Sony VCRplus+ SLV-775HF User manual

SON Y. 3-858-121-12 (1)
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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
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Step 3: Hookups
30 Selecting a language
31. Setting the clock
38 Setting up cable box control
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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.
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Getting Started
Unpacking
Check
that
you
have
received
the
following
items
with
the
VCR:
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Remote
commander
*
Cable
Mouse
(cable
box
controller)
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¢ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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RCA
——Ss«,
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Akai
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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
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AUX IN
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Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
Note
* To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
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Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function
VCR Stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
UNE-1 NOOO
AUX IN
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Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) a
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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.
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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
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UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Side view
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