Sony SLV-799HF Owner’s Manual

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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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: SLV-799HF

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6970

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

SLV-799HF/792HF

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not-exlo6se the unit to raiii or . Jill Jl ._6 not install the unit near heat sources such as

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SH_K

REFER SERV}CING TO OUALIFIE[3 SERVICE PERSONNEL

z_ This symbol is intended to alert the

product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

t_ This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of important

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the

operating and maintenance

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 unit and have it checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the

wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the wail outlet if you 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.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the 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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

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NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INS}DE

It[ _th_.},.ut_-tis brought directly from a cold to a

,_ IR Itt/ill/fl,ll_afion, 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 three hours before operating the unit.

Information

For customers in the USA CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this

manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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 ownen

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8 Step 3: Hookups

36 Selecting a language 37 Setting the clock

45 Setting up the cable box control

51 Presetting channels 58 Setting up the VCR Plus+* GOLD system

Basic Operations

65 Playing a tape 68 Recording TV programs

72 Locating a channel by Station ID

73 Recording TV programs using the

VCR Plus+ GOLD system

76 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

80 Playing / searching at various

speeds

83 Searching for a selected point on

the tape

85 Skip-searching automatically 86 Creating a favorite channel list

with Station ID

89 Recording TV programs using the

dial timer

92 Setting the recording duration

time

93 Checking/changing/canceling

timer settings

95 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

97 Searching using the index

function

98 Adjusting the picture

100 Changing menu options 102 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

104 General setup information 106 Troubleshooting

109 Specifications 110 Index to parts and controls

115 Index

backcover

Quick reference to using the VCR

* VCR Plus+, C 3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Introduction I 3

Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Remote commander • Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

• Size AA (R6) batteries

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

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

4 [ Getting Started

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 Remote sensor

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR

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.

'O_'_

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV or AV receiver

RECEIVERVOL +/-

MUTING

Set __/_ to

and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

_IRECEIVER) and point at the remote sensor on the TV or AV

receiver

continued

Getting Started I 5

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Notes

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

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander.

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.

Set _]_EIVE_/_ at the top of the remote commander to _[RECEIVER].

Hold down I/V, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release I/(_.

Now you can use the I/_, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO 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 _]_/_VIDEO_to

61 Getting Started

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code

number number number

Sony 0I JVC 09 RCA 04, 10

Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12

AOC 04 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Sanyo 11

Centurion 12 Marantz 04, 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 Sears 07, 10, 11

Curis-Mathes 12 NEC 04, 12 Sharp 03, 05, 18

Daytron 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Sylvania 08, 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Philco 03, 04 Teknika 03, 08, 14

Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06, 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03, 04, 12

Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12

Hitachi 02, 03 Quasar 06, 18 Zenith 15

J.C.Penny 04, I2 Radio Shack 05, 14

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 may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may appear on

the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote

commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.

Getting Started ] 7

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.

Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.

If you have Use Refer to

TV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10

follow one of the hookups below.

Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14

VCR's cable box control feature

No cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18 with only a few scrambled channels

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22

Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26

scrambled channels

DIRECTV* digital satellite receiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 35

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 coven

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.

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

8 I Getting Started

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 TM*(A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 10. 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 9 and

10. 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 TM is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

Stereo receiver

,. ,ooo

I ! I Auo,o

Audio/video cable (supplied)

* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.

[] Use this hookup if your "IV doesn't have stereo jacks

VCR Stereo receiver

®@® _.E_ ,u×,.

OUT IN

I I I v,0Eo

Audio cable (not supplied)

I i

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

continued

Getting Started I 9

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

[] Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link TM function

[

VCR

®®® u.E., ,.

SUNK IN

I I I I | _ AUDIO

Stereo receiver

! !

S LINK

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Note

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

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.

L#.......... "iiii

SETSELECT::_j_ QUiT :

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.

Audio cable (not supplied)

Set AUTO ANT SELECT

to OFF and press OK.

TUNER AUDIO TAPE SELECT

AUTO TAPE SPEED APC

FAVORITE CH

SHARPNESS

_RETURN

SET : SELECT:_

QUIT :

For details, see page 100.

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10rGetting Started

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 47 to 49.

What you can do with this hookup

* Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to select

channels on the cable box

What you can't do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Cable Mouse

Cable box

........ _]A

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

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

VHF

" ....... B B and C, no UHF

or required.

._ For connector types

UHF connection is

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it

hangs out over the cable box

front.

,_,,, I Side view

continued

Getting Started F 11

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 104. If you made A/V connections (from page 9),

you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAI'4OL) or French (FRAN(_AIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 36.

CH3 CH4

•--1 r_- ]

o [] ,j

_- EASY _ /

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 38.

O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press _/,!,/_"/"_ to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You

can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 46.

SELECT:_ CANCEL:

NEXT : SELECT;_

CANCEL:

Z_P/ POSTAL CODE

SELECT:

SET :[]_

CANCEL:_i_]_

BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH

12 1Getting Started

SELECT:'_ CANCEL

O Enter your cable box code number and press

OK. For details, see page 46, CABLE MOUSE

Select your cable box output channel and press OK.

_:ll_,IldlllIoIm

SELEGT :L_-j_ NEXT :

CANCEL:_

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.

_ _ZlIoIoIlITfi_

USE i

SET UP fS CONE

,!,

Normal display

Le ............iiii'- I

Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK.

3 Select AUTO and press OK.

4 Press I/_) to turn off the VCR.

SET

SELECT

OUrT i

UNER PRESET

_E_T VCR Plus÷ CHANNELS J

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

_RETURN

SETSELECT ::_

QUIT :

SET

SELECT :_

QUIT :

continued

Getting Started I 13

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 59.

Notes

• To use the Smart Channel Mapping 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 62.

• If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP numben For details, see

page 61.

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 43.

Note

• TO use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

14 1 Getting Started

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

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box, Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's

cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

What you can't do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Connect this cable M directly to your TV if I

you don't have a cable box. _ Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _A

VHF

- ....... _ e

or UHF

VHF

Match the type of connector on

your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C,

no UHF

connection is

required.

UHF

_11111_. i.

continued

Getting Started I 15

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 104. If you made A/V connections (from page 9),

you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

0 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAICqOL)or French (FRANqAIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 36.

II Hill RF UNIT

EAS¥ "h/

SETUP _,_

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 38.

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press '_/_/'_/"_ to enter the ZIP/

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

ZIP / POSTAL CODE.)

The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK.

SELECT:_

CANCEL:

SELECT:_

CANCEL:

ZIp / POSTAL CODE

SELECT: SET :_

NEXT : CANCEL:_

BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT=*'_-i

16 ] Gettinq Started

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.

For details, see page 52.

O The AUTO PRESET starts.

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT .

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press

OK.

NEXT : SELECT:F_ _

GANCEL:

F_Iil1'

SET UP IS DONE

,!,

Normal display

Le ......."ifilil1"

Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK.

3 Select AUTO and press OK.

4 Press I/(_) to turn off the VCR.

SELECT:

S_T •

TUNER PRESET

_R _us÷ CHANNELS_

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

_RETURN

SET :

SELECT:_

QUfT :

SET

SELECT:_ QUIT

continued

Getting Started I 17

I I I

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 the VCR Plus+

GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 59.

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 62.

• 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 61.

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 43.

181 Getting Started

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 UHF antennas

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VCR

............ _ A

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

l/ ..... v.,

iN UHF

OOTI or

VHF

,._ ..... _-<D._y v C

UHF

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

channels 2-13 only) Rear of TV

VHF/UHF Match the type of

VCR

_r_ ........... _1_ A connector on your

I ,_ VHF

VHF/UHF "..... _... B

O_UTI i or UHF

or TV: A, B, or C.

Forconnector types

B and C, no UHF connection is

required.

L<m.--.---.._.,,. .............. _ C

UHF

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 UiV band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 105.

continued

Getting Started [ 19

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the

switch to either channel.

For details, see page 104.

If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAIKIOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 36.

SET UP

SEL_DT:_

CANCEL:

CH3 CH4

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 38.

O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press _'/_,/_/"#" to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You

can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press OK.

SELECT:_]_

CANOEL:

I NEXT

SELECT:

CANCEL:_

BOX CODE NO

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT:_ CANGEL:

ZiP / POSTAL CODE

201Getting Started

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 52.

0 The AUTO PRESET starts.

NEXT SEL_CT:_

CANCEL:

PROCESSING

PLEASE WAIT *

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK.

Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK.

SET UP IS DONE

€

Normal display

_o =, D e. • .

SET : S_LECT_

QUIT :

rmmlj_ I

T E T

_ CHANNEI_

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE _RETURN

3 Select AUTO and press OK.

4 Press I/(_ to turn off the VCR.

SET

SELECT

QUfT :

SET SELECT:{_

QUIT :

continued

Gettinq Started 21

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 the VCR Plus+

GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 59.

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 62.

• 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 61.

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 43.

221 Gettinq StaFted

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

VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _A Match the type of

connector on your

or TV:A, B, or C.

VHF

'-....... _B For connector

types B and C, no

UHF UHF connection

or is required.

VHF

'-....... -_C

UHF

continued

Getting Started 23

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your

area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

For details, see page 104. If you made A/V

connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

Turn on your cable box.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

(lIPThe LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 36.

EASY

SET UP

CH3 CH4

----11--- RF UNIT

[]

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 44.

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. Press _/{/,(i/i_ to enter the ZIP/

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

ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select OFF and press OK.

NEXT SELECT:_

CANCEL:

SELECT: NEXT ;

CANCEL;_

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

BOX CODE NO

8OX OUTPUT CH

24 J Getting Started

SELECT:_

CANCEL:

O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For

details, see page 52.

O The AUTO PRESET starts.

SELECT_._

CANCEL:

PROCESSING

'PLEASE WAIT *

SET UP IS DONE

Normal display

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 58.

Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 62,

O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press [ "O='";;_;".........

OK.

[_ I-'lllvl*l_ _= _2= am[I],11

SET :

SELECT :_

I QUIT :

O Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press

OK.

_Z31p_€,

,!,

Select MANUAL and press OK.

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE

_RETURN

SELECT:

SELECT:*

SET QUIT :_

continued

Getting Started I 25

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

O Press OK.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

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.

GUIDE CH TV CH

-- J_-_ : l- _3j--

LISTSETTV CHQUIT :_ F_NII_

Program guide channel

Cable box output cha

inel

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

page 43.

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

261 Getting Started

DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECTV

digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DIRECTV digital satellite receivers is on page 49.

The DIRECTV System is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital- quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channels using the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.

What you can't do

• Record with the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna

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

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

....... ._A

....... B

Rear of "FV

VHF/UHF

Match the

type of connector on

VHF

UHF

VHF

your TV: A, B, or C

Forconnector

types B and

C, no UHF

........ .._C connection is

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

LI_I _._ ._obule required,

e Place the Cable Mouse so that

it hangs out over the DIRECTV

DIRECTVdigital _ satellite receiver TM

[_u"_ iiTu'F[_'Auolov,0Eo _ _ reieiver fr°nt"

Side view

continued

Getting Started I 27

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

VCR setup

Set the RF UNIT switch to N, (_(_|

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your " ii I] _ II L.J GH3 GH4

area. If both are used, set the __,_::_r), i j_l _..._______ -'_ r--- switch to either channel.

For details, see page 104.

connections (from page 9), SET UP

you can skip this step. !

If you made A/V I EA_¥I

Turn on your DIRECTV

digital satellite receiver.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPANOL) or French (FRAN(_AIS) if desired,

and press OK. For details, see page 36.

RF UNIT

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 38.

O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu

appears. Press _/_/4,,,,/,,,1_ to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You

can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 46.

SELECT:_ CANCEL:

SELECT

CANCEL:_

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

BOX CODE NO BOX OUTPUT CH

281 Getting Started

SELECT_FjL _ CANCEL:

O Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

code number and press OK. For details, see

page 46.

_ waall_

CABLE MOUSE

BOX OUTPUT CH

NEXT : USE :_

CANCEL

0 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT

CH) to LINE and press OK.

CABLE MOUSE _

NEXT SELECT:_ CANCEL

SET UP IS DONE

,!,

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 43.

Note

• To successfully record a program from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, proceed as follows:

Leave the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on all the time.

- Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the DIRECTV digital satellite receiven

- 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 I 29

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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)

Splitter [._ Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

........ _._A Match the type of

connector on your

or "IV: A, B, or C.

VHF

Y A_B

301 Getting Started

VHFMHF

OUT

........ -_B For connector

or UHF UHF connection is

VHF

........ ._C

UHF

types B and C, no

required.

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