Sony EV-C100 - Precautions; Safety, Installation, Operation & Cleaning; Recording & Playback Notes; Chapter 1: Introduction & Features

Precautions
Safety
Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz
If
anything
falts
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
the
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personne!
betore
operating
it
any
turther.
*
One
blade
of
the
plug
is
wider
than
the
other
for
the
purposes
of
safety
and
will
ft
into
the
power
outlet
onty
one
way.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
contact
your
dealer
*
Unplug
the
unit
from
the
wail
outlet
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 itselt
Installation
Atlow
adequate
air
circulation
to
prevent
internal
heal
buildup.
Do
not
place
the
unit
on
surfaces
(rugs,
blankets,
etc.)
or
near
materials
(curtains,
draperies)
that
may
block
the
ventilation
holes.
*
Do
not
install
the
unit
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
in
a
places
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,
*
Keep
the
unit
away
from
a
TV,
Otherwise.
it
may
cause
interference
with
the
TV.
* Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation
*
When
the
unit
is
not
in
use,
turn
the
power
off
to
conserve
energy
and
to
extend
its
life.
*
Remove
and
store
video
cassettes
after
recording
or
playback.
Cleaning
*
Clean
the
cabinet,
pane!
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
alcohot
or
benzine
Recording and Playback
This VCR uses 8 mm video format cassettes.
This
VCR
can
play
back
and
record
in
the
Hi8
video
‘system
or
the
standard
8mm
video
system.
This VCR can record in SP mode only,
The AFM Hi-Fi stereo feature is available on this VCR.
The PCM audio recording and playback are not available on this VCR
You
can
neither
record
in
the
digital
multi
system
nor
Play
back
a
tape
recorded
in
the
digital
multi
system
on
other
VCRs
4 Precautions
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
High quality picture and sound
* Hi8 video system
The
Hié
video
format
features
400
lines
of
horizontai
resolution,
giving
you
a
high
video
quality.
¢
AFM
Hi-Fi
stereo
You can record Hi-Fi sound with a live stereo sound atmosphere.
Editing
* DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows
quick
access
to
the
desired
scene
and
playback
at
various
speeds
in
both
forward
and
reverse
directions.
* Synchronized
Controls
two
VCRs
(recording
VCR
and
playback
VCR)
connected
with
either
control
L
(
&
LANC)
or
control
S
connection at a press of one button.
* Control L & (LANC) connector
Allows
connection
with
other
video
equipment
such
as
a
camcorder
easily.
Furthermore,
simultaneous
control
of
both
equipment
is
available
for
bi-directional
synchronized
editing.
* CONTROL S INPUT connector
Allows
remote
controt
of
this
VCR
by
other
Sony
video
equipment
with
a
CONTROL
$
OUTPUT
jack.
* $ VIDEO IN/OUT connector
Altows
clear
picture
by
separating
color
signal
trom
luminance
signal.
Function
Voice boost function
When
playing
back
a
tape
recorded
with
a
video
camera
recorder
(camcorder),
voice
boost
enhances
the
voice
portion
of
the
sound
and
reduces
unwanted
background
noise
like
wind
so
that
it's
easier
to
listen
to
conversation.
Note
No TV or cable reception
Since
no
tuner
is
built
in
this
VCR,
you
cannot
record
a
TV
or
cable
Program
through
the
AF
(VHF/UHF
IN
and
OUT)
connection.
How to Use This Manual
This
manual
is
divided
into
the
tollowing
six
chapters:
Chapter
1
Introduction,
Chapter
2
Preparation,
Chapter
3
Basic
Operations,
Chapter
4
Advanced
Operations,
Chapter
5
Editing,
and
Chapter
6
Additional
Information.
if
you
are
already
familiar
with
basic
operations,
skip
Chapter
3
Basic
Operations
and
see
Chapter
4
Advanced
Operations.
If
you
have
any
problems
in
installing
oF
operating
the
EV-C100,
refer
to
the
troubleshooting
section
(see
page
41)
first
before
calling
your
local
Sony
dealer.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
*
Buttons
and
switches
on
the
VCR
to
be
used
in
‘operating
the
VCR
are
called
out
and
shown
in
uppercase
letters
in
the
illustrations.
*
Buttons
and
switches
on
the
Remote
Commander
to
be
used
for
operating
the
VCR
are
called
out
and
enlarged
in
the
ttustrations.
Conventions
This
indicates
a
function
operated
only
with
the
buttons
on
the
VCR
itself,
but
not
with
those
on
the
Remote
Commander.
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This
indicates
a
function
operated
only
with
the
buttons
on
the
Remote
Commander,
but
not
with
those
on
the
VCR
itself.
Unpacking
Unpack
ail
the
items
and
check
to
confirm
that
you
have
everything
listed
below.
Remote
Commander
RMT-V124B
(1)
Size AA (Ré) batteries (2)
External antenna connector a)
75-ahm coaxial cable with F-type connectors {1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)
VIDEO connecting cable (1)
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