Sony SLV-M10HF User Manual

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.

3-861-573-11 i

Model No. ^ Serial No.

VMS

GOLD

SLV-M10HF

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAuriON TO neOUCE THE RISK Of ELECTRIC SHOCK.

00 NOT REMOVE COVER (OR 8ACK1

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSlOE

Rl- T F M SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

i he AC power cord must be changed at qualified

service shop.

Precautions

Safety

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

• If anything fails into the cabinet, unplug the unit

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,

product's enclosure that may be of

This symbol Is intended to alert the user

to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature

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.

the purpose of safety and will fit into the power nutlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, ci>ntacl your Sony dealer.

not intend to use it for an extended periocH)f time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

internal heat buildup. 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

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.

For customers in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this VCR may not cause interference, and (2) this VCR must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the VCR.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes antf other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Step 2: Setting up the remote

commander

8 Step 3: Hookups

Selecting a language

Basic Operations SmartFile function

Playing a tape 86 About the SmartFile function

Recording TV programs

55 59 Locating a channel by station ID 61 Recording TV programs using

VCR Plus+

64 Setting the timer manually

Additionai Operations

67 Playing/searching at various

speeds Searching for a selected point on

the tape Skip-searching automatically

72 73 Creating a favorite channel list

with station IDs Recording TV programs using the

quick timer Checking / changing / canceling

timer settings Recording stereo and bilingual

programs Searching using the index

function Adjusting the picture

82 Changing menu options 84 Editing with another VCR

33 Setting the clock 39 Setting up cable box control 44 Presetting channels

48 Setting up VCR Plus+*

88 Recording using the SmartFile

function

93 Selecting and playing a program 94 Checking the contents of a tape 95 Labelling a recorded program

and tape

100 Protecting a recorded program 102 Erasing the data of an unwanted

program

103 Storing program data from the

DSS receiver (Program Data Download)

Additional Information

105 General setup information 107 Troubleshooting 110 Specifications 111 Index to parts and controls 117 Index back cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of

Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license fn^m Gemstar Development Corporation.

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

Size AA (R6) batteries

Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini

to 3-phono, 1-mini)

Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini)

Getting Started

SmartFile labels

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 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

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 timft-remo\ e the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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

Set /IVIDEOl to

I VIDEOl and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

and point at the remote sensor on the TV

Remote sensor

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[TV|/VIDEO

RECEIVER VOL +/-

MUTING

continued

Getting Started

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To remotely 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 about two seconds and

repeat until the desired position

appears in the display window.

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COMMAND MODE

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 [TVj/ IVIDEOlat the top of the remote commander 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 +/-, 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| / i VIDEO I to I 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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Getting Started

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer

Sony

Akai 04 AOC 04 Magnavox

Centurion 12 Marantz 04, 13

Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17 Curis-Mathes Daytron 12 Panasonic 06,19 Emerson Fisher 11

General Electric

Gold Star Hitachi

J.C.Peimy 04,12 Radio Shack 05,14

Code number

01 JVC

03, 04,14 Philco

06,10 03, 04,17 02,03

Notes

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

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number ma\’ automatically reset to 01 (Sony). If your TV is not a Sony, it is recommended to manually set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Manufacturer Code

number

KMC

NEC

Philips Pioneer Portland Quasar 06, 18 Zenith

03 03, 08, 12

04,12

03,04 08 16 Wards 03 Yorx

Manufacturer

RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sylvania Teknika Toshiba 07

Code number

04, 10

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

03, 04, 12

12 15

Getting Started

step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

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

If you have

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

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

.\'o 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 Hookup 5 Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Use

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2 Pages 14 to 16

Hookup 3 Pages 17 to 19 Hookup 4 Pages 20 to 23

Hookup 6

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

After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR.

Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

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

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

picture distortion.

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

Refer to Pages 9 and 10

Pages 11 to 13

Pages 24 to 26 Pages 27 to 31

OSS' is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

Getting Started

Audio/video (AA/) 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 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 connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

* S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

□ Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Pages 9 and 10

VCR

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

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

©®© LINE-1 IN

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

stereo receiver

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

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

VCR Stereo receiver

Note

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

AN hookup: VCR setup

After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET

LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SMART FILE EDIT

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.

Getting Started

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS DEFAULT SPEED „

Use to salect an

I lem, then push 14.

For details, see page 82.

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 40 and 41.

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can't do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Pages 11 to 13

channels on the cable box

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OUT CASUBOX CONTAOl

VCR

Cable box

vhfajhfI

Cable Mouse

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

1A 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

ooj

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

- -

front.

Side view

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

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

VCR setup

CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

t>n-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 33.

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the cursor stick toi/^/'^/^to enter the ZIP / POSTAL CODE in your area and press

the cursor stick (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 53to ^ I ec t Then push |OK| Push EASY SET~Ü^ to

ÍAUTO [MANUALI

Use to select Then push iOKi Push lEASY SET 1j^ to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

IÏ2l^

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng P-91 o r [■» f I and l»»l key s.

then push IOKI

CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

)N lorr

CH3

Getting Started

e Enter your cable boj! code number and push the

cursor stick to ♦. For details, see page 39.

Use to select Push lEASY SET UPl In quit

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 I

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using |6^ keys

Refer to the Operating

Manual for the Code

iMsfUiteBI

ON lOFF

O Select your cable box

output channel and press the cursor stick (OK).

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

1 BOX OUTPUT CH

ON lOFF 1 Dial OHS ii

Use to select

1 BOX CH. Then push ^ |

Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Push the cursor stick to ^ to select

AUTO and press the cursor stick (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 charmel 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 \'ou 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 Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

CABLE

Normal display

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR Pius+ CHANICIS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

lAUTO IMANUAL ■

Use I»■»! 10 se I ec t Then push 'OKI Push iM^Ul 10 quit

continued

Getting Started

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

Cable box

-♦©

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

lool

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.

Getting Started

- - -

Hookup 2:

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

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switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. 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 the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 33.

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the cursor stick to^/'^/4“/^to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

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Il wiJ5^~rrT

RFUNIT

CH3 CH4

ENGUSH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use !■» to select Then push fOK| Push lEASY SET~[J^

[ÂÜTO [MANUAL!

Use to select Then push lOKi Push IEÂSY SET Up to qu i

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

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Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE using )0-9i o r [f

and 1»^ keys,

then push low

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The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 44.

Use to select Push [EASY SET UPl to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

[ÁÑT iCAaLEl

Use to select Then push |OK| Push [EASY SET U^. lo qu

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

starts.

Hookup 2:

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

2 Push the cursor stick to to select

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 charmel 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 charmels 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 clockr even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV charmels.

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.

VCR Plus+ channel setup

CHANNELS.

AUTO and press the cursor stick (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK

TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR PiofrE CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

¡AUTO [MANUAL I

Use to select Then push iOKi Push IMENUl to quit

Getting Started

Hookup 3

Antenna hookup

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

□ Use this hookup if you're using:

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

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

• Separate VHF and UHF antennas

VCR

Pages 17 to 19

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

- "*H@ A Match the type of connector on your

TV; A, B, or C.

UHF VHF

UHF

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

channels 2-13 only)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

® A Match the type of

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

VHF

- ■ '“'•pi B For connector types

—

Unr

VHF

UHF

B and C, no UHF

connection is

required.

If you cannot connect ydlir 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 106.

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

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, l-or details, see page 103. 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 the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see

page 33.

Push the cursor stick to ♦/♦/♦■/“► to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use ¡4 4-1 lo select

en pi

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Then push |0>^ Push ¡EASY SET to quit

lAUTO imanualI

Use |±3to ^lec. Then push (bk| Push (easy set U^ 10 quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

K2^

Enter your ZIP/^DSTAL CODE us i ng I0-9L o r It

and keys.

i Getting Started

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the

cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 44.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ION lOFF 1

Use to select Push lEASY SËf~ÜP| to quit

ANTENNA/CABLE

I ANT 1C ABLE I

Use to selec i Then push lOKi Push (easy set Ufl to quit

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

Normal display

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS.

2 Push the cursor stick to ^ / ^ to select

TIMER SET/CHECK

TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus-» CHJVihKLS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

AUTO and press the cursor stick (OK).

[AUTO |MANUAL~

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

Use \^*\ to select Then push Push iMENUi 10 quit

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 vou 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

Getting Started

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 channel

• Select channels directly on the VCR

VCR

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

—fiO

UHF

Pages 20 to 23

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 4: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

___________ CH 3 or CH 4, whichever ■iilBBIt chanirel is not used in your ^ area. If both are used, set the — switch to either channel. For details, see page 105. 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 the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

MANUAL, press the cursor stick (OK), and set the clock manually. For details, see page 37.

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

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

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

RF UNIT

CH3 CH4

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

Use it M to select Then push |QKl Push [EASY SETU^ to qud

ÌÀÌJTQ IMAÑUALI

Use |♦^♦| to select Then push IÔK) Push lEASY SETH^ to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZIP/PQSTAL

CODE us i ng |0-9l o r [t_tj

and @3 keys.

I hen push [OKI

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

__________________

ESTE]

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 44.

Use da. to select Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

ET31ITs^H

ANTENNA/CABLE

Use t 0 Then push Push lEASY SET UPt to quii

■nnsgaasisai

(ÁÑT KABLll

select

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Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

0 The AUTO PRESET

starts.

Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Line-up Chart 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.

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR PkiS-f CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

Getting Started

•/^ to select

MANUAL.

O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

O Press the cursor stick (OK).

O Press MENU.

I AUTO MANUAL I

Us® *0 S® I 6C t Then push [OKl

Push ImENUI to quit

GUIDE CH TV CH

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133 -

Push |0-9l keys to set program GUIDE CH

Or. push ^ to see

VCR PIUS+ CHANNEL LIST

Program guide channel

Cable box output channel

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 Sot

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 Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.

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Getting Started

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

What you can't do

• Record with the DSS receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna

Pages 24 to 26

channels on the DSS receiver.

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

Use a cable box

Rear of TV

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 105. If you made A / V connections (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 the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 33.

O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Push the cursor stick to'^/^/'^/"^to enter the ZIP / POSTAL CODE in your area and press

the cursor stick (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 select Then push jOKl

Push .fiSY SET U~^ to quit

I AUTO IM/^UAL!

Use |»'»| to select Then push |QK| Push [EASY SET UPj to qu

ÍEÁS'-

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

5B3

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us I ng |Q-9l o r [♦ +_

and [»-»I key s, then push I5w

ISFT UP C

Í CABLE BOX CONTROL

1 CABLE MOUSE L

BOX CODE NO. t

BOX OUTPUT CH ^

____________________

DNJOFF ___

:h3 1

1 Use K+l t 0 se 1 ec 1 1

Push [EASY SET UP[

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Getting Started

(0 quit I

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you Vurn 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 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-p>er-view program before the VCR starts recording.

- Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.

Normal display

Getting Started

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 thc

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

What you can't do

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B

VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)

(the A/B switch is set to B)

switch is set to B)

VCR

OUT

Pages 27 to 31

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type oi

connector on you TV; A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no

UHF VHF

UHF connection is required.

loo

UHF

- - -

continued

Getting Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

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

2 Set the A/B switch to "A."

3 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish

(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 32.

The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see

page 33.

■■lilil

SETUP

EASY

Use |f~^1 to select

Then push lOKi

Push EASY SET UPl to quit

ÍAUTO iMANUALi

I Getting Started

Push the cursor stick to'f/4’/^/*^to enter

the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE in your area and press

the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL

CODE.)

O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

Use to select Then push lOKi Push EASY SET~D^ to quit

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

h 23--I

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL

CODE us i ng

and keys.

then push lOKI

CABLE BOX CONTROL

Push ¡EASY SET UP| to quit

10-91

CABLE MOUSE

___________________

Normal display

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 the cursor stick (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR PluSi^ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

AFT Ion bFF 1

FINE TUNING

Select CH with lO-'^ . Push

£NTEFt[^ to ADO/ERASE

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Getting Started

step 3; Hookups (continued)

Hookup 6:

1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Pius+

2 Push the cursor stick to ■4—/■♦• to select

3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

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.

VCR Plus+ channel setup

CHANNELS.

AUTO and press the cursor stick (OK).

TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR PtU£+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

lAUTO ¡MANUAL

Use to select Then push [Oi^ Push |i<ENU| to quit

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.

0 Getting Started

O Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Line-up Chart in

your program guide. For details, see page 48.

CHANNELS, then press the cursor stick (OK).

TIMER SET; CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE

SET VCR Phs*- CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMART FILE EDIT

+ 87 hidden pages

Sony SLV-M10HF User Manual

Owner's record

WARNING

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

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

Precautions

Safety

Installing

Information

For customers in the USA

For customers in Canada

Table of contents

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Using the remote commander

Set /IVIDEOl to

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Notes

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

Before you get started

continued

Note

AN hookup: VCR setup

Caution

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Pages 11 to 13

Cable Mouse

continued

Hookup 1:

VCR setup

Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup

Notes

Automatic clock setting

Note

Normal display

Hookup 2

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Hookup 2:

VCR setup

Notes

Automatic clock setting

VCR Plus+ channel setup

Hookup 3

Antenna hookup

□ Use this hookup if you're using:

If you cannot connect ydlir antenna cable to the VCR directly

continued

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

Normal display

Notes

Automatic clock setting

continued

Hookup 4

Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

Cable box

Rear of TV

continued

Automatic clock setting

Note

continued

Hookup 5