Sony Group SLVM91HF User Manual SLV M91HF
Sony Corporation SLV M91HF
Contents
- 1. setup
- 2. operating instruction
setup
3-866-140-11(1) Video Cassette Recorder Hookup/Setup SLV-M91HF ©1999 by Sony Corporation 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. • 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. Table of contents Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups 9 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Hookup 1: Using cable box control 15 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels 19 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup 23 Hookup 4: Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels 27 Hookup 5: DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 30 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch 35 Selecting a language 36 Setting the clock 42 Setting up the cable box control 47 Presetting channels 53 Setting up the VCR Plus+* GOLD system 58 General setup information 60 Index to parts and controls back cover Index * VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono, 1-mini) • SmartFile labels • Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini) Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries 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. Using the remote commander Remote sensor You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. The RECEIVER VOL +/– and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver. TV / VIDEO RECEIVER VOL +/– MUTING 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 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. • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander. Setting the COMMAND MODE switch To remotely control the VCR with the remote commander, set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as that on the VCR. Usually set to VTR 3. Change the position as shown below to control other Sony VCRs: COMMAND MODE VTR 1: For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs To change the command mode position of the VCR, press and hold COMMAND MODE on the VCR for two seconds and repeat until the desired position appears in the display window. COMMAND MODE STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 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, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the number buttons. Then release `/1. Now you can use the `/1, 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 . 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. Manufacturer 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 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. 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 of the supplied operating instructions. 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. Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10 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. If your TV has the S-Link* (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown on page 10. Your TV will automatically switch to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the VCR. If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and 10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. * S-Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation. 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) * Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup. 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) continued Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN S-LINK LINE OUT Stereo receiver TV AUX IN IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-LINK Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. 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. Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT ADVANCED OPTIONS AUTO ANT SEL AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX TUNER AUDIO SHARPNESS page1 ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF MAIN SAP L – – H t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h For details, see page 32 of the supplied operating instructions. 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 Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 Using cable box control 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 43 to 45. 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 What you can’t do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Cable Mouse Cable box Wall IN OUT or or VCR IN (PLUG POWER ) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is UHF required. VHF VHF/UHF IN UHF OUT Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front. Side view continued 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Turn on your cable box. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS t o s e l ec t Use Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 37. CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 43. SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No. u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g Ma nu a l f o r t h e Cod e 12 5 Enter your cable box code number and move the cursor stick m. For details, see page 43. CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. 0 18 BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No. u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g Ma nu a l f o r t h e Cod e 6 Select your cable box output channel and push the cursor stick (OK). CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. 0 18 BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Use t o s e l e c t CABLE BOX CH. Then push OK Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. continued 13 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on. • It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 56. • If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 55. 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␣40. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 14 Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels 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 do with this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR What you can’t do • Record scrambled channels that require a cable box VCR Wall VHF/UHF IN OUT or Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. or Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection UHF is required. VHF Cable box IN OUT UHF continued 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 37. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF Use t o s e l ec t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 16 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 48. TUNER PRESET SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET SET UP SET UP i s d o n e PROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. continued 17 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 56. • If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 55. 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␣40. 18 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). 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 or VCR Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF VHF/UHF IN OUT or UHF VHF UHF B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only) or VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT or Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF UHF connection is required. VHF 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 59. continued 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 37. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS t o s e l ec t Use Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF Use t o s e l ec t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 20 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 48. TUNER PRESET SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET SET UP SET UP i s d o n e PROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. continued 21 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 56. • If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 55. 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␣40. 22 Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26 Hookup Incompatible cable box with many scrambledPages 19 to 21 channels 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 do with this hookup • Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box What you can’t do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall Rear of TV Cable box IN OUT or VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF or UHF For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VHF VCR VHF/UHF IN UHF OUT continued 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Turn on your cable box. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS t o s e l ec t Use Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). Then set the clock manually and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page␣41. CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF Use t o s e l ec t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 24 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 48. TUNER PRESET SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET SET UP SET UP i s d o n e PROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide. For details, see page 53. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 56. 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 33 – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t p r o g r a m GUIDE CH O r , p u s h OK t o s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST 4 Push the cursor stick (OK). 5 Press MENU to exit the menu. Program guide channel Cable box output channel continued 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␣40. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 26 Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29 DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 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 45. 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.) Rear of TV • Use a cable box • Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system VHF/UHF or A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B or C. VHF B For connector or UHF Wall or types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VCR IN (PLUG POWER CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT VHF/UHF AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT IN OUT VHF UHF Cable Mouse VHF/UHF LINE OUT AUDIO VIDEO 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 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Turn on your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 37. CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select ON. For details, see page 43. SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No. u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g Ma nu a l f o r t h e Cod e 28 5 Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number and move the cursor stick m. For details, see page 43. CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. 6 50 BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No. u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g Ma nu a l f o r t h e Cod e 6 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and push the cursor stick (OK). CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. 6 50 BOX OUTPUT CH LINE SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Use t o s e l e c t CABLE B O X C H . T h e n p u s h OK 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. 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␣40. 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 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 Rear of TV IN OUT or A/B switch or VCR VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF UHF connection is required. VHF VHF/UHF IN OUT 30 UHF Hookup 6: 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 58. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. Set the A/B switch to “A”. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 EASY SET UP Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the on-screen display language to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 37. SET UP LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS t o s e l ec t Use Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t CLOCK SET SET UP AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/, to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area and push the cursor stick (OK). (You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE.) 4 The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). SET UP SMART CH MAPPING ZIP / POSTAL CODE 123–– E n t e r y o u r Z I P / POSTAL CODE u s i n g 0 – 9 , o r k e y s, and t h e n p u s h OK CABLE BOX SET UP CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF Use t o s e l ec t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t continued 31 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and push the cursor stick (OK). For details, see page 48. TUNER PRESET SET UP ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP AUTO PRESET TUNER PRESET SET UP SET UP i s d o n e PROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 49. 1 Press MENU, then select TUNER PRESET and push the cursor stick (OK). 2 Enter the cable box output channel. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT Cable box output channel TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH3 CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE 3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and push the cursor stick (OK). 32 Hookup 6: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, set the A/B switch to “A”. • It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don’t carry the program information signals, set the program guide channels manually. For details, see page 56. • If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 55. The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup for scrambled channels 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) after finishing smart channel mapping. For details, see page 56. 1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide. For details, see page 53. continued 33 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 2 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 3 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 25 – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t p r o g r a m GUIDE CH O r , p u s h OK t o s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel 5 Push the cursor stick (OK). Cable box output channel 6 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␣40. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the A/B switch to “A”. 34 Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Cursor stick M/m OK • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select LANGUAGE and push the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. LANGUAGE ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h OK PUSH OK • CURSOR Move the cursor stick M/m to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then push the cursor stick (OK). PUSH OK 35 Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature 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 40). MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK 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 • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select CLOCK SET and push the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. PUSH OK 36 CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 2 • CURSOR PUSH OK Move the cursor stick , to select AUTO, then push the cursor stick (OK). AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO Use YES NO t o s e l ec t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to select YES, then push the cursor stick (OK). PUSH OK To activate the Auto Clock Set feature, 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). 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 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on. continued 37 Setting the clock (continued) If the clock is not activated Number buttons Cursor stick M/m/, OK Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature”. The AUTO CLOCK SET menu appears. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO Use YES NO t o s e l ec t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t • CURSOR PUSH OK Move the cursor stick , to select NO for FULL AUTO. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING Use YES NO –– AUTO AUTO t o s e l ec t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 38 3 • CURSOR PUSH OK Move the cursor stick M/m to select the item you want to set, then move the cursor stick , to make the setting. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING YES NO 123 EASTERN ON • For CLOCK SET CH Use t o s e l ec t Leave the setting to “– –” to have the Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 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 t ATLANTIC t EASTERN t CENTRAL t MOUNTAIN t PACIFIC t ALASKA t HAWAII t AUTO • For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF (standard time), or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time. • CURSOR Push the cursor stick (OK). PUSH OK To activate the Auto Clock Set feature, turn off the VCR. Notes • 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. • If you use Hookup 1 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on. continued 39 Setting the clock (continued) Using Manual Clock Set 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. MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select CLOCK SET and push the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. PUSH OK 40 CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 2 • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to select MANUAL, then push the cursor stick (OK). CLOCK SET 1 / 1 / 1 9 9 9 FRI 1 2 : 0 0 AM t o s e l ec t Use c u r r e n t MONTH PUSH OK • CURSOR Th e n, p u s h DAY Move the cursor stick M/m to set the month. t o set CLOCK SET 9 / 1 / 1 9 9 9 WED 1 2 : 0 0 AM t o s e l ec t Use c u r r e n t MONTH PUSH OK • CURSOR Th e n, p u s h DAY Move the cursor stick , to highlight the day and move the cursor stick M/m to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically. PUSH OK t o set CLOCK SET 9 / 2 8 / 1 9 9 9 TUE 1 2 : 0 0 AM t o s e l ec t Use c u r r e n t DAY Th e n, p u s h YEAR t o set Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day. • CURSOR Push the cursor stick (OK) to start the clock. PUSH OK 41 Setting up the cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DIRECTV digital satellite receivers via the Cable Mouse. With the 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 Cable Mouse (pages 11 and 27) and set the code number and output channel. Number buttons MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR’s Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator –– they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box. • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select CABLE BOX CONTROL and push the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. PUSH OK 42 CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON Use t o s e l ec t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t OFF 2 • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to select ON. CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF – –– CH3 En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No. u s i n g 0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g Ma nu a l f o r t h e Cod e PUSH OK CABLE BOX CONTROL • CURSOR Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number, then move the cursor stick m. Find your cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver code number from the chart below. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH ON OFF 1 23 CH3 Use t o s e l e c t CABLE BOX CH. Th e n p u s h OK PUSH OK • CURSOR If you want to control a cable box, move the cursor stick , to select the cable box output channel, then push the cursor stick (OK). If you want to control a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, select LINE, then push the cursor stick (OK). PUSH OK 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 Clyde Cablevision 097 Antronix 218 Colour Voice 036, 042 Archer 033, 050, 164, 218, 808 Comband 243, 244 BBT 278 Comtronics 051, 071 Cable Star 067 Decsat 434 Cabletenna 033 Diamond 046 Cable time 172, 388, 459 Eagle Comtronics 051 Century 164 Eastern 013, 285 Citizen 164, 326, 327 Electricord 089 continued 43 Setting up the cable box control (continued) Cable box brand Code numbers Cable box brand Code numbers Electus 055 Samsung 051, 155 Focus 411 Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288 Garrard 164 Seam 521 GC Electronics 027, 067, 341 Sharp 324 GE 243, 244 Signal 051 GEC 097 Signature 022 Gemini 026, 068, 081 SL Marx 051 General Instrument 022, 287, 487 Spectravision 069 Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 Sprucer 032, 318 Hitachi 022 Standard Components 107, 166 Jasco 164, 326 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 Stargate 026, 051 STS 167 Sylvania 012 T-Cable Teletext 116 Tandy 269 Linsay 451 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 411 Pulsar 011 Radio shack 808 RCA 032 Realistic 44 034, 155, 271, 544, 695 218 Recoton 411 Regal 031, 270, 284, 290 Regency 013 Rembrandt 081 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 Videoway 261 Vidtech 255 Cable box brand Code numbers DIRECTV digital satellite receiver brand Code numbers Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, 300 Zenith 011, 065, 536 Hitachi 830 RCA 577 Zentek 411 Sony 650 Wave Master 576 Toshiba 801 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. Side view : Signal flow continued 45 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. 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. 46 Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control.) 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. MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK 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 • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push the cursor stick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. PUSH OK TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE continued 47 Presetting channels (continued) • CURSOR • To preset cable TV channels: Move the cursor stick , to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. PUSH OK • CURSOR • To preset VHF and UHF channels: PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH1 CABLE ERASE OFF t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h Move the cursor stick , to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. TUNER PRESET TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH2 CABLE ERASE OFF t o s e l ec t an Use i t e m, t h e n p u s h Move the cursor stick M/m to select AUTO PRESET, then push the cursor stick (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 ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH2 CABLE ERASE OFF T o s t a r t AUTO PRESET, p u s h OK Tip • When receiving a VHF, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. Channel number, program name, and station ID Remaining tape length and time counter No display 48 Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push the cursor stick (OK). TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE PUSH OK continued 49 Presetting channels (continued) • To preset a channel: 1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press ENTER. 2 Move the cursor stick , to set MANUAL SET to ADD. • CURSOR Channel to be preset TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH5 CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE PUSH OK • CH • CURSOR • To disable a channel: Channel to be disabled 1 Press CH +/– to select the channel number. 2 Move the cursor stick , to set MANUAL SET to ERASE. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CH5 CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h t o ADD / ERASE ENTER. PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK 50 Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then push the cursor stick (OK). 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 Cursor stick M/m/, OK • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select TUNER PRESET and push the cursor stick (OK). TUNER PRESET CH1 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE PUSH OK Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune, then press ENTER. Selected channel TUNER PRESET CH5 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 . Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE continued 51 Presetting channels (continued) • CURSOR Move the cursor stick M/m to select FINE TUNING. The fine tuning meter appears. CH5 TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF PUSH OK Pu s h • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to adjust to a clearer picture. Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. CH5 TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF PUSH OK Pu s h Note • When adjusting FINE TUNING, the menu may become difficult to read due to interference from the picture being received. 52 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system How the VCR Plus+ GOLD 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. Example of “PlusCode” 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). 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 20 CNN Cable News Network 42 21 CSP C-SPAN 22 DIS The Disney Channel 53 25 DSC The Discovery Channel 37 34 ESN ESPN 34 35 FAM The Family Channel 47 HBO Home Box Office 33 LE 16 MP 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. 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 28 27 LIF Lifetime 46 29 MAX Cinemax 45 MTV Music Television 48 NIK Nickelodeon 38 SC Sports Channel 59 30 31 38 SA The VCR can set the guide channels automatically (see page 54), but you may have to set the guide channels manually depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR (see page 56). PlusCode 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 continued 53 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system automatically (Smart Channel Mapping) The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/ POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure. `/1 MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP procedure. • MENU • CURSOR Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK Move the cursor stick , to select AUTO, then push the cursor stick (OK). The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV screen for few seconds, then the screen returns to the normal display. If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns, the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears, and you must select the channel map. See “To select the channel map” below. 54 VCR w i l l l o o k f o r c h a n n e l ma p p i n g s i g n a l a f t e r you t u r n i t o f f Choose your Cable CH MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MAP KABC 125 CNN 98 KCBS MTV 55 KAET 14 –––– –– WNET 35 –––– –– Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Press `/1 to turn off the VCR. The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.) Channel map To select the channel map number Station ID If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the Choose your Cable CH MAP Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping • after selecting AUTO and pushing the cursor stick (OK) on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu In this case, you have to select the channel map on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 MAP 98 CNN 125 KABC 55 MTV KCBS –– 14 –––– KAET –– 35 –––– WNET Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Channel number Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide. For details, see page 53. Move the cursor stick , to select the channel map number you want by checking the channel number in the program guide. Push the cursor stick (OK). Notes • When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on. • It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP/POSTAL CODE in your area. • When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your new ZIP/POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure. continued 55 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system manually To set the guide channels manually, 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. • MENU • CURSOR Number buttons, ENTER Press MENU, then move the cursor stick M/m to select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU Cursor stick M/m/, OK SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o s e l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t PUSH OK • CURSOR Move the cursor stick , to select MANUAL, then push the cursor stick (OK). SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH –– –– – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t p r o g r a m GUIDE CH PUSH OK O r , p u s h OK t o s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER. SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS GUIDE CH TV CH 33 – 33 Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s y o u r TV CH to se t Th e n p u s h ENTER 56 4 • 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 TV CH 33 – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s y o u r TV CH to se t Th e n p u s h ENTER • If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable 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 TV CH 33 – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s y o u r TV CH to se t Th e n p u s h ENTER Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn’t match. • CURSOR PUSH OK SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS • MENU When you have set all channels, push the cursor stick (OK) to confirm your channel settings. To return to the previous page, move the cursor stick <. To go to the next page, move the cursor stick ,. VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST page 1 GUIDE TV GUIDE TV 59 – 47 2 – 73 61 – 5 – 77 – 35 17 – 55 86 –120 28 – 90 – 22 43 –118 Use t o c hange page Pu s h MENU t o q u i t After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit the menu. 57 General setup information TV Setting the RF unit 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 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 POWER to turn on the VCR. Press CHANNEL +/– 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 CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1. 58 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. 59 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 `/1 POWER switch/indicator (58) qh Shuttle ring 2 Remote sensor (5) qj X PAUSE button 3 SmartFile sensor qk OK button (35) 4 SMARTFILE indicator ql CHANNEL/TRACKING +/– buttons (58) 5 REALITY REGENERATOR indicator 6 Tape compartment wa REALITY REGENERATOR button 7 SMARTFILE button ws EASY SET UP button (12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 31) 8 CURSOR m/M buttons 9 A EJECT button 0 m REW (rewind) button qa H PLAY button wd COMMAND MODE button (6) wf SMARTFILE GENERATOR button wg INPUT SELECT button (36) qs M FF (fast-forward) button wh LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks qd JOG button wj LASER LINK IR receiver qf z REC (record) button qg x STOP button 60 w; EDIT button Display window STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 1 Timer indicator 9 BLANK indicator 2 Child Lock indicator 0 AV INSERT indicator 3 STEREO indicator qa Tracking indicator 4 SAP (Second Audio Program) indicator qs Line/channel indicator (36) 5 VIDEO indicator (36, 58) 6 Tape speed indicator 7 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) indicator qd Time counter/clock indicator qf Remaining time indicator qg COMMAND MODE indicator (6) qh Tape/recording indicator 8 EDIT indicator continued 61 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel 1 AC power cord (8) 2 S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (10) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 27) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (27) 5 CPD (Control and Program Data) IN jack 62 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 30) 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 15, 19, 23, 27, 30) 8 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (58) 9 LINE OUT AUDIO R/L/VIDEO jacks (9) Remote commander 1 Z EJECT button 2 Number buttons (43) 3 VCR Plus+ button 4 ENTER button (50) 5 SMARTFILE button 6 z REC (record) button 7 ./> INDEX SEARCH buttons 8 m REW (rewind) button 9 M FF (fast-forward) button 0 H PLAY button qa x STOP button qs Shuttle ring continued 63 Index to parts and controls (continued) qd TV / VIDEO switch (5) qf COMMAND MODE switch (6) qg `/1 (power) switch (7, 55) qh TV/VIDEO button (7, 36, 58) qj INPUT SELECT button (36) qk CLEAR button ql DISPLAY button (48) w; CH (channel) +/– buttons (7, 50, 58) wa VOL (volume) +/– buttons (7) ws MENU button (35) wd Cursor stick (35) M/m/, OK wf SMART CUE button wg X PAUSE button wh JOG button 64 1 COUNTER/REMAIN button 2 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button 3 AUDIO MONITOR button 4 AUDIO/VIDEO INSERT buttons 5 y SLOW +/– buttons 6 ×2 button 7 TV/VIDEO button (7, 36, 58) 8 INPUT SELECT button (36) 9 TAPE RETURN button 0 CLEAR button qa DISPLAY button (48) qs CH (channel) +/– buttons (7, 50, 58) qd VOL (volume) +/– buttons (7) qf Receiver operation buttons RECEIVER VOL (volume) +/– buttons (5) MUTING button (5) 65 Index A, B E, F, G, H, I, J, K AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 51 Antenna hookup 19 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 9 Auto Clock Set 36 Easy Set Up 28, 31 P, Q Cable box control cable box code number chart 43 setting 42 Cable hookup 8 Cable Mouse 11, 27 Channel line-up chart 53 Clock setting 36 Connecting cable TV 8 external antenna connector 59 UHF/VHF band mixer 59 Presetting channels 12, 16, 20, 24, L, M, N, O Language selecting 35 47 RF channel 58 S-Link 9 Smart channel mapping 54 T, U Tuner presetting 47 V, W, X, Y, Z VCR Plus+ GOLD channel setup 53 DIRECTV System 27 Disabling channels 49 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
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