Sony SLV-750HF User Manual

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Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instmctions

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WARNING Owner's Record

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not ex|Mse 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.

The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony sen/ice dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SLV-750HF Serial No.. Model No. SLV-751HF Serial No..

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

WARNING 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 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.

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

Preliminaries

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.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.; This reminder is provided to call the cable TV 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 in the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Preliminaries

WARNING.................................................................................. 2

Owner’s Record

For Customers in the U.S.A.............................................................. 2

Precautions................................................................................. 4

Safety

installation..................................................................................... 4

Operation....................................................................................... 4

Cleaning..........................................................................................4

Introduction................................................................................ 5

How to Use This Manual................................................................. 5

Overview........................................................................................ 5

Preparation

Hookups and Getting Started............................................................. 6

Hookup 1

Audio/Video (AA/) Hookup............................................................ 7

Hookup 2

Cable Hookup................................................................................ 8

VCR Setup...................................................................................... 9

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup............................................................... 9

Hookup 3

Cable Hookup............................................................................... 10

VCR Setup....................................................................................11

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

Hookup 4

Cable Hookup............................................................................... 12

VCR Setup.....................................................................................13

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup.............................................................. 13

Hookup 5

Antenna Hookup

VCR Setup.....................................................................................15

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup.............................................................. 15

Preparing the Remote Commander...................................................16

Inserting Batteries......................................................................... 16

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander How to use the Remote Commander

Setting the Time and Date................................................................. 17

Example of Time and Date Setting.................................................17

Presetting the Active Channels

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically...........................19

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted

Channels....................................................................................... 20

Fine-tuning...................................................................................21

Cable TV Channel Assignment

Activating the Cable Box Control Function

Setting the Cable Box Control........................................................23

Checking the Cable Box Control Setting.........................................24

Using the SETUP MENU

Menu Choices

Basic Operations

Playback....................................................................................27

Inserting a Video Cassette........................................................................27

Playback.......................................................................................28

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The Display...................................................................................... 29 £

Indexing Tape Contents................................................................... 29 5

Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes

Selecting the Monitor Sound............................................................30 a

Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound

Recording TV Programs....................................................................... 32 g

Recording TV Programs................................................................... 32 JJ-

Pausing........................................................................................... 33 »

Recording with the TV Off

Watching One TV Program While Recording Another...34 ^

Recording Multi-Channel TV Sound (MTS).......................................34 »

Timer Recording..................................................................................35 «

Setting the Timer............................................................................. 35 S.

Overlapping Timer Recordings.........................................................38 o

Checking the Timer Settings.............................................................39 §•

Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings

Using the VCR Before Timer Recording Starts................................41

Introducing VCR Plus+......................................................................42

VCR Plus+ Setup Instructions.........................................................42

Recording Programs Using VCR Plus+...........................................44

Variable Speed Playback....................................................................46

Variable Speed Playback................................................................46

Still Picture....................................................................................46

Picture Search............................................................................... 46

Locked Picture Search

Skip Playback................................................................................47

Slow Motion Playback................................................................... 47

Frame-by-Frame Picture................................................................47

Picture Adjustment During Variable Speed Playback ....47

Index Function..................................................................................48

Index Signals.................................................................................48

Playing Back from the Index Point - Index Scan Locating an Index - Index Search

APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

Using the APC Function when Recording

Using the APC Function when Playing Back a Tape.........................51

Quick-Timer Recording

Editing.............................................................................................. 53

Editing from Another VCR.............................................................53

Editing onto Another VCR

General Setup Information

Setting the RF UNIT.......................................................................55

Attaching the External Antenna Connector (supplied) ...56 Attaching the EAC66 UA/ Band Separator / Mixer

(not supplied)................................................................................56

Identifying the Parts and Controls......................................................57

Front Panel

Rear Panel.....................................................................................58

Display Window Indicators............................................................59

Remote Commander.....................................................................60

Troubleshooting............................................................................... 61

Specifications....................................................................................63

Index................................................................................................64

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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 purposes 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 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.

Installation

• 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.

Operation

When the unit is not in use. turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.

Remove and store video cassettes after recording or

playback.

Cleaning

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.

^ I Preliminaries

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

This manual includes information on two video cassette recorder (VCR) models, the SLV-750HF and the SLV-751HF. The model name is indicated on the rear and front panels. This manual is divided into five chapters. The chapters and their contents are as follows:

Preliminaries (page 2) Preparation (page 6) Basic Operations (page 27) Advanced Operations (page 46) Additional Information (page 55)

If you are using your VCR for the first time, start from the section “Hookups and Getting Started” (page 6). This section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.

For information about the VCR’s basic operations, such as

Playback (page 27), Recording TV Programs (page 32), or

Timer Recording (page 35), see Basic Operations.

If you are already familiar with the basic operations, see

Advanced Operations.

If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to

Troubleshooting. If your VCR is in need of repair, contact

your nearest Sony Sen/ice Center facility.

Conventions of this manual

This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the

same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander function exactly the same as those on the Remote Commander.

When you are reading through the manual, remember:

• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.

Example: Press ► PLAY.

• Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the

text.

• indicates signal flow.

• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following accessories:

• Remote Commander (1)

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

• External antenna connector (1)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)

• AC power cord (1)

• Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)

• Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)

Overview

Functions

• VCR Plus+™ system

Allows you to quickly and easily preset up to eight TV programs.

• Cable box control

Allows your VCR to control channel selection on most cable boxes.

• APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function

Automatically optimizes recording and playback performance by adjusting the video circuitry for each tape that you use.

• Auto tracking function

Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum picture quality.

• Timer recordings of eight programs in a month

Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to one month in advance.

• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring

Allows quick access to the desired scene and playback in various speeds in forward and reverse directions.

• Input connectors on the front panel

Allows easy connection to a video camera recorder.

• Index function

The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily

with the index search function.

• Auto head cleaner

Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted or ejected.

On-screen display

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• ON SCREEN HELP message

The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.

• DISPLAY

Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV screen.

• TIMER SET/CHECK display

Timer recording settings can be set and checked by

referring to the TV screen.

• LANGUAGE (Canadian versions only)

You can preset your VCR to display screen information in either English or French.

High-quality picture

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• High-quality picture

Your Sony VCR provides sharp, finely detailed pictures through High Quality (HQ) picture technology. Your VCR

incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is compatible with any VCR bearing the mark.

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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

Preliminaries

Hookups and Getting Started

Before you can use your VCR for the first time, you need to connect it to your TV and set it up to receive programs for viewing and recording. This section explains how to hook up, set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs available and many different ways in which your TV can be hooked up. As a result, this manual describes several ways your VCR can be connected.

If You,

Have Audio/Video Inputs on your TV.

Have a cable box.

Have cable, but do not have a cable box.

Have a cable box that cannot be controlled by the VCR’s cable box control feature.

Have an antenna, not cable TV.

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup, including VCR Plus-f setup. (During setup, if you need more details of the procedures 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. Follow the instructions provided in To Watch the TV,” To Watch the VCR." and To Record A Program” for your specific hookup. (Again, if you need step-by-step instructions, page numbers are provided where you can find this information.)

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 complete your VCR’s connections.

Use

Hookup 1 first, then proceed.

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Hookup 3 or 4, (or contact your cable company. They may be able to supply a compatible cable box.)

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Caution

Connections between the VCR VHF/UHF OUT connector and the antenna terminals of a TV receiver should be made only as shown in the 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 recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

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Page 7

Pages

Page 10

Page 10 or 12

Page 14

Before making the connections, check the following points:

• Turn off the power to the VCR and TV.

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

connections are completed.

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• Make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause

picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided,

consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Preparation

Hookup 1

Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

If your TV has audio/video (AA/) input jacks, you will get 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 AA/ inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.

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If you intend to use the VCR for playback only, you’re finished after you’ve made these connections. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, please do the /W hookup on this page first, then proceed to the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.

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After you’ve hooked up your TV using the A/V connections, use the following procedure to set up and use the VCR with your TV.

A/V Setup & Operation

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF.

Press MENU.

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Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control

Cable Hookup

Recommended Use:

This hookup is recommended for most cable systems. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable company “scrambles” all, or most, channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some cable systems “scramble” specific channels, usually premium, or pay-per-view channeis. In order to record these “scrambled” channels you should use this hookup.

This hookup simplifies recording channels from the cable box, by using the VCR’s cable box control feature to change channels on the cable box. The cable box control feature allows the VCR to change channels on most cable boxes that are capable of IR

remote control.

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A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 24. If, after checking your setup, you are sure that the VCR will not control your cable box, contact your cable company. They may be able to supply a compatible cable box.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only “scrambles” a few channels, use Hookup 3.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only “scrambles” all. or most, channels, you must use Hookup 4.

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CABLE BOX CONTROL VCR

Cable Mouse Hookup

Position the CABLE MOUSE on the cable box as shown below. Make sure that the front of the CABLE MOUSE projects out in front of the cable box. Remove the protective film from the double-sided tape to stick the CABLE MOUSE to the cable box.

For best results, position the cable box away from the VCR.

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What You Can and Can't Do With This Hookup

What You Can Do

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the

cable box from your VCR.

What You Can’t Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

Preparation

VCR Setup

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or

CH4. If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 55.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 SetNORMAL/CATVtoCATV.

Press MENU.

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Details are on pages 19 and 20.

4 Set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.

Press MENU. Select CABLE BOX CONTROL

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TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS

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Enter your Cable Box Code Number. Ihen press EXECUTE.

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1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 42.

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:

Press MENU.

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SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS PSET VCR Plus* CHANNELS CARLE ROX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Program listing guide channel

Details are on page 43.

To Watch the TV

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

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel

(usually 2,3, or 4).

4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable

box.

To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, (or to A/V Input if you

made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a cassette and press I

Details are on page 28.

To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box.

2 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

3 Enter the program’s PlusCode number.

4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander.

5 Insert a blank cassette.

6 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. 7 Leave the cable box on. Details are on page 44.

Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

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CARLE ROX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel your VCR uses.

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Preparation

Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 3 - No Cable Box or Incompatible Cable Box, Few “Scrambled” Channels

Cable Hookup

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 vour cable system only “scrambles’* a few channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels.

Some cable systems “scramble” specific channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels. You will not be able to

record “scrambled* channels with this hookup. In order to

record “scrambled” channels you should use Hookup 2. The “Cable Mouse” is not used in this hookup.

What You Can Do

• Record unscrambled channel directly, without

using a cable box.

Preparation

What You Can’t Do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

• Use the VCR's cable box control feature.

VCR Setup

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH 3 or

CH4. If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 55.

2 Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF. 3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.

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

guide. For details, see page 42.

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:

Press MENU.

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Details are on page 43.

To Watch TV

1 Turn your VCR off, 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 directly tune with your TV (if you don’t).

To Watch the VCR

la If you didn’t use the A/V input:

• Turn on the cable box.

• Select CH 3 or CH 4 on the cable box (whichever

you set on the back of the VCR).

• Seiect the output channel of the cable box

(usually 2,3 or 4) on your TV.

1b If you made the A/V connections on page 7:

Set your TV to the A/V input.

2 Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY.

Details are on page 28.

To Record A Program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

2 Enter the program’s PlusCode number. 3 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 4 Insert a blank cassette. 5 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander.

Details are on page 44.

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Preparation 111

Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 4 - Incompatible Cable Box, Many “Scrambled” Channels

Cable Hookup

Recommended Use:

Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box

control feature, and vour cable system “scrambles" all. or most, channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some cable systems “scramble* specific channels, usually premium, or pay-per-view channels.

If your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control, and it is necessary to use a cable box because all, or most, channels are “scrambled”, you must use this hookup. It will be necessary to set the cable box channel manually for each recording.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box. and your cable system only “scrambles* a few channels, use Hookup 3.

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What You Can and Can't Do With This Hookup

What You Can Do

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the

cable box.

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UHF (NO CONNECTION)

What You Can’t Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record by selecting channels directly from the VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

• Use the VCR's cable box control feature.

VCR Setup

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or

CH4. If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

^ to whichever channel is not used in your area, lif both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 55.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.

P(NU

PMMlIt SCr/CH(Ck

set UP H(Nu

Twin PAcser

set VCA Plus* CHANNClS CLOCK set

Select TUNER PRESET.

tIHEft Set/CHECK set UP MENU

A tuNEP PAESet

set VCA Piuso CHANNElS CLOCK set

1 Find the VCR Plus-«- Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 42.

2 For all channels that you want to record, set each

channel to the channel that your cable box uses for its output (usually 2,3, or 4), as follows:

Press MENU.

MENU P fIMEA SET/ChECk

SET UP MENU

ruNEA PAESFT TUNEA PAfSFT

SET VCA Plus* CHANNELS ClOC« SEI

Program listing guide channel

Set to the same _

cable box channel.

Select SET VCR Plus-«CHANNELS.

riMEA SET/CheCk

SEI UP MENU

N SET VCA Plus* CHANNFiS

CLOCK SEI

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

VCA Plus« CHANNCL Lt$T OUlOE TV

2 fTl

28 43

Push MENU to quit

6UI0E TV-

> 3

88 • 3

fi}

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNEA PAESET

NOAH/CATV • NOAM CATV

PAUTO PAESE r

MANUAL SET AFT • ON OFF FINE TUNING

CM3

• AOO eaase

Details are on page 43.

Your cable box channel —'

To Watch the TV

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

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel

(usually 2,3, or 4).

4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable

box.

To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, (or to A/V input if you

made A/V connections.)

2 Insert a cassette and press l

PLAY.

Details are on page 28. To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box. 2 Select the channel you wish to record on the cable box. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 4 Enter the program’s PlusCode number. 5 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 6 Insert a blank cassette. 7 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. 8 Leave the cable box on.

Details are on page 44.

Preparation M3

Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 5

Antenna Hookup

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

5A Use hookup SA for a VHF/UHF antenna (you get Ch 2>13 and Ch 14 or higher).

5B Use hookup SB for VHF only (you get Ch 2-13 only).

VHF

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

VHF/UHF IN

VHFAJHF OUT

I—rt>—^

CtJ—CD-

VCR i

(NO CONNECTION) "'ix I

(NO CONNECTION)

VHFAJHF

VH^HF

—U«7\ MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR TV.

VHF

Xx I

UHF --XS!!

VHF ---------

UHF

—

5C Use hookup SC for UHF only (you get Ch 14 or higher).

5D Use hookup SD if you are using separate VHF and UHF antennas.

VHF/UHF

Preparation

VCR Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to

CH3orCH4.

If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

Set to whichever channel is not used in your area, if both are used, pick either channel.

Details ate on page S5.

2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.

Press MENU.

NCNU ► TiNCk SCt/CHUX

$CT UP NCNU TUtKk $CT VCk Plus* CHANIICIS CA»ie 90X COMTROl CLOCK $(T

Select TUNER PRESET.

NeNU

TIMCk $CT/CHCCK S(T UP NtNU

u^Tunek pRtscT

$cr

VCP Plus* CHANNELS

CAOLE

eoi

CLOCK SET

Set to NORM.

TUNtk PRESET

► NORNAL/CATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFf

FINE TUNING

CONtkOL

•NORM

•ADO

•ON

mtm

CATV

ERASE OFF

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Find the VCR Plus4- Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 42.

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;

Press MENU.

MENU ► TIMER SET/CHECK TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS

CARLE ROX CONTROL CARLE ROX CONTROL

CLOCK SET CLOCK SET

Program listing guide channei

-----------

Details are on page 43.

Select SET VCR PIUS+ CHANNELS.

► SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS

Set the appropriate guide channels and TV channels lor your area.

VCR P>us* channel list

>GUtOE TV GUIDE TV

2 • 73 SO • 47

S • 4

17 • $$

2R • 0

43 -UR

Push MENU So Quit

RR * 90

Your actual TV channel -

------

? 01

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.

MENU MENU

► TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS

carle rox control

CLOCK SET CLOCK SET

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

Select TUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK

► TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS

CARLE ROX CONTROL

Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL/CATV

► AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET •ADD AFT FINE TUNING

•NORM

•ON

CATV

ERASE OFF

To Watch the TV

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

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Tune the TV normally. To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever you set on the

back of the VCR. (If you made the A/V connections on

page 7, set your TV to the A/V input instead.) 2 Insert a cassette 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 VCR’s display

window.

Details are on page 28.

To Record A Program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 2 Enter the program’s PlusCode number. 3 Press ONCE. DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander.

4 Insert a blank casette. 5 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander.

Details are on page 44.

Preparation

Preparing the Remote Commander

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander

SettheiTVi/iVTR remote control selector at the top of the Remote Commander to “VTR.”

If you are using a Sony TV

You can use the Remote Commander of this VCR to operate the TV. When doing this, slide the ÎTV /lVTR' remote control selector to TV.” Buttons on the Remote Commander with a dot (•) on or beside them can be used to operate your TV. To operate the VCR. return the TVi/iVTR remote control selector to “VTR.”

How to Use the Remote Commander

When you operate the VCR using the Remote Commander, point it at the remote sensor located on the VCR. For the

location of the remote sensor, see “Identifying the Parts and

Controls” on page 57. When using the Remote Commander to change channels on

a cable box, with the VCR's Cable box control feature turned on, point the Remote Commander at the VCR. not the cable box. For best results, separate the VCR and cable box.

Notes on the handling of batteries

• With normal use, the batteries should last for

approximately 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 together with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

Preparation

Setting the Time and Date

You can set the VCR time and date on the TV screen using the Remote Commander.

Example of Time and Date Setting

Example: To set to 3:32 pm, July 4, 1993

Use A and <9 to move the cursor. Use < and > to select the Items.

2,4

*(D ID,

*(D ^ â t§> â â

lirdb c^.&"i3r

3,12

Press EXECUTE.

“1/1 1993 FR112:00 AM” is displayed. The leftmost 1, in the “month" position, flashes.

4 Press A or A until 7

appears in the month position.

CLOCK SET

7|Jin993 FRt 12:00 W

CLOCK SET

■•7^1/1993

THU 12:00«

<D 3

§ n

D»

Press MENU. MENU 5 Press ► to make the next

The main MENU appears.

2 Press A or A to move the

cursor (^) to CLOCK SET.

►TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UR MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus-:^ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

MCLOCK SET

number in the “day”

position flash.

Press A or A until “4”

appears in the day

position.

The day of the week is set

automatically.

CLOCK SET

71^1^993 THU 12:00 «

CLOCK SET

7«^^993 THU 12:00«

Preparation 117

Setting the Time and Date

Press P to make the “year” position flash and press a

to change the year.

8 Press ^ to make the “time”

position fiash.

CLOCK SET

7/4/1993 SUK-)|j¡:^fr^-

12:00 J«

10 Press P to make the

“minutes” position flash.

11 Press A or w until “32”

appears in the minutes position.

CLOCK SET

7/4/1993 SOU 3^{»'il

CLOCK SET

7/4/1993 SUN 3Í^f|í<

9 Press*orvuntii“3:00

PM” appears.

CLOCK SET

7/4/1993

12 Press EXECUTE at the same time that you

hear the time signai.

Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to 3:32 pm 00 seconds.

NOTES:

• Do not set the time and date during timer-activated recording, timer recording standby or quick-timer recording.

• When the time and date clock is displayed, the clock keeps running as long as no changes are made. The seconds are

not reset to 00 when you return to the original screen.

Preparation

Presetting the Active Channeis

This VCR is capable of receiving VHP channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and CATV channels 1 to 125. These channels can be preset using the Remote Commander and the TUNER PRESET display. First, we recommend that you preset the active channels in your area using the automatic preset mode. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset on the VCR, set them directly using the channel number buttons.

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically

Use A and to move the cursor. Use 4 and >■ to select the items.

Before presetting channels, check the following points;

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• If you have connected the TV and the VCR using the VHFAJHF OUT on the VCR only, make sure that the TV is

set to the correct channel (CH 3 or CH 4) for the VCR.

• Press TVA/TR to display the VTR indicator in the display window on the VCR.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the chartnel number

appears in the display window on the VCR.

• It is not necessary to use the TUNER PRESET function if

the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to “ON." If you want to

use the TUNER PRESET function, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to “OFF.”

Press A or V to move the

cursor (►) to TUNER

PRESET.

HENU

TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

►TUNER PRESET

SET VCR P1u$+ CHANNELS

cable box control

CLOCK SET

CO <D

(D —(

S’

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

) ID ^ a s

fD ID ID ID ID

£) ID 1^

rsnThrh 'O' "o

MENU ►TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP HENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR P1US+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

3,7

Press EXECUTE.

The TUNER PRESET menu

is displayed.

Press A or V to move the

cursor to NORMAUCATV.

TUNER PRESET

NORHAL/CATVSNORM AUTO PRESET

►MANUAL SET SAOO

AFT SON FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET

►NORHAL/CATVSNORM

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET SABO AFT SON FINE TUNING

■1

CATV

ERASE

OFF

■■

CATV

ERASE OFF

Preparation 119

Presetting the Active Channels

Press 4 or ► to select NORM or CATV.

NORM presets the VHP and UHF channels; CATV presets your cable TV channels. The

TUNER PRESET

NNORMAl/CATveNORH

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET eAOO AFT SON FtNE TUNING

CATV

ERASE OFF

lowest channel number, 2 for NORM and 1 for CATV, will appear on the screen.

PressAor vto move the cursor to AUTO PRESET.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAl/CATVSNORM CATV

PAUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET #A00 ERASE AFT eoN OFF FtNE TUNING

1 1

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted Channels

Press EXECUTE

Receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more channels can be found, the presetting stops and the picture of the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the tape counter. The message 'Please wait" is flashing while presetting on the TV screen.

NOTE:

The VCR automatically exits from the TUNER PRESET menu if you don't proceed for more than one minute.

1___________________________________________________________________________ 1

After automatic presetting, you can disable and/or add channels. 1------------------------------------------------------------------------------11----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Use * and w to move the cursor. Use < and >■ to select the items.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Presetting All Receivable

Channels Automatically” on page 19.

2 To disable channels, press CH -t/- to select the

'<S> '<D I

árá»

channel.

To add channels, press channel number buttons (0 to

9) and ENTER key to select the channel.

3 To disable channels, press ^ or to select ERASE.

To add channels, press ^ or ^ to select ADD.

4 Press EXECUTE.

When you press CH +/-, the disabled channels are removed and the added channels are displayed.

Preparation

+ 46 hidden pages

Sony SLV-750HF User Manual

WARNING Owner's Record

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Precautions

Introduction

Hookups and Getting Started

Refèrto..

Hookup 1

Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control

Background

What You Can Do

What You Can’t Do

Hookup 3 - No Cable Box or Incompatible Cable Box, Few “Scrambled” Channels

Hookup 4 - Incompatible Cable Box, Many “Scrambled” Channels

Hookup 5

Details are on page 44.

Preparing the Remote Commander

Setting the Time and Date

*(D ID,

lirdb c^.&"i3r

Setting the Time and Date

Presetting the Active Channeis

Use A and to move the cursor. Use 4 and >■ to select the items.

1 Press MENU.

Presetting the Active Channels