Sony SLV-M20HF User Manual

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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.

• 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 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 t^ be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave oldens 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.

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

14 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a

few scrambled channels

17 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup 20 Hookup 4: Incompatible cable box with many scrambled

channels f

23 Hookup 5: DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver 26 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled

channels, using an A / B switch

29 Selecting a language 30 Setting the clock 34 Setting up cable box control 39 Presetting channels 43 General setup information 45 Index to parts and controls

back cover

Index

VCR Plus+, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.

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

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 1 VIDEO| and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV pTV] and point at the remote sensor on the 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.

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

Set fTVl /¡VIDEO 1 to

Remote sensor

[tv|/[\/id^

RECEIVER VOL +/-

MUTING

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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 cornmander 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 I TV I/ |VIDEO|at 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| /1 VIDEO| to |VIE)EO|.

Tip

• If you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

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 Coronado

03 Curis-Mathes 12

Daytron 12

Emerson

03, 04, 14

Fisher 11 General Electric

06, 10 Pioneer 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 automatically reset. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

Manufacturer

Code number

JVC 09 KMC Magnavox Marantz

03 Sampo 03, 08,12 04, 13

MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17

NEC 04, 12 Panasonic Philco Philips

06,19 Sylvania 08, 12 03, 04 Teknika 08

16 Wards Portland Quasar

Radio Shack

03 06, 18 Zenith

05, 14

Manufacturer

Code number

RCA 04, 10

Sanyo

11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 10, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18

03, 08, 14

Toshiba

07 03, 04, 12

Yorx 12

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

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 pable box with many

scrambled channels

DSS"' receiver Incompatible 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 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.

Use Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3 Hookup 4

Hookup 5 Hookup 6

Refer to Pages 9 and 10

Pages 11 to 13

Pages 14 to 16

Pages 17 to 19 Pages 20 to 22

Pages 23 to 25

Pages 26 to 28

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

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 hav^e 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

Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup,

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

VCR

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO VIDEO

000 LINE 1 IN

) LINE our

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

stereo receiver

Stereo receiver

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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, must use the A/V connection.

AIM hookup:

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

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

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TIMER SET/CHECK TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SMARTFILE EDIT

Use M to se I ec

item, then push |

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.

VCR setup

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press the cursor stick (OK).

AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS DEFAULT SPEED

Use [TT] to select

item,then push

OFF ON OFF ON

OFF

SAP

MAIN

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For details, refer to page 34 of the supplied operating instructions.

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 35 and 36.

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

CONTROL

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VCR

Cable box

Cable Mouse

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Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

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

VHF

UHF

For connector types B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

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

Side view

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 1:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

Z Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET Ur»«n 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 43. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.

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 29.

and press the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 30.

O The ZIP/POSTAL CODE 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 ON. For

details, see page 34.

Use 10 se l ec t Then push [OK] Push [easy SET~U^ to

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Use |-4--»| t 0 Then push

Push lEASY SET UPl to quit

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng |0-9l o r It 4-I

and I-»-»I k e y s

t hen push lok

SET UP (

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

select

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

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CH3 1

cursor stick to 4. For details, see page 35.

Use to select

CABLE MOUSE ON lOFF 1

■ BOX CODE NO.

BOX output CH

En t e r your CABLE Code No. using |0-9 Refer to the Ope Manua 1 for the C

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BOX

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output channel and press the cursor stick (OK).

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

Use [^3 to select CABLE BOX CH Then push ^

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SET UP IS done

Normal display

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 SavingT^ime. 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 th^ channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page

32.

Note

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

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2

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

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your

cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscramh^d 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

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OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

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VHF

UHF

VHF

Pages 14 to 16

Match the type

of connector on

your TV: A, B, or

For connector

types B and C, no

UHF connection is required.

UHF

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 switch to either channel. For details, see page 43. 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 29.

0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

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

page 30.

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).

ENGLISH

FRANÇAIS

Use It to select Then push |0K| Push [easy set to quit

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Use ♦! to select Then push |OI^

en push |dl^

Push

sh [easy set UP| to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

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Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE using [O^ or [Q

and keys, then push Iok]

CABLE BOX CONTROL

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CABLE MOUSE

tON lOFF 1

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the

cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 40.

Use Ittl to select

Push IeASY set UPl to quit

ANTENNA / CABLE

[ÁÑT CABLE I

Use |t-»| to select Then push jOKj Push [easy SET~U^ to quit

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

AUTO PRESET

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PROCESS 1NG

SET UP is done

Normal display

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 clocj^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

32.

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Sony SLV-M20HF User Manual

Precautions

Table of contents

Unpacking

Setting up the remote commander

Code numbers of controllable TVs

Hookups

AIM hookup:

Automatic clock setting

Hookup 2: VCR setup

Automatic clock setting