Sony Video8 EV-A60 User manual

SONTY.

Video

Cassette

Recorder

Operating

Instructions

Video8

vcrplis+-

EV-A60

1995

Sony

Corporation

prevent

fire

shock

hazard,

not

expose

the

unit

rain

moisture.

NOT

OPEN

CAUTION

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK

CAUTION

REDUCE

THE

RISK

ELECTRIC

SHOCK,

NOT

REMOVE

COVER

(OR

BACK).

USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

uninsulated

“dangerous

voltage”

within

the

product’s

enclosure

that

may

sufficient

magnitude

constitute

risk

electric

shock

persons.

This

symbol

intended

alert

the

user

the

presence

important

operating

and

maintenance

(servicing)

instructions

the

:literature

accompanying

the

appliance.

CAUTION

prevent

electric

shock,

not

use

this

polarized

plug

with

extension

cord,

receptacle

other

outlet

unless

the

blades

can

fully

inserted

prevent

blade

exposure.

Precautions

Safety

Operate

the

unit

only

120

AC,

Hz.

Ifanything

falls

into

the

cabinet,

unplug

tKe

unit

and

have

checked

qualified

personnel

before

operating

any

further.

One

blade

the

plug

wider

than

the

other

for

the

purpose

safety

and

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

you

are

unable

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

contact

your

Sony

dealer.

Unplug

the

unit

from

the

wall

outlet

you

not

intend

use

for

extended

period

time.

disconnect

the

cord,

pull

out

the

plug,

never

the

cord.

Installing

Allow

adequate

air

circulation

prevent

internal

heat

buildup.

not

place

the

unit

surfaces

(rugs,

blankets,

etc.)

near

materials

(curtains,

draperies)

that

may

block

the

ventilation

slots.

not

install

the

unit

near

heat

sources

such

radiators

air

ducts,

place

subject

direct

sunlight,

excessive

dust,

mechanical

vibration

shock.

not

install

the

unit

inclined

position.

designed

operated

horizontal

position

only.

Keep

the

unit

and

cassettes

away

from

equipment

with

strong

magnets,

such

microwave

ovens

large

loudspeakers.

Introduction

not

place

heavy

objects

the

unit.

the

unit

brought

directly

from

cold

warm

location,

moisture

may

condense

inside

the

VCR

and

cause

damage

the

video

head

and

tape.

When

you

first

install

the

unit,

when

you

move

from

cold

warm

location,

wait

for

about

one

hour

before

operating

the

unit.

Information

For

customers

the

USA

This

equipment

has

been

tested

and

found

comply

with

the

limits

for

Class

digital

device,

pursuant

Part

the

FCC

Rules.

These

limits

are

designed

provide

reasonable

protection

against

harmful

interference

residential

installation.

This

equipment

generates,

uses,

and

can

radiate

radio

frequency

energy

and,

not

installed

and

used

accordance

with

the

instructions,

may

cause

harmful

interference

radio

communications,

However,

there

guarantee

that

interference

will

not

occur

ina

particular

installation.

this

equipment

does

cause

harmful

interference

radio

television

reception,

which

can

determined

turning

the

equipment

off

and

on,

the

user

encouraged

try

correct

the

interference

one

the

following

measures:

Reorient

relocate

the

receiving

antenna.

Increase

the

separation

between

the

equipment

and

receiver.

Connect

the

equipment

into

outlet

circuit

different

from

that

which

the

receiver

connected.

Consult

the

dealer

experienced

radio/TV

technician

for

heip.

You

are

cautioned

that

any

changes

modifications

not

expressly

approved

this

manual

could

void

your

authority

operate

this

equipment.

Caution

Television

programs,

films,

video

tapes

and

other

materials

may

copyrighted.

Unauthorized

recording

such

material

may

contrary

the

provisions

the

laws.

Also,

use

this

recorder

with

cable

television

transmission

may

require

authorization

from

the

cable

television

transmission

and/or

program

owner.

Owner’s

record

The

model

number

located

the

rear

and

front

the

unit

and

the

serial

number

the

top.

Record

these

numbers

the

spaces

provided

below.

Refer

them

whenever

you

call

upon

your

Sony

dealer

regarding

this

product.

Model

No.

Serial

No.

Table

contents

Welcome!

Getting

Started

Step

Unpacking

Step

Setting

the

remote

commander

‘Step

Hoekups

Setting

the

clock

20s

pPresetting

channels

Setting

VCR

Plus+

Using

the

ADVANCED

OPTIONS

Basic

Operations

~—s—

Playing

tape

Recording

programs

Recording

programs

using

the

timer

Recording

programs

using

VCR

Plus+

Checking/changing/cancelling

timer

settings

Additional

Operations

Editing

with

another

VCR

Additional

Information

General

setup

information

=‘

Troubleshooting

Specifications

_—Index

parts

and

controls

_—s

Index

back

Quick

reference

using

the

VCR

cover

Introduction

Welcome!

Introduction

Thank

you

for

purchasing

Sony

Video

Cassette

Recorder

(VCR).

Here

are

some

the

features

you'll

enjoy

with

your

VCR:

Advanced

editing

function

that

lets

you

preset

events

edited

Flying

erase

head

for

smooth

transfer

between

inserted

portions

VCR

Pltis+*

system

that

lets

you

quickly

and

easily

preset

the

VCR

record

programs

*VCR

Plus+

and

PlusCode

are

trademarks

Gemstar

Development

Corporation.

The

VCR

Plus+

system

manufactured

under

license

from

Gemstar

Development

Corporation.

Compatible

color

systems

This

VCR

designed

play

back

using

the

NTSC

color

system.

Playback

video

sources

based

other

color

systems

cannot

guaranteed.

Compatible

video

systems

This

VCR

uses

the

video

format.

This

VCR

plays

back

the

mode

(approximately

19/32

inches/

second)

and

the

mode

(approximately

5/16

inches/second).

The

quality

the

recorded

picture

the

mode,

however,

will

not

good

that

the

mode.

can

record

only

the

mode.

This

VCR

does

not

record

the

Hi8

video

system,

nor

does

this

VCR

play

back

tape

recorded

the

Hi8

video

system.

PCM

(Pulse

Code

Modulation)

recording/

playback,

that

is,

digital

recording

playback,

not

possible

with

this

unit.

The

PCM

sound

recorded

another

VCR

cannot

played

back

this

VCR.

Getting

started

Step

Unpacking

Remote

commander

Size

(R6)

batteries

Audio/video

cable

(2-phono

plug

2-phono

plug)

75-ohm

coaxial

cable

with

F-type

connectors

power

cord

Check

that

you

have

the

following

items:

Getting

Started

‘

Inserting

the

batteries

Step

Setting

Insert

two

size

(R6)

batteries

(supplied)

matching

the

and

the

remote

commander

batteries

the

diagram

inside

the

battery

compartment.

lang

Notes

e¢

With

normal

use,

the

batteries

should

last

for

approximately

three

six

months.

you

not

use

the

remote

commander

for

extended

period

time,

remove

the

batteries

avoid

possible

damage

from

battery

Using

the

remote

commander

leakage.

not

use

new

battery

You

can use

this

remote

commander

operate

this

VCR

and

Sony

with

old

one.

TV.

Buttons

the

remote

commander

marked

with

dot

(¢)

can

not

use

different

types

used

operate

your

TV.

batteries.

Remote

sensor

[TV]

/(VTR)

operate

Set

[TV]/[VTR]

"mes

the

VCR

and

point

the

remote

sensor

the

VCR

Sony

and

point

the

remote

sensor

the

Getting

Started

Step

Hookups

Log

Caution

Connections

between

the

VCR’s

VHF/UHF

connector

and

the

antenna

terminals

the

receiver

should

made

only

shown

the

following

instructions.

Failure

may

result

operation

that

violates

the

regulations

the

Federal

Communications

Commission

regarding

the

use

and

operation

devices.

Never

connect

the

output

the

VCR

antenna

make

simultaneous

(parallel)

antenna

and

VCR

connections

the

antenna

terminals

your

receiver.

Note

CATV

system

installer

This

reminder

provided

call

the

CATV

system

installer’s

attention

Article

820-40

the

NEC

that

provides

guidelines

for

proper

grounding

and,

particular,

specifies

that

the

cable

ground

shall

connected

the

grounding

system

the

building,

the

point

cable

entry

practical.

Selecting

the

best

hookup

option

Before

you

can

use

your

VCR

for

the

first

time,

you

need

connect

your

and

set

receive

programs

for

viewing

and

recording.

This

section

explains

how

hook

and

set

your

VCR

that

you

can

start

enjoying“it

right

away.

There

are,

however,

many

types

TVs

available

and

many

ways

which

your

can

hooked

up.

For

these

reasons,

this

manual

describes

several

ways

your

VCR

can

connected.

hook

your

VCR

that

works

best

for

you,

first

scan

through

the

table

below.

Then

use

the

accompanying

diagrams

and

procedures

the

following

pages

set

your

VCR.

you

have

Use

Refer

that

has

audio/video

inputs

Audio/video

(A/V)

hookup,

Page

then

one

the

hookups

below.

cable

box

cable

box

with

Hookup

Page

only

few

scrambled

channels

Antenna

only,

cable

Hookup

Page

Cable

box

with

many

scrambled

Hookup

Page

channels

Cable

box

with

only

few

Hookup

Page

scrambled

channels,

using

A/B

switch

After

you’ve

completed

the

connections,

the

instructions

for

setup

including

VCR

Plus+

setup.

During

setup,

youneed

details

the

procedure

described,

page

numbers

are

provided

where

you

can

find

complete,

step-by-step

instructions.

After

you’ve

completed

the

setup,

you're

ready

use

your

VCR.

Procedures

differ

depending

the

hookup

you

used.

For

overview,

refer

“Quick

reference

using

the

VCR”

the

back

cover.

Before

you

get

started

Turn

off

the

power

all

equipment.

not

connect

the

power

cords

until

all

the

connections

are

completed.

sure

you

make

connections

firmly.

Loose

connections

may

cause

picture

distortion.

-..

your

doesn’t

match

any

the

examples

provided,

see

your

nearest

Sony

dealer

qualified

technician.

Getting

Started

peers

BunzeD

—

rene

your

has

audio/video

(A/V)

input

jacks,

you

will

get

better

Audioivideo

(AV)

hookup

picture

and

sound

you

hook

your

VCR

using

these

connections.

your

doesn’t

have

A/V

inputs,

see

the

following

pages

for

antenna

cable

hookups.

you’re

planning

use

your

VCR

only

play

back

pictures

and

movies,

you're

finished

setting

the

VCR

after

you’ve

made

these

connections.

you

want

record

off-air

off

your

cable

system,

complete

these

connections

first,

and

then

the

following

pages

for

antenna

cable

hookups.

Use

this

hookup

your

has

stereo

jacks

VIDEO_AUDIO

mmm

4.5

LINE

OUT

Audio/video

cable

(not

supplied)

Use

this

hookup

your

doesn’t

have

stereo

jacks

VCR

“3

AUDIO

VIDEQ

LINE

OUT

Audio/video

cable

(supplied)

Getting

Started

hookup:

VCR

setup

After

you’ve

connected

your

and

completed

antenna

cable

hookup,

use

the

following

procedure

set

the

VCR.

Press

and

select

ADVANCED

OPTIONS.

“MENU

TIMER

SET/CHECK

TUNER

PRESET

CLOCK

SET

VCR

Plus+

CHANNELS

ADVANCED

OPTIONS

Use

select

item.then

push

EXECUTE

For

details,

see

page

25.

Sadie

Set

AUTO

ANT

SEL

OFF

and

press

EXECUTE.

ADVANCED

GPT

IONS

BEVIS

[OFF

BUZZER

_JOFF

DIMMER

Use

select

item.

then

push

«7

Getting

Started

peye}s

bujze5

Recommended

use

Use

this

hookup

you

not

have

cable

box.

Also

use

this

hookup

your

cable

system

scrambles

only

few

channels.

cable

box

;

What

you

can

and

can’t

with

this

hookup

What

you

can

Cable

box

with

Record

any

unscrambled

channel

selecting

the

channel

the

VCR

annels

Record

scrambled

channels

that

require

cable

box

Rear

VHF/UHF

(isl

carats

Match

the

type

connector

your

TV:

VHF/UHF

OUT

eens

For

connector

types

and

UHF

connection

Connect

this

cable

directly

UHF

required.

your

you

don’t

have

cable

box.

;

Cable

box

‘

VHF

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UHF

Getting

Started

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