Sony Video8 EV-A60 User manual
SONTY.
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Operating
Instructions
Video8
vcrplis+-
EV-A60
©
1995
by
Sony
Corporation
To
prevent
fire
or
shock
hazard,
do
not
expose
the
unit
to
rain
or
moisture.
DO
NOT
OPEN
5
|
CAUTION
|
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
|
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
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.
Precautions
Safety
2
*
Operate
the
unit
only
on
120
V
AC,
60
Hz.
*
Ifanything
falls
into
the
cabinet,
unplug
tKe
unit
and
have
it
checked
by
qualified
personnel
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
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,
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.
2
Introduction
*
Do
not
place
heavy
objects
on
the
unit.
°
If
the
unit
is
brought
directly
from
a
cold
to
a
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
from
a
cold
to
a
warm
location,
wait
for
about
one
hour
before
operating
the
unit.
Information
For
customers
in
the
USA
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
ina
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
heip.
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.
Owner’s
record
The
model
number
is
located
at
the
rear
and
front
of
the
unit
and
the
serial
number
on
the
top.
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.
Table
of
contents
4
Welcome!
Getting
Started
5
Step
1:
Unpacking
6
Step
2:
Setting
up
the
remote
commander
7
~~
‘Step
3:
Hoekups
19
Setting
the
clock
20s
pPresetting
channels
23
=
Setting
up
VCR
Plus+
25
Using
the
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Basic
Operations
26
~—s—
Playing
a
tape
28
Recording
TV
programs
30
Recording
TV
programs
using
the
timer
33
Recording
TV
programs
using
VCR
Plus+
35
Checking/changing/cancelling
timer
settings
Additional
Operations
37
=
Editing
with
another
VCR
Additional
Information
39
General
setup
information
40
=‘
Troubleshooting
42
Specifications
43
_—Index
to
parts
and
controls
46
_—s
Index
back
Quick
reference
to
using
the
VCR
cover
Introduction
3
Welcome!
4
Introduction
Thank
you
for
purchasing
a
Sony
Video
Cassette
Recorder
(VCR).
Here
are
some
of
the
features
you'll
enjoy
with
your
VCR:
e
Advanced
editing
function
that
lets
you
preset
8
events
to
be
edited
e
Flying
erase
head
for
smooth
transfer
between
inserted
portions
e
VCR
Pltis+*
system
that
lets
you
quickly
and
easily
preset
the
VCR
to
record
programs
*VCR
Plus+
and
PlusCode
are
trademarks
of
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
The
VCR
Plus+
system
is
manufactured
under
license
from
Gemstar
Development
Corporation.
Compatible
color
systems
This
VCR
is
designed
to
play
back
using
the
NTSC
color
system.
Playback
of
video
sources
based
on
other
color
systems
cannot
be
guaranteed.
Compatible
video
systems
¢
This
VCR
uses
the
8
mm
video
format.
e
This
VCR
plays
back
in
the
SP
mode
(approximately
19/32
inches/
second)
and
the
LP
mode
(approximately
5/16
inches/second).
The
quality
of
the
recorded
picture
in
the
LP
mode,
however,
will
not
be
as
good
as
that
in
the
SP
mode.
It
can
record
only
in
the
SP
mode.
¢
This
VCR
does
not
record
in
the
Hi8
video
system,
nor
does
this
VCR
play
back
a
tape
recorded
in
the
Hi8
video
system.
¢
PCM
(Pulse
Code
Modulation)
recording/
playback,
that
is,
digital
recording
/
playback,
is
not
possible
with
this
unit.
The
PCM
sound
recorded
on
another
VCR
cannot
be
played
back
on
this
VCR.
Getting
started
Step
1:
Unpacking
e
Remote
commander
e
Size
AA
(R6)
batteries
[~
e
Audio/video
cable
(2-phono
plug
to
2-phono
plug)
e
75-ohm
coaxial
cable
with
F-type
connectors
e
AC
power
cord
Check
that
you
have
the
following
items:
Getting
Started
‘
th
Inserting
the
batteries
Step
2:
Setting
up
e
Insert
two
size
AA
(R6)
batteries
(supplied)
matching
the
+
and
-
on
the
remote
commander
batteries
to
the
diagram
inside
the
battery
compartment.
lang
Notes
e¢
With
normal
use,
the
batteries
should
last
for
approximately
three
to
six
months.
e
If
you
do
not
use
the
remote
commander
for
an
extended
period
of
time,
remove
the
batteries
to
avoid
possible
damage
from
battery
Using
the
remote
commander
leakage.
*
Do
not
use
a
new
battery
You
can use
this
remote
commander
to
operate
this
VCR
and
a
Sony
with
an
old
one.
TV.
Buttons
on
the
remote
commander
marked
with
a
dot
(¢)
can
be
¢
Do
not
use
different
types
of
used
to
operate
your
TV.
batteries.
P
y
Remote
sensor
[TV]
/(VTR)
es
To
operate
Set
[TV]/[VTR]
to
"mes
-
the
VCR
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
VCR
a
Sony
TV
and
point
at
the
remote
sensor
on
the
TV
6
Getting
Started
Se
ee
Se
a
ee
Step
3:
Hookups
Log
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
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.
Selecting
the
best
hookup
option
Before
you
can
use
your
VCR
for
the
first
time,
you
need
to
connect
it
to
your
TV
and
set
it
up
to
receive
programs
for
viewing
and
recording.
This
section
explains
how
to
hook
up
and
set
up
your
VCR
so
that
you
can
start
enjoying“it
right
away.
There
are,
however,
many
types
of
TVs
available
and
many
ways
in
which
your
TV
can
be
hooked
up.
For
these
reasons,
this
manual
describes
several
ways
your
VCR
can
be
connected.
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,
Page
8
then
follow
one
of
the
hookups
below.
No
cable
box
or
cable
box
with
Hookup
1
Page
10
only
a
few
scrambled
channels
Antenna
only,
no
cable
TV
Hookup
2
Page
12
Cable
box
with
many
scrambled
Hookup
3
Page
14
channels
Cable
box
with
only
a
few
Hookup
4
Page
16
scrambled
channels,
using
an
A/B
switch
After
you’ve
completed
the
connections,
follow
the
instructions
for
setup
including
VCR
Plus+
setup.
During
setup,
if
youneed
more
details
of
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
e
Turn
off
the
power
to
all
equipment.
¢
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
e
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.
Getting
Started
7
peers
BunzeD
—
rene
If
your
TV
has
audio/video
(A/V)
input
jacks,
you
will
get
a
better
|
Audioivideo
(AV)
hookup
|
picture
and
sound
if
you
hook
up
your
VCR
using
these
connections.
If
your
TV
doesn’t
have
A/V
inputs,
see
the
following
pages
for
antenna
or
cable
hookups.
If
you’re
planning
to
use
your
VCR
only
to
play
back
pictures
and
movies,
you're
finished
setting
up
the
VCR
after
you’ve
made
these
connections.
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.
A
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
has
stereo
jacks
VIDEO_AUDIO
ma
mmm
_
4.5
LINE
OUT
Audio/video
cable
(not
supplied)
B_
Use
this
hookup
if
your
TV
doesn’t
have
stereo
jacks
VCR
“3
AUDIO
VIDEQ
&
e
|
QR
LINE
OUT
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
8
Getting
Started
AN
hookup:
VCR
setup
After
you’ve
connected
your
TV
and
completed
antenna
or
cable
hookup,
use
the
following
procedure
to
set
up
the
VCR.
Press
MENU
and
select
ADVANCED
OPTIONS.
“MENU
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
tl
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
25.
Sadie
Set
AUTO
ANT
SEL
to
OFF
and
press
EXECUTE.
ADVANCED
GPT
IONS
BEVIS
on
[OFF
BUZZER
ON
_JOFF
DIMMER
ON
Use
ti
to
select
an
item.
then
push
«7
Getting
Started
9
peye}s
bujze5
Recommended
use
'
Use
this
hookup
if
you
do
not
have
a
cable
box.
Also
use
this
hookup
if
your
cable
system
scrambles
only
a
few
channels.
No
cable
box
;
What
you
can
and
can’t
do
with
this
hookup
OF
:
What
you
can
do
Cable
box
with
on
ly
Qa
®
Record
any
unscrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
VCR
ch
annels
e
Record
scrambled
channels
that
require
a
cable
box
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
(isl
carats
Match
the
type
of
=
:
connector
on
your
:
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
VHF/UHF
:
OUT
:
eens
©
B
For
connector
types
:
B
and
C,
no
UHF
:
©
connection
is
Connect
this
cable
directly
to
:
UHF
required.
your
TV
if
you
don’t
have
a
:
or
cable
box.
;
Cable
box
‘
VHF
f
sc
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ee
©
||
¢
Sb
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(|
OuT
:
UHF
i
'
10
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
1:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
(channel
3)
or
CH
4
(channel
4),
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
this
step.
For
details,
see
page
39.
2
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
CABLE:
Hookup
1:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
23.
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:
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
PRN
ii]
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
14
to
setect
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV
GUIDE
CH
Tv
CH
25
s
75
Push
0-9
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Or.push
EXECUTE
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
_SET/CHECK
|
TUNER
PRESE”
|
CLOCK
SET
SET VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
ti
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
CABLE
and
press
EXECUTE.
TUNER
DRE
SE”
EDI
Ne
eee
ANT
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Use
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an
item.then
push
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Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channei
For
details,
see
page
24.
Press
EXECUTE
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
3
Preset
the
channels
into
the
VCR:
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
use
(Hookup
1)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
Select
AUTO
PRESET
and
press
EXECUTE.
TUNER
PRESET
CH2
Press
MENU
and
select
_
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
tt
to
select
an
z
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
ANTENNA/CABLE
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[GABLE]
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
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Make
the
following
connections
if
you’re
using
an
antenna
(if
you
don’t
have
cable
TV).
Antenna
hookup
A
Use
this
hookup
ff
you’re
using:
e
VHF/UHF
antenna
(you
get
channels
2-13
and
channels
14
and
higher)
e
UHF-only
antenna
(you
get
channels
14
and
higher)
e
separate
VHF
and
UHF
antennas
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
Match
the
type
of
connector
on
your
VHF/UHF
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
‘
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errr
eer?
VHF/UHF
B
Use
this
hookup
if
you’re
using
a
VHF-only
antenna
(you
get
channels
2-13
only)
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
port
ec
et
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Match
the
type
of
:
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connector
on
your
VHF/UHF
VHF
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=
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For
connector
types
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B
and
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UHF
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connection
is
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or
required.
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ae
VHF
VHF/UHF
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io
Manne
eeson
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oo
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ae
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
may
use
a
U/V
band
mixer
(not
supplied).
For
details,
see
page
39.
12
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
2:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
(channel
3)
or
CH
4
(channel
4),
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
this
step.
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details,
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Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT:
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
P
TUNER
PRESET
|
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
tl
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
EXECUTE.
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CABLE
AUTO
PRESET
.
MANUAL
SET
[ADD]
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[ON
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FINE
TUNING
Use
th
to
select
an
item.then
push
«>
3
Preset
the
channels
into
the
VCR:
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
th
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
Select
AUTO
PRESET
and
press
EXECUTE.
TUNER
PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
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AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
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Hookup
1:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
23.
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:
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
PEN
TIMER
SET/CHECK
GUIDE
CH
TUNER
PRESET
25
CLOCK
SET
+
CHANNELS
TV_CH
=
75
/
Push
0-9
keys
to
set
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
program
GUIDE
CH
Use
Th
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Or.push
EXECUTE
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
v
Press
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
24.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
use
(Hookup
2)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
13
pavers
Bungay
_
Recommended
use
Use
this
hookup
if
your
cable
system
scrambles
all,
or
most
channels.
Cable
box
with
m
any
What
you
can
and
can’t
do
with
this
hookup
scrambled
channels
What
you
can
do
;
e
Record
any
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
cable
box
What
you
can't
do
e
Record
with
the
cable
box
turned
off
¢
Record
one
channel
while
watching
another
channel
¢
Record
by
selecting
channels
directly
with
the
VCR
Rear
of
TV
Cable
box
VHF/UHF
A
Match
the
type
of
eee,
eo
connector
on
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
‘
B
For
connector
types
caveres
©
B
and
C,
no
UHF
‘
©
connection
is
:
required.
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UHF
‘or
VHF/UHF
IN
VCR
:
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TOOROORROORRAOMN
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UHF
14
|
Getting
Started
Hookup
3:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
(channel
3)
or
CH
4
(channel
4),
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
this
step.
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|
88
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ede
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4b
For
details,
see
page
39.
2
Tumon
your
cable
box.
3
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT:
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
ANT
and
press
EXECUTE.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
}
TUNER
PRESET
|
CLOCK
SET
:
SET VCR
Ptus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
TUNER
PRES
ANTENNA
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AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
ADD
AFT
FINE
TUNING
Use
ti
to
select
an
item.then
push
«+
Use
th
to
select
an
item.
then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
4
Preset
the
channels
into
the
VCR:
Select
AUTO
PRESET
and
press
EXECUTE.
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
TUNER
PRESET
Pace
|
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aa
FARE
CABLE
MANUAL
SET
Beelerase
[ON]
AFT
OFF
FINE
TUNING
Use
th!
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
‘Please
wait—
For
details,
see
page
20.
Hookup
3:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing,
see
page
23.
2
Enter
all
the
channels
you
want
to
record
and
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,
3,
or
4):
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
cable
box
output
channel.
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
GUIDE
CH
TV
_CH
TUNER
PRESET
25
=
75
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
P!us+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Push
0-9
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Use
t!
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Or.push
EXECUTE
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
cable
box
channel
For
details,
see
page
24.
Press
EXECUTE.
Note
You
have
to
set
the
channel
manually
on
the
cable
box
for
each
recording.
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
A
Quick
reference
to
operations
is
provided
on
the
_
back
cover
to
help
you
quickly
enjoy
the
basic
functions.
These
procedures
differ
slightly
depending
on
the
hookup
used.
Make
a
note
of
which
hookup
you
use
(Hookup
3)
so
that
you
can
always
follow
the
correct
instructions.
Getting
Started
|
15
Hookup
4
Cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
_
channels,
using
an
A/B
Recommended
use
By
using
an
A/B
switch
(not
supplied),
this
hookup
allows
you
to
record
both
scrambled
and
unscrambled
channels
conveniently.
With
the
A/B
switch
set
to
position
“A,”
you
can
record
unscrambled
channels
by
selecting
channels
directly
with
the
VCR.
You
only
use
position
“B”
and
the
cable
box
to
record
a
scrambled
channel.
What
you
can
and
can‘t
do
with
this
hookup
What
you
can
do
e
Record
any
unscrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
VCR
(the
A/B
switch
is
set
to
“A”)
e
Record
any
scrambled
channel
by
selecting
the
channel
on
the
cable
box
(the
A/B
switch
is
set
to
“B”)
What
you
can’t
do
e
Record
a
scrambled
channel
while
watching
another
channel
Cable
box
Rear
of
TV
VHF/UHF
rs
|S
see
A
Match
the
type
of
a
:
connector
on
your
TV:
A,
B,
or
C.
'
or
VHF
'
B
For
connector
types
poo
ote
©
B
and
C,
no
UHF
:
©
connection
is
required.
:
or
VCR
peseeneee
©)
©
Getting
Started
Hookup
4:
VCR
setup
1
Set
the
RF
UNIT
switch
to
CH
3
(channel
3)
or
CH
4
(channel
4),
whichever
channel
is
not
used
in
your
area.
If
both
are
used,
set
the
switch
to
either
channel.
If
you
made
A/V
connections
(from
page
8),
you
can
skip
this
step.
For
details,
see
page
39.
2
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“A.”
3
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
CABLE:
Set
ANTENNA/CABLE
to
CABLE
and
press
EXECUTE.
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
MEW
ais
eae
ANT
[CABEE)
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
ADD]
ERASE
AFT
ON
_JOFF
FINE
TUNING
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
t#
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Use
tt
to
setect
an
item.then
push
«7
Hookup
4:
VCR
Plus+
channel
setup
1
Find
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
Listing
in
your
program
guide.
For
details
on
the
VCR
Plus+
Channel
listing,
see
page
23.
For
unscrambled
channels,
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:
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
channel
you
use
on
your
TV.
Ps
a
CHANNEL
TIMER
SET/CHECK
GUIDE
CH
TUNER
PRESET
25
CLOCK
SET
SET
VOR
Piust
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Tv_CH
Es
75
Push
0-9
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Or.push
EXECUTE
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Use
th
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Program
guide
channel
Your
actual
TV
channel
v
For
details,
see
page
24.
Press
EXECUTE.
For
scrambled
channels,
enter
all
the
scrambled
channels
you
want
to
record
and
the
cable
box
output
For
details,
see
page
20.
4
Preset
the
channels
into
the
VCR:
Select
AUTO
PRESET
and
press
EXECUTE.
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
if
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
AUTO
PRESET
Use
ti
to
sefect
an
item.
then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
20.
5
Preset
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2,
3,
or
4):
channel
(usually
2, 3,
or
4):
Press
MENU
and
select
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER
SET/CHECK
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SEY
VCR
Pius+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
tt
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
Enter
the
program
guide
channel,
then
the
cable
box
output
channel.
SET VOR
Plus
CHANNELS
GUIDE
CH
TV_CH
33
=
3
Push
0-9
keys
to
set
program
GUIDE
CH
Or.push
EXECUTE
to
see
VCR
Plus+
CHANNEL
LIST
Program
guide
channel
Your
cable
box
output
channel
For
details,
see
page
24.
Press
EXECUTE.
Press
MENU
and
select
TUNER
PRESET.
MENU
TIMER
SET/CHECK
|
TUNER
PRESET
|
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
t!
to
select
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
For
details,
see
page
21.
Set
MANUAL
SET
to
ADD
and
press
EXECUTE.
TUNER
PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
ANT
[CABLE]
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
FINE
TUNING
Select
CH
with
0-9.Push
ENTER.
+
to
ADD/ERASE
Getting
Started
17
pares
6unzayD
Hookup
4
Cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels,
using
an
AIB
switch
(continued)
18
Getting
Started
You
are
now
ready
to
use
your
VCR
To
play
a
tape
1
Set
the
TV
to
channel
3
or
4
(or
to
video
input,
if
you
have
made
A/V
connectiens).
2
Insert
a
tape
and
press
>>
PLAY.
To
record
an
unscrambled
channel
1
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“A.”
2
Select
channels
on
the
VCR.
To
record
a
scrambled
channel
1
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“B.”
2
Select
channels
on
the
cable
box.
To
watch
TV
1
Turn
off
your
VCR,
or
press
the
VCR’s
TV/VTR
button
until
the
VIR
indicator
in
the
display
window
goes
off.
2
Set
the
A/B
switch
to
“B.”
3
Turn
on
your
cable
box.
4
Set
the
TV
to
the
cable
box
output
channel
(usually
2, 3,
or
4).
5
Set
the
cable
box
to
the
channel
you
want
to
watch.
Setting
the
clock
MENU
CURSOR
titi
EXECUTE
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J
©@O
Press
MENU.
The
main
MENU
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
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Set
the
time
and
date
to
use
the
timer
feature
for
recording
programs.
|
TIMER
SET:
CHECK
|
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
tl
to
select
an
item.
then
push
EXECUTE
Press
the
CURSOR
(¢/4)
buttons
to
move
the
cursor
(
[f
)
to
CLOCK
SET,
then
press
EXECUTE.
The
CLOCK
SET
menu
appears
on
the
TV
screen
and
the
month
is
flashed.
Set
the
month
using
the
CURSOR
(t/#)
buttons.
Press
CURSOR
=>
to
highlight
the
day.
Set
the
day
using
the
CURSOR
(4/4)
buttons.
The
day
of
the
week
is
set
automatically.
Press
CURSOR
=>
to
highlight
the
year.
Set
the
year
using
the
CURSOR
(t/4)
buttons.
Press
CURSOR
=>
to
highlight
the
hour.
Set
the
hour
using
the
CURSOR
(#/#)
buttons.
Press
CURSOR
=
to
highlight
the
minutes.
Set
the
minutes
using
the
CURSOR
(#/$)
buttons.
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SUN
12:
00m
7
Use
t$
to
select
current
MONTH
Then.push
~
io
set
DAY
e7f1/1995
SAT
12:
00MM
Use
th}
to
select
current
MONTH
Then.push
~
to
set
DAY
CLOCK
LT
A
:
f
77441995-TUE-
12:
00MM
Use
td
to
select
current
DAY
Then.push
>
to
set
7/4+1995-TUE
12:00AM
Use
tt
to
select
current
YEAR
Then.
push
—
to
set
HOUR
CLOCK
SET
7/4/1995
TUE
TT
FOgw-
Use
tl!
to
select
current
HOUR
Then.push
+
to
set
CLOCK
SET
Use
t!
to
select
current
MINUTE
When
done.push
EXECUTE
to
start
clock
Press
EXECUTE
to
start
the
clock.
Getting
Started
|
19
Presetting
channels
TV/VTR
MENU
CURSOR
Ritie/—>
EXECUTE
20
Getting
Started
This
VCR
is
capable
of
receiving
VHF
channels
2
to
13,
UHF
channels
14
*
to
69
and
unscrambled
CATV
channels
1
to
125.
First,
we
recommend
that
you
preset
the
receivable
channels
in
your
area
using
automatic
presetting.
Then,
if
there
are
any
unwanted
channels,
disable
them
manually.
Ifyou
have
decided
which
channels
you
wish
to
preset,
set
them
directly
using
manual
presetting.
Before
you
start...
¢
Turn
on
the
VCR
and
the
TV.
*
Set
the
TV
to
the
VCR
channel
(channel
3
or
4).
If
your
TV
is
connected
to
the
VCR
using
A/V
connections,
set
the
TV
to
video
input.
¢
Press
TV/VTR
to
display
the
VTR
indicator
in
the
display
window.
Presetting
all
receivable
channels
automatically
1
Press
MENU.
The
main
MENU
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
|
TIMER
SET)
CHECK
|
TUNER
PRESET
CLOCK
SET
SET
VCR
Plus+
CHANNELS
ADVANCED
OPTIONS
Use
ts
to
selact
an
item.then
push
EXECUTE
2
_si~pPress
the
CURSOR
(4/4)
buttons
to
move
the
cursor
(ff
)
to
TUNER
PRESET,
then
press
EXECUTE.
The
TUNER
PRESET
menu
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
ANTENNA/CABLE
[ANT]CABLE
AUTO
PRESET
LTS
AL]
ERASE
AFT
{ON
JOFF
FINE
TUNING
Select
CH
with
0~-9.Push
ENTER.
«>
to
ADD/ERASE
+
3
press
the
CURSOR
(4/$)
buttons
to
=
uaa
move
the
cursor
(ff
)
to
ANTENNA/
CABLE.
Mita
neko
eee
ANT
|
CABLE
AUTO
PRESET
MANUAL
SET
Belcre
[ON
JOFF
AFT
FINE
TUNING
Use
t$
to
select
an
item.then
push
«+
4
Select
ANT
or
CABLE
using
the
CURSOR
(¢=/=>)
buttons:
¢
To
preset
VHF
and
UHF
channels,
select
ANT.
¢
To
preset
cable
TV
channels,
select
CABLE.
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