Sony SLV-780HF User manual
SONY.
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
VHS
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vcrils+-
SLV-780HF
©
1994
by
Sony
Corporation
WARNING
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
OPEN
CAUTION
:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product’s
enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
CAUTION
To
prevent
electric
shock,
do
not
use
this
polarized
AC
plug
with
an
extension
cord,
receptacle
or
other
outlet
unless
the
blades
can
be
fully
inserted
to
prevent
blade
exposure.
Precautions
Safety
*
Operate
the
unit
only
on
120V
AC,
60
Hz.
*
If
anything
falls
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
the
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
before
operating
it
any
further.
*
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.
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.
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.
2
Introduction
*
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
one
hour
before
operating
the
unit.
Information
For
customers
in
the
USA
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
*
Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
¢
Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
*
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
¢
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician
for
help.
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
Caution
Television
programs,
films,
video
tapes
and
other
materials
may
be
copyrighted.
Unauthorized
recording
of
such
material
may
be
contrary
to
the
provisions
of
the
copyright
laws.
Also,
use
of
this
_
recorder
with
cable
television
transmission
may
require
authorization
from
the
cable
television
transmission
and/or
program
owner.
Owner's
record
The
model
number
is
located
at
the
rear
and
front
of
the
unit
and
the
serial
number
on
the
top.
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.
Table
of
contents
35
38
42
45
47
49
50
51
52
54
56
57
59
60
63
back
cover
Welcome!
Getting
Started
Step
1:
Unpacking
Step
2:
Setting
up
the
remote
commander
Step
3:
Hookups
Selecting
a
language
(Canadian
model
only)
Setting
the
clock
Presetting
channels
Setting
up
cable
box
control
Setting
up
VCR
Plus+
Using
the
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Basic
Operations
Playing
a
tape
Recording
TV
programs
Recording
TV
programs
using
the
timer
Recording
TV
programs
using
VCR
Plus+
Checking
/changing
/cancelling
timer
settings
Additional
Operations
Playing
/searching
at
various
speeds
Adjusting
the
picture
Searching
using
the
index
function
Editing
Editing
with
another
VCR
Synchronized
editing
Additional
Information
General
setup
information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index
to
parts
and
controls
Index
Quick
reference
to
using
the
VCR
Introduction
3
Welcome!
4
Introduction
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Sony
Video
Cassette
Recorder
(VCR).
Here
are
some
of
the
features
you'll
enjoy
with
your
VCR:
Easy
Set
Up
feature
that
sets
up
the
clock,
cable
box
control
and
presets
channels
easily
using
the
EASY
SET
UP
button
Auto
Clock™
Set
feature
that
sets
and
adjusts
the
time
and
date
automatically
Cable
box
control
that
allows
your
VCR
to
control
channel
selection
on
most
brands
of
cable
boxes
VCR
Plus+*
system
that
lets
you
quickly
and
easily
preset
the
VCR
to
record
programs
Adaptive
Picture
Control
(APC)
that
automatically
optimizes
recording
and
playback
performance
Remote
commander
that
features
multi-brand
TV
control
*
VCR
Plus+
and
PlusCode
are
trademarks
of
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
VCR
Plus+
system
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
ee
a
: a
Check
that
you
have
the
following
items:
Getting
started
Step
1:
Unpacking
e
Remote
commander
e
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
~<—
e
Audio/video
cable
(3-phono
to
3-phono)
Gx
e
Cable
Mouse
(cable
box
controller)
e
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
with
F-type
connectors
e
AC
power
cord
Getting
Started
)
papers
Bunje5
Step
2:
Setting
up
the
remote
commander
Notes
With
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
for
approximately
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.
6
Getting
Started
Inserting
the
batteries
Insert
two
size
AA
(R6)
batteries
by
matching
the
+
and
—
on
the
batteries
to
the
diagram
inside
the
battery
compartment.
Using
the
remote
commander
You
can
use
this
remote
commander
to
operate
this
VCR
and
a
Sony
TV.
The
POWER,
VOL
+/-,
CH
+/-,
TV/VTR,
channel
number,
ENTER,
DISPLAY
and
AUDIO
MONITOR
buttons
on
the
remote
commander
can
be
used
to
operate
your
TV.
Remote
sensor
To
operate
Set
[Ty
to
the
VCR
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
VCR
a
Sony
TV
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
TV
Notes
Controlling
other
TVs
with
the
remote
commander
e
Ifthe
TV
uses
a
different
remote
control
system
from
The
remote
commander
is
preprogrammed
to
control
non-Sony
TVs.
If
the
one
programmed
to
your
TV
is
listed
in
the
table
below,
set
the
appropriate
manufacturer’s
work
with
the
VCR,
you
code
number.
cannot
control
your
TV
with
the
remote
commander.
1
Set
[TV]/
on
the
top
of
the
remote
commander
to
[TV].
¢
If
you
enter
a
new
code
2
Press
and
hold
down
EXECUTE,
and
then
enter
your
TV’s
code
number,
the
code
number
number(s)
using
the
number
buttons.
Press
the
ENTER
button.
Then
ab
previously
entered
will
be
release
EXECUTE
oe.
erased.
fA
*
When
you
replace
the
Code
numbers
are
listed
below.
batteries
of
the
remote
Now
you
can
use
the
POWER,
VOL
+/-,
CH
+/-
and
TV/VTR
buttons
commander,
the
code
to
control
your
TV.
To
control
the
VCR,
reset
[TV]/[VTR]
to
[VTRI.
number
automatically
resets
to
1
(Sony).
Reset
the
:
Code
numbers
of
controllable
TVs
appropriate
code
number.
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
Sony
1
Philco
3,4
Akai
4
Philips
8
AOC
4
Pioneer
16
Centurion
12
Portland
3
Coronado
3
Quasar
6,18
Curis-Mathes
12
Radio
Shack
5,14
Daytron
12
RCA
4,10
Fisher
11
Sampo
12
General
Electric
6,
10
Sanyo
11
Hitachi
2,3
Scott
12
J.C.Penney
4,12
Sears
7,10,
11
Jvc
9
Sharp
3,5,
18
KMC
3
Sylvania
8,
12
Magnavox
3,8,
12
Teknika
3,
8,
14
Marantz
4,13
Toshiba
7
MGA/
Mitsubishi
4,12,
13,17
Wards
3,4,
12
NEC
4,12
Yorx
12
Panasonic
6,
18
Zenith
15
Getting
Started
7
Step
3:
Hookups
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
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
CATV
system
installer’s
attention
to
Article
820-40
of
the
NEC
that
provides
guidelines
for
proper
grounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.
8
Getting
Started
Selecting
the
best
hookup
option
Before
you
can
use
your
VCR
for
the
first
time,
you
need
to
connect
it
to
your
TV
and
set
it
up
to
receive
programs
for
viewing
and
recording.
This
section
explains
how
to
hook
up
and
set
up
your
VCR
so
that
you
can
start
enjoying
it
right
away.
There
are,
however,
many
types
of
TVs
available
and
many
ways
in
which
your
TV
can
be
hooked
up.
For
these
reasons,
this
manual
describes
several
ways
your
VCR
can
be
connected.
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,
Page
9
then
follow
one
of
the
hookups
below.
Cable
box
that
is
compatible
with
Hookup
1
Page
10
the
VCR's
cable
box
control
feature
No
cable
box
or
incompatible
Hookup
2
Page
12
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scram-
bled
channels
Antenna
only, no
cable
TV
Hookup
3
Page
14
Incompatible
cable
box
Hookup
4
Page
16
with
many
scrambled
channels
Incompatible
cable
box
Hookup
5
Page
18
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels,
using
an
A/B
switch
After
you've
completed
the
connections,
follow
the
instructions
for
setup
including
VCR
Plus+
setup.
During
setup,
if
you
need
more
details
of
the
procedure
described,
page
numbers
are
provided
where
you
can
find
complete,
step-by-step
instructions.
After
you've
completed
the
setup,
you're
ready
to
use
your
VCR.
Procedures
differ
depending
on
the
hookup
you
used.
For
an
overview,
refer
to
“Quick
reference
to
using
the
VCR”
on
the
back
cover.
Before
you
get
started
e
Turn
off
the
power
to
all
equipment.
¢
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
e
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.
:
:
If
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
PANU
Te
[royAVi
Te
[toe
(UA
Malerel
ce
9)
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
you're
planning
to
use
your
VCR
only
to
play
back
pictures
and
movies,
you're
finished
setting
up
the
VCR
after
you’ve
made
these
connections.
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.
A
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
has
stereo
jacks
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO
VIDEO
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
B
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
doesn’t
have
stereo
jacks
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO
VIDEO
AINV
hookup:
VCR
setup
After
you’ve
connected
your
TV
and
completed
antenna
or
cable
hookup,
use
the
following
procedure
to
set
up
the
VCR.
Press
MENU
and
select
Set
AUTO
ANT
SEL
to
ADVANCED
OPTIONS.
OFF
and
press
EXECUTE.
MENU
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX_CONTROL
Use
to
select
an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
AUTO
ANT
SEL
OFF
AUTO
STEREO
im
DIMMER
AUDIO
MIX
NORMAL
AUDIO
APC
GUIDE
LAMP
TAPE
SELECT
For
details,
see
page
34.
Note
To
play
a
tape
in
stereo,
you
must
use
the
A/V
connection.
Getting
Started
9
Using
cable
box
Recommended
use
This
hookup
is
recommended
for
most
cable
systems
with
cable
boxes.
It
allows
the
VCR’s
cable
box
control
feature
to
control
the
channel
on
the
cable
box,
simplifying
the
recording
process.
You
should
use
this
hookup
if
you
have
a
cable
box,
especially
if
your
cable
system
scrambles
all
or
most
channels.
A
list
of
compatible
cable
boxes
is
on
What
you
can
and
can’t
do
with
this
hookup
e
Record
any
channel
using
the
VCR’s
cable
box
control feature
to
select
channels
on
the
cable
box
e
Record
with
the
cable
box
turned
off
e
Record
one
channel
while
watching
another
channel
control
page
29.
What
you
can
do
What
you
can’t
do
r
Cable
box
CONTROL
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OUT
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BOX
Oy
ContAo
Rear
of
TV
Cable
Mouse
VHF/UHF
sehedeaita
A
Match
the
type
of
f
connector
on
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
or
VHF
H
©
For
connector
types
A
vsicissdunnnsctvastck
Sha
eis
Utie
©
connection
is
required.
UHF
or
UHF
i
Positioning
the
Cable
Mouse
:
Position
the
Cable
Mouse
on
the
cable
box
as
i
shown
below.
Make
sure
that
the
front
of
the
;
Cable
Mouse
projects
out
above
the
cable
box
}
sensor
so
that
signals
from
the
Cable
Mouse
are
mm...
transmitted
correctly
to
the
cable
box.
Do
not
place
the
cable
box
on
top
of
the
VCR.
Cable
Mouse
Cable
Mouse
=
ls
—
=~ =)
Cable
box
Sensor
Cable
box
Front
view
Side
view
10
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
1:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
9),
you
can
skip
this
step.
RE
UNIT
HS
Ha
For
details,
see
page
56.
LL
2
Tumon
your
cable
box.
3
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
The
SET
UP
menu
appears.
O
EASY
SET
UP
(Canadian
model
only)
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
on-screen
display
language
to
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
21.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
TOC
eT
appears.
Select
AUTO
and
press
EXECUTE.
(AUTOCIMANUAL)
For
details,
see
page
22.
Use{ejto
select
Then
push
[EX
TE
Push
The
CABLE
BOX
oN
CONTROL
menu
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
appears.
Select
ON
and
(ONT
TOFF}
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
Use(#s]to
select
Then
push
(EXECUTE)
Push
[EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
Enter
your
cable
box
code
number
and
press
EXECUTE.
isin
For
details,
see
page
28.
Your
CABLE
BOX
Code
No.
Enter
your
CABLE
BOX
Code
No.
using
[0-3]
keys
Refer
to
the
Operating
Manual
for
the
Code
Then
push
(EXECUTE
Select
your
cable
box
output
channel
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
Your
CABLE
BOX
Output
CH
CH2
|
CH4
LYNE[LINE
IN
1
on
VCR
Use
[#4]
to
select
CABLE
BOX
CH.
Then push
|EXECUTE
SUT
UP
SET
UP
is
done
Normal
display
<om
If
your
cable
box
is
not
compatible,
check
with
your
cable
company
to
see
if
they
can
provide
a
compatible
cable
box.
If
not,
use
Hookup
2
(if
you
have
only
a
few
scrambled
channels)
or
Hookup
4
(if
you
have
many
scrambled
channels).
Hookup
1:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
31.
2
ifthe
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows:
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
MENU
SET
VCR
Plus»
CHANNELS
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
GUIDE
CH
TV
_CH
Push
[0-9]
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
[#¥
to
select
an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
Or,
push
[EXECUTE]
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
§
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE.
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
if
the
clock
displays
the
current
time.
If
not,
it
adjusts
the
clock
automatically.
Make
sure
to
leave
the
cable
box
on.
The
VCR
sets
the
clock
by
picking
up
a
time
signal
that’s
provided
by
some
TV
channels.
With
the
automatic
clock
setting
feature
you
don’t
have
to
set
the
clock
or
even
adjust
to
Daylight
Saving
Time.
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
pages
22-24.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
used
(Hookup
1)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
41
powers
Gun}
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
No
cable
box
the
VCR’s
cable
box
control
feature,
and
your
cable
system
scrambles
only
a
few
channels.
or
Incompatible
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels
What
you
can
and
can’t
do
with
this
hookup
What
you
can
do
e
Record
any
unscrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
VCR
What
you
can’t
do
e
Record
scrambled
channels
that
require
a
cable
box
VCR
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
A
Match
the
type
of
sbunisesbecascneinesd
acnineeior
on
yout
i
Tv:
A,
B,
or
C.
or
ay
AB,
if
you
don't
have
a
UHF
required.
cable
box.
or
i
VHF
eee
®]
B
_
Forconnector
types
i
B
and
C,
no
UHF
Connect
this
cable
directly
to
connection
is
Cable
box
io
©
i
LJ
12
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
2:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
9),
you
can
skip
this
step.
RF
UNIT
For
details,
see
page
56.
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
The
SET
UP
menu
appears.
O
EASY
SET
UP
1
|
(Canadian
model
only)
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
on-screen
display
language
to
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
27.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Select
AUTO
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
22.
AUTO“
I
MANUAL]
Use[@]to
select
Then push
[EXECUTE
Push
(EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
The
CABLE
BOX
Sm
TAnTE
BO
CONTROL
menu
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
appears.
Select
OFF
and
(ON
TOFF)
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
Use[e+]to
select
Then
push
Push
[EA
to
quit
4
|
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
SET
Ut
TUNER
PRESET
appears.
Set
ANTENNA/
ANTENNA
OSPLE
CABLE
to
CABLE
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
25.
Use[#3]to
select
Then
push
[EXECUTE]
Push
[EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
The
AUTO
PRESET
TONE
PRESET
starts.
For
details,
see
page
25.
Normal
display
<a
AUTO
PRESET
EXECUTING
Please
wait
SET
UP
is
done
Hookup
2:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
31.
2
Ifthe
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows:
payejs
Gunzey
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
Seren
ane,
ears
TIMER
SET/
CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH
TV_CH
2
=
15
Push
[0-9]
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
|@¥
to
select
an
item,then
push
(EXECUTE
Or,
push
[EXECUTE]
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
4
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE.
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
if
the
clock
displays
the
current
time.
If
not,
it
adjusts
the
clock
automatically.
Make
sure
to
leave
the
cable
box
on.
The
VCR
sets
the
clock
by
picking
up
a
time
signal
that’s
provided
by
some
TV
channels.
With
the
automatic
clock
setting
feature
you
don’t
have
to
set
the
clock
or
even
adjust
to
Daylight
Saving
Time.
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
pages
22-24.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
used
(Hookup
2)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
13
Make
the
following
connections
if
you’re
using
an
antenna
(if
you
don’t
have
cable
TV).
Antenna
hookup
A
Use
this
hookup
if
you're
using:
e
VHF/UHE
antenna
(you
get
channels
2-13
and
channels
14
and
higher)
e
UHF-only
antenna
(you
get
channels
14
and
higher)
*
separate
VHF
and
UHF
antennas
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
omens
at
Wag
—o|
A
Match
the
type
of
H
connector
on
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
VHF/UHF
B
Use
this
hookup
if
you’re
using
a
VHF-only
antenna
(you
get
channels
2-13
only)
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
inrreenaee
es
—to|
A
Match
the
type
of
i
connector
on
your
or
VHF
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
srevefpessssesenceenessnssssnnces
©]
B
For
connector
types
ii
B
and
C,
no
UHF
VHF/UHF
UHF
connection
is
in|®
or
required.
b
VHF
dasibacdstuocecbonasaiess
i
Cc
qm
ae
eesanesenasad
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
that
you
can
connect
the
cable
to
the
VHF/UHF
IN
connector.
If
you
have
separate
cables
for
VHF
and
UHF
antennas,
you
may
use
a
U/V
band
mixer
(not
supplied).
For
details,
see
page
56.
14
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
3:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
Hookup
3:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
31.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
9),
you
can
skip
this
step.
For
details,
see
page
56.
2
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
The
SET
UP
menu
appears.
(Canadian
model
only)
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
on-screen
display
language
to
French
(FRANGAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
217.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Select
AUTO
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
22.
The
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
menu
appears.
Select
OFF
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
ANTENNA/
CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
25.
The
AUTO
PRESET
starts.
For
details,
see
page
25.
Normal
display
<a
SET
_UP
CLOCK
SET
MANUAI
Use[@+)to
select
Then
push
[EXECUTE
Push
[EASY
_SET_
UP
to
quit
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
[ON_TGFE]
Use[#jto
select
t
Then
push
[EXECUTE]
Push
{EASY
SET UP}
to
quit
ANTENNA
/
CABLE
(ANT
CICABLE]
Use[e]to
select
Then push
{EXECUTE
Push
{EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
TUNER
PRESET
AUTO
PRESET
EXECUTING
Please
wait
SET
UP
is
done
2
Ifthe
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows:
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
GHANNLLS:
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH
TV
_CH
25°
5
5"
=
15)
Push
[0-9]
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
[#4
to
select
_an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
Or,
push
[EXECUTE]
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
L!IST
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
4
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE
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
if
the
clock
displays
the
current
time.
If
not,
it
adjusts
the
clock
automatically.
Make
sure
to
leave
the
cable
box
on.
The
VCR
sets
the
clock
by
picking
up
a
time
signal
that’s
provided
by
some
TV
channels.
With
the
automatic
clock
setting
feature
you
don’t
have
to
set
the
clock
or
even
adjust
to
Daylight
Saving
Time.
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
pages
22-24.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
used
(Hookup
3)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
15
Recommended
use
Hookup
4
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
Incompatible
cable
system
scrambles
all,
or
most
channels.
box
with
many
What
you
can
and
can’t
do
with
this
hookup
scrambled
channels
What
you
can
do
e
Record
any
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
cable
box
What
you
can’t
do
e
Record
with
the
cable
box
turned
off
e
Record
one
channel
while
watching
another
channel
e
Record
by
selecting
channels
directly
with
the
VCR
Rear
of
TV
I
Seca
VHF/UHF
QO
‘anal
IN
A
Match
the
type
of
A
"3
ae
pr
seo
al
ant
i
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
or
:
VHF
er
|
®
Forconnector
types
i
B
and
C,
no
UHF
i
©
connection
is
UHF
required.
or
VHF
VCR
Sensuudectesveusveevecasd
©)
:
©O
VHF/UHF
ee
In|@)
OUT
B
16
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
4:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
9),
you
can
skip
this
step.
RF
UNIT
CH3
4
For
details,
see
page
56.
2
Turon
your
cable
box.
3
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
The
SET
UP
menu
appears.
O
EASY
SET
UP
(Canadian
model
only)
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
on-screen
display
language
to
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
21.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Select
MANUAL
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
24.
Useles]to
select
h
Then
us
Push
YY
UP]
to
quit
The
CABLE
BOX
CAB
T
RON
CONTROL
menu
appears.
CABLE:
BOX:
CONTROL
Select
OFF
and
press
[ON
[ORF
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
Use
]to
select
Then
push
Push
(EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
Z4
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
ANTENNA/
CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
(ANT
ICABLE
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
25.
TUNER
PRESET
ANTENNA
/
CABLE
Useles)to
select
Then push
(EXECUTE
Push
[EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
The
AUTO
PRESET
starts.
For
details,
see
page
25.
TUNER
PRESET
AUTO
PRESET
EXECUTING
Please
wait
SET
UP
is
done
Normal
display
<m
Hookup
4:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
31.
2
Enter
all
the
channels
you
want
to
record
and
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,
3,
or
4):
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
cable
box
output
channel.
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
MENU
SET
VOR
Plus+
CHANNELS
TIMER
SET/
CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
GUIDE
CH
33
TV_CH
3
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
[#¥]
to
select
an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
Push
(0-9)
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Or,
push
[EXECUTE]
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
cable
box
channel
4
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE.
Note
You
have
to
set
the
channel
manually
on
the
cable
box
for
each
recording.
Automatic
clock
setting
Since
the
channels
have
to
be
selected
manually
on
the
cable
box
with
this
hookup,
the
Auto
Clock
Set
feature
will
not
function
fully
(page
22).
If
you
want
to
use
the
Auto
Clock
Set
feature
(when
available),
proceed
as
follows:
1
Tune
the
cable
box
to
a
channel
that
carries
a
time
signal.
2
Leave
the
cable
box
on.
3
Turn
on
the
Auto
Clock
Set
feature.
4
Turn
off
the
VCR.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
used
(Hookup
4)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
17
incompatible
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels,
using
an
A/B
switch
Splitter
A/B
switch
»
ES»
t
VCR
VHF/UHF
in|®
OuT|@)
18
|
Getting
Started
Recommended
use
By
using
an
A/B
switch
(not
supplied),
this
hookup
allows
you
to
record
both
scrambled
and
unscrambled
channels
conveniently.
With
the
A/B
switch
set
to
position
“A,”
you
can
record
unscrambled
channels
by
selecting
channels
directly
with
the
VCR.
You
only
use
position
“B”
and
the
cable
box
to
record
a
scrambled
channel.
What
you
can
and
can’‘t
do
with
this
hookup
What
you
can
do
©
Record
any
unscrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
VCR
(the
A/B
switch
is
set
to
A)
e
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
e
Record
one
channel
while
watching
another
channel
R
f
TV
Cable
box
ay
VHF/UHF
<a
CbD—clo
7
€@)\IN
=0|
A
Match
the
type
of
lout
Sr
connector
erivour
i
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
Sere
©]
8
_
Forconnector
types
i
B
and
C,
no
UHF
©
connection
is
UHF
required.
or
Hookup
5:
VCR
setup
4
Preset
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,3
or
4).
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
Press
MENU
and
select
Set
MANUAL
SET
to
ADD
the
switch
to
either
channel.
TUNER
PRESET.
and
press
EXECUTE.
-
TUNER
PRESET
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
9),
you
can
‘
TIMER
_SET/
CHECK
ANTENNA
/CABLE[ANT
[GABLE]
skip
this
step.
TUNER
PRESET
AUTO
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
MANUAL
SET
[AGO
ERASE)
AFT
ION:
OFF
FINE
TUNING
SET
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
[#4
to
select
an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
RF
UNIT
Select
CH
with
[0-9]
Push
(ENTER),[#
3]
to
ADD/
ERASE
poueys
Bune
HH,
=
For
details,
see
page
26.
4
For
details,
see
page
56.
2
Seino
Ak
Hookup
5:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
3
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
listing,
The
SET
UP
menu
appears.
see
page
31.
2
For
unscrambled
channels,
if
the
channels
in
the
O
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
ou
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
y
y
y'
different
as
follows:
1
|
(Canadian
model
only)
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
on-screen
display
language
to
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
21.
Press
MENU
and
select
Enter
the
program
guide
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
TLOCR
oeT
TIMER
SET
/
CHECK
appears.
Select
AUTO
and
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
ADVANCED
OPT{iONS
Use
[#4
to
select
an
item,then
push
[EXECUTE
keys
10
set
Program
GUIDE
CH
press
EXECUTE.
(AUTO
I
MANUAL)
For
details,
see
page
22.
Or,
push
[EXECUTE]
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Use[@|to
select
Then
push
(EXECUTE
Push
[EASY
SET
UP]
to
quit
Program
guide
channel
The
CABLE
BOX
SET
UP
CABLE
BOX
Your
actual
TV
channel
CONTROL
menu
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
appears.
Select
OFF
and
(ON_TOFF)
press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE.
For
details,
see
page
28.
Use[@]to
select
Then
push
[EXECU
Push
T
UP]
to
quit
3
For
scrambled
channels,
enter
all
the
scrambled
4
|
The
TUNER
PRESET
SEF
‘Ur
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
ANTENNA
/
CABLE
channels
you
want
to
record
and
the
cable
box
output
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
[ANT
~TCABLE)
channel
(usually
2, 3,
or
4):
CABLE
and
press
EXECUTE.
Use[e>]to
select
For
details,
see
page
25.
aeee
PASy
SEP
CUP
Eto
quit
Press
MENU
and
select
Enter
the
program
guide
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
channel,
then
the
cable
The
AUTO
PRESET
TINS
SSS
box
output
channel.
starts.
AUTO.
PRESET
SET
VOR
Pius:
CHANNELS
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
For
details,
see
page
25.
efeeorins
GUIDE
CH
TV_CH
25
3}
Push
{0-9}
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Please
wait
ADVANCED
OPT
IONS
Use
[(#¥)
to
select
an
item,then
push
{EXECUTE}
Or,
push
[EXECUTE}
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
L1ST
Program
guide
channel
SET
UP
is
done
Your
cable
box
channel
§
For
details,
see
page
32.
Press
EXECUTE.
Normal
display
<a
Getting
Started
|
19
Incompatible
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels,
using
an
A/B
switch
(continued)
20
Getting
Started
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
To
record
an
unscrambled
channel
1
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“A.”
2
Select
channels
on
the
VCR.
To
record
a
scrambled
channel
1
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“B.”
2
Select
channels
on
the
cable
box
(for
details
on
the
cable
box,
see
page
32).
To
watch
TV
1
Turn
off
your
VCR,
or
press
the
VCR’s
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2
Set the
A/B
switch
to
“B.”
3
Turn
on
your
cable
box.
4
Set
the
TV
to
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,
3,
or
4).
5
Set the
cable
box
to
the
channel
you
want
to
watch.
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