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Sony SLV-790HF User's Manual

1. AC IN connector 5 CABLE BOX CONTROL R CONTROL S OUT jack 10 22 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 8 6 RF UNIT switch 69 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO 7 VHF UHF IN OUT connectors 10 jacks 67 13 16 19 22 25 S LINK CONTROL S IN jack 9 67 continued Additional Information 77 PE EI rte PTET URES 27255 Index to parts and controls continued Remote commander 1 78 Additional Information 12 gt o sj N ke ig jl R A e l EJECT button 49 Menu operation buttons 29 MENU button CURSOR 4 4 gt buttons EXECUTE button COUNTER RESET button 49 Channel number buttons and ENTER button 43 46 SKIP button 58 TRACKING buttons 65 V amp NORMAL SLOW STILL ADJUST buttons AUTO MANUAL button b gt SLOW buttons 58 lt 4 1I FRAME buttons 58 Ke gt i INDEX SEARCH buttons 64 69 8 SEARCH buttons 58 gt PLAY button 58 E STOP button 49 TV VTR remote control switch 5 POWER button TIMER CLEAR button 53 D E iTV VTR button 51 AUDIO MONITOR button 62 S M B amp S B N n S B5 VCR Plus buttons 53 VCR Plus button ONCE button DAILY button WEEKLY button COUNTER REMAIN button 51 DISPLAY button 5
2. 6 Insert a tape 7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 8 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 usuallv 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch If you have any questions about this product vou may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write ta Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
3. A Press EASY SET UP on the VCR Q The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to French FRANGAIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 36 Q The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE For details see page 41 SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET The AUTO PRESET starts EXECUTING Please wait SET UP ENGLISH ESPANOL Use f 4 to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL Use 9 10 select Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Use alto select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SET UP is done Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 36 Q Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET Enter the cable box output channel Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE TIMER SET CHECK CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use fo select an item then pus
4. C 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 s 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 in timer recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter Display tape information on the TV screen Check the timer settings Watch another TV program 54 Basic Operations To lock the VCR after setting the timer Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps The VCR turns off and the LOC indicator appears on the display window The VCR will not work except for timer recording To unlock the VCR hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps Tips To cancel the procedure press VCR Plus before pressing ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 66 Notes e If the VCR beeps this means that The PlusCode is incorrect ONCE
5. If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected f you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctlv to prevent a humming noise If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S Link A V bus control with a TV the CONTROL 5 connection cannot be used for editing You can also use the LINE 1 IN jacks instead How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable not supplied Editing Basic editing t PAUSE when recording on this VCR Before you start editing Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Press INPUT SELECT to displav L2 in the display window Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander to select the tape speed SP or EP 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 inserta tape into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press BHIPAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 Tostart editing press the HDPAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press HPAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press HPAUSE again to resume r
6. 4 CH Press CH to select the channel you want to record VTR E 1n 50 Basic Operations Qn I EE 5 ES 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 quality SP VTR 6 SBER Press REC to start recording D To stop recording Press W STOP To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining With the display on press COUNTER REMAIN to check the remaining time Each time you press COUNTER REMAIN the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately The remaining time also appears in the display window suoljeiado iseg Remaining tape length Time counter TAPE REMAINING 1 46 To check the remaining time of a tape more than two hours long set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 160 For details see page 66 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window 2 lf 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 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover S the tab hole with adhesive tape Safety tab continued Basic Operations 51 T S a D e Recording TV
7. For details see page36 SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF _ BOX CODE NO E BOX OUTPUT CH 43 Enter your CABLE BOX Code No using 0 9 keys Reter to the Operating for the Code Manual Q Set your DSS receiver SET UP CABLE BOX output channel BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL Ei CABLE MOUSE N OFF OUTPUT CH to BOX CODE NO ae es SET UP 1s done LINE and press BOX OUTPUTCH AMIZ EXECUTE Use iex 10 select CABLE _ BOX CH Then push EXECUTE Normal display Getting Started 23 Step 3 Hookups continued LETTES vcr setup Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 34 35 Notes To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver proceed as follows Leave the DSS receiver on all the time Turn off the displav menu screen channel number etc of the DSS receiver To record or receive locked channels unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording To set pay per view programs in the timer setting order the pay per view program before the VCR
8. normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 66 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound on both hi fi and norma audio tracks To record SAP Second Audio Program sound on the normal audio track set NORMAL AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP the SAP indicator lights up For details see page 66 To select the bilingual sound while recording Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound vou want Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound vou want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel only LEFT CH _ E STEREO Right channel only RIGHTCH STEREO Monaural SAP No indicator No indicator 62 Additional Operations RS L ad How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Bilingual Main or SAP sound monaural Monaural sound Hi fi audio track Normal audio track 1 main track Stereo sound Mai left right channels ain sound Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections When you plav a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting
9. 25 Use o select current DAY Then push to sel YEAR 5 A Set the year hour and minutes in the same wav as the dav lt CURSOR gt 6 Press EXECUTE to start the clock g 5 a wu A M a Getting Started 35 Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2 3 4 or 6 MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes DSS receivers via the Cable Mouse With cable box control the VCR controls j channels on the cable box DSS receiver for timer recording You can also use the hi VCR s remote commander to change i channels on the cable box DSS receiver whenever the cable box DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off To use cable box control you need to connect the Cable Mouse pages 10 and 22 and set the code number and output channel Number buttons This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured It is passible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR s Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR contact your cable operator they mav be able to provide you with a compatible cable box 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR ft 4 to C move the cursor D to C
10. If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF Set NORMAL AUDIO to MAIN when not recording SAP sound or no sound is recorded on the normal audio track If no sound is recorded on the normal audio track and you plav the tape on a mono VCR you will see only video no audio will be heard Additional Operations 63 Searching using the index an ig function SEARCH The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins Use these signals as references to find a specific recording The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position 1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press Kd PPINDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press PPIINDEX SEARCH INDEX 8 To search backwards press KA INDEX SEARCH SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero Playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press WESTOP 64 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 If so manually adjust the tracking Press
11. Record one channel while watching another channel Cable Mouse Cable box Rear of TV _ VHF UHF t CHI i ho 4 Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C VHF 8 For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection is required VHF 5c eo UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front L Side view 10 Getting Started TH vcr setup 1 UJ NJ Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your cable box Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to French FRANCAIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details see page 36 Enter your cable box code number and press CURSOR O Select your cable box SET UP CABLE BOX output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL press EXECUTE CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO ors BOX OUTPUT CH H3 o oo Use I 10 select CA L BOX CH Then push EXEC Use it j to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SE
12. TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon The safety tab has been removed To record on this as it is inserted tape cover the tab hole The tape ejects when you press Check that the safety tab has not been removed e REC Nothing happens when you Make sure the tape is not at its end press REC Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a channel number when recording TV programs select L1 or L2 when recording from other equipment No sound is recorded on the When not recording SAP sound make sure the normal audio track NORMAL AUDIO option in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to MAIN 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 Reset the clock and timer When you use cable box control make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON 72 Additional Information Others Symptom A tape cannot be inserted The remote commander does not function The channels on the VCR cannot be changed The tracking indicator does not appear on
13. box control vou cannot select L1 or L2 Basic Operations 57 Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Playback options Play at various speeds Fast forward rewind View the picture during fast forward or rewind Play at twice the normal speed Play at high speed Play in slow motion turn the DMS Ting to 44REW SKIP a gt SLOW lt i gt FRAME H PAUSE E6 SEARCH DMS ring Operation During playback t turn the DMS ri ring dnd hoida at the speed you want During stop turn n the DMS ri ring to Perr or lt REW and release During fast forward turn the DMS ring to EE During rewind During playback turn the DMS ring to x2 During playback or pause press SEARCH or amp SEARCH To change direction press gt FRAME or II FRAME During p playback or pause press I SLOW Press the f buttons to change the speed To change direction press li FRAME or AMIIFRAME Play frame by frame During pause press IFRAME or MW FRAME Hold the button down to play one frame each second Play i in reverse During playback press MIIFRAME During playback press SKIP Pressing once skips about a minute Skip a scene Rewind and start rt play During stop press PLAY on the VCR while holding the DMS ring on the YCR at the AAREW position 58 i Additional Operations To resume normal playbac
14. connector types B and C no UHF i OL connection is VHF required ease esd 9 C ool UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS LI SS e t receiver front DSS receiver j ffe Side view 22 Getting Started GU can d rtisd ate sol b MEY vcr setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to SEONIT CH 3 or CH4 whichever i ToU om CH3 channel is not used in your ic area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If D you made A V connections E from page 8 you can skip this step y E 2 Tumon your DSS receiver Li eo 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the SET UP LANGUAGE X on screen display language to French ENGLISH FRAN AIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired FRANCAIS and press EXECUTE ESPANOL For details see page 29 Use f jto select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP ta quit The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 AUTO MANUAL Use jesto select Then push EXECUTE Push Easy SET UA to quit The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select ON For details sce page 36 SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL EX CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH xx Use le ito select Push EASY S T UP to quit O Enter your DSS receiver code number and press CURSOR
15. display Hookup 2 VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 45 2 Ifthe channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV set the channels that are different as follows For details see page 46 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to setect an ttem then push EXECUTE e 2 E3 3 Q PA i a e Q 5 a y a i gt O Enter the program guide channel then the channel you use on your TV i 7 GUIDE CH TV CH 25 z 15 Push 0 9 keys lo set Press EXECUTE Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Your actua TV channel Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right awav or if the channels in vour area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 34 35 Getting Started 15 ee een Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 3 l Pages 16 to 18 Antenna hookup Make the f
16. hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button MAIN to record the main Sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on the normal audio track The main sound i is recorded on the hi fi audio track 2120 or 160 to select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the r recording time OFF to keep the tape speed Improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control piiction aud L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control Editing Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder TV Other VCR Player LINE OUT p lt gt ccc o gt cct Audio video cable ZA Signal flow not supplied If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Hook up to record on the other VCR then connect the VCRs via the CONTROLS jacks The CONTROL connection lets you control pause and release pause both VCRs from the recording VCR Notes t Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color
17. set the daylight saving time 4 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE 5 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR Note If vou use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels oivthe cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander continued Getting Started 33 Setting the clock continued Using Manual Clock Set 1 MENU A lt CURSOR gt 3 coy CURSOR s lt C gt cy 34 Getting Started Press MENU then press CURSOR t V o move the cursor D to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Press CURSOR 9 to select MANUAL then press EXECUTE Press CURSOR 4 4 to set the month Press CURSOR to highlight the day and press CURSOR 4 4 to set the day The dav of the week is set automatically MENU CURSOR EXECUTE CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use je tc select Then pus EXECUTE Push MENU to quit CLOCK SET 3 7 1 1986 MON 12 30 Use p i ic select current MONTH Then push to set DAY CLOCK SET L2 1 1896 MON 12 00m Use tc select current MONTH Then push 1o sel DAY CLOCK SET 70411998 THU 12
18. starts recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs 24 Getting Started m x Cd Hookup 6 Pages 25 to 28 Incompatible 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 amp 3 a 2 a 2 Cable box Rear of TV Splitter Jore 0 omm 4 A B switch VHF nen O UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required continued Getting Started 25 Step 3 Hookups continued HIIS tiem VCR setup 1 26 Getting Started Set the RF UNIT switch to Madres Rua a LOST RR EL auus CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in vour area If both are RF UNIT CH3 fr used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If vou made A V connections from page 8 vou can skip this step Set the A B switch to
19. to the next step START STOP CH 7 004 8 004 6 F f you do not need to change the settings 7 12 FA 1 30M 158 SO E MON SAT 1 004 3 004 LINE F press EXECUTE then turn off the VCR to EVERY SUN 2 559 1 308 12 5 return to recording standby Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change To change the setting press CURSOR to highlight the item you want to change and press CURSOR 4 4 to reset it Then press CURSOR repeatedly until the cursor appears at the top of the line To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR Press EXECUTE If any timer 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 A 1 20 seconds Program 2 Will be cut off Program 1 C 7 m 20 seconds will be cut off Program 2 ieee Additional Operations 61 en ee Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs When a stereo program is received the STEREO indicator lights up If there is noise in the stereo program set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF The sound will be recorded in monaural on both hi fi and
20. 1 TAPE SPEED button 51 INPUT SELECT button 50 68 CH buttons 50 VOL buttons 5 H PAUSE button 49 REC button 50 DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring 49 58 Additional Information 79 a at mes v somit mn Arp n utn MEA nmn m Index A B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting picture 65 tracking 65 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 44 Antenna hookup 16 APC Adaptive Picture Contro 65 Audio track 67 Audio video A V hookup 8 Auto Clock Set feature 30 Auto tape speed 66 C Cable Box Control cable box code number chart 37 setting 36 Cable hookup 10 Cable Mouse 36 Cancelling timer settings 61 Changing timer settings 6l Channel line up chart 45 Cleaning the video heads 71 Clocksetting 32 Connecting cable TV 9 external antenna connector 69 UHF VHF band mixer 69 Counter 49 D Disabling channels 43 DSS Digital Satellite System 22 Dubbing See Editing 80 Additional information EEG Easy Set Up 11 14 17 20 23 Editing 67 EP mode 51 H Hi fi audio track 63 1 3 K Index searching 64 L Language selecting 29 Locking the VCR 55 LP mode 49 59 M Monitoring audio during plavback 62 during recording 62 N O Normal audio track 63 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 48 at various speeds 58 frame by frame 58 skip 58 slow motion 58 Presetting channels 4 Q Quick timer 60 R Recording 50 bilingual programs 62 SAP broa
21. ABLE BOX CONTROL and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step CABLE MOUSE oN OFF Use l to select Push MENU lo quit 2 Press CURSOR lt to select ON ian lt CURSOR 2 Enter your CABLE BOX CodeNo using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual lor the Code 36 Getting Started ae WT b 3 O O Press the number buttons to enter the cable box DSS receiver code number then CABUEMOUSE p b MA A BOX CODE NO 123 O press CURSOR COX OUTPUT CH Z o E A T q V lt 4 lt curson 2 gD EXECUTE Q Find your cable box DSS receiver code number from the chart below Use S to select CABLE _ BOX CH Then push EXECUTE If you want to control a cable box press CURSOR 4 9 to select the output channel for the cable box then press EXECUTE If you want to control a DSS receiver select LINE then press EXECUTE Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers brand brand ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Eastern 013 285 gt Antronix 218 oo Electricord 0R9 Archer 033 0 050 164 218 Electus OSS mE BBT EN ae Y Filmnet 454 Cable Star mE 067 B E Focus Za 4M 7 i Cabletenna 033 EEUU G
22. ABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use ito select an item then push EXECUTE Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel SET VCR Plus CHANNELS Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Cable box output channel 28 Getting Started Selecting a language g g MENU If you prefer French or Spanish to CURSOR EXECUTE English you can change the on screen display language e b g 3 a V Pd ES d a 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR to C gt move the cursor D to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE lt A gt When using the EASY SET UP procedure Ww skip this step Use 4 10 select an tem then push EXECUTE 2 Press CURSOR to select ENGLISH FRANCAIS or ESPANOL lt A then press EXECUTE CURSOR gt ww Getting Started 29 dme m9 a Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals set the time manually page 34 MENU CURSOR EXECUTE 1 MENU Press MENU then press CURSOR f 4 to CC move the curs
23. AEEA EEA n Setting the clock continued If the clock is not activated MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Number buttons x 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed Use 4 to select Push MENU to quit 2 Press CURSOR to select NO for A FULL AUTO FULL AUTO CURSOR 2 L C DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO Use 0 9 keys to select CLOCK SET CHANNEL Push MENU to quit 32 Getting Started REN ne Bae So os t 3 T Press CURSOR 4 4 to highlight the item lt A ue you want to set then press CURSOR FULUAUTO E gt to make the setting CLOCK SET CH uw TIME ZONE For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to to have the VCR automatically search for a channel Push MENU io quit that carries a time signal Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal For the fastest response select your local PBS station T For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII AUTO Use lo select a g 5 a v a a e For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically
24. DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead The VCR will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing B STOP you insert a tape the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops suonejedo oiseg Basic Operations 55 Setting the timer manually If VCR Plus is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs 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 1 MENU Press MENU and select TIMER SET CL CHECK 56 Basic Operations POWER MENU CURSOR EXECUTE 2 Set the date start and stop times channel TIMER SET CHECK 714TH number and tape speed DATE START STOP CH DAW 0l 0 C 1 Press CURSOR to highlight each CURSOR 2 item in turn Q2 2 Press CURSOR f to set each item To correct a setting press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset To record the same program every day or the same day every week press CURSOR For details see Daily weekly recording on page 55 To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1
25. GMD The Family Channel 47 For each channel your VCR receives use 5 CED Home Box Office 33 the Channel Line up Chart to check that 27 Lifetime 46 the channel numbers match For 29 EES Cinemax 45 example if HBO is listed in the Channel 30 CUM Music Television Line up Chart on channel 33 and your 31 OIB Nickelodeon 38 VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you 38 eB Sports Channel 59 need to coordinate these numbers using 39 E Sports Channe America 70 the following procedure For channels 48 GHD Showtime 41 in which the numbers are the same you 17 TBS SuperStation 43 can skip this procedure 44 The Movie Channel 58 49 The Nashville Network 49 50 Turner Network Television 52 51 dE USA Network 44 continued Getting Started 45 Setting up VCR Plus continued MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Number buttons ENTER UE 1 ww Press MENU then press CURSOR f amp to PREPEGPEHEIINEGE C move the cursor D to SET VCR Plus SEU E M CHANNELS and press EXECUTE Fait fomelinens Me Sra gt Pr ram GUIDE CH lt cunsor D ee oe Or push EXECUTE to see Ceo VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST O Q G Enter the channel number assigned in the 4 program guide and press ENTER uoe en TV CH 1 y 1 33 33 Push 0 8 keys to set your TVCH the actual number on your TV and VCR and press ENTER 3 ENTER If you made Hookup 1 2 or 3 Enter Push 0 9 keys to set ENTER If you made Hoo
26. LE to ANT and press ANTENNA CABLE T a ik EXECUTE For details see page 41 ANT CABLE Use letj to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done EXECUTING Please wait 20 Getting Started Normal display NUT ania at ERLE es l UOLC VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 45 2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 46 Q Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus MENU CHANNELS TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE e L a 3 c v id amp 3 e ER Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel GUIDE CH TV CH B3 3 ares Push 0 9 keys to set Press EXECUTE Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Cable box output channel Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature 3 Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time b
27. SET ME AUTOPRESET ETUDEGEEN o ERASE AFT NN OFF FINE TUNING Select CH with D S Push ENTER to ADD ERASE TUNER PRESET CHS ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET E ADO _ ERASE AFT N OFF FINE TUNING Select CH wi th 0 9 Push ENTER to ADD ERASE Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required then press EXECUTE continued Getting Started O E 2 5 a wu ee t9 a E a 43 hoc pcena f Presetting channels continued If the picture is not clear MENU Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT function automatically tunes in channels CURSOR clearly If however the picture of a EXECUTE channe is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function Number buttons ENTER 1 MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET CED ANTENNA CABLEIANT _ CABLE AUTO PRESET Rate ADD ERASE AFT N OFF FINE TUNING Use 44 10 selecti an item then push gt 2 ENTER Press the number buttons to select the TUNER PRESET CHS C channel you want to fine tune then press ANTENNA CABLEANT CABLE ENTER AUTO PRESET 3 Press CURSOR 4 to select FINE TUNER PRESET ES TUNING ANTENNA CABLEANT CABLE lt CURSOR gt AUTO PRESET EE The fine tuning meter appears MANUACSET Push gt 4 Press CURSOR to adjust to a TUNER PRESET clearer picture 1 ABLE Sines BE ae Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF MANDAUSET c
28. SON Y 3 810 321 12 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever vou call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No VHS Wiggi VeRilisy SLV 790HF 1995 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN UTION 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 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 Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz If anything falls into the cdbinet unplug the unit and have it checked by qua
29. Started 39 SA IS SEAN TE Oe ar MEC ECHO IEEE LK TENE S MUN p Setting up cable box control continued If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box DSS receiver Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR Check the position of the Cable Mouse Place the cable box DSS receiver and VCR away from each other Do not place the cable box DSS receiver on top of the VCR Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code H the cable box still does not respond trv the other codes that are listed lf your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable companv to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note Make sure vou turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you unplug the Cable Mouse aud plug it in again turn on the VCR before vou use the cable box DSS receiver control feature 40 Getting Started DETMEAR AMT re ol 2 t Presetting channels Skip this section if you are using cable box DSS receiver control MENU CURSOR EXECUTE 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 fhem manually If you have decided which channels you wish to preset set them directly u
30. T UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push Easy SET UP to quit SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL n CABLE MOUSE oN OFF BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Use 10 select Push EASY SET UP to quit CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH Enter your CABLE BOX Code No using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manuat for the Code SET UP SET UP is done Normal display continued Getting Started n Ed 3 e wn oe D 3 o Q 11 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 1 VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 45 2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV set the channels that are different as follows For details see page 46 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS O Enter the program guide channel then the channel you use on your TV Q Press EXECUTE Automatic clock setting Program guide channel Your actual TV channel TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use f to select an item then push EXECUTE SET VCR Pius CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 28 15 Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Pius CHANNEL LIST O
31. TO bi TUNER PRESET CHD A PRESET then press EXECUTE TUNER PRESET CH2 lt CURSOR 2 ANTENNA CABLEIANT CABLE C All receivable channels are preset in AUTO PRESET 0 MANUAL SET ADD ERASE numerical sequence When no more AFT ON lr FINE TUNING EXECUTE receivable channels can be found To stari AUTO PRESET push EXECUTE presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen Tip When receiving a VHF UHF or CATV channel the display changes as follows each time you press the DISPLAY button i Channel number program name and station s call letters if the broadcaster sends those services E MEM cium A penas ois MSs echt Meet lee ter 5 ames M Hap mien M Remaining tape length and time counter No display 42 Getting Started Presetting disabling channels manually 1 MENU 3 EXECUTE Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET eTo preset a channel 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number then press ENTER 2 Press CURSOR 9 to set MANUAL SET to ADD To disable a channel 1 Press CH to select the channel number 2 Press CURSOR 7 to set MANUAL SET to ERASE MENU CURSOR EXECUTE Number buttons ENTER CH TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT __ AUTO PRESET DD AFT ON FINE TUNING Use 10 selec an item then push e TUNER PRE
32. Y DAILY Number buttons TAPE SPEED Press the number buttons to enter the o O90 GQ 9 6 program s PlusCode __ If you make a mistake press TIMER CLEAR and re enter the correct number suonesado dseg VCR Plus PlusCode TAPE SPEED Enter programs PiusCode using 0 9 keys To change tape speed push TAPE SPEED VCR Plus PlusCode TAPE SPEED 153292 iei Atter entering PlusCode push ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY If you make a mistake push TIMER CLEAR continued Basic Operations 53 Se GE NCC GUN a a VATI ICE CTUM a TEEE TT CE OE EIS Recording TV programs using VCR Plus continued TAPE Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP PlusCode TAPE SPEED 153292 EP Alter entering PlusCodo push ONCE DAILY o WEEKLY 1f you make a mistake push TIMER CLEAR 4 ONCE Press ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY i C PlusCod TAPE SPEED To record Press i3292 0 EP or e MA RECORDING TIME Onlv once ONCE DATE STARI STOP CH DAILY e ez ox 9 25 8 009 130 52 a TO set timer push jPOWER Evervdav Monday to Friday DAILY TO cance i 05 atest det push TIMER CLEAR or Once a week WEEKLY WEEKLY The date start and stop times channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen If the information is not correct press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR
33. ation from the cable television transmission and or program owner Table of contents 29 30 36 41 45 48 50 53 56 58 60 61 62 64 65 66 Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Step 3 Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Setting up cable box control Presetting channels Setting up VCR Plus Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using VCR Plus Setting the timer manually Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds Recording TV programs using the quick timer Checking changing cancelling timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual programs Searching using the index function Adjusting the picture Changing menu options 67 68 69 71 74 75 80 e L1 2 3 a v Pad 2 a e a Editing Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system Basic editing Additional Information General setup information Troubleshooting Specifications Index to parts and controls Index back cover Quick reference to using the VCR VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Introduction 3 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander Cable Mouse cable box controller 75 ohm
34. ause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press MPAUSE to start recording immediately If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press PAUSE to start recording Additiona Operations 65 Changing menu options i 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANTSEL AUTO STEREO DIMMER AUDIO MIX NORMAL AUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED APC SHARPNESS Press CURSOR ft amp to select the option to change then press CURSOR 9 to change the setting 3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option AUTO ANT SEL AUTO STEREO DIMMER AUDIO MIX NORMAL AUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED APC SHARPNESS 66 Additional Operations Set this option to ON if your TV is connected only to VHF UHF OUT on the VCR To plav a tape set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 OFF if your FV is connected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR input ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural ON to make the display window dim OFF to make it brighter ON to listen to the sound recorded on
35. ce 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 DSS isa registered trademark of DIRECTY Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation continued amp o 2 3 Ke uo a 2 d a Getting Started 7 RR E Step 3 Hookups continued Audio video A V hookup _ Pages 8 to 9 If vour 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 In addition for a true home theater experience you should connect the audio outputs of vour VCR or TV to your stereo system If your TV doesn t have A V inputs see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups If your TV has the S Link A V bus control function hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 9 Your TV will automatic ally switch to the A V i inputs for your VCR when you Py back or operate menu on the VCR 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 pages 8 and 9 If you want to record off air or off your cable TV system complete
36. coaxial cable with F tvpe connectors n Size AA R6 batteries c Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini 4 Getting Started Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries bv matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment Using the remote commander You can use this remote Bot commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV The POWER VOL CH TV VTR channel number ENTER DISPLAY and AUDIO MONITOR buttons on the remote commander can be used to operate your Sony TV g Kei ES P 2 a Remote sensor To operate Set Tvl VIR 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 for approximately three to six months f you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage trom battery leakage Do not use a new battery with an old one Do not use different tvpes of batteries E H continued Getting Started 5 pO OEREOREEEEEEELEMELANLLOA LILNLLL ILUILIULAG OL d Ro Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the table below set the appropriate manufac
37. dcasts 62 saving 51 stereo broadcasts 62 using VCR Plus 53 while watching another program 51 S Safety tab 51 SAP Second Audio Program 62 Searching at various speeds 58 S Link 8 SP mode 51 LU Timer recording 56 cancelling timer settings 61 changing timer settings 6l checking timer settings 61 daily weekly recording 54 overlapping timer recordings 41 using VCR Plus 53 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VCR Plus channel setup 45 recording 53 kakia To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if vou made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 3 Enter the program s PlusCode number 4 Press ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 5 Insert a tape 6 Press POWER to turn off the VCR 7 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 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 bax usually 2 3 or 4 2 Insert a tape and pr
38. display language to French FRANGAIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 36 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE For details see page 41 Q The AUTO PRESET starts SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET EXECUTING Please wait payers 6unja5 SET UP ENGLISH FRAN AIS ESPA OL Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET U LANGUAGE to quit SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO Use e io select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to qui SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL __ ON BEF Usei to select Push EASY SET UP to qui SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE CABLE Use 4 to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SEF UP SET UP is done Normal display continued Getting Started 17 cux Pc i M RM A DL c e Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 3 VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 45 2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV set the channels that are different as follows For details see page 46 Q Press MENU and
39. e box What you can t do _ Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Select channels directly on the VCR Rear of TV Cable box VHF UHF e Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C MES B For connector g types B and C no UHF UHF connection is required continued Getting Started 19 Step 3 Hookups continued COLORI VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever e ee channel is not used in ape Y your area If both are O6 used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step ae 2 Turn on your cable box 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR SET UP LANGUAGE Q The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the ENGLISH on screen display language to French CORNEA FRANGAIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 vise EE sendai Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 AUTO MANUAL Use e to select Then push Push EASY SET uP to quit The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears aaa Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see CABLE BOX CONTROL page 36 Use 10 select Push EASY SET UP to quit The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set gt ANTENNA CAB
40. ecording Assemble Editing 68 Editing Vua cat iem Additional information 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 TV VTR CHANNEL 1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in vour area If both are used set the Switch to either channel Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VTR to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR s display window Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area wm A WN 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 on the VTR you have made the correct setting Whenever you use the VCR set the TV to the channel selected in step 1 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 contin
41. erations EEUU EUM RE Im MN CU Cer vC I MMC CC MOM CETMM EIVIE FUEL I SONO INNEN EI DNEDRS Additional tasks To Press Stop play a E a STOP Pause play WE PAUSE Resume play after pause 8M PAUSE or D gt PLAY Scarch torward i Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE DMS ring to 3 during playback Search backward Turn the DMS ring to amp during plavback Fast forward the tape Turn the DMS ring to B FF during stop Rewind the tape Turn the DMS ring to 4 REW during stop 4 EJECT Eject the tape 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 0HO0MOOS Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY suoiesadg iseg 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 0HO0MOOS whenever a tape is reinserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Basic Operations 49 Tuemme epa a UE eT fw Recording TV programs TAPE SPEED INPUT SELECT CH REC 1 Turn on vour TV and set it to the video channel To record trom a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window VTR I _
42. erminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 cach Input signal 1 Vp p 75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO IN phono jack 2 each 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 2 Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms S LINK CONTROL SIN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug m power 1 74 Additional Information 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 General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 27 W max 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 430 x 109 x 323 mm w h d Approx 17 x 4 sx 12 4 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 5 kg 9 Ib 15 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 AC power cord 1 Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono mini 1 Cable Mouse cable box controller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without n
43. ess PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Press ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 4 Inserta 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 vour cable box if you have one or with your TV 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 f there s no picture on vour TV press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the displav window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Press ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR uick reference to using 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 vou want to watch Hookup 4 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 tape and press D gt PLAY To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record 3 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 4 Enter the program s PlusCode number 5 Press ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY
44. h EXECUTE TUNER PRESET e 5 ANTENNA CABLEIANT CABLE AUTO PRESET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Select CH with D 9 Push ENTER 10 ADD ERASE continued Getting Started 27 A o 2 E E a D a tt Step 3 Hookups continued tere IE HE VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 45 2 Forunscrambled channels if the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV set the channels that are different as follows For details see page 46 Q Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use ito select an _ item then push EXECUTE Enter the program guide channel then the channel you use on your TV SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE_CH TV CH 28 r0 18 Push 0 89 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Press EXECUTE Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 3 For scrambled channels enter al the scambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 46 Q Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus Tm CHANNELS TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS C
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46. k Press gt PLAY Tip Adjust the picture using the W A TRACKING STILL ADIUST buttons if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing The picture shakes while pausing Notes The sound is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be plaved back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed Additional Operations 59 Recording TV programs using the quick timer QUICK TIMER After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once 3 m se me gt ro 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 0 30 1 00 10 30 11 00 To check or extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER once The duration is displayed for 10 seconds If you want to extend the time press QUICK TIMER within 10 seconds to set to the new duration To stop while recording Press BSTOP 60 Additional Operations i Checking changing cancelling timer settings Before you start Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel 1 2 POWER MENU TIMER CLEAR CURSOR EXECUTE Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK If you want to change a setting go on
47. kup 4 Enter the cable Program GUIDE CH an output channel usuallv 2 3 or 4 and Or push EXECUTE to see t VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST press ENTER e SE ENTER If you made Hookup 6 Enter the actual cs number on your TV and VCR for an peris unscrambled channel and press ENTER pa For a scrambled channel enter the cable Push 6 8 keys to set box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 ee pret Ic Or push EXECUTE to see and press ENTER VCR Pius CHANNEL LIST 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel whose numbers don t match 46 Getting Started 5 EXECUTE qum MENU When you have set all channels press EXECUTE to confirm your channel settings E When vou ve finished press MENU to exit ome page 1 GUIDE Tv GUIDE Tv 2 73 59 AT 5 4 1 3 1 55 a 35 28 5 R6 120 33 5 3G 22 Use to change page Push MENU to quit Getting Started e 2 3 ee a Q 47 Basic Operations VIMECEMGENNUMEEIGNUEDIDURUCEELCNUXCERNDVEENRIDOOIDESCIODIIEUIEMIN ICCE RS TT UEM DEESSET KE Playing a tape amp EJECT II PAUSE C gt PLAY m STOP DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Open the drop down panel and insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if vou insert a tape with its safety tab removed 3 f N Press gt PLAY g When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically 48 Basic Op
48. lified personnel before operating it any further One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safetv 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 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 bv the cord Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draper es 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 This equipment has been tested and found t
49. ly entered will be erased When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number automatically resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number 61 Getting Started 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 inputs follow one of the hookups below Pages 10 to 12 Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 VCR s cable box control feature No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 13 to15 with only a few scrambled channels Antenna only no cabie TV Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 scrambled channels DSS receiver Hookup 5 Pages 22 to 24 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 scrambled channels using an A B switch Pages 25 to 28 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 referen
50. nce you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 34 35 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on 12 Getting Started gu ED EE C c a MUERE NEL EE m m Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15 No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels i Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR s cable box control feature and your cable svstem scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup Gy mp 2 3 2 b a D a Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Rear of TV VHF UHF lr iisvds Match the type of connector on your TV A B or vH C AS amp B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection Connect this cable or is required VHF UHF IN D or 1 directly to your TV if y
51. nector 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 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 Getting Started 9 P Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels This hookup allows the VCR s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box simplifying the recording process A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 37 What you can do with this hookup Record any channel using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off
52. o comply with the limits for a Class B digita 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 mav be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authoriz
53. ollowing connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV 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 Rear of TV VHF UHF gem SPs Riess 4o JA Mattch the type of connector on your or VHF TV A B or C ELI E UHF OF e s VHF ui UHF E Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VHF UHF Match the type of Ree EN A connector on your Tv A B or C aessa i B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF Yos connection is VHF required Mi E UHF 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 vou can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If vou have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 69 16 Getting Started ET Ed vcn setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in RF UNIT your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen
54. or D to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE lt A 2 When using the EASY SET UP procedure C skip this step AUTO MANUAL Use e 9 to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU To quit 2 Press CURSOR 4 to select AUTO lt cay then press EXECUTE CURSOR gt Ww EXECUTE ce AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES INO Use to select Push MENU to quit 3 Press CURSOR to select YES then press EXECUTE Ce emp EXECUTE 30 Getting Started E 4 To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR The VCR automaticallv sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets vour time zone and Daylight Saving Time Gf applicable If vour clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time vou can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 32 Notes The clock cannot be set automatically if vou don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area Hf so set the clock manually If there are only a few channels in vour area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically mav take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after vou A z e 2 wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually If vou use Hookup or Hookup 4 make sure you leave the cable box on e g s bud e t a o a continued Getting Started 31
55. or L2 in the CH Bax position 3 A Press CURSOR to confirm the setting lt CURSOR gt The cursor D appears at the top of the line To enter another Q2 setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 A 5 eee nd coq FU TENE PE MEE COE EE i D 4 EXECUTE Press EXECUTE Dy C 9 ee E ev o a LIA ELE ms E e A 5 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR o bud D The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on Daily weekly recording In step 2 above press CURSOR to select the recording pattern Each time you press CURSOR tlie indication changes as shown below Press CURSOR to change the indication in reverse order the current date SUN SAT MON SAT MON FRI EVERY SAT EVERY MON EVERY SUN 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 When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed lf you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 66 To lock the VCR after setting the timer see page 54 Note f you are using cable
56. otice uote EITUDERCUIZUURI TIE I DC LECCE IY Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel 1 POWER switch indicator Z EJECT button 49 gt PLAY button 49 STOP button 49 Nj REC button 50 ej ej 5 fe DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring 49 58 9 ia Il PAUSE button 49 EASY SET UP button 11 14 17 20 23 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 67 Remote sensor continued Additional Information 75 Index to parts and controls continued Front panel with cover opened 1 Tape compartment 5 CHANNEL buttons 50 2 QUICK TIMER button 60 6 INPUT SELECT button 50 69 3 TAPE SPEED SP EP button 51 7 TV VTR button 51 4 COUNTER RESET button 49 Display window 1 AUTO TRACKING indicator 7 VTR indicator 51 65 d m 8 Line channel indicator 50 69 2 Tape speed indicator 51 J i 9 Time counter remaining time 3 APC indicator 65 counter clock 4 REMAIN indicator 51 10 REC indicator 15 STEREO indicator 62 41 Tape indicator 6 SAP indicator 62 12 TIMER indicator 76 Additional information ror Rear panel Coi
57. ou don t have a REN cable box Rabie box i continued Getting Started 13 Step 3 Hookups continued EE vcr setup 1 14 Getting Started Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in vour area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 69 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step Press EASY SET UP on the VCR Q The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to French FRANCAIS or Spanish ESPANOL if desired and press EXECUTE For details see page 29 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press EXECUTE For details see page 30 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears Select OFF and press EXECUTE For details see page 36 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE For details see page 41 The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET EXECUTING Please wait LANGUAGE ESPANOL Use ff to select Then push EXECUTE Push GASY_SET UB to quit SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use e j to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF Use e gt fo select Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE Use e 10 select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP SET UP is done Normal
58. programs continued Tips To select a channel vou can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER locut out an unwanted scene while recording press IM PAUSE and turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring on the VCR to rewind the tape to the beginning of the unwanted scene then press H PAUSE to resume recording 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 time 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 mode or slow motion playback 52 Basic Operations verte Recording TV programs using VCR Plus Just enter the program s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide The date times and channel number of that program are set automatically 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 nsert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 ver Pluss Press VCR Plus C2 POWER TIMER CLEAR VCR Plus ONCE WEEKL
59. select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV 25 L2 01 Enter the program guide channel then the channel vou use on vour TV Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Press EXECUTE Or push EXECUTE 10 see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Your actual TV channel Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR it checks the time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock bv picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 34 35 18 Getting Started i SESE EO a Tn UR UETFRECUENUSCSCT SENI Hookup4 e i Pages 19 to 21 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR s cable box control feature and vour cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with th s hookup S g 3 2 d re a EI a Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cabl
60. sing manual presetting e g 3 e uw eo v P o a 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 Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING 1 MENU CG Press MENU then press CURSOR f to move the curs r D t TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Use t to select an item then push continued Getting Started 41 EE Presetting channels continued 2 To preset cable TV channels lt A ress CURSOR 4 99 to set ANTENNA CABLE FOIE ciel CURSOR Soins T 5 a AUTO PRESET ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE MANUAL SET AGB ERASE we AFT ON Tore FINE TUNING Use 4 i to select an item then push HE 2 is TUNER PRESET CH oy To preset VHF and UHF channels NR is uH lt conson gt gt ANTENNA CABLE IUM CJ Press CURSOR lt gt to set AUTO PRESET ANTENNA CABLE to ANT AFT FINE TUNING HM Use 4 to select an f item then push Bits ise HN ir Biy z SE iet tis 3 Press CURSOR f 9 to select AU
61. the VW ATRACKING NORMAL SLOW buttons to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons If you cannot get a clear picture with NORMAL TRACKING manual adjustment press TRACKING AUTO MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment 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 OPTIONS menu with the APC indicator in the display window lit 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 Notes Auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function 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 p
62. the screen as You cannot control other TVs The VCR needs to be cleaned Remedy compartment Check that a tape isn t already in the tape 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 If you are not using S Link make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 1 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander 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 Additional Information 73 Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording svstem Rotary head helical scanning FM svstem Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm s 1 3 8 inches s EP 11 11 mm s 7 16 inches s LP 16 67 mm s 11 16 inches s playback only Maximum recording plavback 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 t
63. these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups S Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 3 IN 9 9 9 LINE OUT D 9 Audio video cable supplied Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup 3 Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN ust 1 NOOO LINE OUT p qp Audio Cable video cable not supplied Note To play a tape in stereo vou must use the A V connection 8 Getting Started Use this hookup if your TV has the S Link function VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINETIN QO sink pq UNE our p QD AUXIN pal Audio video cable supplied PO tele ta VCR setup After you ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup use the following procedure to set up the VCR n zi 3 4 S a a Press MENU and select Set AUTO ANT SEL to ADVANCED OPTIONS OFF and press EXECUTE MENU ADVANCED OPTIONS TIMER SET CHECK AUTO ANT SEL TUNER PRESET AUTO STEREO CLOCK SET DIMMER LANGUAGE AUDIO MIX SET VCR Plus CHANNELS ub NORMAL AUDIO CABLE BOX CONTROL TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEEO APC SHARPNESS ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an ttem then push iEXECUTE For details see page 66 Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF con
64. to video input The picture is not oe Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL SLOW 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 vour area have the heads cleaned at vour nearest Sony m service facility a standard service charge will be E required Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video z heads The video heads mav have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information The picture rolls vertically Adjust the v ertical hold control on the TV or monitor during picture search The picture has no sou id The tape is defective Use anew tape Both main and SAP sounds a are When you play a bilingual tape make s sure e the AUDIO heard MIX option in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture Rough picture e Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears initial _______ ___ terminal continued Additional Information 71 SST ioe SET REA SEC Te STL AT a ae Troubleshooting continued Recording Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If on the TV screen vou are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the
65. ts o8 pepali NE LI Cer United Cable 014 BECO oe I lo nceme eee n Enterta 033 050 067 088 O89 164 Rembrandt 081 202 218 333 RK 315 317 490 Videoway 260000000 Samsung ST ISS Vidtech Be Satbox Viewstar 008 071 074 122 222 269 Scientific Atlanta 017 019 028 288 338 TM Ope E Seam ETC ET 52 i o tS Westminster cable M6 Sharp v Zenith 011 065 536 Signal 051 Zentek aM Signature 02 Waye Master A e SL Marx po O51 oases DSS receiver Code numbers Spectravision 069 brand Sprucer 032 318 Standard Components 107 106 SN son RCA 577 Starcom O14 026 058 109 38 Getting Started To ensure correct operation Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box DSS receiver front Do not place the cable box DSS receiver on top of the VCR Position the cable box DSS receiver awav from the VCR Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver O 6 a 5 amp EA E E amp To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS rec iver change Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver 2 Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change If the answer to both 1 and 2 is yes vou have made the correct setting continued Getting
66. turer s code number 1 s TV VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV 2 Hold down POWER and enter your TV s code number s using the number buttons Then release POWER Now you can use the POWER VOL CH and TV VTR buttons to control your TV You can also use the buttons marked with a dot to control a Sony TV To control the VCR reset TV VTR to VTR Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with vour TV Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony l aoo KMC mE 03 m RCA 0400 7 Akai 04 Magnavox 030812 Sampo no AOC 04 Marantz 0413 Sanyo a Centurion 12 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Scott 12 Coronado 0 NEC 042 Ses Qu Curis Mathes 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sharp 03 0518 Dayron 12 Philo 0304 Sylvania 0812 Fisher no Phlps 08 Teknika 030814 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Tehba Qv Hitachi 0203 Portland 03 Wards 030412 JCPeny 0412 Quasar 0618 Yox no NC 09 RadioShack 0514 Zenith 15 Notes f the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control vour TV with the remote commander If you enter a new code number the code number previous
67. ued Additional Information 69 General setup information continued Attaching a UHF VHF band ONG ead cable mixer When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable i and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF 1 EAC 66 I UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF NN UHF VHF VHF band separator mixer not band separator mixer not supplied P supplied to connect the antenna to the t VCR H j lt P w 75 ohm coaxial cable Loosen the screws on the mixer Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer Retighten the screws A WN ww Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer 70 Additional Information mace NE ml Troubleshooting If vou have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not Connect Hic AC power t cord securely function Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold POWER down until the VCR beeps The power is turned on but the Moisture condensation occurs Turn the power off VCR does not operate unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour x The clock has stopped and The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the 6 tase lights in the displav wall outlet for more than three hours Reset the clock O wintow and timen The playback ae ddes not Ma ke sure the TV is set to the c hannel for the VCR If appear on the TV screen you are using a monitor set it
68. x E FINE TUNING 4 Push 44 Getting Started poaa na MU DENM I UU CERES ERR Setting up VCR Plus How VCR Plus works Whenever you want to record a TV Example of PlusCode program all you need to do is look up i LIEU NO the program s PlusCode a number assigned to each program that s 5 30 MOVIE Musical 2hrs 33044 a published in the TV section of most Buc o fahrigsmin 42060 2 newspapers cable FV listings and even 16 30 EMEMERDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 a TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter H SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY wv the PlusCode of the program you want ARE A 73497 _ g and the VCR is automatically D programmed to record that show It s that simple How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves Example of Channel Line up Chart coordinating the TV channel number T the number vou turn to on your TV or CABLE YCA BNS VCR to watch a program with the guide CH ipee GUIDE CH channel the number that s assigned to 16 QUIS American Movie Classics 35 that channel in your program guide To 17 CD Bravo program grid only 54 get the guide channel numbers find the 20_ GI Cable News Network 42 Channel Line up Chart in the program 2 GSD C SPAN a 28 guide for your area that features VCR 22_ C The Disney Channel 53 PlusCodes It usually looks like the 25 GED The Discovery Channel example to the right 34_ GED ESPN 35
69. y picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 34 35 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on Getting Started 21 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 5 5 Pages 22 to 24 DSS Digital Satellite System receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver It allows the VCR s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver simplifying the recording process A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 38 DSS Digital Satellite System is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital quality video and crisp digital quality audio A variety of program Bilal b pars F y OF prog packages are available through vour program providers It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories What you can do with this hookup Record any channels using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver What you can t do Record with the DSS receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box Rear of TV Y gt Record programs with VCR Plus SETAE Die Gat se A Match the type of connector on or your VHF TV A B orc eens B For

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