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Sony SLV-765HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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. _________________________
G
SLV-765HF
©1996 by Sony Corporation
3-800-552-31(1)
SLV-765HF
3-800-552-31 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. _________________________ SLV-765HF ©1996 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If you this equipment. are unable to insert the plug fully into the Caution outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Television programs, films, video tapes and • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you other materials may be copyrighted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    64 Searching using the index function 65 Adjusting the picture 66 Changing menu options * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Introduction SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • AC power cord • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to 3-phono, 1-mini) Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • 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. The POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/–, TV/VTR, channel number, ENTER, DISPLAY, and AUDIO MONITOR buttons on the remote commander can be used to operate your Sony TV.
  • Page 6 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 / VTR 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.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Hookups

    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. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).
  • 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 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. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 10 For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VHF/UHF CABLE BOX CONTROL Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front. Side view Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 11 BOX OUTPUT CH 3 Enter your cable box code number and press CABLE BOX CONTROL CURSOR.. CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH 4 Select your cable box output channel and press EXECUTE. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 12 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 34 and 35. Note To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 13 TV: A, B, or For connector types B and C, no UHF connection Connect this cable is required. directly to your TV if you don't have a Cable box cable box. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 14 TUNER PRESET 3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE. ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING o s t a r t AUTO PRESET, p u s h EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 15 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 34 and 35. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 16 (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 69. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 17 3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING o s t a r t AUTO PRESET, p u s h EXECUTE continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 18 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 34 and 35. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 19 • Select channels directly on the VCR Wall Cable box Rear of TV VHF/UHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VHF/UHF continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 20 2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING 3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 21 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 34 and 35. Note To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 22: Dss Receiver

    LINE OUT connection is required. RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) Positioning the Cable Mouse Place the Cable Mouse so that VHF/UHF LINE it hangs out over the DSS AUDIO VIDEO receiver front. DSS receiver Side view Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 23 3 Enter your DSS receiver code number (BOX CABLE BOX CONTROL CODE NO) and press CURSOR.. CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. BOX OUTPUT CH LINE 4 Set your DSS receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press EXECUTE. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 24 • To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. • To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. • Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 25 Cable box Rear of TV Wall Splitter VHF/UHF A/B switch VHF/UHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 26 ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET 2 Set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING 3 Select AUTO PRESET and press EXECUTE. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 27 3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE. FINE TUNING S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 28 Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t P r o g r a m GUIDE CH , p u s h EXECUTE s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST Program guide channel Cable box output channel Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 29: Selecting A Language

    EXECUTE •EXECUTE Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS or ESPAÑOL, then press EXECUTE. •CURSOR •EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock

    YES NO •EXECUTE t o s e l e c t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Press CURSOR ?// to select YES for FULL AUTO, then press EXECUTE. •CURSOR •EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 31 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or Hookup 4, make sure you leave the cable box on. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 32 – TIME ZONE AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e l e c t CLOCK SET CHANNEL Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 33 VCR. If you want to stop the search, change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 34 / 4 / 1 9 9 6 THU The day of the week is set automatically. t o s e l e c t c u r r e n t Th e n, p u s h YEAR Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 35 Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day. •CURSOR •EXECUTE Press EXECUTE to start the clock. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 36: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    VCR is turned off. To use a cable box control, you need to connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable Mouse (not supplied) (pages 10 and 22) and set the code number and output channel.
  • Page 37 022, 287, 487 Comband 243, 244 Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 Comtronics 051, 071 Hitachi Decsat Jasco 164, 326 Diamond Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 Eagle Comtronics continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 38 017, 019, 028, 288, 338 Westminster cable Seam Zenith 011, 065, 536 Sharp Zentek Signal Wave Master Signature SL Marx DSS receiver Code numbers Spectravision brand Sprucer 032, 318 Sony Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 39 Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box/DSS receiver change? If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 40 • Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DSS receiver control feature. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 41: Presetting Channels

    MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING •CURSOR t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h •EXECUTE Press CURSOR >/. to select ANTENNA/CABLE. •CURSOR continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 42 • When receiving a VHF, UHF or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press the DISPLAY button. Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters (if the broadcaster sends those services) Remaining tape length and time counter No display Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 43 CH w i t h 0 – 9 S e l e c t Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE •EXECUTE Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press EXECUTE. continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 44 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to a TUNER PRESET clearer picture, then press EXECUTE. ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE •CURSOR AUTO PRESET Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING •EXECUTE Pu s h Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 45: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Sports Channel America the following procedure. For channels Showtime in which the numbers are the same, you TBS SuperStation can skip this procedure. The Movie Channel The Nashville Network Turner Network Television USA Network continued Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 46 P r o g r a m GUIDE CH box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and press ENTER. , p u s h EXECUTE s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 47 3 – 0 – 2 2 t o c h a n g e p a g e Pu s h MENU t o q u i t •MENU When you’ve finished, press MENU to exit. Getting Started SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 48: Basic Operations

    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. Press · PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 49 • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 50: Recording Tv Programs

    Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. •CH Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 51 Press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window. If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV input; if not, skip this step. Select another channel on the TV. continued Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 52 • The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode. • The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 53: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. p u s h ONCE DAILY o r WEEKLY I f y o u ma m s i t a k e, p u s h TIMER CLEAR continued Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 54 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: • Reset the counter. • Display tape information on the TV screen. • Check the timer settings. • Watch another TV program. Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 55 WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead. • The VCR will be unlocked when: – you stop timer recording by pressing p STOP – you insert a tape – the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 56: Setting The Timer Manually

    – : – – – – – – – / – – : – – – : – – – – – – : – – – : – – – – / – – – – Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 57 If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 66). • To lock the VCR after setting the timer, see page 55. Note • If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2.” Basic Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 58: Additional Operations

    Skip a scene During playback, press SKIP. Pressing once skips about a minute. Rewind and start play During stop, press ·PLAY on the VCR while holding the DMS ring on the VCR at the 0REW position. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 59 – The picture shakes while pausing. Notes • The sound is muted during these operations. • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 60: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    To extend the duration Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration. To stop the VCR while recording Press p STOP. • You can also set the quick timer and start recording during the stop time. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 61: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 20 seconds Program 2 Will be cut off Program 1 20 seconds will be cut off Program 2 Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 62: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo/main STEREO STEREO (left and right channels) Left channel only LEFT CH STEREO Right channel only RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural (SAP) No indicator No indicator Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 63 If no sound is recorded on the normal audio track and you play the tape on a mono VCR, you will see only video — no audio will be heard. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 64: Searching Using The Index Function

    • To search backwards, press =INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press p STOP. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Picture

    PPAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press PPAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 66: Changing Menu Options

    ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. SHARPNESS L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control. Additional Operations SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 67 “L1” in the display window. 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). Editing SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 68 • To edit more precisely, press the P PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause. • To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press P PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press P PAUSE again to resume recording (Assemble Editing). Editing SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 69 (not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws. continued Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 70 (not VCR. supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable Loosen the screws on the mixer. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. Retighten the screws. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer. Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 71 Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required.) Do not use a commercially available wet- type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
  • Page 72 • The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than three hours. Reset the clock and timer. • When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON. Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 73 • Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 74 AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2) Standard output: 327 mVrms Load impedance: 47 kilohms Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) Mini jack (1) CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1) Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 75 ! ¡ INPUT SELECT button p STOP button (49) !™ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (67) r REC button (50) ! £ TV/VTR button DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (49, 52, 58) ! ¢ Remote sensor (5) continued Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 76: Display Window

    (CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 22) LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (8) RF UNIT switch (69) LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (10, jacks (67) 13, 16, 19, 22, 25) S-LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (9, Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)

  • Page 77: Remote Commander

    !™ p STOP button (49) ! £ TV / VTR remote control switch (5) ! ¢ POWER switch (6) TIMER CLEAR button (54, 61) ! § TV/VTR button (51) ! ¶ AUDIO MONITOR button (62) continued Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 78 @ £ INPUT SELECT button (50, 68) @ ¢ CH +/– buttons (43, 50) @ VOL +/– buttons (5) @ § P PAUSE button (49) @ ¶ r REC button (51) @• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (49, Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 79 Quick timer 60 Counter 49 Recording 50 Disabling channels 43 bilingual programs 62 DSS (Digital Satellite System) SAP broadcasts 62 saving 52 Dubbing. See Editing. stereo broadcasts 62 using VCR Plus+ 53 while watching another program 51 Additional Information SLV-765HF 3-800-552-31 (1)
  • Page 80 (usually 2, 3 or 4). 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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