Sony SLV-K877PL Operating Instructions Manual

3-861-478-11 (1)
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-K877PL
©1997 by Sony Corporation
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• This unit operates on 110 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the unit from the 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 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.
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.
Introduction
2
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
6 Step 3: Hookups 21 Setting the clock 22 Presetting channels 26 Setting up G-CODE*
Basic Operations
28 Playing a tape 31 Recording TV programs 34 Recording TV programs using G-
CODE
37 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
39 Playing/searching at various
speeds
41 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
42 Checking/changing/cancelling
timer settings
43 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
45 Karaoke sing-along 54 Searching with the AMS or index
function
56 Enjoying the surround sound
(Virtual Sound)
57 Adjusting the picture 58 Changing menu options
59 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
60 Basic editing 61 Audio dubbing
64 General setup information 66 Troubleshooting 68 Specifications 69 Index to parts and controls 75 Index back cover
Getting Started
Editing
system
Additional Information
Quick reference to using the VCR
* G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODE system is
manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction
3
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors
• Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3­phono)
• Microphone
• Plug adaptor
If the plug supplied with your VCR does not fit your power outlet, attach the supplied adaptor to the plug.
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.
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. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.
Getting Started
Remote sensor
TV␣ ␣ /␣ ␣ VIDEO
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
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.
Set TV / VIDEO to
VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
5Getting Started
Step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR.
If you have
TV that has audio/video inputs
Antenna only, no cable TV Cable box with many scrambled
channels
No cable box or cable box with only a few scrambled channels
Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions.
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.
Before you get started
• Turn off the power to all equipment.
• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Use
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Refer to
Pages 7 and 8
Pages 9 to 10
Pages 12 to 14
Pages 15 to 17
Pages 18 to 20
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Audio/video (A/V) hookup
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition, for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If 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 this 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.
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
Pages 7 and 8
Getting Started
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE-1 OUT
Audio/video cable (supplied)
TV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
Stereo receiver
AUX IN
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
LINE-1 IN
LINE-1 OUT
Video cable (not supplied)
TV
IN
VIDEO AUDIO
Audio cable (not supplied)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
• If you want to use the Trinitron TV Synchro Play function (page 30), the connection using the audio/video cable is necessary. (If your TV has two or more inputs, connect the audio/video cable to the VIDEO IN 1 jacks.)
Stereo receiver
AUX IN
continued
7Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SET UP MENU
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ B b ]
AUDIO MIX ON OFF
AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO
APC ON OFF
MAIN SAP
ON OFF
AUTO ANT SEL ON OFF
BUZZER ON OFF
A/V hookup: VCR setup
After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK KARAOKE PROGRAM SET UP KARAOKE SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET G-CODE CHANNELS
CLOCK SET SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 58.
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Hookup 1
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).
A Use this hookup if you’re using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
channels 2–13 only)
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Pages 9 to 11
Getting Started
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.
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 that 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 65.
continued
9Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
END : [ EXECUTE ]
/2WED/1
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
EASY SET UP
1 997 :0011
CLOCK SET
AM
EASY SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE
CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]
SELECT : NEXT :
[ B b ] [ EXECUTE ]
TUNER PRESET
ANT CABLE
EASY SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
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 64. If you made A/V connections (from page 7), you can skip
EASY
SET UP
this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 21.
2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 22.
3 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
EASY SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
TUNER PRESET
/
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
Getting Started10
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
Hookup 1: G-CODE channel setup
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
MENU
SET G-CODE CHANNELS CLOCK SET
KARAOKE PROGRAM
TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET
SET G-CODE CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
CHANNEL LIST
SET GUIDE CH::
[ EXECUTE ]
[ 0 – 9 ]
1 Find the G-CODE Channel Listing in your program guide. 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 26.
1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
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Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
11Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2
Hookup 4
Hookup 4
Cable box with many scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can’t do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Wall
VCR
VHF/UHF
Cable box
IN OUT
IN
OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
Pages 12 to 14
Match the type of
A
connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
B
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
C
Pages 19 to 21
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Hookup 2: VCR setup
END : [ EXECUTE ]
/2WED/1
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
EASY SET UP
1 997 :0011
CLOCK SET
AM
EASY SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE
CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]
SELECT : NEXT :
[ B b ] [ EXECUTE ]
TUNER PRESET
ANT CABLE
EASY SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
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 64. If you made A/V connections (from page 7), you can skip
EASY
SET UP
this step.
2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 21.
2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 22.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
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3 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
EASY SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
PLEASE WAIT
TUNER PRESET
/
.
Normal display
continued
13Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
MENU
SET G-CODE CHANNELS CLOCK SET
KARAOKE PROGRAM
TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET
SET G-CODE CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
33 – 3
CHANNEL LIST
SET GUIDE CH::
[ EXECUTE ]
[ 0 – 9 ]
Hookup 2: G-CODE channel setup
1 Find the G-CODE Channel Listing in your program guide. 2 Enter all the channel you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 26.
1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
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Hookup 3
No cable box, or cable box with only a few scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box or if 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
Pages 15 to 17
Getting Started
Wall
Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.
Cable box
IN OUT
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
A
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
C
UHF
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
continued
15Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
END : [ EXECUTE ]
/2WED/1
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
EASY SET UP
1 997 :0011
CLOCK SET
AM
EASY SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
EASY SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE
CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]
SELECT : NEXT :
[ B b ] [ EXECUTE ]
TUNER PRESET
ANT CABLE
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 64. If you made A/V connections (from page 7), you can skip
EASY
SET UP
this step.
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 21.
2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 22.
3 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
EASY SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
TUNER PRESET
/
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
Getting Started16
PLEASE WAIT
.
Normal display
Hookup 3: G-CODE channel setup
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
MENU
SET G-CODE CHANNELS CLOCK SET
KARAOKE PROGRAM
TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET
SET G-CODE CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
CHANNEL LIST
SET GUIDE CH::
[ EXECUTE ]
[ 0 – 9 ]
1 Find the G-CODE Channel Listing in your program guide. 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 26.
1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
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Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
17Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4
Cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch
Recommended use
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B)
What you can’t do
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B)
Wall
Splitter
A/B switch
VCR
A
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
B
Cable box
IN OUT
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
or
VHF
UHF
Pages 18 to 20
A
VHF
B
UHF
C
Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.
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Hookup 4: VCR setup
END : [ EXECUTE ]
/2WED/1
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
EASY SET UP
1 997 :0011
CLOCK SET
AM
EASY SET UP
SET UP IS DONE
EASY SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE
CANCEL : [ EASY SET UP ]
SELECT : NEXT :
[ B b ] [ EXECUTE ]
TUNER PRESET
ANT CABLE
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
CH3
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ B b ]
ANT ADD
ON
CABLE ERASE
OFF
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 64. If you made A/V connections
EASY
SET UP
(from page 7), you can skip this step.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR with a ball-point pen, etc.
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 21.
2 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 22.
3 The AUTO PRESET
starts.
EASY SET UP AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
TUNER PRESET
/
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
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4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see
PLEASE WAIT
page 24.
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
2 Enter the cable box output channel.
3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.
.
Normal display
Cable box output channel
continued
19Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
MENU
SET G-CODE CHANNELS CLOCK SET
KARAOKE PROGRAM
TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ EXECUTE ]
MENU
SET G-CODE CHANNELS CLOCK SET
KARAOKE PROGRAM
TIMER SET / CHECK SET UP KARAOKE
SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET
SET G-CODE CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 – 15
CHANNEL LIST
SET GUIDE CH::
[ EXECUTE ]
[ 0 – 9 ]
SET G-CODE CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH TV CH
25 – 3
CHANNEL LIST
SET GUIDE CH::
[ EXECUTE ]
[ 0 – 9 ]
Hookup 4: G-CODE channel setup
1 Find the G-CODE Channel Listing in your program guide. 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 26.
1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE
CHANNELS.
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
3 Press EXECUTE.
3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to
record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 26.
1 Press MENU and select SET G-CODE
CHANNELS.
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
3 Press EXECUTE.
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
Setting the clock
END : [ EXECUTE ]
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
CLOCK SET
/2WED/11 997 :0011
AM
END : [ EXECUTE ]
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
CLOCK SET
1 SAT11/ / 99712:001
AM
CLOCK SET
1 SUN11/ / 99716
END : [ EXECUTE ]
SELECT : SET :
[ B b ] [ V v ]
2:001
AM
Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs.
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.
• MENU
1 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE.
CURSOR
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
• EXECUTE
skip this step.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to set the month.
CURSOR
MENU EXECUTE
CURSOR >/./?//
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3 Press CURSOR / to flash the day and
CURSOR
press CURSOR >/. to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically.
4 Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
5 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.
21Getting Started
Presetting
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
CH2
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ B b ]
ANT ADD
ON
CABLE ERASE
OFF
channels
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF 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 channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting.
Before you start…
123 456 789
0
• 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 Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.
CURSOR
When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
MENU EXECUTE
CURSOR >/./?//
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• EXECUTE
2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE.
CURSOR
3 • To preset VHF and UHF channels:
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
CH2
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ B b ]
ANT ADD
ON
CABLE ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
CH1
SELECT : SET :
[ V v ] [ B b ]
ANT ADD
ON
CABLE ERASE
OFF
TUNER PRESET
AUTO PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE MANUAL SET
AFT FINE TUNING
CH2 ANT ADD
ON
CABLE ERASE
OFF
PLEASE WAIT
CURSOR
CURSOR
Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT.
• To preset cable TV channels: Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE.
4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO
CURSOR
• EXECUTE
PRESET, then press EXECUTE. All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.
Getting Started
continued
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