause.  
To stop recording  
Notes  
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the  
same colour.  
Press x STOP while recording.  
To start editing, press the X PAUSE  
buttons on both VCRs at the same time.  
The VCR automatically stops recording  
when the tape reaches the end or when the  
other equipment stops transmitting the  
audio/ video signals.  
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN  
and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select  
the input correctly to prevent a humming  
noise.  
Make sure you set the CONNECT LINE-1  
switch to OTHERS.  
transmission to your TV.  
If the VCR is  
connected to  
Set the CONNECT LINE-1  
sw itch to  
To stop editing  
TV  
TV  
Notes  
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Some TVs or other equipment automatically  
turn off in a certain time if you do not operate  
it after it turns on with the timer. In this case  
the Synchronised Recording also stops  
automatically.  
The Synchronised Recording starts and stops  
according to the signals from the connected  
equipment. Refer also to the instruction  
manual of the connected equipment for its  
timer function.  
Some equipment keeps transmitting signals  
even though the power is off. In this case, the  
Synchronised Recording feature does not work  
because the VCR will not be able to know  
when to start recording.  
Satellite, cable TV  
decoder, etc.  
OTHERS  
To check the remaining tape length  
Press DISPLAY.  
The white bar indicates the approximate  
length of the tape recording.  
LINE 1  
STEREO  
Remaining tape  
length  
S
E
:
:
0
00 22  
Time counter  
To turn the display off, press DISPLAY  
again.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape  
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
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  
unwanted scene begins. When that scene ends,  
press X PAUSE again to resume recording.  
 
Additional Information  
Do not install the VCR in an inclined position. It  
is designed to be operated in a horizontal  
position only.  
Keep the VCR and cassettes away from  
equipment with strong magnets, such as  
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.  
Wa rn in g  
Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the  
VCR to rain or moisture.  
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony  
service facility.  
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.  
Do not place heavy objects on the VCR.  
If the VCR is brought directly from a cold to a  
warm location, moisture may condense inside  
the VCR and cause damage to the video head  
and tape. When you first install the VCR, or  
when you move it from a cold to a warm  
location, wait for about one hour before  
operating the VCR.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The ?/1 ON/ STANDBY switch does  
not function.  
Connect the mains lead securely.  
The mains lead must only be changed at a  
qualified service shop.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
Moisture condensation has occured. Turn the power  
off, unplug the mains lead and leave the VCR to dry  
for over an hour.  
Precautions  
Safety  
The VCR enters standby mode  
or turns off automatically.  
The auto safety system is triggered to protect your  
tape and the VCRs mechanism when there is  
something wrong with the tape or when the  
mechanism is overloaded. Press ?/1 ON/ STANDBY  
to restart the VCR. If the VCR does not work after  
pressing ?/1 ON/ STANDBY again, disconnect the  
mains lead from the mains. Wait for at least 15  
seconds. Then reconnect the mains, and press  
?/1 ON/ STANDBY again. If the VCR still does not  
work, please consult your nearest Sony service  
facility.  
This VCR operates on 110 – 240 V AC,  
50/ 60 Hz. Check that the VCRs operating  
voltage is identical with your local power  
supply.  
Caution  
Television programmes, films, video tapes, and  
other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such material may be contrary to the  
provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this  
recorder with cable television transmission may  
require authorization from the cable television  
transmitter and/ or programme owner.  
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the  
VCR and have it checked by qualified personnel  
before operating it any further.  
The VCR is not disconnected from the mains as  
long as it is connected to the mains, even if the  
VCR itself has been turned off.  
Unplug the VCR from the mains if you do not  
intend to use it for an extended period of time.  
To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug,  
never by the cord.  
Compatible colour systems  
This VCR is designed to record and play back  
using the PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58 and  
NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video  
sources based on other colour systems cannot be  
guaranteed.  
Tapes recorded with the NTSC colour system  
can be played back on this VCR using a TV or a  
colour monitor for the PAL colour system.  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you  
are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
Adjust the tracking with the v/V NORMAL/ SLOW/  
STILL ADJUST buttons.  
Make sure the COLOR SYSTEM switch is set to the  
position corresponding to the colour system which  
the tape was recorded with.  
Installing  
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent  
internal heat buildup.  
Do not place the VCR on surfaces (rugs,  
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,  
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.  
Do not install the VCR near heat sources such as  
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to  
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical  
vibration or shock.  
To play back tapes recorded with the PAL and  
MESECAM colour systems, you need a TV or  
colour monitor compatible with these systems.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the  
video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLW or  
E-25CLDR 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, 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.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
Sp e cifica t io n s  
The tape is defective.  
If you made A/ V connections, check the audio cable  
connection.  
The picture has no sound.  
Syst e m  
Colour system  
PAL, MESECAM, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43  
RF output signal  
UHF channels 30 to 39  
(B/ G, D/ K)  
Aerial out  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
110 – 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
12 W  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C  
Dimensions  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed  
The tape is ejected when you  
press r REC.  
75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
LINE IN  
Check that a tape is not already in the tape  
compartment.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
Approx. 355 × 96 × 293 mm (w/ h/ d)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander  
with new ones if they are weak.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
Approx. 3.8 kg  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
Remote commander (1)  
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)  
Aerial cable (1)  
LINE OUT  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,  
unbalanced, sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
The indicator lights on the unit are flashing.  
The RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
menu appears automatically.  
The demonstration mode has been turned on. Cancel  
the demonstration mode by pressing STD PICT.  
Auto head cleaner  
The VCR incorporates an auto head cleaner which cleans the video heads when  
a tape is loaded or unloaded. When the heads are not sufficiently clean, even after  
a tape has been loaded/ unloaded several times, use a video head cleaning cassette.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
terminal  
initial  
contamination  
De m o n st ra t io n m o d e  
The demonstration mode will  
activate when you press STD PICT  
and the RESOLUTION CONTROL II  
down button on the unit at the same  
time.  
When demonstration mode starts during  
power off and Synchronised Recording  
off, the indicator lights on the unit flash.  
To cancel the demonstration mode  
Press STD PICT.  
When demonstration mode starts  
during playback, RESOLUTION  
CONTROL II menu appears and the  
level of picture adjustment changes  
automatically.  
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