Sony SLV-772HF Owner's manual

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Owner's record
The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them
whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: SLV-779HF
Responsible Party: Sony mectronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park Ridge, NJ.07656 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6970
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) th_s device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired oi_eration.
SLV-772HFI779HF
©1999 by Sony Corporation
2
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE PJ_< OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
OO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SEJ_VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO Q_ED SERVICE PERSONNEL
//_ This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsuIated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of suffident
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
//_ Thissymbol isintendedtoalertthe
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades
can be hdly inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
Precautions
Safety
Operatetheunitonlyon 120V AC, 60Hz.
• Ifanythingfallsintothecabinet,unplugthe
unitand haveitcheckedby qualified
personnelbeforeoperatingitany further.
• ThisunitisnotdisconnectedfromtheAC
power source(mains)aslongasitisconnected
tothewalloutlet,eveniftheunititselfhas
beenturnedoff.
Unplug theunitfrom thewalloutletifyou do
notintendtouseitforanextendedperiodof
time.To disconnectthecord,pullitoutby the
plug,neverby thecord.
• One bladeoftheplugiswiderthantheother
for the purpose of safety and will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable
to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your Sony dealer.
Installing
Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to
direct sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical
vibration or shock.
i o not install the unit in an inclined position. It
is designed to be operated in a horizontal
position only.
Keep the unit and cassettes away from
equipment with strong magnets, such as
microwave ovens or large Ioudspeakers.
Do not place heavy, objects on the unit.
If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, moisture may condense inside
the VCR and cause damage to the video head
and tape. When you first install the unit, or
when you move it from a cold.to a warm
location, wait for about three hours_oefore
operating the unit.
Information
For customers in the USA
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmfui interference in a
residential installation,
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio _luency energy__and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However,thereisno guaranteethat interference
willnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthis
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipmentoff and on, theuser is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increasethe separationbetweentheequipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit"
different from that towhich thereceiver is
connected.
Consuit the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technicianforhelp.
Caution
Television programs, films, video tapes and
other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such material may
be contrary to the provisions of the copyright
laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable
television transmission may require
authorizationfrom the cabletelevision
transmission and/or program owner.
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Hookups
35 Selecting a language
36 Setting the dock
43 Setting up the cable box control
49 Presetting channels
56 Setting up the VCR Plus+* system
Basic Operations
59 Playing a tape
62 Recording TV programs
66 Recording TV programs using the
VCR Plus+ system
69 Setting the timer manually
Additional Operations
73 Playing/searching at various
speeds
75 Searching for a selected point on
the tape
77 Skip-searching automatically
78 Setting the recording duration
time
79 Checking/changing/canceling
timer settings
81 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
83 Adjusting the picture
84 Changing menu options
86 Editing with another VCR
Additional Information
88 General setup information
90 Troubleshooting
93 Specifications
94 Index to parts and controls
99 Index
backcover
Quick reference to using the VCR
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Introduction I 3
Getting Started
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:
Remote commander
Size AA (R6) batteries
Audio / video cable (3-phono to
3-phono)
75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
4 ! Getting Started
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries
by matching the + and - on the
batteries to the diagram inside the
battery compartment.
Insert the negative (-) end first,
then push in and down until the
positive (+) end clicks into
position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV. Buttons on the
remote commander marked with
a dot (,) can be used to operate
your Sony TV.
Remote sensor
I
To operate
the VCR
a Sony TV
Set F_-_/_E-_ to
and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
_-_ and point at the remote sensor on the TV
continued
Getting Staffed [ 5
Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Notes
With normal use,thebatteriesshould lastabout threeto sixmonths.
Ifyou do not use theremote commander foran extended period oftime,remove
thebatteriestoavoid possibledamage from batteryleakage.
Do not use a new batterywith an old one.
• Do not use differenttypesofbatteries.
Controlling other TVs with the remote commander
The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your
TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code
number.
1 Set _----]/[VIDEO] at the top of the remote commander to [_.
2 Hold down I/@, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the number
buttons. Then release I/@.
Now you can use the I/_, 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 [_/_ to [-VIDEO}.
6 ! Getting Started
Code numbers of controllable TVs
If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until
you find the one that works with your TV.
Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code
number number number
Sony 01 JVC 09 RCA 04, 10
Akai 04 KMC 03 Sampo 12
AOC 04 Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Sanyo 11
Centurion 12 MaranLz 04, 13 Scott 12
Coronado 03 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13, 17 Sears 07, 10, 11
Curis-Mathes 12 NEC 04, 12 Sharp 03, 05, 18
Daytron 12 Panasordc 06, 19 Sylvania 08, 12
Emerson 03, 04, 14 Philco 03, 04 Teknika 03, 08, 14
Fisher 11 Philips 08 Toshiba 07
General Electric 06, 10 Pioneer 16 Wards 03, 04, 12
Gold Star 03, 04, 17 Portland 03 Yorx 12
Hitachi 02, 03 Quasar 06, 18 Zenith 15
J.C.Penny 04, 12 Radio Shack 05, 14
Notes
If the TV uses a different z_nnote control system from the one programmed to work
with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.
If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.
When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may
change. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the batteries.
When you press the AUDIO MONITOR button, your TV's menu may appear on
the TV screen. To exit the TV menu, press the MENU button on the TV remote
commander or wait until the menu disappears automatically.
Gettina Started ! 7
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.
If you have Use Refer to
TV that has audio / video inputs Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10
follow one ofthe hookups below.
Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14
VCR's cable box control feature
No cablebox orincompatiblecablebox Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18
with only a few scrambled channels
Antenna onl)_ no cable "IV Hookup 3 Pages 19 to 22
Incompatible cable box with many Hookup 4 Pages 23 to 26
scrambled channels
DIRECTV* digitalsatellitereceiver Hookup 5 Pages 27 to 29
Incompatible cable box with only a few Hookup 6 Pages 30 to 34
scrambled channels, using anA/B
switch
After you've completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.
During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page
numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step
instructions.
After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.
Before you get started
Turn off the power to all equipment.
Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are
completed.
Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause
picture distortion.
If your TV doesn't match any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
* DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
8 I Getting Started
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture
and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,
for a true "home theater" experience, you should connect the audio outputs
of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn't have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished
setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on this page.
If you want to record off-Mr or off your cable TV system, complete these
connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
[] Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR Stereo receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
I1|
iN VIDEO
AUtO
!
Audio/video cable (supplied)
AUX IN
,umo__. supplied)
I
]
[] Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
VCR
AUDIO VIDEO
@@®_,_NE-,
Ill
Stereo receiver
I_VIDE °
AUpO
I ,
Audio cable (not supplied)Video cable (not supplied)
Note
To play a tape in stezeo, you must use the A/V connection.
continued
Getting Started I 9
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
VCR setup
After you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,
use the following procedure to set up the VCR.
Press MENU and select
ADVANCED OPTIONS.
G_tion
Set AUTO ANT SELECT
to OFF and press OK.
rRN_[el=l J_l]_ _]
L_UTO ANT SELECT
AUTO SThREO _
TUNER AUDIO
TAPE SELECT
AUTO TAPE SPEED
SHARPNESS
_REllJRN
For details, see page 84.
Connections between the VCR's VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of
the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure
to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never
connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna
and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.
Note to CAW system installer (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
10 I Getting Started
Using cable box control
Recommended use
You should use thishookup ifyou have a cablebox, especiallyifyour cable
system scrambles allor most channels. This hookup allows the VCR's cable
box controlfeatureto controlthe channel on thecablebox, simplifyingthe
recordingprocess.A listofcompatible cableboxes ison pages 45 to47.
What you can do with this hookup
Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to select
charmels on the cable box
What you can'tdo
Record with thecablebox turned off
Record one channel while watching another channel
VCR
RM-CMI01
Cable Mouse
(not supplied)
Cable box
l _],,ml_ ---
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
........ _A
or
VHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
........ B BF°randC°nnect°rc,no UHFtypes
or UHF connection is
required.
VHF
UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
1
_'J_, I Side view
continued
Getting Started 11
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1
2
3
VCR setup
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.
For details, see page 88.
If you made A / V
connections (page 9),
you can skip this step.
Turn on your cable box.
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
[]
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPA_OL) or French (FRAN_AIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 35.
O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 37.
O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select ON. For details, see page 44.
BOx CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
O Enter your cable box code number and press
OK. For details, see page 44.
, t, = _ _;;=
CABLE MOUSE r_
12 I Getting Started
1
2
O Select your cable box output channel and press OK.
I_'1 IIIlale) I$IO|_UII[I
CABLE MOUSE
BOx COOE NO.
_1_ OUTPUT CH I CH2 I
SELECT :
CANCEL:_
NEXT :
Normal display
The VCR Plus+ system channel setup
Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.
For details, see page 56.
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 57,
Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and
press OK.
I ulb.....
I
l_'l =r''_ I
I rr[,_ IPdl I_TB_t_' "_'_'J |_Ob "
ss_.Em':
O Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and
press OK.
UAGE
_RETURN
Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
Press OK.
GUIDE CH W CH
tJSTSETTVCH iL_
QLrR
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
Press MENU to exit the menu.
continued
Getting Started ] 13
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 tLrnesignal provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your
_rea do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 41.
Note
To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on.
14 ! GettingStarted
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.
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
Connect this cable -_
directly to your TV if I
you don't have a
cable box. I Cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
........ _ A Match the type
_ of connector on
i or your TV: A, B, or
', VHF C.
,'-....... .-_ B For connector
types B and C,
UHF no UHF
or connection is
required.
VHF
,........ ._C
UHF
continued
Getting Started t 15
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1
2
VCR setup
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.
For details, see page 88.
If you made A/V
connections (page 9),
you can skip this step.
Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
-"--I _
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAI_OL) or French (FRANC_AIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 35.
O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 37.
_1 _
B_
O The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press OK.
[of=, i1"1 [_l]_|l.-_e
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
_E_r CT:
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE and press OK.
For details, see page 50.
J_ fine........
IANTENNA / CABLI_
16 I Getting Started
_M
1
2
The AUTO PRESET starts.
PROCESSING
_AAAA_,A4A_ 4
PLEASE WAW
VT_TTyTTTTfT _
SET UP IS DONE
#
Normal display
The VCR Plus+ system channel setup
Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide.
For details, see page 56.
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 57.
O Press MENU, then select SETTINGS and
press OK.
SELECT :
QUfT :_
SET :
O Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and
press OK.
{_ m_-:q--"lll f
CLOCKSET
LANGUAGE
_Rb'I_RN
s_rI-E_:
ou. i_
O Enter the program guide channel, then the
channel you use on your TV.
i _m,z -,_, .,
Press OK.
GUID_ CH "W CH
SETWC. !_ii3_i_
Program guide channel
Your actual "IV channel
Press MENU tO exit the menu.
continued
Getting Started 17
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 Tune. The VCR sets the
clock by picking up a time signal provided'by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right awa3_ or if the channels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see
page 41.
18 ! Getting Started
i
Antenna hookup
Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't
have cable TV).
[] Use this hookup if you're using:
VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher)
UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher)
Separate VHF and UHF antennas
VCR11
_lllllllll_...
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
........... _ A
Match the type of
connector on your
or
VHF TV: A, B, or C.
,o._.._ B
UHF
or
VHF
UHF
[] Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only) Rear of TV
VCR I
VHF/UHF
........... _'I_A
or
VHF
..a. .......... "_ B
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
UHF B and C, no UHF
or connection is
required.
VHF
UHF
If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly
If your antenna cable is a fiat 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 89.
continued
Getting Started [ 19
Step 3: Hookups (continued)
1
2
VCR setup
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.
For details, see page 88.
If you made A / V
connections (page 9), you
can skip this step.
Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
II _ RF UNIT 1
I _ OH3 CH4
| "--'mr--
[]
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAICqOL) or French (FRANCrAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 35.
O The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 37.
L_Ol_ k'f;Iu]
The CABLE BOX CONTROL menu appears.
Select OFF and press OK.
O The TUNER PRESET menu appears. Set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 50.
9 IO
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