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Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
The SmartFile function in this model meets the requirements of EU, EFTA,
Central and Eastern Europe
PAL NTSC 4.43
SLV-SF990G
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Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is WARNING designed to be operated in a horizontal position To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the only. unit to rain or moisture. Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. large loudspeakers. Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Mains lead must only be changed at a qua
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 18 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 21 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 22 Step 6 : Setting the clock 26 Step 7 : Setting the Set-Top Box 33 Selecting a language 34 Presetting channels 37 Setting/changing the station names 39 Changing/disabling programme positions 43 Setting your personal code Basic Operations SmartFile funct
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR : Remote commander Set-Top Box controller SmartFile labels R6 (size AA) batteries Aerial cable 4 Unpacking filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF990G(ENG)] model name2[] [3-062-324-11 (1)]
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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 Remote sensor and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to op
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?/1 Menu buttons AUDIO MONITOR 123 Programme 456 FASTEXT buttons number 789 buttons t TV/VIDEO 0 –/– – DISPLAY WIDE PROG +/– a c/C / 2 +/– TV control buttons To Press Set the TV to standby mode ?/1 Select an input source: aerial in or line in t TV/VIDEO Select the TV’s programme position Programme number buttons, –/– –, PROG +/– Adjust the TV’s volume 2 +/– Switch to TV (Teletext off) a (TV) Switch to Teletext / (Teletext) Select the sound AUDIO MONITOR Use FASTEXT FASTEXT buttons 6
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Getting Started To Press Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page c/C Operate the TV menu Menu buttons Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For other WIDE manufactures’ wide TVs, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander”.) 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 the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Do not use
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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. Set TV/VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV. 1 Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the programme 2 number buttons.Then release ?/1. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: ?/1, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, –/– – (ten’s digit), PROG
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Getting Started 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 switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers. Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number *1 *3 Sony 01 , 02, 03, 04, 05 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Aiwa 32 Nordmende 35, 42 Akai 68 Orion 47, 48 *1 Blaupunkt 10, 21 Panasonic 17 , 49 *1 *1 *1 Brionvega 40 Philips 06 , 07 , 08 C.G.M 09 Pho
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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. If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes, the code number may be reset to 01 (Sony). In this case, reset the appropriate code number. 10 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF9
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Getting Started Step 3 : Connecting the VCR We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO- AV) cable. You must still connect your VCR to your TV with an aerial cable as well. If you use the Scart (EURO-AV) cable for connecting, you will improve the picture and sound quality playback of your VCR and make the set up easier. Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only, see page 14. Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box, see page 15. Connection to your TV with a Scart
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR 3 and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional EURO- LINE-1 (TV) ( ) LIGNE-1 TV AV cable. This connection improves picture and sound quality.Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press t TV/ VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window. Connect the mains lead to the mains. 4 You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 18). Notes If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is reco
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Getting Started About the SMARTLINK features If the connected TV complies with AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK SPEP STEREO SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, OPC LP VIDEO TV NICAM *1 VPS MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK / PDC *2 *3 EDIT CinemaLink , Q-Link or T-V H M S *4 LINK , you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV).You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features. Preset Download You ca
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Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only AERIAL IN AERIAL OUT Mains lead AERIAL IN to mains Aerial cable (supplied) : Signal flow Disconnect the aerial cable from your 1 TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on AERIAL ANTENNE the rear panel of the VCR. IN ENTREE OUT SORTIE Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR AERIAL 2 ANTENNE and the aerial input of your TV using IN ENTREE the supplied aerial cable. OUT SORTIE Connect the mains lead to the mains. 3 You can now tune your TV to the VCR (see page 18).
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Getting Started Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB) If you don’t use a STB, skip to page 18. If your STB has a Scart (EURO-AV) connector The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-4 IN. In this case, set the STB CONNECTION setting to LINE-4 (see page 26). Scart cable (supplied with the STB) STB controller STB Control Side view (supplied) AERIAL STB IN tLINE iLINE- - 4 IN AERIAL 1 (TV) OUT AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (no
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If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Set the STB CONNECTION setting to RF (see page 26). Aerial cable (not supplied) STB Control STB controller Side view AERIAL STB (supplied) IN AERIAL iLINE- OUT 1 (TV) AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable* (not supplied) : Signal flow * If your TV doesn’t have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, the Scart cable connected to the VCR is not required. 16 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV
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Getting Started Additional connections To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO AUDIO OUT OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. R/L LINE IN Audio cable (not supplied) To a TV that has phono type audio/ video input jacks (only if you don’t connect the VCR and your TV using a Scart (EURO-AV) connector) This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right using a commercially available LINE-2 OUT
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected your VCR to the TV with an aerial cable only ?/1 RF CHANNEL g PROGRAM +/– Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. 1 Pull down the drop down panel. Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR. AUTO SET UP 2 The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display RF CHANNEL window.. AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK SPEP STEREO OPC LP VIDEO TV NICAM VPS PDC EDIT H M S Turn on your TV and select an unused programme
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Getting Started Tune in the programme position you have 4 selected (for ex. programme position "0") SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER until the picture shown on the right appears clearly on the TV screen (background must be green). 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. Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP 5 You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. From now on, whenever you RF CHANNEL want to play
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If you have connected your VCR to the TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector and an aerial cable as well In order to avoid any interferences with existing broadcasts, we recom- mend you to set RF channel to the OFF position. RF CHANNEL g PROGRAM +/– Turn on your TV and press ?/1 (on/standby) to turn on the VCR. 1 Pull down the drop down panel. Press briefly RF CHANNEL on the VCR. 2 AUTO SET UP The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display RF CHANNEL window. AUTO SET
