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What should you do before operating the unit?

Before operating the unit, please read the manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

What should you do to prevent fire or shock hazard?

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

What should you do to prevent electric shock when using the polarized AC plug?

To prevent electric shock, do not use the polarized AC plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

What is the caution regarding changes or modifications to the equipment?

It is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in the manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

What should you do when you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product?

Refer to the model and serial numbers located on the front and rear panel and the top of the unit, respectively, whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

What should you do if the equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception?

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

What is the caution regarding copyrighted material?

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmitter or program provider.

What are the safety precautions for operating the unit?

  • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
  • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
  • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purposes of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.
  • Unplug the unit from the wall 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 itself.

What are the installation precautions?

  • 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 holes.
  • 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.
  • Keep the unit away from a TV. Otherwise, it may cause interference with the TV.
  • Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

What are the operation precautions?

  • When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.
  • Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.

How should you clean the unit?

Clean the cabinet, panel, and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

What are the recording and playback specifications of this VCR?

  • This VCR uses 8 mm video format cassettes.
  • This VCR can play back and record in the Hi8 video system or the standard 8mm video system.
  • This VCR can record in SP mode only.
  • The AFM Hi-Fi stereo feature is available on this VCR.
  • The PCM audio recording and playback are not available on this VCR.
  • You can neither record in the digital multi system nor play back a tape recorded in the digital multi system on other VCRs.

What are the features of this VCR?

  • High-quality picture and sound.
  • The Hi8 video format features 400 lines of horizontal resolution.
  • AFM Hi-FI stereo allows for recording of high-fidelity sound with a live stereo sound atmosphere.
  • DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring allows quick access to the desired scene and playback at various speeds in both forward and reverse directions.
  • Synchronized editing controls two VCRs (recording VCR and playback VCR) connected with either control L (LANG) or control S connection at a press of one button.
  • Control L (LANC) connector allows connection with other video equipment such as a camcorder easily. Furthermore, simultaneous control of both equipment is available for bi-directional synchronized editing.
  • CONTROL S INPUT connector allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT Jack.
  • S VIDEO IN/OUT connector allows a clear picture by separating color signals from luminance signals.

What is the voice boost function?

When playing back a tape recorded with a camcorder, the voice boost enhances the voice portion of the sound and reduces unwanted background noise like wind so that it’s easier to listen to the conversation.

Can you record TV or cable programs with this VCR?

No, since no tuner is built into this VCR, you cannot record a TV or cable program through the AF (VHF/UHF IN and OUT) connection.

How is this manual organized?

This manual is divided into the following six chapters:

  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • Chapter 2: Preparation
  • Chapter 3: Basic Operations
  • Chapter 4: Advanced Operations
  • Chapter 5: Editing
  • Chapter 6: Additional Information

What do uppercase letters indicate in the manual?

Buttons and switches on the VCR to be used in operating the VCR are called out and shown in uppercase letters in the illustrations.

What do enlarged buttons and switches indicate in the manual?

Buttons and switches on the Remote Commander to be used for operating the VCR are called out and enlarged in the illustrations.

What does the symbol “II” indicate in the manual?

This indicates a function operated only with the buttons on the Remote Commander, but not with those on the VCR itself.

What is included in the box?

  • Remote Commander RMT-V124B (1)
  • Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
  • External antenna connector (1)
  • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
  • AC power cord (1)
  • Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)
  • S VIDEO connecting cable (1)

What are the different hookup options available for the VCR?

  • Audio/Video Hookup
  • Antenna Hookup
  • Cable Hookup

What should you do before making connections?

Turn off the power to the VCR and TV. Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed. Make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

What is the caution regarding connections between the VHF/UHF OUT connector on the VCR and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver?

Connections between the VHF/UHF OUT connector on the VCR and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver should be made only as shown in the instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

What is the note to CATV system installers in the U.S.A.?

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

What is the caution regarding the placement of the VCR near a TV?

Do not place the VCR near a TV. The playback picture may become distorted.

How do you hook up the VCR if your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks?

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections.

  • If your TV is a monaural type, connect the LINE OUT AUDIO L (White) and AUDIO R (Red) jacks from the VCR to the corresponding AUDIO input jacks on your TV, and the LINE OUT VIDEO (Yellow) jack from the VCR to the VIDEO input jack on your TV.
  • If your TV is a stereo type and does not have an S VIDEO connector, use the supplied audio/video connecting cable to connect the LINE OUT AUDIO L (White) and AUDIO R (Red) jacks from the VCR to the corresponding AUDIO input jacks on your TV, and the LINE OUT VIDEO (Yellow) jack from the VCR to the VIDEO input jack on your TV.
  • If your TV is a stereo type and has an S VIDEO connector, use the supplied audio/video connecting cable to connect the LINE OUT AUDIO L (White) and AUDIO R (Red) jacks from the VCR to the corresponding AUDIO input jacks on your TV, use the supplied S VIDEO connecting cable to connect the S VIDEO OUT jack from the VCR to the S VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

What is the note on connections regarding color codes?

Red plugs and jacks are for the right audio channel, white ones are for the left audio channel, and yellow ones are for video signals.

How do you hook up the VCR if you’re using an antenna?

If you are using a VHF/UHF antenna (you get Ch 2-13, and Ch 14 and higher), match the connection on your TV with the VHF/UHF input on the VCR. If you are using a VHF antenna only (you get Ch 2-13), connect the antenna to the VHF input on your TV, and the VHF input on the TV to the VHF/UHF input on the VCR. If you are using separate VHF and UHF antennas (you get Ch 2-13, and Ch 14 and higher), use a UN Band Separator/Mixer (not supplied), then connect the VHF to the VHF input on your TV, and connect the UHF to the UHF input on the TV. Then, connect the VHF output to the VHF/UHF input on the VCR.

What should you do after making the antenna connections?

Set the RF UNIT selector on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4. If you have made A/V connections, skip this adjustment. Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

How do you watch the VCR after setting up the antenna connection?

  1. Tune the TV to Ch 3 or Ch 4, whichever you have set on the back of the VCR. (If you have made A/V connections on page 7, set your TV to the A/V input instead.)
  2. Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY.
  3. If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VTR button on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator on the VCR lights up.

How do you watch TV after setting up the antenna connection?

  1. Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator on the VCR goes off.
  2. Tune the TV normally.

How do you connect the VCR for cable TV?

Match the VHF connection on your TV to the VHF/UHF connection on the VCR. The UHF connector on the VCR should remain unconnected.

What should you do after making cable connections?

Set the RF UNIT selector on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4. If you have made A/V connections, skip this adjustment. Set to whichever channel not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

How do you watch the VCR after setting up the cable connection?

  1. Tune the TV to Ch 3 or Ch 4, whichever you have set on the back of the VCR. (If you have made A/V connections on page 7, set your TV to the A/V input instead.)
  2. Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY.
  3. If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VTR button on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator on the VCR lights up.

How do you watch TV after setting up the cable connection?

  1. Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button on the Remote Commander until the VTR indicator on the VCR goes off.
  2. Switch on your cable box.
  3. Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
  4. Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable box.

How do you prepare the remote commander?

  • This VCR has a COMMAND MODE switch (OFF/1/2/3) on the rear panel. When the COMMAND MODE switch is set to OFF, you can no longer control this VCR with any Remote Commander.
    1. Open the lid of the remote commander.
    2. Insert two size AA (IEC designation R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the + and – indications in the battery compartment.
    3. Close the lid.

How do you operate the VCR with the Remote Commander?

Make sure that the COMMAND MODE switch on the rear of the VCR is set to 2. (Upon shipment, it is set to 2.)

What are the notes on handling the batteries for the remote commander?

  • With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately 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 together with an old one.
  • Do not use different types of batteries.

How do you control other Sony video equipment with this Remote Commander?

Set the Command Mode selector for the other equipment to VTR2. If other Sony video equipment does not have the command mode selector, you can control an 8 mm format VCR only. You cannot use this Remote Commander with a Betamax VCR or a VHS format VCR.

How do you insert a video cassette?

  1. Insert a video cassette with the window facing up.
  2. Gently press the center of the front side of the cassette until the mechanism draws it into the compartment. When the cassette has been inserted, the cassette indicator lights up in the display window and the VCR turns on automatically.

How do you eject a video cassette?

Press ~ EJECT on the VCR. You can eject the cassette when the power is off. When you press ~ EJECT, the power is turned on. After ejecting the cassette, the power automatically shuts off. You cannot eject a cassette during recording or recording pause mode.

What are the cassette care notes?

  • Always insert the cassette in the correct position.
  • Never insert anything in the small holes on the rear of the cassette.
  • Store cassettes in their cases and keep them in an upright position to prevent the intrusion of dust and uneven winding.
  • To record from the beginning of the tape, run the VCR for about 15 seconds at the beginning of a cassette before recording.
  • When the VCR is not in use, remove the cassette.
  • Stick the cassette label in the designated area. Stick the label on securely so it will not peel off and damage the VCR.

What are the maximum recording times of a cassette?

Cassette Used Recording/Playback Time (SP mode) Playback Time (LP mode)
E6/P6-30 30 min 1h
E6/P6-60 1h 2h
P6-90 1h 30 min 3h
E6/P6-120 2h 4h
P6-150 2h 30 min 5h

How does this VCR detect the tape speed mode?

This VCR automatically detects the type of tape speed mode (SP or LP) in which the tape has been recorded and plays it back accordingly. The picture quality recorded in the LP mode is inferior to one recorded in the SP mode.

How do you protect a recording against accidental erasure?

To prevent accidental erasure, slide out the tab on the back of the cassette so that the red color is visible. To re-record on the cassette, slide the tab back.

How do you play back a cassette?

  1. Insert a cassette. The VCR turns on automatically.
  2. Turn on the TV. If your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR, select the input for the VCR. If your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR, select the preset channel for the VCR (Ch 3 or Ch 4).
  3. Press ► PLAY.

How do you stop playback?

Press ■ STOP.

How do you stop playback for a moment?

Press II PAUSE. Press II PAUSE again or press ► PLAY to resume playback.

How do you advance the tape rapidly without viewing pictures (fast forward mode)?

  • VCR: Press ■ STOP, then turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise.
  • Remote Commander: Press ■ STOP, then ►► FF.

How do you rewind the tape without viewing pictures (rewind mode)?

  • VCR: Press ■ STOP, then turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise.
  • Remote Commander: Press ■ STOP, then ◄◄ REW.

How do you view pictures momentarily while the VCR is in fast forward or rewind mode?

  • VCR: Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise in fast forward mode, or counterclockwise in rewind mode. Then release the ring to return to fast forward or rewind mode.
  • Remote Commander: Press and hold ►► FF in fast forward mode, or press and hold ◄◄ REW in rewind mode. Then release the button to return to fast forward or rewind mode.

How do you eject the cassette?

Press ⏏ EJECT on the VCR. Pressing ⏏ EJECT when the VCR is turned off will turn the VCR on, eject the cassette, and then turn it off again.

What happens when the tape reaches the end during playback?

The VCR automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning and the power remains on.

How do you turn the VCR on or off?

Press POWER.

What is the note on the counter reading?

  • The counter does not work on unrecorded portions of a tape.
  • After a cassette is ejected, the counter reading is retained.
  • When a cassette is inserted into the VCR, the counter reading automatically returns to “0H00M00S”.
  • The linear time counter installed in this VCR is not a clock.
  • There is a difference between the actual recording and playback time, and the counter display.

How do you use auto play?

Press ► PLAY while fully turning the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise. Playback starts automatically after the tape is rewound to the beginning of the tape. This operation works only on the VCR (You cannot use AUTO PLAY with the Remote Commander).

How do you index the tape contents?

Before playing back or recording, press COUNTER RESET to reset the counter to zero. This counter is a “linear time counter,” which shows you how much the tape has run in terms of time. By noting the setting, you can find that point later by referring to the counter. Use the label on a cassette to list the programs and their counter readings. Since the counter is not particularly accurate, use it only for reference.

How do you locate a particular scene later?

If you want to return to a particular scene later, press COUNTER RESET at the desired scene so that the linear time counter is set to “0H00M00S”. To return to the desired scene, press TAPE RETURN on the Remote Commander while the VCR is in stop mode. The tape rewinds to the position where the counter reads “0H00M00S”, and stops. To start playback of the scene, press ► PLAY.

How do you use the voice boost function?

When you press VB (VOICE BOOST) while playing back a tape recorded with a camcorder, the human voice portion of the sound is enhanced so that it is easier to hear conversation. This reduces the sound of wind and other unwanted background noise.

How do you record a video program?

  • Use the supplied S VIDEO connecting cable to obtain Hi8 picture quality fully during recording.
  • It is not necessary to turn on the TV if you do not watch a video program while recording it. Skip steps 2, 3, and 4.
  • This VCR can record a cassette in SP mode only, not in LP mode.
  • When you use the LINE IN VIDEO jack and LINE IN S VIDEO connector at the same time, the LINE IN S VIDEO connector has priority.

How do you select the recording system?

When you intend to record the Hi8 cassette in Hi8 mode, select the Hi8 setting to AUTO with the Hi8 (AUTO/OFF) button. When you intend to record the Hi8 cassette in standard 8mm mode, select the Hi8 setting to OFF with the Hi8 (AUTO/OFF) button.

Hi8 Recording System Hi8 setting with Hi8 button Indicator
Hi8 video system ON Lit
Standard 8mm video system OFF Unlit

You can make Hi8 and standard 8mm recordings on the Hi8 video tape. The Hi8 recording is performed only on the Hi8 video tape. The Hi8 lamp on the front panel lights up when the Hi8 recording is made.

What should you check before you begin recording?

  • Make sure that the connections have been made correctly.
  • Make sure the cassette is long enough to record the source program.
  • Make sure the safety tab of the cassette has not been slid out. If you insert a cassette with the safety tab visible in red (closed) and press • REC, the cassette automatically ejects from the VCR.

How do you record a video program while watching it?

  1. Insert a cassette. The VCR turns on automatically.
  2. Turn on the TV.
  3. If your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR, select the input for the VCR. If your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR, select the preset channel for the VCR (Ch 3 or Ch 4).
  4. Select the input for the VCR by pressing the TV/VTR button on the Remote Commander. Skip this step if your VCR is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT.
  5. Press both • RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time, or • REC on the VCR. The REC indicator on the VCR lights up.

How do you stop recording?

Press ■ STOP.

How do you pause recording?

Press II PAUSE. To resume recording, press II PAUSE again. If the recording pause exceeds 7 minutes, the VCR stops.

What is the note on using the LINE IN VIDEO jack and LINE IN S VIDEO connector at the same time?

When you use the LINE IN VIDEO jack and LINE IN S VIDEO connector at the same time, the LINE IN S VIDEO connector has priority.

How do you record TV or cable programs?

Since the VCR itself does not have a built-in tuner, you cannot record TV or cable programs if you have made a VCR-TV (or Cable-VCR-TV) connection using “Audio/ Video (A/V) Hookup”, “Antenna Hookup”, or “Cable Hookup”. However, if your TV has A/V line output jacks, you can record TV or cable programs using the connection described below:

  1. Connect the LINE OUT VIDEO (Yellow), AUDIO L (White), and AUDIO R (Red) jacks on your TV to the LINE IN VIDEO, AUDIO L, and AUDIO R jacks on the VCR, respectively using the supplied A/V connecting cable.
  2. If your TV has an S VIDEO out jack, connect it to the S VIDEO IN jack on the VCR using the supplied S Video cable.
  3. Turn on the TV (and the cable box if you record a cable program) and select a program you want to record on the TV.
  4. Insert a cassette into the VCR.
  5. Press both • RECs on the Remote Commander at the same time, or • REC on the VCR. You should keep the TV (and the cable box if you record a cable program) on while you are recording TV (or cable) programs.

How do you use the pausing technique while recording?

Technique 1:

  1. Press II PAUSE when an unwanted scene appears. Recording will stop and the VCR enters recording pause mode.
  2. Press II PAUSE when you want to restart recording. Recording resumes.

Technique 2:

  1. Press II PAUSE to set the VCR to recording pause mode.
  2. Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR counterclockwise or clockwise to search for the point from which you wish to continue recording.
  3. Press II PAUSE to set the VCR to standby in record pause mode at the desired point.
  4. Press II PAUSE when you want to restart recording. Recording resumes.

How do you use variable speed playback?

Using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR or ►► FF and ◄◄ REW on the Remote Commander, you can play a cassette at a variety of forward and reverse speeds. You can also freeze a picture using the pause function. Variable speed playback of the cassette recorded in LP mode is possible, but not guaranteed.

What are the notes on variable speed playback?

When viewing the picture in variable speed playback modes, the picture may shake vertically, or the color may become black and white, depending on the TV you are using. During variable speed playback, several streaks will appear on the TV screen. This is normal. A wider streak will appear during picture search if the tape was recorded in LP mode. If you perform a picture search with the VCR connected to your TV via a VHF/UHF OUT, you may hear a slight sound, such as a buzzing sound.

How do you use still picture?

During playback, press II PAUSE to hold the picture in one place. To resume normal playback, press either ► PLAY or II PAUSE. If you leave your VCR in pause mode, normal playback resumes after approximately 7 minutes. The sound is not heard during still picture playback. If a still picture shakes up and down or has streaks, you can adjust it by pressing SLOW/STILL ADJUST T or A on the VCR.

How do you use picture search?

  • VCR: During playback, turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise or counterclockwise. When you release the ring, normal playback resumes.
  • Remote Commander: During playback, press ►► FF or ◄◄ REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

How do you use locked picture search?

This feature works only when using the Remote Commander. Press ⇦ or ⇨ SEARCH on the Remote Commander during playback or playback pause. If you press ⇦ SEARCH, the VCR enters locked picture search mode in the reverse direction. If you press ⇨ SEARCH button, the VCR enters locked picture search mode in the forward direction. To resume normal playback, press ► PLAY.

What are the notes on slow motion and frame-by-frame modes?

It takes about two or three seconds to reverse the direction in slow-motion mode or frame-by-frame mode. When the tape speed is switched, noise appears momentarily. If a tape has been recorded in both SP and LP modes, the VCR will automatically adjust to each mode. However, the tape speed cannot be changed during reverse/forward slow-motion playback and reverse/forward double speed playback even though the tape speed is actually switched from SP to LP or LP to SP.

How do you use x 2 (double) and -x 2 (reverse double) speed playback?

  • VCR: Slowly turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring completely clockwise (in the forward direction) or counterclockwise (in the reverse direction) to view pictures at double normal speed. To resume normal playback, release the ring.
  • Remote Commander: Press x2. To play back in the reverse direction, press < DIRECTION. To resume the forward direction, press DIRECTION >. To resume normal playback, press ► PLAY. The sound is muted during forward double-speed playback and reverse double-speed playback. If a x2 (Forward double-speed playback) picture shakes up and down or has streaks, you can adjust it by pressing SLOW/STILL ADJUST T or A on the VCR.

How do you use -x 1 (reverse normal) speed playback?

  • VCR: Gently turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise until the VCR enters reverse slow-motion playback mode. After a slow motion picture appears on the TV screen, you can view a -x1 (reverse) playback picture. Hold the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring at that point.
  • Remote Commander: Press < DIRECTION. The sound is muted during reverse playback.

How do you use frame-by-frame picture?

During playback pause, press DIRECTION > to advance the picture one frame or < DIRECTION to reverse the picture one frame. Each time you press the button, the picture moves one frame. To resume normal playback, press ► PLAY.

Q: How do you perform slow motion playback?

To play in slow motion, slowly turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise (in the forward direction) or counterclockwise (in the reverse direction). To return to normal playback, release the ring. You can also use the Remote Commander by pressing I► SLOW and using the SHUTTLE ring. To play back in reverse, press < DIRECTION. To resume forward direction, press DIRECTION >. To return to normal playback, press ► PLAY. Note that the sound is muted during reverse slow motion playback, and if you leave the VCR in slow motion mode for more than 30 seconds, it will automatically return to normal playback.

Q: How do you adjust tracking during still picture, slow motion, and x2 playback?

If the picture shakes or has streaks during still picture, slow motion, and x2 playback, press and hold SLOW/STILL ADJUST – or & on the VCR until the best possible picture appears on the TV screen. This adjustment cannot be performed while turning the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring. Use the Remote Commander for operating still picture and slow motion playback.

Q: How do you cut out an unwanted scene during recording using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring?

  1. Press II PAUSE during recording. The VCR enters recording pause mode.
  2. Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise to rewind the tape until the beginning of the unwanted scene appears.
  3. Release the ring, the VCR enters recording pause mode.
  4. Press II PAUSE again to release the pause when the scene to be cut out appears on the screen. Recording starts.
  • During rewinding, the screen changes to the playback picture, but sound is not switched.
  • The picture may be distorted momentarily at the cut-out point.

Q: How do you re-record onto an unwanted portion of a pre-recorded cassette using the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring?

  1. Press II PAUSE at the end of the unwanted scene during playback. The VCR enters playback pause mode.
  2. Press COUNTER RESET on the VCR to set the linear counter to “0H00M00S”.
  3. Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring counterclockwise until the beginning of the unwanted scene appears on the screen.
  4. Release the ring, the VCR enters playback pause mode. Use < DIRECTION > on the Remote Commander to rewind or advance the picture frame by frame for specific points.
  5. Press • REC. The VCR enters recording pause mode.
  6. Select a new program for re-recording.
  7. Press II PAUSE again to release the pause when the scene to be recorded begins. Recording begins.
  8. Press ■ STOP when the linear counter shows “0H00M00S”.

Q: What are the tape editing functions available on the VCR?

  • To make a copy of a tape
  • To edit out unwanted scenes
  • To insert another scene into a tape
  • To edit tapes using the synchronized editing function

Q: How do you make a copy of a tape using another VCR?

  • If your playback VCR is equipped with the S VIDEO output connector, use the S VIDEO connecting cable to connect to the LINE IN S VIDEO connector on the VCR for higher picture quality.
  • When connecting two VCRs, do not connect them so that both VCRs are used as a recording VCR and a playback VCR simultaneously, as this may cause a humming noise.
  • To avoid picture quality deterioration, switch on the EDIT function of the other VCR if available.
  • If your playback VCR is a monaural unit, connect the white plug to LINE IN AUDIO L on this VCR and leave the red plug unplugged to record the sound on both channels of this VCR. Do not connect the white plug to LINE IN AUDIO R.
  • When using both the LINE IN VIDEO jack and LINE IN S VIDEO connector at the same time, the LINE IN S VIDEO connector has priority.

Q: How do you perform editing from another VCR?

  1. Press EDIT on the VCR so that the EDIT indicator lights up.
  2. Insert a cassette for recording into this (recording) VCR.
  3. Turn on the other (playback) VCR and insert a source cassette.
  4. Locate the playback start point and select the playback pause mode on the other VCR.
  5. Locate the recording start point and select the recording pause mode on this VCR.
  6. Press II PAUSE on both VCRs to release the pause. For best results, press II PAUSE on the other VCR just before pressing II PAUSE on this VCR.
  7. When finished, press ■ STOP on both VCRs.
  • If the other VCR has the EDIT function, select it to reduce static and improve reception.
  • When connecting two VCRs, do not connect them so that both VCRs are used as a recording VCR and a playback VCR simultaneously as this may cause a humming noise.

Q: How do you edit from this VCR onto another VCR?

  1. Press EDIT on this VCR so that the EDIT indicator lights up.
  2. Insert a source cassette into this (playback) VCR.
  3. Insert a cassette for recording into the other (recording) VCR.
  4. Locate the playback start point and select playback pause mode on this VCR.
  5. Locate the recording start point and select recording pause mode on the other VCR.
  6. Press II PAUSE on both VCRs to release the pause. For best results, press II PAUSE on this VCR just before pressing II PAUSE on the other VCR.
  7. When finished, press ■ STOP on both VCRs.
  • If the other VCR has the EDIT function, it should also be selected to improve reception.
  • When connecting two VCRs, do not connect them so that both VCRs are used as a recording VCR and a playback VCR simultaneously as this may cause a humming noise.
  • If your playback VCR is a monaural unit, connect the white plug to LINE IN AUDIO L on this VCR and leave the red plug unplugged.
  • When you use the LINE IN VIDEO jack and the LINE IN S VIDEO connector at the same time, the LINE IN S VIDEO connector has priority.

Q: How do you perform Assemble Editing?

  1. Insert a recorded cassette into the other (playback) VCR and a cassette for recording into this (recording) VCR.
  2. Record on this VCR while viewing the playback picture of the other (playback) VCR and have this (recording) VCR enter recording pause mode at the point where you want to cut out.
  3. Release the recording pause at the point where you want to start recording again.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make a newly composed tape.
  5. When finished, press ■ STOP on both VCRs.

Q: How do you perform Insert Editing?

  1. Insert a recorded cassette into the other (playback) VCR and a cassette for recording into this (recording) VCR.
  2. Locate the editing end point by playing back the cassette on this (recording) VCR and press COUNTER RESET on this VCR. The counter reads “0H00M00S”.
  3. Rewind the tape on this VCR and put the VCR in recording pause mode at the editing start point.
  4. Play back on the other VCR and put it in playback pause mode at the point where the picture to be inserted appears on the screen.
  5. Release recording pause mode of this VCR and playback pause mode of the other VCR simultaneously.
  6. Press ■ STOP on this VCR to stop the recording at the editing end point (counter reading reaches to 0H00M00S) set in step 2.
  7. Press ■ STOP on the other VCR to stop the playback.
  • If you play back a tape on which insert editing was performed, the picture may be distorted at the end point of insert editing.

Q: What is the function of the LANC connector?

The LANC (Local Application Control System) connector controls the tape transport of video equipment and peripherals connected to it. It has the same function as the connector indicated as CONTROL L or REMOTE on other equipment.

Q: How do you set the LANC mode?

  • When using a control L (LANG) cable for synchronized editing, set the LANC mode as described below:
  • To have this VCR control the other VCR: Set the LANC mode selector on the rear to " ."
  • For video camera recorders (like the CCD-TR series): The LANC mode must always be set to “s.”
  • To control this VCR from the other VCR: Set the LANC mode selector on the rear to “M.” If you cannot set the LANC mode to “M” on the other VCR, you cannot control this VCR from the other VCR.

Q: How do you perform Synchronized Assemble Editing?

  1. Check the LANG mode setting.
  2. Insert a recorded cassette into the other (playback) VCR and a cassette for recording into this (recording) VCR.
  3. Locate the recording start point on this VCR and put this VCR in recording pause mode.
  4. Locate the beginning of the scene to be edited out on the other VCR and put the other VCR in playback pause mode.
  5. Press SYNCHRO EDIT on this VCR. The SYNCHRO EDIT indicator lights up. Pause mode of both the recording VCR and the playback VCR is released to start editing.
  6. Press SYNCHRO EDIT on this VCR at the point where you want to stop. This VCR enters recording pause mode, and the other VCR enters playback pause mode.
  7. If you have another scene you want to edit, repeat steps 3 to 5.
  8. After editing is complete, press ■ STOP on both VCRs.
  • The EDIT function is activated automatically. If the linear counter becomes zero, synchronized editing stops. The COUNTER RESET button cannot function.

Q: How can the linear counter “0H00M00S” be used for synchronized editing?

Synchronized insert editing is possible only when this VCR is used as the recording VCR and the LANG mode is set to “M.” Follow steps 1, 2, and 3 on page 29. To start editing, press SYNCHRO EDIT on this VCR. When the linear counter becomes zero, the other VCR enters playback pause mode and this VCR enters recording pause mode.

Q: How do you perform synchronized editing using the CONTROL S connector?

The synchronized editing using the CONTROL S connector is the same as the synchronized editing using the LANG connector, allowing you to pause and release pause mode on both VCRs. You can only perform synchronized editing using the CONTROL S IN connector when the other VCR has the CONTROL S OUT connector. Set the Command Mode of the other VCR to VTA2. Press SYNCHRO EDIT on the other VCR having the CONTROL S OUT connector.

Q: What are the functions of the controls on the front panel of the VCR?

  • EJECT button
  • POWER ON/OFF button and indicator
  • Cassette compartment
  • STEREO and VTR indicator
  • II PAUSE button
  • Tape transport indicators
  • ■ STOP button
  • DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
  • SLOW/STILL ADJUST A and 1 buttons
  • • REC button and indicator
  • HI8 button (AUTO/OFF)
  • Remote control sensor
  • EDIT button
  • SYNCHRO EDIT button
  • COUNTER RESET button
  • Rewind
  • Play pause (reverse)
  • Picture search (reverse)
  • Locked picture search (reverse)
  • x 2 (double speed) playback (reverse)
  • Play (reverse)
  • Slow motion play (reverse)
  • Frame-by-frame picture (reverse)
  • Auto play Indicator
  • Fast forward
  • Play pause (forward)
  • Picture search (forward)
  • Locked picture search (forward)
  • x 2 (double speed) playback (forward)
  • Play (forward)
  • Slow motion play (forward)
  • Frame-by-frame picture (forward)
  • Recording
  • Display window

Q: What indicators are in the display window?

  • Cassette indicator
  • Linear time counter
  • Tape speed indicator

Q: What are the connections and controls on the rear panel of the VCR?

  • LINE IN S VIDEO connector
  • LINE IN VIDEO and AUDIO (R/L) jacks (phono type)
  • AC-INPUT connector
  • LANC mode selector
  • CONTROL L (LANG) connector
  • RF UNIT selector
  • CL (clear) button
  • LINE OUT S VIDEO connector
  • LINE OUT VIDEO and AUDIO (L/R) jacks (phone type)
  • CONTROLS IN connector (mini-type)

Q: What are the functions of the controls on the Remote Commander?

  • TAPE RETURN button
  • TV/VTR button
  • POWER button
  • II PAUSE button
  • REC buttons (Press both simultaneously)
  • < DIRECTION > buttons
  • X2 (double speed) button
  • SLOW button
  • Tape transport buttons
  • SEARCH (reverse/forward)
  • FRAME ADVANCE (reverse/forward)
  • ► PLAY (playback)
  • ■ STOP (playback)

Q: What are the characteristics of the Hi8 system?

  • Super high quality picture: The FM carrier frequency range is shifted up to 5.7-7.7 MHz, higher than the standard 8mm range of 4.2-5.4 MHz, improving horizontal resolution to 400 lines.
  • Use of high-grade tape: Metal tape with greater magnetism is used for high-density recording, covering a wide frequency range.
  • S VIDEO (separate luminance/chroma signal) Input/output connectors: Transmits and receives the video signal separated into luminance (Y) and chroma © signals, minimizing flicker and color blur and enhancing sharpness.
  • Tape Speed: Uses the same tape speed as the standard 8mm system, allowing four hours of playback in LP mode on an E6-120 tape.

Q: How do you record and playback in the Hi8 Video System?

To take advantage of the EV-C100 Hi8 video system, use Hi8 video tapes for recording and playback. The EV-C100 can also record and playback standard 8mm video tapes if Hi8 quality is not necessary. Select the Hi8 setting with the Hi8 (AUTO/OFF) button to AUTO to record in Hi8. The EV-C100 automatically detects the video system type and plays the tape accordingly. Tapes recorded using the Hi8 video system cannot be played back on conventional 8mm video equipment.

Q: How do you set the RF UNIT selector?

  1. Set the RF UNIT selector at the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used in your area.
  2. Press POWER. The power indicator on the front panel lights up.
  3. Press TV/VTR on the Remote Commander. The VTR indicator on the VCR lights up.
  4. Turn on your TV and set it to the channel selected in step 1.
  • Your TV is now tuned to the VCR. Set the TV to this channel when using the VCR.

Q: How do you attach an F-type connector?

  1. Strip 17 mm (11/16") of the black polyvinyl jacket.
  2. Fold back the woven wire.
  3. Strip 12 mm (1/2") of the white plastic casing, leaving 12 mm of the center conductor.
  4. Slip the crimping ring over the cable.
  5. Insert the inner conductor into the F-type connector shaft and push the end of the cable into the connector as far as it will go.
  6. Slide the crimping ring over this assembly. Pinch the crimping ring with pliers to hold the connection in place.
  7. Cut the center conductor leaving 3 mm (1/8") from the end.
  8. Insert the F-type connector into the VHF/UHF IN connector on the VCR.

Q: How do you connect a 300-ohm twin lead cable to the antenna connector?

  1. Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
  2. Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the screws on the antenna connector.
  3. Retighten the screws.

Q: How do you connect a 300-ohm twin lead cable to the UHF band separator/mixer?

  1. Loosen the screws on the UN band separator/mixer.
  2. Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the screws.
  3. Righten the screws.
  4. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the UN band separator/mixer.
  5. Connect the UN band separator/mixer to the VHF/UHF IN connector on the VCR.

Q: What should you do if the power switch does not work?

The AC power cord may be disconnected. Check the connection.

Q: What are some reasons for poor TV reception?

  • The channel for the VCR is not correctly tuned on the TV.
  • The VHF/UHF IN or OUT on the VCR are not connected firmly.
  • The AC power cord of the VCR is disconnected.
  • The TV’s channel is not set to the one preset for the VCR.
  • Press TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator on the VCR lights up.
  • The channel is not set to Ch 3 or Ch 4, or the video input has not been selected on the TV.
  • Make sure the S VIDEO connection is tight.
  • Clean the video head.

Q: What can cause a shaky or snowy picture during recording?

  • The video heads are dirty.
  • The video heads are worn out.

Q: Why is there no picture on the TV screen?

  • No cassette has been inserted.
  • The cassette inserted is at its end.
  • The S VIDEO connecting cable is still connected to the S VIDEO IN when the cable is not in use.

Q: What are some reasons why the VCR won’t record?

  • The cassette is defective. Use a new cassette.
  • Check the safety tab.

Q: What should you do if the playback picture is not clear?

  • The channel for the VCR is not correctly tuned on the TV.
  • The video heads are dirty. Clean the heads using the Sony V8-25CLH Video head cleaning cassette.
  • The video heads are worn out.
  • Place the VCR away from a TV.

Q: What can cause a noisy picture?

The tape is defective. Use a new cassette.

Q: Why does the picture move vertically during picture search mode?

Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or color monitor.

Q: Why does the sound drop out?

The cassette is defective. Use a new video cassette.

Q: Why is the cassette ejected when REC is pressed?

Check the safety tab.

Q: Why can’t a cassette be inserted?

Another cassette has already been inserted.

Q: Why won’t the Remote Commander operate?

The batteries are exhausted.

Q: What should you do if the VCR does not respond even though you press any button?

The built-in microprocessor may be defective. Pressing CL (clear) on the rear panel with a pointed object such as a ballpoint pen may fix the problem.

Q: What should you do if you cannot control this VCR from the other VCR during synchronized editing?

  • Set the LANC mode of the other VCR to M.
  • Set the LANC mode of this VCR to S.

Q: How do you clean the video heads?

Use video head cleaning tape V8-25CLH or ask Sony service personnel to clean the video heads.

  • Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads include rough, unclear, or no picture. Do not use commercially available wet-typed cleaning cassettes as they may damage the video heads.

Q: What should you do if the VCR displays a poor picture after cleaning the video heads?

You may need to replace the video heads. Consult your dealer or the Sony Service Center.

Q: When should you have the VCR checked?

You should have the VCR checked (cleaning, oiling and replacing of worn parts) after each 1,000 hours of use.

Q: What should you do if there is moisture condensation?

  • Do not operate the unit right after having transported it from a cold location to a warm location, or in a room where the temperature rises suddenly. Wait for about one hour before operating the unit or keep the rise in room temperature gradual.
  • If the unit is operated with moisture condensation, the unit and the tape may be damaged, so remove the tape immediately when there is a possibility of moisture condensation or when no picture (or a monochrome picture) is obtained. To evaporate the moisture rapidly, leave the player turned on without a tape loaded.
  • When a cassette tape is carried from a cold place to a warm place, the cassette tape may become wet. Eject the cassette tape and leave it outside of the compartment for about one hour.

Q: What are the system specifications?

  • Video recording system: Rotary two-head helical scanning FM system
  • Audio recording: Rotary head, FM system (2 channels)
  • Video signal: NTSC color, EIA standards
  • Usable cassette: 8 mm video format cassettes
  • Tape speed:
  • SP: approx. 1.43 cm/sec.
  • LP: approx. 0.72 cm/sec.
  • Maximum recording time:
    • SP: 2 hours 30 minutes (with Sony P6-150)
  • Fast-forward and rewind time: approx 4.5 minutes (with Sony P6-120 cassette)
  • VHF/UHF output: Channel 3 or 4 (selectable), 75 ohms, unbalanced
  • VHF/UHF input: 75 ohms, F-type connector

Q: What are the Input and Output specifications?

  • Video input: * Input signal: LINE IN VIDEO (phone jack): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative * S VIDEO input: LINE IN S VIDEO (4-pin, mini-DIN)
    • Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
    • Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
  • Video output:
  • Output signal: LINE OUT VIDEO (phone jack): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
  • S VIDEO output: LINE OUT S VIDEO (4-pin, mini-DIN) * Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative * Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced
  • Audio input: LINE IN AUDIO (phone jack)(2)
    • Input level: -7.5 dBs
    • Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
  • Audio output: LINE OUT AUDIO (phone jack)(2)
  • Standard impedance: -7.5 dBs at load impedance 47 kilohms * Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
  • CONTROL S IN: minijack
  • CONTROL L: Stereo mini-mini jack

Q: What are the general specifications?

  • Power requirements: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 12 W (max.)
  • Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
  • Storage temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to +140°F)
  • Dimensions: Approx. 225 x 75 x 252 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 8 7/8 x 3 x 10 inch)
  • Weight: Approx. 2.1 kg (4 lb 10 OZ)
  • Remote Commander: RMT-V124B
  • Remote control system: Infrared control
  • Command mode: VTR2
  • Power requirements: 3V DC, 2 size AA batteries (IEC designation RB)

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