Sony SLV-AV100U, SLV-AV100C User Manual

3-859-466-11 (1)

Integrated Amplifier/Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

SLV-AV100U/C

WARNING

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

• 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.

CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

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 appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

• 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.

Information

For customers in the USA

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.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority

to operate this equipment.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material 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.

Owner’s record

The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. _____________________

Serial No.______________________

Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3: Speaker systems hookup

8 Step 4: Various audio/video hookups 11 Step 5: TV antenna or cable hookups 30 Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP 33 Setting the clock 35 Setting up cable box control 39 Presetting channels 43 Setting up VCR Plus+ *

45 Presetting radio stations

Basic VCR / Radio Operations

47 Playing a video tape 49 Using the pre-programed sound fields 50 Recording TV programs 51 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ 54 Setting the timer manually 56 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 58 Listening to the radio

Audio/Video Equipment Operations

59 Selecting the equipment 62 Controlling VCRs 64 Controlling the TV 66 Playing back a CD 67 Controlling a cassette deck 69 Controlling a DAT deck 71 Controlling an MD deck 73 Controlling an LD player

*1VCR Plus+ and PlusCode

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

This unit uses the Dolby

Surround system, manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Sound Field Operations

75 Taking advantage of the sound fields 77 Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround* 78 Customizing the sound fields 82 Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields

sound

Advanced VCR Operations

84 Playing/searching at various speeds 85 Recording TV programs using the quick timer 86 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 87 Searching using the index function 88 Adjusting the picture 89 Changing menu options

Editing

90 Recording from another VCR or LD player

Additional Information

91 Customizing the remote commander function buttons 92 General setup information 94 Troubleshooting 97 Specifications 98 Index to parts and controls 103 Index

Quick reference to using the VCR

Back Cover

Introduction

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

• AM loop antenna

• FM wire antenna

• Video cable (1 phono to 1 phono)

Getting Started

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Getting Started

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this unit, a TV, other VCRs, an LD deck, CD player, cassette deck, DAT deck, and MD deck (all equipment must be made by Sony). For details on how to operate other equipment with this remote commander, see “Audio/ Video Equipment Operations” from page 59.

Remote sensor

123 456 789

Notes

• The remote commander is initially set to control this unit. However, if it doesn’t control the unit, press

VHS TUNER first. If the remote commander still doesn’t operate, read “Controlling VCRs” on page 62 first.

• 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.

Getting Started

FRONT SPEAKERS

CENTER

R-REAR-L

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Step 3

Speaker systems hookup

To get the best possible sound from the unit, connect front (left and right), center, and rear (left and right) speakers. You need to connect either the center or rear speakers as well as the front speakers to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

Before you connect...

• Prepare speaker cords (one for each speaker) (not supplied).

(+)

(–)

• Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the components: + to +, and – to –. (If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and the bass sound will not be reproduced well.)

• Do not connect the AC power cord until you finish all the connections through “Step 5 : TV antenna or cable hookups” on page 11.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

Rear right speaker Center speaker Rear left speaker

(+)

(–)

Front right speaker Front left speaker

Connect the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS L/R connectors.

Twist about 15 mm of the stripped ends of the cord. Then insert the stripped ends into the connectors as shown on the right.

Connect the center speaker to the SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER connectors.

Repeat step 1 above for the center speaker. If you don’t have a center speaker, skip this step.

Active woofer

(+)

(–)

(+)

(–)

Getting Started

CENTER

R-REAR-L

SURROUND SPEAKERS

Connect the rear speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR L/R connectors.

Repeat step 1 above for the surround speakers. If you don’t have rear speakers, skip this step.

(+)

Note

• Be sure to connect both left and right speakers. If you connect only one speaker, the rear speaker won’t reproduce the sound.

(–)

Placing the speakers

For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.

Rear speaker

60-90 cm

Getting Started

45º

Tips

• Position the center speaker so the face of the speaker is aligned evenly with, or slightly behind the faces of the front left and right speakers.

• Mount the surround (rear) left and right speakers on the walls so they face each other.

• Position the front left and right speakers and center speaker as close to the same height as possible.

Front speaker

Connecting an active woofer

For further sound improvement, connect an active woofer to MIX OUT with an audio cable (not supplied). The active woofer will increase bass response. The position of the active woofer does not affect the sound quality very much.

This unit Active woofer

MIX INPUT

OUT

Audio cable (not supplied)

Listening through the headphones

Connect the headphones to PHONES. No sound will be reproduced from the speakers.

PHONES

Getting Started

Step 4

Various audio/video hookups

The following connections with various audio/video equipment are recommended examples. The actual connections may vary depending on the equipment you have.

Before you connect....

• Prepare audio (not supplied) and video cables referring to the following table.

Video cableAudio cable

White (L)

Red (R)

White (L) Red (R)

Yellow

• Turn off the power to all equipment before making any connections.

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are complete.

• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

FM wire antenna

Equipment

Tuner/CD player MD deck/DAT deck/cassette deck Satellite tuner/LD player/other VCR TV Monitor

MD deck

DAT deck

AM loop antena

ANTENNA

Cassette deck

AUDIO

IN IN

REC OUT

Necessary cable for each piece of equipment

One audio cable Two audio cables One video cable and one audio cable One video cable and one audio cable One video cable

REC OUTREC IN

VIDEO 1

TVTAPE / MD LINE

IN IN

(Monitor)

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN

DSS receiver

MONITOR

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO 1

LINE

: Signal flow

VIDEO OUT

OUT

CD player

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

LD player

Other VCR

to wall outlet

Getting Started

Connect your audio/video equipment using audio and video cables (not supplied) referring to the illustration on page 8.

Make sure you connect the audio and video cable plugs to jacks of the same color.

Getting Started

Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.

Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks

Video game

AUDIO OUT

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO

VIDEO 2 INPUT

L AUDIO R

Camcorder

Other VCR

: Signal flow

VIDEO OUT

Notes

• Make sure you connect the audio/video plugs to jacks of the same color.

• If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect only the VIDEO and AUDIO L jacks.

Connecting to the AC OUTLET

You can connect an audio component (or components through an optional multi-outlet extension cord) to AC OUTLET on the rear of the unit. The power is supplied to AC OUTLET while the unit is turned on. The power supply stops when you turn off the unit. Using this function, you can turn on and turn off all the audio components connected to AC OUTLET at the same time if you leave those components’ power switches on.

Cautions

• Make sure you comply with the laws and regulations in your country for this connection.

• Make sure that the power consumption of the components connected to AC OUTLET doesn’t exceed 120 watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this outlet.

Notes

• The power will not be supplied to the components as long as the unit is turned off. Any electronic memory of the components may be cleared if you make this connection.

• Some audio components may not turn on with this connection.

Getting Started

Step 4 Various audio/video hookups (continued)

Connecting FM/AM antennas

To receive radio broadcasts with this unit, connect the FM/AM antennas (supplied).

FM wire antenna

ANTENNA

After connecting the wire antenna, keep it as horizontal as possible.

If AM reception is poor

We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building.

AM loop antenna

Adjust the direction.

If you have poor FM reception

Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.

FM outdoor antenna

Receiver

ANTENNA

Note

• To prevent noise pick-up, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and TV. When the noise is not cleared yet, turn off the TV.

Getting Started

Step 5

TV antenna or cable hookups

Getting Started

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.

* DSS is a registered

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

If you have

TV that has video input

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

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

Antenna only, no cable TV Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels DSS* receiver Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Use

Video (V) hookup, then follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3 Hookup 4

Hookup 5 Hookup 6

Refer to

Page 12

Pages 13 to 15

Pages 16 to18

Pages 19 to 21 Pages 22 to 24

Pages 25 to 26 Pages 27 to 29

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 unit’s VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

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

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

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

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

Video (V) hookup

You will get a better picture by connecting your TV (monitor) to MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack as the illustration shown on page 8.

If you’re no planning to use your unit’s VCR to record programs

You’re finished setting up the unit’s VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on page

If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system

Complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

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 or your receiver.

Notes to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Getting Started

Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on

Pages 10 to 12

page 36.

Getting Started

A Cable Mouse is available as an optional accessory for this model. You can order directly from Sony by calling 1-800-488-7669 and asking for Cable Mouse

RM-CM101.

$14.95 + $3.00 (shipping, handling and aplicable sales tax)

Wall

VCR

VHF/UHF

Cable box

OUT

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Cable Mouse

IN OUT

CONTROL S OUT

(not supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of

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

B For connector types

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

Side view

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

SET UP CABLE BOX

OFFON

CABLE MOUSE

CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX CODE NO.

CH3

BOX OUTPUT CH

018

SET

: :

SELECT

EXECUTE

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

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 92. If you made V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

4 Select your cable box output channel and press

EXECUTE.

5 The CENTER MODE selection menu appears.

Select the center mode and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

keys

––– CH3

018 CH3

OFFON

WED/1 1/997

SELECT SET

: :

EXECUTE

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select

ON. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT SET

0–9

3 Enter your cable box code number and press

CURSOR..

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT SET

: :

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP i s done

Normal display

Getting Started

Hookup 1: VCR Plus + channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 43.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

SOUND SET

VHS MENU

SELECT SET QUIT

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

SELECT SET QUIT

EXECUTE

: :

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

EXECUTE

: :

Getting Started

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel

you use on your TV.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

Or to

EXECUTE

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

see

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

4 Press EXECUTE.

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

Recommended use

Hookup 2

No cable box, or

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.

incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.

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

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

VHF/UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

A Match the type

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

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Getting Started

Hookup 2: VCR setup

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

AUTO PRESET

Plea

EXECUTING

se wai t

SET UP TUNER PRESET

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

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 92. If you made V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

Getting Started

5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE

selection menu appears. Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

WED/1 1/997

SELECT SET

: :

EXECUTE

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select

OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET

: :

EXECUTE

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/

CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 39.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

OFFONCABLE MOUSE

SET UP

SET UP i s done

Normal display

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

EXECUTE

: :

EASY UPSET

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 43.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

SOUND SET

VHS MENU

SELECT SET QUIT

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

SELECT SET QUIT

EXECUTE

: :

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

EXECUTE

: :

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel

you use on your TV.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

Or to

EXECUTE

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

see

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

4 Press EXECUTE.

Getting Started

Hookup 3

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

Antenna hookup

VHF/UHF

OUT

VCR

AUse this hookup if you’re using:

• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)

• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

Rear of TV VHF/UHF

Match the type of

(not supplied)

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

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

BUse this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna

(you get channels 2–13 only)

Getting Started

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VCR

UHF

Match the type of

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

VHF

B For connector types

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

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 92.

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

SET UP

SET UP i s done

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

AUTO PRESET

Plea

EXECUTING

se wai t

SET UP TUNER PRESET

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 92. If you made V connection (from page 12), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE

selection menu appears. Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

SELECT SET NEXT

: : :

EXECUTE

WED/1 1/997

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select

OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET

: :

EXECUTE

OFFONCABLE MOUSE

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/

CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 39.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT SET

: :

CANCEL

EASY UPSET

Normal display

Getting Started

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 43.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

SOUND SET

VHS MENU

SELECT SET QUIT

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

SELECT SET QUIT

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel

you use on your TV.

EXECUTE

: :

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

EXECUTE

: :

Getting Started

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

Or to

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

4 Press EXECUTE.

CH TV CH

25 – 15

EXECUTE

see

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

Recommended use

Hookup 4

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.

Incompatible cable box with many

What you can do with this hookup

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

scrambled channels

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

• Select channels directly on the VCR

Hookup 4

Pages 19 to 21

Wall

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

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

VHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

Getting Started

Hookup 4: VCR setup

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

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 92. If you made V connection (from page 12), you can skip this step.

5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE

selection menu appears. Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

Getting Started

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

SELECT SET NEXT

: : :

EXECUTE

WED/1 1/997

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

SET UP

SET UP i s done

Normal display

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select

OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/

CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 39.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET

: :

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

SELECT SET CANCEL

SET UP TUNER PRESET

AUTO PRESET

Plea

EXECUTE

ANT CABLE

: : :

EASY UPSET

EXECUTING

se wai t

OFFONCABLE MOUSE

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 43.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the

cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

SOUND SET

VHS MENU

SELECT SET QUIT

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

SELECT SET QUIT

EXECUTE

: :

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

EXECUTE

: :

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box

output channel.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

33 – 3

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

Or to

EXECUTE

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

see

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

4 Press EXECUTE.

Getting Started

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 37.

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 channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels

from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with VCR Plus+

Getting Started

Wall

VHF/UHF

DSS receiver

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

AUDIO LINE

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN OUT

VIDEO LINE

CONTROL S OUT

Cable Mouse (not supplied)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type

of connector on

UHF

your TV: A,B or C

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

VHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

Side view

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

SET UP CABLE BOX

OFFON

CABLE MOUSE

CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX CODE NO.

LINE

BOX OUTPUT CH

650

SET

: :

SELECT

EXECUTE

Hookup 5: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. If you made V connection (from page 12), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

2 Turn on your DSS receiver.

4 Set your DSS receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT

CH) to LINE and press EXECUTE.

5 The CENTER MODE selection menu appears.

Select the center mode and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

keys

––– CH3

650 CH3

OFFON

WED/1 1/997

SELECT SET

: :

EXECUTE

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.

Select ON. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT SET

0–9

3 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press

CURSOR.. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

SELECT SET

: :

EXECUTE

SET UP

SET UP i s done

Normal display

Notes

To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed as follows:

• Leave the DSS receiver on all the time.

• Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the

DSS receiver.

• To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before

the VCR starts recording.

• To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the

pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording.

• Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these

programs.

Getting Started

Hookup 6

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

Getting Started

Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Wall

Splitter (not supplied)

A/B switch

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

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

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

VCR

VHF/UHF

OUT

Cable box

IN OUT

Getting Started

Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)

AUTO PRESET

Plea

EXECUTING

se wai t

SET UP TUNER PRESET

SET

: :

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

NORMAL

SET UP SOUND SET

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –

55dB

SET

SET UP

SET UP i s done

ADVANCED OPTIONS

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

QUIT

SET

: :

SELECT

EXECUTE MENU

TUNER PRESET CH3

CABLEANT

ANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET

ADD / ERASE :

ERASEADD

AFT

OFFON

FINE TUNING

SELECT CH :

0–9,ENTER

END

SELECT

: :

TEST TONE

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER

REAR

+ –515

dB dB

SET

Hookup 6: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. If you made V connection (from page 12), you can skip this step.

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

EASY

SET UP

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

1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time

and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE

selection menu appears. Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.

Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 31.

SET UP CLOCK SET

2:0011

SELECT SET NEXT

: : :

EXECUTE

WED/1 1/997

2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select

OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.

SET UP CABLE BOX

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET

: :

EXECUTE

OFFONCABLE MOUSE

3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/

CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 39.

SET UP TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

ANT CABLE

SELECT NEXT CANCEL

EXECUTE

: :

EASY UPSET

Normal display

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or

4). For details, see page 35.

1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the

cursor (I) to VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.

2 Select TUNER PRESET.

3 Enter the cable box output channel. Set MANUAL

SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

Getting Started

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

ADVANCED OPTIONS

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

QUIT

SET

: :

SELECT

EXECUTE MENU

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

Or to

CH TV CH

25 – 3

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

see

EXECUTE

VHS MENU

SOUND SET

QUIT

SET

: :

SELECT

EXECUTE MENU

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details, see page 43.

2 For unscrambled channels, if the channels in the

program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

SOUND SET

VHS MENU

SELECT SET QUIT

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

SELECT SET QUIT

EXECUTE

: :

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS

EXECUTE

: :

3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scambled

channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 44.

1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.

2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box

output channel.

Getting Started

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel

you use on your TV.

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

25 – 15

Push 0–9 keys t o set Pro g r am GUIDE CH

push

Or to

EXECUTE

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

see

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

4 Press EXECUTE.

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

Getting Started

Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP

You can set the center mode for the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields, and the relative volume level of the center and rear speakers for the PROLOGIC sound field with EASY SET UP. (For sound field explanations, see page 75.)

1 Complete each operation other than SOUND SET with EASY SET UP

referring to pages 13 to 30.

2 After the CENTER MODE selection menu appears, press ?// to

select the center mode. See “Selecting the center mode” on page 32 for details.

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER MODE

EXECUTE

CURSOR >/./?//

WIDE

SET

: :

EXECUTE

3 Press EXECUTE.

Each speaker emits the test tone in turn (the speaker emitting the test tone is indicated by the red speaker mark). Check each speaker’s relative volume balance with the test tones.

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER MODE

SELECT END

CENTER

REAR

00dB

: :

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET

4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to CENTER. Then, press

CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the center speaker so you have an equal volume balance with the other speakers at your listening position.

If you selected PHANTOM in step 2, skip this step. This volume adjustment affects only the PROLOGIC sound field.

SET UP SOUND SET

CENTER MODE

+80dB

CENTER

REAR

SELECT END

: :

EXECUTE

TEST TONE

SET

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