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Sony SLV-795HF VCR User Manual

1. 1 POWER switch indicator 11 Shuttle ring 64 Tape compartment 12 If PAUSE button 53 3 CHANNEL TRACKING 13 EASY SET UP button 11 14 17 20 buttons 54 72 24 27 4 amp EJECT button 53 14 EDIT button 75 5 lt lt REW button 53 15 TAPE SPEED button 55 6 gt P FF button 53 16 INPUT SELECT button 54 75 7 PLAY button 52 17 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R oa gh jacks 74 8 JOG button indicator 64 18 TV VTR button 55 9 M STOP button 53 19 Remote sensor 10 REC button 55 82 Additional Information Display window Nj o 5 N fo ol 13 n2 M REC indicator M tracking indicator 72 APC indicator 72 TAPE SPEED indicator 55 Remaining time indicator STEREO indicator 69 SAP indicator 69 Bl R Ee k e VTR indicator 55 Line channel indicator 54 75 Time counter clock indicator EDIT indicator 75 Tape indicator TIMER indicator continued Additional Information 83 Index to parts and controls continued Rear panel 1 AC Power cord 5 RF UNIT switch 76 2 S LINK
2. If you made A V connections from page 8 m you can skip this step 000 aoe 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ENESA ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired ESPANOL and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details FRANGAIS see page 31 Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO seip OET and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears SET UP SMART CH MAPPING Push Joystick to 4 4 lt to enter the ZIP ZIP CQDE CODE in your area and press the Joystick igo EXECUTE You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP CODE Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or f and gt keys then push EXECUTE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and SETUP CABLE BOX press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see CABLE BOX CONTROL page 38 KEANE OFF Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set SETUP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press the ANTENNA CABLE Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 43 ANT CABLE Use to select Then push EXE
3. The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN AIS if desired See and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details FRAN AIS see page 31 Use t to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET _UP The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Ca ERS OES Push Joystick to 4 lt to enter the ZIP CODE in your area and press the Joystick EXECUTE You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP CODE Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or f and gt keys then push EXECUTE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and SET UP CABLE BOX press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see Ea cS N SEF page 38 Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit continued Getting Started 27 Step 3 Hookups continued The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press the ANTENNA CABLE Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 43 ANT ABIE Use gt to select Then push EXECUT Push EASY SET UP to quit The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done EXECUTING AAAAAAALAAAA g
4. The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see CABLE BOX CONTROL page 38 KEO OFF Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP to quit The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press the ANTENNA CABLE Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 43 ANT CABLE Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit continued Getting Started 17 Step 3 Hookups continued The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done EXECUTING y AhAAAAAAAAA g Please wait Normal display EAE VCR Plus channel setup T Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus MENU TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE 2 Push Joystick to gt to select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO IMANUAL 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 48 Not
5. Playback Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CL video head cleaning cassette If this cleaning cassette is not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service charge will be required Do not use a commercially available wet type cleaning cassette as it may damage the video heads The video heads may have to be replaced Consult your local Sony dealer for more information The picture rolls vertically during picture search Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor The picture has no sound The tape is defective Use a new tape Both main and SAP sounds are heard When you play a bilingual tape make sure the AUDIO MIX option in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads Normal picture e Rough picture initial Additional Information Unclear picture No picture or black amp white screen appears terminal Symptom Remedy Recording ATV program does not appear on the TV screen e Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input TV reception is poor Adjust the TV antenna The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted The safety tab has been removed To record on this tape cover the t
6. 4 If you want to control a cable box push Joystick to to select the output channel for the cable box then press the Joystick EXECUTE If you want to control a DSS receiver select LINE then press the Joystick EXECUTE poye7s Bug 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 Antronix 218 Electricord 089 Archer 033 050 164 218 Electus 055 BBT 278 Filmnet 454 Cable Star 067 Focus 411 Cabletenna 033 Garrard 164 Cable time 172 282 388 459 GC Electronics 027 067 341 Century 164 GE 243 244 Citizen 164 326 327 GEC 097 Clyde Cablevision 097 Gemini 026 068 081 253 Colour Voice 036 042 General Instrument 022 287 487 Comband 243 244 Hamlin 020 031 045 270 284 Comtronics 051 071 Hitachi 022 Decsat 434 Jasco 164 326 Diamond 046 Jerrold 014 022 025 026 035 037 Eagle Comtronics 051 boy eee continued Getting Started 39 40 Setting up cable box control continued Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers brand
7. Additional Information Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR Retighten the screws AaWNE Loosen the screws on the mixer 300 ohm twin lead cable 75 ohm coaxial cable Connect the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the mixer EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer Additional Information 77 78 Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below please consult your nearest Sony dealer Symptom Remedy The POWER switch does not function e Connect the AC power cord securely Make sure the VCR is not locked To unlock hold POWER down until the VCR beeps Power The power is turned on but the e 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 The clock has stopped and e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the E lights in the display wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock U window and timer The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR If you are using a monitor set it to video input The picture is not clear
8. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print Menu option Set this option to AUTO ANT SEL ON if your TV is connected only to VHF UHF OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR input AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the sound recorded on 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 TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record the SAP Second Audio Program sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpness control APC ON to switch on the APC Adaptive Picture Control function and improve picture quality OFF to switch off APC DIMMER ON to make the display window dim OFF to make it brighter AUTO TAPE SPEED ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time OFF to keep the tape speed TAPE SELECT 120 or 160 to select the tape length and display the remaining
9. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws Also use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and or program owner Table of contents ul 31 32 38 43 47 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 papes bun wed 52 54 57 58 61 63 66 67 69 71 72 73 Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Locating a channel by station ID 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 74 75 76 78 81 82 87 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 Co
10. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRAN AIS Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP CLOCK SET MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UPJ SET UP SMART CH MAPPING Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or f and gt keys then push EXECUTE SET UP 071 1 m10 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE I gt to select EASY SET UP to quit SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit LLLI PEE VCR Plus channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For gin y prog 8 2 The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done EXECUTING y hAAAAAAAAAAA g Please wait Normal display pepyeis Bu details see page 47 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 50 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus MENU TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use t to select an item then push EXECUTE 2 Push Joystick to lt to select MANUAL AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE P
11. and VCR and press ENTER If you made Hookup 4 Enter the cable output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER e If you made Hookup 6 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER For a scrambled channel enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER SET VCR Plus CHANNELS TV_CH ba 5 GUIDE CH 33 Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE_CH TV_CH 3 gt 3 Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn t match When you have set all channels press the Joystick EXECUTE to confirm your channel settings VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST TV GUIDE TV 73 59 47 61s 3 4 55 77 35 9 86 120 90 22 Use to change page Push MENU to quit 7 on After all settings are complete press MENU to exit Getting Started p pes Bug 51 52 Basic Operations Playing a tape amp EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SMART CUE EXECUTE gt PLAY H PAUSE gt gt FF e E STOP lt lt REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts pl
12. time correctly SMART CUE MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a medium length SHORT to set to short LONG to set to long Additional Operations 73 Editing Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR Recorder LINE 2 IN Other VCR Player LINE OUT lt Audio video cable X signal flow not supplied How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE 2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system using the RK C510KS audio cable 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 CONTROL S jacks The CONTROL S connection lets you control pause and release pause both VCRs from the recording VCR Notes e Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color e If the other VCR is a monaural type leave the red plugs unconnected e If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise e If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S Link A V bus control with a TV the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing 74 Editing Basic editing H PAUSE when recording on this VCR Co LAN Before you start editing S e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel e Pr
13. Bug 50 Setting up VCR Plus continued Setting up VCR Plus manually To set the guide channels manually use the Channel Line up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives For example if HBO is listed in the Channel Line up Chart on channel 33 and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure Number buttons ENTER MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 MENU Press MENU then push Joystick to O to move the cursor to SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press the Joystick EXECUTE SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use gt jto select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit Push Joystick to to select MANUAL and press the Joystick EXECUTE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE_CH Push 0 9 keys to set Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST OOO OLOLLO OOOO Getting Started Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER SET VCR Plus CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV_CH 3 33 Push 0 9 keys to set your TVCH Then push ENTER SOO COCO OOOO e If you made Hookup 1 2 or 3 Enter the actual number on your TV
14. T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode e The display does not appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback e It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining time after you press DISPLAY 56 Basic Operations Locating a channel by CoO D station ID OOOO COO You can select the TV program from CO station ID D D009 2296 2206 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel ENTER CH To record from a cable box turn it on The selected station ID NJ OOO OLOLLO OLOLLO Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen suonedo seg Press CH to select the station ID w you want 4 PressENTER 000 000 O Note e If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen Basic Operations 57 58 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 e Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recordin
15. 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 36 Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 MENU Press MENU then push Joystick to O to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press the Joystick EXECUTE AUTO MANUAL When using the EASY SET UP procedure i x Use gt to select skip this step Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit N Push Joystick to lt to select AUTO then press the Joystick EXECUTE ULL AUTO UO gt to select IMENU to quit W Push Joystick to to select YES then press the Joystick EXECUTE Getting Started To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time if applicable If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 34 Notes e The clock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manual
16. been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function e There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape To avoid the delay first set the VCR to recording pause the APC indicator flashes slowly and press REC to have the VCR analyze the tape the APC indicator flashes rapidly After the APC indicator stops flashing press II PAUSE 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 Il PAUSE to start recording 72 Additional Operations Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS Push Joystick to 4 to select the option to change then push Joystick to gt to change the setting Page 1 ADVANCED OPTIONS page1 AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF AUTO STEREO OFF AUDIO MIX OFF TUNER AUDIO SAP SHARPNESS L E H The ADVANCED OPTION menu has 2 pages To select page 2 push Joystick to Use to select an item then push Page 2 repeatedly until page 2 y Geese To select page 1 push Joystick to f repeatedly until EEO OFF DIMMER ION OFF page 1 appears AUTO TAPE SPEED OFF TAPE SELECT 160 3 Press the Joystick EXECUTE to return to SMART CUE MEDIUM the original screen Use F to select an item then push e gt
17. 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 36 to 37 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on 12 Getting Started Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15 No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR s cable box control feature and your cable system scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup e 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 6 y VHF UHF m jo A Match the type i of connector on i or your TV A B or VHF C Le Ganes B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection Connect this cable or is required directly to your TV if VHF you don t have a Cablabox Luer REC cable box oo UHF continued Getting Started 13 Step 3 Hookups continued EZITE vcr setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 76 RF UNIT 00
18. supplied 4 Adjusting picture 72 tracking 72 AFT Auto Fine Tuning 46 Antenna hookup 16 APC Adaptive Picture Control 72 Audio track 70 Audio video A V hookup 8 Auto Clock Set feature 32 Auto Tape Speed 73 C Cable Box Control cable box code number chart 39 setting 38 Cable hookup 10 Cable Mouse 38 Cancelling timer settings 67 Changing timer settings 67 Channel line up chart 47 Child Lock 60 Cleaning the video heads 78 Clock setting 34 Connecting cable TV 10 external antenna connector 76 UHF VHF band mixer 77 Counter 53 D Disabling channels 45 DSS Digital Satellite System 23 Dubbing See Editing E F G Easy Set Up 11 14 17 20 24 27 Editing 75 EP mode 55 H Hi fi audio track 70 I J K Index searching 71 L Language selecting 31 Locking the VCR 60 LP mode 56 65 M Monitoring audio during playback 69 N O Normal audio track 70 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 52 at various speeds 63 frame by frame 63 skip 53 slow motion 63 Presetting channels 43 Q Quick timer 66 R Recording 54 bilingual programs 69 SAP broadcasts 69 saving 55 stereo broadcasts 69 using VCR Plus 58 while watching another program 55 S Safety tab 55 SAP Second Audio Program 69 Searching at various speeds 63 S Link 8 SP mode 55 T U Timer recording 61 cancelling timer settings 67 changing timer settings 67 checking timer settings 67 dail
19. the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO gt ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII gt AUTO e For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES INO CLOCK SET CH 123 TIME ZONE EASTERN PNT VNCHION Use gt to select Push IMENU to quit poye7s Bug Press the Joystick EXECUTE To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR Note e If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the 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 35 36 Setting the clock continued Using Manual Clock Set MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE O m Zz ox Press MENU then push Joystick to 4 to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press the Joystick EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU
20. you need to connect the Cable Mouse pages 10 and 23 and set the code number and output channel MENU Joystick ANVie gt EXECUTE 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 possible 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 may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box 1 MENU Press MENU then push Joystick to t t O to move the cursor to CABLE BOX E lor CONTROL and press the Joystick EXECUTE When using the EASY SET UP procedure vicsieatresesi git skip this step Push MENU to quit 2 Push Joystick to to select ON then push Joystick to CABLE MOUSE OFF BOX OUTPUT CH Enter your CABLE BOX Code No using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code 38 Getting Started OOO OLOLLO OOO Press the number buttons to enter the cable box DSS receiver code number then push Joystick to Find your cable box DSS receiver code number from the chart below CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ION _ OFF BOX CODE NO 123 BOX OUTPUT CH ICH3 Use gt to select CABLE BOX CH Then push EXECUTE
21. 14 Notes e If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR you cannot control your TV with the remote commander e If you enter a new code number the code number previously entered will be erased e When you replace the batteries of the remote commander the code number automatically resets to 01 Sony Reset the appropriate code number 6 Getting Started step 3 Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you first scan through the table below Q Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following 4 pages to set up your VCR If you have Use Refer to H TV that has audio video inputs Audio video A V hookup then Pages 8 to 9 follow one of the hookups below Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12 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 cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 22 scrambled channels DSS receiver Hookup 5 Pages 23 to 25 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 26 to 30 scrambled channels using an A B switch After you ve completed the connections follow the instructions for setup During setup if you need more details on the procedur
22. B switch to A e It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set e If the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 50 e If the CH MAP SELECT menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 49 VCR Plus channel setup for scrambled channels To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 after finishing smart channel mapping For details see page 50 ind the us Channel Listing in your Find the VCR Plus Ch l Listing in y program guide For details see page 47 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS then press the Joystick EXECUTE MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use 4 to select an item then push EXECUTE continued Getting Started 29 Step 3 Hookups continued Push Joystick to gt to select MANUAL AUTO MANUAL Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit Enter the program guide channel then the cable box ou
23. BT Rouse sXe 400 NON BOX OUTPUT CH Enter your CABLE Code No using 0 9 Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code Set your DSS receiver output channel BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON JOFF OUTPUT CH to LINE sox coveno 650 SET UP is done and press the Joystick Moselle EES EXECUTE Use gt j to select CABLE BOX CH Then push EXECUTE Normal display 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 36 to 37 Note e To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver proceed as follows Leave the DSS receiver on all the time Turn off the display 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 starts recording Some programs are copy protected You cannot record these programs continue
24. CONTROL S IN jack 9 6 VHF UHF IN connector 10 13 16 74 19 23 26 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 7 VHF UHF OUT connector 10 13 CONTROL S OUT jack 10 23 16 19 23 26 4 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO 8 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 74 jacks 8 84 Additional Information Remote commander TV _VTR remote control switch 5 CO INI Ioe p b N E B ke e N e a e e N E E amp EJECT button 53 COUNTER RESET button 53 DISPLAY button 55 COUNTER REMAIN button 55 TIMER CLEAR button 59 QUICK TIMER button 66 INPUT SELECT button 54 75 TAPE SPEED button 55 x2 button 63 REC button 55 B gt SLOW button 63 kea gt gt I INDEX SEARCH buttons 70 MENU button 31 continued Additional Information 85 86 Index to parts and controls continued Additional Information POWER button 59 62 Se A amp amp TV VIR button 55 Ee Ss amp S AUDIO MONITOR button 69 VCR Plus button 58 Number buttons and ENTER button 45 50 SET button 59 CH buttons 54 VOL buttons 6 SMART CUE button 53 Joystick 53 63 R S lt EXECUTE PLAY IH PAUSE E STOP PP FF A A REW Index A B Accessories
25. CUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit 14 Getting Started The AUTO PRESET starts AUTO PRESET SET UP is done EXECUTING Please wait Q Normal display i CAME VCR Plus channel setup p 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus if TIMER SET CHECK CHANNELS TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE 2 Push Joystick to to select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE AUTO MANUAL 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENUJ to quit The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 48 Notes It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set e If the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 50 e If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 49 Automatic clock setting Once you v
26. L SET ERASE AFT OFF FINE TUNING Use to select an item then push gt e To preset a channel channel number then press ENTER 2 Push Joystick to to set MANUAL SET to ADD 1 Press the number buttons to enter the O eTo disable a channel TUNER PRESET CH5 ANTENNA CABLEJANT __ CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD ERASE AFT ON _ OFF FINE TUNING Select CH wi th 0 9 Push ENTER lt gt to ADD ERASE CH 1 Press CH to select the channel ANTENNA CABLEANT CABLE AUTO PRESET O number oo ERASE 2 Push Joystick to to set RINETUNNG 9 MANUAL SET to ERASE Select CH with D 9 Push ENTER gt to ADD ERASE 3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required then press the Joystick EXECUTE continued Getting Started poye7s Bug 45 Presetting channels continued If the picture is not clear Number Normally the Auto Fine Tuning AFT buttons function automatically tunes in channels ENTER clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 ENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET then press the Joystick EXECUTE ANTENNA CABLE IERENMBICABLE AUT
27. O PRESET ERASE AFT ION OFF FINE TUNING O Use to select an item then push gt NJ OLOO OKOLO OLOLLO Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine tune then press TEN OE CABE ENTER AUTO PRESET ERASE AFT OFF FINE TUNING Select CH wi th 0 9 Push ENTER to ADD ERASE 3 Push Joystick to t t to select FINE TUNING ANTENNA CABLE CABLE A 5 AUTO PRESET The fine tuning meter appears MANUAL SET ERASE AFT OFF Da Push e gt Push Joystick to to adjust toa clearer picture ANTENNA CABLE ICABLE S A AUTO PRESET Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF MANUAL SET ERASE AFT OFF FINE TUNING x z Push gt 46 Getting Started Setting up VCR Plus How VCR Plus works Whenever you want to record a TV program all you need to do is look up the program s PlusCode a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers cable TV listings and even TV GUIDE magazine Then just enter the PlusCode of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show It s that simple How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number the number yo
28. PC function is canceled Editing 75 76 Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT 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 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel 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 U A 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 VCR 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
29. Please wait Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 38 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET MENU TIMER SET CHECK CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE Enter the cable box output channel Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press the Joystick ANTENNA CABLE AE EXECUTE AUTO PRESET ERASE AFT ON OFF FINE TUNING Select CH wi th 0 9 Push ENTER gt to ADD ERASE 28 Getting Started LOLO PAHE VCR Plus channel setup 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS 2 Push Joystick to to select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Use t to select an item then push EXECUTE SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL pepeis Bu Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 48 Notes e To use the smart channel mapping feature set the A
30. R indicator in the display window goes off 2 Select the channel with your 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 If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR uick reference to using the VCR a To watch TV 1 Turn off the VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch Hookup 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 a tape and press 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 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 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 Turn on your cable box 3 Set the TV to the cable box output chan
31. S ONY 3 858 119 11 1 Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No VHS hi Fi VERUS t SLV 795HF 1996 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 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 f 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 WARNING The AC power cord must be changed at qualified service shop Precautions Safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz e If anything falls into the cabinet unp
32. T Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push Joystick to 4 4 lt to enter the ZIP CODE in your area and press the Joystick esj EXECUTE You can also use the number j buttons to enter the ZIP CODE SET UP SMART CH MAPPING Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or and gt keys then push EXECUTE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 38 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH Use gt to select Push EASY SET UP Enter your cable box code number and push Joystick to 4 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON _ OFF BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 Enter your CABLE BOX Code No using 0 9 keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code continued Getting Started pepyeis Bu 11 Step 3 Hookups continued Select yon cable box output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL B CABLE MOUSE ON OFF press the Joystick BOX CODE NO 018 SET UP is done EXECUTE Use to select CABLE BOX CH Then push EXECUTE EZE VCR Plus channel setup Normal display 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus TEN CHANNELS TIMER SET CHECK CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OP
33. TE Use to select an item then push gt For details see page 73 Caution Connections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver Note to CATV system installer in USA 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 continued Getting Started 9 10 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 39 What you can do with this hookup Record any channel using the VCR s cable b
34. TIONS Use to select an item then push EXECUTE 2 Push Joystick to gt to select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push MEN U to quit The VCR receives the program information signal from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off and set up the channel for VCR Plus recording After channel setup is finished you can record TV programs using VCR Plus For details see page 48 Notes To use auto VCR Plus channel setup feature leave the cable box on e It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set e If the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 50 e If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 49 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
35. ab hole The tape ejects when you press REC e Check that the safety tab has not been removed Nothing happens when you press REC e Make sure the tape is not at its end 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 Timer recording The timer does not operate e Check that the clock is set e Make sure a tape has been inserted e Check that the safety tab has not been removed e Make sure the tape is not at its end e Make sure a program has been set for timer recording e Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time e Check that the cable box is turned on e The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour Reset the clock and timer e When you use cable box control make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON continued Additional Information 79 80 Troubleshooting continued Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted Check that a tape isn t already in the tape compartment The remote commander does not function Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak If you are not using S Link make sure that both miniplugs are unconnected The channel
36. ally 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 73 Notes e Ifthe VCR beeps this means that the PlusCode is incorrect ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead e The VCR will be unlocked when you stop timer recording by pressing W STOP you insert a tape the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops Basic Operations Setting the timer manually POWER If VCR Plus is not available in your area follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs Before you start INPUT e Check that the VCR clock is set to the SELECT correct time e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on e Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time MENU Joystick p tipem 2 EXECUTE o 1 MENU e Press MENU and select TIMER SET i O CHECK Se ee 2 Set the date start and stop times channel DATE START Ol number and tape speed 7 4 y ee SoS 1 Push Joystick to gt to highlight each af item in turn I 2 Push Joystick to to set each item e afiti To correct a setting push Joystick to to
37. annel you want to record 3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration The recording starts 66 Additional Operations Checking changing cancelling timer settings POWER TIMER CLEAR Before you start e Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press MENU and select TIMER SET CHECK DATE START STOP _ CH e i 7 5 FRI 7 00AM 8 00M 6 P If you want to change a setting go on to the I 71S Fal 7 004 8 00H 6 next step MON SAT 1 00AM 3 OOAl LINE EP EVERY SUN 12 55PM 1 30PM 12 P If you do not need to change the settings oes press the Joystick in then turn off the VCR to oy ne return to recording standby Ne 3 Push Joystick to to select the setting you want to change e To change the setting push Joystick to to highlight the item you want to change and push Joystick to to reset it Then push Joystick to gt repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line e To cancel the setting press TIMER CLEAR 4 Press the Joystick EXECUTE If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Additional Operations 67 Checking changing cancelling timer settings continued When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first
38. aying automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press the Joystick D gt When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically Basic Operations Additional tasks To Push Joystick to Stop play E STOP Pause play H PAUSE Resume play after pause I PAUSE or press Joystick gt Search forward gt gt FF amp during playback Search backward lt 4 REW 9 during playback Fast forward the tape gt gt FF amp during stop Rewind the tape lt 4 REW 9 during stop Eject the tape Press amp EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button 1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops searching rewinds a few seconds then resumes normal playback If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching the VCR will stop searching and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE suonedo s1seg Tip e You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTION menu See page 73 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 OHO0MO00S Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter To d
39. ble box DSS receiver control feature Getting Started Presetting channels Skip this section if you are using cable box DSS receiver control This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13 UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to p pes Bug 125 First we recommend that you MENY preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting Then if Joystick there are any unwanted channels t 4 J4 disable them manually If you have EXECUTE decided which channels you wish to preset set them directly using manual presetting Before you start e 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 e Press TV VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR s display window e Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 lt MENU Press MENU then push Joystick to 4 O to move the cursor to TUNER PRESET ARTENRIAV CABLE GABLE and press the Joystick EXECUTE AUTO PRESET se ila ge When using the EASY SET UP procedure Fine Tunina skip this step Use A to select an item then push gt continued Getting Started 43 Presetting channels continued 2 e To preset cable TV channels Push Joysti
40. brand Linsay 451 Stargate 026 051 Macom 044 STS 167 Magnavox 038 043 080 345 Sylvania 012 Memorex 011 T Cable Teletext 116 Movie Time 089 167 214 Tandy 269 Northcoast 325 Tatung 108 Novaplex 629 Teknica 157 NSC 074 081 167 214 Tele 1 454 Oak 018 030 259 TeleCaption 232 Omniview 382 Teleservice 292 Panasonic 032 118 Texscan 012 107 Paragon 011 TFC 321 Philips 036 038 039 040 041 042 Timeless 429 0712801343 Tocom 023 024 070 Philips ECG 253 Toshiba 0 Pioneer 034 155 271 544 695 Tudi 297 Popular Mechanics 411 TV86 074 Pulsar on TV COM 018 030 259 REA 092 Uniden 236 Realistic ae Unika 033 164 218 Recon at United Artists 018 Regal 031 270 284 290 United Cable 014 Regency 013 Universal 033 050 067 088 089 164 Rembrandt 081 202 218 333 RK 315 317 490 Videoway 261 Samsung 051 155 Vidtech 255 Satbox 386 Viewstar 038 071 074 122 222 269 Scientific Atlanta 017 019 028 288 338 300 Sea 521 Westminster cable 116 Sharp 324 Zenith 011 065 536 Signal 051 Zentek 411 Signature 022 Wave Master 576 eee ce DSS receiver Code numbers Spectravision 069 brand Sprucer 032 318 Standard Components 107 166 Bau pe RCA 577 Starcom 014 026 058 109 Getting Started To ensure correct operation e 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 e Position the cable box DSS receiver away from th
41. ck to gt to set FSS SANT CABLE ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE MANUALSET DDINIERASE AFT N OFF FINE TUNING Use to select an item then push gt e To preset VHF and UHF channels Push Joystick to lt to set ESNEA CABLE ANTENNA CABLE to ANT MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING Use to select an item then push e gt 3 Push Joystick to t t to select AUTO PRESET then press the Joystick ANTENNA CABLE ANT CABLE EXECUTE MANUAL SET ERASE AFT ON OFF All receivable channels are preset in FINE TUNING numerical sequence When no more To start AUTO PRESET receivable channels can be found push EXECUTE presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen Tip e When receiving a VHF UHF or CATV channel the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY Channel number program name and station s call letters if the broadcaster sends those services 4 Remaining tape length and time counter 4 No display 44 Getting Started Presetting disabling channels manually Number buttons ENTER CH MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE then press the Joystick EXECUTE Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET CH2 ANTENNA CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUA
42. d Getting Started 25 26 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 6 Pages 26 to 30 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 e 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 Cable box Rear of TV Splitter Ainan 16 1 VHF UHF cot gt lt Sour aa o A i r A B switch A B t i VCR oo UHF Match the type of connector on your k TV A B or C gt For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required Getting Started LOLO PEHE VCR setup 1 WN Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever RF UNIT CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 76 If you made A V connections __ s SS from page 8 youcanskip lt C SY this step Set the A B switch to A Press EASY SET UP on the VCR
43. e VCR e Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DSS receiver poye7s Bug Side view XX Signal flow To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver 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 you have made the correct setting continued Getting Started 41 42 Setting up cable box control continued If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box DSS receiver e Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR e Check the position of the Cable Mouse e 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 e Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other codes that are listed If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box Note e Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again turn on the VCR before you use the ca
44. e described page numbers are provided where you can find complete step by step instructions After you ve completed the setup you re ready to use your VCR Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used For an overview refer to Quick reference to using the VCR on the back cover Before you get started e Turn off the power to all equipment Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed e 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 is a registered trademark of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation continued Getting Started 7 8 Step 3 Hookups continued Audio video AN hookup Pages 8 to 9 If your TV has audio video A V input jacks you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections In addition for a true home theater experience you should connect the audio outputs of your 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 automatically switch to the A V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the VCR If you re not plan
45. e 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 36 to 37 continued Getting Started 15 16 Step 3 Hookups continued Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you re using an antenna if you don t have cable TV Use this hookup if you re using e VHF UHF antenna you get channels 2 13 and channels 14 and higher e UHF only antenna you get channels 14 and higher e Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF UHF Piecherstsee o A Match the type of connector on your or VHF TV A B or C F f UHF VCR VHF UHF IN VHF on UHF EJ Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV i r 1 1 1 1 1 OUT i 1 1 1 1 1 VHF UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connec
46. e speed C appear on the TV screen If the information is not correct press g TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting 2 e 5 To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 H P 0 6 PONER Press POWER to turn off the VCR 7 O 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 li STOP To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins just press POWER The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter e Display tape information on the TV screen e Check the timer settings e Watch another TV program continued Basic Operations 59 60 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus continued To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps The VCR turns off and the LOC indicator appears in 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 e To cancel the procedure press VCR Plus before pressing SET e When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatic
47. ed onto the main track along with the picture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Stereo Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi fi audio track main track Stereo sound left right channels Notes e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections e When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting e If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF Additional Operations Searching using the index function 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 Ne Haa gt gt INDEX SEARCH Insert an indexed tape into the VCR Press lt 4 gt gt I INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press Pi INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press k lt INDEX INDEX 8 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 W STOP Additional Operations 71 Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adju
48. er 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 73 e To lock the VCR after setting the timer see page 60 Note e If you are using cable box control you cannot select L1 or L2 Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing searching at various speeds x2 b gt SLOW Joystick PP FF amp lt lt REW gt PLAY Using the remote commander Playback options Operation Fast forward rewind During stop push the Joystick to gt FF amp or lt 4 REW amp View the picture during fast forward or rewind During fast forward keep pushing the Joystick to PP FF During rewind keep pushing the Joystick to lt lt REW 69 Play at high speed During playback push the Joystick to gt FF amp or AA REW amp Play at twice the normal speed During playback press x2 Play in slow motion During playback or pause press I gt SLOW Play frame by frame During pause push the Joystick to gt FF amp or lt 4 REW amp Keep pushing the Joystick to play one frame each second Rewind and start play During stop hold lt lt REW on the VCR and press gt PLAY on the VCR continued Additional Operations 63 Playing searc
49. es e It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set e If the channels in your area don t carry the program information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 50 e If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 49 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 36 to 37 18 Getting Started eee Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 22 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 your cable system scrambles all or most channels What you can do with this hookup e Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do e Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel w
50. ess INPUT SELECT to display L2 EDIT REE in the display window e Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander to select the tape speed SP or EP e On this VCR press EDIT to display EDIT in the display window If the other VCR as a similar button press it to activate edit function U 0 oo 1 Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other playback VCR Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause 2 Insert a tape into this recording VCR Search for the point to start recording and press Il PAUSE 3 Press REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause 4 To start editing press the I PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the W STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips e To edit more precisely press the If PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press IH PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press Il PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing Note e If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a tape with the APC function press REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape Then when you start recording in step 4 press Ill PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing If you press Il PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing the A
51. g time POWER TIMER CLEAR VCR Plus Number buttons SET TAPE SPEED Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 VCR Plus Press VCR Plus C4 VCR Plus PlusCode TAPE SPEED SP Enter programs PlusCode using 0 9 keys To change tape speed push TAPE SPEED Basic Operations 0009 Press the number buttons to enter the program s PlusCode If you make a mistake press TIMER CLEAR and re enter the correct number VCR Plus PlusCode p3292 TAPE _SPEED ISP Use keys for ONCE DAILY WEEKLY To confirm To cancel SET TIMER CLEAR 3 TARE Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP PlusCode TAPE SPEED C3 53292 EP Usele keys for ONCE DAILY WEEKLY To confirm SET To cancel TIMER CLEAR 4 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY by pushing Joystick to lt then press Becas atAPeSeEED SET 53292 EP RECORDING TIME ee DATE _ START STOP_ CH To record Select 9 25MON 8 00PM 11 30 52 H TO set timer push POWER SET TO cancel Only once ONCE push TIMER CLEAR QO Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY TIMER The date start and stop times channel number and tap
52. goes off 64 Additional Operations To resume normal playback Press Joystick D gt Tip e Adjust the picture using the TRACKING buttons on the VCR if Streaks appear while playing in slow motion The picture shakes while pausing Notes e The sound is muted during these operations e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse Additional Operations 65 Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration QUICK TIMER 1 While recording press QUICK TIMER once 2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 gt 0 30 gt 1 00 10 30 gt 11 00 The duration decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically 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 W STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode Press QUICK TIMER 2 Press CH or INPUT SELECT to select the ch
53. hile watching another channel e Select channels directly on the VCR pepyeis 6un PD Cable box Rear of TV 5 VHF UHF Ke out oe ween po A Match the type of I connector on your oor TV A B or C i VHF eae B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection is required VOR Re c continued Getting Started 19 20 Step 3 Hookups continued ele iiee t VCR setup 1 Getting Started Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used RF UNIT set the switch to either channel For details see page 76 Tf from page 8 youcanskip 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 Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 31 The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push Joystick to 4 lt to enter the ZIP CODE in your area and press the Joystick EXECUTE You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP CODE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 38 The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to ANT and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 43
54. hing at various speeds continued Using the Shuttle ring on the VCR JOG With the Shuttle ring on the VCR you can operate a variety of m playback options There are two a E a oSA ways for using the Shuttle ring 2 normal mode and jog mode Shuttle ring To use the Shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise Each change in the Shuttle ring position changes the playback mode and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on screen display function is on Playback mode Normal speed Double speed gt X2 E Slow motion High speed Mark on the TV screen EE Slow motion in reverse Pause _e High speed Double speed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse lt a X2 X1 s SE 2 l To use the Shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for fram by fram playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode the playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the Shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame To shift frames in reverse turn the Shuttle ring counterclockwise The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the Shuttle ring To resume normal playback press JOG again The JOG indicator
55. ilohms 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 S IN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 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 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 24 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 308 mm w h d Approx 17 x 43 8 x 12 1 4 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 4 5 kg 9 lb 15 oz Supplied accessories Remote commander 1 Size AA R6 batteries 2 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 1 Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini 1 Cable Mouse cable box controller 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Additional Information 81 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details Front panel FS a C rN
56. isplay the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes e Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed e While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use the Joystick for tape operation e The counter resets to OHO0M00S whenever a tape is reinserted e The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording Basic Operations 53 54 Recording TV programs DISPLAY COUNTER REMAIN INPUT SELECT TAPE SPEED REC CH Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 3 INPUT SELECT C4 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window VTR OO Basic Operations Press CH to select the channel you want to record VTR _t 5 ae Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed SP or EP CD EP provides recording time three times as long as SP however SP produces better picture quality SP VTR 4 I I mr 6 REC O Press REC to start recording 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 co
57. lug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off e One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet contact your Sony dealer Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by the plug never by the cord Installing e Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup Do not place the unit on surfaces rugs blankets etc or near materials curtains draperies that may block the ventilation slots Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Do not install the unit in an inclined position It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers Do not place heavy objects on the unit e 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 ins
58. ly e If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually e If you use Hookup 1 or Hookup 4 make sure you leave the cable box on poye7s Bug continued Getting Started 33 Setting the clock continued If the clock is not activated Number buttons MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed ESTO I gt to select MENU to quit Push Joystick to to select NO for FULL AUTO FULL AUTO NO TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO Use 0 9 keys to select CLOCK SET CHANNEL Push MENU to quit 34 Getting Started Geo OGO OLOKO Push Joystick to to highlight the item you want to set then push Joystick to to make the setting e For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to to have the VCR automatically search for a channel 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 For TIME ZONE Select
59. nel usually 2 3 or 4 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch N If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 or write to Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive Mail Drop T1 11 Park Ridge NJ 07656 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
60. ning 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 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 Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUAN Audio video cable supplied Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup Ej Use this hookup if your TV doesn t have stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE 1 NOOO LINE OUT Note e To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connection Getting Started Use this hookup if your TV has the S Link function VCR Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO LINE1 NOOO AUXIN LINE OUT an 0 AUDIO OUT Audio video cable supplied HALT HE VCR setup After you ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup use the following procedure to set up the VCR pepyeis 6un PD Press MENU and select Set AUTO ANT SEL to ADVANCED OPTIONS OFF and press EXECUTE MENU TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET AUTOANTSEL OMe CLOCK SET AUTO STEREO OFF LANGUAGE AUDIO MIX OFF SET VCR Plus CHANNELS TUNER AUDIO SAP CABLE BOX CONTROL SHARPNESS H ADVANCED OPTIONS Use A to select an item then push EXECU
61. ote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non Sony TVs If your TV is listed in the table below set the appropriate manufacturer s code number 1 Set TV LVTR 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 Tip e If you set your TV s code number correctly while the TV is turned on the TV turns off automatically 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 your TV Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03 08 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA Mitsubishi 04 12 13 17 Sears 07 10 11 Curis Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philco 03 04 Teknika 03 08 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penny 04 12 Radio Shack 05
62. ox control feature to select channels on the cable box What you can t do e Record with the cable box turned off e Record one channel while watching another channel Cable Mouse Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF Spee anes A Match the type of i te connector on your i TV A B or C or VHF Leones B For connector types i al B and C no UHF i UHF connection is zor required VHF 55 oo UHF CABLE BOX contro Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box Positioning the Cable Mouse front Side view Getting Started CEEEEA vcr setup 1 WN Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 76 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip this step RF UNIT CH3 CH4 rm 0 oo o Turn on your cable box 228 see Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired oe and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details FRAN AIS see page 31 Use t to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 AUTO MANUAL SET UP CLOCK SE
63. program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program listed first in the menu has priority Program 1 SS 20 seconds Program 2 Will be cut off Program 1 gt _ 90 seconds will be cut off Program 2 ey 68 Additional Operations 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 normal audio tracks but with less noise For details see page 73 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 73 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want To listen to On screen display Display window Stereo main STEREO STEREO left and right channels Left channel only LEFT CH STEREO Right channel only RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural No indicator No indicator continued Additional Operations 69 70 Recording stereo and bilingual programs continued How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks Hi fi audio is record
64. return to that setting and reset To record the same program every day or the same day every week push Joystick to while the date is hilighting For details see Daily weekly recording on the next page aN To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display L1 or L2 in the CH position continued Basic Operations 61 62 Setting the timer manually continued Push Joystick to gt to confirm the setting The cursor appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 Press the Joystick EXECUTE 5 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording When using a cable box leave it on Daily weekly recording In step 2 above push Joystick to to select the recording pattern Each time you push Joystick to the indication changes as shown below Push Joystick to Ft to change the indication in reverse order the current date gt SUN SAT MON SAT MON FRI EVERY SAT EVERY MON EVERY SUN 1 month later cycles backward the current date Tips e To set the channel you can also use the CH or number buttons e To set the tape speed you can also use TAPE SPEED e When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes short
65. roadcast that provides superior digital quality video and crisp digital quality audio A variety of program packages are available through your program providers It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories pepyeys Bu 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 e Record with the DSS receiver turned off e Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature e Use a cable box Rear of TV e Record programs with VCR Plus VHF UHF Pa jo Match the type of connector on or your i VHF TV A B or C aeua el B For connector VHF UHF receiver front bbs ue N Bh AUDIO VIDEO DSS receiver R 9 j types i B and C no UHF mii AUDIO VIDEO PE connection is OUT PLUG IN 1 e akmu oe VHF required ieee foc i oo UHF Cable Positioning the Cable Mouse Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS Side view continued Getting Started 23 Step 3 Hookups continued CERI vcr setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH4 whichever channel is not used in your area If both are used set pe RF UNIT CH3 CH4 the switch to either channel For details see page 76 If you made A V connections f
66. rom page 8 you can skip this step Turn on your DSS receiver Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 31 WN The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push Joystick to lt gt to enter the ZIP CODE in your area and press the Joystick EXECUTE You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP CODE The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 38 24 Getting Started SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS Use to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UPI SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP QDE 28 4 v Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or and gt keys then push EXECUTE SET UP 07 1 1 10 CABLE BOX CONTROL EEO OFF BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH ICH3 Use to select Push EASY SET UP O Enter your DSS receiver code number and push i i CABLE BOX CONTROL Joystick to For details see page 38 P
67. rporation Introduction 3 4 Getting Started step Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR e Remote commander e Cable Mouse cable box controller O e Size AA R6 batteries e 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors T e Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini Getting Started kL Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA R6 batteries by matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment amp Z SSS Using the remote commander _ You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV The buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV Remote sensor To operate Set TV VTR to the VCR VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR aSony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV Notes e With normal use the batteries should last for approximately three to six months e If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage e Do not use a new battery with an old one e Do not use different types of batteries continued Getting Started 5 Step 2 Setting up the remote commander continued Controlling other TVs with the rem
68. s on the VCR cannot be changed Others Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 1 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine Additional Information Specifications System Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color EIA standards Tape speed SP 33 35 mm s 1 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 playback time 8 hrs in EP mode with T 160 tape Fast forward and rewind time Approx 3 min with T 120 tape Tuner section Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A 8 to A 1 A to W W 1 to W 84 Antenna 75 ohm antenna terminal for VHF UHF Inputs and outputs LINE 1 IN and 2 IN VIDEO IN phono jack 1 each 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 k
69. sts the tracking when playing a tape the tracking indicator yj flashes in the display window then goes off distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition In this case manually adjust the tracking Press the TRACKING buttons to display the tracking meter The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons the Y indicator lights up To resume NOFM ALT RACKING automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape er and reinsert it 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 For details see page 73 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 e Auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs e 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
70. tall 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur ina 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted
71. tically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP CODE you entered in EASY SET UP The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure POWER MENU Joystick AV gt EXECUTE 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function to move the cursor to SET VCR Plus 2 on Press MENU then push Joystick to 4 CHANNELS and press the Joystick EXECUTE The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use gt jto select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit 3 Push Joystick to to select AUTO and press the Joystick in The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for few seconds then the screen returns to the normal display Getting Started VCR will look for channel mapping signal after you turn it off If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears and you must select the channel map See To select the channel map on this page Choose your Cable CH MAP MAP 12345678 KABC KCBS KAET WNET 125 CNN 4 MTV ip 35 Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push MENU to quit 98 4 POWER Press POWER to turn off the VCR The VCR sets the program g
72. to quit NJ Push Joystick to to select MANUAL then press the Joystick EXECUTE CLOCK SET 1 1 1996 MON 12 00A Use to select current MONTH Then push gt to set DAY UJ Push Joystick to to set the month CLOCK SET 7 1 1996 MON 12 00AM Use to select current MONTH Then push to set DAY Getting Started Push Joystick to gt to highlight the day and push Joystick to 4 F to set the day The day of the week is set automatically CLOCK SET 7 4 1996 THU 12 00AM Use to select current DAY Then push to set YEAR Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day Press the Joystick EXECUTE to start the clock Getting Started pepeys unD 37 Setting up cable box control Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2 3 4 or 6 Number buttons 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 channels on the cable box DSS receiver for timer recording You can also use the VCR s remote commander to change 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
73. tor not supplied so you can connect the cable to the VHF UHF IN connector If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas you should use a U V band mixer not supplied For details see page 77 Getting Started CEEISREN vcr setup T Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4 whichever P CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your area If both are used set the switch to either channel For details see page 76 If you made A V connections from page 8 you can skip pees Bu this step 2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ENGTISA ESPANOL or French FRANCAIS if desired ESPANOL and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details FRAN AIS see page 31 Use f to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the Joystick EXECUTE For details see page 32 AUTO MANUAL Use gt to select Then push EXECUTE Push EASY SET UP to quit The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears SET UP SMART CH MAPPING Push Joystick to 4 lt to enter the ZIP ZIP CQDE CODE in your area and press the Joystick ES EXECUTE You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP CODE Enter your ZIP CODE using 0 9 or and gt keys then push EXECUTE
74. tput channel GUIDE_CH 25 TV_CH 3 Push 0 9 keys to set Press the Joystick EXECUTE Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Press MENU Program guide channel Cable box output 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 away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see pages 36 to 37 Note e To use the automatic clock setting feature set the A B switch to A 30 Getting Started Selecting a language You can change the on screen display language p pes Bug MENU Joystick tpe EXECUTE 1 MENU Press MENU then push Joystick to O to move the cursor to LANGUAGE and RENEE press the Joystick EXECUTE ESPANOL When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Use to select an item then push EXECUTE 2 Push Joystick to to select ENGLISH ESPANOL or FRANCAIS then press the Joystick EXECUTE Getting Started 31 32 Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV
75. u turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program with the guide channel the number that s assigned to that channel in your program guide The VCR can set the guide channels automatically see page 48 but you may have to set the guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR see page 50 To find the guide channel numbers look at the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes It usually looks like the example to the right Example of PlusCode PlusCode 5 30 MOVIE Musical 2hrs 83044 E SPORT Golf 1hr 25min 42060 EN ws 9974 6 30 EAEIEIDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 EH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY thr 15min 73457 Example of Channel Line up Chart VCR Plus CABLE TV GUIDE CH American Movie Classics 35 Bravo program grid only 54 Cable News Netw 42 C SPAN CIB The Disney Channel The Discov Qkany t G ESPN GMD The Family nel GED Home B e Lete gt TD Geya DMK Television a Wickaiddeon EJ axis Channel Sports Channel America Gi Showtime TBS SuperStation The Movie Channel The Nashville Network Turner Network Television EY USA Network continued Getting Started Bug 47 48 Setting up VCR Plus continued Setting up VCR Plus automatically Smart Channel Mapping The VCR can automa
76. uide channels from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping To select the channel map If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns up to 8 the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears e the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping e after selecting AUTO and pressing the Joystick EXECUTE on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu In this case you have to select the channel map on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu 1 2 3 Notes e It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping e The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set e The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP CODE in your area e When you move to a different area you must set up the VCR again and enter your new ZIP CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure Choose your Cable CH MAP MAP KABC KCBS KAET WNET 12345678 125 CNN 4 MTV 14 35 Use gt to select Then Push ush EXECUTE IMENU to quit Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 47 Push Joystick to to select the channel map number you want by checking the guide channel number in the program guide Press the Joystick EXECUTE continued Getting Started p pes
77. unter and the remaining time appear alternately The remaining time also appears in the display window suonedo seg Remaining tape length TAPE REMAINING Time counter 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 73 To watch another TV program while recording ress to turn off the indicator in the display window 1 P TV VTR ff the VTR indi in the display wind 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure break off the safety tab as illustrated To record on a tape again cover the tab hole with adhesive tape Safety tab continued Basic Operations 55 Recording TV programs continued Tips e To select a channel you can use the number buttons on the remote commander Enter the channel number then press ENTER e You can select a video source form the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT e The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape e 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 e The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T 20 or
78. ush MENU to quit Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel GUIDE_CH TV_CH 3 3 Push 0 9 keys to set Press the Joystick EXECUTE Program GUIDE CH Or push EXECUTE to see VCR Plus CHANNEL LIST Press MENU Program guide channel Cable box output channel continued Getting Started 21 Step 3 Hookups continued 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 by 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 36 to 37 Note e To use the automatic clock setting feature leave the cable box on 22 Getting Started Hookup 5 Pages 23 to 25 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 40 DSS Digital Satellite System is a satellite b
79. y weekly recording 59 overlapping timer recordings 68 using VCR Plus 58 Tracking adjustment See Adjusting V W X Y Z VCR Plus channel setup 47 recording 58 Additional Information 87 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 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 Select 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 e Turn on the cable box e Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4 e Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box usually 2 3 or 4 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the program s PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY 4 Insert a tape 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR or press the VCR s TV VTR button until the VT

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