Sony SLV-751HF, SLV-750HF Owner’s Manual

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VideoCassetteRecorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-750HF/751 HF

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WARNING Owner'sRecord

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

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUIION: 10 HEDUCE I HE HI_SKOt- ELECTRIC ..SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

lhLs 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 service dealer regarding this product.

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

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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 radioi'l-V

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 groundingsystem inthe building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

TableofContents

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

Owner's Record ............................................................... 2

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

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

Safety ............................................................................. 4

Installation .................................................................... .. 4

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hookup 1

AudioNideo (A/V) 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 ............................................ 11

Hookup 4

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

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

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

Hookup 5

Antenna Hookup ............................................................ 14

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

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

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

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

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander ......... 16

How to use the Remote Commander ............................. 16

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

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

Presetting the Active Channels ...................................... 19

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

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted

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

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

Cable TV Channel Assignment ...................................... 21

Activating the Cable Box Control Function ................... 22

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

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

Using the SETUP MENU .................................................. 25

Menu Choices ................................................................ 26

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

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

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

The Display .................................................................... 29 =_

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

Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes ...................... 30 _z

Selecting the Monitor Sound .......................................... 30 -....

Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound ......... 31

Recording 13/Programs .................................................. 32 =

Recording TV Programs ................................................ 32 _-

Pausing .......................................................................... 33 =o

Recording with the "IV Off .............................................. 34 _=

Watching One TV Program While Recording Another ...34 _,

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

Timer Recording .............................................................. 35 _"

Setting the Timer ........................................................... 35 o

Overlapping Timer Recordings ................. : .................... 38

Checking the Timer Settings .......................................... 39

Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings .................... 40 "

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 ................................................... 47

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 ............ 49

Locating an Index - Index Search .................................. 50

APC (Adaptive Picture Control) ...................................... 51

Using the APC Function when Recording ...................... 51

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

Quick-Timer Recording ................................................... 52

Quick-Timer Recording .................................................. 52

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

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

Editing onto Another VCR .............................................. 54

General Setup Information .............................................. 55

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

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

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

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

Front Panel .................................................................... 57

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Preliminaries 3

Precautions

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Clean the cabinet, panel arid cu_trols with a clry, 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.

Preliminaries

Introduction

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 firsttime, 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 inoperating the VCR, refer to

Troubleshooting. If your VCR isin need of repair, contact

your nearest Sony Service 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 I_ PLAY.

• Numbers in the illustrationscorrespond 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 powercord (1)

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

• Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)

Functions

VCR Plus+ TM 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

• 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 yourVCR to display screen information in either English or French.

High-quality picture

• 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 PlusCodeare trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

Preliminaries 5

HookupsandGettingStarted

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.

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+ 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," 'qo 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.

Hookup 1 first, then proceed.

Hookup 2. _Cable box'l-_-_

Hookup 3.

Hookup 3 or 4, (or contact your cable company.

They may be able to supply a compatible cable box.)

Hookup 5. _

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.

Cable box

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Page 8

Page 10

Page 10 or 12

Page 14

Before making the connections, check the following points:

• Turn off the power to the VCR and rv.

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

Rear panel _i

• 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

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If your TV has audio/video (A/V) 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 A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.

VCR

Use hookup IB If your TV does not have stereo lacks.

VCR

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 AN hookup on this page first, then proceed to the following

pages for antenna or cable hookup.

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO IN

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AUDIO IN

After you've hooked up your TV using the AiV connections, use the following procedure to set up and use the VCR with your TV.

AN Setup & Operation Set AUTOANT SEL to OFF.

PressMENU. SelectSET UP MENU.

I •TINER SET/CHECK I TINER SET/CHECK

TUNER PRESET

I SET UP RENU • SET UP RENU | CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE BOX CONTROL

l CLOCK SET CLOCK SET

Detailsare onpage25.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS "SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

SelectAUTO ANT SEL. Set to OFF.

• AUTO ANT SEL _OH OFF _AUTO ANT SEL ON eOFF AUTO STEREO _ON OFF AUTO STEREO liON OFF

DINNER eOFF OIHREN ON OOFF

AUDIO MIX ON _OFF AUDIO MiX ON _OFF

NORHAL AUOIO QNAIN SAP NORMAL AUDIO Q¢4AIN SAP

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Preparation 7

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup2 - UsingVCRCableBoxControl

Recommended Use:

This hookupis recommended for most cable systems. It

allowsthe VCR's cable box control feature to control the channelonthecablebox,simplifyingthe recordingprocess.

You should use this hookup if you. have a cable box, especially ifyour cable company "scrambles" all, or most,

channels.

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ThisVCRcanrecordmostunscrambledcablechannels.Some cablesystems"scramble"specificchannels,usuallypremium,

orpay-per-viewchannels.Inordertorecordthese"scrambled" channelsyou shouldusethishookup.

Thishookupsimplifiesrecordingchannelsfromthecablebox, byusingtheVCR'scableboxcontrolfeaturetochangechannels

onthecablebox.ThecableboxcontrolfeatureallowstheVCR tochangechannelsonmostcableboxesthatarecapableofIR

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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.

Ifyour cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box,

and your cable system only "scrambles" all, or most, channels,

you must use Hookup 4.

VHF

_CABLE MOUSE

!_CCABLE8OXCONTROLLER)

VHF/UHF IN

VHF_HF OUT

Position the CABLE MOUSE on the cable box as shown below. Make sure that the front of the CABLE

MOUSE projects out infront of the cable box. Remove the protective film from the double-sided tape to stickthe CABLE MOUSE to the cable box.

Cable Mouse Cable Mouse

For best results, position the cable box away from

the VCR.

Preparation

CABLE Box

CONTROL VCR

What You Can Do

• Recordanychannelby selectingthe channelonthe cableboxfrom yourVCR.

What You Can't Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4.

If you made AN connections, skip this step.

_;Jf both are used, pick either channel.

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2 Switch on your cable box.

3 Set NORMAL/CAW to CATV.

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Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing In your program guide. For details, see page 42.

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. CHANNELS.

• TIMER SETICHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Select SET VCR Plus+

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

• SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

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• TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP NENU TUNER PRESET SET UCR Plus÷ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Select TUNER PRESET,

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TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

• TUNER PRESET

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SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

SettoCAW. _IV

TUNER PRESEt I

• NORNAL/CATV NORM OCATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET OADD ERASE AFT ION OFF

FINE TUNING

Detailsare onpages 19and 20.

4 set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.

PressMENU. SelectCABLEBOXCONTROL.

• TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP HENU TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

EnteryourCableBoxCode Number,thenpressEXECUTE.

Your CABLE BOX Code No.

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using 0-9 keys

Refer to the Operating

Hanua] for the Code Then push EXECUTE

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TONER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

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SelectON,thenpressEXECUTE.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

dON OFF

Use • • tO select Push EXECUTE for first

tlme setup Pus_ MEHU to quit

SelectyourCableBoxOutput ChannelandpressEXECUTE.

Your CABLE BOX Output CH

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I Use • • to select CABLEBOX OH. Then push EXECUTE

Entertheprogramguide

channel,thenthe channel yourVCR uses.

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To Watch the TV 1 Turn your VCR off,or press the VCR's I'V/V'FR button

untilthe VTR indicator inthe display window goes off.

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

(usually 2, 3, or4).

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

box.

To Watchthe VCR

1 Tune the TV toCH 3 orCH 4, (or toAN inputifyou

madeAN connections.)

2 Inserta cassetteandpressl_ PLAY. Detailsare onpage28.

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.

Details are on page 23.

Preparation 9

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup3 - NoCableBoxorIncompatibleCableBox,Few"Scrambled"Channels

Recommended Use: Use this hookupif 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 only "scrambles" a few channels.

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VHF/UHF OUT

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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.

UHF

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What You Can Do

• Recordunscrambled channel directly, without

usinga cablebox.

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What You Can't Do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box.

• Use the VCR's cable box control feature.

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Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4.

If you made AN connections, skip this step.

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2 Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF.

3 Set NORMAL/CAW to CATV.

PressMENU.

• TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

GET VCR Plus+ CHARNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

SelectTUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

• TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

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CLOCK SET

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Set to CATV.

• NORNAL/CATV NORM

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET OAO0 AFT iON

FINE TUNING

Detailsare onpages 19and 20.

4 Preprogram the channels Into the VCR.

PressMENU.

•TIMERSE.CNECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus÷ CHARNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

.ENu ...............11"4

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

SelectTUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

• TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

SelectAUTO PRESET, thenpressEXECUTE.

RORMAL/CATV NORM _ATV

• AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET OAUD ERASE AFT DON

FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET 1OFF 1

Findthe VCR Plus+ Channel Listingin your program

guide. Fordetails,see page42.

Ifthe channelsin the program guide are different

from the channelsthat you actually useon your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows:

Press MENU. CHANNELS.

• TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Select SET VCR Plus+

TIMER SETtCHECK SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET

• SET VCR Plus_ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

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Enter the programguide channel,

thenthe channel your VCR uses.

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To Watch TV 1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's TVNTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Select the channel with your cable box (ifyou 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).

• Select the output channel of the cable box

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

lb If youmade the A/V connections on page 7:

Set yourTV to the A/V input.

2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY. Details are on page 28.

To Record A Program

I Press VCR Plus+onthe RemoteCommander.

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 1 1

HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup4 - IncompatibleCableBox,Many "Scrambled" Channels

ecommended Use: se this hookup ifyour cable company cannot supplya

able box that iscompatible with theVCR's cable box ontrolfeature, and your cable system "scrambles" all.

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Background This VCR can recold 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. necessary_to set the cable box channel manually for each recording.

Ifyour cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only "scrambles" a few channels, use Hookup 3.

VHF_HFIN

VHF_HFOUT

What You Can Do

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the

cable box.

VCR

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.

2 Preparation

Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4.

If you made AN connections, skip this step.

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 42.

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:

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2 Switch on your cable box.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

PressMENU.

• TIMER SETICHECK

Select TUNER PRESET.

TINER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

• TUNER PRESET SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CLOCK SET

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SelectAUTO PRESET, then pressEXECUTE.

TUNER PRESEI" CH 3

NORM/CATV •NORM CATV

• AUTO PRESET 14ANUAL SET •ADO ERAS[ AFT ION OFF

FINE IUNING

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

PressMENU.

• TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CLOCK SET

SelectSETVCRPlus+

CHANNELS.

NENU

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• SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

TIMER SETICHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET

Entertheprogram guide

channel,thenthe cablebox output channel.

Programlistingguidechannel GUlOETV II 6UlO[TV

cablebox channel. PushMENUto qu+t ---J I

Detailsare onpage43. Yourcablebox channellJ

To Watch the TV 1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR's TV/VI'R button

until the VTR indicator inthe displaywindow goes off.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Tune the "IV to thecable 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 orCH 4, (or to A/V input ifyou

made AN connections.)

2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY.

Details are on page 28.

To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box.

2 Select the channel you wish to recordon 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.

.__.._L}IcR Plus* CHANNEL LIST _._

1_ 86 - 3

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HookupsandGettingStarted

Hookup5

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (nui cable I V).

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

............................................................................-_'..,., MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR "IV.

VHF/UHF

VHF/LJHF

"l _.__OR L J VHF ......:'_::::..., TV

(NOOONNEOTI_";_...."'" !-----q

VHF/UHF IN _ VCR ! UHF .....:........:-";_"..{';_I

VHF/UHF OUT _..._ } , VHF .............::,.::::F"rJ I

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

Use hooku p 5D if you are uSlng separate VHF and UHF antennas.

VHF _# UHF

.... i VHF

VHFAJHF IN C UHF

VHF/UHF OUT ___._ ! VHF

............t............................................................................_ ........:;:.............

(NO CONNECTION) "_ ........

UHF

VHF_HF

VHF/UHF

MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR 'IV.

are on page 56.

4 Preparation

UHF

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

OH 3 or OH 4.

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

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 42.

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:

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!i_lf both are used, pick either channel. ....

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2 Set NORMAL/CAW to NORM.

Press MENU.

HENU

• TIHER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET _ET ¥CR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

Select TUNER PRESET.

TIHER SETICHECK SET UP HENU

• TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

Setto NORM.

• HORNAL/CATV ONORH CATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET OAUD ERASE

AFT OON OFF FENE TUNING

I TUNER PRESET

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.

• TIHER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Details are on pages 19 and 20.

SelectTUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

• TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

NORNALfCATV ONORH CATV

• AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET OADD ERASE AFT OON OFF

FINE TUNING

Press MENU. CHANNELS.

Select SET VCR Plus+

• T]HER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

NENU

T[HER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU TONER PRESET

• SET VCR Plus÷ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Set theappropriateguide channels and TV channels

foryour area.

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Detailsare onpage43. YouractualTV channel

To Watch the "IV

1 Turn your VCR off, orpress the VCR's TV/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Tune the "IV 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 AN connections on page 7, set your TV to the AiV input instead.)

2 Insert a cassette and press I_ PLAY. If there's no

picture on your TV, press the VCR's TVNTR 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.

JPush HENU to quit J J

Details are on page 44.

Preparation 1 5

PreparingtheRemoteCommander

Slide open end remove the cover. Set the _/V_RJ remote control selector atthe top ofthe

Remote Commander to "VTR."

If you are using a Sony "IV You can use the Remote Commander of this VCR to operate

the TV. When doing this, slide the _]/[_ remote control

selector to 'q-V." 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 rT_/[_ remote control selector to "VTR."

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.

6 Preparation

SettingtheTimeandDate

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

Use • and w to move the cursor, Use 4 and • to select the items.

3 Press EXECUTE.

"1/1 1993 FRI 12:00 AM" is displayed. The leftmost 1, in

the "month" position,

flashes.

4 Press • or • until 7

appears in the month position.

CLOCK SET

FRI 12:00

CLOCK SET

_!_1/1993 THU 12:00_

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Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

2 Press • or • to move the

cursor (•) to CLOCK SET.

_TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

MENU TIMER SET/CHECK

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

mCLOCK SET

number in the "day" position flash.

Press • or • until "4"

appears in the day position. The day of the week isset

automatically.

CLOCK SET5 Press • to make the next

7_'_993 THU 12:00_

CLOCK SET

THU 12:00 kM

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SettingtheTimeandDate

7 Press I_to make the "year"

position flash and press a

to change the year.

Press _ to make the "time" position flash.

CLOCK SET

IIIII/

7/4_J:993,;.... SUN 12:00

CLOCK SET

7/411993 SUN-:_,_e_K-

Press • to make the "minutes" position

flash.

Press ,=or w until "32" appears In the minutes

position.

CLOCK SET

7/4/1993

CLOCK SET

71411993

3_IIII

SUN _?,_w

SUN

9 Press _ or • until "3:00

PM" appears.

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.

CLOCK SET

_1 I_ I S

Press EXECUTE at the same time that you hear the time signal.

Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to 3:32 pmO0 seconds.

8 Preparation

PresettingtheActiveChannels

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

8 and w to move the cursor. 4 and I_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 VHF/UHF 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 TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the display window on the VCR.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the channel 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 • or w to move the

cursor (1_)to TUNER

PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK SET UP MENU

_TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET

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Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

MENU ,TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

3 Press EXECUTE.

The TUNER PRESET menu

is displayed.

4 PreSs • or • to move the

cursor to NORMAL/CAW.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAL/CATVONORM CATV AUTO PRESET

,MANUAL SET OADD ERASE

AFT CON OFF FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET

PMOR_ALICATV ONORM CATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET OADD ERASE

AFT CON OFF FINE TUNING

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PresettingtheActiveChannels

5 Press • or • to select

NORM or CATV.

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

lowest channel number, 2 for NORM and 1 for CATV, will

appear on the screen.

6 Press • or v to move the

cursor to AUTO PRESET.

TUNER PRESET

,NORMAL/CATVONORM CATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET OADD ERASE AFT OON OFF FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET m

NORMAL/CATVONORM CATV

,AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET OADD ERASE

AFT OON OFF FINE TUNING

7 Press EXECUTE

Receivablechannels are presetinnumerical

sequence.Whennomorechannelscanbefound, the presettingstopsandthepictureofthe lowest

numberedchannelisdisplayedonthetape counter.

The message "Please wait"isflashing whilepresetting ontheTV screen.

NOTE:

The VCR automatically exits from the TUNER PRESET

menu if you don't proceed for more than one minute.

After auto_Hatic presetting, you carl disable and/or add channels.

1 Follow steps I to 3 in "Presetting All Receivable

Channels Automatically" on page 19.

To disable channels,press CH+!- to selectthe channel.

To add channels, presschannel number buttons(0to

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.

0 Preparation

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) setting on the menu is

set to "ON," and the AFT function fine-tunes the picture. If the picture of a channel is not acceptable, fine-tune it

manually.

1 Display the TUNER PRESET menu referring to

steps I to 3 in "Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatlcally" (page 19)

Press • or w to move the cursor to FINE TUNING.

The fine tuning Indicator is displayed.

3 Press < or • to get a

clearer picture.

The AFT ON/OFF

automatically switches to

"OFF."

TUNER PRESET 'i

NORMAL/CATV ONORM CATV AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET QADD ERASE AFT CON OFF

,FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET _i

NORMAL/CATVeNORM CATV

AUTOPRESET

MANUAL SET aADD ERASE AFT ON OOFF

,FINE TUNING ___

Cable TV systems use letters or numerals to designate the channels. To tune-in a CATV channel, refer to the chart

below which shows the CATV channel, numbers on this VCR and the corresponding CATV channel. Note that the channel

number assignment shown in the chart may not correspond

to the channel number used by your local cable company.

Check with your local cable TV company for more information on the available channels•

Number on this VCR 1 2 ... 13 14 15 16 17 18

Corresponding A-8 2 ... 13 A B C D E CATV channel

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S 33 34 35 36 37 ... 94 95 96 97 98 99

T U V W W+I ... W+58A-5 A-4 A-3 A-2 A-1

100 ... 125 ]

W+59 ... W_] '

This VCR is designed to correspond to the standard cable system• However, the cable TV services may vary from area

to area. Your local cable TV company may adopt either the

HRC1)or IRC2)cable system• This VCR is capable of receiving either of these cable systems in the best condition.

HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) All channels except for 5 and 6 are 1250 kHz lower than the standard cable system. Channels 5 and 6 are 750 kHz higherthan the standard cable system.

IRC (incremental Related Carriers)

All channels except for 5 and 6 are the same as the

standard cable system. Channels 5 and 6 are 2000 kHz higher than the standard cable system.

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4 Press i to move the

cursor to AFT and select "ON" if you

cannot get a better picture. Then, press

TUNER PRESET i

NORMAL/CATVONORM CAW

AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET QADD ERASE

,AFT ION OFF

FINE TUNING

EXECUTE.

The FINE TUNING indicator The FINE TUNING indicator shows the operable fine-tuning

range and stops at the optimal point of reception• When a

broadcast is received in an optimal condition, the indicator may not be at the center position.

FINE TUNING indicator for receiving HRC or IRC cable systems

Even when the signals are received in optimal condition, the FINE TUNING indicator will not stay at the center position for channels higher or lower that the standard cable system due to the difference in the frequency.

NOTE: Many cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded

signals for certain channels, usually premium or pay-per- view channels•

A cable box is necessary to receive scrambled channels.

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