Sony SLV-798HF Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Page 1: ...tions 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 798HF 1998 by Sony Corporation ...

Page 2: ...e 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 be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure communications However there is no WARNING guarantee that interference will no...

Page 3: ...int on the tape 70 Skip searching automatically 71 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID 73 Recording TV programs using the quick timer 74 Checking changing canceling timer settings 76 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 78 Searching using the index function 79 Adjusting the picture 80 Changing menu options 81 Editing with another VCR Additional Information 83 General setup informat...

Page 4: ...hat 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 COl _ec_ors D Audio video cable 3 phono I mini to 3 phono 1 mini Jack cover ...

Page 5: ...he RECEIVER VOL and MUTING buttons can be used to operate your Sony AV receiver To operate the VCR a SonyTVor AV receiver Remote sensor RECEIVER VOL i Y Set __ _ to and point at the remote sensor on the VCR _ _IRECEIVER and point at the remote sensor on the TV or AV receiver Notes With normal use the batteries should last about three to six months If you do not use the remote commander for an exte...

Page 6: ...ntil you find the one that works with your TV Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number 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 Ctrris Mathes 12 NEC 04 12 Sharp 03 05 18 Daytron 12 Panasonic 06 19 Sylvania 08 12 Emerson 03 04 14 Philc...

Page 7: ...to 25 Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 26 to 30 scrambled channels using an A B switch After you v e 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 ...

Page 8: ...ou 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 8 and 9 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 LinkTM is a trademark of Sony Corporation Use this ho...

Page 9: ...n push _ For details see page 80 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...

Page 10: ...son pages39 and 40 What you cando 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 whilewatching another channel Cable Mouse Cable box Rear of TV VHF UHF _ A or VHF UHF or VHF r _C UHF Match the type of connector on your TV A B or C For connector types B and C ...

Page 11: ... The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to t1 _ 4 _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE I The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 38 O Enter your cable box code number and push the joystick to For details see page 39 Use_ _ta select Then ush Push _SY_U_ to quit _ tMANUALI...

Page 12: ...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 50 If the Choose your Cable CH yAP menu appears the first time you turn...

Page 13: ...d 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 Connectthis cable 1 directly to your TV if you don t havea _ _ cable box _aole box T Rear of IV VHF UHF _ A Match thetype of connector on or your TV A B or VHF C I_B For connector t...

Page 14: ...d press the joystick OK For details see page 32 O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to _ I IP to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE O The CABLE BOX menu ppears Select OFF and press the joystick OK O The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set ANTENNA CABLE to CABLE and press the joystick OK For d...

Page 15: ...e 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 50 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...

Page 16: ...n your TV A B or C Use this hookup if you re using a VHF only antenna you get channels 2 13 only Rear of TV VCR VHF UHF Match the type of _ _ A connector on your or TV A B or C i VHF _rl 0 i Oi _UH F r c nnect r typeSconnectionB and C no isUHF UHF If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is a fiat cable 300 ohm twin lead cable attach an external antenna co...

Page 17: ...Select AUTO and press the joystick OK For details see page 32 L_ _UaLI Use J _l t o select Then push _ _ Push _EASy SET UPI to quit O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to t1 1 II to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE Enter your ZIP POSTAL CODE using _ or I _ and _ keys s...

Page 18: ...ur 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 50 If the Choose your Cable CH M_P menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel seep select th...

Page 19: ...ll 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 Select channels directly on the VCR VCR I Rear of TV VHF UHF _A Match the type of connector on your or TV A B0or C VHF _ B Forconnector types B and C no UHF UHF connection or is req...

Page 20: ... page 31 O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select MANUAL press the joystick OK and set the clock manually For details see page 36 e The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to t _ _ _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE t O The C_BLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the joystick OK The TUNER...

Page 21: ...U and select SET VCR Plus CHANNELS TIMER SET I CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS Usel _ _lo select an item then push O Push the joystick to d II to select MANUAL IAUTO _ ANUAL I Use_ d_ to select Then u_Lh_ Push E_tO quit O Enter the program guide channel then the cable _r box output channel GUIDE CH TV CH Push _ keys to set O Press the joystick OK ptogram GU...

Page 22: ...ignal 2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature 3 Turn off the VCR It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time signal If you want to use the timer to record fight away or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals set the dock manually For details see page 36 Note To use the automatic clock setting feature ...

Page 23: ...ed 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 DSS receiver What you can t do Record with the DSS 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 Record programs with VCR Plus or i t I ...

Page 24: ...ystick OK For details see page 31 1_ The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the ioystick OK For details see page 32 O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to t 4 ql to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE t O The CABLE BOX menu appears Select ON For details see page 38 Use _ _to se...

Page 25: ...ks 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 36 Note To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver proceed as follows Leave the DSS receiver...

Page 26: ...scrambled 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 _A Cable box Splitter _ B switch t VCR r Rear of TV VHF UHF _ A or VHF UHF or VHF _ C UHF Match the type of...

Page 27: ...K For details see page 31 O The CLOCK SET menu appears Select AUTO and press the joystick OK For details see page 32 O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears Push the joystick to t _ 4 _ to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE in your area and press the joystick OK You can also use the number buttons to enter the ZIP POSTAL CODE O The CABLE BOX menu appears Select OFF and press the joystick OK ii Use _ _ t o sele...

Page 28: ...to quit jI_p AUTOPRESET H SET UP is done PROCESS I NG 4 Normal display Preset the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 For details see page 45 O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET L TIMER SET CHECK item then O Enter the cable box output channel Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press the joystick OK U ANTENNA CABLE_ AUTO PRESET FINE TUNING Select CH with_ _ Push _ N _ _to ADD ERASE ...

Page 29: ...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 50 If the CH MAP SELECT menu appears the first time you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup select the MAP number For details see page 49 VCR Plus channel setup for...

Page 30: ...put channel m 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 you...

Page 31: ..._O D O_ MENU oMENU P_ess MENU then push the joystick to _ to move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press the joystick OK When using the EASY SET UP procedure skip this step Use _to select an item hen push Push the joystick to _ to select ENGLISH ESPAlCqOL or FRANCAIS then press the joystick OK ...

Page 32: ... 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 C DC_ C_ CZD ED E_D CD C2 o 0 00 0 o000 o000 MENU O MENU Press MENU then push th...

Page 33: ...r Daylight Saving Time you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set feature page 34 Notes The dock cannot be set automatically if you don t receive a channe 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 happe...

Page 34: ...tNI 4 1 _ OK 1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in Using the Auto Clock Set feature The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed _o I Use _ to select Push _to quit Push the joystick to _ _ to select NO for FULL AUTO F FULL AUTO TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING Use _ keys to select CLOCK SET CHANNEL Push _ _ to quit ...

Page 35: ...atically set your time zone The options are AUTO ATLANTIC _ EASTERN CENTRAL _ MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII AUTO FULL AUTO CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE _IFJ_ _ w _ Use _ _ t o select Push _ EN _ to quit For DAYLIGHT SAVING Select ON or OFF standard time or AUTO to have the VCR automatically set the daylight saving time Press the joystick OK To activate the Auto Clock Set function turn off the CR Note I...

Page 36: ...e joystick to 1 to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press the joystick OK When using the EASY_SET UP procedure skip this step _ F ANUALI Use_ _to select Then _ Push MEN to quit Push the joystick to _ _ to select MANUAL and press the joystick OK I _ _1 111998 THU 1_ 00_ I Use_ _to select current MONTH Then push_lo _t DAY ...

Page 37: ...hen push tO set DAY Push the joystick to b to flash the day and push the joystick to _ _l to set the day The day of the week is set automatically I I_ 11998 12 00 UuSOrr _ t A_el ect Then push 1o set YEAR Set the year hour and minutes in the same way as the day Press the joystick OK to start the clock ...

Page 38: ...nd output channel o OIOID 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...

Page 39: ...umber is listed try entering them one by one until you come to the correct code for your equipment Cable box Code numbers Cable box Codenumbers brand brand ABC 018 022 024 028 217 Eastern 013 285 Antronix 218 Electricord 089 Archer 033 050 164 218 808 Electus 055 BBT 278 Focus 411 CableStar 067 Garrard 164 Cabletenna 033 GCElectronics 027 067 341 Cabletime 172 388 459 GE 243 244 Cent_Lry 164 GEC 0...

Page 40: ...028 288 Seam 521 Sharp 324 Signal 051 I_ Signature 022 SL Marx 051 Sp_ctravision 069 Sprucer 032 318 StandardComponents 107 166 Starcom 014 026 058 109 Stargate 026 051 Cable box Code numbers brand 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...

Page 41: ...e box DSS receiver Side view I Signal flow ooo_ o0_ oo_ _O_O To check the cable box control setting 1 Press CH on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change Point the remote commander at the VCR not at the cabl_ box DSS receiver 2 Press all 10 number buttons 0 to 9 on the remote commander Does the channel indicator on the cable box DSS receiver change If t...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...m directly using manual presetting Before you start Turn on the VCR and the TV Set the TV to the VCR channel channel 3 or 4 If your TV is connected to the VCR using A V connections set the TV to video input Press TV VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Presetting all receivable channels automatically 1 o MENUPress MENU then push the joystick to _ _1 to move the cursor t...

Page 44: ...ET then press the joystick 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 I _ ALs_ _ I FINE TUNING I To s t a r t AUTO PRESET I p s Tip When receiving a VHF UHF or CATV channel the display changes as fo lows each time you press DISPLAY J I Chann...

Page 45: ...annel number then press ENTER 2 Push the joystick to _ _ to set MANUAL SET to ADD I I ANTENNA CABLE_ I AUTO PRESET mm_ r 12 I P _ l h _ D_ _ _ IE I U _ _ I I AFT _1 FINE TUNING l Select CH with_ 9_ Push i_to OO ENASE I CH To disable a channel 1 Press CH to select the channel number 2 Push tlae joystick to _1_ to set MANUAL SET to ERASE I I ANTENNA CABLE_ I AUTO PRESET I i mmlm _m_ lIil_ _mAOO ISl_...

Page 46: ... joystick OK ANTENNA CABLE_ AUTO PRESET I FINE TUNING Select CH with_ Push i _11_ _ to ADD ERASE Q_Q Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine tune then press ENTER ANTENNA CABLE_ AUTO PRESET AFT FINE TUNING Select CH with_ _ Push _r_ _to ADD ERASE Push the joystick to _ _ to select FINE TUNING The fine tuning meter appears mlJ O E _ BLE_ _m P hr_ I Push the joystick to 1 I_ ...

Page 47: ...ally depending on your area or the way you hooked up your VCR see page 50 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 Exampleof PlusCode 5 30 MOVIE Musical 2hrs I_ I_ SPORT Golf 1hr 25rain 42060 rcm ws 9974 J S 30 I_IBIlDRAMA Comedy 2hrs 17390 EISCIENCE AND TECHNOLO...

Page 48: ... o00 0 POWER MENU Joystick t _ OK 1 Set up the VCR using the EASY SET UP function oMEN U Press MENU then push the joystick to _ to move the cursor to SETVCR Plus CHANNELS and press thejoystick OK The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears Use l_ _td select The 0_ _ _ Push IMEN_tO quit Push the joystick to _ _ to select AUTO and press the joystick OK The instruction shown on the right appears on the TV...

Page 49: ...nd pressing the joystick OK on the SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu Channel number In this case you have to select the channel map on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu 1 Channel map Station ID number L_P _2_ se781 _ CNN 98 KCBS 14 MTV 55 _ 14 WNET _5 Use _ tolselect Then ____ _ Push E__ E_ _ t o quit Find the VCR Plus Channel Listing in your program guide For details see page 47 2 Push the joystick to _...

Page 50: ...hannel numbers are the same you can skip this procedure 3_ 3E C_ CZ 01 Number buttons ENTER MENU Joystick t _ _ OK 1 o MENUPress MENU then push the joystick to _ _ to move the cursor to SET VCR Plus CHANNELS and press the joystick OK _ _ UTO _ _MANUAL I USe _ lto select The U____ _1_ Push IMEN_ tO quit 3 _ _ _ Push the joystick to q _ to select MANUAL and press the joystick OK GUID_H Push _ keys t...

Page 51: ...enter the cable box output channel usually 2 3 or 4 and press ENTER GUIDE CH iV CH Push _ keys to set your TVCH Then push GUIDE CH TV CH J33 _ Push _keys to 8st your TVCH Then push _ _ 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each guide channel number that doesn t match When you have set all channels press the joystick OK to confirm your channel settings GUIDE W Jl GUIDE W 5 4 61 3 17 55 77 35 28 9 86 120 43 11...

Page 52: ...II PAUSE I_1_ FF STOP 4Fq_ REW 1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel Insert a tape The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed Press the joystick 1 When the tape reaches the end it will rewind automatically ...

Page 53: ...ile the VCR is skip searching the VCR will stop searching and continue rewinding until you release SMART CUE Tip You can change the length of rewinding time on the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu See page 80 To use the time counter _t the point on the tape that you want to find later press COUNTER RESET The counter in the display window resets to 0 00 00 Search for the point afterwards by referring to the c...

Page 54: ...TV programs r j_ DISPLAY COUNTER REMAIN TV VIDEO INPUT SELECT SP EP REC u CH 1 m Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on 2 Insert a tape with its safety tab in place ...

Page 55: ...ord 1 EP t I t Press SP EP to select the tape speed SP or EP EP ExtraPlay provides recording time three times as long as SP Standard Play however SP produces better picture quality VIDEO J SP CH 1_7 Press REC to start recording The recording indicator lights up red in the display window Recording indicator I _s V OEO I To stop recording Press STOP continued ...

Page 56: ...ED OPTIONS menu to 180 For details see page 80 To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window 2 If the TV is connected to the VCR s LINE OUT jacks set the TV to TV input if not skip this step 3 Select another channel on the TV To select the channel using the shuttle ring To select a channel in step 4 on page 55 you can also use th...

Page 57: ...ape 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 time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T 20 or T 30 or tapes recorded in the LP mode The display doesn t appear during still pause mode or slow motion playback It may take up to one minu...

Page 58: ...nd set it to the video channel To record from a cable box turn it on Press ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen The selectedstation ID 10 12 13 15 45 Press CH to select the station ID you want 10 12 13 15 45 4 ENTER O Press ENTER Note If the TV channel has no station 1D the channel number appears on the TV screen ...

Page 59: ... 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 C_ CU CU 2_ POWER CLEAR VCR Plus Number buttons SET SP EP t _ _ OK WCRPt_ _ Press VCR Plus Plu Code SP EP Enter r_ L _gram PlusCode using OL_ gJkey To ch...

Page 60: ...tick to 4 i b to select ONCE DAILY or WEEKLY then press SET To record Select Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY I I TO set timer push The date start and stop times 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 I to 4 Press POWER to turn c ff the VCR The C...

Page 61: ...the display window The VCR is unlocked and turns on To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked press STOP The recording stops and the VCR is unlocked Tips To cancel VCR Plus recording press VCR Plus before pressing SET in step 4 on page 60 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 t...

Page 62: ...ou 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 POWER INPUT SELECT MENU oMEN u Pre_MENUand sele_TIMERSET CHECK I _IDATE START STOP CH I I1 II i i _ ...

Page 63: ...every week push the joystick to while the date is highlighting For details see Daily weekly recording on the next page Channel number Station ID To record from a source connected to the LINE 1 IN or LINE 2 IN jacks press INPUT SELECT to display LI or L2 in the CH position POWER Push the joystick to to confirm the setting The cursor appears at the beginning of the line To enter another setting move...

Page 64: ...e shuttle ring during stop 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 AD...

Page 65: ...peed During playback push the joystick to I_1_ FF or _ _ REW on the remote commander During playback keep pushing the joystick to I_ FF or _ql_ REW When you release the joystick normal playback resumes Play at twice the normal During playback press x2 speed Play in slow motion During playback or pause press go SLOW Play frame by frame During payse push the joystickto IIH_ FF or _1_ REW Keep pushin...

Page 66: ...display function is on Playback mode Mark on the TV screen Normal speed Double speed High speed x2 _ t Slow motion Pause Slow motion in reverse I High speed Doublespeed Normal speed in reverse in reverse in reverse _141 X2 Xl To use the shuttle ring in jog _node Use this mode fdr frame by frame playback Press JOG to enter the jog mode The JOG button lights up If you change to the jog mode during a...

Page 67: ...nd is muted during these operations Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed The picture may have snow when playing at high speed in reverse when playing in reverse slow motion when playing in reverse If the playback mode mark doesn t appear on the TV screen press DISPLAY On screen symbols such as the bar indication may...

Page 68: ...ent position of the tape appears on the bar indication If the cursor does not appear play the tape a few moments by pressing the joystick _ PLAY or pushing the joystick to 4 FF or _ REW until the cursor appears Push the joystick to 41 _ to move the pointer to the point where you want to start playback The VCR starts searching and the cursor i moves toward the pointer When the VCR locates the marke...

Page 69: ...ype SP LP EP 1 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 scroll bar indication on the joystick IH_ FF b and 44_ REW _ on the remote commander work only for moving the pointer while the I_1_ FF and 14_I REW buttons on the VCR vork normal tape operat...

Page 70: ... SKIP indicator appears on the TV screen The VCR searches forward or backward for about two minutes on the counter then fast forwards or rewinds for about ten minutes on the counter The VCR repeats this operation until it stops at the end or beginning of the tape searchforward searchforward 1 _ IHl_fast forward I _ I SKIP fast forward To cancel skip search Push the joystick to I_ PLAY or STOP Note...

Page 71: ...t t 4 _ SET Press SET The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen CH Press CH to select the station ID you want to replace You can also use the joystick _ _ instead The selectedstation ID Press the joystick to 4 _ to select the station ID you want to set FAVORITE CH 15 27 13 19 3 45 43 22 10 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set _che station IDs as required 5 SET Press SET Note If the TV channel has n...

Page 72: ...ose a channel from a cable box turn the cable box on SET Press SET O Your FAVORITE CH screen on the appears TV screen Press CH to select the station ID you want to select You can also use the joystick to _ instead FAVORITE CH 12 15 d 43 4 ENTER Press ENTER You can also use the joystick OK instead Note If the TV channel has no station ID the channel number appears on the TV screen ...

Page 73: ...IMER repeatedly to set the duration Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes 0 00 _ 0 30 _ 1 00 _ 10 30_ 11 00 7 The duration de_reases minute by minute to 0 00 then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration To stop while recording Press STOP Using the quick timer during stop mode 1 Press QUICK...

Page 74: ...ording standby I _ _ATE START STOP CH Ill 18v_D 7 00Au 8 001 6 SPI I 5 5 I ill 22 _IN 10 30 I GN SAT 1 OOt 3 OOW tlNE1 EP I IE_ _N 12 55RI 1130 12 SP I _ __ 3 Push the joystick to t _ to select the setting you want to change To change the setting push the joystick to _1 _ to highlight the item you want to change and push the joystick to _ _ to reset it Then push the joystick to _ repeatedly until ...

Page 75: ...cond 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 ProgramPr gram 21 i l I _ l r _ _ about 20 seconds Will be cut off Program 1 about 20 seconds will be cut _ _ off Program 2 _ ...

Page 76: ...ails see page 80 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 80 Selecting the sound during playback Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want The sound being recorded will not change To listen...

Page 77: ...he edge of the tape Monaural sound Normal audio track __ _ Hi fi audio track ll T main track L _ 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 If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS me...

Page 78: ... position cD _ o cD o 0 c_ o c_ 0 0 C23 G_3 _ _ INDEX SEARCH 1 2 Insert an indexed tape into the VCR Press _ _ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want to search To search ahead press _ INDEX SEARCH To search backwards press _ INDEX SEARCH The VCR starts searching and the index number oR the TV screeni ounts down to zero Playback starts automatically from ...

Page 79: ... 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 Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with on tapes recorded in the LPmode on other VCR...

Page 80: ... programs OFF to reduce noise The sound changes to monaural AUDIO MIX ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi fi and normal audio tracks at the same time The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function OFF to listen to hi fi and normal audio tracks separately Select the sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button TUNER AUDIO MAIN to record the main sound on both hi fi and normal audio tracks SAP to record th...

Page 81: ...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...

Page 82: ...art editing press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time To stop editing Press the STOP buttons on both VCRs Tips To edit more precisely press the II PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause To cut out unwanted scenes while editing press II PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins When it ends press II PAUSE again to resume recording Assemble Editing Note If you start recordin...

Page 83: ...rea If both are used set the switch to either channel Press POWER to turn on the VCR Press TV VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR s display window Press CHANNEL to display a channel number in the display window Select an active channel number m your area Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 channel 3 or 4 The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV s...

Page 84: ...in leads around the screws on the antenna connector 3 Retighten the screws Attaching a UHF VHF band mixer When using both 75 ohm coaxial cable and 300 ohm twin lead cable for VHF UHF antenna use the EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied to connect the antenna to the VCR 300 ohm twin lead cable t 75 ohm coaxial _ cable EAC 66 UHF VHF band separator mixer not supplied 1 2 3 4 Loosen the s...

Page 85: ...ng 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 charge will be required D...

Page 86: ...ess REC Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button Select a channel number when recording TV programs select LI or L2 when recording from other equipment 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 su...

Page 87: ...ABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to O cannot be changed OFF The tracking meter does not The recording condition of the tape is very poor and appear on the screen tracking cannot be adjusted You cannot control other TVs Set your TV s code number The code number resets to 01 when you replace the batteries of the remote commander The VCR needs to be cleaned Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a d...

Page 88: ...75 ohms unbalanced sync negative AUDIO OUT phono jack 2 t_ Standard output 327 mVrms Load impedance 47 kilohms Output impedance less than 10 kilohms S LINK CONTROL S IN Mini jack 1 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT Stereo mini jack plug in power 1 Timer section Clock Quartz locked Timer indication 12 hour cycle Timer setting 8 programs per month max Power back up Built in self charging capacitor Bac...

Page 89: ...VIDEO button 56 Tape compartment CHANNEL TRACKING buttons 55 79 _ EJECT button 53 _ PLAY button 52 65 JOG button 66 Q REC record button 55 82 STOP button 82 Shuttle ring 56 66 III PAUSE button 82 _ FF fast forward button 53 65 _ REW rewind button 53 65 EASY SET UP button 11 14 17 20 24 27 INPUT SELECT button 55 57 Remote sensor 5 LINE 2 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R jacks 81 continued ...

Page 90: ...Program indicator 76 STEREO indicator 76 Tape speed indicator 55 VIDEO indicator 56 83 APC Adaptive Picture Control indicator 79 Tracking indicator 79 Child Lock indicator 61 Line channel indicator 55 82 Time counter clock indicator 53 Remaining time indicator 56 Tape recording indicator 55 ...

Page 91: ...y UNIT switch 83 S LINK CONTROL S IN jack 9 CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL S OUT jack 10 23 LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 23 81 VHF UHF IN connector 10 13 16 19 23 26 VHF UHF OUT connector 10 13 16 19 23 26 LINE OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO jacks 8 continued ...

Page 92: ...EJECT button 53 COUNTER RESET button 53 DISPLAY button 53 68 _ _ INDEX SEARCH buttons 78 CLEAR button 74 QUICK TIMER button 73 INPUT SELECT button 55 57 82 SP Standard Play EP Extra Play button 55 x2 RECEIVER VOL volume button 5 65 REC record button 55 MUTING button 5 I SLOW RECEIVERVOL volume button 5 65 MENU button 31 80 ...

Page 93: ... button 76 TV VIDEO button 83 VCR Plus button 59 Number buttons and ENTER button 50 60 SET button 60 71 CH channel buttons 55 VOL volume buttons SMART CUE button 53 Joystick PLAY OK 52 65 1 PAUSE 53 STOP 53 _1_1_ REW rewind 53 65 1_1_9 FF fast forward 53 65 ...

Page 94: ...0 24 27 Editing 82 EP mode 55 H Hi fi audio track 77 IoJ K Index searching 78 L Language selecting 31 Locking the VCR 61 LP mode 57 M Monitoring audio during playback 76 N O Normal audio track 77 P Picture adjustment See Adjusting Playback 52 at various speeds 65 frame by frame 65 skip 53 slow motion 65 Presetting channels 43 Q Quick timer 73 R Recording 54 bilingual programs 76 SAP broadcasts 76 ...

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Page 96: ...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 the joystick 13 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 We program s PlusCode number 3 Select ONCE DALLY or WEEKLY then press SET 4...

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