Sony SLV-795HF User Manual
3-858-119-11(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. _________________________
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SLV-795HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
“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 intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
(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
• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
• 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
Introduction
2
operating and maintenance
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
other for the purpose of safety and will fit
into the power outlet only one way. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
do not intend to use it for an extended
period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull
it out by the plug, never by the cord.
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• Do not install the unit near heat sources
such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place
subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibration or shock.
• Do not install the unit in an inclined
position. It is designed to be operated in a
horizontal position only.
• Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to
a warm location, moisture may condense
inside the VCR and cause damage to the
video head and tape. When you first install
the unit, or when you move it from a cold to
a warm location, wait for about one hour
before operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorization from the cable television
transmission and/or program owner.
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups
31 Selecting a language
32 Setting the clock
38 Setting up cable box control
43 Presetting channels
47 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Getting Started
Basic Operations
52 Playing a tape
54 Recording TV programs
57 Locating a channel by station ID
58 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
61 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
63 Playing/searching at various
speeds
66 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
67 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
69 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
71 Searching using the index
function
72 Adjusting the picture
73 Changing menu options
Editing
74 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
75 Basic editing
Additional Information
76 General setup information
78 Troubleshooting
81 Specifications
82 Index to parts and controls
87 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction
3
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to
3-phono, 1-mini)
• Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and – on the batteries
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. The buttons on
the remote commander marked
with a dot (•) can be used to
operate your Sony TV.
Remote sensor
Getting Started
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old one.
• Do not use different types of batteries.
Set TV / VTR to
VTR and point at the
remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the
remote sensor on the TV
TV / VTR
123
continued
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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 / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV .
2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VTR buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR .
Tip
• If you set your TV‘s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns
off automatically.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Sony
Akai
AOC
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
General Electric
Gold Star
Hitachi
J.C.Penny
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Code
number
01
04
04
12
03
12
12
03, 04, 14
11
06,10
03, 04, 17
02,03
04,12
Manufacturer
JVC
KMC
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/Mitsubishi
NEC
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
Radio Shack
Code
number
09
03
03,08,12
04,13
04,12,13,17
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
16
03
06,18
05,14
Manufacturer
RCA
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wa rds
Yorx
Zenith
Code
number
04,10
12
11
12
07,10,11
03,05,18
08,12
03,08,14
07
03,04,12
12
15
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Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR.
Getting Started
If you have
TV that has audio/video inputs
Cable box that is compatible with the
VCR’s cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible cable box
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DSS* receiver
Incompatible cable box with only a few
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Hookup 5
Hookup 6
Refer to
Pages 8 to 9
Pages 10 to 12
Pages 13 to15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 22
Pages 23 to 25
Pages 26 to 30
* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
continued
Getting Started
7
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,
for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If your TV has the S-Link* (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR
using the connection shown on page 9. Your TV will automatically switch to
the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the
VCR.
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 8 and
9. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
* S-Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
*
*
Pages 8 to 9
Stereo receiver
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
Audio/video cable (supplied)
* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
AUDIO VIDEO
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
Getting Started8
Stereo receiver
AUX IN
C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUTS-LINK
Audio/video cable (supplied)
A/V hookup: VCR setup
After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Press MENU and select
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
t e m, then pu s h EXECUTE
Caution
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Stereo receiver
TV
IN
VIDEO
AUDIO
S-LINK
AUDIO OUT
AUX IN
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Set AUTO ANT SEL to
OFF and press EXECUTE.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
tem, then push
page1
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
MAIN SAP
LH––
For details, see page 73.
continued
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 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
Wall
VCR
CABLE BOX
CONTROL
Cable box
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Cable Mouse
or
or
Pages 10 to 12
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.
B For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
C
Side view
Getting Started10
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 76.
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.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For
details, see page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en push EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
,
eys t hen
k
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
–
––
CH3
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5 Enter your cable box code number and push
Joystick to ..
Use t o se l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
En t e r y ou r CABLE BOX
us i ng key s
Ref
er to the Operat ing
Ma
nua l fo r
CABLE BOX
–
CH3
0–9Cod e No.
the Code
to qui t
––
continued
Getting Started
11
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
6 Select your cable box
output channel and
press the Joystick
(EXECUTE).
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select CABLE
BOX CH. Then push EXECUTE
Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Push Joystick to ?// to select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 48.
Notes
• To use auto VCR Plus+ channel setup feature, leave the cable box on.
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 50.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 49.
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 use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
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CABLE BOX
0
18
CH3
SET UP
SET UP i s done
/
Normal display
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
t e m, then pu s h EXECUTE
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en push EXECUTE
MENU
Pus h
.
MANUAL
to qui t
Hookup 2
No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Pages 13 to 15
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
Wall
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
Cable box
IN
OUT
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
A Match the type
B
C
Getting Started
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: 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.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see
page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
,
eys t hen
k
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
Use t o se l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
Use t o se l e c t
Th en push EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
to qui t
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
to qui t
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6 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
Plea
se wai t
TUNER PRESET
EXECUTING
Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup
SET UP
SET UP i s done
/
Getting Started
.
Normal display
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Push Joystick to ?// to select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
t e m, then pu s h EXECUTE
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO
MANUAL
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
Pus h
MENU
to qui t
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 48.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 50.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 49.
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.
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).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2–13 only)
VCR
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector (not supplied) so 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 77.
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Pages 16 to 18
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
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Hookup 3: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
For details, see page 76. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see
page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
Pus h
EASY SET UP
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
k
eys t hen
,
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
Getting Started
5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
Use t o s e l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
Pus h
TUNER PRESET
ANT
CABLE
EASY SET UP
continued
Getting Started
to qui t
to qui t
17
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
0
6 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
Plea
se wai t
Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Push Joystick to ?// to select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 48.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 50.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 49.
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.
TUNER PRESET
SET UP
SET UP i s done
/
Normal display
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
t e m, then pu s h EXECUTE
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en push EXECUTE
MENU
Pus h
.
MANUAL
to qui t
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Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled
channels
Pages 19 to 22
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 19 to 21
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
Wall
VCR
Cable box
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
Match the type of
A
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
UHF
is required.
VHF
C
UHF
Getting Started
continued
Getting Started
19
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH 4, whichever
channel is not used in
your area. If both are used,
set the switch to either
channel.
For details, see page 76. 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.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see
page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
,
eys t hen
k
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
Use t o se l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
SET UP
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT
Use t o se l e c t
Th en push EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
to qui t
TUNER PRESET
CABLE
to qui t
Getting Started20
5 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
Plea
se wai t
TUNER PRESET
EXECUTING
Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 47.
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 50.
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Push Joystick to ?// to select MANUAL.
SET UP
SET UP i s done
/
Normal display
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
U
se t o se l ec t an
i
t e m, then pu s h EXECUTE
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
AUTO
Getting Started
.
MANUAL
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
4 Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
5 Press MENU.
Cable box output channel
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
Pus h
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
Pus h
Pr og ram GUIDE CH
O
rto
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
to qui t
MENU
CH TV CH
GUIDE
33 – 3
0–9keys toset
push
,
EXECUTE
Program guide channel
continued
Getting Started
see
21
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Automatic clock setting
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually
select a channel that carries a time signal:
1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.
2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set
feature.
3 Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for
Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages
36 to 37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
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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
What you can’t do
• Record with the DSS receiver turned off
• Record any channels from cable or an antenna
• Use a cable box
• Record programs with VCR Plus+
Wall
or
Pages 23 to 25
channels on the DSS receiver.
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control
feature.)
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 is
required.
VHF
C
CONTROL S
OUT
PLUG IN
( )
POWER
CABLE BOX
CONTROL
LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Getting Started
AUDIO VIDEO
DSS receiver
LINE
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
Cable
Mouse
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that
it hangs out over the DSS
receiver front.
Side view
continued
Getting Started
23
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 5: VCR setup
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
CH 3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your
area. If both are used, set
the switch to either channel.
For details, see page 76. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 8), you can skip
this step.
2 Turn on your DSS receiver.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
,
eys t hen
k
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
–
––
CH3
Use t o se l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
to qui t
Getting Started24
5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and push
Joystick to .. For details, see page 38.
6 Set your DSS receiver
output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to LINE
and press the Joystick
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
CABLE BOX
6
50
LINE
(EXECUTE).
Use t o se l ec t
BOX CH. Then push EXECUTE
CABLE
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX
us i ng key s
Ref
er to the Operat ing
Ma
nua l fo r
SET UP
SET UP i s done
/
CABLE BOX
–
CH3
0–9Cod e No.
the Code
––
.
Normal display
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.
Getting Started
continued
Getting Started
25
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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
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)
Wall
A/B switch
Splitter
VCR
Pages 26 to 30
Cable box
IN
OUT
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
B
A
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
or
VHF
B
UHF
or
VHF
C
UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection is
required.
Getting Started26
Hookup 6: 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.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 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 31.
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 32.
3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Push Joystick to >/./?// to enter the ZIP
CODE in your area and press the Joystick
(EXECUTE). (You can also use the number
buttons to enter the ZIP CODE.)
4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see
page 38.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
U
se t o se l ec t
Th e n pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
AUTO
Use t o se l e c t
Th en pus h EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Pus h
SET UP
ZIP CODE
s i or and
ng 0– 9
,
eys t hen
k
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
to qui t
CLOCK SET
MANUAL
to qui t
SMART CH MAPPING
1u23––
COZIPyournterEED
,
pu hs
EXECUTE
CABLE BOX
Getting Started
Use t o se l ec t
Pus h
EASY SET UP
continued
Getting Started
to qui t
27
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