Sony Group SLV779HF Video Cassette Recorder User Manual SLV 772HF 779HF

Sony Corporation Video Cassette Recorder SLV 772HF 779HF

Operating Instructions

3-865-083-11 (1)Video CassetteRecorderOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to themwhenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.Model No. _________________________Serial No. _________________________©1999 by Sony CorporationSLV-772HF/779HF
Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage” within theproduct’s enclosure that may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk of electricshock to persons.This symbol is intended to alert theuser to the presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.CAUTIONTo prevent electric shock, do not use thispolarized AC plug with an extension cord,receptacle or other outlet unless the bladescan be fully inserted to prevent bladeexposure.PrecautionsSafety• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug theunit and have it checked by qualifiedpersonnel before operating it any further.• This unit is not disconnected from the ACpower source (mains) as long as it is connectedto the wall outlet, even if the unit itself hasbeen turned off.• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you donot intend to use it for an extended period oftime. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by theplug, never by the cord.• One blade of the plug is wider than the otherfor the purpose of safety and will fit into thepower outlet only one way. If you are unableto insert the plug fully into the outlet, contactyour Sony dealer.Installing• Allow adequate air circulation to preventinternal heat buildup.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.CAUTION• 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 asradiators or air ducts, or in a place subject todirect sunlight, excessive dust, mechanicalvibration or shock.• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. Itis designed to be operated in a horizontalposition only.• Keep the unit and cassettes away fromequipment with strong magnets, such asmicrowave ovens or large loudspeakers.• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to awarm location, moisture may condense insidethe VCR and cause damage to the video headand tape. When you first install the unit, orwhen you move it from a cold to a warmlocation, wait for about three hours beforeoperating the unit.InformationFor customers in the USACAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes ormodifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.NOTE:This equipment has been tested and found tocomply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in aresidential installation.This equipment generates, uses, and can radiateradio frequency energy and, if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radioor television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipmentand receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TVtechnician for help.CautionTelevision programs, films, video tapes andother materials may be copyrighted.Unauthorized recording of such material maybe contrary to the provisions of the copyrightlaws. Also, use of this recorder with cabletelevision transmission may requireauthorization from the cable televisiontransmission and/or program owner.
3IntroductionGetting Started* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.Table of contentsGetting Started4Step 1: Unpacking5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander8Step 3: Hookups35 Selecting a language36 Setting the clock43 Setting up the cable box control49 Presetting channels56 Setting up the VCR Plus+ systemBasic Operations59 Playing a tape62 Recording TV programs66 Recording TV programs using theVCR Plus+ system69 Setting the timer manuallyAdditional Operations73 Playing/searching at variousspeeds75 Searching for a selected point onthe tape77 Skip-searching automatically78 Setting the recording durationtime79 Checking/changing/cancelingtimer settings81 Recording stereo and bilingualprograms83 Adjusting the picture84 Changing menu options86 Editing with another VCRAdditional Information88 General setup information90 Troubleshooting93 Specifications94 Index to parts and controls99 Indexback coverQ uick reference to using the VCR
Getting Started4Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries• Audio/video cable (3-phono to3-phono)• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-typeconnectors
5Getting StartedGetting StartedStep 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteriesby matching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside thebattery compartment.Insert the negative (–) end first,then push in and down until thepositive (+) end clicks intoposition.Using the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a Sony TV. Buttons on theremote commander marked witha dot (•) can be used to operateyour Sony TV.To operate Set TV / VIDEO tothe VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCRa Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TVcontinuedTV / VIDEORemote sensor1/u
Getting Started6Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)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, removethe batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.• Do not use a new battery with an old one.• Do not use different types of batteries.Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yourTV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s codenumber.1Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .2Hold down 1/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the numberbuttons. Then release 1/u.Now you can use the 1/u, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons tocontrol your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) tocontrol a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .
7Getting StartedGetting StartedCode numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time untilyou find the one that works with your TV.Notes• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to workwith 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 maychange. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.Manufacturer CodenumberSony 01Akai 04AOC 04Centurion 12Coronado 03Curis-Mathes 12Daytron 12Emerson 03, 04, 14Fisher 11General Electric 06, 10Gold Star 03, 04, 17Hitachi 02, 03J.C.Penny 04, 12Manufacturer CodenumberJVC 09KMC 03Magnavox 03, 08, 12Marantz 04, 13MGA/Mitsubishi04, 12, 13, 17NEC 04, 12Panasonic 06, 19Philco 03, 04Philips 08Pioneer 16Portland 03Quasar 06, 18Radio Shack 05, 14Manufacturer CodenumberRCA 04, 10Sampo 12Sanyo 11Scott 12Sears 07, 10, 11Sharp 03, 05, 18Sylvania 08, 12Teknika 03, 08, 14Toshiba 07Wards 03, 04, 12Yorx 12Zenith 15
Getting Started8Step 3HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the followingpages to set up your VCR.If you have Use Refer toTV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10follow one of the hookups below.Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14VCR’s cable box control featureNo cable box or incompatible cable box Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18with only a few scrambled channelsAntenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26scrambled channelsDIRECTV* digital satellite receiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34scrambled channels, using an A/BswitchAfter you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, pagenumbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-stepinstructions.After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.Before you get started• Turn off the power to all equipment.• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections arecompleted.• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may causepicture distortion.• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearestSony dealer or qualified technician.* DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
9Getting StartedGetting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pictureand sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputsof your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/Vinputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finishedsetting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete theseconnections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cablehookups.A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacksB Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacksNote• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.Audio/video cable (supplied)TVVCR Stereo receiverTVVCR Stereo receiverVideo cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)Audio cable (not supplied)INVIDEOAUDIOAUDIO OUTAUX INAUDIO VIDEOLINE-1 INLINE OUTVIDEOAUDIOINAUX INLINE-1 INLINE OUTAUDIO VIDEOcontinued
Getting Started10Step 3: Hookups (continued) A/V hookup: VCR setupAfter you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,use the following procedure to set up the VCR.CautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals ofthe TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failureto do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the FederalCommunications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Neverconnect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antennaand VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.Note to CATV system installer (in USA)This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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 of thebuilding, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.Press MENU and selectADVANCED OPTIONS. Set AUTO ANT SELECTto OFF and press OK.For details, see page 84.SELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::ADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNAUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREOTUNER AUDIOTAPE SELECTAUTO TAPE SPEEDSHARPNESSAPCONOFFONAUTOONL H/
11Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cablesystem scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cablebox control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying therecording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 45 to 47.What you can do with this hookup• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to selectchannels on the cable boxWhat you can’t do• Record with the cable box turned off• Record one channel while watching another channel( )CABLE BOXCONTROLINOUTVHF/UHF PLUG IN POWERINOUTCONTROL SOUTRM-CM101Cable Mouse(not supplied)VCRWallSide viewCable box Rear of TVVHFUHFPositioning the Cable MousePlace the Cable Mouse so that ithangs out over the cable boxfront.A Match the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.B For connector typesB and C, no UHFconnection isrequired.CororVHFUHFVHF/UHFcontinued
Getting Started12Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9),you can skip this step.2Turn on your cable box.3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details, see page 37.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select ON. For details, see page 44.4Enter your cable box code number and pressOK. For details, see page 44.CH3RF UNITCH4SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnUSENEXTCANCEL:::SET UPCABLE BOX CONTROL0 - 9O KEASY SET UPCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3–––EASY SET UP
13Getting StartedGetting Started5Select your cable box output channel and press OK.Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.For details, see page 56.2If the channels in the program guide are different from the channelsthat you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows. For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then thechannel you use on your TV.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.Program guide channelYour actual TV channelSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 58–0 - 9O KMENUENTERCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON SET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCH2CH3CH4LINESELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPSET UP IS DONENormal displaycontinued
Getting Started14Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks thetime and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets theclock 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 yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.Note• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
15Getting StartedGetting StartedConnect this cabledirectly to your TV ifyou don't have acable box.VCRCable boxWallHookup 2 Pages 15 to 18No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if yourcable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’scable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a fewchannels.What you can do with this hookup• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCRWhat you can’t do• Record scrambled channels that require a cable boxINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTRear of TVVHF/UHFA Match the typeof connector onyour TV: A, B, orC.For connectortypes B and C,no UHFconnection isrequired.VHFUHFVHFUHFororCBcontinued
Getting Started16Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, setthe switch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9),you can skip this step.2Turn on your cable box.3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details, see page 37.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press OK.4The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.For details, see page 50.SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPTUNER PRESETO KEASY SET UPnnANTENNA / CABLE ANTCABLE CH3RF UNITCH4EASY SET UP
17Getting StartedGetting Started5The AUTO PRESET starts.Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.For details, see page 56.2If the channels in the program guide are different from the channelsthat you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows. For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then thechannel you use on your TV.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.Program guide channelYour actual TV channelNormal displaySELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 58–0 - 9O KMENUENTERSET UPTUNER PRESETPLEASE WAITAUTO PRESETPROCESSINGSET UPSET UP IS DONEcontinued
Getting Started18Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks thetime and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets theclock 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 yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.
19Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 3 Pages 19 to 22Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).AUse this hookup if you’re using:• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher)• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)• Separate VHF and UHF antennasBUse this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you getchannels 2–13 only)If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directlyIf your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an externalantenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF INconnector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use aU/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 89.INOUTVHF/UHFINOUTVHF/UHFVCRVCRororVHF/UHF Match the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.ARear of TVBVHFCUHFVHFUHFARear of TVVHF/UHFororMatch the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.BFor connector typesB and C, no UHFconnection isrequired.CUHFVHFVHFUHFcontinued
Getting Started20Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9), youcan skip this step.2Press EASY SET UP on theVCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details, see page 37.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press OK.4The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. Fordetails, see page 50.SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPTUNER PRESETO KEASY SET UPnnANTENNA / CABLE ANTCABLE CH3RF UNITCH4EASY SET UP
21Getting StartedGetting Started5The AUTO PRESET starts.Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.For details, see page 56.2If the channels in the program guide are different from the channelsthat you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different asfollows. For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then thechannel you use on your TV.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.Program guide channelYour actual TV channelSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 58–0 - 9O KMENUENTERNormal displaySET UPTUNER PRESETPLEASE WAITAUTO PRESETPROCESSINGSET UPSET UP IS DONEcontinued
Getting Started22Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks thetime and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets theclock 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 yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.
23Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 4Hookup 4Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26Incompatible cable box with many scrambledchannelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that iscompatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable systemscrambles all or most channels.What you can do with this hookup• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable boxWhat you can’t do• Record with the cable box turned off• Record one channel while watching another channelINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTCable boxWallVCRVHF/UHFRear of TVAVHFororBFor connectortypes B and C, noUHF connectionis required.UHFVHFUHFCMatch the type ofconnector on yourTV: A, B, or C.continued
Getting Started24Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 4: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9), youcan skip this step.2Turn on your cable box.3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. SelectMANUAL and press OK. Then set the clockmanually and press OK. For details, seepage 42.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press OK.4The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. Fordetails, see page 50.SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPTUNER PRESETO KEASY SET UPnnANTENNA / CABLE ANTCABLE CH3RF UNITCH4EASY SET UP
25Getting StartedGetting Started5The AUTO PRESET starts.Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.For details, see page 56.2Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box outputchannel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.Program guide channelCable box output channelSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 3–0 - 9O KMENUENTERNormal displaySET UPTUNER PRESETPLEASE WAITAUTO PRESETPROCESSINGSET UPSET UP IS DONEcontinued
Getting Started26Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingTo use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manuallyselect a channel that carries a time signal:1Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal.2Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Setfeature.3Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts forDaylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal.If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.Note• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
27Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 5 Pages 27 to 29DIRECTV digital satellite receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allowsthe VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list ofcompatible DIRECTV digital satellite receivers is on page 47.The DIRECTV system is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packagesare available through your program providers. It also has program guidesthat are sorted by program categories.What you can do with this hookup•Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to selectchannels 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 controlfeature.)•Use a cable box•Record programs with the VCR Plus+ system( )CABLE BOXCONTROL PLUG IN POWERCONTROL SOUT LINE-1INLINEOUTAUDIO VIDEOINOUTVHF/UHFAUDIO VIDEOLINEOUT OUTVHF/UHFINRM-CM101CableMouse(notsupplied)VCRWallorDIRECTV digitalsatellite receiverorVHFVHFUHFRear of TVVHF/UHFUHForABCMatch thetype ofconnector onyour TV: A, B,or CFor connectortypes B andC, no UHFconnection isrequired.Positioning the Cable MousePlace the Cable Mouse so thatit hangs out over the DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver front.Side viewcontinued
Getting Started28Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 5: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9), youcan skip this step.2Turn on your DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver.3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details, see page 37.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select ON. For details, see page 44.4Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receivercode number and press OK. For details, seepage 44.SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnUSENEXTCANCEL:::SET UPCABLE BOX CONTROL0 - 9O KEASY SET UPCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3–––CH3RF UNITCH4EASY SET UP
29Getting StartedGetting Started5Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUTCH) to LINE and press OK.Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks thetime and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets theclock 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 yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.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 screen, channel number, etc.) of the DIRECTV digitalsatellite receiver.– To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR startsrecording.– To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-viewprogram before the VCR starts recording.– Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs.Normal displaySET UPSET UP IS DONECABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON SET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCH2CH3CH4LINESELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnncontinued
Getting Started30Step 3: Hookups (continued)VCRHookup 6 Pages 30 to 34Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to recordboth scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.What you can do with this hookup• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on theVCR (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/Bswitch is set to B)INOUTVHF/UHFINOUTA/B switchABSplitterWall Cable boxorRear of TVVHF/UHFAVHF BUHFVHF CUHForMatch the typeof connector onyour TV: A, B, orC.For connectortypes B and C,no UHFconnection isrequired.
31Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 6: VCR setup1Set the RF UNIT switch toCH3 or CH4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.For details, see page 88.If you made A/Vconnections (page 9), youcan skip this step.2Set the A/B switch to “A.”3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK. For details, see page 35.2The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details, see page 37.3The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.Select OFF and press OK.4The TUNER PRESET menu appears. SetANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.For details, see page 50.SELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPLANGUAGEO KEASY SET UPnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISSET UPCLOCK SETAUTOMANUALSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSET UPCABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHONOFFSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::O KEASY SET UPnnSELECTNEXTCANCEL:::SET UPTUNER PRESETO KEASY SET UPnnANTENNA / CABLE ANTCABLE CH3RF UNITCH4EASY SET UPcontinued
Getting Started32Step 3: Hookups (continued)Cable box output channel5The AUTO PRESET starts.4Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 52.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK.3Enter the cable box output channel.4Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.NRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDERASESELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH13O KMENUnn3Normal displaySET UPTUNER PRESETPLEASE WAITAUTO PRESETPROCESSINGSET UPSET UP IS DONE
33Getting StartedGetting StartedProgram guide channelHookup 6: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.For details, see page 56.2To set the program guide channels for unscrambled channels, if thechannels in the program guide are different from the channels that youactually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows.For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then thechannel you use on your TV.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.3To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all thescrambled channels you want to record and the cable box outputchannel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 57.1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS andpress OK.Your actual TV channelSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 58–0 - 9O KMENUENTERSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET/CHECKSETTINGSADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnncontinued
Getting Started34Program guide channelCable box output channel2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS andpress OK.3Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks thetime and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets theclock 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 yourarea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, seepage 41.Note• To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.”NRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 3–0 - 9O KMENUENTERStep 3: Hookups (continued)
35Getting StartedGetting StartedSelecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip steps 1 and 2.2Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE, thenpress OK.3Press >/. to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, thenpress OK.4Press MENU to exit the menu.Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.>/.OKMENUOKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::LANGUAGEO KMENUnnENGLISHESPAÑOLFRANÇAISMENUMENU
Getting Started36Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock SetfeatureSome TV and cable channels transmittime signals with their broadcasts. YourVCR can pick up this time signal toautomatically set the clock.The Auto Clock Set feature works only ifa channel in your area is broadcasting atime signal. If broadcasters in your areaare not yet sending time signals, set thetime manually (page 41).Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.• Press TV/VIDEO to display theVIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.• Press INPUT SELECT so that achannel number appears in the VCR’sdisplay window.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip steps 1 and 2.2Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, thenpress OK.>/.OKMENUOKPLAYOKPLAYNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::CLOCK SETO KMENUnnAUTOMANUALMENU
37Getting StartedGetting Started3Press >/. to highlight AUTO, then pressOK.4Press >/. to highlight FULL AUTO, thenpress OK.5Press >/. to highlight YES, then press OK.6Press MENU to exit the menu.7To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel thatcarries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight SavingTime (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 Auto Clock Setfeature (page 38).Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Notes• The clock cannot be set automatically if you don’t receive a channel that carries atime 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 clockautomatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after youwait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually.• If you use Hookup 1, make sure you leave the cable box on.OKPLAYOKPLAYSELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETYESO KMENUnnNRETURNFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGOKPLAYSELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETYESNOO KMENUnnNRETURNFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGMENUcontinued
Getting Started38Setting the clock (continued)MENUNumberbuttonsIf the clock is not activated1Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the AutoClock Set feature.”The AUTO CLOCK SET menu isdisplayed.>/.OK1237890456+–+–SELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETYESNOO KMENUnnNRETURNFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVING
39Getting StartedGetting Started2Press >/. to highlight NO for FULLAUTO and press OK.3Press >/. to highlight the item you wantto set and press OK. Then press >/. tomake the setting and press OK.• For CLOCK SET CHLeave the setting to “– – –” to have theVCR automatically search for a channelthat carries a time signal.Press the number buttons to select achannel that carries a time signal.Use this option if you know of a channelthat carries a time signal. Most PBSmember stations broadcast a timesignal. For the fastest response, selectyour local PBS station.• For TIME ZONESelect the time zone of your area, orselect AUTO to have the VCRautomatically set your time zone.The options are:AUTO ˜ ATLANTIC ˜EASTERN ˜ CENTRAL ˜MOUNTAIN ˜ PACIFIC ˜ALASKA ˜ HAWAII ˜ AUTO• For DAYLIGHT SAVINGSelect ON or OFF (standard time), orAUTO to have the VCR automaticallyset the daylight saving time.OKPLAYOKPLAY1234567890SELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETNRETURNO KMENUnnFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGNO– – –AUTOAUTOUSESETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETNRETURNO KMENU0-9FULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGNO123AUTOAUTOSELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETNRETURNFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVINGNO123AUTOONOFFO KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::AUTO CLOCK SETNRETURNFULL AUTOCLOCK SET CHTIME ZONEDAYLIGHT SAVING ATLANTICEASTERNCENTRALPACIFICALASKAHAWAIIMOUNTAINAUTOO KMENUnncontinued
Getting Started40Setting the clock (continued)4Press MENU to exit the menu.5To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, theVCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries atime 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 channelbuttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.MENU
41Getting StartedGetting StartedUsing Manual Clock SetBefore you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.• Press TV/VIDEO to display theVIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip steps 1 and 2.2Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, thenpress OK.OKPLAYOKPLAYNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::CLOCK SETO KMENUnnAUTOMANUALMENU>/./?//OKMENUcontinued+–+–
Getting Started423Press >/. to highlight MANUAL, thenpress OK.4Press >/. to set the month.5Press / to highlight the day and press>/. to set the day.The day of the week is set automatically.6Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.7Press OK to start the clock.Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.OKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYSELECTSETENDQUIT::::O KMENUCLOCK SETnN nn1/ 1/1999 FR 12: 00AMSELECTSETENDQUIT::::O KMENUCLOCK SETnN nn9/ 1/1999WE12: 00AMSELECTSETENDQUIT::::O KMENUCLOCK SETnN nn9/28/ 1999 TU 12: 00AMSetting the clock (continued)
43Getting StartedGetting StartedNumberbuttonsSetting up thecable box control(Skip this section if you areusing Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)Your VCR includes a cable box controlfeature that allows the VCR to control mostbrands of cable boxes/DIRECTV digitalsatellite receivers via an optional CableMouse. With cable box control, the VCRcontrols channels on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver for timerrecording. You can also use the VCR’sremote commander to change channels onthe cable box/DIRECTV digital satellitereceiver whenever the cable box/DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver is turned on even ifthe VCR is turned off. To use cable boxcontrol, you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages11 and 27) and set the code number andoutput channel.This VCR is programmed with codesnecessary to control channel selection onmost brands of cable boxes at the time thisVCR was manufactured. It is possible thatnew cable boxes may be introduced thatcannot be controlled with the RM-CM101Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box thatis incompatible with this VCR, contactyour cable operator –– they may be able toprovide you with a compatible cable box.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip steps 1 and 2.OKPLAY>/.OKNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnn1237890456+–+–MENUMENUcontinued
Getting Started44Setting up the cable box control (continued)2Press >/. to highlight CABLE BOXCONTROL, then press OK.3Press >/. to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK.4Press >/. to highlight ON, then pressOK.5Press >/. to highlight BOX CODE NO.,then press OK.When BOX CODE NO. is “– – –,” skip thisstep.6Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DIRECTV digital satellitereceiver code number, then press OK.Find your cable box/DIRECTV digitalsatellite receiver code number from thechart below.OKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAY1234567890OKPLAYOKPLAYSELECTSETQUIT:::CABLE BOX CONTROLNRETURNCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHOFFO KMENUnnUSESETQUIT:::CABLE BOX CONTROL0 - 9O KMENUNRETURNCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3097SELECTSETQUIT:::CABLE BOX CONTROLNRETURNCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3012O KMENUnnSELECTSETQUIT:::CABLE BOX CONTROLNRETURNCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3097O KMENUnn
45Getting StartedGetting StartedCable box Code numbersbrandDecsat 434Diamond 046Eagle Comtronics 051Eastern 013, 285Electricord 089Electus 055Focus 411Garrard 164GC Electronics 027, 067, 341GE 243, 244GEC 097Gemini 026, 068, 081General Instrument 022, 287, 487Cable box Code numbersbrandABC 018, 022, 024, 028, 217Antronix 218Archer 033, 050, 164, 218, 808BBT 278Cable Star 067Cabletenna 033Cable time 172, 388, 459Century 164Citizen 164, 326, 327Clyde Cablevision 097Colour Voice 036, 042Comband 243, 244Comtronics 051, 0717Press >/. to highlight BOX OUTPUTCH, then press OK.8If you want to control a cable box, press >/. to highlight the cablebox output channel, then press OK.If you want to control a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, selectLINE, then press OK.9Press MENU to exit the menu.Cable box and DIRECTV digital satellite receiver brand and thecorresponding code numbersIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, untilyou come to the correct code for your equipment.OKPLAYMENUOKPLAYcontinuedSELECTSETQUIT:::CABLE BOX CONTROLNRETURNCABLE MOUSEBOX CODE NO.BOX OUTPUT CHON CH3CH4LINECH2O KMENUnn
Getting Started46Setting up the cable box control (continued)Cable box Code numbersbrandHamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284Hitachi 022Jasco 164, 326Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035,037, 058, 109, 287, 487Linsay 451Macom 044Magnavox 038, 043, 080Memorex 011Movie Time 089, 167, 214Northcoast 325Novaplex 629NSC 074, 081, 167, 214Oak 018, 030, 259Panasonic 032, 118Paragon 011Philips 036, 038, 039, 040, 041,042, 071, 301Pioneer 034, 155, 271, 544, 695Popular Mechanics 411Pulsar 011Radio shack 808RCA 032Realistic 218Recoton 411Regal 031, 270, 284, 290Regency 013Rembrandt 081Samsung 051, 155Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288Seam 521Cable box Code numbersbrandSharp 324Signal 051Signature 022SL Marx 051Spectravision 069Sprucer 032, 318Standard Components107, 166Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109Stargate 026, 051STS 167Sylvania 012T-Cable Teletext 116Tandy 269Tatung 108Teknica 157TeleCaption 232Teleservice 292Texscan 012, 107TFC 321Timeless 429Tocom 023, 024Toshiba 011Tudi 297TV86 074TV COM 018, 030, 259Uniden 236Unika 033, 164, 218United Artists 018United Cable 014Universal 033, 050, 067, 088, 089,164, 202, 218, 333
47Getting StartedGetting Started: Signal flowCable box Code numbersbrandVideoway 261Vidtech 255Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222,269, 300Zenith 011, 065, 536Zentek 411Wave Master 576DIRECTV digital Code numberssatellite receiverbrandHitachi 830RCA 577Sony 650Toshiba 801To ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver front.• Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of theVCR.• Position the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver away from theVCR.• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DIRECTVdigital satellite receiver.Side view1237890456+–+–1/ucontinued
Getting Started48To check the cable box control setting1Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicatoron the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver change? (Point theremote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DIRECTV digitalsatellite receiver.)2Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Doesthe channel indicator on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellitereceiver change?If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting.If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DIRECTV digitalsatellite receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROLjack on the VCR.• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.• Place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver and VCR awayfrom each other. Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellitereceiver on top of the VCR.• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If thecable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact yourcable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. Ifyou unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you usethe cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control feature.Setting up the cable box control (continued)
49Getting StartedGetting StartedMENUPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DIRECTVdigital satellite receivercontrol.)This VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to125. First, we recommend that youpreset the receivable channels in yourarea using automatic presetting. Then, ifthere are any unwanted channels,disable them manually. If you havedecided which channels you wish topreset, set them directly using manualpresetting.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel(channel 3 or 4). If your TV isconnected to the VCR using A/Vconnections, set the TV to video input.• Press TV/VIDEO to display theVIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.Presetting all receivable channels automatically1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip steps 1 and 2.OKPLAY>/.OKNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnMENUcontinued+–+–
Getting Started50Presetting channels (continued)2Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,then press OK.3Press >/. to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK.4• To preset cable TV channels:Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE toCABLE, then press OK.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE toANT, then press OK.5Press >/. to highlight AUTO PRESET,then press OK.All receivable channels are preset innumerical sequence. When no morereceivable channels can be found,presetting stops and the picture from thelowest numbered channel is displayed onthe TV screen.OKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 1O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETANTADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 2O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONTUNER PRESET CH 1PLEASE WAITOKPLAYNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 1O KMENUnn
51Getting StartedGetting Started.../Tips• When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows eachtime you press DISPLAY.Channel numberRemaining tape length, and time counterThe bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific pointNo display• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.continued
Getting Started52Presetting channels (continued)Numberbuttons,ENTERMENUCH +/–Presetting/disablingchannels manually1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.OKPLAYNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnn>/.OK1237890456+–+–MENU
53Getting StartedGetting StartedChannel to be presetChannel to be disabled2Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,then press OK.3• To preset a channel:1Press the number buttons to enter thechannel number, then press ENTER.2Press OK.3Press >/. to set MANUAL SET toADD, then press OK.• To disable a channel:1Press CH +/– to select the channelnumber.2Press OK.3Press >/. to set MANUAL SET toERASE, then press OK.4Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then pressMENU.Tip• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.OKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAY1237890456• CHNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 1O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 5O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ERASEONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 5O KMENUnnMENUcontinued
Getting Started54Presetting channels (continued)MENUNumberbuttons,ENTERIf the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in channelsclearly. If, however, the picture of achannel is not clear, you can also use themanual tuning function.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.OKPLAY>/./?//OKNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnn1237890456+–+–MENU
55Getting StartedGetting Started2Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET,then press OK.3Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-tune, then pressENTER.4Press >/. to highlight FINE TUNING,then press OK.The fine tuning meter appears.5Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,then press OK.Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.6Press MENU to exit to the menu.Tips• To select the channel on step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In thiscase, you don‘t need to press ENTER.• If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK.Note• When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due tointerference from the picture being received.Selected channelOKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAY1237890456NRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 5O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDONSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 1O KMENUnnNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 5O KMENUN nNRETURNANTENNA / CABLE AUTO PRESETAFT FINE TUNINGMANUAL SETCABLE ADDOFFSELECTSETQUIT:::TUNER PRESET CH 5O KMENUN nMENU
Getting Started56Example of “PlusCode”Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”Setting up the VCR Plus+ systemHow the VCR Plus+ system worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all you need to do is look upthe “PlusCode” number, a numberassigned to each program published inthe TV section of most newspapers,cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDEmagazine. Then, just enter the PlusCodenumber of the program you want andthe VCR is automatically programmedto record that show. It’s that simple.How to set up your VCRSetting up your VCR involvescoordinating the TV channel number(the number you turn to on your TV orVCR to watch a program) with the guidechannel (the number that’s assigned tothat channel in your program guide).To find the guide channel numbers, lookat the “Channel Line-up Chart” in theprogram guide for your area thatfeatures VCR PlusCodes. It usuallylooks like the example to the right.To set the guide channels, use theChannel Line-up Chart to check that theguide channel numbers match the TVchannel your VCR receives. Forexample, if HBO is listed in the ChannelLine-up Chart on channel 33, and yourVCR receives HBO on channel 5, youneed to coordinate these numbers usingthe following procedure. If the guideand TV channel numbers are the same,you can skip this procedure.5:306:30PlusCode142CNN2345SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(1hr. 15min.) 73457DRAMAWS 9974SPORTMOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060Comedy (2hrs.) 17390SAMPLECABLE TVAMCBRVCNNCSPDISDSCESNFAMHBOLIFMAXMTVNIKSCSCASHOTBSTMCTNNTNTUSAVCR Plus+GUIDE CH355442285337344733464548385970414358495244American Movie ClassicsBravo (program grid only)Cable News NetworkC-SPANThe Disney ChannelThe Discovery ChannelESPNThe Family ChannelHome Box OfficeLifetimeCinemaxMusic TelevisionNickelodeonSports ChannelSports Channel AmericaShowtimeTBS SuperStationThe Movie ChannelThe Nashville NetworkTurner Network TelevisionUSA NetworkCABLECH16172021222534355272931383945174449505130
57Getting StartedGetting StartedMENUNumberbuttons,ENTER1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightSETTINGS and press OK.2Press >/. to highlight SET VCR Plus+CHANNELS, then press OK.OKPLAYOKPLAY>/./?//OKNRETURNTUNER PRESETSET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSCLOCK SETLANGUAGECABLE BOX CONTROLSELECTSETQUIT:::SETTINGSO KMENUnnSET GUIDE CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH–– –––0 - 9O KMENU1237890456+–+–MENUcontinued
Getting Started583Enter the guide channel number assignedin the program guide and press ENTER.4• If you made Hookup 1, 2 or 3: Enter theactual number on your TV (and VCR)and press ENTER.• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cablebox output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4)and press ENTER.• If you made Hookup 6: Enter the actualnumber on your TV (and VCR) for anunscrambled channel and press ENTER.For a scrambled channel, enter the cablebox output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4)and press ENTER.5Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match.6When you have set all channels, press OKto confirm your channel settings.To return to the previous page, press ?.To go to the next page, press /.7After 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.OKPLAYSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 25–0 - 9O KMENUENTERSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 58–0 - 9O KMENUENTERSET TV CHLISTQUIT:::SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELSGUIDE CH TV CH25 3–0 - 9O KMENUENTERVCR Plus+ CHANNEL LISTGUIDE TV GUIDE TV273 6648––525 6859––7 5 71 63––558 7423––124311 115796––968 8200––334 7 85 98––95639387––25559130––84218852––PAGEQUIT ::MENUN nPAGE112378904561237890456MENUSetting up the VCR Plus+ system (continued)
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 59Basic OperationsPlaying a tape1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.6 EJECTDISPLAYCLEAR· PLAYSMART CUEP PAUSE)# FFp STOP03 REWcontinued1237890456+–+–
60 Basic OperationsPlaying a tape (continued)2Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playingautomatically if you insert a tape with itssafety tab removed.3Press · PLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Additional tasksTo PressStop play p STOPPause play P PAUSEResume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY.Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stopRewind the tape 03 REW during stopEject the tape 6 EJECTTo skip playbackYou can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as acommercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.1Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. TheVCR starts searching.2Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch.The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normalplayback.If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCRwill stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE.OKPLAY1/u
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 61To use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. Thecounter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the pointafterwards by referring to the counter.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 butthe picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use · PLAY, P PAUSE,)# FF, 03 REW, or p STOP buttons.• The counter resets to “0:00:00” whenever a tape is reinserted.• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.SPVIDEOAPC
62 Basic OperationsRecording TVprograms1Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.CH +/–r RECINPUTSELECTCOUNTER/REMAINDISPLAYTV/VIDEOp STOPNumberbuttons,ENTER1237890456+–+–SP/EP
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 633Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record.5Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long asSP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audioquality.6Press r REC to start recording.The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.To stop recordingPress p STOP.Recording indicatorINPUTSELECT• CHSP / EPRECcontinuedEPVIDEOAPCEPVIDEOAPCSPVIDEOAPCSPVIDEOAPC
64 Basic OperationsSafety tabRecording TV programs (continued)To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear onthe TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counterand the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in thedisplay window.To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT inthe ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 85.)To watch another TV program while recording1Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the displaywindow.2If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TVinput; if not, skip this step.3Select another channel on the TV.To save a recordingTo prevent accidental erasure, break off the safetytab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, coverthe tab hole with adhesive tape.Time counterRemaining tape lengthSP 22:0 83:10:0
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 65Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.• You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using theINPUT SELECT button.• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but theinformation won’t be recorded on the tape.• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. Whenusing a cable box, make sure to leave it on.Notes• The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such asT-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remainingtape length after you press DISPLAY.
66 Basic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe VCR Plus+systemJust enter the PlusCode number listed inthe TV program guide. The date, timeand channel number of that program areset automatically. You can preset up toeight programs at a time.Before you start…• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel. When using a cablebox, turn it on.• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.1Press VCR Plus+.CLEARVCR Plus+SP/EP>/.p STOP1/uNumberbuttons,ENTERVCR Plus+USESP/EPQUIT:::VCR Plus+ PlusCode SP / EPEP--------0 - 9SP/EPVCR Plus+1237890456+–+–
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 672Press the number buttons to enter thePlusCode number.If you make a mistake, press CLEAR andre-enter the correct number.3Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP orEP.4Press >/. to highlight ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then press ENTER:To record SelectOnly once ONCEEveryday Monday to Friday DAILYOnce a week WEEKLYThe date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speedappear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, pressCLEAR to cancel the setting.5To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.6Press 1/u to turn off the VCR.The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR standsby for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.1234567890SP / EPOKPLAYCLEARCLEARCONFIRMCANCELQUITENTERCLEARVCR Plus+:::VCR Plus+ PlusCode SP / EPEP12345 - --USE :nnONCEDAILYWEEKLYCONFIRMCANCELQUITENTERCLEARVCR Plus+:::VCR Plus+ PlusCode SP / EPSP12345 - - - USE :nnONCEDAILYWEEKLYSET TIMER :VCR Plus+ PlusCode SP / EPSP12345 - - - POWERCANCEL :CLEAR RECORDING TIMEDATE START STOP CH9 / 30 TH 8 00:PM900:PM 35 SPcontinuedENTER
68 Basic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standbymode 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 1/u POWER on the VCR until the Hindicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the Hindicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the Hindicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked andturns on.To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. Therecording stops and the VCR is unlocked.Tips• To cancel the VCR Plus+ system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ENTERin step 4 above.• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomesshorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EPmode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed ischanged. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 85).Notes• If the VCR does not accept the PlusCode number, this means that:–The PlusCode number is incorrect.–ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY orWEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.• The VCR will be unlocked when:– you stop timer recording by pressing p STOP– you insert a tape– the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued)
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 69Setting the timermanuallyIf the VCR Plus+ system is not availablein your area, follow the instructionsbelow to set the timer to recordprograms.Before you start…• Check that the VCR clock is set to thecorrect time.• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel. When using a cablebox, turn it on.• Insert a tape with its safety tab inplace. Make sure the tape is longerthan the total recording time.1Press MENU, then press >/. to highlightTIMER SET/CHECK and press OK.MENUINPUTSELECTSP/EPNumberbuttonsCH +/–>/./?//OKp STOP1/uOKPLAYcontinuedNRETURNSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET / CHECK 9/28 TUO KMENUnnCANCEL:CLEARDATE START STOP CH– / –– – :–– – : –– –– –––– –––– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– –– –––/–––/–– – : –– – : –––/––––:–––:––––––:––– –:––1237890456+–+–MENU
70 Basic OperationsSetting the timer manually (continued)2Press >/. to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.3Set the date, start and stop time, channelnumber and tape speed:1Press >/. to set each item.2Press / to highlight and set each itemin turn.To correct a setting, press ? to return tothat setting and reset.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.To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 INjacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH”position.4Press OK to confirm the setting.To enter another setting, highlight to the next line and repeat step 3.5Press MENU to exit the menu.6Press 1/u to turn off the VCR.The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR standsby for recording.When using a cable box, leave it on.OKPLAYOKPLAYOKPLAYNRETURNSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET / CHECK 9/28 TUEND:O KDATE START STOP CHTH SPPM 9/30 8 :00PM9 : 00 35– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––– / –– – :–– – : –– ––––––––––––––––MENUnN nnINPUTSELECTMENU
Basic OperationsBasic Operations 71To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.Daily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indicationin reverse order.the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... nEVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n thecurrent dateTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press 1/u. The indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches on.Remember to press 1/u to reset the VCR to the timer recording standbymode 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 1/u POWER on the VCR until the Hindicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the Hindicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the Hindicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked andturns on.To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. Therecording stops and the VCR is unlocked.continued
72 Basic OperationsTips• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/– or number buttons.• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EP button.• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomesshorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EPmode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed ischanged. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in theADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 85).• If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations aftersetting 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 recordingstarts.Note• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2”.Setting the timer manually (continued)
73Additional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speedsPlayback options OperationView the picture during During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, holdfast-forward or rewind down 03 REW.Play at high speed • During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remotecommander.• During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW.When you release the button, normal playback resumes.Play at twice the normal During playback, press x2.speedPlay in slow motion During playback or pause, press & SLOW.Play frame by frame During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remotecommander. Hold down the button to play one frame eachsecond.Rewind and start play During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down03 REW on the VCR.To resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.& SLOW03 REW)# FF03 REW· PLAYx2)# FFcontinued
Additional Operations74Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons if:– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.– The picture shakes while pausing.To set tracking 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 butthe picture quality cannot be guaranteed.• The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse.Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)
75Additional OperationsDISPLAYSearching for aselected point onthe tapeYou can easily find a specific point bymoving the pointer on the TV screen.The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to thepoint you indicate and starts playbackautomatically.1Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the barindication appears on the TV screen.A cursor (p) indicating the current positionof the tape appears on the bar indication. Ifthe cursor does not appear, play the tape afew moments (by pressing · PLAY,)# FF, or 03 REW) until the cursorappears.?0------------------------120/1237890456+–+–continued
Additional Operations762Press ?// to move the pointer (›) to thepoint where you want to start playback.The VCR starts searching and the cursor(p) moves toward the pointer. When theVCR locates the marked point, playbackstarts.To cancel searchingPress · PLAY or p STOP.To turn off the bar indicationPress DISPLAY again.Notes• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tapeas shown below.The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:– tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160– tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.Tape type Total time lengthSP LP EPT-60 or shorter 60 120 180from T-80 to T-140 120 240 360T-160 or longer 160 320 480• If you move the pointer (›) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searchesfor the new reset point.• With the bar indication on, the )# FF// and 03 REW/? buttons on theremote commander work only for moving the pointer (›), while the )# FF and03 REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation. Note, however,if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is canceled.0------------------------120Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)
77Additional Operationssearch forwardsearch forward) fast-forward##) fast-forward03 REW)# FFSkip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly.At intervals, the VCR skips playbackwhile searching forward or backward.Hold down ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) for morethan two seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicatorappears on the TV screen.The VCR searches forward (or backward) forabout two minutes on the counter, then fast-forwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes onthe counter. The VCR repeats this operationuntil it stops at the end (or beginning) of thetape.To cancel skip-searchPress · PLAY or p STOP.Note• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.SKIP+–+–
Additional Operations78Setting therecordingduration timeAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automatically after a specifiedduration.1While recording, press r REC.The indicator appears in the display window.2Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration.Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCRstops recording and turns off automatically.To extend the durationPress r REC repeatedly to set a new duration.To cancel the durationPress r REC repeatedly until indicator disappears and the VCR returns tonormal recording mode.To stop while recordingPress p STOP.Note• You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting therecording duration.r RECNormal recording0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00EPVIDEOAPC
79Additional Operations1/uCLEARMENUChecking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.1Press 1/u to turn on the VCR.2Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK andpress 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 offthe VCR to return to recording standby.>/./?//OK1237890456+–+–continued
Additional Operations80Program 1Program 2Will be cut off3Press >/. to highlight the setting you wantto change or cancel.• To change the setting, press OK and press?// to highlight the item you want tochange, then press >/. to reset it.• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.4Press OK.5Press MENU to exit the menu.If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recordingstandby.When the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second program startsrecording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start atthe same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.NRETURNSELECTSETQUIT:::TIMER SET / CHECK 9/28 TUCANCEL CLEAR:O KDATE START STOP CHTH SPPM 9/30 8 :00PM9 : 00 35– –– / –– – :–– – : –– –– – –– / –– – :–– – : –– –– – –– / –– – :–– – : –– –– – –– /–– – : –– – :–– ––SA EPAM01/2 01:00AM1:30FR EPPMMO – 2 : 00PM31:00 6 02042SU EPAMEVERY :360AM7:00MENUnnChecking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued)
81Additional OperationsRecording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When astereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noisein the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONSmenu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi andnormal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 84.Recording bilingual programsNormally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (SecondAudio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAPsound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. Fordetails, see page 84.Selecting the sound during playbackPress AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound beingrecorded will not change.)To listen to On-screen display Display windowStereo STEREO STEREOLeft channel L STEREORight channel R STEREOMonaural sound on the normal No indicator No indicatoraudio trackcontinued
Additional Operations82Normal audio trackHi-fi audio track(main track) Stereo sound(left/right channels)Monaural soundHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recordedonto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.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 monauralregardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)
83Additional OperationsTracking meterAdjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortionmay occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manuallyadjust the tracking.Press TRACKING +/– to display the trackingmeter. The distortion should disappear as youpress one of the two buttons (the indicatorlights up). To resume automatic trackingadjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) functionThe Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improvesrecording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of thevideo heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommendthat you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APCindicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 84.APC playbackThe APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rentaltapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.APC recordingWhenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to thetape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). Thisadjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.Notes• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded inthe LP mode on other VCRs.• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed fromthe SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ONin the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EPmode with the APC function.• There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording whilethe VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause(the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze thetape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing,press PPAUSE to start recording immediately.If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set theVCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE tostart recording.NORMAL TRACKING
Additional Operations84Changing menu options1Press MENU, then select ADVANCEDOPTIONS and press OK.2Press >/. to highlight the option to change, then press OK.3Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK.To adjust the sharpness, press ?// and press OK.4Press MENU to return to the original screen.Menu choicesInitial settings are indicated in bold print.Menu option Set this option toAUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT onthe 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 andLINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to theVCR 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 hi-fi and normalaudio tracks.• SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound onboth hi-fi and normal audio tracks.APC • ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)function and improve picture quality.• OFF to switch off APC.SELECTSETQUIT:::ADVANCED OPTIONSO KMENUnnNRETURNAUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREOTUNER AUDIOTAPE SELECTAUTO TAPE SPEEDSHARPNESSAPCONONMAINONAUTOONL H
85Additional OperationsMenu option Set this option toTAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorterthan a T-140 length tape.• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.For details, see page 64.AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON to change the timer recording tape speedautomatically to the EP mode when the remaining tapelength becomes shorter than the recording time. Tooperate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly.• OFF to keep the tape speed.SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of thepicture. L to turn off the sharpness control.
Additional Operations86This VCR (Recorder) TVOther VCR (Player)LINE OUT: Signal flowLINE-2 INEditing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR’s LINE-2 IN jacks,connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on bothright and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound isrecorded only on the right channel.• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the otherVCR, 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 type,the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audioplug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to theAUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).1/uVMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
87Additional OperationsP PAUSEr RECOperation (when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2”(or “L1”) in the display window.• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,SP or EP.1Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it toplayback pause.2Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to startrecording and press P PAUSE.3Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.4To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the sametime.To stop editingPress the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.Tip• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when anunwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording.Note• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recordingwith the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press rREC againduring recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when youstart recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stopsflashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APCfunction is canceled.1/u
88 Additional InformationAdditional InformationGeneral setup informationTV1/u POWERSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cable, you mustset the RF UNIT switch on the rear of theVCR so that the TV can receive thecorrect signal from the VCR.1Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel.2Press 1/u POWER to turn on the VCR.3Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s displaywindow.4Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.Select an active channel number in your area.5Turn 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 screen. If thechannels change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correctsetting.Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.CHANNEL +/–CH3RF UNITCH41/u
89Additional InformationEAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)300-ohm twinlead cableEAC-66UHF/VHFbandseparator/mixer (notsupplied)300-ohm twinlead cable75-ohm coaxialcableAttaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32antenna connector (not supplied) toconnect the antenna to the VCR.1Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.3Retighten the screws.Attaching a UHF/VHF bandmixerWhen using both 75-ohm coaxial cableand 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (notsupplied) to connect the antenna to theVCR.1Loosen the screws on the mixer.2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.3Retighten the screws.4Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
90 Additional InformationPowerClockPlayback• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture • No picture (orblack & whitescreen appears)initialcontamination terminalTroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.SymptomThe 1/u switch does notfunction.The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.The clock has stopped and“–:– –” lights in the displaywindow.The playback picture does notappear on the TV screen.The picture is not clear.The picture rolls vertically during picture search.The picture has no sound.Symptoms caused by contaminated video headsRemedy• Connect the AC power cord securely.• Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, holddown 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H indicatordisappears.• Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dryfor over three hours.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from thewall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock(and timer).• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.• Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING+/– buttons.• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the videoheads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, orT-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If thesecleaning cassettes are not available in your area, havethe heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility(a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use acommercially available liquid type cleaning cassetteother than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads.• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consultyour local Sony dealer for more information.• Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.• The tape is defective.• If you made A/V connections, check the audio cableconnection.
91Additional InformationRecordingTimer recordingSymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.The tape ejects when you pressr REC.Nothing happens when youpress r REC.The timer does not operate.Remedy• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifyou are using a monitor, set it to video input.• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECTbutton. Select a channel number when recording TVprograms; select “L1” or “L2” when recording fromother equipment.• Adjust the TV antenna.• The safety tab has been removed. To record on thistape, cover the tab hole.• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.• Make sure the tape is not at its end.• 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 sure a program has been set for timer recording.• Make sure your timer settings have not already passedthe current time.• Check that the cable box is turned on.• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from thewall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock andtimer.• When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLEBOX CONTROL option is set to ON.continued
92 Additional InformationOthersSymptom RemedyA tape cannot be inserted.The remote commander doesnot function.The channels on the VCRcannot be changed.The tracking meter does notappear on the screen.You cannot control other TVs.The VCR needs to be cleaned.• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tapecompartment.• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander atthe remote sensor on the VCR.• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander withnew ones if they are weak.• Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly.• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set toOFF.• The recording condition of the tape is very poor andtracking cannot be adjusted.• Set your TV’s code number. The code number maychange when you replace the batteries of the remotecommander.• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, softcloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a milddetergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,such as alcohol or benzine.Troubleshooting (continued)
93Additional InformationSpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimuth four headsVideo signalNTSC color, EIA standardsTape speedSP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s)EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s)LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s),playback onlyMaximum recording/playback time8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)Fast-forward and rewind timeApprox. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)Tuner sectionChannel coverageVHF 2 to 13UHF 14 to 69CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84Antenna75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHFInputs and outputsLINE-1 IN and -2 INVIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each)Input level: 327 mVrmsInput impedance: more than 47 kilohmsLINE OUTVIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,sync negativeAUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)Standard output: 327 mVrmsLoad impedance: 47 kilohmsOutput impedance: less than 10 kilohmsCABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)Timer sectionClockQuartz lockedTimer indication12-hour cycleTimer setting8 programs per month (max.)Power back-upBuilt-in self-charging capacitorBack-up duration: up to 1 hour at a timeGeneralPower requirements120 V AC, 60 HzPower consumption24 WOperating temperature5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)Storage temperature–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)DimensionsApprox. 430 × 100 × 287 mm (w/h/d)(Approx. 17 × 4 × 11 3/8 inches) includingprojecting parts and controlsMassApprox. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)Supplied accessoriesRemote commander (1)Size AA (R6) batteries (2)75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)Audio/video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)Design and specifications are subject to changewithout notice.ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporationhas determined that this product meets theENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
94 Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel11/u POWER switch/indicator (67)2Remote sensor (5)3Tape compartment46 EJECT button (60)503 REW (rewind) button (60, 73)6· PLAY button (60, 73)7)# FF (fast-forward) button (60,73)8r REC (record) button (63, 78, 87)9p STOP button (60, 87)!º P PAUSE button (60, 87)!¡ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–buttons (63, 83)!™ EASY SET UP button (12, 16, 20, 24,28, 31)!£ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/Rjacks (86)1/u1 32 4 5 7689!º!¡!™!£
95Additional InformationDisplay window1Timer indicator (67, 70)2SAP (Second Audio Program)indicator (81)3STEREO indicator (81)4Tape speed indicator (63)5VIDEO indicator (64, 88)6APC (Adaptive Picture Control)indicator (83)7Child Lock indicator (68)8Tracking indicator (83)9Time counter/clock/line/channelindicator (61, 63, 87)!º Remaining time indicator (64)!¡ Tape/recording indicator (63)continuedSTEREOSAP LPSPEPVIDEOAPC
96 Additional InformationIndex to parts and controls (continued)Rear panel1AC power cord (8)2CABLE BOX CONTROL(CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 27)3LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (27, 86)4RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch(88)5VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 15, 19,23, 27, 30)6VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 15,19, 23, 27, 30)7LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEOjacks (9)1 2 34567
97Additional InformationRemote commander1TV / VIDEO switch (5)26EJECT button (60)3TV/VIDEO button (6, 64)4DISPLAY button (64, 75)5CLEAR button (61, 67, 80)6INPUT SELECT button (63, 65, 87)7rREC (record) button (63, 78)8SP (Standard Play)/EP (ExtendedPlay) button (63)9MENU button (35, 69, 79)!º P PAUSE/> button (35, 60)p STOP/. button (35, 60)03 REW (rewind)/? button(60, 73))# FF (fast-forward)// button(60, 73)· PLAY/OK button (35, 60)continued1237890456+–+–
98 Additional Information!¡ 1/u (power) switch (6, 67)!™ COUNTER/REMAIN button (64)!£ AUDIO MONITOR button (81)!¢ VCR Plus+ button (66)!∞ Number buttons (67)!§ ENTER button (67)!¶ CH (channel) +/– buttons (6, 63)!• VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6)!ª & SLOW button (73)@º x2 button (73)@¡ SMART CUE button (60)1237890456+–+–Index to parts and controls (continued)
99Additional InformationIndexA, BAdjustingpicture 83tracking 83Advanced option 84AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 54Antenna hookup 19APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 83Audio track 82Audio/video (A/V)hookup 9Auto Clock Set 36Auto Tape Speed 85CCable box controlcable box code numberchart 45setting 43Cable hookup 8Cable Mouse 11, 27Channel line-up chart 56Child Lock 68Cleaning the videoheads 90Clock setting 36Connectingcable TV 8external antennaconnector 89UHF/VHF bandmixer 89Counter 61DDIRECTV System 27Disabling channels 52Dubbing. See Editing.E, F, GEasy Set Up 12, 16, 20, 24,28, 31Editing 86EP mode 63H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 82LLanguage selecting 35Locking the VCR 68LP mode 65MMonaural 81Monitoring audio duringplayback 81N, ONormal audio track 82P, QPicture adjustment. SeeAdjusting.Playback 59at various speeds 73frame-by-frame 73selecting the sound 81skip 60slow motion 73Presetting channels 49RRecording 62bilingual programs 81SAP broadcasts 81saving 64stereo broadcasts 81timer setting 69using VCR Plus+ 66while watching anotherprogram 64RF channel 88SSafety tab 64SAP (Second AudioProgram) 81Searchingat various speeds 73for a selected point 75skip-search 77SP mode 63Stereo 81T, UTimer setting 69canceling 79changing 79checking 79daily/weeklyrecording 71using VCR Plus+ 66Tracking adjustment. SeeAdjusting.Tuner presetting 49V, W, X, Y, ZVCR Plus+channel setup 56recording 66
Q uick reference to using the VCRSony Corporation Printed in MalaysiaHookup 1To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and press· PLAY.To record a program1Turn on the cable box.2Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.3Enter the PlusCodenumber.4Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.5Insert a tape.6Press 1/u to turn off theVCR.7Leave the cable box on.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Turn on your cable box.3Set the TV to the cable boxoutput channel (usually 2,3, or 4).4Set the cable box to thechannel you want towatch.Hookup 2To play a tape1If you made A/Vconnections, set the TV tovideo input.If you didn’t use A/Vhookup:• Turn on the cable box.• Set the cable box tochannel 3 or 4.• Set the TV to the outputchannel of the cable box(usually 2, 3, or 4).2Insert a tape and press· PLAY.To record a program1Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.2Enter the PlusCodenumber.3Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.4Insert a tape.5Press 1/u to turn off theVCR.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Select the channel withyour cable box (if you haveone) or with your TV.Hookup 3To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and press· PLAY. If there’s nopicture on your TV, pressthe VCR’s TV/VIDEObutton until the VIDEOindicator comes on in thedisplay window.To record a program1Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.2Enter the PlusCodenumber.3Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.4Insert a tape.5Press 1/u to turn off theVCR.To watch TV1Turn off the VCR, or pressthe VCR’s TV/VIDEObutton until the VIDEOindicator in the displaywindow goes off.2Set the TV to the channelyou want to watch.Hookup 4To play a tape1Set the TV to channel 3 or4 (or to video input, if youmade A/V connections.)2Insert a tape and press· PLAY.To record a program1Turn on the cable box.2Set the cable box to thechannel you want torecord.3Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.4Enter the PlusCodenumber.5Select ONCE, DAILY, orWEEKLY, then pressENTER.6Insert a tape.7Press 1/u to turn off theVCR.8Leave the cable box on.To watch TV1Turn off your VCR, orpress the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until theVIDEO indicator in thedisplay window goes off.2Turn on your cable box.3Set the TV to the cable boxoutput channel (usually 2,3, or 4).4Set the cable box to thechannel you want towatch.If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop#T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656

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