Sony VCRplus+ SLV-775HF User manual
SON
Y.
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.
VHS
ici
vcRitis+-
SLV-775HF
SLV-775HF
PX
SLV-776HF
©1996
by
Sony
Corporation
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
CAUTION
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
OPEN
DO
NOT
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK.
OO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK)
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL
This
symbol
is
intended
to
alert
the
i
A
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.
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-775HF
PX,
operate
the
unit
on
110
to
240
V
AC,
50/60
Hz.
¢
Ifanything
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
turned
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
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,
ete.)
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
ina
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.
\f
the
unit
is
brought
directly
from
a
celd
toa
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
froma
cold
to
a
warm
location,
wait
for
about
one
hour
betore
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
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
lar
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
Step
1:
Unpacking
Step
2:
Setting
up
the
remote
commander
nu
Step
3:
Hookups
30
Selecting
a
language
31.
Setting
the
clock
38
Setting
up
cable
box
control
payers
GusyeD
43
Presetting
channels
47
Setting
up
VCR
Plus+*
Basic
Operations
Additional
Information
50
Playing
a
tape
70
General
setup
information
52
Recording
TV
programs
72
Troubleshooting
55
Recording
TV
programs
using
74
Specifications
VCR
Plus+
75
Index
to
parts
and
controls
58
Setting
the
timer
manually
79
Index
back
cover
Additional
Operations
Quick
reference
to
using
the
VCR
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
*
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
Unpacking
Check
that
you
have
received
the
following
items
with
the
VCR:
e
Remote
commander
*
Cable
Mouse
(cable
box
controller)
ae
te
¢
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
with
F-type
connectors
e
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
ee
¢
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.
7)
®
&
3
a
w
*
a
4
o
Q
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
Remote
sensor
your
Sony
TV.
©
Wir
O@O
(<n)
To
operate
Set
[TV}/|VTR
|
to
the
VCR
VTR
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
VCR
a
Sony
TV
[TV,
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
|
5
a
a
I
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.
[f
your
TV
is
listed
in
the
table
below,
set
the
appropriate
manufacturer’s
code
number.
1°
Set(TV//
VTR|at
the
top
of
the
remote
commander
to
iTV).
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
marked
with
a
dot
(¢)
to
control
a
Sony
TV.
To
control
the
VCR,
reset
[TV/\V
TR|
to|VTR].
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
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Code
number number
number
Sony
oO
.|©)
dVC™~“—SC
RCA
——Ss«,
LO
Akai
-
04
KMC
7
03
Sapa
a
12
AOC
——~=«S
Magnavox
030812
Sanyo
ll.
Centurion
12,
Marantz
0413
‘Scott
i
Coronado.
=—SOO3S~S*=<C*~*«~MG
Mitsubishi
04,12,13,17
Sears
07
10,11
Curis-Mathes
12
NEC
4,12
Sharp
————«(03,085,18
Daytron
12
Panasonic
06,19
Sylvania
;
08,12
Paar
-
03,04,14
Philco
03,04
Teknika
03,08,14
Paice:
=~
a
Philips
OB
Toshiba
«07
General
Bisciie
06,10
Pioneer
16
;
Wards
03,04,12
Gold
Star
a
03,04,17
Portland
;
03
Yorx
:
2
:
Hitachi
7
02,03
Quasar
_
06,18
Zenith
a
15
].CPenny
04,12,
Radio
Shack
05,14
7
Notes
¢
Ifthe
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
enter
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|
Getting
Started
|
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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
follow
one
of
the
hookups
below.
Cable
box
that
is
compatible
with
the
VCR’s
cable
box
control
feature
Hookup
1
Pages
8
and
9
Pages
10
to
12
No
cable
box
or
incompatible
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels
Antenna
only,
no
cable
TV
Incompatible
cable
box
with
many
scrambled
channels
DSS"
receiver
Hookup
2
Hookup
3
Hookup
4
Incompatible
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels,
using
an
A/B
switch
Hookup
6
Pages
13
to
15
Pages
16
to
18
Hookup
5
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
DIRECTY,
Inc.,
a
unit
of
Hughes
Electronics
Corporation.
payers
buna
Getting
Started
|
7
A
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Me
A
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PE
a
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
Audio/video
(A/V)
hookup
Pages
8
to
9
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
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,
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
has
stereo
jacks
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE1
NOOO
AUX
IN
(Do)
*
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
supplied)
*
Do
not
connect
the
miniplugs
for
this
hookup.
EJ
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
doesn’t
have
stereo
jacks
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO
VIDEO
O00
I
UNE
@Q®
sit
AUX
IN
[@@]
a
Video
cable
(not
supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
supplied)
Note
*
To
play
a
tape
in
stereo,
you
must
use
the
A/V
connection.
8|
Getting
Started
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
has
the
S-Link™
function
VCR
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO
VIDEO
UNE-1
NOOO
AUX
IN
cin
[@)
@)
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OUT
B®
AUDIO
OUT
&
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23
5
a
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
supplied)
a
a
®
2
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
that
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
|
9
SEES
a
ee
a
eee
Sa
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
Hookup
1
Pages
10
to
12
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,
simplifving
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
Cable
Mouse
Cable
box
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
—po|
A
Match
the
type
of
connector
on
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
VHF
©]B
For
connector
types
©
B
and
C,
no
UHF
UHE
connection
is
required.
VHF
eo
UHF
Positioning
the
Cable
Mouse
Place
the
Cable
Mouse
so
that
it
hangs
out
over
the
cable
box
front.
Side
view
10|
Getting
Started
CESEEA
vce
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.
RF
UNIT
CH3
CH4
Ss
'®
For
details,
see
page
70.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
this
step.
2
Turn
on
your
cable
box.
3
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
SETUP
@
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
PENGLISH
on-screen
display
language
to
Spanish
SaanCale
(ESPANOL)
or
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
NES
-ocexecue
see
page
30.
CANCEL:
EASY
SET
UP
©
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Select
AUTO
SEcUB
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
CLOCK
SET
see
page
31.
*AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
:
</>
NEXT
:
EXECUTE
CANCEL
:
EASY
SET
UP
©
The
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
menu
appears.
SErUE
Select
ON.
For
details,
see
page
38.
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
CABLE
MOUSE
BOX
CODE
NO
BOX
OUTPUTCH
——CH3
SELECT
<>
CANCEL
EASY
SET
UP
O
Enter
your
cable
box
code
number
and
push
SET
UP
i
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
JOG:
CABLE
MOUSE
ON.
OFF
PBOXCODENO,
<--->
BOX
OUTPUTCH
“CHS
ENTER
YOUR
CABLE
BOX
CODE
NO.
USING
0-9
KEYS
REFER
TO
THE
OPERATING
MANUAL
FOR
THE
CODE
@
Select
your
cable
box
[ae;ue
SET
UP
output
channel
and
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
.
CABLE
MOUSE
*ON OFF
SET
UP
IS
DONE
press
the
Joystick
BOX
CODE
NO
:
-
(EXECUTE).
>
BOX
OUTPUT
CH
USE </>
TO
SELECT
CABLE
BOX
CH.
THEN
PUSH
EXECUTE
Normal
display
continued
Getting
Started
poyers
6unja5
111
12
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
|
Hookup
1:
|
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
2
Find
the
VCR
Pius+
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.
@
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS.
@
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
©
Press
the
Joystick
(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
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.
WENU
TIVES
SET
CHECK
REPLUS-
CHANNELS
BOX
CONTROL
SET
LANG
AGE
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
TeEN
PUSH
ENTER
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
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.
Note
¢
To
use
the
automatic
clock
setting
feature,
leave
the
cable
box
on.
Getting
Started
FSS
a
a
a
eS
ae
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
papers
6u137a5
*
Record
any
unscrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
VCR
What
you
can't
do
.
*
Record
scrambled
channels
that
require
a
cable
box
VCR
an
Rear
of
TV
IN
VHF/UHF
swaceaes
po]
A
Match
the
type
of
connector
on
or
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
VHF
C.
Moses
tis
BS
1B
For
connector
:
©
types
B
and
C,
no
:
UHF
UHF
connection
Connect
this
cable
:
or
is
required.
directly
to
your
TV
if
youdonitiave
st
2
Gsbletbox
eee
continued
.
Getting
Started
|
13
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
CEEER
vcr
setup
1
14|
Getting
Started
|
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
RF
UNIT
CH3
CH4
Ss
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
this
step.
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
@
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.
©
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
CABLE
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
see
page
43.
©
The
AUTO
PRESET
starts.
SET
UP
AUTO
PRESET
EXECUTING
bAbabaabsaion
PLEASE
WAIT
+
SET
UP
LANGUAGE
PENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
NEXT
EXECUTE
CANCEL
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
CLOCK
SET
*AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
<>
NEXT
EXECUTE
CANCEL
:
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
CABLE
MOUSE
ON
+
SELECT
:
</>
CANCEL
.
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
TUNER
PRESET
ANTENNA
/
CABLE
ANT
“CABLE
SELECT
:
</p>
NEXT
:
EXECUTE
CANCEL
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
SET
UP
IS
DONE
Normal
display
|
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.
@
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS.
©
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
©
Press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
Automatic
clock
setting
MENU
TIMER
SET
/
CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
CLOCK
SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
pavers
6unjey
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH
TV
CH
2
15
PUSH
0-9
KEYS
TO
SET
PROGRAM
TV
CH
THEN PUSH
ENTER
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
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
|
15
16
Og
a
a
I
aT
AT
ES
ET
TED
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
SereeGaee
a
=f]
A
Match
the
type
of
connector
on
your
VHE
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
{2}
or
or
VHF
ahs
[E]
Use
this
hookup
if
you’re
using
a
VHF-only
antenna
(you
get
channels
2-13
only)
en.
enn
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
Match
the
type
of
prceseeeeee
=p]
A
connector
on
your
'
a
Tv:
A,
B,
or
C.
VHF
HFA
pues
arene
re
B
For
connector
types
"N
it
B
and
C,
no
UHF
1
ot
UHF
no
|
op
OF
connection
is
‘
required.
rm
VHF
emp
---'
22...
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sar
Cc
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
should
use
a
U/V
band
mixer
(not
supplied).
For
details,
see
page
71.
Getting
Started
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
RE
UNIT
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
CH3
CH4
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
7)
For
details,
see
page
70.
If
t
you
made
A/V
connections
a
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
w
this
step.
2ee
8
2
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
g
VCR.
SET
UP
@
The
LANGUAGE
menu
appears.
Change
the
EANGUASE
on-screen
display
language
to
Spanish
PENGLISH
(ESPANOL)
or
French
(FRANCAIS)
if
desired,
SHANCAIS
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
‘
see
page
30.
NEXT
=:
EXECUTE
CANCEL
EASY
SET
UP
©
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears.
Select
AUTO
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
pees
see
page
31.
*AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
a>
NEXT
EXECUTE
CANCEL
:
EASY
SET
UP
©
The
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
menu
appears.
enue
Select
OFF
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
For
details,
see
page
38.
CABLE
MOUSE
ON:
OER,
SELECT
.
</>
CANCEL:
EASY
SET
UP
@
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
SETUP
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
the
TUNER
REDE
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
see
page
43.
i
*ANT
CABLE
SELECT
:
</>
NEXT
:
EXECUTE
CANCEL
:
EASY
SET
UP
©
The
AUTO
PRESET
SET
UP
SET
UP
starts.
AUTO
PRISET
SET
UP
IS
DONE
EXECUTING
AbbAddadabaaay
PLEASE
WAIT
>
Normal
display
continued
Getting
Started
|
17
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
|
Hookup
3:
|
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details,
see
page
47.
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.
For
details,
see
page
48.
@
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS.
©
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
©
Press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
Automatic
clock
setting
Program
guide
channel
MENU
TIMER
SET
/
CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
»SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL
CLOCK
SET
LANGUAGE
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
SET
VCR
PLUS+
CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH
TV
CH
2
-
15
PUSH
0-9
KEYS
TO
SET
PROGRAM
TV
CH
THEN PUSH
ENTER
Your
actual
TV
channel
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.
18!
Getting
Started
SE
rn
ee
eee
eee
ee
Hookup
4
Pages
19
to
21
Incompatible
cable
box
with
many
scrambled
channels
Recommended
use
io
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’tdo
7)
©
2.
3
a
w
o
@
a
@
Q.
¢
Record
with
the
cable
box
turned
off
¢
Record
oné
channel
while
watching
another
channel
¢
Select
channels
directly
on
the
VCR
Cable
box
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
—o|
A
Match
the
type
of
connector
on
your
Tv:
A,
B,
or
C.
©|B
For
connector
©
types
B
and
C,
no
UHF
UHF
connection
is
required.
continued
Getting
Started
|
19
Step
3:
Hookups
(continued)
ete
VCR
setup
1
20)
Getting
Started
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
or
CH
4,
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
RF
UNIT
CH3
CH4
=a
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
this
step.
Turn
on
your
cable
box.
Press
EASY
SET
UP
on
the
VCR.
@
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.
©
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears.
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
the
Joystick
(EXECUTE).
For
details,
see
page
43.
©
The
AUTO
PRESET
starts.
SET
UP
AUTO
PRESET
EXECUTING
PYULU
ULE VIT ies
PLEASE
WAIT
»
SET
UP
LANGUAGE
»
ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANGAIS
NEXT
CANCEL
:
EXECUTE
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
CLOCK
SET
*AUTO
MANUAL
SELECT
.
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NEXT
:
EXECUTE
CANCEL
:
EASY
SET
UP
SET
UP
CABLE
BOX
CONTROL.
CABLE
MOUSE
ON
*OFF
SELECT
:
</>
CANCEL
:
EASY
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