Sony SLV-X821MK2 Installationsanleitung

2-EN Introduction

WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to

qualified personnel only.

Precautions

Safety

• The SLV-X842/X842ML/X821MKII operates on 110-240 V AC, 50/

60Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked

by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected

to the mains outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the mains 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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near

materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts,

or in a place 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.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location,

moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the

video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you

move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour

before operating the unit.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be

copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary

to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with

cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable

television transmitter and/or program owner.

Introduction 3-EN

Table of contents 4 Welcome!

4Checking your model name

Getting Started

5Step 1: Unpacking

6Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7Step 3: Connecting the VCR

8Step 4: Channel setup map and chart

11 Step 5: Tuning the TV to your VCR

13 Step 6: Setting up the VCR sequentially (EASY SET UP)

15 Setting the clock manually

17 Tuning the VCR to TV channels manually

24 Setting up G-CODE manually

26 Changing the program positions of the stations

Basic Operations

27 Playing a tape

30 Recording TV programs

35 Recording TV programs using G-CODE

37 Setting the timer manually

39 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

40 Additional instructions about timer recording

Additional Operations

41 Playing/searching at various speeds

42 Adjusting the picture

43 Searching using the index function

44 Game play

45 Looking at menu options

Editing

46 Editing with another VCR

48 Audio dubbing

Additional Information

50 Troubleshooting

52 Specifications

53 Index to parts and controls

56 Index

4-EN Introduction

Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sony Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).

Here are some of the features you'll enjoy with your VCR:

• EASY SET UP that guides you through necessary VCR setups

sequentially through the TV screen

• Adaptive Picture Control (APC) that automatically optimizes

recording and playback performance

• Dual Mode Shuttle (DMS) ring for easy playback and search

operations

• G-CODE*system that lets you quickly and easily preset the VCR to

record programs

*G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. G-CODE

system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Note

• The G-CODE used in this VCR is for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macao,

etc. and cannot be used in areas such as U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan,

and U.K.

Compatible color systems

• This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G,

D/K, and I), MESECAM (B/G, D/K, and K1), or NTSC (M) color

system. Recording of video sources based on other color systems

cannot be guaranteed.

Checking your model

name

The instructions in this manual are for the following three models.

Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR.

SLV-X842ML is used for the illustrations purposes. Any difference in

operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-X842ML

only.”

X821MKII

–

X842/X842ML

•

Model

Feature

Recieving stereo and

bilingual programs in

NICAM system

Recieving stereo and

bilingual programs in

ZWEITON system

Types of differences

Getting Started 5-EN

Getting Started

• Remote commander

Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

Step 1

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

• Audio/video cable

• Mains lead (SLV-X842ML only)

Use this type of mains lead in Hong

Kong.

• Plug adaptor (SLV-X842/

X821MKII only)

6-EN Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to

the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Step 2

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the

remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your TV.

Remote sensor

TV / VTR

To operate Set TV / VTR to

the VCR VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Notes

• The TV/VIDEO button selects the TV input either from the aerial in or line in. This button does not

control the VCR input.

• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately 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.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Getting Started 7-EN

Getting Started

1Disconnect the aerial input cable from your TV and

connect it to AERIAL IN of the VCR.

2Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input

of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

3Connect AC IN of the VCR and the mains supply

using the mains lead.

You’ve completed the basic hookup to watch and record TV

programs.

Connecting the VCR

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable

: Signal flow

AC IN AERIAL OUT

AERIAL IN

Step 3

AERIAL

OUT

Additional connections

To a TV that has audio/video input jacks

This additional connection can improve picture and sound quality.

Connect to the TV as shown on the right.

LINE OUT LINE IN

Audio/video cable

LINE IN

AUDIO OUT

Audio/video cable

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by connecting to a stereo system as

shown on the right.

AERIAL

OUT

8-EN Getting Started

Channel setup map and chart

Step 4

About color systems

Different countries use different color systems and TV systems. These systems handle such things as video playback

and recording differently. Using your VCR in a country that is on a color system not supported by this VCR may

cause problems such as playback without sound, a vertically rolling picture, etc.

Refer to the map above and the chart on the next page to determine which countries use which color and TV systems.

This VCR is compatible with most of the existing color systems (NTSC, PAL, and MESECAM) and TV systems (B/G,

D/K, I, and M) except for those used in France, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.

If you have made TV-VCR connections using the aerial cable, complete the following steps for your TV:

• Set the NTSC PB switch to match your TV color sytem (see page 10).

• Set the TV system using the RF CH SET button on the VCR (see “Tuning the TV to your VCR” on page 11).

This unit displays the color system in the VCR display window.

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Color system indicator

Getting Started 9-EN

Getting Started

Channel setup chart

Map

pattern Color system

and TV system

PAL B/G

PAL I

PAL D/K

MESECAM B/G

MESECAM D/K

MESECAM K1

NTSC 3.58

,,,,

Area

Western

Europe

Turkey

Kuwait

U.A.E.

Oman

Jordan

Australia

Indonesia

U.K.

Hong Kong

Ireland

South Africa

China

Saudi Arabia

Iran

Iraq

Libya

Egypt

Morocco

Greece

Syria

East Europe

Russia

Zaire

Senegal

Niger

New Caledonia

Tahiti

French Guiana

USA

Japan

*VL = VHF low band, VH = VHF high band, U = UHF band

** CATV channels

Note

• The factory-preset RF output channel (which appears in the display window) is 32, and the

adjustable RF output channel range is 28 to 55 (the corresponding channels are different depending

on the area (see pages 20 to 23)). (See pages 11 and 12.)

2 – 4

S01 – S05**

S1 – S7**

2 – 4

0 – 5, 5A

1A, 2, 3

—

A – C

—

1 – 5

2 – 4

1 – 5

—

2 – 6

A5 – A1**

A – E**

1 – 3

M1 – M7**

Channels*VH

5 – 12

S8 – S41**

5 – 12

6 – 11

4 – 11

—

D – J

4 – 13

6 – 12

5 – 12

6 – 12

K4 – K9

7 – 13

F – W**

W+1 – W+28**

4 – 12

M8 – M10**

S1 – S41**

21 – 69

28 – 69

—

21 – 68

—

21 – 68

13 – 56

21 – 69

21 – 60

—

14 – 78

W+29 – W+58**

13 – 62

TV SYSTEM

(Set by the RF CH SET

button)

10-EN Getting Started

Step 4 Channel setup map and chart (continued)

Setting the NTSC PB switch to match your TV system

You have to set the NTSC PB switch on the rear of the VCR according to your TV system to

display the on-screen menus when there is no video signal input, and play back a tape

recorded in the NTSC 3.58 system properly.

Set the NTSC PB switch following the table below.

If your TV is compatible with

PAL, SECAM, or MESECAM

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

NTSC PB switch

Set the NTSC PB switch to

ON PAL TV

NTSC 4.43

NTSC 3.58

Tip

• If you are not sure of your TV’s color system, refer to the map and chart on pages 8and 9.

Notes

• If a video signal is input to the VCR (via the line input, tuner, or playback), the on-screen menus will

appear on your TV regardless of the NTSC PB switch setting.

• If your TV is compatible with the SECAM system, the on-screen menus may be displayed in black and

white.

Getting Started 11-EN

Getting Started

Step 5 Tuning the TV to your VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the audio/video cable, skip

this step.

ON/STANDBY

1Press ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

2Press RF CH SET on the VCR.

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window.

The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

3Turn on your TV and select a program position for video playback.

4Press RF CH SET.

The TV system indicator appears in the display window.

If the displayed TV system doesn’t match your TV, select the correct TV system by

pressing PROGRAM +/– according to the following table. If you don’t know your TV

system, please refer to the “Channel setup map and chart” on pages 8and 9.

RF CH SET PROGRAM +/–

ON/STANDBY

CH SET

(continued)

If your TV color system is PAL

If your TV system is Select TV system

I I

D/K K

B/G G

If your TV color system is NTSC

Select TV system

Tune the TV to the same channel as that shown in the display window so that a gray

screen appears on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

If the gray screen does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear gray screen” on the

next page.

PROGRAM

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