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Sony SLV-AV100C Operating Instructions Manual

Integrated amplifier/video cassette recorder
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3-859-466-11 (1)
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Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions
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SLV-AV100U/C
©1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1: Cassette Recorder

    3-859-466-11 (1) Integrated Amplifier/Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions SLV-AV100U/C ©1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top. 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. ______________________...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 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...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Video cable (1 phono to 1 phono) Getting Started • AM loop antenna •...

  • Page 5: Step 2 Setting Up 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”...

  • Page 6: Step 3 Speaker Systems Hookup

    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.
  • Page 7 Connect the rear speakers to the SURROUND SPEAKERS REAR L/R connectors. 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.

  • Page 8: Step 4: Various Audio/Video Hookups

    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. White (L) Red (R) Equipment...
  • Page 9 Connect your audio/video equipment using audio and video cables (not supplied) referring to the illustration on page 8. 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 Camcorder...
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Step 5 Tv Antenna Or Cable 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. Refer to Video (V) hookup, then follow one Page 12 of the hookups below.
  • Page 12 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 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...
  • Page 13 Hookup 1 Using cable box control 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)
  • Page 14 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92.
  • Page 15 Hookup 1: VCR Plus + channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 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 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 2 No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Wall Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box.
  • Page 17 Hookup 2: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. If you made V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 18 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 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 3 Antenna hookup VHF/UHF VHF/UHF Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV). AUse 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) •...
  • Page 20 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 3: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92.
  • Page 21 Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 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 22 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 4 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Wall VHF/UHF Getting Started 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 23 Hookup 4: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. If you made V connection (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 24 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see page 44.
  • Page 25 Hookup 5 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Wall Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 37.
  • Page 26 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 5: VCR setup 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. For details, see page 92.
  • Page 27 Hookup 6 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Wall 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 28 Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 6: VCR setup Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92.
  • Page 29 Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 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 30: Adjusting The Sound Set With Easy Set Up

    Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// Getting Started 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.) 1 Complete each operation other than SOUND SET with EASY SET UP referring to pages 13 to 30.
  • Page 31 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.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// • To change the digits during setting, press CURSOR ? to return to the item to be changed, and select the digits using CURSOR >/.. Note • The menu disappears automatically if you don’t proceed within a few minutes.
  • Page 34 Setting the clock (continued) Getting Started 5 Press CURSOR >/. to set the date. The day of the week is set automatically. CLOCK SET / 27 1 / 9 9 7 0 : 0 0 SELECT EXECUTE 6 Set the year, hour, and minutes in sequence using CURSOR / to highlight the item to be set, and CURSOR >/.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    > 10 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) 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...
  • Page 36 Setting up cable box control (continued) Getting Started 5 If you want to control a cable box, press CURSOR ?// to select the output channel for the cable box, then press EXECUTE. If you want to control a DSS receiver, select LINE, then press EXECUTE.
  • Page 37 United Artists United Cable Universal 033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164, 202, 218, 333 Videoway Vidtech Viewstar 038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269, Westminster cable Zenith 011, 065, 536 Zentek Wave Master DSS receiver Code numbers brand Sony Getting Started...
  • Page 38 Setting up cable box control (continued) Getting Started 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. •...

  • Page 39: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using cable box/DSS receiver control.) MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// 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.
  • Page 40 Presetting channels (continued) Getting Started 4 Press CURSOR >/. to select AUTO PRESET then press EXECUTE. 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 ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE...
  • Page 41 MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// Number buttons, ENTER CH/PRESET > 10 +/– 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 ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET...
  • Page 42 Presetting channels (continued) MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// Number buttons, ENTER > 10 Getting Started If the picture is not clear 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.

  • Page 43: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting up VCR Plus+ How VCR Plus+ works 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.
  • Page 44 Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued) MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// Number buttons, ENTER > 10 Getting Started 1 Press MENU. Then press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to VHS MENU, and press EXECUTE. 2 Move the cursor (I) to SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press EXECUTE.

  • Page 45: Presetting Radio Stations

    Presetting radio stations CH/PRESET +/– FM MODE Shuttle ring FM/AM TUNING AUDIO SHIFT MODE MEMORY TUNER > 10 Shuttle ring Tips • If the STEREO indicator remains off, press FM MODE when an FM stereo broadcast is received. • If an FM stereo program is distorted, the STEREO indicator flashes.
  • Page 46 Presetting radio stations (continued) > 10 ENTER TIMER CLEAR Getting Started To tune in a station with a weak signal 1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears in step 2. 2 Press FM/AM to select “FM” or “AM”. 3 Turn the Shuttle ring clockwise or anticlockwise until your desired station is tuned in.

  • Page 47: Basic Vcr / Radio Operations

    Basic VCR / Radio Operations Playing a video tape MASTER VOLUME 6 EJECT VHS TUNER MASTER VOL +/– > 10 0REW SMART CUE P PAUSE · PLAY p STOP Tips • The unit turns on if you insert a tape while the power is off.
  • Page 48 Basic VCR / Radio Operations Playing a video tape (continued) STATUS MASTER VOLUME COUNTER RESET DISPLAY Notes • Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.

  • Page 49: Using The Pre-Programed Sound Fields

    Using the pre- programed sound fields MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/. You can enjoy the surround sound effect by simply selecting one of the pre-programed sound fields according to the type of playback source. Lift the top cover of the remote commander.

  • Page 50: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs TV CONTROL VHS TUNER CH/PRESET +/– > 10 TAPE SPEED (SP/EP) r REC Tips • To select a channel, you can use the number buttons and ENTER on the remote commander. • You can select a video source (e.g.

  • Page 51: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ Number buttons > 10 TIMER REC ON/OFF TIMER CLEAR TAPE SPEED (SP/EP) • To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ENTER. Note • If the unit’s VCR beeps repeatedly, the Plus Code is incorrect.
  • Page 52 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued) • TIMER REC on the unit has the same function as TIMER REC ON/OFF on the remote commander. 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...
  • Page 53 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.

  • Page 54: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually VHS TUNER > 10 MENU EXECUTE TIMER REC ON/OFF CURSOR >/./?// • To set the channel, you can also use the CH/PRESET +/ – or number buttons. Notes • “TIMER” flashes in the display window if you press TIMER REC ON/OFF with no tape inserted.
  • Page 55 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 video source after you press TIMER REC ON/OFF. Press EXECUTE. Press TIMER REC ON/OFF. The TIMER indicator appears in the display window and the unit’s VCR stands by for recording.

  • Page 56: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings MENU EXECUTE TIMER REC ON/OFF TIMER CLEAR CURSOR >/./?// Basic VCR / Radio Operations Before you start… • When the unit is in timer recording standby mode, press TIMER REC ON/OFF to clear the TIMER indicator. •...
  • Page 57 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 58: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio TUNER Number buttons CH/PRESET +/– > 10 SHIFT Audio/Video Equipment Operations Listening to preset radio stations 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).

  • Page 59: Selecting The Equipment

    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. Controlling the function buttons The function buttons of the remote commander have the following three roles.
  • Page 60 Selecting the equipment (continued) Note • When the TV is selected, no picture appears in the display window. Audio/Video Equipment Operations Function buttons on the unit (FUNCTION) Press the Until the following following button indication appears on repeatedly the TV screen Channel number LINE VIDEO*...
  • Page 61 Note • You cannot turn off the power of the non-Sony TVs. 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.

  • Page 62: Controlling Vcrs

    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 VTR1 Sony 8mm formatVCR VTR2 Sony VHS format VCR...
  • Page 63 Note • You cannot do this customizing for VHS TUNER or VHS LINE. These buttons are always related to the COMMAND MODE position. 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.

  • Page 64: Controlling The Tv

    Controlling the TV TV CONTROL VISUAL POWER TV/VIDEO Number buttons > 10 ENTER TV CONTROL 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.
  • Page 65 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.

  • Page 66: Playing Back A Cd

    Playing back a CD 6 OPEN/CLOSE Number buttons/>10 > 10 SKIP/D.SKIP =/+ AMS P PAUSE ) FF/0 REW · PLAY p STOP Audio/Video Equipment Operations 1 Press CD and turn on the CD player. The unit turns on and switches the input source to the CD player connected to the CD jacks.

  • Page 67: Controlling A Cassette Deck

    Controlling a cassette deck TAPE/MD > 10 ) FF/0 REW P PAUSE p STOP DIRECTION r REC 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.
  • Page 68 Controlling a cassette deck (continued) Audio/Video Equipment Operations 4 Lift the top cover of the remote commander and press r REC to set the cassette deck to recording pause. 5 Press ( DIRECTION (or 9 DIRECTION to record on the reverse side).

  • Page 69: Controlling A Dat Deck

    Controlling a DAT deck 6 OPEN/CLOSE > 10 =/+ AMS P PAUSE ) FF/0 REW · PLAY p STOP 6 OPEN/ CLOSE r REC Customizing the remote commander for 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.
  • Page 70 Controlling a DAT deck (continued) Note • You must connect the DAT deck to the TAPE/MD jacks to record on a tape with the DAT deck. Audio/Video Equipment Operations Recording on a tape 1 Press the function button you customized for the DAT deck, and turn on the DAT deck.

  • Page 71: Controlling An Md Deck

    Controlling an MD deck Number buttons/>10 > 10 =/+ AMS P PAUSE ) FF/0 REW · PLAY p STOP r REC Customizing the remote commander for 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.
  • Page 72 Controlling an MD deck (continued) Note • You must connect the MD deck to the TAPE/MD jacks to record on an MD with the MD deck. Audio/Video Equipment Operations Recording on an MD 1 Press the function button you have customized for the MD deck, and turn on the MD deck.

  • Page 73: Controlling An Ld Player

    Controlling an LD player 6 OPEN/CLOSE VISUAL POWER Number buttons/>10 > 10 P PAUSE ) FF/0 REW · PLAY p STOP 6 OPEN/ CLOSE AUDIO MONITOR ANALOG/´ FRAME ( SIDE A/ 9 SIDE B Customizing the remote commander for an LD player The remote commander is not factory set to control LD players.
  • Page 74 Controlling an LD player (continued) Audio/Video Equipment Operations To locate a particular chapter or track 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).

  • Page 75: Sound Field Operations

    Sound Field Operations Taking advantage of the sound fields Selecting the sound field Select 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.) THEATER Add the acoustic reflections of a theater to the decoded Dolby Surround signals (See “What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?”...
  • Page 76 Taking advantage of the sound fields (continued) Sound Field Operations What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround? 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.

  • Page 77: Getting The Most Out Of Dolby Pro Logic Surround

    Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// 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.

  • Page 78: Customizing The Sound Fields

    Customizing the sound fields MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// 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.
  • Page 79 Note • When SF OFF is selected, the tone cannot be adjusted. 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.
  • Page 80 Customizing the sound fields (continued) Sound Field Operations Adjusting the effect level for THEATER, MONO MOVIE, HALL, STADIUM, or GAME You can adjust the influence of the sound field to the level you like. Start playing a program source, then repeat steps 1 through 4 in “Using the pre-programed sound fields”...
  • Page 81 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. Start playing a program source, then repeat steps 1 through 4 in “Using the pre-programed sound fields”...

  • Page 82: Reconfiguring The Prologic And Theater Sound Fields

    Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields MENU EXECUTE CURSOR >/./?// • To adjust the relative volume balance between the front left and right speakers, use BALANCE L/R on the unit. Sound Field Operations If you change your speaker configuration, you need to readjust the center mode and speaker levels for the PROLOGIC and THEATER sound fields.
  • Page 83 Press CURSOR >/. to move the cursor (I) to REAR, then press CURSOR ?// to increase or decrease the volume of the rear speakers. 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.

  • Page 84: Advanced Vcr Operations

    Advanced VCR Operations Playing/searching at various speeds Shuttle ring AUTO PB '(<)/7 FRAME SMART CUE/ D.SKIP ) FF/ 0 REW Shuttle ring • Adjust the picture using $/4 STILL ADJUST if: – Streaks appear while playing in slow motion. – Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.

  • Page 85: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programs using the quick timer QUICK TIMER 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.

  • Page 86: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs AUDIO MONITOR 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.

  • Page 87: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function > 10 INDEX SEARCH 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. The unit’s VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.

  • Page 88: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture AUTO/ MANUAL TRACKING NORMAL/ SLOW Notes • 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...

  • Page 89: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options 1 Press MENU. Then select VHS MENU and press EXECUTE. 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...

  • Page 90: Editing

    Editing Recording from another VCR or LD player EDIT VHS VIDEO P PAUSE r REC Tips • 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).

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    Additional Information Customizing the remote commander function buttons COMMAND MODE Function buttons Number buttons > 10 Notes • You cannot customize the VHS TUNER, VHS LINE, and TUNER function buttons. • 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...
  • Page 92 General setup information Additional Information Setting the RF unit 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. RF UNIT TV/VTR CH/PRESET TUNING +/–...
  • Page 93 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 75-ohm coaxial cable 1 Loosen the screws on the mixer.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 95 Symptom No TV program appears on the Recording and TV TV screen. reception TV reception is poor. The tape starts playing as soon as it is inserted. The tape is ejected when you press r REC. Nothing happens when you press r REC.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting (continued) Symptom There’s no sound or only a Amplifier very low-level sound is heard. The left and right sounds are unbalanced or reversed. Severe hum or noise is heard. No sound or a very low-level sound is heard from the rear speakers or center speaker.

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Specifications System Channel coverage VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84 Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ VCR Inputs and outputs VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 INPUT LINE IN VIDEO IN, phono jack (1) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative...

  • Page 98: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front panel Additional Information 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)
  • Page 99 Front panel, with cover opened Display window AUTO TRACKING VTR APC MONO AM STEREO SAP TIMER LINE VIDEO1 VIDEO2 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)
  • Page 100 Index to parts and controls (continued) Rear panel Additional Information 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)
  • Page 101 Remote commander > 10 1 TV CONTROL ON button (65) 2 6 EJECT button (47) 3 SYSTEM CONTROL/FUNCTION buttons (59~74, 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 ·...
  • Page 102 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander, with top cover opened Additional Information 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/´...

  • Page 103: Index

    Index A, B Accessories supplied 4 Adjusting delay time 77 picture 84, 88 speaker volume 31, 47, 82 tone 79 tracking 88 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 42 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) Audio component hookups 8, 9 Audio track 86 Audio/video equipment control 59 Automatic tuning 39 Cable Box Control Cable box code number chart...
  • Page 104 (usually 2, 3 or 4). 2 Insert a tape and press · PLAY. 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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