Sony VCRplus+ SLV-775HF User manual

3-858-121-12 (1)
Video Cassette
Recorder
Operating Instructions
Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No._...
Serial No.
VMS
SLV-775HF
SLV-775HF PX
SLV-776HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
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
I
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
/ ^ "dangerous voltage" within the
prrxluct's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
A 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.
WARNING
The AC power cord must be changed at
qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• For SLV-775HF/776HF, operate the unit only on 120
V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-7751-IF PX, operate the unit on
110 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and
have it checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been fumed off.
• 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 if for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never by
the cord.
Installing
• Allow adequate air drculation to prevent internal
heat buildup.
• IXi nc't place the unit on .surfacl^ (rugs, blankets, etc.)
or near materials (aiitains, drajx'ries) that mav bkxk
the wntilation slots.
• IXi not install the unit near heat soura’s such ns
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subjcvt to dirat
sunlight, excessiw dust, meclinnical \-ibration or
shcx'k.
• Dir not install the unit in an inclined position. It is
designexi to be operatcxl in a horizontal fxisition only,
• Keep the unit and cassette's away from txpiipment
tvith strong magnets, such as micTowave ovens or
large loudspeakers.
• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
• It the unit is brought diredly from a cold to a warm
kx'ation, moisture may aindense inside the VCR and
cause damage to the vidcxi head and tape. Wlien you
first iastall the imit, or when voii move it from a cold
to a ivarm kxation, wait for about one hour before
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
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 limit.s 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, Thi.s 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.

Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Stepl: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
7 Step 3: Hookups
30 Selecting a language
31 Setting the clock
38 Setting up cable box control
43 Presetting channels
47 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Basic Operations
50 Playing a tape
52 Recording TV programs
55 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
58 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
60 Playing/searching at various
speeds
61 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
62 Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings
64 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
66 Adjusting the picture
67 Changing menu options
68 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
70 General setup information
72 Troubleshooting
74 Specifications
75 Index to parts and controls
79 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Introduction
3
Getting
Started

Getting Started
Step1
Unpacking
Check tliat you have received the following items with the VCR:
• Remote commander
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
• Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to • Plug adaptor (SLV-775HF PX only)
3-phono, 1 mini)
4 [ Getting Started

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.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (•) can be used to operate
your Sony TV.
Remote sensor
iTVi/IVTR
CDCD GD
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set [ TV] / [vf^ t o
IVTR j a nd point at the remote sensor on the VCR
IXyj and point at the remote sensor on the TV
Notes
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
• Do not use a new battery with an old-one.-
• Do not use different types of batteries.
continued
Getting Started 1 5

step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
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.
1 Set |TV]/ rVTR| at the top of the remote commander to [TVj.
2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/-, CH +/~, and TV/VTR buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons mar ked w ith a dot (•) to
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [tV :/[VTRj tofVTl^.
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer
Code
number
Manufacturer
Code
number
Manufacturer
Code
number
Sony
01
JVC
09
RCA
04,10
Akai
04
KMC
03
Sampo
12
AOC
04
Magnavox
03,08,12
Sanyo
11
Centurion
12
Marantz
04,13
Scott
12
Coronado
03
MGA/Mitsubishi
04,12,13,17 Sears
07,10,11
Curis-Mathes
12
NEC
04,12
Sharp
03,05,18
Daytron
12
Panasonic
06,19
Sylvania
08,12
Emerson
03,04,14
Philco
03,04 Teknika
03,08,14
Fisher
11
Philips
08
Toshiba
07
General Electric
06,10
Pioneer 16
Wards
03,04,12
Gold Star
03,04,17
Portland
03
Yorx
12
Hitachi
02,03
Quasar
06,18
Zenith
15
J.C.Penny
04,12
Radio Shack
05,14
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
• If you errter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number
automatically resets to 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
6 I Getting Started

step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR.
If you have Use Refer to
TV that has audio/video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 and 9
follow one of the hookups below.
Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 ' Pages 10 to 12
VCR's cable box control feature
No cable box or incompatible Cable box Hookup 2
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna only, no cable TV Hookup 3
Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4
scrambled channels
OSS'” receiver Hookup 5
Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to 18
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 to 24
Pages 25 to 29
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. 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.
* DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
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Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
\ Audio/video (AA/) hookup
Pages 8 to 9 |
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you w'ill get a better picture
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,
for a true "home theater" experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If your TV has the S-Link ™ *^ (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR
using the connection shown on page 9. 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 8 and
9. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
* S-Link ™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation,
m Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
8
VCR Stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
Getting Started

B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link ™ function
VCR Stereo receiver
Caution
Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure to
do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies fhat the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
continued
Getting Started
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Started

Step 3: Hookups (continued)
\Hookup 1
Pages 10 to 12 1
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if vour cable
system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cable
box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the
recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 39.
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
|A
VHF
UHF
VHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
@@
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
/
-
V_l:_
Side view
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1:
VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 47.
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. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
SET CHECK
TjNE=i PRESET
► SET VCR PlJS- CHANSELS
CABcE SOX CONTROL
Z.OC\ S E’
i^ASG^AGE
acva.nced options
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
SE' VC= PL^3- CHANNELS
p_5h :~5 KE'S TO SET
P=OG=A'.' T, CH
’ ■ -EN p-JSH enter
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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 \'CR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manuallv. For details, see pages
36 to 37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, lea\’e the cable bo\ on.
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Hookup 2
Pages 13 to 15
No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your
cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's
cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few
channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR
What you can't do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
lA
VHF
B
UHF
VHF
oo
UHF
Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
continued
Getting Started
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Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)

Hookup 2
VCR Plus+ channel setup
1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 47.
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. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
— GUIDE CH TV CH-
25 - .15
PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM TV CH
THEN PUSH ENTER
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel —^
Automatic clock setting
Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages
36 to 37.
Getting Started
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Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3
Pages 16 to 18
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't
have cable TV).
□ Use this hookup if you're using:
• VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher)
• UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
• Separate VHF and UHF antennas
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
UHF
[0 Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
Rear of TV
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
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 should use
a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 71.
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3 VCR setup
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.
For details, see page 70. If
you made A/V connections .
(from page 8), you can skip _1
this step.
Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPANOL) or French (FRANCAIS) if desired,
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 30.
© The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,
see page 31.
© The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
For details, see page 38.
RFUNIT
CH3 CH4
EASY
SET UP
SET UP
LANGUAGE
► ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANQAIS
NEXT ; EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
tn
(D
5.
no
in
01
3
IV
a
SET UP
CLOCK SET
•AUTO MANUAL
SELECT
NEXT
EXECUTE
CANCEL : EASY SET UP
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE ON ‘OFF
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press the
Joystick (EXECUTE). For details, see page 43.
SELECT :
CANCEL ; EASY SET UP
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
Normal display
continued
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3:
VCR Plus+ channel setup
1
2
Find the VCR I’lus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 47.
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. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
► SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED OPTIONS
© Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
O Press the Joystick (EXECUTE).
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
SET VCR PLUSt CHANNELS
— GUIDE CH TV CH —
25 - 15
PUSH 0-9 KEYS TO SET
PROGRAM TV CH
THEN PUSH ENTER
Automatic clock setting
Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you
turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the
time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages
36 to 37.
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Hookup 4
Pages 19 to 21
Incompatible cable box with many scrambled
channels
Recommended use
Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is
compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and your cable system
scrambles all or most channels.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can't do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
—m
UHF
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
VHF
UHF
continued
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Started

step 3: Hookups (continued)