Manuali utente per Sony SLV-SF950N

Sommario

• Safety

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• Installing

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• Caution

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• Compatible colour systems

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• Table of contents

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  • Getting Started

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  • Step 1 : Unpacking

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

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      • • Remote commander

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      • • Aerial cable

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      • • R6 (size AA) batteries

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      • • SmartFile labels

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  • Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander

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    • Inserting the batteries

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    • Using the remote commander

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      • TV control buttons

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        • Notes

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          • • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

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          • • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to ...

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          • • Do not use a new battery with an old one together.

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          • • Do not use different types of batteries together.

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          • • Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

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    • Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

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      • The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table ...

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        • * These buttons may not work with all TVs.

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        • Tip

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          • • When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automa...

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      • Code numbers of controllable TVs

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        • If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one th...

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        • To switch to wide mode, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

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          • *1 Press WIDE to switch to the wide picture mode you want.

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          • *2 Press WIDE, then press 2 +/– to select the wide picture mode you want.

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          • *3 Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen.Then, press M/m/</, to select the wide picture y...

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          • Notes

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            • • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, ...

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            • • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

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            • • If you remove the batteries of the remote commander for more than a few minutes, the code numbe...

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  • Step 3 : Connecting the VCR

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    • We recommend connecting your VCR to your TV using a Scart (EURO- AV) cable. You must still connec...

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      • • Connection to TV with an aerial cable only, see page 12.

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      • • Connection to TV and Set-Top Box, see page 13.

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      • • Connection to TV and decoder, see page 36.

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    • Connection to your TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

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      • Notes

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        • • If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF channel to OFF is recommend...

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        • • For correct SmartLink connection, please refer to your TV’s instruction manual.

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• About the SMARTLINK features

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  • If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, NexTView Link, MEGALOGIC*1, EASYLINK/ CinemaLink*2, ...

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    • • Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR accordi...

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    • • TV Direct Rec You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being pla...

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    • • One Touch Play With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the...

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    • • One Touch Menu You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the...

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    • • One Touch Timer You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display th...

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    • • Automatic Power off You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used for abo...

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    • • NexTView Download You can easily set the timer by using the NexTView Download function on your ...

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      • *1 “MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation.

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      • *2 “EASYLINK/CinemaLink” is a trademark of Philips Corporation.

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      • *3 “Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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      • *4 “T-V LINK” is a trademark of JVC Corporation.

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      • Note

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        • • Not all TVs respond to the functions above.

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  • Connection to your TV with an aerial cable only

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• Connection to your TV and Set-Top Box (STB)

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  • If you don’t use a STB, skip to page 16.

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  • The illustration below shows an example of connecting the STB to LINE-3 IN.

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    • You can watch programmes from the Set-Top Box connected to this VCR on your TV even when the VCR ...

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      • Note

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        • • You cannot watch programmes from your STB on the TV while recording unless you record a program...

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• If your STB does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector

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• Additional connections

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  • To a stereo system

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  • To a TV that has phono type audio/ video input jacks (only if you don’t connect the VCR and your ...

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  • Step 4 : Tuning your TV to the VCR

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    • If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the Scart cable, skip to page 18.

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    • If you have connected the VCR to your TV with an aerial cable only

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      • To check if the TV tuning is correct

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        • Set the TV to the video channel (for ex. programma position "0") and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR...

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      • To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

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        • If the picture does not appear clearly in step 6 above, go to step 7 to finish this procedure onc...

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    • If you have connected your VCR to the TV with a Scart (EURO-AV) connector and an aerial cable as ...

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      • In order to avoid any interferences with existing broadcasts, we recommend you to set RF channel ...

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        • Note

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          • • If in step 3 the green screen does not appear, select the "AV/EXTERNAL" source on your TV (plea...

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  • Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

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    • Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function.With this ...

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    • Before you start ...

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      • • Turn on the STB if it is connected to the VCR only by the aerial cable and not to the Scart cable.

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    • If your country does not appear in the list, select ELSE.

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      • To cancel the Auto Set Up function

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        • Press AUTO SET UP.

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          • Tip

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            • • If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in the Auto Se...

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          • Notes

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            • • Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat Auto Set Up from the be...

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            • • When you operate the Auto Set Up function, some of the settings (ShowView, timer etc...) will b...

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  • Step 6 : Setting the clock

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    • Setting the clock manually

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      • Tip

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        • • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the...

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      • Note

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        • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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• Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

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  • Tips

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    • • To change the digits while setting, press < to return to the item to be changed, and select the...

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    • • If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever the VCR is turn...

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  • Note

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    • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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  • Selecting a language

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    • Note

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      • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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  • Presetting channels

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    • If you know the number of the channel you want, press the programme number buttons. For example, ...

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    • Disabling unwanted programme positions

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      • After tuning the TV channels, you can disable unused programme positions. The disabled positions ...

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    • If the picture is not clear

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      • Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If the pic...

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        • Note

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          • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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  • Setting/changing the station names

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    • • If you want to set the station name, press , twice to highlight the station name column only.

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    • • If you don’t want to set the station name, go to step 7.

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    • 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A...

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    • 2 Press CURSOR, to set the next character. The next space is highlighted. To correct a character,...

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      • Note

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        • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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  • Changing/disabling programme positions

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    • Changing programme positions

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• Disabling unwanted programme positions

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  • Notes

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    • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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    • • Be sure to select the programme position you want to disable correctly. If you disable a progra...

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  • Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

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    • You can watch or record PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes if you connect a decoder (not supplied) to t...

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    • Connecting a decoder

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• Setting PAY-TV/Canal Plus channels

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  • Notes

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    • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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    • • To superimpose subtitles while watching PAY-TV/Canal Plus programmes, make both decoder-VCR and...

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    • • Some PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoders may not work if you set the PAY-TV/CANAL + setting to ON. In th...

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  • Basic Operations

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  • Playing a tape

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    • Additional tasks

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    • To set the colour system

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    • If the playback picture has no colour or streaks appeat during playback, set the COLOUR SYSTEM op...

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    • To play an NTSC-recorded tape

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      • Set NTSC PB at the rear of the VCR according to the colour system of your TV.

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    • To use the time counter

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      • Press CLEAR at the point on the tape that you want to find later. The counter in the display wind...

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

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        • Notes

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          • • The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.

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          • • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

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          • • Depending on your TV, the following may occur while playing an NTSC-recorded tape:

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            • – The picture becomes black and white.

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            • – The picture shakes.

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            • – No picture appears on the TV screen.

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            • – Black streaks appear horizontally on the TV screen.

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            • – The colour density increases or decreases.

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          • • If you playback a tape in LP or EP mode with the NTSC system, the sound is heard in monaural.

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          • • While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use M/m/</, buttons for tape operation.

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    • Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)

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      • If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can turn on the VCR and the TV, set the TV to the video ...

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        • Tip

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          • • When there already is a tape in the VCR, the VCR and the TV turn on, the TV is set to the video...

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        • Note

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          • • When you use the One Touch Play function, leave the TV on or in the standby mode.

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  • Recording TV programmes

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    • • To record a terrestrial channel. Press PROG +/– until the programme position number you want ap...

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    • • To record a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 (Scart) connector, or the LINE-2IN jack...

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      • To stop recording

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    • To check the remaining time

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      • Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time y...

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      • In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure the TAPE LENGTH item in the TAPE O...

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      • To watch another TV programme while recording

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      • To protect a recording

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        • To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again...

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        • You can also protect a recording by using the SmartFile function (see page 94).

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          • Tips

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            • • To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the remote commande...

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            • • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information...

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            • • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a decoder or...

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          • Notes

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            • • If a tape has portions recorded in both PAL and NTSC systems, the time counter reading will not...

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            • • You cannot watch a PAY-TV/Canal Plus programme while recording another PAY-TV/Canal Plus progra...

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            • • The remaining time is intended for rough measurement only.

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            • • The remaining time will be displayed for only about 30 seconds after tape starts playback.

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    • Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)

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      • If you use the SMARTLINK connection, you can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other...

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        • Tips

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          • • The TV indicator appears in the display window after you press z REC in some situations such as:

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            • – when you are watching a source connected to the TV’s line input, or

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            • – when the TV tuner preset data for the programme position is different from the data preset in t...

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          • • If there already is a tape with its safety tab in place in the VCR, the VCR automatically turns...

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          • • You can turn the TV Direct Rec function ON and OFF in the OTHER OPTIONS menu (see page 68).

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        • Notes

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          • • You cannot record what you are watching using this method when the VCR is in the following mode...

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          • • When the TV indicator is lit in the display window, do not turn off the TV nor change the TV pr...

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  • Recording TV programmes using the ShowView system

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    • • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M...

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    • • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW: The SHOWVIEW menu appears on the TV screen.

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    • • To select a terrestrial channel. Press M/m to select the desired programme position.

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    • • To select a video source from the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connector, or the LINE-2 IN jacks. P...

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    • 1 Press </, to highlight the item you want to change.

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    • 2 Press M/m to reset it.

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      • • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...

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      • • To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Ti...

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      • • To change the setting, press MENU, and highlight LIST, then select TIMER LIST and press OK. The...

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        • To stop recording

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          • To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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        • Daily/weekly recording

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          • In step 4 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication c...

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        • TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) ...

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        • Timer recording with VPS/PDC signals

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          • Some broadcast systems transmit VPS (Video Programme System) or PDC (Programme Delivery Control) ...

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          • In step 4 above, press M/m to turn on/off the VPS/PDC indication after you set the recording date...

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          • You can also use the VPS/PDC function for a source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) and LINE-3 IN (Sc...

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        • To use the VCR after setting the timer

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          • To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press ?/1. The indicator turns off and the V...

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

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            • • Reset the counter.

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            • • Display tape information on the TV screen.

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            • • Check the timer settings (see “Setting the timer manually” on page 53).

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            • • Watch another TV programme.

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              • Tips

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                • • To set the programme position with a two digit number, press –/– – (ten’s digit) button followe...

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                • • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

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                • • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

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                • • When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than t...

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                • • To check, change, or cancel the programme setting, press </, to choose LIST, then press OK afte...

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              • Notes

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                • • When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicate...

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                • • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signal...

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                • • The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

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                • • The VPS/PDC function is automatically set to OFF for the timer recording of a satellite programme.

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                • • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD in the OTHER OPTIONS menu, the SHOWVIEW menu does not ap...

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  • Setting the timer manually

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    • • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to VARIABLE: The TIMER METHOD menu appears on the TV screen. Press M...

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    • • When you set TIMER OPTIONS to STANDARD: The TIMER menu appears on the TV screen.

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    • 1 Press , to highlight each item in turn.

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    • 2 Press M/m to set each item.

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      • • To record the same programme every day or the same day every week, see “Daily/weekly recording”...

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      • • To use the VPS/PDC function, set VPS/PDC to ON. For details about the VPS/PDC function, see “Ti...

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      • • To record from a decoder or other source connected to the LINE-1 (TV) or LINE-3 IN connectors, ...

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        • To stop recording

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          • To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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        • Daily/weekly recording

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          • In step 2 above, press m to select the recording pattern. Each time you press m, the indication c...

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        • TODAY t SUN-SAT (Sunday to Saturday) t MON-SAT (Monday to Saturday) t MON-FRI (Monday to Friday) ...

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          • Tips

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            • • To set the programme position, you can also use the PROG +/– or programme number buttons.

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            • • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/LP button.

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            • • When you are recording a programme in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than t...

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            • • Even if you set TIMER OPTIONS to SHOWVIEW in the OTHER OPTIONS menu, you can set the timer manu...

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          • Notes

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            • • When setting the timer with VPS/PDC signals, enter the start and stop times exactly as indicate...

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            • • If the VPS/PDC signal is too weak or the broadcasting station failed to transmit VPS/PDC signal...

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            • • The indicator flashes in the display window when you press ?/1 with no tape inserted.

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    • Additional Operations

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  • Playing/searching at various speeds

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    • • During playback, press M FF down or m REW on the remote commander.

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    • • During playback, hold down M FF or m REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes.

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    • • During pause, press M FF down or m REW on the remote commander. Hold down M FF or m REW to play...

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      • To resume normal playback

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        • Tip

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          • • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:

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            • – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.

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            • – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

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            • – The picture shakes while pausing.

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          • To set tracking to the centre position, press both TRACKING +/– buttons at the same time.

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        • Notes

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          • • The playback sound is muted during the operations in the above table.

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          • • In the LP mode, noise may appear or there may be no colour.

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          • • If the playback mode mark doesn’t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

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  • Setting the recording duration time

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    • To extend the duration

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      • Press z REC repeatedly to set a new duration.

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    • To cancel the duration

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      • Press z REC repeatedly until the indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode.

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    • To stop recording

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      • To stop the VCR while recording, press x STOP.

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        • Note

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          • • You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording durat...

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  • Synchronized Recording

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    • You can set the VCR to automatically record programmes from equipment such as a programmable set ...

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    • When the connected equipment turns on, the VCR also automatically turns on and starts recording a...

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    • How to connect for Synchronized Recording.

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      • Connect the LINE-3 IN of the VCR to the TV Scart connector of the Set-Top Box. Then connect the L...

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  • Recording programmes using the Synchronized Recording function

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    • To cancel the Synchronized Recording function

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      • Press SYNCHRO REC. The SYNCHRO REC indicator turns off.

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    • To stop recording

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      • Press x STOP while recording.

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        • Notes

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          • • This function may not work with some types of satellite tuners.

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          • • If the settings for timer recording and Synchronized Recording overlap, the programme that star...

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          • • The Auto Clock Set function does not work while the VCR stands by for Synchronized Recording.

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    • Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

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      • • If you want to change or cancel a setting, go on to the next step.

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      • • If you do not need to change or cancel the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to retur...

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      • • To change the setting, press </, to highlight the item you want to change, and press M/m to cha...

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      • • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.

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        • When the timer settings overlap

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          • The programme that starts first has priority and the second programme starts recording only after...

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            • Tip

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              • • In step 5 above, you can check the TIMER LIST by selecting LIST and pressing OK. Press MENU to ...

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    • Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

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      • In ZWEITON (German stereo) system

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        • This VCR automatically receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the ZWEITON ...

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        • To select bilingual sound while recording

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          • Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

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      • In NICAM system

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        • This VCR receives and records stereo and bilingual programmes based on the NICAM system (the NICA...

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        • To record a NICAM programme, HIFI AUDIO in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu should be set to NICAM (initial...

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        • To select the sound while recording

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          • Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

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        • Stereo programme

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          • * Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels (monaural)

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        • Bilingual programme

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          • * Usually the main sound (monaural)

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      • Selecting the sound during playback

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        • Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

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      • How sound is recorded on a video tape

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        • The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along...

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          • Notes

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            • • To listen to playback sounds in stereo, you must use the EURO-AV or AUDIO OUT connections.

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            • • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUD...

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            • • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the AUDIO OPTIONS menu i...

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            • • If HIFI AUDIO is set to STANDARD, the standard sound will be recorded on both the hi-fi and nor...

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    • Searching using the index function

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      • • To search ahead, press > INDEX SEARCH.

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      • • To search backwards, press . INDEX SEARCH.

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        • To stop searching

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          • Note

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            • • No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause. However, an index sig...

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    • Adjusting the picture

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      • Adjusting the tracking

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        • Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in...

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        • During playback, press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappea...

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      • About the Reality Regenerator (RR) function

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        • The Reality Regenerator (RR) function automatically restores the picture to its original quality ...

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        • To use the RR function, press REALITY REGENERATOR button. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator light...

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        • To turn it off, press REALITY REGENERATOR. The REALITY REGENERATOR indicator lights off.

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      • About the Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function

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        • The Optimum Picture Control (OPC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality ...

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        • OPC playback

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          • The OPC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that...

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        • OPC recording

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          • Whenever you insert a tape and start recording for the first time, the VCR adjusts to the tape us...

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        • To deactivate the OPC function

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          • Set OPC to OFF in the VIDEO OPTIONS menu. The OPC indicator in the display window turns off.

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            • Notes

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              • • With the Auto Long Play function ON, the OPC function will work only in SP mode. If the tape sp...

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              • • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR an...

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    • Changing menu options

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      • VIDEO OPTIONS menu

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        • Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

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          • Note

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            • • When you playback with the EDIT function ON, the OPC and the SHARPNESS functions don’t work.

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            • • When you turn off your VCR or eject the tape, the colour system is set automatically to AUTO.

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      • AUDIO OPTIONS menu

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        • Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

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          • Note

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            • • If you eject the tape, AUDIO MIX is automatically set to OFF.

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      • TAPE OPTIONS menu

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        • Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

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      • OTHER OPTIONS menu

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        • Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

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          • Note

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            • • When you set a timer recording or a sychronized recording, the indicators in the display window...

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      • Editing

        71
    • Connecting to a VCR or stereo system

      71
      • How to connect to record on your VCR

        71
        • Connect the line outputs of the other VCR to the LINE IN connector or jacks of your VCR. Refer to...

          71
          • Tip

            72
      • You can also use the LINE-3 IN connector instead.

        72
        • Notes

          72
          • • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same colour.

            72
          • • If the other VCR is a monaural type, leave the red plugs unconnected.

            72
          • • If you connect your VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the inp...

            72
          • • If the other VCR does not have a Scart (EURO-AV) connector, use the VMC-2106HG cable instead an...

            72
          • • When you connect another VCR to the DECODER/LINE3 IN connector, set DECODER/ LINE3 to LINE3 in ...

            72
      • How to connect to a stereo system

        72
        • Connect the LINE-2 IN AUDIO L/R jacks of your VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system,...

          72
    • Basic Editing

      73
• (when recording on your VCR)

  73
  • Before you start editing...

    73
    • To stop editing

      73
      • Press the x (stop) buttons on both VCRs.

        73
        • Tip

          73
          • • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X (pause) on your VCR when an unwanted scene be...

            73
        • Note

          73
          • • If you start editing following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the OPC ...

            73
  • SmartFile function

    74
  • About the SmartFile function

    74
    • SmartFile allows you to view the contents of your video tape (recording date, channel, name etc.)...

      74
    • The following functions are possible using SmartFile :

      74
    • Recording using the SmartFile function (page76)

      74
      • To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the tape. If you record a programme ...

        74
    • Selecting and playing a programme (page81)

      74
      • To playback a recorded programme, select the programme you want to watch using the SmartFile sear...

        74
    • Checking the contents of a tape (page82)

      74
      • When you bring the SmartFile label close to the SMARTFILE sensor on the VCR, a summary of the rec...

        74
    • Labelling a recorded programme and tape (page84)

      75
      • You can attach an electronic "label" to the video tape and its programmes on the SmartFile list. ...

        75
    • Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label (page92)

      75
      • You can register programmes recorded on a tape in the memory of a new SmartFile label.

        75
    • Protecting a recorded programme (page94)

      75
      • You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over-recording or erasure.

        75
    • Erasing the data of an unwanted programme (page96)

      75
      • By erasing a programme from the SmartFile list, the VCR will record over the unwanted programme.

        75
    • Running a demonstration

      75
      • This VCR can give a demonstration of the various SmartFile functions. To run a demonstration, tur...

        75
  • Recording using the SmartFile function

    76
    • To use the SmartFile function, attach the SmartFile label to the spine of the cassette. If you re...

      76
    • Attaching the SmartFile label to the cassette

      76
      • To use the SmartFile function, attach the supplied SmartFile label to the cassette. Remove any st...

        76
      • Note on the purchase of SmartFile labels

        76
        • • If you want to order additional SmartFile labels, contact your nearest Sony service facility.

          76
        • Notes

          76
          • • The SmartFile label is equipped with a memory chip. The memory chip may be dammaged and cannot ...

            76
          • • Do not leave the SmartFile label in a place subject to excessive dust or dirt, direct sunlight,...

            76
          • • If you attach the SmartFile label to a tape shorter than an E-30, the SmartFile function may no...

            76
• Recording a programme on the SmartFile tape

  77
  • When recording a programme on the SmartFile tape, no matter what method you use to record the pro...

    77
  • Before you start…

    77
    • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel

      77
    • • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time and date.

      77
      • Tip

        77
        • • You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over-recording or erasures(see page 94.)

          77
      • Note

        77
        • • If you press the PAUSE button one or more times during recording, thereby creating short length...

          77
      • Checking the information of a recorded programme

        78
        • Press SMARTFILE. The SmartFile search list appears. The recording day of the week, start time, pr...

          78
        • * When the station name is not available, the programme position is displayed instead.

          78
          • Tip

            78
            • • You can manually name a recorded programme and select the category. You can also name the Smart...

              78
          • Notes

            78
            • • If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct time and date, the recording s...

              78
            • • When you set the AUTO LONG PLAY option to ON in the TAPE OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed autom...

              78
            • • The recording time length in the SmartFile list is an estimation and may be slightly different ...

              78
• Recording after locating the Blank Time space

  79
  • The SmartFile function identifies not only the largest amount of available blank space, but also ...

    79
  • Before you start…

    79
    • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

      79
      • Notes

        80
        • • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the Blank Time space correctly in the step 4 abo...

          80
        • • If a newly recorded programme overlaps a stored programme, the stored programme information is ...

          80
  • Selecting and playing a programme

    81
    • You can automatically locate and start playback of a programme recorded on the SmartFile tape. Se...

      81
    • Before you start…

      81
      • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

        81
        • To stop searching

          81
          • Note

            81
            • • You may not be able to locate the beginning of the selected programme correctly when : - the Sm...

              81
  • Checking the contents of a tape

    82
    • You can display the programme data list of a SmartFile tape on the TV screen. It is not necessary...

      82
    • Before you start…

      82
      • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

        82
      • • Turn on your VCR.

        82
        • Tip

          83
          • • If you press any button other than SP/LP or M/m, the SmartFile check list disappears.

            83
        • Notes

          83
          • • You cannot display the SmartFile check list while : - you display the SmartFile list of a diffe...

            83
          • • If the SmartFile check list doesn’t appear on the TV screen, try drawing the SmartFile tape at ...

            83
          • • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

            83
  • Labelling a recorded programme and tape

    84
    • Setting the TV guide page number

      84
      • • The TV guide page numbers appear automatically when the VCR detects them (P301).

        85
      • • If the VCR does not detect them (P---), you have to set the TV guide page number manually.

        85
        • Notes

          86
          • • In step 4 above, enter "000" if you don’t want to use the TV guide page number for automatic la...

            86
          • • Refer to the Teletext information on your TV screen to get the TV guide page number with the pr...

            86
          • • If the Teletext TV guide has a page which always shows the programmes for the current day, this...

            86
          • • If you start recording more than two minutes before the programme is scheduled to start, the co...

            86
          • • If you set a timer recording with VPS/PDC OFF, the title information will be transferred in the...

            86
          • • Note that this function may not work correctly with programmes broadcast from some stations.

            86
          • • If the Broadcast system updates the Teletext information at the moment recording starts, the ti...

            86
          • • You cannot get the label information from sources connected to the LINE input or the satellite ...

            86
• Labelling a recorded programme manually

  87
  • If Teletext data is not available, label and select the appropriate category of the recorded prog...

    87
    • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

      87
  • 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A...

    88
  • 2 To set the next character, press ,. The cursor moves to the next position.

    88
  • 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the programme.

    88
    • To erase the programme label

      89
      • Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The programme label is erased and the default recording data reap...

        89
    • To erase the selected category

      89
      • Press CLEAR in step 7 above. The selected category is erased and the space becomes blank.

        89
  • To label a regularly scheduled timer-recorded programme

    89
    • Once you label a programme which is set to record regularly (i.e everyday, same day of the week) ...

      89
• Labelling a tape

  90
  • Before you start…

    90
    • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

      90
  • 1 Press M/m to select a character. Each time you press M, the character changes as shown below. A...

    91
  • 2 To set the next character, press ,. The cursor moves to the next position.

    91
  • 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to label the tape.

    91
    • To erase the tape title

      91
      • Press CLEAR after step 3 above. The tape title is erased and the recording date reappears. When y...

        91
  • Registering the contents of a recorded tape in the SmartFile label

    92
    • The VCR will register programmes recorded on a tape (even a non-SmartFile recorded tape) in the m...

      92
    • Before you start…

      92
      • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

        92
      • • Turn on your VCR.

        92
        • To stop registration to the SmartFile label

          92
          • Press SMARTFILE GENERATOR.

            92
          • The data registered before the button is pressed remains in the SmartFile label. You can register...

            92
        • To check the information of a registered programme

          93
          • Press SMARTFILE.

            93
          • The SmartFile search list appears. The registered programme number, registration date and recordi...

            93
            • Tips

              93
              • • The programmes recorded on the tape can be registered again in a SmartFile label that already c...

                93
              • • If the SmartFile label contains stored programme data that includes protected programmes, a mes...

                93
            • Notes

              93
              • • Programme data is not registered correctly in the SmartFile label when :

                93
                • – the programme length is about 20 minutes or less in LP mode or about 11 minutes in SP mode.

                  93
                • – the programme does not have an index signal or the index signal has been recorded over and erased.

                  93
                • – the tape is damaged or dirty.

                  93
              • • If you don’t set the clock or the clock isn’t set to the correct date, the registration date wo...

                93
              • • After you press SMARTFILE GENERATOR and start registration, registration is interrupted if you ...

                93
              • • When you set AUTO LONG PLAY to ON in the TAPE OPTIONS menu, and the tape speed automatically ch...

                93
              • • The estimated position of the registered programmes may not be correct if many short programmes...

                93
  • Protecting a recorded programme

    94
    • You can protect a recorded programme from accidental over-recording or erasure using the SmartFil...

      94
    • Before you start…

      94
      • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

        94
        • To unlock the protected programme

          95
          • Press < in step 4 above. The indicator disappears and you can record over this programme.

            95
            • Tips

              95
              • • When you start recording from a position prior to the protected programme, the recording automa...

                95
              • • If you protect a programme just after the Blank Time space, BLANK TIME is shortened by about fo...

                95
              • • If you try to record on a SmartFile tape containing a protected programme, a message indicating...

                95
            • Notes

              95
              • • When you record another programme just after a protected programme, locate the beginning of the...

                95
              • • If you insert a SmartFile tape which contains a protected programme or protect a programme for ...

                95
              • • If the SmartFile list contains 12 protected programmes, the next programme you record won’t be ...

                95
              • • When you try to turn off the VCR after setting a ShowView or timer recording on the protected p...

                95
              • • The protect function may not work with an NTSC-recorded tape.

                95
  • Erasing the data of an unwanted programme

    96
    • You can erase an unwanted programme from the SmartFile list. When you erase a programme from the ...

      96
    • Before you start…

      96
      • • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

        96
        • Notes

          97
          • • You cannot erase a protected programme from the SmartFile list. You have to first unlock the pr...

            97
          • • The erased programme disappears from the SmartFile list, but it still remains on the tape.

            97
          • • If the remaining lenth of a program is about 11 minutes or less in SP mode or about 20 minutes ...

            97
    • Additional Information

      98
  • Troubleshooting

    98
    • If you have any questions or if your problems are not covered below, please consult your nearest ...

      98
    • Problem summary

      98
      • The following table summarizes the reference numbers for the problems you might face. In order to...

        98
      • CATEGORY

        98
      • REFER TO

        98
        • S1

          99
        • S2

          99
        • S3

          99
        • S4

          99
        • S5

          100
        • S6

          100
        • S7

          100
        • S8

          100
        • S9

          100
        • S10

          100
        • S11

          100
        • S12

          100
        • S13

          100
        • S14

          100
        • S15

          101
        • S16

          101
        • S17

          101
        • S18

          101
        • S19

          101
        • S20

          101
        • S21

          101
        • S22

          102
        • S23

          102
        • S24

          102
        • S25

          102
        • S26

          102
        • S27

          102
        • S28

          102
        • S29

          102
        • S30

          102
        • S31

          102
        • S32

          102
        • S33

          103
        • S34

          103
        • S35

          103
        • S36

          103
  • Specifications

    104
    • Channel coverage

      104
    • RF output signal

      104
    • Aerial out

      104
    • Tape speed

      104
    • Maximum recording/playback time

      104
    • Fast-forward and rewind time

      104
    • iLINE-1 (TV)

      104
    • DECODER/t LINE-3 IN

      104
    • LINE-2 IN

      104
    • LINE-2 OUT

      104
    • Power requirements

      104
    • Power consumption

      104
    • Operating temperature

      104
    • Storage temperature

      104
    • Dimensions

      104
    • Mass

      104
    • Remote commander (1)

      104
    • R6 (size AA) batteries (2)

      104
    • Aerial cable (1)

      104
    • SmartFile labels (10)

      104
    • Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

      104
  • Index to parts and controls

    105
    • Front panel

      105
      • A ?/1 (on/standby) button/indicator (6)

        105
      • B SMARTFILE button (75)

        105
      • C SMARTFILE sensor (82)

        105
      • D CURSOR M/m buttons (82)

        105
      • E Tape compartment

        105
      • F REALITY REGENERATOR (RR) indicator (66)

        105
      • G SYNCHRO REC indicator (60)

        105
      • H Z (eject) button (42)

        105
      • I SYNCHRO REC button (60)

        105
      • J H (playback) button (42)

        105
      • K x (stop) button (42)

        105
      • L X (pause) button (42)

        105
      • M z (record) button (44),(73)

        105
      • N AUTO SET UP (19)/ RF (Radio Frequency) CHANNEL button(16)

        105
      • O M (fast-forward) m (rewind) buttons (42)

        105
      • P PROGRAM/TRACKING +/– buttons (16), (19), (66)

        105
      • Q REALITY REGENERATOR button (66)

        105
      • R SMARTFILE indicator (82)

        105
      • S Remote sensor (5)

        105
      • T OK button

        105
      • U SMARTFILE GENERATOR button

        105
      • V LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (71)

        105
• Display window

  106
  • A Timer indicator (48), (53)

    106
  • B VPS (Video Programme System)/PDC (Programme Delivery Control) indicator (51)

    106
  • C OPC (Optimum Picture Control) indicator (66)

    106
  • D SMARTLINK indicator (11)

    106
  • E Tape speed indicators (45)

    106
  • F VIDEO indicator (45)

    106
  • G TV indicator (47)

    106
  • H STEREO indicator (63)

    106
  • I NICAM indicator (63)

    106
  • J Time counter/clock/line/programme position indicator (16), (42), (45)

    106
  • K Remaining time indicator (46)

    106
  • L Tracking indicator (66)

    106
  • M EDIT indicator (73)

    106
  • N BL (Blank Time space) indicator (82)

    106
  • O Tape/recording indicator (45)

    106
• Rear panel

  107
  • A Mains lead (9), (12)

    107
  • B i LINE-1 (TV) i LIGNE-1 (TV) connector (9), (36)

    107
  • C DECODER/t LINE-3 IN DECODEUR/t ENTREE LIGNE-3 connector (36)

    107
  • D AERIAL IN ANTENNE ENTREE connector (9), (12)

    107
  • E AERIAL OUT ANTENNE SORTIE connector (9), (12)

    107
  • F NTSC PB (Play Back) switch (41)

    107
  • G LINE-2 OUT AUDIO L(left)/R (right)/VIDEO SORTIE LIGNE-2 AUDIO G/D/VIDEO (15)

    107
• Remote commander

  108
  • A Z EJECT button (42)

    108
  • B WIDE button (for TV) (7)

    108
  • C AUDIO MONITOR button (6), (63)

    108
  • D X2 button*

    108
  • E y SLOW button*

    108
  • F SP (Standard Play)/LP (Long Play) button (44)

    108
  • G DISPLAY button (46)

    108
  • H –/– –(ten’s digit) button (6), (46)

    108
  • I 2 (volume) +/– buttons (for TV) (6)

    108
  • J z REC (record) button (44), (58), (73)

    108
  • K MENU button

    108
  • L M/m/</, buttons OK button m REW(rewind) button (42), (56) M FF (fast-forward) button (42), (56)...

    108
  • * FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

    108
    • M TV/VIDEO remote control switch (5)

      109
    • N ?/1 (on/standby) button (6), (53)

      109
    • O COUNTER/REMAIN button* (46) / (Teletext) button (for TV) (6)

      109
    • P a TV power on/TV mode select button (for TV) (6)

      109
    • Q ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons* (65)

      109
    • R CLEAR button (41), (48), (61)

      109
    • S t TV/VIDEO button (6)

      109
    • T Programme number buttons (6)

      109
    • U INPUT SELECT button (45), (53)

      109
    • V PROG (programme) +/– buttons (6), (26) (45) c/C Teletext page access buttons (for TV) (7)

      109
    • W TIMER button (48), (53)

      109
    • X SMARTFILE button (77)

      109
  • * FASTEXT buttons (for TV)

    109
  • Menu chart

    110
    • This VCR is equipped with an on-screen indication system which allows you a visual, quick and eas...

      110
• Index

  114
  • A

    114
  • C

    114
  • D

    114
  • E

    114
  • H

    114
  • I

    114
  • L

    114
  • M

    114
  • N

    114
  • O

    114
  • P

    114
  • R

    114
  • S

    114
  • T

    114
  • V

    114
  • Z

    114