Sony SLV-SX70VC1, SLV-SX70VC2 Operating Manual

3-865-324-E2 (1)

Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

PAL NTSC 4.43

SLV-SE70NP1/NP2/VC1/VC2 SLV-SX70VC

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Mains lead must only be changed at a qualified service shop.

Precautions

Safety

• This unit operates on 220 – 240 V AC, 50 Hz. Check that the unit’s operating voltage is identical with your local power supply.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.

• The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the mains, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

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

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit.

Caution

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

Compatible colour systems

This VCR is designed to record using the PAL (B/G) colour system and play back using the PAL (B/G) and NTSC 4.43 colour systems. Recording of video sources based on other colour systems cannot be guaranteed.

Introduction

Table of contents

Getting Started

4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

9 Step 3: Connecting the VCR 14 Step 4: Tuning your TV to the VCR 16 Step 5: Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function 19 Step 6: Setting the clock 24 Selecting a language 26 Presetting channels 30 Changing/disabling programme positions 36 Setting the PAY-TV/Canal Plus decoder

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Basic Operations

41 Playing a tape 44 Recording TV programmes 49 Recording TV programmes using

the ShowView* system

54 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

57 Playing/searching at various

speeds

59 Setting the recording duration

time

60 Checking/changing/cancelling

timer settings

62 Recording stereo and bilingual

programmes

64 Searching using the Smart Search

function

67 Searching using the index

function

* ShowView is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development Corp. ShowView system is

manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

68 Adjusting the picture 70 Changing menu options 73 Editing with another VCR

Additional Information

75 Troubleshooting 78 Specifications 79 Index to parts and controls Back cover

Index

Introduction

Getting Started

Step 1

Unpacking

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

• Remote commander

• R6 (size AA) batteries

• Aerial cable

Checking your model name

Getting Started

The instructions in this manual are for the 5 models: SLV-SE70NP1, SE70NP2, SE70VC1, SE70VC2, and SX70VC. Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your VCR. The SLV-SE70VC1 is the model used for illustration purposes. Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text, for example, “SLV-SE70NP1 only.”

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Inserting the batteries

Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position.

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. If the TV does not have the g symbol near the remote sensor, this remote commander will not operate the TV.

Remote sensor

TV / VIDEO

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To operate

the VCR a Sony TV

123 456

Set TV / VIDEO to

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

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

WIDE

AUDIO MONITOR

FASTEXT buttons

I/u

;

DISPLAY

TV control buttons

Turn the TV into standby mode Select an input source of the TV either from

aerial in or from line in Select the programme position of the TV

Adjust the volume of the TV

123 456 789

Press

I/u … TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons,

?, PROG +/– Á +/–

… TV/VIDEO

Programme number buttons

PROG+/–/

√/◊ Á +/–

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Switch to TV (Teletext off) Switch to Teletext Select the sound Use FASTEXT Call up on-screen display Change the Teletext page Switch to/from wide mode of a Sony wide TV (For

other manufacture’s wide TV, see “Controlling other TVs with the remote commander” below.)

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one together.

• Do not use different types of batteries together.

• Some buttons may not work with certain Sony TVs.

Press

; (TV) V (Teletext)

AUDIO MONITOR FASTEXT buttons

DISPLAY √/◊ WIDE

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1 Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV . 2 Hold down I/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

programme number buttons. Then release I/u. Now you can use the following TV control buttons to control your TV: I/u, TV/VIDEO, programme number buttons, ? (ten’s digit),

PROG +/–, Á +/–, ; (TV), V (Teletext), FASTEXT buttons, WIDE*, MENU*, >*/.*/?*//*, and OK*.

* These buttons may not work with all TVs.

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Tip

• When you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

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Step 2 : Setting up the remote commander (continued)

Code numbers of controllable TVs

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

To make wide mode settings, see the footnotes below this table for the applicable code numbers.

Manufacturer

Sony Akai Ferguson Grundig Hitachi JVC Loewe Mivar NEC Nokia

Code number

01*1, 02 68 52

10*1, 11* 24 33 45 09, 70 66 15, 16, 69*

Manufacturer

Panasonic Philips Saba Samsung Sanyo Sharp Telefunken Thomson Toshiba

Code number

17*1, 49 06*1, 07*1, 08* 12, 13 22, 23 25 29 36

43* 38

*1Press WIDE to switch the wide picture mode on or off. *2Press WIDE, then press Á +/– to select the wide picture mode you want. *3Press WIDE. The menu appears on the TV screen. Then, press >/./?// to

select the wide picture you want and press OK.

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work

with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

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

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may

change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.

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Step 3

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

Connecting the VCR

If your TV has a EURO-AV connector, see page 10.

If your TV does not have a EURO-AV (Scart) connector

AERIAL IN

AERIAL OUT

Mains lead

AERIAL IN

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your TV

and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

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3 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• When you connect the VCR and your TV only with an aerial cable, you have to set RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to ON (initial setting) (see page 72).

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

If your TV has a EURO-AV (Scart) connector

AERIAL IN

Mains lead

: LINE-1 (TV)

AERIAL OUT

to mains

Aerial cable (supplied)

: Signal flow

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

1 Disconnect the aerial cable from your

TV and connect it to AERIAL IN on the rear panel of the VCR.

2 Connect AERIAL OUT of the VCR and

the aerial input of your TV using the supplied aerial cable.

AERIAL IN

AERIAL

ANTENNE IN

ENTREE

OUT

SORTIE

EURO-AV (Scart)

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3 Connect LINE-1 (TV) on the VCR and

the EURO-AV (Scart) connector on the TV with the optional EURO-AV cable.

This connection improves picture and sound quality. Whenever you want to watch the VCR picture, press … TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

4 Connect the mains lead to the mains.

Note

• If the TV is connected to the LINE-1 (TV) connector, setting the RF MODULATOR in the OPTIONS-2 menu to OFF is recommended. In the OFF position, only the signal from the aerial is output through the AERIAL OUT connector (see page 72). You do not have to tune your TV to the VCR. Skip “Tuning your TV to the VCR” on page

14.

About the SMARTLINK features

If the connected TV complies with SMARTLINK, MEGALOGIC* Q-Link*3, or EURO VIEW LINK*4, you can use the SMARTLINK function after you complete the steps on the previous page (the SMARTLINK indicator appears in the VCR’s display window when you turn on the TV). You can enjoy the following SMARTLINK features.

, EASYLINK*2,

SMARTLINK

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• Preset Download You can download your TV tuner preset data to this VCR and tune the VCR according to that data in Auto Set Up. This greatly simplifies the Auto Set Up procedure. Be careful, not to disconnect the cables or exit the Auto Set Up function during the procedure.

See “Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function” on page 16.

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Step 3 : Connecting the VCR (continued)

• TV Direct Rec

You can easily record what you are watching on the TV (other than tapes being played on this VCR). For details, see “Recording what you are watching on the TV (TV Direct Rec)” on page 48.

• One Touch Play

With One Touch Play, you can start playback automatically without turning on the TV. For details, see “Starting playback automatically with one button (One Touch Play)” on page 43.

• One Touch Menu

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the VCR’s on-screen display automatically by pressing MENU on the remote commander.

• One Touch Timer

You can turn on the VCR and TV, set the TV to the video channel, and display the timer recording menu (the TIMER METHOD menu, the TIMER menu, or the SHOWVIEW menu) automatically by pressing commander.

You can set which timer recording menu is displayed using TIMER OPTIONS in the OPTIONS-2 menu (see page 72).

• Automatic Power Off

You can have the VCR turn off automatically, if the VCR is not used after you turn off the TV.

TIMER on the remote

*1“MEGALOGIC” is a registered trademark of Grundig Corporation. *2“EASYLINK” is a trademark of Philips Corporation. *3“Q-Link” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. *4“EURO VIEW LINK” is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.

Note

• Not all the TVs respond to the functions above.

Getting Started

Additional connections

To a stereo system

You can improve sound quality by connecting a stereo system to the AUDIO OUT R/L jacks as shown on the right.

To a satellite tuner

You can watch programmes from the satellite tuner connected to this VCR on the TV even when the VCR is turned off using the Line Through function. When you turn on the satellite tuner, this VCR automatically sends the signal from the satellite tuner to the TV without turning itself on.

… LINE-2 IN

AUDIO OUT R/L

Audio cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

DECODER/

EURO-AV cable (not supplied)

: Signal flow

LINE IN

LINE OUT

1 Connect the satellite tuner to the DECODER/LINE-2 IN connector as shown

above.

2 Set DECODER/LINE2 to LINE2 in the OPTIONS-2 menu. 3 Set POWER SAVE to OFF in the OPTIONS-2 menu. 4 Turn off the VCR.

To watch a satellite programme, turn on the satellite tuner and the TV.

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Note

• You cannot watch satellite programmes on the TV while recording unless you record a satellite programme.

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Step 4

Tuning your TV to the VCR

If you have connected the VCR to your TV using the EURO-AV cable, skip this step.

I/u ON/STANDBY

RF CHANNEL

ON/STANDBY

1 Press I/u ON/STANDBY to turn on the VCR.

PROGRAM +/–

2 Press RF CHANNEL on the VCR lightly.

RF CHANNEL

The factory-preset RF channel appears in the display window. The VCR signal is output through this channel to the TV.

3 Turn on your TV and select a programme position for the VCR

picture. This programme position will now be referred to as the video

channel.

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4 Tune the TV to the same channel as that

shown in the display window so that the picture on the right appears clearly on the TV screen.

Refer to your TV manual for tuning instructions.

If the picture does not appear clearly, see “To obtain a clear picture from the VCR” below.

5 Press RF CHANNEL.

RF CHANNEL

To check to see if the TV tuning is correct

Set the TV to the video channel and press PROGRAM +/– on the VCR. If the TV screen changes to a different programme each time you press PROGRAM +/–, the TV tuning is correct.

To obtain a clear picture from the VCR

If the screen does not appear clearly in step 4 above, press PROGRAM +/–, so that another RF channel appears. Then tune the TV to the new RF channel until a clear picture appears.

You have now tuned your TV to the VCR. Whenever you want to play a tape, set the TV to the video channel.

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Step 5

Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function

Before using the VCR for the first time, set up the VCR using the Auto Set Up function. With this function, you can set the language for the on-screen display, TV channels, guide channels for the ShowView system, and VCR clock automatically.

AUTO SET UP

PROGRAM +/–

AUTO

1 Hold down AUTO SET UP on the VCR for more than three seconds.

SET UP

The VCR automatically turns on, and the country abbreviation appears in the display window.

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PROGRAM

2 Press PROGRAM +/– to select the abbreviation of your country.

For some countries, there is a selection of languages to choose from. The abbreviations of the countries and languages are as follows:

SLV-SE70VC1/SE70VC2/SX70VC Abbreviation

A B-D B-F B-N CH-D CH-F CH-I D E

SLV-SE70NP1/SE70NP2 Abbreviation

A B-D B-F B-N CH-D CH-F D DK E

Country

Austria Belgium Belgium Belgium Switzerland Switzerland Switzerland Germany Spain

Country

Austria Belgium Belgium Belgium Switzerland Switzerland Germany Denmark Spain

Language

German German French Dutch German French Italian German Spanish

Language

German German French Dutch German French German Danish Spanish

Abbreviation

GR I L-D L-F NL P ELSE

Abbreviation

L-D L-F N NL P S SF ELSE

Country

Greece Italy Luxemburg Luxemburg Netherlands Portugal Other

countries

Country

Luxemburg Luxemburg Norway Netherlands Portugal Sweden Finland Other

countries

Language

Greek Italian German French Dutch Portuguese English

Language

German French Danish Dutch Portuguese Swedish Finnish English

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If your country does not appear, select ELSE.

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Step 5 : Setting up the VCR with the Auto Set Up function (continued)

AUTO

3 Press AUTO SET UP lightly.

SET UP

The VCR starts searching for all of the receivable channels and presets them in the appropriate order for your local area.

If you use the SMARTLINK connection, the Preset Download function starts and the SMARTLINK indicator flashes in the display window during download.

After the search or download is complete, the current time appears in the display window for any stations that transmit a time signal.

To cancel the Auto Set Up function

Press AUTO SET UP.

Tip

• If you want to change the language for the on-screen display from the one preset in

the Auto Set Up function, see page 24.

Note

• Do not cancel the Auto Set Up function during step 3. If you do, repeat the steps

above.

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Step 6

Setting the clock

You must set the time and date on the VCR to use the timer recording features properly.

The Auto Clock Set function works only if a station in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If the Auto Set Up function did not set the clock correctly for your local area, try another station for the Auto Clock Set function.

Setting the clock manually

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

>/./?// OK

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1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then

PLAY

press OK.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

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SELECT : SET :

MENUEXIT :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

3 Press >/. to highlight MANUAL

PLAY

ADJUST, then press OK.

4 Press >/. to set the date.

PLAY

5 Press / to highlight the month and set

PLAY

the month pressing >/..

6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in

PLAY

sequence, pressing / to highlight the item to be set, and press >/. to select the digits.

The day of the week is set automatically.

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

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SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8 .1 .1999 THU 0: 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8 .9 .1999 TUE 0: 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

CLOCK

CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8 .9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

SELECT : SET : CONFIRM :

OFFAUTO ADJUST

MENUEXIT :

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7 Press OK to start the clock.

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

OFFAUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8 .9 .1999 TUE 8: 00

SET :

SELECT :

PLAY

8 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• To change the digits during setting, press ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits pressing >/..

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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Step 6 : Setting the clock (continued)

Changing the station for the Auto Clock Set function

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press >/. to highlight CLOCK, then

PLAY

press OK. AUTO ADJUST is highlighted.

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

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>/. OK

ON 1 AAB

MENUEXIT :

3 Press OK.

PLAY

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SELECT : SET :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.9ON21

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

SELECT : CONFIRM :

OFF

MENUEXIT :

4 Press >/. to highlight ON, then press

CONFIRM :

SELECT :

MENUEXIT :

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

8.9

1 AAB

PLAY

OK.

5 Press . to highlight CLOCK PROG, then

PLAY

press OK.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

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SELECT : SET :

ON 1 AAB

MENUEXIT :

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6 Press >/. repeatedly until the

PLAY

7 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tips

• If you set AUTO ADJUST to ON, the Auto Clock Set function is activated whenever

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few

programme position of the station that carries the time signal appears.

If the VCR does not receive the time signal from any station, AUTO ADJUST returns to OFF automatically.

the VCR is turned off. The time is adjusted automatically by making reference to the time signal from the station whose programme position is displayed in the “CLOCK PROG” row.

If you do not need the Auto Clock Set, select OFF.

minutes.

CLOCK

AUTO ADJUST CLOCK PROG MANUAL ADJUST

8.9

.1999 TUE 8 : 00

SELECT : CONFIRM :

2 CDE

MENUEXIT :

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Selecting a language

You can change the on-screen display language from the one you selected with the Auto Set Up function.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

2 Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE,

PLAY

then press OK.

>/. OK

SETTINGS

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

Example: SLV-SE70VC2

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL PORTUGUÊS NEDERLANDS

EΛΛHNIKA

SELECT : SET :

MENUEXIT :

3 Press >/. to highlight the desired language, then press OK.

PLAY

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4 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Tip

• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.

Note

• The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed for more than a few minutes.

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Presetting channels

If some channels could not be preset using the Auto Set Up function, you can preset them manually.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel.

1 Press MENU, then press >/. to

highlight SETTINGS and press OK.

PLAY

TUNER CLOCK LANGUAGE

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

SETTINGS

PROG +/–

>/./?// OK

MENUEXIT :

2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER, then

PLAY

press OK.

3 Press >/. to highlight NORMAL/

CATV, then press OK.

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PLAY

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : SET :

TUNER

NORMAL / CATV CHANNEL SET PAY - TV / CANAL+ AFT FINE TUNING

RETURN

SELECT : CONFIRM :

NORMAL C OFF ON

NORMAL CATV

PROG. 1

AAB12

MENUEXIT :

PROG.

MENUEXIT :

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