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Sony SLV-792HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Scanned
Videt
Recorder
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.
Declaration
of Conformity
Trade Name:
SONY
Model No.:
SLV-799HF
Responsible
Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.:
201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not
cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference
received, including
interference
that may cause
undesired
operation.
SLV-799HF/792HF
©1999 by Sony Corporation

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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. Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 2 Television programs, films, video tapes and outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert other materials may be copyrighted. the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Unauthorized recording of such material be contrary to the provisions...

  • 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 the cable box control Presetting channels Setting up the VCR Plus+* GOLD system Basic Operations Checking/changing/canceling timer settings...

  • 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 connectors • Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini to 3-phono, 1-mini) 4 [ Getting...
  • Page 5 (+) end clicks into position. Using the remote commander sensor Remote 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 (,) can be used to operate your Sony TV.

  • Page 6: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote

    I/(_. you can use the I/_, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (.) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset _]_/_VIDEO_to Started Getting...
  • Page 7 Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code number number number Sony 04, 10 Akai Sampo Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Sanyo Centurion Marantz 04, 13 Scott 04,12,13, Coronado...

  • Page 8: Step 3: Hookups

    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. * DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation. 8 I Getting...
  • Page 9 * S-Link is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver ,. ,ooo I ! I Auo,o Audio/video cable (supplied)
  • Page 10 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link function Stereo receiver ®®® u.E., SUNK I I I AUDIO S LINK Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
  • Page 11 Using cable box control Recommended 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 recording process.
  • Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch CH3 or CH4, whichever • --1 channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 104. EASY If you made connections (from page 9),...
  • Page 13 O Enter your cable box code number and press _ZlIoIoIlITfi_ OK. For details, see page 46, CABLE MOUSE Select your cable box output channel and press _:ll_,IldlllIoIm SET UP fS CONE SELEGT :L_-j_ NEXT CANCEL:_ Normal display The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU,...
  • Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using...
  • Page 15 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a scrambled channels Recommended 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,...
  • Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch II Hill RF UNIT CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, the switch to either channel. EAS¥ "h / For details, see page 104.
  • Page 17 O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press For details, see page 52. NEXT SELECT:F_ GANCEL: O The AUTO PRESET starts. F_ Iil1' SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT Normal display The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU,...
  • Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record programs using...
  • Page 19 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) Separate...
  • Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch CH3 or CH4, whichever CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 104. If you made SET UP connections (from...
  • Page 21 O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. details, see page 52. NEXT SEL_CT:_ CANCEL: 0 The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING PLEASE WAIT € Normal display The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select...
  • Page 22 Step 3: Hookups (continued) The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using...
  • Page 23 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended 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 24 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch CH3 or CH4, whichever CH3 CH4 channel is not used in your ----11--- RF UNIT area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 104.
  • Page 25 O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For details, see page 52. NEXT SELECT_._ CANCEL: O The AUTO PRESET starts. SET UP IS DONE PROCESSING 'PLEASE WAIT Normal display The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system...
  • Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) O Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. GUIDE J_-_ : l- _3j-- LISTSET QUIT TV CH F_NII_ Program guide channel cha inel Cable box output O Press OK. Press MENU to exit the menu. Automatic clock setting To use the Auto Clock...
  • Page 27 DIRECTV digital satellite receiver Recommended Use this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DIRECTV digital satellite receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DIRECTV digital...
  • Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch _(_| RF UNIT CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your " I] _ II L.J GH3 GH4 area. If both are used, set the __,_::_r), _l _..._______ r--- switch to either...
  • Page 29 O Enter your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver waall_ code number and press For details, CABLE MOUSE page 46. BOX OUTPUT NEXT CANCEL 0 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK. CABLE MOUSE DONE NEXT SELECT:_...
  • Page 30 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended 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 31 VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 104. If you made SET UP connections (from page 9), EASY you can skip this step.
  • Page 32 Step 3: Hookups (continued) O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 52. NEXT SELECT:_L)_ CANCEL: The AUTO PRESET starts. DONE PROCESSING PLEASE Normal display Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4).
  • Page 33 The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and press 8_T'I'ING$ SELECT QUIT Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press CLOCK LANGUAGE *_RETURN SELECT:_ QUIT Select AUTO and press SELECT: I SET QUIT Press I/(_ to turn off the VCR. The VCR receives the program information...
  • Page 34 Step 3: Hookups (continued) VCR Plus+ GOLD channel setup for scrambled channels To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing smart channel mapping.
  • Page 35 Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Language

    Selecting language MENU You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Press MENU, then press _ / _ to highlight © SETTINGS and press CABLE CONTROL CLOCK When using the EASY SET UP procedure, LANGUAGE _RETURN skip steps 1 and 2. SELECT:_ QUIT Press t / _ to highlight...

  • Page 37: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock C23 (23 Using the Auto Clock Set feature MENU Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal automatically set the clock. •tp_ The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel...
  • Page 38 Setting the clock (continued) Press t1"/ _1,to highlight AUTO, then press SET _H TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING _RETURN SELECT: g_,_ _ Press _ / _1,to highlight FULL AUTO, then press TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVING _RETURN SELECT: 'SET I QUIT Press _'/_ to highlight YES, then press MENU...
  • Page 39 • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if you don't receive a channel that carries time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually. •...
  • Page 40 Setting the clock (continued) If the clock is not activated _'QQ1 ®® ®L Number ®® IY -- buttons • l_ MENU _ t/# Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." IFULL AUTO I yFR IYFR CLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE The AUTO...
  • Page 41 Press t/_" to highlight NO for FULL _W_2L_I AUTO and press L'RETURN SELECT:_ OUtT Press t/{, to highlight the item you want to set and press OK. Then press _ / 41,to make the setting and press OK. For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting...
  • Page 42 Setting the clock (continued) MENU Press MENU to exit the menu. To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. • If you want to return to the previous menu, highlight RETURN and press OK. Note • If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found, whenever...
  • Page 43 Using Manual Clock Set Before you start... (Z) (2D • Turn on the VCR and the TV. • Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is MENU connected to the VCR using connections, set the TV to video input.
  • Page 44 Setting the clock (continued) Press ti"/_, to highlight MANUAL, then press S_LECT: K QUIT Press _/{, to set the month. SELECT: K QUIT Press _ to highlight the day and press E_flt_ 'it' / _" to set the day. The day of the week is set automatically.

  • Page 45: Setting Up The Cable Box Control

    Setting up the "--L ./-" cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) "CZ) CZ)'CZ) "CZ3CD CZ) CD Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DIRECTV...
  • Page 46 Setting up the cable control (continued) Press t1'/'_ to highlight CABLE CONTROL, then press OK. CODE OUTPUT _RETURN SELECT:_ QU(T Press t1'/_l, to highlight CABLE MOUSE, then press Press t1"/_ to highlight ON, then press BOX CODE NO. OUTPUT _RETURN SELECT:_ QUIT Press ti"/,1, to highlight...
  • Page 47 Press '_/{ to highlight BOX OUTPUT CABLE MOUSE CH, then press OK. _RETURN L_I_4E_ SELECT:_ QUIT If you want to control a cable box, press t/_" to highlight the cable box output channel, then press If you want to control a DIRECTV digital satellite...
  • Page 48 Setting up the cable box control (continued) Cable box Code numbers Cable box Code numbers brand brand Hamlin 020, 031, 045, 270, 284 Sharp Hitachi Signal Jasco 164, 326 Signature Jerrold 014, 022, 025, 026, 035, SL Marx 037, 058, 109, 287, 487 Spectravision Linsay Sprucer...
  • Page 49 Videoway Vidtech Hitachi Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, 300 Zenith 011, 065, 536 Sony ..650 _ Zentek Toshiba Wave Master To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DIRECTV...
  • Page 50 Setting up the cable box control (continued) To check the cable box control setting Press CH +/- on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/D1RECTV digital satellite receiver.)

  • Page 51: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels cZz_(Z) (Skip this section if you are using cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver MENU control.) This VCR is capable of receiving channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels I to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable...
  • Page 52 Presetting channels (continued) Press t1'/_ to highlight TUNER PRESET, ANTENNA/C_LE then press AUTO PRESET FINE TUNING SELECT:_ QUIT Press t1' / _, to highlight ANTENNA/CABLE, then press • To preset cable TV channels: Press t/_' to set ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET CABLE, then press MANUAL SET...
  • Page 53 Tips • When receiving a VHE or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. Channel number, program name, and station's call letters Remaining tape length, and time counter The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point No display...
  • Page 54 Presetting channels (continued) Presetting/disabling channels manually • Q .@-@ Number -- buttons, • @ .@-@ ENTER -- CH +/- MENU - tit MENU Press MENU, then press to highlight © SETTINGS and press CABLE BOX CONTROL CLOCK SET LANGUAGE _RETURN SELECT QUIT [ Getting...
  • Page 55 Press t/_ to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press ANT_"a_CABLE AUTO PRESET FINE TUNING ..2?RETURN "Q _) "Q • To preset a channel: Channel to be preset "Q "Q 1 Press the number buttons to enter the "Q 'Q "Q channel number, then press...
  • Page 56 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, "G_'G ENTER...
  • Page 57 Press '1'/_!, to highlight TUNER PRESET, ANTENNA/CABLE then press AUTO PRESET F_NE TUNING _RETURN SELECT:_] QUIT Press the number buttons to select the Selected channel channel you want to fine-tune, then press -Q .@.@ ENTER. ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET AFAT FINE TUNING _RETURN SELECT:_...
  • Page 58 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works Example of "P(usCode" Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up PlusCode the "PlusCode" number, a number assigned to each program published 15:30 I_lMOV_E-Musica_/2hrs.

  • Page 59: Setting Up The Vcr Plus

    Setting up the VCR Plus+ "--L J-'_ GOLD system automatically (Smart Channel Mapping) I/_) The VCR can automatically set the guide "CZ) CZ)'CZ) channels in your area from ZIP/ POSTAL CODE you entered in EASY "(Z3 CZ) CZ) (Z_ SET UP. The VCR receives the program information signal...
  • Page 60 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Press _/{, to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, then press The SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu appears. SELECT QUIT Press _ / {, to highlight AUTO, then press WILL LOOK CHANNEL MAPPING SIGNAL The instruction shown on the right...
  • Page 61 To select the channel map Channel map Station ID number If the program information signal in your area has several channel patterns (up to 8), the CHOOSE YOUR CABLE CH MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn on the VCR after completing channel mapping...
  • Page 62 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Setting up the VCR Plus+ r"-L GOLD system manually To set the guide channels, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the guide channel numbers match the TV "CZ) CZ)"CD channel your VCR receives.
  • Page 63 Press t/_' to highlight MANUAL, then press OK. GUIDE LISTSET GUIDE QUIT • Q .@.@ Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER. GUIDE _b Q @ LIST TV CH _Zr'_ I QUIT • If you made Hookup 1, 2 or 3: Enter •...
  • Page 64 Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) When you have set all channels, press _[oI_ ,1_'t¢41_'_"_ _T_ _lg 1_'_ Ltl =I GUIDE GUIDE to confirm your channel settings. 66 - To return to the previous page, press 4,,,. 74 - To go to the next page, press "_.

  • Page 65: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations II I Playing a tape EJECT DISPLAY CLEAR II PAUSE _MART CUE PLAY Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically i_ you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 66 Playing a tape (continued) Press 12_ PLAY. When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Press Stop play • STOP I I PAUSE Pause play Resume play after pause II PAUSE or D> PLAY. Fast-forward the tape I_lp_ FF during stop...
  • Page 67 To use the time counter At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. counter in the display window resets to "0:00:00." Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter. VIDEO /-_. F l FI./-_Fl I_1- I_1 I_1 •...

  • Page 68: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording programs DISPLAY TV/VIDEO COUNTER/ REMAIN SP/EP 'Q'Q Number -- buttons, "Q 'G ENTER -- CH ÷/- • REC INPUT © " © SELECT • STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.
  • Page 69 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. V,DEO APD . 17 17 17 I--I I_1" LI /_1 1_1LI • CH Press CH +/- to select the channel you want to record. VIDEO I--I 17 . I--I 17 I I- I_1- LI LI LI SP/EP...

  • Page 70: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining tape length Press DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear the TV screen. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and tile remaining tape length with the _i:: indicator appear alternately in the...
  • Page 71 To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break the safety tab as illustrated. To record a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab //0)_ Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
  • Page 72 Locating channel Station "CZ) CZ3"CZ3 "CZ3 CZ3 C33 (Z3 You can select the TV program from station • Q _) ® Before you start... • ® -® -® • Set FAVORITE CH to OFF in the _®_ ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 101).
  • Page 73 Recording programs using -- 1/6 the VCR Plus+ SP/EP GOLD system -- CLEAR -- VCR Plus+ Just enter the PlusCode number listed the TV program guide. The date, time • ® .® .® Number and channel number of that program -- bu_ons, ®...
  • Page 74 Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system (continued) Press the number buttons to enter PlusCode number. Q.Q® CLEAR If you make a mistake, press CLEAR CANCEL CONFIRM QUIT re-enter the correct number. SP/EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or I LTI_: lUJ,_...
  • Page 75 To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/_. indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches Remember to press I/_ to reset the VCR to the timer recording standby mode after using...

  • Page 76: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually -- I/(_ If the VCR Plus+ GOLD system is not "(Z_ (ZZ)'CZ_ available in your area, follow SP/EP "CZ) C2_ (ZZ) C_ instructions below to set the timer to ® ® I record programs. Before you start... ®®®...
  • Page 77 Press t1"/_ to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK. Set the date, start and stop time, channel m | r_d _ a''i'_m=';I number and tape speed: 1 Press 4' / _, to set each item. 2 Press _ to highlight and set each item...
  • Page 78 Setting the timer manually (continued) To stop recording • STOP. To stop the VCR while recording, press Daily/weekly recording In step 3 above, press _1"to select the recording pattern. Each time you press '!', the indication changes as shown below. Press _ to change the indication in reverse...
  • Page 79 Tips • To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/- or number buttons. • You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. • To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP/EPbutton. • When you are recording a program in the SP mode...

  • Page 80: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds I_" SLOW PLAY Shuttle ring Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast-forward, hold down FF/Im,_ FF. During fast-forward or rewind rewind, hold down _ REW/_ REW. Play at high speed ° During playback, press I_,,_...
  • Page 81 Using the shuttle ring With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options, There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle...
  • Page 82 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons if: -Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. - The picture shakes while pausing. To set tracking to the center position, press both buttons (+/-) at the same time. Notes •...
  • Page 83 Searching for a selected point the tape "(Z) (2D'(2_ DISPLAY (Z) (2D (Z) You can easily find a specific point moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically.

  • Page 84: Searching For A Selected

    Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued) To cancel searching Press _ PLAY or • STOP, To turn off the bar indication Press DISPLAY again. Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below.

  • Page 85: 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. II --_ - Iz,,_ -4_1_ Hold down _ FF (or 4141 _ REW) for more than two seconds during stop.
  • Page 86 Creating _'(_- -- ENTER favorite channel list with Station CH +/- cZ) (Z) 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...
  • Page 87 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station 1Ds as required. Press ENTER. • ENTER © continued I 87 Additional Operations...

  • Page 88: Creating A Favorite Channel

    Creating a favorite channel list with Station ID (continued) Selecting a channel from your favorite channel list ®® _-®.® • Q .® .® .Q_.® "®'_ ENTER CH +l- Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To choose a channel from a cable box, turn the cable box on.

  • Page 89: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording programs using the dial timer DIAL TIMER The Dial Timer function allows you to make timer recordings programs without turning on your TV. Set tile recording timer record up to eight programs that will be broadcast within the next 24 hours using the DIAL TIMER.
  • Page 90 Recording TV programs using the dial timer (continued) Press DIAL TIMER. "STOP" and the recording stop time appear alternately in the display window. VIDEO APC / /_1 /-- I--/ I--/ VIDEO /-_-- _11_1 I--/I Turn DIAL TIMER to set the recording stop time.
  • Page 91 To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press • STOP. To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press I/_. indicator disappears from the display window and the VCR switches Remember to press to reset the VCR to the timer...

  • Page 92: Setting The Recording Duration Time

    Setting recording duration time • After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration. While recording, press • REC. The _ indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO I--I. --I I--I I I- _1 II Press •...

  • Page 93: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ -- I/_) canceling timer settings "(_ C_'(23) --CLEAR • Q -Q .@ Before you start..Q_.@ • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • @ -@.@ C_CK) ' MENU Press II_ to turn on the VCR.
  • Page 94 Checking/changing/canceling timer settings (continued) Press '_/_, to highlight the setting you want _mllF=_ -=:lie to change or cancel. DATE START STOP • To change the setting, press OK and press EVERY _U B:30_ 700;_ 42 _p _: .._"/"_ to highlight the item you want change, then press...

  • Page 95: Recording Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo programs This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When 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 96 Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued) sound is recorded on a video tape Tile 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 i( Hi-fi audio track -_/...

  • Page 97: Searching Using

    Searching using the index function "C3 C23"(2D The VCR marks the tape with an index "CD C21 (Z3 C23 signal at the point where each recording • Q .@ .Q begins. Use these signals as references • Q .@ .@ to find a specific recording.

  • Page 98: Adjusting

    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 99 About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function automatically improves recording and playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC...
  • Page 100 Changing menu options Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK. AUTO TUNER AUDIO TAPE SELECT AUTO TAPE SPEED FAVORITE _RETURN SELECT QUiT Press t1'/_!" to highlight the option to change, then press OK. Press t[ / { to change the setting, then press OK.
  • Page 101 Menu option Set this option TAPE SELECT • AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than a T-140 length tape. • 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape. For details, see page 70. AUTO TAPE SPEED •...

  • Page 102: Editing With

    Editing with another to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) _ LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT _ VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing Hook up to record...
  • Page 103 Operation (when recording on this VCR) Before you start editing II PAUSE • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channeh • Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2" (or "LI") in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.

  • Page 104: General Setup

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the 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 correct signal from the VCR.
  • Page 105 Attaching the external antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) EAC-32 Antenna 300-ohm twin connect the antenna to the VCR. connector (not supplied) "1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 106: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom Remedy The I/@ switch does not • Connect the AC power cord securely. function. • Make sure the VCR is not locked.
  • Page 107 Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. on the TV screen, you are using a monitor, set it to video input. • Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT button.
  • Page 108 Troubleshooting (continued) 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 not function, the remote sensor on the VCR. •...

  • Page 109: Specifications

    (1) Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark. sync r_egative As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Sony Corporation AUDIO OUT, phono jacks (2) has determined that this product meets Standard output: 327 mVrms ENERGY...

  • Page 110: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel POWER switch/indicator (74) Shuttle ring (70, 81) Remote sensor II PAUSE button (66, 103) REALITY REGENERATOR DIAL TIMER control (89) indicator (98) CH (channel)/TRACKING Tape compartment buttons...
  • Page 111 Display window Child Lock indicator (75) Timer indicator (74, 77) SAP (Second Audio Program) Tracking indicator (98) indicator (95) Line/channel indicator (69, 103) STEREO indicator (95) Time counter / clock indicator (67) Tape speed indicator (69) Remaining time indicator (70) VIDEO indicator (70, 104)
  • Page 112 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rearpanel ® AC power cord (8) RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (104) S-LINK (CONTROL S IN)jack (10, VHF/UHF IN connector (11, 15, 19, 102) 23, 27, 30) CABLE BOX CONTROL VHF/UHF OUT connector (11, 15, (CONTROL S OUT) jack (ll, 27)
  • Page 113 Remote commander _E_CEiVER_ / _VID_O_ switch _ EJECT button (66) TV/VIDEO button (6, 70) DISPLAY button (70, 83) SP (Standard Play) / EP (Extended Play) button (69) x2/RECEIVER VOL (volume) "QG button (5, 80) • REC (record) button (69, 92) MUTING button Ip SLOW/RECEIVERVOL...
  • Page 114 Index to parts and controls (continued) (power) switch (6, 74) COUNTER / REMAIN button (70) AUDIO MONITOR button (95) VCR Plus+ button (73) CLEAR button (67, 74, 94) .Q.@.@ Number buttons (74) 1O Q Q_ ENTER button (74) [® @ @ CH (channel) buttons (6, 69)

  • Page 115: Index

    Index Adjusting Easy Set Up 12, 16, 20, 24, Reality Regenerator picture 28, 31 Recording tracking Editing bilingual programs Advanced option EP mode SAP broadcasts AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) saving Antenna hookup F_ G stereo broadcasts APC (Adaptive Picture Favorite channel timer setting Control)
  • Page 116 3 or 4. • Set the TV to the output http://www, world.sony.com/ channel of the cable box VCR. Sony@line (usually 2, 3, or 4). you may call: Sony Customer Information Center If you have any questions about this product, 1-800-222-SONY...

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