Sony SLV-N900 User Manual

3-081-016-11 (1) US

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

For customers in the USA

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SLV-N900

WARNING

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

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOC K, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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, mech anical vibration o r 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 fro m equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave o ven s o r 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.

Information

For customers in the USA

CAUTION

Y ou ar e cautioned that any changes or mo difications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been teste d a nd found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However , there is no guarantee tha t interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna .

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Owner’s record

The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call up on your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No._________________________ Serial No._________________________

WARNING

Important Safeguards

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual fo r futu re refer ence. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power comp any. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Grounding or Polarization

This set is equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), or with a three-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin for grounding). Follow the instructions below:

For the set with a polarized ac power cord plug:

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

For the set with a three-wire grounding type ac plug:

This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power ou tlet. This is a safety feature. If you ar e unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding plug .

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity , since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never pu sh ob ject s of a ny kind i nto the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufactu rer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cle aning or pol ishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with wa ter for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Pr otection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart stand tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven su rfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabine t are provi ded for necessary ventilation. T o ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots and openings with a c loth or other materials.

• Never block the slots and openings by placing the set on a bed, sofa, ru g or ot he r si mila r surface.

S3125A

Important Safeguards

• Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Do not place the set near or over a radiator or heat regist er, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

Antennas Outdoor antenna grounding

If an outdoor antenna or cable system is installed, follow the precautions below.

An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits. WHEN INST ALLING AN O UTDOOR ANTENN A SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE T AKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL. Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast a nd supporting structure, grounding of the l e ad-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, s ize of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding ele c trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead in Wire

Ground Clamp

Electric Service Equipment

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Lightning

For added protection for thi s set during a ligh tning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Antenna Discharge unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding Electrode System (NEC Art 250 Part H)

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

• When the power cord or plug i s damaged or fraye d.

• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the set.

• If the set has been exposed to rain or water.

• If the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

• If the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a q ualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

• When the set exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as o pening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous v oltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Important Safeguards

Table of contents

Getting Started

6 Step 1 : Unpacking

7 Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander 10 Step 3 : Hookups 23 Step 4 : Selecting a language 24 Step 5 : Setting the clock 29 Step 6 : Presetting channels 33 Step 7 : Setting up the cable box/satellite receiver control 39 Step 8 : Setting up the VCR Plus+C

Basic Operations

42 Playing a tape 45 Recording TV programs 48 Recording TV programs using the

Dial Timer

53 Recording TV programs using the

3®

VCR Plus+C

system

56 Setting the timer manually 59 Locking the VCR (Child Lock)

Additional Operations

60 Playing/searching at various speeds 62 Quick Timer Recording 63 Checking/changing/canceling timer

settings

3®

system

65 Recording stereo and bilingual

programs

66 Searching using various functions 68 Adjusting the picture (tracking) 69 Changing me nu options 71 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

73 Antenna information 74 Troubleshooting 76 Specifications 77 Index to parts and controls 82 Index

Back Cover

Quick reference to using the VCR

Getting Started

*VCR Plus+, C3 and PlusCode are registered trad em a rks of G em star Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gem s t ar Development Corporation.

Caution

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

Table of contents

Getting Started

Step 1 : Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors

Unpacking

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. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

If the TV does not have the symbol near the remote sensor , this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Getting Started

Remote sensor

•TV / VIDEO

123 456

To operate Set •TV / VIDEO to

the VCR VIDEO a Sony TV •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 batter y le akage.

• Do not use a new battery with an o ld on e.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

and point at the remote sensor at the V CR

and point at the remote sensor at the T V

continued

Setting up the remote commander

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogramed t o control non-Sony TVs. I f your TV is listed in the following table, set the ap propriate manufacturer’s code number.

Set •TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to •TV.

Hold down ?/1, and enter your TV’s code number using the number buttons.

Then release ?/1.

Now you can use the ?/1, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony T V. To control the VCR, reset •TV

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

/ VIDEO to VIDEO.

TV brand Code number

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penn ey 04, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 NEC 04, 12

TV brand Code number

Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06, 18 Radio Shack 05, 14 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

Setting up the remote commander

Notes

• If you enter a new code number, the code nu m ber previously entered will be era s ed.

• If the TV uses a different remo te control system from the one programed to work with th e VCR, you cannot contro l your TV with the remote commander.

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

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

Getting Started

Setting up the remote commander

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 your TV has audio/ video inputs, refe r to page 12 for audio/video (A/V) hookup. Then follow one of the hookups below. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, perform directly one of the hookups below.

If you have Use Refer to

Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 1

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

Cable box with many scrambled channels

A cable box that is com patible with an infrared remote co ntrol

A digital broadcast service’s digital satellite receiver that is compatible with an infrared remote contro l

After you have completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. After you have completed the set up, you are ready to use your VC R . Procedures

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

(Plug and Play) Hookup 2

(Plug and Play) Hookup 3 Page 18

Hookup 4 Page 19

Hookup 5 Page 21

Pages 14 and 15

Pages 16 and 17

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not co nn ect the AC power cords until all of the conn e ct ion s are compl et ed . If

you connect the A C p ow er cor d befor e the co nnec tions ar e comp leted, you may n ot be able to use the Plug and Play function.

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

distortion.

• If your TV does not match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony

dealer or qualified technician.

Hookups

Caution

Connections betw een the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and t he antenna terminals of the T V 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 connect ion s at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is p rovided to call th e C ATV system installer’ s attention to Article 820- 40 of th e 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 practi cal.

Getting Started

Hookups

Audio/video (A/V) hookup

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) inpu t j ack s, yo u will g et a bette r p ic ture a n d so un d if you hook up your VC R using these connections. For a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV does not have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If your TV has the Control S function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on pag e 13. This will allo w you to oper ate you r VCR b y po inting your VCR’s remote commander at your TV.

If you are not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you finished setting up the VCR after you have made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record regular or cable TV programs, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

LINE

IN 1

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Stereo receiverVCR

VIDEO AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

Hookups

Audio/video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV does not have stereo jacks

Stereo receiverVCR

LINE

IN 1

OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Video cable (not supplied)

VIDEO AUDIO

Audio cable (not supplied)

AUX IN

C Use this hookup if your TV has the Control S function

Stereo receiverVCR

LINE OUT

LINE IN 1

AUDIO VIDEO

CONTROL S

CONTROL S OUT

VIDEO AUDIO

AUX IN

AUDIO OUT

Getting Started

Video cable (not supplied)

Audio cable (not supplied)

Audio/video ca ble (not supplied)

Notes

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

• If you do not have a stereo receiver, connect the white LIN E O U T/AUDIO L jack to the AUDIO IN jack on your TV.

• Use a Control S cable (not supplied) for Control S connections.

Hookups

Hookup 1 (Plug and Play)

Antenna hookup

Make the following connections if you are using an antenna (if you do not have cable TV).

A Use this hookup if you are 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

OUT

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

channels 2–13 only)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

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

Hookups

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

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

VHF

For connector type

B and C, no UHF

UHF

connection is required.

VHF

UHF

VCR

OUT

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 RF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied) (page 73).

Hookup 1 : VCR setup

Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

The VCR starts presetting the clock and channel s .

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the displ ay window.

You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23. The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display win dow, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page27.

T o add or disa b le channe ls manuall y, see “Prese ttin g/ disa bl ing chan nels manually” on page 31.

Getting Started

Notes

• If you con nect the A C po wer co rd be fore the an tenna conne ctio ns are c ompl eted, the c hanne ls may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 29.

• Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote c om m ander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the V CR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the VCR or more with the VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds

Hookups

Hookup 2 (Plug and Play)

You have no cable box, or a 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 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 cannot do

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Wall

Connect this cable directly to your TV if you do not have a cable box.

Cable box

IN OUT

VCR

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

Match the type

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

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

Hookups

Hookup 2 : VCR setup

Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

The VCR automatically presets the VCR’s clock and TV channels when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

The VCR starts presetting the clock and channel s .

When Auto preset is completed, the current time appears in the displ ay window.

You have now completed VCR setup. To change the on-screen display language to French or Spanish, see

“Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23. The clock is set using a time signal provided by some TV channels. If the clock

is incorrect, or “--:--” appears in the display win dow, see “Using Manual Clock Set” on page27.

T o add or disa b le channe ls manuall y, see “Prese ttin g/ disa bl ing chan nels manually” on page 31.

Getting Started

Notes

• If you con nect the A C po wer co rd be fore the an tenna conne ctio ns are c ompl eted, the c hanne ls may be incorrectly set. If this happens, see “Step 6 : Presetting channels” on page 29.

• Do not press any buttons on the VCR or remote c om m ander during Auto preset.

• Auto preset starts automatically only when you plug in the AC power cord for the first time after you purchase the V CR.

• Auto preset can be performed by pressing x STOP on the VCR or more with the VCR power turned off.

continuously for 5 seconds

Hookups

Hookup 3

Connecting a cable box with many scrambled channels

Recommended use

Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on th e cable box

What you cannot do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Wall

VCR

IN OUT

OUT

Cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

B UHF VHF

C UHF

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

AC power cord

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

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

to AC outlet

Hookups

Hookup 4

Using the cable box/sat ellite receiver control feature

Wall

Recommended use

You should use this hookup i f you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box/satellite receiver control feature to control the channels on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compat ib l e cable boxes is on page 36.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by using the cable box/satellite receiver control feature to select channels on the ca ble box

What you cannot do

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another ch annel

VCR

Cable box

IN OUT

VHF/UHF

OUT

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable box

Place the Cable box on top of the VCR so that it may not block the sensor window on the VCR.

Match the type of

connector on y our TV: A, B, or C.

For connector

types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Getting Started

Side view

continued

Hookups

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

Hookups

Hookup 5

Connecting to a digital satellite receiver

Wall

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a digital satellite receiver that is compatible with an infrared remote control. It allows the VCR’s cable box/satellite receiver control feature to control the channel on the digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible digital satellite receivers is on page 36.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channels by using the cable box/satellite rec eiver control featu r e to select channels on the digital satellite receiver

What you cannot do

• Record with the digital satellite receiver turned off

• Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.)

• Us e a ca ble box

• Record programs with the VCR Plus+C

system (To use the VCR Plus+C3 system,

turn off the cable box/satellite receiver control feature.)

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the

type of

VHF

VCR

LINE OUT

LINE IN 1

AUDIO VIDEO

VHF/UHF

OUT

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Digital satellite receiver

Place the Digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR so that it may not block the sensor window on the VCR.

AUDIO VIDEO

LINE OUT

VHF/UHF

IN OUT

Digital satellite receiver

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

For connector types B and C, no UHF

connection is required.

Getting Started

Side view

continued

Hookups

After you have completed hookup…

After you have completed hookup, plug the VCR into the AC outlet and see “Step 4 : Selecting a language” on page 23.

AC power cord

to AC outlet

Note

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

– Leave the digital satellite receiver on all the time. – Turn off the display (menu screen, channel num ber, etc.) of the digital satellite receiver. – To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channe l be fore the VCR starts recordin g. – To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before

the VCR starts r ecording.

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

Hookups

Step 4 : Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or “4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. 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.

PLAY

Press MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Language/Idioma/Langue.”

M/m/,

MAIN MENU

Timer set / check Clock set Tuner preset Cable Box / Sat. Control Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue

Select

:Set

MAIN MENU

Timer set / check Clock set Tuner preset Cable Box / Sat. Control Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue

Select

:Set

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: MENUQuit

PLAY

Press , to select the desired language, French or Spanish.

Press MENU to exit the menu.

Selecting a language

Step 5 : 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 27).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV . When using

a cable box, turn it on.

• Set the “VCR Output CH” to “3CH” or

“4CH” in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 69). If both are used, set the “VCR Output CH” to either channel. 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.

M/m/</, OK

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PLAY

Press MENU.

Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to “Clock set,” then press OK.

MAIN MENU

Timer set / check Clock set Tuner preset Cable Box / Sat. Control Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue

Select

:Set

CLOCK SET

AUTO MANUAL

Select

:Set

: MENUQuit

PLAY

Press M/m to select AUTO, then press OK.

CLOCK SET

Clock set CH: Time zone: Daylight Saving:

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AUTO

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AUTO

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AUTO

PLAY

Press M/m to select the item you want. Then press

</, to make the setting and press OK.

• For “Clock set CH” Leave the settin g to AUT O to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press

</, 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 sele ct AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone. The options are: AUTO y Atl. (Atlantic) y East (Eastern) y Cen. (Central) y Mtn. (Mountain) y Pac. (Pacific) y Alas (Alaska) y Haw. (Hawaii) y AUTO

• For “Daylight Sa v i ng ” Select YES or NO (standard time), or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time.

Select

Clock set CH: Time zone: Daylight Saving:

Select::

Clock set CH: Time zone: Daylight Saving:

Select

Clock set CH: Time zone: Daylight Saving:

Vv Set : Bb

:End

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb OK

CLOCK SET

Vv Set : Bb

:End

CLOCK SET

: MENUQuit

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AUTO

[]

AUTO

: MENUQuitEnd

]

AUTO

[[]

Pac.

[]

AUTO

: MENUQuit

[]

AUTO

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AUTO

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Getting Started

Select::

Press MENU to exit the menu.

To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.

Vv Set : Bb OK

: MENUQuitEnd

continued

Setting the clock

Notes

• T he clo ck cannot be set automatical ly if you do not receive a channel that carri es a ti m e signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 27).

• If t he re are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the cloc k automatically may take up to about 20 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 20 minutes, set the clock manually (page 27).

• If yo u m ade H ookup 3 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on.

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