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.

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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.

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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

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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 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

continued

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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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■© ■© ■© CD 'CD

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.

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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 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

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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

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.

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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

continued

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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

riT

- H

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

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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 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

ipOWEfl ^

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

— I!

in Ml

lAUTO Manuali

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

IT2^

__________________

ON lOFF 1 =M

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

-----CH3 1

BOX

keys

rat i n g

ode

]

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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 ^

MiS=J№>q

ME]

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.

continued

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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

-♦©

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

—S'

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

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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

IAUTQ IMANUALI

Use ♦! to select Then push |OI^

en push |dl^

Push

sh [easy set UP| to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Il23^

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

and keys, then push Iok]

CABLE BOX CONTROL

__________________

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

-PI ease wa i t-

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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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 VFIF and UHF antennas

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

HJD»-

.........

channels 2-13 only)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

-----

....................................... CSD wwii»

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

■-—H@ A

—il'

Pages 17 to 19

@A f Match the type of

connector on your

TV; A, B, or C.

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of connector on your

TV; A, B, or G.

VHF

For connector types B and C no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

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 44.

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 3:

VCR setup

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.

Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. V

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.

the cursor stick to \ ! V ! ^ 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 4^1 to select

Then push |0K1

Push [easy set 1j^ to quit

lAUTO IMANUALI

Use [■♦•♦I t 0 se l ec t Then push [OKI Push [EASY SET~Ü^ to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng |0-9|, o r If 4|

and 14--»I kevs,

then push lOKl

_________________

CABLE MOUSE

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the

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

Use 5^+lj^_se_l_ect Push lEASY SET UP| to quit

ANTENNA / CABLE

Use to select Then push |0K| Push [easy SETU^ to qui

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starts.

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 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.

continued

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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

• Record programs with VCR Plus+

•.Use the GUIDE Plus-t- system

VCR

Cable box

Pages 20 to 22

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

i^A Match the type of

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

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection

UHF

is required.

VHF

UHF

-CO«

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Hookup 4:

1 Set the RF UNIT switchTo

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 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.

MANUAL, press the cursor stick (OK) and set the clock manually. For details, see page 32.

the cursor stick tof‘/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 ESPAÑOL

Français |

Use |4- 4-| t o select

Then push [ok| Push [easy SET~U^ to quit

I AUTO Manuali

Use K-»! to select Then push |0K1 Push [easy SETYjf^

ZIP / postal CODE

F23^

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

and (■♦•♦I key s

then push [ok]

CABLE BOX CONTROL

_________________

CABLE MOUSE

gaBBa

Ion Ioff

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the

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

Use 1-4--»I to select Push lEASY SET UP| to qui

ANTENNA / CABLE

I ANT ICABLEI

Use |-4-■»! to select Then push [0K| Push (easy SETFjPÍ to qu

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

O The AUTO PRESET

starts.

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:

Tune the cable box t^ channel that carries a time signal.

Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set

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 ar^a do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page

32.

Ncrte

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

Normal display

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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 36.

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 23 to 25

channels on the DSS receiver

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

Use a cable box Record programs with VCR Plus+ Use the GUIDE Plus+ system

Rear of TV

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 5:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Turn on your DSS receiver.

3 Press EASY SET UP>9n 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. For details, see page 43. 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 29.

0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

MANUAL, press the cursor stick (OK) and set

the clock manually. For details, see page 32.

the cursor stick to ♦/4/4-/^ 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 It 4-1 to select Then push |ok| Push IeASY SETTÌ^ to quit

I AUTO Manual!

Use |t-»I to select Then push |ok|

Push [easy SETYj^ to qui

ZIP/POSTAL CODE

1123—1

Enter your ZIP/POSTAL CODE us i ng |0-9|, o r (t t|

and |t--»| keys,

then push IokI

CABLE BOX CONTROL

■ II iri'l III 1 BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH

_______________

ON lOFF 1

CH3 1

Use It-t-l to select Push IEASY SET UP| to quit

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o Enter your DSS receiver code number and push

the cursor stick to For details, see page 35.

output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE

and press the cursor

¡SETUP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

1 BOX CODE NO.

1 BOX OUTPUT CH LINE L

CABLE MOUSE

aEBsa

ON lOFF 1

----------—

---------

CABLE MOUSE

ISEaSEHZBU

BOX OUTPUT CH

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. us i ng (0-9l keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code

SET UP is done

stick (OK).

Use [■»•■►I to select

1 BOX CH. Then push ® |

CABLE

Normal display

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-per-view program before the VCR starts recording.

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

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

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 the

• Record any scramble^^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

Pages 26 to 28

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

- - A Match the type oh

VHF

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

VHF

B For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is

UHF

required.

■<13 WM#

UHF

------- ----

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Hookup 6:

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to

2 Set the A/B switch to “K!' 3 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. For details, see page 43. 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 29.

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

the cursor stick tof'/^/-^/*^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 sel ec t

Then push |Ot^

Push [easy set UP| to quit

I AUTO ImanüâlI

Use |-^-»I to select Then push |OKl

Push [easy set Tj^ to quit

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

BIB

Enter your ZIP/PQSTAL CODE using |0^ qr [TTI

and I»•»■] keys,

then push lOKi

_________________

Use [■♦••»] to select

Push [EASY SET UP| to quit

continued

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step 3: Hookups (continued)

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

page 41.

O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

Normal display

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT

Use |4' I to select a

i tem, then push |0K|

O Enter the cable box output channel. Set

MANUAL SET to ADD and press the cursor stick (OK).

ANTENNA / CABLE|A^ ICABLEI AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET ADD ERASE

AFT FINE TUNING

Sel ec t CH with |o^ . Push |ENTER|.R^ to ADD/ERASE

OFF

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

32.

Note

• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A / B switch to A.

Page 29

Selecting a

language

0 ®

- - - - - - -

You can change the on-screen display

language.

1 «MENU

' CD

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to

♦ / to move the cursor to LANGUAGE

and press the cursor stick (OK).

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

Push the cursor stick to ♦ / 4' to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press the cursor stick (OK).

O '0 0 a o

0 0 0

■© 0 0

o 0 0010

CD ’CD

FRANÇAIS

Use It ■»1 10 select an

item, then push lOKi

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Setting the dock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit

time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock.

The Auto Clock Set feature works only if

a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the

time manually (page 32).

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 display

window. \

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the

display window.

Cursor stick

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to

'f / to move the cursor to CLOCK SET

and press the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip this step.

Push the cursor stick to ^

■ / to select AUTO, then press the

cursor stick (OK).

I AUTO [MANUALI

Use to select Then push [OK] Push iMENUl to quit

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To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that

carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).

Notes

* •

• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually.

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes.

• If you use Hookup 1 or 4, make sure you leave the cable bo^ on.

continued

Page 32

Setting the clock (continued)

Using Manual Clock Set

The GUIDE Plus-f system operates

according to the time signals transmitted from certain TV stations. However, wheYi you set CLOCK SET to MANUAL, the manual timer.operates according to the VCR's own clock, and the GUIDE Plus+ timer operates according to the

time signals transmitted from certain TV stations.

Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to

/ 'I' to move the cursor to CLOCK SET

and press the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip this step.

PUSH Dk

CURSOR

PUSH OK

Push the cursor stick to 4" / ^ to select MANUAL, then press the cursor stick (OK).

Q (3D C3D

O ■© ® CD (p

® © ■© p p

CD © P fc

(01

Use to select Then push (O^ Push iMENUl to quit

I 1 / 1 /

Use £3 cu rr ent MONTH

Then, pu

DAY

MENU Cursor stick

I AUTO iMANUALl

1998 THU 12;00AM|

to select

sh (3 to set

Push the cursor stick to “f / 4' fo set the month.

Hi/ 1 / 1998 SUN 1 2 : 0QAM|

Use l-f 4’| to select current MONTH

Then, push 0 to set

DAY

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• CURSOR

PUSH OK

Push the cursor stick to to highlight the day and push the cursor stick to ^ / 4^ to set the day.

H 1 /16/1998 MON 12: OOAMi

Use l4’ 4'1 to select current DAY

Then, push @ to set

YEAR

CURSOR

Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

Press the cursor stick (OK) to start the clock.

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Setting up cable box control

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS receivers via the Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box/DSS receiver

for timer recording. You can also use the VCR's remote commander to change channels on the cable box/DSS receiver whenever the cable box/DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Cable Mouse (pages 11 and 23) and set the code number and output channel.

This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced

that cannof be controlled with this VCR's Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator box.

-7 they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable

'O (D ®

0 0 0

CD CD

Number buttons

CH +/-

Cursor stick

PUSH OK

Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to

/ 4^ to move the cursor to CABLE BOX

CONTROL and press the cursor stick

(OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure,

skip this step.

Push the cursor stick to ^ / “► to select ON, then push the cursor stick to

SSQDiS

Use 10 select Push |MET^ to quit

CABLE BOX CONTROL

Enter your CABLE BOX Code No. using |0-9| keys Refer to the Operating Manual for the Code

~wn

Page 35

3 '© © '©

’© © © © © ©

• CURSOR

Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DSS receiver code number, then push the cursor stick to 4'-

Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below.

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO.

IBOXOLITPLrrCH

Use to select CABLE BOX CH. Then push ^

Ion loFF I

• CURSOR

If you want to control a cable box, push the cursor stick to to select the output channel for the cable box, then press the cursor stick (OK). ^

If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press the

PUSH OK

cursor stick (OK).

Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Cable box brand

ABC 018, 022, 024, 028, 217 Antronix Archer BBT Cable Star 067 Cabletenna 033 Cable time

Century

Citizen

Clyde Cablevision 097 Colour Voice 036, 042 Comb and 243, 244 Comtronics 051, 071 Decsat Diamond Eagle Comtronics

Code numbers

218 033, 050, 164, 218, 808

278

172, 388, 459 164

164, 326, 327

434 046 051

Cable box brand

Eastern Electricord . 089 Electus Focus Garrard GC Electronics 027, 067, 341 GE 243, 244 GEC Gemini General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi Jasco Jerrold

Linsay 451

Code numbers

013,285

055

411 164

097 026, 068, 081 022, 287, 487 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 . 022 164, 326 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037,

058, 109, 287, 487

continued

Page 36

Setting up cable box control (continued)

Cable box brand

Macom Magnavox

Memorex

Code numbers

044 038, 043, 080

Oil Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Northcoast Novaplex NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips

325

629

074, 081, 167, 214

018, 030, 259

032, 118

Oil

036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 071, 301

Pioneer

034, 155, 271, 544, 695 Popular Mechanics 411 Pulsar ^ Radio shack RCA Realistic f

Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Sharp Signal Signature SL Marx Spectravision Sprucer

Oil

808

032

218

411

031, 270, 284, 290

013

081

051, 155

017,019, 028, 288

521

324 051 022

051

069

032, 318

Standard Components 107, 166

Starcom Stargate

014, 026, 058, 109

026, 051

Cable box brand

STS Sylvania T-Cable Teletext Tandy Tatung Teknica TeleCaption Teleservice Texscan TFC Timeless Tocom Toshiba

Code numbers

167

0l2

. 116

269

108

157 232 292 012, 107

321

429

023, 024

Oil

Tudi 297 TV86 074 TV COM

Uniden Unika United Artists United Cable Universal

018, 030, 259

236

033,164, 218

018

014

033, 050, 067, 088, 089,164,

202, 218, 333

Videoway 261 Vidtech Viewstar

255

038, 071,074,122, 222, 269,

300 ^

Zenith Zentek Wave Master

DSS receiver brand

RCA Sony

oil, 065, 536

411

576

Code numbers

577

650

¡6

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To ensure correct operation

• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front.

• Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.

• Position the cable bax/DSS receiver away from the VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.

: Signal flow

To check the cable box control setting

1 Press CH +/ - on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator

on the cable box/DSS receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.)

2 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does

the channel indicator on the cable box/DSS receiver change?

If the answer to both 1 and 2 is "'yes,J' you have made the correct setting.

continued

Page 38

Setting up cable box control (continued)

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver

• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR.

• Check the position of the Cable Mouse. i

• Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not

place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.’

• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the

cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.

If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.

Note

• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable MoS^ and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DSS receiver control feature.

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Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are

using cable box/DSS

receiver control feature.)

This VCR is capable of receiving VHP

1®

■© ©

■©

(3D Cffi (

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...

• 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 display

window.

Cursor stick

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

•MENU

PUSH OK

Press MENU, then push the cursor stick to

♦ / 4' to move the cursor to TUNER

PRESET and press the cursor stick (OK).

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

ANTENNA/CABLElANT |

1 AUTO PRESET

liMANUALSET

AFT

FINE TUNING

Select CH wi

■ado

ION

th |0-9|.

continued

OABLEl

erXseI

[off

Push

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Presetting channels (continued)

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

•CURSOR

PUSH OK

To preset cable TV channels:

Push the cursor stick to 4—/to set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

To preset VHP and UHF channels:

Push the cursor stick to to set ANTENNA / CABLE to ANT.

Push the cursor stick to to select AUTO PRESET then press the cursor stick

(OK). All receivable channels are preset in

numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found,

AUTO PRESET M/^NUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING

Use t o select____________an

i tern, then push [4--»|

ANTENNA/CABLE

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT

FINE TUNING

UselTSto select an

i t em, t hen pi

Biniiaaasii

ANTENNA / CABLE |ant

AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET ADD AFT FINE TUNING

To start AUTO PRESET, push |0K|

presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

Tip

When receiving a VHP, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.

ADD ERASE ON

lADD PN

iSh

ION

OFF

ERASE] OFF 1

PABLEI

lERASEl

PFF 1

Remaining tape length and time counter

The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point

No display

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Presetting/disabling channels manually

^0 (®

....... r

■© ■© ©

■© © ■© ’© © ©

CD © O

............

OB Q

CD'CD

a a g 0

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/-

MENU Cursor stick

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press the cursor stick (OK).

PUSH OK

2 ■© ¡0 ®

® CD

To preset a channel:

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Push the cursor stick to to set

MANUAL SET to ADD.

To disable a channel:

1 Press CH +/ - to select the channel

number.

2 Push the cursor stick to ^ ^ to set

MANUAL SET to ERASE.

• CURSOR Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press

the cursor stick (OK).

■Hi

■EES

ANTENNA / CABLElANT ~ ICABLEl

I AUTO PRESET

1 MANUAL SET

AFT ION

FINE TUNING

Select CH w i

lENTERlk-^l to

ANTENNA / CABLElANT ICABLEl AUTO PRESET

AFT

FINE TUNING

Select CH wi th |o^ . Push

lENTERtR^ to ADD/ERASE

ANTENNA / CABLElANT ICABLEl AUTO PRESET

MANUALSET

AFT ON FINE TUNING

Se I ec t CH with |0^ . Push

lENTERlk-»! to ADD/ERASE

■add“

th |0-9| ADD / ERASE j

ADD ON

ADD ERASE

JoFF 1

. Push

lERASE]

ERASE OFF

OFF

continued

Page 42

General setup information

Setting the RF unit

when connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CFi 3 or CH 4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the display

window. '

4 Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the display

window. Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4).

The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the

channels change when you press CHANNEL +/ - on the VCR, you have made the correct setting.

Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

POWER

■ 0

CD © O ^

(D C2D

CHAJ^NEL +/-

POWER

TV/VIDEO

■ ©

continued

Page 43

Presetting channels (continued)

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function.

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press the cursor stick (OK).

2 O ® ® Press the number buttons to select the

'© ® ®

0 CD

ENTER.

■"I 0

J ~

Number

CD CD

buttons,

ENTER

MENU Cursor stick

■ESS

ANTENNA / CABLElANT '

1 AUTO PRESET

1 MANUALSET

AFT ION lOFF 1

FINE TUNING

Select CH wi th b-9!

IenterIR^ to ADD/ERASE |

AFT FINE TUNING

Select CH with |o^ . Push

IENTEN-R^ 10 ADD / ERASE

■■ADD

IcableI

IeraseI

Push

3 • CURSOR Push the cursor stick to / ♦ to select

FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears.

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

Push the cursor stick to to adjust to a clearer picture.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

PUSH OK

ANTENNA / CABLEIaT^ |CABLE| AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET AFT

FINE TUNING

Push |»-»|

ANTENNA / CABLElANT |CABLE| AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT

[ADD pN

ADD ON

[ERASE lOFF

Push I ■ »•»I

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General setup information (continued)

Attaching the external antenna connector

when using a 300-ohm twin lead cable

for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 anten'na connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR,

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHFA/HF band mixer

when using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UPiF / VHF band ^parator/mixer (not

supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied)

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/

mixer (not

supplied)

75-ohm coaxial cable

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws.

4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

Page 45

Index to parts and controls

Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.

Front panel

POWER switch/indicator (6, 43)

ffl

SmartFile sensor SMARTFILE indicator INPUT SEFECT button (30)

a [H EASY SET UP button (12,15, 18, 21,

24, 27) Tape compartment

[7] CHANNEL/TRACKING+/-

buttons (43)

g] REJECT button

[9] t> PLAY button

|T0| JOG button/indicator [TT] # REC (record) button

M »STOPbutton

[13| Shuttle ring |j3 II PAUSE button [i^ ►► FF (fast forward) button |16| ◄◄ REW (rewind) button

M COMMAND MODE button (6) M OK button (29) M CURSOR f button M SMARTFILE button

1^ Remote sensor (5) il LINE-2 IN VIDEO / AUDIO L / R

jacks

continued

Page 46

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Display window

^_;0^^BTEREOIS^IS^P LJPlVI^dlAPCr

in Timer indicator i^ Child Lock indicator

[3l STEREO indicator m SAP ($econd Audio Program)

indicator Î5l Tape $peed indicator [6] VIDEO indicator (30, 43) in APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator

m [2] ® s] [5]

m m

_N/I N/l ■ M M ■ N^l M

Ml'® ® -® ® -® ®

[8] BLANK indicator |~9l Tracking indicator [TOl Line/channel indicator (30) [Til Time counter/ clock

51 Command mode indicator (6)

in Remaining time indicator [14| Tape / recording indicator

mmm

M M N¿1

I® I® I®

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Rear panel

rri AC power cord (8) [2] S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10)

[3] CABLE BOX CONTROL

(CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 23)

g] LINE-1 IN AUDIO L / R / VIDEO

jacks (23)

[5] CPD (Control and Program Data) IN

jack G-Link jack"^

VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 14, 17,

20, 23, 26) VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 14,

17, 20, 23, 26) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(43) LINE OUT AUDIO L / R / VIDEO

jacks (9)

continued

This jack is provided for future expected functions.

Page 48

Index to parts and controls (continued)

Remote commander

± EJECT button

Number buttons (6, 35, 41) SET button ENTER button (41) SMARTFILE button

# REC (record) button Blue button GUIDE button Green button

MM REW (rewind) button

►► FF (fast forward) button O PLAY button

■ STOP button Shuttle ring

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lii [t3/[VIDE^ switch (5, 6) m COMMAND MODE switch (6) EZ] POWER switch (6, 43)

M VCR Plus+button

m TV/VIDEO button (6, 30,43)

US CLEAR button

M DISPLAY button,(40)

m CH (channel) + /- buttons (6, 37, 41) |23| VOL (volume) + /- buttons (6)

M MENU button (29)

[2^ Cursor stick (29)

OK m II PAUSE button |27] JOG button / indicator

continued

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ndex to parts and controls (continued)

demote commander, with top cover opened

m SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play)

button 1 [2] INFO (information) button [3] AUDIO MONITOR button H COUNTER RESET button

[5] QUICK TIMER button [6] !◄◄ / ►►) INDEX SEARCH buttons

H] SMART CUE button

[U INPUT SELECT button (30). d] TV / VIDEO button (6, 30, 43) m COUNTER/REMAIN button

iH] CLEAR button

M DISPLAY button (40)

IT3I CH (channel) +/- buttons (6, 37, 41)

Il4l VOL (volume) + /- buttons (6)

[15] Receiver operation buttons

RECEIVER VOL (volume) +/buttons (5) MUTING button (5)

Page 51

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Index

A. B

Accessories supplied 4

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) Antenna hookup 17 Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 9 Auto Clock Set feature

Disabling channels 41

DSS (Digital Satellite System)

E, F, G, H, I, J, K

Easy Set Up 12,15,18, 21, 24, 27

Cable Box Control

cable box code number chart 35

setting 34 Cable hookup 11 Cable Mouse 34

Clock setting 30 Connecting

cable TV 11

external antenna

connectoiij 44

UHF/VHFband mixer 44

L, M, N, O

Language selecting 29

P, Q^ R

Presetting channels 39

S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

S-Link™ 10

Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia

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

Automatic clock setting

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

Automatic clock setting

Recommended use

What you can do with this hookup

What you can't do

Automatic clock setting

Setting the dock

Before you start... ^

Setting up cable box control

Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver

Before you start...

General setup information

Index to parts and controls

Index