Sony SLV-M11HF User Manual

3-866-141-11(1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Hookup/Setup

SLV-M11HF

Precautions

Safety

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

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

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

• Unplug the unit from the 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.

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

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• 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 three hours before operating the unit.

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Table of contents

4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Hookups

9 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Hookup 1: Using cable box control 15 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only

a few scrambled channels

19 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup 23 Hookup 4: Incompatible cable box with many scrambled

channels

27 Hookup 5: DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 30 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled

channels, using an A/B switch

35 Selecting a language 36 Setting the clock 42 Setting up the cable box control 47 Presetting channels 53 Setting up the VCR Plus+* GOLD system 59 General setup information 61 Index to parts and controls back cover

Index

* VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

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

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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

• SmartFile labels

• Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini)

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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 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 or

AV receiver

Set TV RECEIVER / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV RECEIVER and point at the remote sensor on the TV or

AV receiver

Remote sensor

123 456 789

0

TV RECEIVER / VIDEO

RECEIVER VOL +/–

MUTING

continued

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Notes

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

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

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

• Do not use different types of batteries.

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

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set TV RECEIVER / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to

␣TV␣␣RECEIVER .

2 Hold down `/1, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number

buttons. Then release `/1.

Now you can use the control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV RECEIVER / VIDEO to VIDEO .

`/1

, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to

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Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

Manufacturer Code

number

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penny 04, 12

Notes

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

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

• When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV’s menu may appear on the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.

Manufacturer Code

number

JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi NEC 04, 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14

04, 12, 13, 17

Manufacturer Code

number

RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Toshiba 07 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

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Step 3

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

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

If you have Use Refer to

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

Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 VCR’s cable box control feature

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

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22 Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26

scrambled channels DIRECTV* digital satellite receiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34

scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

follow one of the hookups below.

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 of the supplied operating instructions.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

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

completed.

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

picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

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

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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 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.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Pages 9 and 10

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

*

TV

IN

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

*

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

TV

IN

VIDEO AUDIO

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1

S-LINK

IN LINE

OUT

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Note

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

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 ADVANCED OPTIONS.

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SMARTFILE 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.

IN

VIDEO AUDIO

S-LINK

,

TV

Stereo receiver

AUX IN

AUDIO OUT

Audio cable (not supplied)

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press OK.

ADVANCED OPTIONS

AUTO ANT SEL

AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS

se t o s e l ec t an

U

tem,then push

i

ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF MAIN SAP LH––

For details, see page 34 of the supplied operating instructions.

page1

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Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most 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 43 to 45.

What you can do with this hookup

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

What you can’t do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Pages 11 to 14

Wall

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CONTROL S

OUT

VCR

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

Cable Mouse

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

Match the type of connector on your

or

TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

B For connector types

B and C, no UHF

or

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

C

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

Side view

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 59. 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.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE.)

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For

details, see page 43.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

se t o s e l e c t

U Then pus h OK Pus h

EASY SET UP

SET UP

AUTO

Use t o s e l e c t Then pus h

EASY SET UP

Pus h

SET UP

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

CODE

ng 0–9

si or

k

and ey s

t hen

pu hs

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX

us i ng key s

Ref

er to the Operat ing

Ma

nua l f o r

to qu it

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

OK

to qu it

SMART CH MAPPING

1u23––

POSTAL

/

ZIPyournterE

,

OK

CABLE BOX

–

––

CH3

0–9Cod e No.

the Code

12

5 Enter your cable box code number and press m.

SET UP

Ref Ma

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE BOX

BOX OUTPUT CH

BOX CODE NO.

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

0 CH3

18

En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX

us i ng key s

er to the Operat ing

nua l f o r

the Code

0–9Cod e No.

MENU

ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

U

se t o s e l e c t Then p u s h OK Pus h

MENU

to qu it

AUTO MANUAL

For details, see page 43.

6 Select your cable box output channel and press

OK.

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

CABLE BOX

0

18

CH3

SET UP

SET UP i s done

BOX CH. Then push

CABLEUse t o s e l e c t

OK

Normal display

Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and press OK.

2 Select AUTO and press OK.

3 Press `/1 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 the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54.

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Notes

• To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on.

• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.

• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set.

• If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 57.

• 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 55.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page␣40.

Note

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

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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

Pages 15 to 18

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

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

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 59. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE.)

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press OK.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

U

se t o s e l ec t Then pus h OK Pus h

EASY SET UP

SET UP

AUTO

Use t o s e l e c t Then pus h

EASY SET UP

Pus h

SET UP

SMART CH MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

CODE

ng 0–9

si or

k

and ey s

t hen

pu hs

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

OK

1u23––

ZIPyournterE ,

OK

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

POSTAL

/

,

CABLE BOX

to qu it

16

Use t o s e l e c t Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

MENU

ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

U

se t o s e l e c t Then p u s h OK Pus h

MENU

to qu it

AUTO MANUAL

SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

TUNER PRESET

Use t o s e l e c t Then pus h Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

ANT

CABLE

OK

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 48.

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

PROCESS

se wai t

TUNER PRESET

I NG

SET UP

SET UP i s done

SET UP

AUTO PRESET

Plea

Normal display

Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and press OK.

2 Select AUTO and press OK.

3 Press `/1 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 the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54.

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 57.

• 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 55.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page␣40.

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Hookup 3

Antenna hookup

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

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

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 60.

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

channels 2–13 only)

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

Pages 19 to 22

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

Match the type of

or

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

UHF

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

B

C

Match the type of

A

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

VHF

B

For connector types B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

C

continued

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Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3: VCR setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 59. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the

VCR.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and press OK. For details, see page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Press M/m/</, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/ POSTAL CODE.)

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

press OK.

EASY

SET UP

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

SET UP LANGUAGE

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

se t o s e l e c t

U Then pus h OK Pus h

EASY SET UP

SET UP

AUTO

Use t o s e l e c t Then pus h Pus h

EASY SET UP

SET UP

SMART CH MAPPING

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

CODE

si or

ng 0–9

k

and ey s

pu hs

t hen

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

OK

1u23––

ZIPyournterE ,

OK

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

POSTAL

/

,

CABLE BOX

to qu it

20

Use t o s e l e c t Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

MENU

ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

U

se t o s e l e c t Then p u s h OK Pus h

MENU

to qu it

AUTO MANUAL

SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

TUNER PRESET

Use t o s e l e c t Then pus h

OK

Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

ANT

CABLE

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 48.

6 The AUTO PRESET starts.

PROCESS

se wai t

TUNER PRESET

I NG

SET UP

SET UP i s done

SET UP

AUTO PRESET

Plea

Normal display

Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and press OK.

2 Select AUTO and press OK.

3 Press `/1 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 the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54.

continued

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