Sony SLV-775HF User Manual
3-858-121-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
VMS
VCI
SLV-775HF
SLV-775HF PX
SLV-776HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER |OH BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
/user to the presence of uninsulated
/ "dangerous voltage" within the
product's enckrsure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
A
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.
WARNING
The AC power cord must be changed at
qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• For SLV-775HF/776HF, operate the unit only on 120
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not
Installing
• AUow adequate air circulation to prevent internal
This symbol is intended to alert the
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-775HF PX, operate the unit on
110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
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,
intend to use if for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
heat buildup.
• l\i not place the unit on .surfacL^ (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (LVirtains, drajx'riL's) that mav bkx'k
the wntilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat soura’s such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subjevt to dirext
sunlight, cxcL'ssiN'e dust,
slux'k.
• Do not install the unit in an indiiuxi position. It is
designexl to be operatcxl in a horizontal fxisition only,
• Keep the unit and cassette's aTvay frLim ix]uipment
with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place hea\’y objects on the unit.
• It the unit is brought diredly from a cold to a wami
kx'ation, moisture may cxindense inside the VCR and
cause damage to the Hdex) head and tape. Mien you
first iastall the imit, or when you move it from a cold
to a Lvarm kxation, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
mcvlinnical \-ibration or
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE;
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limit.s 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 interterence 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 Stepl: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups
30 Selecting a language
31 Setting the clock
38 Setting up cable box control
43 Presetting channels
47 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Basic Operations
50 Playing a tape
52 Recording TV programs
55 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
58 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
60 Playing/searching at various
Additional Information
70 General setup information
72 Troubleshooting
74 Specifications
75 Index to parts and controls
79 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
speeds
61 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
62 Checking / changing / canceling
timer settings
64 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
66 Adjusting the picture
67 Changing menu options
68 Editing with another VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction 3
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
Remote commander Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
Size AA (R6) batteries
Audio/video cable (3-phono, I mini to
3-phono, 1 mini)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
Plug adaptor (SLV-775HF PX only)
4 Getting Started
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
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old-one.-
• Do not use different types of batteries.
Set pfVi/[vfRl to
IVTR land point at the remote sensor on the VCR
|TVí and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Remote sensor
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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 [TVJ/[VTRJ at the top of the remote commander to [TVj.
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 :/LyiEJ tofVTR].
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 Code
Sony 01
Akai 04
AOC
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron 12
Emerson
Fisher 11 Philips
General Electric
Gold Star
Hitachi 02,03
J.C.Penny
number
04
12 Marantz
03
12 NEC
03,04,14
06,10 Pioneer 16
03,04,17 Portland 03
04,12 Radio Shack
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.
Manufacturer Code
JVC 09
KMC 03 Sampo 12
Magnavox 03,08,12 Sanyo
MGA/Mitsubishi
Panasonic
Philco
Quasar 06,18 Zenith
number
04,13 Scott 12
04,12,13,17 Sears 07,10,11
04,12
06,19
03,04
08 Toshiba 07
05,14
Manufacturer Code
RCA
Sharp
Sylvania 08,12
Teknika
Wards 03,04,12
Yorx
number
04,10
11
03,05,18
03,08,14
12
15
6 I Getting Started
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
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 Hookup 6
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3 Hookup 4
Hookup 5
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.
Refer to
Pages 8 and 9
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 to 24
Pages 25 to 29
DSS* * is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
Getting Started I 7
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 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,
m Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
Pages 8 to 9 1
Stereo receiver
Video cable (not supplied)
8 Getting Started
Audio/video cabie (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR stereo receiver
Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
Q Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function
VCR Stereo receiver
Caution
Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 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.
continued
Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 Hookup 1
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if vour 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 39.
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
CABLE BOX
CONTWX
CTftLS
VCR
Cable box
Cable Mouse
Pages 10 to 121
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Match the type of
|A
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
Getting Started
10
Side view
Hookup 1: 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 70.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 8),
you can skip this step.
Ô®®
2 Turn on your cable box.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The language menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press the foystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 30.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 31.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 38.
®®®
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
SET UP
LANGUAGE
► ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
SELECT :
NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SETUP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
►CABLE MOUSE *ON
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
•AUTO MANUAL
◄ /►
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH CH3
o
-------
O Enter your cable box code number and push
Joystick to ♦.
© Select your cable box
output channel and
press the Joystick
- (EXECUTE).
SETUP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE -ON OFF
BOX CODE NO
► BOX OUTPUT CH •• CHs'-
USE •</► TO SELECT CABLE
BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE
SELECT
CANCEL EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
►BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH 'CHS"
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX
CODE NO. USING 0-9 KEYS
REFER TO THE OPERATING
MANUAL FOR THE CODE
SET UP
----------------
SET UP IS DONE
Normal display
continued
Getting Started 11
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1:
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels
Automatic clock setting
Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off fhe VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the \'CR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Sa\dng 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 manuallv. For details, see pages
36 to 37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, lea\ e the cable box on.
VCR Plus+ channel setup
details, see page 47.
that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as
follows. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
SET CHECK
TjNE= PRESET
SET VCR PlJS- CHANSELS
CASt-E SOX CONTROL
C-OC^v SE”
A NONAGE
ACVA.NCED OPTIONS
C= PL,.5- CHANNELS
C-E C“ TV CH —
p_sh ;-j ke'S to set
P=03=.A',' T. CH
^“EN p-jSH enter
12 Getting Started
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
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
VCR
Cable box
-*©
OUT
4
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
|A
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
13
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2;
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
VCR setup
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 70.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 8),
you can skip this step.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or Ercnch (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 30.
0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 31.
0 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 38.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
► ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
SETUP
CLOCK SET
SELECT .
NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL . EASY SET UP
SETUP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
CABLE MOUSE ON
141 Getting Started
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
0 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SETUP
AUTO PRESET
PLEASE WAIT r
SELECT :
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA
CABLE
ANT
•CABLE
SELECT :
NEXT
CANCEL EASY SET UP
SET UP
EXECUTE
SET UP IS DONE
Normal display
Hookup 2:
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels
VCR Plus+ channel setup
details, see page 47.
that you actually use on^your TV, set the channels that are different as
follows. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
► SET VCR PLUS* CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Automatic clock setting
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
— GUIDE CH TV CH —
PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM TV CH
THEN PUSH ENTER
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel ■
Once you've set up the VCR, 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
36 to 37.
Getting Started
15
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).
0 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
0 Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only)
ti
d3—- - -
Pages 16 to 18 1
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
.................
Qj. connector on your
A Match the type of
VHF TV: A, B, or C.
B
UHF
VHF
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF Match the type of
--H@ A connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
Getting Started
16
VCR
tL
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 71.
-
VHF
■ B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
VHF
UHF
required.
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 70. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). Eor details,
see page 30.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). Eor details,
see page 31.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFE and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 38.
SET UP
LANGUAGE
► ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
SELECT
NEXT EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
EXECUTE
EASY SETUP
•AUTO MANUAL
CABLE MOUSE ON ‘OFF
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). Eor details, see page 43.
© The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
AUTO PRtSET
PLEASE WAIT •
SELECT : ◄/►
CANCEL ; EASY SET UP
SETUP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA/
CABLE
•ANT CABLE
SELECT :
NEXT
SET UP
CANCEL :
SET UP IS DONE
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Normal display
Getting Started
continued
17
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 47.
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 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
© Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
© Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Automatic clock setting
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
— GUIDE CH TV CH —
PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM TV CH
THEN PUSH ENTER
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel ■
Once you've set up the VCR, 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
36 to 37.
18 i Getting Started
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels
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
Pages 19 to 21
VCR
Cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
B For connector
UHF
VHF
) o
UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
continued
Getting Started
19
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4:
1
2
3
VCR setup
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 70. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 30.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 31.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 38.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
► ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
SELECT •.
NEXT
CANCEL :
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
MANUAL
♦AUTC
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON «OFF
20 Getting Started
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
© The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SETUP
AUTO PRESET
PLEASE WAIT ■
SELECT
CANCEL EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
•ANT
CABLE
SELECT :
NEXT
SET UP
EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP -
SET UP IS DONE
Normal display
Hookup 4:
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
VCR Plus+ channel setup
details, see page 47.
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
© Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
© Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Automatic clock setting
SET VCR PLUS* CHANNELS
TV CH-
PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM TV CH ■
THEN PUSH ENTER
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel -
3
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
36 to 37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
continued
Getting Started 21
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 40.
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 fhe cable box control
feature.)
• Use a cable box
• Record programs with VCR Plus+
Pages 22 to 24
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the
type of
connector on
your TV: A, B,
B or C
22 Getting Started
DSS receiver
For connector
types B and
C, no UHF
connection is
required.
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that
it hangs out over the DSS
receiver front.
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Side view
Hookup 5:
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
Z Turn on your DSS receiver.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
VCR setup
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not usecl in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 70. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (ERANgAIS) if desired,
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Eor details, see page 30.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 36.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 38.
NEXT
CANCEL
SET UP
CLOCK SET
SELECT :
NEXT
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
►CABLE MOUSE
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
AUTC •MANUAL
EXECUTE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH CH3
•ON OFF
—
O Enter your DSS receiver code number and push
Joystick to For details,-see page 38.
© Set your DSS receiver
output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to LINE
and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE).
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE *ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
► BOX OUTPUT CH - LINE.- _
USE </► TO SELECT CABLE
BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE
SELECT ◄/►
CANCEL ; EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE -QNi.C
► BOX CODE NO. '
BOX OUTPUT CH 'W3'
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX
CODE NO. USING 0-9 KEYS
REFER TO THE OPERATING
MANUAL FOR THE CODE
SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
Normal display
Getting Started 23
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
Once you've set up the VCR, 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
36 to 37.
Note
• 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.
24 Getting Started
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