Sony SLV-669HF User Manual

3-867-940-11 (1)
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________
SLV-669HF
©1999 by Sony Corporation
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
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
(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
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
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“dangerous voltage” within the
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
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.
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.
• 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
7 Step 3: Hookups 22 Selecting a language 23 Setting the clock 31 Presetting channels
Getting Started
Basic Operations
37 Playing a tape 40 Recording TV programs 43 Recording TV programs using the
timer
Additional Operations
46 Playing/searching at various
speeds
48 Setting the recording
duration time
49 Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings
51 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
53 Adjusting the picture 54 Changing menu options 55 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
57 General setup information 59 Troubleshooting 61 Specifications 62 Index to parts and controls 67 Index back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
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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
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.
/1
TV / VIDEO
Remote sensor
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x
To operate Set TV / VIDEO to
the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last 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.
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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.
1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down _/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number
buttons. Then release _/1.
Now you can use the _/1, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the
TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.
Code number
01 04 04 12 03 12 12 03, 04, 14 11 06, 10 03, 04, 17 02, 03 04, 12
Manufacturer
JVC KMC Magnavox Marantz MGA/Mitsubishi NEC Panasonic Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack
Code number
09 03 03, 08, 12 04, 13 04, 12, 13, 17 04, 12 06, 19 03, 04 08 16 03 06, 18 05, 14
Manufacturer
RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba Wards Yorx Zenith
Code number
04, 10 12 11 12 07, 10, 11 03, 05, 18 08, 12 03, 08, 14 07 03, 04, 12 12 15
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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 only a 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.
Use Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1 Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
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Refer to Pages 8 and 9
Pages 10 to 12 Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 21
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.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 8 and 9
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition, for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If 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 Stereo receiver
LINE-1 IN LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
TV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
LINE-1 IN LINE OUT
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Audio/video cable (not supplied)
Audio cable (not supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
Video cable (not supplied)
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
TV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
Audio cable (not supplied)
AUX IN
A/V hookup: VCR setup
After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.
TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS
ADVANCED OPTIONS
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Set AUTO ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS 3RETURN
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MENU
ON OFF
ON AUTO ON L H
For details, see page 54.
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 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
IN
OUT
channels 2–13 only)
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Pages 10 to 12
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
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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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 58.
Hookup 1: 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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 32.
EASY SET UP
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SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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CANCEL
EASY SET UP
SET UP CLOCK SET
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SELECT
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SET
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QUIT
MENU
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
RF UNIT
CH3
AUTO MANUAL
CH4
ANT CABLE
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
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SELECT NEXT CANCEL
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SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
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Normal display
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.
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Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15
Pages 19 to 21
Hookup 4
Hookup 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 with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
Pages 19 to 21
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Wall
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
Cable box
IN OUT
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
A
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
B
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
C
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2: 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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 26.
EASY SET UP
SELECT NEXT CANCEL
SELECT SET QUIT
_/1
SET UP LANGUAGE
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EASY SET UP
SET UP CLOCK SET
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MENU
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
AUTO MANUAL
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
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3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 32.
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
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NEXT
EASY SET UP
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CANCEL
ANT CABLE
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
,
PLEASE WAIT
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Normal display
Automatic clock setting
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:
1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set
feature.
3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.
Note
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18
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
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
A Match the type
of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B
For connector types B and C,
UHF
no UHF connection is
VHF
required.
C
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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 32.
EASY SET UP
_/1
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
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SELECT
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NEXT
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CANCEL
EASY SET UP
SET UP CLOCK SET
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SELECT
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SET
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MENU
QUIT
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO MANUAL
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
ANT CABLE
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
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SELECT NEXT CANCEL
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EASY SET UP
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
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Normal display
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.
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Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21
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)
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Splitter
A/B switch
VCR
A
VHF/UHF
Cable box
IN OUT
B
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
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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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4: 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 57. If you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 22.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears.
Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 24.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 32.
EASY SET UP
_/1
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
t
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SELECT
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NEXT
O K
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CANCEL
EASY SET UP
SET UP CLOCK SET
t
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SELECT
t
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SET
O K
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QUIT
MENU
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO MANUAL
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
ANT CABLE
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
PLEASE WAIT
SET UP TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
PROCESSING
,
SELECT NEXT CANCEL
t
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:
O K
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EASY SET UP
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
m
Normal display
4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see
page 33.
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press
OK.
2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.
SETTINGS
TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
3RETURN
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SELECT
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SET
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QUIT
MENU
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3 Enter the cable box output channel.
4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
Cable box output channel
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
3RETURN
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QUIT
MENU
CH123
CABLE
ADD ERASE
5 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Automatic clock setting
Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 26.
Note
• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”
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