Sony SLV-790HF User Manual
SONY.
3-810-321-12(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 tliem whenever vou call
upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
VMS
VC
SLV-790HF
: 1995 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 (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
/B\ This symbol is intended to alert the
' H \ user to the presence of uninsulated
—X"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
-^ This symbol is intendeci to alert the
\ user to the presence of important
1
(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.
operating and maintenance
unit and ha\’e it checked bv 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 fullv into the
outlet, contact vour 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, excessi\ e 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 trom
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 В digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits arc 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 mav
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
Step 1: Unpacking
Step 2: Setting up the renaote commander
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+*
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 Plaving/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
80 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
VCR Plus+ cind PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR PIus+
svstem is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction i 3
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
Remote commander Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
Size AA (R6) batteries
Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to
3-phono, 1-mini)
4 Getting Started
step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries bv
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 +V-, TV/VTR, channel
number, ENTER, DISPLAY, and
AUDIO MONITOR buttons on
the remote commander can be
used to operate your Sony TV.
sensi
To operate
the VCR ¡ VTK; and point at the
a Sonv TV TV' and point at the
SetiTV k VTR ito
rcMnote sensor on the VCR
remote sensor on the TV
OB—&
a o
prv]/| vtr|
o
O o O CD CD
O O O CD CD
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries sliould last for appro\imateK' tliree to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commamler for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to av oid possible damage Irom batterv leakage.
• Do not use a new batterv with an old one.
• Do not use diftcrent types of batteries.
continued
Getting Started 5
step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code
number.
1 Set [TV]/| V I K 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 -r/- and TV/VTR buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dirt (•) to
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset !T'^/|VTR] to VTR].
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
vou find the one that works with vour TV.
Manufacturer Code
number
Sony
Akai 04
AOC 04
Centurion 12
Coronado 03
Curis-Mathes
Daytron 12
Fisher 11
General Electric 06,10 Pioneer
Hitachi 02,03
l.C.Penny 04,12 Quasar 06,18
JVC
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
• 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
01
12
09
with the VCR, you cannot control vour TV with the remote commander.
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Manufacturer Code
KMC
Magna vyix
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 Scott
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Portland 03
Radio Shack
number
03 RCA
03,08,12
04,13
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
16
05,14
Manufacturer Code
number
04,10
Sampo 12
Sanyo
Scars 07,10,11
Sharp
Sylvania 08,12
Teknika 03,08,14
Toshiba
Wards 03,04,12
Yorx 12
Zenith
11
12
03,05,18
07
15
6 I Getting Started
step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be liooked 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
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 Refer to
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 to 9
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3 Hookup 4
Hookup 5 Hookup 6
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to15
Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 to 24 Pages 25 to 28
DSS is a registered trademark of DIRFCTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
continued
Getting Started i 7
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/\-ideo (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
anci 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 vour 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 vour TV has the S-Link^"’^ (A/V bus control) function, hook up vour VCR
using the connection shown on page 9. Your TV will automatically switch to
the A/V inputs for vour VCR when you plav 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 Stereo receiver
Pages 8 to 9
8 Getting Started
Audio/video cable (supplied)
*Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR
Audio Cable / video cable (not supplied)
Note
To plav a tape in stereo, \ ori nnist use the A/V connection.
stereo receiver
0 Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function
VCR
Audio/video cable (supplied)
My 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.
IXT3WIB
TIMER SET, CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus-t- CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use It to select an
Item, then push [EXECUTE]
Stereo receiver
Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press EXECUTE.
HAVjgMdiwgjgmai
HSfiBSE**oN
AUTO STEREO
DIMMER
AUDIO MIX
NORMAL AUDIO
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
APC
SHARPNESS
DN DFF
DN
DN
MAIN
-120 '160
DN
ON
L -
DFF
DFF
^AP
OFF
OFF
- H
For details, see page 66.
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.
Getting Started 9
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 aliow's 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
What you can't do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
channels on the cable box
Pages 10 to 12
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
- —Match the type of
VHF
---
(@
UHF
VHF
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
10 Getting started
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Side view
Hookup 1: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
cliannel 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 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
—^ (FRANÇAIS) or Spanish (ESPAÑOL) if desired,
on-screen display language to French
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 36,
O Enter vour cable box code number and press
cursor!-.
© Select your cable box
output channel and
press EXECUl’E.
■ s etu p
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
1 BOX CODE NO
1 BOXO UTPUT-C H bH3
Use 1 0 select
BOXCH Then push
¡ON OFF
bl8i '
CABLE
^X^Cy TE
Enter your CABLE_BOX
CodeNo.using 0-^ keys
Refer to the Ope rat mg
Manua t for the Code
SET UP IS don
Normal display
Getting Started 11
continued
step 3; Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 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.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Pkis+
CHANNELS.
Q Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press EXECUTE.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus-h CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use l-t t 0 se lec 1 an
item, then push [EXECUTE]
— GUIDE CH
_______
TV CH
y’ J 'T s ]
---------
[25
____
Push [O-^^ keys to set
Prog ram GUIDE CH
Or. push ¡EXECUfli to se
VCR P1US+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel -
12 Getting Started
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 dock manually. For details, see pages
34-35.
Note
To use the automatic dock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
Hookup 2
No cable box, or
incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled
channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not hdve a cable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable company cannot supply a cable b<rx 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
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
--
VHF
UHF
VHF
Pages 13 to 15
Match the type
of connector on
your TV; A, B, or
C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
UHF
continued
Getting Started
13
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2:
1
VCR setup
Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in vour
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),
1 ©0®
: 1
you can skip this step.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to French
(FRANÇAIS) or Spanish (HSPANOL) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
0 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, sei'
page 36.
CD
0-
¡ENGLISH 1
IFRANÇAIS 1
;ESPANOL
Use f+ V to
Then oush
Push 'EASY
Use|^-^po sejecj
Then £ush jÊXÉCUTÉ'
Push lEASY SET 0 quit
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE Ion Off
select
exécute:
SET UP to quit
[AgtpyiMANUALl
14 Getting Started
Use to select
Push^ASY'SET "UP; to qu
Hookup 2:
1
2
VCR Plus+ channel setup
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
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 ns
follows. For details, see page 46.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNLLS.
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR PJUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use|^4;to select an
Item, then push lEXECUTEi
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV,
© Press EXECUTE.
SET VCR PluSf CHANNELS
-GUIDE CH
Push ,0-9j keys to set
Pfog ram GUIDE CH
Ot. push [execute to see
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
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 awav, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manuallv. For details, see pages
34-35.
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).
□ Use this hookup if you're using;
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UFlF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR
01 Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
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 you can connect the cable to the VHF/UI IF IN
connector. If you ha\ e separate cables for VFIF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page (s9.
(INb
y
VHF'UMF
OUT
OSS'
...............
or
..............
Pages 16 to 18 H
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
- "" @ A Match the type of
connector on your
VHF
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
-------
TV; A, B, or C.
VHF
UHF
Match the type of
@ A
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
For connector types
B and C no UHF
UHF
connection is
required.
VHF
UHF
16 Getting Started
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 69. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to French
(FRANÇAIS) or Spanish (ESPAÑOL) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
0 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see
page 36.
I; ®o® 0
; i 1
RF UNIT
CH3
a
CH4
EASY
SETUP
Use 53 10 select
Then push IEXECUTE]
Push [easy set t o quit
[AUTO IMANUALI
Use 551 'o select
Then ^sh ^XECUT^
Push IeÂSŸ' set up '0
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 41.
O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
Push [EASY SET UP| to quit
ANTENNA/CABLE
[ÁÑT [CABLE I
Use 54| to select
Then push [Ë)ŒCUTE1
Push ¡EASY SET to
Getting Started j 17
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3:
1
2
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 bv 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
34-35.
VCR Plus+ channel setup
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel IJsting in your program guide. For
details, sec page 45.
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 cietails, see page 46.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
© Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel vou use on vour TV.
© Press EXECUTE.
niggiw
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR P1US+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use 10 seiecj_an
iiem, then push EXECUT^
- GUIDE CH TV CH -
Push ¡0-91 keys to set
Program GUIDE CH
Or. push feKECUTE 10 see
VCR PIUS+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel -
18 Getting started
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cdble compiiny cannot suppl\' a cable box that is
compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and vour cable system
scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel bv selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can't do
• Record one ciiannei while watching another channel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Pages 19 to 21
Record with the cable box turned off
VCR
4
Cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
. j^A Match the type of
or
connector on your
TV; A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
UHF
is required.
VHF
O 0
UHF
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 69. 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 French
(FRANÇAIS) or Spanish (ESPAÑOL) if desired,
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.
0
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL and press EXECUTE. For details, see
page 30.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see
page 36.
RF UNIT
I ENGLISH Ì
FRANÇAIS
rÊSPANOL j
Use 1» *11 o select
Then push lEXECUTEi
Push lEASV SET UFI to quit
Iauto Manuali
Use to sel ec t
Then push IEXECUTEI
Push (easy set UPI to
CH3
CH4
Ion" 15^
20 I Getting Started
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABl.E to ANT and press
EXECUTE. For details, see page 41,
0
The AUTO PRESET
starts.
Use select
Push ]EASY set UP| to quit
ANTENNA .'CABLE
(ant [cable I
¡ 10 select
Then push (execute!
Push 1ÉASY SET UPj 10 quit
Hookup 4:
1
2
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 signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages
34-35.
Note
To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
VCR Plus+ channel setup
Find the VCR P)us+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 45.
Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
© Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
© Press EXECUTE.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVA^ED OPTIONS
Use 1 o select an
ilem, then push EXECUTE;
— GUIDE CH_ TV CH
Push 9! keys to set
Program GUIDE CH
Or, push fi^UTE] to see
VCR Plust CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel —
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[33^' -"rZ'3j
feature.
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1 Hookup 5
DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you ha\'e a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box
control feature to cx>ntrol 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 vour 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 V'CR's cable box control feature to select
What you can't do
• Record with the DSS receix'er turned off.
• Record any channels from cable or an antenna
Wall
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channels on the DSS receiver.
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off fhe cable box control
feature.)
Use a cable box
Record programs with VCR Plus+
VCR
nin>^
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
I A Match the type
—S'
VHF
B
VHF
of connector on
your
TV: A,B or C
For connector
types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
22 , Getting Started
AUDIO ^010 ^1 I
DSS receiver
Cable
Mouse
y_
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
I’lace the Cable Meuse so that
it hangs out over the DSS
receiver front.
t
/
J
i
V
Side view
' \i*i u
Hookup 5:
2
3
VCR setup
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 eitiier ciiannel.
For details, see page 69. 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 French
(FRANÇAIS) or Spanish (FSl’ANÜL) if desired,
and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 29.
0
The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.
O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 36.
ISETUP
1 CABLE BOX CONTROL
1 CABL£»/tOUSE
BOX CODE NO
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON bFF
—-1
'
CH3
i
1
O Enter vour DSS receiver code number and press
cursor!-.
For details, see pagi*36.
© Set your DSS receiver
output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to
LINE and press
EXECUTE.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE SrSOFF
BOX CODE NO 6501
ESEEBiMSieEiNt
Usej^-» 10 se I cc l_CABLE__
BOX CH Then push IEXECÜTÊ'
Use to select
Push']EASY_SET UP to quit
_
___
_.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ION TOFF
■ MiMiiiiir i:_:
BOX OUTPUT CH EH3
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No using ,0^9 keys
Refer to the Operat ing
ManuaI lor the Code
SET UP Is done
Normal display
Getting Started
23
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 5: VCR setup
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
34-35.
Notes
To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed as follows:
• Leave the DSS recei\er on all the time.
• Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the DSS receiver.
• To record or recei\'e 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 I Getting Started
11
Hookup 6
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 channels conveniently.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can't do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B
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VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
(the A/B switch is set to B)
switch is set to B)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
—@ A
VHF
VCR
t
4
UHF
VHF
!)HF
OL
o o
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
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