Sony SLV-788HF User Manual

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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

[}{]d°Fo

SLV-788HF

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

This symbol is intended to alert the

Atser 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.

WARNING

The AC power cord must be changed at qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• Operatelheunitonly onl20 V AC,60Hz.

• If anythir^ falls into die 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

• Unplugtheunitfromthe wall outlet if you do not

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal

2 Introduction

"dangerous voltage" within the

/|\ This symbol is intended to alert the

I \ user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance

have it chedied by qualified personnel before operating it any furdier.

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 it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug never by die cord.

heat buildup.

• Do not plare the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperk.'s) that may bkxk the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat soura-s such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place sut^-ct to dircvt sunlight excessive dust mecnanical 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, sudi as miaowave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm kxation, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to die video head and tape. When you first install tfo unit or when you move it from a cold to a warm locatiort wait for about one hour before operating the unit.

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 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.

Getting Started

4 Step 1: 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 56 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

59 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

61 Playing/searching at various

speeds

64 Searching for a selected point on

the tape

72 Adjusting the picture 73 Changing menu options 74 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

76 General setup information 78 Troubleshooting 80 Specifications 81 Index to parts and controls 86 Index

back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

66 Skip searching automatically

67 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

68 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

70 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

' 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

Size AA (R6) batteries

Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to • Jack cover 3-phono, 1 mini)

Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

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. Insert the negative (-) end first,

then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Remote sensor

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR

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□

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“U=u =

and a Sony TV or AV receiver. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot {• ) can be used to operate your Sony TV. The RECEIVER VOL +/- and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver.

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CD CD CD CD

TV RECEIVER /VIDEO

'CD CD

a ‘O ’© '©

CD © '0 0

CD 0 0 0

To operate

the VCR a Sony TV or

AV receiver

Notes

• With normal 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. Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote continued

commander.

Set iTVllRECEIVERl/iVlDEOH to

|VIDEO| and point at the remote sensor on the VCR jTV ¡ RECEIVER and point at the remote .sensor on the TV or

AV receiver

use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

-MUTING

-RECEIVER VOL +!-

Getting Started

Step 2: Setting up the remote commantier (continued)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is prepa'>j;rarnrrt>eci :o dontrc'l non-Sony TVs. If y. TV is listed in the table below, set the apprccruto manufacturer's code number.

1 Set TV RECEIVER / \ lDEO a: the tcc oc the remote commander tc

ITVilRECEIVER:.

2 Hold POWER down, and enter vout s oxie number(s) using the

number buttons. Then release P01>VT3l

Now you can use the POWER, \'OL - - CH-r -.and TV/VIDEO buttoi to control your TV. You can also use the burorgs marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the \'CS. neset TV RECEIVER] /1 VIDEO! U

rVIDEOl. ' '

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, tsrv entering them one at a time ui you find the one that works with your TV

Manufacturer

Sony Akai AOC 04 Magnavoc Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes 12 NEC Sharp Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star 03,04,17 Portland Hitachi J.C.Penny

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote contro] svsieir tnmn -Cie one programmed to w-

• If you enter a new code number, the code nuircer pnenously entered will be er<

• When you replace the batteries v’f the rcmocc r.’rrrnrianier, the code number

Code number

01 04

12 03

12 03,04,14 Philco 11 Philips Toshiba 07 06,10

02,03 04,12 Radio Shack -'5.

with the VCR, you cannot control your TV' the renote commander.

automatically resets to 01 (Simv). Reset the er'mocsrta:; code number.

Manufacturer

JVC KMC

.Marantz MGA / Mitsubishi

Panasonic ■cV. fslvania

Pioneer

Quasar 'lV. L>

Code

nuMber

23.№ i: ,'4. Scott

cH CZ L- tr

cV.eu Teknika

T-;

Manufacturer

KC.A

Simjx)

5iinvo

fears

Wards

'.one

Zenith

Code numbi

04,10 12 11

12 07,10,1 03,05,1 08,12 03,08,1

03,04,1 12 15

6 ' 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 diagrarffs^ 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 Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels DSS’’ receiver Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1 Pages 10 to 12

Hookup 2 Pages 13 to 15

Hookup 4

Hookup 5 Pages 22 to 24 Hookup 6 Pages 25 to 29

Refer to Pages 8 and 9

Pages 19 to 21

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.

DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Getting Started : 7

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

\ Audio/video (AA/) hookup Pages 8 ai

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pict and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In additi for a true "home theater" experience, you should connect the audio out 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 using the connection shown on page 9. Your TV will automatically swi the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on VCR.

If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finis setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on pages

9. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete tl connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cab hookups.

* S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

□ Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)

8 I Getting Started

VCR

* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.

Q1 Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR

stereo receiver

Stereo receive!

B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link^“ function

VCR Stereo receiver

Note

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

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 your cabi system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cab 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 charmel while watching another channel

VCR

Cable box

Cable Mouse

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

Pages 10 to

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

For conneaor type

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

10 i Getting Started

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that' hangs out over the cable box

front.

Side view

Hookup 1:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 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 76. 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 (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

30.

and press the joystick (OKÿ For details, see page

31.

O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 38.

SET UP LANGUAGE

►ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCELOKEASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT ◄/► NEXT ; OK CANCEL ; EASY SET UP

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL ►CABLE MOUSE *ON OFF

BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH CH3

-----

O Enter your cable box code number and push the

joystick to For details, see page 39.

output channel and press the joystick (OK).

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE *ON OFF

BOX CODE NO.

► BOX OUTPUT CH - CHs'" _

USE ◄/► TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH. THEN PUSH OK

SELECT : ◄/► CANCEL EASY SET UP

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE :CiN. ^ OFF

► BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH 'CH3'

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

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1:

1 Find the VCR Plus+Channel Listing in your program guide. For 2 If the chaimels 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 yoi

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 tht 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 page

36.

Note

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

VCR Plus-i- 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 (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET

► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

SET VCR PLUSt CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

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25 - 15 —

PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

THEN PUSH ENTER

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

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 cableJbox 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

■dDwimiltp •

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

1 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)

CPraWCT 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 76.

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) it desired,

and press the joystick (OK). For details, see

page 30.

and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

31.

Select OFF and press the joystick (OK).

SET UP LANGUAGE

► ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCEL

SETUP CLOCK SET

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL

OK EASY SET UP

CABLE MOUSE ON »OFF

14 Getting Started

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

starts.

SELECT ; •</► CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

SELECT NEXT CANCELOKEASY SET UP

Hookup 2:

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47.

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.

TIMER SET , CHECK TUNER PRESET

► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROI CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

channel vou use on vour TV,

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

PUSH Q-9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

THEN PUSH ENTER

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

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 page

36.

continued

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).

Q 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

m Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get

channels 2-13 only)

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—

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Pages 16 to 18

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

■ @ A Match the type of connector on your

VHF TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF Match the type of

-e A connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

16 I Getting Started

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 ust a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 77.

VHF

■ ..^ B For connector typei ¿pjp B and C, no UHF

connection is

VHF

—g C

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 76. If you made A/V connecfions (from page 8), you can skip fhis sfep.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appe'ars. .Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

30.

and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

31.

Select OFF and press the joystick (OK).

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

SET UP LANGUAGE

► ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCELOKEASY SET UP

SET UP CLOCK SET

•AUTC MANUAL

SELECT NEXT OK CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

◄ /►

CABLE MOUSE ON «OFF

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA /CABLE to ANT and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

0 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

SELECT CANCEL EASY SET UP

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA/CABLE

•ANT

CABLE

SELECT NEXT

CANCEL . EASY SET UP

continued

Getting Started 17

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the \^CR Plus+ Channel Listing in vour 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 r’LUS+

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET

► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

0 Enter the program guide channel, then the

channel \'Ou use on your TV.

SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

--------

25 - 15 —

PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET PROGRAM TV CH

THEN PUSH ENTER

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 page

36.

18 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 cpntrol 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

-<3DiMe|k - - -

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of

connector on your TV; A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no

UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

continued

Getting Started 19

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4: 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 76. 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 (OK). For details, see page

30.

MANUAL, press the joystick (OK), and set the clock manually. For details, see page 36.

SETUP LANGUAGE

► ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCEL

SETUP CLOCK SET

OK EASY SET UP

Getting Started

Select OFF and press the joystick (OK).

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

starts.

SELECT : </► NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON -OFF

SELECT : </► CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT </► NEXT OK CANCEL EASY SET UP

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

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

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry Time sfgnals, set the clock manually. For details, see page

36.

Note

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

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. _

box output channel.

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

feature.

Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET

►SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS

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 the cable box control feature.)

. Use a cable box Rear of TV

Pages 22 to 24

Hookup 5:

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. It both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 76. If you made A/V connections

(from page 8), you can skip

this step. Turn on your DSS receiver. 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 jovstick (OK). For details, see page

30.

SET UP LANGUAGE

► ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCELOKEASY SET UP

and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

31.

0 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 38.

O Enter your DSS ceceivej code number and push

the joystick to 4’- For details, see page 39.

output channel (BOX

OUTPUT CH) to LINE

and press the joystick (OK).

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE •ON BOX CODE NO

► BOX OUTPUT CH LINE'

USE TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH. THEN PUSH OK

SET UP CLOCK SET

SELECT NEXT CANCELOKEASY SET UP

SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL

► CABLE MOUSE •ON OFF

BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH CH3

SELECT ◄/► CANCEL : EASY SET UP

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

► BOX CODE NO

BOXOUTPUTCH 'CHT

ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX CODE NO. USING 0-9 KEYS REFER TO THE OPERATING MANUAL FOR THE CODE

SET UP

OFF

Normal display

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

SET UP IS DONE

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Getting Started 23

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

Once vou'v'o set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, wheneyer you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, eyen for Daylight Saying Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal proyided by some TV channels.

If you wanf fo 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 page

36.

Note

• To successfully record a program from the DSS recei\’er, 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.

Getting Started

Hookup 6 Pages 25 to 29

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

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record

both scrambled and unscrambled chanftels 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)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VCR

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, 25

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6: 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 76. It you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.

Set the A/B switch to "A."

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 (OK). For details, see page

30.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

31.

SET UP LANGUAGE

► ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

NEXT CANCEL

SET UP CLOCK SET

OK EASY SET UP

26 1 Getting Started

Select OFF and press the joystick (OK).

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

starts.

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

SETUP CABLE BOX CONTROL

SELECT : ◄/► CANCEL ; EASY SET UP

SET UP TUNER PRESET

SELECT : ◄/► NEXT ; OK

CANCEL : EASY SET UP

◄ /►

OK EASY SETUP

CABLE MOUSE ON »OFF

ANTENNA/CABLE

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

page 45.

o Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

0 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press the

joystick (OK).

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA CABLE ANT'CABLE

AUTO PRESET

► MANUAL SET •ADD ERASE

AFT FINE TUNING

•ON OFF

continued

Getting Started ¡ 27

+ 61 hidden pages

Sony SLV-788HF User Manual

Owner's record

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING

Precautions

Safety

Installing

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

NOTE:

Caution

Table of contents

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Operations

Additional Information

back cover

Step 1

Unpacking

step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Notes

Before you get started

□ Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Q1 Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks

B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link^“ function

VCR Stereo receiver

Note

Caution

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

continued

Using cable box control

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Cable Mouse

Side view

Hookup 1:

VCR setup

Normal display

continued

Automatic clock setting

Note

VCR Plus-i- channel setup

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Hookup 2

CPraWCT VCR setup

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Automatic clock setting

continued

Antenna hookup

Q Use this hookup if you're using:

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

continued

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Automatic clock setting

Hookup 4

Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Pages 19 to 21

Cable box

continued

Automatic clock setting

Note

VCR Plus+ channel setup

continued

Hookup 5