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SLV-9OOHF
© 1993 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 VideoCassetteRecorder OperatingInstructions SLV-9OOHF © 1993 by Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: Warning

    Record the serial number expose the unit to rain or moisture. in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony service dealer regarding this product. Model No. SLV-900HF Serial No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TableofContents TableofContents Indexing Tape Contents .......... Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes ....32 Selecting the Monitor Sound ........Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound ..33 Recording TV Programs ........... WARNING ..............Recording "IV Programs ......... Owner's Record ............Pausing ..............For Customers in the U.S.A ........

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions • Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. • When the unit is not in use, turn the power off to conserve • If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it energy and to extend its life. checked by qualified personnel before operating it any •...

  • Page 5: Operation

    Introduction • CONTROL S INPUT jack Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT jack. This manual is divided into five chapters. Functions .,.= The chapters and their contents are as follows: •...

  • Page 6: Hookup

    Hookups a ndGetting Started Before you can use your VCR for the first time, you need to To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan connect it to your TV and set it up to receive programs for through the table below.

  • Page 7: Hookup

    ..I. HookupI €€ If you intend to use the VCR for playback only, you're If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get t"D finished after you've made these connections. If you want to better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections.

  • Page 8: Hookup 3

    Hookups and GettingStarted Hookup2 - UsingVCRCable BoxControl A hstof compatible cable boxes =son page 26. If, after checking Recommended Use: your setup, you are sure that the VCR will not control your cable This hookup is recommended for most cable systems. It box, contact your cable company.
  • Page 9 -.T- 1 SettheRFUNIT ontheVCR's rear p anel toCH3 or Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your €/) program guide. For details, see page 44. CH4. If youmade A/Vconnections, skipthisstep. If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows: //m_ ;:1.
  • Page 10 Hookups and GettingStarted Hookup 3- NoCableBoxorIncompatible C ableBox,Few"Scrambled" Channels Background Recommended Use: This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Some cable systems "scramble" specific channels, usually premium or pay-per-view channels. You will not be able to Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply record "scrambled"...
  • Page 11 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH4. guide. Fordetails,see page 44. If you made AN connections, skip this step. If the channels in the program guide are different __"...

  • Page 12: Hookup 3

    Hookups andGettingStarted Hookup 4 - Incompatible C ableBox,Many"Scrambled" Channels Background Recommended Use: This VCR can record most unscrambled cable channels. Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a Some cable systems "scramble" specific channels, usually cable box that is compatible with the VCR's cable box premium, or pay-per-view channels.
  • Page 13 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing In your program Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4. guide. For details, see page 44. If you made A/V connections, skip this step. For all channels that you want to record, set each channel to the channel that your cable box uses for t¢= Its output (usually 2, 3, or 4), as follows:...
  • Page 14 HookupsandGettingStarted Hookup 5 Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (not cable TV). Preparation...
  • Page 15 € Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing In your program Set the RF UNIT on the VCR's rear panel to CH 3 or CH 4. guide. For details, see page 44, €_ If you made AN connections, skip this step. If the channels In the progm'amguide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows:...

  • Page 16: Preparing The Remote Commander

    Set the []_/_ re mote control selector at the top of the Remote Commander to "VTR." If you are using a Sony TV You can usethe RemoteCommander ofthis VCR to operate the TV. Whendoingthis,slidethe IT_/IVT-R7 remotecontrol selectorto "IV." Buttonson the RemoteCommanderwith a dot (,) on or besidethemcan be usedto operateyourTV.
  • Page 17 VCR. If this is the case, and you are unable to operate the TV with your Remote Commander, use the TV's remote control unit instead. • When you replace the batteries in the Remote Commander, the code number automatically resets to 1 (SONY). Reset the appropriate code number, if necessary.
  • Page 18 Preparingthe Remote Commander Your Remote Commander is preprogrammed for use with a number of different TV sets. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code prior to using the Remote Commander. SONY Philco Akai...

  • Page 19: Setting Thetimeanddate

    Setting theTimeandDate You can set the VCR time and date on the TV screen using the Remote Commander. Press EXECUTE. CLOCK "1/1 1993 FR112:00 AM" is displayed. The leftmost 1, in the "month" position, flashes. _i_i_i_i!i_i_i!i_!_i!i!_i_i!_!!i!i_i!!_i!_i!_i;_:!;_i_ _° _" i_!i!_!!___!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!_!i!_i_!_!i!iii!i!_!i!_ii!_!_!i!i!i!ii_!i!_!i!i!i!ii_!i!i!i!i!i!iii!iii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iii_iii__ i_iiiii_iii_i_i_i_i_iii_iii!iiiii_iii!iiiiiiiii_iii_iiii!ii!i_iii_iiiiiiiii_iii_ii!iiiiii!iii_i_iii_!ii_!_!iiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiii ..............................
  • Page 20 SettingtheTime and Date Press • to make the Press • to make the "year" position flash and press • "minutes" position flash. to change the year. ii!_ii_!iii!iii!i!_!i!_!i_i!i_i!_ii_i%iiiiii_i_ii_i!_%ii_!i!_ii!!i_iii_i_i!i!i!iii_i_ii_iiii%i_i_;ii%_iiiii_i;i_iii;ii !i!i!!ii!_!i!_i_i!_i!i_!_!_!_!i!i!i!i!_!i!_i!_!_!i!i_!i_!_i_i!_!i!i!i!i!_!_!i!i!i!i!i!i!i_i!i!i!_ii_i_i!i!i!i!i_i!i!_i!_!i!i!i!_!_!i_i!i!i!i_i!i!i!i!_!_!i!_ Press • or • untll "32" (;LOCK SET Press • to make the "time" appears In the mlnutes position flash.
  • Page 21 PresettingtheActive Channels Before presetting channels, check the following points: This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and CATV channels 1 to 125 These • Turn on the VCR and the TV. channels can be preset using the Remote Commander and •...

  • Page 22: Presetting Theactivechannels

    Presetting theActiveChannels _UNE" ""ESET ..Press • or • to select Press EXECUTE NORM or CATM. Receivable channels are preset in numerical )AUTo _RESET sequence. When no more channels can be found, the NORM presets the VHF and MANUAL SET OhOO presetting stops and the picture of the lowest UHF channels;...

  • Page 23: Fine-Tuning

    Cable TV systems use letters or numerals to designate the Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) setting on the menu is channels. To tune-in a CATV channel, refer to the chart set to "ON," and the AFT function fine-tunes the picture. If below which shows the CATV channel, numbers on this VCR...
  • Page 24 ili iA0,,va,,ng,,ecab,e BoxCon,ro. F0.0,,on Your VCR includes a Cable Box Control feature which allows Note on setting the cable box and Cable Mouse the VCR to control channel selection on most cable boxes. Make sure that the Cable Mouse is positioned near to and The use of compatible cable box brand is shown on the above the sensor on the cable box so that the signal from the Cable Mouse is received correctly.
  • Page 25 To use the cable box control function, enter the cable box code number and select the cable box output channel as explained below. .R" Press A or • to move the cursor (_) to CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press SETvc_ EXECUTE.

  • Page 26: Activating The Cable Boxcontrolfunction

    Activating the Cable BoxControlFunction Cable box code number chart In step 4 on page 25, enter the code number of your cable box as listed in the chad below. Using the information provided below, check to make sure that you have made the correct Cable Box Control setting. Note Eii_%i_'°_:_°_.i_ _%_q_i_ii_i_ _ @ii_'i_'_'i'ili'ii'ii'iii...

  • Page 27: Usingthe Setupmenu

    Usingthe SETUPMENU Before using your VCR, make your preferred audio and video display choices from the SET UP MENU. Press EXECUTE. ,--I ¢1" The SET UP MENU appears. AUTO STEREO OFF" "O Oit4MER ON IOF_ AUDIO OOFF NORMAL AUozOeM_N SAP Press •...
  • Page 28 Usingthe SETUP MENU AUTO STEREO LANGUAGE (Canadian versions only) You Can preset your VCR to display screen information in Ifa stereoprogram'sreception is poor;set to "OFF."The either English or French. programis recordedin monauralbutsoundqualitymay improve.For details,see page 36. AUTO ANT SEL (Automatic Antenna Selector) DIMMER •...

  • Page 29: Playback

    Playback Protecting your cassette against accidental erasure This section shows you how to play back a video cassette. Cassettes have a safety tab to protect against accidental recording. Break off the safety tab with a screwdriver or other tool. If the safety tab is removed, the cassette will be ejected when you try to record on it.

  • Page 30: Playback

    Playback Insert a cassette. i_i_i_J!_i_i_iiiii!ii_iiiiiii_iiiiiii!ii_!ii_i_!_iiiiii_iii!_ii_`ii_i!iiiiiii!ii_iii_ii!_ii!iiii_iiii!iiiiii!i!_!iii_:iii!i!i!ii!!i_iiiiiii!i Turn on the TV. If your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR, select the input for the VCR. If your TV is connected only to the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR, select the channel for the VCR _ 0=- "_ __...
  • Page 31 "o I=1" Before recording or playback, press COUNTER RESET on To delete or call up the Display on the TV screen, press DISPLAY on the Remote Commander. the Remote Commander to reset the counter to zero. By noting the setting, you can find that point later by referring to the counter.
  • Page 32 Playback Automatic tracking adjustment The tracking condition is automatically adjusted on this VCR. The AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes while the VCR is When playing back a cassette recorded on another VCR, the searching for the optimal tracking condition and lights when tracking condition is automatically adjusted.
  • Page 33 "0 You can hear sound recorded on the hi-fi video track and the norlr_al audio track simultaneously. This allows you to listen to an audio-inserted cassette. Press EXECUTE. S_TUPMENU The SET UP MENU appears. AUTO STEREO OiMMER NORMAL AUOiSeHAiN Press A or w to move the i;i_ _ '__!_i!!'! _'!_!_!_!_i_i!ili!!ili!_!iiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiill...

  • Page 34: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording T VPrograms Before you begin, check the following points: CAUTION: • Make sure that the connections have been made correctly Television programs, films, video cassettes and other (see pages 6 to 15). materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording • Check the input mode indicator in the display window of of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the the VCR.
  • Page 35 Technique 1 You can stop recording an unwanted scene and resume recording smoothly. "O Press II PAUSE when an unwanted scene appears. Recording will stop and the VCR enters the recording pause mode. Press II PAUSE at the desired point to release the pause mode.

  • Page 36: Recording "Iv Programs

    Recording ] 3/Programs Turn off the power of the 1V or color monitor. There will be no interference with the recording. Press TVNTR so that the VTR Indicator light goes off. When using a cable box, make sure to leave the power for it Select the channel you want to watch on the TV.
  • Page 37 TimerRecording As a First Step The timer recording function lets you preset your VCR to record up to eight programs within a one-month period. Before setting the timer, make sure that: You'll do this procedure from the TIMER SET/CHECK • The time and date clock is set correctly. display on .your TV.
  • Page 38 Timer Recording Press _. Press • to flash the TIMER SET(_H{CK TIMER SET/CHECK 4SUM OkTE S_X_T S_OP c_ . START STOP CH ,_,_I_.. recording speed position, Make sure that today's date is 2i_OSAY 9_OOPM iO:SSPM 2G-_ 4SJ_N -'"'_ then • or • or TAPE flashing.

  • Page 39: Watching One Tv Program While Recording Another

    Daily/Weekly Recording The Timer Recording Standby Mode When you return the VCR to the timer recording standby You can preset your VCR for daily or weekly recording. Daily mode, you can record any previously preset programs. The "-, recording records the same program every day of the week, VCR turns on automatically to record the first preset while weekly recording records the same program on the program.
  • Page 40 Timer Recording Case 1 If you preset two programs to rocord at the same time... The program listed first on the TIMER SET/CHECK display has priority over the other programs. The timer settings for lower priority programs will be deleted from the TIMER SET/ CHECK display when recording begins for the first program.
  • Page 41 Here's how to display your timer settings to confirm the programs you wish to record. Press MENU. The main MENU appears. Press • or • to move the cursor (1_)to TIMER SET/ CHECK. Press EXECUTE. The TIMER SET/CHECK :) 5_(3)_ 10_30 ) i1:(15 )*)5011 display appears.
  • Page 42 Timer Recording Here's how to change or cancel any timer settings from the I IMER SET/CHECK display: Display the TIMER SET/ SETtCHECK 4t14 O_T_ SToP CH CHECK menu on the TV screen by following the ]1:t5_ IO:30PM DO[P procedures outlined in "Checking the Timer Settings"...
  • Page 43 m° If you want to use your VCR while it's in the timer recording standby Inode, you must first turn off the TIMER REC (recording) ¢D indicator on the VCR. Here's how: Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF). The TIMER REC (recording) indicator on the VCR turns off and the VCR leaves the timer recording standby mode.

  • Page 44: Introducing Vcrplus

    Introducing VCRPlus+ VCR Plus+ is a feature used in Sony VCRs that simplifies Then, just enter the number of the program you want--using the task of programming your VCR to make unattended the Remote Commander--and the VCR is automatically recordings.
  • Page 45 Example: For each channel your VCR receives, use the Channel Line- Up Chart to check that the channel numbers match. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-Up Chart on Guide Channel TV Channel channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 15, you (from "Channel Line-Up Chart"...

  • Page 46: Setting The Cable Box Control

    Introducing VCRPlus+ To use VCR Plus+ to record programs, all you need is the NOTE: program's PlusCode, which you'll find in the program listings • You can set the program without opening the VCR in your local newspaper, cable TV guide, or TV Guide Plus+ menu.
  • Page 47 NOTES: You can't set the timer using PlusCodes in the following cases: • When the VCR is turned off • While the VCR is in the timer-recording or quick-timer recording mode • When the VCR is in the timer-recording standby mode The timer willnotacceptsettingsin the following cases: •...

  • Page 48: Picture Search

    Variable SpeedPlayback The following section explains the advanced playback functions you can do with your VCR. When playing back a cassette, press II PAUSE to hold the picture in one place. To resume normal playback, press either I_ PLAY or II PAUSE. If you leave your VCR in the Using the DUAL MODE SHUI ILL ring ul_ yuur VUH of pause mode, normal playback resumes after approximately Remote Commander, you can play cassettes at a variety of...

  • Page 49: Playback

    ,-=. This feature lets you lock In and view a high-speed €ID picture while playing or pausing a cassette. In the play or If a picture played in slow motion displays streaks, adjust the pause mode, press _ SEARCH (reverse) or picture with the TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW and STILL _ SEARCH (forward) on the Remote Commander.
  • Page 50 !i!! IndexFunction You can find specific locations on a cassette using your VCR's index function. The VCR automatically inserts index signals each time you use the recording, timer recording or quick-timer recording functions (index mark). When an index mark is made, INDEX MARK appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 51 _, I!_ '=f'l Here's how to find and play a program you've marked with an index signal: €€ 6" Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clock- wise to find the next program, or counter clockwise to find the previous program. The index scan locates the next marked index signal and plays about 10 seconds of tape priorto the signal.

  • Page 52: Indexfunction

    IndexFunction Locate an index by indicating how many index signals ahead or behind that program is from the cassette's current position. Here's how: Turn the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring clockwise to locate an upcoming Index signal or counterclockwise for a prior index signal. The cassette rewinds or advances to the next index.

  • Page 53: Apc(Adaptive Picture Control)

    APC(Adaptive Picture Control) This function automatically improves recording and playback recommend that you leave the function on. (The APC quality by adjusting the VCR for the condition of the video button/indicator remains lit.) heads and video tape. To maintain better picture quality, we "rl Before you start recording, make sure the APC button/ indicator is lit.

  • Page 54: Quick-Timer Recording

    ihiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _iiiiiiiiii_ii!i!iiiii Quick-Timer Recording !_i!ii!iii!ili_i! This function allows you to preset your VCR to record for a NOTE: specified amount of time from now, without having to set the • Before you begin, make sure the clock has been set, recording start time.

  • Page 55: Editing

    ii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiiiii Editing :iii!i!!!i!iiiiiill Using an additional VCR, you can record programs from one VCR to the other. Here's how: Here's how to edit from another VCR (such as an 8mm video Before you start: camera recorder for playback) when using this VCR for •...
  • Page 56 Editing Here's how to use this VCR as the playback VCR and Before you start: another VCR as the recording VCR. • Select the EDIT position on the PICTURE switch. If your recording VCR has an editing function, it should also be selected to improve reception.
  • Page 57 I'I"1 Before you start: Synchronized editing is the process of recording and editing • Select external video or LINE on recording VCR. a program from either a video camera recorder or a VCR to another VCR. Because this editing function involves one •...

  • Page 58: Insert Editing

    Editing When you want to replace one prerecorded scene (and its sound) with another, you can use your SLV-900HF's insert editing function. This function lets you make either audio inserts, video inserts, or both audio and video inserts. How the Insert Editing Function Works Tape afterInsertion ! (recordingVCR) Starting point...
  • Page 59 i=rl m° Before you start: • For connection, see pages 55 through 56. (The CONTROL S connections are not needed.) • Select the insert source from the equipment connected to LINE IN 1 or 2. • Connect the VCR to an audio system for "audio insert." •...

  • Page 60: Generalsetup Information

    General S etupInformation Why this setting is necessary: You mustset the RF UNIT selectorat the rear of the VCR properly so thatyourTV can receivethe correctsignalfrom theVCR. Set the selectorto CH 3 (channel3) or OH 4 (channel4), whicheveris notactivein yourarea. If you connecta TV or colormonitorequippedwithAN input jacks,skipthis step.
  • Page 61 !{i!ili!i!!ii!!iii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiiiiiiiiiiii Loosen the Screws on the antenna connector. Loosen the screws on the UN band separator/mixer. Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the screws. under the screws on the antenna connector. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the U/V band Retighten the screws.

  • Page 62: Identifying The Partsandcontrols

    i_,ii_iii_iiiiiiiiiiijiiiii_i Identifying the PartsandControls Refer to the pages indicated for details. • STOP button (See pages 30 to 34.) POWER ON/OFF switch end indicator (See page 60.) HI-SPEED REWIND button/indicator (See page _&EJECT button (See page 29.) 3o.) Cassette compartment (See page 29.) II PAUSE button/indicator (See pages 30 &...
  • Page 63 Refer to the pages indicated for details. 0000000000 0000 AC IN 000000000000000 IN11 000000000000000 AC IN socket (See page 6.) RF UNIT selector (See page 60.) LINE IN 1 AUDIO and VIDEO jacks (phono type) (See page VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (F-type) (See pages 8 & 10 & 12 &...
  • Page 64 Refer to the pages indicated for details. Line and channel indicator VTR indicator (See page 34.) Linear time counter and clock AUTO TRACKING indicator (See page 32.) AM/PM indicator Cassette indicator (appears when a cassette is loaded) (See page 29.) Tape speed indicator (See page 34.) SAP (See page 36,) Additional Information...
  • Page 65 Identifyingthe Partsand Controls ..... _/[_ remote control selector (See page 16.) Refer to the pages indicated for details. _=_. Menu operations buttons (See pages 19 and 20.) MENU button Cursor buttons (8/w/4/>) EXECUTE button INDEX button (See page 50,) Channel number buttons and ENTER button (See page 34.) INPUT SELECT button (See page 34.) Tape transport buttons...
  • Page 66 If you have a problem with your VCR, first check the power cord connection, then go through the following list. Should the difficulty persist, unplug the unit, and contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony Service Center facility. Symptom...
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting ..-I Possible causes and remedies Symptom =€ • Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or color monitor. Recording and The picture moves vertically Playback during picture search mode. The sound drops out. • The cassette is defective. Use a new video cassette. m°...

  • Page 68: Remote Commander

    iiiiiiiiiiiiiii_iii Specifications System I Timer Section Format VHS NTSC standard Clock Quartz locked Time Indication Video Recording System 12-hour cycle Rotary two-head helical Timer Setting Only for recording scanning FM system 8 program in one month at max. Video Signal NTSC color, EIA standards Power back-up Built-in self-charging capacitor...

  • Page 69: Index

    Index TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL button Display window 62, 64 indicators 64 32, 65 Accessories supplied 68 €1) TRACKING NORMAL/ Active channels 21 DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (See SLOW button 32, 49, 65 Adjusting "Variable Speed Playback.") TVNTR button 17, 36, 54, 62, 65 FINE TUNING (See "Fine Tuning.") VCR Plus+ button 46, 65 picture 23...

  • Page 70: Timer Recording

    Locked picture search 49 Overlapping timer recording 40 Pausing 34 TIMER REC (recording) indicator 54, Skip playback 49 62, 67 Slow motion 49 Timer recording function 37 POWER ON/OFF indicator 60, 62 Timer recording standby mode 39 POWER ON/OFF switch 60, 62, 65, 66 Timer settings Power interruption 66 Cancelling 42...
  • Page 72 SLV-9OOHF If you have any questions about this p_oduct, 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 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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