Sony VCR SLV 685HF User Manual
3-859-040-11 (1)  
Vid e o Ca sse t t e  
Re co rd e r  
Operating Instructions  
Ow ner’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. _________________________  
SLV-685HF  
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Ta b le o f co n t e n t s  
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
4
5
7
Step 1: Unpacking  
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander  
Step 3: Hookups  
28 Selecting a language  
29 Setting the clock  
30 Setting up cable box control  
35 Presetting channels  
39 Setting up VCR Plus+*  
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
42 Playing a tape  
61 General setup information  
63 Troubleshooting  
65 Specifications  
44 Recording TV programs  
47 Recording TV programs using  
VCR Plus+  
66 Index to parts and controls  
69 Index  
50 Setting the timer manually  
back cover  
Quick reference to using the VCR  
Ad d it io n a l Op e ra t io n s  
52 Playing/ searching at various  
speeds  
53 Recording TV programs using the  
quick timer  
54 Checking/ changing/ canceling  
timer settings  
55 Recording stereo and bilingual  
programs  
57 Adjusting the picture  
58 Changing menu options  
59 Editing with another VCR  
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+  
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.  
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Un p a ckin g  
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:  
• Remote commander  
• Audio/ video cable (3-phono to 3-  
phono)  
• Size AA (R6) batteries  
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type  
connectors  
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Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
In se rt in g t h e b a t t e rie s  
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by  
matching the + and – on the  
batteries to the diagram inside the  
battery compartment.  
Usin g t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
You can use this remote  
Remote sensor  
commander to operate this VCR  
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the  
remote commander marked with  
a dot (• ) can be used to operate  
your Sony TV.  
TV / VTR  
To operate  
the VCR  
Set TV / VTR to  
VTR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR  
TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV  
a Sony TV  
Notes  
•
•
With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.  
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.  
•
•
Do not use a new battery with an old one.  
Do not use different types of batteries.  
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St e p 2: Se t t in g u p t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r (co n t in u e d )  
Co n t ro llin g o t h e r TVs w it h t h e re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your  
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code  
number.  
1
2
Set TV / VTR at the top of the remote commander to TV .  
Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the  
number buttons. Then release POWER.  
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/ –, CH +/ – and TV/ VTR buttons to  
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to  
control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR .  
Code numbers of controllable TVs  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until  
you find the one that works with your TV.  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Manufacturer  
Code  
number  
number  
number  
Sony  
01  
JVC  
09  
RCA  
04,10  
12  
Akai  
04  
KMC  
03  
Sampo  
Sanyo  
Scott  
AOC  
04  
Magnavox  
Marantz  
03,08,12  
04,13  
11  
Centurion  
Coronado  
Curis-Mathes  
Daytron  
Emerson  
Fisher  
12  
12  
03  
MGA/ Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17  
Sears  
07,10,11  
03,05,18  
08,12  
03,08,14  
07  
12  
NEC  
04,12  
06,19  
03,04  
08  
Sharp  
Sylvania  
Teknika  
Toshiba  
Wards  
Yorx  
12  
Panasonic  
Philco  
03,04,14  
11  
Philips  
General Electric 06,10  
Pioneer  
Portland  
Quasar  
16  
03,04,12  
12  
Gold Star  
Hitachi  
03,04,17  
03  
02,03  
04,12  
06,18  
05,14  
Zenith  
15  
J.C.Penny  
Radio Shack  
Notes  
•
If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work  
with the VCR, you cannot control your 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.  
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Se le ct in g t h e b e st h o o ku p o p t io n  
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up  
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.  
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following  
pages to set up your VCR. For hookup 1 or 5, use the Sony RM-CM101 Cable  
Mouse (cable box controller) (not supplied).  
If you have  
Use  
Refer to  
TV that has audio/ video inputs  
Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 8 and 9  
follow one of the hookups below.  
Cable box that is compatible with the  
VCR’s cable box control feature  
Hookup 1  
Pages 10 to 12  
Pages 13 to 15  
No cable box or incompatible cable box  
with only a few scrambled channels  
Hookup 2  
Antenna only, no cable TV  
Hookup 3  
Hookup 4  
Pages 16 to 18  
Pages 19 to 21  
Incompatible cable box with many  
scrambled channels  
DSS * receiver  
Hookup 5  
Pages 22 and 23  
Pages 24 to 27  
Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6  
scrambled channels, using an A/ B  
switch  
After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.  
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page  
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step  
instructions.  
After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.  
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,  
refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover.  
Before you get started  
• Turn off the power to all equipment.  
• 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.  
* DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.  
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Pages 8 and 9  
Au d io /vid e o (A/V) h o o ku p  
If your TV has audio/ video (A/ V) input jacks, you will get a better picture  
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,  
for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs  
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/ V  
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.  
If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished  
setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on this page.  
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.  
A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks  
VCR  
Strereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1  
IN  
LINE  
OUT  
AUX IN  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
Audio/video cable (supplied)  
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks  
VCR  
Strereo receiver  
TV  
AUDIO VIDEO  
LINE-1  
IN  
AUX IN  
LINE  
OUT  
IN  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Video cable (not supplied)  
Note  
Audio cable (not supplied)  
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/ V connection.  
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Caution  
Connections between the VCR’s VHF/ UHF connector and the antenna terminals of  
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure  
to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal  
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never  
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel)  
antenna and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.  
Note to CATV system installer (in USA)  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article  
820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,  
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the  
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
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Ho o ku p 1  
Usin g ca b le b o x co n t ro l  
Recommended use  
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 the  
recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 31.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select  
channels on the cable box  
What you can’t do  
• Record with the cable box turned off  
• Record one channel while watching another channel  
RM-CM101  
Cable Mouse  
(not supplied)  
Rear of TV  
Wall  
Cable box  
VHF/UHF  
A
IN  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
OUT  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector types  
B and C, no UHF  
connection is  
UHF  
required.  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
CABLE BOX  
CONTROL  
CTRL  
OUT  
S
UHF  
PLUG IN  
POWER  
OUT  
(
)
Positioning the Cable Mouse  
Place the Cable Mouse so that it  
hangs out over the cable box  
front.  
Side view  
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1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
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 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Turn on your cable box.  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
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AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
Select ON. For details, see page 30.  
• ON OFF  
–––  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
CH3  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 Enter your cable box code number and press  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
CURSOR ..  
• ON OFF  
–––  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
CH3  
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX  
CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS  
REFER TO THE OPERATING  
MANUAL FOR THE CODE  
5 Select your cable box  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
SET UP  
output channel and  
press EXECUTE.  
• ON OFF  
018  
CH3  
SET UP IS DONE  
/
.
USE  
/
TO SELECT CABLE  
BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE  
.
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Ho o ku p 1: VCR Plu s+ ch a n n e l se t u p  
1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For  
details, see page 39.  
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. For details, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
channel you use on your TV.  
GUIDE CH  
25  
TV CH  
15  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Your actual TV channel  
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Ho o ku p 2  
No ca b le b o x, o r co m p a t ib le ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a  
fe w scra m b le d ch a n n e ls  
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.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR  
What you can’t do  
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box  
Rear of TV  
VCR  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type  
of connector on  
your TV: A, B, or  
C.  
OUT  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
UHF  
Connect this cable  
directly to your TV if  
you don't have a  
cable box.  
VHF  
C
Cable box  
IN  
OUT  
UHF  
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RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
1
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 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00  
AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see  
page 30.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
ON • OFF  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA / CABLE to CABLE and press  
EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
• CABLE  
SELECT  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
starts.  
SET UP IS DONE  
EXECUTING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
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1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For  
details, see page 39.  
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. For details, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
channel you use on your TV.  
GUIDE CH  
25  
TV CH  
15  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Your actual TV channel  
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An t e n n a h o o ku p  
Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t  
have cable TV).  
A 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  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
or  
or  
VHF  
VCR  
B
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
VHF  
OUT  
C
UHF  
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get  
channels 2–13 only)  
Rear of TV  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
VHF/UHF  
A
or  
or  
VHF  
B
VCR  
For connector types  
B and C, no UHF  
connection is  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
required.  
VHF  
C
UHF  
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly  
If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external  
antenna connector (not supplied) so that you can connect the cable to the VHF/ UHF  
IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use  
a U/ V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 62.  
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RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
1
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 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28 .  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00  
AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see  
page 30.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
ON • OFF  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press  
EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
• ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
starts.  
SET UP IS DONE  
EXECUTING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
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1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For  
details, see page 39.  
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. For details, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
channel you use on your TV.  
GUIDE CH  
25  
TV CH  
15  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Your actual TV channel  
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In co m p a t ib le ca b le b o x w it h m a n y scra m b le d  
ch a n n e ls  
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 w ith this hookup  
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
What you can’t do  
• Record with the cable box turned off  
• Record one channel while watching another channel  
• Select channels directly on the VCR  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
OUT  
A
or  
or  
VHF  
B
C
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection  
is required.  
UHF  
VHF  
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
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1
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.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
For details, see page 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Turn on your cable box.  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00  
AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see  
page 30.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
ON • OFF  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press  
EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
• ANT  
CABLE  
SELECT  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
SET UP  
AUTO PRESET  
starts.  
SET UP IS DONE  
EXECUTING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
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1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For  
details, see page 39.  
Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output  
channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
box output channel.  
GUIDE CH  
33  
TV CH  
3
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Cable box output channel  
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DSS (Dig it a l Sa t e llit e Syst e m ) re ce ive r  
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. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 32.  
DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior  
digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program  
packages are available through your program providers. It also has program  
guides that are sorted by program categories.  
What you can do w ith this hookup  
• Record any channels using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select  
channels on the DSS receiver.  
What you can’t do  
• Record with the DSS receiver turned off  
• Record any channels from cable or an antenna  
(To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control  
feature.)  
• Use a cable box  
• Record programs with VCR Plus+  
Rear of TV  
VHF/UHF  
A
Match the type  
of connector on  
your TV: A, B or  
C
Wall  
or  
VHF  
B
For connector  
types B and C,  
no UHF  
connection is  
required.  
or  
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
VHF  
CABLE BOX AUDIO VIDEO  
CONTROL  
or  
LINE-1  
IN  
LINE  
OUT  
CTRL  
OUT  
S
OUT  
PLUG IN  
POWER  
(
)
C
UHF  
RM-CM101  
Cable Mouse  
(not supplied)  
Positioning the Cable Mouse  
VHF/UHF  
Place the Cable Mouse so that  
it hangs out over the DSS  
receiver front.  
LINE  
OUT  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
OUT  
DSS receiver  
Side view  
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1
Set the RF UNIT switch to  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
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 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Turn on your DSS receiver.  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00  
AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
Select ON. For details, see page 30.  
• ON OFF  
–––  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
CH3  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
CURSOR.. For details, see page 30.  
• ON OFF  
–––  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
CH3  
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX  
CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS  
REFER TO THE OPERATING  
MANUAL FOR THE CODE  
5 Set your DSS receiver  
SET UP  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
output channel (BOX  
OUTPUT CH) to LINE  
and press EXECUTE.  
SET UP IS DONE  
• ON OFF  
650  
LINE  
/
USE  
/
TO SELECT CABLE  
BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE  
.
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Ho o ku p 6  
In co m p a t ib le ca b le b o x w it h o n ly a fe w scra m b le d  
ch a n n e ls, u sin g a n A/B sw it ch  
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 w ith this hookup  
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the  
VCR (the A/ B switch is set to A)  
• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box  
(the A/ B switch is set to B)  
What you can’t do  
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/ B  
switch is set to B)  
Rear of TV  
Cable box  
Wall  
Splitter  
VHF/UHF  
A
IN  
OUT  
or  
or  
VHF  
B
A/B sw itch  
A
B
UHF  
VHF  
C
VCR  
VHF/UHF  
IN  
UHF  
OUT  
Match the type of  
connector on your  
TV: A, B, or C.  
For connector  
types B and C, no  
UHF connection is  
required.  
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RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
1
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 61. If  
you made A/ V connections  
(from page 8), you can skip  
this step.  
EASY SET UP  
2
3
Set the A/ B switch to “A.”  
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.  
SET UP  
LANGUAGE  
1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the  
on-screen display language to Spanish  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 28.  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the clock  
SET UP  
CLOCK SET  
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 29.  
1 / 1 / 1997 WE 12 : 00  
AM  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
3 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.  
Select OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see  
page 30.  
SET UP  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
ON • OFF  
SELECT  
CANCEL  
:
:
/
EASY SET UP  
4 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set  
ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press  
EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.  
SET UP  
TUNER PRESET  
ANTENNA / CABLE  
ANT  
• CABLE  
SELECT  
NEXT  
CANCEL  
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE  
EASY SET UP  
SET UP  
AUTO PRESET  
SET UP  
5 The AUTO PRESET  
starts.  
SET UP IS DONE  
EXECUTING  
/
PLEASE WAIT  
.
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4
Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see  
page 37.  
Cable box output channel  
1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH3  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
2 Enter the cable box output channel.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
FINE TUNING  
3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.  
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1
2
Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For  
details, see page 39.  
For unscrambled channels, 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. For details, see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
channel you use on your TV.  
GUIDE CH  
25  
TV CH  
15  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Your actual TV channel  
3
For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want to  
record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details,  
see page 40.  
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+  
MENU  
CHANNELS.  
TIMER SET / CHECK  
TUNER PRESET  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CLOCK SET  
LANGUAGE  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
box output channel.  
GUIDE CH  
25  
TV CH  
3
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
3 Press EXECUTE.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
Program guide channel  
Cable box output channel  
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la n g u a g e  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
You can change the on-screen display  
language.  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (z) to LANGUAGE and  
press EXECUTE.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
ESPAÑOL  
FRANÇAIS  
•
CURSOR  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
• EXECUTE  
Press CURSOR >/ . to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS,  
then press EXECUTE.  
•
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
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Set the time and date to use the timer  
feature for recording programs.  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
Before you start…  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3  
or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR  
using A/ V connections, set the TV to video  
input.  
• Press TV/ VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and  
press EXECUTE.  
CLOCK SET  
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AM  
•
CURSOR  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to set the month.  
CLOCK SET  
11 / 1 / 1997 SA 12 : 00  
•
CURSOR  
AM  
Press CURSOR / to flash the day and  
press CURSOR >/ . to set the day.  
CLOCK SET  
11 / 16 / 1997 SU 12 : 00  
AM  
•
CURSOR  
The day of the week is set automatically.  
4
5
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.  
•
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
Press EXECUTE to start the clock.  
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b o x co n t ro l  
(Skip t h is se ct io n if yo u a re  
u sin g Ho o ku p 2, 3, 4 o r 6.)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
Your VCR includes a cable box control  
feature that allows the VCR to control  
most brands of cable boxes/ DSS  
receivers via an optional Cable Mouse.  
With cable box control, the VCR controls  
channels on the cable box/ DSS receiver  
for timer recording. You can also use the  
VCR’s remote commander to change  
channels on the cable box/ DSS receiver  
whenever the cable box/ DSS receiver is  
turned on even if the VCR is turned off.  
To use cable box control, you need to  
connect the Sony RM-CM101 Cable  
Mouse (not supplied) (pages 10 and 22)  
and set the code number and output  
channel.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons  
This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel  
selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was  
manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced  
that cannot be controlled with the RM-CM101 Cable Mouse. If you have  
a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable  
operator –– they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable  
box.  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (z) to CABLE BOX  
CONTROL and press EXECUTE.  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
ON • OFF  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
•
CURSOR  
USE  
/
TO SELECT  
PUSH MENU TO QUIT  
• EXECUTE  
2
Press CURSOR ?/ / to select ON, then  
press CURSOR ..  
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
• ON OFF  
–––  
CH3  
•
CURSOR  
ENTER YOUR CABLE BOX  
CODE NO. USING 0–9 KEYS  
REFER TO THE OPERATING  
MANUAL FOR THE CODE  
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4
Press the number buttons to enter the  
cable box/ DSS receiver code number, then  
press CURSOR ..  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CABLE BOX CONTROL  
CABLE MOUSE  
BOX CODE NO.  
BOX OUTPUT CH  
• ON OFF  
018  
CH3  
Find your cable box/ DSS receiver code  
number from the chart below.  
USE  
/
TO SELECT CABLE  
BOX CH. THEN PUSH EXECUTE  
•
CURSOR  
If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ?/ / to select  
the output channel for the cable box, then press EXECUTE.  
•
CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press  
EXECUTE.  
Cable box and DSS receiver brand and the corresponding code numbers  
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until  
you come to the correct code for your equipment.  
Cable box  
brand  
Code numbers  
Cable box  
brand  
Code numbers  
ABC  
018, 022, 024, 028, 217  
Eastern  
Electricord  
Electus  
Filmnet  
Focus  
013, 285  
Antronix  
Archer  
218  
089  
033, 050, 164, 218  
055  
BBT  
278  
454  
Cable Star  
Cabletenna  
Cable time  
Century  
067  
411  
033  
Garrard  
GC Electronics  
GE  
164  
172, 282, 388, 459  
164  
027, 067, 341  
243, 244  
Citizen  
164, 326, 327  
097  
GEC  
097  
Clyde Cablevision  
Colour Voice  
Comband  
Comtronics  
Decsat  
Gemini  
026, 068, 081, 253  
036, 042  
243, 244  
051, 071  
434  
General Instrument 022, 287, 487  
Hamlin  
Hitachi  
Jasco  
020, 031, 045, 270, 284  
022  
164, 326  
Diamond  
Eagle Comtronics  
046  
Jerrold  
014, 022, 025, 026, 035, 037,  
058, 109, 287, 487  
051  
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Cable box  
brand  
Code numbers  
Cable box  
brand  
Code numbers  
Linsay  
451  
Stargate  
STS  
026, 051  
167  
Macom  
044  
Magnavox  
Memorex  
Movie Time  
Northcoast  
Novaplex  
NSC  
038, 043, 080, 345  
Sylvania  
T-Cable Teletext  
Tandy  
012  
011  
116  
089, 167, 214  
325  
269  
Tatung  
108  
629  
Teknica  
Tele +1  
157  
074, 081, 167, 214  
018, 030, 259  
382  
454  
Oak  
TeleCaption  
Teleservice  
Texscan  
TFC  
232  
Omniview  
Panasonic  
Paragon  
Philips  
292  
032, 118  
011  
012, 107  
321  
036, 038, 039, 040, 041, 042,  
071, 301, 345  
Timeless  
Tocom  
429  
023, 024, 070  
011  
Philips ECG  
Pioneer  
253  
Toshiba  
Tudi  
034, 155, 271, 544, 695  
297  
Popular Mechanics 411  
TV86  
074  
Pulsar  
011  
TV COM  
Uniden  
018, 030, 259  
236  
RCA  
032  
Realistic  
Recoton  
Regal  
218  
Unika  
033, 164, 218  
018  
411  
United Artists  
United Cable  
Universal  
031, 270, 284, 290  
014  
Regency  
Rembrandt  
RK  
013  
033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164,  
202, 218, 333  
081  
315, 317, 490  
Videoway  
Vidtech  
261  
255  
Samsung  
Satbox  
051, 155  
386  
Viewstar  
038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269,  
300  
Scientific Atlanta  
Seam  
017, 019, 028, 288, 338  
Westminster cable  
Zenith  
116  
521  
011, 065, 536  
Sharp  
324  
Zentek  
411  
576  
Signal  
051  
Wave Master  
Signature  
SL Marx  
Spectravision  
Sprucer  
022  
051  
DSS receiver  
brand  
Code numbers  
069  
032, 318  
Sony  
RCA  
650  
577  
Standard Components 107, 166  
Starcom  
014, 026, 058, 109  
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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.  
• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/ DSS  
receiver.  
Side view  
1
4
7
2
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8
0
3
6
9
: Signal flow  
To check the cable box control setting  
1
Press CH +/ – on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on  
the cable box/ DSS receiver change? (Point the remote commander at  
the VCR, not at the cable box/ DSS receiver.)  
2
Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the  
channel indicator on the cable box/ DSS receiver change?  
If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting.  
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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.  
• Place the cable box/ DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not  
place the cable box/ DSS receiver on top of the VCR.  
• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable  
box still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.  
If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your  
cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.  
Note  
•
Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If  
you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use  
the cable box/ DSS receiver control feature.  
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Pre se t t in g  
ch a n n e ls  
(Skip t h is se ct io n if yo u a re  
u sin g ca b le b o x/DSS  
re ce ive r co n t ro l.)  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
This VCR is capable of receiving VHF  
channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69  
and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to  
125. First, we recommend that you  
preset the receivable channels in your  
area using automatic presetting. Then, if  
there are any unwanted channels,  
disable them manually. If you have  
decided which channels you wish to  
preset, set them directly using manual  
presetting.  
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5
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0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
• Turn on the VCR and the TV.  
• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is  
connected to the VCR using A/ V connections, set the TV to video  
input.  
• Press TV/ VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display  
window.  
Pre se t t in g a ll re ce iva b le ch a n n e ls a u t o m a t ica lly  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (z) to TUNER PRESET  
and press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH1  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
When using the EASY SET UP procedure,  
skip this step.  
•
CURSOR  
FINE TUNING  
• EXECUTE  
2
Press CURSOR >/ . to select ANTENNA/ CABLE.  
•
CURSOR  
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3
• To preset cable TV channels:  
TUNER PRESET  
CH1  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
Press CURSOR ?/ / to set ANTENNA/  
CABLE to CABLE.  
•
CURSOR  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
FINE TUNING  
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:  
TUNER PRESET  
CH2  
ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
•
CURSOR  
Press CURSOR ?/ / to set ANTENNA/  
CABLE to ANT.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
FINE TUNING  
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select AUTO  
PRESET, then press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH2  
ANTENNA / CABLE • ANT CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
•
CURSOR  
All receivable channels are preset in  
numerical sequence. When no more  
receivable channels can be found,  
presetting stops and the picture from the  
lowest numbered channel is displayed on  
the TV screen.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
• EXECUTE  
PLEASE WAIT  
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Pre se t t in g /d isa b lin g  
ch a n n e ls m a n u a lly  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
CH +/–  
• MENU  
TUNER PRESET  
CH1  
1
2
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,  
then press EXECUTE.  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
• EXECUTE  
FINE TUNING  
Channel to be preset  
• To preset a channel:  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TUNER PRESET  
CH5  
1 Press the number buttons to enter the  
channel number, then press ENTER.  
2 Press CURSOR ?/ / to set MANUAL  
SET to ADD.  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
FINE TUNING  
Channel to be disabled  
• To disable a channel:  
• CH  
TUNER PRESET  
CH5  
1 Press CH +/ – to select the channel  
number.  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
2 Press CURSOR ?/ / to set MANUAL  
SET to ERASE.  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
ADD• ERASE  
• ON OFF  
• EXECUTE  
3
Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press  
EXECUTE.  
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Pre se t t in g ch a n n e ls (co n t in u e d )  
If t h e p ict u re is n o t cle a r  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
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.  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
• MENU  
1
2
Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,  
then press EXECUTE.  
TUNER PRESET  
CH1  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
• EXECUTE  
FINE TUNING  
Press the number buttons to select the  
channel you want to fine-tune, then press  
ENTER.  
Selected channel  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
TUNER PRESET  
CH5  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
FINE TUNING  
TUNER PRESET  
CH5  
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select FINE  
TUNING.  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
•
CURSOR  
• ADD ERASE  
• ON OFF  
The fine tuning meter appears.  
FINE TUNING  
TUNER PRESET  
CH5  
Press CURSOR ?/ / to adjust to a  
clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.  
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT • CABLE  
AUTO PRESET  
•
CURSOR  
MANUAL SET  
AFT  
FINE TUNING  
• ADD ERASE  
ON • OFF  
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.  
• EXECUTE  
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How VCR Plus+ w orks  
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 that’s  
published in the TV section of most  
newspapers, cable TV listings, and even  
TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter  
the PlusCode of the program you want  
and the VCR is automatically  
PlusCode  
14  
5:30  
6:30  
MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044  
SPORT Golf (1hr. 25min.) 42060  
2
CNN  
WS 9974  
2
5
3
4
DRAMA Comedy (2hrs.) 17390  
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  
(1hr. 15min.) 73457  
programmed to record that show. It’s  
that simple.  
How to set up your VCR  
Setting up your VCR involves  
Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”  
coordinating the TV channel number  
(the number you turn to on your TV or  
VCR to watch a program) with the guide  
channel (the number that’s assigned to  
that channel in your program guide). To  
get the guide channel numbers, find the  
“Channel Line-up Chart” in the program  
guide for your area that features VCR  
PlusCodes. It usually looks like the  
example to the right.  
CABLE  
CH  
VCR Plus+  
CABLE TV  
GUIDE CH  
16  
17  
20  
21  
22  
25  
34  
35  
5
AMC American Movie Classics  
BRV Bravo (program grid only)  
CNN Cable News Network  
CSP C-SPAN  
35  
54  
42  
28  
53  
37  
34  
47  
33  
46  
45  
48  
38  
59  
70  
41  
43  
58  
49  
52  
44  
DIS The Disney Channel  
DSC The Discovery Channel  
ESN ESPN  
FAM The Family Channel  
HBO Home Box Office  
LIF Lifetime  
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 channel 33, and your  
VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you  
need to coordinate these numbers using  
the following procedure. For channels  
in which the numbers are the same, you  
can skip this procedure.  
27  
29  
30  
31  
38  
39  
45  
17  
44  
49  
50  
51  
MAX Cinemax  
MTV Music Television  
NIK Nickelodeon  
SC Sports Channel  
SCA Sports Channel America  
SHO Showtime  
TBS TBS SuperStation  
TMC The Movie Channel  
TNN The Nashville Network  
TNT Turner Network Television  
USA USA Network  
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MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./?//  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number  
buttons,  
ENTER  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU, then press CURSOR >/ . to  
move the cursor (z) to SET VCR PLUS+  
CHANNELS and press EXECUTE.  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
GUIDE CH  
––  
TV CH  
––  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM GUIDE CH  
•
CURSOR  
OR PUSH EXECUTE TO SEE  
VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST  
• EXECUTE  
2
3
Enter the channel number assigned in the  
program guide and press ENTER.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
GUIDE CH  
33  
TV CH  
––  
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM GUIDE CH  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
• If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter the  
actual number on your TV (and VCR)  
and press ENTER.  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
1
2
3
GUIDE CH  
33  
TV CH  
5
–
4
7
5
8
0
6
9
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
• If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable  
output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and  
press ENTER.  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the actual  
number on your TV (and VCR) for an  
unscrambled channel and press ENTER.  
For a scrambled channel, enter the cable  
box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4)  
and press ENTER.  
SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS  
GUIDE CH  
33  
TV CH  
3
–
PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET  
PROGRAM TV CH  
THEN PUSH ENTER  
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5
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each channel  
whose numbers don’t match.  
• EXECUTE  
When you have set all channels, press  
EXECUTE to confirm your channel  
settings.  
VCR PLUS+ CHANNEL LIST  
PAGE  
1
GUIDE  
TV  
73  
4
GUIDE  
59  
61  
TV  
47  
3
2
5
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
17  
28  
33  
55  
9
5
77  
86 –120  
90 22  
35  
–
USE  
/
TO CHANGE PAGE  
PUSH MENU TO QUIT  
• MENU  
6
When you’ve finished, press MENU to exit.  
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Pla yin g a t a p e  
6 EJECT  
COUNTER  
RESET  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SMART CUE  
P PAUSE  
3/# SEARCH  
· PLAY  
)FF  
p STOP  
0 REW  
1
2
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.  
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Press · PLAY.  
PLAY  
When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.  
Additional tasks  
To  
Press  
Stop play  
Pause play  
p STOP  
P PAUSE  
Resume play after pause P PAUSE or · PLAY  
Search forward  
) FF or # SEARCH during playback  
Search backward  
Fast-forward the tape  
Rewind the tape  
Eject the tape  
0 REW or 3 SEARCH during playback  
) FF during stop  
0 REW during stop  
6 EJECT  
To skip playback  
You can skip a portion of playback you don’t want to watch such as a  
commercial and restart playback by pressing a single button.  
Press SMART CUE during playback of the scene you want to skip. The VCR  
starts searching.  
Press SMART CUE again when you find the scene you want to watch. The  
VCR stops searching, rewinds a few seconds, then resumes normal playback.  
To use the time counter  
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET.  
The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.” Search for the  
point afterwards by referring to the counter.  
H
M
S
To display the counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.  
Notes  
•
Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
•
•
The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.  
The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.  
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Re co rd in g TV  
p ro g ra m s  
COUNTER/  
REMAIN  
DISPLAY  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT SELECT  
TAPE SPEED  
CH +/–  
r REC  
1
2
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.  
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INPUT  
SELECT  
3
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display  
window.  
VTR  
SP  
• CH  
4
5
Press CH +/ – to select the channel you want to record.  
VTR  
SP  
Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.  
TAPE  
SPEED  
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP  
produces better picture and audio quality.  
VTR  
EP  
REC  
6
Press r REC to start recording.  
To stop recording  
Press p STOP.  
To check the remaining time  
Press DISPLAY. 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. The remaining time  
indicator also appears in the display window.  
TAPE REMAINING  
1 : 46  
0 : 00 : 22  
Time counter  
SP  
To check the remaining time of a T-140, T-180 or longer tape, set TAPE  
SELECT in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180.” (For details, see page  
58.)  
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To w atch another TV program w hile recording  
1
2
Press TV/ VTR to turn off the VTR indicator in the display window.  
If the TV is connected to the VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV  
input; if not, skip this step.  
3
Select another channel on the TV.  
To save a recording  
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the  
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape  
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.  
Safety tab  
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 from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT  
SELECT.  
The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the  
information won’t be recorded on the tape.  
If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using  
a cable box, make sure to leave it on.  
Notes  
•
The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for:  
— short tapes less than T-20  
— T-130  
— T-210  
— tapes recorded in the LP mode.  
•
•
The display doesn’t appear during still (pause) mode, search mode or slow-motion  
playback.  
It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining  
time after you press DISPLAY.  
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VCR Plu s+  
POWER  
CURSOR  
?//  
Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed  
in the TV program guide. The date,  
times and channel number of that  
program are set automatically. You can  
preset up to eight programs at a time.  
TIMER CLEAR  
VCR Plus+  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Before you start…  
Number  
buttons  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel. When using a cable  
box, turn it on.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
SET  
TAPE SPEED  
VCR Plus+  
1
Press VCR Plus+.  
VCR PLUS+  
PLUSCODE  
––––––––  
TAPE SPEED  
SP  
ENTER PROGRAM’S PLUSCODE  
USING 0–9 KEYS  
TO CHANGE TAPE SPEED  
PUSH TAPE SPEED  
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2
3
4
Press the number buttons to enter the  
program’s PlusCode.  
VCR PLUS+  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
PLUSCODE  
8912––––  
TAPE SPEED  
SP  
If you make a mistake, press TIMER  
CLEAR and re-enter the correct number.  
USE  
KEYS FOR :  
• ONCE DAILY  
WEEKLY  
TO CONFIRM : SET  
TO CANCEL  
: TIMER CLEAR  
TAPE  
SPEED  
Press TAPE SPEED to select SP or EP.  
VCR PLUS+  
PLUSCODE  
8912––––  
TAPE SPEED  
EP  
USE  
KEYS FOR :  
• ONCE DAILY  
WEEKLY  
TO CONFIRM : SET  
TO CANCEL  
VCR PLUS+  
: TIMER CLEAR  
Select ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY by  
using CURSOR ?/ /, then press SET:  
PLUSCODE  
8912––––  
RECORDING TIME  
TAPE SPEED  
EP  
•
CURSOR  
SET  
To record  
Select  
DATE  
START STOP CH  
11 / 17 MO 10 : 00AM 11 : 00AM 60EP  
TO SET TIMER : PUSH POWER  
TO CANCEL  
Only once  
ONCE  
PUSH TIMER CLEAR  
Everyday Monday to Friday  
Once a week  
DAILY  
WEEKLY  
The date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed  
appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press  
TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting.  
5
6
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.  
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.  
• POWER  
The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by  
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.  
To stop recording  
To stop the VCR while recording, press pSTOP.  
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To use the VCR after setting the timer  
To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The  
TIMER indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press  
POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.  
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:  
• Reset the counter.  
• Display tape information on the TV screen.  
• Check the timer settings.  
• Watch another TV program.  
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)  
Hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps. The VCR turns off and  
the H indicator appears in the display window. The VCR will not work  
except for timer recording.  
To unlock the VCR, hold down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps.  
The VCR turns on and the H indicator disappears from the display  
window.  
Tip  
•
To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET.  
Note  
If the VCR doesn’t accept the PlusCode, this means that:  
•
– The PlusCode is incorrect.  
– ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or  
WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.  
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m a n u a lly  
POWER  
MENU  
If VCR Plus+ is not available in your  
area, follow the instructions below to set  
the timer to record programs.  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./ ?/ /  
Before you start…  
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the  
correct time.  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel. When using a cable  
box, turn it on.  
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in  
place. Make sure the tape is longer  
than the total recording time.  
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INPUT  
SELECT  
• MENU  
1
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/  
CHECK, then press EXECUTE.  
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU  
DATE  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
START STOP CH  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
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––  
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CURSOR  
• EXECUTE  
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3
Set the date, start and stop times, channel  
number and tape speed:  
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU  
DATE START STOP CH  
11 / 16 SU – : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
––SP  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
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CURSOR  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
1 Press CURSOR / to flash each item in  
turn.  
2 Press CURSOR >/ . to set each item.  
To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to  
return to that setting and reset.  
To record the same program every day or the same day every week,  
press CURSOR . while the date is flashing. For details, see “Daily/  
weekly recording” on this page.  
To record from a source connected to the LINE IN jacks, press  
INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position.  
Press CURSOR / to confirm the setting.  
•
CURSOR  
The cursor (z) appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another  
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.  
• EXECUTE  
• POWER  
4
5
Press EXECUTE.  
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.  
The TIMER indicator on the VCR lights up and the VCR stands by  
for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.  
Daily/w eekly recording  
In step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time  
you press CURSOR ., the indication changes as shown below.  
the current date n SU-SA n MO-SA n MO-FR n EVERY SA n ..... n  
EVERY MO n EVERY SU n 1 month later n (dates count dow n) n the  
current date  
Tips  
•
•
To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/ – or number buttons.  
To set the tape speed, you can also use TAPE SPEED.  
Note  
If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2”.  
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Pla yin g /se a rch in g  
a t va rio u s sp e e d s  
& SLOW  
'/7FRAME  
</>  
3/#SEARCH  
· PLAY  
) FF  
0 REW  
Playback options  
Operation  
During stop, press ) FF or 0 REW.  
Fast-forward/ rewind  
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, keep pressing ) FF. During  
forward or rewind  
rewind, keep pressing 0 REW.  
Play at high speed  
During playback or pause, press # SEARCH or 3  
SEARCH. To change direction, press > or <.  
Play in slow motion  
Play frame by frame  
During playback or pause, press & SLOW. To change  
direction, press > or <.  
During pause, press 7FRAME or 'FRAME. Hold  
the button down to play one frame each second.  
Play in reverse  
During playback, press <.  
Rewind and start play  
During stop, press · PLAY on the VCR while  
pressing 0 REW on the VCR.  
To resume normal playback  
Press · PLAY.  
Tip  
•
Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ – buttons on the VCR if:  
– Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.  
– The picture shakes while pausing.  
Notes  
•
•
The sound is muted during these operations.  
Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but  
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.  
•
The picture may have snow:  
– when playing at high speed in reverse  
– when playing in reverse slow motion  
– when playing in reverse.  
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p ro g ra m s u sin g  
t h e q u ick t im e r  
After starting recording in the normal  
way, you can have the VCR stop  
recording automatically after a specified  
duration.  
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QUICK TIMER  
1
2
While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.  
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.  
0:00  
0:30  
1:00  
10:30  
11:00  
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops  
recording and turns off automatically.  
To extend the duration  
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.  
To stop the VCR w hile recording  
Press p STOP.  
Usin g t h e q u ick t im e r d u rin g st o p m o d e  
1
2
Press QUICK TIMER.  
Press CH +/ – or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to  
record.  
3
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.  
The recording starts.  
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Ch e ckin g /  
ch a n g in g /  
ca n ce lin g t im e r  
se t t in g s  
POWER  
MENU  
EXECUTE  
CURSOR  
>/./ ?/ /  
Before you start…  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
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7
2
5
8
0
3
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TIMER CLEAR  
1
2
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.  
Press MENU and select TIMER SET/ CHECK:  
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the  
next step.  
TIMER SET / CHECK 11 / 16 SU  
DATE START STOP CH  
11 / 17 MO 7 : 00  
11 / 25 TU 10 : 30PM 11 : 15PM 50EP  
MO – SA 1 : 00PM 3 : 00PM L1EP  
EVERYSU 11 : 55AM 1 : 30PM 42SP  
AM  
8 : 00  
AM  
6
SP  
• If you do not need to change the settings,  
press EXECUTE, then turn off the VCR to  
return to recording standby.  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– / ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
– : ––  
––  
––  
––  
––  
3
4
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the setting you want to change or cancel:  
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ?/ / to flash the item you  
want to change, and press CURSOR >/ . to reset it. Then, press  
CURSOR / repeatedly until the cursor (z) appears at the beginning  
of the line.  
• To cancel the setting, press TIMER CLEAR.  
Press EXECUTE.  
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording  
standby.  
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.  
Program 1  
Program 2  
Will be cut off  
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Re co rd in g st e re o a n d b ilin g u a l  
p ro g ra m s  
Re co rd in g st e re o p ro g ra m s  
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. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal  
audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 58.  
Re co rd in g b ilin g u a l p ro g ra m s  
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second  
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP  
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For  
details, see page 58.  
Se le ct in g t h e so u n d w h ile p la yin g  
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. (The sound being  
recorded will not change.)  
Stereo program  
To listen to  
Indicator on the TV screen  
Stereo  
STEREO  
Left channel  
L
Right channel  
R
Monaural sound on the normal audio track*  
No indicator appears  
* Usually the mixed sound of left and right channels  
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Ho w so u n d is re co rd e d o n a vid e o t a p e  
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.  
Stereo  
Monaural sound  
Normal audio track  
Hi-fi audio track  
(main track)  
Stereo sound  
(left/right channels)  
Notes  
•
•
To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/ V connections.  
When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural  
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.  
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Ad ju st in g t h e t ra ckin g  
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape  
(the tracking 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.  
Press the TRACKING +/ – buttons on the VCR to  
display the tracking meter. The distortion should  
disappear as you press one of the two buttons (the  
indicator lights up). To resume automatic  
NORMAL TRACKING  
tracking adjustment, eject the tape and reinsert it.  
Tracking meter  
Ab o u t Ad a p t ive Pict u re Co n t ro l (APC)  
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) 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 indicator in  
the display window lit).  
APC playback  
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental  
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.  
APC recording  
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the  
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This  
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.  
Notes  
•
The auto tracking adjustment cannot be used on tapes recorded in LP mode on  
other VCRs.  
•
The APC function doesn’t work if the tape speed is automatically changed from the  
SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in the  
EP mode with the APC function.  
•
There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the  
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the  
APC indicator flashes slowly) and press r REC to have the VCR analyze the tape.  
After the APC indicator stops flashing, press P PAUSE to start recording  
immediately. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the  
APC function is canceled.  
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1
Press MENU and select ADVANCED  
OPTIONS.  
ADVANCED OPTIONS  
AUTO STEREO  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
• ON  
• MAIN SAP  
• ON OFF  
• AUTO 180  
OFF  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO TAPE SPEED • ON OFF  
SHARPNESS L– –– H  
2
3
Press CURSOR >/ . to select the option to change, then press CURSOR  
?/ / to change the setting.  
Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.  
Menu choices  
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.  
Menu option  
Set this option to  
AUTO STEREO  
ON to receive stereo programs. OFF to reduce noise; the  
sound changes to monaural.  
TUNER AUDIO  
APC  
MAIN to record the main sound. SAP to record the SAP  
(Second Audio Program) sound.  
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)  
function and improve picture quality. OFF to switch off APC.  
TAPE SELECT  
AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140, T-180 or longer tape) to  
select the tape length and display the remaining time  
correctly.  
AUTO TAPE SPEED  
SHARPNESS  
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically  
to the EP mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter  
than the recording time. OFF to keep the set tape speed.  
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the  
picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.  
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Ho w t o h o o k u p t o re co rd o n t h is VCR  
This VCR (Recorder)  
TV  
LINE-2 IN  
Other VCR (Player)  
LINE OUT  
VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied)  
: Signal flow  
Ho w t o h o o k u p t o a st e re o syst e m  
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the  
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).  
Notes  
•
•
Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.  
If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white)  
jack. The sound is recorded on both right and left channels. When connecting to the  
AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right channel.  
•
If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other  
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.  
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Op e ra t io n  
(w h e n re co rd in g o n t h is VCR)  
Before you start editing  
• Turn on your TV and set it to the  
video channel.  
• Press INPUT SELECT on the remote  
commander to display “L1” or “L2” in  
the display window.  
P PAUSE  
• Press TAPE SPEED on the remote  
commander to select the tape speed,  
SP or EP.  
r REC  
1
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other  
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to  
playback pause.  
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place into this (recording) VCR.  
Search for the point to start recording and press P PAUSE.  
3
4
Press r REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.  
To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same  
time.  
To stop editing  
Press the p STOP buttons on both VCRs.  
Note  
•
If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won’t start recording  
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press r REC again  
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you  
start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops  
flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC  
function is canceled.  
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Ge n e ra l se t u p in fo rm a t io n  
TV  
Se t t in g t h e RF u n it  
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.  
RF UNIT  
CH3 CH4  
POWER  
CHANNEL +/–  
1
Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH 3 or CH 4,  
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the  
switch to either channel.  
2
3
Press POWER to turn on the VCR.  
Press TV/ VTR on the remote commander to turn on the VTR indicator  
in the VCR’s display window.  
4
5
Press CHANNEL +/ – to display a channel number in the display  
window. Select an active channel number in your area.  
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1  
(channel 3 or 4).  
The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the  
channels change when you press CHANNEL +/ –, you have made the  
correct setting.  
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.  
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Ge n e ra l se t u p in fo rm a t io n (co n t in u e d )  
At t a ch in g t h e e xt e rn a l  
a n t e n n a co n n e ct o r  
300-ohm tw in  
lead cable  
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable  
for VHF/ UHF antenna, use the EAC-32  
antenna connector (not supplied) to  
connect the antenna to the VCR.  
EAC-32 Antenna  
connector (not  
supplied)  
1
2
3
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.  
Retighten the screws.  
300-ohm tw in  
lead cable  
At t a ch in g a UHF/VHF b a n d  
m ixe r  
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable  
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/  
UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/  
VHF band separator/ mixer (not  
supplied) to connect the antenna to the  
VCR.  
EAC-66  
UHF/VHF  
band  
separator/  
mixer (not  
supplied)  
75-ohm coaxial  
cable  
1
2
3
4
Loosen the screws on the mixer.  
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.  
Retighten the screws.  
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.  
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Tro u b le sh o o t in g  
If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
The POWER switch does not  
function.  
•
•
Connect the AC power cord securely.  
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold  
down POWER on the VCR until the VCR beeps and  
the H indicator disappears.  
The power is turned on but the  
VCR does not operate.  
•
•
•
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,  
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry  
for over an hour.  
The clock has stopped and  
“–:– –” lights in the display  
window.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock  
(and timer).  
The playback picture does not  
appear on the TV screen.  
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
The picture is not clear.  
•
•
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ – buttons.  
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video  
heads using the Sony T-25CL video head cleaning  
cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your  
area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony  
service facility (a standard service charge will be  
required). Do not use a commercially available wet-  
type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video  
heads.  
•
•
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult  
your local Sony dealer for more information.  
The picture rolls vertically  
during picture search.  
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.  
The picture has no sound.  
•
The tape is defective. Use a new tape.  
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads  
• Normal picture  
• Rough picture  
• Unclear picture  
• No picture (or  
black & w hite  
screen appears)  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
A TV program does not appear  
on the TV screen.  
•
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If  
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.  
TV reception is poor.  
•
•
Adjust the TV antenna.  
The tape starts playing as soon  
as it is inserted.  
The safety tab has been removed. To record on this  
tape, cover the tab hole.  
The tape ejects when you press  
•
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
r REC.  
Nothing happens when you  
press r REC.  
•
•
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Select the correct source. Select a channel number with  
the CH +/ – buttons when recording TV programs;  
select “L1” or “L2” with the INPUT SELECT button  
when recording from other equipment.  
•
•
•
•
•
•
Check that the clock is set.  
The timer does not operate.  
Make sure a tape has been inserted.  
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.  
Make sure the tape is not at its end.  
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.  
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed  
the current time.  
•
•
Check that the cable box is turned on.  
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the  
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and  
timer.  
•
Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape  
compartment.  
A tape cannot be inserted.  
•
•
•
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at  
the remote sensor on the VCR.  
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with  
new ones if they are weak.  
Make sure the TV / VTR remote control switch is set  
correctly.  
The remote commander does  
not function.  
The tracking indicator does not  
appear on the screen.  
•
•
The recording condition of the tape is very poor and  
tracking cannot be adjusted.  
You cannot control other TVs.  
Set your TV’s code number. The code number resets to  
01 when you replace the batteries of the remote  
commander.  
The VCR needs to be cleaned.  
•
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft  
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild  
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,  
such as alcohol or benzine.  
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Sp e cifica t io n s  
Syst e m  
Tim e r se ct io n  
Format  
Clock  
VHS NTSC standard  
Video recording system  
Rotary head helical scanning FM system  
Video heads  
Quartz locked  
Timer indication  
12-hour cycle  
Timer setting  
Double azimuth four heads  
Video signal  
8 programs per month (max.)  
Power back-up  
NTSC color, EIA standards  
Tape speed  
Built-in self-charging capacitor  
Back-up duration: up to 1 hour at a time  
SP: 33.35 mm/ s (1 3/ 8 inches/ s)  
EP: 11.11 mm/ s (7/ 16 inches/ s)  
LP: 16.67 mm/ s (11/ 16 inches/ s),  
playback only  
Ge n e ra l  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Power consumption  
24 W (max.)  
Maximum recording/ playback time  
8 hrs. in EP mode (with T-160 tape)  
Fast-forward and rewind time  
Operating temperature  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature  
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to 140°F)  
Dimensions  
Approx. 3 min. (with T-120 tape)  
Tu n e r se ct io n  
Channel coverage  
VHF 2 to 13  
UHF 14 to 69  
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84  
Antenna  
Approx. 355 × 102 × 280 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(Approx. 14 × 4 1  
/
8
× 11 1  
/
8
inches) including  
projecting parts and controls  
Mass  
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ UHF  
Approx. 4.0 kg (8 lb 13 oz)  
In p u t s a n d o u t p u t s  
Su p p lie d a cce sso rie s  
LINE-1 IN and -2 IN  
Remote commander (1)  
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1 each)  
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)  
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)  
Audio/ video cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)  
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2 each)  
Input level: 327 mVrms  
Input impedance: more than 47 kilohms  
LINE OUT  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
VIDEO OUT, phono jack (1)  
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced,  
sync negative  
AUDIO OUT, phono jack (2)  
Standard output: 327 mVrms  
Load impedance: 47 kilohms  
Output impedance: less than 10 kilohms  
CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)  
Stereo mini jack (plug in power) (1)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls  
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.  
Fro n t p a n e l  
1 POWER switch/ indicator  
2 Tape compartment  
9 CHANNEL/ TRACKING +/ –  
buttons (45, 52, 57)  
0 EASY SET UP button (11, 14, 17, 20,  
3 0 3 REW button (42, 52)  
4 · PLAY button (42, 52)  
5 ) # FF button (42, 52)  
6 r REC button (45, 60)  
7 p STOP button (42)  
23, 25)  
!¡ Remote sensor (5)  
!™ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/ AUDIO L/ R  
jacks (59)  
!£ 6 EJECT button (42)  
8 P PAUSE button (42, 60)  
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Disp la y w in d o w  
VTR  
APC  
M
AMPM  
S
STEREO SAP  
SP  
EP  
LP  
H
1 TIMER indicator (48, 51)  
2 REC (recording) indicator  
3 VTR indicator (46)  
7
(tracking) indicator (57)  
8 APC indicator (57)  
9 Time counter/ clock/ line/ channel  
indicator (43, 45)  
4 H (Child Lock) indicator (49)  
5 SAP indicator (55)  
!º Tape speed indicator (45)  
!¡ Tape indicator  
6 Remaining time indicator (45)  
!™ STEREO indicator (55)  
Re a r p a n e l  
1 AC power cord  
4 RF UNIT switch (61)  
2 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
5 LINE OUT AUDIO L/ R/ VIDEO  
jacks (22, 59)  
jacks (8)  
3 VHF/ UHF IN/ OUT connectors (10,  
6 CABLE BOX CONTROL CTRL S  
13, 16, 19, 22, 24)  
OUT jack (10, 22)  
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In d e x t o p a rt s a n d co n t ro ls (co n t in u e d )  
1 TV / VTR remote control switch (5)  
Re m o t e co m m a n d e r  
2 6 EJECT button (43)  
3 COUNTER/ REMAIN button (44)  
4 COUNTER RESET button (43)  
5 DISPLAY button (45)  
6 TIMER CLEAR button (48, 54)  
7 QUICK TIMER button (53)  
8 INPUT SELECT button (46, 51, 60)  
9 TAPE SPEED button (45, 48)  
!º r REC button (45, 61)  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
!¡ & SLOW button (52)  
!™ '/ 7FRAME </ >buttons (52)  
!£ SMART CUE button (43)  
!¢ POWER switch (48)  
!∞ Menu operation buttons (17)  
MENU button  
CURSOR >/ ./ ?/ / buttons  
EXECUTE button  
!§ AUDIO MONITOR button (55)  
!¶ TV/ VTR button (6, 35, 61)  
!• VCR Plus+ button (47)  
!ª Number buttons and ENTER button  
(37, 40, 48)  
@º SET button (48)  
@¡ CH +/ – buttons (37, 45)  
@™ VOL +/ – buttons  
@£ P PAUSE button (42, 52)  
@¢ 3/#SEARCH buttons (43, 52)  
@∞ · PLAY button (42, 52)  
@§ ) FF button (42, 52)  
@¶ p STOP button (42)  
@• 0 REW button (42, 52)  
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In d e x  
A, B  
Accessories supplied  
E, F, G  
Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20,  
S
4
Safety tab 46  
23, 25  
Adjusting  
SAP (Second Audio  
Editing 59  
EP mode 45  
Program) 55  
Searching at various speeds 52  
picture 38, 52, 57  
tracking 52, 57  
SP mode 45  
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 38  
Antenna hookup 16  
H, I, J, K  
Hi-fi audio track 56  
T, U  
Timer recording 50  
APC (Adaptive Picture  
Control) 57  
Audio/ video (A/ V)  
L
cancelling timer  
settings 54  
changing timer  
settings 54  
hookup  
8
Language selecting 28  
Locking the VCR 49  
LP mode 43, 52  
C
checking timer  
settings 54  
Cable box control  
cable box code number  
chart 31  
setting 30  
M
daily/ weekly  
recording 51  
Monitoring audio 55  
overlapping timer  
recordings 52  
Cable hookup 10  
Cable mouse 33  
N, O  
Normal audio track 56  
using VCR Plus+ 47  
Tracking adjustment. See  
Adjusting.  
Canceling timer settings 54  
Changing timer settings 54  
Channel line-up chart 39  
Child Lock 49  
P
Picture adjustment. See  
Adjusting.  
V, W, X, Y, Z  
VCR Plus+ 47  
channel setup 30  
recording 47  
Cleaning the video  
heads 63  
Playback 42  
at various speeds 52  
frame-by-frame 52  
skip 43  
Clock setting 29  
Connecting  
cable TV 10  
external antenna  
connector 62  
slow motion 43  
Presetting channels 35  
UHF/ VHF band  
mixer 62  
Q
Quick timer 53  
Counter 43  
R
D
Recording 44  
Disabling channels 37  
DSS (Digital Satellite  
System) 30  
bilingual programs 55  
SAP broadcasts 55  
saving 46  
Dubbing. See Editing.  
stereo broadcasts 55  
using VCR Plus+ 47  
while watching another  
program 46  
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u ick re fe re n ce t o u sin g t h e VCR  
Q
2 Insert a tape and press  
PLAY.  
To w a t ch TV  
Ho o ku p 1  
1 Turn off the VCR, or press  
the VCR’s TV/ VTR button  
until the VTR indicator in  
the display window goes  
off.  
To p la y a t a p e  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/ V connections.)  
2 Insert a tape and press  
PLAY.  
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
2 Enter the program’s  
PlusCode number.  
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press SET.  
4 Insert a tape.  
5 Press POWER to turn off  
the VCR.  
2 Set the TV to the channel  
you want to watch.  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
Ho o ku p 4  
1 Turn on the cable box.  
2 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
3 Enter the program’s  
PlusCode number.  
4 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press SET.  
5 Insert a tape.  
6 Press POWER to turn off  
the VCR.  
To p la y a t a p e  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/ V connections.)  
2 Insert a tape and press  
PLAY.  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCR’s TV/ VTR  
button until the VTR  
indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
1 Turn on the cable box.  
2 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
record.  
2 Select the channel with  
your cable box (if you have  
one) or with your TV.  
7 Leave the cable box on.  
To w a t ch TV  
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
4 Enter the program’s  
PlusCode number.  
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press SET.  
6 Insert a tape.  
7 Press POWER to turn off  
the VCR.  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCR’s TV/ VTR  
button until the VTR  
indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
Ho o ku p 3  
To p la y a t a p e  
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or  
4 (or to video input, if you  
made A/ V connections.)  
2 Insert a tape and press  
PLAY. If there’s no picture  
on your TV, press the  
VCR’s TV/ VTR button  
until the VTR indicator  
comes on in the display  
window.  
2 Turn on your cable box.  
3 Set the TV to the cable box  
output channel (usually 2,  
3, or 4).  
4 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
watch.  
8 Leave the cable box on.  
To w a t ch TV  
1 Turn off your VCR, or  
press the VCR’s TV/ VTR  
button until the VTR  
indicator in the display  
window goes off.  
Ho o ku p 2  
To re co rd a p ro g ra m  
To p la y a t a p e  
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the  
remote commander.  
2 Enter the program’s  
PlusCode number.  
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or  
WEEKLY, then press SET.  
4 Insert a tape.  
5 Press POWER to turn off  
the VCR.  
1 If you made A/ V  
connections, set the TV to  
video input.  
If you didn’t use A/ V  
hookup:  
2 Turn on your cable box.  
3 Set the TV to the cable box  
output channel (usually 2,  
3, or 4).  
4 Set the cable box to the  
channel you want to  
watch.  
•
•
Turn on the cable box.  
Set the cable box to  
channel 3 or 4.  
•
Set the TV to the output  
channel of the cable box  
(usually 2, 3 or 4).  
If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center  
1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop  
#T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656  
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