3-859-466-11 (1)
Integrated
Amplifier/Video
Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
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SLV-AV100U/C
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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Getting Started
Table of contents
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5
6
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
Step 5:
Unpacking
Setting up the remote commander
Speaker systems hookup
Various audio/video hookups
TV antenna or cable hookups
8
11
30
33
35
39
43
45
Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP
Setting the clock
Setting up cable box control
Presetting channels
Setting up VCR Plus+ *1
Presetting radio stations
Basic VCR / Radio Operations
Playing a video tape
Using the pre-programed sound fields
Recording TV programs
Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+
Setting the timer manually
Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings
Listening to the radio
47
49
50
51
54
56
58
Audio/Video Equipment Operations
Selecting the equipment
Controlling VCRs
Controlling the TV
Playing back a CD
Controlling a cassette deck
Controlling a DAT deck
Controlling an MD deck
Controlling an LD player
59
62
64
66
67
69
71
73
Sound Field Operations
75
77
78
82
Taking advantage of the sound fields
Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround*2 sound
Customizing the sound fields
Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields
Advanced VCR Operations
Playing/searching at various speeds
Recording TV programs using the quick timer
Recording stereo and bilingual programs
Searching using the index function
Adjusting the picture
84
85
86
87
88
89
1
Changing menu options
*
*
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode
are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is
Editing
90
Recording from another VCR or LD player
manufactured under
license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
Additional Information
Customizing the remote commander function buttons
General setup information
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Index to parts and controls
91
92
94
97
98
2
This unit uses the Dolby
Surround system,
manufactured under
license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
DOLBY, the double-D
symbol a, and PRO
LOGIC are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories
103 Index
Quick reference to using the VCR
Back
Cover
Licensing Corporation.
Introduction
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Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the unit:
• Remote commander
• AM loop antenna
• Size AA (R6) batteries
• FM wire antenna
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with
F-type connectors
• Video cable
(1 phono to 1 phono)
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Step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside
the battery compartment.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote commander to operate this unit, a TV, other VCRs, an LD deck, CD
player, cassette deck, DAT deck, and MD deck (all equipment must be made by Sony).
For details on how to operate other equipment with this remote commander, see “Audio/
Video Equipment Operations” from page 59.
Remote sensor
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4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
>
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Notes
• The remote commander is initially set to control this unit. However, if it doesn’t control the unit, press
VHS TUNER first. If the remote commander still doesn’t operate, read “Controlling VCRs” on page 62
first.
• 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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Step 3
Speaker systems hookup
To get the best possible sound from the unit, connect front (left and right), center, and rear
(left and right) speakers. You need to connect either the center or rear speakers as well as the
front speakers to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
Before you connect...
• Prepare speaker cords (one for each speaker) (not supplied).
(+)
(+)
(–)
(–)
• Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals on the components: + to +,
and – to –. (If the cords are reversed, the sound will be distorted and the bass sound will
not be reproduced well.)
• Do not connect the AC power cord until you finish all the connections through “Step 5 :
TV antenna or cable hookups” on page 11.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
Rear right speaker
Center speaker
Rear left speaker
Active woofer
Front right speaker
Front left speaker
FRONT SPEAKERS
Connect the front speakers to the FRONT
SPEAKERS L/R connectors.
1
R
L
Twist about 15 mm of the stripped ends of the cord. Then
insert the stripped ends into the connectors as shown on the
right.
(+)
(–)
Connect the center speaker to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS CENTER connectors.
SURROUND SPEAKERS
2
R-REAR-L
CENTER
Repeat step 1 above for the center speaker.
If you don’t have a center speaker, skip this step.
(+)
(–)
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Connect the rear speakers to the SURROUND
SPEAKERS REAR L/R connectors.
SURROUND SPEAKERS
3
R-REAR-L
CENTER
Repeat step 1 above for the surround speakers.
If you don’t have rear speakers, skip this step.
(+)
Note
• Be sure to connect both left and right speakers. If you connect only
one speaker, the rear speaker won’t reproduce the sound.
(–)
Placing the speakers
For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below.
Rear speaker
60-90 cm
Front speaker
45º
Tips
• Position the center speaker so the face of the speaker is aligned evenly with, or slightly behind the faces of
the front left and right speakers.
• Mount the surround (rear) left and right speakers on the walls so they face each other.
• Position the front left and right speakers and center speaker as close to the same height as possible.
Connecting an active woofer
For further sound improvement, connect an active woofer to MIX OUT with an audio cable
(not supplied). The active woofer will increase bass response. The position of the active
woofer does not affect the sound quality very much.
This unit
Active woofer
MIX
OUT
INPUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
Listening through the headphones
Connect the headphones to PHONES. No sound will be reproduced from the speakers.
PHONES
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Step 4
Various audio/video hookups
The following connections with various audio/video equipment are recommended
examples. The actual connections may vary depending on the equipment you have.
Before you connect....
• Prepare audio (not supplied) and video cables referring to the following table.
Audio cable
Video cable
White (L)
Red (R)
White (L)
Red (R)
Yellow
Yellow
Equipment
Necessary cable for each piece of equipment
One audio cable
Tuner/CD player
MD deck/DAT deck/cassette deck
Two audio cables
Satellite tuner/LD player/other VCR
One video cable and one audio cable
One video cable and one audio cable
One video cable
TV
Monitor
• Turn off the power to all equipment before making any connections.
• Do not connect the AC power cord until all of the connections are complete.
• Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.
MD deck
FM wire antenna
or
DAT deck
or
DSS receiver
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
Cassette deck
AM loop
antena
REC IN
REC OUT
VIDEO
ANTENNA
MONITOR
VIDEO OUT
TV
IN
VIDEO 1 LINE
IN
IN
AUDIO
TAPE / MD TV
IN
CD
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
LINE
IN
FM
AM
REC OUT
IN
L
VIDEO
IN
R
TV
(Monitor)
: Signal flow
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
LD player
or
OUT
TV
AUDIO
OUT
CD player
Other VCR
to wall outlet
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Connect your audio/video equipment using audio
and video cables (not supplied) referring to the
illustration on page 8.
1
2
Make sure you connect the audio and video cable plugs to
jacks of the same color.
Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks
Video game
AUDIO OUT
Audio/video
VIDEO
cable (not
supplied)
Camcorder
Other VCR
OUT
VIDEO
L AUDIO R
VIDEO 2 INPUT
: Signal flow
Notes
• Make sure you connect the audio/video plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type, connect only the VIDEO and AUDIO L jacks.
Connecting to the AC OUTLET
You can connect an audio component (or components through an optional multi-outlet
extension cord) to AC OUTLET on the rear of the unit. The power is supplied to AC
OUTLET while the unit is turned on. The power supply stops when you turn off the unit.
Using this function, you can turn on and turn off all the audio components connected to AC
OUTLET at the same time if you leave those components’ power switches on.
Cautions
• Make sure you comply with the laws and regulations in your country for this connection.
• Make sure that the power consumption of the components connected to AC OUTLET doesn’t exceed 120
watts. Do not connect high-wattage electrical home appliances such as electric irons, fans, or TVs to this
outlet.
Notes
• The power will not be supplied to the components as long as the unit is turned off. Any electronic memory
of the components may be cleared if you make this connection.
• Some audio components may not turn on with this connection.
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Step 4
Various audio/video hookups (continued)
Connecting FM/AM antennas
To receive radio broadcasts with this unit, connect the FM/AM antennas (supplied).
FM wire antenna
AM loop antenna
ANTENNA
FM
After connecting
the wire antenna,
keep it as
Adjust the
direction.
AM
horizontal as
possible.
If AM reception is poor
We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if
reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or
building.
If you have poor FM reception
Connect a 75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied) to an FM outdoor antenna.
FM outdoor antenna
Receiver
ANTENNA
FM
AM
Note
• To prevent noise pick-up, keep the AM loop antenna away from the unit and TV. When the noise is not
cleared yet, turn off the TV.
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
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.
Use
Refer to
If you have
Page 12
TV that has video input
Video (V) hookup, then follow one
of the hookups below.
Pages 13 to 15
Pages 16 to18
Cable box that is compatible with the
VCR’s cable box control feature
Hookup 1
Hookup 2
No cable box or incompatible cable box
with only a few scrambled channels
Pages 19 to 21
Pages 22 to 24
Antenna only, no cable TV
Hookup 3
Hookup 4
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DSS * receiver
Hookup 5
Hookup 6
Pages 25 to 26
Pages 27 to 29
Incompatible cable box with only a few
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 unit’s VCR. Procedures differ
depending on the hookup you used. For an overview, refer to “Quick reference to using the
VCR” on the back cover.
*
DSS is a registered
trademark of
DIRECTV, Inc., a
unit of Hughes
Electronics
Corporation.
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.
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
Video (V) hookup
You will get a better picture by connecting your TV (monitor) to MONITOR VIDEO OUT
jack as the illustration shown on page 8.
If you’re no planning to use your unit’s VCR to record programs
You’re finished setting up the unit’s VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on page
8.
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.
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 or your receiver.
Notes to CATV system installer
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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Recommended use
Hookup 1
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 36.
Pages 10 to 12
Using cable box
control
What you can do with this hookup
A Cable Mouse is available as an optional
accessory for this model. You can order
directly from Sony by calling 1-800-488-7669
and asking for Cable Mouse
RM-CM101.
• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select
channels on the cable box
What you can’t do
$14.95 + $3.00
(shipping, handling
and aplicable sales tax)
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
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
UHF
OUT
CONTROL
S
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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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
4 Select your cable box output channel and press
Hookup 1: VCR setup
EXECUTE.
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.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
018
CH3
For details, see page 92.
If you made V connections (from page 12), you can
skip this step.
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
5 The CENTER MODE selection menu appears.
Select the center mode and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
EASY
SET UP
For details, see page 31.
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
15dB
2 Turn on your cable box.
TEST TONE
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
SET UP
TEST TONE
SET UP
CLOCK SET
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
5dB
SET UP i s done
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/
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
.
Normal display
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select
ON. For details, see page 35.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
–––
CH3
SELECT
SET
:
:
0–9 k ey s
3 Enter your cable box code number and press
CURSOR..
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
018
CH3
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
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Hookup 1: VCR Plus + channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 43.
2 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 44.
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel
you use on your TV.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
25
TV CH
15
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
4 Press EXECUTE.
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
Recommended use
Hookup 2
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.
No cable box, or
incompatible cable
box with only a few
scrambled channels
What you can do with 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
VCR
Wall
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
IN
VHF/UHF
OUT
A
Match the type
of connector on
your TV: A, B, or
C.
or
or
VHF
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
UHF
VHF
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
C
Cable box
IN
OUT
UHF
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4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 2: VCR setup
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
TUNER PRESET
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.
EXECUTING
For details, see page 92.
P l eas e wa i t
If you made V connections (from page 12), you can
skip this step.
5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE
selection menu appears.
Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
EASY
SET UP
For details, see page 31.
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
15dB
TEST TONE
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
TEST TONE
SET UP
CLOCK SET
CENTER +5dB
REAR
SET UP i s done
–
5dB
1 / 1 / 1997 WED 12 : 00AM
/
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
.
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select
Normal display
OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
CABLE BOX
ON OFF
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details,
see page 39.
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 43.
2 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 44.
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel
you use on your TV.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
25
TV CH
15
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
4 Press EXECUTE.
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Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV).
Hookup 3
AUse this hookup if you’re using:
Antenna hookup
• 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
VHF
VCR
B
VHF/UHF
IN
(not supplied)
or
UHF
OUT
VHF
C
(not supplied)
UHF
BUse this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna
(you get channels 2–13 only)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
A
TV: A, B, or C.
or
VHF
VCR
B
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
OUT
or
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 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 92.
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 3: VCR setup
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
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.
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
For details, see page 92. If you made V connection
(from page 12), you can skip this step.
P l eas e wa i t
5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE
selection menu appears.
Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY
SET UP
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 31.
SET UP
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
SOUND SET
2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time
REAR
–
15dB
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
TEST TONE
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
1 / 1 / 1997 WED 12 : 00AM
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
SET UP
TEST TONE
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
5dB
SET UP i s done
EXECUTE
/
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select
OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
.
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
CABLE BOX
ON OFF
Normal display
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/
CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see
page 39.
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
:
:
:
EASY SET UP
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Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 43.
2 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 44.
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel
you use on your TV.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
25
TV CH
15
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
4 Press EXECUTE.
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
Recommended use
Hookup 4
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.
Incompatible cable
box with many
scrambled channels
What you can do with 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
Pages 19 to 21
Hookup 4
Rear of TV
Wall
Cable box
VHF/UHF
A
IN
OUT
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
or
or
VHF
B
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection
is required.
UHF
VHF
C
VCR
VHF/UHF
IN
UHF
OUT
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5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE
selection menu appears.
Hookup 4: VCR setup
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.
Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
For details, see page 92. If you made V connection
(from page 12), you can skip this step.
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 31.
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
15dB
TEST TONE
EASY
SET UP
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
SET UP
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
2 Turn on your cable box.
–
5dB
SET UP i s done
/
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set date and time
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
Normal display
1 / 1 / 1997 WED 12 : 00AM
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select
OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
CABLE BOX
ON OFF
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/
CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE. For details, see
page 39.
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
ANT CABLE
SELECT
SET
CANCEL
:
:
:
EASY SET UP
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
SET UP
AUTO PRESET
TUNER PRESET
EXECUTING
P l eas e wa i t
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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 43.
2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the
cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For
details, see page 44.
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box
output channel.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
33
TV CH
3
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Cable box output channel
4 Press EXECUTE.
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Recommended use
Hookup 5
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 37.
DSS (Digital Satellite
System) receiver
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 with 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
Wall
or
or
TV: A,B or C
VHF
B
For connector
types
or
VCR
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
VIDEO
VHF/UHF
AUDIO
LINE
IN
LINE
IN
IN
OUT
CONTROL
S
OUT
VHF
UHF
C
Cable
Mouse
(not
Positioning the Cable
Mouse
supplied)
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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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
4 Set your DSS receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT
Hookup 5: VCR setup
CH) to LINE and press EXECUTE.
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your area. If both are used,
set the switch to either channel.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
650
LINE
For details, see page 92. If you made V connection
(from page 12), you can skip this step.
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
5 The CENTER MODE selection menu appears.
Select the center mode and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY
SET UP
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 31.
2 Turn on your DSS receiver.
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
REAR
–
15dB
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time
TEST TONE
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
SET UP
CLOCK SET
1 / 1 / 1997 WED 12 : 00AM
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
SET UP
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
–
5dB
SET UP i s done
EXECUTE
/
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 35.
.
Normal display
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
–––
CH3
Notes
To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed
as follows:
• Leave the DSS receiver on all the time.
SELECT
SET
:
:
0–9 k ey s
• Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of the
DSS receiver.
3 Enter your DSS receiver code number and press
CURSOR..
• To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before
the VCR starts recording.
• To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the
pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording.
• Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these
programs.
For details, see page 35.
SET UP
CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
650
CH3
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
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Recommended use
Hookup 6
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
Incompatible cable
box with only a few
scrambled channels,
using an A/B switch
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on
the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)
• 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)
Splitter
(not supplied)
Rear of TV
Cable box
Wall
IN
VHF/UHF
A
OUT
or
or
VHF
B
A/B switch
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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Step 5
TV antenna or cable hookups (continued)
4 The AUTO PRESET starts.
Hookup 6: VCR setup
SET UP
TUNER PRESET
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.
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
For details, see page 92. If you made V connection
(from page 12), you can skip this step.
P l eas e wa i t
5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE
selection menu appears.
Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30.
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
NORMAL
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY
SET UP
6 The TEST TONE selection menu appears.
Set the volume of the center and rear speakers and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 31.
2 Set the A/B switch to “A.”
SET UP
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
SOUND SET
REAR
–
15dB
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
TEST TONE
1 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Set the date and time
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 33.
SET UP
CLOCK SET
SET UP
SOUND SET
TEST TONE
SET UP
1 / 1 / 1997 WED 12 : 00AM
TEST TONE
CENTER +5dB
REAR
–
5dB
SET UP i s done
SELECT
SET
NEXT
:
:
:
/
EXECUTE
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
2 The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears. Select
.
OFF and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 35.
Normal display
SET UP
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
CABLE BOX
ON OFF
4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or
4). For details, see page 35.
1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
2 Select TUNER PRESET.
3 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details,
see page 39.
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SET UP TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA / CABLE
EXECUTE
MENU
ANT CABLE
3 Enter the cable box output channel. Set MANUAL
SELECT
NEXT
CANCEL
:
:
:
EXECUTE
EASY SET UP
SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.
TUNER PRESET
CH3
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
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Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup
3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scambled
channels you want to record and the cable box
output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see
page 44.
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 43.
2 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 44.
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
MENU
SOUND SET
VHS MENU
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.
SELECT
SET
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
QUIT
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box
SELECT
SET
:
:
:
output channel.
EXECUTE
MENU
QUIT
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
25
TV CH
3
–
3 Enter the program guide channel, then the channel
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
you use on your TV.
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
25
TV CH
15
–
Program guide channel
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
Cable box output channel
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
4 Press EXECUTE.
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You can set the center mode for the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound
fields, and the relative volume level of the center and rear speakers for
the PROLOGIC sound field with EASY SET UP. (For sound field
explanations, see page 75.)
Adjusting the
SOUND SET with
EASY SET UP
1 Complete each operation other than SOUND SET with EASY SET UP
referring to pages 13 to 30.
2 After the CENTER MODE selection menu appears, press ?// to
select the center mode.
See “Selecting the center mode” on page 32 for details.
SET UP
CENTER MODE
SOUND SET
EXECUTE
WIDE
SET
NEXT
:
:
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
3 Press EXECUTE.
Each speaker emits the test tone in turn (the speaker emitting the test
tone is indicated by the red speaker mark).
Check each speaker’s relative volume balance with the test tones.
SET UP
SOUND SET
CENTER MODE
CENTER 0dB
REAR
0dB
TEST TONE
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
4 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to CENTER. Then, press
CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the center
speaker so you have an equal volume balance with the other
speakers at your listening position.
If you selected PHANTOM in step 2, skip this step.
This volume adjustment affects only the PROLOGIC sound field.
SET UP
SOUND SET
CENTER MODE
CENTER +8dB
REAR
0dB
TEST TONE
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
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5 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to REAR. Then, press
CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the rear
speakers so you have an equal volume balance with the other
speakers at your listening position.
If you selected 3CH LOGIC in step 2, skip this step.
The surround speakers’ volume balance is always even.
This volume adjustment affects only the PROLOGIC sound field.
SET UP
SOUND SET
CENTER MODE
CENTER +8dB
REAR
+
10
dB
TEST TONE
SELECT
END
:
:
SET
EXECUTE
:
6 Press EXECUTE.
After “SET UP is done” screen is appears, a channel appears on the
TV screen.
Tips
• To adjust the relative volume balance between the front left and right speakers, use
BALANCE L/R on the unit.
• If you change the speaker configuration, reset the modes. See “Reconfiguring the
PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields” on page 82.
• If you need to further increase the volume of the rear speakers from the maximum
level (+10 dB), see “Increasing the maximum rear speaker level” on page 83.
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Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP (continued)
Selecting the center mode
The center mode is related to the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields. (See “Taking
advantage of the sound fields” on page 75 for a detailed explanation on sound fields.) You
must have rear left and right speakers, or one center speaker other than the front left and
right speakers for these sound fields.
You can select NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM, or 3CH LOGIC as the center mode. Each
mode is designed for a different speaker configuration. Select the most suitable mode
considering the following conditions:
If you have front and rear speakers, and a small center speaker
Select NORMAL. The center channel bass sound is output from the front speakers. This is
because small center speakers cannot reproduce bass sound sufficiently.
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen
Front speaker (R)
NORMAL
Rear speaker (L)
Rear speaker (R)
If you have front and rear speakers, and a large center speaker
Select WIDE. The combination of this speaker configuration and mode selection is ideal for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
Center speaker
Front speaker (L)
Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen
Front speaker (R)
WIDE
Rear speaker (L)
Rear speaker (R)
If you have only front and rear speakers
Select PHANTOM. The center channel sound is output from the front speakers.
Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen
Front speaker (L)
Front speaker (R)
PHANTOM
Rear speaker (L)
Rear speaker (R)
If you have only front and center speakers
Select 3CH LOGIC (3 Channel Logic). The rear channel sound is output from the front
speakers. You can enjoy some surround sound atmosphere, even if you don’t have surround
(rear) speakers.
Center speaker
Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R)
Speaker arrangement display on the TV screen
3CH LOGIC
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You must set the time and date on the unit to be able to use the timer
recording features. If the unit clock was not set in the EASY SET UP
procedure, you need to set it manually.
Setting the clock
Before you start…
• Press VHS TUNER.
– If the TV doesn’t turn on, turn it on manually.
– If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
MENU
Setting the clock
EXECUTE
1 Lift the top cover of the remote commander.
Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
CURSOR
>/./?//
VHS MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
SELECT
SET
EXIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to CLOCK SET and press
EXECUTE.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
CLOCK SET
1 / 1 / 1997 WED
0 : 00AM
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
EXECUTE
3 Set the month using CURSOR >/..
CLOCK SET
11 / 1 / 1997 SAT
0 : 00AM
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
Tip
EXECUTE
• To change the digits during
setting, press CURSOR ?
to return to the item to be
changed, and select the
4 Press CURSOR / to highlight the date and the day of the week.
digits using CURSOR >/..
CLOCK SET
Note
11 / 1 / 1997 SAT
0 : 00AM
• The menu disappears
automatically if you don’t
proceed within a few
minutes.
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
EXECUTE
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5 Press CURSOR >/. to set the date.
Setting the clock (continued)
The day of the week is set automatically.
CLOCK SET
11 / 27 / 1997 THU
0 : 00AM
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
EXECUTE
6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence using CURSOR / to
highlight the item to be set, and CURSOR >/. to select the digits.
CLOCK SET
11 / 27 / 1997 THU
3 : 30AM
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
EXECUTE
7 Press EXECUTE to confirm the setting.
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Your unit’s VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the
unit’s VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS receivers via the
Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the unit’s 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
unit’s VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect
the Cable Mouse (pages 13 and 25) and set the code number and output
channel.
Setting up cable box
control
(Skip this section if you are
using Hookup 2, 3, 4 or 6.)
This unit is programed with codes necessary to control channel selection
on most brands of cable boxes at the time this unit was manufactured. 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 Lift the top cover of the remote commander.
EXECUTE
Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
CURSOR
>/./?//
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to CABLE BOX
CONTROL and press EXECUTE.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
ON OFF
SET
END
:
:
EXECUTE
3 Press CURSOR ?// to select ON.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
–––
CH3
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SELECT
SET
:
:
Number
buttons
>
4 Close the top cover of the remote commander.
10
Press the number buttons to enter the cable box/DSS receiver code
number, then press CURSOR ..
Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart
below.
A Cable Mouse is available as an optional
accessory for this model. You can order
directly from Sony by calling 1-800-488-7669
and asking for Cable Mouse RM-CM101.
$14.95 + $3.00 (shipping, handling and
aplicable sales tax)
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
ON OFF
123
CH3
SELECT
SET
END
:
:
:
EXECUTE
continued
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5 If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ?// to select
Setting up cable box control
(continued)
the output channel for the cable box, then press 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
Citizen
067
411
033
Garrard
GC Electronics
GE
164
172, 282, 388, 459
164
027, 067, 341
243, 244
164, 326, 327
GEC
097
Clyde Cablevision 097
Gemini
026, 068, 081, 253
Colour Voice
Comband
036, 042
General Instrument 022, 287, 487
243, 244
051, 071
434
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jasco
020, 031, 045, 270, 284
Comtronics
Decsat
022
164, 326
Diamond
046
Jerrold
014, 022, 025, 026, 035,
037, 058, 109, 287, 487
Eagle Comtronics
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, Timeless
071, 301, 345
429
Tocom
023, 024, 070
011
Philips ECG
Pioneer
253
Toshiba
034, 155, 271, 544
Tudi
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
051, 155
386
Videoway
Vidtech
261
255
Samsung
Satbox
Viewstar
038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269,
300
Scientific Atlanta 017, 019, 028, 288, 338
Westminster cable 116
Seam
521
Zenith
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
Setting up cable box control
(continued)
• 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
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
7
>10
: 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.
If you cannot get your unit’s 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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This unit’s 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.
Presetting channels
(Skip this section if you are
using cable box/DSS receiver
control.)
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 V connections, set the TV to video input.
• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display
window.
• Press VHS TUNER so that a channel number appears in the VCR’s
display window.
MENU
EXECUTE
CURSOR
>/./?//
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
2 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to TUNER PRESET and
press EXECUTE.
When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.
TUNER PRESET
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
3 • To preset cable TV channels:
Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.
TUNER PRESET
CH1
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT
SET
:
:
• To preset VHF and UHF channels:
Press CURSOR ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.
TUNER PRESET
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT
SET
:
:
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4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO PRESET then press EXECUTE.
Presetting channels
(continued)
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.
TUNER PRESET
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
START
:
EXECUTE
Tip
• When receiving a VHF, UHF or CATV channel, the display changes as follows
each time you press the DISPLAY button.
Channel number, sound field mark and muting mark
No display
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Presetting/disabling channels manually
1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
2 Select TUNER PRESET.
TUNER PRESET
CH2
MENU
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTE
MANUAL SET
AFT
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
FINE TUNING
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
CURSOR
>/./?//
3 • To preset a channel:
1 Press the number buttons to enter the channel number, then press
ENTER.
2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL SET to ADD.
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
• To disable a channel:
1 Press CH/PRESET +/– to select the channel number.
2 Press CURSOR ?// to set MANUAL SET to ERASE.
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons,
ENTER
4 Repeat step 3 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
CH/PRESET
+/–
EXECUTE.
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If the picture is not clear
Presetting channels
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.
(continued)
1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
2 Select TUNER PRESET.
MENU
TUNER PRESET
CH2
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
EXECUTE
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
CURSOR
>/./?//
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
3 Press the number buttons to select the channel you want to fine-tune,
then press ENTER.
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
SELECT CH
ADD / ERASE
:
:
0–9 , ENTER
4 Press CURSOR >/. to select FINE TUNING.
The fine tuning meter appears.
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
ADJUST
:
5 Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to a clearer picture.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.
Number
buttons,
ENTER
TUNER PRESET
CH5
ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE
AUTO PRESET
>
10
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
ADD ERASE
ON OFF
ADJUST
:
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How VCR Plus+ works
Setting up VCR Plus+
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 programmed to record
that show. It’s that simple.
Example of “PlusCode”
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
How to set up your unit’s VCR
Setting up your VCR involves 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 below.
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.
Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”
CABLE
CH
VCR Plus+
GUIDE CH
CABLE TV
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
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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1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to
Setting up VCR Plus+
(continued)
VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE.
2 Move the cursor (I) to SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press
EXECUTE.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
––
TV CH
––
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
MENU
EXECUTE
3 Enter the channel number assigned in the program guide and press
ENTER.
CURSOR
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
>/./?//
GUIDE CH
33
TV CH
33
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
y ou r TV CH
Then pus h ENTER
4 • If you made Hookup 1, 2 or 3: Enter the actual number on your TV
(and VCR) and press ENTER.
• If you made Hookup 4: Enter the cable output channel (usually 2,
3 or 4) and press ENTER.
• If you made Hookup 6: 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
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
GUIDE CH
33
TV CH
5
GUIDE CH
33
TV CH
3
–
–
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
Pus h 0–9 k ey s t o s e t
P r og r am GUIDE CH
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
O r, pus h EXECUTE t o s ee
VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each channel whose numbers don’t match.
Number
buttons,
ENTER
6 When you have set all channels, press EXECUTE to confirm your
>
10
channel settings.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
page
GUIDE
1
TV
73
4
55
9
GUIDE
59
61
77
86 –120
90 22
TV
47
3
2
5
17
28
33
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
35
5
–
Use
t o c hange page
Pus h MENU t o qu i t
7 When you’ve finished, press MENU to exit.
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You can preset up to 30 FM or AM stations so that you don’t have to
tune in the station every time. The preset numbers are combined 3
characters (A, B, C) and numbers (0-9). For example, you can store a
station as preset number A1, B6, or C9, etc.
Presetting radio
stations
1 Press AUDIO repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears (or press
TUNER on the remote).
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.
AUTO TRACKING
AUTO
SP
kHz
CH/PRESET +/–
FM/AM
FM MODE
TUNING
Shuttle ring
AUDIO
3 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.
SHIFT MODE
MEMORY
AUTO TRACKING
AUTO
SP
MHz
4 Turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise.
Turn it clockwise for a higher station number; turn it anticlockwise
for a lower one. The frequency indication changes and scanning
stops when the unit tunes in a station.
TUNER
5 Press MEMORY.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The MEMORY menu appears on the TV screen while MEMORY
appears in the display window.
MEMORY
FM
102.50MHz
>
10
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
FM
90 . 00
A6
A7
A8
A9
A0
FM
FM
110 . 00
105 . 50
AM
FM
1690
89 . 50
MEMORY
AUTO
+ –
SHIFT
MEMORY
SELECT
SET
:
:
MHz
6 Press SHIFT to select a character.
Each time you press SHIFT, the character “A”, “B” or “C” appears in
the display window.
Shuttle ring
If “MEMORY” disappears, start again from step 3.
7 While MEMORY is displayed, press the CH/PRESET +/– to select
the number and press MEMORY.
MEMORY
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
FM
FM
AM
FM
90 . 00
102 . 50
1690
A6
A7
A8
A9
A0
FM
FM
110 . 00
105 . 50
89 . 50
Tips
• If the STEREO indicator
remains off, press FM
8 Repeat steps 2 through 5 to preset other stations.
MODE when an FM stereo
broadcast is received.
• If an FM stereo program is
distorted, the STEREO
indicator flashes. Press FM
MODE to change to
monaural (MONO). You
will not have the stereo
effect but the distortion will
be reduced. To return to
stereo mode, press this
button again.
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To tune in a station with a weak signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2.
Presetting radio stations
(continued)
1
2 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise until your desired
station is tuned in.
To check preset stations
If you don’t know which stations are preset on which numbers, you can
display the list of preset stations on the TV screen. Press ENTER. Then,
press SHIFT while FM/AM TUNER LIST appears.
FM / AM TUNER LIST
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
FM
FM
AM
FM
90 . 00
102 . 50
1690
A6
A7
A8
A9
A0
FM
FM
110 . 00
105 . 50
89 . 50
+ –
SHIFT
ENTER
SET
QUIT
:
:
>
10
ENTER
To change a preset station
Preset a new station on the number you want to change.
To erase the memory of the preset number
1 Press CH/PRESET +/– to select the preset number you want to
erase.
2 Press MEMORY.
3 While MEMORY is displayed, press TIMER CLEAR.
MEMORY
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
FM
FM
AM
FM
90 . 00
102 . 50
1690
A6
A7
A8
A9
A0
89 . 50
FM 105 . 50
TIMER
CLEAR
P r e s e t da t a i s e r a s ed
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Before you start...
Basic VCR / Radio Operations
• Turn MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid
damaging your speakers.
Playing a video tape
1
2
Press VHS TUNER.
• If the TV doesn’t turn on, turn it on
manually.
• If connected with only the antenna
cable, set the TV to the video channel.
MASTER VOLUME
Insert a video tape.
6 EJECT
The unit’s VCR starts playing
automatically if you insert a tape with
its safety tab removed.
VHS TUNER
3
4
Press · PLAY.
When the tape reaches the end, it will
rewind automatically.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press MASTER VOL +/– on the
remote commander to adjust the
volume.
MASTER VOL
+/–
0REW
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SMART CUE
Additional tasks
)FF
P PAUSE
To
Press
Stop play
p STOP
· PLAY
Pause play
P PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Search forward
p STOP
P PAUSE or · PLAY
During playback, press and hold ) FF.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
Search backward
During playback, press and hold 0 REW.
To resume normal playback, release the button.
Fast-forward the tape
Rewind the tape
Eject the tape
) FF during stop
0 REW during stop
6 EJECT
Tips
• The unit turns on if you
insert a tape while the
power is off.
• The counter resets to
“0H00M00S” whenever a
tape is inserted.
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 s 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.
Note
• The unit’s sound won’t be
reproduced through the TV
unless the speaker
connectors or TAPE/MD
REC OUT jacks are
connected to the TV.
continued
Normally, the speakers
connected to the unit
reproduce the sound.
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To use the time counter
Basic VCR / Radio Operations
Playing a video tape
(continued)
At the point on the tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER
RESET. The counter in the display window resets to “0H00M00S.”
H
M
S
To display the time counter on the TV screen, press DISPLAY.
To change the information in the display window
STATUS
COUNTER
RESET
MASTER
VOLUME
Press STATUS repeatedly.
Each press changes the indication in the following way:
Current time n Counter n Tape remaining time n Operating function n Sound field
(See page 49 and 75.)
Regardless of the selected indication, the operational function and
selected sound field appears in the display window momentarily. To
display only the indication selected with the STATUS button, set
INDICATION in the ADVANCED OPTIONS to OFF (see page 89).
DISPLAY
To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the remote commander or unit. The muting mark
appears on the TV screen if the on-screen display function is on, and the
MASTER VOLUME indicator on the unit flashes.
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 stops counting
when it comes to an
MASTER VOLUME indicator
To restore the sound, press MUTING again.
unrecorded portion.
• If the muting mark doesn’t
appear on the TV screen,
press DISPLAY.
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You can enjoy the surround sound effect by simply selecting one of the
pre-programed sound fields according to the type of playback source.
Using the pre-
programed sound
fields
1
Lift the top cover of the remote
commander.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
PRO LOGIC
OFF
SUR EDIT
LEVEL DELAY
CENTER MODE
TEST TONE
While playing any source, press
MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to
move the cursor (I) to SOUND SET,
and press EXECUTE.
SELECT
:
:
SET
,
EXECUTE
2
3
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to SOUND FIELD and
press EXECUTE (or CURSOR /).
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
PRO LOGIC
THEATER
MONO MOVIE
HALL
STADIUM
GAME
ACOUSTIC
SF OFF
EXECUTE
MENU
EXECUTE
SET
RETURN
:
:
The current sound field mark is
highlighted.
,
CURSOR
>/.
Press CURSOR >/. to highlight the
most suitable sound field for the
playback source.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
PRO LOGIC
THEATER
MONO MOVIE
HALL
STADIUM
GAME
ACOUSTIC
SF OFF
EXECUTE
See “Taking advantage of the sound
fields” on page 75 for details on
selecting a suitable sound field.
SET
RETURN
:
:
,
4
5
Press EXECUTE (or CURSOR ?).
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
THEATER
OFF
The customizing menu for the selected
sound field appears.
LEVEL EFFECT
SELECT
SET
:
:
If you want to customize the sound
field, see “Customizing the sound
fields” on page 78.
,
EXECUTE
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
The selected sound field mark appears
on the TV screen if the display function
is on (see “To check the remaining tape
length” on the next page).
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Press VHS TUNER.
Recording TV programs
• If the TV doesn’t turn on or the LINE 1 is not selected on the TV,
turn it on manually.
• If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
TV CONTROL
ON
• To record from a cable box, turn it on.
VHS TUNER
2
3
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press CH/PRESET +/– to select the channel you want to
record.
VTR
SP
CH/PRESET +/–
>
10
4
Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press
TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP provides recording time three times as long as SP, however, SP
produces better picture and audio quality.
VTR
EP
5
Press r REC to start recording.
To stop recording
Press p STOP.
TAPE SPEED
(SP/EP)
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The display function turns on. The white bar indicates
the approximate length of tape remaining.
r REC
Tips
1
Channel/Input source
indication (See page 59.)
•
To select a channel, you can use
the number buttons and ENTER
on the remote commander.
• You can select a video source
(e.g. a DSS receiver, etc.)
connected to the LINE IN jacks
by pressing VHS LINE
S
E
Remaining tape length
Time counter
0 : 00 : 22
Sound field mark (See page 49.)
repeatedly, until “LINE” is
displayed on the TV screen.
To watch another TV program while recording
• Information about the tape
appears on the TV screen, 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, be sure to leave it on.
1 Press TV/VTR to clear the VTR indicator in the display window.
2 If the TV is connected to the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jacks, set the
TV to TV input; if not, skip this step.
3 Press TV CONTROL ON on the remote commander.
4 Select another channel on the TV.
• You can enjoy watching or
listening to another input
source even while recording.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To
record on that tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Note
• The display does not appear
during still (pause) mode or
slow-motion playback.
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Just enter the program’s Plus Code 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.
Recording TV
programs using VCR
Plus+
Before you start…
• Check that the unit’s clock is set to the correct time.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Press VHS TUNER.
– If the TV doesn’t turn on or the LINE 1 is not selected on the TV,
turn it on manually.
– If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel manually.
– When using a cable box, turn it on.
VCR Plus+
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
1
2
Press VCR Plus+.
VCR Plus+
P l u sCode
–––––––––
TAPE SPEED
SP
>
10
SET
SET
SP / EP
:
:
0–9 k e y s
TAPE SPEED
Press the number buttons to enter
the program’s Plus Code.
VCR Plus+
P l u sCode
82477691–
TAPE SPEED
SP
If you make a mistake, press TIMER
CLEAR and enter the correct number.
ONCE DA I LY
WEEKLY
SELECT
:
:
:
CONFIRM
CANCEL
SET
TIMER CLEAR
3
4
Lift the top cover of the remote
commander, then press TAPE
SPEED to select SP or EP.
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER
VCR Plus+
P l u sCode
82477691–
TAPE SPEED
EP
ONCE DA I LY
WEEKLY
CLEAR
SELECT
CONFIRM
CANCEL
:
:
:
SET
TIMER CLEAR
TAPE SPEED
(SP/EP)
Press CURSOR ?// to select
ONCE, DAILY or WEEKLY.
VCR Plus+
P l u sCode
82477691–
TAPE SPEED
EP
ONCE DA I LY
WEEKLY
Tip
To record
Select
SELECT
:
:
:
• To cancel the procedure,
press VCR Plus+ before
pressing ENTER.
CONFIRM
CANCEL
SET
TIMER CLEAR
Only once
ONCE
Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY
Once a week WEEKLY
Note
• If the unit’s VCR beeps
repeatedly, the Plus Code is
incorrect.
continued
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Recording TV programs using 5
Close the top cover of the remote
commander, then press SET to
confirm.
VCR Plus+
P l u sCode
82477691–
TAPE SPEED
EP
VCR Plus+ (continued)
RECORDI NG T I ME
DATE
START STOP CH
12 / 10 TUE 8 : 00PM 10 : 00PM 52 SP
The date, start and stop times, channel
number, and tape speed appear on the
TV screen.
CANCEL
:
TIMER CLEAR
If the information is not correct, press
TIMER CLEAR to cancel the setting.
6
7
To enter another setting, repeat
steps 1 through 5.
Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display window and the unit’s VCR
stands by for timer recording.
The picture switches to the video source.
To record from a DSS receiver or other
source, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
Tip
• TIMER REC on the unit has
the same function as TIMER
REC ON/OFF on the
remote commander.
To stop recording
To stop the unit‘s VCR while recording, press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
Note
• If you selected any audio
input while watching the
unit’s VCR picture before
the unit’s VCR enters
recording standby, only the
picture switches to the TV
after you press TIMER REC
ON/OFF.
To record satellite broadcasts
If you connect a DSS receiver and the unit, you can record satellite
programs.
1 Turn on the DSS receiver.
2 Press VHS LINE (if the DSS receiver is connected to the unit with the
LINE jacks).
3 On the DSS receiver, select the satellite program for which you wish
to make a timer setting.
4 Repeat the steps 1 through 7 starting on page 51.
5 Keep the DSS receiver turned on until the unit’s VCR finishes the
timer recording.
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Using the unit after setting the timer
You can use the unit to select and listen to or watch other input sources
(see “Audio/Video Equipment Operations” from page 59) during timer
recording standby and timer recording.
To use the unit’s VCR before a timer recording begins, just press TIMER
REC ON/OFF. The TIMER indicator turns off and the unit’s VCR
switches on. Remember to press TIMER REC ON/OFF again to reset
the timer after using the unit‘s VCR.
You can also do the following VCR related tasks while the unit’s VCR is
recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
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If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below
to set the timer to record programs.
Setting the timer
manually
Before you start…
• Check that the unit’s clock is set to the correct time.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
• Press VHS TUNER.
– If the TV doesn’t turn on or the LINE 1 is not selected on the TV,
turn it on manually.
VHS TUNER
– If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
• When using a cable box, turn it on.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
2
3
Lift the top cover of the remote
commander.
VHS MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
>
10
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Press MENU. Then press CURSOR
>/. to move the cursor (I) to VHS
MENU, and press EXECUTE.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
EXECUTE
MENU
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to TIMER SET/CHECK,
then press EXECUTE.
TIMER SET / CHECK
12 / 9 MON
DATE
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
START STOP CH
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
MENU
EXECUTE
TIMER SET / CHECK
12 / 9 MON
Set the date, start and stop times,
channel number, and tape speed:
DATE
START STOP CH
12 / 9 MON – : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
––
SP
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– / ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
– : ––
1 Press CURSOR / to highlight each
CURSOR
>/./?//
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 on the same day every week,
press CURSOR . while the date is
highlighted. For details, see “Daily/
weekly recording” on the next page.
Tip
• To set the channel, you can
also use the CH/PRESET +/
– or number buttons.
Notes
To record from a DSS receiver or
other source connected to the LINE
jacks, press CURSOR >/. in the
“CH” column repeatedly to display
“LINE.”
• “TIMER” flashes in the
display window if you press
TIMER REC ON/OFF with
no tape inserted.
• You can only timer record
TV programs from the
unit’s VCR tuner, or LINE
input sources.
4
Press CURSOR / to confirm the
setting.
The cursor (I) appears at the beginning
of the line. To enter another setting,
move the cursor to the next line and
repeat step 3.
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5
6
Press EXECUTE.
Press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
Note
• If you selected any audio
input while watching the
unit’s VCR picture before
the unit’s VCR enters
The TIMER indicator appears in the
display window and the unit’s VCR
stands by for recording.
recording standby, only the
picture switches to the video
source after you press
The picture and sound switch to the
video source.
TIMER REC ON/OFF.
To record from a DSS receiver or other
source, leave the connected equipment
switched on.
To stop recording
To stop the unit’s VCR while recording, press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
Daily/weekly recording
In step 3 above, press CURSOR . in the “DATE” column to select the
recording pattern. Each time you press CURSOR ., the indication
changes as shown below.
the current date n SUN-SAT n MON-SAT n MON-FRI n EVERY SAT .....
n EVERY MON n EVERY SUN n 1 month later n (dates count down)
n the current date
Using the unit after setting the timer
You can use the unit to select and listen to or watch other input sources
(see “Audio/Video Equipment Operations” from page 59) during timer
recording standby and timer recording.
To use the unit’s VCR before a timer recording begins, just press TIMER
REC ON/OFF. The TIMER indicator turns off and the unit’s VCR
switches on. Remember to press TIMER REC ON/OFF again to reset
the timer after using the unit‘s VCR.
You can also do the following VCR related tasks while the unit’s VCR is
recording:
• Reset the counter.
• Display tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
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Before you start…
Checking/changing/
cancelling timer
settings
• When the unit is in timer recording standby mode, press TIMER REC
ON/OFF to clear the TIMER indicator.
• Press VHS TUNER.
– If the TV doesn’t turn on or the LINE 1 is not selected on the TV,
turn it on manually.
– If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
1
Lift the top cover of the remote
commander.
VHS MENU
TIMER SET / CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Press MENU. Then press CURSOR
>/. to move the cursor (I) to VHS
MENU, and press EXECUTE.
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
MENU
EXECUTE
MENU
EXECUTE
TIMER REC
ON/OFF
TIMER CLEAR
CURSOR
>/./?//
2
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to TIMER SET/CHECK,
then press EXECUTE.
TIMER SET / CHECK
12 / 9 MON
DATE START STOP CH
12 / 10 TUE 8 : 00PM 10 : 00PM 58 EP
1 / 6 MON 7 : 00 SP
AM
8 : 00
AM
6
12 / 28 SAT 8 : 30AM 10 : 15AM L1 EP
12 / 17 TUE 10 : 00AM 12 : 00PM L2 EP
MON –– SAT 0 : 12PM 1 : 00PM 27 EP
EVERY SUN 11 : 00PM 0 : 00AM L1 SP
• If you want to change a setting, go
on to the next step.
:
:
– / ––
– / ––
–
––
–
––
––
––
–
–
– : ––
– : ––
• If you do not need to change the
settings, press EXECUTE, then press
TIMER REC ON/OFF to return to
recording standby.
3
Press CURSOR >/. to select the
setting you want to change or
cancel:
• To change the setting, press CURSOR
?// to highlight the item you
want to change, then press CURSOR
>/. to reset it.
Then, press CURSOR / repeatedly
until the cursor (I) appears at the
beginning of the line.
• To cancel the setting, press TIMER
CLEAR.
4
Press EXECUTE.
If any settings remain, press TIMER
REC ON/OFF to return to recording
standby.
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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
20 Seconds
Will be cut off
Program 1
Program 2
20 seconds will be cut off
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Listening to preset radio stations
Listening to the
radio
Before using this function, preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 45.)
1 Press AUDIO repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears (or press
TUNER on the remote).
2 Press SHIFT repeatedly to select A, B, or C, then press the number.
For example, select A and press 7 to tune in the station preset as A7.
To scan the preset stations
Press CH/PRESET +/– . Each press changes the preset number as
follows:
TUNER
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
A1 ˜ A2 ˜ ... ˜ A0 ˜ B1 ˜ B2 ˜ ... ˜ B0 ˜ C1 ˜ C2 ˜ ... ˜ C0
CH/PRESET +/–
SHIFT
>
10
You can select only the preset number.
Press and hold this button to keep changing the preset numbers.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
1 Press AUDIO repeatedly until “FM” or “AM” appears (or press
TUNER on the remote.)
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears.
3 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”.
4 Turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise until your desired
station is tuned in.
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You can control the connected audio and video equipment with this
remote commander. Before operating any equipment, press the function
button corresponding to the equipment. Note that all equipment must
be made by Sony to control with the remote commander.
Audio/Video Equipment
Operations
Selecting the
equipment
Controlling the function buttons
The function buttons of the remote commander have the following three
roles.
SYSTEM OFF
• Turning on the unit and related piece of equipment (excluding audio
components).
• Switching the input source.
• Switching the remote commander to operate the selected equipment
Function
buttons
(see the sections for controlling each piece of equipment from page 62
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
to 74).
To change the input source, you can also use the function buttons on the
unit.
MASTER VOL
+/–
>
The following tables show the relationship between the function buttons
(on the remote commander and unit) and the input source.
10
MUTING
Function buttons on the remote commander (SYSTEM CONTROL/
FUNCTION)
Press
The following
indication appears on
the TV screen
And the unit’s input switches
to the
channel number
LINE
VHS TUNER
VHS LINE
Unit’s VCR
LINE (VIDEO IN, AUDIO L/R
IN) jacks
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO1 (VIDEO IN, AUDIO L/R
IN) jacks
VIDEO2 INPUT (VIDEO, AUDIO
L/R) jacks
TV*1
(TV)*2
TV (VIDEO, AUDIO L/R IN) jacks
CD (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks
Unit’s FM/AM tuner
CD
CD
TUNER
TAPE/MD
TUNER
TAPE/MD
TAPE/MD (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks
1
*
If the TV is connected to the unit with only the antenna cable, the unit’s speakers
do not reproduce the sound even if you press this button. When you use the TV
tuner, press TV CONTROL ON (see “Controlling other TVs with the remote
commander” on page 65).
*2 “TV” usually doesn’t appear on the TV screen. If another monitor is connected to
the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, “TV” appears on the monitor screen.
MASTER VOLUME
MUTING
Function buttons
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Function buttons on the unit (FUNCTION)
Selecting the equipment
(continued)
Press the
Until the following
Then the unit’s input
following button
repeatedly
indication appears on switches to the
the TV screen
VHS
Channel number
LINE
Unit’s VCR
LINE (VIDEO IN, AUDIO L/
R IN) jacks
VIDEO*1
(TV)*2
TV (VIDEO IN, AUDIO L/R
IN) jacks
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO1 (VIDEO IN, AUDIO
L/R IN) jacks
VIDEO2 INPUT (VIDEO,
AUDIO L/R) jacks
AUDIO
Unit’s FM/AM tuner
TUNER
CD
CD (AUDIO L/R IN) jacks
TAPE/MD (AUDIO L/R IN)
jacks
TAPE/MD
1
*
If the TV is connected to the unit with only the antenna cable, the unit’s speakers
do not reproduce the sound even if you select the TV with this button. When you
use the TV tuner, press TV CONTROL ON (see “Controlling other TVs with the
remote commander” on page 65).
*2 “TV” usually doesn’t appear on the TV screen. If another monitor is connected to
the MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack, “TV” appears on the monitor screen.
Watching a picture while listening to audio
equipment
If you change the input from a video source to an audio source, the
sound will be switched to the audio source but the picture continues to
be output. The last selected video source’s indicator remains lit in the
display window.
Note
VIDEO1
• When the TV is selected, no
picture appears in the
display window.
Before operating audio/video equipment
• Connect all the components securely and correctly as indicated on
pages 6 through 10.
• Turn MASTER VOLUME to the leftmost position (0) to avoid
damaging the speakers.
• Note that you may not be able to control all the functions of the
equipment described in these Operating Instructions with the remote
commander. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of each
piece of equipment.
If there is any function you cannot control with the remote
commander, use the remote control of each piece of equipment.
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Using the operations common to all equipment
To increase or decrease the volume
Press MASTER VOL +/– on the remote commander, or turn MASTER
VOLUME on the unit clockwise or anticlockwise.
To mute the sound
Press MUTING. To restore the sound, press it again.
To turn off the whole system
Note
• You cannot turn off the
power of the non-Sony TVs.
Press SYSTEM OFF.
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Controlling VCRs which have the COMMAND MODE
selector
Controlling VCRs
To control a VCR with the remote commander, set the COMMAND
MODE selectors on the remote commander and the VCR to the same
position. The COMMAND MODE*1 selectors on both the unit and
remote commanders are factory set to VTR3. Be sure to set the
COMMAND MODE selector on each VCR to a different position to
COMMAND
MODE
VHS TUNER
VISUAL POWER operate each VCR independently.
VIDEO 1
If the COMMAND MODE selector on a VCR is set to OFF, you cannot
control that VCR with the remote commander.
VIDEO 2
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
If the COMMAND MODE selector on this unit is set to OFF, although
you cannot control the unit‘s VCR with the remote commander,
MASTER VOL +/–, MUTING, and the function buttons on the remote
commander can operate the unit.
*1 The selector’s name on the unit is VTR COMMAND MODE, however, it is
described as COMMAND MODE in these Operating Instructions for the sake of
convenience.
VHS LINE
>
10
SHIFT
Controlling a VCR which doesn’t have a COMMAND
MODE selector
If a VCR has no COMMAND MODE selector, set COMMAND MODE
on the remote commander in the following way.
If your VCR is a
Set COMMAND MODE to
Sony Betamax format VCR
Sony 8mm formatVCR
Sony VHS format VCR
VTR1
VTR2
VTR3
If you have another VHS format VCR, set COMMAND MODE on the
unit to VTR1 or VTR2.
Turning on and controlling the unit’s VCR
1 Set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same
position as COMMAND MODE on the unit.
VTR COMMAND MODE OFF/1/2/3
2 Press VHS TUNER.
• If the TV doesn’t turn on or the LINE 1 is not selected on the TV,
turn it on manually.
• If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
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Turning on and controlling another VCR
1 Set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same
position as COMMAND MODE on the other VCR.
If the other VCR doesn’t have a COMMAND MODE selector, set
COMMAND MODE on the remote commander according to the
table in “Controlling a VCR which has no COMMAND MODE
selector” on the previous page.
2 Press VIDEO1, VIDEO2, or VHS LINE depending on which jacks the
other VCR is connected to.
The other VCR and TV turn on, and the corresponding input source
is selected.
Customizing the remote commander to make
controlling other VCRs easier
Initially VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 only select the input source, and
COMMAND MODE on the remote commander determines which VCR
you can control with the remote commander.
However, you can customize VIDEO1 and VIDEO2 on the remote
commander to control the other VCR.
While pressing either VIDEO1 or VIDEO2,
• press number button 7 to control the VCR with its COMMAND
MODE selector set to VTR1, or Betamax format VCR;
• press number button 8 to control the VCR with its COMMAND
MODE selector set to VTR2, or 8mm format VCR; or,
Note
• press number button 9 to control the VCR with its COMMAND
MODE selector set to VTR3, or VHS format VCR.
The customized button is no longer related to the COMMAND MODE
position. To turn on and control the other VCR with the remote
commander, simply press the customized VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 button.
• You cannot do this
customizing for VHS
TUNER or VHS LINE.
These buttons are always
related to the COMMAND
MODE position.
To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with COMMAND MODE again
While pressing VIDEO1 or VIDEO2, press SHIFT.
Using the remote commander buttons to control
the other VCR
You can control the other VCR with the same buttons you use to control
this unit’s VCR. Note that the VCR Plus+, DISPLAY, MENU, CURSOR
>/./?//, TIMER REC ON/OFF, and TIMER CLEAR buttons, and
the CLICK SHUTTLE ring don’t operate other VCRs.
Turning off the selected VCR
Press VISUAL POWER while the remote commander is in the selected
VCR operation mode.
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Watching a TV program
Controlling the TV
1 Press TV.
The TV and unit turn on.
TV CONTROL
ON
2 Press the number buttons to select the channel and press ENTER.
To scan through channel, lift the top cover of the remote commander,
then press CH +/–.
VISUAL
POWER
TV
Selecting a stereo or bilingual program
TV/VIDEO
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press AUDIO MONITOR. Each press changes the sound between
bilingual and stereo.
Number
buttons
>
10
ENTER
Using the WIDE function
Press TV WIDE. Each press changes the WIDE mode.
TV CONTROL
ON
AUDIO
MONITOR
TV WIDE
TV VOL +/–
CH +/–
TV CH
TV/VIDEO buttons
TV POWER
Note
• You cannot use the on-
screen display while the
unit is in TV control mode.
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Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogramed to control non-Sony TVs. If
your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s
code number.
Hold down TV CONTROL ON, and enter your TV’s code number(s)
using the number buttons. Then release TV CONTROL ON.
Now you can use the TV POWER, TV VOL +/–, TV CH +/– and TV/
VIDEO buttons to control your TV.
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
Manufacturer
Code
Manufacturer
Code
Code
number
number
number
Sony
KMC
03
RCA
01
04,10
12
Akai
Magnavox
Marantz
03,08,12
04,13
Sampo
Sanyo
Scott
04
AOC
04
11
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron
Fisher
MGA/Mitsubishi 04,12,13,17
12
12
NEC
04,12
06,19
03,04
08
Sears
03
07,10,11
03,05,18
08,12
03,08,14
07
Panasonic
Philco
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
12
12
Philips
11
General Electric
Hitachi
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
16
06,10
02,03
04,12
09
03
03,04,12
12
J.C.Penny
JVC
06,18
05,14
Radio Shack
Zenith
15
Notes
• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programed 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 1 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
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1 Press CD and turn on the CD player.
Playing back a CD
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the CD player
connected to the CD jacks.
2 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
6 OPEN/CLOSE
If the disc tray or cover doesn’t open, refer to your CD player’s
operating instructions.
CD
3 Load a CD or CDs referring to your CD player’s operating
instructions.
4 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc tray.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
If the disc tray or cover doesn’t close, refer to your CD player’s
operating instructions.
Number
buttons/>10
Depending on the CD player, you can skip this step. Refer to your
CD player’s operating instructions.
>
10
5 Press · PLAY.
SKIP/D.SKIP
Depending on the CD player, you can skip this step. Refer to your
CD player’s operating instructions.
=/+ AMS
P PAUSE
Additional tasks
) FF/0 REW
To
Press
· PLAY
Stop play
p STOP
p STOP
Pause play
P PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Scan forward or backward
P PAUSE or · PLAY
And hold ) FF or 0 REW during
playback
Locate the beginning of other
tracks
=/+ AMS repeatedly
6 OPEN/CLOSE
(Stop and) remove the CD
This function doesn’t operate
some CD players.
Close the tray
6 OPEN/CLOSE
This function doesn’t operate
some CD players.
Select other discs
SKIP/D.SKIP repeatedly during playback or
before playback
This function only works for
CD players with a built-in
multi-disc changer.
To locate a track with the number buttons
Press one of the number buttons for single digit track numbers (except
0).
To locate the 10th track, press 1, then 0.
To enter a track number over 10, first press >10, then any number
button for the tens digit except 0, and the number button for the ones
digit.
Examples of entering the two-digit number
To
Press
Enter 30
Enter 24
>10, then 3, and 0
>10, then 2, and 4
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The remote commander’s TAPE/MD button is factory set to work for
single-cassette decks or deck B if you have a double-cassette deck. If
you want the remote commander operate deck A, you need to
customize your remote commander. See “Customizing the remote
commander for deck A of a double-cassette deck” on the next page.
Controlling a
cassette deck
Playing a tape
1 Press TAPE/MD, and turn on the cassette deck.
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the cassette deck
connected to the TAPE/MD jacks.
TAPE/MD
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 Insert a recorded cassette (into deck B for double-cassette decks)
referring to your cassette deck’s operating instructions.
3 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press
>
10
( DIRECTION.
For reverse side playback, lift the top cover of the remote
commander and press 9 DIRECTION.
) FF/0 REW
Additional tasks
P PAUSE
To
Press
Stop play
Pause play
This function doesn’t
p STOP
P PAUSE
p STOP
operate some cassette decks.
Resume play after pause
Fast-forward
( DIRECTION, 9 DIRECTION, or P PAUSE
) FF
Rewind
0 REW
Recording on a tape
1 Press TAPE/MD, and turn on the cassette deck.
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the cassette deck
connected to the TAPE/MD jacks.
2 Insert a blank cassette with its erasure prevention tabs in place (into
deck B for a double-cassette deck) referring to your cassette deck’s
operating instructions.
3 Select the input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the
unit.
If you want to select the unit’s VCR or piece of equipment connected
the LINE jacks, press VHS repeatedly to display a channel or “LINE”
on the TV screen.
9/(
DIRECTION
If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2 jacks, press VIDEO repeatedly to display “VIDEO 1” or
“VIDEO 2” on the TV screen.
r REC
If you want to select the CD player or tuner, press AUDIO repeatedly
to display “CD” or “TUNER” on the TV screen.
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4 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set
Controlling a cassette deck
(continued)
the cassette deck to recording pause.
5 Press ( DIRECTION (or 9 DIRECTION to record on the reverse
side).
Recording starts.
6 Play back the program source.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording
Resume recording
p STOP
P PAUSE
P PAUSE, ( DIRECTION, or 9 DIRECTION
Customizing the remote commander for deck A of
a double-cassette deck
The remote commander’s TAPE/MD button is factory set to operate
single-cassette decks or deck B if you have a double-cassette deck.
To control deck A, first you need to customize one of the function
buttons for deck A.
You can customize the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, TAPE/MD, or TV
function buttons. While pressing the selected function button, press the
number button 5. (You must select the function button corresponding to
the input jacks the cassette deck is connected to.)
Now that function button operates deck A. To change the button’s
function again, see “Customizing the remote commander function
buttons” on page 91.
To play back a tape, follow the instructions in “Playing a tape” on the
previous page. During the procedure, press the function button you
customized for deck A in step 1 instead of TAPE/MD, and insert a
recorded cassette into deck A in step 2 instead of deck B.
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Customizing the remote commander for a DAT
deck
Controlling a DAT
deck
The remote commander is not factory set to control DAT decks. So you
need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the
DAT deck is connected to. For example, if you connect the DAT deck to
the TAPE/MD jacks, customize TAPE/MD for the DAT deck in the
following way.
6 OPEN/CLOSE
While pressing the function button (e.g. TAPE/MD), press number
button 2.
The function button is customized to control the DAT deck.
You can customize the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, TAPE/MD, or TV
function buttons. To change the button’s function again, see
“Customizing the remote commander function buttons” on page 91.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
>
10
Playing a tape
1 Press the function button you customized for the DAT deck, and turn
=/+ AMS
on the DAT deck.
P PAUSE
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the DAT
deck is connected to.
) FF/0 REW
· PLAY
2 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE to open the cassette cover/holder.
p STOP
If the cassette cover/holder doesn’t open, refer to your DAT deck’s
operating instructions.
3 Insert a cassette.
4 Press · PLAY.
The deck starts playing a tape.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop playing
p STOP
Go to the next track
Go to the preceding track
Fast-forward or rewind
+ AMS
= AMS
) FF or 0 REW during stop
Monitor the sound during
fast-forward or rewind
) FF or 0 REW during playback.
To resume normal playback, release
the button.
6 OPEN/
CLOSE
6 OPEN/CLOSE during stop
Eject the cassette
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Recording on a tape
Controlling a DAT deck
(continued)
1 Press the function button you customized for the DAT deck, and turn
on the DAT deck.
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the TAPE/MD
jacks the DAT deck is connected to.
2 Insert a cassette with the record-protect tab closed.
3 Select an input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the
unit.
If you want to select the unit’s VCR or piece of equipment connected
the LINE jacks, press VHS repeatedly to display a program position
or “LINE” on the TV screen.
If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2 jacks, press VIDEO repeatedly to display “VIDEO 1” or
“VIDEO 2” on the TV screen.
If you want to select the CD player or tuner, press AUDIO repeatedly
to display “CD” or “TUNER” on the TV screen.
4 Locate the point you want to start recording from.
To record from the beginning of the tape, press 0 REW to rewind
the tape to the beginning.
To record from the end of the recorded portion, press ) FF.
The deck locates the end of the recorded portion on the tape and
stops automatically.
5 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set
the MD deck to recording pause.
Note
• You must connect the DAT
deck to the TAPE/MD jacks
to record on a tape with the
DAT deck.
6 Press · PLAY or P PAUSE.
Recording starts.
7 Play back the program source.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording
p STOP
P PAUSE
To resume recording, press the button again.
Resume recording
P PAUSE or · PLAY
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Customizing the remote commander for an MD
deck
Controlling an MD
deck
The remote commander is not factory set to control MD decks. So you
need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the
MD deck is connected to. For example, if you connect the MD deck to
the TAPE/MD jacks, customize TAPE/MD for the MD deck in the
following way.
While pressing the function button (e.g. TAPE/MD), press number
button 3.
The function button is customized to control the MD deck.
You can customize the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, TAPE/MD, or TV
function buttons. To change the button’s function again, see
“Customizing the remote commander function buttons” on page 91.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons/>10
>
10
Playing an MD
1 Press the function button you customized for the MD deck, and turn
=/+ AMS
P PAUSE
on the MD deck.
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the MD
deck is connected to.
) FF/0 REW
· PLAY
2 Insert an MD referring to your MD deck’s operating instructions.
3 Press · PLAY.
p STOP
The MD deck starts playing.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
p STOP
Pause play
P PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Scan forward or backward
P PAUSE or · PLAY
And hold ) FF or 0 REW during
playback
=/+ AMS repeatedly
Locate the beginning of other
tracks
To locate a track with the number buttons
Press one of the number buttons for single digit numbers (except 0). To
locate the 10th track, press 1, then 0.
To enter a track number over 10, first press >10, then any number button
for the tens digit except 0, and the number button for the ones digit.
Examples of entering the two-digit number
To
Press
Enter 30
Enter 24
>10, then 3, and 0
>10, then 2, and 4
r REC
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Recording on an MD
Controlling an MD deck
(continued)
1 Press the function button you have customized for the MD deck, and
turn on the MD deck.
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the TAPE/MD
jacks the MD deck is connected to.
2 Insert an MD with its erasure prevention tab closed, referring to your
MD deck’s operating instructions.
3 Select the input source by pressing one of the function buttons on the
unit.
If you want to select the unit’s VCR or piece of equipment connected
to the LINE jacks, press VHS repeatedly to display a program
position or “LINE” on the TV screen.
If you want to select a piece of equipment connected to the VIDEO 1
or VIDEO 2 jacks, press VIDEO repeatedly to display “VIDEO 1” or
“VIDEO 2” on the TV screen.
If you want to select the CD player or tuner, press AUDIO
repeatedly to display “CD” or “TUNER” on the TV screen.
4 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set
the MD deck to recording pause.
Note
5 Press ( (or · PLAY)
Recording starts.
• You must connect the MD
deck to the TAPE/MD jacks
to record on an MD with the
MD deck.
6 Play back the program source.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop recording
Pause recording
Resume recording
p STOP
P PAUSE. Press the button again to resume recording.
P PAUSE or · PLAY
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Customizing the remote commander for an LD
player
Controlling an LD
player
The remote commander is not factory set to control LD players. So you
need to customize the function button corresponding to the jacks the LD
player is connected to. For example, if you connect the LD player to the
VIDEO 1 jacks, customize VIDEO1 for the LD player in the following
way.
6 OPEN/CLOSE
While pressing the function button (e.g. VIDEO1), press number button
6.
VISUAL
POWER
The function button is customized to control the LD player.
You can customize the VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, CD, TAPE/MD, or TV
function buttons. To change the button’s function again, see
“Customizing the remote commander function buttons” on page 91.
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons/>10
>
10
Playing back an LD
1 Press the function button you customized for the LD player, and turn
=/+
on the LD player.
P PAUSE
The unit turns on and switches the input source to the jacks the LD
player is connected to.
) FF/0 REW
· PLAY
2 Press 6 OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray.
3 Place an LD on the disc tray.
p STOP
4 Press · PLAY.
The disc tray closes and side A of the LD starts playing.
When playback of side A ends, side B starts playing automatically.
Additional tasks
To
Press
Stop play
p STOP
Pause play
P PAUSE
Resume play after pause
Scan forward or backward
P PAUSE or · PLAY
And hold ) FF or 0 REW during
playback
Skip chapters or tracks
(Stop and) remove the LD
Close the tray
=/+ repeatedly
6 OPEN/CLOSE
6 OPEN/CLOSE
6 OPEN/
CLOSE
AUDIO
MONITOR
To start playback from the beginning of either LD side
Press ( SIDE A to play side A of the LD from the beginning.
Press 9 SIDE B to play side B of the LD from the beginning.
ANALOG/´
To pause playing just before starting
'/7
Press P PAUSE instead of · PLAY after you place an LD on the disc
tray.
The disc tray closes and the player waits at the start of the LD until you
press · PLAY or P PAUSE. If you want to start from side B, press
9 SIDE B after you press P PAUSE.
FRAME
( SIDE A/
9 SIDE B
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To locate a particular chapter or track
Controlling an LD player
(continued)
Press any number button to enter the single digit chapter/track number
(except 0).
For two-digit numbers, press >10 repeatedly to enter the tens digit (the
number of times you press the button becomes the tens digit number).
Then press any number button to enter the ones digit.
Examples of entering a two-digit number
To
Press
Enter 30
Enter 14
>10 three times, then press 0
>10 once, then press 4
To play a chapter or track on the opposite side of the LD, press
9 SIDE B while playing SIDE A (or ( SIDE A while playing SIDE B),
then enter the chapter or track number.
To play frame-by-frame (Step Play)
Press '/7 FRAME repeatedly. Each press shifts the picture to the
next frame.
For continuous frame playback, press and hold '/7 FRAME.
To resume normal playback, press · PLAY.
To listen to analog sound from an LD
If your LD contains digital sound tracks, the player automatically
outputs digital sound. To listen to the sound recorded on analog
soundtracks, press ANALOG/´. To resume the digital mode, press
ANALOG/´ again.
To play a stereo disc or Second Audio Programme (SAP) disc
When playing SAP discs such as bilingual discs, you can alternate the
sound output by pressing AUDIO MONITOR. Each press changes the
sound as follows.
Stereo disc
SAP disc
Left channel
Sound track 1 (Left channel)
Sound track 2 (Right channel)
Both tracks (Left and right channels)
Right channel
Stereo (Both channels)
To play an LD with the ´ (CX) logo
LDs with the ´ logo are recorded with the CX noise reduction system
for analog sound. Although LD players usually detect and activate this
system, you can manually set the LD player to use the system.
Press ANALOG/´.
To cancel this function, press ANALOG/´ again.
Turning off the LD player
Press VISUAL POWER while the remote commander is in LD control
mode.
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You can enjoy the surround sound effect by simply selecting one of the
pre-programed sound fields according to the type of playback source.
Sound Field Operations
Taking advantage of
the sound fields
1 Select the input source.
2 Select the sound field. (See “Using the pre-programed sound fields”
on page 49.)
You can set the sound effect independently for each input source.
Selecting the sound field
Select
To
You need the following speakers
PROLOGIC
Fully enjoy programs processed with Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound (See “What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro
Logic Surround?” on the next page.)
See “Selecting the center mode” on page 32.
THEATER
Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to the decoded Dolby See “Selecting the center mode” on page 32.
Surround signals (See “What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby
Pro Logic Surround?” on the next page.)
MONO MOVIE
Create a theater-like environment for movies with monaural
soundtracks (See “What’s surround sound?” on the next
page.)
The surround (rear left and right) speakers as
well as the front left and right speakers
HALL
Reproduce the acoustics of a hall (See “What’s surround
sound?” on the next page.)
The surround (rear left and right) speakers as
well as the front left and right speakers
STADIUM
GAME
Reproduce the feeling of a large open-air stadium (See
“What’s surround sound?” on the next page.)
The surround (rear left and right) speakers as
well as the front left and right speakers
Obtain maximum audio impact from video game software
(See “What’s surround sound?” on the next page.)
The surround (rear left and right) speakers as
well as the front left and right speakers
ACOUSTIC
OFF
Reproduce normal 2 channel stereo
Turn off the sound effect
Only the front left and right speakers
Only the front left and right speakers
To temporarily turn off the sound effect you set
1 Select the input source for the sound effect you want to turn off.
2 Press SURROUND on the unit to turn off the sound effect.
To resume the previous sound effect, press SURROUND again.
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What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?
Taking advantage of the
sound fields (continued)
Dolby Surround is a system that decodes the extra channels of Dolby
Surround encoded sound tracks on movie videos and TV programs, and
produces sound effects and echoes that make the action seem to envelop
you.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a more advanced system developed after
Dolby Surround. The sound image is improved by using four separate
channels: off-screen audio effects, on-screen dialogue, left-to-right
panning, and music. These channels manipulate the sound and enhance
the action as it happens on the screen.
The unit offers PROLOGIC mode for these systems as one of the sound
fields. You can tell if a video tape or laser disc uses Dolby Surround or
Dolby Pro Logic Surround encoded software by looking at the
packaging. (Some video tapes and laser discs may use Dolby Surround
even if it’s not indicated on the package.)
What’s surround sound?
Surround sound consists of three elements, direct sound, early reflected
sound (early reflections), and reverberated sound (reverberation). The
acoustics of the venue affect the way these three sound elements are
heard.
The unit combines the three sound elements in such a way that you can
actually feel the size and type of a particular venue such as a concert
hall. The unit also varies the combination of the sound elements to offer
you a variety of sound fields (THEATER, MONO MOVIE, HALL,
STADIUM, and GAME).
The three sound elements in an actual concert hall
Reverberation
Early reflections
Direct sound
Transition of sound from rear speakers
Direct sound
Early
Level
Reverberation
reflections
Time
Early reflections time
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To obtain the best possible Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, you need
to adjust the delay time. The center mode and speaker levels were set in
EASY SET UP, so you don’t have to change those settings unless you
change the speaker configuration.
If you change the speaker configuration, see “Reconfiguring the
PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields” on page 82.
Getting the most out
of Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
Adjusting the delay time
You can make the surround sound more effective by delaying the
output from the rear speakers (delay time) relative to the front speakers.
You don’t have to adjust the delay time if you select 3CH LOGIC for
CENTER MODE.
MENU
EXECUTE
1
Repeat steps 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select
PROLOGIC in step 3.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
TEST TONE
PRO LOGIC
OFF
CURSOR
>/./?//
LEVEL DELAY
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
2
3
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move
the cursor (I) to SUR EDIT, then
highlight DELAY.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
PRO LOGIC
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
TEST TONE
OFF
LEVEL DELAY
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
Press EXECUTE, then press CURSOR
?// to select 15ms, 20ms, 25ms,
or 30ms as the delay time.
SUR EDIT DELAY
DELAY 20ms
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
Make the delay time longer when you
have placed the rear speakers in a small
room or close to your listening position,
and make it shorter when you have
placed them in a large room or far from
your listening position.
4
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
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Each sound field is composed of an equalizer (bass, midrange, and
treble) and surround sound parameters: sound variables that create the
sound image. You can customize the sound fields by adjusting the
speaker levels, effects, and surround sound parameters to suit your
listening situation.
Customizing the
sound fields
Once you customize the sound fields, they are stored in memory.
Adjusting the speaker level for THEATER, MONO
MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME
MENU
1
2
3
Start playing a program source,
then repeat steps 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select one
of the above sound fields in step 3.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
THEATER
OFF
EXECUTE
LEVEL EFFECT
CURSOR
>/./?//
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move
the cursor (I) to SUR EDIT, then
highlight LEVEL.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
CENTER MODE
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
Press EXECUTE. Then, press
CURSOR >/. to move the cursor to
CENTER, and press CURSOR ?//
to increase or decrease the
volume of the center speaker to a
preferable level.
SUR EDIT LEVEL
CENTER
REAR
+
10
dB
0dB
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
If you select MONO MOVIE, HALL,
STADIUM, or GAME in step 1, skip this
step.
If you select THEATER in step 1, and
you set the center mode to PHANTOM
(see “Selecting the center mode” on
page 32), skip this step.
Tips
• To adjust the relative
volume balance between the
front left and right speakers,
use BALANCE L/R on the
unit.
• To restore the factory
settings of the sound fields,
turn on the unit while
pressing SURROUND.
SUR EDIT LEVEL
4
5
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to REAR, then press
CURSOR ?// to increase or
decrease the volume of the rear
speakers to a preferable level.
CENTER
REAR
+
+
10
10
dB
dB
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
If you select THEATER in step 1 and
3CH LOGIC is selected as the center
mode (see “Selecting the center mode”
on page 32), skip this step.
The rear speakers’ volume balance is
always even.
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
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To return to the previous menu
Select RETURN instead of pressing MENU in step 5, then press
EXECUTE.
Adjusting the tone for all sound fields
Adjust the tone of the front, center and rear speakers for optimum
sound. You can adjust the tone for all sounds fields, including
PROLOGIC.
1
2
3
Start playing a program source,
then repeat steps 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select one
of the sound fields in step 3.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
Note
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to TONE EDIT.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
• When SF OFF is selected,
the tone cannot be adjusted.
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
CENTER MODE
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
Press EXECUTE. Then, press
CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I)
to BASS, and press CURSOR ?//
to adjust the level of the low
frequencies as you like.
TONE EDIT
BASS
TREBLE
FLAT
+4dB
0dB
+10
–10
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
4
5
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to TREBLE, then press
CURSOR ?// to adjust the level
of the high frequencies as you
like.
TONE EDIT
BASS +4dB
TREBLE –2dB
FLAT
+10
–10
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
To return to the previous menu
Select RETURN instead of pressing MENU in step 5, then press
EXECUTE.
To start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve
Select FLAT after pressing EXECUTE in step 3 above, then adjust BASS
and TREBLE.
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Adjusting the effect level for THEATER, MONO
MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME
Customizing the sound fields
(continued)
You can adjust the influence of the sound field to the level you like.
1
Start playing a program source,
then repeat steps 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select one
of the above sound fields in step
3.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
2
3
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move
the cursor (I) to SUR EDIT, then
highlight EFFECT.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
THEATER
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
CENTER MODE
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
Press EXECUTE, then press CURSOR
>/. to select 1, 2, 3, or 4 as the
effect level.
SUR EDIT EFFECT
EFFECT
4
RETURN
If you select THEATER in step 1, and
you set the center mode to PHANTOM
(see “Selecting the center mode” on page
32), skip this step.
SELECT
SET
:
:
4
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
To return to the previous menu
Select RETURN in stead of pressing MENU in step 4, then press
EXECUTE.
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Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fields
In addition to the other sound effects, you can reinforce the bass sound
for all sounds fields including PROLOGIC.
1
2
3
Start playing a program source,
then repeat steps 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select one
of the sound fields in step 3.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/./?// to move
the cursor (I) to BASS BOOST, then
highlight ON.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
THEATER
OFF
LEVEL EFFECT
CENTER MODE
SELECT
SET
:
:
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
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If you change your speaker configuration, you need to readjust the
center mode and speaker levels for the PROLOGIC and THEATER
sound fields.
Reconfiguring the
PROLOGIC and
THEATER sound
fields
1
2
3
Repeat steps 1 through 4 in
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
TEST TONE
PRO LOGIC
OFF
“Using the pre-programed sound
fields” on page 49 and select
PROLOGIC or THEATRE in step 3.
LEVEL DELAY
SELECT
SET
:
:
,
EXECUTE
Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to CENTER MODE, then
press EXECUTE.
CENTER MODE SET
C MODE
RETURN
WIDE
SELECT
SET
:
:
MENU
EXECUTE
Press CURSOR ?// to select the
center mode, then press CURSOR
. to highlight RETURN.
CENTER MODE SET
CURSOR
>/./?//
C MODE
NORMAL
RETURN
See “Selecting the center mode” on page
32.
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
4
5
Press EXECUTE, then press CURSOR
>/. to highlight TEST TONE.
SOUND SET
SOUND FIELD
BASS BOOST ON
TONE EDIT
PRO LOGIC
OFF
SUR EDIT
CENTER MODE
TEST TONE
LEVEL DELAY
SELECT
SET
:
:
EXECUTE
Press EXECUTE.
TEST TONE
CENTER +8dB
Each speaker emits the test tone in turn
(the speaker emitting the test tone is
indicated by the red speaker mark).
REAR
+
10
dB
TEST TONE
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
Check each speaker’s relative volume
balance with the test tones.
6
Press CURSOR ?// to increase or
decrease the volume of the center
speaker.
TEST TONE
CENTER
REAR
+
+
10
10
dB
dB
TEST TONE
Tip
RETURN
• To adjust the relative
volume balance between the
front left and right speakers,
use BALANCE L/R on the
unit.
If you selected PHANTOM in step 3,
skip this step.
SELECT
SET
:
:
For PROLOGIC sound, you should have
an equal volume balance with the other
speakers at your listening position.
For THEATER sound, you can adjust the
speaker level as you like.
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Press CURSOR >/. to move the
cursor (I) to REAR, then press
CURSOR ?// to increase or
decrease the volume of the rear
speakers.
TEST TONE
CENTER
REAR
+
10
dB
+7dB
TEST TONE
RETURN
SELECT
SET
:
:
If you selected 3CH LOGIC in step 3,
skip this step.
For PROLOGIC sound, you should have
an equal volume balance with the other
speakers at your listening position.
For THEATER sound, you can adjust the
speaker level as you like.
The surround speakers’ volume balance
is always even.
8
Press MENU to return to the
original screen.
Adjusting the speaker level by listening to the
program source
1 Start playing a program source, then repeat step 1 through 4 in
“Using the pre-programmed sound fields” on page 49 and select
PROLOGIC or THEATER in step 3.
2 Press CURSOR >/./?// to move the cursor (I) to SUR EDIT,
then highlight LEVEL.
3 Repeat steps 5 through 8 on the previous page.
Increasing the maximum rear speaker level
Although the adjustment range of the rear speakers is preset from –15 to
+10 dB, you can shift the range up 5 dB (–10 to +15 dB). Hold down
MUTING on the unit while turning on the power. “GAIN UP” appears
in the display window.
The values for the rear level remain fixed at –15 to +10 dB on the menu,
but you will be able to hear the difference in the actual output level.
To reset the rear level adjustment range, repeat this procedure so “GAIN
NOR” appears in the display window.
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Playback options
Operation
Advanced VCR Operations
Playing/searching at
various speeds
View the picture during fast- During fast-forward, press and hold ) FF.
forward or rewind
Play frame by frame
During rewind, press and hold 0 REW.
During pause, lift the top cover of the remote
commander and press 7 FRAME or
' FRAME. Hold down either button to play
one frame each second.
Play in reverse
During playback, press <.
Rewind and start play
During stop, lift the top cover of the remote
commander and press AUTO PB.
Shuttle ring
Using the Shuttle ring
With the Shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options.
During playback or pause, turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or
anticlockwise. Each change in the Shuttle ring position changes the
playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen
for a few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function
is on:
AUTO PB
Playback mode
Normal speed
Double speed
High speed
X 2
Mark on the TV screen
'(<)/7
FRAME
Slow motion
Pause
Slow motion
in reverse
SMART CUE/
D.SKIP
) FF/
S L O
W
– S L OW
0 REW
High speed
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
Normal speed
in reverse
– X 2
– X 1
Shuttle ring
Tip
• Adjust the picture using $/4
STILL ADJUST if:
– Streaks appear while playing
in slow motion.
– Bands appear at the top or
bottom while pausing.
– The picture shakes while
pausing.
Notes
• The playback sound is muted
during these modes except for
normal speed playback.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode
on other VCRs can be played
back on this unit’s VCR but the
picture quality cannot be
guaranteed.
• If the playback mode mark
doesn’t appear on the TV
screen, press DISPLAY.
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After you start recording a TV program from the unit’s VCR tuner, or a
DSS receiver connected to the LINE jacks in the normal way, you can
have the unit’s VCR stop recording automatically after a specified
duration.
Recording TV
programs using the
quick timer
1 While recording, press QUICK TIMER once.
TIMER
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in 30 minute increments.
QUICK TIMER
0:00
0:30
1:00
10:30
11:00
Tips
• You can also set the quick
timer and start recording
during stop mode. In this
case, the unit must be
turned on before you start
recording.
• You can turn off the unit
while recording with the
quick timer. This doesn’t
affect the quick timer
recording.
The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the unit’s
VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.
To extend the duration
Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set to the new duration.
To stop recording
To stop the unit’s VCR while recording, press TIMER REC ON/OFF.
• You can enjoy watching or
listening to another input
source even during quick
timer recording.
Note
• You can use the quick timer
only for recording TV
programs from the unit’s
VCR tuner or LINE input
source.
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Recording stereo programs
Recording stereo
and bilingual
programs
This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a
stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is
noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED
OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural (on
both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see
page 89.
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound on both hi-fi and
normal audio tracks. To record SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on
the normal audio track, set NORMAL AUDIO in the ADVANCED
OPTIONS menu to SAP (the SAP indicator lights up). For details, see
page 89.
AUDIO
MONITOR
To select the bilingual sound while recording
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
Notes
• If the AUDIO MONITOR
button does not function,
check that AUDIO MIX in
the SET UP MENU is set to
OFF.
• When you play a tape
recorded in monaural, the
sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO
MONITOR setting.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo/main
(left and right channels)
STEREO
STEREO
Left channel only
Right channel only
Monaural (SAP)
LEFT CH
STEREO
RIGHT CH
No indicator
STEREO
No indicator
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The unit’s 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
Usually mixed
Bilingual
Main or SAP sound
left/right channels
Normal audio track
(monaural)
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
Main (left channel)
Sub (right channel)
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The unit’s VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where
each recording begins. Use these signals as references to find a specific
recording. The unit’s VCR can search up to 99 index signals ahead of or
behind the current position.
Searching using the
index function
1 Insert an indexed tape into the unit.
2 Press =/+ INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press + INDEX SEARCH.
• To search behind, press = INDEX SEARCH.
INDEX
SEARCH
8
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
>
10
The unit’s VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV
screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that
point.
=/+
INDEX
SEARCH
To stop searching
Press p STOP.
Note
• No index signal will be
added when recording
starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal
will be marked if you
change the channel during
recording pause.
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Adjusting the tracking
Adjusting the
picture
Although the unit’s VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when
playing a tape (the AUTO TRACKING indicator flashes in the display
window, then lights steadily), distortion may occur if the tape was
poorly recorded. If picture distortion occurs, manually adjust the
tracking.
Press $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of the two buttons. If
you cannot get a clear picture with manual adjustment, press
TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL to return to automatic adjustment.
NORMAL TRACKING
AUTO/
MANUAL
Tracking meter
$/4
TRACKING
NORMAL/
SLOW
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the unit’s 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).
See “changing menu options.”
Notes
ADVANCED OPTIONS
page2
• Auto tracking adjustment
cannot be used on tapes
recorded in the LP mode on
other VCRs.
• The APC function does not
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.
INDICATION
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED ON OFF
APC
SHARPNESS
ON OFF
~120 ~160
ON OFF
L
– –
H
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
MENU
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
• There is a delay of a few
seconds before the unit’s
VCR actually starts
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the unit’s VCR
adjusts to the tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes
rapidly). This adjustment remains in effect until the tape is ejected.
recording while the unit’s
VCR analyses the tape. To
avoid the delay, first set the
unit’s VCR to recording
pause (the APC indicator
flashes slowly) and press r
REC to have the unit’s VCR
analyse the tape (the APC
indicator flashes rapidly).
After the APC indicator
stops flashing, press P
PAUSE to start recording
immediately. If you want to
start recording quickly
without using the APC
function, first set the unit’s
VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes
To deactivate the APC
Press MENU and select SET UP MENU, then set APC to OFF. The APC
indicator in the display window goes off.
slowly) and press P PAUSE
to start recording.
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1 Press MENU. Then select VHS MENU and press EXECUTE.
Changing menu
options
2 Press CURSOR >/. to select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press
EXECUTE.
3 Press CURSOR >/. to select the option to change, then press
CURSOR ?// to change the setting.
ADVANCED OPTIONS
page1
ADVANCED OPTIONS
page2
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
DIMMER
AUDIO MIX
NORMAL AUDIO
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
ON OFF
MAIN SAP
INDICATION
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED ON OFF
APC
SHARPNESS
ON OFF
~120 ~160
ON OFF
L
– –
H
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
SELECT
SET
QUIT
:
:
:
MENU
MENU
4 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
Set this option to
AUTO ANT SEL
ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/UHF OUT
on the VCR. To play a tape , set the TV to the VCR
channel (channel 3 or 4). OFF if your TV is connected
to both VHF/UHF OUT and VIDEO OUT on the
VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR input.
AUTO STEREO
DIMMER
ON to receive stereo programs, OFF to reduce noise.
The sound changes to monaural.
ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it
brighter.
AUDIO MIX
ON to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks at
the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will
not function.
OFF to listen to the hi-fi and normal audio tracks
separately. Select the sound using the AUDIO
MONITOR button.
For details, see page 86.
NORMAL AUDIO
INDICATION
MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and
normal audio tracks. SAP to record the SAP (Second
Audio Program) sound on the normal audio track.
The main sound is recorded on the hi-fi audio track.
ON to display the operational function and selected
sound field for a few seconds in the display window.
OFF to display only the indication selected with the
STATUS button on the unit.
For details, see page 48.
TAPE SELECT
“~120” or “~160” to select the tape length and display
the remaining time correctly.
AUTO TAPE SPEED
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 tape speed.
ON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control)
function and improve the picture quality, OFF to
switch off APC.
APC
For details, see page 88.
SHARPNESS
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of
the picture. L to turn off the sharpness control.
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Before you start editing
Editing
• Connect another VCR or LD player to the unit referring to the
connections on pages 8 and 9.
• Press VHS TUNER.
– If the TV doesn’t turn on, turn it on manually.
– If connected with only the antenna cable, set the TV to the video
channel.
Recording from
another VCR or LD
player
• Press TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
• On this unit, set the EDIT switch to ON. If the other VCR has a
similar switch, set it to ON as well.
• Do not use the remote commander in the following procedure.
1
Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place into the unit (recording
VCR).
EDIT
P PAUSE
VIDEO
VHS
r REC
Tips
Search for the point to start
recording and press P PAUSE.
• To cut out unwanted
scenes while editing,
press P PAUSE on the
unit when an unwanted
scene begins. When it
ends, press P PAUSE
again to resume recording
(Assemble Editing).
• You can record audio sound
from the desired input
source on the video tape by
pressing AUDIO repeatedly
in step 4.
2
3
Press r REC on the unit to set it to
recording pause.
• Insert a source tape with its
safety tab removed into the
other (playback) VCR when
recording from another VCR.
• Insert an LD into the LD player,
when recording from an LD
player.
Note
• If you follow this procedure
to start recording, the unit’s
VCR won’t record with the
APC function. To record a
tape with the APC function,
press r REC again during
recording pause in step 2 so
the unit’s VCR analyses the
tape. Then when you start
recording in step 6, press
P PAUSE after the APC
indicator stops flashing. If
you press P PAUSE before
the APC indicator stops
flashing, the APC function is
cancelled.
4
5
6
Press VIDEO or VHS repeatedly to
select the input (playback) source
(VIDEO1, VIDEO2, or LINE).
Search for the point to start
playback and set it to playback
pause.
To start editing, press P PAUSE on
this unit and release the pause
mode on the other equipment at
the same time.
To stop editing
Press the p STOP buttons on both units.
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The function buttons on the remote commander have two roles. One is
to select the input sources (see “Selecting the equipment” on page 59)
and the other is to switch the remote commander to operate the selected
piece of equipment. The function buttons are factory set for the unit’s
VCR, a radio tuner, CD player, cassette deck (deck B for double-cassette
decks), and TV connected to the source inputs. If you want to control
other piece of equipment or restore the factory settings, you need to
customize the function buttons. For detailed customizing explanations,
see the sections for controlling each piece of equipment (see pages 62
through 74). This section shows you the factory settings of, and the way
to customize, the remote commander function buttons.
Additional Information
Customizing the
remote commander
function buttons
COMMAND
MODE
Factory set functions
Press
Then, the remote commander operates
Function
buttons
VHS TUNER
The unit’s VCR (The COMMAND MODE selector
determines the controllable VCR.)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Number
buttons
VHS LINE
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
TUNER
CD
Same as above
Same as above
>
10
Same as above
Same as above
A CD player
TAPE/MD
TV
A single cassette deck or deck B of a double-cassette deck
A TV
To customize the function buttons
To control
While pressing one of the
function buttons, press
A CD player
A DAT deck
An MD deck
1
2
3
4
A single cassette deck or
Deck B of a double-cassette deck
A single cassette deck or
Deck A of a double-cassette deck
5
6
Notes
• You cannot customize the
VHS TUNER, VHS LINE,
and TUNER function
buttons.
An LD player
A VCR if its COMMAND MODE
position/format is
• The COMMAND MODE
selectors on both the remote
commander and unit (the
actual selector’s name on
the unit is VTR COMMAND
MODE) are factory set to
VTR3.
VTR1/Betamax
VTR2/8mm
VTR3/VHS
A TV
7
8
9
0
To restore the factory settings for all the function buttons
Remove the batteries from the remote commander, and insert the
batteries again.
To restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2
See “To relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with COMMAND MODE again” on
page 63.
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Setting the RF unit
General setup
information
When connecting this unit to the TV using only the antenna cable, you
must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the unit so that the TV can
receive the correct signal from the this unit.
TV
RF UNIT
CH3
CH4
TV/VTR CH/PRESET TUNING +/–
1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not
used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
2 Press POWER to turn on this unit.
3 Press TV/VTR to turn on the VTR indicator in the unit’s display
window.
4 Press CH/PRESET +/– to display a channel number in the display
window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5 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 CH/PRESET +/– on this unit, you
have made the correct setting.
Whenever you use this unit, set the TV to the channel selected in step
1.
Attaching the external antenna connector
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.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3 Retighten the screws.
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Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
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.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
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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your nearest Sony service facility.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Remedy
Unit’s power
The POWER switch doesn’t
• Connect the AC power cord securely.
function.
The power is turned on but
the unit doesn’t operate.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn the power off, unplug the
AC power cord and leave the unit to dry for over one hour.
Clock
The clock has stopped and
“-:--” lights in the display
window.
• The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the wall outlet for
more than one hour. Reset the clock (and timer).
Playback
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 NORMAL/SLOW buttons.
• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using
the Sony V-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
service facility for more information.
• Place the TV away from the audio components.
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.
Both main and SAP sounds
are heard.
• When you play a bilingual tape, make sure the AUDIO MIX option
in the ADVANCED OPTIONS is set to OFF.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture
• Rough picture
• Unclear picture
• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
terminal
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Symptom
Remedy
No TV program appears on the
TV screen.
• Make sure the TV is set to the video channel. If you are using a
monitor, set it to video input.
Recording and TV
reception
TV reception is poor.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• Place the TV away from the audio components.
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 is ejected when you
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
press r REC.
Nothing happens when you
• Make sure the tape is not at its end.
press r REC.
• If you want to record from other equipment, select the correct
source with the function buttons on the unit. If you select the
input source with the remote commander function buttons, the
remote commander may be switched to control other
equipment. Make sure the remote commander is set for the
unit’s VCR control if you use r REC on the remote
commander.
If you want to record TV programs, press VHS TUNER on the
remote commander, then select a channel.
Timer recording
The timer does not operate.
• Check that the clock is set.
• 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 you press TIMER REC ON/OFF to set the unit to
timer recording standby.
• Make sure the current time has not already passed your timer
settings.
• Check that the cable box is turned on.
• Check that the DSS receiver is turned on.
• The clock stops if the unit is disconnected from the wall outlet
for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer.
A tape cannot be inserted.
Other VCR
problems
• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.
The tracking indicator does not
appear on the screen.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and tracking
cannot be adjusted.
The unit needs to be cleaned.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft, dry 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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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
Remedy
Amplifier
There’s no sound or only a
very low-level sound is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected
securely.
• Press MUTING if the
(muting) indicator is displayed on the
TV screen or the MASTER VOLUME indicator on the unit
flashes.
• The headphones are connected to PHONES. Disconnect the
headphones.
• The protective device on the unit has been activated because of
a short circuit. (“PROTECT” appears in the display window.)
Turn off the unit, then eliminate the cause of the short-circuit
and turn on the unit again.
The left and right sounds are
unbalanced or reversed.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected
correctly and securely.
• Adjust BALANCE L/R on the unit.
Severe hum or noise is heard.
• Check that the speakers and components are connected
correctly and securely.
• Check that the connecting cords and cables are away from a
transformer or motor, and at least 3 meters away from a TV set
or fluorescent light.
• Place your TV away from the audio components.
• The plugs and jacks are dirty. Wipe them with a cloth slightly
moistened with alcohol.
No sound or a very low-level
sound is heard from the rear
speakers or center speaker.
• Select the appropriate center mode.
• Adjust the speaker volume appropriately.
• Make sure you turn on the sound field surround mode
function.
• Make sure you select a suitable sound field for the playback
source.
The surround effect cannot be
heard.
• Make sure you turn on the sound field function.
• Make sure you select a suitable sound field for the playback
source.
Remote
commander
The remote commander does
not function.
• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the
remote sensor on the unit or equipment you want to control.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with new
ones if they are weak.
• Make sure you press the correct remote commander function
button to set the remote commander for the equipment you
want to control.
• Remove obstacles in the path of the remote commander and
the receiver.
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Specifications
Canadian model:
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.8%)
System
General
Channel coverage
VHF 2 to 13
Front
Center
70 W/ch
70 W
Power requirements
120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption
190 W
AC outlet
Switched 120 W / 1A MAX
Operating temperature
UHF 14 to 69
(only in the PRO LOGIC
and THEATER mode)
70 W
CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to
Rear
W+84
Dynamic power output
Antenna
8 ohms: 95 W + 95 W
4 ohms: 130 W + 130 W
Frequency response
75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/
UHF
5°C to 40°C
Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C
Dimensions
VCR Inputs and outputs
CD, TAPE/MD, VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
TV, and LINE : 10 Hz - 50 kHz ± 1 dB
VIDEO 1 IN
VIDEO 2 INPUT
LINE IN
Inputs
Approx. 430 × 157 × 430 mm
CD
1
(17 × 6 /4 × 17 inches) (w/h/d)
Sensitivity
Impedance
S/N
(Weighting
network, input
level)
220 mV
50 kilohms
82 dB,
82 dB (’78 IHF)
(A, 0.5 V)
including projecting parts and
controls
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jacks (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47
kilohms
Mass
USA model:
Approx. 13.3 kg (29 lb 6 oz)
Canadian model:
TAPE/MD, VIDEO1, VIDEO2, TV,
and LINE
Approx. 13.0 kg (28 lb 11 oz)
MONITOR VIDEO OUT
Supplied accessories
Phono jack (1)
Sensitivity
Impedance
S/N
180 mV
50 kilohms
82 dB,
82 dB (’78 IHF)
(A, 0.5 V)
Remote commander (1)
Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohm
(unbalanced), sync negative
TV IN
Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors (1)
(Weighting
network, input
level)
VIDEO IN, phono jack (1)
Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,
unbalanced, sync negative
AUDIO IN, phono jack (2)
Input level: 327 mVrms
Input impedance: more than 47
kilohms
Video cable (1 phono to 1 phono) (1)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM wire antenna (1)
Outputs
TAPE/MD REC OUT
Voltage 180 mV,
Impedance 10 kilohms
MIX AUDIO OUT
Voltage : 2 V
Impedance : 10 kilohms
PHONES
Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Amplifier
USA model:
Accepts low and high impedance
headphones
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Muting
–20 dB
BASS BOOST
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
+10 dB at 70 Hz
With 8-ohm load, both channels
driven, from 20-20,000 Hz, rated 80
watts per channel minimum RMS
power, with no more than 0.09%
total harmonic distortion from 250
milliwatts to rated output.
TONE
±8 dB at 100 Hz and 10 kHz
FM tuner section
Tuning range
87.5 - 108.0 MHz
Antenna terminal
75 ohms, unbalanced
Power output
AM tuner section
Canadian model:
Tuning range
Stereo mode (8 ohms at 20 Hz - 20
kHz less than 0.09% total harmonic
distortion)
With 10 kHz interval**:
530 - 1710 kHz
With 9 kHz interval:
531 - 1710 kHz
70 W + 70 W
Surround mode
Antenna Loop antenna
USA model:
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, THD 0.8%)
**You can change the AM tuning interval to
9 kHz. After turning in any AM station,
turn off the power, hold down the FM/AM
button and press the POWER switch. To
reset the interval to 10 kHz, repeat the
Front
80 W/ch
Center
80 W
(only in the PRO LOGIC
and THEATER mode)
80 W
Rear
prodecure.
Dynamic power output
8 ohms: 125 W + 125 W
4 ohms: 165 W + 165 W
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Index to parts and
controls
Front panel
1 POWER switch/indicator
2 TV/VTR button (39, 92)
3 TAPE SPEED button (50)
4 CH/PRESET TUNING +/– buttons (41)
5 Tape compartment (47)
6 FM/AM button (45)
7 P PAUSE button (90)
8 6 EJECT button (47)
9 0 REW button (47)
0 ) FF button (47)
!¡ Shuttle ring (45, 84)
!™ · PLAY button (47)
!£ MASTER VOLUME control/indicator (47, 48)
!¢ p STOP button (90)
!∞ BALANCE L/R control (31, 82)
!§ MUTING button (48)
!¶ SURROUND button/indicator (75, 78)
!• r REC button (90)
!ª FUNCTION buttons (45, 60, 67, 70, 72, 90)
@º STATUS button (48)
@¡ FM MODE button (90)
@™ TUNING MODE button (45)
@£ SHIFT button (46)
@¢ Remote sensor (5)
@∞ PHONES jack (7)
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Front panel, with cover opened
1 Display window (48)
2 VIDEO 2 INPUT VIDEO/AUDIO L/R jacks (9)
3 EASY SET UP button (14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 28)
4 TIMER REC (ON/OFF) button (52)
5 QUICK TIMER button (85)
6 COUNTER RESET button (48)
7 MEMORY button (46)
8 EDIT ON/OFF switch (90)
9 VTR COMMAND MODE OFF/1/2/3 selector (62)
0 Tape operation indicators
1 Video input indicators (60)
2 TIMER indicator (52, 55, 85)
3 REC indicator (85)
Display window
AUTO TRACKING
4 VTR indicator (92)
VTR APC MONO AMPM STEREO SAP AUTO MEMORY
TIMER
MANUAL
LINE
SPEPLP
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
5 APC indicator (88, 89)
H
M
S
6 MONO indicator (45)
7 STEREO indicator (45)
8 SAP indicator (86)
9 AUTO/MANUAL/MEMORY indicators (45, 46)
!º Line/channel indicator (50)
!¡ Time counter/clock/operating function/sound field
indications (48)
!™ Tape speed indicators (50)
!£ Ò (tape) indicator
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Index to parts and controls
(continued)
Rear panel
1 MIX OUT jack (7)
2 FRONT SPEAKERS L/R connectors (6)
3 SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR L/R connectors (7)
4 SURROUND SPEAKERS CENTER connectors (6)
5 RF UNIT switch (92)
6 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (13, 16, 19, 22, 25, 27)
7 MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack (8)
8 TV IN VIDEO jack (8)
9 VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jack (8)
!º LINE IN VIDEO jack (8)
!¡ AC OUTLET (9)
!™ AC power cord (9)
!£ CONTROL S OUT jack (13, 25)
!¢ LINE IN AUDIO L/R jacks (8)
!∞ VIDEO 1 IN AUDIO L/R jacks (8)
!§ TV IN AUDIO L/R jacks (8)
!¶ TAPE/MD REC OUT/IN AUDIO L/R jacks (8)
!• CD IN AUDIO L/R jacks (8)
!ª ANTENNA terminal (8)
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Remote commander
1 TV CONTROL ON button (65)
2 6 EJECT button (47)
3 SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons (59~74,
91)
4 Number/>10 (66, 71, 74)/SHIFT (58) /SET (52)
buttons
5 ENTER/RMS/START button (50)
6 SMART CUE/D.SKIP button (66, 84)
7 0 REW/) FF buttons (47, 66, 67, 69, 71, 73, 84)
8 · PLAY button (47, 66, 69, 71, 63)
9 p STOP button (47, 66, 67, 69, 71, 73)
0 Shuttle ring (45, 84)
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
>
10
!¡ COMMAND MODE VTR1/2/3 selector (62, 91)
!™ SYSTEM OFF button (61)
!£ VISUAL POWER button (62, 65, 74)
!¢ TV/VIDEO button (65)
!∞ VCR Plus+ button (51)
!§ CH/PRESET +/– buttons (41)
!¶ MASTER VOL +/– buttons (47, 61)
!• MUTING button (48, 61)
!ª =/+ INDEX SEARCH (76)/AMS (66, 69, 71,
73) buttons
@º P PAUSE button (47, 66, 67, 70, 71, 73)
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Index to parts and controls
(continued)
Remote commander, with top cover
opened
1 MENU/CURSOR >/./?///EXECUTE buttons
(30, 33)
2 DISPLAY button (48-50)
3 AUDIO MONITOR button (86, 89)
4 AUTO button (84)
5 TV POWER/TV/VIDEO/TV CH+/–/TV VOL +/–
buttons (65)
6 COUNTER RESET (48) button
7 TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL (88)/ANALOG/´
(CX) (74) button
8 $/4 TRACKING NORMAL/SLOW (88)/$/4
STILL ADJUST (84) buttons
9 '/7 FRAME buttons (74, 84)
0 TIMER REC ON/OFF button (52, 55)
!¡ TIMER CLEAR button (52, 56)
!™ TV WIDE button (64)
!£ CH +/– (64) buttons
!¢ TAPE SPEED (SP/EP) button (50)
!∞ STATUS button (48)
!§ r REC button (50, 68, 70, 72)
!¶ 9/( DIRECTION (67, 72, 74)/( SIDE A/9
SIDE B (73) buttons
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Index
SP mode 50
Speakers
A, B
Accessories supplied
Adjusting
I, J, K, L
4
Index
connection
impedance 97
placement
6
searching 87
delay time 77
picture 84, 88
speaker volume 31, 47, 82
tone 79
7
M
Monitoring
selecting speaker system 32
Storing radio stations. See Presetting
Surround sound 75, 76
during playback 86
during recording 86
tracking 88
AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 42
APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 88
Audio component hookups 8, 9
Audio track 86
Audio/video equipment control 59
Automatic tuning 39
T, U
Test tone 31, 82
3CH LOGIC mode 32
Timer recording 51, 54, 85
N, O
Normal audio track 86
NORMAL mode 32
cancelling timer
settings 56
changing timer
settings 56
checking timer
settings 56
daily/weekly
recording 55
overlapping timer
recordings 57
P
PHANTOM mode 32
Picture adjustment. See Adjusting
Playback 47
C
Cable Box Control
Cable box code number chart 36
setting
Cable hookup 13
Cable Mouse 13, 38
Cancelling timer settings 56
Center mode 32
at various speeds 47, 84
frame-by-frame 84
skip 84
35
slow motion 84
Presetting
using VCR Plus+ 51
channels 39
radio stations 45
Program source selection 59
NORMAL mode 32
PHANTOM mode 32
3CH LOGIC mode 32
WIDE mode 32
Tracking adjustment. See Adjusting
TV antenna or cable hookups 11
V
Changing timer settings 56
Cleaning the video heads 94
Clock setting 33
VCR Plus+
Q
channel setup 43
recording 51
Quick timer 85
Connecting
Cable TV 12
R
W, X, Y
WIDE mode 32
external antenna connector 92
UHF/VHF band mixer 93
to audio/video equipment 8, 9
Recording 50
bilingual programs 86
SAP broadcasts 86
to speaker systems
Counter 48
6
stereo programs 86
using VCR Plus+ 51
while watching another
program 50
Receiving broadcasts
directly 58
D
Delay time 77
Display 48
Dolby Pro Logic Surround 75, 77
Dolby Surround sound 77
center mode 32
using preset stations 45
Remote commander
5
Audio/video control 59
DSS (Digital Satellite System) 35
S
Safety tab 50
SAP (Second Audio Program) 86
Scanning
preset stations 45
radio stations 45
Searching
E, F, G
EASY SET UP 14, 17, 20, 23, 26, 28
Editing 90
EP mode 51
H
at various speeds 47, 84
using the index
function 87
Hi-fi audio track 86
Hookups. See Connecting
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Q
Hookup 1
To record a program
Hookup 4
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote
commander.
2 Enter the program’s PlusCode
number.
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY in
the VCR Plus menu.
4 Insert a tape.
To play a tape
To play a tape
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to
video input, if you made V
connection.)
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to
video input, if you madeV
connection.)
2 Insert a tape and press PLAY.
2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY.
To record a program
To record a program
1 Turn on the cable box.
5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
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 in
the VCR Plus menu.
5 Insert a tape.
6 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
7 Leave the cable box on.
2 Set the cable box to the channel you
want to record.
3 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote
commander.
4 Enter the program’s PlusCode
number.
5 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY in
the VCR Plus menu.
6 Insert a tape.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s
TV/VTR button until the VTR
indicator in the display window goes
off.
2 Select the channel with your cable box
(if you have one) or with your TV.
Hookup 3
7 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
8 Leave the cable box on.
To watch TV
To play a tape
1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s
TV/VTR button until the VTR
indicator in the display window goes
off.
1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to
video input, if you made V
connection.)
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.
To watch TV
1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s
TV/VTR button until the VTR
indicator in the display window goes
off.
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.
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.
To record a program
1 Press VCR Plus+ on the remote
commander.
2 Enter the program’s PlusCode
number.
Hookup 2
To play a tape
1 If you made V connection, set the TV
to video input.
If you didn’t use V hookup:
3 Select ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY in
the VCR Plus menu.
4 Insert a tape.
5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
• 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).
To watch TV
1 Turn off the VCR, or press the VCR’s
TV/VTR button until the VTR
indicator in the display window goes
off.
2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY.
2 Set the TV to the channel you want to
watch.
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