Sony SLV-789HF - Video Cassette Recorder User manual

SLV-789HF/792HF/799HF
RMT-V267A
SERVICE MANUAL
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Photo: SLV-799HF
RMT-V267A
US Model
SLV-789HF/799HF
Canadian Model
SLV- 789HF/792HF/799HF
Refer to the SERVICE MANUAL of VHS
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT VI for
MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS. (9-921-647-11)
SPECIFICATIONS
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SMECHANISM
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System
Format
VHS NTSC standard
Video recording system
Rotary head helical scanning FM system
Video heads
Double azimuth four heads
Video s;ignal
NTSC color, EIA standards
Tape speed
SP: 3335 mm/s (1 7» inches/s)
EP: 11.11 mm/s (Vis inches/s)
IP: 16.67 mm/s ("A* inches/s),
playback only
Maximum recording/playback time
8hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)
Fasl:-forward and rewind rime
Approx. 3min. (with T-120 tape)
Tuner section
Channel coverage
VHF 2to 13
UHF 14 to 69
CATV A-8 to A-l, Ato W, W+l to W+84
Antenna
re-ohm antenna terminal for VHP/UHF
Inputs and outputs
LINE-1 IN and -2 IN
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)
Input signal: 1Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO DM, phono jacks (2 each)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms
LINE OUT
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)
Output signal: 1Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,
sync negative
AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2)
Standard output: 327 mVrms
Load impedance: 47 kilohms
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms
S-LDMK (CONTROL SIN)( SLV-792HP7799HF)
Mini jack (1)
CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL SOUT)
Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)
Timer section
Clock
Quartz locked
Timer indication
12-hour cycle
Timer setting
8programs per month (max.)
Power back-up
Built-in self-charging capacitor
Back-up duration: up to 1hour at atime
General
Power requirements
120 VAC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
24 W
Operating temperature
5oCto40°C(41°Ftol04°F)
Storage temperature
-20°C to 60°C H°F to 140°F)
Dimensions
Approx. 430 x100 x292.5 mm (w/h/d)
(Approx. 17 X4X11 5/« inches) including
projecting parts and controls
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg (9 lb 1oz)
Supplied accessories
Remote commander (1)
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono,
1-mini) (1) (SLV-792HF7799HF)
Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (1)
(SLV-797HF/799HF)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
ENERGY STAR Is aUS. registered mark.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

TABLE
SERVICE NOTE
1.ERROR CODE INDICATION •
1. GENERAL
Getting Started
Unpacking
Selling up the remote commander
Hookups
Selecting alanguage
Setting the clock
Setting up the cable box control I
Presetting channels 1
Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system 1
Basic Operations
Playing atape 1
Recording TV programs 1
Locating achannel by Station ID 1
Recording TV programs using
the VCR Plus+ GOLD system 1
Setting the timer manually I
Additional Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds I
Searching for aselected point on the tape I
Skip-searching automatically 1
Creating afavorite channel list with Station ID 1
Recording TV programs using the dial timer 1
Setting the recording duration time 1
Checking/changing/eanceling timer settings I
Recording stereo and bilingual programs I
Searching using the index function 1
Adjusting the picture 1
Changing menu options 1
Editing with another VCR 1
Additional information
General setup information 1
Index to parts and controls 1
I-I
1-2
1-9
1-9
11
12
14
16
17
18
-18
-19
-20
-20
-21
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-23
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-24
-24
-25
-25
-26
-26
2.
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
2-4.
2-5.
2-6.
2- 7.
3.
3- 1.
3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
41.
4-2.
DISASSEMBLY
CASE. FRONT PANEL BLOCK ASSEMBLY
ME-316 BOARD. DM-84 BOARD, DI-71 BOARD
REAR PANEL
MA-342 BOARD
MECHANISM DECK
INTERNAL VIEWS
CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION
•2-1
•2-1
.2-2
2-2
2-3
2-4
•2-5
BLOCK DIAGRAMS
OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM
VIDEO BLOCK DIAGRAM
SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL/TUNER
BLOCK DIAGRAM
AUDIO BLOCK DIAGRAM
POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM
3-1
3-3
•3-5
3-7
3-9
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS
FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAMS
•MA-342 (VIDEO. AUDIO. SERVO/SYSTEM
CONTROL/TUNER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD
•MA-342 (1/8) (REC7PB AMP) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
•MA-342 (2/8) (VIDEO/AUDIO) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
•MA-342 (3/8) (SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL)
cn 11:\iATir 'hi \/—n \\1
4-3
4-5
4-5
4-7
49
OF CONTENTS
•MA-342 (5/8) (TUNEiR) SCHEMATIC
.4DIAGRAM
•MA-342 (6/8) (ERONT) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
•MA-342 (7/8) (POWER SUPPLY) SCHEMATIC
,DIAGRAM
•MA-342 (8/8) (V SET) SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
•DM-84 (TAPE. OPERATION) PRINTED
WIRING BOARD
•DM-84 (TAPE OPERATION) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM
•ME-3 16 (POWER, EJECT SWITCH) PRINTED
WIRING BOARD
•ME-3 16 (POWER, EJECT SWITCH) SCHEMATIC
DIAGRAM 4
•DI-71 (DIAL TIMER SWITCH) PRINTED WIRING
BOARD AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 4
•AR-20 (ARC) PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 4
15
-17
19
4-23
4-24
4-25
26
27
28
5. INTERFACE, IC PIN FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
5-1 .SYSTEM CONTROL —MECHANISM BLOCK
INTERLACE (MA-342 BOARD IC160)
5-2. SYSTEM CONTROL —SERVO PERIPHERAL
CIRCUIT INTERFACE (MA-342 BOARD KM 60)
5-3. SYSTEM CONTROL —SYSTEM CONTROL
PERIPHERAL CIRCUIT INTERFACE
(MA-342 BOARD ICI60)
5-4. SYSTEM CONTROL AND RF MODULATOR
-INPUT SELECTION BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-342 BOARD ICI60)
5-5. SYSTEM CONTROL -VIDEO/RP BLOCK
INTERFACE (MA-342 BOARD IC160)
5-6. SYSTEM CONTROL -AUDIO BLOCK INTERFACE
(MA-342 BOARD IC160)
5-7. SERVO/SYSTEM CONTROL MICROPROCESSOR
PIN FUNC TIONS (MA-342 BOARD IC160)
5-1
5-1
5-2
5-2
5-2
5-2
5-3
6. ADJUSTMENTS
6-1 MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS
6-2. EI ICIRI( \l. ADJUSTMENTS
2- 1.PREPARATION BEFORE ADJUSTMENT
2-1-1. Equipment Required
2- 1-2. Equipment Connection
2- 1-3. Set-up of Adjustment
2-1-4. Alignment Tape
2- 1-5. Input/Output Levels and Impedance
2- 1-6. Adjustment Sequence
2-2. POWER SUPPLY CHECK
2-2- 1. Output Voltage Check (MA-342 Board)
2-3. SERVO SYS TEM CHECK
2-3-1. RF Switching Position Adjustment (MA-342 Board)
2-4. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMEN T
2-4- 1.Hi-Fi Audio System Adjustment (Hi-Fi model only)
2-4-2. Hi-Fi Switching Position Adjustment
(MA-342 Board)
24-3. Normal Audio System Adjustment
2-4-4. ACT; Head Adjustment
2-4-5. E-F Output Level Check
2-4-6. Frequency Response Check
2-5. ADJUSTING PARTS LOCATION DIAGRAM
6-1
•6-1
6-1
•6-1
•6-1
•6-
1
6-1
6-2.
6-2
6-2
6-2
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-3
6-4
6-4
6-4
6-4
-6-4
6-6
7. REPAIR PARTS LIST
7-1 EXPLODED VIEWS
7-1-1. FRONT PANEL AND UPPER CAST: SEC TION
7-1-2. CHASSIS SECTION
•7-
1
-7-1
-7-2

SAFETY CHECK-OUT
After correcting the original service problem, perform the following
safety checks before releasing the set to the customer.
1.Check the area of your repair for unsoldered or poorly-soldered
connections. Check the entire board surface for solder splashes
and bridges.
2. Check the interboard wiring to ensure that no wires are
"pinched" or contact high-wattage resistors.
3. Look for unauthorized replacement parts, particularly
transistors, that were installed during aprevious repair. Point
them out to the customer and recommend their replacement.
4. Look for parts which, though functioning, show obvious signs
of deterioration. Point them out to the customer and
recommend their replacement.
5. Check the line cord for cracks and abrasion.
Recommend the replacement of any such line cord to the
customer.
6. Check the B+ voltage to see it is at the values specified.
7. Check the antenna terminals, metal trim, "metallized" knobs,
screws, and all other exposed metal parts for AC leakage.
Check leakage as described below.
To Exposed Metal
Parts on Set
0.15 \iF±. ?.6A1>
AC
Voltmeter
(0.75 V)
... Earth Ground
Fig. A. Using an AC voltmeter to check AC leakage.
LEAKAGE TEST
The AC leakage from any exposed metal part to earth ground and
from all exposed metal parts to any exposed metal part having a
return to chassis, must not exceed 0.5mA (500 microampers).
Leakage current can be measured by any one of three methods.
1.Acommercial leakage tester, such as the Simpson 229 or RCA
TW-540A. Follow the manufacturers' instructions to use these
instruments.
2. Abattery-operated AC milliammetcr. The Data Precision 245
digital multimeter is suitable for this job.
3. Measuring the voltage drop across aresistor by means of a
VOM or battery-operated AC voltmeter. The "limit" indication
is 0.75V, so analog meters must have an accurate low voltage
scale. The Simpson 250 and Sanwa SH-63Trd are examples
of apassive VOM that is suitable. Nearly all battery operated
digital multimeters that have a2V AC range are suitable. (See
Fig. A)
SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!!
COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK AOR DOTTED LINE WITH
MARK AON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN THE PARTS
LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION. REPLACE THESE
COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS WHOSE PART NUMBERS
APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS
ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT
ALA SECURITE!
LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFES PAR UNE MARQUE ASUR LES
DIAGRAMMES SCHEMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES PIECES SONT
CRITIQUES POUR LA SECURITE DE FONCTIONNEMENT. NE
REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE PAR DES PIESES SONY
DONT LES NUMEROS SONT DONNES DANS CE MANUEL OU
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SERVICE NOTE
1. ERROR CODE INDICATION
»Error codes arc indicated using the lower 5digits in the fluorescent display tube.
"At this time. Colon between character is not indicated."
en mMode code indication when the error lias occurred.
Hrror code
ERROR CODE
0No error
ICam encoder error Loading direction
2Cam encoder error Unloading direction
i. Treel error
4Sreel error
^. Capstan error
6Drum error
7Error on initializing
8Cassette loading error
9Reserve
MODE CODE
0Power-on eject 10 FWD x120 REW play
Power-on initial 1 1 FWD x2 21 Cas. loading
Power-off eject 12 CUE 22 Tape loading
Power-off stop 13 PB-pause 23 Power-off loading
4FF 14 RVS-pausc 24 Mecha. error (Power on)
5REW 15 RVS xl 25 Power-on eject initial
(> REC 16 RVS x2 26 Power-off eject initial
7RFC- pause 17 REV 27 APC REC
8Power-on stop 18 Power-off initial 28 Cas. loading
(No auto PB check)
9PB 19 Mecha. error (Power off)

SECTION 1
GENERAL
SLV-789HF/792HF/799H F
This section is extracted from
instruction manual.
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
•Remote commander 'Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
Si«AA(R6) batteries 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
1Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini
to 3-phono, 1-mini)
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 aSony TV or AV receiver.
Burtons on the remote
commander marked with adot
(•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV.
The RECEIVER VOL +/- and
MUTING buttons can be used to
operate your Sony AV receiver.
'a a'a
CD CD CD CD
'0 '© '©
'© 'CD ©
'CD '© '®
"© O.RECEIVER VOL +/-
To operate Set jTvl (RECEIVER^ V1PEO| to
aSony
orAV r
[TVl[RF.CE:i VER3and point at the remote sensor on the TV o
receiver
Getting Started | !
4IGetting Started
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Notes
•With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
•If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
•Do not use anew battery wilh an old one.
•Do not use different types of batteries.
•Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander.
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.
1Set Ll^l^ErVERl/IVIDEOl al the top of the remote commander to
Trvl [recfiverI
2Hold down 1/(1), and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number
buttons. Then release I/C!).
Now you can use the 1/6, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with adot(*) to
control aSony TV. To control the VCR, reset Fi"V [[RECEIVERS/ IVlDEOlto
LVIDjjOj
.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at atime 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 n
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 03, 05, 18
Daytron 12 Panasonic 06, 19 Sylvania 08, 12
03, 04, 14 I'hUco 03,04 Teknika 03, 08, 14
11 Philips OS Toshiba 07
General Electric 06,10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03, 04, 12
GoldStar 03, 04, 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12
Hitachi 02,03 Quasar 06, 18 15
J.C.Penny 04, 12 Radio Shack 05, 14
Notes
•If Ore TV uses adifferent remote control system from the one pro£iammed If) work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
•If you enter a new code number, the rode 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 Uworks 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.
fyou have Use Refer to
rV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then
follow one of the hookups below.
Pages 9and 10
Cable box that is compatible with the
VCR's cable box control feature
Hookup 1Pages 11 to 14
cable box or incompatible cable box
with only afew scrambled channels
Hookup 2Pages 15 to 18
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3Pages 19 to 22
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DIRECTV* digital satellite receiver
Hookup 4
Hookup 5
Pages 23 to 26
Pages 27 to 29
Incompatible cable box with only afew Hookup 6Pages 30 to 35
:r ambled channels, using an A/B
After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.
Before you get started
•Turn off the power to all equipment.
•Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
"Be sure you make connections firmly. I,oose connections may cause
picture distortion.
•If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9and 10
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get abetter 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 9and
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 atrademark of Sony Corporation.
HUse this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
Stereo receiver
©S© u
Audio/video cable (supplied)
*Do not connect the miniplugs (or this hookup.
Audio cable (not supplied)
0Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiw
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
•OlRJ-XrVV is atrademark of DIRECTV, In.
Getting Started
in it of Hughes Electronics Corpoi
Getting Started
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
HUse this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function
VCR Stereo n
Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
A/V hookup:
To play atape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
VCR setup
After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Press MENU and select
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
Set AUTO ANT SELfcCT
to OFF and press OK.
For detail:.,
Caution
Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna termina Is
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions Kiih
to do so may result in operation that violates the regtilatic
Communications Commission regarding the use and opei
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make sun
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your rec
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system install
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
specifies that the cable ground stall be connected to the grounding sy:
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
if the 1-e
nof RI:devices. Wevei
.eous (parallel) a.uenn.
to Article 820-
Hpofcup 1.'-.Pages 11 to 14
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have acable box, especially if your cable
system scrambles ail or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cable
box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, sunplifying the
recording process. Alist of compatible cable boxes is on pages 47 to 49.
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
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
--_£@n AMatch the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
--—pi] BFor conr,ector types
[q| Band C, no UHF
U^jp connection is
required.
VHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the C. able Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
Side view
continued

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
ookiip 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 104.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
OThe LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESl'ANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 36.
OThe CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 38
OThe SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
appears. Press t/i/*-/^ to enter the ZIP/
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You
can also use the number buttons to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
©The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears
Select ON. For details, see page 46.
if] era
0Enler your cable box code number and press
OK. For details, see page 46.
©Select your cable box output channel and press OK.
Hookup 1
Norma! display
The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup
1Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press Irjrj
2Select SET VCR IJlus+ CHANNELS and press
OK.
3Select AUTO and press OK
4Press to turn off the VCR.
12 jGetting Started
Hookup 2Pages IS to 18
.Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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 PIus+
GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV
programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 59.
Notes
•To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on.
•It takes about 1hour 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, sot the
program guide channels manually For details, see page 62.
«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 61.
Automatic dock 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 atime 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 4.1
l) use the Auto Clock Set fea leave the cable box on.
No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have acable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable company cannot supply acable 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 acable box
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have
cable box. iCable
~S' Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
For connector
types Band C,
no UHF
connection is
required.

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2: VCR setup
1Set 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 104.
If you madeA/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
2Press EASY SOT UP on
the VCR.
OThe LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCA1S) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 36.
©The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 38.
0The SMART CI IANNE1.MAPPING menu
appears. Press i//"/- to enter the ZIP/
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (Yen
can also use the number buttons fo enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
OThe CABLE BOX CONTROL n
Select OFF and press OK.
Getting Started
0The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 52.
0The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 2:
Normal display
The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press
OK. [a! BC, ™as 71
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2Select SET VCR Plus* CHANNELS and press
OK.
3Select AUTO and press OK.
4Press 1/6 to him off the VCR.
Getting started
•Hookup 3Pagefr19to22
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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 59.
Notes
•It takes about 1hour 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 62.
•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, so'
page 61.
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 rhe
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sels the
clock by picking up atime 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 43.
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't
have cable TV).
El 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 VHP and UHF antennas
VHF/UHF
@A Match the type of
connector on your
TV: AB, or C.
VHF
UHF
0Use this hookup if you're using aVHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only) Rear of -pj
VHF/UHF Match the type of
Aconnector on your
UHF
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
8and Cno UHF
connection is
required.
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
li your antenna cable is aflat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external
antenna connector {not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VI IF/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 IOS.
continued

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
EEokup 3: VCR setup
1Set 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 104.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
2Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
OThe LANGUAGE menu appears. Chan
on-screen display language to Spa
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 36.
©The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 38.
©The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
appears. Press t/f /«-/- to enter the ZIP/
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You
can also use the number buttons io enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
OThe CABLE BOX CONTROL r
Select OFF and press OK. HE
Getting Started
0The TUNER PRESET menu appears Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 52.
0The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 3:
Normal display
The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup
1 Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press
OK.
2Select SET VCR I'lus+ CHANNFJ.S and press [a
OK.
3Select AUTO and press OK.
4Press I/O) to turn off the VCR.
contin ued
Getting Started
Hookup 4Pages&Jtp'26
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
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 59.
Notes
"It takes about 1hour 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 62.
If the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears the first time you rum on
the VCR after finishing channei setup, select the MAP number. For details, see
page 61.
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 atime signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the rimer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. Por details, see
page 43.
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled
channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply acable 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
Cable box Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
JjqTIa Match the type of
connector on your
,TV: A, B. or C.
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
For connector
types Band C, n
UHF connection
is required.
continued

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4: VCR setup
1Set 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 104.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
OThe I-ANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 36.
©The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select
MANUALand press OK. Then set the clock
manually and press OK. For details, see
page 44.
0The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
appears. Press to enter the ZIP/
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You
can also use the number buttons to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
OThe CABLE BOX CONTROL n
Select OFF and press OK.
24 IGetting Started
©The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE (o ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 52.
0The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 4:
Normal display
The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup
1Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Listing in your program
guide. For details, see page 58,
2Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 62.
OPress MENU, then select SETTINGS and press p
OK. [Ill**™"08
iSelect SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press
OK.
>Select MANUAL and press OK.
conti nued
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Hookup 5'Pages 27 to 29
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
OEnter the program guide channel, then the cable
box output channel.
©Press OK.
©Press MENU to exit the menu.
Program guide channel
Cable box output chani
Automatic dock setting
To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually
select achannel that carries atime signal:
1Tune the cable box to achannel that carries atime signal.
2Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set
feature.
3Turn off the VCR. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for
Daylight Saving Tune by picking up the time signal.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels myour
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 43.
Note
•To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
DIRECTV digital satellite receiver
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you have aDIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows
the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECI V
digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. Alist of
compatible DIRECTV digital satellite receivers is on page 49.
The DIRECTV System is asatellite broadcast that provides superior digital-
quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. Avariety of program packages
are available through your program providers. It also has program guide:,
that are sorted by program categories.
What you can do with this hookup
•Record any channels using the VCR's cable box control feature in
channels on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver.
What you can't do
•Record with the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver turned off
•Record any channels from cable or an antenna
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control
feature.)
•Use acable box
Record programs with the VCR Plus+ GOLD system VHF/UHF
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