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Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. Русский ПРЕДУПРЕЖДЕНИЕ Для предотвращения пожара или...
Table of contents Before you begin Using this manual 4 Checking supplied accessories 6 Basic operations Connecting to a TV 7 Installing the AC adaptor/charger 9 Inserting a cassette 10 Playing back a tape 11 Various playback modes 13 Playing back a dual soundtrack tape 14 Using the AV cordless IR receiver - LASER LINK Advanced operations Using alternative power sources 16...
Before you begin Using this manual Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony “Video Walkman” VCR. As you read through this manual, buttons and settings on the VCR are shown in capital letters. e.g., Set the POWER switch to ON.
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Using this manual Precaution on copyright Television programmes, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws. Precautions on VCR care •Do not let the VCR get wet. Keep the VCR away from rain and sea water.
Checking supplied accessories Check that the following accessories are supplied with your VCR. 1 AC-V700 AC adaptor/charger (1) (p. 9, 17) The shape of the plug varies from region to region. 2 DK-415 connecting cord (1) (p. 9) 3 A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 7, 32, 34, 47) 4 S video cable(1) (p.
Basic operations Connecting to a TV Connect this VCR to a TV to watch the playback picture or to display the indicators on the TV screen. Connecting directly to a TV/VCR Open the jack cover. Connect this VCR to the LINE IN inputs on the TV or VCR connected to the TV, using the supplied A/V connecting cable.
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Connecting to a TV If the TV or VCR is a monaural type Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and the white or the red plug to the audio input jack on the TV or the VCR.
Installing the AC adaptor/ charger Use the supplied AC adaptor/charger. (1)Set the mode change switch to VCR/ CAMERA. (2)Connect the connecting cord to the DC OUT jack on the AC adaptor/charger. (3)Connect the mains lead to mains. (4)While pressing the connecting plate of the connecting cord, slide it to the left so that it attaches to the battery mounting surface firmly.
Inserting a cassette You can use mini DV cassette with only. Make sure that the power source is installed. (1)While pressing the small blue button, slide EJECT to the right. The cassette compartment automatically lifts up and opens. (2)Insert a cassette with the window facing up. (3)Close the cassette compartment by pressing mark on the cassette compartment.
Playing back a tape (1)While pressing the small green button on the POWER switch, set it to ON. The POWER lamp (green) on the front lights (2)Press 0 to rewind the tape. (3)Press · to start playback. To stop playback, press π. To rewind the tape, press 0.
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Playing back a tape Using a Remote Commander You can operate this VCR using a Remote Commander supplied with a Sony product. Set COMMANDER in the menu system according to the remote control mode of the Sony product. Mode Sony product VTR 1...
Playing back a tape Various playback modes To view a still picture (playback pause) Press P during playback. The PAUSE lamp (orange) lights up. To resume playback, press P or ·. To locate a scene (picture search) Keep pressing 0 or ) during playback. To resume normal playback, release the button.
Playing back a tape Playing back a dual soundtrack tape When you play back a dual soundtrack tape, select the desired sound in the menu. (1)Press MENU to display the menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select HiFi SOUND, then press the control dial. (3)Turn the control dial to select desired sound, then press the control dial.
LASER LINK is a trademark of Sony Corporation. To play back on a TV (1)After connecting your TV and AV cordless IR receiver, set the POWER switch on the AV cordless IR receiver to ON.
Battery Battery pack NP-F730, NP- pack F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 In the car 12 V or Sony DC adaptor/charger 24 V car DC-V700 battery Note on power sources Disconnecting the power source or removing the battery pack during recording or playback may damage the inserted tape.
(not supplied). If you use any other battery pack to operate your VCR, the VCR may not operate or the battery life may be shortened. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Charging the battery pack (1)Set the mode change switch to CHARGE.
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Using alternative power sources Charging time Battery pack Charging time * NP-F730 250 (190) NP-F750 270 (210) NP-F930 330 (270) NP-F950 360 (300) Numbers in parentheses indicate the time for a normal charge. (Normal charge) * Approximate number of minutes to charge an empty battery pack fully using the supplied AC adaptor/charger.
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While pressing BATT, slide the battery pack to the right. Using a car battery Use the DC adaptor/charger Sony DC-V700 (not supplied). Connect the car battery cord to the cigarette lighter socket of a car (12 V or 24 V).
Changing the mode settings You can change the mode settings in the menu system to further enjoy the features and functions of the VCR. (1)Press MENU to display the menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select the desired item, then press the control dial. Only the selected item is displayed.
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Selecting the mode setting of each item COMMANDER <VTR1-6/OFF> •Select VTR2 when using a Remote Commander supplied with Sony video camera recorder. •Select VTR1 - 6 when using a Remote Commander supplied with Sony product. •Select OFF when not using a Remote Commander or to prevent the unit from being operated by other Remote Commanders.
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Changing the mode settings TAPE TITLE Select this item to label the cassette tape. BEEP* <ON/OFF> •Select ON so that beeps sound when you turn the power on, etc. •Select OFF when you do not want to hear the beep sound. AUDIO MIX* Select this item and adjust the balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 by turning the control...
Sony digital video camera recorder, you can search a scene with a date or title. You can also search a photo (still picture) recorded by the Sony digital video camera recorder. Refer to the operating instructions of the digital camera recorder for details.
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Searching a scene Notes •The interval of the boundaries between the dates needs more than two minutes. The VCR may not search if the beginning of the recorded date is too close to the next one. •The short cursor on the screen suggests the date selected in the previous time.
Searching a scene Searching the boundaries of recorded tape with title - title search You can search for the boundaries of recorded tape with title - Title Search function. You can use this function only when playing back a tape with cassette memory. MENU CM SEARCH (1)Set the POWER switch to ON.
Searching a scene Searching for a photo - photo search/photo scan You can search for the recorded still picture - Photo Search function. There are two modes in Photo Search: •Using cassette memory, you can select the recorded date displayed. •Without using cassette memory.
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Searching a scene Searching for a photo without using cassette memory - photo search You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not. MENU CM SEARCH (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. (2) Press MENU to display the menu. (3) Turn the control dial to select the CM SEARCH, then press the control dial.
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Searching a scene Scanning photo - photo scan You can use this function whether the tape has cassette memory or not. (1) Set the POWER switch to ON. (2) Press SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander repeatedly until the photo scan indicator appears.
Displaying recording data – data code function Using the Remote Commander supplied with a Sony digital video camera recorder, you can display recording data (date/time or various settings when recorded) on the TV screen during playback (Data Code). Press DATA CODE of the Remote Commander during playback.
Editing onto another tape You can create your own video programme by editing with any other DV, mini DV, h 8 mm, H Hi8, j VHS, k S-VHS, K S-VHSC or l Betamax VCR that has audio/video inputs. You can edit with little deterioration of picture and sound quality when using the DV cable.
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Editing onto another tape Notes on editing when using the DV cable •You can connect one VCR only. •You can record picture, sound and system data at the same time on the DV products by using the DV cable only. •You cannot edit the titles, display indicator, or the contents of cassette memory.
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Editing onto another tape Using the A/V connecting cable or S video connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. : Signal flow / Передача сигнала Notes on editing when using the A/V connecting cable •Press DISPLAY, DATA CODE and SEARCH MODE on the Remote Commander (not supplied) to turn off the display indicators.
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Editing onto another tape Starting editing Edición en otra cinta (1)Insert a blank tape (or a tape you want to record over) into the (recording) VCR, and insert your recorded tape into this VCR. (2)Play back the recorded tape on this VCR until you locate the point where you want to start editing, then press P to set this VCR in playback pause mode.
Recording from a VCR or TV You can record a tape from another VCR or a TV programme from a TV that has video/audio outputs. Connect this (recording) VCR to the (playback) VCR or TV. Turn down the volume of this VCR while editing.
Recording from a VCR or TV Notes on connection •You can record a picture from another VCR or TV of PAL system only, not from the VCR or TV of SECAM system. •If the (recording) VCR is a monaural type, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable for video to the VCR.
ленте, предварительно записанной в режиме LP. • Если Вы наложите звук на ленту, записанную на другом КВМ (включая другой GV-D300E), то качество звука мoжет быть не таким хорошим как для ленты, записанной на данном КВМ. • Когда Вы записываете изоображение в...
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Audio dubbing Adding an audio sound on a recorded tape (1)Insert your recorded tape into the VCR. (2)Set the POWER switch to ON. (3)On this VCR, press · to set it to playback mode, and then locate the point where the recording should begin.
Superimposing a title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can superimpose the titles during playback or playback pause. When you play back the tape, the title is displayed for 5 seconds from the point where you superimposed it. You can select from eight preset titles and one original (CUSTOM TITLE) to superimpose over the picture.
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Superimposing a title TITLE TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION [TITLE]:END Наложение титра TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS TITLE MODE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS 3,4,5 TITLE HAPPY BIRTHDAY...
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Superimposing a title Preset titles can be scrolled in the following order: HELLO ˜ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ˜ HAPPY HOLIDAYS ˜CONGRATULATIONS! ˜ OUR SWEET BABY ˜ WEDDING ˜ VACATION ˜ THE END˜ CUSTOM TITLE. When you have stored an original title The title appears above “CUSTOM TITLE.”...
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Superimposing a title Erasing a title (1)Press MENU to display the menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select TITLE ERASE, then press the control dial. (3)Turn the control dial to select the title you want to erase, then press the control dial. (4)Make sure the title is the one you want to erase, then press control dial again.
Making a custom title If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can make one title of up to 20 characters and store it in memory. (1)Press TITLE to display the titles. (2)Turn the control dial to select CUSTOM TITLE, then press the control dial.
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Making a custom title TITLE TITLE HELLO HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION [TITLE]:END CUSTOM TITLE – – – – – – – – – – & [TITLE]:END Создание собственного титра TITLE HAPPY HOLIDAYS CONGRATURATIONS! OUR SWEET BABY WEDDING VACATION THE END...
Labeling a cassette If you use a tape with cassette memory, you can label a cassette. The label can consist of up to 10 characters and is stored in cassette memory. When you insert the labeled cassette and turn the power on, the label appears.
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Labeling a cassette MENU MENU TAPE TITLE – – – – – & [MENU]:END Обозначение кассеты MENU AUDIO MODE TITLEERASE TITLE DSPL TAPE TITLE – – – – – – – – – – BEEP AUDIO MIX CM SEARCH [MENU]:END 5,6,7 MENU TAPE TITLE –...
Assemble editing What is assemble editing “Editing” is to make a new tape from a prerecorded tape by deleting unnecessary scenes and allocating the scenes you want in the desired order. This VCR has the assemble function which enables you to select scenes while playing back a tape.
Connecting the recording VCR Use a VCR which is controlled by an infrared remote control system. Connect the recording VCR in the same way as “Editing onto another tape” (p. 30). Note on connection You cannot do the timing adjustment (p. 51) when the VCRs are connected using the DV connecting cable.
Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR Set the remote control mode and the button to Edición en otra cinta release the recording pause mode according to the recording VCR. (1)Press ASSEMBLE. The ASSEMBLE menu appears. To set the remote control mode (2)Turn the control dial to select SET UP, then press the control dial.
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Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR VCR remote control mode list / Список режимов дистанционного управления КВМ Brand Remote control mode Марка Режим дистанционного управления Sony 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 Aiwa Akai 62, 50, 74 Alba Baird 36, 30 Blaupunkt...
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Setting the VCR to control the recording VCR Placing both VCRs To operate the recording VCR with this VCR, place the VCRs about 30 cm (1 foot) apart from each other and point the assemble editing control emitter of this VCR at the remote sensor of the recording VCR.
Adjusting the timing to start recording When a VCR is remote-controlled, there is time lag from when the VCR receives the signal to when it actually operates. The time lag differs depending on the recording VCR. During the assemble editing, the time lag results in missing scenes or unnecessary scenes on the edited tape.
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Adjusting the timing to start recording Adjusting the timing Calculate the average of the five figures for the “CUT-IN” point and do the same for the “CUT- OUT” point. Example: (5 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 5) ÷ 5 = 5 (1)Turn the control dial to select “CUT-IN ADJ,”...
Selecting scenes Select the scenes in the order you want to edit. One scene selected for editing is called “a cut.” You can select a cut in the unit of a frame. In the following operations: •the “IN point” means the beginning of a cut •the “OUT point”...
Previewing scenes After selecting cuts, make sure that the IN and OUT points are correctly marked. (1)Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select PREVIEW, then press the control dial. The PREVIEW menu appears. (3)Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to check, then press the control dial.
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Previewing scenes Changing the IN/OUT point of a You can reselect the IN and OUT points. (1)Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select PROGRAM, then press the control dial. The list of the IN and OUT points appears. (3)Turn the control dial to select the IN or OUT point you want to change, then press the control dial.
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Previewing scenes Deleting cuts Deleting a cut (1)Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu. (2)Turn the control dial to select DELETE, then press the control dial. (3)Turn the control dial to select 1PGM DELETE, then press the control dial. (4)Turn the control dial to select the cut you want to delete, then press the control dial.
Executing the assemble editing The selected cuts are automatically assembled and recorded on the tape in the recording VCR. (1)Insert the recording tape in the recording VCR, and set to recording pause mode. (2)Press ASSEMBLE to display the ASSEMBLE menu. (3)Turn the control dial to select EXECUTE, then press the control dial.
КВМ может считывать и записывать данные, такие как даты выполнения записей или титры и т.д. с использованием этого запоминающего устройства. Ленты кассет с памятью имеют знак (кассета с памятью). Фирма Sony рекомендует, чтобы Вы использовали кассеты со знаком использования данного КВМ.
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Usable cassettes and playback modes Notes on the mini DV cassette To prevent accidental erasure Slide out the protect tab on the cassette so that the red portion is visible. [a] When affixing a label on the mini DV cassette Be sure to affix a label on only the location as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the VCR.
Charging the vanadium- lithium battery in the Your VCR is supplied with a vanadium-lithium battery installed so as to retain the menu settings, regardless of the setting of the POWER switch. The vanadium-lithium battery is always charged as long as you are using the VCR. The battery, however, will get discharged gradually if you do not use the VCR.
Resetting the date and time The date and time are set at the factory. Set the time according to the local time in your country. If you do not use the VCR for about 6 monthes, the date and time settings may be released (bars may appear) because the vanadium-lithium battery installed in the VCR will have been discharged.
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Resetting the date and time To correct the date and time setting Repeat steps 2 to 6. The year indicators changes as follows: 1998 1999 ... 2000 ... Note on the time indicator The internal clock of this VCR operates on a 24- hour cycle.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible video equipment about its battery consumption. Sony recommends that you use the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack with video equipment having the When you use this battery pack with video...
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Notes on “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To obtain more accurate remaining battery indication •If the indication seems incorrect, use up the battery pack and then recharge it fully (Full charge ). Note that if you have used the battery in a hot or cold environment for long time, or you have repeated charging many times, the battery pack may not be able to show the correct time even after being fully charged.
Maintenance information and precautions Moisture condensation If the VCR is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the VCR, on the surface of the tape, or on the head drum. In this condition, the tape may stick to the head drum and be damaged or the VCR may not operate correctly.
•playback pictures are hardly visible •playback pictures do not appear If [a] or [b] happens, clean the video heads with the Sony DVM12CL cleaning cassette (not supplied). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat the cleaning. (Do not repeat cleaning more than 5 times in one session.)
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зарядное устройство переменного тока) или 7,2 В (батарейный блок). • Если какиой-нибудь твердый предмет или жидкость попали в корпус, то выключите КВМ и проверьте его у дилера Sony перед дальнейшей ее эксплуатацией. • Избегайте грубого обращения или механических ударов. • Держите выключатель POWER в положении...
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– Extremely hot or cold – Dusty or dirty – Very humid – Vibrating If any difficulty should arise, unplug the unit and contact your nearest Sony dealer. Информация по уходу за аппаратом и предосторожности Адаптер/зарядное устройство переменного тока Зарядка...
Using your VCR abroad Each country or area has its own electric and TV colour systems. Before using your VCR abroad, check the following points. Power sources You can use your VCR in any country or area with the supplied AC adaptor/charger within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
English Trouble check If you run into any problem using the VCR, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem. Should the difficulty persist, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Power Symptom The power is not on.
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Trouble check Operation Symptom No sound or only a low sound is heard when playing back a tape. The new sound added to the recorded tape is not heard. The title is not displayed. The title is not recorded. The cassette label is not recorded. Displaying the recorded date, date search function does not work.
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The CHARGE lamp flashes. Cause and/or corrective actions • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette. (p. 66) • The video heads may be dirty. m Clean the heads using the Sony DVM12CL (not supplied) cleaning cassette.
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The problem is with the AC adaptor/ charger. Please contact your nearest Sony dealer in connection with the product with the problem. * If you use a battery pack which you have just bought or which has been left unused for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash at the first charging.
C:22:ππ C:23:ππ C:31:ππ C:32:ππ E:61:ππ E:62:ππ If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Self-diagnosis display •C:ππ:ππ You can service the VCR yourself. •E:ππ:ππ Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility.
Если у Вас возникла какая-либо проблема при использовании КВМ, воспользуйтесь следующей таблицей для отыскания и устранения проблемы. Если трудности все еще остаются, то отсоедините источник питания и обратитесь к Вашему дилеру Sony или на местное уполномоченное предприятие по обслуживанию Sony. КВМ Питание...
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Проверка неисправностей Работа Признак Нет звука или только низкий звук слышен при воспроизведении ленты. Новый звук, наложенный на ленту, не прослушивается. Не отображается титр. Титр не записывается. Обозначение кассеты не записывается. Функция отображения дыты записи, поиска даты не работает. Функция поиска титра не работает. Индикатор...
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Проверка неисправностей Изображение Признак Прочее Признак Aдаптер/зарядное устройство переменного тока Признак Причина и/или действия по исправлению Причина и/или действия по исправлению Действия по исправлению...
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Имеется проблема у адаптера/ зарядного устройства перем. тока. Обратитесь, пожалуйста, к Вашему ближайшему дилеру Sony в связи с имеющейся проблемой. * Если Вы используете батарейный блок, который Вы только что купили, или который был оставлен на длительное время без использования, то лампочка CHARGE может мигать при первой зарядке. Это не...
DC OUT: 8.4 V, 2.0 A in operating mode Battery charge terminal: 8.4 V, 1.4 A in charge mode Application Sony battery pack NP-F730, NP- F750, NP-F930, NP-F950 lithium ion type Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
DC OUT: 8,4 В, 2,0 А в рабочем режиме Выход для зарядки батарейного блока: 8,4 В, 1,4 А в режиме зарядки Применение Батарейные блоки Sony NP-F730, NP-F750, NP-F930, NP-F950, литиево-ионного типа Рабочая температура От 0° С до 40° С (от 32° F до 104° Температура хранения...
Identifying the parts 1 VOLUME buttons (p. 11) 2 EJECT knob (p. 10) 3 Cassette compartment (p. 10) 4 POWER lamp (p. 11) 5 Remote sensor Aim a Remote Commander (not supplied) here for remote control. 6 RESET button (bottom) (p. 72) 7 Control dial (p.
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Identifying the parts !£ !¢ DISPLAY AUDIO DUB !∞ TITLE ASSEMBLE !§ PLAY !¶ CAUTION !• !£ r REC (recording) buttons and lamp (p. 34) !¢ AUDIO DUB button (p. 37) !∞ DISPLAY button (p. 11) !§ TITLE button (p. 39, 43) !¶...
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Slide up to release the terminal cover when attaching an accessory (not supplied). #£ DV IN/OUT jack (p. 30, 47) This “i.LINK” mark is a trademark of Sony Corporation and indicates that this product is in agreement with IEEE 1394-1995 specifications and their revisions.
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Identifying the Parts Operation indicators TV screen 1 Tape transport mode indicator 2 Recording mode indicator (p. 12) 3 Cassette Memory indicator (p. 4) 4 Warning indicator (p. 86) 5 VOL (volume) indicator (p. 11) 6 Time code indicator / Self-diagnosis display (p.
If the CAUTION lamp and the indicators on the TV screen flash, check the following: If the CAUTION lamp flashes, but no indicators appear on the TV screen, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony facility. : you can hear the beep sound when BEEP is set to ON in the menu system.
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(p. 60) 9 Some other trouble has occurred. Disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized facility. !º The battery is not the “InfoLITHIUM” type. !¡ The tape has no cassette memory. (p. 4) Предупреждающие...
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Конденсация влаги ... 65 Монтаж ... 30, 46 Монтажный кадр (выбор) ... 53 Монтажный кадр (изменение) ... 55 Монтажный кадр (отмена) ... 56 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan F, G, H Full charge ... 18 HiFi SOUND ... 14 I, J, K, L I.