Sony SLV-R1000 User Manual

3-756-672-24 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

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SLV-R1000

WARNING

IOwner’s Record

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 prod uct’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient 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 accompa nying the appliance.

The model number is located at the front and rear of the unit and the serial number is on the top. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony service dealer regarding this product.

Model No. SLV-R1000 Serial No. ________________________

For the Customers in the U.S.A.

CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note This equipment has been tested and 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 that 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.

This English language instruction manual covers both the Canadian and U.S.A. models of the SLV-R1000.

The models are the same with the exception of the MENU screen, where LANGUAGE option allows you to select either French or English as your on-screen language. (See page 17 for

details)

Preliminaries

Caution TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820*40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system in the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Preliminaries

Warning....................................................................................2

Owner’s Record ..................................................................... 2

Precautions...............................................................................4

Introduction............................................................................. 5

Using This Manual ...............................................................5

Overview...............................................................................5

Preparation

Hookups and Getting Started...................................................6

Hookup 1 - Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control Hookup 3 - No Cable Box or Incompatible Cable Box.

Few "Scrambled” Channels..............................................10

Hookup 4 - Incompatible Cable Box,

Many “Scrambled” Channels............................................12

Hookup 5 - Antenna Hookup..............................................14

Preparing the Remote Commander/Seiecting

Language..............................................................................16

Inserting Batteries Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander How to Use the Remote Commander

Setting the Command Mode...............................................16

Selecting Language (Only for Canadian version) Setting the Remote Commander to Control Other

Manufacturers’ TV Sets....................................................17

Manufacturers and their Code Numbers

Setting the Time and Date......................................................19

Example of Time and Date Setting

Presetting the Active Channels..............................................21

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically Presetting Desired Channels or

Disabling Unwanted Channels Fine-tuning Cable TV Channel Assignment

Activating the Cable Box Control Function

Setting the Cable Box Control............................................25

Checking the Cable Box Control Setting

Using the SET UP MENU...................................................... 27

Menu Choices

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Basic Operations

Playback ................................................................................29

Inserting a Video Cassette.................................................29

Playback.............................................................................30

The On-Screen Display Indexing Tape Contents

Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes..........................32

Selecting the Monitor Sound Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound

Recording TV Programs.........................................................34

Recording TV Programs.....................................................34

Pausing..............................................................................35

Recording with the TV Off..................................................36

Watching One TV Program While Recording Another ... 36 Recording Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) Broadcasts 36

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Timer Recording

Setting the Timer

Overlapping Timer Recordings...........................................40

Checking the Timer Settings..............................................41

Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings Using the VCR Before Timer Recording Starts

Introducing VCR Plus+

VCR Plus+ Setup Instructions

Recording Programs Using VCR Plus+ .............................46

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Advanced Operations

Variable Speed Playback

Still Picture..........................................................................48

Picture Search....................................................................48

Locked Picture Search

Skip Playback.....................................................................49

Slow Motion Playback

Frame-by-Frame Picture

Picture Adjustment During Variable Speed Playback

Index Function........................................................................50

Marking Index Signals

Locating an Index - Index Search

Erasing Index Signals.........................................................52

APC (Adaptive Picture Control)

Using the APC Function when Recording

Using the APC Function when Playing Back a Tape

Quick'Timer Recording

Quick-Timer Recording ......................................................54

Buttons Operable During Quick-Timer Recording

Editing.....................................................................................56

Editing from Another VCR Editing onto Another VCR

Synchronized Editing..........................................................58

When Using the CONTROL S Cable..................................59

Insert Editing.......................................................................60

Insert Editing from another VCR........................................61

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Additional Information

General Setup Information .................................................. 62

Setting the RF Unit

Attaching the F-type Connector..........................................63

Attaching the External Antenna Connector

Attaching the EAC-66 U/V Band Separator/Mixer...............64

Identifying the Parts and Controls

Front Panel.........................................................................65

Inside of Front Panel Rear Panel Display Window Indicators

Remote Commander..........................................................69

Troubleshooting .....................................................................70

Specifications..........................................................................72

Index.......................................................................................73

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Preliminaries

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. 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 dealer. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord.

Installation

Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. 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.

Operation

• When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve energy and to extend its life.

• Remove and store video cassettes after recording or playback.

Cleaning

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine.

Tape used

S-VHS tape

During recording

VHS tape

Tape recorded in S-VHS format

During

playback

Tape recorded in VHS format

Recording/playback format

Setting of S-VHS switch # "ON” S-VHS

"OFF" ^ VHS

VHS format regardless of the S-VHS switch setting

Playing back on an S-VHS VCR

# Automatically selected

A tape recorded in the S-VHS

format will be played back in the

S-VHS format. The tape recorded in the VHS format will be played back in the VHS format.

Playing back on a VHS VCR

# A tape recorded in the S-VHS

format cannot be played back.

A taioe recorded in the VHS format will be played back in the VHS format.

VHS format

About Recording and Playback with this VCR

On recording and playback format

• This VCR bears the SM mark.

• If you record TV programs with this VCR, the recorded pictures will be played back giving the horizontal resolution level of the TV.

On the cassettes used

• Use video cassettes bearing the SVlis mark or the IVHS; mark.

• Video cassettes recorded in the VHS format can be played back on this VCR.

• Video cassettes recorded in the SIVRs: format using this VCR cannot be played back on a VCR with the Ivns! mark only.

• Some video sources used in other countries cannot be played back on this VCR due to the differences in color systems.

About the S-VHS System

The S-VHS system provides sharp, finely detailed pictures* through the S-VHS video signal recording/playback circuit and high quality S-VHS tape.

* Approximately 400 TV lines of horizontal resolution

This VCR can record and play back high quality pictures when you use tapes bearing the SviS mark. The unit also can record and play back tapes bearing the [VHS; mark.

On the recording/playback format and the types of video cassettes to be used Before you begin, check to see which recording/playback format (S-VHS or VHS) you will use, referring to the following table.

Preliminaries

Introduction

Using This Manual

This manual is divided into five chapters. The chapters and their contents are as follows:

Preliminaries Preparation

Basic Operations Advanced Operations Additional Information

If you are using your VCR for the first time, start from the section “Hookups and Getting Started” (page 6). This section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.

For information about the VCR's basic operations, such as Playback (page 29), Recording TV Programs (page 34), or Timer Recording (page 37), see Basic Operations.

If you are already familiar with the basic operations, see Advanced Operations.

If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to Troubleshooting. If your VCR is in need of repair, contact your nearest Sony Service Center facility.

Conventions of this manual This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote

Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander function exactly the same as those of the Remote Commander.

When you are reading through the manual, remember:

• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.

Example: Press ► PLAY.

• Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the

text.

• A— indicates signal flow,

• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.

• On-screen displays for the USA model are used to explain

operations requiring on-screen menus.

Unpacking Check that you have received the following accessories:

• Remote Commander RMT-V129A

• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)

External antenna connector (1) 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1) AC power cord (1) Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3i3hono) (1) S VIDEO connecting cable (1) Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)

(page 2) (page 6) (page 29) (page 48) (page 62)

Overview

High-quality picture

The S-VHS system gives you 400 lines of horizontal resolution, enabling you to obtain a high quality picture.

Features

• VCR Plus-K system Allows you to quickly and easily preset up to eight TV programs.

• Cable box control

Allows your VCR to control channel selection on most cable boxes.

• APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function Automatically optimizes recording and playback performance by adjusting the video circuitry for each tape that you use.

• Auto tracking function Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum picture quality.

• Timer recordings of eight programs in a month Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to one month in advance.

• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring

Allows quick access to a desired scene and playback at various speeds in forward and reverse directions.

• index function

The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily with the index search function.

• Multi-brand TV control Remote Commander

The Remote Commander can control Sony and other manufacturer’s TV sets.

• Auto head cleaner

Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted or ejected.

Editing

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• Flying erase head

Allows clean, concise editing with less noise.

• Input connectors on the front panel Allows easy connection to a camcorder.

• Insert editing

Allows easy superimposition of pictures and/or sound onto a prerecorded cassette.

• CONTROL L jack

Control L C connection lets you easily perform tape editing.

• CONTROLS INPUT jack

Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack.

On-screen display

• DISPLAY

Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV screen.

• TIMER SET/CHECK display

Timer recording settings can be set and checked by referring to the TV screen.

• ON SCREEN HELP message

The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.

VCR Plus -r and PlusCode are trade marks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus -t system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation

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Preliminaries

Hookups and Getting Started

Before you can use your VCR for the first time, you need to connect it to your TV and set it up to receive programs for viewing and recording. This section explains how to hook up, set up, and operate your VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away. There are, however, many types of TVs available and many different ways in which your TV can be hooked up. As a result, this manual describes several ways your VCR can be connected.

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 complete your VCR's connections.

are provided where you can find this information.)

Before making the connections, check the following points:

• Turn off the power to the VCR and TV.

• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are completed.

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• Make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.

Preparation

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Hookup 1

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 hookup.

1A Use hookup 1A If your TV is a stereo type.

VCR

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If you intend to use the VCR for playback only, you’re finished after you’ve made these connections. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, please do the A/V hookup on this page first, then proceed to the following pages for antenna or cable hookup.

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Note: Since it is possible that the picture quality is deteriorated depending on the TVs connected to this VCR if the video Coddle and the S-Video cable are connected at the same time, connect the S-Video cable only.

After you’ve hooked up your TV using the A/V connections, use the following procedure to set up and use the VCR with your TV. A/V Setup & Operation Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF.

Press MENU. Select SET UP MENU. Select AUTO ANT SEL

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Details are on page 27.

Preparation

Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control

Cable Hookup

Recommended Use: This hookup is recommended for most cable systems. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable company "scrambles" all or most channels.

Background

This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Some cable systems “scramble" specific channels, usually

premium or pay-per-view channels. In order to record these "scrambled" channels you should use this hookup.

This hookup simplifies recording channels from the cable

box. by using the VCR’s cable box control feature to change channels on the cable box. The cable box control feature allows the VCR to change channels on most cable boxes

that are capable of infrared remote control.

CABLE BOX

A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 26. If. after checking your setup, you are sure that the VCR will not control your cable box, contact your cable company. They

may be able to supply a compatible cable box.

If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box. and your cable system only “scrambles" a few channels, you must use Hookup 4.

Cable Mouse Hookup

Position the "CABLE MOUSE" on the cable box as shown below. Make sure that the front of the "CABLE MOUSE" projects out in front of the cable box. Remove the protective film from the double-side tape to stick the "CABLE MOUSE" to the cable box.

.Cable

Cable Box Front view'

For best results, position the cable box away from the VCR.

Preparation

Mouse

Cable Box

What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup

What You Can Do

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the box from your VCR.

What You Can't Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

VCR Setup (Simple Cable)

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or

CH4. If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

CH3

CH4

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ТГ Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on pHi 62.

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2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

Press MENU.

MENU ► TIMER ЖТУСНЕСК TtMER aeriCHECK

SET UR MENU SET UP MENU

rUNERWCSET SETVCR Wui* CMANKELS CABLE eOK control CLOCK SET

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

Select TUNER PRESET.

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Select CABLE BOX

Press MENU.

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SET IS" MENU SET UP MENU TUNBT PRESET SET МСЯ РКан CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ►CABLE BOX CONTROL aOCKSET CLOCKS

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Details are on page 25.

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1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 44.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows.

Select SET VCR Plus+

Press MENU.

MENU ► nMERSETCHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR PtUB* CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE BOX CONTROL aOCKSEI'

Program listing guide channel- ■

Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2,3,

or 4). 4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable

box.

To Watch the VCR 1 Tune the TV to CH3 or CH4, (or to A/V input if you made

A/V connectidns). 2 Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY.

Details are on page 30.

To Record A Program

1 Switch on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 3 Enter the program’s PlusCode number. 4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 5 Insert a blank cassette. 6 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. 7 Leave the cable box on. Details are on page 46.

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Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 3 - No Cable Box or Incompatible Cable Box, Few ^'Scrambled” Channels

Cable Hookup

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.

Background This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels.

Some cable systems “scramble" specific channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels. You will not be able to record “scrambled” channels with this hookup. In order to record “scrambled” channels you should use Hookup 2. The “cable mouse” is not used in this hookup.

Preparation

VCR Setup

VCR Plus-f Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or

CH4. If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

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Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 62.

2 Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF (this is the factory

setting) using the on-screen MENU.

3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.

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1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 44.

2 If the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:

Select SET VCR Plus+

Press MENU.

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SET UP MENU TUNER PFESET SET VCR Pkn. CHANNELS ► SETVCRPIu» CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Program listing guide channel-

Details are on page 45.

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Details are on pages 21 and 22.

4 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU,

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SET UP MENU

SET VCR Plus. CHANNELS

CABLE BOX control

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Details are on pages 21 and 22

Select TUNER PRESET.

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Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

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To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one),

or directly tune with your TV (if you don’t).

To Watch the VCR la If you didn’t use the A/V input:

• Turn ON the cable box.

• Select CH 3 or CH 4 on the cable box (whichever you set on the back of the VCR).

• Select the output channel of the cable box (usually 2,3 or 4) on your TV.

1 b If you made the A/V connections on page 7:

Set your TV to the A/V input. 2 Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY. Details are on page 30.

To Record a Program 1

Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

Enter the program's PlusCode number. 3

Press ONCE. DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander.

4 Insert a blank cassette. 5 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. Details are on page 46.

Preparation

Hookup 4 - Incompatible Cable Box, Many ‘'Scrambled” Channels

Cable Hookup

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.

CABLE BOX

WALL

Background This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels.

Some cable systems "scramble” specific channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels.

If your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control, and it is necessary to use a cable box because all or most channels are “scrambled’’, you must use this hookup. It will be necessary to set the cable box channel manually for each recording. If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable box, and your cable system only "scrambles” a few channels, use Hookup 3.

VHF/UHF

MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR TV

VHF

VHF/UHF OUT!

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What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup

What You Can Do

• Record any channels by selecting the channel on the cable box.

UHF '-T

(NO CONNECTION) ‘

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UHF

(NO CONNECTION)

What You Can't Do

• Record with the cable box turned off.

• Record by selecting channels directly from the VCR.

• Record one channel while watching another channel.

• Use the VCR’s cable box control feature.

Preparation

VCR Setup

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CHS or

CH4.

If you made A/V connections, skip this step.

Set to whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 62.

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.

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SET UP MENU TUNCnPHESCT SET VCP Plu». OlANVEl 5 SET VCR Pus-CHANNELS CA8U£ 404 CWraOL CLOCK 8ET

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CAaUEBOk CONTAOL CLOCK SET

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 44.

2 For all channels that you want to record, set each

channel to the channel that your cable box uses for its output (usually 2, 3, or 4), as follows:

Select SET VCR Plus+

Press MENU.

MENU ► TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNS»«NTraer SET VCR Ptu№ CHANNELS CABLE BCW CONTROL CLOCK SET

Program listing guide channel-»

Set to the same cable box channel-

Details are on page 45.

CHANNELS.

Т1МЕП SETA>C-CK SrruPMEMI TUNER РЯСет

► SET VCR pup-CHANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel your ¿VCR uses.

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Details are on pages 21 and 22.

Select AUTO PRESET,

then press EXECUTE.

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manual SET «Aoo

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Pine tuning

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To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Tune the TV to the cable box output channel

(usually 2.3, or 4). 4 Select the channel that you want to watch with your cable

box. To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4 (or to A/V input if you made

A/V connections). 2 Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY. Details are on page 30.

To Record a Program

Switch on the cable box.

Select the channel you wish to record on the cable box.

Press VCR Plus + on the Remote Commander.

Enter the program’s PlusCode number.

Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander.

6 Insert a blank cassette.

7 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. 8 Leave the cable box on. Details are on page 46.

Preparation

Hookups and Getting Started

Hookup 5

Antenna Hookup

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

5A Use hookup 5A for VHF/UHF antenna (you get Ch 2-13 and Ch 14 or higher).

VHF/UHF

-- --

VHF/UHF IN IVOR

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VHF/UHF OUT ^ OD—dO

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5B Use hookup 5B for VHF only (you get Ch 2 -13 only).

VHF

.....

MATCH THE CONNECTION

\ ON YOUR TV

\ \

VHF/UHF OUT^

5C Use hookup 5C for UHF only (you get Ch 14 or higher only).

VHF/UHF IN

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5D Use hookup 5D if you're using separate VHF and UHF antennas.

VHF UHF

VHF/UHF IN

VHF/UHF OUT ^ QD——dO'-^

Details are on page 64.

VHF/UHF

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MATCH THE CONNECTION

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MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR TV

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Preparation

VCR Setup

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or

CH4. If you n)ade A/V connections, skip this step.

Set to whichever channel is not used in your i If both are used, pick either channel.

Details are on page 62.

________________

2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.

Press MENU.

MENU MBitU

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Select TUNER PRESET.

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Details are on pages 21 and 22.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.

MENU MENU ► TIUEBSETOtfCK TIMER STPCHECK

BET UP MENU TuNCTPNESET SET VCn Pm». OHA.NNEIS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

Select TUNER PRESET.

SET UP MENU

» njNt«PFlE«T

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«T VCR Ptu*> Channels CABLE BOX control

CLOCK SET

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Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

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1 Find the VCR Pius+ Channel Listing in your program

guide. For details, see page 44.

2 if the channels in the program guide are different

from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:

Select SET VCR Plus+

Press MENU.

MENU ► TIMEn SETOHSCK

SET UP MENU TUNEH PRESET

SET VCR PE»-OhANNELS

CABLE BOX CONTROL cable BOX CONTROL CU3CKSET

Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

1 Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button

until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Tune the TV normally.

To Watch the VCR

1 Tune the TV to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever you set on the

back of the VCR. (If you made the A/V connections on page 7, set your TV to the A/V Input instead.)

2 Insert a cassette and press ► PLAY. If there's no picture

on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator comes on in the VCR display window.

Details are on page 30.

To Record a Program

1 Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander. 2 Enter the program's Plus Code number. 3 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote

Commander. 4 Insert a blank casette. 5 Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. Details are on pages 46.

CHANNELS.

TIMER SET/CHECX

SET OP MENU TUNER PfleSET

»SET VCR PUl*. CHANNELS

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Set the appropriate guide channels and TV

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^ Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language

How to Use the Remote Commander

When you operate the VCR using the Remote Commander, point it at the remote sensor located on the VCR. For the location of the remote sensor, see "Identifying the Parts and Controls" on page 65.

When using the Remote Commander to change channels on a cable box, with the VCR’s Cable box control feature turned on, point the Remote Commander at the VCR, not the cable box. For best results, separate the VCR and cable box.

2 Insert two size AA (lEC designation R6) batteries

with the polarity lined up correctly.

Notes on the handling of batteries

• With normal use, the batteries should last for approximately 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 together with an old one.

• Do not mix different types of batteries.

Setting the Command Mode

You can select three different positions for the Command

Mode setting.

Note

If you set the COMMAND MODE VTR 1 /2/3 selector on the VCR to "OFF", you can no longer control this VCR from any other Sony Remote Commanders.

2 Set the COMMAND MODE VTR 1/2/3 selector on

the Remote Commander to “VTR 3".

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander

Set the I TV I / IVTRI remote control selector at the top of the Remote Commander to “VTR”.

if you are using a Sony TV

You can use the VCR's Remote Commander to operate the TV. When doing this, slide the |TV| / jVTRI remote control selector to "iTV i". Buttons on the Remote Commander with a dot (•) on or beside them can be used to operate your TV. To operate the VCR, return the ITVI / IVtRI remote control selector to "I VTR I".

Preparation

3 Set the ITVi / IVTRI remote control selector on

the Remote Commander to "IVTRI”.

SONY

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Selecting Language (Only for Canadian version)

You can set your VCR to display screen information in either English or French.

1 Press MENU

The main MENU appears.

MENU ► TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

TU№R PRESET SET VCR Plusf CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

2 Press A or V to move the cursor to SET UP MENU.

TIMER SET/CHECK

► SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

Press EXECUTE. The SET UP MENU screen appears.

SET UP MENU

►LANGUAGE iENGUSH fflENCH

AUTO ANT SEL AUTO STEREO •ON AUDIO MIX NORMAL AUDIO" LANCMOOE LINE IN I VIDEO LINE IN 3 VIDEO AUTO DISPLAY

• ON OFF OFF

ON "OFF

MAIN SAP

M *S

• STD S S

•STD

• ON OFF

Setting the Remote Commander to Control Other Manufacturers’ TV Sets

The following steps show you how to use your Remote Commander to set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number for a non-Sony TV. (Code numbers are listed on the next page.)

1 Set the ITVI / lYtRl remote control selector to

“frvl".

2 While pressing the EXECUTE button, press the

manufacturer’s code number and the ENTER

button. You can now use the POWER, VOL h-/-, CHANNEL

+/- and the TV/VTR buttons on your Remote

Commander to operate the TV.

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4 Press -4 or ► to select “ENGLISH” or “FRENCH”.

SET UP MENU

HANQUAGE iENGUSH FREfCH

SÉL AUTO ANT «OUI NON STÉRÉO AUTO «OUI NON MÉLANGE AUDIO OUI »NON AUDIO NORMAL »PHIN SAP MODE UNC M *S ENTREE VIDEO 1 »STD S ENTREE VIDEOS «STD S AFFICHAGE AUTO* OUI NON

5 Press EXECUTE.

NOTES:

• The TV/VTR button may not function, depending on the manufacturer. If this problem occurs, use your TV’s remote control unit.

• 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.

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

• If you release the EXECUTE button before pressing the ENTER button, the setting will be cancelled.

• Some manufacturers may use a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with your VCR. If this is the case, and you are unable to operate the TV with your Remote Commander, use the TV’s remote control unit instead.

• When you replace the batteries in the Remote Commander, the code number automatically resets to

1 (SONY). Reset the appropriate code number, if

necessary.

Preparation

Preparing the Remote Commander/Seiecting Language

Controlling Other Sony Video Equipment If Other Sony Video Equipment Has a COMMAND MODE Selector:

1 Set the Remote Commander COMMAND MODE 1/2/3

selector to a position other than the one you selected for this VCR.

2 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of any other video

equipment to the same position you selected in step 1.

If other Sony video equipment does not have a COMMAND MODE selector, you can control other Sony video equipment using the following COMMAND MODE settings:

Infrared remote controlled Sony Betamax VCRs: position 1 (Some may not be controlled in this mode.)

Sony 8 mm format VCRs: position 2

Sony VHS format VCRs: position 3

Manufacturers and their Code Numbers

Your Remote Commander is preprogrammed for use with a number of different TV sets. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code prior to using the Remote Commander.

Manufacturer SONY 1 Philco Akai 4 AOC 4 Centurion 12 Coronado Curtis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Fisher 11 General Electric

Hitachi 2,3 J.C.Penney JVC 9

KMC 3

Magnavox 3, 8, 12 Toshiba

Marantz

MGA/Mitsubishi

NEC 4, 12

Panasonic 6

Code Number

6,10

4,12

4,13

4. 12, 13, 17

Manufacturer

Philips Pioneer 16 Portland Quasar Radio Shack RCA Sampo Sanyo Scott Sears Sylvania Teknika

Wards Yorx Zenith Sharp

Code Number

3,4 8

5, 14

4, 10

12 11

12 7, 10. 11 8, 12 3, 8, 14 7 3,4, 12

3. 5, 18

Preparation

ISetting the Time and Date

You can set the VCR time and date on the TV screen using the Remote Commander.

Example of Time and Date Setting

Example: To set to 3:32 pm, July 4,1993

Use * and w to move the cursor. Use <4 and ► to select the items.

3 Press EXECUTE.

“1/1 1993 FRI 12:00 AM” is displayed. The leftmost 1, in the “month” position, flashes.

4 Press A or V until “7*

appears in the month position.

CljOCKSET

• 1 6-.M993 FRI 12 00 AM

3 0»

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1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

2 Press * or V to move the

cursor (►) to CLOCK SET.

MENU ► TIMER SET'CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU

TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus» CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL

► CLOCK SET

5 Press P- to make the next

number in the “day” position flash.

6 Press 4k or V until "4”

appears in the “day”

position.

The day of the week is set automatically.

CLOCK SET

Wl f4 993

CLOCK SET

PV4 iM9«3

THU 12 00*«

SUN 12 00 AM

Preparation

Setting the Time and Date

7 Press ► to make the

“year" position flash and press A or V to change the year. If you want to leave the year indication unchanged,

just press ►.

8 Press > to make the

“time" position flash.

CLOCK SET

7/4 n 993 SUN>1

10 Press >■ to make the

“minutes” position flash.

11 Press A or V until “32"

appears in the minutes position.

CLOCK SET

7/4/1:993

SUN 3^3*^

9 Press A or V until “3 PM"

appears.

CLOCK SET

7/4 '1993

SUN-

'i' 't*

12 Press EXECUTE.

Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to 3:32 pm 00 seconds.

NOTES:

• Do not set the time and date during timer-activated recording, timer recording standby or quick-timer recording.

• When the time and date clock is displayed, the clock keeps running as long as no changes are made. The seconds are not reset to 00 when you return to the original screen.

Preparation

Presetting the Active Channels

This VCR is capable of receiving VHP channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and CATV channels 1 to 125. These channels can be preset using the Remote Commander and

the TUNER PRESET display. First, we recommend that you preset the active channels in your area using the automatic preset mode. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset on the VCR, set them directly using the channel number buttons.

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically

Use A and w to move the cursor. Use ■< and to select the Items.

Before presetting channels, check the following points;

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• If you have connected the TV and the VCR using the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR only, make sure that the TV is set to the correct channel (CH 3 or CH 4) for the VCR.

If you have connected the TV and the VCR using the LINE

OUT, select the input for the VCR.

• Press TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator lights up in the display window on the VCR.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator appears in the display window on the VCR.

• It is not necessary to use the TUNER PRESET function if the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to ‘‘ON.’’ If you want to use the TUNER PRESET function, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL is set to “OFF."

2 Press A or A to move the

cursor (^) to TUNER PRESET.

TIMER SET/CHECK SETUP MENU

► TUNER PRESET

SET VCR PH»+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET

CB St

a»

1-^

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

3,7

► TIMER SET/CHECK

SET UP MENU TUNER PRESET SET VCR PIU8+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK ^

3 Press EXECUTE.

The TUNER PRESET menu is displayed.

4 Press A or V to move the

cursor to NORMAL/ CATV.

TUNER PRESET [CH2l

NORMAL/CATV*NORM AUTO PRESET

►MANUAL SET »ADD ERASE

AFT «ON OFF FINE TUNING

TUNER PRESET ►NORMAb'CATV*NORM CATV

AUTO PRESET

MANUALSET «ADD AFT »ON FINE TUNING

CATV

fCR~?l

ERASE

OFF

Preparation

Presetting the Active Channels

Press ◄ or ► to select

• NORM" or “CATV". NORM presets the VHP

and UHF channels: CATV presets your cable TV

TUNER PRESET rgH2l ► NORMAUCATV'NORM CATV

AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET «ADO AFT »ON FINE TUNING

ERASE OFF

channels. The lowest channel number. 2 for

NORM and 1 for CATV, will

appear on the screen.

6 Press A or V to move the

cursor to AUTO PRESET.

TUNER PRESET IgPTg!

NORMAUCATV'NORM CATV

►AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET »ADO ERASE AFT »ON FINE TUNING

OFF

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted Channels

After automatic presetting, you can disable and/or add channels.

Press EXECUTE. Receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence.

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

NOTE: The VCR automatically exits from the TUNER PRESET menu if you don't proceed for more than one minute.

Use A and v to move the cursor.

Use < and > to select the items.

1 Follow steps 1 to 3 In "Presetting All Receivable

Channels Automatically” on page 21.

2 Press * or w to move the cursor to MANUAL SET.

3 To disable channels, press CH -H/— to select the

channel. To add channels, press channel number buttons (0 to

9) and then ENTER key to select the channel.

4 To disable channels,

press or P- to select

•ERASE". To add channels, press ◄ or ► to select “ADD”.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAUCATV* NORM AUTO PRESET

►MANUAL SET «AOD

AFT »ON FINE TUNING

ICR ¿31 CATV ERASE

OFF

5 Press EXECUTE.

When you press CH +/—, the disabled channels are removed and the added channels are displayed.

Preparation

Fine-tuning

Cable TV Channel Assignment

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Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) setting on the TUNER PRESET menu is set to “ON", and the AFT function finetunes the picture. If the picture of a channel is not acceptable, fine-tune it manually.

Display the TUNER PRESET menu referring to steps 1 to 3 in “Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically” (page 21).

Press * or V to move the cursor to FINE

TUNING. The fine tuning indicator

is displayed.

Press or to get a

clearer picture. The AFT ON/OFF

automatically switches to “OFF”.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAUCATV»NORM CATV

AUTO PRESET

MANUAL SET «ADD AFT »ON OFF

►FINE TUNING .

TUNER PRESET

NORMAbCATV* NORM AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET »ADD AFT ON »OFF

►FINE TUNING .

fCiTg]

ERASE

CATV ERASE

Cable TV systems use letters or numerals to designate the

channels. To tune-in a CATV channel, refer to the chart

below which shows the CATV channel numbers on this VCR

and the corresponding CATV channel. Note that the channel

number assignment shown in the chart may not correspond

to the channel number used by your local cable company.

Check with your local cable TV company for more

information on the available channels.

Number of this VCR 1 2 . Corresponding

CATV channel

19 20 21 22 23

34 35

1 J

A-8 2

w W+1 . .. W+58

.. 13 .. 13

M N

27 28

.. 94 95

A B

0 P Q

A-4

A-5

15 16

D E

31 32

97 98 99

A-2

A-3

100 125

W + 59 .

. W + 84

This VCR is designed to correspond to the standard cable system. However, the cable TV services may vary from area to area. Your local cable TV company may adopt either the HRC 1 or IRC 2 cable system. This VCR is capable of receiving either of these cable systems in the best condition.

1) HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers) All channels except for 5 and 6 are 1250 kHz lower than the standard cable system. Channels 5 and 6 are 750

kHz higher than the standard cable system.

A-1

> s

s o

a s

SB.

If you cannot get a better picture, press a or w to move the cursor to AFT and select “ON”. Then, press EXECUTE.

TUNER PRESET

NORMAU'CATV* NORM AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET »ADD ERASE

►AFT »ON

FINE TUNING

CATV

OFF

The FINE TUNING indicator The FINE TUNING indicator shows the operable fine-tuning

range and stops at the optimal point of reception. When a broadcast is received in an optimal condition, the indicator may not be at the center position.

2) IRC (Incremental Related Carriers) All channels except for 5 and 6 are the same as the

standard cable system. Channels 5 and 6 are 2000 kHz

higher than the standard cable system.

FINE TUNING indicator for receiving HRC or IRC cable systems

Even when the signals are received in optimal condition, the FINE TUNING indicator will not stay at the center position for channels higher or lower than the standard cable system due to the difference in the frequency.

NOTE: Many cable TV systems use scrambled or encoded

signals for certain channels, usually premium or payper-view channels. A cable box is necessary to receive scrambled

channels.

Preparation

+ 53 hidden pages

Sony SLV-R1000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WARNING

IOwner’s Record

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.:

Table of Contents

Safety

Installation

Operation

Cleaning

About Recording and Playback with this VCR

About the S-VHS System

Introduction

Using This Manual

Overview

• Cable box control

• Auto head cleaner

Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

1A Use hookup 1A If your TV is a stereo type.

1C Use hookup 1C if your TV has an S VIDEO INPUT connector.

Cable Hookup

Background

What You Can Do

What You Can't Do

VCR Setup (Simple Cable)

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

4 Set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.

To Watch the TV

To Record A Program

Cable Hookup

VCR Setup

VCR Plus-f Channel Setup

3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

4 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

To Watch the TV

Cable Hookup

What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup

What You Can Do

What You Can't Do

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

2 Switch on your cable box. 3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

To Watch the TV

To Record a Program

Antenna Hookup

5A Use hookup 5A for VHF/UHF antenna (you get Ch 2-13 and Ch 14 or higher).

5B Use hookup 5B for VHF only (you get Ch 2 -13 only).

5C Use hookup 5C for UHF only (you get Ch 14 or higher only).

5D Use hookup 5D if you're using separate VHF and UHF antennas.

2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

To Watch the TV

To Watch the VCR

To Record a Program

^ Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language

How to Use the Remote Commander

Setting the Command Mode

Note

Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander

Selecting Language (Only for Canadian version)

1 Press MENU

2 Press A or V to move the cursor to SET UP MENU.

Setting the Remote Commander to Control Other Manufacturers’ TV Sets

1 Set the ITVI / lYtRl remote control selector to

4 Press -4 or ► to select “ENGLISH” or “FRENCH”.

5 Press EXECUTE.

NOTES:

Manufacturers and their Code Numbers

Example of Time and Date Setting

Example: To set to 3:32 pm, July 4,1993

12 Press EXECUTE.

Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically

Use A and w to move the cursor. Use ■< and to select the Items.

1 Press MENU.

3 Press EXECUTE.

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted Channels

2 Press * or w to move the cursor to MANUAL SET.

5 Press EXECUTE.