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Sony SLV-X827MN Operating Instructions Manual

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3-858-297-11(1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
PAL NTSC
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SLV-X827MN
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SLV-X827MN
3-858-297-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 3-858-297-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions PAL NTSC SLV-X827MN ©1996 by Sony Corporation SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 2 Compatible colour systems This VCR is designed to record and play back using the PAL (B/G and D/K), MESECAM (B/G and D/K), and NTSC colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed. SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11(1)

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    48 Editing with another VCR * G-CODE is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. G-CODE system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Additional Information 50 Troubleshooting 52 Specifications 53 Index to parts and controls Back cover Index Introduction SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11(1)

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • R6 (size AA) batteries Getting Started • Aerial cable • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. To operate...

  • Page 6: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    Now you can use the u, VOL +/–, PROG +/–, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit) and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .
  • Page 7 • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number. Manufacturer...

  • Page 8: Step 3: Connecting The Vcr

    VCR. Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable. Connect the mains lead to the mains. Getting Started AERIAL IN AERIAL IN Aerial cable (supplied) AERIAL AERIAL SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 9: Additional Connections

    To a stereo system You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system as shown on the right. LINE OUT LINE IN Audio/video cable (supplied) LINE OUT LINE IN AUDIO Audio cable (not supplied) Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 10: Step 4: Tuning Your Tv To The Vcr

    The TV system indicator appears in the display window. Press PROGRAM +/– to select the desired TV system. If you watch PROGRAM the system B/G, select “G.” If you watch the system D/K, select “K.” Getting Started PROGRAM +/– RF CHANNEL SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 11 5, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears. Note • If you set the wrong TV system, you may have no sound or sound may be distorted (noisy sound). SONY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 12: Step 5: Selecting A Language

    Press CURSOR >/. to highlight the desired language, then press EXECUTE. • CURSOR • EXECUTE Getting Started MENU EXECUTE CURSOR > / . / ? / / LANGUAGE / ENGLISH SELECT : EXECUTE LANGUAGE / ENGLISH : EXECUTE SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 13: Step 6: Presetting Channels

    NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT TUNER PRESET PROG SYSTEM B / G D / K NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT continued Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 14 NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT TUNER PRESET PROG SYSTEM B / G D / K NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING PLEASE WA I T SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 15 NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT TUNER PRESET PROG SYSTEM B / G D / K NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT continued Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 16 FINE TUNING SELECT System D/K System B/G R1–R12 NZ1–NZ9, E2–E12 R21–R69 E21–E69 — S1–S41, S01–S05 TUNER PRESET PROG SYSTEM B / G D / K NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 17 Press CURSOR ?// to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. Note that the AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) setting switches to OFF. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 18: Step 7: Setting Up G-Code

    Step 7 Setting up G-CODE G-CODE is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies programming the VCR to make timer recordings. To use G-CODE, each programme position needs to be matched with its G-CODE guide channel. To get the guide channel...
  • Page 19 SELECT GUIDE CH CONFIRM SET UP CH AND G–CODE PROG GUIDE – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR continued Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 20 • When you record a satellite broadcast using G-CODE, you need to select the desired channel on the satellite tuner manually. Getting Started TUNER PRESET PROG SYSTEM B / G D / K NORMAL / CATV NORM CATV AUTO PRESET CHANNEL SET FINE TUNING SELECT SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 21: Step 8: Changing/Disabling Programme Positions

    – – – – – – – SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR SET UP CH AND G–CODE PROG GUIDE – – – – – – – – SELECT SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM continued Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 22 To change the programme position of another station, repeat steps 2 to 4. Press EXECUTE. • EXECUTE Getting Started SET UP CH AND G–CODE PROG GUIDE – – – – – – – – SELECT SET GUIDE CH CONFIRM SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 23 – – – SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR SET UP CH AND G–CODE PROG GUIDE – – – – – – – – – – – SELECT MOVE PROG ERASE PROG TIMER CLEAR Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 24: Step 9: Setting The Clock

    . 1 . 9 7 MON : 0 0 SELECT EXECUTE CLOCK SET . 1 . 9 7 THU : 0 0 SELECT EXECUTE CLOCK SET . 1 . 9 7 THU : 0 0 SELECT EXECUTE SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 25 • To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/.. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes. Getting Started SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations 6 EJECT TRINITRON TV SYNCHRO PLAY DISPLAY COUNTER RESET REPLAY P PAUSE 3 /# SEARCH · P L A Y p STOP 0 R E W SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 27 Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the color system of your TV. If your TV is NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 Press COLOR SYSTEM until the indication below appears in the display window. NTSC Set NTSC PB to ON PAL TV NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 continued Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 28 – the picture is black and white – the picture shakes – no picture appears on the TV screen – black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen – the colour density increases or decreases. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 29 Turning on the VCR and TV, and starting playback automatically (Trinitron TV Synchro Play) You can only use this function if your TV is made by Sony (Trinitron TV). How to connect to use this function Connect the VCR and TV with the audio/video cable (see “To a TV that has phono type audio/video input jacks”...

  • Page 30: Recording Tv Programmes

    Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. • PROG Press PROG +/– to select the programme position you want to record. Basic Operations TAPE SPEED PROG +/– r REC SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 31 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Remaining tape length Time counter Safety tab continued Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 32 • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. Notes • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • The display will not appear while playing an NTSC-recorded tape. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 33: Recording Tv Programmes Using G-Code

    > / . / ? / / G-CODE Programme number buttons TAPE SPEED TIMER CLEAR G–CODE SP / LP G–CODE NO. – – – – – – – – – 0 – 9 SP / LP TAPE SPEED continued Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 34 WEEKLY SELECT CONFIRM CANCEL TIMER CLEAR G–CODE G–CODE NO. SP / LP 4 7 7 6 9 1 – RECORDI NG T I ME DATE START STOP PROG Select ONCE CANCEL T I MER CLEAR DAILY WEEKLY SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 35 • If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that: – The G-CODE number is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a programme that airs more than seven days ahead. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 36: Setting The Timer Manually

    – – : – – – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 37 • To record NTSC signals, set the tape speed to SP or EP. To set the EP mode, display “LP” in the tape speed position. Note “TIMER” flashes in the display window when you press u with no tape inserted. Basic Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 38: Additional Operations

    During stop, hold 0 REW on the VCR, and press · PLAY on the VCR. To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. Additional Operations · P L A Y SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) & SLOW 7 F R A M E 3 / # SEARCH ·...
  • Page 39 • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. CLICK SHUTTLE ring Double speed High speed Pause Slow motion in reverse Double speed in Normal speed in reverse reverse – – Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 40: Recording Tv Programmes Using The Quick Timer

    Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. • You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop mode. Additional Operations QUICK TIMER 0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) 11:00...

  • Page 41: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    START STOP PROG LINE1 LINE2 – – EVERY LINE1 – – – – : – – – – – – – – – – – – : – – – – – – – – continued Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 42 Programme 1 Programme 2 Programme 1 Programme 2 Additional Operations 20 seconds Will be cut off 20 seconds will be cut off SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 43: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programmes

    To listen to Stereo Standard sound* * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural) On-screen display Display window MAIN STEREO STEREO MAIN/SUB STEREO On-screen display Display window STEREO STEREO No indicator No indicator Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) continued...
  • Page 44 No indicator No indicator On-screen display Display window STEREO STEREO STEREO STEREO No indicator No indicator Stereo Bilingual Usually mixed left/ right channels Stereo sound (left/ right channels) SLV-X827MN Usually main sound Main (left channel) Sub (right channel) 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 45: Searching Using The Index Function

    Press p STOP. Note • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during recording pause. INDEX SEARCH INDEX SEARCH Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Picture

    APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations flashes in the display window, then goes off), indicator Tracking meter SET UP MENU BUZZER DIMMER HIFI AUDIO AUDIO MIX SELECT SLV-X827MN NORMAL TRACKING NICAM 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 47: Changing Menu Options

    AUDIO MONITOR button. ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. SET UP MENU BUZZER DIMMER HIFI AUDIO NICAM AUDIO MIX SELECT Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 48: Editing With Another Vcr

    • If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. Additional Operations Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT (not supplied) SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 49: Operation (When Recording On This Vcr)

    3 so that the VCR analyses the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled. P PAUSE r REC Additional Operations SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    Sony V-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available wet- type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 51 • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft The VCR needs to be cleaned. cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Mass Approx. 4.5 kg Supplied accessories Remote commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) Aerial cable (1) Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 53: Index To Parts And Controls

    ! £ COLOR SYSTEM button (27) ! ¢ TAPE SPEED button (31) INPUT SELECT button (32, 36) ! § LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (48) ! ¶ COUNTER RESET button (28) ! • Remote sensor (5) continued Additional Information SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 54: Rear Panel

    Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel Mains lead (8) LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (48) NTSC PB switch (27) Additional Information AERIAL OUT connector (8) AERIAL IN connector (8) LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (9) SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)

  • Page 55: Display Window

    NICAM indicator (43) STEREO indicator (43) NICAM STEREO TV system indicator (10) RF indicator (10) Line/programme position indicator (10, 30) ! ¡ Time counter/clock indicator (28) !™ Colour system indicator (27) ! £ Tape indicator Additional Information SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1) continued...
  • Page 56 QUICK TIMER button (40) ! º TAPE SPEED button (31) ! ¡ r REC button (31) !™ & SLOW button (38) ! £ 7FRAME button (38) ! ¢ REPLAY button (27) =/ + INDEX SEARCH buttons (45) SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 57 @ ¢ P PAUSE button (27) @ 3/# SEARCH buttons (27, 38) @ § · PLAY button (27) @ ¶ ) FF button (27, 38) @• p STOP button (27, 31) @ª 0 REW button (27, 38) Additional Information SLV-X827MN 3-858-297-11 (1)
  • Page 58 EP mode 32 G-CODE recording 33 setting 18 Guide channel setting Remote commander 5 up 18 Sony Corporation Safety tab 31 Searching at various speeds 38 using the index function 45 SP mode 31 T, U, V, W, X, Y...

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