Sony SLV-X847ML User manual

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Introduction
PAL NTSC
Video Cassette
Recorder
©1997 by Sony Corporation
SLV-X847ML
Operating Instructions
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3-861-476-11(1)
Introduction
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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel
only.
The mains lead must only be changed at a
qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60
Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage
is identical with your local power supply.
If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the mains, even
if the unit itself has been turned off.
Unplug the unit from the mains if you do
not intend to use it for an extended period of
time. To disconnect the lead, pull it out by
the plug, never by the lead.
Installing
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation
slots.
Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
If the unit 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 unit, or when you move it from a cold to
a warm location, wait for about one hour
before operating the unit.
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.
Compatible colour systems
This VCR is designed to record and play back
using the PAL (B/G, D/K, and I), MESECAM
(B/G, D/K, and K1), or NTSC (M) color
systems. Recording of video sources based on
other color systems cannot be guaranteed.
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Introduction
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Connecting the VCR
11 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR
14 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP
17 Manual setup —
Selecting a language, Presetting channels, Setting up G-CODE*,
Changing/disabling programme positions, Setting the clock
Basic Operations
40 Playing a tape
44 Recording TV programmes
47 Recording TV programmes using
G-CODE
50 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
53 Playing/searching at various
speeds
55 Recording TV programmes using
the quick timer
56 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
57 Recording stereo and bilingual
programmes
60 Searching with the index function
61 Adjusting the picture
62 Changing menu options
* G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Editing
63 Connecting to a VCR or stereo
system
64 Basic editing
Additional Information
65 Troubleshooting
68 Specifications
69 Index to parts and controls
Back cover
Index
Getting Started
4 Getting Started
Remote commander
R6 (size AA) batteries
Getting Started
Aerial cable
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to
3-phono)
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
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Getting Started
Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Insert the negative (–) end first, then
push in and down until the positive
(+) end clicks into position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this
VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons
on the remote commander
marked with a dot (•) can be
used to operate your Sony TV.
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Remote sensor
TV␣ ␣ /␣ ␣ VIDEO
continued
6 Getting Started
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code
number.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
programme number buttons. Then release u.
Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV:
u (on/standby), TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, PROG +/–,
VOL +/–, and WIDE with some TV.
Tip
If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns
off automatically.
Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Notes
The TV/VIDEO button selects an input source of the TV from aerial in or line in.
The button does not control this VCR.
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 mix different types of batteries.
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Getting Started
Manufacturer
Sony
Aiwa
Akai
Blaupunkt
Brionvega
C.G.M
Colonad
Dual
Emerson
Fenner
Ferguson
Gold Star
Grundig
Hitachi
Hyper
Inno-Hit
Irradio
ITT
JVC
Loewe
Mitsubishi
Mivar
Manufacturer
NEC
Nokia
Nordmende
Orion
Panasonic
Philips
Phonola
Pioneer
Saba
Samsung
Sanyo
Schneider
Seleco
Sharp
Siemens
Sinudyne
TEAC
Telefunken
Thomson
Toshiba
White Westinghouse
Code number
01*
1
, 02, 03, 04, 05
32
68
10, 21
40
09
03
44
03, 04
30, 31
52
03, 04, 17
10*
1
, 11*
1
24
31
41
20
15, 16, 69*
3
33*
1
45
27*
1
, 28*
1
, 50*
1
, 51*
1
09
Code number
66
15, 16, 69*
3
35, 42
47, 48
17*
1
, 49
06*
1
, 07*
1
, 08*
1
18, 19
26
12, 13
22, 23
25
46
14
29
39
37
67
36
43*
2
38
34
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.
To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the
applicable code numbers.
*
1
Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off.
*
2
Press WIDE, then press VOL +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.
*
3
Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press
CURSOR >/./?// to select the wide picture you want and press EXECUTE.
Notes
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
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
8 Getting Started
1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your 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.
3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.
Step 3
AERIAL IN
Connecting the VCR
AERIAL IN
Mains lead
to mains
AERIAL OUT
Aerial cable
(supplied)
: Signal flow
OUT
IN
AERIAL
IN
OUT
AERIAL
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Getting Started
Additional connections
To a TV that has phono type audio/
video input jacks
This additional connection improves
picture and sound quality. Connect the
TV as shown on the right.
If you want to use the Trinitron TV
Synchro Play function (see page 43), this
connection is necessary. (If your TV has
two or more inputs, connect the audio/
video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
To a stereo system
You can improve sound quality by
connecting a stereo system as shown on
the right.
About color systems
Different countries use different color systems and TV systems. These systems handle
such things as video playback and recording differently. Using your VCR in a country
that is on a color system not supported by this VCR may cause problems such as
playback without sound, a vertically rolling picture, etc.
This VCR is compatible with most of the existing color systems (NTSC, PAL, and
MESECAM) and TV systems (B/G, D/K, I, and M) except for those used in France,
Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
LINE-1 OUT
LINE IN
Audio/video cable (supplied)
LINE IN
LINE-1 OUT
AUDIO
Audio cable (not supplied)
continued
10 Getting Started
Notes
If a video signal is input to the VCR (via the line input, tuner, or playback), the on-
screen menus will appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting.
If your TV is compatible with the SECAM system, the on-screen menus may be
displayed in black and white.
Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)
Setting the NTSC PB switch to
match your TV system
You have to set the NTSC PB switch on the
rear of the VCR according to your TV system
to display the on-screen menus when there is
no video signal input, and play back a tape
recorded in the NTSC 3.58 system properly.
Set the NTSC PB switch following the table below.
If your TV is compatible with
PAL, SECAM, or MESECAM
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
NTSC PB switch
Set the NTSC PB switch to
ON PAL TV
NTSC 4.43
NTSC 3.58
11Getting Started
Getting Started
1 Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.
2 Press RF CH SET on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.
The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.
The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.
3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR
picture.
This channel will now be referred to as the video channel.
Step 4
Tuning your TV to the VCR
If you have connected your VCR to the TV using the audio/video cable, skip
this step.
ON/STANDBY
RF CH SET
PROGRAM +/–
ON/STANDBY
RF CH
SET
RF
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12 Getting Started
4 Press RF CH SET.
The TV system indicator appears in the display window.
Press PROGRAM +/– to select the desired TV system.
5 Tune the TV to the same channel as that
shown in the display window so that
the picture on the right appears on the
TV screen.
Refer to your TV manual for tuning
instructions.
If the picture does not appear clearly,
see “To obtain a clear picture from the
VCR” below.
6 Press RF CH SET.
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.
RF CH
SET
SONY VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
RF G
If your TV color system and TV system are Select
PAL I I
D/K K
B/G G
NTSC M M
Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR (continued)
PROGRAM
RF CH
SET
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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.
To obtain a clear picture from the VCR
If the picture does not appear clearly in step 5 above, go to step 6 to finish
this procedure once. Then start again from step 2. After pressing RF CH
SET in step 2, press PROGRAM +/– while the RF channel is displayed, so
that another RF channel (between 28 and 55) appears (see page 24 for
reference). Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture
appears.
Note
If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted
(noisy sound).
14 Getting Started
Setting up the
VCR with EASY
SET UP
Before using the VCR for the first time,
set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP
function. With this function, you can set
the language for the on-screen display,
TV channels, guide channels for
G-CODE, and the VCR clock, guided by
the sequence indicated on the TV screen.
1 Press u to turn on the VCR.
2 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a
ball-point pen, etc.
To cancel the EASY SET UP function, press
EASY SET UP again.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired
language, then press EXECUTE.
The TV SYSTEM menu appears.
Step 5
EASY SET UP
u
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
EASY
SET UP
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
SELECT :
NEXT :
[ V v ]
[ EXECUTE ]
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE /
CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]
–2–3–4–5
1
EASY SET UP
SELECT :
NEXT :
[ V v ]
[ EXECUTE ]
TV SYSTEM
I
D/K
1–2–3–4–5
B/G
M
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5 Press CURSOR >/. to select either I, D/
K, B/G, or M, whichever is applicable in
your area, then press EXECUTE.
The VCR starts searching for all the
receivable channels.
During presetting, the channel being
located is displayed on the screen.
When all the channels are preset, the
following screen appears.
Even if various TV systems coexist in your
area, the AUTO TUNER PRESET function
picks up most of the channels on the TV
systems other than the one you selected.
But you need to manually reset the proper
TV system for the unmatched channels (see
“Resetting the TV system” on page 22).
If necessary, you can add or disable the channels manually (see
“Presetting channels manually” on page 20).
6 Using CURSOR >/./?//, set the G-CODE guide channels,
change the programme positions of the stations, and disable the
unused programme positions. (If not necessary, skip this step.)
The setting procedures are the same as those described in “Manual
setup — Setting up G-CODE” on page 32 and ”Manual setup —
Changing/disabling programme positions” on page 35.
7 Press EXECUTE.
The CLOCK SET menu appears.
8 Set the date and time using CURSOR
>/./?//. The setting procedures are
the same as those described in “Manual
setup—Setting the clock” on page 38.
9 Press EXECUTE.
continued
CURSOR
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
• EXECUTE
CURSOR
EASY SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
AUTO TUNER PRESET
B/GCH 42
1–2– –4–5
3
CLOCK SET
END : [ EXECUTE ]
55SAT11
SELECT :
SET :
[ B b ]
[ V v ]
EASY SET UP 1–2–3–4–
. . 997 :3020 1
5
• EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
1
2
3
4
PROG CH GUIDE CH
––
5
3
9
1
2
5
2
7
6
–––
–––
–––
–––
SELECT
1–2–3–4–5
: [ TIMER CLEAR ]ERASE PROG
MOVE PROG : [ b ]
:[ V v ]
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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with EASY SET UP (continued)
Notes
Do not exit EASY SET UP while the VCR is presetting channels. If you do, repeat
EASY SET UP from the beginning.
The channel numbers preset using AUTO TUNER PRESET may not match your
local channel numbers. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based
on the fixed TV system with the widest channel coverage.
In this case, you can apply your local channel numbers to the programme positions
(see “Changing programme positions” on page 35).
If the received channel is on cable TV, “C” appears on the left of the channel in step
5 in most areas. However, this won’t be applied in some areas (see pages 24 to 31
for reference).
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Getting Started
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and
press EXECUTE.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the desired
language, then press EXECUTE.
Manual setup —
Selecting a
language
You can change the on-screen display
language from the one you selected with
the EASY SET UP function.
Before you start…
Turn on the VCR and the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel.
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
• MENU
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
ENGLISH
END : [ EXECUTE ]
SELECT : [ V v ]
LANGUAGE /
ENGLISH
: [ EXECUTE ]
:[ V v ]
LANGUAGE /
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Manual setup —
Presetting
channels
First, we recommend that you preset the
receivable channels in your area using
EASY SET UP or using automatic
presetting below. Then, if some
channels could not be preset
automatically, you can preset them
manually; if there are any unwanted
channels among the preset ones, you can
disable the channels.
If you live in the area where various TV
systems coexist, and have channels that
don’t match the TV system you selected
in AUTO TUNER PRESET in the EASY
SET UP procedure, reset the TV system
for those channels (see “Resetting the TV
system” on page 22). If the channels don’t match the TV system, the sound may be
distorted or noisy, or the color TV program may become black and white, etc.
Even if you choose CATV, normal channels may be tuned in, and vice versa
depending on the area (see pages 24 to 31 for reference).
Before you start…
Turn on the VCR and the TV.
Set the TV to the video channel.
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
If you have preset the channels using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this
procedure.
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET
and press EXECUTE.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
• MENU
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SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
BSYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
NORM
CATV
PROG1
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
/GD/K
2
I•M
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Getting Started
2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the
cursor (z) to SYSTEM, then select either
I, D/K, B/G, or M, whichever is
applicable in your area. If SYSTEM is set
to the wrong position, the sound will be
distorted or noisy.
3 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the
cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor
(z) to AUTO PRESET, then press
EXECUTE.
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.
CURSOR
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
continued
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
2
NORM
CATV
PROG1
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
NORM
CATV
PROG1
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
2
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
NORM
CATV
PROG1
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
PLEASE WAIT
2
Notes
If you connect the VCR to a TV with the NTSC colour system, the picture quality
may be compromised during automatic presetting. A colour picture appears when
presetting is complete.
The channel numbers besides CHANNEL SET may not be the same as those in your
area. This is because this VCR’s channel search system is based on the fixed TV
system that has the widest channel coverage. If necessary, apply your local channel
numbers to the programme positions (see “Changing programme positions” on
page 35).
20 Getting Started
Presetting channels
manually
MENU
CURSOR
>/./?//
PROG+/–
CURSOR
CURSOR
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
• MENU
EXECUTE
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Manual setup — Presetting channels (continued)
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET
and press EXECUTE.
2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the
cursor (z) to NORMAL/CATV, then select
NORM.
To preset CATV channels, select CATV.
3 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor
(z) to CHANNEL SET.
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
3
NORM
CATV
PROG10
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
NORM
CATV
PROG10
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
3
TUNER PRESET
NORMAL / CATV
SYSTEM
AUTO PRESET
CHANNEL SET
AFT
3
NORM
CATV
PROG10
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
B/GD/KI•M
SELECT :
SET :
[ V v ]
[ B b ]
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