Sony SLV-420 User Manual

3-757-865-21 (1)

Wcieo Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

YUS

SLV-420 SLV-420 PX

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Risk of Et-ECTRC SHOCK

00 NOTOPEN

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK),

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER servicing TO QUALIRED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shodi to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and

mainten£uice (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

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

Precautions

Safety

♦ Operate the unit only on 120V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-420 ortfy).

* If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the urut and láve it

dieckfid by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

♦ 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 ¡jeriod of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it

out by the plug, never by the cord.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as miaowave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• if the urut is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit

Information

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora 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 instnictions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instahatian. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and orv the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures*

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fiom that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radlo/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any dianges or modifications not expressly

approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this

equipment.

Caution

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

Notice to customers vi^o have purchased this product outside the USA

(SLV^OPXonfy)

Plug adaptor

The plug supplied with your VCR differs from the one that is showm in the Operating Instructions, Attach the supplied adaptor onto the phig so that it will fit your power outlet

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the imit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block, the venblabon

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.

2 I Introduction

Power supply

The unit operates on a power supply of 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hi, and not only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz as indicated in the Operating Instructions.

Owner's record

The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and

the serial number on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

Welcome!

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3: Hookups 19 Step 4: Setting the clock 20 Presetting channels 23 Setting up cable box control

26 Setting up VCR Plus+

Basic Operations

28 Playing a tape

30 Recording TV programs 33 Recording TV programs using the timer 36 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ 38 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Additional Operations

40 Playing/searching at various speeds

41 Adjusting the picture

42 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

44 General setup information 45 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications

Index to parts and controls

Index

back

Quick reference to using the VCR

œver

Introduction

Welcome!

Step 1: Unpacking

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Video Cassette Recorder (УСЮ. Here are some of the features you'U enjoy with your VCR:

• VCR Plus+* system that lets you quickly and easily preset the VCR to record programs

• Cable box control that allows your VCR to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes

• ON SCREEN HELP messages that warn you of having attempted an incorrect operation.

• VCR Pliis+ and PliisCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Coqx>ration.

Check that you have the following items:

• Remote commander

« Plug adaptor

(SLV-420 PXonly)

• Cable Mouse (cable box

controller)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with

F-type connectors

• AC power cord

4 I Getting Started

step 2: Setting up the

remote commander

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• E>o not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Inserting the batteries

Insert two si2e AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the

batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Using the remote commander

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

Remote sensor

To operate Set|TV|/rVTR|to

the VCR VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

a Sony TV

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Getting Started | 5

Step3: Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

Before you can use your VCR for the first time/ you need to connect it to

your TV and set it up to receive programs for viewing and recording.

This section explains how to hook up and set up your VCR so that you

can start enjoying it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs

available and many ways in which your TV can be hooked up. For

these reasons, this manual describes several ways your VCR can be

connected.

To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

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 Comrrussion regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never cormect the output of the VCR

to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR cormections at the anterma terminals of your receiver.

If you have

Stereo TV that has audio/video inputs

Cable box that is compatible with

the VCR's cable box control

feature

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an

A/B switdi

No box

Antenna only, no cable TV

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then follow one of the h(X)kups below.

Hcxjkup 1

Hookup 2

Hookups

Hookups Page 16

Hookups

Hookup 4

Refer to

Page?

Pages

Page 10

Page 12

Page 14

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for

setup including VCR Hus-t- setup. During setup, if you need more details of the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used- For an overview,

refer to "Quick reference to using the V(^R" on the back cover.

Note to CATV system

installer

This reminder is provided to (all the CATV system mstaller'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 cormected to the

grounding system of the

building, as dose to the point of cable entry as practical.

Getting Started

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed,

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortioa

• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Audio/video (AA/) hookup

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

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 coimections. If your TV doesn't have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you're planning to use your VCR only to play back pictures and movies, you're finished setting up the VCR after you've made these connections. 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.

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

Hookup 1

Using cable box control

This hookup is recommended for most cable systems with cable boxes.

It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most charmels. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 24.

Background

This VCR can record virtually any unscrambled cable channel. Some cable systems scramble specific channels, usually premium or pay-perview channels. This hookup lets you record scrambled channels, by using the VCR's cable box control feature to select the channel on the cable box.

What you can and can't do with this hookup

VWiatyou can do

• Record any charmel by selecting the chaimel directly with your VCR

• Select channels on the cable box using the VCR's remote commander

What you can't do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

3 I Getting Started

Hookup 1: VCR setup

Hookup 1; VCR Plu5+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON:

Press MENU and select CABLE BOX CONTROL

NCNU CABLE BOX CONTROL

TWER SET/CMECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR Pka . CHANNELS

»CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

Enter your cable box code Select ;

YOOR CABLE ^J^OOOE NO YOUR CABLE BOX OUTPUT CH

~>y\

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO USINO G9 KEY5 REFER TO T>C OFERATING UANUAL FOfl TME C00£ TMEN PUSH EXECUTÉ

Select ON and press EXECUTE.

•ON OFF

USE TO select PUSH EXECUTE FOR FIRST

TIME SETUP PUSH MENU TO OOrr

CH2

• CH3 CH4

UNEtUNE IN ON WCR)

USE F A TO safer CAiBf BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE

1 Rnd the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details on the VCR PIus+ Channel Listing, see page 26.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the chzinnels that eire different as follows:

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

U£NU

TWER SETOfECX TUNER PRESET SET VCR PVn. CHANNELS

NCABU BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

SET VCR Ptu». CHANNELS

— GIADE CH TV CH

PUSH 0« KEVS TO SET PROGRAM GUIDE CH

OR.RUSH EXECUTE TO SEE VCR PktH CHANNEL UST

------------

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel —

For details, see page 27.

You are now ready to use your VCR

A Quick reference (back cover) to operations is provided on the back cover to help you quickly enjoy the basic functions. These procedures differ slightly depending on the hookup used. Make a note of which hookup you used (Hookup 1) so that you can always follow the correct instructions.

Press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 23.

Getting Started

Hookup 2

Cable box with many scrambled channels

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.

Background

This VCR can record virtually any unscrambled cable channel. Some cable systems scramble specific channels, usually premium or pay-perview channels. Although this hookup lets you record these scrambled channels, you must use the cable box rather than the VCR to select channels.

What you can and can't do with this hookup IVhaf you can cfo

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

IVhatyou can't cfo

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

• Record by selecting channels directly with the VCR

VCR

IVHF/UHF 5 IN

iOLTT

Cable box

<30i

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

-a

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

A Matdi the type of

connector on your TV: A.B,orC

B For connector types

B and C no UHF connection is

required.

^ Q I Getting Started

Hookup 2; VCR setup

Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH A, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used^ set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 1), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 SetNORM/CATVtoNORM:

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CMECK ► NORMiCATV

► TUNER PRESET ALfTO PRESET

SET VCR PUst CRA>MELS MANUAL SET •ADD CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

For details, see pa9e 20.

Set NORM/CATV to NORM

and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CM3

AFT

Fine tunno

•NORM CATV ERASE

OFF

•ON

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing, see page 26.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the

cable box output channel (usuciUy 2,3, or 4):

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plu5+ CHANNELS.

TIMER SETACHECK TUNER PRESET

► SET VC« Pub . CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

For details, see page 27.

You are now ready to use your VCR

A (^uick reference (back cover) to operations is provided on the back cover to help you quickly enjoy the basic functions. These procedures differ slightly depending on the hookup used. Make a note of which hookup you used (Hookup 2) so that you can always follow the correct instructions.

Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel.

SET VCR PUB. CHANNELS

— omoe CH

PUSH M KEYS TO SET PROGRAM GUIDE CH

ORPUSH EXECUTE TO SEE VC« Pvo. CHAI«£L Li$T

TV CM-

Program guide channel Your cable box channel—

Press EXECUTE.

4 Preset the channels into the VCR:

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

TWER SCTX>iECK NORM/CATV HgORM CATV

► Tuner preset ► AUTO PRESET

SET VCR PXB. CHAM«LS CABLE BOX OONTTtOL CLOCK SET

For details, see page 20.

Press AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CM3

MANUAL SET «ADD ERASE AFT .ON OFF FINE TUNOiC ,

^ i i i ^

— PLEASE WA(T —

^ ^ ^

Hookup 3

Cable box with only a few scrambled channels

No cable box

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.

Background

This VCR can record virtually any unscrambled cable charmel. Some cable systems scramble specific channels, usually premium or pay-perview channels. You v/ill not be able to record scrambled charmels with this hookup.

What you can and can't do with this hookup

What you can do

• Record 2my unscrambled cheumel

What you can't do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

'12 I Getting Started

Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4^ whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used^ set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 1), you can skip this step.

Hookup 3: VCR Plu&t- channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Ch2innel Listing in your program

guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel listing, see page 26.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:

2 SetNORM/CATVtoCATV:

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

mCR SCT/CWECK

»■ TIMER PRESET

SET VCR Pm*. CHANNELS CABLE BOX COKTTXX CLOCK SET

For details, see page 20.

Preset the channels into the VCR:

Set NORM/CATV to CATV and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

»noruk:atv

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNMO

CHS

NORM

• CATV

• ADO ERASE

• ON

OFF

Press MENU and SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

1»<EH STTiCMECK

tuner preset

»SET VCR Pm*. CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

SET VCR Hu». CMA»MELS

— GUIDE CH TV CH

PUSH KEYS TO SET PROGRAM GLnOE CM

OR. PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE VCR Pin*, channel LtST

-----------

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel •

For details, see page 27.

You are now ready to use your VCR

A Quick reference (back cover) to operations is provided on the back cover to help you quickly enjoy the basic functions. These procedures differ slightly depending on the hookup used. Make a note of which hookup you used (Hookup 3) so that you can always follow the correct instructions.

Press EXECUTE.

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

TIMER SETCMECK NOflMCATV NORM «CATV

► tuner preset

SET VCR PXn . CHANNELS MANUAL SET CABLE BOX CONTROL • AFT • ON OFF CLOCK SET FINE TUNOJG

For details, see page 20.

Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

► AUTO PRESET

—- please war ——

_______

•ADD ERASE

F X

CM3

______

Getting Started | t3

Hookup 4

have cable TV).

Antenna hookup

A Use this hookup if you're using:

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

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• separate VHF and UHF antennas

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

connector on your

TV: A, B,orC

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

if you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable)^ attach an

external antenna connector (not supplied) so that you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN jack. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you may use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 44.

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

--®

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A.B,orC

B For connector types

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

^4 I Getting started

Hookup 4; VCR setup

Hookup 4: VCR Plus-t- channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used^ set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 7), you can skip this step.

2 SetNORM/CATVtoNORM:

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

TlPi*£R SET/CHECK

► TUNER PRESET

SFT VCR PVic . CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SCr

Set NORM^CATV to NORM and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CH3 ► NORM/CATV • NORM CATV

ALfTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNTNG

•ADD

ERASE

•ON OFF

1 Hnd the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel listing, see page 26.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV,

set the cheinnels that are different as follows:

Press MENU and select

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

TIMER SETACMECK TUNER PRESET

► SET VCR PV». OWWELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

SET VCR Pxit. channels

-Guoe CH TV CH—

25 - A«

PUSH (« KEYS TO SET PROGRAM GUIDE CH

Oa PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE VCR PX». CHANNEL UST

Program guide chanitel

Your actual TV channel -

♦

For details, see page 27.

You are now ready to use your VCR

Press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 20.

3 Preset the channels into the VCR:

Press MENU and selea TUNER PRESET.

MENU TUNER PRESET CH3

Timer setaocck

► TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plm. channels CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

For detailt, see page 20.

Select AUTO PRESET

and press EXECUTE.

NORUtlATV •norm CATV

► ALfTO PRESET

manual set

AFT

FINE TLININa

----

PLEASE

_______

--Г T

fc A

•ADO ERASE

• ON OFF

wxn —

T ^_________

hookup you used (Hookup 4) so that you can always

follow the correct instructions.

Getting Started

Hookup 5

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

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

the A/B switch set to position “"A," you can record unscrambled

channels by selecting channels directly wdth the VCR. You only use

position "B" and the cable box to record a scrambled channel.

Background

This VCZR can record virtually any unscrambled cable channel. Some cable systems scramble specific channels, usually premium or pay-per-

view channels. This hookup lets you record both unscrambled and

scrambled channels.

What you can and can't do with this hookup

Vffhat you can do

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly with your VCR (the A/B switch is set to "A")

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

What you can't do

• Record one channel while watching another channel

+ 35 hidden pages

Sony SLV-420 User Manual

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAUTION

Precautions

Safety

Information

Plug adaptor

Installing

2 I Introduction

Power supply

Owner's record

Table of contents

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Operations

Additional Information

Introduction

Step 1: Unpacking

• AC power cord

Using the remote commander

Selecting the best hookup option

You are now ready to use your VCR

You are now ready to use your VCR

You are now ready to use your VCR

Antenna hookup

You are now ready to use your VCR