Sony SLV-R1000 - Video Cassette Recorder User manual

SONY. ee
®
Video Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
SLV-R1000
SWS (rie F i
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© 1993 by Sony Corporation

To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
CAUTION
Ri F ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 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 prod-
uct's
enclosure
that
may
be
of
suffi-
cient 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 accompa-
nying the appliance
This
English
language
instruction
manual
covers
both
the
Canadian
and
U.S.A.
models
of
the
SLV-R1000.
The
models
are
the
same
with
the
exception
of
the
MENU
screen,
where
LANGUAGE
option
allows
you
to
select
either
French
or
English
as
your
on-screen
language.
(See
page
17
for
details)
2 Preliminaries
if
Owner’s
Record
The
model
number
is
located
at
the
front
and
rear
of
the
unit
and
the
serial
number
is
on
the
top.
Record
the
serial
number
in
the
space
provided
below.
Refer
to
these
numbers
whenever
you
call
upon
your
Sony
service
dealer
regarding
this
product.
Model No. SLV-R1000 Serial No.
For the Customers in the U.S.A.
CAUTION
You
are
cautioned
that
any
changes
or
modifications
not
expressly
approved
in
this
manual
could
void
your
authority
to
operate
this
equipment.
Note
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy
and,
if
not
installed
and
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
equipment
off
and
on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
a
circuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver
is
connected.
-
Consult
the
dealer
or
an
experienced
radio/TV
technician for help.
Caution
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.
|
NOTE
TO
CATV
SYSTEM
INSTALLERS
IN
THE
U.S.A.:
This
reminder
is
provided
to
call
the
cable
TV
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
in
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
cable
entry
as
practical.

Table
of
Contents
Preliminaries
Warning
Owner’s
Record
.
Precautions ..
Introduction .
Using
This
Manual
Overview
Hookups
and
Getting
Started
Hookup
1
-
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Hookup
..
Hookup
2
—
Using
VCR
Cable
Box
Control
.
Hookup
3
—
No
Cable
Box
or
Incompatible
Cable
Box,
Few
“Scrambled”
Channels
.....-+s1-ssseee
Hookup
4
-
Incompatible
Cable
Box,
Many
“Scrambled”
Channels
..
12
Hookup
5
-
Antenna
Hookup
Preparing
the
Remote
Commander/Selecting
Language
....-.....++
wee
16
Inserting
Batteries
Operating
the
VCR
with
the
Remote
Commander
..
How
to
Use
the
Remote
Commander
.
Setting
the
Command
Mode
........
Selecting
Language
(Only
for
Canadian
Setting
the
Remote
Commander
to
Control
Other
Manufacturers’
TV
Sets
Manufacturers
and
their
Code
Numbers
Setting
the
Time
and
Date
.........
Example
of
Time
and
Date
Setting
.
Presetting
the
Active
Channels
......
Presetting
All
Receivable
Channels
Automatically
Presetting
Desired
Channels
or
Disabling
Unwanted
Channels
..
FIM@-tUMig
....--.--esseseecneereenereen
Cable
TV
Channel
Assignment
Activating
the
Cable
Box
Control
Function
Setting
the
Cable
Box
Control
....
ror
Checking
the
Cable
Box
Control
Qnaenn
Ona
Using
the
SET
UP
MENU
oni
2?
Menu
Choices
..
28
Playback
inserting
a
Video
Cassette
..
Playback
The
On-Screen
Display
...
31
Indexing
Tape
Contents
..
31
Playing
Back
Externally-Recorded
Tapes
.
.32
Selecting
the
Monitor
SOUNG
........---ss:-s---
32
Listening
to
Mixed
Hi-Fi
and
Normal
Track
Sound
.
33
Recording
TV
Programs
..
ei
.34
Recording
TV
Programs
.
P@USING
.-.--:s:ceseeesteecteees
Recording
with
the
TV
Off
.
.
Watching
One
TV
Program
While
Recording
Another
...
36
Recording
Multi-channel
TV
Sound
(MTS)
Broadcasts
36
Timer
Recording
...
Setting
the
Timer
Overlapping
Timer
Recordings
..
Checking
the
Timer
Settings
......
Changing
or
Cancelling
the
Timer
Settings
Using
the
VCR
Before
Timer
Recording
Starts
Introducing
VCR
Plus+
.......---
VCR
Plus+
Setup
Instructions
.
Recording
Programs
Using
VCR
Plus+
Advanced
Operations
Variable
Speed
Playback
Variable
Speed
Playback
pf
Still
Picture
.....
48
Picture
Search
..
48
Locked
Picture
Search
.49
Skip
Playback
...
.
49
Slow
Motion
Playback
...
Frame-by-Frame
Picture
nen
Picture
Adjustment
During
Variable
Spee'
Index
FUNCTION
.......-0+-+
Marking
Index
Signals
Locating
an
Index
—
Index
Search
.
Erasing
Index
Signals
............--
APC
(Adaptive
Picture
Control)
.
Using
the
APC
Function
when
Recording
..
Using
the
APC
Function
when
Playing
Back
a
Tape
Quick-Timer
Recording
.
Quick-Timer
Recording
Buttons
Operable
During
Quick-Timer
Recording
Editing
..
Editing
fro
m Another VCR
Editing
onto
Another
VCR
°
Synchronized
Editing
.......
58
When
Using
the
CONTROL
S
Cable
Insert
Editing
...-....-.:ssssereeseeees
Insert
Editing
from
another
VOR
Additional
information
General
Setup
Information
Setting
the
RF
Unit
......-..
Attaching
the
F-type
Connector
..
Attaching
the
External
Antenna
Connector
.
Attaching
the
EAC-66
U/V
Band
Separator/Mixer
identifying
the
Parts
and
Controls
.
Front
Panel
......----++
Inside
of
Front
Panel
.
Rear
Panel
......---
Display
Window
Indicators
Remote
Commander
.
Troubleshooting
Specifications .
Index
Preliminaries 3
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Precautions
Safety
e@ Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
|f anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have
it checked by qualified personne! 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 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.
Installation
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
build-up.
Do
not
place
the
unit
on
surfaces
(rugs,
blankets,
etc.)
or
near
materials
(curtains,
draperies)
that
may
block
the
ventilation
slots.
Do
not
install
the
unit
near
heat
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
ducts,
or
in a place
subject
to
direct
sunlight,
excessive
dust,
mechanical
vibration
or
shock.
Do
not
install
the
unit
in
an
inclined
position.
It
is
designed
to
be
operated
in a
horizontal
position
only.
Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with
strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
loudspeakers.
© Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
Operation
@
When
the
unit
is
not
in
use,
turn
the
power
off
to
conserve
energy
and
to
extend
its
life.
e
Remove
and
store
video
cassettes
after
recording
or
playback.
Cleaning
© Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution.
© Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
benzine.
About the S-VHS System
The
S-VHS
system
provides
sharp,
finely
detailed
pictures*
through
the
S-VHS
video
signal
recording/playback
circuit
and
high
quality
S-VHS
tape.
*
Approximately
400
TV
lines
of
horizontal
resolution
This
VCR
can
record
and
play
back
high
quality
pictures
when
you
use
tapes
bearing
the
S¥HS'
mark.
The
unit
also
can
record
and
play
back
tapes
bearing
the
[VHS'
mark.
On
the
recording/playback
format
and
the
types
of
video
cassettes
to
be
used
Before
you
begin,
check
to
see
which
recording/playback
format
(S-VHS
or
VHS)
you
will
use,
referring
to
the
following
table.
4 Preliminaries:
Tape used Recording/playback format
| S-VHS tape | Setting of S-VHS switch
| ® “ON” > S-VHS
[pane
|
“OFF”
+
VHS
recording 7
| VHS tape VHS format regardless of the S-VHS
switch setting
Tape Playing back on an S-VHS VCR
recorded in ® Automatically selected
S-VHS
format
A
tape
recorded
in
the
S-VHS
format will be played back in the
S-VHS format.
The tape recorded in the VHS
During
format
will
be
played
back
in
the
playback VHS format.
Playing back on a VHS VCR
| ® A tape recorded in the S-VHS
format cannot be played back.
A tape recorded in the VHS format
| will be played back in the VHS
tormat.
Tape VHS format
recorded in
VHS format
About
Recording
and
Playback
with
this
VCR
On recording and playback format
e This VCR bears the SWS: mark.
If
you
record
TV
programs
with
this
VCR,
the
recorded
pictures
will
be
played
back
giving
the
horizontal
resolution
level
of
the
TV.
On
the
cassettes
used
_
Use
video
cassettes
bearing
the
SWHS|
mark
or
the
[VHS)
mark.
®
Video
cassettes
recorded
in
the
VHS
format
can
be
played
back
on
this
VCR.
©
Video
cassettes
recorded
in
the
SHS
format
using
this
VCR
cannot
be
played
back
on
a
VCR
with
the
[VHS|
mark
only.
@
Some
video
sources
used
in
other
countries
cannot
be
played
back
on
this
VCR
due
to
the
differences
in
color
systems.

h
Introduction
eee
Using This Manual
This
manual
is
divided
into
five
chapters.
The
chapters
and
their
contents
are
as
follows:
Preliminaries
(page
2)
Preparation
(page
6)
Basic
Operations
(page
29)
Advanced
Operations
(page
48)
Additional
Information
(page
62)
If
you
are
using
your
VCR
for
the
first
time,
start
from
the
section
“Hookups
and
Getting
Started”
(page
6).
This
section
explains
how
to
hookup,
set
up,
and
operate
your
VCR
so
that
you
can
start
enjoying
it
right
away.
For
information
about
the
VCR's
basic
operations,
such
as
Playback
(page
29),
Recording
TV
Programs
(page
34),
or
Timer
Recording
(page
37),
see
Basic
Operations.
If
you
are
already
familiar
with
the
basic
operations,
see
Advanced
Operations.
If
you
have
any
problems
in
operating
the
VCR,
refer
to
Troubleshooting.
|f
your
VCR
is
in
need
of
repair,
contact
your
nearest
Sony
Service
Center
facility.
Conventions of this manual
This
manual
explains
operations
using
the
VCR
Remote
Commander.
However,
the
buttons
on
the
VCR
with
the
same
name
or
mark
as
those
on
the
Remote
Commander
function
exactly
the
same
as
those
of
the
Remote
Commander.
When
you
are
reading
through
the
manual,
remember:
©
Buttons
and
switches
are
shown
in
uppercase
letters.
Example:
Press
®
PLAY.
Numbers
in
the
illustrations
correspond
to
numbers
in
the
text.
4— indicates signal flow.
Notes
and
cautions
are
enclosed
in
boxes.
©
On-screen
displays
for
the
USA
model
are
used
to
explain
operations
requiring
on-screen
menus.
Unpacking
Check
that
you
have
received
the
following
accessories:
Remote
Commander
RMT-V129A
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
External antenna connector (1)
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
with
F-type
connectors
(1)
AC power cord (1)
Audio/video
connecting
cable
(3
phono
to
3-phono)
(1)
S
VIDEO
connecting
cable
(1)
Cable
Mouse
(Cable
Box
Controller)
(1)
High-quality picture
The
S-VHS
system
gives
you
400
lines
of
horizontal
resolution,
enabling
you
to
obtain
a
high
quality
picture.
Features
e VCR Plus+ system
Allows
you
to
quickly
and
easily
preset
up
to
eight
TV
programs.
® Cable box control
Allows
your
VCR
to
control
channel
selection
on
most
cable boxes.
e
APC
(Adaptive
Picture
Control)
function
Automatically
optimizes
recording
and
playback
performance
by
adjusting
the
video
circuitry
for
each
tape
that
you
use.
e Auto tracking function
Automatically
adjusts
the
tracking
condition
for
optimum
picture quality.
¢
Timer
recordings
of
eight
programs
in
a
month
Recording
of
up
to
eight
TV
programs
can
be
preset
up
to
one
month
in
advance.
@ DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows
quick
access
to
a
desired
scene
and
playback
at
various
speeds
in
forward
and
reverse
directions.
© Index function
The
beginning
of
a
desired
scene
can
be
located
easily
with
the
index
search
function.
©
Multi-brand
TV
control
Remote
Commander
The
Remote
Commander
can
control
Sony
and
other
manufacturer's
TV
sets.
e Auto head cleaner
Cleans
the
video
heads
each
time
a
cassette
is
inserted
or
ejected.
Editing
® Flying erase head
Allows
clean,
concise
editing
with
less
noise.
@
Input
connectors
on
the
front
panel
Allows
easy
connection
to
a
camcorder.
e Insert editing
Allows
easy
superimposition
of
pictures
and/or
sound
onto a prerecorded cassette.
@ CONTROL L jack
Control
L
@
connection
lets
you
easily
perform
tape
editing.
e@ CONTROL S INPUT jack
Allows
remote
control
of
this
VCR
by
other
Sony
video
equipment
with
a
CONTROL
S
OUTPUT
jack.
On-screen display
tl
i
i
ee
A
@ DISPLAY
Tape
counter,
cassette
speed,
operation
mode,
and
remaining
cassette
length
can
be
displayed
on
the
TV
screen.
©
TIMER
SET/CHECK
display
Timer
recording
settings
can
be
set
and
checked
by
referring
to
the
TV
screen.
e
ON
SCREEN
HELP
message
The
VCR
gives
a
message
on
screen
with
a
beep
tone
to
warn
that
you
have
attempted
an
incorrect
operation.
VCR
Pius+
and
PlusCode
are
trade
marks
of
Gemstar
Development
Corp.
VCR
Plus+
system
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation
Preliminaries 5
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P
Hookups
and
Getting
Started
a
Before
you
can
use
your
VCR
for
the
first
time,
you
need
to
To
hook
up
your
VCR
so
that
it
works
best
for
you,
first
scan
connect
it
to
your
TV
and
set
it
up
to
receive
programs
for
through
the
table
below.
Then
use
the
accompanying
viewing
and
recording.
This
section
explains
how
to
hook
up,
diagrams
and
procedures
on
the
following
pages
to
set
up,
and
operate
your
VCR
so
that
you
can
start
enjoying
complete
your
VCR's
connections.
it
right
away,
There
are,
however,
many
types
of
TVs
available
and
many
different
ways
in
which
your
TV
can
be
hooked
up.
As
a
result,
this
manual
describes
several
ways
your
VCR
can
be
connected.
If
you
...
Use
Refer
to
Have
Audio/Video
Inputs
on
your
TV.
Hookup
1
first,
then
proceed.
Page
7
Have
a
cable
box.
Hookup
2.
[a
Cable
Box|+|VCR|
Page
8
Have
cable,
but
don't
have
a
cable
box.
Hookup
3.
Page
10
Hookup
3
or
4,
(or
contact
your
cable
company.
They
Have
a
cable
box
that
cannot
be
controlled
by
the
may
be
able
to
supply
a
compatible
cable
box.)
Pages
10
or
12
VCR's
cable
box
control
feature.
Cable
Box|~|VCR|
Have
an
antenna,
not
cable
TV.
Hookup
5,
[avai|>{VCR]
Page
14
After
you've
completed
the
connections,
follow
the:
|
instructions
for
setup,
including
VCR
Plus+
setup.
(During
setup,
if
you
need
more
details
of
the
procedures
described,
page
numbers
are
provided
where
you
can
find
complete,
step-by-step
instructions.)
Caution
Connections
between
the
VCR
VHF/UHF
OUT
connector
and
the
antenna
terminals
of
a
TV
receiver
should
be
made
only
as
shown
in
the
instructions.
Failure
to
do
so
may
result
in
operation
that
violates
the
After
you've
completed
the
setup,
you're
ready
to
use
your
regulations
of
the
Federal
Communications
VCR.
Follow
the
instructions
provided
in
‘To
Watch
the
TV,”
Commission
regarding
the
use
and
operation
of
RF
“To
Watch
the
VCR,"
and
“To
Record
A
Program’
for
your
devices.
Never
connect
the
output
of
the
recorder
to
an
specific
hookup.
antenna
or
make
simultaneous
(parallel)
antenna
and
recorder
connections
at
the
antenna
terminals
of
your
receiver.
(Again,
if
you
need
step-by-step
instructions,
page
numbers
are
provided
where
you
can
find
this
information.)
Before
making
the
connections,
check
the
following
points:
@
Turn
off
the
power
to
the
VCR
and
TV.
®
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cord
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
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A=>——c_
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>
To
wall
outlet
3888
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®
Make
connections
firmly.
Loose
connections
may
cause
i
picture
distortion.
If
your
TV
doesn’t
match
any
of
the
examples
provided,
consult
your
nearest
Sony
dealer
or
qualified
technician.
6 Preparation

Hookup 1
Audio/Video
(A/V)
Hookup
If
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
picture
and
sound
if
you
hook
up
your
VCR
using
these
connections.
In
addition,
for
a
true
“home
theater”
experience,
you
should
connect
the
audio
outputs
of
your
VCR
or
TV
to
your
stereo
system.
If
your
TV
doesn't
have
A/V
inputs,
see
the
following
pages
for
antenna
or
cable
hookup.
If
you
intend
to
use
the
VCR
for
playback
only,
you're
finished
after
you've
made
these
connections.
If
you
want
to
record
off-air
or
off
your
cable
TV
system,
please
do
the
A/V
hookup
on
this
page
first,
then
proceed
to
the
following
pages
for
antenna
or
cable
hookup.
After
you've
hooked
up
your
TV
using
the
A/N
connections,
use
the
following
procedure
to
set
up
and
use
the
VCR
with
your
TV.
A/V Setup & Operation
Set
AUTO
ANT
SEL
to
OFF.
Press MENU.
Details are on page 27.
Select SET UP MENU.
=>
Set to OFF.
Select AUTO ANT SEL.
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Hookups and Getting Started
Hookup
2
-
Using
VCR
Cable
Box
Control
or-lel(-Ba tele) tia)
Recommended Use:
This
hookup
is
recommended
for
most
cable
systems.
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
company
“scrambles”
all
or
most
channels.
Background
This
VCR
can
record
most
unscrambled
cable
channels.
Some
cable
systems
“scramble”
specific
channels,
usually
premium
or
pay-per-view
channels.
In
order
to
record
these
“scrambled"
channels
you
should
use
this
hookup.
This
hookup
simplifies
recording
channels
from
the
cable
box,
by
using
the
VCR's
cable
box
control
feature
to
change
channels
on
the
cable
box.
The
cable
box
control
feature
allows
the
VCR
to
change
channels
on
most
cable
boxes
that
are
capable
of
infrared
remote
control.
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8 Preparation
A
list
of
compatible
cable
boxes
is
on
page
26.
If,
after
checking
your
setup,
you
are
sure
that
the
VCR
will
not
control
your
cable
box,
contact
your
cable
company.
They
may
be
able
to
supply
a
compatible
cable
box.
If
your
cable
company
cannot
supply
a
compatible
cable
box,
and
your
cable
system
only
“scrambles”
a
few
channels,
you
must
use
Hookup
4.
What
You
Can
and
Can’t
Do
With
This
Hookup

VCR
Setup
(Simple
Cable)
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
on
the
VCR's
rear
panel
to
CH3
or
CH4.
If
you
made
A/V
connections,
skip
this
step.
2
Switch
on
your
cable
box.
3
Set
NORMAL/CATV
to
CATV.
Select TUNER PRESET.
$
Set to CATV.
|
Details
are
on
pages
21
and
22.
+
4
Set
the
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
to
ON.
Select CABLE BOX
CONTROL.
Press MENU.
Enter
your
Cable
4
Box
Code
Number,
Select
ON,
then
press
then
press
EXECUTE. EXECUTE.
Select your Cable Box Output
Channel and press EXECUTE.
E
Details are on page 25.
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details,
see
page
44.
2
If
the
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows.
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Press
MENU.
CHANNELS.
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Enter the program guide
channel, then the channel
your VCR uses.
Program listing guide channel.
Your actual cable channe'
Details are on page 45.
—
a
To Watch the TV
4
Turn
your
VCR
off,
or
press
the
VCR's
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2
Switch
on
your
cable
box.
3
Tune
the
TV
to
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2, 3,
or
4).
4
Select
the
channel
that
you
want
to
watch
with
your
cable
box.
To Watch the VCR
1
Tune
the
TV
to
CH3
or
CH4,
(or
to
A/V
input
if
you
made
A/V
connectidns).
2
Insert
a
cassette
and
press
®
PLAY.
Details
are
on
page
30.
To Record A Program
4
Switch
on
the
cable
box.
2
Press
VCR
Plus+
on
the
Remote
Commander.
3
Enter
the
program's
PlusCode
number.
4
Press
ONCE,
DAILY,
or
WEEKLY
on
the
Remote
Commander.
5 Insert a blank cassette.
6
Press
TIMER
REC
on
the
Remote
Commander.
7
Leave
the
cable
box
on.
Details are on page 46.
Preparation 9
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Setup

Hookups and Getting Started
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Hookup 3 - No Cable Box or Incompatible Cable Box, Few “Scrambled” Channels
Recommended
Use:
Background
Use
this
hookup
if
you
do
not
have
a
cable
box.
This
VCR
can
record
most
unscrambled
cable
channels.
F e
Some
cable
systems
“‘scramble”
specific
channels,
usually
Also
use
this
hookup
if
your
cable
company
cannot
premium
or
pay-per-view
channels.
You
will
not
be
able
to
supply
a
cable
box
that
is
compatible
with
the
VCR's
record
“‘scrambled”
channels
with
this
hookup.
In
order
to
cable
box
control
feature,
and
your
cable
system
record
“scrambled”
channels
you
should
use
Hookup
2.
“scrambles”
only
a
few
channels.
The
“cable
mouse"
is
not
used
in
this
hookup.
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TO TV IF YOU DO NOT
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What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup
1 (6) Preparation

4
Set the
RF
UNIT
on
the
VCR’s
rear
panel
to
CH3
or
CH4.
If
you
made
A/V
connections,
skip
this
step.
2
Set
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
to
OFF
(this
is
the
factory
setting)
using
the
on-screen
MENU.
3
Set
NORMAL/CATV
to
CATV.
Press
MENU.
Select
TUNER
PRESET.
4
Set to CATV.
Details
are
on
pages
21
and
22.
4
Preprogram
the
channels
into
the
VCR.
Press
MENU.
Select
TUNER
PRESET.
a
Select AUTO PRESET,
then
press
EXECUTE.
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Setup
Details
are
on
pages
21
and
22.
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details,
see
page
44.
2
if
the
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows:
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Select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
=
&
Enter the program guide
channel,
then
the
channel
your VCR uses.
Press MENU.
Program
listing
guide
channel
Your
actual
cable
channel
Details
are
on
page
45.
a
To Watch the TV
1
Turn
your
VCR
off,
or
press
the
VCR's
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2
Select
the
channel
with
your
cable
box
(if
you
have
one),
or
directly
tune
with
your
TV
(if
you
don’t).
To Watch the VCR
1a
If
you
didn’t
use
the
A/V
input:
©
Turn
ON
the
cable
box.
e
Select
CH
3
or
CH
4
on
the
cable
box
(whichever
you
set
on
the
back
of
the
VCR).
Select
the
output
channel
of
the
cable
box
(usually
2,
3
or
4)
on
your
TV.
1b
If
you
made
the
A/V
connections
on
page
hi
Set
your
TV
to
the
A/V
input.
2
Insert
a
cassette
and
press
B
PLAY.
Details
are
on
page
30.
To
Record
a
Program
4
Press
VCR
Plus+
on
the
Remote
Commander.
2
Enter
the
program's
PlusCode
number.
3
Press
ONCE,
DAILY,
or
WEEKLY
on
the
Remote
Commander.
4
Insert
a
blank
cassette.
5
Press
TIMER
REC
on
the
Remote
Commander.
Details
are
on
page
46.
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Preparation 1 1

Hookup 4 — Incompatible Cable Box, Many “Scrambled” Channels
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Recommended Use:
Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a
cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box
control feature, and your cable system “scrambles” all,
or most, channels.
12
What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup
Preparation
Background
This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels.
Some cable systems “scramble” specific channels, usually
premium or pay-per-view channels.
If your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is
compatible with the VCR's cable box control, and it is
necessary to use a cable box because all or most channels
are “scrambled”, you must use this hookup. It will be
necessary to set the cable box channel manually for each
recording.
If your cable company cannot supply a compatible cable
box, and your cable system only “scrambles” a few
channels, use Hookup 3.

1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
on
the
VCR's
rear
panel
to
CH3
or
CH4.
If
you
made
A/V
connections,
skip
this
step.
2
Switch
on
your
cable
box.
3
Preprogram
the
channels
into
the
VCR.
Press
MENU.
Select
TUNER
PRESET.
+
Select AUTO PRESET,
then
press
EXECUTE.
Details
are
on
pages
21
and
22.
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Set
3
=
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
&
guide.
For
details,
see
page
44.
4
2
For
all
channels
that
you
want
to
record,
set
each
ze
channel
to
the
channel
that
your
cable
box
uses
for
a
its
output
(usually
2,
3,
or
4),
as
follows:
2
Select
SET
VCR
Plus+
z
CHANNELS.
=
3
Enter
the
Fiske
Aly
uide
channel,
en the channel
your VCR uses.
Program
listing
guide
channel
Set to the same
cable box channel
Your
actual
cable
channel
Details
are
on
page
45.
i
To Watch the TV
4
Turn
your
VCR
off,
or
press
the
VCR's
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2
Switch
on
your
cable
box.
3
Tune
the
TV
to
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,
3,
or
4).
4
Select
the
channel
that
you
want
to
watch
with
your
cable
box.
To
Watch
the
VCR
1
Tune
the
TV
to
CH
3
or
CH
4
(or
to
A/V
input
if
you
made
A/V
connections).
2
Insert
a
cassette
and
press
®
PLAY.
Details
are
on
page
30.
To
Record
a
Program
4
Switch
on
the
cable
box.
Select
the
channel
you
wish
to
record
on
the
cable
box.
Press
VCR
Plus
+
on
the
Remote
Commander.
Enter
the
program's
PlusCode
number.
Press
ONCE,
DAILY,
or
WEEKLY
on
the
Remote
Commander.
6
Insert
a
blank
cassette.
7
Press
TIMER
REC
on
the
Remote
Commander.
8
Leave
the
cable
box
on.
Details
are
on
page
46.
a
as. on
Preparation 1 3

Hookups and Getting Started
Hookup 5
Antenna Hookup
Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (not cable TV).

1
Set the
RF
UNIT
on
the
VCR's
rear
panel
to
CH3
or
CH4.
If
you
made
A/V
connections,
skip
this
step.
2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.
Press MENU. Select TUNER PRESET.
§
Set to NORM.
Details are on pages 21 and 22.
3
Preprogram
the
channels
into
the
VCR.
Press
MENU.
Select
TUNER
PRESET.
§
Select AUTO PRESET,
then press EXECUTE.
Details are on pages 21 and 22.
VCR Plus+ Channel Setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details,
see
page
44.
2
If
the
channels
in
the
program
guide
are
different
from
the
channels
that
you
actually
use
on
your
TV,
set
the
channels
that
are
different
as
follows:
Select aN VCR Plus+
Press MENU. CHANNEL!
Set the 7 riate
guide channels and TV
channels for your area.
Program listing guide channel.
Your actual cable channel
Details are on page 45.
_———_—_————————
To
Watch
the
TV
4
Turn
your
VCR
off,
or
press
the
VCR's
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2 Tune the TV normally.
To Watch the VCR
1
Tune
the
TV
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
you
set
on
the
back
of
the
VCR.
(If
you
made
the
A/V
connections
on
page
7,
set
your
TV
to
the
A/V
input
instead.)
2
Insert
a
cassette
and
press
B>
PLAY.
If
there's
no
picture
on
your
TV,
press
the
VCR's
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VTR
indicator
comes
on
in
the
VCR
display
window.
Details are on page 30.
To Record a Program
1
Press
VCR
Plus+
on
the
Remote
Commander.
2
Enter
the
program's
Plus
Code
number.
3
Press
ONCE,
DAILY,
or
WEEKLY
on
the
Remote
Commander.
4 Insert a blank casette.
5
Press
TIMER
REC
on
the
Remote
Commander.
Details are on pages 46.
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Preparation 4 5

i Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language
Inserting Batteries
Notes on the handling of batteries
@ With normal use, the batteries should last for
approximately 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 together with an old one.
¢ Do not mix different types of batteries.
|
Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander
Set the [TV] / [VTR] remote control selector at the top of the
Remote Commander to "“VTR”.
If you are using a Sony TV
You can use the VCR's Remote Commander to operate the
TV. When doing this, slide the [TV] / [(VTR] remote control
selector to “{TV]". Buttons on the Remote Commander with
a dot (#) on or beside them can be used to operate your TV.
To operate the VCR, return the [TV] / [VTR] remote control
selector to "[VTR]”.
1 6 Preparation
How to Use the Remote Commander
When you operate the VCR using the Remote Commander,
point it at the remote sensor located on the VCR. For the
location of the remote sensor, see “Identifying the Parts and
Controls" on page 65.
When using the Remote Commander to change channels on
a cable box, with the VCR's Cable box control feature turned
on, point the Remote Commander at the VCR, not the cable
box. For best results, separate the VCR and cable box.
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You can select three different positions for the Command
Mode setting.
2
COMMAND MODE
VTR 1/2/3
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Selecting
Language
(Only
for
Canadian
version)
Setting
the
Remote
Commander
to
Control
Other
Manufacturers’
TV
Sets
You can set your VCR to display screen information in either
English
or
French
The
following
steps
show
you
how
to
use
your
Remote
Commander to set the appropriate manufacturer's code
1
Press
MENU
number
for
a
non-Sony
TV.
(Code
numbers
are
listed
on
the
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2 Press # or # to move the cursor to SET UP MENU.
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3 Press EXECUTE.
The SET UP MENU screen appears.
4 Press «or p to select “ENGLISH” or “FRENCH”.
NOTES:
@ The TV/VTR button may not function, depending on
the manufacturer. If this problem occurs, use your
TV's remote control unit.
@
If
more
than
one
code
number
is
listed,
try
entering
5
Press
EXECUTE.
them
one
ata
time
until
you
find
the
one
that
works
with
your
TV.
© \f you enter a new code number, the code number
previously entered will be erased.
@ |f you release the EXECUTE button before pressing
the ENTER button, the setting will be cancelled.
@ Some manufacturers may use a different remote
control system from the one programmed to work with
your VCR, If this is the case, and you are unable to
operate the TV with your Remote Commander, use
the TV's remote control unit instead.
@ When you replace the batteries in the Remote
Commander,
the
code
number
automatically
resets
to
1 (SONY). Reset the appropriate code number, if
necessary.
Preparation 1 7

Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language
Controlling Other Sony Video Equipment If Other Sony
Video Equipment Has a COMMAND MODE Selector:
1 Set the Remote Commander COMMAND MODE 1/2/3
selector to a position other than the one you selected
for this VCR.
2 Set the COMMAND MODE selector of any other video
equipment to the same position you selected in
step 1.
If other Sony video equipment does not have a
COMMAND MODE selector, you can control other Sony
video equipment using the following COMMAND MODE
settings:
Infrared remote controlled Sony Betamax VCRs:
position 1
(Some may not be controlled in this mode.)
Sony 8 mm format VCRs: position 2
Sony VHS format VCRs: position 3
Manufacturers and their Code Numbers
Your
Remote
Commander
is
preprogrammed
for
use
with
a
number
of
different
TV
sets.
If
your
TV
is
listed
in
the
table
below,
set
the
appropriate
manufacturer's
code
prior
to
using
the
Remote
Commander.
Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number
SONY 1 Philco 3,4 -
Akai 4 Philips 8
AOC 4 Pioneer 16 i
Centurion 12 Portland 3
Coronado 3 Quasar 6
Curtis-Mathes 12 Radio Shack 5, 14
Daytron 12 RCA 4,10
Fisher 1 Sampo 12
General
Electric
6,10
Sanyo
1
Hitachi 2,3 Scott 12
J.C.Penney 4,12 Sears 7,10, 11
JVC 9 Sylvania 8,12
KMC 3 Teknika 3, 8,14
Magnavox 3, 8,12 Toshiba 7
Marantz 4,13 Wards 3,4, 12
MGA/ Mitsubishi 4, 12, 13, 17 Yorx 12
NEC 4,12 Zenith 15
Panasonic 6 Sharp 3, 5,18
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Setting
the
Time
and
Date
You
can
set
the
VCR
time
and
date
on
the
TV
screen
using
the
Remote
Commander.
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Date Setting
Example:
To
set
to
2
pm,
July
4,
1993
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1 Press MENU.
The main MENU appears.
3 Press EXECUTE.
“4/1 1993 FRI 12:00 AM”
is displayed. The leftmost
1, in the “month”
position, flashes.
4 Press @ or @ until “7”
appears in the month
position.
5 Press > to make the next
number in the “day”
position flash.
2 Press @ or @ to move the
cursor (Pm) to CLOCK SET.
6 Press @ or 9 until “4”
appears in the “day”
position.
The day of the week is set
automatically.
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Setting the Time and Date
7 Press » to make the
“year” position flash and
press @ or @ to change
the year.
If you want to leave the
year indication unchanged,
just press >.
10 Press > to make the
“minutes” position
flash.
8 Press > to make the
“time” position flash.
9 Press @ or 9 until “3 PM”
appears.
11 Press @ or 9 until “32”
appears in the minutes
position.
12 Press EXECUTE.
Pressing EXECUTE will set the clock to 3:32 pm 00
seconds.
NOTES:
© Do not set the time and date during timer-activated recording, timer recording standby or quick-timer recording.
When the time and date clock is displayed, the clock keeps running as long as no changes are made. The seconds are not
reset to 00 when you return to the original screen.
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