STEREO vtDEO CASSETTE RECORDER JB

IsorsY,

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Before operating the unit, please read this manualthoroughly, and retain it for f uture reference.

OWNER'S RECORD

The model and serial numbers of your set are located at therear. Record the serial number in the space provided below.Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sonydealer regarding this product.

Model No. SL-HF750 Serial No.

superBetah[-fnThis unit can be used with any video cassette tapes havingthe mark [8.It is compatible with the JBIs, JBII and JBIII type recordingand playback formats, and will play back tapes recorded inthe IBI format.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WarningRemoval of the transit screwsPrecautionsLocation and function of controlsHandling the video cassettes

Various playback modes ............................13

Use of the tape counter ...............15

Remote control operation ...........16

Timer-activated recording ...........'18

Quick timer recording ..................21

Antenna/cable and TV connection .....................31

Connection to an audio system ..........................35

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@ 1986 by Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shockpose the unit to rain or

hazard, do not ex-moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated"dangerous voltage" within the prod-uct's enclosure that may be of suffi-cient magnitude to constitute a risk ofelectric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the literature accompa-nying the appliance.

CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THISPOLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADESCAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADEEXPOSURE.

INFORMATIONThis equipment generates and uses radio frequencyenergy and if not installed and used properly, that is, instrict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions,may cause interference to radio and television reception. lthas been type tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B computing device in accordance with thespecifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, whichare designed to provide reasonable protection againstsuch interference in a residential installation. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in aparticular installation.lf this equipment does cause interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turningthe equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try tocorrect the interference by one or more of the followingmeasure:

-reorient the receiving antenna

-relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver

-move this equipment away from the receiver

-plug this equipment into a different outlet so thatequipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.

lf necessary, the user should consult the dealer or anexperienced radio/television technician for additionalsuggestions. The user may f ind the following bookletprepared by the Federal Communications Commissionhelpful:"How to identify and Resolve Radio-TV lnterferenceProblems". This booklet is available from the U.S.

Government Printing Off ice, Washington DC, 20402, StockNo.004O@00345-4.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT HEMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER.SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

REMOVAL OF THE TRANSIT SCREWS

The cassette compartment is secured with three transitscrews to prevent it from sliding out while the unit is beingtransported.Before operating the unit, be sure to remove the transitsclews, using a screwdriver. Store the screws in the screwholes at the rear, and put them back in the original positions,when transporting the unit.

Screw holes

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PRECAUTIONS

On salety

. Before operating, check that the operating power voltageand f requency of the unit are identical with those of yourlocal power supply.

. Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplugthe unit and have it checked by qualif ied personnel beforeoperating it any f urther.

. One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose

of safety and will f it into the power outlet only one way. lfyou are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contactyour dealer.

. Unplug the unit from the walloutlet if it is not to be used foran extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull itout by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

On installation

. Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up.

. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) ornear materials (curtains, draperies) that may block theventilation slots.

. Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators orair ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessivedust, mechanical vibration or shock.

. The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position.

Do not install it in an inclined position.. Keep the unit and cassette tapes away from equipment with

strong magnets, as for example a microwave oven or a largeloudspeaker.

. Do not place any heavy object on the unit.

On operation

. When the unit is not in use, turn off the power to conserveenergy and to extend its useful life.

. Remove and store video cassettes after recording orplayback.

. Store the cassettes in their cases and keep them in an

upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and unevenwinding.

On cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft dry cloth, ora soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzinewhich might damage the f inish.

On rcpacking

Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.They make an ideal container in which to transport the unit.When shipping the unit to another location, repack it asillustrated on the carton.

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WHAT IS BETA HI.FI RECORDING?

ln conventional recording, audio signals are recorded onthe audio track and video signals on the video track. ln Betahi-fi recording, audio signals are recorded on the video tracktogether with the video signals using 2 rotary video heads.The Beta hi{i audio signals are f requency'modulated andrecorded on 2 channels, so that you can record a stereoprogram with sound quality far superior to that of theconventional audio recordi ng.

Beta hi-fi recording pattern on the video tape

Conventional audio track

Video + audio FM track

Head drumRotates 30times/sec.

Video headsFor recording/playback ofvideo and Beta hiJi audiosignals

Audio/control heads I\\\/

\\/of conventional audio l

/i\ \r/signals and control \o]:r' tsignals.

When the BETA Hl-Fl switch is set to ON, this recorderrecords audio signals on the video track (Beta hi-firecording) and on the conventional audio track at the sametime, so that these tapes can also be played back on anyordinary video cassette recorder without a Beta hi-f i system.

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LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF CONTROLS

For details on the use of each control, refer to the pages indicated in the black circles (f).

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[J oeeluclosEbutton

Cassette compartment

El Displaywindow

@ nevoresENsoR

l-4-l: r.rrctoutton

POWER switch and indicator

E oPEN/cLoSEbuttonPress to slide out the cassette compartment. Press againto slide in the cassette compartment.

@ Displaywindow

Variable speed playbackbuttons and indicators<ll FRAME ll) buttonsandindicatorsTuning compartment

E nenrtoresENSoRDetects the signals transmitted from the RemoteCommander.

E: etectuuttonPress to eject the cassette.

O ttuen REC indicatorO vrn indicatorO Week indicator@ Oay ol the week indicatorO SC (slmulcast) indicatorO CnfV (cable TV) indicator@ Snp (Second Audio Program) indicator(D Channel numberO lruoex indicators(D Cassette indicator@ Tape speed indicatorO Turn.on time setting indicator@ Timer program position@ Turn-on time of a timer recordingO tape counterO Turn.off time setting indicatorO Turn-off time of a timer recordingO STEREO indicator

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@ Variable speed playback buttons and indicators @>l< STILL, 1110,115, Xl, X2, SCAN

E <lt FRAME n) buttons and indicators @REV < (reverse), ) FWD (fonrrrard)

@ Tuning compartment

O sttll noJ (adjusr) button @O ADD buton 4?)@ enAseouttoX@@ CATV/NORM (normal) button @O AUTO STEREO switch

Normally set to ON. When the signal is weak on aparticularchannel. set to OFF.

O hrurursetector@O COMMAND MODE selector @

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AUTO RF COMMANDSTEREO UNIT MODE

oN lFf gcFrll- I vrn-rOFFI T_l 4CHI T-l VTR.

@ nenoenoNEsjack ]and LEVEL control

@ a"tani-riindicator -.-- -)

@ ernr< PRoG (program) METER ----l

@ nfC lrecording) LEVEL controls .---.--. .-:'-.1I

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@ truoex buttonUsed for the index scan or index search operation.

ETAPE RETURN butronln stop mode, press to advance or rewind the tapeapproximately to the counter "0H00M00S" point.

EZ coururen RESET buttonPress to reset the tape counterto "0H00M00S".

@wnnn bufionPress to view the program selected on the recorder. TheWR indicator appears in the display window.(l-he WR indicator appears automatically when the )PLAY button is pressed.)To view a different TV program while recording another,press this button again. The WR indicator disappears.

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: i - @cHANNEUTIMER+/-buttons

iltli ,*_--.-_-_ _@ o RECoRD buttonIi fm Tapetransportbuttonsand---U'u

indicators

--@ INDEXbutton

i. -. __@ rnerRETURNbuton

@ cour.rrER RESET button

i*_ ._ _- .. ___t-,,? rVA/TR buttonltul '

@ nenoenONES jack and LEVEL controlConnect stereo headphones (with stereo phone jack) tothe H EADPHON ES jack. The volume can be adjusted withthe LEVELcontrol.

@ aeta hili indicatorLights during recording with the BETA Hl-Fl switch set toON. When playing back a Beta hi-fi recorded tape, theindicator lights regardless of the position of the BETAHl-Flswitch.

@penr PRoc METERShows the peak input levels of the right and left channelsduring Beta hi-fi recording, and recorded levels duringplayback.

E nec LEVEL controlsUsed to adjust the recording level when the BETA Hl-Flswitch is set to ON. Normally keep at the center detentpositionE.

@ cnaruruemtMER +/- buttonsPress to select the channel and to set the clock or timerprogram.

@ o neconD buttonPress to start recording.

@ Tape transport buttons and indicators<< REW (rewind), ) PLAY, p FF (fast fonruard), 1STOP, TI PAUSEDI<STILL

Inside the lnont panel

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QUICKTIMER button

EDIT switch

AUDIO MONITOR STEREO/UR setector

INPUT SELECT switch

AUDIO MONITOR Hl-Ft/NORMAL setector

NORMALAUDIO selector

BETA Hl-Flswitch

MPX (multiplex) FILTER selector

@ sueen BETAswitch

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lT0] eutons for clock and timer setting

INDEX MARK button

INDEX ERASE button

REC MODE button

DISPLAY button

NORMAL TRACKI NG controt

SLOWTRACKING controt

SHARPNESS control

@ Buttons for clock and timer setting

@ffi ffi @

O CLOCK SET button: Press to starl the setting of thecurrent time.

@ TIMER SET button: Press to start the setting of timerprograms.

@ CHANNELfiIMER+/-buttons: press to set the clock ortimer program and to select the channel.

@ CLEAR button: Press to clear the timer setting.6 CngCf bufion: Press to check the timer settings.(D NEXT button: Press to advance to the next item to be

set during clock or timer setting.S TIMER REC button: Press to activate timer recording.

@ truoex MARK butronPress to mark an index signal at the desired point duringrecording or playback.

E INDEX ERASE burtonTo erase a pre-recorded index signal, locate the indexsignal and press this button.

@ nec MoDEbunonUsed to select the recording speed: IBI s, JBII orlBIII.

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@ otsetnYouttonUsed to turn on and off the on-screen display.

@ nonunl TRAGK|NG controtNormally keep at the center detent position. Turn to obtainthe best possible picture if streaks or snow appearsduring normal playback.

@ slowrnncKlNc conrrolNormally keep at the center detent position. Turn if a noiseband appears in the freeze picture or slow motion picture.

@ snnnerueSS controrUsed to adjust the sharpness of the picture if necessary.Normally set the control at the center detent position.

@ oulcxrtruER buttonPress to activate the quick timer.

@ ED|TswitchNormally keep at the upper position. When editing a tape,set to the lower position. The edited picture quality will beimproved.

@ auoto MoNlToR STEREo/UR selecrorSelect the channel(s) of the Beta hi-f i sound to bemonitored.STEREO: Normally set to this position.L: To monitor the L (left) channel of a stereo programR: To monitorthe R (right) channel of a stereo program

@ colrrnolS input jack

@ corurnoLLconnector

VHF/UHF OUT connector (F tYPe)

VHF/UHF lN connector(F type)

LINE lN AUDIO jacks(phono type)

LINE lN VIDEO/PCM jack*-(phono type)

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LINEOUTI AUD|O jacks(phono type)

LINE OUT 1 VIDEO/PCM jack(phono type)

@ trueurselECTswitchSelect the program to be recorded.TUNER: To record TV programsSIMULCAST: To record the sound from the LINE lN AUDIO

jacks and the picture of a TV program (FM simulcastrecording)

LINBPCM:To record signals from the LINE lN

VIDEO/PCM and AUDIO jacks

E AUDIO MONITOR Hl.Fl/NORMAL selectorSelect the sound to be monitored.Hl-Fl: Normally set to this position.NORMAL: To monitor the sound recorded on the

conventional audio track

@ruonmnlauDlo selectorSelect the sound to be recorded on the conventional audiotrack. Normally set to MAIN. To record SAP sound, set toSAP.

@ eEra Hl-FlswitchON: Normally set to this position. Recording will be carried

out in Beta hi-fi system.OFF: Set to this position to record only in the conventional

system.

B lvtPx FILTER selectorOFF: Normally set to this position.ON: For recording FM broadcast programs (lf your FM

tuner has an internal MPXfilter, set this selectortooFF.)

PCM: For PCM recording

@supen BETAswitch @Normally keep this switch at ON.

ACOUTLET

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- LINE OUT 2 VIDEO/PCM jack(phono type)

LINE OUT 2 AUDIO jacks(phono type)

@cOrurnOl S input jack(minijack) @Connect to the CONTROL S output jack of other Sonyproducts for various system operations.

@cOrurnOl L connector(5 pin) @Connect to the CONTROL L connector of other Sonyproducts for various system operations.

@Ac oUTLET(unswitcheQSupplies AC power to video or audio equipment withpower consumption of under 400 watts.. Do not connect here any electrical home appliances

whose power consumption exceeds 400 watts, such asan electric iron or fan.

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HANDLING THE VIDEO CASSETTES

Safety tabThe safety tab on the rear of the cassette should not beremoved lor recording. When a new recording is made on apre-recorded cassette, the previous recording will be erasedautomatically.To avoid erasing a recording, break off the safety tab using ascrewdriver or similar object.lf you cover the opening with a piece of plastic tape, wherethe safety tab has been removed, you can re-record on thecassette.

lf you activate O RECORD or TIMER REC when the insertedcassette has its safety tab removed, the cassette will beautomatical ly ejected.

Recording time availabb in each modeBy selecting the recording speed, IBIs l"BIIorJEl[, with theREC MODE button, you can decide the recording time.

The playback speed is automatically set.

Cassetteused JBIs mode IEII mode J!ll[ mode

L-125L-250L-500L-750

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15 min.30 min.t hr.t hr.30 min.t hr.40 min.

30 min.t hr.2hr.3 hr.

3 hr.20 min.

45 min.t hr.30min.3 hr.4 hr.30 min.5 hr.

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CASSETTE INSERTIONMake sure that you have linished all the connections andadjustments on pages 31 through 38.

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2Press POWER.Press EJECT.The cassette compartment slides out and the cassetteholder is raised.lnsert a cassette with the arrow on the cassette towardthe front.

POWER..

A EJECT

4 Press OPEN/CLOSE.The cassette compartment slides in.

. ln place of step 4, you may press any of the tape transportbuttons. The cassette compartment slides in and therecorder directly goes into the selected tape operationmode.

. The power can be automatically turned on without pressingPOWER when A EJECT is pressed.

Notes on the cassette compartment. Be careful not to trap your hand between the cassette

compartment and the cabinet when the compartment ismoving. lf you should do so, the cassette compartment willautomatically stop and move in the opposite direction inseveral seconds.

. Do nol inserl anything other than a cassette inside thecassette holder and compartment.

. Do not push down on the cassette holder forcibly when it israised. lf excessive force is applied, the protective device isactivated to stop the cassette compartment movement andrecorder operation. ln this case, press OPEN/CLOSE.

. Frequent moving of the cassette compartment duringrecording is not recommended, since this may affect therecording.

To eject the cassettePress A EJECT. The cassette compartment slides out and

the cassette holder is raised. Take out the cassette by hand.

Notes. The A EJ ECT button f unctions even if the recorder is turned

off..The A EJECT button does not function during recording.

To open/close the cassette compartmentPress OPEN/CLOSE. The cassette compartment slides outwhether the tape is running or not. This allows check of theremaining tape amount.

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RECORDING TV PROGRAMS (Beta hi-fi recording)

CautionTelevision programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of thecopyright laws.Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorizationfrom the cable television transmitter and/or program owner.

OPERATION

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'STEREO

INPUTSELECT

- TUNER

REC LEVEL*E SUPER BETA

-ONMPX FILTER

- OFF

NORMALAUDIO* MAIN

BETA HI-FI

-ON

Check before recording. Turn on the TV and select the channel for the recorder.. Check the positions of the selectors.

Check in the display window

Recording speed Channel to be recorded

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1 trrn on the power.

2 Setect the recording speed with REC MODE.

3 lnsert a cassette.

4 Press ryA/TR to select the VTR mode.

5 Setect the channel to be recorded with CHANNEUTIMER+/-.

6 Pr".r a RECORD. Recording willbegin.

Check on the monitorscreenlf the display does not appear, press DISPLAY inside the frontpanel oron the Commander.

o 0.00.15

o : Displayed for severalseconds when O RECORDis pressed.

orr: Recording pause mode

O.o0.o0: TaPe counterl0: Channel number

Displayed fo several seconds

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o lm FF

To stop recording, press I STOP.When the tape reaches its end, it will be rewound to thebeginning.

To eject the cassette, press I EJECT.

To tum oll the power, press POWER.lf the cassette compartment is open, it will be closedautomatically and then the power will be turned off.

To stop the tape momentarilyPress ll PAUSE. The TV program can still be seen on the TV,

but the picture will not be recorded.To resume recording, press ll PAUSE again.To protect the video heads and the tape, the pause mode willbe automatically released after about 8 minutes andrecording will stop.

ln case you want to record a tape which is to be playedback on another recorder from the very beginning ol thetape, run the tape for about 15 seconds before startingrecording. Otherwise you may miss the starting pointduring playback on the other machine.

NOTE

SUPER BETA SWITCHFor recordingr Set to ON to make high picture quality recordings.r Set to OFF if you intend to play back the tape on a non-

SuperBetaVCR. A tape recorded with the SUPER BETAswitch set to ON (inJBII/J!lllmode) may cause someover-modulation noise when played back on a non-SuperBeta VCR.

r[!ls recording produces a high quality picture as inSuperBeta recording regardless of the SUPER BETAswitch position. AJBIs-recorded tape may not be playedback on a non-SuperBeta VCR with a JBI playbackf unction.

For playbackr Normally set to the position in which the tape was

recorded.. Set to ON if the tape was recorded in theJBIs mode.. Set to OFF if the tape was recorded in the [I]I mode, or if

the tape was recorded on a non-SuperBeta VCR.

TO START RECORDING FROM A PARTICULARPOINT

You can decide the starting point for recording whilewatching the picture.1 Locate the point where you wish to start recording on the

tape by playing back the tape or using the Betascan or theBeta SkipScan f unction.

2 Press ll PAUSE to stop the tape where you wish to startrecording.

3 Press O RECORD. The recorderwillenter recording pausemode.

4 Press ll PAUSE at the desired point to release the pausemode. Recording will begin.

TO RECORD MULTTCHANNEL TV SOUND (MTS)

BROADCASTS (STEREOCASTS)

. Make sure AUTO STEREO in the tuning compartment is setto ON.

. The recording procedure is the same as usual.

lnside the front panel

BETA NORMALHI-FI AUDIO

ON

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MAIN-IE IHOFF- SAPU

To record a stereo broadcastSet BETA Hl-Fl to ON. When the STEREO indicator lights up,a stereo broadcast is being received.

To record a SAP (Second Audio Program) broadcastSet NORMAL AUDIO to SAP. The SAP indicator will light up.lf recording is made when there is a SAP broadcast, the SAPsound will be recorded on the conventional audio track whilethe MAIN sound is recorded on the video track in Beta hi{i.To listen to the SAP sound, set AUDIO MONITORH l-Fl/NORMAL to NORMAL.

To record a MAIN broadcast onlySet NORMALAUDIO to MAIN. The MAIN sound will berecorded on the video track and the conventional audio track.

NoteWhen a SAP sound is not to be recorded, be sure to setNORMAL AUDIO to MAIN. lf it is set to SAP and there is noSAP broadcast, no sound is recorded on the conventionalaudio track.

TO VIEW ONE TV PROGRAM WHILE RECORDINGANOTHER

Press TVA/TR so that the WR indicator disappears from thedisplay window. Select the channel you want to view on thery.

ln the years to come, an increasing number of programswill be broadcasted in stereo. Called Multichannel TVSound or MTS, the new technology will greatly enhance TVviewing by bringing you programs with high fidelity stereosound.MTS also provides for an extra channel called the SecondAudio Program or SAP which broadcasters can use totransmit a second language for bilingual transmissions orany other sound track.

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PLAYBACK

OPERATION

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Turn on the power.

lnsert a cassette.

Turn on the TV and select the channel for the recorder.

Press ) PLAY.

. To change to channel 3 or 2 on your TV from the channel onwhich you have been viewing something from the videorecorder, be sure to press TVA/TR first and then change tochannel 3 or 2 on your W, lf TVruTR is pressed after channel3 or 2 is set on your W, you might not get a picture. ln thiscase, change your TV channel to another channel and thencome back to channel 3 or 2.

TO SELECT THE MONITOR SOUND

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Notes. lf you are playing back a tape that was recorded on anolher

VCR, noise (if any) in the picture may be eliminated bysetting SUPER BETA to OFF. Normally, keep this switch atoN.

lnside the front panel

AUDIO MONITOR

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To select the left or right channel of stereo programsSet AUDIO MONITOR to Hl-Fl and to L or R. Select theposition L (left)or R (ight)according to the channel you wishto listen to.

Playback of SAP soundTo listen to the SAP sound that was recorded with NORMALAUDIO set to SAP, set AUDIO MONITOR HI-FI/NORMAL toNORMAL.Playback of Beta hifi stereo sound programs

Set AUDIO MONITOR to Hl-Fl and to STEREO.When the recorder is connected to a Component TV, a stereosystem or stereo headphones, you can enjoy stereo soundreproduction.

When a conventional (monaural) TV is connected, the soundof the left and right channels are mixed so that monauralsound comes from the TV speaker.

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WHEN YOU PLAY BACK A TAPE RECORDED ONANOTHER VCR

o lf the VCR on which the tape was recorded is not equippedwith the Beta hi-f i system, the recorder will play back thetape in the conventional way.

. lf streaks or snow appears, adjust NORMAL TRACKING fortheiest possible picture. Return the control to the centerposition after viewing that tape.

. To get a sharp picture, turn SHARPNESS toward SHARP.

lnside the front panel

VARIOUS PLAYBACK MODES

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E <II FRAME !I> E

BETASCAN _;

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PAUSE/XSTILL

BETASCAN

- Viewing the picture at a fast speed to lind a particularscene

Keep pressing F FF or <{ REW during playback.When you release the button, normal playback will beresumed.

BETA SKIPSCAN

- Viewing the picture momentarily during fast-fonarard orrewind

Keep pressing > FF or << REW during fast-forward orrewind mode.When you release the button, the fast-forurard or rewind modewill be resumed.

Streaks will appear and sound will be muted in the Betascanand Beta SkipScan pictures.

FREEZE PICTURE (playback pause)

Press PAUSE lI/STILL >|< during playback (in normal or slowmode). The sound is muted.Press PAUSE lI/STILL >f again or press )pLAy to resumenormal playback.To protect the video heads and the tape, the pause mode willbe automatically released after about 8 minutes and playbackwill be resumed.

TRA6KING SHARPNESS

lffi @'m@'- -

a-NORMAL SLOW SOFT SHARP

AUTO PLAY

-To play back a tape from the beginning of the tape afterrewinding

Press ) PLAY, keeping the << REW depressed. Afterthetape is completely rewound, it will be automatically playedback.

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STOP.ACTION ADVANCE PICTURE

Press ) FWD (forward) or < REV (reverse) in f reeze picture

mode.Press ) PLAY to resume normal playback.

VARIABLE SPEED PICTURE

Press the desired speed button during playback or in freezepicture mode. The sound is muted (except in x1 and x2

forward picture).

)l{ STILL: f reeze Picture1/10: slow motion picture at 1/10 normal speed1/5: slow motion picture at 1/5 normal speedx1 : normal speed picturex2: double speed picture*SCAN: continuous Betascan picture

* The x2 bulton will not function for lapes recorded in the lBl or Dl s mode,

though lhe indicalor on the button lights when the button is pressed.

To rcverse the direction ol the variable speed playback,press REV (. To resume foruvard playback, press ) FWD.

To change the playback speed, simply press the desiredspeed button.

To resume normal playback, press > PLAY.

Gheck on the monitor screen (in various playback modes)

lf the display does not appear, press DISPLAY inside the frontpanel or on the Commander.

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Tape operation mode indicator Tape counter

Tape operation mode indicators

D Playback({ Rewind

DD Fast-fonvard

DI( FreezePicture((() Reverse Betascan and BetaSkipscan( DD) Forward Betascan and Bata Skipscan

I I D Stop-action advance picture

X? -E Variable speedXl -Xl ptaybacklt 5 -It 5 "-"indicatesthe1/ 10 -1/ 10 reverse direction.

The tape operation mode indicators will disappear in several

seconds.

TO OBTAIN BETTER PLAYBACK PICTURE

- in variable playback modes

. ll the lreeze picture appears to shake...

Press STILL ADJ in the tuning compartment until thepicture stabilizes.As long as the same TV or color monitor is used,

readjustment should not be necessary.. ll streaks or noise bands appear in freeze, stop'action

advance, or 1/10 or 1/5 speed lorward picture...

Adjust SLOW TRACKING inside the front panel.. ll streaks or noise bands appear in normal (x1) or double

speed (x2) feruard Picture.'.Adjust NORMALTRACKING inside the front panel.

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USE OF THE TAPE COUNTER

The tape counter indicates the approximate running time ofthe tape and the relative position of programs on the tape.

TO INDEX THE TAPE CONTENTS

Before starting recording or playback, press COUNTERRESET to set the counter to "0u00la00s". By noting thecounter reading at the desired point, you can easily find thatpoint later by referring to the counter. Use the label on thecassette to list the programs and their counter readings.

Notes. The counter reading is automatically reset to zero wfien a

cassette is newly inserted.. The counter reading will be retained in the memory even

after the power is turned off, as long as the cassefie is inthe cassette compartment.

r The counter will not advance during any ponion of a tapethat is blank or unrecorded.

COUNTER RESET

:l)u'APE RETURN

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TAPE RETURN/TAPE RETURN PLAY

- To stop the tape at a particular point or play back lrom aparticular point

1 Ouring recording or playback, press COUNTER RESET atthe point you want to locate later.

2 Wnen recording or playback is finished, stop the tape andpressTAPE RETURN.The tape will be rewound or advanced close to the pointwhere the counter reads "0n00v00s".

To start playback automatically lrom the "Or(X)u(X)s" pointPress ) PLAY after pressing TAPE RETURN.'rur5

NoteThe tape retum and tape return play cannot be activatedwhen the counter reading is within * 0+00r"110s.

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

You can control almost all the f unctions of this video cassette recorder from your armchairusing the supplied Remote Commander.

BATTERY INSERTION

Battery lifeln normal operation, batteries will last for about three months.When the batteries are exhausted, the indicator will not lightwhen the buttons on the Commander are pressed.

ll the Remote Commander is not to be used for a long periodol time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damagecaused by battery leakage.

approxG-- flt*'*"{ Remote controlTV/VTR selector }

To operate the VCR, set to WR. i

I t TooperateaTV,settoTV t

N \* ---.---_--._rlDISPLAY buttonx

INDEX ERASE button__---___--)COUNTER RESET button

INDEX MARK button

E Channel number buttons - _--_.-- --.'and ENTER buttonx

Variable speed playback buttons{ll, ><, ll}, x 1/'10, x 1/5, x1, x2, SCAN

!<-TAPERETURNbutton---. --- -- i f

ttlNDExbutton--- - ) i

I

Eo nec (rccod) buttons-

-:J

Tape transport buttonsll (Pause)

>(plav)<{(rewind)>> (fast-forward)I (stop)

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Ilndicator

POWER switch*

VOL (volume) */- buttons'r. '*

MUTING button*, x

+-- TVMIR button x

TIMER REC (timer recording), TIMERCHECK, CLEAR, TIMER SET, NEXT

'-=QUICKTIMER button

--See "Use of the JOG dial and

SHUTTLE ring" on page 17.

2 lnsert three size AA (lEC

designation R6) batteries

3 StiOe anO close the lid.

OPERATION

SelectCOMMANDMODE:WR-1orWR-2

approx. T

distance(23 feat)

Command mode selectorSet to the same position asthat on the VCR.

f--o_-li>[

The buttons and controls otherthanEjto@will f unction thesame as those on the recorder with a similar name or mark.(Auto play cannot be activated with the Remote Commander.)

f,llndicatorBlinks when any of the buttons on the Commander ispressed. While it is blinking, other buttons do not function.

@ Channel numberbuttons and ENTER buttonSelect channels. After pressing the digits of the desiredchannel one by one, press ENTER.

Ex. Channel 12

USE OF THE JOG DIAL AND SHUTTLE RING

JOGSHUTTLEfunction buttonand indicator

SHUTTLE ring ffiChannel selection

Press the CHANNEUTIMER function button and turn theJOG dial clockwise to select a higher-numbered channel, andcounterclockwise to select a lower-numbered channel.

To set the day of the week, turn-on and turn-off times andchannel of a timer program, press the CHANNEUTIMERf unction button and turn the JOG dial clockwise to advancethe digits, and counterclockwise to reverse them.

Variable speed playback

Using the JOG dial1 etay back a tape.2 Press the JOG SHUTTLE f unction

button. The indicator lights and thepicture freezes.

3 Turn the JOG dial.The tape will be played back at the speed you are turningthe dial.Turn it clockwise for forward playback, orcou nterclockwise for reverse playback.

Using the SHUTTLE ring1 Play back a tape.2 Press the JOG SHUTTLE f unction

button. The indicator lights and thepicture freezes.

3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring and hold it atthe position where the desired playback speed is obtained.You can select 1/5, normal (x1), double (x2) or continuousBetascan speed.Turn it clockwise for forward playback, orcounterclockwise for reverse playback.

4 Wnen the SHUTTLE ring is released, the picture will freezeagain.

NoteThe JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring can be activated when theindicatorof the JOGSHUTTLE or CHANNEL/TIMERf unction button is lit. lf the indicator has been turned off,press the corresponding function button again.

When the JOG dial and SHUTTLE ring are not to be usedPress the CHANNEUTIMER or JOGSHUTTLE functionbutton to turn off its indicator. This prevents undue batterywear.The indicator will be turned off automatically if the JOG dialand SHUTTLE ring are not used for more than 1 minute.

CHANNEUTIMERfunction buttonand indicator

JOG dial

12LN GJuu NTER

C-Nl

uE o nec buttons

To start recording, press these buttons simultaneously.

NotePress TAPE RETURN in stop mode. lf it is pressed duringplayback or variable speed playback, the VCR will enterplayback pause mode.

Buttons for remote control ol Sony TVsThe buttons with " x " mark can be used also to operatecertain Sony remote control Ws. The buttons with " * x "mark wlll be used only for those TVs.To operate a TV, set the remote control ryruTR selector onthe Commander to TV. The f unctions of the buttons arelimited by the functions of the TV.

POWER: Press to turn the power on and off.MUTING: Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore

the sound.TV/VTR: Press to select the input mode.VOL +/-: Press "+" for more volume, and "-" for less

volume.TIMER/CH+/-: Select the channel.DISPLAY: Press to retain or extinguish the display of the

channel number, etc. on the TV screen.Channel number buttons and ENTER: Select the channel.

FOR OWNERS OF OTHER SONY VIDEOEOUIPMENT

To remotely control other equipment, set the commandmode selector on the Remote Commander according tocommand mode of the equipment.WR1: Most Sony Betamax infrared remote control VCRsWR2: Sony 8 mm format VCRs

To avoid having the SL-HF/50 and the other VCRf unctioning simultaneouslySet the COMMAND MODE selector in the tuningcompartment of the SL-HF750 to a different commandmode position from the command mode of the other VCR.Simply by switching the WRlA/TR2 selector on theRemote Commander, you can control two VCRsseparately.

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TIMER.ACTIVATED RECORDI NG

Six recordings can be preset to be made on every day, anyday this week, next week or the week after next, or on thesame day every week.

The day you set the timerI

Su Mo Tu wef rn F( Sa

tl 2 3 4

5 6 t c.4.--g_iq__rl)--rhisweekNext week

CG_?[ _zr n_- F-n4 -zO.-26 27 28 29

\ Theweekafternext

The clock must be set to the correct current time. To set theclock, see page 38.

ECLEAR

E

OUICK TIMER

TIMER REC

ON/OFF

You can use the buttons either on the recorder or on theRemote Commander.

Check belore seiting the timer. Make sure the cassette tape is long enough to record

programs.. Be sure the safety tab of the cassette has not been

removed. -lf removed, the cassette will be automaticallyejected when TIMER REC is pressed.

. Press POWER to turn the power on.

. Set SUPER BETA to ON.

. Set INPUT SELECT to TUNER for recording TV programs.

CHANNEL/TIMERfunction button

* JOG dial

TIMER RECourcK TTMER oN/oFFEEIIMER CHECK CLEAR TIMER SET NEXT

f]E EE

NEXT buttonEvery time you press the NEXT button, the item to bepreset will blink.

CHANNEUTIMER +/- buttons (orTlMER/CH +/- buttonson the Commander)To set the day of the week, the turn-on and turn-off timesand the channel, press "+" to advance, and "-" to goback.

JOG dialTo set the day of the week, the turn-on and turn-off timesand the channel, press the CHANNEUTIMER functionbutton and turn the JOG dial clockwise to advance, andcounterclockwise to go back.

Week and day indication in the display windowThe week and day indications change in sequence asfollows:

Ex. Today is Friday.

THISWEEKSu MoTuWeTh FrSa- Fr-Sa

(every day) (today) (tomonow)

NEXTWEEKSu - Mo -..

WEEKAFTER NEXT

t t*""*..^LSr*Mo*...-Sa

*Sa.+ Su-Mo- -----l

3 (week after next)x (every week)

To record at the same time every day, select "Su Mo Tu We

Th FrSa".To record at the same time and day every week, select the

desired day indication together with "EVERY WEEK".

Week indicaiion on the screen

EVR (every day)1 (this week)2 (next week) rll

.',;

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Suppose you want to make a recording of channel 8 from 9:fl) P.M. to 11:45 P.M. on Friday next week.

Operation Display window On-screen display

Press TIMER SET.Current day and time

Timer program number

^E.tr- 0N gFF CH

9;, r- -:--t -;-- --

I Setect REC MODE.Srtth IilrXt

Recording tape speed

SU l0'00

'P-it el--'

Recording tape speed

$ S"t tn" week and day with +/- or JOG.

Then press NEXT.ffi| ..r, o, oFF cHIi |+?FR- -:--t -:-- -- |

'z lr-Week and day

4 Set the turn-on hour with +/- or JOG.' AM12:00 = midnight

PM12:00 = noonThen press NEXT.

ElrDrr or i'*-:,.-l'-t- -SU l0:00

B r rOf.l| : lf|-,Ql.:--r

$ Set the minute with +/- orJOG.

Then press NEXT.

NEXTTIMER WEaX

6t IBI| o, /' ""

lr

,-i -It

i\-. ,-1.u

SU 10,00

B ONIZ OFF CHI :?FR ?l+gQ+ -,-- --

$ Set the turn-off hour with +/- or JOG.

Then press NEXT.

NEXwEt

EE luu l''" '1 :n nffirlI B 0N rrOFF CHIi I :?FR ?l,OOrlQ.-- -- |

/ Set tne minute with +/- or JOG.

Then press NEXT.n .nn_t .t_t u

IL--_t

8 :,1:?:Sllnnerto be recorded with

Then press NEXT.-Ll-,L/.

h

'1 :En '#,ti:Lt!, SU t0:00

The tape counter will reapirbirThe tape counter and the current timewill reappear.

To preset another program, repeat steps 1 to 8. Up to 6 programs can be preset.

$ PressT|MER REC.

The power will be turned off and therecorder will enter the standby mode.

Appears.

Recording will start at the preset time and will automaticallystop when the recording is completed.The memory of the program except everyday and every weeksetting will be erased and the timer program numbers willadvance one by one.

NOTtCtoNcETHEffiIND|CATOR HAS BEEN DtSpLAyED, ontythe functions of CHECK and TIMER REC can be activated.To turn on the power again for ihe usual manual operations,press TIMER REC again so that the indicator goes off.

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BEFORE TH E TIM ER-ACTIVATED RECORDINGSTARTS

To check the timersettingsPress CHECK.Every time you press CHECK, each program will be displayedin the display window.

lf the DISPLAY button is activated, the list of timer settingswill appear on the monitor screen when CHECK is pressed.Everytime CHECK is pressed, each timer program numberwillblink.

To change the settings1 Press TIMER REC . The TIMER REC indicator goes off.2 Press CHECK to select the program to be changed.3 PressTlMERSET.4 Press NEXT until the item to be changed blinks.5 Change the setting with +/- or JOG.6 Press NEXT so that the tape counter and the current time

appear in the display window.7 Press TIMER REC again to reactivate the timer.

To recod the entire tapeSet the turnoff time to exactly the same time as the turnontime. Recording will continue to the end of the tape.

To erase the memory of a particular program1 Press TIMER REC. The TIMER REC indicator goes off.2 Press CHECK to select the program to be erased.3 Press CLEAR. The memoryof the program will be

eliminated.4 tt otner programs have been preset for recording, press

TIMER REC again to reactivate the timer.

DURING RECORDING

To stop during the timer recodingPress TIMER REC. The recording will stop and the power willbe turned off.

When the tape ends during timer recordingThe tape stops but the tape will not be rewound to thebeginning.

NOTES ON TIMER RECORDING

Troubles when TIMER REC is pressed

The cassette will beejected automatical ly.

The cassette compartmentslides out.

TIMER REC indicatorblinks and disappears.

+

+

+

The cassette insertedhas the safety tabremoved.

No cassette is inserted.

The tape is at its end.

SPECIFIC NOTES ON TIMER.ACTIVATEDRECORDINGS

When the presettings of yourtimer-activated recordingsoverlapThere will be no error indication to inform you of the overlap.Even if there is an overlap, a recording will be made.

will be cut offProgram 1 I

.^ ^^ r-id t.l:Wpm10:00 om i*-' Program2+

10:45 pm 12'.15 am

The recording of program 2 will begin before program'1 isf inished.

lf lhe tum-on time of two programs are the sameThe recording of the program having the lower programnumber will be made. The memory of the program having thehigher number will be cleared.

10:00 pm 11:00 pm

Programl#t10:00 pm 12:00 pm

lf a power intemrption occurs during timer recording and theclock shows "AM 12:(X)" and blinksWhen the recorder was in the standby mode, all the timersettings are erased. Reset the clock and timer setting.When the timer-recording was activated, the recording willstop.

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SU l0:00ON OFF CH

eFR al:00+?3:45 IlFR 0:00+ 1'00 ?3SU 8,00+ 9:00 ?*Sfl 18:00r 19'00 l0

-:--l -:-- ---:--t

iB.t.*p':t:Qz

b-

Recording will not be made.

QUICK TIMER RECORDING

Use this function to begin recording a program immediately.You can start timer recording just by pressing QUICK TIMER.The recording duration can be set for up to 5 hours by 30minutes. You can also use this function to stop the non-timerrecording by presetting the recording duration.Before operating, set the clock and press POWER once.

TO USE QUICK TIMER FROM THE TAPE STOP MODE

Make sure that the cassette is inserted.

1 Press QUICKTIMER.The power will be turned on, if it was turned off.

3 Press QUICKTIMER so that the recording starts.Now decide the recording duration.

Appears.The channel previouslyselected blinks.

TI|IER 0:00 10

0,00.00

2 Choose the channel to be recorded withCHANNEUTIMER +/_.lf you do not advance to the next step within 30 seconds,the power will be turned off.

TO USE OUICK TIMER WHILE RECORDING

By pressing QUICK TIMER, you can set the duration so thatthe recording stops and power turns off after the presetduration.

Once the quick timer recording has stadedOnly the following function buttons can be activated:QUICK T1MER......... to change recording durationTIMER REC............. to interrupt quick timer recordingPAUSE...................... to stop quick timer recording momentarilyCHECK..................... to check timer programs preset

T It'tER 2, 30 6

0. 00.0 I

Every time you press QUICK TIMER, the recording durationindication changes as follows:

0:30 * 1:00 - .1:30 - 2:00 *.....30 one oneanda twominutes hour half hour hourslI

When the recording starts, the duration indication decreasesminute by minute to 0;00 and the power will be turned offautomatically about 30 seconds after the recording hasf inished.

5:00 * 0:00five zetohours hour

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INDEX FUNCTION

The desired program can be easily located by the index signalmarked on the tape.

TO MARK INDEX SIGNALS

An index signal is automatically marked on the tape when IRECORD is pressed or when a timer recording starts.

While the index signalis being marked.

Blinks.

Notes. lndex signals will not be marked on the tape when the

recording is started by releasing the recording pausemode.

. The index function operates also with the index signalsmarked using the index function of other recorders.

lndex signals can be marked at any desired point on the tapeduring recording, timer recording or normal playback.

At the point where an index signal is to be marked, pressINDEX MARK.

While the index signalis being marked.

rctin I I

Blinks.

Monitor screen

INDEX1'IRRK

Notesr The sound will be muted while the index signal is being

marked during playback, but the recording will not beaffected.

r lndex signals can be marked on cassette tapes without asafety tab (including commercially available prerecordedvideo tapes) during playback.

. An index signal may not be registered immediatelybefore a point on the tape where the recording tapespeed (J![s, lBll orlBlll) changes.

o

oEEIEco crl-lE

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INDEX SCAN

- To play back the beginning of each program in sequence

lnsert a cassette that has index signals marked.Press INDEX once.

Blink alternately. Blink alternately.

INDEX SEARCH

- To locate the desired program

You can locate the desired program and play it backautomatically by designating the number of its index signal.Up to the.15th index signal from the present position on thetape can be located"

1

2

lndexnumber

Beginningof the program Rewind Fastjoruard

lndexnumber

t1

I

11-l L

=-l\

3 To scan the previous programs, press << REW.

To scan the programs ahead, press >> FF.

The tape will be rewound or rapidly advanced to the next

index signal marked.

Blink simultaneously.

The tape will be played back for approximately 10 seconds,and then rewound or rapidly advanced to the next indexsignal.Every time an index signal is detected and playback

begins, the displayed index number increases.4 At tne desired program, press > PLAY.

Normal playback of that program will begin.

1

2lnsert a cassette that has index signals marked.Press INDEX several times until the index number of thedesired program is displayed.For instance, to locate the second program ahead, twoindex signals should be detected, so press INDEX until "2"is displayed. On the other hand, to locate the secondprogram behind, three signals should be detected, so press

the button until "3" is displayed.

Lights steadily.

INDEX 3SERRCH

=-)\

. lf you enter an incorrect index number, press I STOP toreset the display.

3 To locate a previous program on the tape, press <{ REW.

To locate a program ahead, press >> FF.

The tape will be rewound or rapidly advanced. Every time an

index signal is detected, the displayed index number willdecrease. When the number reaches 0, playback of yourdesired program will begin.,,

I

INDEX

INDEX

Notes. The index function can be activated during playback, as

well as from stop mode.. While the index signals are being scanned or located,

there will be no picture or sound.. lf the tape is rewound to the beginning during index scan

or index search, playback will begin automatically.. lf the tape reaches the end during index scan or index

search, the tape will be rewound automatically.

When the desired program cannot be played back with theindex lunction, check the following:. The nearest index signal may not have been counted.

lf the point where you pressed << REW or >> FF is fairlyclose (within 2 minutes of the normal tape-run) to thenearest index signal, that signal will not be counted. ln sucha case, designate one number less than the actual number.

o ls there a space of more than 2 minutes between two indexsignals? lf there is more than one index signal markedwithin an interval of 2 minutes of the normal tape-run, themechanism may not function properly.

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TO ERASE INDEX SIGNALS

Erasing while index scanning-To erase the index signals insequence

1 Stop the tape with I STOP.2 Press INDEX once.3 Press <{ REW or }> FF.

The tape will be rewound or rapidly advanced to the nextindex signal and playback will begin.

4 Witnin approx. 10 seconds, while the tape is being played

back, press INDEX ERASE.

MARKT INDEX

EIERASEI

While the index signalis being erased

\

Erasing while index searching-To erase a particular indexsignal

1 Stop the tape with I STOP.2 Press the INDEX button several times until the number of

the index signal to be erased is displayed.3 Press<{REWor> FF.4 Witnin approx. 10 seconds, while the tape is being played

back, press INDEX ERASE.

While the index signalis being erased

Afterthe erasure, normal playbackwill begin.

ffi"n\ playback )

tr-t

After the erasure, index scan will resume. At each indexsignal located, press INDEX ERASE.To stop index scanning, press I STOP.

INDEX 1

ERASE

BlinksINDEX OERRSE

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BETA HI.FI AUDIO RECORDING

RECORDING FROM YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM

To connect the VCR to your audio system, see page 35.Set the selectors as shown below. To start recording, insert acassette and press O RECORD.

Manually adjust REC LEVEL so that thefirst red element lights up only at thehighest signal level.

SUPER BET

-ON

MrN 012348678910MAX

AUDIO MONITOR* Hl-Fland STEREOformonitoring the TNpUTSELECTsound to be recorded * LINUpCM

right channel

BETA HI.FI

-ON

When recording from an FM tuner,set MPX FILTERtoON.(lf your FM tuner has and internalMPX filtel set ro OFF.)

PRoGMETER -dB@ 40 30 20 15 11 tB 5 3 0 2 5 +dB

€l p F

o loo E]

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FM SIMULCAST RECORDING

Byconnecting an FM stereotunertothe LINE lN AUDIOjacks besides the cable TV cable connection, you can record

a cable TV program with stereo sound, such as MTV (music

TV), whose audio signals are divided into the FM tuner fromthe cable.

to LINE lNAUDIO

to VHF/UHF lN

SELECT

TIMER.ACTIVATED FM RECORDING

Use an optional program timer to turn the audio system onand off.

For FM simulcast recording, set INPUTSELECTtoSIMULCAST. The SC indicator appears.Set the other switches and controls as in "RECORDINGFROM YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM" on page 25.

The picture of the cable TV program and the sound from theFM tuner are recorded on the video track. The sound of thecable TV program is recorded on the conventional audiotrack.

CAWT5ohm coaxialcable

-SIMULCAST

The setting of the controls is the same as in "RECORDINGFROM YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM" on page 25.

Set the recorder's timer and a program timer to the same lurn'on and turn-off time. The settings on the recorder's timer are

the same as in "TIMER-ACTIVATED RECORDING" on page19.

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PCM RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

Connect a PCM digital audio processor as shown below.

to LINEOUTVIDEO/PCM

-OFF

PCM digitalaudioto VIDEO lN processor

Ampli fier

INPUTSELECT

- LINHPCM

BETA HI.FIMPX FIt* PCM -ON

For optimum results, use a video cassette with a modelnumber of L-500 or below (L-250,L-125, etc.) and select tapespeed JBI[.For details, refer to the instruction manual furnished with thedigital audio processor.

CAMERA RECORDING

Notes. [f you intend to play backon a VCR with SUPER BETA

set to "OFF ' or on other non€uperBeta VCRs, setSUPER BETA to "OFF" when making your PCMrecordings. Otherwise, the sound may be muted.

. When MPX FILTER is set to PCM and playback starts,the on-screen display will disappear automatically.The display will not appear by setting MPX FILTER to ONorOFF. To recall it, press DISPLAY.

to LINE lN VIDEO/PCM

When connecting a Sony color video camera, the use of theSony HVA-220 AC adaptor is required.For details on connections, refer to the instruction manualfurnished with the AC adaptor.

NoteThe camera must conform to American TV (ElA)

standards.

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TAPE EDITING

To edit a home movie tape, you need two video cassetterecorders.To start recording, set the VCR for playback in the playback

mode, then press the record button on the other VCR.

CAUTIONTelevision programs, f ilms, video tapes and othermaterials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized duplication of such material may be contraryto the provisions of the copyright laws.

,k, Signalflow

toAUD|O lN

to AUDIO OUT

NoteAvoid repetition of editing tapes, as the picture and tonequality will be impaired noticeably for newly edited tapes.

TO EDIT A HOME MOVIE TAPE FROM THE SL-HF/so TO ANOTHER VCR

Connecting cord (suppl ied)

to LINE OUT 1 or2AUDIO

AUDIO MONITOR

- Hl-Fland STEREOTo record the SAP soundwith a monaural VCR,setto NORMAL.

IL_.-.

TO EDIT A HOME MOVIE TAPE FROM ANOTHER VCR TO THE SL.HF/so

Connecting cord (supPlied)

to LINE lNAUDIO

INPUTSELECT

- LINE/PCM

SL-HF75O

AnotherVCR

/L-/--j

AnotherVCR

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To edit lrom a VCR equipped with a CONTROL S (EDIT)outputOnly the particular scenes preset on the playback VCR will beedited (automatic assemble editing). Recording start/stop onthe SL HF750 can be activated in synchronization withplayback start/stop on the playback VCR.

to LINE lN AUDIOand VIDEO/PCM

To start editing, set the SL HF750 in recordrng pause modeand then follow the instruction manual of the playback VCRfor the automatrc assemble editing.

To edit from a VCR equipped with a CONTROL S output andsynchro edit lunctionRecording start/stop on the SL-HF75O can be activated in

synchronization with playback start/stop on the playbackVCR simply by pressing SYNCHRO EDIT on the playbackVCR.For details on the synchro edit operation. refer to theinstruction manual of the playback VCR.

.,,,-_ RK69A(optional)

to LINE lNAUDIO and

VIDEO/PCMto CONTROLS

SL.HF75O(for editing)

Video and audio connection (See page 28.)

EDIT switchto EDIT.

to LINEOUT1 or2

SonySL-HF900, etc.(for playback)

Preset the desired scenes by theautomatic assemble editing operation

to LINEOUTAUDIO and VIDEO

SonySL-HF450, etc.(for playback)

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SL.HF75O(for editing)

,,' - Yideo and audio connection (See page 28.)

CONNECTING THE RM-EIOO'E1OOV VIDEO EDITING CONTROLLER

only the particular scenes (up to g) of the original tape preset For details on the connection and operation, refer to the

in the controller can be edited automatically in the order instruction manual of the RM-E100/E100V.

preset.

Using anotherVCR equipped with a CONTROL S lN iack

to CONTROL Lto CONTROLS lN

to CONTROLS lN AnotherVCR

RM-E100/E100V

Video and audio connection

Using an 8 mm video camera recorderequipped with a spin REMOTE connector

to REMOTE

RM-E100/E100v

Video and audio connection

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Belore making connections. Turn off the TV.. Do not connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet until all

the connections of the video cassette recorder and the TV

have been completed.. Make the connections f irmly. Loose connections may cause

a distorted picture.

ANTENNA/CABLE AND TV CONNECTION

75ohm colaxiat cable * (suppl ied)

Disconnect the TV antenna cables from the TV receiver andconnect them to the recorder. Then connect the recorder andthe TV.

Combination VHFTUHF antenna

Most combination antennas are equipped with a UA/ bandseparator (signal splitter). Take off the separator and connectthe cable directly to the recorder.

VHF/UHF

lf you need a separatoror a complete antenna system, seeyour Sony dealer or a qualif ied technician.

Use the removed separator to connect the recorder and theTV.

ffi-lvxrlq eluHr

TT

When the cable is a 300ohmribbon type lead-in (flat)

When the cable is a 75ohmcoaxialtype (round)

' Use an oplional RFCS extension cable, 8m (25 ft) long, if the supplied 75ohmcoaxial cable is not long enough.

VHF/UHF

75ohm coaxial cable(supplied)

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Attach an optional EAC-66 Uf/ band separator to theVHF/UHF OUT connector of the recorder.

Antenna connector(supplied)

When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

1 Rttacn an optional EAC-66 UA/ band separator (mixer) tothe VHF/UHF lN connector of the recorder.

2 Connect the antennas to the U^/ band separator.3 attacn another optional Uf/ band separator to the

VHF/UHF OUT connector of the recorder.4 Connect it to the VHF and UHF antenna terminals of the

TV-

VHF/UHF VHF/UHFOUTIN

Uf/ bandseparator(mixer)

CautionConnections between the recorder VHF/UHF OUTconnector and the antenna terminals of a TV receivershould be made only as shown in these instructions.Failure to do so may result in operation that violates theregulation of the Federal Communications Commissionregarding the use and operation of rf devices.Never connect the output of the recorder to an antenna ormake simultaneous (parallel) antenna and recorderconnection at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

2 Connect the separatorto the VHF and UHF antennaterminals of the TV.

When a TV has a 7$ohm UHF/VHF antenna terminalEasy connection of the recorder to the TV can made with thesupplied 75ohm coaxial cable regardless of the types ofantenna.

Once the connections explained above have been made, theantennaTV signals, as well as the signal from the recorder,will be fed to the TV and you can view TV programs in theusual way.

NoteKeep the VCR away from the TV, if the display or sound isaffected.

Connect the wire and

F-type connector

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We recommend you to consult your cable company to makesure that the cable is properly connected.

VHF/UHF

When a TV is not a cable TV compatible typeConnect the cable TV channel converter between therecorder and the TV so that you can watch another

TSohm coaxial cable (suppl ied)

cable W program while recording one cable TV program. ffheTVruTR button is set to TV.)

TV'l@-JvHr

bd

TV

l@]vHrM

lcnannet I

lconuerterl

Note to CATV system installer in the U. S. A.This reminder is provided to call the cable TV systeminstaller's attention to At'ticle 820-22 of the N EC that providesguidelines for proper grounding and, in particular.

How to attach an F-lype connector

specif ies that the cable ground shall be connected to thegrounding system of the building, as close to the point ofcable entry as practical.

How to attach an extemal antenna connector

300-ohm twin lead

Connect the lead-in wire.

Plug into the VHF/UHF lNconnector.7 mm (1/a inch)

(D Pass the ring over cable.10 mm (3/e inch)

Ftype connector

VHF/UHF

How to attach an EAC-66 U/V band separator(mixer)

75-ohm coaxial cable

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4 m) @vHF/uHFrN

CONNECTING A COLOR MONITOR

To obtain a better-quality picture, connect a color monitor,such as the Sony Profeel Trinitron Component TV.

When a component TV is combined with the speaker systemas illustrated, you can enjoy tapes recorded with Beta hi-f i

stereo.

To use a component TV tuner together with the monitor,make the same connection as in the case of the recorder andthe conventional TV receiver described on pages 3'1 and 32.

For details on the connection of the TV tuner and the monitor,refer to the instruction manual of the TV tuner.

toAUD|O lN

cord (supplied)

Component TV

to LINEOUT1or2 AUDIO

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CONNECTION TO AN AUDIO SYSTEM

You can enjoy tapes recorded with Beta hi-fi stereo when the recorder is connected to your audio system.

Connecting cord(supplied)

to LINEOUTl or2AUDIO

To record audio signals only lrom youraudio systemYou can record from an audio source such as an FM tuner,CD player, with the Beta hiJi system without recording videosignals.

A-

- signal flow

to auxiliary inputsortape inputs

FM tuner

Connection to the receiverequipped with VIDEO connectors

to LINE IN VIDEO/PCM toVIDEOOUT

Receiver

to LINE INAUDIO

to MONITORVIDEOOUT

toVIDEO lN

ComponentTV

v

For details, see the instruction manual of the receiver.

Notes. lf the VCR is installed near a tuner or a radio, noise may

be heard in AM receplion. ln this case, keep the VCRaway from the tuner or the radio, adjust the AM antennafor minimum noise, or connect an external AM antennato the tuner.

. Before connecting or disconnecting the power cord ofthe VCR, be sure lo turn off the connected amplifier.

Stereo amplifier, receiver, etc.

CD player

toL|NEOUTl or2

toLlNEOUTlor2 ll - toAUDtOtN

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t

ADJUSTING THE TV

RFUNIT

;::E}

YourTV receiver must be adjusted to receive the signal fromyour recorder. lf you connect a color monitor, it does not needadjusting.

lf you do not have a recorded video cassette tape

Check!Checkthat the programdisplayed on the screen changeswhen a different channel isselected on the recorder. lf theprogram does not change,repeat the preceding steps.

lf you have a recorded video cassette tape

@ lnsert the cassette.See page 9.

@) Press > PLAY.

Check!Check that the display on thescreen changes when you stopthe tape by pressing I STOP onthe recorder. (Io eject thecassette, press A EJECT.)lf the program does not change,repeat the preceding steps.

Now yourTV receiver is tuned to the recorder.Whenever you use the video recorder, you should set the TVto the channel which you have chosen above.

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O Set RF UNIT located in the tuning compartment to 3 CH or4 CH whichever channel is not active in your area.

@ Press POWER. The indicator lights.

@ Press TVA/TR to display theWR indicator in the window.

@ Check that INPUT SELECT isset to TUNER, then select anactive channel in your areawith CHANNEUTIMER+/-.

@ Turn on theW.@ Set the TV receiver to either VllF channel 3 or4 to agree

with the RF UNlTsetting.The TV program selected on the recorder or the tape programwill be displayed on the W screen. lf a picture does not appearon the TV screen or if the display is not clear, fine-tune thechannel on the TV.

o For details about TV channel adjustment, see the instructionmanual of the W receiver.

PRESETTING THE ACTIVE CHANNELS IN YOUR AREA

Your recorder is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 - 13,

UH F channels 14 - 69 and cable TV channels 14 - 36 (A to W),

66 - 94 (W+ 30 to W + 58) and 98 - 125 (A-2 to W+84). Seecable TV channel chart on below.

I cHRl{

Ia -_------- ..*- .

By adding and erasing channels, you can preset the recorderso that only the desired channels will appear in sequencewhen you select a channel later with CHANNEUTIMER +/-on the recorder, or TIMER/CH +/- or JOG dial on the RemoteCommander.

INPUTgELECT F

Channel number.. --*-

buttons andENTER button

CATV channelindicator number i

.."-.._=,_)

BEFORE PRESETTING

r Turn on the recorder and the TV.Make sure that the TV is set to the correct channel (channel3 or 4) for the recorder.

. Set INPUTSELECTon the recordertoTUNER.

. For presetting cable TV channels, press CATV/NORM todisplay the CATV indicator in the display window. For off-the-airTV channels, press it again to turn off the CATVindicator.

ADDING CHANNELS

1 Select the channel to be added with the number buttonsand ENTER button on the Commander.Ex. To select channel 16

1 6 ENTER

B*B+B2 Press ADD.

The "--" indication appears momentarily, indicating thatthe channel has been added.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 for other channels to be added.

TIMEFUCH +/_

JOG dial

ERASING CHANNELS

1 Select the channel to be erased.2 Press ERASE.

The "--" indication appears momentarily, indicating thatthe channel has been erased.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 {or other channels to be erased.

CABLE Tv CHANNEL CHART*

Cable TV systems use letters or numbers to designatechannels. To tune in a channel, refer to this chart.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

FGHIJKLMNOPQR32 33 34 35 36 66 ........ ........ 94 100 101

Check with your local cable TV company for more completeinformation on the available channels.

* The designation of the cableTV channels conforms to the EIF/NCTArecommendation.

NotePay cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded signalsand require special converters (decoder$ in addition to thenormal cable connection.

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EEECHANNEUTIMER+/_

RemoteCommander

102 ................ 't23 124 125w+6 t ........ ........ w+82 w+83 W+84

CLOCK SETTING

When you connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet, theclock indicates "Su AM 12:00" and it will blink to show thatthe clock is ready to be set.

Example: to set lorWednesday aftemoon at 3:56

1 Press CLOCK SET.

Set the day with the + or - button until "We" appears.

2 Press NEXT.

Set the hour with the + or - button until "PM3:00" appears.AM 12:00 = midnight PM 12:00 = noon

CHANN EUTIMER+/-buttons

The + and - buttons can be used in two ways:When you keep a button pressed, the digits will advancecontinuously unit the button is released.

/*-_--CLOCKSET

CHANNEUTIMER+/-+: to advance-: to go back

NEXT

3 Press NEXT.

Set the minute with the + or - button until "PM3:56"appears.

4 Press NEXT.(For accurate setting, press NEXT at the same time with anannounced time signal.)The clock will now show the current time.

When you press and immediately release a button, thedigits will advance by one.

AM, _l .,-? ,-'lt,_.uu

ile

\PM -l

. ,-?_, -u/

l/t1u-

llt-)L'-. r,,1/t l/

-1 .r-?fir. {u t_r

The dots of the colon( : ) alternately blink every 30 seconds.

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SPECIFICATIONS

System Timer section

Video recording system Clock Synchronized with the power frequencyRotary two-head helical scanning Time indication 12-hour cycle

Audio recording system Timer setting Only for recordingBeta hiji system (2 channels) 6 programs 3 weeks at max.(Recording on the conventional audio track is Power back up Self-charging battery incorporatedmonaural) Back-up duration: up to 3 seconds at one time

Video signal EIA standard, NTSC color (afterthe battery has been charged at least 40Usable cassettes Cassettes having the mark l0 hours)Tapespeed 101, mls:4.0cm/sec.(ml isonlyforplayback)

1B[ : 2.0 cm/sec.lE[ : 1.33 cm/sec. General

Maximum recording time Power requirementsmls: t hour40min. 120Vac+10o/o,ffiHz+0.5okIBII : 3 hours 20 min. Power consumptionfBll.:s hours 49W(with Sony L830 cassette) AC outlet Unswitched max. 400 W

Faslforward and rewind time Operating temperatureApprox. 3r/z min. (L-500) 5oC to 40oC (41oF to 104oF)

Audio frequency response Storage temperatureBeta hiJi ON, MPX FILTER OFF -20oC to +60oC (-4oF to + 140oDlEIs, IBI, Eil:20-20,000H2 Dimensions Approx.430x95x420mm(w/h/d)

Wow and flutter Beta hi{i ON (17x3%x 161h inches)Less than 0.005% WRMS incl. projecting parts and controls

Dynamicrange BetahiJi ON Weight Approx. 11.5kg(25 lbSoz) netMore than B0 dB

Remote Commander RMT-143Tuner section

Remote control systemChannelcoverage VHFchannels2tol3 lnfraredcontrol

UHFchannelsl4to69 Commandmode WR-1 orWR-2selectableCable TV channels 14 to 36, 66 to 94, Power requirements98 to 125 4.5 V dc, 3 size AA batteries

VHF output signal Channel 3 or4 (selected) (lEC designation RO)

75 ohms, unbalanced Dimensions Approx. 105 x 40 x 160 mm (Wh/d)Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VH F and UHF (4140 x 11/z x 61& inches)

incl. projecting parts and controls

lnput and outputs weight Approx.220g(Boz)not incl. batteries

Video input Phono jack(1)

1 V p-p,75 ohms, unbalanced, sync neqativevideoouiputs phonojack(2) Accessories supplied

1 V p-p,75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors ...................... ........................2Audio inputs Phono jack (2) Antenna connector......... ............................1

-10 dBs (0 dBs = 0.775 V rms), more than Connecting cord .................... .....................147 k ohms Remote Commander RMT-143 with three size

Audiooutputs Phonojack(4) AA batteries .............1

-10 dBs (at load impedance 47 k ohms)Output impedance less lhan 10 k ohms Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

CONTROL S input Minijack (1)

CONTROL L input/outputSpin connector(1)

HEADPHONES jack

Stereo phone.iack (1)

-26 dBs, 8 ohms

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TROUBLE CHECKS

lf any diff iculty should arise during operation, f irst check the power cord connection, then go through the following list.Should the diff iculty persist, unplug the unit and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Symptom Possible causes and conections

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POWER switch does not function. . The recorder is in the timer standby mode.Press TIMER REC.

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8EOF(J

The clock has stopped at "Su AM 12'.@". . There has been a power interruption.Reset the clock time and timer settings.

Timer setting cannot be made. . The clock is not set.. The timer cannot be set during recording.

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TV program is not clearly displayed on theTV screen.

. The channel for video recorder is not correctly tuned on the TVreceiver.

. The TV signal is weak. Adjust the direction of the antenna.

. The AC power cord of the recorder is disconnected.

Stereo programs are heard in monaural. . AUTO STEREO is set to OFF.. AUDIO MONITOR (STEREO/UR) is set to L or R.

o@

I4oz(,zoEooUJE

No picture on the TV screen duringrecording or playback

. The TV's channel is not set to that preset for the video recorder.

Picture being recorded cannot bemonitored on the TV screen.

. Press TVA/TR so that the WR indicator appears in the window.

Noisy picture . The video heads may be contaminated. Clean the heads using theSony L-25CL video head cleaning cassette. For details on cleaning,refer to the instructions furnished with the cleaning cassette.lf the L-25CL cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have theheads cleaned at the nearest Sony service facility.

Distorted or noisy sound . Recording level was not properly adjusted.

Sound dropouts of a Beta hi-fi recordedtape

. The tape is defective. Use a new video cassette tape.

Timer recording cannot be made correctly. . The clock is not set correctly.. There has been a power interruption.r The cassette inserted has had the tab removed or no cassette has

been inserted.. The tape is at its end.. Two or more timer settings overlap.

SAP sound cannot be recorded. o Set NORMAL AUDIO to SAP. To listen to the SAP, set AUDIOMONITOR (H l-Fl/NORMAL) to NORMAL.

No sound was recorded in theconventional audio track.

o NORMAL AUDIO was set to SAP and there was no SAP broadcast.

SAP sound cannot be played back. . Set AUDIO MONITOR (HI-FI/NORMAL) to NORMAL.

No sound is heard during playback. . A tape on which no sound is recorded on the conventional audio trackis being played back with AUDIO MONITOR (HI-FI/NORMAL)set toNORMAL. Set itto Hl-Fl.

Noise band in the slow motion picture,stop-action advance picture, or lreezepicture.

. Adjust SLOW TRACKING to move it.

The recorder cannot be remotelycontrolled.

. The remote control TVMTR selector on the Commander is set to TV.o The command mode selector on the Remote Commander is not set at

the same position as that on the VCR.o The batteries are exhausted.

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o

The tape counter does not operate even ifthe tape moves.

. The tape is brand-new.

. lt will not operate with the unrecorded portion of a tape.

Cassette cannot be inserted. o The cassette being inserted is reversed.. Press A EJECT to raise the cassette holder.

The cassette cannot be ejected. . Recording is being done.

On-screen display does not appear. . MPX FILTER is set to PCM.. DISPLAY is set to OFF mode. Press it again.

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