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.

Table of contents

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

48

Index

50

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 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 —

4

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

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

-a

VHF

UHF

VHF

oo

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.

MENU

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.

MENU

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-

2

Program guide channel
Your cable box channel—

Press EXECUTE.

4 Preset the channels into the VCR:

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

MENU

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

or

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.

MENU

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 •

4

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.

MENU

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)

or

or

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

04

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.

MENU

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.

MENU

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 ^_________

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 4) so that you can always

follow the correct instructions.

Getting Started

15

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

Hookup 5: VCR setup

Hookup S: VCR Plus-h 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 1), you can
skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to "A.*"'
3 SetNORM/CATVtoCATV;

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

MENU

TWEfl Srr/CMEC*C

► tuner preset

SET VCR Pku* Channels
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOO SET

For details, see page 20.

Set NORM/CATV to CATV
and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CH2

► normicatv

AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET •ADO ERASE
AFT
FV{E TWNQ

•CATV

NORM

*ON 0*T

1 Bnd the VCR Plus-i- Channel Listing in your program

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

2 For unscrambled channels, if the channels in the

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

Press MENU and select
SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.

MENU

TWER SFTCHECX
TUNER PRESET
SET VCR PXzs. CHANNELS

► CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

For details, see page 27.

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

SET VCR PiMt CKAM«LS

PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET

program GUIDE CH

OR PUSH execute to see

VCR PX»t CMAr#4EL LIST

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel —

Press EXECUTE,

3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled

channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2,3, or 4):

ID

CS

3

I

4 Press the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

MENU

TWER SETCHECK

► tuner PRESET

SET VCR Plui. channels
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET

For details, see page 20.

Select AUTO PRESET
and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET CM3

NORM/CATV

► AUTO PRESET

AWNUAL SET •ADD ERASE
AFT •ON OFT
FINE TUN»jQ

-----

NORM >CATV

PLEASE WAG

t ^

à ^

--------

T ^_________

5 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2,3, or 4):

Enter the cable box output

Press MENU and select

TUNER PRESET.

MENU

TIMER SET/CHECK

► TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plutt channels

CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET

channel.
Set MANUAL SET to ADD

TUNER PRESET

NORAVCATV
AUTO PRESET

► manual set •ADO

AFT
FWE TUNWG

NORM »CATV

ERASE

•ON OFF

CH3

Press MENU artd select
SET VCR Plus-f^
CHANNELS.

MENU

TIMER SET«M£CK

TUNER PRESET

► SET VCR Rw* CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

For details, see page 27.

Enter the Program guide

channel, then the cable
box output chanrtel.

SET VCR PAN. CHANNELS

-GUIDE CH

25

PUSH M KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM QUOe CH

OR PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE

VCR Plu». CHAMVEL UST

Program guide channel

Your cable box channel -

Mr

Press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 21.

Getting Started | ^ 7

Hookup 5

1 WM aa c aiwifv icdwjf ywwi

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

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you naade A/V

connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press O- PLAY.
To record an unscrambled channel

1 Set the A/B switch to "A."
2 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander.
3 Enter the program's PlusCode number.
4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY.
5 Insert a tape.

6 Press POWER to rum off the VCR.

To record a scrambled channel

1 Set the A/B switch to ''B."
2 Turn on the cable box.
3 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record.
4 Press VCR PIus+ on the remote commander.

5 Enter the program's PlusCode number.

6 Press ONŒ, DAILY, or WEEKLY.

7 Insert a tape.

8 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

9 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR's TV/VTR button imtil the VTR

indicator in the display window goes off.

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

3 Turn on your cable box.
4 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2,3, or 4).

5 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch.

^ 3 I Getting Started

step 4: Setting the

clock

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

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears on the TV

screen.

MENU

► TIMER SETiCMECK

TUNER PRESET
SET VCR Pvn . CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET

ID

O
o

S

3*

X

o o

O O O CD

O 'CD CD *e>

o o

O O 0(00,

-MENU

■ CURSOR

•EXECUTE

Press the CURSOR buttons
to move the cursor (P) to CLOCK
SET, then press EXECUTE.

The CLOCK SET menu appears on the TV
screen and the month flashes.

Set the month using the CURSOR

{<^!^) buttons.

Press CURSOR [> so that the day
flashes and set the day using the

CURSOR (/ ^ ) buttons.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press CURSOR so that the year
flashes and set the year using the
CURSOR buttons.

CLOCK SET

.. U*-!\

994 SAT 12; 00 AM

^T^

C^OCKSET

-^¿-/1994 PRI12:00AM

.aJi M994

7/t-M994.~ FRI 12;00AM

FRI 12.00AM

A

SONY

V.

Note

• The menu disappears
automatically if you don't

proceed for more than a few
minutes.

Press CURSOR O so that the hour
flashes and set the hour using the
CURSOR ( / ^ ) buttons.

Press CURSOR D> so that the
minutes flash and set the minutes
using the CURSOR
buttons.

8 Press EXECUTE to start the dock.

CLOCK SET

Tit /1994

Clock SET

7M /1994

FRI—3

Getting Started | ^ 9

Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are using cable box control.)

MENU

CURSOR

EXECUTE

AlUO V \ji ICCCiVlXig VAX! iOA LAICIS A. WAAA 4CAAiA A*X

to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend
that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic
presetting. Then, if there eire any unwanted channels, disable them
manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set
them directly using manual presetting.

Before you start...

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

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

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR^s display
window.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR's
display window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears on the TV

screen.

Press the CURSOR buttons
to move the cursor (P) to TUNER
PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

The TUNER PRESET menu appears on
the TV screen.

Press the CURSOR buttons

to move the cursor (P) to NORM/

CATV.

Select NORM or CATV using the CURSOR (O / O) buttons:

• To preset cable TV channels, select
CATV.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels,
select NORM.

MENU

TMER SETK^fECK

► TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Pu. CKAJSNELS
OSLE tOX CONTROt.

OjOCX set

TUNER PRESET

NORUCATV
AUTO PRESET

► MANUAL SET

ATT
FME TUNINO

TUNER PRESET CH2
► KtORMCATV

AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FWE TUNINO

CH2

CATV

•NORM

•ADO ERASE

•ON OFF

•NORM CATV

•ADO ERASE
OFF

•ON

Press the CURSOR buttons

to move the cursor (^) to AUTO

PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

AH receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the

lowest numbered channel is displayed on

the TV screen.

Presetting/disabling channels manually

TUNER PRESET

PAinO PRESET

uw«jal set >aoo erase

AFT .ON OFF
FINE TUNWC .

— PLEASE WAXT —

______

^ T

_______________

CM2

CO.TV

o

S;

MENU
CURSOR

EXECUTE

Number
buttons.
ENTER

CH+/-

Display the TUNER PRESET menu.

For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 in
^Tresetting all receivable channels
automatically."

Select the channel to preset or disable:

• To preset a channel, enter the channel
number by pressing the number
buttons then ENTER.

• To disable a chaimel, sdect the channel
number by pressing CH +/-.

Set MANUAL SET to ADD or ERASE,
using the CURSOR

buttons:

• To preset a channel, select ADD.

• To disable a channel, select ERASE.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

NORMCATV
AUTO PRESET

»MANUAL SET

AFT
FINE TUNMG

TUNER PRESET CMS

NOflWCATV
AUTO PRESET

»MANUAL SET

AFT
FINE TUMNO

TUNER PRESET

NORWCATV
AUTO PRESET

»MANUAL SET

AFT
FME TUMNO

CM2

•NORM CATV

• AOO ERASE
OFF

•ON

.NORM CATV

•AOO ERASE
OFF

•ON

CMS

•NOMA

CATV

•ADO ERASE
OFF

•ON

Getting Started | 21

Presetting channels

(continued)

Cable TV channel assignment

Cable TV systems use letters or numerals to designate channels. This
VCR is designed to correspond with standard cable systems. The chart

below shows the channel numbers on this VCR and the corresponding
cable TV chaimels. Note that the channel number assignment shown in
the chart may not correspond to the channel number used by your local

cable company. Check with your local cable TV company for more

information on the available channels.

MENU

CURSOR

EXECUTE

A-8

21

22 23

H

36

V

w W+1

m 125

W+83 W+84

1 2

I

2

24 25

J

37

38 53

W+2

3 12
3

12

26

L M

K

W+S7W+58 A-5

13 14
13 A

27 28

N O

94

15 16 17

29

95

96 97 98

A-i A-3

B C D

30 31

P

Q

Number on this VCR |
Cable TV channel

IS 19 20

E F

G

S T

34 35

U

32 33

99 100 101

A-1 W+59W+60

If the picture is not clear

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

Display the TUNER PRESET menu.

For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 in
"Tresetting all receivable channels
automatically."

TUNER PRESET

NOftWCATV
AUTO PRESET

»MANUAL SET

APT
FWE TUN)W

•NOAM CATV

■ AOOERASE

0*T

.ON

R

A-2

CHi

Number
buttons,

ENTER

Select the channel you want to fine­tune by pressing the number buttons
and then ENTER.

Press the CURSOR buttons to

move the cursor (P-) to HNE TUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

Press the CURSOR «I/O) buttons to
get a clearer picture, then press
EXECUTE.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

TUNER PRESET

N0RWCA7V
AUTO PRESET

»manual set *A00 ERASE

AFT
FINE TUMNO

TUNER PRESET CNS

NORUCATV •NORM
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL Srr •AOO
AFT

»FINE TUMNO

TUNER PRESET CHS

NORMOATV
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
ATT

»FINE TUNING

.NORM

.ON OFF

• ON OFF

•norm CATV

•AOO ERASE
ON »OFT

CHS

CATV

CATV

ERASE

-

■ 1

Setting upcable box control

I OUT mcluaes a caDle box control feature which allows the VCR to

control most brands of cable boxes via the Cable Mouse. With cable box
control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box for timer recording.
You can also use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on
the cable box whenever the cable box is turned on. To use cable box

control, you need to connect the Cable Mouse (page 8) and set the code

number and output channel.

MENU

CURSOR
EXECUTE

Number

buttons

This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel
selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was
manufactured. It is 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 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears on the TV

screen.

Press the CURSOR ( ) buttons

to move the cursor (P) to CABLE

MENU

► TIMER SET/CWECK

TUNER PRESCT
SET VCR PM* CHU^NELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET

CABLE BOX CONTROL

•ON OPP

BOX CONTROU then press EXECUfE.

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu
appears.

Press the CURSOR (<3 f O) buttons to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

USE ► -► TD SELECT
PUSH EXECUTE FOR FIRST
TTME SETUP
PUSH MENU TO OUT

YOUR CABLE BOX COM NO

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX
COM NO USING 0-9 KEYS
REFER TO THE OPERATING
MANUAL FOR THE COM

THEN PLISH EXECUTE

%*✓

Enter the cable box code number
by pressing the number buttons,
then press EXECUTE.

Find your cable box code number from
the chart on the following page.

5 Select the output channel for cable

box using the CURSOR (^/^)
buttons, then press EXECUTE.

YOUR CABLE BOX OUTPUT CM

cm

• CMJ
CM4

LME (LINE IN ON VCR]

USE • * TO SELECT CABLE
BOX CM then push execute

Getting started | 23

Setting up cable box control

(continued)

\jomfNmoi« cao№ ooxes ana meir coae numoers
Try using the Primary Use No. first, if it doesn't work the Secondary
No. may.

Cable box
brand

Drake

Eastern 20

Gemini 28

Hamlin/Regal 14,15,43

Jerrold/GI

Macom 26,37

Magnavox 36

Oak

Panasonic 12,13

Philips 22 21,23,24

Honeer

RCA

tR axle no.
Primary
use

1,2,3,4

17,18

8,9 Viewstar

IR code no.
Secondary
use

38

16,44

10,11,30,31,32

19

25

Cable box
brand

Regency
Scientific

Atlanta
Texscan 27

Tocom

Toshiba

Unika

United Cable 3
United

Satellite
Video Tech 39

Videoway

Zenith

IRcode rx).
Primary
use

20

5,6

10,11

7

IR code no.
Secondary
use

3S

41

42

40

22,23

33,34

The VCR contains 44 cable box code numbers (1 to 44). If your cable

box is not listed above, you may try one of the other codes.

Tips for rformal viewing

• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.

• Position the cable box away from the VCR.

• Do not place the cable box on top of the VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box.

• Tap the buttons lightly; do not hold them pressed down.

?

I

i

Note

• Tap the buttons on the
remote commander lightly.

Do not hold the buttons
down.

To check the cable box control setting

1 Press CH+/-on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator

on the cable box change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR,

not at the cable box.)

2 Press alllO number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does

the charmel indicator on the cable box change?

If the answer to both 1 and 2 is "yes," you have made the correct setting.

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box

✓ Check the position of the Cable Mouse.

/ Place the cable box and VCR away from each other. Do not place the

cable box on top of the VCR.

Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the

cable box still does not respond you can try other codes.

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.

Setting up VCR Pius+

Example of '’PiusCode*

/S;30 EMOVIE-MusicaI(2hrs.) 1330441

□ SPORT - Golf {1hr 25min.) 42060

Eaa-WS9974

^6:30 HEinDRAMA-Comedy(2hrs.) 17390

DSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(Ihr. ISmin.) 73457

Example of 'Channel Line-up Chart'

PlusCode

VCR Plus+ is a feature in Sony VCRs that simplifies the task of
programming the VCR to make timer recordings.

How VCR Plus<f 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
that's 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. With VCR Plus+, you no longer have to go
through a lengthy and often repetitive procedure when you set start and
stop times, channel numbers, and dates. All this information is
automatically sent to your VCR when you enter the program's
PlusCode.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the
number you 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). To get the guide channel numbers, find the "Channel
Line-up Chart" in the program guide for your area that features VCR
PlusCodes. It usually looks like the example to the left.

For each channel your VCR receives, use the Channel Line-up Chart to

check that the chaimel numbers match. For example, if HBO is listed in

the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO

on channel 15, you need to coordinate these numbers using the

following procedure. For channels in which the numbers are the same
(for example, if your VCR receives HBO on channel 33, and the guide
channel number is 33), you can skip this procedure.

MENU

CURSOR

EXECUTE

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears on the TV

screen.

MENU

TIMER SETOCCK
TUWER PREStT
SET VCR P%a * CHWiELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SFT

Number

buttons,

ENTER

Press the CURSOR (/ cp) buttons

to nrwve the cursor (P^) to SET VCR

PIUS4- CHANNELS, then press
EXECUTE.

The SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS menu
appears and the GUIDE CH column
flashes.

Enter the channel number assigned
in the program guide and press
ENTER.

The TV CH column flashes.

If you made Hookup 1, 3, or 4,
enter the actual number on your
TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.
If you made Hookiq> 2, enter the
cable output channel (usually 2,
3, or 4) and press ENTER.
If you made Hookup 5, enter the
actual number on your TV (and
VCR) for an unscrambled channel
and press ENTER. For a scrambled
channel, enter the cable output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and
press ENTER.

SET vCR PW channels

ouiot^ TV CH

KEYS TO SET

PROGftAM OUlOE CH
OR. PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE

VCR Plus. CHANNEL LtST

SET VCR PXia. CHANNELS

CUOE CH T\io«

IS • “25.^

PUSH ft-# KEYS L SET

your tv CH

TVCN PUSH ENTER

SET VCR PXi*. CHANNELS

CUIOE CH TV CM

PUSH KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM GUIDE CH

OR. PUSH EXECl/TE TO SEE

VCR PVi». CHANNEL UST

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each
channel whose numbers don't
match.

When you have set all channels,

press EXECUTE to confirm your

channel settings.

When you've finished, press MENU

to exit.

VCR Pkf»« CHANNEL UST
PACE 1

GLROE TV GUIDE

11 • S5 13
18 * 36 20 8
21 * 11 39 15

M • »

» • A«
use «--»TO CHANGE PAGE
PUSH LENU TO OUfT

Getting Started | 27

3« IIS
AS 13

TV
14

Basic Operations

Playing atape

n
CID i

L —

-T

___

This section shows you how to play back a video tape.

1 Turn on your TV and tune in to the

VCR:

• If the TV is connected to the VCR using
the audio/video cable, set the TV to

video input

• If the TV is connected to the VCR using

only the antenna cable, set the TV to

the channel for the VCR.

r'

2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on automatically. The tape
starts playing automabcaJly if its safety
tab has been removed.

REJECT

II PAUSE

O-PLAY

■ STOP

DUAL MODE

SHUTTLE

ring

3 Press PLAY to start pla^ng.

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR
automatically rewinds it to the beginning.
(The power remains on.)

Additional tasks
To

Slop play

Pause play It PAUSE

Resume play after pause

Search-forward

Search backward Turn the DMS ring to 9 during playback

Fast-forward the tape

Revrind the tape

Eject the tape REJECT

Press

■ STOP

IIPAUSEorP=-PLAY

Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE CDMS) ring
to S during playback

Turn the DMS ring to ►► during stop

Turn the DMS ring to during stop

• For further infonnalion on
searching and playback
functions, see 'Tlaying/
searching at various speeds"
on page 40.

Note

• Tapes recorded in LP mode
can be played back on this
VCR, while playback in
modes other than normal
forward speed is not
guaranteed.

28 I Basic Operations

Notes

• When you insert a tape with
a short tape length such as T­20, T'30 or a non-standard
commerciaUy available tape,
the remaining tape length
may not be correct.

• The display will not appear
during still mode or slow­motion playback.

Displaying the remaining tape length and time
counter

Press DISPLAY to turn the display on or off.

Notes

• When a tape is reinserted,
the counter returns to
"OHOOMOOS."

• The counter will not work on
tape portions with no
recording.

The white bar represents the
approximate lerigth of tape remainir>g.

Time counter

Using the time counter

At the point on a tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER
RESET tp reset the counter to "0H(X)M00S." When you rewind or
advance the tape to this point, refer to the counter.

Basic Operations | ^

Recording TV

programs

This section shows you how to record TV programs in the most basic
way: manual recording. With manual recording, you start the VCR
recording when the program begins, then stop it when the program
ends. The VCR also provides the following ways of recording.

• Manually start recording, then stop it automatically—^TRecordmg
using the quick timer" (page 31)

• Automatically start and stop recording—"Recording TV programs
using the timer'^ (page 33)

• Automatically start and stop recording just by entering the "Plus
Code"—"Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+" (page 36)

Turn on your TV and tune ¡n to the

vat

• If the TV is connected to the VCR
using the audio/video cable, set the
TV to video input.

• If the TV is connected to the VCR
using only the antenna cable, set the
TV to the channel for the VCR.

When using a cable box, turn it on.

Insert a tape with its safety tab in

place.

Note

• If you insert a tape with its
safety tab removed^ the VCR
starts playing. To record on
this tap>e, cover the tab hole.

rip

• To select charmels, you can
also use the number buttons
on the remote commander.
Enter the desired channel
number using the number
buttons, then press ENTER.

Press INPUT SELECT until a channel
number appears in the VCR s
display window.

—

VTR

_______

-

Select the desired channel by pressing CH +/-.

VTR

Select the tape speed, SP or EP, by pressing TAPE SPEED.

See ^To select tape speeds" on the next
page.

f SP

k

VTR

6 Start recording by pressing #REC .

When the tape reaches the end, the VCR
automatically rewinds it to the beginning.

1

J

TT»

f C

t (

,c)

Tips

• To cut out an unwanted
scene while recording, press
11 PAUSE, turn the DUAL
MODE SHUTTLE ring
on the VCR to rewind the
tape to the beginning of the
unwanted scene, then press
11 PAUSE to resume
recording.

• The display appears on the

TV screen indicating

information about the tape,
but the information will not

be recorded on the tape.

• Ifyoudon't want to watch

TV while recording, you can

turn off the TV. When using

a cable box, make sure to

leave it on.

Note

• If you've inserted a tape with
its safety tab removed, the
VCR ejects it when you press

• REC.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

To select tape speeds

When recording, select either SP or EP. EP provides recording time

three times as long as SP. However, SP provides better picture quality.
You can mix SP and EP on the same tape. When playing back, the VCR
automatically detects the tape speed. See the table below for the
maximum recording/playback time in each speed.

Tape type

T-160

T-120

T-30

Maximum recordingfplaybadc time
SP

2 hrs. 40 min.

2 his.

Ihr.

30 min. 1 hr. 30 min.

EP

8 hrs.

6 hrs.

3hrs.

Recording using the quick tinner

The quick timer enables you to record for a specified period of time in

intervals of 30 minutes. Once you specify the recording time, the VCR
autonaatically stops recording. Before you begin, check that the clock is
set correctly.

Press QUICK TIMER until the desired duration appears in the display

window. The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR lights up. Each press

increases the recording duration in increments of 30 minutes as shown

below.

0:00 -► 0:30 -► 1 ;00

---------

► 8:30 -► 9:00

1

The recording duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the

VCR turns off automatically.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP,

To extend the recording duration while recording

Press QUICK TIMER until the desired duration appears in the display

window.

Basic Operations | 31

Recording TV programs

(continued)

Watching a TV program while recording another

You can watch a TV program and record another at the same time.
1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.
2 If the TV is connected to the VCR using the audio/video cable, set the

TV to TV input
If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the antenna cable, skip

this step.

3 Select the desired channel on the TV.

Saving a recording

Video tapes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording. To
prevent accidental erasure of a recording, break off the safety tab with a
screwdriver or other tool. A tape with its safety tab removed ejects if
you try to record on it.

To record on a tape with its safety tab removed, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.

Adhesive tape

32 I Basic Operatiorts

Recording TV programs using the timer

POWER
MENU

CURSOR

EXECUTE

This section shows you how to let the VCR automatically start and stop

recording TV programs- You can preset up to eight programs within a
one month time frame. If VCR PIus+ is available in your area, see the
section "Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+" on page 36 for
easier timer recording.

Before you start...

• Check that the clock is set correctly.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR.
When using a cable box, turn it on.

Press MENU and select TIMER SET/
CHECK.

STTJCMECX

DATE START STOP

If the dock needs to be set,^TLEASE SET

THE CLOCK" appears on the screen and

the VCR automatically enters the dock
setting mode.

Set the date to start recording:
1 PressCURSOR O.

Make sure toda/s date is flashing. If it
isn't, reset the dock to the correct time.

2 Press CURSOR ^ to set the month

and date.
The day of the week is set

automatically.
To record the same program every day or
the same day once a week, see 'Daily/
weekly recording" on page 35.

Set the time to start recording:

1 Press CURSOR D> to flash the hour

imder "START," then press the

CURSOR (^ ) buttons to set the

hour.

2 Press CURSOR G> to flash the minutes

under "START," then press the

CURSOR (^) buttons to set the

minutes.

tiuehsttcheck

ST/WT STOP

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Basic Operations | 33

Recording TV programs using

the timer (continued)

Press CURSOR , then set the
time to stop recording in the same
way.

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Tips

• To set the channel, you can
also use the CH+/- or

number buttons.

• To record a video source
from the LINE IN jacks,
press INPUT SELECT to
display "L" in the “CH"

p>osition.

rip

• To set the recording tape
speed, you can also use
TAPE SPEED.

Tip

• To change or correct a
setting before confirming it,
press CURSOR ^ to flash
the item you want to change

and reset it

Press CURSOR [>«then press the
CURSOR (c2::i / ) buttons to select
the channel you want to record.

Only the channels preset in the VCR will
appear. When using a cable box, the cable
box channels appear.

Press CURSOR O, then press the
CURSOR () buttons to select
the tape speed, SP or EP.

See 'To select tape speeds" on page 31.

To confirm your program, press CURSOR O.

All the settings stop flashing and the
cursor (►) appears in the leftmost column.
To preset another timer setting, move the
cursor to the next line using CURSOR ^
and repeat steps 2 to 7.

8 After making the desired timer

settings, press EXECUTE.

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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.
The VCR automatically turns on and
starts recording at the preset start time,
and turns off at the preset stop time.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

To use the VCR while recording

You can do the following tasks during timer recording.

To

Reset the counter to "0H00MCK)S"

Display tape information on the TV
screen

Check the timer settings

Watch another TV program

Press

COUNTER RESET

DISPLAY

MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK

TV/VTR (See "Watching a TV program

while recording another" on page 32.)

Using the VCR before timer recording begins

Press POWER to turn on the VCR. The TIMER indicator on the

VCR goes off and the VCR is ready for use.

After using the VCR, turn off the VCR again to turn on the TIMER

indicator on the VCR. When using a cable box, leave it on. Remember to
turn off the VCR before the time you've set the VCR to start recording,
or the timer setting will be cancelled.

Daily/weekly recording

T

the current date

I

SUN-SAT

I

MON-SAT

MON-FRI

I

EVERY SAT

EVERY MON

I

EVERY SUN

I

1 month later

(cycles backward)

Daily/weekly recording

Daily recording records the same program every day of the week;
weekly recording records the same program on the same day, every
week.

When you set the date to start recording in step 2 of ''Recording TV
programs using the timer," press CURSOR until the desired day
appears. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as
shown on the left.

Basic Operations | 35

Recording TV
programs using VCR

PÌUS+

POWER

TIMER
CLEAR

VCRPIUS4­ONCE

WEEKLY
DAILY

TAPE

SPEED
Number

buttons

This section shows you another way of timer recording: recording using
VCR Plus+. This allows you to record TV programs more easily. Just
enter the program's ^TlusCode", and the VCR will automatically record

the program. You can preset up to eight programs within a one month

time frame.

Before you start...

• Check that the dock is set correctly.

• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR.
When using a cable box, turn it on.

Press VCR Plus-p.

If the dock needs to be set, 'TLEASE SET
THE CLCXZK" appears on the screen and
the VCR automatically enters the dock
setting mode.

Enter the desired program's PiusCode using the number buttons.

If you make a mistake, press TIMER

CLEAR and enter the PiusCode again.

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Notes

• You cannot set VCR Plus+in
the following cases:

- When the VCR is tiumed

off.

- While recording using the

timer or quick timer.

• The tuner will not accept
settings in the following
cases:

- When you select DAILY
for a Saturday and Sunday
program.

- When you select DAILY or
WEEKLY for a program

more than seven days

ahead.

- When you enter the
PiusCode of a program
that has already ended.

Select the tape speed, SP or EP, by

vCR Pm*

pressing TAPE SPEED.

AFTER EHTERWO РШЭОООС,

PUSH ONCCDAJLY,

ОЙ WEEKLY

IF YOU UAKC A MISTAKE,
PUSH CLEAR

4 Press ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY

according to the following:

To record the program

Only once

Monday to Friday at the same scheduled time DAILY

Every week at the same scheduled time

The recording information appears on the
TV screen: date, program start and stop
times, chaimel number and tape speed.
Check that the information is correct.
To preset another timer setting, repeat
steps 1 to 4.

VCR Pm.

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TO Srr TIMER PUSH POWER

TO CANCO-PuSH Clear

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Press

ONCE

WEEKLY

PLUSCOOC TAPE SPCCO

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RCCOFSwa TIME

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.
The VCR automatically turns on, records
the program and turns off.

To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.

To use the VCR while recording

You can do the following tasks while recording using VCR Plus+.

To Press

Reset the counter to "OHOOMOOS" COUNTER RESET

Display tape information on the
TV screen

Check the timer settings

Watch another TV program

DISPLAY

MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK

TV/VTR (See ^Watching a TV program
while recording another^' on page 32.)

Using the VCR before recording begins

Press POWER to turn off the VCR, The TTMER indicator on the

VCR goes off and the VCR is ready for use.

After using the VCR, turn off the VCR again to turn on the TIMER
indicator on the VCR When using a cable box, leave it on.
Remember to reset the VCR to stand by for recording before the time
you^ve set the VCR to start recording, or the timer «tting will be
cancelled.

Basic Operations | 37

Checking/changing/

1 rus secnon snows you now to cnecK, cnange ana cancel tne timer

settings after you've stored them in the VCR.

cancelling timer
settings

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and tune in to the VCR.

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

The TIMER REC indicator on the VCR
goes off.

Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK.

Check the timer settings:

• If you do not want to change or cancel
the settings, press EXECUTE, then turn
off the VCR to return to recording
standby.

• If you want to change or cancel the
settings, press the CURSOR (¿2^ / ^)
buttons to move the cursor (►) to the
setting you want to change or cancel.

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Change or cancel the timer setting:

• To change the setting, press the CURSOR
(<3 / buttons to flash the item you
want to change, and reset it using the
CURSOR (^ ^) buttons. Then, press
CURSOR (2> to move the cursor to the
leftmost column.

• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

Press EXECUTE.

The VCR returns to the original screen. When

there are any other timer settings left in the

TIMER SET/CHECK menu, turn off the VCR

to return to recording standby.

To check the timer settings during timer recording

Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK. After checking, press
EXECUTE to turn off the display.

When the timer settings overlap

The VCR will not record overlapping programs. If any of your timer
settings overlap, change the settings.

Case 1

Program 1 ^

OiSted first) 10:00 10:50

Program 2

(listed next)

Will be cleared 11 30

Case 2

Program 1

10«0 10:50

Program 2

Case 3

Will be cut off

Program 1 lo.'OO

Program 2,0:45

20 seconds
will not be

recorded

=>

11:40

11:30

Case f; tf you preset two programs to start recorrffng at the same

time...

The program listed first in the TIMER SET/CHECK menu has
priority over the other program. The timer setting of the lower
priority program will be erased from the TIMER SET/CHECK
menu when the first program begins recording.

C^e2; If you preset program 2 to start recording at the same hme

you preset program 1 to finish recording...

The last 20 seconds of program 1 will not be recorded because
the VCR will enter recording pause for program 2 before
program 1 is finished.

Case3: If you preset program 2 to start recording before program 1

is finished recording...

Program 2 will start recording before program 1 has finished.

12M

Bask Operations 39

Additional Operations

Playing/searching at

various speeds

You can play back a tape at various speeds: high-speed, slov^r motion,
frame by frame and so on. These options are also useful for searching
for a specific point during playback. The sound is muted during these
operations.

To resume

Playback options Operation

normal
playback

SLOW +/­SKIP

FRAME

II PAUSE

®/e

SEARCH
O'PLAY

DUAL MODE
SHUTTLE

ring

Playing at various speeds:

One-fifth the normal speed
Twice the normal speed
High speed

Fast-forwarding/ Rewinding During stop, turn the DUAL

Viewing the picture during
fast-forward or rewind

Locking in a high-speed
picture

Locking in a slow-motion
picture

During playback or pause, turn

the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE
ring right or left to:

1/5
X2

® or ©

MODE SHUTTLE ring to

►► or to and release.

During fast-forward, turn the

DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring

to During rewind, turn the

ring to

During playback or pause,
press © SEARCH or 9
SEARCH. To change direction,
press -^11 FRAME (backward)
or FRAME (forward).

During playback or pause,

press !► SLOW +/-. Youcan
increase the playback speed

with the + button and decrease
the speed with the - button. To
change direction, press ◄!!
FRAME (backward) or !!►
FRAME (forward).

Release the ring.

Press PLAY.

To return to the
previous mode,
release the ring.

Press O-PLAY.

Press C>-PLAY.

“ Adjust the picture using the

T/A

TRACKING
NORMAL/SLOW STILL
ADJUST buttons if:

- Streaks appear while

playing in slow mobon.

- Bands appear on the top

or bottom while pausing.

- The picture shakes while

pausing.

Note

• Tapes recorded in LP mode
can be played back on this
VCR, while playback in
modes other than normal
forward speed is not
guaranteed.

40 I Additional Operations

Playing frame by ftame

Skipping a scene

Rewind and restart play

During pause, press (!►
FRAME to advance the picture
one frame or -^11 FRAME to
reverse the picture one frame.

During playback, press SKIP.
Press'mg once skips about 30

seconds.

During stop, press I>- PLAY

on the VCR while holding the

DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
on the VCR at the position.

Presses PLAY.

The VCR
automatically
resumes normal
playback.

Adjusting the picture

The VCR automatically adjusts the picture for the best possible
playback or recording. If, however, you find the automatic adjustment
unsatisfactory, you can adjust the picture manually.

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TRACKING
AUTO/MANUAU

T/A

NORMAU

SLOW

Adjusting the traddng

Though the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape

(the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display window, then
lights steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor

condition. If so, manually adjust the tracking condition.

Press the ▼/A TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW buttons to display the
tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the
two buttons. If you cannot get a dear picture with manual adjustment,
press TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment.

MOftMAL TRACKim

Tracking meter

SONY

Note

• Auto tracking adjustment is
not possible for tapes
recorded in LP mode.

Additional Operations I 41

Editing with another

VCR

This section shows you how to edit to or from another VCR or
camcorder. You can make a copy of a tape using this VCR for recon
or playback.

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder)

TV

X_

U№ IN

other VCR (Player)

rip

• Make sure you connect the
plugs to jacks of the same

color.

Note

• When connecting the VCRs,
do not simultaneously

connect the LINE IN and

LINE OUT jacks on your
VCR. A humming noise may
occur if you do this.

Signal flow

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

How to hook up to record to another VCR

This VCR (Mayer) TV

Signal flow

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

42 I Additional Operations

Tips

• To release the VCRs from
pavise, vise the II PAUSE
buttons on the VCRs so that
you can edit more precisely.

• To cut out unwanted scenes
while editing, press II
PAUSE on this VCR when
an unwanted scene begins.
When it ends, press II

PAUSE again to resume

recording (Assemble

Editing).

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L" in the display window.

• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander to select the recording
tape speed (SP/EP).

• REC

1 Insert a source tape with its safety

tab removed into the other

(playback) VCR. Search for the

point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.

2 Insert a tape into this (recording)

VCR. Search for the point to start

recording and press II PAUSE.

3 Press • REC on this VCR artd set it

to recording pause.

4 To start editing, press the II PAUSE

buttons on both VCRs to release
the VCRs from pause.

For best results, press the pause button on
the other VCR just before pressing 11
PAUSE on this VCR-

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Additional Information

General setup

information

TV

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you
must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can
receive the correct signal from the VCR
If you connect the VCR to the TV using the supplied audio/video cable,
you can skip this step.

1 Set the RF UNIT sxvitch on the rear of the VCR to CHS or CH4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

3 Press TV/ VTR to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR's display

window.

POWER TVAmt

EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied)

CHANNEL W-

4 Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the dispby

window. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the

channels change when you press CHANNEL +/-, you have made the
correct setting.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step

1.

Attaching the external antenna connector

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

1 Loosen the screws on the emtenna connector.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

3 Retighten the screws.

7S-ohm coaxial cable •

/\y\ I Additional Information

EAC-66

UHF/VHF band
separator/mixer
(not supplied)

Attaching an UHFA/HF 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.

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.

3 Retighten the screws.

4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Troubleshooting

Power

Clock

Playback

Symptom

The POWER switch does not

function.

The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.

The dock has stopped and —"

lights in the display window.

The playback picture does not

appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.

The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC
power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour.

The dock stops if the VCR is discormected from the wall outlet for

more than th^ hours. Reset the dock (and timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input

• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW buttons.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). Qean the video heads using the
Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this deaning cassette is
not available in your area, have the heads deaned at your nearest Sony
service facility (a standard service charge will be required.) Do not use
a commerdally available wet-type deaning cassette, as it may damage
the video heads.

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony
dealer for more information.

Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

The picture has ik> sound. • The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

« Normal picture * Rough picture • Undear picture

initial

(continued)

No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)

terminal

Troubleshooting

(continued)

Recording

Timer recording

Symptom

A TV program does not appear on
the TV screen.

TV reception is poor.

The tape ejects when you press

• REC
Nothing happens when you press

• REC

The timer does not operate.

Remedy

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.

• Adjust the TV antenna.

• Check that the safety lab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a
channel number when recording TV programs; select "L" when
recording from other equipment.

• Check that the dock is set

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape has been wound to the beginning.

• Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.

• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current
time.

• Check that the cable box is turned on.

• TTie dock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for
more than three hours. Reset the clock and timer.

• When you lise cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX
CONTROL option is set to ON.

Others

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does not

function.

The channels on the VCR cannot be
changed.

The tracking indicator does not

appear on the screen.
The VCR needs to be deaned.

• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote
sensor on the VCR-

• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if
they are weak.

• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot
be adjusted.

• Qean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft doth, or a soft

doth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use
any type of solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

If you have any questior»s or problems concerning your unit, please
consult your nearest Sony dMler.

46 I Additional Information

Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Timer section

Qock

Quartz locked

Video recording system

Rotary two-head helical scanning

FM system

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 3335 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

MajtinfMm recordingfplaybacfc time

8 hrs. in EP mode (withT-160

tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 4 min. 30 sec (with T-120
tape)

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF2tol3
UHFMto69
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to
W+S4

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for
VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE tN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (1)

Input level: -75 dBs (0 dBs =

0.775 Vnns)

Input impedance; more than

47kilohms

UNEOUT

VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)

Standard output: -73 dBs

Load impedance; 47 kilohms

Output impedance: less than 10

kilohms

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

Only for recording 8 programs in
one month at max.

Power back-up

BuiU-in self-chargjng capacitor
Back-up duration: up to three
hours at one time

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz ipr SLV-420)
no V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(/nrSLV-420?X)

Power consumption

19 W (max.)

Operating temperature

5“C to WC (4rF to 104‘T)

Storage temperature

-2(7’C to 60'’C (-4”F to 14i7’F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 X 100 X 368 mm
(w/h/d)
Approx. (14 X 4 X 4 Vi inches)
induding projecting parts and

controls

Weight

Approx. 43 kg (9 lb 15 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
73ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors (1)
AC power cord (1)
Cable Mouse (cable box contrc41er) (1)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-420 PX only)

Design and spedñcations.are subject to
change without notice.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

Mini jack (1)

Additional Information { 47

Index to parts and

controls

Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.

Front panel

Display window

ISPLMPi

1

I<i<3 no> M>[

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m POWER switch/indicator
[U TV/VTR button
[3] INPUT SELECT button (43)
[4] Tape compartment

\5\ QUICK TIMER button

# REC (recording) button (43)

[7] O PLAY button

[E DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
[E TIMER indicator (34)
53 REC (recording) indicator
101 ■ STOP button (43)

M II PAUSE button (43)

M CHANNEL buttons
M REJECT button

m Remote sensor (5)

m VTR indicator (32)
fE Tape speed indicators (30)
[E AUTO TRACKING indicator (41)
[4] Tape operation indicators
fSl Line/channel indicator (30)
[E Timecounter/cIock(19,29)
[E Tape indicator

Rear panel

48 I Additional Infoimation

[Tl AC IN connector

m LINE IN AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (42)
[E LINE OUT AUDIO/VIDEO jacks (7,42)
[4] RF UNIT switch (44)
[E CABLE BOX CONTROL jack (8)
E VHF/UHF connectors (8,10,12,14,16)

Remote commander

[T] ± EJECT button (28)

01 TAPE SPEED button (30)

Menu operation buttons

MENU button
CURSOR buttons

( / <3 / O )
EXECUTE button

COUNTER RESET button

(29)

[4] Channel niunber buttons <md

ENTER button

[U TRACKING buttons (41)

▼/A NORMAL SLOW

(STILL ADJUST) buttons

AUTO/MANUAL button

[FI Tape transport buttons (40)

!► SLOW buttons

FRAME buttons

SKIP button

[7] ®/® SEARCH buttons

(40)

01 QUICK TIMER button (31)

02 DISPLAY button (29)

01 INPUT SELECT button (43)
01 VOL (volume) button

CH (channel) button (30)

0] # REC (recording) button

(30)

M II PAUSE button (28)

M DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring

(28.40)

U O PLAY button (28.40)

ID ■ STOP button (28)

M rfvl/fVi^remote

control switch (5)

[m POWER switch

02 HMER CLEAR button (36.38)

01 TV/VTR button (32)

03 VCR Plus+ buttons (26.36)

VCR Plus+ button
ONCE button
DAILY button
WEEKLY button

Additional Infonmation | 49

Index

A,B

Accessories supplied 4
Adjusting

picture 22

tracking 41
AFT CAuto Fine Tuning) 22
Antenna hookup 14
Audio/video (A/V) hookup 7

Recording 30

saving 32
using VCR Plus+ 36
while watching another program

32

Safety tab 32
Seardung

at various speeds 40

SP mode 31

Cable hookup 6

Cable Box Control

cable box code number chart

24

setting 23
Cable TV channel assignment 22

Cancelling timer settings 38

Changing timer settings 38
Channel line-up chart 26
Qeaning the video heads 45
Qock setting 19
Connecting

cable TV 6

external antenna connector 44

UHF/VHF band mixer 44
Counter 29

Disabling channels 21
Dubbing. See Editing.

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

Editing 42

assemble editing 43
EP mode 31

U M, N, O

IP mode 28,40

T,u

Timer recording 33

canceUing timer settings 38
changing timer settings 38
checking timer settings 38
daily/weekly recording 35
overlapping timer settings 39
using VCR Plus+ 36

Tracking adjustment See Adjusting

V, W, X, Y, 2

VCRP1US+

channel setup 26
recording 36

Picture adjustment. See Adjusting
Pbyback 28

at various speeds 40

frame-by-frame 40

skip 40

slow motion 40
Presetting channels 20

Quick timer 31

50 I Additional Information

O

uick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1 Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

4 (or to video input, if
you made A/V
connections.)

2 Insert a tape and press

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.

2 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

3 Enter the program's

PlusCode number.

4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY.

5 Insert a tape.

6 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

7 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV/VTR

button until the VTR

indicator in the display
window goes off.

2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Set the TV to the cable

box output chaimel
(usually 2,3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to

watch.

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

DUPLAY.

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 Pius+on the

remote commander.

4 Enter the program's

PlusCode number.

5 Press 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.

2 Turn on your cable box

3 Set the TV to the cable

box output channel

(usually 2,3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to
watch.

Hookup 3 Hookup 4

To play a tape

1 If you made A/V

connections, set the TV to
video input.
If you didn't use A/V
hookup:

• Turn on the cable box

• Set the cable box to
channel 3 or 4.

• Set the TV to the output
channel of the cable box

(usually 2,3 or 4).

2 Insert a tape and press

>-PLAY.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the program's

PlusCode number.

3 Press ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

press the VCR's TV/VTR
button imtil the VTR
indicator in the display
window goes off.

2 Select the channel with

your cable box (if you
have one) or with your
TV.

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 Press ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY.

4 Insert a tape.

5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or

press the VCR's TV/VTR
button until the VTR
indicator in the display
window goes off.

2 Set the TV to the chaimel

you want to watch.

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