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Sony SLV-797HF Operating Instructions Manual

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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. _________________________
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SLV-797HF
SLV-798HF
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-861-047-11(1)

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  • Page 1 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. _________________________...
  • Page 2 Unauthorized recording of such material may outlet, contact your Sony dealer. be contrary to the provisions of the copyright • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups 31 Selecting a language 32 Setting the clock 38 Setting up cable box control 43 Presetting channels 47 Setting up VCR Plus+* Basic Operations 76 Recording stereo and bilingual programs...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Jack cover •...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote continued commander.

  • Page 6: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV RECEIVER / VIDEO to VIDEO . • If you set your TV‘s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Hookups

    • 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.
  • Page 8 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. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver...
  • Page 9 C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN LINE-1 IN S-LINK LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-LINK Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. A/V hookup: VCR setup After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,...
  • Page 10 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Pages 10 to 12 Hookup 1 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your 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.
  • Page 11 Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 83. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 8),...
  • Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 Select your cable box SET UP CABLE BOX SET UP output channel and CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE press the joystick BOX CODE NO. SET UP i s d o n e (OK). BOX OUTPUT CH t o s e l e c t CABLE B O X C H .
  • Page 13 Pages 13 to 15 Hookup 2 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.

  • Page 14: The Vcr

    Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 83. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 8),...
  • Page 15 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU TIMER SET / CHECK...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Pages 16 to 18 Hookup 3 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 17 Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 83. If you made A/V connections EASY (from page 8), you can skip...
  • Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 6 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU...
  • Page 19 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 22 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 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.
  • Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 83. If you made A/V connections (from page 8), you can skip EASY...
  • Page 21 5 The AUTO PRESET SET UP TUNER PRESET SET UP starts. AUTO PRESET SET UP i s d o n e ROCESS I NG P l e a s e wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide.
  • Page 22 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal: Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time signal. Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set feature.

  • Page 23: Dss Receiver

    Hookup 5 Pages 23 to 25 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 24 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83. If you made A/V connections EASY (from page 8), you can skip...
  • Page 25 5 Enter your DSS receiver code number and push SET UP CABLE BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL the joystick to .. For details, see page 38. CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH En t e r y o u r CABLE BOX Cod e No.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6 Pages 26 to 30 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup •...
  • Page 27 Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT 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 83. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP...
  • Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the ANTENNA / CABLE joystick (OK). For details, see page 43. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET...
  • Page 29 Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ MENU TIMER SET / CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h Push the joystick to ?// to select AUTO SMART CHANNEL MAPPING...
  • Page 30 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 3 Push the joystick to ?// to select MANUAL. SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS box output channel.

  • Page 31: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Joystick >/./?/// • MENU Press MENU, then push the joystick to LANGUAGE >/. to move the cursor to LANGUAGE ENGLISH and press the joystick (OK). ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS When using the EASY SET UP procedure, PLAY skip this step.

  • Page 32: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 33 Push the joystick to ?// to select YES, then press the joystick (OK). PLAY To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).
  • Page 34 Setting the clock (continued) If the clock is not activated Number buttons Joystick >/./?/// Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO YES NO t o s e l e c t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Push the joystick to ?// to select NO...
  • Page 35 Push the joystick to >/. to highlight the AUTO CLOCK SET item you want to set, then push the FULL AUTO YES NO PLAY joystick to?// to make the setting. CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVING • For CLOCK SET CH t o s e l e c t Leave the setting to “–...

  • Page 36: Using Manual Clock Set

    Setting the clock (continued) Using Manual clock set MENU Joystick >/./?/// • MENU Press MENU, then push the joystick to CLOCK SET >/. to move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press the joystick (OK). AUTO MANUAL PLAY When using the EASY SET UP procedure, t o s e l e c t skip this step.
  • Page 37 Push the joystick to >/. to set the month. CLOCK SET PLAY 2 : 0 0 / 1 / 1 9 9 8 SUN t o s e l e c t c u r r e n t MONTH Th e n, p u s h Push the joystick to / to flash the day CLOCK SET...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are Number using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) buttons Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS CH +/– receivers via the Cable Mouse.
  • Page 39 Press the number buttons to enter the CABLE BOX CONTROL cable box/DSS receiver code number, then CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. push the joystick to .. BOX OUTPUT CH Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below. t o s e l e c t CABLE BOX CH.
  • Page 40 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, Sharp Zenith 011, 065, 536 Signal Zentek Signature Wave Master SL Marx Spectravision DSS receiver Code numbers Sprucer 032, 318 brand Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Sony Stargate 026, 051 Getting Started...
  • Page 41 To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front. • Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR. • Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR. •...
  • Page 42 Setting up cable box control (continued) If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver • Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. • Check the position of the Cable Mouse. •...

  • Page 43: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are MENU using cable box/DSS receiver control.) Joystick >/./?/// 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.
  • Page 44 Presetting channels (continued) • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Push the joystick to ?// to set ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE PLAY AUTO PRESET ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h •...
  • Page 45 Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU Joystick >/./?/// • MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press the joystick (OK). ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE PLAY FINE TUNING S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 –...
  • Page 46 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Number Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) buttons, ENTER function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. MENU Joystick >/./?///...

  • Page 47: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting up VCR Plus+ How VCR Plus+ works Example of “PlusCode” Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up PlusCode the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program published in 5:30 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 SPORT...

  • Page 48: Channel Mapping

    Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) POWER Setting up VCR Plus+ automatically (Smart Channel Mapping) The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal and renews the data everyday after you complete the following procedure.
  • Page 49 If the program information signal in your Choose your Cable CH MAP area has several channel map patterns, the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Choose your Cable CH MAP menu KABC 1 2 5 KCBS appears, and you must select the channel KAET –...
  • Page 50 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) Setting up VCR Plus+ manually Number buttons, To set the guide channels manually, use ENTER the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you need to coordinate these numbers using...
  • Page 51 • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS the actual number on your TV (and GUIDE CH TV CH VCR) and press ENTER. – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t o u r TV CH Th e n p u s h ENTER...

  • Page 52: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY SMART CUE · PLAY/ P PAUSE/ )# FF/ p STOP/ 03 REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 53 Additional tasks Push the joystick to Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE P PAUSE or press the joystick · Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stop Rewind the tape 03 REW during stop Eject the tape Press 6 EJECT.

  • Page 54: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs DISPLAY COUNTER/ REMAIN TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT SP/EP r REC CH +/– Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Basic Operations...
  • Page 55 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display INPUT SELECT window. VIDEO • CH Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. VIDEO Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture quality.
  • Page 56 Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately.
  • Page 57 Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source form the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.

  • Page 58: Locating A Channel By Station Id

    Locating a channel by Station ID You can select the TV program from station ID. ENTER CH +/– Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Press ENTER. The selected station ID ENTER The station ID appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 59: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using POWER VCR Plus+ CLEAR Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed VCR Plus+ in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can Number preset up to eight programs at a time. buttons Before you start…...
  • Page 60 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the VCR Plus+ program’s PlusCode. P l u sCo d e SP / EP 2 9 2 – – – If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and Us e k e y s f o r : re-enter the correct number.
  • Page 61 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR. You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: •...

  • Page 62: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually POWER If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. INPUT •...
  • Page 63 Set the date, start and stop times, channel TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 number and tape speed: DATE START STOP – : – – – : – – – – SP – : – – – : – – –...
  • Page 64 Setting the timer manually (continued) Daily/weekly recording In step 2 above, push the joystick to . to select the recording pattern. Each time you push the joystick to ., the indication changes as shown below. Push the joystick to > to change the indication in reverse order. the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT ..

  • Page 65: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 & SLOW PLAY · 0 REW Joystick )# FF/ 03 REW/ · PLAY Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward or During fast-forward, keep pushing the joystick to )# FF. rewind During rewind, keep pushing the joystick to 03 REW. Play at high speed •...
  • Page 66 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Using the shuttle ring on the VCR With the shuttle ring on the VCR, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. Shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or...
  • Page 67 To resume normal playback Press the joystick ·. • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing. – The picture shakes while pausing. Notes •...

  • Page 68: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape

    Searching for a DISPLAY selected point on the tape You can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically. Joystick Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar indication appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 69 Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for: – tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160 – tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode. Total time length Tape type T-60 or shorter...

  • Page 70: Skip Searching Automatically

    Skip-searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. Joystick )# FF / 03 REW Push the joystick to ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) for two seconds more than two seconds during SKIP stop.

  • Page 71: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Id

    Creating a favorite channel list with Station CH +/– You can create your favorite channel list of the TV channels with Station ID. You can store up to 10 channels with Station ID and select the channel from your favorite channel list. Joystick >/./?// Creating your favorite...
  • Page 72 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued) Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list ENTER CH +/– Joystick >/. Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. The selected station ID Press SET.

  • Page 73: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. QUICK TIMER While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 74: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ POWER canceling timer settings CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. MENU Joystick >/./?/// Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: 11 / 16 TIMER SET / CHECK DATE START STOP...
  • Page 75 When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 about 20 seconds Program 2...

  • Page 76: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF.
  • Page 77 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track...

  • Page 78: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function INDEX The VCR marks the tape with an index SEARCH signal at the point where each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or behind the current position.

  • Page 79: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

  • Page 80: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Page 1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED ADVANCED OPTIONS page1 OPTIONS. AUTO ANT SEL Push the joystick to >/. to select the AUTO STEREO AUDIO MIX option to change, then push the joystick to TUNER AUDIO MAIN SAP SHARPNESS –...

  • Page 81: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).
  • Page 82 Editing with another VCR (continued) Operation (when recording on this VCR) P PAUSE Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” r REC or “L2” in the display window. •...

  • Page 83: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

  • Page 84: Attaching The External Antenna Connector

    General setup information (continued) Attaching the external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 EAC-32 Antenna antenna connector (not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required). Do not use a commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette other than Sony’s, as they may damage the video heads. • The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony dealer for more information.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. TV reception is poor. •...
  • Page 87 Symptom Remedy A tape cannot be inserted. • Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at not function. the remote sensor on the VCR. •...

  • Page 88: Specifications

    Specifications System Timer section Format Clock VHS NTSC standard Quartz locked Video recording system Timer indication Rotary head helical scanning FM system 12-hour cycle Video heads Timer setting Double azimuth four heads 8 programs per month (max.) Video signal Power back-up NTSC color, EIA standards Built-in self-charging capacitor Tape speed...

  • Page 89: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (60) 0 p STOP button (82) 2 SP/EP button (55, 60) !¡ Shuttle ring (56, 66) 3 TV/VIDEO button (56) !™...
  • Page 90 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window STEREO VIDEO APC SAP LP SP 1 Timer indicator (60) 7 Tracking indicator (79) 2 SAP (Second Audio Program) 8 Child Lock indicator (61) indicator (76) 9 Line/channel indicator (55, 82) 3 STEREO indicator (76) 0 Time counter/clock indicator (53) 4 Tape speed indicator (55) !¡...

  • Page 91: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 AC power cord (7) 5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (83) 2 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (9, 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (10, 13, 16, 19, 23, 26) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13, (CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 23) 16, 19, 23, 26) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO...
  • Page 92 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 TV RECEIVER / VIDEO remote control switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (53) 3 COUNTER RESET button (53) 4 DISPLAY button (53, 68) 5 =/+ INDEX SEARCH buttons (78) 6 CLEAR button (74) 7 QUICK TIMER button (73) 8 INPUT SELECT button (55, 57, 82) 9 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended...
  • Page 93 !∞ POWER switch (60) !§ COUNTER/REMAIN button (56) !¶ AUDIO MONITOR button (76) !• TV/VIDEO button (83) !ª VCR Plus+ button (59) @º Number buttons and ENTER button (50, 60) @¡ SET button (60, 71) @™ CH (channel) +/– buttons (55) @£...

  • Page 94: Index

    Index A, B E, F, G Accessories supplied 4 Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20, Recording 54 24, 27 Adjusting bilingual programs 76 Editing 82 picture 79 SAP broadcasts 76 EP mode 55 tracking 79 saving 56 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) stereo broadcasts 76 Antenna hookup 16 using VCR Plus+ 59...
  • Page 95 Additional Information...

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