Sony SLV-798HF User Manual

SONY

3-861-047-11(1)

Video Cassette

Recorder

Operating Instructions

Owner's record

The model and serial numbers arc 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

rvcRi

C.OKO

SLV-798HF

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

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

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.

• Pl' iiLit plaCL’ the unit on surtaLcs trugs. biankt'ts, L'tc.1 or near materials (curtains, draperies) that ma\- block the \ entilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heal sources such as radiators or air duets, rv 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 oniv.

• 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 w'hen you move it from a cold to a w'arm 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.

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 dock

38 Setting up cable box control 43 Presetting channels 47 Setting up VCR Plus+*

Basic Operations

52 Playing a tape

54 Recording TV programs

58 Locating a channel by Station ID

59 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

62 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

65 Playing/searching at various

speeds

68 Searching for a selected point on

the tape

70 Skip searching automatically

71 Creating a favorite channel list

with Station ID

73 Recording TV programs using the

quick timer

74 Checking / changing / canceling

timer settings

76 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

78 Searching using the index

function

79 Adjusting the picture 80 Changing menu options 81 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

83 General setup information 85 Troubleshooting

88 Specifications

89 Index to parts and controls 94 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 I 3

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

C heck that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

Size AA (R6) batteries

3-phono, 1-mini)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

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.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR

Remote sensor

1 Iej

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.

CD CD CD ŒD CE5C~»'CDCD

TV RECEIVER /VIDEO

CD ’O ’(D ■©

CD ■© ■© ■© CD © © ©

cpO © Q

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

commander.

Set iTVl RECEIVER /1 VIDEO 1 to

¡VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR iXV 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

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continued

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Tlio remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If vour TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number.

1 Set TV .RECEIVER/ VIDEO at the top of the remote commander toiTV!

RECEIVER.

2 Holci POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the

number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/-, CH +1-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control vour TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the \'CR, reset TV RECEIVER / VIDECV to I VIDEO I.

Tip

• If \'ou set vour I Vs code number correclK while the 1 V is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, tr}' entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV.

Manufacturer

Sonv

Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron

Emerson

Fisher General Electric Gold Star

Code number

04 04

03, 04, 14

06,10

03, 04, 17

Hitachi 02,03 J.C.Penny 04,12

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.

Manufacturer

]\'C

KMC Magnavox Marantz

Code number

09 03 03,08,12

04,13 MGA/Mitsubishl 04,12,13,17 NEC Panasonic

Philco Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar Radio Shack

04,12

06,19

03,04

03 06,18 05,14

Manufacturer

RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba

Wards Yorx Zenith

Code number

04,10

11 12

07,10,11 03,05,18 08,12 03,08,14 07 03,04,12

6 I Getting Started

Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up vour VCR.

If you have Use

TV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

Cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature

No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a tew scrambled channels

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels DSS"' receiver Hookup 5 Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A / B switch

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 4

Hookup 6

After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to? using the VCR" on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment. ■

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed.

• ♦ Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Refer to Pages 8 and 9

Pages 10 to 12

Pages 13 to 15

Pages 16 to 18 Pages 19 to 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

AIM

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

VCR Stereo receiver

Note

To plii\' .1 tiipo in stereo, you must use the A/\' connection.

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.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR PILJS+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

Use 1^ 110 select

item, then push 1^

_________

Set AUTO ANT SELto

OFF and press OK.

AUTO ANT set

AUTO STEREO ON OFF AUDIO MIX [on OFF TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS |l -

Use ^1 10 select an

i tem. then push |»»|

ION OFF

MAIN;

SAP

- H

For details, see page 80.

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 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 pages 39 and 40.

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

CONTROL S LIHF i

OUT

channels on the cable box

Cable box

VCR

_______________________________1.

Cable Mouse

Pages 10 to 12

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

- A

VHF

- .mm|^

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

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

- - -

front.

Getting Started

)

Side view

Hookup 1:

VCR setup

Set the RF UN I F switch to CH 3 or CH 4, \vhicho\-er channel is not used in \'our area. It both are used, set the switch to either channel For details, see page 83. If you made A / V connections (from page 8),

\'ou can skip this step.

Turn on vour cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGL'.ACF- menu appears. Change the

on-screen displa\' language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the joA slick (OK). For details, see page

31.

and press the jo\ stick (OK). For details, see page

32.

0 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the joystick to ♦ / ♦ / ^ to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For

details, see page 38.

[[[[iFiimiimm

lEASYSETUP

......................

RF UNIT

i FRANÇAIS

Use I» to self Push jEASY SET UPj

Use to select Then push |OKj Push [easy "set UP| to qui

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE using OI- or [Q and |»^| keys,

then push lOKi________________

CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

CH3 CH4

push jOK'i

[ÀUTO ¡MANUALI

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

!1~2~3—I

ON lOFF 1 CH3 1

0 Enter your cable box code number and push the

joystick to For details, see page 39.

Use ♦ ♦[ to select

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE 3N lOFF 1

■ 111 II" 1^ BOX OUTPUT CH

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using |0-9| keys Refer to the Ope rat mg Manua I for the Code

3H3 1

continued

Getting Started ! 11

to quitPush lEASY SET UP

step 3: Hookups (continued)

O Si'ii'ct wnir box

output channel and press the jo\ stiek

(OK).

Hookup 1:

12 Getting Started

VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Push the joystick to to select AUTO

and press the joystick (OK).

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 manualh'. 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 page

36.

Note

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

TIMER SET. CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use ['»"♦I to select ar

I t em. I hen push

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

lAUTO [MANUAL |

Use l'»^! to select Then pus h Push ImENUI to quit

Hookup 2

No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if vou do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable companv 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 an\- 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

~9©

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

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

VHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

continued

Getting Started ! 13

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2:

1 Sot the RF UNIT switch to

2 Press EASY SET UP on

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 83. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip this step.

the VCR.

[[[iSEilHtti

EASY SET UP'

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

31.

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

32.

Push the joystick to ♦ / ♦ / 4“ / ^ to enter the

ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the joystick (OK).

RF UNIT

maÊ T^-mÊÊÊÊaJ

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Use If ■f| to select Then push jOK| Push [EASY SET~UP=, to qui

Use |»»| to select Then push loi^

h —

Push lEASY SET~ÜP| to qu

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng [0^, or [fT] andl^keys,

t hen push

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CH3 CH4

¡AUTO imañualI

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

14 ¡ Getting started

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the

joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

Use [»♦I to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

I ANT ¡CABLE I

sl.1 rls.

AUTO PRf SET

PROCESSING

SET UP rs do

Normal display

Hookup 2:

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

Z Push the joystick to to select AUTO

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

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

If you wanf 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.

VCR Plus-t- channel setup

CHANNELS.

and press the joystick (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS Use to se I ec I i t em. t hen posh (OKl

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

Use I»■»! to select Then push jo^

Push ImENUI to quit

_________

I AUTO jMANUAL j

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).

□ 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 UFIF antennas

VCR

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

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/UFIF 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 84.

channels 2-13 only)

Pages 16 to 18 |

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

—««g A Match the type of

connector on your

UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

TV: A, B, or C.

Match the type of

TV: A, B, or C.

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

VHF

UHF

VHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

■ —A connector on your

■ B For connector types

- -

—g'

Getting Started

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to I

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in vour area. It both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83. If vou 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 Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page

31.

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

32.

Push the joystick to \ \ to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the joystick (OK).

RF UNIT

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use ^1 lo select Then p js h 01^ Push [easy SETU^ to

Use |4^^»| to select Then push jOKj Push [easy SET~U^ to quit

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL

CODE us i ng iO^. or ffH

and 1»>1 keys.

t hen push

CH3 CH4

lAUTO iMANUALi

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

_____________________

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the

joystick (OK). For details, see page 43.

Use »1 to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

ÍANT iCABLE I

Use to select Then push Iqk] Push IeASY SET'~U^ to quit

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3:

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

2 Push the joystick to to select AUTO

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

• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the

• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the

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 dock, 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 charmels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page

36.

0 Tlu' ALTO PRESET

sLirts.

AUTO PRESET

“f1 ease waiu

PROCESSING

SET UP IS done

Normal display

VCR Plus+ channel setup

MildSIW

CHANNELS.

and press the joystick (OK).

off and no timer recordings are set.

program guide channels manually. For details, see page 50.

VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 49.

TIMER SET 'CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

VCR Pk»^ OMmets

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to select an

Item, then push |OK|

lAUfo"

Use to s_e 1 ec t Then push |OI^ Push ImENUI to quit

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 control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can't do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

• Select channels directly on the VCR

Pages 19 to 22

VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type of

■ —»1®

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

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no

UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

i© ^

UHF

- - -

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4:

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

jL.

the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83. 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

31.

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

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the joystick to ♦ / ♦ / ^ ^ to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the joystick (OK).

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use If ♦'i ( o select Then push |ok] Push [easy set UFj to qu

I AUTO IMANUALI

Use I»-»! to select Then push [ok] Push BASY SET UP| to quit

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us I ng or [fTI and |»»| kevs,

t hen push [O^

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE: MOUSE

ION OFF I

Getting Started

0 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

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

Use [»»I to select Push ¡EASY SET UP| to qui

ANTENNA/CABLE

lANT iCABLEl

Use 10 select Then push |OK| Push I^Y SET UP| to quit

о 1 ho AL TO PRÍiSFl'

slavts.

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.

O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

О Push the joystick to to select MANUAL.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use ff-T| to select an

Item, then posh

1ÁÜTO ~ M^UAL I

box output channel.

О Press the joystick (OK).

О Press MENU.

Use [»«»I 10 se I ec t Then push [OKj Push ImENUI 10 quit

GUIDE СИ TV CH

-------

’133 - 3I--

Push |0-9| keys to set p rog ram GUIDE СИ

Or, push [o^ to see

VCR PIUS+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel-

continued

Getting Started I 21

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, \ ou 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

Daylighf 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 page

36.

Note

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

22 I Getting Started

Hookup 5

DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if vou 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 Rear of TV

• Record programs with VCR Plus-i- VHF/UHF

Pages 23 to 25

channels on the DSS receiver.

(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

1 A

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

VHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

VHF

DSS receiver

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.

)

Side view

^ . 1

continued

Getting Started I 23

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 5:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

VCR setup

_____________________________________________X

CH 3 or CH4, whichever

JglJllHltn

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set

___________________________

the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83. If vou 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) it desired, and press the joystick (OK). For details, .see page

31.

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

32.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

1,©

-----

jr-

[FRANÇAIS^

Use 1»to select Then push [OkI

Push IeASY set UPI to quit

I AUTO IMANUALI

Use [■»♦I to select Theh push ~ Push IEASY 'SETiJ^ to quit

24 ; Getting Started

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the joystick to to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 38.

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

Ehter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us I ng IQ. or FtT] and keys,

then push |Of^

ON ÍOFF 1 BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

Use to select Push IEASY SET UP to quit

^—1

CH3 j

tbe unxiek lo 4- For detuil>, see p.ii;e e^'

O Set your DSS recoi\’er

output chcinnel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE und press the joystick

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE )>rToFF BOX CODE NO !650T

BsL>My.i!nattfeiilgilur~

■LINE

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

BOX OUTPUT CH

Enter vouf CABLE BOX Code No using [0-9 Re let to the Ope Manna 1 for the Code

SET UP IS done

ggugm

DN OFF —1

5FS i

keys

rat triQ

(OK).

Use to select CABLE

BOX CH Then push ¡5<|

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 page

36.

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.

■ continued

Getting Started

. 1

25-

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

1 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 conc’eniently.

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

Pages 26 to 30

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

VHF

UHF

26 Getting Started

VCR

^nrn iiioiioi^i - - -

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.

Hookup 6:

VCR setup

1 Sot the RF UNIT switch to

___________

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever [[[[([[[tmntiifl chiinnel IS not used in vour m®© area. If both are used, set — the switch to either

channel. For details, see page 83. If you made A / V connections

(from page 8), vou can skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to "A." 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

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

0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

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

32.

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the joystick to ♦/ ^/4"/^ to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears,. Select OFF and

press the joystick (OK).

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use 575'0 select Then push |0K| Push SET UF^ to

[AUTO IMANUALI

Use 10 select Then push [OkI Push [EAS^Y set UFf to qu i

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZtP/POSTAL

COD^sing O, or[Q]

and keys,

t hen push (Ot^

CABLE BOX CONTROL

IonHoff

Use select Pu s hlEASY SET UP| to quit

continued

Getting Started | 27

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 45.

O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

Normal display

TIMER SET/CHECK CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus- CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use 1^ -f 1 I 0 select______an

I t e m. t hen push |OK|

28 Getting Started

O Enter the cable box output channel. Set

MANUAL SET to ADD and press the joystick (OK).

ANTENNA / CABLElANT ICABLEI AUTO PRESET

MAHUAi-SET.

AFT DN OFF FINE TUNING

Set lENTERj.!^

ADD ERASE

with |0-9|. Push

t 0 ADD/ERASE

Hookup 6:

VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Push the joystick to ♦■ / ^ to select AUTO

and press the joystick (OK).

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

TIMER SET CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to select an

I tern, then push

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

lAUTO IMANUAL I

Use ¡»-»I to select Then push |Ok] Push ImeNU! to quit

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 the smart channel mapping feature, set the A/B switch to A.

• 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 CH MAP SELECT menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 49.

VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels

To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the

scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing smart channel mapping. For details, see page 50.

O Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 47.

@ Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS, then press the joystick (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

.SET VCB.PIi«+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

Use to select

_______________

I tem, then push

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off fhe VCR. After that, whenever you turn off fhe VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylighf Saving Time. The VCR sefs 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 fhe 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, set the A/B switch to A.

AU T_0 ^anualI

Use [♦•►i to select

Then 't)ush IOk] Posh iMENUl to quit

•—HH

Posh io'-~9'| keys to set

program GUIDECH

Or. posh to see

VCR PI0S+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

30 Getting Started

+ 65 hidden pages

Sony SLV-798HF User Manual

Owner's record

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

CAUTION

Precautions

Information

Table of contents

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Additional Operations

Additional Information

Step 1

Unpacking

Setting up the remote commander

Remote sensor

continued

Manufacturer

Notes

Manufacturer

Manufacturer

Before you get started

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

Caution

continued

Cable Mouse

continued

Notes

Automatic clock setting

Note

Normal display

Notes

Automatic clock setting

continued

□ Use this hookup if you're using:

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

channels 2-13 only)

RF UNIT

Notes

Automatic clock setting

Cable box

continued

Hookup 4:

VCR setup

continued

Note

continued

Normal display

Note

■ continued

VCR setup

Normal display

Notes

VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels

continued

Automatic clock setting

Note