3-800-552-31(1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner’s record
The model number is located at the rear and front 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. _________________________
G
SLV-765HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
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
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Precautions
Safety
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
• One blade of the plug is wider than the
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
“dangerous voltage” within the
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
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.
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.
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
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, ther e 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.
Introduction
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Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups
29 Selecting a language
30 Setting the clock
36 Setting up cable box control
41 Presetting channels
45 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Getting Started
Basic Operations
48 Playing a tape
50 Recording TV programs
53 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
56 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
58 Playing/searching at various
speeds
60 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
61 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
62 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
64 Searching using the index
function
65 Adjusting the picture
66 Changing menu options
Editing
67 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
68 Basic editing
Additional Information
69 General setup information
71 Troubleshooting
74 Specifications
75 Index to parts and controls
79 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
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3
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, 1 mini to
3-phono, 1-mini)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
• AC power cord
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. The POWER, VOL
+/–, CH +/–, TV/VTR, channel
number, ENTER, DISPLAY, and
AUDIO MONITOR buttons on
the remote commander 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
Remote sensor
Getting Started
TV / VTR
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
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5Getting Started
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogramed 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 programed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Code
number
01
04
04
12
03
12
12
11
06,10
02,03
04,12
09
Manufacturer
KMC
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
Radio Shack
Code
number
03
03,08,12
04,13
04,12,13,17
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
16
03
06,18
05,14
Manufacturer
RCA
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
Zenith
Code
number
04,10
12
11
12
07,10,11
03,05,18
08,12
03,08,14
07
03,04,12
12
15
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Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101
Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).
Getting Started
If you have
TV that has audio/video inputs
Cable box that is compatible with the
VCR’s cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DSS* receiver
Incompatible cable box with only a few
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Hookup 5
Hookup 6
Refer to
Pages 8 to 9
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 to 24
Pages 25 to 28
* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics
Corporation.
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7Getting 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 your TV has the S-Link* (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR
using the connection shown on page 9. Your TV will automatically switch to
the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the
VCR.
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.
* S-Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
*
*
Pages 8 to 9
Stereo receiver
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
Audio/video cable (supplied)
* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
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Stereo receiver
TV
AUX IN
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
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ADVANCED OPTIONS
NORMAL AUDIO
AUDIO MIX
DIMMER
AUTO STEREO
AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
MAINSAP
TAPE SELECT ~120 ~160
ON OFFAUTO TAPE SPEED
APC ON OFF
SHARPNESS L H––
C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
S-LINK
Audio/video cable (supplied)
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.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o s e le c t a n
i
t e m, t he n pu s h EXECUTE
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 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Stereo receiver
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-LINK
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
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Set AUTO ANT SEL to
OFF and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 66.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable
system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable
box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the
recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 37.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
Wall
VCR
Cable box
CABLE BOX
CONTROL
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
RM-CM101
Cable Mouse
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
A
connector on your
or
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
or
UHF
connection is
required.
VHF
C
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Pages 10 to 12
Side view
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Hookup 1: VCR setup
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES NO
CABLE BOX CONTROL
BOX OUTPUT CH
BOX CODE NO.
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
–
CH3
––
CABLE BOX CONTROL
BOX OUTPUT CH
BOX CODE NO.
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
1
CH3
23
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON OFF
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 69.
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Change the on-screen display language if you
want. For details, see page 29.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select your language, then press EXECUTE.
4 Set the clock. For details, see page 30.
1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.
2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.
5 Set up the cable box control. For details, see
page 36.
1 Press MENU and select CABLE BOX
CONTROL.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
Getting Started
2 Set CABLE MOUSE to ON.
3 Enter your cable box code number and press
CURSOR..
4 Select your cable box output channel and press
EXECUTE.
continued
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
O
rto
EXECUTE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
Pus h
0–9 keys to s et
Prog r am GUIDE CH
,
push
see
MENU
ADVANCED OPTIONS
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
TIMER SET / CHECK
LANGUAGE
CABLE BOX CONTROL
i
U
se to s e l ec t a n
t e m, t hen p u s h EXECUTE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
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 46.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
Automatic clock setting
If you select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu, then set FULL AUTO to YES,
the VCR 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
34 and 35.
Note
To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
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Hookup 2
No cable box, or
incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled
channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s
cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few
channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you can’t do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Pages 13 to 15
Getting Started
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
Cable box
IN
OUT
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A Match the type
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
For connector
B
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
C
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13Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
t e m, t he n p u s h EXECUTE
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
T
push
o s t a r t AUTO PRESET,
EXECUTE
CLOCK SET
Use t o s e l ec t
Th en p us h EXECUTE
Pus h
MENU
to quit
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO CLOCK SET
Use t o s e l ec t
Pus h
MENU
to quit
FULL AUTO
YES NO
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
tem, then push
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 69.
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Change the on-screen display language if you
want. For details, see page 29.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select your language, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set the clock. For details, see page 30.
1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.
2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
4 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details,
see page 41.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.
3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.
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Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup
08
MENU
ADVANCED OPTIONS
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
TIMER SET / CHECK
LANGUAGE
CABLE BOX CONTROL
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
t e m, t he n p u s h EXECUTE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
O
rto
EXECUTE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
Pus h
0–9 keys to se t
Prog r am GUIDE CH
,
push
see
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
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 46.
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.
Automatic clock setting
If you select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu, then set FULL AUTO to YES,
the VCR 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
34 and 35.
Getting Started
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
VCR
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 69.
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
Match the type of
connector on your
VHF
TV: A, B, or C.
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
A
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
UHF
connection is
required.
VHF
C
UHF
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Hookup 3: VCR setup
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
i
U
se t o s e le c t an
t e m, t he n pu s h EXECUTE
CLOCK SET
Use t o s e l ec t
Th en p us h EXECUTE
Pus h
MENU
to quit
AUTO
MANUAL
AUTO CLOCK SET
Use t o s e l ec t
Pus h
MENU
to quit
FULL AUTO
YES NO
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
T
push
o s t a r t AUTO PRESET,
EXECUTE
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
tem, then push
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 69.
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Change the on-screen display language if you
want. For details, see page 29.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select your language, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set the clock. For details, see page 30.
1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.
2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
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4 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details,
see page 41.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.
3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.
continued
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
MENU
ADVANCED OPTIONS
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
TIMER SET / CHECK
LANGUAGE
CABLE BOX CONTROL
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
t e m, t he n p u s h EXECUTE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
08
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
O
rto
EXECUTE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
Pus h
0–9 keys to se t
Prog r am GUIDE CH
,
push
see
Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
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 46.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
Automatic clock setting
If you select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu, then set FULL AUTO to YES,
the VCR 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
34 and 35.
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Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled
channels
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 19 to 21
Wall
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 your cable system
scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
VCR
Cable box
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
Match the type of
A
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
UHF
is required.
VHF
C
UHF
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
t e m, t he n p u s h EXECUTE
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
CLOCK SET
1
Use t o s e le c t
Then, pus h
to
cu rr ent
/ 1 / 1996 MON 2:00
DAY
MONTH
1
AM
set
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
TUNER PRESET
FINE TUNING
AFT
MANUAL SET
AUTO PRESET
ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE
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 69.
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Change the on-screen display language if you
want. For details, see page 29.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select your language, then press EXECUTE.
4 Set the clock. For details, see page 30.
1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.
2 Select MANUAL, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set the clock manually, then press EXECUTE.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
5 Preset the channels into the VCR. For details,
see page 41.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.
3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE.
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Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup
MENU
ADVANCED OPTIONS
CLOCK SET
TUNER PRESET
TIMER SET / CHECK
LANGUAGE
CABLE BOX CONTROL
i
U
se t o s e l ec t an
t e m, t he n p u s h EXECUTE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
O
rto
EXECUTE
CH TV CH
33 – 3
Pus h
0–9 keys to se t
Prog r am GUIDE CH
,
push
see
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
3 Press EXECUTE.
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
34 and 35.
Note
To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
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Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 5
DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box
control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the
recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 38.
DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior
digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program
packages are available through your program providers. It also has program
guides that are sorted by program categories.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the DSS receiver
What you can’t do
• Record with the DSS receiver turned off
• Record any channels from cable or an antenna
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control
feature.)
• Use a cable box
• Record programs with VCR Plus+
Wall
or
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
DSS receiver
CABLE BOX
CONTROL
LINE
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
RM-CM101
Cable Mouse
(not supplied)
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Pages 22 to 24
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the
A
VHF
VHF
UHF
type of
connector on
your
B
TV: A,B or C
For connector
types
B and C, no
UHF
C
connection is
required.
or
or
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that
it hangs out over the DSS
receiver front.
Side view
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AUTO CLOCK SET
FULL AUTO
YES NO
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
CLOCK SET
AUTO MANUAL
CABLE BOX CONTROL
BOX OUTPUT CH
BOX CODE NO.
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
–
CH3
––
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON OFF
CABLE BOX CONTROL
BOX OUTPUT CH
BOX CODE NO.
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
6
LINE
50
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 69.
If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your DSS receiver.
3 Change the on-screen display language if you
want. For details, see page 29.
1 Press MENU and select LANGUAGE.
2 Select your language, then press EXECUTE.
4 Set the clock. For details, see page 30.
1 Press MENU and select CLOCK SET.
2 Select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.
3 Set FULL AUTO to YES, then press EXECUTE.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
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5 Set up the DSS receiver. For details, see page
36.
1 Press MENU and select CABLE BOX
CONTROL.
2 Set CABLE MOUSE to ON.
3 Enter your DSS receiver code number (BOX
CODE NO) and press CURSOR..
4 Set your DSS receiver output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press EXECUTE.
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23Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
If you select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu, then set FULL AUTO to YES,
the VCR 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
34 and 35.
Notes
To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed as follows:
• Leave the DSS receiver on all the time.
• Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the DSS receiver.
• To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts
recording.
• To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program
before the VCR starts recording.
• Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.
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