Sony SLV-792HF, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...claration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No SLV 799HF Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 USA Telephone No 201 930 6970 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference...

Page 2: ...r Sony dealer Installing Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup IN4_cl_teq_ m dt and cassettes away from _ t _ _lla_m_tnt with strong magnets such as dt microwave ovens or large loudspeakers ID l _l_i6t _tace heavy objects on the umt It _th_ ut_ tis brought directly from a cold to a _ IR Itt ill fl ll_afion moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video...

Page 3: ...ape 85 Skip searching automatically 86 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID 89 Recording TV programs using the dial timer 92 Setting the recording duration time 93 Checking changing canceling timer settings 95 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 97 Searching using the index function 98 Adjusting the picture 100 Changing menu options 102 Editing with another VCR Additional Informati...

Page 4: ...t you have received the following items with the VCR Remote commander Cable Mouse cable box controller Size AA R6 batteries Audio video cable 3 phono 1 mini to 3 phono 1 mini 75 ohm coaxial cable with F type connectors 4 Getting Started ...

Page 5: ...mander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot can be used to operate your Sony TV The RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver O_ _ RECEIVERVOL MUTING To operate the VCR a Sony TV or AV receiver Set __ _ to and point at the remote sensor on the VCR _IRECEI...

Page 6: ...ted with the remote commander 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 2 Set _ _EIVE_ _ at the top of the remote commander to _ RECEIVER Hold down I V and enter your TV s code number s using the number buttons Then release I _ Now you can use...

Page 7: ... General Electric 06 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03 04 12 Gold Star 03 04 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02 03 Quasar 06 18 Zenith 15 J C Penny 04 I2 Radio Shack 05 14 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 y...

Page 8: ...Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 35 scrambled channels using an A B switch After you ve completed the connections follow the instructions for setup During setup if you need more details on the procedure described page numbers are provided where you can find complete step by step instructions After you ve completed the setup you re ready to use you...

Page 9: ... operate menu on the VCR If you re not planning to use your VCR to record programs you re finished setting up the VCR after you ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10 If you want to record off air or off your cable TV system complete these connections first and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups S Link TM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Use this hookup if your ...

Page 10: ...ections between the VCR s VHF UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous parallel antenna and VC...

Page 11: ...u can do with this hookup Record any channel using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Cable Mouse Rear of TV VHF UHF _ A or Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C VHF _ For connector types B B and C no UHF UHF connection is or required VHF...

Page 12: ...en display language to Spanish ESPAI 4OL or French FRAN _AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 38 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ _ _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL COD...

Page 13: ...NCEL _ SET UP fS CONE Normal display The VCR Plus GOLD system channel setup Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK Le iiii I SELECT SET OUrT i Select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press OK UNER PRESET _E_T VCR Plus CHANNELS J CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SE T SELECT _ QUIT 3 Select AUTO and press OK SELECT _ SET QUIT 4 Press I _ to turn off the VCR continued Getting Started I 13 ...

Page 14: ... information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 62 If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP numben For details see page 61 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR...

Page 15: ...stem scrambles only a few channels What you can do with this hookup Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can t do Record scrambled channels that require a cable box Connect this cable M directly to your TV if I you don t have a cable box _ Cable box I Rear of TV VHF UHF _A or VHF _ e or UHF VHF UHF _11111_ i Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For...

Page 16: ...screen display language to Spanish ESPAICqOL or French FRANqAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 38 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ _ _ _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL ...

Page 17: ... SET UP IS DONE Normal display The VCR Plus GOLD system channel setup Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK Le ifilil1 SELECT S_T Select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press OK TUNER PRESET _R _us CHANNELS_ CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT _ SET QUfT 3 Select AUTO and press OK 4 Press I _ to turn off the VCR SELECT _ SET QUIT continued Getting Started I 17 ...

Page 18: ...am information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 62 If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 61 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the V...

Page 19: ...ing a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VCR VHF UHF Match the type of _r_ _1_ A connector on your or TV A B or C I _ VHF VHF UHF _ B O_UT I i or UHF L m _ _ C For connector types B and C no UHF connection is required UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna connecto...

Page 20: ...y language to Spanish ESPAIKIOL or French FRAN_AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 SEL_DT _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 38 SELECT _ _ I NEXT CANOEL O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ _ _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE ZiP ...

Page 21: ...WAIT SET UP IS DONE Normal display The VCR Plus GOLD system channel setup Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK S_LECT_ SET QUIT Select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press OK rmmlj_ I T E T _ CHANNEI_ CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT SET QUfT 3 Select AUTO and press OK SELECT _ SET QUIT 4 Press I _ to turn off the VCR continued Gettinq Started 21 ...

Page 22: ...information signals set the program guide channels manually For details see page 62 If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 61 Automatic clock setting Once you ve set up the VCR it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR After that whenever you turn off the VCR ...

Page 23: ...les all or most channels What you can do with this hookup Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can t do Record with the cable box turned off Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box VCR I Rear of TV VHF UHF _A Match the type of connector on your or TV A B or C VHF _B For connector types B and C no UHF UHF connection or is required VHF _C UHF cont...

Page 24: ...creen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN_AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL and press OK Then set the clock manually and press OK For details see page 44 SELECT CANCEL _ NEXT The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ i i_ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the ...

Page 25: ...lus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 58 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 62 O Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press O _ OK _ I lllvl l_ _ _2 am I 11 SELECT _ SET I QUIT O Select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press OK _Z31p _ CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT Select MANUAL and press...

Page 26: ...elect a channel that carries a time signal 1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature 3 Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time sign...

Page 27: ...can do with this hookup Record any channels using the VCR s cable box control feature to select channels on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver What you can t do Record with the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver turned off Record any channels from cable or an antenna To record channels from cable or an antenna turn off the cable box control feature Use a cable box Rear of FV Record programs wi...

Page 28: ...e VCR O The LANGUAGE menu appears Change the on screen display language to Spanish ESPANOL or French FRAN _AIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 38 SELECT CANCEL _ NEXT O The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ _ 4 1_ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can al...

Page 29: ... by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 43 Note To successfully record a program from the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver proceed as follows Leave the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on all the time Turn off the display menu...

Page 30: ...el by selecting the channel directly on the VCR the A B switch is set to A Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box the A B switch is set to B What you can t do Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel the A B switch is set to B Splitter _ Cable box Y A_B t X 11 VHFMHF IN OUT Rear of TV VHF UHF _ _A Match the type of connector on your or IV A B or C...

Page 31: ...ish ESPANOL or French FRANqAIS if desired and press OK For details see page 36 C_ It l_ SELECT _ _ NEXT CANCEL O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press OK For details see page 38 SELECT _ NEXT CANCEL The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Press _ _ _l_ _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE ZIP POSTAL CODE...

Page 32: ...t the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 54 O Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK O Select TUNER PRESET and press OK O Enter the cable box output channel CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT _ i_ SET QUIT O Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK Cable box output channel Press MENU to exit the menu ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET FINE TUNING _RETURN SELECT ...

Page 33: ... setup is finished you can record TV programs Using the VCR Plus GOLD system For details see page 59 Notes To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature set the A B switch to A It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set If the channels in your area don t carry the program information...

Page 34: ...annel Listing in your program guide For details see page 58 O Press MENU then select SETTINGS and press OK Select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press OK O Select MANUAL and press OK Enter the program guide channel then the cable box output channel Press OK i o 1111i11 SELECT _ SET QUIT CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT _ SET QUIT SELECT _ S_q QUfT _ _ lmll l II _lll_ lE_ 11 i b GUIDE...

Page 35: ...time and adjusts the clock even for Daylight Saving Time The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels If you want to use the timer to record right away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the clock manually For details see page 43 Note To use the Auto Clock Set feature set the A B switch to A Getting Started I 35 ...

Page 36: ... SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT _ SET QUIT Press t _ to highlight LANGUAGE then press OK SELECT _ SET QUiT Press t1 to highlight ENGLISH ESPAIqOL or FRAN_AIS then press OK MENU Q Press MENU to exit the menu Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 36 i Getting Started ...

Page 37: ...Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR s display window C23 23 MENU tp_ OK MENU 1 Press MENU then press t _ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When...

Page 38: ...to highlight YES then press OK MENU Press MENU to exit the menu To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the VCR The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time if applicable If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Aut...

Page 39: ...ries a time signal in your area If so set the clock manually If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes set the clock manually If you use Hookup 1 make sure you leave the cable box on continued Getting Started I 39 ...

Page 40: ...vated _ QQ1 L IY l_ CD Number buttons MENU _ t OK 1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed IFULL AUTO I yFR IYFR I CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING _RETURN SELECT _ SET QUIT 40 I Getting Started ...

Page 41: ...on if you know of a channel that carries a time signal Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal For the fastest response select your local PBS station For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone The options are AUTO 4 ATLANTIC EASTERN _ CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA _ HAWAII _ AUTO For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF st...

Page 42: ...d press OK Note If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR If you want to stop the search change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander 42 I Getting Started ...

Page 43: ...to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Z 2D MENU tl4 _ l _ OK MENU Press MENU then press _ _ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip steps 1 and 2 CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT Press t _ to highlight CLOCK SET then press OK SELECT _ SET QUIT continued Gettina Started I 4 1 ...

Page 44: ...S_T END QUIT Press _ to highlight the day and press it _ to set the day The day of the week is set automatically L_ E_flt_ SELECT K SET END QUIT 6 Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day Press OK to start the clock Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 44 I Gettincl Started ...

Page 45: ...use cable box control you need to connect the Cable Mouse pages 11 and 27 and set the code number and output channel This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR s Cable Mouse If you have a cable box that is in...

Page 46: ...en press OK BOX CODE NO _7_ BOX OUTPUT OH _RETURN SELECT _ SET QUIT 5 _ Press ti 1 to highlight BOX CODE NO then press OK When BOX CODE NO is skip this step 6 Q Q Press the number buttons to enter the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number then press OK Find your cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number from the chart below mw_l ll i l lllOl_l i LI CABLE MOUSE _RE...

Page 47: ...s listed try entering them you come to the correct code for your equipment and the one by one until Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers brand brand ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Decsat 434 Antronix 218 Diamond 046 Archer 033 050 164 218 808 Eagle Comtronics 051 BBT 278 Eastern 013 285 Cable Star 067 Electricord 089 Cabletenna 033 Electus 055 Cable time 172 388 459 Focus 411 Century 164 Garrard...

Page 48: ...a 012 Novaplex 629 T Cable Teletext 116 NSC 074 081 I67 214 Tandy 269 Oak 018 030 259 Tatung 108 Panasonic 032 118 Teknica 157 Paragon 011 TeleCaption 232 Philips 036 038 039 040 041 Teleservice 292 042 071 301 Texscan 012 107 Pioneer 034 I55 271 544 695 TFC 321 Popular Mechanics 411 Timeless 429 Pulsar 011 Tocom 023 024 Radio shack 808 Toshiba 011 RCA 032 Tudi 297 Realistic 218 TV86 074 Recoton 4...

Page 49: ...o ensure correct operation Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver front Do not place the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Position the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver away from the VCR Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver Side view if aNN Sig...

Page 50: ...e CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR Check the position of the Cable Mouse Place the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other Do not place the cable box DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code If the cable box still does not respond try the other codes that are listed If your cable box stil...

Page 51: ...annels you wish to preset set them directly using manual presetting Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window cZz_ Z Presetting all receivable channels automatically MENU OK 1 MENU Press MENU then...

Page 52: ...then press OK AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING _RETURN SELEGT _ SET QUIT i_ il I1_1_ J l _N_NNA CABLE I AUTO PRESET AFTMANUAL SET _ FINE TUNING _RErURN SELECT _sET OUIT Press _ _ to highlight AUTO PRESET then press OK All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence When no more receivable channels can be found presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is disp...

Page 53: ...e you press DISPLAY Channel number program name and station s call letters Remaining tape length and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point No display I lfyou want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK continued Gettinq Started I 53 ...

Page 54: ...ed Presetting disabling channels manually Q Number buttons ENTER CH MENU tit OK 1 MENU Press MENU then press t _ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT QUIT _ SET 54 Getting Started ...

Page 55: ...H to select the channel number 2 Press OK 3 Press _ _ to set MANUAL SET to ERASE then press OK Channel to be preset ANTENNA CABLE FCABLL AUTO PRESET _AN_LJ_ L SET ADO AFT I ON FiNE TUNING 2 _RETURN _ELECT_ SET QUIT Channel to be disabled ANTENNA CABLE _CABLEI AUTO PRESET M_T _ ERASE AFT ON FINE TUNING _RETURN SELECT SET _ 4 MENU 3 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required then press ...

Page 56: ...nes in channels clearly If however the picture of a channel is not clear you can also use the manual tuning function G_ G 7 b c_ Number buttons ENTER MENU 1 MENU Q Press MENU then press t _1 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK 8 m l_l l CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELEGT _ SET QUIT 56 I Getting Started ...

Page 57: ..._ iI_ to adjust to a clearer picture then press OK I _ I ll_ _I ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET SELECT QUIT _ SET Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF MENU Press MENU to exit the menu ANTENNA CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET _RETURN SELECT OUIT _ sET Tips To select the channel on step 3 above you can also use the CH buttons In this case you don t need to press ENTER If you want to return to ...

Page 58: ...lly depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR see page 62 To find the guide channel numbers look at the Channel Line up Chart in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes It usually looks like the example to the right Example of P usCode PlusCode 15 30 I_lMOV_E Musica_ 2hrs _ SPORT Goll lhr 25rain 42060 WS 9974 6 30 I_InI_ IDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 IL SCIENCE AND TE...

Page 59: ...receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure L J _ r CZ CZ CZ Z3 CZ CZ Z_ G _ Q Q _ _z3 I _ MENU _ t OK 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function 2 MENU Press MENU then press t1 _ to highlight SETTINGS and press OK S vcRR_us CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _ RETURN SELECT _I continued Getting Started rs9 ...

Page 60: ...K FOR CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL AFTEA YOU TURN IT OFF If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears and you must select the channel map See To select the channel map below SELECT QDPT _ SET I _ Press I _ to turn off the VCR The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0 00 am to 5 00 am while the VCR is turned off It takes ab...

Page 61: ...r 1 Find the VCR Plus GOLD system Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 58 2 Press _ _ to highlight the channel map number you want by checking the channel number in the program guide 3 Press OK Notes It takes about I hour to complete channel mapping The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set The VCR cann...

Page 62: ...nel 33 and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5 you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure r L CZ CZ CD CZ CZ CZ CZ Q G Q G Number _ buttons ENTER MENU OK MENU 62 I Getting Started Press MENU then press t1 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK Press t to highlight SET VCR Plus CHANNELS then press OK I_a...

Page 63: ... TV and VCR and press ENTER If you made Hookup 4 Enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER If you made Hookup 6 Enter the actual number on your TV and VCR for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER For a scrambled channel enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER iz _ GUIDE CH TV CH QUITLISTSET TV CH _ GUIDE CH TV CH SET TV CH _ LIST QUIT Repeat ...

Page 64: ...to the previous page press 4 To go to the next page press _ GUIDE TV GUIDE IV 2 73 66 48 5 25 68 59 17 5 71 63 25 58 74 123 34 115 79 6 39 68 B2 100 43 7 85 98 48 12 88 52 52 55 91 30 59 36 93 _ 87 pA_E QUIT MENU After all settings are complete press MENU to exit the menu Tip If you want to return to the previous menu highlight RETURN and press OK 64 I Getting Started ...

Page 65: ... EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR II PAUSE _MART CUE I_ PLAY FF O m o w 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically i_ you insert a tape with its safety tab removed continued Basic Operations I 65 ...

Page 66: ...ck You can skip a portion of playback you don t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button 1 Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip The VCR starts searching 2 Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch The VCR stops searching rewinds a few seconds then resumes normal playback If you press and hold SMART CUE while ...

Page 67: ... I_ To display the counter on the TV screen press DISPLAY Notes Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed While setting the menu on the TV screen you cannot use _ PLAY PAUSE b4_ FF lb _ REW or STOP buttons The counter resets to 0 00 00 whenever a tape is reiuserted The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion wi...

Page 68: ... DISPLAY TV VIDEO _ COUNTER REMAIN SP EP Number buttons ENTER CH REC INPUT SELECT STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place 68 I BasicOperations ...

Page 69: ...ess SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP _ EP Extended Play provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture and audio quality VIDEO APC I I _ sP I I 17 I I 17 17 LI LI LI LI LI _ 6 IREC Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator _sP VIDEO LI I _117 APC _II7 II 117 I F c__ I m o T...

Page 70: ...ELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 101 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 3 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step Select another channel on the TV To select the channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in step 4 above you ...

Page 71: ... display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape but the information won t be recorded on the tape If you don t want to watch TV while recording you can turn off the TV When using a cable box make sure to leave it on Notes The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T 20 or T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode The display does not appea...

Page 72: ...TER CH 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 ENTER 0 Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen 12 13 15 19 22 43 45 3 CH Press CH to select the station ID you want The selected station ID 10 12 13 15 19 22 43 45 4 ENTER 0 Press ENTER Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen 72 I BasicOperation...

Page 73: ... a time Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time t_ C23_ C22__ _ I i 1 6 SP EP CLEAR VCR Plus Number bu_ons ENTER t STOP GO o 1 VCR Plus CD Press VCR Plus mvlMIm _u usei_ SP EP QUIT contin...

Page 74: ...Select Only once ONCE ENTER O Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY CLEAR ZD _ _P RECORDING TIME T 8 0 Ffd 9 5 P SET T_MER CANCEL The date start and stop time channel number or station ID and tape speed appear on the TV screen If the information is not correct press CLEAR to cancel the setting To enter another setting repeat steps 1 to 4 6 I 4_ Press I b to turn off the VCR O _ indica...

Page 75: ...locked press STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips To cancel the VCR Plus GOLD system recording press VCR Plus before pressing ENTER in step 4 above When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed ...

Page 76: ... it to the video channel When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time Z_ ZZ CZ_ CZ C2_ ZZ C_ I L t I _ SP EP _ Number buttons CH INPUT SELECT MENU _ _ _ OK STOP MENU Q Press MENU then press _ _ to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK I _ IIl_ l m_ glI _ I ltl i_l DATE START STOP CH _ _ _ _ h _ _RETU K SELE...

Page 77: ...n set it while checking the station ID To record the same program every day or the same day every week press _ while the date is highlighting For details see Daily weekly recording below m To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN _ jacks press INPUT SELECT to display LI or L2 in the CH r position o O Press OK to confirm the setting To enter another setting highlight to the n...

Page 78: ...emember to press I _ to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using the VCR You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording Reset the counter Display tape information on the TV screen Check the timer settings Watch another TV program To lock the VCR after setting the timer Child Lock While the VCR turns on hold down I _ POWER on the VCR until the indicator appears ...

Page 79: ...hanged If you want to keep the tape speed set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 101 If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer press to highlight RETURN then press OK The display returns to the MENU screen If you are finished using the VCR turn off the power before the timer recording starts Notes If you are using ca...

Page 80: ...e commander During playback hold down I_1_ FF I_lb FF or 4 _ REW _4 REW When you release the button normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback or pause press IF SLOW Play frame by frame During pause press Ip_ _ FF or ql_l_ REW on the remote commander Hold down the button to play one frame each second Rewind and start play Dur...

Page 81: ...n reverse Initial speed I Double speed Double speed in reverse High speed High speed In reverse To use the shuttle ring in jog mode Use this mode for frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during any playback mode the playback pauses so you can see a still picture Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one...

Page 82: ...racking to the center position press both buttons at the same time Notes The sound is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse 82 I Additional Operations ...

Page 83: ...r indication appears on the TV screen A cursor indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing 12_ PLAY D_ _ FE or ql_6_ REW until the cursor appears Press 4 _ to move the pointer V to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor m moves toward the pointer When the ...

Page 84: ...ed in more than one tape speed mode Total time length Tape type SP LP EP T 60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T 80 to T 140 120 240 360 T 160 or longer 160 320 480 If you move the pointer V on the bar indication during search the VCR searches for the new reset point With the bar indication on the b l_ FF _ and 91_6_ REW _ buttons onAhehe remote commander work only for moving the pointer V while the _ F...

Page 85: ...ator appears on the TV screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape search forward search forward l_l_fast forward To cancel skip search Press 1_ PLAY or STOP Note The VCR automatically fast forwards or rewinds any ...

Page 86: ...hannel list Before you start Set FAVORITE CH to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu page 101 _ _ cZ Z ENTER CH _ _ Creating your favorite channel list 1 E rE Press ENTER Q The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen Press CH to select the station ID you want to replace CH The selected station ID FAVORIT CH 45 43 22 I0 Press _ _ to select the station ID you want to set 15 27 13 45 43 22 Io 86 I Add...

Page 87: ...Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station 1Ds as required ENTER Press ENTER continued Additional Operations I 87 ...

Page 88: ...nel To choose a channel from a cable box turn the cable box on ENTER the FAVORITE C_ O Press ENTER _ Your FAVORITE CH screen appears on 2_ WV screen _i 3 CH Press CH to select the station ID you want to select The selected station ID FAIVORIT CH lO ENTER 0 Press ENTER Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen 88 I Additional Operations ...

Page 89: ...et at 15 minute intervals Before you start Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time When using a cable box turn it on Insert a tape with its safety tab in place Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time 1 Press DIAL TIMER START and the recording start time appear alternately in the display window v o o c EP I I I I T I_ v _ _c EP I I I_1 I I It II I 1 1_1 _1 I I 2 Turn ...

Page 90: ... I I Press DIAL TIMER The channel number or station ID appears in the display window EP Turn DIAL TIMER to set the channel VIDEO APC A A _ I I I q I _ I _ _ I_ I _ _ Iv_ _ To record from a source connected to the LINE 1N or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display LI or L2 VIDEO APC I I_ I I_1 Press DIAL TIMER to complete the setting OK appears in the display window for about five seconds The...

Page 91: ...pe speed press SP EP before you complete the setting in step 7 To check change or cancel the program setting see Checking changing canceling timer settings page 93 Notes If eight programs have already been set in step l FULL appears in the display window for about three seconds If you are using cable box control you cannot select LI or L2 The indicator flashes in the display window when you comple...

Page 92: ...he time in increments of 30 minutes O 30 _ 1 00 _ 5 30 _ 6 00 _Normal recording 7 The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press REC repeatedly to set a new duration To cancel the duration Press REC repeatedly until Q indicator disappears and the VCR returns to normal recording mode To stop while recording P...

Page 93: ...GO Oc_ C_CK I _ CLEAR MENU 1 2 Press II_ to turn on the VCR Press MENU then press _ _ to highlight TIMER SET CHECK and press OK If you want to change a setting go on to the next step If you do not need to change the settings press MENU then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby continued Additional Operations I 93 ...

Page 94: ...enu _mllF _ q lie rr DATE START STOP OH EVERY _U B 30_ 700 _ 42 _p iI_ _ _ _ _ 2 RETURN SELECT _ SET CANGEL _ QUIT If any timer settings remain turn off the VCR to return to recording standby When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished If the programs start at the same time the program ...

Page 95: ...page 100 Recording bilingual programs Normally this VCR records only the main sound When a SAP Second Audio Program is received the SAP indicator lights up To record only SAP sound set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP For details see page 100 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want The sound being recorded will not change To listen to On ...

Page 96: ...cture Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape Normal audio track i F Hi fi audio track _ T main track _ __ Monaural sound Stereo sound left right channels Notes To play a tape in stereo you must use the A V connections When you play a tape recorded in monaural the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting 96 Additional Operations ...

Page 97: ...t an indexed tape into the VCR 2 Press _ _ INDEX SEARCH To search ahead press _ INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press _ INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and playback starts automatically from that point To stop searching Press STOP INDEX SEARCH Note No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause However an index signal will be marked if you change the program positi...

Page 98: ...ppear as you press one of the two buttons the _v indicator lights up To resume automatic tracking adjustment eject the tape and reinsert it NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Reality Regenerator function The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original quality during playback To use the Reality Regenerator function press REALITY REGENERATOR The REALITY REGE...

Page 99: ... The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function There is a delay of about ten second...

Page 100: ...ption to AUTO ANT SELECT ON if your TV is connected only to VHF UHF OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR To play a tape set the TV to the VCR input AUTO STEREO ON to receive stereo programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound on both ...

Page 101: ...ing tape speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED set TAPE SELECT correctly OFF to keep the tape speed FAVORITE CH ON when using favorite channel list OFF when using station ID list For details see pages 72 and 86 SHARPNESS L Low through H High to adjust the sharpness of the picture L to turn off the sharpn...

Page 102: ...ct the audio plug to the AUDIO L white jack The sound is recorded on both right and left channels When connecting to the AUDIO R red jack the sound is recorded only on the right channel If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise You can use the LINE 1 IN jacks for editing If the other VCR is a monaural typ...

Page 103: ...start editing press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the STOP buttons on both VCRs Tip To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press II PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press II PAUSE again to resume recording Note If you start recording following the procedure above the VCR won t start recording with the APC function To record a...

Page 104: ...ea If both are used set the switch to either channel Press I _ POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press CH to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number in your area Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV s...

Page 105: ...antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable _ f 75 ohm coaxial _ cable EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer 2 Wind the twin lea...

Page 106: ...t to video input The picture is not clear Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING buttons The video heads are dirty see below Clean the video heads using the Sony T 25CLD T 25CLDR or T 25CLW video head cleaning cassette If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility a standard service fee will be charged Do not use a commercial...

Page 107: ...n you press Check that the safety tab has not been removed REC Nothing happens when you Make sure the tape is not at its end press REC The timer does not operate Check that the clock is set Make sure a tape has been inserted Check that the safety tab has not been removed Make sure the tape is not at its end Make has been set for timer sure a program recording o Make sure your timer settings have n...

Page 108: ... miniplugs are unconnected 0J The channels on the VCR Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to O cannot be changed OFF The tracking meter does not The recording condition of the tape is very poor and appear on the screen tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commanden The VC...

Page 109: ...impedance 47 kilohrns Output impedance less than 10 kilohms S LINK CONTROL S IN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built it1 self charging capacitor Back up duration up to 1 hour at a time General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power con...

Page 110: ...button 66 80 _ FF fast forward button 66 80 _ PLAY button 66 80 JOG button 81 REC record button 69 92 103 STOP button 66 103 Shuttle ring 70 81 II PAUSE button 66 103 DIAL TIMER control 89 CH channel TRACKING buttons 69 98 EASY SET UP button 12 16 20 24 28 31 INPUT SELECT button 69 71 SP Standard Play EP Extended Play button 69 REALITY REGENERATOR button 98 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 102 1 10...

Page 111: ...95 Tape speed indicator 69 VIDEO indicator 70 104 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 99 Child Lock indicator 75 Tracking indicator 98 Line channel indicator 69 103 Time counter clock indicator 67 Remaining time indicator 70 Tape recording indicator 69 continued Additional Information I 111 ...

Page 112: ...L S IN jack 10 102 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack ll 27 LINE 1 IN AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 27 102 _ RF Radio Frequency UNIT switch 104 VHF UHF IN connector 11 15 19 23 27 30 VHF UHF OUT connector 11 15 19 23 27 30 LINE OUT AUDIO R L VIDEO jacks 9 112 I Additional Information ...

Page 113: ...ed Play button 69 x2 RECEIVER VOL volume button 5 80 REC record button 69 92 MUTING button 5 Ip SLOW RECEIVERVOL volume button 5 80 INPUT SELECT button 69 71 103 MENU button 36 76 93 II PAUSE _ button 36 66 STOP _ button 36 66 _ REW rewind _ button 66 80 _ FF fast forward _ button 66 80 I_ PLAY OK button 36 66 continued Additional Information 113 ...

Page 114: ...power switch 6 74 COUNTER REMAIN button 70 AUDIO MONITOR button 95 j_ VCR Plus button 73 CLEAR button 67 74 94 Number buttons 74 ENTER button 74 CH channel buttons 6 69 VOL volume buttons 6 _ _ INDEX SEARCH buttons 97 SMART CUE button 66 114 Additional Information ...

Page 115: ... video heads 106 Clock setting 37 Connecting cable TV 8 external antenna connector 105 UHF VHF band mixer 105 Counter 67 D Dial Timer 89 DIRECTV System 27 Disabling channels 54 Dubbing See Editing L Language selecting 36 Locking the VCR 75 LP mode 71 M Monaural 95 Monitoring audio during playback 95 N O Normal audio track 96 Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 65 at various speeds 80 frame b...

Page 116: ...Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 or to video input if you made A V connections 2 Insert a tape and press PLAY If there s no picture on your TV press the VCR s TV VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus on the remote commander 2 Enter the PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press ENTER 4 Insert a tape 5 Press I _ to turn ...