VCR Additional Operations. Sony SLVD980P, SLV-D980PGI, SLV-D980P, SLV-D980P GI
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VCR Additional Operations
Quick Timer Recording
After you have started recording, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.
z REC x
1
REC
While recording, press z REC.
2
REC
Press z REC repeatedly to set the duration time.
In SP mode
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
0:30 1:00 4:00 4:30
Normal recording
In LP mode
Each press advances the time as shown below.
0:30 1:00 8:00 9:00 Normal recording
The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording.
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To extend the duration
Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration time.
To cancel the duration
Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.
To stop while recording
Press x .
Notes
• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration time.
• During DVD playback, DVD-VCR does not standby even if the VCR stops recording.
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Recording stereo and bilingual programmes
In the NICAM system
This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the
NICAM system (NICAM appears on the TV screen). When a stereo or bilingual programme is received, the STEREO indicator appears in the display window.
To record a NICAM programme, “NICAM” in the “USER SET” menu should be set
to “On” (initial setting). To check the menu setting, see page 107 for details.
To select the sound while recording
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
Stereo programmes
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Left and right channels*
On-screen display
NICAM, STEREO
NICAM, LCH
NICAM, RCH
NICAM, LCH + RCH
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels
Bilingual programmes
To listen to
Main
Sub
Main and sub
Standard sound*
On-screen display
NICAM, MAIN
NICAM, SUB
NICAM, MAIN/SUB
NICAM, MONO
* Usually the main sound (monaural)
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
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Selecting the sound during Hi-Fi playback
Press AUDIO to select the sound you want.
To listen to
Stereo
Left channel
Right channel
Mix sound*
Mono sound
On-screen display
STEREO
LCH
RCH
MIX
MONO
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
* The mixed sound of left and right channels, and the normal mono audio track
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR 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.
Stereo Bilingual
Usually mixed left/right channels
Usually main sound
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
Notes
• To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the Scart or AUDIO OUT connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO setting.
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Searching using index function
The VCR automatically marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording.
INDEX m/M
H x
To find a specific recording by scanning (Index scan)
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the tape compartment.
REPEAT/
INDEX
Press INDEX, then press m / M . The
VCR starts scanning each recording for five seconds in the corresponding direction.
INDEX SCAN : B B
3 Press H to start playback when you find the desired point.
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To search a specific recording (Index search)
1
2
Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
REPEAT/
INDEX
Press INDEX, then press m / M twice.
• To search ahead, press M twice.
• To search backwards, press m twice.
INDEX SEARCH :
B B
+01
3
4
Press m / M depending on the direction where your desired programme is located.
Each time you press the button, the number increases or decreases up to
±20, respectively.
The VCR starts searching, and playback starts automatically from that point.
To stop searching
Press x .
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the programme position during recording pause.
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Adjusting the picture (tracking)
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape, distortion may occur if the recording is in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.
During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustments, eject the tape and re-insert it.
Adjusting the picture sharpness (Smart trilogic)
You can automatically adjust the sharpness of the picture.
T R A C K I N G – – – – – – – – – – – –
Tracking meter
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
O RETURN
1
SET UP
During playback, press SET UP, then press
V/v to select
ENTER.
(OPTION) and press
ENTER
OPTION
V v
Language
Clock
Install
:English
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]
ENTER RETURN SET UP
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2
3
4
5
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
Press V/v
ENTER.
to select “User Set,” then press
USER SET
Colour System
NICAM
Smart Trilogic
VideoPlus Extend
[ Auto ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]
V v B b RETURN SET UP
Press press
V/v b .
to select “Smart Trilogic,” then
USER SET
Colour System
NICAM
Smart Trilogic
VideoPlus Extend
[ Auto ]
[ On ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]
V v B b
RETURN SET UP
Press V/v to set “SMART TRILOGIC” to
“ON” or “OFF.”
• ON: Picture sharpness is automatically adjusted.
• OFF: Adjust the picture sharpness manually.
To soften the picture, press B .
To sharpen the picture, press b .
Press O RETURN to return to the original screen.
PICTURE
SMART TRILOGIC : ON
SOFTEN SHARPEN
– – – – – – – – – – – * – – – – – – – –
RETURN b B
ON / OFF : v V
RETURN
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Changing menu options
SET UP
V/v/B/b
ENTER
1
SET UP
Press SET UP when the DVD player is in stop mode, then press V/v to select
(OPTION) or (VIDEO) and press
ENTER.
ENTER
OPTION
V v
Language
Clock
Install
:English
User Set
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
[ Off ]
[ On ]
[ Off ]
ENTER RETURN SET UP
Tape Select
Repeat Play
VIDEO SETUP
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
2
ENTER
Press V/v to select the option to change.
V v B b
RETURN SET UP
Tape Select
Repeat Play
VIDEO SETUP
[ E180 ]
[ Off ]
V v B b
RETURN SET UP
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3
ENTER
Press B/b to change the setting.
4
SET UP
Press SET UP to exit the menu.
Menu choices
The default settings are indicated in bold print.
OPTION
Menu option
Auto Power Off
Screen Messages
Power Save
Set this option to
• “ Off ” to deactivate the Auto Power Off function.
• “1Hour”/“2Hours”/“3Hours” to turn the DVD-VCR off automatically if no signal is received and you do not press any of the buttons during this time.
• “ On ” to display the menu on the TV screen.
• “Off” to disappear the menu from the TV screen.
• “On” to turn off the indicators in the display window during standby mode to reduce the DVD-VCR’s power consumption to a minimum.
• “ Off ” to turn on the indicators in the display window while the
DVD-VCR is standing by.
VIDEO SETUP
Menu option
Tape Select
Repeat Play
Set this option to
• “ E180 ” to use an E-180 or shorter type tape.
• “E240” to use an E-240 type tape.
• “E260” to use an E-260 type tape.
• “E300” to use an E-300 type tape.
• “On” to play back a tape repeatedly. The VCR rewinds a tape to the beginning and restarts playback automatically.
• “ Off ” to turn off Auto repeat.
Notes
• When the VCR stands by for recording, the indicator in the display window remains lit even when “Power Save” is set to “On.”
• The Line Through function will not operate properly if “Power Save” in “OPTION” menu is set to “On.” Set “Power Save” to “Off” to ensure proper operation.
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Editing
How to connect to record on this VCR
Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the input connector of this VCR. Refer to the examples A through C and choose the connection that best suits your VCR.
Example A
TV Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
Example B
Your VCR (Recorder)
LINE-1 (EURO AV)
TV
LINE-2 IN t / o L/R
LINE OUT
Other VCR (Player) audio/video cord
(not supplied) : Signal flow
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Example C
TV Your VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
LINE-3
Scart
(EURO-AV)
Scart cable (not supplied)
: Signal flow
How to connect to a stereo system
Connect the LINE-2 IN t / o L/R jacks on this DVD-VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using an audio cord (not supplied).
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.
• If you connect this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• When you connect another VCR to the LINE-3 or LINE-2 connector, press INPUT SELECT to display “L3” or “L2” in the display window.
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1
2
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display the connected line in the display window.
• Press SELECT VIDEO to control the
VCR.
• Press SP/LP to select the tape speed, SP or
LP.
x
X z REC
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.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press X to set it to playback pause.
3
REC
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the X (pause) buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
To stop editing
Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press X again to resume recording.
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