Sony SLV-469 User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’ s record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

SLV-469

WARNING

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

The power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.

CAUTION

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

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the

unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do

not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

• 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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,

blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

Introduction

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

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

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

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

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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 from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

6 Step 3: Hookups 16 Step 4: Setting the clock 18 Selecting a language 19 Presetting channels

Basic Operations

25 Playing a tape 28 Recording TV programs 31 Recording TV programs using the

timer

Additional Operations

34 Playing/searching at various

speeds

35 Searching for a selected point on

the tape

37 Skip-searching automatically 38 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

39 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

41 Adjusting the picture 42 Changing menu options 43 Editing with another VCR

45 General setup information 47 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 50 Index to parts and controls 55 Index back cover

Getting Started

Additional Information

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

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Step 2

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Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

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 Sony TV.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

To operate

the VCR a Sony TV

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about 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.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

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Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If you have

TV that has audio/video input

Antenna only, no cable TV Cable box with many scrambled

channels No cable box or cable box with only a

few scrambled channels Cable box with onlya few scrambled

channels, using an A/B switch

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the 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 VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

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

completed.

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

picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Use Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1 Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

Refer to Page 7

Pages 8 and 9 Pages 10 and 11

Pages 12 and 13

Pages 14 and 15

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound when you hook up your VCR using these connections. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page. 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.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

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

Page 7

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VIDEO AUDIO

VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Note

• If you use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (see page 27), the A/V connection is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).

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

VCR

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

Pages 8 and 9

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 46.

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Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

RF UNIT

CH3

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see

page 18.

1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

2 Select the language, and press OK.

3 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see page 19.

4 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select

AUTO PRESET and press OK.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT

• ADD

• ON

•

ANT

• ADD

• ON

•

CH4

CABLE ERASE

OFF

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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PLEASE WAIT

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2

Hookup 4Hookup 4

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can’t do

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Pages 10 and 11

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

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Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your

RF UNIT

CH3

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see

page 18.

1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

2 Select the language, and press OK.

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. For details, see page 19.

5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select

AUTO PRESET and press OK.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT

• ADD

• ON

•

ANT

• ADD

• ON

•

CH4

CABLE ERASE

OFF

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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PLEASE WAIT

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3

No cable box, or cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Pages 12 and 13

A Match the type

of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

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Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see

page 18.

1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

2 Select the language, and press OK.

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details, see page 19.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

• ON

•

CH4

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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5 Preset the channels into the VCR. Select

AUTO PRESET and press OK.

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

•

PLEASE WAIT

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4

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

Recommended use

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

What you can do with this hookup

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

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

What you can’t do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B)

Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

VHF/UHF

Pages 14 and 15

Cable box

IN OUT

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

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Hookup 4: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your

RF UNIT

CH3

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 45. If you made A/V connections (page 7), you can skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 3 Change the on-screen display language if desired. For details, see

page 18.

1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.

2 Select the language, and press OK.

4 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. For details, see page 19.

5 Preset the unscrambled channels into the

VCR. Select AUTO PRESET and press OK.

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

• ON

•

ANT ADD

• ON

•

CH4

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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PLEASE WAIT

6 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see

page 21.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

2 Enter the cable box output channel.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET CH3

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT

•

CABLE

ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

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Step 4

Setting the clock

123 456

Set the time and date to use the timer

789

feature for recording programs.

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/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move the

cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press OK.

OK >/./?//

CLOCK SET

1 / 1 /1998 TH 12 : 00

PLAY

2 Press >/. to set the month.

PLAY

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CLOCK SET

11/1/1998 SU 12:00

3 Press / to flash the day and press >/.

PLAY

to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

CLOCK SET

11/1 /1998 MO 12:00

4 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

PLAY

5 Press OK to start the clock.

PLAY

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