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Sony SLV-788HF Operating Instructions Manual

Sony SLV-788HF Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _________________________
Serial No. _________________________
SLV-788HF
©1998 by Sony Corporation
3-861-046-11 (1)

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________ SLV-788HF ©1998 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 If you are unable to insert the plug your authority to operate this equipment. fully into the outlet, contact your Sony dealer. Caution • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not Television programs, films, video tapes and intend to use it for an extended period of time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups 30 Selecting a language 31 Setting the clock 38 Setting up cable box control 43 Presetting channels 47 Setting up VCR Plus+* 72 Adjusting the picture Basic Operations 73 Changing menu options...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the VCR: • Remote commander • Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type • Size AA (R6) batteries connectors • Jack cover •...

  • Page 5: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. continued • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander. Getting Started...
  • Page 6 Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV RECEIVER / VIDEO to VIDEO .

  • Page 7: Step 3: Hookups

    • Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause picture distortion. • If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician. ® * DSS is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 8 9. 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. * S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver...
  • Page 9 C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function Stereo receiver AUDIO VIDEO AUX IN LINE-1 IN S-LINK LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUDIO S-LINK Audio cable (not supplied) Audio/video cable (supplied) Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. 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.
  • Page 10 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Pages 10 to 12 Hookup 1 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.

  • Page 11: Vcr Setup

    Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. If you made A/V EASY connections (from page 8),...
  • Page 12 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. 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.
  • Page 13 Pages 13 to 15 Hookup 2 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels.
  • Page 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. EASY If you made A/V SET UP...
  • Page 15 Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. 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.
  • Page 16 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3 Pages 16 to 18 Antenna hookup Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). A Use this hookup if you’re using: • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) •...
  • Page 17 Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP...
  • Page 18 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. 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.
  • Page 19 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Hookup 4 Hookup 4 Pages 19 to 21 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Recommended use Use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles all or most channels.
  • Page 20 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. If EASY you made A/V connections SET UP...
  • Page 21 Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 48. 1 Press MENU and select SET VCR PLUS+ MENU CHANNELS.

  • Page 22: Dss Receiver

    Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 5 Pages 22 to 24 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 23 Hookup 5: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP...
  • Page 24 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.
  • Page 25 Hookup 6 Pages 25 to 29 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Recommended use By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently. What you can do with this hookup •...
  • Page 26 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to RF UNIT CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 76. If you made A/V connections EASY SET UP...
  • Page 27 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, see page 45. Cable box output channel 1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET. TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE 2 Enter the cable box output channel. AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET •...
  • Page 28 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 47. 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.
  • Page 29 Automatic clock setting Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some TV channels.

  • Page 30: Selecting A Language

    Selecting a language You can change the on-screen display language. MENU Joystick >/./?/// Press MENU, then push the joystick to • MENU LANGUAGE >/. to move the cursor (z) to ENGLISH LANGUAGE and press the joystick (OK). ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS When using the EASY SET UP procedure, PLAY skip this step.

  • Page 31: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Using the Auto Clock Set feature Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal.
  • Page 32 Setting the clock (continued) Push the joystick to ?// to select YES, then press the joystick (OK). PLAY To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. The VCR automatically sets the clock by searching for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and Daylight Saving Time (if applicable).
  • Page 33 If the clock is not activated Number buttons MENU Joystick >/./?/// Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature.” The AUTO CLOCK SET menu is displayed. AUTO CLOCK SET FULL AUTO • CLOCK SET CH – –...
  • Page 34 Setting the clock (continued) Push the joystick to ?// to select NO AUTO CLOCK SET for FULL AUTO. FULL AUTO • PLAY CLOCK SET CH – – – TIME ZONE AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO SELECT QUIT : MENU Push the joystick to >/. to move the cursor (z) to the item you want to set, then push the joystick to ?// to make the setting.
  • Page 35 To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. Note • If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found, whenever you turn off the VCR.
  • Page 36 Setting the clock (continued) Using Manual clock set MENU Joystick >/./?/// • MENU Press MENU, then push the joystick to CLOCK SET >/. to move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press the joystick (OK). • AUTO MANUAL PLAY When using the EASY SET UP procedure, SELECT THEN PUSH OK...
  • Page 37 Push the joystick to >/. to set the month. CLOCK SET PLAY 1 1 / 1 / 1 9 9 8 SU 1 2 : 0 0 AM Push the joystick to / to flash the day CLOCK SET and push the joystick to >/. to set the PLAY 1 1 / 1 / 1 9 9 8 MO 1 2 : 0 0 AM day.

  • Page 38: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are Number using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) buttons Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS CH +/– receivers via the Cable Mouse.
  • Page 39 Press the number buttons to enter the CABLE BOX CONTROL cable box/DSS receiver code number, then CABLE MOUSE • push the joystick to .. BOX CODE NO. 0 1 8 BOX OUTPUT CH Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart below. TO SELECT CABLE BOX CH.
  • Page 40 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, Sharp Zenith 011, 065, 536 Signal Zentek Signature Wave Master SL Marx Spectravision DSS receiver Code numbers Sprucer 032, 318 brand Standard Components 107, 166 Starcom 014, 026, 058, 109 Sony Stargate 026, 051 Getting Started...
  • Page 41 To ensure correct operation • Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front. • Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR. • Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR. •...
  • Page 42 Setting up cable box control (continued) If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver • Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR. • Check the position of the Cable Mouse. •...

  • Page 43: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are MENU using cable box/DSS receiver control.) Joystick >/./?/// This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting.
  • Page 44 Presetting channels (continued) • To preset cable TV channels: TUNER PRESET Push the joystick to ?// to set ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE. AUTO PRESET PLAY MANUAL SET • ERASE • FINE TUNING • To preset VHF and UHF channels: TUNER PRESET Push the joystick to ?// to set ANTENNA / CABLE...
  • Page 45 Presetting/disabling channels manually Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU Joystick >/./?/// Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET, • MENU TUNER PRESET then press the joystick (OK). ANTENNA / CABLE • CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET • ERASE • FINE TUNING PLAY •...
  • Page 46 Presetting channels (continued) If the picture is not clear Number buttons, Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) ENTER function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you can also use the manual tuning function. MENU Joystick >/./?///...

  • Page 47: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting up VCR Plus+ How VCR Plus+ works Example of “PlusCode” Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up PlusCode the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program that’s 5:30 MOVIE Musical (2hrs.) 33044 SPORT Golf (1hr.
  • Page 48 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) Number buttons, ENTER MENU Joystick >/./?/// Press MENU, then push the joystick to • MENU SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS >/. to move the cursor (z) to SET VCR GUIDE CH TV CH PLUS+ CHANNELS and press the joystick –...
  • Page 49 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter the SET VCR PLUS+ CHANNELS actual number on your TV (and VCR) GUIDE CH TV CH – and press ENTER. PUSH 0–9 KEYS TO SET • If you made Hookup 2: Enter the cable PROGRAM TV CH output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4) and THEN PUSH ENTER...

  • Page 50: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT COUNTER RESET DISPLAY SMART CUE Joystick · PLAY/ P PAUSE/ )# FF/ p STOP/ 03 REW Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. Insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.
  • Page 51 Press the joystick · . PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Additional tasks Push the joystick to Stop play p STOP Pause play P PAUSE P PAUSE or press the joystick ·. Resume play after pause Fast-forward the tape )# FF during stop Rewind the tape...

  • Page 52: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs DISPLAY COUNTER/ REMAIN TV/VIDEO INPUT SELECT SP/EP r REC CH +/– Joystick p STOP Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on. Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Basic Operations...
  • Page 53 INPUT Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display SELECT window. VIDEO Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. • CH VIDEO Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. SP / EP EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture and audio quality.
  • Page 54 Recording TV programs (continued) To check the remaining time Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time indicator also appears in the display window. TAPE REMAINING Time counter 0 : 00 : 22...
  • Page 55 Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER. • You can select a video source from the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT SELECT.

  • Page 56: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using POWER VCR Plus+ CLEAR Just enter the program’s PlusCode listed VCR Plus+ in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel number of that program are set automatically. You can Number preset up to eight programs at a time. buttons Before you start…...
  • Page 57 Press the number buttons to enter the VCR PLUS+ program’s PlusCode. PLUSCODE SP/EP 8 9 1 2 – – – – If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and KEYS FOR : re-enter the correct number. • ONCE DAILY WEEKLY TO CONFIRM : SET TO CANCEL...
  • Page 58 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued) To use the VCR after setting the timer To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicator turns off and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

  • Page 59: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually POWER If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs. Before you start… • Check that the VCR clock is set to the correct time. INPUT •...
  • Page 60 Setting the timer manually (continued) Set the date, start and stop times, channel TIMER SET / CHECK 1 1 / 1 6 DATE START STOP number and tape speed: PLAY 11 / 1 6 – : – – – : – – –...

  • Page 61: Additional Operations

    Additional Operations Playing/searching at various speeds ×2 & SLOW · PLAY 0 REW Joystick )# FF/ 03 REW Playback options Operation View the picture during During fast-forward, keep pushing the joystick to fast-forward or rewind FF. During rewind, keep pushing the joystick to REW.
  • Page 62 Playing/searching at various speeds (continued) Using the shuttle ring on the VCR With the shuttle ring on the VCR, you can operate a variety of playback options. There are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode. Shuttle ring To use the shuttle ring in normal mode During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or...
  • Page 63 To resume normal playback Press the joystick ·. • Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – The picture shakes while pausing. Notes • The sound is muted during these operations. •...

  • Page 64: Searching For A Selected Point On The Tape

    Searching for a selected point on DISPLAY the tape You can easily find a selected point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the point you indicate and starts playback automatically. Joystick · PLAY )# FF 03 REW Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar...
  • Page 65 Notes • The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape as shown below. The total time length may not be displayed correctly for: – tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160 – tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode. Total time length Tape type T-60 or shorter...

  • Page 66: Skip Searching Automatically

    Skip-searching automatically You can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward. Joystick )# FF / 03 REW Push the joystick to ) # FF (or 0 3 REW) for two seconds during stop. SKIP “SKIP”...

  • Page 67: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programs using the quick timer After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified QUICK TIMER duration. While recording, press QUICK TIMER once. indicator appears in the display window. VIDEO Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.

  • Page 68: Checking/Changing/Canceling Timer Settings

    Checking/ changing/ POWER canceling timer settings CLEAR Before you start… • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. MENU Joystick >/./?/// Press POWER to turn on the VCR. Press MENU and select TIMER SET/CHECK: TIMER SET / CHECK 1 1 / 1 6 DATE START STOP...
  • Page 69 When the timer settings overlap The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 Program 2 Will be cut off...

  • Page 70: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs Recording stereo 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.
  • Page 71 How sound is recorded on a video tape The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape. Monaural sound Normal audio track Hi-fi audio track...

  • Page 72: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture Adjusting the tracking Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually adjust the tracking.

  • Page 73: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options Press MENU and select ADVANCED ADVANCED OPTIONS OPTIONS. AUTO STEREO • TUNER AUDIO • MAIN • TAPE SELECT • AUTO AUTO TAPE SPEED • SHARPNESS – – – Push the joystick to >/. to select the option to change, then push the joystick to ?// to change the setting.

  • Page 74: Editing With Another Vcr

    Editing with another VCR How to hook up to record on this VCR This VCR (Recorder) LINE-2 IN Other VCR (Player) LINE OUT VMC-810 audio/video cable (not supplied) : Signal flow How to hook up to a stereo system Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).
  • Page 75 Operation (when recording on this VCR) P PAUSE Before you start editing • Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. • Press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the display window. • Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, r REC SP or EP.

  • Page 76: Additional Information

    Additional Information General setup information Setting the RF unit When connecting the VCR to the TV RF UNIT using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.
  • Page 77 Attaching the external 300-ohm twin antenna connector lead cable When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 EAC-32 Antenna antenna connector (not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    • Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING+/– buttons. • The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using the Sony T-25CL or T-25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required).
  • Page 79 Symptom Remedy A TV program does not appear • Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If on the TV screen. you are using a monitor, set it to video input. TV reception is poor. •...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    Specifications System Timer section Format Clock VHS NTSC standard Quartz locked Video recording system Timer indication Rotary head helical scanning FM system 12-hour cycle Video heads Timer setting Double azimuth four heads 8 programs per month (max.) Video signal Power back-up NTSC color, EIA standards Built-in self-charging capacitor Tape speed...

  • Page 81: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Front panel 1 POWER switch/indicator (57) 0 p STOP button (51) 2 SP/EP button (53, 57) !¡ Shuttle ring (54, 62) 3 TV/VIDEO button (54) !™...
  • Page 82 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window STEREO VIDEO APC SAP LP SP 1 Timer indicator (57) 7 Tracking indicator (72) 2 SAP indicator (70) 8 Child Lock indicator (58) 3 STEREO indicator (70) 9 Line/channel indicator (53, 75) 4 Tape speed indicator (53) 0 Time counter/clock indicator (51) 5 VIDEO indicator (54, 76)

  • Page 83: Rear Panel

    Rear panel 1 AC power cord (7) 5 RF (Radio Frequency) UNIT switch (76) 2 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (9, 6 VHF/UHF IN connector (10, 13, 16, 19, 22, 25) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13, (CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 22) 16, 19, 22, 25) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO...

  • Page 84: Remote Commander

    Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander 1 TV RECEIVER / VIDEO remote control switch (5) 2 6 EJECT button (51) 3 COUNTER RESET button (51) 4 DISPLAY button (54, 64) 5 CLEAR button (68) 6 QUICK TIMER button (67) 7 INPUT SELECT button (53, 60, 75) 8 SP (Standard Play)/EP (Extended Play) button (53)
  • Page 85 !¢ POWER switch (57) !∞ COUNTER/REMAIN button (54) !§ AUDIO MONITOR button (70) !¶ TV/VIDEO button (76) !• VCR Plus+ button (56) !ª Number buttons and ENTER button (48, 57) @º SET button (57) @¡ CH (channel) +/– buttons (53) @™...

  • Page 86: Index

    Index A, B E, F, G Accessories supplied 4 Easy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20, Safety tab 54 23, 26 Adjusting SAP (Second Audio Editing 74 Program) 70 picture 46, 63, 72 EP mode 53 Searching tracking 63, 72 at various speeds 61 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 46 H, I, J, K...
  • Page 87 Additional Information...
  • Page 88 (usually 2, 3, or 4). If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...

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