Sony SLV-R1000 User Manual

3-756-672-24 (1)

VideoCassette Recorder

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SLV-R1000

© 1993 by Sony Corporation

	IOwner’s Record
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 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.

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)

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.

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

Table of Contents

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................................	7
Hookup 2 - Using VCR Cable Box Control...........................	8
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..............................................................	16
Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander..............	16
How to Use the Remote Commander................................	16
Setting the Command Mode...............................................	16
Selecting Language (Only for Canadian version) ..............	17
Setting the Remote Commander to Control Other
Manufacturers’ TV Sets....................................................	17
Manufacturers and their Code Numbers ............................	18
Setting the Time and Date......................................................	19
Example of Time and Date Setting....................................	19
Presetting the Active Channels..............................................	21
Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically.............	21
Presetting Desired Channels or
Disabling Unwanted Channels.........................................	22
Fine-tuning.........................................................................	23
Cable TV Channel Assignment..........................................	23
Activating the Cable Box Control Function.............................	24
Setting the Cable Box Control............................................	25
Checking the Cable Box Control Setting ..........................	26
Using the SET UP MENU......................................................	27
Menu Choices...................................................................	28
Basic Operations
Playback ................................................................................	29
Inserting a Video Cassette.................................................	29
Playback.............................................................................	30
The On-Screen Display.....................................................	31
Indexing Tape Contents....................................................	31
Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes..........................	32
Selecting the Monitor Sound ............................................	32
Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound ...........	33
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

Timer Recording ..................................... ...........	—................	37
Setting the Timer................................................................		37
Overlapping Timer Recordings...........................................		40
Checking the Timer Settings..............................................		41
Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings........................		42
Using the VCR Before Timer Recording Starts..................		43
Introducing VCR Plus+ .......................................	—...............	44
VCR Plus+ Setup Instructions............................................		44
Recording Programs Using VCR Plus+ .............................		46
Advanced Operations
Variable Speed Playback......................................................		48
Variable Speed Playback...................................................		48
Still Picture..........................................................................		48
Picture Search....................................................................		48
Locked Picture Search.......................................................		49
Skip Playback.....................................................................		49
Slow Motion Playback........................................................		49
Frame-by-Frame Picture....................................................		49
Picture Adjustment During Variable Speed Playback.........		49
Index Function........................................................................		50
Marking Index Signals........................................................		50
Locating an Index - Index Search......................................		51
Erasing Index Signals.........................................................		52
APC (Adaptive Picture Control)..............................................		53
Using the APC Function when Recording..........................		53
Using the APC Function when Playing Back a Tape..........		53
Quick'Timer Recording ..........................................................		54
Quick-Timer Recording ......................................................		54
Buttons Operable During Quick-Timer Recording..............		55
Editing.....................................................................................		56
Editing from Another VCR..................................................		56
Editing onto Another VCR..................................................		57
Synchronized Editing..........................................................		58
When Using the CONTROL S Cable..................................		59
Insert Editing.......................................................................		60
Insert Editing from another VCR........................................		61
Additional Information
General Setup Information ..................................................		62
Setting the RF Unit ...........................................................		62
Attaching the F-type Connector..........................................		63
Attaching the External Antenna Connector........................		64
Attaching the EAC-66 U/V Band Separator/Mixer...............		64
Identifying the Parts and Controls..........................................		65
Front Panel.........................................................................		65
Inside of Front Panel .........................................................		66
Rear Panel.........................................................................		67
Display Window Indicators.................................................		68
Remote Commander..........................................................		69
Troubleshooting .....................................................................		70
Specifications..........................................................................		72
Index.......................................................................................		73

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Preliminaries

IPrecautions

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.

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.

	Tape used	Recording/playback format
	S-VHS tape	Setting of S-VHS switch
During		# "ON” S-VHS
		"OFF" ^ VHS
recording
	VHS tape	VHS format regardless of the S-VHS
		switch setting
	Tape	Playing back on an S-VHS VCR
	recorded in	# Automatically selected
	S-VHS format	A tape recorded in the S-VHS
		format will be played back in the
		S-VHS format.
		The tape recorded in the VHS
During		format will be played back in the
		VHS format.
playback
		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.
	Tape	VHS format
	recorded in
	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.

Preliminaries

Introduction

Using This Manual

This manual is divided into five chapters.

The chapters and their contents are as follows:

Preliminaries	(page 2)
Preparation	(page 6)
Basic Operations	(page 29)
Advanced Operations	(page 48)
Additional Information	(page 62)

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)

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_____________________________________________

•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

Preliminaries

IHookups 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.

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.

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.

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To wall outlet •

•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.

6 Preparation

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

If you intend to use the VCR for playback only, you’re

finished after you’ve made these connections. If you want to

0» record off-air or off your cable TV system, please do the A/V CR

hookup on this page first, then proceed to the following

pages for antenna or cable hookup.

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1B Use hookup 1B if your TV does not have stereo jacks.
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S-VIDEO

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					Set to OFF.
-CHECK			KTlJPME!*.-				8ETIJFMEN0
			►AUTOАНГSSL	•ON	OFP		»AUTOANTSEi	ON	•Off
SET UP MENU	PRESET		АиОЮМХ	•ON	OFF		AUTOSTSflEO	•ON	OFF-
				ON	•OFF		AUO»UIX	ON	•OFF
^VCRPlus*CHANNELS	^vCRPM*CHANNEUS		NQRMALAUM^MauN		SAP		NORMAtAU»Q#MA)N		SAP
CABLE eoxcoHrmx	CABLESOX		UANCUOOE	W	•S		LAM:MODE	V	•»
CLOCKSET	CLOCKSET		Ll^£miNAIXO •впз		«		Lj^£MiVIC3C0 •9T0		В
			UNEi»3VIDEOeBTO		e		l.iWiNiViOEO •STO		8
			AUTOQLSfRJtV	•ON	OFF		AUrODlSPl^	•ON	OFF

Details are on page 27.

Preparation 7

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	Mouse
Cable Box	Cable Box
Front view'

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

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.

8 Preparation

VCR Setup (Simple Cable)

1Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4.

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

CH3
nCH4	n	Iflll

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

Details are on pHi 62._________________________

2Switch on your cable box.

3Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

Press MENU.		Select TUNER PRESET.
MENU		NENU
►TIMERЖТУСНЕСК		TtMERaeriCHECK
SETURMENU		SETUPMENU
rUNERWCSET		►TUNERPRESET
SETVCRWui*CMANKELS		SETVCnPke.CHANNELS
CABLEeOKCONTROL		CABLESOXCONTRO<.
CLOCKSET		CLOCKSET

Set to CATV.

TUNeiPfesET	ГСЯТ1
►NORMAUCATVNORWKiATV
AUTOPRESET
MANUALSET«АОО	ERAiäE
AFf»ON	OFF

PiNETUNING

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

4 Set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.

Press MENU.					Select CABLE BOX
					CONTROL.
MENU					MENU
►TIMERser.CMecK					Л««ЯSETlCHECK
SETIS"MENU					SETUPMENU
TUNBTPRESET			1ф		TUNERPRESET
SETМСЯРКанCHANNELS					SETgCRPlu»CHAN^£LS
CABLEBOXCONTROL					►CABLEBOXCONTROL
aOCKSET					CLOCKS
Enter your Cable				Select ON, then press
Box Code Number,
then press EXECUTE.				EXECUTE.
YoMCABLESOXCOMNB					CABLEBOXCONTROL
'I'-			4"		►ONOFF
EnorCABLEBOX
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riwnpuWiEXECUTE					PuahMENUtoto

Select your Cable Box Output

Channel and press EXECUTE

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VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.

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from the channels that you actually use on your TV,
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Press MENU.		Select SET VCR Plus+
		CHANNELS.
MENU		MENU
►nMERSETCHECK		TBlCHSET.iCHECK
SETUPMENU		SETUPMENU
TUNERPRESET		TUNERPRESET
SETVCRPtUB*CHANNELS		►SETVCRPH».CHANNELS
CABLEBOXCONTROL		CABLEBOXCONTROL
aOCKSEI'		aocKSET

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channel, then the channel
your VCR uses.
	VCRPHARCHANNaLIST
Program listing guide channel-	■•GUIDETV		caitOE	TV«M
	an		sa	47
	5 •	4	as	es
	1 7 - 5 6
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	4 3 -IIS
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Your actual cable Channel-
Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

1Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2Switch on your cable box.

3Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2,3, or 4).

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

To Watch the VCR

1Tune 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.

2Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

3Enter the program’s PlusCode number.

4Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote Commander.

5Insert a blank cassette.

6Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander.

7Leave the cable box on.

Details are on page 46.

Details are on page 25.

Preparation

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.

10 Preparation

VCR Setup

1Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4.

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

	CH3 1	o			io^e!
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	IBU |M				»ass'
	CH4 K -/

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

Details are on page 62.

2Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF (this is the factory setting) using the on-screen MENU.

3Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.

Press MENU.		Select TUNER PRESET.
WEI«U		MEHiU
►Tl*Ka3ElCHECK		T1MEBSETX>«0><
SETU>MENU		SETUPMENU
TU»«RPBEBET		►TUNEPPRESET
SETvcaPiut.CHANNELS		SETVCRPlus.CHANNELS
CABLEBOXCCM1ROL		CABLEBOXCONTROL
CLOCKSET		CLOCKSET

Set to CATV.

TUNERPRESET Igra

►NOflMAUCATVNORM»CATV

AUTOPRESET
MAMJAL8ET-ADO		ERASE
AFT	.ON	OFF
eiNETUMNQ

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

4 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU,		Select TUNER PRESET.
MENU		MENU
►TlMenSET.'CHECK		TWœRSETÆHECK
SETUPMENU		BETUPMENU
SETVCRPlus.CHANNELS		►TUNERPRESET
		SETVCRPlu»CHANNELS
CABLEBOXCONTROL		CABLEBOXCONTROL
ca.0CK3ET		CLOCKSET

Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

TUNERPRESET .ÈËZ

MORMAL^CATVNORM^CATV

►AUTOPRESET
MANUALær»ADO		ERASE
ATT	*ON	OFF
FINETUNING

Details are on pages 21 and 22

VCR Plus-f Channel Setup

1Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.

2If 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.		CHANNELS.
U£NU		MENU
►TIMERSET/CHECK		TTMERSET/CHECK
SETUPMENU		SETIS-MENU
TUNERPFESET		TUNERPRESET
SETVCRPkn.CHANNELS		►SETVCRPIu»CHANNELS
CABLEBOXCONTROL		CABLEBOXCONTROL
CLOCKSET		CLOCKSET

Enter the program guide

channel, then the channel
your VCR uses._____
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Program listing guide channel-		OUlOETV			GUIDE	TV
		1	ra		59	47
		s	4		№ - 96-
		IT	»
		M	9		_ ,	-
		A3	till

Your actual cable Channel-

Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

1Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2Select 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

1Press VCR Plus+ on the Remote Commander.

2Enter the program's PlusCode number.

3Press ONCE. DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote Commander.

4Insert a blank cassette.

5Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. Details are on page 46.

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Preparation 11

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

TV

VHF

VHF/UHF OUT!

flFlD' I '

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) ‘

o o

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.

12 Preparation

VCR Setup

1Set 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.

2Switch on your cable box.

3Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.		Select TUNER PRESET.
U£NU		MENU
»•пметзЕТоссх		пмЕЯ8Ег.счеа<
SETUPMENU		SETUPMENU
TUNCnPHESCT		.TUNEHPaESET
SETVCPPlu».OlANVEl5		SETVCRPus-CHANNELS
CA8U£404CWraOL		CAaUEBOkCONTAOL
CLOCK8ET		CLOCKSET

Select AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

rUNEflPHESET	iCHiTi
NORMAbCAtV»NCTMÈATV
►AUTOPRESET
MANUALSET«Aoo	ERASE
APT«ON	OPT
PINETUNING

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.

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S

2 For all channels that you want to record, set each St channel to the channel that your cable box uses for

its output (usually 2, 3, or 4), as follows:

Press MENU.		Select SET VCR Plus+
		CHANNELS.
MENU		MENU
►TIMERSET/CHECK		Т1МЕПSETA>C-CK
SETUPMENU		SrruPMEMI
TUNS»«NTraer		TUNERРЯСет
SETVCRPtu№CHANNELS		►SETVCRpup-CHANNELS
CABLEBCWCONTROL		CABLEBOXCONTROL
CLOCKSET		CLOCKSET

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

	PTUMOfANNEi.UST
Program listing guide channel-»	GUOeTV*	3
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Set to the same cable box channel-

Your actual cable channel"

Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

1Turn your VCR off, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR indicator in the display window goes off.

2Switch on your cable box.

3Tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2.3, or 4).

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

To Watch the VCR

1Tune 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

1 Switch on the cable box.

2Select the channel you wish to record on the cable box.

3Press VCR Plus + on the Remote Commander.

4Enter the program’s PlusCode number.

5Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote Commander.

6Insert a blank cassette.

7Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander.

8Leave the cable box on.

Details are on page 46.

Preparation 13

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

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VHF/UHF	IN IVOR
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VHF/UHF OUT ^ OD—dO ....................................

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

VHF

VHF/UHF OUT^

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

i...... .....	MATCH THE CONNECTION
	ON YOUR TV

TV

MATCH THE CONNECTION

\ON YOUR TV

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TV

VHF/UHF	MATCH THE CONNECTION
Tf CO) .	ON YOUR TV
VHP::—

TV

VHF/UHF IN

V

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			»MO
	i№'	5
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5D Use hookup 5D if you're using separate VHF and UHF antennas.

VHF UHF

MATCH THE CONNECTION ON YOUR TV

TV

VHF/UHF IN

... « .:ftK

VHF/UHF OUT ^ QD——dO'-^

Details are on page 64.

14 Preparation

VCR Setup

1Set 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.			Select TUNER PRESET.
MENU			MBitU
•SETJOHECR			TiUERSFrOfEO
set UP MENU i			SET.«»MENU
TONEnPnaCT'	цф		B^TUNCflPfleSET
8rrVC«WUKCHANWU			SETVC«Ptut*CHANNELS
CABLEKMOONTIVh.			.CABLEBOKCONTNOL
CLOCKSET			aootSET

«

Set to NORM.

ТШСЯ>«ИЕТ етгя

»^ЮRMAUCA'n>fЧOЯMCATV AUTOPfmSET

MANCAISET»ADO		ERASE
AFT	*ON	OFF
FiNtTUNlNS

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.

Press MENU.			Select TUNER PRESET.
MENU			MENU
►TIUEBSETOtfCK			TIMERSTPCHECK
BETUPMENU	■Ф		SETUPMENU
TuNCTPNESET			»njNt«PFlE«T
SETVCnPm».OHA.NNEIS			«TVCRPtu*>CHANNELS
CABLEBOXCONTROL			CABLEBOXCONTROL
CLOCKSET			CLOCKSET
			_________________■_
		Select AUTO PRESET,
		then press EXECUTE.
			Tu^iERRflESrr		fgM?l
			N0T9AALAMTV*N0«MCATV
			»AUTOPRESET
			VUNUALSET»ADO		ERASE
			АГГ	.ON	OFF
			TINETUNiwa

Details are on pages 21 and 22.

VCR Plus+ Channel Setup

1Find the VCR Pius+ Channel Listing in your program guide.

For details, see page 44.		er>
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from the channels that you actually use on your TV,		£2
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		3.
Press MENU.	Select SET VCR Plus+
	CHANNELS.

MENU

►TIMEnSETOHSCK SETUPMENU TUNEHPRESET

SETVCRPE»-OHANNELS

CABLEBOXCONTROL CU3CKSET

Details are on page 45.

To Watch the TV

MENU

TIMERSET/CHECX

SETOPMENU 1^ TUNERPfleSET

»SETVCRPUl*.CHANNELS

CABLEBOXCONTROL aocKSET

Set the appropriate pprc.

guide chainnelsi and TV

VCRPkA-.CHARNELU8T

•GUIDETV	GUIDETVM
P•73	SB-<7
S4	66.ee
IT.S5	-
«6>	--■
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PUSH MENUinaa

Your actual cable channeL

1Turn 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

1Tune 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.)

2Insert 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.

2Enter the program's Plus Code number.

3Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote Commander.

4Insert a blank casette.

5Press TIMER REC on the Remote Commander. Details are on pages 46.

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^ Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language

How to Use the Remote Commander

2Insert 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.

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".

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.

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".

3 Set the ITVi / IVTRI remote control selector on the Remote Commander to "IVTRI”.

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16 Preparation

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

►TIMERSET/CHECK SETUPMENU TU№RPRESET

SETVCRPlusfCHANNELS CABLEBOXCONTROL CLOCKSET

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

MENU

TIMERSET/CHECK ►SETUPMENU

TUNERPRESET

SETVCRPlus*CHANNELS CABLEBOXCONTROL CLOCKSET

Press EXECUTE.

The SET UP MENU screen appears.

SETUPMENU

►LANGUAGEiENGUSHfflENCH

AUTOANTSEL	•ON	OFF
AUTOSTEREO	•ON	OFF
AUDIOMIX	ON"OFF
NORMALAUDIO"	MAIN	SAP
LANCMOOE	M*S
LINEINIVIDEO	•STD	S
LINEIN3VIDEO	•STD	S
AUTODISPLAY	•ON	OFF

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

SETUPMENU

HANQUAGEiENGUSHFREfCH

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

AFFICHAGEAUTO*OUINON

5 Press EXECUTE.

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.)

1Set the ITVI / lYtRl remote control selector to

“frvl".

2While 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.

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.

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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.

2Set the COMMAND MODE selector of any other video equipment to the same position you selected in

step 1.

Manufacturers and their Code Numbers

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

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	Code Number	Manufacturer	Code Number
SONY	1	Philco	3,4
Akai	4	Philips	8
AOC	4	Pioneer	16
Centurion	12	Portland	3
Coronado	3	Quasar	6
Curtis-Mathes	12	Radio Shack	5, 14
Daytron	12	RCA	4, 10
Fisher	11	Sampo	12
General Electric	6,10	Sanyo	11
Hitachi	2,3	Scott	12
J.C.Penney	4,12	Sears	7, 10. 11
JVC	9	Sylvania	8, 12
KMC	3	Teknika	3, 8, 14
Magnavox	3, 8, 12	Toshiba	7
Marantz	4,13	Wards	3,4, 12
MGA/Mitsubishi	4. 12, 13, 17	Yorx	12
NEC	4, 12	Zenith	15
Panasonic	6	Sharp	3. 5, 18

Preparation

18

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.

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears.

2 Press * or V to move the

cursor (►) to CLOCK SET.

MENU

►TIMERSET'CHECK SETUPMENU TUNERPRESET

SETVCRPlus*CHANNELS CABLEBOXCONTROL CLOCKSET

MENU

TIMERSET/CHECK SETUPMENU TUNERPRESET

SETVCRPlus»CHANNELS CABLEBOXCONTROL

►CLOCKSET

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.

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.

CljOCKSET

•16-.M993 FRI1200AM

CLOCKSET

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PV4iM9«3 SUN1200AM

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Setting the Time and Date

7Press ► 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 ►.

10 Press >■ to make the “minutes” position flash.

8 Press > to make the “time" position flash.

11 Press A or V until “32"

CLOCKSET

appears in the minutes

7/4n993 SUN>1

position.

CLOCKSET

7/4/1:993 SUN3^3*^

9Press A or V until “3 PM" appears.

			12 Press EXECUTE.
	CLOCKSET
			Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to 3:32 pm 00
	7/4' 1 9 9 3	SUN-
		'i'' t *	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.

20 Preparation

IPresetting 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.

3,7

1 Press MENU.

	MENU
The main MENU appears.	►TIMERSET/CHECK
	SETUPMENU
	TUNERPRESET
	SETVCRPIU8+CHANNELS
	CABLEBOXCONTROL
	CLOCK^

Before presetting channels, check the following points;	G9
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.	CB
	St

•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.		a»
• Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator		1-^
		CB
appears in the display window on the VCR.		7
• It is not necessary to use the TUNER PRESET function if		CD
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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."
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2 Press A or A to move the	MENU
cursor (^) to TUNER
	TIMERSET/CHECK
PRESET.	SETUPMENU
	►TUNERPRESET

SETVCRPH»+CHANNELS

CABLEBOXCONTROL

CLOCKSET

	3 Press EXECUTE.
		TUNERPRESET	[CH2l
	The TUNER PRESET	NORMAL/CATV*NORM	CATV
	menu is displayed.	AUTOPRESET
		►MANUALSET»ADD	ERASE
		AFT«ON	OFF
		FINETUNING

4 Press A or V to move the
	TUNERPRESET		fCR~?l
cursor to NORMAL/	►NORMAb'CATV*NORMCATV
CATV.	AUTOPRESET
	MANUALSET«ADD		ERASE
	AFT	»ON	OFF
	FINETUNING

Preparation

21

Presetting the Active Channels

Press ◄ or ► to select

• NORM" or “CATV".

NORM presets the VHP and UHF channels: CATV presets your cable TV channels. The lowest channel number. 2 for NORM and 1 for CATV, will appear on the screen.

TUNERPRESET rgH2l

►NORMAUCATV'NORMCATV AUTOPRESET

MANUALSET«ADO ERASE AFT »ON OFF FINETUNING

6 Press A or V to move the
	TUNERPRESET	IgPTg!
cursor to AUTO PRESET.

NORMAUCATV'NORMCATV ►AUTOPRESET

MANUALSET»ADO ERASE AFT »ON OFF FINETUNING

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.

Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted Channels

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

Use A and v to move the cursor.

Use < and > to select the items.

1Follow steps 1 to 3 In "Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically” on page 21.

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

3To 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.

4To disable channels, press or P- to select •ERASE".

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

TUNERPRESET ICR¿31

NORMAUCATV*NORM CATV AUTOPRESET

►MANUALSET«AOD ERASE AFT»ON OFF FINETUNING

5 Press EXECUTE.

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

22 Preparation

Fine-tuning

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
		TUNERPRESET	fCiTg]
	the cursor to FINE
	TUNING.	NORMAUCATV»NORMCATV
	The fine tuning indicator	AUTOPRESET	ERASE
		MANUALSET«ADD
	is displayed.	AFT»ON	OFF
		►FINETUNING.

Press or to get a clearer picture.

The AFT ON/OFF automatically switches to “OFF”.

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

TUNERPRESET mu

NORMAbCATV*NORM CATV AUTOPRESET

MANUALSET»ADD ERASE AFTON»OFF

►FINETUNING.

TUNERPRESET

NORMAU'CATV*NORM CATV AUTOPRESET

MANUALSET»ADD ERASE ►AFT»ON OFF

FINETUNING

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.

Cable TV Channel Assignment

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 .		.. 13		14	15 16		17	18
Corresponding						A-8 2		.. 13		A B C			D E
CATV channel
19	20	21	22 23		24		25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32
F G H 1 J						K L M N 0 P Q R S
33	34	35	36		37		.. 94		95	96		97	98	99
T	U	V	w		W+1 .		.. W+58		A-5 A-4			A-3	A-2	A-1
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.

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 pay- per-view channels.

A cable box is necessary to receive scrambled channels.

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