Sony SLV-685HF User Manual [ru]

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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-685HF

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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.

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.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• 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 one hour 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.

Introduction

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Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7 Step 3: Hookups 28 Selecting a language 29 Setting the clock 30 Setting up cable box control 35 Presetting channels 39 Setting up VCR Plus+*

Getting Started

Basic Operations

42 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programs 47 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

50 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

52 Playing/searching at various

speeds

53 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

54 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

55 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

57 Adjusting the picture 58 Changing menu options 59 Editing with another VCR

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Additional Information

61 General setup information 63 Troubleshooting 65 Specifications 66 Index to parts and controls 69 Index back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Introduction

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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

• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3phono)

• 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.

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.

Remote sensor

Getting Started

TV / VTR

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 / VTR to

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

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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 / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VTR buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR .

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

automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

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. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).

Getting Started

If you have

TV that has audio/video inputs

Cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature

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

Antenna only, no cable TV Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels DSS* receiver Incompatible 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.

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

Hookup 5 Hookup 6

Refer to Pages 8 and 9

Pages 10 to 12

Pages 13 to 15

Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to 21

Pages 22 and 23 Pages 24 to 27

* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

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

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Audio/video cable (supplied)

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

Pages 8 and 9

Strereo receiver

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied)

Note

To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

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Strereo receiver

AUX IN

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

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Caution

Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 31.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select

channels on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Wall

VCR

CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S OUT

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)

Pages 10 to 12

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

Match the type of

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

B For connector types

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Side view

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Hookup 1: VCR setup

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

––– CH3

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

––– CH3

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 30.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

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4 Enter your cable box code number and press

CURSOR ..

5 Select your cable box

output channel and press EXECUTE.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

USE BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF 018 CH3

TO SELECT CABLE

Normal display

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 39.

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. For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

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Hookup 2

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

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

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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

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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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

SET UP TUNER PRESET

NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

Hookup 2: 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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA /CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

5 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEASE WAIT

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Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 39.

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. For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Getting Started

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3

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 channels 2–13 only)

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Pages 16 to 18

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

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

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so that 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 62.

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Hookup 3: VCR setup

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

SET UP TUNER PRESET

NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28 .

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

5 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEASE WAIT

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continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 39.

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. For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

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Hookup 4

Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels

Pages 19 to 21

Recommended use

this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• 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

• Select channels directly on the VCR

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

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.

Getting Started

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

SET UP TUNER PRESET

NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

Hookup 4: 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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

5 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

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SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEASE WAIT

Normal display

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Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

33 – 3

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 39.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

3 Press EXECUTE.

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Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 5

DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 32.

DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select

channels on the DSS receiver.

What you can’t do

• Record with the DSS receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna

(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with VCR Plus+

Wall

CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S OUT

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

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Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type

VHF

B For connector

UHF

VHF

of connector on your TV: A, B or C

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied)

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

IN OUT

DSS receiver

Side view

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Hookup 5: VCR setup

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

––– CH3

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

––– CH3

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 30.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

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4 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press

CURSOR.. For details, see page 30.

5 Set your DSS receiver

output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press EXECUTE.

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

USE

BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE

• 650 LINE

TO SELECT CABLE

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6

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

Recommended use

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

What you can do with this hookup

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

• 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 24 to 27

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 6: VCR setup

SET UP

CLOCK SET

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

/1 / 1997 WE 12: 00

SET UP

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

LANGUAGE

NEXT CANCEL::

EXECUTE EASY SET UP

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT CANCEL::/EASY SET UP

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

SET UP TUNER PRESET

NEXT CANCEL:: EASY SET UP

•

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT : /

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP IS DONE

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.

For details, see page 61. If you made A/V connections (from 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 EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.

3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

EASY SET UP

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4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

5 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SET UP AUTO PRESET

EXECUTING

PLEASE WAIT

Normal display

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH3

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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

page 37.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

2 Enter the cable box output channel.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

Cable box output channel

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Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

THEN PUSH ENTER

PROGRAM TV CH

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 3

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For

details, see page 39.

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. For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

3 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). For details, see page 40.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+

CHANNELS.

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Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

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Selecting a

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

ESPAÑOL

language

You can change the on-screen display language.

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• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

• EXECUTE

skip this step.

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS,

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

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then press EXECUTE.

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Setting the clock

CLOCK SET

1 / 1 /1997 WE 12: 00

CLOCK SET

11/1/1997 SA 12:00

CLOCK SET

11/1 /1997 SU 12 :00

Set the time and date to use the timer 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/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display window.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

• EXECUTE

skip this step.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the month.

CURSOR

•

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

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3 Press CURSOR / to flash the day and

•

CURSOR

press CURSOR >/. to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

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

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

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USE PUSH MENU TO QUIT

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

CABLE BOX CONTROL

TO SELECT

Setting up cable

CABLE BOX CONTROL

REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE

•

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

––– CH3

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS

box control

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or 6.)

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS receivers via an optional Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box/DSS receiver for timer recording. You can also use the VCR’s remote commander to change channels on the cable box/DSS receiver whenever the cable box/DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 10 and 22) and set the code number and output channel.

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 the RM-CM101 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.

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EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

Number buttons

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to CABLE BOX CONTROL and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

• EXECUTE

2 Press CURSOR ?// to select ON, then

CURSOR

•

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press CURSOR ..

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3 Press the number buttons to enter the

CABLE BOX CONTROL

USE BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE

•CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

018 CH3

TO SELECT CABLE

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cable box/DSS receiver code number, then press CURSOR ..

Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below.

•

CURSOR

4 If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ?// to select

•

CURSOR

the output channel for the cable box, then press EXECUTE.

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• EXECUTE

Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Cable box brand

ABC Antronix Archer BBT Cable Star Cabletenna Cable time Century Citizen Clyde Cablevision Colour Voice Comband Comtronics Decsat Diamond Eagle Comtronics

If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press EXECUTE.

Code numbers

018, 022, 024, 028, 217 218 033, 050, 164, 218 278 067 033 172, 282, 388, 459 164 164, 326, 327 097 036, 042 243, 244 051, 071 434 046 051

Cable box brand

Eastern Electricord Electus Filmnet Focus Garrard GC Electronics GE GEC Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jasco Jerrold

Code numbers

013, 285 089 055 454 411 164 027, 067, 341 243, 244 097 026, 068, 081, 253 022, 287, 487 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 022 164, 326 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037,

058, 109, 287, 487

continued

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Setting up cable box control (continued)

Cable box brand

Linsay Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time Northcoast Novaplex NSC Oak Omniview Panasonic Paragon Philips

Philips ECG Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt RK Samsung Satbox Scientific Atlanta Seam Sharp Signal Signature SL Marx Spectravision Sprucer Standard Components Starcom

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Code numbers

451 044 038, 043, 080, 345 011 089, 167, 214 325 629 074, 081, 167, 214 018, 030, 259 382 032, 118 011 036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042,

071, 301, 345 253 034, 155, 271, 544, 695 411 011 032 218 411 031, 270, 284, 290 013 081 315, 317, 490 051, 155 386 017, 019, 028, 288, 338 521 324 051 022 051 069 032, 318 107, 166 014, 026, 058, 109

Cable box brand

Stargate STS Sylvania T-Cable Teletext Tandy Tatung Teknica Tele +1 TeleCaption Teleservice Texscan TFC Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tudi TV86 TV COM Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal

Videoway Vidtech Viewstar

Westminster cable Zenith Zentek Wave Master

DSS receiver brand

Sony RCA

Code numbers

026, 051 167 012 116 269 108 157 454 232 292 012, 107 321 429 023, 024, 070 011 297 074 018, 030, 259 236 033, 164, 218 018 014 033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164,

202, 218, 333 261 255 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269,

300 116 011, 065, 536 411 576

Code numbers

650 577

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To ensure correct operation

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

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

• Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR.

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

Side view

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Getting Started

: Signal flow

To check the cable box control setting

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

the cable box/DSS receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.)

2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the

channel indicator on the cable box/DSS receiver change?

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

continued

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Setting up cable box control (continued)

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver

• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL

jack on the VCR.

• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.

• Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not

place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.

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

box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.

If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.

Note

• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If

you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DSS receiver control feature.

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Presetting

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

channels

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

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to

125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have

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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.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

Getting Started

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

• EXECUTE

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.

CURSOR

•

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Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH2

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

PLEASE WAIT

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

3 • To preset cable TV channels:

•

CURSOR

•

CURSOR

Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/

CABLE to ANT.

4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

PRESET, then press EXECUTE. All 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.

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Presetting/disabling

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

channels manually

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• MENU

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,

then press EXECUTE.

• EXECUTE

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR

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>/./?//

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

2 • To preset a channel:

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• CH

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL

SET to ADD.

• To disable a channel:

Channel to be preset

Channel to be disabled

1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL

SET to ERASE.

• EXECUTE

3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press

EXECUTE.

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

TUNER PRESET CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

ANT ADD

•

CABLE ERASE

OFF

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 clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

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• MENU

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,

then press EXECUTE.

• EXECUTE

2 Press the number buttons to select the

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channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER.

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select FINE

•

CURSOR

TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.

Number buttons, ENTER

Selected channel

4 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to a

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

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clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

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Setting up VCR Plus+

How VCR Plus+ works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program 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.

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 right.

For each channel your VCR receives, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the channel numbers match. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. For channels in which the numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

Example of “PlusCode”

PlusCode

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

5:30

SPORT

CNN

WS 9974

6:30

DRAMA

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

33044

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

CABLE CH

16 17 20 21 22 25 34 35

27 29 30 31 38 39 45 17 44 49 50 51

CABLE TV

AMC

American Movie Classics

BRV

Bravo (program grid only)

CNN

Cable News Network

CSP

C-SPAN The Disney Channel

DIS

DSC

The Discovery Channel

ESN

ESPN

FAM

The Family Channel Home Box Office

HBO

LIF

Lifetime

MAX

Cinemax

MTV

Music Television Nickelodeon

NIK

Sports Channel

SCA

Sports Channel America

SHO

Showtime

TBS

TBS SuperStation

TMC

The Movie Channel

TNN

The Nashville Network

TNT

Turner Network Television

USA

USA Network

SAMPLE

VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH

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35 54 42 28 53 37 34 47 33 46 45 48 38 59 70 41 43 58 49 52 44

continued

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Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued)

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

OR PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET

VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

PROGRAM GUIDE CH

GUIDE

CH TV CH

–– – ––

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

THEN PUSH ENTER

CH TV CH

33 – ––

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM GUIDE CH

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

GUIDE

CH TV CH

33 – 5

THEN PUSH ENTER

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

THEN PUSH ENTER

GUIDE

CH TV CH

33 – 3

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

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• MENU

1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to

move the cursor (z) to SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS and press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

2 Enter the channel number assigned in the

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program guide and press ENTER.

3 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter the

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actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and press ENTER.

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

Number buttons, ENTER

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4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel

VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST

GUIDE

TV GUIDE TV

27 59

PAGE

5 17 28 33

– – – – –

3 4

9 5

61 77 86 90

– – – – –

3 35 201 22

PUSH MENU TO QUIT

USE / TO CHANGE PAGE

whose numbers don’t match.

• EXECUTE

5 When you have set all channels, press

EXECUTE to confirm your channel settings.

• MENU

6 When you’ve finished, press MENU to exit.

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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6 EJECT

COUNTER RESET

DISPLAY

SMART CUE

P PAUSE 3/# SEARCH

· PLAY )FF

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. 2 Insert a tape.

The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.

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p STOP 0 REW

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3 Press · PLAY.

PLAY

When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.

Additional tasks

Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape Eject the tape

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.

Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The VCR starts searching.

Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.

Press

p STOP P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY ) FF or # SEARCH during playback 0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback ) FF during stop 0 REW during stop 6 EJECT

Basic Operations

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

MSH

To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.

Notes

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

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Recording TV programs

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COUNTER/ REMAIN

DISPLAY

INPUT SELECT

TAPE SPEED

CH +/–

r REC

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

To record from a cable box, turn it on.

2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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INPUT

TAPE REMAINING

1 : 46

3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display

SELECT

window.

VTR

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.

5 Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

• CH

TAPE

SPEED

VTR

EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.

VTR

6 Press r REC to start recording.

REC

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

To check the remaining time

Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time indicator also appears in the display window.

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0 : 00 : 22

Time counter

To check the remaining time of a T-140, T-180 or longer tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180.” (For details, see page

58.)

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Recording TV programs (continued)

To watch another TV program while recording

1 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window. 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV

input; if not, skip this step.

3 Select another channel on the TV.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.

Tips

• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.

Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.

• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT

SELECT.

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the

information won’t be recorded on the tape.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using

a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Notes

• The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for:

— short tapes less than T-20 — T-130 — T-210 — tapes recorded in the LP mode.

• The display doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion

playback.

• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining

time after you press DISPLAY.

Safety tab

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Recording TV

VCR PLUS+

PLUSCODE ––––––––

TAPE SPEED

ENTER PROGRAM’S PLUSCODE USING 0–9 KEYS

TO CHANGE TAPE SPEED PUSH TAPE SPEED

programs using VCR Plus+

POWER

Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

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

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CURSOR ?//

TIMER CLEAR

VCR Plus+

Number buttons

SET

TAPE SPEED

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VCR Plus+

1 Press VCR Plus+.

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Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)

VCR PLUS+

PLUSCODE 8912––––

USE

ONCE

TO CONFIRM TO CANCEL

TAPE SPEED

KEYS FOR :

DAILY WEEKLY

: SET : TIMER CLEAR

•

VCR PLUS+

PLUSCODE 8912––––

TAPE SPEED

USE

ONCE

TO CONFIRM TO CANCEL

KEYS FOR :

DAILY WEEKLY

: SET : TIMER CLEAR

•

VCR PLUS+

PLUSCODE

DATE 11

TO SET TIMER : PUSH POWER PUSH TIMER CLEAR

RECORDING TIME

START STOP CH

/17 MO

:00

AM 11

:00AM60

TO CANCEL

TAPE SPEED

EP8912––––

2 Press the number buttons to enter the

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TAPE

3 Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP.

SPEED

program’s PlusCode. If you make a mistake, press TIMER

CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.

4 Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by

using CURSOR ?//, then press SET:

CURSOR

•

SET

To record

Only once Everyday Monday to Friday Once a week

Select

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

The date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting.

5 To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.

• POWER

6 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.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.

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To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter.

• Display tape information on the TV screen.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns off and the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.

To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER

on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns on and the H indicator disappears from the display window.

Tip

• To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET.

Note

• If the VCR doesn’t accept the PlusCode, this means that:

– The PlusCode is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or

WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

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Setting the timer

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

– / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– ––

manually

If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.

Before you start…

• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.

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

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POWER

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

INPUT SELECT

• MENU

1 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

CHECK, then press EXECUTE.

CURSOR

•

• EXECUTE

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2 Set the date, start and stop times, channel

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

– / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– ––

START STOP CH

/16 –:–– –:–– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– –– – / –– –: –– – : –– ––

•

CURSOR

3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.

•

CURSOR

• EXECUTE

4 Press EXECUTE.

• POWER

5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

number and tape speed: 1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in

turn.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to

return to that setting and reset. To record the same program every day or the same day every week,

press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/ weekly recording” on this page.

To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position.

The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.

The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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Daily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below.

the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n

EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date

Tips

• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.

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

Note

• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2”.

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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

& SLOW

'/7FRAME </>

3/#SEARCH

· PLAY ) FF

0 REW

Playback options

Fast-forward/rewind View the picture during fast-

forward or rewind Play at high speed

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

Play in reverse Rewind and start play

Operation

During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW. During fast-forward, keep pressing ) FF. During

rewind, keep pressing 0 REW. During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3

SEARCH. To change direction, press > or <. During playback or pause, press & SLOW. To change

direction, press > or <. During pause, press 7FRAME or 'FRAME. Hold

the button down to play one frame each second. During playback, press <. During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while

pressing 0 REW on the VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press · PLAY.

Tip

• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes while pausing.

Notes

• The sound is muted during these operations.

• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but

the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

• The picture may have snow: – when playing at high speed in reverse – when playing in reverse slow motion – when playing in reverse.

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Recording TV programs using the quick timer

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

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0:00 0:30 1:00 10:30 11:00

QUICK TIMER

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop the VCR while recording

Press p STOP.

Using the quick timer during stop mode

1 Press QUICK TIMER. 2 Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to

record.

3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.

The recording starts.

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Checking/

TIMER SET / CHECK SU11 / 16

DATE

–/–– –:–– –:–– –– –/–– –:–– –:–– –– –/–– –:–– –:–– –– –/–– –:–– –:–– ––

START STOP CH 7:00 8:00 6 10

:3011:15 50 1:00 3:00 1 11

:55 1 :30 4

/17 MO

/25 TU MO SA EVERYSU

–

AM PM PM AM

AM PM PM PM

SP EP EP SP

changing/ canceling timer settings

Before you start…

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK:

• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.

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

3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the setting you want to change or cancel:

• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?// to flash the item you want to change, and press CURSOR >/. to reset it. Then, press CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line.

• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.

4 Press EXECUTE.

If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

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POWER

MENU EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

TIMER CLEAR

When the timer settings overlap

The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.

Program 1 Program 2

Will be cut off

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 58.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page 58.

Selecting the sound while playing

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. (The sound being recorded will not change.)

Stereo program

To listen to

Stereo Left channel Right channel Monaural sound on the normal audio track*

* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels

Indicator on the TV screen

STEREO L R No indicator appears

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Stereo

Monaural sound

Normal audio track

Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.

• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.

Stereo sound (left/right channels)

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Adjusting the picture

NORMAL TRACKING

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the tracking indicator distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case,

manually adjust the tracking. Press the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR to

display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the

indicator lights up). To resume automatic

tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit).

APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

flashes in the display window, then goes off),

Tracking meter

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.

Notes

• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in LP mode on other VCRs.

• The APC function doesn’t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.

• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

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Changing menu options

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC

ON MAIN••

OFF SAP

ON• OFF

SHARPNESS

TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED

AUTO•1

ON• OFF

–––

1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED

OPTIONS.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press CURSOR

?// to change the setting.

3 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

Menu option

AUTO STEREO

TUNER AUDIO

APC

TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED

SHARPNESS

Set this option to ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the

sound changes to monaural. MAIN to record the main sound. SAP to record the SAP

(Second Audio Program) sound. ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

function and improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC. AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140, T-180 or longer tape) to

select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly.

ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time. OFF to keep the set tape speed.

L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.

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Editing with another VCR

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

LINE-2 IN

VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

How to hook up to a stereo system

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

Other VCR (Player)

LINE OUT

Notes

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

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.

• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

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Editing with another VCR (continued)

Operation (when recording on this VCR)

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window.

• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote commander to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

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 with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.

Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.

3 Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause. 4 To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time.

To stop editing

Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.

Note

• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.

P PAUSE

r REC

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Additional Information

General setup information

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.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4,

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 on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator

in the VCR’s display window.

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

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.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

POWER CHANNEL +/–

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General setup information (continued)

Attaching the external antenna connector

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

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/ UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/ VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

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.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom

The POWER switch does not function.

Power

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

The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display

ClockPlayback

window. The playback picture does not

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

The picture rolls vertically during picture search.

The picture has no sound.

Remedy

• Connect the AC power cord securely.

• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and the H indicator disappears.

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

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (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 +/– buttons.

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

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

• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture

• Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or

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terminal

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Symptom

A TV program does not appear on the TV screen.

TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon

as it is inserted. The tape ejects when you press

r REC.

RecordingTimer recordingOthers

Nothing happens when you press r REC.

The timer does not operate.

A tape cannot be inserted.

The remote commander does not function.

The tracking indicator does not appear on the screen.

You cannot control other TVs.

The VCR needs to be cleaned.

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.

• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this

tape, cover the tab hole.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• Select the correct source. Select a channel number with

the CH +/– buttons when recording TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT SELECT button when recording from other equipment.

• Check that the clock is set.

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.

• Make sure the tape is not at its end.

• 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.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the

wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.

• 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 TV / VTR remote control switch is set

correctly.

• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and

tracking cannot be adjusted.

• Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to

01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.

• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft

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

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Specifications

System

Format

VHS NTSC standard

Video recording system

Rotary head helical scanning FM system

Video heads

Double azimuth four heads

Video signal

NTSC color, EIA standards

Tape speed

SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 EP: 11.11 mm/s ( LP: 16.67 mm/s (

playback only

Maximum recording/playback time

8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

/8 inches/s)

/16 inches/s)

/16 inches/s),

Tuner section

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LINE-1 IN and -2 IN

VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms

LINE OUT

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

sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms

CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)

Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)

Timer section

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

12-hour cycle

Timer setting

8 programs per month (max.)

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

24 W (max.)

Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)

Dimensions

Approx. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 14 × 4

projecting parts and controls

Mass

Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)

8 × 11

8 inches) including

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

1 POWER switch/indicator 2 Tape compartment 3 0 3 REW button (42, 52) 4 · PLAY button (42, 52) 5 ) # FF button (42, 52) 6 r REC button (45, 60) 7 p STOP button (42) 8 P PAUSE button (42, 60)

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9 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–

buttons (45, 52, 57)

0 EASY SET UP button (11, 14, 17, 20,

23, 25)

!¡ Remote sensor (5) !™ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks (59)

!£ 6 EJECT button (42)

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Display window

TIMER

STEREO

VTR SAP

SP EP LP

1 TIMER indicator (48, 51) 2 REC (recording) indicator 3 VTR indicator (46) 4 H (Child Lock) indicator (49) 5 SAP indicator (55) 6 Remaining time indicator (45)

Rear panel

APC

7 (tracking) indicator (57) 8 APC indicator (57) 9 Time counter/clock/line/channel

indicator (43, 45)

!º Tape speed indicator (45) !¡ Tape indicator !™ STEREO indicator (55)

AMPM

1 AC power cord 2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO

jacks (22, 59)

3 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (10,

13, 16, 19, 22, 24)

4 RF UNIT switch (61) 5 LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO

jacks (8)

6 CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S

OUT jack (10, 22)

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

123 456 789

1 TV / VTR remote control switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (43) 3 COUNTER/REMAIN button (44) 4 COUNTER RESET button (43) 5 DISPLAY button (45) 6 TIMER CLEAR button (48, 54) 7 QUICK TIMER button (53) 8 INPUT SELECT button (46, 51, 60) 9 TAPE SPEED button (45, 48) !º r REC button (45, 61) !¡ & SLOW button (52) !™ '/7FRAME </>buttons (52) !£ SMART CUE button (43) !¢ POWER switch (48) !∞ Menu operation buttons (17)

MENU button CURSOR >/./?// buttons EXECUTE button

!§ AUDIO MONITOR button (55) !¶ TV/VTR button (6, 35, 61) !• VCR Plus+ button (47) !ª Number buttons and ENTER button

(37, 40, 48)

@º SET button (48) @¡ CH +/– buttons (37, 45) @™ VOL +/– buttons @£ P PAUSE button (42, 52) @¢ 3/#SEARCH buttons (43, 52) @∞ · PLAY button (42, 52) @§ ) FF button (42, 52) @¶ p STOP button (42) @• 0 REW button (42, 52)

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Index

A, B

Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting

picture 38, 52, 57

tracking 52, 57 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 38 Antenna hookup 16 APC (Adaptive Picture

Control) 57 Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 8

Cable box control

cable box code number

chart 31

setting 30 Cable hookup 10 Cable mouse 33 Canceling timer settings 54 Changing timer settings 54 Channel line-up chart 39 Child Lock 49 Cleaning the video

heads 63 Clock setting 29 Connecting

cable TV 10

external antenna

connector 62

UHF/VHF band

mixer 62 Counter 43

E, F, G

Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20, 23, 25

Editing 59 EP mode 45

H, I, J, K

Hi-fi audio track 56

Language selecting 28 Locking the VCR 49 LP mode 43, 52

Monitoring audio 55

N, O

Normal audio track 56

Picture adjustment. See Adjusting.

Playback 42

at various speeds 52 frame-by-frame 52 skip 43 slow motion 43

Presetting channels 35

Quick timer 53

Safety tab 46 SAP (Second Audio

Program) 55 Searching at various speeds 52 SP mode 45

T, U

Timer recording 50

cancelling timer settings 54

changing timer settings 54

checking timer settings 54

daily/weekly recording 51

overlapping timer recordings 52

using VCR Plus+ 47 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting.

V, W, X, Y, Z

VCR Plus+ 47

channel setup 30

recording 47

Disabling channels 37 DSS (Digital Satellite

System) 30 Dubbing. See Editing.

Recording 44

bilingual programs 55 SAP broadcasts 55 saving 46 stereo broadcasts 55 using VCR Plus+ 47 while watching another

program 46

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uick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

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

2 Insert a tape and press

PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

3 Enter the program’s

PlusCode number.

4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.

5 Insert a tape. 6 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

7 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

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

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

output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).

4 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to watch.

Hookup 2

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).

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2 Insert a tape and press

PLAY.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the program’s

PlusCode number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.

4 Insert a tape. 5 Press POWER to turn off

the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or

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

2 Select the channel with

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

Hookup 3

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

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

2 Insert a tape and press

PLAY. If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the display window.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

2 Enter the program’s

PlusCode number.

3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.

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 channel

you want to watch.

Hookup 4

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or

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

2 Insert a tape and press

PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the

channel you want to record.

3 Press VCR Plus+ on the

remote commander.

4 Enter the program’s

PlusCode number.

5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY, then press SET.

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.

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