Sony SLV-SF990G manual

filename[01GB02COV -NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 3-062-324- 11 (1) Video Cassette Recor der Oper a ti ng Inst ructions The SmartFile function in this model meets the requir eme nts of EU, EFT A, Central an d Easter n Eu rope ©2000 Sony Cor poration SL V -SF990G P AL NTSC 4.43 Chlorine free paper[...]

2 WARNING filename[01GB03GET -NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] W ARNING T o prev ent f ire or shoc k hazard, d o no t expos e the unit to rain or moisture. T o av oid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only . Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service sh[...]

3 T abl e of contents Getting Star ted filename[306232411SF990GTOC . fm] model name1[SL V -SE700G ] model nam e2[SL V - SE700I] model name3[SL V -SE800G ] model nam e4[SL V - SE800I] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T able of co ntents Gett ing S tarte d 4 Step 1 : Unpacking 5 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3 : Connecting the VCR 18 Step 4 : T[...]

4 Unpacking filename[01GB04GET -NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Gettin g Sta r ted Step 1 : Unpac king Check that you have recei ved the following items with the VCR : • Remote com man der • R6 (size AA) batteri es • Set-T op Box co ntroller • SmartFi le labels • Aerial cable[...]

Getting Star ted 5 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 2 : S etting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matchi ng the + and – on the batteries to the diagram in side the battery c ompartmen t. Insert the[...]

6 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] TV contr ol buttons T o Press Set the TV to sta ndb y mode ? / 1 Sele ct an i nput so urce: aerial in or l ine in t TV/VIDE O Sele ct the TV ’ s program m e po sition Programme num be r buttons, – / – – , PR OG [...]

Getting Star ted 7 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • W ith norma l use, the ba t teries should last abou t three to six mont hs. • If you do not use the re mote com mander for an extended pe riod of time , remove the batte ries to avoid possib[...]

8 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Contr olling other TVs with the remote commander The re mote comma nder is p repro grammed t o co ntro l non-S ony T Vs. If yo ur TV is listed in th e table b elow , set the a ppropriate manuf acturer ’ s code nu mber[...]

Getting Star ted 9 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Cod e num bers of c ontro lla ble T Vs If more th a n one c ode number i s listed, try en tering th e m one at a time un til you find the one that wo rks with your TV . T o switch to wide m o de, see th[...]

10 Setting up the remote commander filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • If the TV uses a differen t rem o te contro l system from the on e program me d to work with the VCR, you c annot con trol your TV wi th the remot e comma nd er . • If you en te r a new code number, the cod[...]

Getting Star ted 11 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 3 : C onnecting the VCR W e recommend connec ting your VCR to y our TV using a Sca r t (EURO- A V) cable. Y ou m ust still connec t yo ur VCR to your TV with an aerial cabl e as well. If yo u use the Scart (EU[...]

12 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • If the TV is co nne ct ed to t he LIN E-1 ( T V) co n n e ctor, sett in g the RF ch ann e l to OFF is recom me nd ed (see page 20). In the O FF posi ti on, onl y th e signal from th e ae rial is out put through t he AERI [...]

Getting Star ted 13 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] About the SMAR TLINK features If the connect ed TV complies with SMAR TLINK, NexT V iew Link, MEGALOGIC *1 , EASYLINK / Cine maLink *2 , Q-L ink *3 or T -V LINK *4 , you can use the SMAR TLINK function a fter you c[...]

14 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Connection to y our TV with an aerial cabl e only 1 Disconne ct the aerial cable from yo ur TV and connect i t to AERIAL IN on the rear pa nel of t he VCR. 2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and t h e aerial input o f your TV usin g t[...]

Getting Star ted 15 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Connection to y our TV and Set-T op Box (STB) If you do n ’ t use a STB, skip to page 18. If yo ur STB has a Scart (EURO-A V) connector The illustra tion belo w shows an examp le of connecting the STB to L INE-4 [...]

16 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] If y our STB does not hav e a Scart (EURO-A V) connecto r Set the STB CONNECTION setting t o RF (see page 26). * If your TV doe sn ’ t have a Scar t (EURO-AV) conn e ctor, the Scar t cable co nnected to the VCR is not req uired .[...]

Getting Star ted 17 Connecting the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Additiona l connections T o a stereo syste m Y ou can impro ve soun d quality by connecti ng a stereo system to t he A UDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right. T o a TV that has p hono type audio/ video input j ac[...]

18 Tuning your TV to the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 4 : T uning y our TV to the VCR If y ou have connected y our VCR to the TV with an aerial cable onl y 1 T u rn on your TV an d press ? / 1 (on/stan dby ) to turn on th e VCR. Pull d own the drop down panel. 2 Press brie[...]

Getting Star ted 19 Tuning your TV to the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o chec k if the TV tuning i s correct Set the TV to th e vi deo chann el (for ex. programme po si tion "0") and pre ss PR OGRAM +/ – on the VCR. If the TV screen ch anges to a different pro gra[...]

20 Tuning your TV to the VCR filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] If y ou have connected y our VCR to the TV with a Scart (EUR O-A V) connector and an aerial cab le as well In or der to av oid any interferences w ith existing br oadcasts, we r ecom- mend y ou to set RF c hannel to the OFF [...]

Getting Star ted 21 Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 5 : S etting up the VCR wi th the A uto Set Up function Before using th e VCR for the first tim e, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function.W ith this functio n, you c an set[...]

22 Setting the clock filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 6 : Setting the c loc k Y ou must set the tim e and da te on the VCR to use the timer reco rdi ng features prop erly . If the VCR clo ck was no t set in the Auto Se t Up proc ed ur e , yo u ne e d to se t it ma nu a lly . The A[...]

Getting Star ted 23 Setting the clock filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Tip • T o change th e di gi ts while setti ng, pre s s CURSOR < to re tu rn to the ite m to b e chang ed , and select the dig it s pressi ng CURSOR M / m . Note • The menu disappear s aut om atically if yo u [...]

24 Setting the clock filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Changing the s t ation for the Aut o Clock Set f unction Bef ore y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to th e video chann e l. 123 456 789 0 MENU CURSOR M / m /< /, OK 1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR M[...]

Getting Star ted 25 Setting the clock filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Tips • T o change th e di gi ts w hi le set ting, pre ss CURSOR < to return to the item to be ch an ge d, and sel ect the di gi ts usin g CU R SOR M / m . • If you se t A UTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock S et[...]

26 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Step 7 : Setting the Set-T op Bo x If yo u di d not con nect a Set-T op Bo x (STB) , skip this step . Bef ore y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to th e video chann e l. • Connect the STB contro[...]

Getting Star ted 27 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • If your V CR is co nnected to th e STB by the ae rial cabl e, e nter the prog ramme number of the VCR correspon ding to t he channe l where you have set up the STB o utput in step 4. • It is recom [...]

28 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Set-T op Bo x brand number T o cont rol the STB, enter the ap propriate nu mber correspond ing to your STB bran d. Some STBs may not op erat e at all with this VCR. STB brand Code nu mbers ABC 025, 028 ABsat 134, 843 Akai 526 [...]

Getting Star ted 29 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] STB b rand C ode num bers Diskxpress 2 28 DNT 211, 407 , 46 9 Drake 279, 470 Dynasat 6 90 Echostar 181, 407, 465 EEC 344 EIF 428, 685 Einhel l 344 Elta 375 Eman on 432 Emme Esse 708 Engel 4 61 Eurode c 535, 53[...]

30 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] STB brand Code nu mbers Lenco 346, 384 , 42 2, 432, 461 Lion 36 4 Lupus 3 80 Luxor 119, 183 , 58 4 Macab 535, 597 Magnavox 043 Manhatta n 466, 531 Maranz 211 Maspro 103, 339, 347, 761 Matsui 355, 582 MediaSat 8 64 Mediama rkt [...]

Getting Star ted 31 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] STB b rand C ode num bers SA T 332, 361, 36 2, 472 Satbox 386 Satcom 224 Satec 194, 339 Satm aste r 28 3 SatPartner 3 43, 346, 43 2, 513, 531, 703 , 72 0, 745 Schwaige r 194, 515 Scientific Atlanta 019, 028 , [...]

32 Setting the Set-Top Box filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Note • T o che ck if th e br a nd nu m ber is en ter ed corr ectl y o r no t, pr e ss ST B r e peat ed ly t o d is p lay "STB" in th e di splay window then e nter a three di git numb er with the prog ramme number b[...]

Getting Star ted 33 Selecting a language filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Sel ecting a languag e If you prefer an on-screen lanuage other than English, us e the on sc reen display to select anoth er la ng uage. Bef ore you st ar t … • T urn o n the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV t[...]

34 Presetting channels filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Presetting c h annels If som e chan nels could not be pr eset usin g the Auto S et Up func ti on, yo u can preset them manu ally . Bef ore y ou star t … • T urn on the VCR and the TV . • Set the TV to th e video chann e l. 1[...]

Getting Star ted 35 Presetting channels filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 4 Press PR OG +/ – to sele ct the pro gr amm e position. 5 Press OK to high light th e channel numbe r row , then press CURS OR M / m to start tuni ng. The VCR starts searching for a cha nnel and display s the f[...]

36 Presetting channels filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Disabli ng unwanted pr ogramme positions After tu ning the TV channels, you can disable un used prog ramme p ositions. The disable d positions will be skip ped later when y o u press the PR OG +/ – b uttons. Y ou can also disa b[...]

Getting Star ted 37 Setting/changing the stati o n names filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Set ting/chan ging the s tation nam es Y ou can also set an d cha nge stati on names as you like (up to 5 characte rs). The set st at ion name s are displayed on the TV sc reen when you chang e th[...]

38 Setting/changing the station names filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Note • The menu di sap pears autom atic al ly if you don ’ t p roceed for mo re than a few minutes. 4 • If you wan t to set t he stati o n name, press CURSOR , twice to h ighlight the station name column on ly[...]

Getting Star ted 39 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Changi ng/disab ling pr ogramme positi ons After setting the channe ls, yo u can chan ge the progra mme posi tions as you lik e. If an y programm e positions are unused or co ntain unwanted chan[...]

40 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 3 Press CURSOR M / m to high light the row on wh ich yo u want to change th e program me positio n, then pres s CURSOR , . T o disp lay oth e r pag es for pr ogramme positions 6 to 60, p ress CURSOR M / m repeat[...]

Getting Star ted 41 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Disablin g unwanted progr am me positions After pre settin g ch annels, you can di sabl e unused pro gramme positions. The disabled positions will be skipp e d later wh en you press the PROG +/ [...]

42 Changing/disabling programme positions filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • The menu di sap pears autom atic al ly if you don ’ t p roceed for mo re than a few minutes. • Be sure to sele ct the program m e position you want to disable co rrectly . If you di sab le a progra[...]

Getting Star ted 43 Setting your personal code filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Set ting your pe rsonal co de This VCR is equi pped with a security function t hat assures quick ide ntific ation of your set in case of a rob bery . Just enter the Perso nal Code t o per sona li ze you r s[...]

44 Setting your personal code filename[01GB04GET -NP 0.fm] model name1[ SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Checking y o ur personal code After setting the personal code number of your VCR, you can check t h e setting. 3 Press OK. A confirmation screen ap pears. 4 If the disp layed per s onal code is cor r ect , press OK to co nf[...]

Basic Operations 45 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Basic Operations Playing a tape 1 T urn on your TV and set it to th e video c hannel. 2 Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and st art s playing automatica lly if you insert a tap e with its safety tab remo ved. 3 Press H PLA[...]

46 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Additio nal task s T o play an NTSC-rec orded tape Set NTSC P B at the re ar of the VCR a ccording to the colour sy ste m of you r TV . T o use the ti me counter Press CLEAR at th e point on the tape that you want to fi nd later . The co [...]

Basic Operations 47 Playing a tape filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Starting playbac k automaticall y with one button (One T ouch Pla y) If you u se the S MAR TLINK connecti on, you ca n turn o n the V CR and the TV , set the TV to the vi deo channel, a nd start playba ck auto matically w[...]

48 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recor ding TV pr ogrammes 1 T urn on your TV and s et it to the video cha n nel. T o record from a decoder or other source, tu rn it on. 2 Insert a tap e with its sa fety tab i n place. 123 456 789 0 COUNTER/REMAIN DISPLA Y SP/LP[...]

Basic Operations 49 Recording TV programm es filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o stop recor ding Press x STOP. 3 • T o reco rd a no rmal channe l. Pre s s PROG +/ – until the program m e po sition numb e r you wan t appear s in the di splay wi ndow . • T o record a video source fro[...]

50 Recording TV programmes filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o chec k the remaining time Press DISPLA Y . W ith the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time . Each time you pre ss COUNTER/REMAIN, the ti me counter and the remaining t ime appear alte rnately . The indi[...]

Basic Operations 51 Recording TV programm es filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • If a tape has po rtions recorde d in both P AL and NTSC syst ems, the tim e counter rea ding will not be cor rect. Th is disc re pa ncy is due to the di fferenc e betwee n the count ing cycles of t he [...]

52 Recording TV program mes using the VIDEO Plus + system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recor ding TV pr ogrammes us ing the VIDEO Pl us + system The VIDEO Plus + system is a feature that simplif ie s prog ra mmin g the VCR to mak e timer recording s. Just enter the PLUSCODE NO. liste [...]

Basic Operations 53 Recording TV programm es using the VIDEO Pl us + system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 1 Press TIME R. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VA R I A B L E : The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press CURSOR M / m to sel ect VIDEO P lus +, then press OK. • W[...]

54 Recording TV program mes using the VIDEO Plus + system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 3 Press OK. The dat e, start and sto p times, programme position, ta pe spe e d, an d VPS/P DC set tin g appear on th e TV scre en. If “– –” appears in the “ PR OG. ” (programme) column [...]

Basic Operations 55 Recording TV programm es using the VIDEO Pl us + system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o stop recor ding T o stop the VCR while re cording, pre ss x STOP. Daily /w eek l y recor ding In step 4 abov e , press CURSOR m to sele ct the re cording p attern. Ea ch time y[...]

56 Recording TV program mes using the VIDEO Plus + system filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Tips • T o set the program m e po sition w ith a two di git num be r, press – / – – (ten ’ s digit) button followed by t he progr amme numbe r button. • T o set the program m e po sit io[...]

Basic Operations 57 Setting the timer manually filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Setting the timer manually If the VIDEO Plus + s ystem is not av ailable in your area, follo w the instructions b el o w to set the timer to record programmes. Bef ore you st ar t … • Check th at the VCR c[...]

58 Setting the timer manually filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 1 Press TIMER. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VA R I A B L E : The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press CU RSOR M / m to select ST ANDARD, then press OK. • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to ST AND ARD: The TIMER [...]

Basic Operations 59 Setting the timer manually filename[01GB05BAS-NP0 .fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G(E NG)] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o stop recor ding T o stop the VCR while re cording, pre ss x STOP. Daily /w eek l y recor ding In step 2 abov e , press CURSOR m to sele ct the re cording p attern. Ea ch time you press CURSOR m , the indic[...]

60 Playing/searching at various speeds filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Additi onal Operation s Pla ying/sear ching at v arious speeds Pla yback opti ons Operation Fast-forward or rewind During stop, press M FF or m RE W . V iew the pi ct ure during fast- forw ard or re wind During fast-[...]

Additi ona l Operations 61 Playing/searching at various speeds filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Using the shuttle rin g W ith the shuttle ri ng, you can operate a v ariety of playb ack opt ions. Ther e are tw o ways for using the shuttle ri ng, no rmal mode a nd jog mode. T o use the shu[...]

62 Setting the recording duration time filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Setting the recording duration ti me After you start re cording in the normal w ay , you can have the VCR sto p r eco rding automat ically afte r a speci fied duratio n. T o extend th e duration Press z REC re peated[...]

Additi ona l Operations 63 Synchronized Recording filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Sync hr onized Recor ding Y o u can s et th e VCR to a utomatical ly record programmes from equi pment su ch as a prog rammabl e Se t T o p Box by con necti ng the equ ipment to th e LINE -4 IN connect or [...]

64 Synchronized Record ing filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recordi ng programmes using the Sync hro niz ed Recor ding functi on Bef ore y ou star t … • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make s ure the tape is longer t han the tota l recording ti m e. T o cancel the Sy nchr[...]

Additi ona l Operations 65 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Chec king/ cha ng ing/cancell ing timer settings Bef ore you st ar t … • T u r n on yo ur TV and se t it to the vide o channel . 123 456 789 0 ? / 1 CURSOR M / m /< /, CLEAR MEN[...]

66 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] When the tim er settings o verlap The program me that starts f irst has prio rity and the second p rogramme star ts recording only after the f irst pro gram me has finished. If the programmes start at the sam[...]

Additi ona l Operations 67 Recording stereo and bilingual programm es filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recor ding stereo and bil ingual pr ogrammes In NICAM system This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual prog rammes bas ed on the NICAM system (the NICAM i nd icator appea rs). [...]

68 Recording stereo and bilingual programmes filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] How sound i s recorded on a video tape The VCR rec ords soun d onto t wo separate t r acks. Hi-fi audi o is reco r ded onto the main tr ack alon g with th e picture . Monaur al sound i s recorded on to the no r[...]

Additi ona l Operations 69 Searching using the index function filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Sear ch ing using the in dex funct ion The VCR mark s the ta pe with an index sign al at the p oint where each rec ording begins. Use these sign al s as references to find a specific recording.[...]

70 Adjusting the picture filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Adjusting the pi cture Adjusting t he trac king Although th e VCR automatically ad justs the tracking when playin g a t ape (the indicator flashe s in th e disp lay windo w , then g oes off ), distort ion may occu r if the tape wa[...]

Additi ona l Operations 71 Adjusting the picture filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] OPC re co r ding Whene ver y o u insert a tape and s tart record ing for the fi rst time, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the OPC function (the OPC indica tor flashes rapidly). This adju stment is retaine[...]

72 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Changing menu option s VIDEO OPTIONS menu Initial settin gs are indicated in b o ld print. Note • When you pla yb ack with the E DIT functi on ON , the OP C an d the SHAR PNESS func tions don ’ t work. 1 Press MENU, then selec[...]

Additi ona l Operations 73 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] A UDIO OPT IONS menu Initial settin gs are indicated in bold print. Note • If y ou ej ect th e tape, A UD IO M I X is autom ati ca lly s et to OF F . T APE OPTIONS menu Initial settin gs are indicated in [...]

74 Changing menu options filename[01GB06ADD-NP0.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G(ENG )] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] O THER OPTIONS menu Initial settin gs are indicated in b o ld print. Note • When you set a time r rec ording or a syn chronize d recordi ng, the indic a tors in the displa y window rema in on, even thou gh POWER SA VE is set to [...]

Editin g 75 Connecting to a VCR or s tereo system filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Editin g Connecti ng to a VCR or stereo system How to c onnect to recor d on y our VCR Connect the lin e out puts of the other VCR to the LINE IN c o nn ecto r o r jack s of yo ur VCR. Refer to the examples[...]

76 Connecting to a VCR or stereo system filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] How to connect to a stereo system Conne ct the LI NE-2 IN A UDIO L/R jacks on your VC R to the au dio out put ja cks on the ste r eo system usin g the RK-C 51 0HG audi o cable (n ot supplied) . Notes • Make sure yo[...]

Editin g 77 Basi c Editin g filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Basic Edi ting (when recor ding on your VCR) Bef ore yo u start editing... • T u r n on yo ur TV and se t it to the vide o channel. P ress INP UT SEL ECT to display “ L2 ” (or “ L3 ” or “ L4 ” ) in the di sp la y w[...]

78 Audio dubbing filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] A udi o du bbin g This featu re lets y ou record over the normal audio track . The monaural sound previously recorded is repla ced while the original hi-f i sound r emai ns unchan ged. Use th i s feature to add co mmen tary to a tap e that[...]

Editin g 79 Audio dubbing filename[01GBedit-NP0.fm] model nam e1[SL V -SF 990G(ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Note • After you use this featu re, the au dio in play ba ck mod e i s aut o m at ic al l y set to m ona ural. T o listen to both th e hi-fi and normal audio Set A UDIO MIX to ON in the A UDIO OPTIONS menu (see pa ge 73). Use th[...]

80 About the SmartFile function filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Smar tF ile functi o n About the Smar tFi le function SmartFil e allo ws you to vie w the conte nts of your vi deo tape (recordin g date, channel, name etc.) on the TV scree n. It is no longer nece ssary to rewind, fast- forward, [...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 81 About the SmartFile function filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Labelling a recor ded programme and tape (page 90) Y ou can atta ch an electron i c "label" t o the video tape and its programme s on the SmartFile l ist. Labelling the re corded programmes e nable[...]

82 Recording using the SmartFile funct ion filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Record ing using the Sm ar tFile fu nction T o use the SmartFile func ti on , att ach the SmartF ile labe l to th e spine of th e cassette . If you r ecord a pro gramme f or more th an 20 minu tes in LP mo de and 11 mi [...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 83 Recording using the SmartFile f unction filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recordi ng a programme on t he Smar tFile tape When recordi ng a programm e on t he SmartFil e tape, no matt er wha t meth od you use to record t he pro gramme (normal recording, V ideo Plus+ reco[...]

84 Recording using the SmartFile funct ion filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Check ing the informatio n of a recorde d pr ogramme Press SMAR T FILE . The SmartFile search list ap pears. The record in g da y of the week, start time, prog ramme position, dat e , nam e, recordin g time an d tape sp[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 85 Recording using the SmartFile f unction filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Recordi ng after locating the Blank Time space The Smart F ile function iden tifie s not only the largest am ount of available bl ank space, but also recorded m aterial that d oesn ’ t h av e co[...]

86 Recording using the SmartFile funct ion filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • Y ou may not be able to l oca t e the beginni ng of the Blank T ime space co rrectly in the step 4 abo ve wh en : - the Smar tFi le tape contains one or m ore sh ort le ngt h (le ss than a bout 20 minute s in [...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 87 Selecting and playing a programme filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Sele cting and pla ying a pr ogramme Y ou can autom atically loca te and sta rt play ba c k of a pr o gr a m m e re corded on t he SmartFi le tape . Se lect a progra m me in the SmartFile se arch list. [...]

88 Checking the contents of a tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Chec king the contents of a tape Y ou can display the programme da ta list of a SmartFi le tape on the T V screen. It is not necessary to inse rt the tape into the VCR. This feature allo ws you to quickl y find a spec if ic pro[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 89 Checking the contents of a tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Tip • If you press any button other than SP/LP or CU R SOR M / m , the Sm artFile check list disappear s. Notes • Y ou canno t displ ay the Sma rtFile chec k list wh ile : - you display th e SmartFi l[...]

90 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Label l ing a recor ded pr ogramme and tape Some br oadcast sy stems ensure a T eletext service in wh ich the comple te programmes and the ir data (title, date, channel, recording start t ime etc.) a re st ored day by d[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 91 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 1 Select the pr ogramme positio n fo r which yo u w ant to set or chan g e the TV gu id e page. 2 Press MENU, then pre ss CURSOR M / m to hig hlight SETTI N GS and press OK. 3 Press CURSOR M / m t[...]

92 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • In step 4 above, enter "000 " if yo u don ’ t wan t to use th e TV gui de page number for auto matic labelli ng. Th e VCR wil l in ste ad store defau lt data (dat e, progra mm e position, dura t io[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 93 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Labelling a recor ded programme manuall y If T ele text data i s not available, labe l an d select th e app ropriat e cat egory of the recor ded p rogramme m anually . Labelli ng manually tak es p[...]

94 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] 4 Press CURSOR , . The cursor mov es to the programme label input position. 5 Label t he programm e. 1 Press CUR SOR M / m to select a ch aracter . Each time you p ress CUR SOR M , the character chang es as shown below [...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 95 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o erase the prog ramme la bel Press CLEAR afte r step 3 above. The programme lab el is erased and the defaul t recording d ata reappears. T o erase the selected ca tegory Press CLEAR in step 7 a[...]

96 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Labelling a tape Bef ore y ou star t … • T ur n on your TV and set it to the vide o chann el. 123 456 789 0 CURSOR M / m /< /, OK CLEAR MENU 1 Insert a Sm artFile tape. The SMAR TFILE indi cator ligh ts up on the[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 97 Labelling a recorded programme and tape filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o erase the tape title Press CLEAR aft er step 3 abo ve. The tape title is era sed and the record ing date reappears. W hen you wan t to erase t h e recording da te from the tape titl e column ,[...]

98 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Registering th e contents of a recor ded tape in the Smar tFil e labe l The VCR will register programmes recor de d on a tap e ( even a non-SmartF i le recorded tape) in the memory of a ne w S[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 99 Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o chec k the inform ation of a registere d programme Press SMAR TFILE. The SmartFi l e search list appea rs. The registered prog ramme number, registration date and re[...]

100 Protecting a recorded prog ramme filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Pr otecting a recor ded pr ogramme Y ou can protect a reco rded programme from acciden tal over-recording or erasure usi ng the SmartFile fun ct ion . When yo u start recor d ing fro m a position prior to the p rotected progr[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 101 Protecting a recorded programm e filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] T o unl ock the prot ecte d prog r amm e Press CURSOR < in the 4 above. The i n dicato r di sapp ears and you ca n record ov er this pr ogramme. Tips • When yo u sta rt recordi ng fro m a position [...]

102 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Erasing th e data of an unw anted pr ogramme Y ou can era se an unwanted programme from the S martFile list . When you er ase a progra mme fr om t he list , that portio n of tape b ecomes Blank T ime space. Bef ore y[...]

Smar tF ile func tio n 103 Erasing the data of an unwanted programme filename[01GB07A DD-NP0.fm] model name1[SL V -SF990G] model name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Notes • Y ou cannot erase a prot ected pro gramme from the Smar tFile list. Y ou have to first unlock the protec te d pro gramme by following the i nstructions in “ T o unl oc k the prote c[...]

104 Troubleshooting filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Addi t ion al In fo rm atio n T r oub leshooti ng If you hav e an y qu estion s or if you r prob lems a re not co v ered be lo w , please cons ult you r neare st Sony service facility . Prob lem summ ary The following tab le summari ze[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 105 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Picture S1 The VCR picture does not a ppear on the TV screen. t Make sure the TV is set to the video cha nne l. If you a re using a monitor , set i t to video i nput. t If the VCR is conne cted to the TV with a S cart c able,[...]

106 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Picture S6 TV recept io n is poor . t Make sure t he aerial cables ar e conn ected sec u rely . t Adjus t the T V aerial. Sound S7 The pict ure has no sound. t The tape is defecti ve. Please use a new t ape. S8 The soun d is unstable or has an echo. t[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 107 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Timer recording S15 The tim er does no t operate p roperly . t C hec k that the clock is s et . t The clo ck stops if the V CR is disconnec ted from the mains for more than an ho ur. Reset the cloc k an d the timer. t Check t[...]

108 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Remote commander S21 Y ou canno t co ntrol your TV . t Set your TV ’ s code number . The c ode num ber ma y change w hen yo u replac e t he batteries for th e re m ote comm a nd er (see page 9). Cleaning S22 The VC R need s to be cleane d. t Clean t[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 109 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Set-T op Box control S32 Th e Se t-T op Box Cont rol f unct ion does not w ork proper ly . t Be s ur e to po in t th e V C R rem o t e com man der o n l y at the VCR ’ s remote sen s or an d not at the STB sensor. t Be su r[...]

110 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Specification s System Channel cover age PA L ( I ) UHF B21 to B69 RF output signal UHF channels 21 t o 69 Aerial out 75-ohm asymmetrical aerial socket T ape speed SP: P AL 23,39 mm/s (recording/playback) NTSC 33,35 m m/s (playback only) LP: P AL 11,7[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 111 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Inde x to parts and contr ols Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for detail s. Front panel A ? / 1 (on/s tandby) bu tton/indicator (6) B SMAR TFILE butto n (81) C SMAR TFILE sensor (88) D CURSOR M / m but tons (8[...]

112 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Displa y w indo w A T imer in dicator (52), (57) B VPS (V ideo Programme Syst em)/PDC (Programme Deliv ery Control) indicator (55) C Audio Du bbing i ndicator (78) D OPC (Optimum Pict ure Co ntrol) indicat or (70) E SMAR TLI NK indi c a tor (13) F T a[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 113 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Rear panel A Mains le ad (11), (1 4) B LINE-3 IN A UDIO R (right)/L (left)/VIDEO ENTREE LIGNE-3 A UDIO D/G/VIDEO C i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (11) D t LINE-4 IN t ENTREE LIGNE-4 connector (15) E STB CONTR OL CONTR[...]

114 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Remote commander A Z EJECT b utton (46) B Menu b uttons ( 6) MENU button CURSOR M / m / < / , butt o ns OK button C TIMER b utton (52), (57) D A UDIO MONITOR b utton (6), (67) E CLEA R button (45) , (52), ( 65) F A UDIO DUB button* (78) G COUNTER/R[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 115 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] U TV / VIDEO remot e control switch (5) V ? / 1 (o n/stan dby) button (6), (57) W COMMAND MODE Switch (7) X SMAR TFILE butto n (83) Y Programme number buttons (6), (2 6) Z STB butt on ( 26) wj – / – – (ten ’ s digit) [...]

116 Menu chart filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Menu c har t This VCR is equip pe d with an on-scree n indicat i on sy stem whic h al lows you a visual, quic k and easy selection of the diffe rent menus. F or a total vie w of all the menus, please refer to the following c hart. RETURN SE[...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 117 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] SET : SELECT : OK MENU EXIT : VIDEO OPTIONS OPC EDIT SHARPNESS RR ON OFF NORMAL NORMAL RETURN SET : SELECT : OK MENU EXIT : AUDIO OPTIONS AUDIO MIX HIFI AUDIO OFF NICAM RETURN SET : SELECT : OK MENU EXIT : TAPE OPTIONS AUTO L[...]

118 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)][...]

Additio nal Inform atio n 119 filename[01GB08ADD-NP0.fm ] model name1[SL V -SF990G (ENG)] mo del name2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)][...]

Sony Corporation Print ed in Europe filename[306232411SF990GIX.fm] m odel name1[SL V -SF990G] model nam e2[] [3-062-324- 11 (1)] Ind e x A Acce s s ories s u p plied 4 Adju stin g picture 36 , 70 tracking 70 AFT (Aut o Fin e Tuni ng) 36 Audio d ubbing 78 Audio t rack 68 Auto Cloc k set 24 Auto S e t Up 21 C Chan ging the p rogramm e posi- tion 39 C[...]