Sony SLV-760HFPX, SLV-760HF, SLV-760HFMJ, SLV-761HF User Manual

3-800-552-13 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner’s record

The model number is located at the rear of the unit and the serial number on the top. 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-760HF SLV-760HF MJ SLV-760HF PX SLV-761HF

WARNING

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

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

product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION (SLV-760HF/761HF)

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

• For SLV-760HF/761HF, operate the unit only

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the

• (SLV-760HF/761HF) One blade of the plug

• (SLV-760HF/761HF) Unplug the unit from

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

Introduction

“dangerous voltage” within the

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-760HF MJ/760HF PX, operate the unit on 110 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

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

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.

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.

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 (SLV-760HF/ 760HF MJ/760HF PX/761HF)

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.

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

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

7 Step 3: Hookups 23 Step 4: Setting the clock 29 Presetting channels 33 Setting up VCR Plus+

Getting Started

Basic Operations

36 Playing a tape 38 Recording TV programs 41 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

44 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

46 Playing/searching at various

speeds

48 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

49 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

50 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

52 Adjusting the picture 53 Changing menu options 54 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo

system

Additional Information

56 General setup information 58 Troubleshooting 60 Specifications 61 Index to parts and controls 65 Index back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

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

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Introduction

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

3-phono)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• AC power cord

(SLV-760HF/761HF)

(SLV-760HF MJ/760HF PX)

• Plug adaptor (SLV-760HF MJ/ 760HF PX)

If the plug supplied with your VCR does not fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug.

Getting Started4

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.

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

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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Remote sensor

TV / VTR

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.

continued

Getting Started

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

Fisher

General Electric

Hitachi

J.C.Penny

JVC

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

06,10

02,03

04,12

Manufacturer

KMC

Magnavox

Marantz

MGA/Mitsubishi

NEC

Panasonic

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Portland

Quasar

Radio Shack

Code number

03,08,12

04,13

04,12,13,17

04,12

06,19

03, 04

06,18

05,14

Manufacturer

RCA

Sampo

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Sylvania

Teknika

Toshiba

Wa rds

Yorx

Zenith

Code number

04,10

07,10,11

03,05,18

08,12

03,08,14

03,04,12

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Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

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

If you have

TV that has audio/video inputs

Antenna only, no cable TV

Cable box with many scrambled channels

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

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

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

Getting Started

Refer to

Pages 8 to 9

Pages 10 to 12

Pages 13 to15

Pages 16 to 18

Pages 19 to 22

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.

Getting Started

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 pages 8 and

9. 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 to 9

Stereo receiver

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

LINE-1 IN LINE OUT

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO AUDIO

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

Audio cable/video cable (not supplied)

Note

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

Getting Started8

A/V hookup: VCR setup

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : [ ]

SET : [ EXECUTE ]

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO ANT SEL AUTO STEREO DIMMER AUDIO MIX NORMAL AUDIO

APC SELECT SET::

[] []

ON ON OFF

• ON•• ON OFF MAIN SAP• ON OFF•

OFF OFF

•

For details, see page 53.

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

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.

Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1

Antenna hookup

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

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

VCR

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

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Pages 10 to 12

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 57.

Getting Started10

Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch

to CH 3 or CH 4,

RF UNIT

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

For details, see page 56. If you made A/V connections (pages 8 and 9), you can skip this step.

2 Set the clock. For details, see page 23.

1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.

2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET

AUTO•MANUAL

SELECT SET QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL•AUTO YES

SET END

3 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details,

see page 29.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

CH3

CH4

:[ ] :[ ]

EXECUTE

:[ ]

[]: []: EXECUTE

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2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.

3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

SELECT

[] []

SET::

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

Please wait

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CH1

CABLE

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

ON••

OFF

CH1

CABLE

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

ON••

OFF

continued

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup

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

details, see page 33.

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 34.

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.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : [ ] SET : [ EXECUTE ]

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

Push [0–9] keys to set program GUIDE CH

Or, push [ EXECUTE ] to see VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Automatic clock setting

If you select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu, then set FULL AUTO to YES, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 27 and 28.

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Hookup 2

Hookup 4

Cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

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

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Pages 13 to 15

Pages 19 to 21

Getting Started

Wall

VCR

Cable box

IN OUT

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.

continued

Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 56. If you made A/V connections (pages 8 and 9), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the clock. For details, see page 23.

1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.

2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET

AUTO•MANUAL

SELECT SET QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL•AUTO YES

SET END

4 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details, see page 29.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

:[ ] :[ ]

EXECUTE

:[ ]

[]: []: EXECUTE

2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

SELECT

[] []

SET::

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

Please wait

CH1

ANT

CABLEON•

ADD

•

ERASE OFF

•

CH1

CABLEON•

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

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Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup

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

details, see page 33.

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

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 34.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : [ ] SET : [ EXECUTE ]

Getting Started

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

3 Press EXECUTE.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

33 – 5

Push [0–9] keys to set program GUIDE CH

Or, push [ EXECUTE ] to see VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

Automatic clock setting

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:

1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal. 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set

feature.

3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for

Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 27 and 28.

Note

To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.

Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3

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

Recommended use

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

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can’t do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Wall

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

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Pages 16 to 18

A Match the type

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

VHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

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Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch

to 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 56. If you made A/V connections (pages 8 and 9), you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the clock. For details, see page 23.

1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.

2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET

AUTO•MANUAL

SELECT SET QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL•AUTO YES

SET END

4 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details, see page 29.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

:[ ] :[ ]

EXECUTE

:[ ]

[]: []: EXECUTE

Getting Started

2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

SELECT

[]

SET::

[]

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

Please wait

Getting Started

CH1

CABLEON•

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

CH1

CABLEON•

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

continued

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

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

details, see page 33.

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 34.

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS ADVANCED OPTIONS

SELECT : [ ] SET : [ EXECUTE ]

2 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel you use on your TV.

3 Press EXECUTE.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

Push [0–9] keys to set program GUIDE CH

Or, push [ EXECUTE ] to see VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Automatic clock setting

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 27 and 28.

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Hookup 4

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

Pages 19 to 22

Wall

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)

Splitter

A/B switch

VCR

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

VHF

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Getting Started

continued

Getting Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 56. If you made A/V connections (pages 8 and 9), you can skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 3 Set the clock. For details, see page 23.

1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.

2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.

CLOCK SET

AUTO•MANUAL

SELECT SET QUIT

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL•AUTO YES

SET END

4 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details, see page 29.

1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

:[ ] :[ ]

EXECUTE

:[ ]

[]: []: EXECUTE

2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

SELECT

[] []

SET::

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

Please wait

CH1

ANT

CABLEON•

ADD

•

ERASE OFF

•

CH1

CABLEON•

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

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

page 31.

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

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

SELECT CH ADD / ERASE::[ ]

CABLEON•

ANT ADD

•

ERASE

•

OFF

[ 0–9 ] , [ ENTER ]

CH3

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