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Additional Information

Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s
EP: 11.11 mm/s
LP: 16.67 mm/s,
Playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

9 hrs. in EP mode (with T-180 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN/LINE-2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (1 each) (SLV-L49 MX,
L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55 MX),
(2 each) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ
and X66HF MX)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (1 each) (SLV-L49
MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/PR/VZ and X55
MX), (2 each) (SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,
L79HF CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ
and X66HF MX)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration:  up to 8 hours at a time

General

Power requirements

110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR, L79HF CL/CS and
L89HF CL/CS)
120 V AC, 60 Hz 

(

SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59

VZ, X55 MX, L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC,
L79HF VZ, L89HF MX/VZ and X66HF MX)

Power consumption

18 W (SLV-L49 MX, L52 PA/PC, L59 CL/CS/
PR/VZ and X55 MX)
19 W 

(

SLV-L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF

CL/CS/VZ, L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and
X66HF MX)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 

×

 96 

×

 289 mm (w/h/d)

including projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 3.7 kg

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1) 

(

SLV-

L69HF MX, L72HF PA/PC, L79HF CL/CS/VZ,
L89HF CL/CS/MX/VZ and X66HF MX only)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-L59 CL/CS/PR, L79HF CL/
CS and L89HF CL/CS only)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Summary of Contents for POWER TRILOGIC SLV-L49 MX

Page 1: ...te Recorder 1999 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions 3 865 427 12 1 SLV L49 MX SLV L52 PA PC SLV L59 CL CS PR VZ SLV X55 MX SLV L69HF MX SLV L72HF PA PC SLV L79HF CL CS VZ SLV L89HF CL CS MX VZ SLV X66HF MX ...

Page 2: ...kets 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 wi...

Page 3: ... Searching for a selected point on the tape 53 Skip searching automatically 54 Recording TV programs using the dial timer 57 Setting the recording duration time 58 Checking changing canceling timer settings 60 Recording stereo and bilingual programs SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX only 62 Adjusting the picture 64 Changing menu options 65 Editing with another ...

Page 4: ...HF CL CS only If the plug supplied with your VCR does not fit your power outlet attach the supplied adaptor to the plug Checking your model name The instructions in this manual are for the 19 models SLV L49 MX L52 PA PC L59 CL CS PR VZ X55 MX L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR The SLV L89HF MX is the m...

Page 5: ... 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 Set TV VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV 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 th...

Page 6: ...trol 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 change Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button your TV s menu may appear on the TV screen To exit the TV menu press the MENU button on t...

Page 7: ... you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started Turn off the power to all equipment Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed Be sure you make connections firmly Loose connections may cause picture distortion If your TV doesn t match any of the examples provided see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified...

Page 8: ...or off your cable TV system complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups For SLV L49 MX L52 PA PC L59 CL CS PR VZ and X55 MX A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks B Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks Note If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function see page 40 the A V connection is necessary If your TV has two or m...

Page 9: ...ks Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function see page 40 the A V connection is necessary If your TV has two or more inputs connect the audio video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks continued VIDEO AUDIO IN AUX IN LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT AUX IN LINE 1 IN LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO TV Audio video cable suppl...

Page 10: ...up VCR setup After you ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup use the following procedure to set up the VCR SELECT SET QUIT TIMER SET CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS O K MENU n n SELECT SET QUIT ADVANCED OPTIONS O K MENU n n NRETURN AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS APC ON OFF ON AUTO ON L H ...

Page 11: ...onnect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connector not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 68 IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT VHF UHF or or VHF UHF A Rear of TV B VHF ...

Page 12: ...ress EASY SET UP on the VCR 1 The IDIOMA menu appears Change the on screen display language to English ENGLISH if desired and press OK For details see page 24 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press OK Then set the clock For details see page 29 Step 3 Hookups continued SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT NEXT CANCEL O K EASY SET UP n n CH3 RF UNIT CH4 0 EASY SET UP SELECCIONAR SIGUIEN...

Page 13: ...et ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press OK For details see page 31 4 The AUTO PRESET starts continued Normal display SELECT NEXT CANCEL SET UP TUNER PRESET O K EASY SET UP n n ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE SET UP TUNER PRESET PLEASE WAIT AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP SET UP IS DONE ...

Page 14: ...y a few channels What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT VHF UHF Rear of TV A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C VHF For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required B C UHF VHF UHF Cable box VCR Wall or or Connect this cable d...

Page 15: ... press OK For details see page 25 3 The COUNTRY TIME ZONE menu appears Select the country you want to set and press OK You can select following countries BELIZE BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA DOMIN REP ECUADOR EL SALVADR GUATEMALA GUYANA HONDURAS JAMAICA MEX CENT MEX MOUNT MEX PACIF MEX S EAST NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SURINAME TRIN TOB VENEZUELA continued CH3 RF UNIT CH4 0 EASY SET UP SET UP ...

Page 16: ...ovided by Sony Entertainment Television SETV If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the cable TV station in your area does not broadcast SETV or if SETV in your area does not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 29 Note The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year To ensure correct switching select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGH...

Page 17: ...can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel continued IN OUT VHF UHF IN OUT Cable box Wall VHF UHF Rear of TV VHF UHF VHF UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C B For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required C VCR or or ...

Page 18: ...ppears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 25 3 The COUNTRY TIME ZONE menu appears Select the country you want to set and press OK You can select following countries BELIZE BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA DOMIN REP ECUADOR EL SALVADR GUATEMALA GUYANA HONDURAS JAMAICA MEX CENT MEX MOUNT MEX PACIF MEX S EAST NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SURINAME TRIN TOB VENEZUELA CH3 RF UNIT CH4 0 EASY SE...

Page 19: ...ght Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the cable TV station in your area does not broadcast SETV or if SETV in your area does not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 29 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature leave the cable box on The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year T...

Page 20: ...channels using an A B switch Recommended use By using an A B switch not supplied this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B...

Page 21: ...lect AUTO and press OK For details see page 25 3 The COUNTRY TIME ZONE menu appears Select the country you want to set and press OK You can select following countries BELIZE BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA COSTA RICA CUBA DOMIN REP ECUADOR EL SALVADR GUATEMALA GUYANA HONDURAS JAMAICA MEX CENT MEX MOUNT MEX PACIF MEX S EAST NICARAGUA PANAMA PERU SURINAME TRIN TOB VENEZUELA continued CH3 RF UNIT CH4 0 EASY S...

Page 22: ...ble box output channel 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK 5 Press MENU to exit the menu Cable box output channel Step 3 Hookups continued Normal display SET UP TUNER PRESET PLEASE WAIT AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP SET UP IS DONE SELECT NEXT CANCEL SET UP TUNER PRESET O K EASY SET UP n n ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ERASE SELECT S...

Page 23: ...up time signals provided by Sony Entertainment Television SETV If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the cable TV station in your area does not broadcast SETV or if SETV in your area does not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 29 Notes To use the Auto Clock Set feature set the A B switch to A The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depen...

Page 24: ...DEL IDIOMA then press OK 3 Press to highlight ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL then press OK 4 Press MENU to exit the menu Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK MENU OK MENU OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY NVOLVER PREAJUSTE DEL SINTONIZADOR AJUSTE DEL RELOJ SELECCION DEL IDIOMA AJUSTES O K MENU n n SELECCIONAR AJUSTAR PARA SALIR MENU SELECCIONAR AJUSTAR PARA SALIR SELECCION DEL ID...

Page 25: ... page 11 set the time manually page 29 Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV 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 Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press to highligh...

Page 26: ...return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Notes The clock cannot be set automatically if you do not receive SETV broadcast that carries time signals in your area If so set the clock manually page 29 Depending on the channels allotted to SETV in your area setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes after tur...

Page 27: ...K continued If the clock is not activated 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed SELECT SET QUIT AUTO CLOCK SET YES NO O K MENU n n NRETURN FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH DAYLIGHT SAVING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 28: ...RN and press OK Notes The Daylight Saving Time start and end days may differ depending on the year To ensure correct switching select ON or OFF for the DAYLIGHT SAVING 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 another about 30 minutes set the clock manually page 29 Some cable TV st...

Page 29: ...DEO indicator in the VCR s display window 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK 3 Press to highlight MANUAL and press OK MENU OK MENU OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY SELECT SET QUIT CLOCK SET O K MENU n n AUTO MANUAL SELECT SET END QUIT O K MENU CLOCK SET n Nn n 1 1 1999 FR 12 00AM NRE...

Page 30: ...k is set automatically 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day 7 Press OK to start the clock Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY SELECT SET END QUIT O K MENU CLOCK SET n Nn n 9 28 1999 TU 12 00AM SELECT SET END QUIT O K MENU CLOCK SET n Nn n 9 1 1999 WE 12 00AM ...

Page 31: ... on the VCR and the TV 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 Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 2 Press to high...

Page 32: ... 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 OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY OK PLAY NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ON SELECT SET QUIT TUNER PRESET CH 1 O K MENU n n NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET ANT ADD ON SELECT SET...

Page 33: ...channel the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY Channel number Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point No display If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued ...

Page 34: ...and press OK 2 Press to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK Number buttons ENTER CH MENU OK MENU OK PLAY OK PLAY NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ON SELECT SET QUIT TUNER PRESET CH 1 O K MENU n n NRETURN TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT SET QUIT SETTINGS O K MENU n n 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 35: ... OK 3 Press to set MANUAL SET to ERASE then press OK 4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press MENU Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued OK PLAY OK PLAY CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 MENU NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ON SELECT SET QUIT TUNER PRESET CH 5 O K MENU n n NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE...

Page 36: ...n also use the manual tuning function 1 Press MENU then press to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 2 Press to highlight TUNER PRESET then press OK MENU OK PLAY OK PLAY Number buttons ENTER MENU OK NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ON SELECT SET QUIT TUNER PRESET CH 1 O K MENU n n NRETURN TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT SET QUIT SETTINGS O K MENU n n 1 2 3 ...

Page 37: ...ase you don t need to press ENTER If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK Note When adjusting FINE TUNING the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received OK PLAY OK PLAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 NRETURN ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING MANUAL SET CABLE ADD ON SELECT SET QUIT TUNER PRESET CH O K MENU n n 5 NRETURN ANTENN...

Page 38: ...o 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 Basic Operations 6 EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR PLAY FF p STOP 0 3 REW P PAUSE REPLAY TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY 1 u 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 39: ...and restarts playback To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later press CLEAR The counter in the 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 repeatedly until the time counter appears To turn off the display press DISPLAY twice Notes Tapes recorded in the LP mode o...

Page 40: ...peration 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 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 Notes If the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function does not work properly Wait a few moments and press the button again Replace bo...

Page 41: ... VIDEO p STOP 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 DISPLAY SP EP Number buttons ENTER INPUT SELECT continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 42: ... record 5 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 6 Press r REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window To stop recording Press p STOP CH EP VIDEO APC EP VIDEO APC SP VIDEO APC SP VIDEO APC REC SP EP INPUT SELECT ...

Page 43: ... the channel in the preset order 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 Tips To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER You can select a video source from the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT ...

Page 44: ... it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press TIMER to display TIMER SET CHECK INPUT SELECT OK p STOP TIMER 1 u 1 u 1 u 1 u 1 u TIMER SP EP Number buttons CH NRETURN SELECT SET QUIT TIMER SET CHECK 9 28 TU O K MENU n n CANCEL CLEAR DATE START STOP CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 45: ... highlighted For details see Daily weekly recording below To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 in the CH position 4 Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting highlight the next line and repeat step 3 5 Press TIMER 6 Press 1 u to turn off the VCR The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by f...

Page 46: ...ow and the VCR switches on Remember to press 1 u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter Display tape information on the TV screen Check the timer settings Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock While the VCR turns on hold down 1 u POWER on the VCR ...

Page 47: ...ding a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 64 If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operat...

Page 48: ...rame by frame Rewind and start play Operation During fast forward hold down FF FF During rewind hold down 0 3 REW 0 REW During playback press FF or 0 3 REW on the remote commander During playback hold down FF FF or 0 3 REW 0 REW When you release the button normal playback resumes During playback press 2 During playback or pause press SLOW During pause press FF or 0 3 REW on the remote commander Ho...

Page 49: ...ing normal mode and jog mode To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode in the following way Slow motion in reverse Normal speed in reverse Normal speed Initial speed Slow motion Pause Double speed in reverse High speed in reverse Double speed High speed JOG S...

Page 50: ...ng To resume normal mode press JOG again The JOG button goes off Tip Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes while pausing To set tracking to the center position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but th...

Page 51: ...dication appears on the TV screen A cursor p indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing PLAY FF or 0 3 REW until the cursor appears 2 Press to move the pointer to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor p moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the m...

Page 52: ...d mode If you move the pointer on the bar indication during search the VCR searches for the new reset point With the bar indication on the FF and 0 3 REW buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer while the FF and 0 3 REW or FF and 0 REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation Note however if you press these buttons on the VCR searching is canceled Total time le...

Page 53: ...pears on the TV screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape To cancel skip search Press PLAY or p STOP Note The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds any portion with no recording search forward search forward...

Page 54: ...ng start time and stop time can be set at 15 minute intervals Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press DIAL TIMER START and the recording start time appear alternately in the display window 2 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording...

Page 55: ...he display window 6 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 7 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on continued EP VIDEO APC...

Page 56: ...ke the correct timer settings using the menu It is suitable only for the limited use of recording a program starting within the next 24 hours using the DIAL TIMER button 1 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the hour 2 Press DIAL TIMER 3 Turn DIAL TIMER to set the minutes 4 Press DIAL TIMER to start the clock 5 Go to step 2 on page 54 Tips The program is recorded in the current tape speed To change the tape sp...

Page 57: ...crements of 30 minutes The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration To cancel the duration Press r REC repeatedly until indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recoding mode To stop while recording Press p STOP Note You cannot display the current time count...

Page 58: ... to the video channel 1 Press 1 u to turn on the VCR 2 Press TIMER to display TIMER SET CHECK If you want to change a setting go on to the next step If you do not need to change the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby 1 u 1 u 1 u 1 u 1 u CLEAR OK TIMER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ...

Page 59: ...e timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Tip To show the TIMER SET CHECK menu you can also use the MENU button Press MENU then press to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK NRETURN SELECT SET QUIT TIM...

Page 60: ...th hi fi and normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 64 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 64 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound...

Page 61: ...R 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 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 regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting ...

Page 62: ...including rental 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 Notes Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs The APC function does no...

Page 63: ...he Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator function press REALITY REGENERATOR The REALITY REGENERATOR button lights up To turn it off press REALITY REGENERATOR The REALITY REGENERATOR button goes off 1 u 0 REALITY REGENERATOR ...

Page 64: ...d on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC TAPE SELECT 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 AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to ch...

Page 65: ...Z and X55 MX SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX This VCR Recorder LINE 2 IN LINE OUT Other VCR Player Signal flow TV VMC 710HG audio video cable not supplied continued This VCR Recorder LINE 2 IN LINE OUT Other VCR Player Signal flow TV VMC 810HG audio video cable not supplied 1 u 0 1 u ...

Page 66: ...is VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to display L2 or L1 in the display window Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP 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 2 Insert a tape into this recording VCR Search for the point to st...

Page 67: ...t the switch to either channel 2 Press 1 uPOWER to turn on the VCR 3 Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window 4 Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen If t...

Page 68: ...nna 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 When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for 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 t...

Page 69: ...e the VCR to dry for over three hours The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than eight hours Reset the clock and the timer Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLDR or T 2...

Page 70: ...lock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make sure a program has been set for timer recording Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time Check that the cable box is turned on The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than eight hours Reset the clock a...

Page 71: ...69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 8 hours at a time General Power requirements 110 V AC to 240 V AC 50 6...

Page 72: ...45 2 Tape compartment 3 0 3 REW rewind button 39 48 4 PLAY button 39 48 5 FF fast forward button 39 48 6 r REC record button 42 57 66 7 p STOP button 39 8 P PAUSE button 39 9 DIAL TIMER button 54 º EASY SET UP button 12 15 18 21 Remote sensor 5 REALITY REGENERATOR button 63 SLV L52 PA PC only CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 42 62 6 EJECT button 39 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO jacks 65 1 u 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 º ...

Page 73: ...6 r REC record button 42 57 66 7 p STOP button 39 8 P PAUSE button 39 9 DIAL TIMER button 54 º EASY SET UP button 12 15 18 21 Remote sensor 5 REALITY REGENERATOR button 63 SLV L72HF PA PC only CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 42 62 6 EJECT button 39 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 65 SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ X66HF MX 1 u 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 6 9 º continued ...

Page 74: ...Remote sensor 5 REALITY REGENERATOR button 63 CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 42 62 6 EJECT button 39 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 65 1 1 u POWER switch indicator 45 2 Tape compartment 3 0 REW rewind button 39 48 4 FF fast forward button 39 48 5 PLAY button 39 48 6 JOG button 50 7 r REC record button 42 57 66 8 p STOP button 39 9 Shuttle ring 43 49 1 u 0 1 2 3 5 4 6 0 8 9 7 ...

Page 75: ...MX only 3 STEREO indicator 60 SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX only 4 Tape speed indicator 42 5 VIDEO indicator 43 67 6 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 62 7 Child Lock indicator 46 8 Tracking indicator 62 9 Time counter clock line channel indicator 39 42 66 º Tape recording indicator 42 continued STEREO SAP LPSP EP VIDEO APC ...

Page 76: ...CL CS PR VZ and X55 MX only LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 66 SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX only 3 VHF UHF IN connectors 11 14 17 20 4 VHF UHF OUT connectors 11 14 17 20 5 RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 67 6 LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO jacks 8 SLV L49 MX L52 PA PC L59 CL CS PR VZ and X55 MX only LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 9 SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL C...

Page 77: ... 51 6 SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 42 7 INPUT SELECT button 42 43 66 8 r REC record button 42 57 66 9 SLOW button 48 0 x2 button 48 MENU button 24 P PAUSE button 24 39 p STOP button 24 39 0 3 REW rewind button 39 48 FF fast forward button 39 48 PLAY OK button 24 39 Remote commander continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 º 5 ...

Page 78: ...NITOR button 60 SLV L69HF MX L72HF PA PC L79HF CL CS VZ L89HF CL CS MX VZ and X66HF MX only TIMER button 44 58 Number buttons 43 ENTER button 43 ª CH channel buttons 6 42 º VOL volume buttons 6 REPLAY button 39 Index to parts and controls continued 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 u ª º ...

Page 79: ...selecting 24 Locking the VCR 46 LP mode 39 M Monaural 60 Monitoring audio during playback 60 N O Normal audio track 61 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 38 at various speeds 48 frame by frame 48 selecting the sound 60 slow motion 48 Presetting channels 31 R Reality regenerator 63 Recording 41 bilingual programs 60 SAP broadcasts 60 saving 43 stereo broadcasts 60 timer setting 44 while wa...

Page 80: ...n in the display window To record a program 1 Press TIMER 2 Set the date time channel and tape speed 3 Press TIMER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press 1 u to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video i...

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