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Sony SLV-478 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
SLV-478
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-861-448-11 (1)

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  • Page 1 3-861-448-11 (1) Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-478 ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups 17 Selecting a language 18 Setting the clock 20 Presetting channels Basic Operations Additional Information 26 Playing a tape 42 General setup information 28 Recording TV programs 44 Troubleshooting 31 Recording TV programs using the...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

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

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

    Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. TV / VIDEO...
  • Page 6 Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV/VIDEO 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 / VIDEO to VIDEO . 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.

  • 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. 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.
  • Page 8 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audio/video (A/V) hookup Page 8 If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound when 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.

  • Page 9: Hookup 1

    Hookup 1 Pages 9 and 10 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 10 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 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 42. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP (page 8), you can skip this...

  • Page 11: Hookup 4

    Hookup 2 Pages 11 and 12 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Pages 19 to 21 Cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. What you can do with this hookup •...
  • Page 12 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 42. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this...

  • Page 13: Pages 13 And 14

    Hookup 3 Pages 13 and 14 No cable box, or 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 system scrambles only a few channels. What you can do with this hookup •...
  • Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) 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 42. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this...

  • Page 15: Pages 15 And 16

    Hookup 4 Pages 15 and 16 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 16 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 42. If EASY SET UP you made A/V connections (page 8), you can skip this...

  • Page 17: Selecting A Language

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

  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Set the time and date to use the timer feature for recording programs. 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.
  • Page 19 Press / to flash the day and press >/. CLOCK SET to set the day. 1 1 / 1 / 1 9 9 8 MO 1 2 : 0 0 AM PLAY The day of the week is set automatically. Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day.

  • Page 20: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels 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.
  • Page 21 • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE AUTO PRESET CABLE. MANUAL SET • ERASE PLAY • FINE TUNING • To preset VHF and UHF channels: TUNER PRESET Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANTENNA / CABLE •...
  • Page 22 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU >/./?// • MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, TUNER PRESET then press OK. ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ERASE • FINE TUNING PLAY Getting Started...
  • Page 23 Channel to be preset • To preset a channel: 1 Press the number buttons to enter the TUNER PRESET channel number, then press ENTER. ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE AUTO PRESET 2 Press ?// to set MANUAL SET to MANUAL SET •...
  • Page 24 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. Number buttons, ENTER MENU...
  • Page 25 Press >/. to select FINE TUNING. TUNER PRESET The fine tuning meter appears. PLAY ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ERASE • FINE TUNING Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture, TUNER PRESET then press OK. PLAY ANTENNA / CABLE •...

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT DISPLAY COUNTER RESET SMART CUE P PAUSE · PLAY ) # FF p STOP 0 3 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 27 Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Press p STOP Stop play P PAUSE Pause play P PAUSE or · PLAY Resume play after pause ) # FF during stop Fast-forward the tape 0 3 REW during stop Rewind the tape 6 EJECT...

  • Page 28: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs TV/VIDEO DISPLAY r REC CH +/– INPUT SELECT SP/EP p STOP 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 29 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display INPUT SELECT window. VIDEO Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. • CH VIDEO Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
  • Page 30 Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape remaining. Remaining tape length 0 : 00 : 22 Time counter To watch another TV program while recording Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display window.

  • Page 31: Recording Tv Programs Using The Timer

    Recording TV programs using POWER the timer You can preset up to eight programs at a time. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

  • Page 32: Timer

    Recording TV programs using the timer (continued) Set the date, start and stop times, channel TIMER SET / CHECK 1 1 / 1 6 number and tape speed: DATE START STOP 11 / 1 6 – : – – – : – – –...

  • Page 33: Timer

    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 34: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds & SLOW ) # FF · PLAY ) # FF 0 3 REW 0 3 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, hold ) # FF down. During forward or rewind rewind, hold 0 3 REW down.

  • Page 35: 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 VIDEO display window. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 36: 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 >/./?// Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: • If you want to change a setting, go on to the TIMER SET / CHECK 1 1 / 1 6 DATE...
  • Page 37 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 Program 2 Will be cut off...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED ADVANCED OPTIONS OPTIONS. • TAPE SELECT • AUTO AUTO TAPE SPEED • SHARPNESS – – – Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to change the setting. Press OK to return to the original screen. Menu choices Initial settings are indicated in bold print.

  • Page 40: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-1 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-710M/720M audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color. •...
  • Page 41 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT on the remote commander to display “L” in the P PAUSE display window. • Press SP/EP on the remote r REC commander to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Attaching the external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC- EAC-32 Antenna 32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T- 25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47: 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 (32) 7 p STOP button (27) 2 Tape compartment 8 P PAUSE button (27) 3 0 3 REW (rewind) button (27, 34) 9 CHANNEL/TRACKING +/–...
  • Page 48 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window VIDEO APC LP SP 1 Timer indicator (32) 5 Child Lock indicator (33) 2 Tape speed indicator (29) 6 Tracking indicator (38) 3 VIDEO indicator (30, 42) 7 Time counter/clock/line/channel indicator (27, 29, 41) 4 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 8 Tape/recording indicator (29) indicator (38)

  • Page 49: Remote Commander

    Remote commander 1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch 2 6 EJECT button (27) 3 TV/VIDEO button (30, 42) 4 DISPLAY button (30) 5 COUNTER RESET button (27) 6 QUICK TIMER button (35) 7 r REC (record) button (29) 8 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play) button (29) 9 INPUT SELECT button (29, 30) 0 &...
  • Page 50 Index to parts and controls (continued) !™ POWER switch (32) !£ CLEAR button (36) !¢ AUDIO MONITOR button (This button doesn’t work for this VCR.) !∞ Number buttons and ENTER button (23) !§ CH (channel) +/– buttons (29) !¶ VOL (volume) +/– buttons (6) !•...

  • Page 51: Index

    Index A, B AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 24 Disabling channels 22 Recording 28 Antenna hookup 9 Dubbing. See Editing. saving 30 APC (Adaptive Picture while watching another E, F, G, H, I, J, K Control) 38 program Audio/video (A/V) Easy Set Up 10, 12, 14, 16 hookup 8 Editing 40 Safety tab 30...
  • Page 52 4 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...

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