Sony SLV-798HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 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. SLV-798HF...
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. Also, use of this recorder with cable...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
•Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups Selecting a language Setting the clock Setting up cable box control Presetting channels Setting up VCR Plus+* Basic Operations Recording stereo and bilingual programs Playing a tape...
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander * Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type • Size AA (R6) batteries COl'_ec_ors • Jack cover • Audio/video cable (3-phono, I mini to 3-phono, 1-mini)
Page 5 Remote sensor Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver. Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (o) can be used to operate...
Page 6: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander
TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (_trol a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [_IRECEIVER]/_ to _. • If you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
Page 7 • 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. continued Getting...
Page 8: Step 3: Hookups
9. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. * S-Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver AUO_ vtoEo ®®® uNE-, ,.
Page 9 l_J Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function Stereo receiver AUDO _DEO _u.K®®® u,,E., IN VIDEO AUOK) S-LINK Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. VCR setup After you've connected your...
Page 10 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Using cable box control Recommended You should use this hookup if you have a cable box,especially ifyourcable system scramblesall or most channels. Thishookup allowstheVCR's cable box control feature tocontrol thechannelon thecable box,simplifying t he recording process.A list o fcompatiblecable boxes ison pages 39 and 40. What you cando with this hookup •...
Page 11 "_ VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 "--'31--" 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),...
Page 12 (continued) Step 3: Hookups • Select your cable box CABLE BOX CONTROL output channel and CABLE MOUSE press the joystick done BOX CODE (OK). Use[_l'-'-_to select CABLE Then push [] Normal display VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
Page 13 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only 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 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 "-11"'- RF o .,T channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83.
Page 15 The AUTO PRESET AUTO PRESET starts. done PROCESS I NG lease wait_ Normal display VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ I I_TIMER SET I CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE ADVANCED OPTIONS UeeFIF-'_'_to select item. then push Push the joystick to _...
Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV). Use this hookup if you're using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
Page 17 VCR setup CH 3 or CH 4, whichever RF UNIT CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your "--I r--- Set the RF UNIT toif b oth switch _m_]__ area. are used, the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83.
Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) O The AUTO PRESET starts. I AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG done Normal display VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE CABI_E BOX CONTROl ADVANCED OPTIONS [Use_"_to...
Page 19 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. What you can do with this hookup •...
Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever °"J 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 this step.
Page 21 O The AUTO PRESET starts. done PROCESS I NG AUTO PRESET Normal display VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).
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 (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 recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 40. DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality...
Page 24 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH4, whichever CH3 CH4 charmel is not used in your "-"1 l""-- rff? area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 83.
Page 25 O Enter your DSS receiver code number and push CABLE BOX CONTROL the joystick to _. For details, see page 39. CABLE MOUSE Enter your CABLEBOX CodeNo. using keys Refer Operating Manual Code Set your DSS receiver CABLE BOX CONTROL output channel (BOX CABLE...
Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended hookup By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup * Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
Page 27 VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your "--'1 r'_" 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 this step.
Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA I CABLE ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press the joystick (OK). For details, see page 43. elect quit The AUTO PRESET starts. PROCESS I NG jI_p=AUTOPRESET done Normal display Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 45.
Page 29 VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ TIMER SET I CHECK CHANNELS. TUNER PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVA__N_ED OPTIONS Use _l__._Jto select item, then push Push the joystick to <1,,,/-,_ to select AUTO and press the joystick (OK). Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
Page 30 Step 3: Hookups (continued) O Push the joystick to <_/"_ to select MANUAL. IAUTO Use[_-----_lo select Push IMEN_tO quit E) Enter the program guide channel, then the cable Push keys prog ram GUIDE CH O Press the joystick (OK). box output channel.
Page 31: Selecting A Language
Selecting language You can change the on-screen display CZ_ C_'CD language. c_'® _ "® c_'® "®"® c_O'® D MENU P_ess MENU, then push the joystick .oMENU / _ to move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press the joystick (OK). When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
Page 32: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock feature "C:D C_ C_'CZD Some TV and cable channels transmit (ED (E_D'CD C2) time signals with their broadcasts. Your "00 VCR can pick up this time signal to "®"0 automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if o000 a channel in your area is broadcasting...
Page 33 Push the joystick to _1-/.._ to select YES, then press the joystick (OK). 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 01 !'0 Joystick tNI./4-1,,,_,' Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. select Push quit Push the joystick to _-./-,_ to select NO for FULL AUTO.
Page 35 Push the joystick to _'/{ to highlight the item you want to set, then push the CLOCK SET CH joystick to41=/,=l* to make the setting. TIME ZONE _IFJ_.. _] • For CLOCK SET CH w, • _'," FULL AUTO Leave the setting to "- -" to have the Use _-'_ select VCR automatically...
Page 36 Setting the clock (continued) Using Manual clock set c_'0 "Q"® c_'® "®"® c_'Q "®"® MENU Joystick t/€/4-/-_/ MENUPress MENU, then push the joystick 1'!' to move the cursor to CLOCK SET [_';F'ANUALI and press the joystick (OK). Use_"-"_to select When using the EASY_SET UP procedure, skip this step.
Page 37 Push the joystick to _/,!} to set the month. Use _-_ select current MONTH [_,_/ 111998 12:00AN_ Then, push tO set Push the joystick to ,,,b to flash the day and push the joystick to _ / _l,to set the day.
Page 38: Setting Up Cable Box Control
Setting up cable box control o ®/ (Skip this section if you are -- Number using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) buttons OIOID 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/DSS receiver code number, then push the joystick to ,I,. Find your cable box / DSS receiver code number from the chart below. Use [_-"_ to select CABLE CH. Then push 4 ,.-;-., If you want to control a cable box, push the joystick to 4,- / _ select the output channel for the cable box, then press the joystick (OK).
Page 40 Viewstar 038, 071, 074,122, 222, 269, Sharp Zenith 011, 065, 536 Signal Zentek Signature Wave Master SL Marx Sp_ctravision DSS receiver Code numbers Sprucer 032, 318 brand Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Stargate 026, 051 Sony...
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 using cable box/DSS receiver control.) This VCR is capable of receiving VI-IF cha.rmels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels I 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: AUTO PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE. Push the joystick to _/,,_ to set MANUAL TUNING Usel_to select item, then push_-I • To preset VHF and UHF channels: Push the joystick to ,€,,/,,,_ to set BLF] I AUTO...
Page 45 Presettingldisabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER CH +/- MENU Joystick t/#/4-/-_/ --2TENNA',_E_ MENU Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, then press the joystick (OK). AUTO PRESET FINE TUNING Select with_]. Push ADD/ERASE • To preset a channel: "Q_'G 1 Press the number buttons to enter the ANTENNA / CABLE_...
Page 46 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Number Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) bu_ons, ENTER function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not dear, you can also use the •manual tuning function. MENU Joystick MENUPress MENU and select TUNER PRESET,...
Page 47 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 the program's "PlusCode," a number assigned to each program published 5:30 MOVIE--Musical (2hrs.) I_ SPORT --Golf (1hr.
Page 48: Setting Up Vcr Plus
Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) POWER Setting up VCR Plus+ automatically (Smart Channel Mapping) o000 The VCR can automatically set the guide channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL "®0 CODE you entered in EASY SET UP. Tl'ie VCR receives the program o000 information signal and renews the data...
Page 49 If the program information signal in your area has several channel map patterns, the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu KABC C/_hN KCB8 M'rv appears, and you must select the channel map. See "To select the channel map" on I MAP 7 81 !! Use_ select...
Page 50 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) (3_ (3E)'C_ Setting up VCR Plus+ -- Number manually buttons, To set the guide channels manually, ENTER 01"® the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV channel your VCR receives. example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Lirle-up Chart on channel 33, and your...
Page 51 4.®®-® • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV (and ® GUIDE "iV VCR) and press ENTER. Push keys your TVCH Then push If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and GUIDE press ENTER.
Page 52: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a tape _EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY PLAY/ II PAUSE/ I_1_ • STOP/ 4Fq_ 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 • STOP Pause play II PAUSE Resume play after pause II PAUSE or press the joystick E>- Fast-forward the tape FF during stop Rewind the tape _1_1_ REW during stop Eject the tape Press ,a, EJECT.
Page 54: Recording Tv Programs
Recording r-!, programs DISPLAY COUNTER/ REMAIN TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT SP/EP ,, • REC u 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.
Page 55 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. °-° Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to record. -° °:1 t I- SP/EP Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (ExtraPlay) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard...
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 channel Station 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 programs using POWER VCR Plus+ "C_ CU) CU)'(2_ 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) o®Q Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode SPIEP program's PlusCode. ®oQ 0®® If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and USe r_ keys for: re-enter the correct number. iDAILY WEEKLY SP/EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or sleEP Use _-'-_...
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 reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.
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 number and tape speed: 1 Push the joystick to "_ to highlight each item in turn. 2 Push the joystick to _ / _' to set each item. To correct a setting, push the joystick to to return to that setting and reset.
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 jo_'stick to _, the indication changes as shown below. P_lsh the joystick to t to change the indication in reverse order.
Page 65: Additional Operations
Additional Operations •Playing/searching Q ® at various speeds ® ® oO'®D lip SLOW PLAY Joystick I_1_ _t_l_ REWI I;_ PLAY Playback options Operation View the picture during fast-forward During fast-forward, keep pushing the joystick to I_1_-_ FF. rewind During rewind, keep pushing the joystick to -_bqll_ REW.
Page 66 Playinglsearching at various speeds (continued) Using the shuttle ring on the VCR With the sl_uttle 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...
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
Searching for a DISPLAY "c_ c3 o'cD selected point the tape "®ig "®"® You can easily find a specific point by "®"® moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the 0"®0 point you indicate and starts playback automatically.
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.
Page 70: Skip Searching Automatically
Skip-searching ® ® automatically o® ® t_ ® "® You can spot check a whole tape quickly. o O "® "0 At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. q:DCD Joystick I_11_ FF / 4141_ REW Push the joystick to _1_ _ FF (or _t_ _ REW) for more than two seconds during stop.
Page 71: Creating A Favorite Channel List With Station Id
• Creating favorite channel list with Station 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. t/#/4,./,,_ Creating your...
Page 72 Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued) Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list ENTER CH +/- Turn on.your TV and-set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on. Press SET.
Page 73: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer
.Recording programs using the quick timer "C3 CZ) CZ3"(2_ After starting recording in the normal cE__'cD wa_ you can have the VCR stop "® recording automatically after a specified duration. QUICK TIMER "®"® o'® "®"® o0"(9"0 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. The _ indicator appears in the display window.
Page 74: Checking/Changing / Canceling Timer Settings
Checking/ changing/ POWER canceling timer settings CLEAR "0 ® Before you start... _-® .® -® • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. _-® -® -® _0"®0 • MENU Joystick Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: =_[_ATE START...
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. ProgramPr°gram 21 i:l _::l:r...
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 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. €"...
Page 78: Searching Using The Index Function
Searching using the index function "cD _ o'cD INDEX SEARCH The VCR marks the tape with an index "®"® signal at the point where each recording c_'® "®"® begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific recording. The VCR o'®...
Page 79: Adjusting The Picture
Adjusting the picture Adjusting tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the i_ 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 OPTIONS. AUTO STEREO _ Push the joystick to t / _ to select the AUDIO M IX option to change, then push the joystick to TUNER AUDIO ,I_/,,_ to change the setting. SHARPNESS Usel¥_lto select...
Page 81 Editing with another 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 : Signal flow (not supplied) to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output...
Page 82: Editing With Another Vcr
Editing with another VCR (continued) Operation (when recording on this VCR) II PAUSE Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display "LI" D REC or "L2" in the display window. •...
Page 83: Additional Information
Additional Information General setup information Setting RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV 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 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) connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws...
Page 85: Troubleshooting
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 a]ready in the tape compartment. The remote commander does • Make sure you are pointing the remote commander the remote sensor on the VCR. not function. + Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new ones if they are weak.
Page 88: Specifications
Specifications Timer section System Format Clock VHS NTSC standard Quartz locked Timer indication Video recording system 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...
Page 89 Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel T TT • STOP button (82) POWER switch/indicator (60) Shuttle ring (56, 66) SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extra Play) button (55, 60) III PAUSE button (82) TV/VIDEO button (56)
Page 90: Index To Parts And Controls
Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window Timer indicator (60) Tracking indicator (79) SAP (Second Audio Program) Child Lock indicator (61) indicator (76) Line/channel indicator (55, 82) STEREO indicator (76) Time counter / clock indicator (53) Tape speed indicator (55) Remaining time indicator (56) VIDEO indicator (56, 83)
Page 91 Rear panel AC power cord (7) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (83) jack S LINK (CONTROL S IN) VHF/UHF IN connector (10, 13, 16, CABLE BOX CONTROL 19, 23, 26) (CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 23) VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13, LINE-1 IN AUDIO L / R ] VIDEO 16, 19, 23, 26) jacks (23, 81)
Page 92 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander [] I TV IIRECEIVERI/_ remote control switch (5) • _ EJECT button (53) COUNTER RESET button (53) DISPLAY button (53, 68) _.Q -@.® INDEX SEARCH buttons (78) ® _) CLEAR button (74) _-Q _) "®...
Page 93 POWER switch (60) COUNTER/REMAIN button (56) AUDIO MONITOR button (76) TV / VIDEO button (83) VCR Plus+ button (59) Number buttons and ENTER button (50, 60) SET button (60, 71) CH (channel) +/-buttons (55) VOL (volume) +/-buttons SMART CUE button (53) Joystick PLAY/OK (52, 65)
Page 94: Index
Index A, B E,F,G Accessories supplied Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20, Recording 24, 27 Adjusting bilingual programs Editing SAP broadcasts picture EP mode tracking saving stereo broadcasts AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) Antenna hookup using VCR Plus+ Hi-fi audio track APC (Adaptive Picture while watching...
Page 96 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 #TI-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Sony Corporation Printedin Malaysia...

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