Sony SL-VM91HF User Manual

3-866-140-11(1)

Video Cassette
Recorder

Hookup/Setup

SLV-M91HF

©1999 by Sony Corporation

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
58 General setup information
60 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

Set TV / VIDEO to

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

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

RECEIVER
VOL +/–

MUTING

continued

5

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.

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To remotely control the VCR with
the remote commander, set
COMMAND MODE on the
remote commander to the same
position as that on the VCR.
Usually set to VTR 3. Change the
position as shown below to
control other Sony VCRs:

VTR 1: For Sony Betamax format VCRs
VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs
VTR 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs

To change the command mode
position of the VCR, press and
hold COMMAND MODE on the
VCR for two seconds and repeat
until the desired position appears
in the display window.

123
456

STEREO SAP

VTR

123

COMMAND MODE

LP SP EPVIDEO APC EDIT

BLANK

COMMAND
MODE

AV INSERT

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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 / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to ␣TV␣.
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 / VIDEO to VIDEO .

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.

`/1

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

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.

Manufacturer Code

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

number

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.

8

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

9

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
push the cursor stick (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 32 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

11

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 58.
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 push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Move the cursor stick M/m/</, to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the
cursor stick (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 move the

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

cursor stick m. For details, see page 43.

6 Select your cable box output channel and push

the cursor stick (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 push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (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

13

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 56.

• 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

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

15

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 58.
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 push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

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

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

push the cursor stick (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

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

to qu it

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

OK

to qu it

SMART CH MAPPING

1u23––

POSTAL

/

ZIPyournterE

,

,

OK

CABLE BOX

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 push the
cursor stick (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 push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (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

17

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 56.

• 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.

18

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 59.

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

or

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

or

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

19

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 58.
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 push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

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

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

push the cursor stick (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

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

to qu it

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

OK

to qu it

SMART CH MAPPING

1u23––

POSTAL

/

ZIPyournterE

,

,

OK

CABLE BOX

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 push the
cursor stick (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 push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (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

21

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 56.

• 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.

22

Hookup 4

Hookup 4

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

Pages 23 to 26

Pages 19 to 21

Pages 19 to 21

VCR

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

IN
OUT

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Match the type of

A

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

B

For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.

C

continued

Cable boxWall

23

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 4: 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 58.
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 push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select

MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). Then
set the clock manually and push the cursor stick
(OK). For details, see page␣41.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

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

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

push the cursor stick (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

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

to qu it

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

OK

to qu it

SMART CH MAPPING

1u23––

POSTAL

/

ZIPyournterE

,

,

OK

CABLE BOX

24

Use t o s e l e c t
Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

MENU

ADVANCED OPTIONS
SMARTFILE EDIT

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

LANGUAGE
CABLE BOX CONTROL

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

Use 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

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and push the
cursor stick (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 4: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your

program guide. For details, see page 53.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output

channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 56.

1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK).

3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

4 Push the cursor stick (OK).

5 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Cable box output channel

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

33 – 3

0–9 keys to se t

Pus h
p r o g ram GUIDE CH

push

Or to,

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

see

OK

Program guide channel

continued

25

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Automatic clock setting

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually
select a channel that carries a time signal:

1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.
2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock 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
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 5

DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows
the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of
compatible DIRECTV digital satellite receivers is on page 45.

The DIRECTV System is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital­quality 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 DIRECTV digital satellite receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

Wall

or

Pages 27 to 29

channels on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

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

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A Match the type

of connector

VHF

UHF

VHF

on your TV:
A, B or C.

B

For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.

C

PLUG IN

( )

POWER

CABLE BOX
CONTROL

CONTROL S

OUT

VCR

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE-1
IN

LINE
OUT

VHF/UHF

IN

OUT

or

or

LINE
OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

DIRECTV digital

satellite receiver

VHF/UHF

IN
OUT

Cable
Mouse

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that
it hangs out over the DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver front.

Side view

continued

27

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 5: 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 58.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.

2 Turn on your DIRECTV

digital satellite receiver.

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 push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 35.

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

Move the cursor stick M/m/</, to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the
cursor stick (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

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

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

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

28

5 Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

SET UP

Ref
Ma

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE BOX

BOX OUTPUT CH

BOX CODE NO.

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

6
CH3

50

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.

code number and move the cursor stick m. For
details, see page 43.

6 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver

output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and
push the cursor stick (OK).

SET UP

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF
BOX CODE NO.

BOX OUTPUT CH

CABLE BOX

6
LINE

SET UP

50

SET UP i s done

BOX CH. Then push

CABLEUse t o s e l e c t

OK

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␣40.

Note

• To successfully record a program from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver,
proceed as follows:

– Leave the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on all the time.
– Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the DIRECTV digital

satellite 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

29

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

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

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

(the A/B switch is set to B)

What you can’t do

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

switch is set to B)

Wall

A/B switch

VCR

Splitter

A

VHF/UHF

Pages 30 to 34

Cable box

IN
OUT

B

IN

OUT

or

or

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

A

VHF

B

UHF

VHF

C

UHF

Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B,
or C.

For connector
types B and C,
no UHF
connection is
required.

30

Hookup 6: VCR setup

SET UP LANGUAGE

U

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

EASY SET UP

to qu it

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANÇAIS

SET UP

Use t o s e l e c t
Then p u s h
Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

AUTO

CLOCK SET

MANUAL

OK

SET UP

Use t o s e l e c t
Pus h

EASY SET UP

to qu it

CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE BOX

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

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 58.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.

2 Set the A/B switch to “A”.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

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

2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO

and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see
page 37.

3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.

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

4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and

push the cursor stick (OK).

EASY

SET UP

SET UP

ZIP / POSTAL CODE

CODE

ng 0–9

si or

k

and ey s
t hen

pu hs

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

SMART CH MAPPING

1u23––

POSTAL

/

ZIPyournterE

,

,

OK

continued

31

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set

ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and push the
cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 48.

SET UP

ANTENNA / CABLE

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

TUNER PRESET

ANT

CABLE

OK

EASY SET UP

to qu it

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

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

page 49.

1 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and

push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Enter the cable box output channel.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and push the cursor

stick (OK).

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK

TUNER PRESET

CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SMARTFILE EDIT

Cable box output channel

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET

AFT
FINE TUNING

Sel CH wi t h

ec t P

ENTER.

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

0–9

t o ADD / ERASE

.

CH3

ush

32

Hookup 6: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup

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

1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK).

2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (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.

Notes

• To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, set the A/B switch to “A”.

• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.

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

• If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 56.

• 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.

The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup for scrambled channels

To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the
scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel
(usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing smart channel mapping. For details, see
page 56.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel

Line-up Chart in your program guide. For
details, see page 53.

continued

33

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

2 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+

CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK).

3 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK).

4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable

box output channel.

MENU

TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SMARTFILE EDIT

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

AUTO MANUAL

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

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

Pus h
p r o g ram GUIDE CH

Or to,

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

OK

to qu it

MENU

GUIDE CH TV CH

25 – 3

0–9 keys to se t

push

see

OK

Program guide channel

5 Push the cursor stick (OK).

Cable box output channel

6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

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, set the A/B switch to “A”.

34

Selecting a

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS

i

U

se t o s e l e c t a n

tem,then push

OK

language

You can change the on-screen display
language.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

123
456
789

0

M/m to select LANGUAGE and push the

• CURSOR

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

skip this step.

MENU

Cursor stick
M/m
OK

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick M/m to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or

FRANÇAIS, then push the cursor stick (OK).

PUSH OK

35

Setting the clock

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 40).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a
channel number appears in the VCR’s
display window.

123
456
789

0

MENU

Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select CLOCK SET and push the

• CURSOR

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

skip this step.

PUSH OK

36

CLOCK SET

AUTO

MANUAL

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

MENU

OK

to qu it

AUTO CLOCK SET

Use t o s e l e c t
Pus h

MENU

to qu it

FULL AUTO

YES NO

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select

AUTO, then push the cursor stick (OK).

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick </, to select YES, then push the cursor

stick (OK).

PUSH OK

4 To activate the Auto Clock Set feature, 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).

If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time,
you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set
feature (page 38).

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 nothing happens even after you
wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.

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

continued

37

Setting the clock (continued)

If the clock is not activated

123
456
789

0

Number
buttons

Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature”.

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu appears.

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select NO

for FULL AUTO.

PUSH OK

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO

Use t o s e l e c t

MENU

MENU

to qu it

to qu it

Pus h

AUTO CLOCK SET

FULL AUTO

CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING
Use t o s e l e c t
Pus h

YES NO

YES NO

–

–
AUTO
AUTO

38

AUTO CLOCK SET

Pus h

MENU

to qu it

FULL AUTO

YES NO
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE

DAYLIGHT SAVING

2

EASTERN

3ON1

Use t o s e l e c t

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick M/m to select the

item you want to set, then move the
cursor stick </, to make the setting.

PUSH OK

• For CLOCK SET CH
Leave the setting to “– –” to have the

VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal.

123
456
789

0

Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time
signal.

Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal.
Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response, select your local PBS station.

• For TIME ZONE
Select the time zone of your area, or select AUTO to have the VCR

automatically set your time zone.
The options are: AUTO t ATLANTIC t EASTERN t

CENTRAL t MOUNTAIN t PACIFIC t ALASKA t
HAWAII t AUTO

• For DAYLIGHT SAVING
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or AUTO to have the VCR

automatically set the daylight saving time.

• CURSOR

4 Push the cursor stick (OK).

PUSH OK

5 To activate the Auto Clock Set feature, turn off the VCR.

Notes

• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the
VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a
time signal is found, whenever you turn off the VCR.

If you want to stop the search, change the channel on the cable box with the channel
buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.

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

continued

39

Setting the clock (continued)

Using Manual Clock Set

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.

123
456
789

0

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select CLOCK SET and push the

• CURSOR

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

skip this step.

PUSH OK

40

CLOCK SET

AUTO

MANUAL

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

MENU

OK

to qu it

CLOCK SET

9

U

se t o s e l e c t

Then, pus h

to

cu rr ent

/ 1 / 1999 WED 2:00

DAY

MONTH

1

AM

set

CLOCK SET

9

U

se t o s e l e c t

Then, pus h

to

cu rr ent

/ 8 / 1999 TUE 2:00

YEAR

DAY

1

AM

set

2

CLOCK SET

1

U

se t o s e l ec t

Then, pus h

to

cu rr ent

/ 1 / 1999 FRI 2:00

DAY

MONTH

1

AM

set

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select

MANUAL, then push the cursor stick
(OK).

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick M/m to set the

month.

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

4 Move the cursor stick , to highlight the

day and move the cursor stick M/m to set
the day.

The day of the week is set automatically.

PUSH OK

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

• CURSOR

6 Push the cursor stick (OK) to start the clock.

PUSH OK

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Setting up the
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/DIRECTV
digital satellite receivers via the Cable
Mouse. With the cable box control, the
VCR controls channels on the cable box/
DIRECTV digital satellite receiver for
timer recording. You can also use the
VCR’s remote commander to change
channels on the cable box/DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver whenever the
cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite
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 27) 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 cannot be controlled
with this VCR’s Cable Mouse. If you
have a cable box that is incompatible
with this VCR, contact your cable
operator –– they may be able to provide
you with a compatible cable box.

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Number
buttons

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select CABLE BOX CONTROL

• CURSOR

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

skip this step.

PUSH OK

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CABLE BOX CONTROL

CABLE MOUSE

Use t o s e l e c t
Pus h

MENU

to qu it

ON OFF

CABLE BOX CONTROL

BOX OUTPUT CH

BOX CODE NO.

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

1
CH3

23

Then pus h

BOX CH.

Use t o s e l e c t

CABLE
OK

CABLE BOX CONTROL

Ref
Ma

BOX OUTPUT CH

BOX CODE NO.

CABLE MOUSE ON OFF

–
CH3

––

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

0–9

Cod e No.

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select

ON.

PUSH OK

123

3 Press the number buttons to enter the

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• CURSOR

cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite
receiver code number, then move the
cursor stick m.

Find your cable box/DIRECTV digital
satellite receiver code number from the
chart below.

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

4 If you want to control a cable box, move the cursor stick </, to

select the cable box output channel, then push the cursor stick (OK).
If you want to control a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, select

LINE, then push the cursor stick (OK).

PUSH OK

Cable box and DIRECTV digital satellite 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 Code numbers
brand

ABC 018, 022, 024, 028, 217
Antronix 218
Archer 033, 050, 164, 218, 808
BBT 278
Cable Star 067
Cabletenna 033
Cable time 172, 388, 459
Century 164
Citizen 164, 326, 327

Cable box Code numbers
brand

Clyde Cablevision 097
Colour Voice 036, 042
Comband 243, 244
Comtronics 051, 071
Decsat 434
Diamond 046
Eagle Comtronics 051
Eastern 013, 285
Electricord 089

continued

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Setting up the cable box control (continued)

Cable box Code numbers
brand

Electus 055
Focus 411
Garrard 164
GC Electronics 027, 067, 341
GE 243, 244
GEC 097
Gemini 026, 068, 081
General Instrument 022, 287, 487
Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284
Hitachi 022
Jasco 164, 326
Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035,

037, 058, 109, 287, 487
Linsay 451
Macom 044
Magnavox 038, 043, 080
Memorex 011
Movie Time 089, 167, 214
Northcoast 325
Novaplex 629
NSC 074, 081, 167, 214
Oak 018, 030, 259
Panasonic 032, 118
Paragon 011
Philips 036, 038, 039, 040, 041,

042, 071, 301
Pioneer 034, 155, 271, 544, 695
Popular Mechanics 411
Pulsar 011
Radio shack 808
RCA 032
Realistic 218
Recoton 411
Regal 031, 270, 284, 290
Regency 013
Rembrandt 081

Cable box Code numbers
brand

Samsung 051, 155
Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288
Seam 521
Sharp 324
Signal 051
Signature 022
SL Marx 051
Spectravision 069
Sprucer 032, 318
Standard Components 107, 166
Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109
Stargate 026, 051
STS 167
Sylvania 012
T-Cable Teletext 116
Tandy 269
Tatung 108
Teknica 157
TeleCaption 232
Teleservice 292
Texscan 012, 107
TFC 321
Timeless 429
Tocom 023, 024
Toshiba 011
Tudi 297
TV86 074
TV COM 018, 030, 259
Uniden 236
Unika 033, 164, 218
United Artists 018
United Cable 014
Universal 033, 050, 067, 088, 089,

164, 202, 218, 333
Videoway 261
Vidtech 255

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Cable box Code numbers
brand

Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222,

269, 300
Zenith 011, 065, 536
Zentek 411
Wave Master 576

To ensure correct operation

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

• Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of the
VCR.

• Position the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver away from the
VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver.

Side view

DIRECTV digital Code numbers
satellite receiver
brand

Hitachi 830
RCA 577
Sony 650
Toshiba 801

: Signal flow

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Setting up the cable box control (continued)

To check the cable box control setting

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

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

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

the channel indicator on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite
receiver change?

If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting.

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DIRECTV digital
satellite receiver

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

• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.

• Place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver and VCR away
from each other. Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite
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 Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use
the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control feature.

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Presetting

TUNER PRESET

FINE TUNING

AFT

MANUAL SET

AUTO PRESET

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE

ENTER.

Sel CH wi t h

0–9

ec t

t o ADD / ERASE

P

ush

.

channels

(Skip this section if you are
using cable box/DIRECTV
digital satellite receiver
control.)

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to

125. First, we recommend that you
preset the receivable channels in your
area using automatic presetting. Then, if
there are any unwanted channels,
disable them manually. If you have
decided which channels you wish to
preset, set them directly using manual
presetting.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel
(channel 3 or 4). If your TV is
connected to the VCR using A/V
connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VIDEO to display the
VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display
window.

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MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push
the cursor stick (OK).

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

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

• CURSOR

2 • To preset cable TV channels:

Move the cursor stick </, to set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Move the cursor stick </, to set

ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick M/m to select

AUTO PRESET, then push the cursor stick
(OK).

All receivable channels are preset in

PUSH OK

numerical sequence. When no more
receivable channels can be found,
presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.

Tip

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

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

se t o s e l e c t a n

U

tem,then push

i

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

se t o s e l ec t an

U

tem,then push

i

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE

AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING

T

o s t a r t AUTO PRESET,

push

OK

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

CH1

CH2

CH2

48

Channel number, program name, and station ID

,

m

Remaining tape length and time counter

m

No display

Presetting/disabling

TUNER PRESET

FINE TUNING

AFT

MANUAL SET

AUTO PRESET

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE

ENTER.

Sel CH wi t h

0–9

ec t

t o ADD / ERASE

P

ush

.

channels manually

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• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push

• CURSOR

the cursor stick (OK).

Number
buttons,
ENTER

CH +/–

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

PUSH OK

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

2 • To preset a channel:

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• CURSOR

PUSH OK

• CH

1 Press the number buttons to enter the

channel number, then press ENTER.

2 Move the cursor stick </, to set

MANUAL SET to ADD.

• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH +/– to select the channel

number.

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

• CURSOR

3 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then push

2 Move the cursor stick </, to set

MANUAL SET to ERASE.

the cursor stick (OK).

Channel to be preset

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET

AFT
FINE TUNING

Sel CH wi t h

ec t P

ENTER.

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

0–9

t o ADD / ERASE

.

Channel to be disabled

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET

AFT
FINE TUNING

Sel CH wi t h

ec t

ENTER.

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

0–9

t o ADD / ERASE

.

CH5

ush

CH5

P

ush

50

PUSH OK

If the picture is not clear

TUNER PRESET

FINE TUNING

AFT

MANUAL SET

AUTO PRESET

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

CH1

ANTENNA / CABLE

ENTER.

Sel CH wi t h

0–9

ec t

t o ADD / ERASE

P

ush

.

TUNER PRESET

FINE TUNING

AFT

MANUAL SET

AUTO PRESET

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

CH5

ANTENNA / CABLE

ENTER.

Sel CH wi t h

0–9

ec t P

ush

t o ADD / ERASE

.

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.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push

• CURSOR

the cursor stick (OK).

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Number
buttons,
ENTER

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

PUSH OK

2 Press the number buttons to select the

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channel you want to fine-tune, then press
ENTER.

Selected channel

continued

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Presetting channels (continued)

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick M/m to select FINE

TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.

PUSH OK

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING

Pus h

CH5

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

• CURSOR

4 Move the cursor stick </, to adjust to

a clearer picture.
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

PUSH OK

Note

• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to
interference from the picture being received.

TUNER PRESET

ANTENNA / CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT

FINE TUNING

Pus h

CH5

ANT CABLE
ADD ERASE

ON OFF

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system

How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works

Whenever you want to record a TV
program, all you need to do is look up
the “PlusCode” number, a number
assigned to each program published in
the TV section of most newspapers,
cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE
magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode
number of the program you want and
the VCR is automatically programmed
to record that show. It’s that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves
coordinating the TV channel number
(the number you turn to on your TV or
VCR to watch a program) with the guide
channel (the number that’s assigned to
that channel in your program guide).

The VCR can set the guide channels
automatically (see page 54), but you may
have to set the guide channels manually
depending on your area or the way you
hooked up your VCR (see page 56).

To find the guide channel numbers, look
at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the
program guide for your area that
features VCR PlusCodes. It usually
looks like the example to the right.

Example of “PlusCode”

PlusCode

14

MOVIE Musical (2hrs.)

5:30

2

SPORT

CNN

WS 9974

4

23

6:30

DRAMA

5

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

(1hr. 15min.) 73457

Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060

Comedy (2hrs.) 17390

33044

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

CABLE
CH

16
17
20
21
22
25
34
35

27
29
30
31
38
39
45
17
44
49
50
51

CABLE TV

American Movie Classics

AMC
BRV

Bravo (program grid only)

CNN

Cable News Network

CSP

C-SPAN
The Disney Channel

DIS

The Discovery Channel

DSC
ESN

ESPN
The Family Channel

FAM

Home Box Office

HBO

5

Lifetime

LIF

Cinemax

MAX
MTV

Music Television
Nickelodeon

NIK

SC

Sports Channel
Sports Channel America

SCA
SHO

Showtime

TBS

TBS SuperStation
The Movie Channel

TMC

The Nashville Network

TNN

Turner Network Television

TNT
USA

USA Network

SAMPLE

VCR Plus+
GUIDE CH

35
54
42
28
53
37
34
47
33
46
45
48
38
59
70
41
43
58
49
52
44

continued

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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued)

Setting up the VCR Plus+
GOLD system automatically
(Smart Channel Mapping)

The VCR can automatically set the guide
channels in your area from ZIP/
POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY
SET UP. The VCR receives the program
information signal and renews the data
everyday after you complete the
following procedure.

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1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure.

• MENU

2 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select SET VCR Plus+

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

CHANNELS and push the cursor stick
(OK).

The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
appears.

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

U

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

`/1

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

AUTO MANUAL

to qu it

MENU

• CURSOR

3 Move the cursor stick </, to select

AUTO, then push the cursor stick (OK).
The instruction shown on the right

appears on the TV screen for few seconds,

PUSH OK

then the screen returns to the normal
display.

If the program information signal in your
area has several channel map patterns, the
Choose your Cable CH MAP menu
appears, and you must select the channel
map. See “To select the channel map”
below.

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will look for

VCR
afte

Choose your Cable CH MAP

MAP

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

app i ng s i gna lm

hanne lc

r you turn i t of f

12345678

KABC

125
KCBS
KAET
WNET

MENU

4

14

–––––––

35

OK

to qu it

CNN
MTV

–

98
55
––
––

4 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR.

The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to complete
channel mapping.)

To select the channel map

If the program information signal in your area
has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the
Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears:

• the first time you turn on the VCR after
completing channel mapping

• after selecting AUTO and pushing the cursor
stick (OK) on the SMART CHANNEL

Station ID

Channel map
number

Choose your Cable CH MAP

12345678

MAP

KABC
KCBS
KAET

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

Pus h

MENU

125

14
35

OK

CNN
MTV

4

–––––––

to qu it

–

MAPPING menu

In this case, you have to select the channel map

Channel number

on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your

program guide. For details, see page 53.

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select the channel map number you

want by checking the channel number in the program guide.

3 Push the cursor stick (OK).

Notes

• When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.

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

• The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP/POSTAL
CODE in your area.

• When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your
new ZIP/POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure.

98
55
––
––

continued

55

Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued)

Setting up the VCR Plus+
GOLD system manually

To set the guide channels manually, use
the Channel Line-up Chart to check that
the guide channel numbers match the
TV channel your VCR receives. For
example, if HBO is listed in the Channel
Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your
VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using
the following procedure. If the guide
and TV channel numbers are the same,
you can skip this procedure.

• MENU

1 Press MENU, then move the cursor stick

M/m to select SET VCR Plus+

• CURSOR

PUSH OK

CHANNELS and push the cursor stick
(OK).

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Number
buttons,
ENTER

MENU
Cursor stick

M/m/</,

OK

SMART CHANNEL MAPPING

AUTO MANUAL

U

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

MENU

to qu it

• CURSOR

2 Move the cursor stick </, to select

MANUAL, then push the cursor stick
(OK).

PUSH OK

3 Enter the guide channel number assigned

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in the program guide and press ENTER.

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SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE

CH TV CH

–– – –

0–9 keys to se t

Pus h
p r o g ram GUIDE CH

push

,

Or to

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

33 – 3

0–9 keys to se t

Pus h

ou r TV CH

y
Th en p ush ENTER

–

see

OK

3

4 • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

33 – 5

Pus h

0–9 key s to se t

y
Th en p ush ENTER

ou r TV CH

SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS

GUIDE CH TV CH

33 – 3

Pus h

0–9 key s to se t

y
Th en p ush ENTER

ou r TV CH

VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST

GUIDE TV

2–7

p1age

3
5– 4
7–55
8– 9
3– 8

1
2
4

GUIDE TV

9–47
1– 3
7–35
6– 0
0–22

7
8
9

5
6

21

Pus h

MENU

to qu it

Use to change

page

11

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the actual number on your TV (and
VCR) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable
output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and
press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 6: Enter the actual
number on your TV (and VCR) for an
unscrambled channel and press ENTER.
For a scrambled channel, enter the cable
box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4)
and press ENTER.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn’t

match.

• CURSOR

6 When you have set all channels, push

the cursor stick (OK) to confirm your
channel settings.

To return to the previous page, move the

PUSH OK

cursor stick <.
To go to the next page, move the cursor
stick ,.

• MENU

7 After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu.

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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 CH3 or CH4,

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

2 Press `/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.
3 Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s 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 channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the

channels change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the
correct setting.

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

RF UNIT

CH3

CH4

`/1 POWER

TV

CHANNEL +/–

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Attaching the external
antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32
antenna 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.

300-ohm twin
lead cable

EAC-32 antenna
connector (not
supplied)

Attaching a UHF/VHF band
mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/
VHF band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.

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.

300-ohm twin
lead cable

EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)

75-ohm coaxial
cable

59

Index to parts and controls

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

Front panel

1 `/1 POWER switch/indicator (58)

2 Remote sensor (5)

3 SmartFile sensor

4 SMARTFILE indicator

5 REALITY REGENERATOR

indicator

6 Tape compartment

7 SMARTFILE button

8 CURSOR m/M buttons

9 A EJECT button

0 m REW (rewind) button

qa H PLAY button

qs M FF (fast-forward) button

qd JOG button

qf z REC (record) button

qg x STOP button

qh Shuttle ring

qj X PAUSE button

qk OK button (35)

ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–

buttons (58)

w; EDIT button

wa REALITY REGENERATOR button

ws EASY SET UP button (12, 16, 20, 24,

28, 31)

wd COMMAND MODE button (6)

wf SMARTFILE GENERATOR button

wg INPUT SELECT button (36)

wh LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R

jacks

wj LASER LINK IR receiver

60

Display window

STEREO SAP

VTR
123

1 Timer indicator

2 Child Lock indicator

3 STEREO indicator

4 SAP (Second Audio Program)

indicator

5 VIDEO indicator (36, 58)

6 Tape speed indicator

7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

indicator

8 EDIT indicator

LP SP EPVIDEO APC EDIT

BLANK

AV INSERT

9 BLANK indicator

0 AV INSERT indicator

qa Tracking indicator

qs Line/channel indicator (36)

qd Time counter/clock indicator

qf Remaining time indicator

qg COMMAND MODE indicator (6)

qh Tape/recording indicator

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

Rear panel

1 AC power cord (8)

2 S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10)

3 CABLE BOX CONTROL

(CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 27)

4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (27)

5 CPD (Control and Program Data) IN

jack

6 VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 15, 19,

23, 27, 30)

7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 15,

19, 23, 27, 30)

8 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch

(58)

9 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO

jacks (9)

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Remote commander

1 Z EJECT button

2 Number buttons (43)

123
456
789

0

3 VCR Plus+ button

4 ENTER button (50)

5 SMARTFILE button

6 z REC (record) button

7 ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons

8 m REW (rewind) button

9 M FF (fast-forward) button

0 H PLAY button

qa x STOP button

qs Shuttle ring

continued

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Index to parts and controls (continued)

qd TV / VIDEO switch (5)

qf COMMAND MODE switch (6)

qg `/1 (power) switch (7, 55)

123
456
789

0

qh TV/VIDEO button (7, 36, 58)

qj INPUT SELECT button (36)

qk CLEAR button

ql DISPLAY button (48)

w; CH (channel) +/– buttons (7, 50, 58)

wa VOL (volume) +/– buttons (7)

ws MENU button (35)

wd Cursor stick (35)

M/m/</,
OK

wf SMART CUE button

wg X PAUSE button

wh JOG button

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1 COUNTER/REMAIN button

2 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended

Play) button

3 AUDIO MONITOR button

4 AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons

5 y SLOW +/– buttons
6 ×2 button

7 TV/VIDEO button (7, 36, 58)

8 INPUT SELECT button (36)

9 TAPE RETURN button

0 CLEAR button

qa DISPLAY button (48)

qs CH (channel) +/– buttons (7, 50, 58)

qd VOL (volume) +/– buttons (7)

qf Receiver operation buttons

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

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Index

A, B

AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 51
Antenna hookup 19
Audio/video (A/V)

hookup 9
Auto Clock Set 36

C

Cable box control

cable box code number
chart 43

setting 42
Cable hookup 8
Cable Mouse 11, 27
Channel line-up chart 53
Clock setting 36
Connecting

cable TV 8

external antenna

connector 59

UHF/VHF band

mixer 59

D

DIRECTV System 27
Disabling channels 49

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

Easy Set Up 12, 16, 20, 24,
28, 31

L, M, N, O

Language selecting 35

P, Q

Presetting channels 47

R

RF channel 58

S

S-Link 9
Smart channel mapping 54

T, U

Tuner presetting 47

V, W, X, Y, Z

VCR Plus+ GOLD

channel setup 53

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