Sony SLV-998HF User Manual

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3-861-048-11(2)
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.
vus

GOLD

SLV-998HF SLV-998HF CS SLV-998HF MX SLV-998HF PX
©1998 by Sony Corporation
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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expos«^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
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION (SLV-998HF)

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, reteptacle 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
• For SLV-998HF/998HF MX, operate the unit
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
• (SLV-998HF only) One blade of the plug is
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
dangerous voltage" within the
'\ This symbol is intended to alert the
\ user to the presence of important
I
operating and maintenance
only on 120 V AC, 60 Ffz. For SLV-998F1F PX/998HF CS, operate the unit on 110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
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.
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.
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.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent 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 (SLV-998HF/ 998HF PX)
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.
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Table of contents

Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Hookups
32 Selecting a language 33 Setting the clock 39 Setting up cable box control 44 Presetting channels
48 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Basic Operations
53 Playing a tape 55 Recording TV programs 59 Locating a channel by Station ID 60 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
63 Setting the timer manually'
Additional Operations
66 Playing / searching at various
speeds
69 Searching for a selected point on
the tape
71 Skip-searching automatically
72 Creating a favorite channel list
with Station ID
74 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
7 5 Checking / changing / canceling
timer settings
77 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
79 Searching using the index
function
80 Adjusting the picture 81 Changing menu options
Editing
82 Editing methods
83 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
84 Basic editing 85 Insert editing
Additional Information
87 General setup information 89 Troubleshooting 92 Specifications 93 Index to parts and controls 98 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Introduction
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Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR;
• Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors
Jack cover
Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to * Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/998HF 3-phono, 1-mini) CSonly)
Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
4 Getting Started
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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 diagrain 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 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.
To operate Set |TV||RECEIVER|/|VIDEO| to
the VCR a Sony TV or
AV receiver
1 VIDEOl and point at the remote sensor on the VCR ¡TVIIRECEIVER] and point at the remote sensor on the TV or
AV receiver . ~
© QD
CD'CD ■ © ■ © ■ © IS) CS) ■ © ■ © ■ © CD CD ■ © ■ © ©
OQ Q © Q

Remote sensor

1 Iq]
II 1 1

TV RECEIVER

VIDEO

/
-RECEIVER
VOL +/-
MUTING
m:
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 continued commander.
Getting Started
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step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To femotely control the VCR with the remote commander, set
COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as that on the VCR. Usually set to VTR 3. Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCRs:
VTR 1 ; For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR 3; For Sony VHS format VCRs
To change the command mode position of the VCR, press and
hold COMMAND MODE on the VCR for two seconds and repeat until the desired position appears in the display window.
© aœ 0^ Q
COMMAND MODE
COMMAND MODE
VTR
3
6 Getting Started
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
I
TV I RECEIVERl/ IVIDEOjat the top of the remote commander
IRECEIVERI.
to(TV|
2 Hold POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +1-, 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 [TV]|RECEIVER|/ [VIDEO| to | VIDEO].
Tip
• If you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
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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
number
Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC Centurion
04 Magnavox 12
Manufacturer
JVC Ô9 KMC 03 Sampo
Marantz Coronado 03 MG A / Mitsubishi Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson Fisher
03, 04,14
11 General Electric 06,10 Gold Star 03, 04,17
Hitachi
02,03 Quasar
J.C.Penny 04,12
Notes
NEC 04,12 Panasonic 06,19 Philco 03,04 Teknika
Philips 08 Toshiba 07 Pioneer 16 Wards Portland 03
Radio Shack 05,14
• 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
Manufacturer
RCA 04,10
03,08,12
Sanyo 11 04,13 Scott 12 04,12,13,17 Sears
Sharp 03,05,18
Sylvania 08,12
03,04,12
Yorx 12
06,18
Zenith
15
Code number
12
07,10,11
03,08,14
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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.
If you have Use Refer to
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 few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19 Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels DSS®' receiver Incompatible cable box with only a few
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 13
Hookup 2 Pages 14 to16
Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23
Hookup 5 Pages 24 to 26
Hookup 6
Pages 9 and 10
Pages 27 to 31
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 mqtch any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
8 Getting Started
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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 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 cormections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
* S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Q Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR
* Do notcormect the miniplugs for this hookup,

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

VCR stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
<S)(*)© LINE-1 IN
LINE OUT
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
^■■nnQTb™
""«MVIDEO
Stereo receiver
TV
AUX IN
IN
continued
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

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

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

A7V hookup:

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 Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL
advanced OPTIONS
Use ♦'I to select
i t em, t hen push ^

VCR setup

Stereo receiver

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press OK.

AUTO AMT see
AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS
Use Io selecj
I tem, then push [♦■»I
______________
ON
bFF: ON: OFF ON
OFF
SAP L -
ar
- H
For details, see page 81.
10 Getting Started

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.
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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 charmels. 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 40 and 41.

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
Pages 11 to 13
VCR
CONTFKXS
OUT
CABLE BOX
coNTBa
Cable box
Cable Mouse
-----
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
--«te
VHF
UHF
VHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Match the type of connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF
connection is required.
)
^
.......
Side view
continued
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 87.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK, For details, see page 32.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
6NQL1SH
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use |4^ to select Then push |OK| Push lEASY SET to quit
ÍAUTO: IMANUALI
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© The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR 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 menu appears. Select ON. For
details, see page 39.
© Enter your cable box code number and press
CURSOR ♦ . For details, see page 40.
Use |4--»| to select Then push fot^ Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
Enter your ZlP/POSTAL CODE us ( ng [^. or ftT] and I»»! key s.
then push lOKI
BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. us i ng j0-9| keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code
S»r iK>FF I
3-
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Hookup 1:

O Select your cable box
output channel and press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE jS»v K)FF 1 BOX CODE NO. Is^il
HSWKWiiiHiiidSli^^ViHd li
Use [♦♦I to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push ^

VCR Plus+ channel setup

SET UP is done

Normal display

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
se^ VCR Plus-b CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use 14^ lo select an i tern, then push jOK}
2 Press CURSOR to select AUTO and
press 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 49.

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 51.
• 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 50.

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
37.
Use 1»^ to select Then push [0K| Push iMENUl to quit
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
continued
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2

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

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a 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 directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.
VCR
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
UHF
VHF
©0
UHF
Pages 14 to 16
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
14 Getting Started
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Hookup 2:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to
2 Press EASY SET UP on the
O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

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 87. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 32.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
© The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR t/4/'^/^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.)
press OK.
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use ♦] to select Then push |OK| Push [easy set UP| to qu i t
[AUTO iMANÎÛÂLl
Use t o select Then push |OK| Push [easy set UP| to qui
SMART CH MAPPING
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
Enter your ZIP/POSTAL
CODE using |^, o r FfTI
and kevs,
then push ¡OKI
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ION ÍOPF;
_______________
© The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 44.
Use to select Push [EASY SET UPl to quit
ANTENNA/CABLE
[ÁÑT ¡GABLE!
Use to select Then push |OK| Push [e^ set UR to quit

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)
O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
Normal display
Hookup 2:
2 Press CURSOR •
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 49.

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 51.
• 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 50.

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first hme 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 charmels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page
37.

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
■ /■ ♦ to select AUTO and
press OK.
TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus ^ CHAfJN ELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use (ES to select an
i tern, t hen push
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
lAUTO^ IMANUAL I
Use ¡■»»I to select Then push |QK] Push [mENUI to quit
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Hookup 3

Antenna hookup ^

Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV).

Q Use this hookup if you're using;

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UFIF antennas
ID
Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only) Rear of TV
<3Damij^ - - -
or
or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF
■ - A
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF/UHF
- - ^
VHF
• - Q
UHF
VHF
Pages 17 to 19
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.
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 U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 88.

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)
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 87. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), 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 OK. For details, see page 32.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
EI»16USH :
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use to seIec t Then push |OK| Push [easy set UPI to quit
lAUTO imanualI
18 Getting Started
© The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR t/'^/'^/^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 menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
© The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 44.
Use to se l ec t
Then push |OK|
Push IeÂSŸ SËTÜPI to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
Enter your 2 IP/POSTAL CODE us i ng l0-9i o r It and keys.
then push jOj^
Use to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
ANTENNA / CABLE
(HHçâI]
Use to select
Then push |OK| Push (easy set ~0^ to quit
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O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
AUTO PRESE"^

VCR Plus+ channel setup

PROCESSING
SET UP is done

Normal display

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Press CURSOR •
■ / to select AUTO and
press OK.
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
SET VCR PiusA CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use to se Iec t_____________a
i tern, then push lok]
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
I AUTO .¡MANUAL i
Use |4--»j to select Then push |OK| Push iMENUl 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 49.

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 51.
• 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 50.

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
37.
continued
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 charmel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
Pages 20 to 23
' A Match the type of
connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector
types B and C, no
UHF
VHF
UHF connection is required.
20 Getting Started
£3
UHF
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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 87. If you made A/V cormections
(from page 9), you can skip this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 32.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUAL, press OK, and set.the clock manually. For details, see page 37.
0 The SMART CFI MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR ♦ /# ■ / ■ ^ /- ► 1 0 enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
■ ■ ■ III
RFUNIT
0 L
BNausH
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use t o sel ec t Then push |0K|
Push lEASY SET UR (o quit
Use E3to ^lect Then push |OK| Push ¡EASY SET UFj to quit
Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE using 10^ or [FÏ1 and ke vs.
CH3 CH4
I AUTO iftMNÜÂD
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
iï23^
O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
0 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 44.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
Use |4»■»! to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
ANTENNA/CABLE
Use 14-■►I t o sel ec t Then push |0K| Push lEASY SET UP! to quit
■ ON
lÍCABLE I

continued

Getting Started 21
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
О The AUTO PRESET
starts.
Hookup 4:
VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 48.
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 51.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.

Normal display

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
: SET: VCR PIU8+ CHARNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use |4' -f| t o select an
i lem, then push (ok|
@ Press CURSOR -4-/^ to select MANUAL.
© Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
О Press OK.
© Press MENU.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
[AUTO ¡MANUAL I
Use to select Then push [OKI Push [menu! to quit
GUIDE CH TV CH
~[33~
Push |0-9| keys to set
p rog ram GUIDE CH
Or, push (OKj to see
VCR PIUS+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
22 Getting Started
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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 page
37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
continued
Getting Started 23
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 5

DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box
control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the
recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 41. DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior
digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can't do

• Record with the DSS receiver turned off
• Record any chaimels from cable or an antenna
(To record charmels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)
• Use a cable box Rear of TV
• Record programs with VCR Plus-i- VHF/UHF
Pages 24 to 26
A Match the type
of connector on your
TV:A,BorC.
For connector
types
B and C, no UHF
connection is required.
24 Getting Started
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.
1
)
Side view
Page 25
Hookup 5: 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 87. If you made A/V cormections
(from page 9), you can skip
this step.
2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 3 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 OK. For details, see page 32.
0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
^
--------
B
___
J
—JTŒST
ENoasH
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use to select Then push lOKi Push [easy set UF< to quit
lAUTO IMANUALI
1
© The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears,
- Press CURSOR 1^1’^ 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 menu appears. Select ON. For
details, see page 39.
Use !♦+] to se I ec t
Then push [OKj
Push (easy SET~U^ to quit
ZIP/POSTAL CODE
F2l^
Enter your ZIP/POSTAL
CODE us i ng I0-9L o r It
and key s.
BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
continued
Getting Started 25
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step 3: Hgokups (continued)
0 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press
CURSOR For details, see page 40.
© Set your DSS receiver
output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE lON BOX CODE NO. Biel
BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push
_______

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
37.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using |0-9| keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code
SET UP is done
Normal display
26 Getting Started
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 reco'rd these programs.
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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)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
VHF
Pages 21 to 31
A
UHF
VHF
lo<
UHF Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
continued
Getting Started 27
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 6:
2
3
VCR setup
Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 87. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip
this step. Set the A/B switch to "A." Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 32.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
OMiliilMi
■5®
®Jj
L,
ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS
Use to select Then push |0K| Push [easy set UH to quit
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
lAUTO imanual!
28 Getting Started
O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR 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 menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
Use I»-»! to select Then push lok| Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
11 i
Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng lO^, or fFH
and I'^^l keys,
then push [OKI
CABLE MOUSE
Use EE to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
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Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46.
O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
O Enter the cable box output channel. Set
MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
TIMER SET/CHECK CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR PIUS+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use ^1 to select an
i tem, then push
ANTENNA / CABLElANT |C/^l£j AUTO PRESET
AFT FINE TUNING
Sel ec t CH with |0-9|. Push
ENTEFtl^lo ADD/ERASE
ADD [ERASE
bFF
ON
continued
Getting Started 29
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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Press CURSOR
■ /^ to select AUTO and
press OK.
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
SET VCR P1US+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use to select a
i tern, t hen push |0^
SMAR f CHANNF i. MAPPING
iiMQ Lr iMANUAL I
Use t o se I ec t Then push |oi^ Push iMENUi 10 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 49.

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 51.
• 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 50.
30 Getting Started

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 51.
O Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS, then press OK. ner prVset^®'^
CLOCK SET LANGUAGE
SE'S VCR Plu&-r CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS Use ♦] to se I ec t_________a i t em, t hen push [ok|
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о Press CURSOR to select MANUAL.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
I AUTO Imanual I
Use se I ec l Then p'ush [oi^ Push ^ENU| tо qu»i
O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
Push |0-9| keys to set
О Press OK,
© Press MENU.
p rog ram GUIDE CH Or, push |okj to see
VCR PIUS+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
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 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
37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, set the A/ B switch to A.
Getting Started 31
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Selecting a language

0 (D OD

MENU

You can change the on-screen display language.
■ <£ CD CD
'cd'o 'O ’0 0
(H) cs) 0 0 0 CD CZD
0 0 0
o o O '© O
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR f / ♦ to
move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press OK.
ENGUSH
ESPAÑOL
when using the EASY SET UP procedure,
•OK
o
skip this step.
Use M t o select
item, ihen push ¡OKI
Z Press CURSOR f / 4-to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS,
<<n • CURSOR then press OK.
OK

CURSOR

__________
an
Getting Started
32
•OK
CD
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Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit
time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automahcally set the clock.
The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a chaimel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area
are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 37).
Before you start...
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.
• Press INPUT SELECT so that a charmel number appears in the VCR's display window.
-MENU OK
-CURSOR
1 -Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ /4 to
^ ^ move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press
<J •CURSOR D> When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
•OK
a
b Press CURSOR ^ ^ to select AUTO,
CURSOR then press OK.
•OK
-O
iAUtO IMANU^
Us® I'*' to sol ®0 t
Then push Push ImeNUI to quit
Use 1»»1 to select Push [MENuI t o quit

continued

Getting Started 33
IWiNO I
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Setting the clock (continued)
5 Press CURSOR ■
CURSOR
•OK
o
■ /^ to select YES, then press OK.
4 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving
Time (if applicable). If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time,
you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set
feature (page 35).
Notes
• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.
• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock
automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.
• If you use Hookup 1, make sure you leave the cable box on.
* •
34 Getting Started
Page 35

if the clock is not activated

OK
CURSOR
Number buttons
1
Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
C Press CURSOR •
FULL AUTO.
■ /^ to select NO for
AUTO CLOCK SL 1
m iNo ~i
Use M to select Push IMENUI to quit
FULL AUTO YES m \
TIME ZONE WTO' i DAYLIGHT SAVING
Use |0-9| keys to select CLOCK SET CHANNEL Push iMENUj to quit
IWTOI

continued

Getting Started 35
Page 36
Setting the clock (continued)
5
<> -CURSOR
'Q ’© '©
’© © ©
© © ©
©
Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to highlight the item you want to set, then press CURSOR to make the setting.
• For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to "—" to have the
VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal. Press the number buttons to select a
channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a chaimel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station.
For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area, or
select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone.
The options are: AUTO —► ATLANTIC
EASTERN -► CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN PACIFIC -► ALASKA
-«• HAWAII -* *• AUTO
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time.
FULL AUTO YES fion CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE
1 DAYUGHT SAVING
Use to select Push iMENUj to qui
123
[EASTERN 1 1
t
A -OK
36 Getting Started
Press OK.
o
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
Note
• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries-a time signal is found, whenever you turn off the VCR.
If you want to stop the search, change the channel on the cable box with the channel
buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.
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Using Manual Clock Set

MENU
OK
CURSOR
1 • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to
a move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press
OK.
CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
•OK
o
2 Press CURSOR to select
CURSOR MANUAL, then press OK.
•OK
-Q
[AUTQilMANUALl
Use to select Then push JoR] Push to quit
{til/ 1 /1998 THU 12:00AH|
Use to select cu rr ent MONTH
Then, push @ to set DAY

continued

Getting Started 37
Page 38
Setting the clock (continued)
Press CURSOR ♦ / to set the rrionth.
I* CURSOR
4 Press CURSOR ^ to highlight the day
o • CURSOR and press CURSOR f / f to set the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.
CURSOR
111 / 1 /1 996 SUN 12 : 00*«l
Use If ♦'I f o select current MONTH
Then, push @ to set DAY
111 /16/1998 MON 12:obA>l|
Use |f~^ to select
current DAY Then, push @ to set
YEAR
6
38 Getting Started
Press OK to start the clock.
o
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Setting up cable box control

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes / DSS receivers via the Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box/DSS receiver for timer recording. You can also use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on the cable box/DSS receiver whenever the cable box/DSS receiver is
turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Cable Mouse (pages 11 and
24) and set the code number and output charmel.
This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible thatnewxrable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR's Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator — they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box.

© d) CD O

■ (£
'O '© '© '© '© ’© '0 '© ’©

MENU

OK

CURSOR

Number buttons
CH +/-
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR f / ♦ to
^ ^ move the cursor to CABLE BOX
CONTROL and press OK.
<^»cuRSOT When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
•OK
o
C Press CURSOR <^/'
skip this step.
to select ON, then
CURSOR press CURSOR 4^.
CABl.F- BOX CONTROl
CABLE MOUSE
Use le-■»! to select
Push MENUI to qu i I
BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE ElOX Code No. using l0-9l keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code

continued

Getting Started 39
ION
Page 40
Setting up cable box control (continued)
3 ‘O '® '©
'© '© ’©
'0 ’© ’©
■ 0 ■
Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DSS receiver code number, then press CURSOR ^
Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below.
<jin«CU^Rn^
If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ^ to select
CURSOR the output channel for the cable box, then press OK.
^ ^ If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press OK.

Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment.
Cable box brand
ABC Antronix 218 Archer BBT 278 Cable Star
Cabletenna 033 GC Electronics Cable time Century Citizen Clyde Cablevision Colour Voice 036, 042 Comband Comtronics Decsat 434
Diamond Eagle Comtronics
Code numbers
018, 022, 024, 028, 217
Cable box brand
Eastern 013, 285 Electricord
033, 050, 164, 218, 808
Electus 055 Focus
067 Garrard 164
172, 388, 459 GE 164 164, 326, 327
097
GEC Gemini 026, 068, 081 General Instrument 022, 287, 487
'' Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 243, 244 051,071
Hitachi 022 Jasco Jerrold
046 051
Linsay
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.
:eox OUTPUT ch
Use 10 select CABLE BOX CH. Then push ¡0§
Code numbers
089
411
027, 067, 341 243, 244 097
164, 326 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037,
058,109, 287,487 451
jetting Started
Page 41
Cable box brand
Code numbers
Macom 044 Magnavox
038, 043, 080 Memorex on Movie Time
089, 167, 214 Northcoast 325 Novaplex 629 NSC
074, 081, 167, 214 Oak 018, 030, 259 Panasonic
032, 118 Paragon Oil Philips 036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042,
071, 301 Pioneer
034,155, 271, 544, 695 Popular Mechanics 411 Pulsar
Oil Radio shack 808 RCA 032 Realistic Recoton
218
411 Regal 031, 270, 284, 290 Regency Rembrandt
013
081 Samsung 051,155 Scientific Atlanta
017, 019, 028, 288 Seam 521
Sharp • 324 Signal
051
Signature 022 SL Marx 051 Spectra vision 069 Sprucer Standard Components Starcom
032, 318
107,166
014, 026,058,109
Stargate 026, 051
Cable box brand
Code numbers
^STS 167
Sylvania T-Cable Teletext
012 116
Tandy 269
. Tatung
Teknica TeleCaption
108 157
232 . Teleservice 292 Texscan
012,107 TFC 321 Timeless
429
Tocom 023, 024
Toshiba
Oil Tudi 297 TV86 TV COM Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal
074
018, 030, 259
236
033, 164, 218
018
014
033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164,
202, 218, 333 Videoway 261 Vidtech
Viewstar
255
038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, 300
Zenith
on, 065, 536 Zentek 411 Wave Master 576
DSS receiver brand
Code numbers
RCA 577 ■ ' ~
Sony 650
continued
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Getting Started 41
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Setting up cable box control (continued)

fb ensure correct operation

• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front.
• Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.
• Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR.
• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.
If the answer to both 1 and 2 is "yes," you have made the correct setting.
42 Getting Started
Signal flow

To check the cable box control setting

1 Press CH+/-on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator
on the cable box/DSS receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.)
2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does
the channel indicator on the cable box / DSS receiver change?
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If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver

• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR.
• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.
• Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box / DSS receiver on top of the VCR.
• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.
If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.
Note
• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DSS receiver control feature.
Getting Started
43
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Presetting

channels

(Skip this section if you are using cable box/DSS receiver control.)

This VCR is capable of receiving VHP channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to
125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which charmels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting.
Before you start...
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is Connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display window.

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

•MENU
1
o
<^« CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
•OK
Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / 4^ to move the cursor to TUNER PRESET and press OK.
skip this step.
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ANTENNA / CABLEIANT ICABLEI AUTO PRESET
MANUALSET ADD
AFT
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ERASE
SSr~l OFF
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Press CURSOR to set
CURSORANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.
ANTENNA ! CABLE HaBISEEBB
AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ^OD ERASE AFT FINE TUNING
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ON
OFF
• To preset VHP and UHF channels:
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Press CURSOR to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.
5 Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to select AUTO
C^.cu^R PRESET then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more
•OK receivable channels can be found,
o presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
Tip
when receiving a VHP, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.
Channel number, program name, and station's call letters (if the broadcaster sends those services)
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET [ADD ERASE AFT FINE TUNING
Use to se 1 item, then pus h
ANTENNA/CABLE [ANT iCABLEl
AUTOPftesHT. :
MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING
To start AUTO PRESET, push |0K|
ANT ICABlEl
ON
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ADD ERASE
OFF
ON ^
DFF
Remaining tape length, and time counter
The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point
No display

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Presetting channels (continued)
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ANTENNA / CABLElANT jCABLEÌ AUTO PRESET
«ANWAtSET
AFT FINE TUNING
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CURSOR

Number buttons, ENTER
CH +/-
ADD i PN~1
ERASE OFF
O © ® preset a channel;
® ® ® 1 Press the number buttons to enter the
© © © channel number, then press ENTER.
■ ® O 2 Press CURSOR to set MANUAL
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CH
ANTENNA / CABLEÌANTT iCABLEl AUTO PRESET
SET to ADD.
MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
Sel ec t CH with |0-9l. Push ENTEftf^to ADD/ERASE
ADDO ?
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•To disable a channel: ‘ 1 Press CH + /- to select the channel
number.
2 Press CURSOR
to set MANUAL
SET to ERASE.
ANTENNA / CABLE SiiT|;;|CABLEI AUTO PRESET
1 MANUAL SET ADD
AFT ON
FINE TUNING
Select CH wi Ih lo-9l .
Bmse
OFF
Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press OK.
Push
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If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the
manual tuning function<

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3 Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to select FINE
O •CURSOR TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.
T Press CURSOR 4"/"► to adjust to a
<^-CURSOR clearer picture.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
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Page 48

Setting up VCR Plus+

How VCR Pius+ works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the program's "PlusCode," a number
assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. It's that simple.

Example of "PlusCode"

PlusCode I
J5:30 (D MOVIE-Musical (2hrs.) 1330441
B SPORT -Golf (Ihr. 25mln.) 42060
Baa—WS 9974
\6:30 HHBDRAMA—Comedy (2hrs.) 17390 /
0SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \
(Ihr. ISmin.) 73457
/ '

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that's assigned to that channel in your program guide).
The VCR can set the guide channels automatically (see page 49), but you may have to set the guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR (see page 51).
To find the guide channel numbers, look at the "Channel Line-up Chart" in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually looks like the example to the right.
Example of "Channel Line-up Chart"
CABLE CH
CABLE TV
16 wSMm American Movie Classics 35 17
QS Bravo (program grid only)
20
21
22 25 UigH The Discove^iil^^ 37
34
35 The F^miiJ'C^^ne!
5 27 29 30 l2i||!^u^(^Televis(on 48
. 31
38 39 tiifJ Sports Channel America 70 45
17
^44 ■ifiM The Movie Channel
49 ■igiJl The Nashville Network 50
1,31
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■¿Its* The Disney Channei\^ 53
(SDespn /^)) ^
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U|U^'l$iicij^lodeon
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taSEei Showtime 039 TBS SuperStation 43
Q!B Turner Network Television <1^ USA Network
VCR PIUS+ GUIDE CH
54 42
34 47 33 46
45
38 59
41
58 49 52
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Page 49
Setting up VCR Plus+
automatically (Smart Channel Mapping)
The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the
following procedure.
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CURSOR

1
Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function.
^ . MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR f / i to
o move the cursor to SET VCR Plus+
(<;>) CHANNELS and press OK.
<] • CURSOR i> The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
appears.
•OK
CD . .
5 Press CURSOR ^ / ^ to select AUTO
• CURSOR press OK. The instruction shown on the right
. appears on the TV screen for few seconds,
•OK
CD
then the screen returns to the normal
display.
If the program information signal in your area has several charmel map patterns, the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears, and you must select the channel map. See "To select the channel map" on the next page.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
lAUTO imanualI
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2 3 4 5 6 7
KABC 125 CNN KCBS 4 MTV KAET 14 -------­WNET 35
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• POWER
Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The VCR sets the program guide charmels
from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.)

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Getting Started 49
Page 50
Setting up VCR Pius* (continued)

To select the channel map Channel map

If the program information signal in your area Station ID number has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the
Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears:
• the first time you turn on the VCR after completing chaimel mapping
• after selecting AUTO and pressing OK on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
In this case, you have to select the channel map on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu.
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 48.
Z Press CURSOR to select the channel map number you want by
checking the channel number in the program guide.
3 Press OK.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set.
• The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area.
• When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your new ZIP/POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure.
Choii&e vour Cable CH IMAP
WP ill 2 3 4 5 6 7 61 P^BC! ligsj CNN 98
Channel number
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Page 51

Setting up VCR Plus+ manually

To set the guide channels manually, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide charmel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using
the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same,
you can skip this procedure.
•MENU
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Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to move the cursor to SET VCR Plus-(­CHANNELS and press OK.
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Enter the guide channel number assigned
in the program guide and press ENTER.
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to select MANUAL
SET VCR Plus-b CHANNELS
GUIDE CH TV CH
Push |0^9| keys to set p rog ram GUIDE CH
Or, push to see
VCR Plus-K CHANNEL LIST
GUIDE CH TV CH
133 - 331
Push 10~9| keys to set your TVCH
Then push lENTERI

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Setting up VCR Plus* (continued)
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• If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV (and
sn VCR Plus- CHANNELS
GUIDE CH TV CH
VCR) and press ENTER.
Push [b-^ keys to set
0 o
youf TVCH Then push lENTERj
If you made Hookup 4; Enter the cable output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.
If you made Hookup 6: Enter the actual
number on your TV (and VCR) for an
unscrambled channel and press ENTER.
GUIDE CH TV CH
Push |0-9| keys to set your TVCH
Then push lENTERl
For a scrambled channel, enter the cable box output charmel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn't match.
when you have set all channels, press OK to confirm your channel settings.
VCR Plus- CHANNEL LIST
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GUIDE
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After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit.
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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

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1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
Press O PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.
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Playing a tape (continued)

Additional tasks

To Press
Stop play ■ STOP Pause play Resume play after pause
Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape REW during stop Eject the tape ± EJECT

To skip playback

You can skip a portion of playback you don't want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.
Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The
1
VCR starts searching. Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.
2
The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.
If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.
II PAUSE II PAUSE or PLAY ► ► FF during stop
Tip

To use the time counter

At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET. The counter in the display window resets to "0:00:00." Search for the point
afterwards by referring to the counter.
00
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
Notes
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
• The counter resets to "0:00:00" whenever a tape is reinserted.
• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.
54 Basic Operations
You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. See page 81.
VIDEO
EP 1 1. 1 1 1 1 .1 1 1 1
1 I- 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
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Recording TV programs

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DISPLAY
INPUT SELECT
CH +/­COUNTER/ REMAIN
SP/EP
• REC
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.

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Recording TV programs (continued)
5 SP / EP
6 .
INPUT
SEL€CT
CD
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0
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REC
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window.
VIDEO VTR
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Press CH + /- to select the channel you want to record.
VIDEO VTR
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1 1
3 CH
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture quality.
VTR
3 CH
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VIDEO
SP
Press # REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator —
VTR
3
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To stop recording

Press ■ STOP.
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To check the remaining tape length

Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with
Qj indicator also appears in the display window.
the
Remaining tape length
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Time counter
To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 fape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180." (For details, see page 81.)

To watch another TV program while recording

Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
1
window.
2
If the TV is cormected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if nof, skip this step.
Select another channel on the TV.
3

To select the channel using the shuttle ring

To select a channel in step 4 on page 56, you can also use the shuttle ring. During stop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or counterclockwise for lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the
preset order.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
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Recording TV programs (continued)
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source form the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won't be recorded on the tape.
• If you don't want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.
Notes
• The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining time after you press DISPLAY.
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Locating a
channel by Station ID

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You can select the TV program from
station ID.
1
Turn on your TV and set it to the video charmel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
E(^R Press ENTER.
( J The station ID appears on the TV screen.
•CH
|0|
Press CH +/- to select the station ID you want.
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The selected station ID
ENTER
CH +/-
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9 10 12 ABC 13 HBO 15 19 22 43 45
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Note

If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.
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Page 60
Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
Just enter the program's PlusCode listed
in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can
preset up to eight programs at a time.
Before you start...
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
POWER
CLEAR
VCR Plus+
CURSOR
Number buttons
SET
SP/EP
^ VCR PIUS+
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Press VCR Plus+.
a
Press the number buttons^o enter the program's PlusCode.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.
Enter p rog ram’s PlusCode us i ng |0-9| keys
To change tape speed, push ISP/EPI
PlusCode SP/EP
Use 1^-^ keys
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SP/EP
CD
Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
Press CURSOR ^ to select ONCE,
CURSOR DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press SET:
SET
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To record
Only once Everyday Monday to Friday
Once a week WEEKLY
Select
ONCE DAILY
PIusCode
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To con < i rm.TSETj To cancel tCLEARI
PIusCode ■ SP/EP
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RECORDING TIME
DATE START STOP CH
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To sei timer, push [POWER] To cancel, push ICLEAR]
SP/EP
WEEKLY 1
CLEAR
CD
The date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting.
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
* POWER
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The 0 indicator,appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

To stop recording

To stop rile VCR while recording, press
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Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The ©
indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to
reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.

To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)

While the VCR turns on, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-n indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-n indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-n indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.

Tips

• To cancel VCR Plus+ recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET in step 4 on page 61.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81).

Notes

• If the VCR doesn't accept the PlusCode, this means that:
- the PlusCode is incorrect.
- ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.
• The VCR will be unlocked when;
- you stop timer recording by pressing ■ STOP
- you insert a tape
- the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
Basic Operations
62
Page 63

Setting the timer manually

If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set
the timer to record programs.
Before you start...
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.
POWER MENU OK
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Setting the timer manuaiiy (continued)
Set the date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed:
I 11/18 WB -
1 Press CURSOR ^ to highlight each
item in turn.
2 Press CURSOR ♦ /♦ to set each item.
To correct a setting, press CURSOR to return to that setting and reset.
When you set the channel number, the
Channel number Station ID
Station ID appears on the TV screen. You
can set it while checking the Station ID.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press CURSOR
♦ while the date is highlighting. For details, see "Daily/weekly recording" on the next page.
INPUT
SELECT
.a
J . Press CURSOR ^ to confirm the setting.
CURSOR cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
To record from a source connected to the LINE -1 IN or LINE -2 IN
jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display "LI" or "L2" in the "CH"
position.
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
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START STOP CH
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• POWER
64 Basic Operations
Press OK.
Press POWER to turn off the VCR. The © indicator appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
Page 65

Oaily/weekly recording

In step 2 above, press CURSOR ♦ to select the recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below. Press CURSOR ♦ to change the indication in reverse order.
the current date
-► EVERY MON ­the current date

Tips

♦ SUN-SAT -► MON-SAT -► MON-FRI — EVERY SAT ....
EVERY SUN —► 1 month later —► (date counts down)
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH + !- or number buttons.
• You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot set the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when:
- you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.
- you press JOG so that VCR is in jog mode.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP / EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81).
• To lock the VCR after setting the timer, see page 62.

Notes

• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select "LI" or "L2."
• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 49).
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Additional Operations

Playing/searching at vadous speeds

FF
JOG ◄◄ REW
Shuttle ring
Playback options
View the picture during fast­forward or rewind
Search forward Search backward Rewind and start play
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Operation
During fast-forward, hold ► ► FF down. During rewind, hold
REW down.
► ► FF during playback ◄ ◄ REW during playback During stop, hold ◄ ◄ REW on the VCR, and press O PLAY on
the VCR.
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Using the shuttle ring

With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode .
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or counterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on:
Playback mode Normal speed
Mark on the TV screen
Slow motion Pause
High speed
in reverse
[^]
Double speed High speed
[►►]
Slow motion
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
-X2
Normal speed
in reverse
-X 1

To use the shuttle ring in jog mode

Usé this mode for frame-by-frame playback. Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to
the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring. To resume normal playback, press JOG again. The JOG indicator goes off.
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continued
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Playingisearching at various speeds (continued)

To resume normal playback

Press O PLAY.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons if;
- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
- Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
- The picture shakes while pausing.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may have snow:
- when playing at high speed in reverse
- when playing in reverse slow motion
- when playing in reverse.
• If the playback mode mark doesn't appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY
• On screen symbols, such as the bar indication, may shake while playing or
searching at various speeds.
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Searching for a
selected point on
the tape
You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.
1 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar
indication appears on the TV screen.
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A cursor (I) indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication. If
the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few moments (by pressing t> PLAY, ► ► FF or ^ REW) until the cursor appears.
2 Press CURSOR 4“/^ to move the pointer
(+) to the point where you want to start playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (I) moves toward the pointer. When the
VCR locates the marked point, playback
starts.
To cancel searching
Press O PLAY or STOP ■ .

To turn off the bar indication

Press DISPLAY again.
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Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)
Notes
• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below.
The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:
- tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160
- tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.
Tape type
T-60 or shorter from T-80 to T-140 T-160 or longer 160 320
Total time length
SP
LP
60 120 120 240
EP
180 360 480
If you move the pointer (+) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searches for the new reset point.
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Skip-searching

automatically

You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.
FF
REW
Press ► ► FF (or ◄ ◄ REW) for more than two seconds during stop. "SKIP" indicator appears on the TV screen.
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about two minutes on the counter, then fast­forwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes on
. the counter. The VCR repeats this operation
until it stops at the end (or beginning) of the tape.
search forward search forward

e ►► fast-forward

To cancel skip-search

Press [> PLAY or ■ STOP.

Note

• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.
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Creating a
favorite channel
list with Station ID
You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list.

Creating your favorite channel list

1
SET
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Press SET.
The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.
Press CH +/- to select the station ID you want to replace.

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CURSOR
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9 MTV
13
HBO
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45
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WGN
10
22
o • CURSOR Station ID you want to set.
4
5
SET
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Note
If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.
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Press CURSOR to select the
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required.
Press SET.
FAVORITE CH 12
ABC
15
CBS
27
TOP
13
HBO
HB02
19
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WGN
10
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Selecting a channel from
your favorite channel list

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1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on.
2 SET Press SET.
Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.
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Press CH +/- to select the station ID you want to select.
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The selected station ID
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Note
If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.
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Recording TV
programs using
the quick timer
After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.
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Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
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The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.

To stop while recording

Press ■ STOP.
► 10:30-^ 11:00—1

Using the quick timer during stop mode

1 Press QUICK TIMER.
2 Press CH +/- or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to
record.
3 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.
The recording starts.
3 CH
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Checking/ changing/
canceling timer settings
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET / CHECK:
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings, press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.
Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change:
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ^ ^ to highlight the item you want to change, and press CURSOR ♦ /♦ to reset it. Then, press CURSOR ^ repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press OK. If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
standby.
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11/22SUN 10 MON - SAT 1 EVERY SUN 12
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CURSOR CLEAR
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Checkinglchanginglcanceling timer settings (continued)
When the timer settings overlap
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1 p:
Program 2
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Will be cut off
about 20 seconds will be cut
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Program 2
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Recording stereo and bilingual
programs

Recording stereo programs

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 81.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page 81.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.)
To listen to
Stereo/main (left and right channels)
Left channel only Right channel only
Monaural No indicator
On-screen display
,STEREO STEREO
LEFT CH RIGHT CH
Display window
STEREO STEREO No indicator
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Recording^tereo and bilingual programs (continued)

How sound is recorded on a video tape

The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.

Monaural sound

Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track (main track)

Notes

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.
Stereo sound (left/right channels)
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Searching using
the index function
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The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.
1 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2 Press K4 / INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press INDEX SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press
INDEX SEARCH..
The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point.
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To stop searching

Press ■ STOP.
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Adjusting the picture

Adjusting the tracking

Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the p indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking. Press the TRACKING +/ - buttons to display
the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons
(the 0 indicator lights up). To resume
automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.

About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)

Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 81.
NORMAL TRACKING
Tracking meter
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APC playback

The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.

APC recording

Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with on tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs.
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function- . -
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly.) and press # REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press II PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press II PAUSE to start recording.
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Changing menu options

1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED
Page 1
OPTIONS.
2 Press CURSOR ^/4’ to select the" option to
change, then press CURSOR to change the setting.
The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 2
pages. To select page 2, press CURSOR ♦ repeatedly until page 2 appears. To select page 1, press CURSOR ♦ repeatedly until page 1 appears.
3 Press OK to return to the original screen.

Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS
APC ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and
Set this option to ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR. To
play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
ON to receive stereo programs, OFF to reduce noise. The sound
changes to monaural. ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal audio tracks at
the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.
improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. -. -
DIMMER
AUTO TAPE SPEED
TAPESELECT
SMART CUE
ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it brighter.
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP
mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, OFF to keep^the tape speed.
AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140 or T-180) to select the tape length
and display the remaining time correctly.
MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a
medium length, SHORT to set to short, LONG to set to long.
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Editing

Editing methods

This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings.

Basic editing

You can make a copy of a tape.

Insert editing

You can replace an existing scene with material from another recording. There are three kinds of insert editing.

Video insert

Replaces the original video and hi-fi audio. The monaural sound on the normal audio track is retained.

Audio insert

Replaces the original monaural sound on the normal audio track. The video
and hi-fi sound are left intact. For example, you can use this feature to add commentary to a tape recorded on a camcorder.

A/V insert

Replaces the original video and both hi­fi and monaural sound.
Video insert
Source tape
Edited tape /
Audio insert
Source tape
. Normal audio
Video and hi-fi audio
-Normal audio Video and
hi-fi audio
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Edited tape ;
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Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system

How to hook up to record on this VCR

This VCR (Recorder) TV

Signal flow supplied)

How to hook up to a stereo system

Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).

If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing

Hook up to record on the other VCR, then connect the VCRs via the CONTROL S jacks. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause and release pause) both VCRs from the recording VCR.
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910MS audio/video cable (not supplied).
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Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
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Before you start editing

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• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2" in the display window.
• Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
• On this VCR, press EDIT to display “EDIT" in the display window. If
the other VCR has a similar button, press it to activate edit function.
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start
recording and press II PAUSE. Press # REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
3
4
To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.

To stop editing

Press the I STOP buttons on both VCRs.
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Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the II PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press II PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press II PAUSE again to resume recording (Assemble Editing).
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press # REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press II PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press II PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.
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Insert editing

Before you start editing

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2" in the display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
• On this VCR, press EDIT to display "EDIT" in the display window. If the
other VCR has a similar switch, set it to ON as well.
1 Insert a source tape into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Search
for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2 Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end
of the scene to be replaced .and press II PAUSE.
3 Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to "0:00:00."
4 Rewind the prerecorded-tape to the beginning of the scene to be
replaced. The VCR pauses.
5 Press the INSERT buttons:
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Picture, hi-fi and monaural sound
To cancel the video or audio insert function, press VIDEO INSERT or AUDIO INSERT again. _
To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system) at the same time.
Press
VIDEO INSERT "VID INS II" appears on the TV screen and "V INSERT" appears in the display window.
"AUD INS II" appears on the TV screen and "A INSERT " appears in the display window.
AUDIO INSERT, then VIDEO INSERT - • ~
"A/V INS II" appears on the TV screen and "AV
INSERT " appears in the display window.
continued
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Insert editing (continued)

To stop editing

Press the ■ STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81). Use this feature to listen to inserted audio together with the original hi-fi audio. When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
• To use the INSERT function, this VCR must be set to playback pause, not recording pause.
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Additional Information

General setup information

Setting the RF unit
when connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must
set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CHS or CH4,
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display
window.
4 Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the display
window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1
(channel 3 or 4).
The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CHANNEL +/ - on the VCR, you have made the correct setting.
■ - Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
TV
TV/VIDEO CHANNEL +/-

continued

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General setup information (continued)
Attaching the external
antenifa connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.
Attaching a UHFA/HF band
mixer
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP / UHP antenna, use the EAC-66 UPIF / VHP band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.
300-ohm twin lead cable
EAC-32 Antenna connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin lead cable
EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not
I supplied)
1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws.
4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered b?Tow, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Symptom Remedy

The POWER switch does not
function.
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The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.
.g The clock has stopped and
5 —" lights in the display
window. The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
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The picture rolls vertically during picture search.
The picture has no sound. The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Connect the AC power cord securely. Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
POWER down on the VCR until o-" indicator
disappears. Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over an hour.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ - buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T­25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony's, as they may damage the video heads.
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears)

initial

contamination
terminal

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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
A TV pri^ram does not appear
on the TV screen. TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon
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as it is inserted.
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The tape ejects when you press
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press # REC.
The timer does not operate.
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Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
i you • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select "LI" or "L2" when recording from other equipment.
Check that the dock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time. Check that the cable box is turned on. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON.
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Symptom
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does not function.
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3 The channels on the VCR
cannot be changed. The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen. You cannot control other "TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Remedy
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment, j»-
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.
If you are not using S-Link’^'^, make sure that both miniplugs are ubconnected.
The command mode of the remote commander is different from the one of the VCR.
• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV's code number. The code number resets to 1 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.
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Specifications

System

Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video signal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s) EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s) LP; 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Fast-forward and rewind time
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)

Tuner section

channel coverage
VHF2tol3 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W-i-84
Antenna
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF

Inputs and outputs

LlNE-l IN and -2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
' S-LINK (CONTROL S IN)
Minijack (1)
CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)
Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)

Timer section

Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8 programs per month (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time

General

Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-998HF/998HF MX) 110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
(SLV-998HF PX/998HF CS)
Power consumption
24 W (SLV-998HF) 20 W (SLV-998HF CS/998HF MX/
998HF PX)
Operating temperature
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
- 20 °C to 60 °C (- 4 "F to 140 °F)
Dimensions
Approx. 430 X 107 X 287 mm (w/h/d)
Approx. (17x4'/4x11 ’/«inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 4.3 kg (9 lb 8 oz)

Supplied accessories

Remote commander (1 ) Size AA (R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) Audio/video cable (3 phono, 1 mini to 3 phono,
1 mini) (1) Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1)
Jack cover (1)
Plug adaptor (1) (SLV-998HF PX/998HF CS only)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

m POWER switch / indicator (61)
SP (Standard Play) / EP (Extra Play) button (56, 61)
¡3] EASY SET UP button (12,15,18, 21,
25, 28)
S] TV/VIDEO button (57)
fSl Tape compartment
[6] CHANNEL/TRACKING+/-
buttons (56, 65, 80) [7] REJECT button (54) [S O PLAY button (53, 66)
JOG button (67) 59 ® REC (record) button (56, 84)
55] ■ STOP button (54) 511 shuttle ring (57, 67)
51 II PAUSE button (54)
FF (fast forward) button (54, 66) REW (rewind) button (54, 66)
51 EDIT button (84)
5Zl
COMMAND MODE switch (6)
51 INPUT SELECT button (56, 58) 51 Remote sensor (5) H LINE-2 IN VIDEO / AUDIO L / R
jacks (83)

continued

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Display window

[T][2] [3] B] [5] H] [7] [8][9]I® E
i-iiaii
E^IO- O O -O O
^Qll LILI LILI LI
01 03
m Timer indicator (61)
SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (77)
H] STEREO indicator (77)
B] • Tape speed indicator (56)
[5] VIDEO indicator (57, 87)
[6l APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
indicator (80)
\T[ EDIT indicator (84)
im
[8] COMMAND MODE indicator (6)
[9] Tracking indicator (80) 01 Child Lock indicator (62)
01] AV INSERT indicator (85)
01 Line/charmel indicator (56, 84) 01 Time counter/clock indicator (54) 03 Remaining time indicator (57) 01 Tape/recording indicator (56)
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Rear panel

fn AC power cord (8)
[2] S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10)
[3] CABLE BOX CONTROL
(CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 24)
S] LINE-1 IN AUDIO L / R / VIDEO
jacks (24, 83)
RE (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (87)
H] VHF/UHF IN connector (11,14,17,
20, 24, 27)
[7] VHF/UHF OUT connector (11,14,
17, 20, 24, 27)
[8] LINE OUT AUDIO L / R / VIDEO
jacks (9)
continued
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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote^commander

[U ^ EJECT button (54)
[T]
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lO
C53
'O
•BO'©
O
Menu operation buttons (32) MENU button
CURSOR ♦ / i ^ buttons
OK button [3] CLEAR button (61) [4] AUDIO MONITOR button (77)
[5] TV/VIDEO button (57)
~ INDEX SEARCH buttons
(78)
AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons
m
(84)
QUICK TIMER button (74)
DISPLAY button (57, 69)
SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play)
0
button (56)
El INPUT SELECT button (56, 58, 84)
COUNTER RESET/RECEIVER VOL (volume) + button (5, 54)
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# REC (record) button (56) SMART CUE/MUTING button (5,
E
54) REW (rewind) button (54, 66) EE (fast forward) button (54, 66)
P O PLAY button (53)
E ■ STOP button (54) E Shuttle ring (57, 67)
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pfv] ¡RECEIVERI /1VIDEOlswitch (5)
POWER switch (61, 64) COMMAND MODE switch (6)
VCR Plus+ button (60) Number buttons (46, 51) ENTER button (46, 51, 72) SET button (61,72) CH (channel) + /- buttons (56) VOL (volume) + /- buttons (6)
JOG button/indicator (67)
II PAUSE button (54)
COUNTER / REMAIN / RECEIVER VOL (volume) - button (5, 57)
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Index

A, B
Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting
picture 80
tracking 80 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 47 Antenna hookup 17 APC (Adaptive Picture
Control) 80 Audio track 78 Audio/video insert 85
Audio/video (A/V) hookup 9
Auto Clock Set feature 33
Auto Tape Speed 81
Cable Box Control
cable box code number
chart 40
setting 39
Cable hookup 11 Cable Mouse 39 Canceling timer settings 75 Changing timer settings 75 Channel line-up chart 48 Checking timer settings 75 Child Lock 62 Cleaning the video
heads 89 Clock setting 33 Connecting
cable TV 11 external antenna
connector 88 UHF/VHF band
mixer 88
Counter 54
E, F, G
Easy Set Up 12, 15,18, 21, 25, 28
Editing 82 EP mode 56
H
Hi-fi audio track 78
I, j. K
Index searching 79
Language selecting 32 Locking the VCR 62 LP mode 58
M
Monitoring audio during playback 77
N, O
Normal audio track 78
Picture adjustment. See Adjusting
Playback 53
at various speeds 66 frame-by-frame 67 skip 54 slow motion 67
Presetting channels 44
Q
Quick timer
74
R
Recording 55
bilingual programs 77 SAP broadcasts 77 saving 57 stereo broadcasts 77 using VCR Plus-i- 60 while watching another
program 57
s
Safety tab 57 SAP (Second Audio
Program) 77 Searching at various
speeds 66 S-Link™ 9 SP mode 56
T, u
Timer recording 63
canceling timer
settings 75 changing timer
settings 75 checking timer
settings 75 daily/ weekly
recording 65 overlapping timer
recordings 75 using VCR Plus-i- 60
Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting
V, W, X, Y, Z
VCR Plus-^
channel setup 48
recording 60
Disabling channels 46 DSS (Digital Satellite System)
-24
Dubbing. See Editing.
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uick reference to using the VCR

Hookup 1

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
O PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box.
2 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
3 Enter the program's
PlusCode number.
4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press SET.
5 Insert a tape.
6 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
7 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR's TV / VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box
output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
4 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to watch.

Hookup 2

To play a tape

1 If you made A/V
connections, set the TV to video input. If you didn't use A/V hookup:
• Turn on the cable box.
' • Set the cable box to
channel 3 or 4.
• Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4).
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2 Insert a tape and press
D> PLAY.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the program's
PlusCode number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press SET.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR's TV / VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Select the channel with
your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV.

Hookup 3

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
O PLAY. If there's no picture on your TV, press
the VCR's TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window.

To record a program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
2 Enter the program's
PlusCode number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press SET.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
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To watch TV

1 Turn off the VCR, or press
the VCR's TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Set the TV to the channel
you want to watch.

Hookup 4

To play a tape

1 Set the TV to channel 3 or
4 (or to video input, if you
made A/V connections.)
2 Insert a tape and press
t> PLAY.

To record a program

1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to record.
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the
remote commander.
4 Enter the program's
PlusCode number.
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or
WEEKLY, then press SET.
6 Insert a tape.
7 Press POWER to turn off
the VCR.
8 Leave the cable box on.

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or
press the VCR's TV / VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box
output channel (usually 2, 3,or4).
4 Set the cable box to the
channel you want to watch.
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