Introduction
This manual is divided into five chapters.
The chapters and their contents are as follows:
Preliminaries (page 2)
Preparation (page 6)
• Basic Operations • (page 24)
Advanced Operations (page 38)
Additional Information (page 44)
If you are using your VCR for the first time, Start from the
section "Hookups and Getting Started" (page 6). This •
•section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your
VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.
For information about the VCR's basic operations, such as
Playback (page 24), Recording TV Programs (page 28), or
Timer Recording (page 31), see Basic Ope_tions.
If you are already familiar withthe basic operations, see
Advanced Operations.
Ifyou have any problems in operating the vcR, refer to
Troub eshoot ng Ifyour VCR is in need of repair, contact
your nearest Sony Service Center facility.
Conventions of this manual
This manual explain s operations using the VCR Remote
Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the
same name ormark asthose on the Remote Commander
function exactly the same as those of the Remote
Comma;haler.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.
Example: Press D PLAY.
Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the•
text..
• .d-- indicates signal flow.
• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.
• On:screen displaysfor the USA model are used to explain
operations requiring on-screen menus.
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following accessories:
• Remote Commander RMT-V130F
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• External antenna connector (1)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
• AC power cord (1)
Convenience
• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to a desired scene and playback at
various speeds in forward and reverse directions.
On-screen display
• On-screen display
Tape counter, cassette Speedl operation mode, and
remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV
screen.
• TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
referring to the TV screen.
o ON SCREEN HELP message
The VCR gives a message on screen to warn that you
have attempted an incorrect operation.
FUnctions
• NOISE REDUCTION function
•Reduces noise appearing in the picture during playback of •
a rentaltape,etc.
• Auto tracking function
Automatical!yadjuststhe trackingconditionforOptimum
picturequality.
• Timer recordings of eight programs ina month
Recordingof upto eight"IV programscan be preset0pto
onemonthinadvance.
• Auto head cleaner
Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is.inserted or
ejected.
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Preliminaries I 5