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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SLV-360 SONY

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner's record

The model number is located at the rear of the unit and the serial number on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No.

Serial No.

VHS

SLV-360

SLV-L4CS

SLV-L4MX

SLV-L4PA

SLV-L4PL

©1995 by Sony Corporation

WARNING

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

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be

of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION (SLV-360)

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

Precautions

Safety

• For SLV-360/L4MX/L4PA operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-L4CS/L4PL, operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• (SLV-360) One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
• (SLV-360) Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

- Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

2 | Introduction

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA (SLV-360)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

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

Caution

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

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Hookups
16 Step 4: Setting the clock
17 Selecting a language
18 Presetting channels

Basic Operations

22 Playing a tape
24 Recording TV programs
27 Recording TV programs using the timer

Additional Operations

30 Playing/searching at various speeds
31 Recording TV programs using the quick timer
32 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
33 Adjusting the picture
34 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

35 General setup information
37 Troubleshooting
39 Specifications
40 Index to parts and controls
43 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

- Remote commander

Line drawing of a remote control with buttons and scroll (no text or symbols)

• Size AA (R6) batteries

- 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

Line drawing of a coiled cable with two connectors and a strap (no text or symbols)

- AC power cord

(SLV-360/L4MX/L4PA)

(SLV-L4CS/L4PL)

• Plug adaptor (SLV-L4CS/L4PL)

If the plug supplied with your VCR does not fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug.

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Diagram of a battery holder with an attached device (no text or symbols visible)

Getting Started

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.

Remote sensor TV / VTR

To operate	Set TV/VTR to
the VCR	VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV	TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.

Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If you have	Use	Refer to
TV that has audio/video input	Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then follow one of the hookups below.	Page 7
Antenna only, no cable TV	Hookup 1	Pages 8 to 9
Cable box with many scrambled channels	Hookup 2	Pages 10 to11
No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels	Hookup 3	Pages 12 to 13
Cable box with onlya few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch	Hookup 4	Pages 14 to 15

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on 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 to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Caution

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

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on page 7. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) TV h VIDEO AUDIO

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT Audio/video cable (not supplied) TV AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO

Note to CATV system installer

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

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you're using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
- Separate VHF and UHF antennas

graph TD
    A["VCR"] --> B["IN VHF/UHF OUT"]
    B --> C["Rear of TV VHF/UHF A"]
    C --> D["or VHF B"]
    C --> E["or UHF"]
    D --> F["VHF C"]
    E --> G["UHF"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#fcc,stroke:#333

B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only)

graph TD
    A["VCR"] --> B["In VHF/UHF OUT"]
    B --> C["Rear of TV"]
    C --> D["VHF/UHF A"]
    C --> E["VHF B"]
    C --> F["VHF C"]
    D --> G["Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C."]
    E --> H["For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required."]
    F --> I["For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required."]

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 36.

Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

RF UNIT CH3 CH4

For details, see page 35. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see page 17.

① Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

② Select the language, and press EXECUTE.

LANGUAGE ►ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

3 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see page 18.

4 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

- Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can't do

- Record one channel while watching another channel

graph TD
    A["Wall"] --> B["Cable box"]
    B --> C["VCR"]
    C --> D["Rear of TV"]
    D --> E["A: Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C."]
    D --> F["B: For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required."]
    D --> G["C: UHF"]

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

RF UNIT CH3 CH4

For details, see page 35. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see page 17.

① Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
② Select the language, and press EXECUTE.

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see page 18.

LANGUAGE ►ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3

No cable box, or cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

What you can't do

graph TD
    A["Wall"] --> B["VCR"]
    B --> C["Cable box"]
    C --> D["Rear of TV"]
    D --> E["A"]
    D --> F["B"]
    D --> G["C"]
    style A fill:#f9f,stroke:#333
    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    note1["Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box."]
    note2["VHF/UHF\nMatch the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C."]
    note3["For connector types B and C, UHF connection is required."]

Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

RF UNIT CH3 CH4

For details, see page 35. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box.

3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see page 17.

① Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
② Select the language, and press EXECUTE.

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details, see page 18.

5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B)

What you can't do

- Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B)

graph TD
    A["Wall"] --> B["Splitter"]
    B --> C["Cable box"]
    C --> D["A/B switch"]
    D --> E["VCR"]
    E --> F["Output"]
    G["Rear of TV"] --> H["VHF/UHF"]
    H --> I["A"]
    J["or"] --> K["VHF"]
    K --> L["B"]
    M["or"] --> N["UHF"]
    N --> O["C"]
    P["VHF/LHF"] --> Q["OUT"]
    R["UHF"] --> S["C"]
    T["Ma"] --> U["con"]
    V["TV"] --> W["For"]

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Hookup 4: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

RF UNIT CH3 CH4

For details, see page 35. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to "A."

3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see page 17.

① Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

② Select the language, and press EXECUTE.

LANGUAGE ►ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details, see page 18.

TUNER PRESET CH1 ►ANTENNA / CABLE ANT •CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET •ADD ERASE AFT •ON OFF FINE TUNING

5 Preset the unscrambled channels into the VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE ▶ AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ADD ERASE AFT • ON OFF FINE TUNING • PLEASE WAIT •

6 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 20. Cable box output channel

① Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

② Enter the cable box output channel.

③ Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE AUTO PRESET •MANUAL SET •ADD ERASE AFT •ON OFF FINE TUNING

Step 4

Setting the clock

Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs.

TV/VTR MENU CURSOR EXECUTE

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

- Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR's display window.

1

Press MENU, then press CURSOR ↑/↓ to move the cursor (▶) to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET 1/1996 MO 12:004#

2

Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to set the month.

3

Press CURSOR to flash the day and press CURSOR / to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

4

Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.

5

Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

MENU CURSOR EXECUTE

Getting Started
1

•MENU

Press MENU, then press CURSOR ↑/↓ to move the cursor (▶) to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE.

LANGUAGE ►ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL

2

•EXECUTE

Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, or ESPAÑOL, then press EXECUTE.

Presetting channels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting.

TV/VTR MENU CURSOR EXECUTE

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR's display window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

Press MENU, then press CURSOR ↑/↓ to move the cursor (▶) to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.

Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to select ANTENNA/CABLE.

• To preset cable TV channels:

Press CURSOR ←/→ to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

TUNER PRESET	CH2
•ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET	ANT •CABLE
MANUAL SET AFT	•ADD ERASE •ON OFF
FINE TUNING

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:

Press CURSOR ←/→ to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.

TUNER PRESET		CH2
•ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT AUTO PRESET	• ANT	CABLE
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

TUNER PRESET		CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE	• ANT	CABLE
▶AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET	• ADD	ERASE
AFT	• ON	OFF
FINE TUNING

continued

Presetting channels (continued)

Presetting/disabling channels manually

MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Number buttons, ENTER CH +/-

1

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

2

• To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
2 Press CURSOR ←/→ to set MANUAL SET to ADD.

Channel to be preset

• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/- to select the channel number.
2 Press CURSOR ←/→ to set MANUAL SET to ERASE.

Channel to be disabled

3

Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press EXECUTE.

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Number buttons, ENTER

Getting Started

1

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET •MANUAL SET •ADD ERASE AFT •ON OFF FINE TUNING

2

Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER.

Selected channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET • MANUAL SET • ADD ERASE AFT • ON OFF FINE TUNING

3

Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to select FINE TUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

4

Press CURSOR ←/→ to adjust to a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

Getting Started

Playing a tape

EJECT COUNTER RESET SEARCH SEARCH DISPLAY PAUSE FF PLAY STOP REW SONY

1.

Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

2

Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

22

Basic Operations

Press ▷ PLAY.

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

To	Press
Stop play	■ STOP
Pause play	■ PAUSE
Resume play after pause	■ PAUSE or ▷ PLAY
Search forward	▶▶ FF or ➕ SEARCH during playback
Search backward	◀◀ REW or ➕ SEARCH during playback
Fast-forward the tape	▶▶ FF during stop
Rewind the tape	◀◀ REW during stop
Eject the tape	▲ EJECT

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to "0H00M00S." Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

Basic Operations

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The counter resets to "0H00M00S" whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

Recording TV programs

CH +/- TAPE SPEED ● REC SONY

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

24 | Basic Operations

3

Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to record.

4

Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

5

Press ● REC to start recording.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY during playback or recording. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining.

CH 12 S- E 0:00-22 Remaining tape length Time counter

Basic Operations

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.
2 If the TV is connected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step.
3 Select another channel on the TV.

continued

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs (continued)

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.

Safety tab

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
- You can select a video source from the LINE IN jacks using CH +/- . When you use CH +/-, "L" in the display window appears between the lowest program position and the highest one.
- The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape.
- If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY.

Recording TV programs using the timer

You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start...

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

POWER MENU CURSOR EXECUTE SONY

Basic Operations

1

Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK, then press EXECUTE.

TIMER SET/CHECK 10/16 WE DATE START STOP CH -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - - -/- - - - - -

continued

Basic Operations

Recording TV programs using the timer (continued)

2

Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed:

1 Press CURSOR to flash each item in turn.
2 Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to set each item. To correct a setting, press CURSOR ← to return to that setting and reset.

TIMER SET/CHECK		10/16 WE
DATE....	START	STOP	CH
3/16 WE....	....	....	SP
1/11....	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....
-/-	....	....	....

To record the same program every day or the same day every week, press CURSOR while the date is flashing. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" on page 29.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks, press CURSOR ↑/↓ to display "L" in the "CH" position.

3

Press CURSOR to confirm the setting.

The cursor (▶) appears at the top of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

4

Press EXECUTE.

5

Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press ■ STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR ↓ to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ↓, the indication changes as shown below.

the current date → SU-SA → MO-SA → MO-FR → EVERY SA → .... → EVERY MO → EVERY SU→ 1 month later → (cycles backward) → the current date 

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH + / - or number buttons.
  • To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.

Playing/searching at various speeds

FRAME SLOW SEARCH REW FF PLAY SONY

Playback options	Operation
Fast-forward/rewind	During stop, press ▶FF or ◀REW.
View the picture during fast-forward or rewind	During fast-forward, keep pressing ▶FF. During rewind, keep pressing ◀REW.
Play at high speed	During playback or pause, press ⚙SEARCH or ⚙SEARCH. To change direction, press ||▶FRAME or ◀FRAME.
Play in slow motion	During playback or pause, press ▶SLOW. To change direction, press ||▶FRAME or ◀FRAME.
Play frame by frame	During pause, press ||▶FRAME or ◀FRAME. Hold the button down to play one frame each second.
Play in reverse	During playback, press ◀FRAME.
Rewind and start play	During stop, press ▷PLAY on the VCR while pressing ◀REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press ▷ PLAY.

Tip

- Adjust the picture using the TRACKING ▼ / ▲ (STILL ADJUST) buttons on the VCR

if

• Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
• The picture shakes while pausing.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.
- Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may have white noise:

• when playing at high speed in reverse
• when playing in reverse slow motion
• when playing in reverse.

Recording TV programs using the quick timer

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

QUICK TIMER

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop the VCR while recording Press ■ STOP.

Tip • You can also set the quick timer and start recording during stop mode.

Checking/ changing/ cancelling timer settings

Before you start...

- Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

POWER MENU CURSOR EXECUTE TIMER CLEAR

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

TIMER SET / CHECK 10 '16 WE DATE START STOP CH ▶¥/17 TH 7.00% 8.00% 65P €/25 FR 10.30% 11.15% 50EP MO - SA 1.00% 3.00% LEP EVERY SU 11.50% 1:30% 425P - /-- - /-- - /-- - - /-- - /-- - /-- - - /-- - /-- - /-- -

3 Press CURSOR ↑/↓ to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press CURSOR ←/→ to flash the item you want to change, and press CURSOR ↑/↓ to reset it. Then, press CURSOR → repeatedly until the cursor (▶) appears at the top of the line.
  • To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

4 Press EXECUTE.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2 Will be cut off

32 | Additional Operations

Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then lights steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

Press the TRACKING ▼/▲ (STILL ADJUST) buttons on the VCR to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape.

NORMAL TRACKING

Tracking meter

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTION menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).

ADVANCED OPTION ▶ APC • ON OFF

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the 'tape is ejected.

To deactivate the APC

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTION, then set APC to OFF. The APC indicator goes off.

Note

- There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press ● REC to have the VCR analyze the tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press || PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press || PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.

Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

TV This VCR (Recorder) LINE IN Audio/video cable (not supplied) Signal flow Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Press CH +/- to display "L" in the display window.
• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

II PAUSE ● REC

1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press III PAUSE.
3 Press ● REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
4 To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Notes

• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
- 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.
- If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press
● REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press ■ PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press ■ PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is cancelled.

General setup information

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

RF UNIT CH3 CH4 TV POWER CHANNEL +/-

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Press TV/VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR's display window.
4 Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the display window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CHANNEL +/-, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

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General setup information (continued)

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied)

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3 Retighten the screws.
4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

	Symptom	Remedy
Power	The POWER switch does not function.	Connect the AC power cord securely.
	The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.	Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour.
Clock	The clock has stopped and “—:—” lights in the display window.	The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than three hours (one hour for SLV-L4CS/L4MX/L4PA/L4PL). Reset the clock (and timer).
Playback	The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.	Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	The picture is not clear.	Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING ▼/▲ buttons.The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-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.The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
	The picture rolls vertically during picture search.	Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
	The picture has no sound.	The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

- Normal picture

- Rough picture

- Unclear picture

• No picture (or black & white screen appears)

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terminal

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting (continued)

Recording	Symptom	Remedy
	A TV program does not appear on the TV screen.	Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
	TV reception is poor.	Adjust the TV antenna.
	The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted.	The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
	The tape ejects when you press● REC.	Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
	Nothing happens when you press ● REC.	Make sure the tape is not at its end.Select the correct source with the CH +/- buttons.Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "L" when recording from other equipment.
Timer recording	The timer does not operate.	Check that the clock is set.Make sure a tape has been inserted.Check that the safety tab has not been removed.Make sure the tape is not at its end.Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time.Check that the cable box is turned on.The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than three hours (one hour for SLV-L4CS/L4MX/L4PA/L4PL). Reset the clock and timer.
	A tape cannot be inserted.	Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.
	The remote commander does not function.	Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.Make sure the TV/ VTR remote control switch is set correctly.
Others	The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen.	The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.
	The VCR needs to be cleaned.	Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 1/ - inches/s)

EP: 11.11 mm/s (°/° inches/s)

LP: 16.67 mm/s (1/2 inches/s).

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13

UHF 14 to 69

CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: 327 mVrms

Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced.

sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (1)

Standard output: 327 mVrms

Load impedance: 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor

Back-up duration: up to 3 hours at a time

(SLV-360), up to 1 hour at a time (SLV-L4CS/

L4MX/L4PA/L4PL

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-360/L4MX/L4PA)

110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

(SLV-L4CS/L4PL)

Power consumption

24 W (max.) (SLV-360)

18 W (max.) (SLV-L4CS/L4MX/L4PA/L4PL)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

-20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 102 × 278 mm (w/h/d)

(Approx. 14 × 4 ^1 /× 11 inches) including

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)

Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

AC power cord (1)

Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-L4CS/L4PL)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 6

① POWER switch/indicator
② Tape compartment
3 ◀ REW button (23, 30)
4 ▷ PLAY button (23)
5 ▶▶FF button (23, 30)
6 ● REC button (25)

7 ■ STOP button (23)
8. II PAUSE button (23)
9 CHANNEL +/−/TRACKING ▼/▲ (STILL ADJUST) buttons (24, 33)
10 Remote sensor (5)
11 ▲ EJECT button (23)

Display window

1 2 TIMER REC 3 4 APC AUTO TRACKING 6 VTR SP LP EP 8 7 AM PM S

① REC (recording) indicator
② TIMER indicator (28)
3 Tape speed indicator (25)
4 APC indicator (33)

⑤ AUTO TRACKING indicator (33)
6 VTR indicator (25)
7 Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (23, 25)
8 Tape indicator

Rear panel

1 2 3 4 5

① AC IN connector
② LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7)
3 LINE IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (34)

4 RF UNIT switch (35)
5 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (8, 10, 12, 14)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SONY 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

1 ▲ EJECT button (23)
2 TV/VTR button (25)
3 TIMER CLEAR button (32)
4 QUICK TIMER button (31)
⑤ COUNTER RESET button (23)
6 ◀/FRAME buttons (30)
7 📋/→ SEARCH buttons (23, 30)
8 DISPLAY button (25)
9 ← REW button (23, 30)
10 TV/VTR remote control switch (5)
11 POWER switch
12 Menu operation buttons

MENU button

CURSOR ↑/↓/←/→ buttons EXECUTE button

13 Channel number buttons and ENTER button (20)
14 CH +/- buttons (24)
15 VOL +/- buttons
16 ▶ SLOW button (30)
17 TAPE SPEED button (25)
18 ● REC button (25)
19 II PAUSE button (23)
20 ▶▶ FF button (23, 30)
21 ▷ PLAY button (23)
22 ■ STOP button (23)

Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4

Adjusting

picture 33

tracking 33

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 21

Antenna hookup 8

APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 33

Audio/video (A/V)

lookup 7

C

Cable hookup 10

Cancelling timer settings 32

Changing timer settings 32

Cleaning the video

heads 37

Clock setting 16

Connecting

cable TV 10

external antenna

connector 36

UHF/VHF band

mixer 36

Counter 23

E, F, G, H, I, J, K

Editing 34

EP mode 25

L, M, N, O

Language selecting 17

LP mode 23,30

P

Picture adjustment. See

Adjusting

Playback 22

at various speeds 30

frame-by-frame 30

slow motion 30

Presetting channels 18

Q

Quick timer 31

R

Recording 24

saving 26

while watching another

program 25

S

Safety tab 26

Searching at various

speeds 30

SP mode 25

T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Timer recording 27

cancelling timer

settings 32

changing timer

settings 32

checking timer

settings 32

daily/weekly

recording 29

overlapping timer

recordings 32

Tracking adjustment. See

Adjusting

D

Disabling channels 20

Dubbing. See Editing.

quick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window.

To record a program

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, and tape speed.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch.

Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record.

3 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK.

4 Set the date, time, and tape speed.

5 Press EXECUTE.

6 Insert a tape.

7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR. Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch.

Hookup 3

To play a tape

1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. If you didn't use A/V hookup:
- Turn on the cable box.
- Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4.
- Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3 or 4).
2 Insert a tape and press PLAY.

To record a program

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK.
2 Set the date, time, and tape speed.
3 Press EXECUTE.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

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