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Owner's record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
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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. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug, never the cord.
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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 the channels Setting up VCR Plus+* Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Locating a channel by Station ID Recording TV programs using...
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Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: Remote commander Size AA (R6) batteries Audio / video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to 3-phono, 1 mini) Cable Mouse (cable box controller) Getting Started 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors Jack cover...
Do not use a new battery with an old one. Do not use different types of batteries. Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander. Remote sensor...
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Controlling other TV's with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TV's. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. Set TV / RECEIVER / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV / RECEIVER.
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TV with the remote commander. If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased. When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number automatically resets to (01) Sony. Reset the appropriate code number. Manufacturer Code...
Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are completed. 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.
10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these connections first, 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 Audio/video cable (supplied) Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Audio/video cable (supplied) Note To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A / V connection. A / V hookup: VCR setup After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
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Hookup 1 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most of the channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to 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 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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Select your cable box output channel and press OK. Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. 2 Press CURSOR AUTO and press OK. 3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR. 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 VCR Plus+ recording.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to 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 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) The AUTO PRESET starts. Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. Press CURSOR and press OK. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. 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 VCR Plus+ recording.
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Hookup 3 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 VHF and UHF antennas Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2-13 only)
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to 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 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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The AUTO PRESET starts. Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. Press CURSOR press OK. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. 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 VCR Plus+ recording.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommeded 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.
Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to 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 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) The AUTO PRESET starts. Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 48. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4).
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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.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Recommended Use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process.
Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to 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 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Enter your DSS receiver code number and press CURSOR . For details, see page 40. Set your DSS receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK. Automatic clock setting Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR.
Hookup 6 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using 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 Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A / B switch is set to A.
Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever is not being used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 87. If you made A / V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step.
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The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE and press OK. For details, see page 44. The AUTO PRESET starts. Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 46. Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. Enter the cable box output channel.
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Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. Press CURSOR press OK. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. 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 VCR Plus+ recording.
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Press CURSOR to select MANAL Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. Press OK. Press MENU. 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 the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time.
Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. Press MENU, then press CURSOR move the cursor to LANGUAGE and press OK. When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. Press CURSOR then press OK. Getting started to select ENGLISH, ESPANOL, or FRANCAIS, LANGUAGE ENGLISH...
Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
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Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR 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).
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If the clock is not activated Follow steps 1 and 2 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature." The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. Press CURSOR FULL AUTO. to select NO for AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO select Push MENU quit AUTO CLOCK SET...
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Setting the clock (continued) Press the CURSOR you want to set, then press CURSOR For CLOCK SET CH Leave the setting to "____" to have the VCR automatically search for a channel that carries a time signal. Press the number buttons to select a channel that carries a time signal.
Using Manual Clock Set Press MENU, then press CURSOR move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step. Press CURSOR MANUAL, then press OK. CLOCK SET Then Push to select CLOCK SET current Then AUTO MANUAL...
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Setting the clock (continued) Press CURSOR Press CURSOR and press CURSOR The day of the week is set automatically. Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day. Press OK to start the clock. Getting started to set the month.
Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes / DSS receivers via the CABLE Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box / DSS receiver for timer recording.
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Setting up cable box control (continued) Press the number buttons to enter the cable box / DSS receiver code number, then press CURSOR Find your cable box / DSS receiver code number from the chart below. If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR the output channel for the cable box, then press OK.
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Setting up the cable box (continued) 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.
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