Sony Group SLV779HF Video Cassette Recorder User Manual SLV 772HF 779HF
Sony Corporation Video Cassette Recorder SLV 772HF 779HF
Operating Instructions
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3-865-083-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________ SLV-772HF/779HF ©1999 by Sony Corporation WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. CAUTION To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. Precautions Safety • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. • This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by the cord. • One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. Introduction • Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots. • Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not place heavy objects on the unit. • If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about three hours before operating the unit. Information For customers in the USA CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner. Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Setting up the cable box control Presetting channels Setting up the VCR Plus+ system Basic Operations 59 Playing a tape 62 Recording TV programs 66 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system 69 Setting the timer manually Additional Operations 73 Playing/searching at various speeds 75 Searching for a selected point on the tape 77 Skip-searching automatically 78 Setting the recording duration time Getting Started 35 36 43 49 56 79 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings 81 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 83 Adjusting the picture 84 Changing menu options 86 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 88 General setup information 90 Troubleshooting 93 Specifications 94 Index to parts and controls 99 Index back cover Q uick reference to using the VCR * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Introduction Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. Getting Started Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Insert the negative (–) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+) end clicks into position. Remote sensor 1/u TV / VIDEO To operate Set TV / VIDEO to the VCR VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV continued Getting Started Step 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, remove the 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 commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number. Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV . Hold down 1/u, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release 1/u. Now you can use the 1/u, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO . Getting Started Code numbers of controllable TVs If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV. Code number Manufacturer Code number Manufacturer Code number Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04, 10 Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12 AOC 04 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Sanyo 11 Centurion 12 Marantz 04, 13 Scott 12 Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 Sears 07, 10, 11 Curis-Mathes 12 NEC 04, 12 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Sylvania 08, 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Philco 03, 04 Teknika 03, 08, 14 Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07 General Electric 06, 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03, 04, 12 Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12 Hitachi 02, 03 Quasar 06, 18 Zenith 15 J.C.Penny 04, 12 Radio Shack 05, 14 Getting Started Manufacturer Notes • If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander. • If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries. Getting Started Step 3 Hookups Selecting the best hookup option There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below. Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. If you have Use Refer to TV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10 follow one of the hookups below. Cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18 Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26 DIRECTV* digital satellite receiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34 After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup. During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step instructions. After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use 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 are completed. • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. * DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. Getting Started Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10 If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. Getting Started If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition, for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR Stereo receiver TV AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT Stereo receiver TV AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. continued Getting Started Step 3: Hookups (continued) A/V hookup: VCR setup After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Set AUTO ANT SELECT to OFF and press OK. ADVANCED OPTIONS SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT SET QUIT :OK : MENU AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS NRETURN ON OFF ON AUTO ON TIMER SET/CHECK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT For details, see page 84. Caution Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna and 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 82040 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 the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 10 Getting Started Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 Using cable box control What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box Getting Started Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on pages 45 to 47. What you can’t do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Wall IN OUT RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. or VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is UHF or required. VHF VCR CONTROL S IN (PLUG POWER OUT CABLE BOX CONTROL VHF/UHF IN OUT UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front. Side view continued Getting Started 11 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Turn on your cable box. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 37. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 44. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 4 Enter your cable box code number and press OK. For details, see page 44. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ––– CH3 :0-9 USE :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 12 Getting Started 5 Select your cable box output channel and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE SET UP ON SET UP IS DONE CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56. If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. Getting Started SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT TV CH – 58 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel 4 Press OK. Your actual TV channel 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. continued Getting Started 13 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 41. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 14 Getting Started Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels. What you can’t do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Wall VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. Cable box IN OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF UHF or connection is required. VHF UHF continued Getting Started 15 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Turn on your cable box. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 37. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE 4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 50. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 16 Getting Started ANT CABLE 5 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56. If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. Getting Started PLEASE WAIT TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT TV CH – 58 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel 4 Press OK. Your actual TV channel 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. continued Getting Started 17 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 41. 18 Getting Started Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). Rear of TV VHF/UHF or VCR VHF Getting Started A Use 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 antennas Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF/UHF IN OUT UHF or VHF UHF B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only) Rear of TV VHF/UHF or VHF VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT or UHF VHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 89. continued Getting Started 19 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 37. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE 4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 50. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 20 Getting Started ANT CABLE 5 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP SET UP IS DONE Normal display Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56. If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. Getting Started PLEASE WAIT TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT TV CH – 58 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 4 Press OK. 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. continued Getting Started 21 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 41. 22 Getting Started Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26 Hookup Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can’t do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Cable box Wall Rear of TV IN OUT or VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF or B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection UHF is required. VHF VCR VHF/UHF IN UHF OUT continued Getting Started 23 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Turn on your cable box. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and press OK. Then set the clock manually and press OK. For details, see page 42. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE 4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 50. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 24 Getting Started ANT CABLE 5 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET SET UP SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING Normal display Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. Getting Started PLEASE WAIT TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT 4 Press OK. TV CH – : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. continued Getting Started 25 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal. Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal. Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 41. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 26 Getting Started Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 DIRECTV digital satellite receiver Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DIRECTV digital satellite receivers is on page 47. The DIRECTV system is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digitalquality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories. What you can do with this hookup • Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. What you can’t do • Record with the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver turned off • Record any channels from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.) • Use a cable box Rear of TV • Record programs with the VCR Plus+ system VHF/UHF Wall or A Match the type of connector on VHF your TV: A, B, B or C or UHF or VCR VHF/UHF CONTROL S IN (PLUG ) OUT POWER CABLE BOX CONTROL AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT IN OUT RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) VHF/UHF LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO For connector types B and C, no UHF VHF C connection is required. UHF Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver front. IN OUT DIRECTV digital satellite receiver Side view continued Getting Started 27 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. Turn on your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. RF UNIT SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 37. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 44. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 4 Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number and press OK. For details, see page 44. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ––– CH3 :0-9 USE :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 28 Getting Started 5 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE SET UP ON SET UP IS DONE CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP Normal display Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels. Getting Started BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 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 digital satellite receiver. – To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. – To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. – Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs. continued Getting Started 29 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A) • Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B) What you can’t do • Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B switch is set to B) Wall Cable box Splitter IN OUT A/B switch VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF UHF or connection is required. VHF VHF/UHF IN OUT 30 Getting Started UHF Hookup 6: VCR setup RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Set the A/B switch to “A.” Getting Started Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and press OK. For details, see page 35. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and press OK. For details, see page 37. SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select OFF and press OK. SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 88. If you made A/V connections (page 9), you can skip this step. SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP 4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 50. SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE SELECT : :OK NEXT CANCEL : EASY SET UP continued Getting Started 31 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESSING SET UP SET UP IS DONE PLEASE WAIT Normal display Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 52. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. 2 Select TUNER PRESET and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the cable box output channel. 4 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK. Cable box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH1 3 3 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. 32 Getting Started ADD ERASE Hookup 6: The VCR Plus+ system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56. To set the program guide channels for unscrambled channels, if the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT 4 Press OK. TV CH – 58 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel Your actual TV channel 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 57. 1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press OK. TIMER SET/CHECK SETTINGS ADVANCED OPTIONS SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT continued Getting Started 33 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT 4 Press OK. TV CH – : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Program guide channel Cable box output channel 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page 41. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A.” 34 Getting Started Selecting a language MENU You can change the on-screen display language. MENU PLAY Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. Getting Started >/. OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY Press >/. to highlight LANGUAGE, then press OK. LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY Press >/. to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press OK. OK MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Getting Started 35 Setting the clock MENU Using the Auto Clock Set feature >/. OK Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time 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 is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. • Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR’s display window. MENU PLAY Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. PLAY OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 36 Getting Started 3 PLAY Press >/. to highlight AUTO, then press OK. OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES NRETURN PLAY Press >/. to highlight FULL AUTO, then press OK. OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES NO NRETURN Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight YES, then press OK. PLAY OK MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable). If your clock is set to the wrong time zone or Daylight Saving Time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature (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 a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually. • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1, make sure you leave the cable box on. continued Getting Started 37 Setting the clock (continued) If the clock is not activated Number buttons – – MENU >/. OK Follow steps 1 to 4 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” NRETURN The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 38 Getting Started YES NO 2 Press >/. to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK. PLAY OK AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING NO ––– AUTO AUTO NRETURN OK Press >/. to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press >/. to make the setting and press OK. • For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to “– – –” to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal. Use this option if you know of a channel that carries a time signal. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, select your local PBS station. • For TIME ZONE Select the time zone of your area, or select AUTO to have the VCR automatically set your time zone. The options are: AUTO ˜ ATLANTIC ˜ EASTERN ˜ CENTRAL ˜ MOUNTAIN ˜ PACIFIC ˜ ALASKA ˜ HAWAII ˜ AUTO • For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF (standard time), or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING NO 123 AUTO AUTO NRETURN USE SET QUIT : 0- 9 :OK : MENU AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING NRETURN AUTO ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII PLAY SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING NRETURN NO 123 AUTO ON OFF Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT continued Getting Started 39 Setting the clock (continued) MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. To 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, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found, whenever you turn off the VCR. If you want to stop the search, change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander. 40 Getting Started Using Manual Clock Set – – MENU >/./?// OK MENU PLAY Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. Getting Started Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY Press >/. to highlight CLOCK SET, then press OK. CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT continued Getting Started 41 Setting the clock (continued) PLAY Press >/. to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 1999 FR 12: 00AM OK Press >/. to set the month. : Nn :OK : MENU SELECT SET END QUIT CLOCK SET 9 / 1 / 1999 WE PLAY 12: 00AM OK PLAY OK Press / to highlight the day and press >/. to set the day. CLOCK SET 9 / 28 / 1999 TU SELECT SET END QUIT 12: 00AM The day of the week is set automatically. : Nn :OK : MENU : Nn :OK : MENU SELECT SET END QUIT Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. Press OK to start the clock. PLAY OK Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. 42 Getting Started Setting up the cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) Number buttons – – MENU This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with the RM-CM101 Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator –– they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box. MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. >/. OK SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN PLAY OK Getting Started Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DIRECTV digital satellite receivers via an optional Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box/ DIRECTV digital satellite receiver for timer recording. You can also use the VCR’s remote commander to change channels on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Sony RMCM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 11 and 27) and set the code number and output channel. SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT continued Getting Started 43 Setting up the cable box control (continued) Press >/. to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK. PLAY OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE OFF BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press OK. PLAY OK Press >/. to highlight ON, then press OK. PLAY OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH 097 CH3 NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight BOX CODE NO., then press OK. PLAY OK When BOX CODE NO. is “– – –,” skip this step. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH 097 CH3 NRETURN USE SET QUIT PLAY OK 44 Getting Started Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number, then press OK. Find your cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number from the chart below. :0-9 :OK : MENU CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH 012 CH3 NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 7 PLAY Press >/. to highlight BOX OUTPUT CH, then press OK. OK CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH CH2 CH3 CH4 LINE NRETURN PLAY OK MENU If you want to control a cable box, press >/. to highlight the cable box output channel, then press OK. If you want to control a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then press OK. Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press MENU to exit the menu. Cable box and DIRECTV digital satellite receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment. Cable box brand Code numbers Cable box brand Code numbers ABC 018, 022, 024, 028, 217 Decsat 434 Antronix 218 Diamond 046 Archer 033, 050, 164, 218, 808 Eagle Comtronics 051 BBT 278 Eastern 013, 285 Cable Star 067 Electricord 089 Cabletenna 033 Electus 055 Cable time 172, 388, 459 Focus 411 Century 164 Garrard 164 Citizen 164, 326, 327 GC Electronics 027, 067, 341 Clyde Cablevision 097 GE 243, 244 Colour Voice 036, 042 GEC 097 Comband 243, 244 Gemini 026, 068, 081 Comtronics 051, 071 General Instrument 022, 287, 487 continued Getting Started 45 Setting up the cable box control (continued) Cable box brand Code numbers Cable box brand Code numbers Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 Sharp 324 Hitachi 022 Signal 051 Jasco 164, 326 Signature 022 Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 SL Marx 051 Linsay Macom 044 Magnavox 038, 043, 080 Memorex 011 Movie Time 089, 167, 214 Northcoast 325 Novaplex 629 NSC 074, 081, 167, 214 Oak 018, 030, 259 Panasonic 032, 118 Paragon 011 Philips 036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042, 071, 301 Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar 034, 155, 271, 544, 695 411 011 Radio shack 808 RCA 032 Realistic 218 Recoton 46 451 411 Regal 031, 270, 284, 290 Regency 013 Rembrandt 081 Samsung 051, 155 Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288 Seam 521 Getting Started Spectravision 069 Sprucer 032, 318 Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Stargate 026, 051 STS 167 Sylvania 012 T-Cable Teletext 116 Tandy 269 Tatung 108 Teknica 157 TeleCaption 232 Teleservice 292 Texscan 012, 107 TFC 321 Timeless 429 Tocom 023, 024 Toshiba 011 Tudi 297 TV86 074 TV COM 018, 030, 259 Uniden 236 Unika 033, 164, 218 United Artists 018 United Cable 014 Universal 033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164, 202, 218, 333 Cable box brand Code numbers DIRECTV digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers 830 261 Vidtech 255 Hitachi Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, 300 RCA 577 Sony 650 Zenith 011, 065, 536 Toshiba 801 Zentek 411 Wave Master 576 To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver front. • Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. • Position the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver away from the VCR. • Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. Getting Started Videoway Side view 1/u – – : Signal flow continued Getting Started 47 Setting up the cable box control (continued) To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.) Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 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 digital satellite receiver • Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. • Check the position of the Cable Mouse. • Place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver on top of the VCR. • Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed. If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable 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. If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control feature. 48 Getting Started Presetting channels – MENU This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting. >/. OK Getting Started (Skip this section if you are using cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control.) – Before you start… • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. • Press TV/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. Presetting all receivable channels automatically MENU PLAY Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip steps 1 and 2. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT continued Getting Started 49 Presetting channels (continued) PLAY Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 1 CABLE AUTO PRESET OK ADD ON MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press OK. PLAY OK • To preset cable TV channels: PLAY CH 1 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ADD ON OK Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE, then press OK. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT • To preset VHF and UHF channels: PLAY CH ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ADD ON OK Press >/. to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT, then press OK. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY OK 50 Getting Started Press >/. to highlight AUTO PRESET, then press OK. All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 1 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN PLEASE WAIT ADD ON Tips • When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. Channel number Getting Started Remaining tape length, and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point No display • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. continued Getting Started 51 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER – – CH +/– MENU >/. OK MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN PLAY OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 52 Getting Started 2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 1 CABLE AUTO PRESET OK ADD ON MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN • To preset a channel: 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. 2 Press OK. 3 Press >/. to set MANUAL SET to ADD, then press OK. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 5 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ADD ON PLAY Channel to be preset Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT OK PLAY OK MENU • To disable a channel: 1 Press CH +/– to select the channel number. 2 Press OK. 3 Press >/. to set MANUAL SET to ERASE, then press OK. Channel to be disabled TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 5 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ERASE ON • CH SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press MENU. Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. continued Getting Started 53 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. Number buttons, ENTER – – MENU >/./?// OK MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN PLAY OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT 54 Getting Started 2 Press >/. to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK. PLAY TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 1 CABLE AUTO PRESET OK ADD ON MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER. Selected channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 5 CABLE Getting Started SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT AUTO PRESET ADD ON MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY OK Press >/. to highlight FINE TUNING, then press OK. The fine tuning meter appears. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 5 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ADD SELECT : N n :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY OK Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture, then press OK. Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CH 5 CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET AFT FINE TUNING NRETURN ADD OFF SELECT : N n :OK SET : MENU QUIT MENU Press MENU to exit to the menu. Tips • To select the channel on step 3 above, you can also use the CH +/– buttons. In this case, you don‘t need to press ENTER. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note • When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received. Getting Started 55 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system How the VCR Plus+ system works Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the “PlusCode” number, a number assigned to each program published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. It’s that simple. How to set up your VCR Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your program guide). 56 Example of “PlusCode” PlusCode 5:30 14 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 2 SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060 CNN WS 9974 6:30 2 3 4 DRAMA Comedy (2hrs.) 17390 5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (1hr. 15min.) 73457 Example of “Channel Line-up Chart” CABLE CH VCR Plus+ GUIDE CH CABLE TV AMC American Movie Classics 35 17 BRV Bravo (program grid only) 54 To find the guide channel numbers, look at the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually looks like the example to the right. 20 CNN Cable News Network 42 21 CSP C-SPAN 22 DIS The Disney Channel 25 DSC The Discovery Channel 37 34 ESN ESPN 34 35 FAM The Family Channel 47 To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. If the guide and TV channel numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure. HBO Home Box Office 33 Getting Started 29 30 31 38 PL SA 27 16 28 53 LIF Lifetime 46 MAX Cinemax 45 MTV Music Television 48 NIK Nickelodeon 38 SC Sports Channel 59 39 SCA Sports Channel America 70 45 SHO Showtime 41 17 TBS TBS SuperStation 43 44 TMC The Movie Channel 58 49 TNN The Nashville Network 49 50 TNT Turner Network Television 52 51 USA USA Network 44 2 Number buttons, ENTER Getting Started – – MENU >/./?// OK MENU Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight SETTINGS and press OK. SETTINGS TUNER PRESET SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE NRETURN PLAY OK SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT PLAY Press >/. to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press OK. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH –– TV CH – –– OK SET GUIDE CH LIST QUIT :0-9 :OK : MENU continued Getting Started 57 Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (continued) Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 TV CH – 25 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU SET TV CH LIST QUIT • If you made Hookup 1, 2 or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH 25 TV CH – 58 : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU SET TV CH LIST QUIT • If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and press ENTER. • If you made Hookup 6: Enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER. For a scrambled channel, enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER. GUIDE CH 25 SET TV CH LIST QUIT TV CH – : 0 - 9 ENTER :OK : MENU Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel number that does not match. PLAY OK SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS MENU When you have set all channels, press OK to confirm your channel settings. To return to the previous page, press ?. To go to the next page, press /. VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST PAGE1 GUIDE TV 66 – 48 68 – 59 71 – 63 74 – 1 23 79 – 82 – 1 00 85 – 98 88 – 52 91 – 30 93 – 87 GUIDE TV 2 – 73 5 – 25 17 – 2 5 – 58 34 – 115 3 9 – 68 43 – 48 – 12 52 – 55 59 – 36 PAGE : N n : MENU QUIT After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. Tip • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. 58 Getting Started Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT CLEAR DISPLAY – – SMART CUE · PLAY Basic Operations P PAUSE )# FF p STOP 03 REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. continued Basic Operations 59 Playing a tape (continued) Insert a tape. 1/u The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. OK Additional tasks To Press Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY. Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stop Rewind the tape 03 REW during stop Eject the tape 6 EJECT To skip playback You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button. Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The VCR starts searching. Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch. The VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback. If you press and hold SMART CUE while the VCR is skip searching, the VCR will stop searching, and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE. 60 Basic Operations To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to “0:00:00.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. VIDEO APC SP To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • While setting the menu on the TV screen, you cannot use · PLAY, 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. Basic Operations Basic Operations 61 Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN DISPLAY Number buttons, ENTER – – CH +/– INPUT SELECT r REC SP/EP p STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. 62 Basic Operations Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. 3 INPUT SELECT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window. VIDEO APC EP • CH Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. VIDEO APC EP SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality. VIDEO APC REC Press r REC to start recording. The recording indicator lights up red in the display window. Recording indicator Basic Operations SP VIDEO APC SP To stop recording Press p STOP. continued Basic Operations 63 Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length with the indicator appear alternately in the display window. SP 1 : 38 0 : 00 : 2 2 Remaining tape length Time counter To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 tape, set TAPE SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to 180. (For details, see page 85.) To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab 64 Basic Operations Tips • 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 the INPUT SELECT button. • The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information won’t be recorded on the tape. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on. Notes • The remaining tape length may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining tape length after you press DISPLAY. Basic Operations Basic Operations 65 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system 1/u CLEAR VCR Plus+ Just enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. Number buttons, ENTER – – SP/EP >/. p STOP VCR Plus+ Press VCR Plus+. VCR Plus+ PlusCode -------- USE SP/EP QUIT 66 Basic Operations :0-9 : SP/EP : VCR Plus+ SP / EP EP 1 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number. VCR Plus+ SP / EP EP PlusCode 12345 - - USE If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. CONFIRM : ENTER CANCEL : CLEAR : VCR Plus+ QUIT VCR Plus+ SP / EP SP PlusCode 12345 - - USE CLEAR ONCE DAILY WEEKLY ONCE DAILY WEEKLY CONFIRM : ENTER CANCEL : CLEAR : VCR Plus+ QUIT PLAY Press >/. to highlight ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER: VCR Plus+ PlusCode 12345 - - - SP / EP SP ENTER CLEAR To record Select Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY RECORDING TIME DATE START STOP 9 / 30 TH 8 : 00PM 9 : 00PM CH 35 SP SET TIMER : POWER CANCEL : CLEAR Basic Operations OK The date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press CLEAR to cancel the setting. To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4. Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. continued Basic Operations 67 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued) To use the VCR after setting the timer To 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 standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • • • • Reset the counter. Display tape information on the TV screen. Check the timer settings. Watch another TV program. To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) While the VCR turns on, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H indicator 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 H indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked. Tips • To cancel the VCR Plus+ system recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ENTER in step 4 above. • When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED 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 or WEEKLY 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. 68 Basic Operations Setting the timer manually If the VCR Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. When using a cable box, turn it on. • Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time. 1/u Number buttons – – CH +/– INPUT SELECT Basic Operations SP/EP MENU >/./?// OK p STOP MENU PLAY OK Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK. TIMER SET / CHECK 9 / 28 DATE START STOP CH – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – – : –– – : –– –– – : –– – : –– – / –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– NRETURN SELECT : CANCEL : CLEAR :OK SET : MENU QUIT TU –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– continued Basic Operations 69 Setting the timer manually (continued) Press >/. to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. PLAY OK PLAY OK Set the date, start and stop time, channel number and tape speed: 1 Press >/. to set each item. 2 Press / to highlight and set each item in turn. To correct a setting, press ? to return to that setting and reset. TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP 9 / 30 TH 8 : 00 PM 9 : 00 PM – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– – / –– – : –– – : –– NRETURN SELECT : N n END: O K SET : MENU QUIT 9 / 28 CH 35 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– TU SP –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 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. INPUT SELECT Press OK to confirm the setting. PLAY OK To record from a source connected to the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position. MENU To enter another setting, highlight to the next line and repeat step 3. Press MENU to exit the menu. Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. The indicator appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on. 70 Basic Operations To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP. Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press ., the indication changes as shown below. Press > to change the indication in reverse order. the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count down) n the current date To use the VCR after setting the timer To 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 standby mode after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: Reset the counter. Display tape information on the TV screen. Check the timer settings. Watch another TV program. To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock) While the VCR turns on, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the H indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording. Basic Operations • • • • To unlock the VCR, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the H indicator disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on. To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press p STOP. The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked. continued Basic Operations 71 Setting the timer manually (continued) Tips • 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 becomes shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 85). • If you want to return to the previous menu and continue with other operations after setting the timer, press . to highlight RETURN, then press OK. The display returns to the MENU screen. If you are finished using the VCR, turn off the power before the timer recording starts. Note • If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2”. 72 Basic Operations Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds x2 & SLOW )# FF · PLAY 03 REW 03 REW )# FF Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward or rewind During fast-forward, hold down )# FF. During rewind, hold down 03 REW. Play at high speed • During playback, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote commander. • During playback, hold down )# FF or 03 REW. When you release the button, normal playback resumes. Play at twice the normal speed During playback, press x2. Play in slow motion During playback or pause, press & SLOW. Play frame by frame During pause, press )# FF or 03 REW on the remote commander. Hold down the button to play one frame each second. Rewind and start play During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while holding down 03 REW on the VCR. To resume normal playback Press · PLAY. continued Additional Operations 73 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Tip • 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 but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse. 74 Additional Operations Searching for a selected point on the tape You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically. DISPLAY – – Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen. A cursor (p) indicating the current position of the tape appears on the bar indication. If the cursor does not appear, play the tape a few moments (by pressing · PLAY, )# FF, or 03 REW) until the cursor appears. -----------------------120 continued Additional Operations 75 Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued) Press ?// to move the pointer (›) to the point where you want to start playback. The VCR starts searching and the cursor (p) moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates the marked point, playback starts. -----------------------120 To cancel searching Press · PLAY or p STOP. To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again. Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as 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 length SP LP EP T-60 or shorter 60 120 180 from T-80 to T-140 120 240 360 T-160 or longer 160 320 480 • If you move the pointer (›) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searches for the new reset point. • With the bar indication on, the )# FF// and 03 REW/? buttons on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer (›), while the )# FF and 03 REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation. Note, however, if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is canceled. 76 Additional Operations Skip-searching automatically – – You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. )# FF 03 REW Hold down ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) for more than two seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicator appears on the TV screen. SKIP The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about two minutes on the counter, then fastforwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes on the counter. The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end (or beginning) of the tape. search forward ) fast-forward search forward ) fast-forward To cancel skip-search Press · PLAY or p STOP. Note • The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording. Additional Operations 77 Setting the recording duration time r REC After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press r REC. The indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO APC EP Press r REC repeatedly to set the duration. Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes. 0:30 1:00 5:30 6:00 Normal recording The tape counter decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically. To extend the duration Press r REC repeatedly to set a new duration. To cancel the duration Press r REC repeatedly until normal recording mode. indicator disappears and the VCR returns to To stop while recording Press p STOP. Note • You cannot display the current tape time in the display window when setting the recording duration. 78 Additional Operations Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settings 1/u CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. – – MENU >/./?// OK Press 1/u to turn on the VCR. Press MENU, then press >/. to highlight TIMER SET/CHECK and press OK. • If you want to change a setting, go on to the next step. • If you do not need to change the settings, press MENU, then turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. continued Additional Operations 79 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) Press >/. to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel. TU SP EP EP EP –– –– –– –– • To change the setting, press OK and press ?// to highlight the item you want to change, then press >/. to reset it. TIMER SET / CHECK 9 / 28 DATE START STOP CH 9 / 30 TH 8 : 00 PM 9 : 00 PM 35 1 0 / 2 SA 1 0 : 00 AM 1 1 : 30 AM 20 MO – FR 2 : 00 PM 3 : 00 PM 60 42 EVERY SU 6 : 3 0 AM 7 : 00 AM – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– – / –– – : –– – : –– –– NRETURN SELECT : CANCEL : CLEAR :OK SET : MENU QUIT • To cancel the setting, press CLEAR. Press OK. Press MENU to exit the menu. If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby. When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 Program 2 Will be cut off 80 Additional Operations Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 84. Recording bilingual programs Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For details, see page 84. Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. (The sound being recorded will not change.) To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo STEREO STEREO Left channel STEREO Right channel STEREO Monaural sound on the normal audio track No indicator No indicator continued Additional Operations 81 Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track (main track) Stereo sound (left/right channels) Notes • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections. • When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. 82 Additional Operations Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking. Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter. The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the indicator lights up). To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it. NORMAL TRACKING Tracking meter About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in the display window lit). For details, see page 84. APC playback The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC. APC recording Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected. Notes • The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs. • The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the SP to EP mode during a timer recording when AUTO TAPE SPEED is set to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function. • There is a delay of about ten seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the 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 the tape (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations 83 Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANT SELECT AUTO STEREO TUNER AUDIO APC TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED SHARPNESS NRETURN ON ON MAIN ON AUTO ON SELECT : :OK SET : MENU QUIT Press >/. to highlight the option to change, then press OK. Press >/. to change the setting, then press OK. To adjust the sharpness, press ?// and press OK. Press MENU to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print. 84 Menu option Set this option to AUTO ANT SELECT • ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). • OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input. AUTO STEREO • ON to receive stereo programs. • OFF to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural. TUNER AUDIO • MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks. • SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both 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. Additional Operations Menu option Set this option to TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than 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 speed automatically to the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter than the recording time. To operate AUTO TAPE SPEED, set TAPE SELECT correctly. • OFF to keep the tape speed. SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control. Additional Operations 85 Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) TV 1/u LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • 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 both right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel. • If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. If the other VCR is a monaural type, the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910HG audio/video cable (not supplied). 86 Additional Operations Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L2” (or “L1”) in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. P PAUSE 1/u r REC Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other (playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause. Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE. Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause. To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time. To stop editing Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs. Tip • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted 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 recording with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled. Additional Operations 87 Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit TV When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 1/u 1/u POWER CHANNEL +/– Set 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 the switch to either channel. Press 1/u POWER to turn on the VCR. Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window. Select an active channel number in your area. Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4). Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR’s display window. The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/–, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1. 88 Additional Information Attaching the external antenna connector 300-ohm twin lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws. Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer 300-ohm twin lead cable When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/ UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/ VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR. EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable Loosen the screws on the mixer. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. Retighten the screws. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer. Additional Information 89 Troubleshooting Symptom Remedy The 1/u switch does not function. • Connect the AC power cord securely. • Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold down 1/u POWER on the VCR until the Hindicator disappears. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. • Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off, unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry for over three hours. The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer). The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. The picture is not clear. • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING+/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service fee will be charged). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as it may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information. The picture rolls vertically during picture search. • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor. The picture has no sound. • The tape is defective. • If you made A/V connections, check the audio cable connection. Playback Clock Power If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads • Normal picture • Rough picture initial contamination 90 Additional Information • Unclear picture • No picture (or black & white screen appears) terminal Recording Timer recording Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear on the TV screen. • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button. Select a channel number when recording TV programs; select “L1” or “L2” when recording from other equipment. TV reception is poor. • Adjust the TV antenna. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. • The safety tab has been removed. To record on this tape, cover the tab hole. The tape ejects when you press r REC. • Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Nothing happens when you press r REC. • Make sure the tape is not at its end. The timer does not operate. • • • • • • Check that the clock is set. Make sure a tape has been inserted. Check that the safety tab has not been removed. Make sure the tape is not at its end. Make sure a program has been set for timer recording. Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time. • Check that the cable box is turned on. • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. • When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON. continued Additional Information 91 Others Troubleshooting (continued) 92 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does not function. • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR. • Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak. • Make sure the TV / VIDEO switch is set correctly. The channels on the VCR cannot be changed. • Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to OFF. The tracking meter does not appear on the screen. • The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking cannot be adjusted. You cannot control other TVs. • Set your TV’s code number. The code number may change when you replace the batteries of the remote commander. The VCR needs to be cleaned. • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information Specifications System Timer section Format VHS NTSC standard Video recording system Rotary head helical scanning FM system Video heads Double azimuth four heads Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards Tape speed SP: 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 only Maximum recording/playback time 8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape) Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12-hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month (max.) Power back-up Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time General Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/UHF Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption 24 W Operating temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) Storage temperature –20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F) Dimensions Approx. 430 × 100 × 287 mm (w/h/d) (Approx. 17 × 4 × 11 3/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz) Inputs and outputs Supplied accessories LINE-1 IN and -2 IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2 each) Input level: 327 mVrms Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms LINE OUT VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1) Remote 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) Tuner section Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Additional Information 93 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 4 56 7 1/u !£ 1 1/u POWER switch/indicator (67) 8 r REC (record) button (63, 78, 87) 2 Remote sensor (5) 9 p STOP button (60, 87) 3 Tape compartment !º P PAUSE button (60, 87) 4 6 EJECT button (60) !¡ CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons (63, 83) 5 03 REW (rewind) button (60, 73) 94 !™ !¡ !º 9 8 6 · PLAY button (60, 73) !™ EASY SET UP button (12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 31) 7 )# FF (fast-forward) button (60, 73) !£ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (86) Additional Information Display window STEREO VIDEO APC SAP LP SP EP 1 Timer indicator (67, 70) 7 Child Lock indicator (68) 2 SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator (81) 8 Tracking indicator (83) 3 STEREO indicator (81) 9 Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (61, 63, 87) 4 Tape speed indicator (63) !º Remaining time indicator (64) 5 VIDEO indicator (64, 88) !¡ Tape/recording indicator (63) 6 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator (83) continued Additional Information 95 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 2 3 4 5 1 AC power cord (8) 2 CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 27) 3 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (27, 86) 4 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (88) 96 Additional Information 5 VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 30) 6 VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 30) 7 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (9) Remote commander 1 TV / VIDEO switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (60) 3 TV/VIDEO button (6, 64) 4 DISPLAY button (64, 75) 5 CLEAR button (61, 67, 80) 7 r REC (record) button (63, 78) 8 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (63) 9 MENU button (35, 69, 79) – 6 INPUT SELECT button (63, 65, 87) – !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) continued Additional Information 97 Index to parts and controls (continued) !¡ 1/u (power) switch (6, 67) !™ COUNTER/REMAIN button (64) !£ AUDIO MONITOR button (81) !¢ VCR Plus+ button (66) !∞ Number buttons (67) !§ ENTER button (67) – 98 Additional Information !¶ CH (channel) +/– buttons (6, 63) !• VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6) !ª & SLOW button (73) @º x2 button (73) – @¡ SMART CUE button (60) Index A, B E, F, G Adjusting picture 83 tracking 83 Advanced option 84 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 54 Antenna hookup 19 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 83 Audio track 82 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 9 Auto Clock Set 36 Auto Tape Speed 85 Easy Set Up 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 31 Editing 86 EP mode 63 Recording 62 bilingual programs 81 SAP broadcasts 81 saving 64 stereo broadcasts 81 timer setting 69 using VCR Plus+ 66 while watching another program 64 RF channel 88 Cable box control cable box code number chart 45 setting 43 Cable hookup 8 Cable Mouse 11, 27 Channel line-up chart 56 Child Lock 68 Cleaning the video heads 90 Clock setting 36 Connecting cable TV 8 external antenna connector 89 UHF/VHF band mixer 89 Counter 61 H, I, J, K Hi-fi audio track 82 Language selecting 35 Locking the VCR 68 LP mode 65 Monaural 81 Monitoring audio during playback 81 N, O Normal audio track 82 P, Q Picture adjustment. See Adjusting. Playback 59 at various speeds 73 frame-by-frame 73 selecting the sound 81 skip 60 slow motion 73 Presetting channels 49 Safety tab 64 SAP (Second Audio Program) 81 Searching at various speeds 73 for a selected point 75 skip-search 77 SP mode 63 Stereo 81 T, U Timer setting 69 canceling 79 changing 79 checking 79 daily/weekly recording 71 using VCR Plus+ 66 Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting. Tuner presetting 49 V, W, X, Y, Z DIRECTV System 27 Disabling channels 52 Dubbing. See Editing. VCR Plus+ channel setup 56 recording 66 Additional Information 99 Q uick reference to using the VCR Hookup 1 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY. To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 3 Enter the PlusCode number. 4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 5 Insert a tape. 6 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. 7 Leave the cable box on. To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. Hookup 2 To play a tape 1 If you made A/V connections, set the TV to video input. If you didn’t use A/V hookup: • Turn on the cable box. • Set the cable box to channel 3 or 4. • Set the TV to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4). To watch TV 2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY. 1 Turn off the VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Set the TV to the channel you want to watch. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. 3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. Hookup 4 To play a tape To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Select the channel with your cable box (if you have one) or with your TV. Hookup 3 To play a tape 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY. If there’s no picture on your TV, press the VCR’s TV/VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator comes on in the display window. To record a program 1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 2 Enter the PlusCode number. 3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 4 Insert a tape. 5 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. 1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.) 2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY. To record a program 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Set the cable box to the channel you want to record. 3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote commander. 4 Enter the PlusCode number. 5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press ENTER. 6 Insert a tape. 7 Press 1/u to turn off the VCR. 8 Leave the cable box on. To watch TV 1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/ VIDEO button until the VIDEO indicator in the display window goes off. 2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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