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3-062-331-12 (1)
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-SF950N
Chlorine free paper
© 2000 Sony Corporation
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[3-062-331-12 (1)]
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Compatible colour systems WARNING This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the or D/K) or MESECAM (B/G or D/K) colour system unit to rain or moisture. and playback using the PAL (B/G or D/K) or To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. MESECAM (B/G or D/K) and NTSC 4.43 colour Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. Mains lead must
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Getting Started Table of contents Getting Started 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 9 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 16 Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR 19 Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 21 Step 6 : Setting the clock 25 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels 30 Setting/changing the station names 32 Changing/disabling programme positions 36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder Basic Operations SmartFile function 41 Playing a tape 74 Ab
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Getting Started Step 1 : Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: Remote commander Aerial cable R6 (size AA) batteries SmartFile labels 4 Unpacking filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (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 WIDE / AUDIO MONITOR a FASTEXT buttons DISPLAY t TV/VIDEO 123 Programme 456 number buttons 789 –/– – 0 PROG +/– 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 Setting up
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Getting Started To Press Call up the on-screen display DISPLAY Change the Teletext page c/C 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 a new battery with an old one tog
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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 Sony 01 , 02, 03, 04, 05 NEC 66 *3 Aiwa 32 Nokia 15, 16, 69 Akai 68 Nordmende 35, 42 Blaupunkt 10, 21 Orion 47, 48 *1 Brionvega 40 Panasonic 17 , 49 *1 *1 *1 C.G.M 09 Philips 06 , 07 , 08 Colonad 03 P
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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- ting up easier. Connection to TV with an aerial cable only, see page 12. Connection to TV and Set-Top Box, see page 13. Connection to TV and decoder, see page
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Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR LINE-1 (TV) ( ) 3 LIGNE-1 TV and the Scart (EURO-AV) connector on the TV with the optional Scart 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 recommen
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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 VPS *1 PDC MEGALOGIC , EASYLINK/ EDIT H M S *2 *3 CinemaLink , Q-Link or T-V * 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 can dow
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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 16.
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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 16. The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN. Scart cable (supplied with Set- Top Box) Scart t LINE-3 IN (EURO-AV) Set-Top Box AERIAL IN i LINE-1 (TV) AERIAL OUT Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) :Signal flow You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR is turned off using
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If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector Aerial cable (not supplied ) Set-Top Box AERIAL IN AERIAL i LINE-1 OUT (TV) Aerial cable (supplied) Scart (EURO-AV) Scart cable (not supplied) :Signal flow 14 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET-NP0.fm] model name1[SLV-SF950N] model name2[] [3-062-331-12 (1)]
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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 OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. AUDIO OUT 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 connector) This additional connection improves picture and sound quality. Connect the TV as shown on the right using a commercially available connecting cable lik
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Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the Scart cable, skip to page 18. If you have connected the VCR to your TV with an aerial cable only RF CHANNEL ?/1 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
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Getting Started Press RF CHANNEL. AUTO SET UP 4 The TV system appears in the display window. RF CHANNEL AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK SPEP STEREO LP NICAM OPC VIDEO TV VPS PDC EDIT H M S Press PROGRAM +/- (repeatedly) to select the correct TV system. If you 5 watch the system B/G, select "G". If you watch the system D/K, select "K". AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK SPEP STEREO OPC LP VIDEO TV NICAM VPS PDC EDIT H M S Tune in the programme position you have 6 selected (for ex. programme position "0") SONY VID
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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. AUTO SET UP 2 The factory-preset RF (Radio Frequency) channel appears in the display RF CHANNEL window.. AUTO SE
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Getting Started Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function.With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically. Before you start ... Turn on the STB if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the Scart cable. AUTO SET UP g PROGRAM +/– Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR
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Abbreviation Country Language CZ Czech Czech HUN Hungary Hungarian PL Poland Polish RUS Russia Russian ELSE Other countries English If your country does not appear in the list, select ELSE. Press AUTO SET UP. AUTO SET UP 3 The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them RF CHANNEL in the appropriate order for your local area. AUTO SET UP SMARTLINK SPEP STEREO OPC LP VIDEO TV NICAM VPS PDC EDIT H M S If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download functio
