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...; Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the supplied operating instructions. 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 compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using the VCR" on the following pages to set up...
...; Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the supplied operating instructions. 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 compatible with the VCR's cable box control feature No cable box or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using the VCR" on the following pages to set up...
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... IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) continued 9 A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT * TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT * Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) * Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup if your stereo system. If you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. In addition, for a true "home theater" experience, you want to record off...
... IN VIDEO AUDIO Stereo receiver AUX IN Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) continued 9 A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks VCR AUDIO VIDEO LINE-1 IN LINE OUT * TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT * Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) * Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup if your stereo system. If you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. In addition, for a true "home theater" experience, you want to record off...
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... regarding the use the A/V connection. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Failure to do so may result in the following procedure to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 10 A/V hookup: VCR setup After you must use and operation of cable entry as close to OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT , Set AUTO ANT...
... regarding the use the A/V connection. Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS. Failure to do so may result in the following procedure to the grounding system of the building, as practical. 10 A/V hookup: VCR setup After you must use and operation of cable entry as close to OFF and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT , Set AUTO ANT...
Hookup and Setup Instructions
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... out over the cable box front. Side view continued 11 A list of connector on the cable box What you have a cable box, especially if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection is on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on pages...
... out over the cable box front. Side view continued 11 A list of connector on the cable box What you have a cable box, especially if your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF B For connector types B and C, no UHF or UHF connection is on the cable box, simplifying the recording process. Hookup 1 Pages 11 to 14 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup • Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on pages...
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... CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 37. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your cable box. Change the on your area. For details, see page 58. If you made A/V connections...
... CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to either channel. For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. For details, see page 37. If both are used, set the switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your cable box. Change the on your area. For details, see page 58. If you made A/V connections...
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... programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. After channel setup is turned off the VCR. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am to turn off , and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. Then push OK Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS...
... programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 54. After channel setup is turned off the VCR. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am to turn off , and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. Then push OK Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS...
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After that, whenever you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 14 If you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on. • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or...
After that, whenever you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on. 14 If you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on. • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or...
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.... MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. After channel setup is turned off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP...
.... MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. After channel setup is turned off the VCR. SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP...
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... display Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am to turn off , and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. continued 21 After channel setup is turned off the VCR. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see page 48. For details, see page 54. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS...
... display Hookup 3: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am to turn off , and set up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. continued 21 After channel setup is turned off the VCR. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. For details, see page 48. For details, see page 54. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS...
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... MANUAL Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. Cable box output channel continued 25 For details, see page 53. 2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Pl ease wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide. O r, p u s h OK t o s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST...
... MANUAL Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 3 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel. Cable box output channel continued 25 For details, see page 53. 2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Pl ease wa i t Normal display Hookup 4: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus+ GOLD system Channel Line-up Chart in your program guide. O r, p u s h OK t o s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST...
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Change the on-screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/ If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 37. If both are used in your DIRECTV EASY SET UP digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE...
Change the on-screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Move the cursor stick M/m/ If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. For details, see page 37. If both are used in your DIRECTV EASY SET UP digital satellite receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR. 1 The LANGUAGE...
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... BOX OUTPUT CH LINE SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Use t o s e l e c t CABLE B O X C H . If you want to use the timer to LINE and push the cursor stick (OK). Turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set up a time signal provided by picking up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - You cannot record these programs...
... BOX OUTPUT CH LINE SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Use t o s e l e c t CABLE B O X C H . If you want to use the timer to LINE and push the cursor stick (OK). Turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you 've set up a time signal provided by picking up the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. - You cannot record these programs...
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...SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Enter the cable box output channel. TUNER PRESET CH3 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 - 9 . SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Pl ease wa i t Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output channel...
...SET UP TUNER PRESET ANTENNA / CABLE ANT CABLE Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t 6 The AUTO PRESET starts. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 2 Enter the cable box output channel. TUNER PRESET CH3 ANTENNA / CABLE ANT AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ADD AFT ON FINE TUNING CABLE ERASE OFF S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 - 9 . SET UP TUNER PRESET AUTO PRESET PROCESS I NG SET UP SET UP i s d o n e Pl ease wa i t Normal display 4 Preset the cable box output channel...
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... record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to complete channel setup. • The VCR can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 53. For details, see page 55. Hookup 6: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, set the program guide channels manually...
... record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to complete channel setup. • The VCR can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. For details, see page 53. For details, see page 55. Hookup 6: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). Notes • To use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, set the program guide channels manually...
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... turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the clock manually. Step 3: Hookups (continued) 2 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 3 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel...
... turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Auto Clock Set feature, set the clock manually. Step 3: Hookups (continued) 2 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and push the cursor stick (OK). MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS SMARTFILE EDIT 3 Select MANUAL and push the cursor stick (OK). SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL Use t o se l ec t Th e n p u s h OK Pu s h MENU t o q u i t 4 Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel...
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... 0 Number buttons MENU Cursor stick M/m/ they may be introduced that allows the VCR to change channels on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver is programmed with this VCR, contact your cable operator -- Setting up the cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that cannot be controlled with this VCR's Cable Mouse. This VCR is turned on the cable box/ DIRECTV digital satellite receiver for timer recording...
... 0 Number buttons MENU Cursor stick M/m/ they may be introduced that allows the VCR to change channels on the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver whenever the cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver is programmed with this VCR, contact your cable operator -- Setting up the cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.) Your VCR includes a cable box control feature that cannot be controlled with this VCR's Cable Mouse. This VCR is turned on the cable box/ DIRECTV digital satellite receiver for timer recording...
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Presetting channels (continued) 2 • CURSOR PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK 3 • CURSOR PUSH OK • To preset cable TV channels: Move the cursor stick
Presetting channels (continued) 2 • CURSOR PUSH OK • CURSOR PUSH OK 3 • CURSOR PUSH OK • To preset cable TV channels: Move the cursor stick
Hookup and Setup Instructions
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Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works Whenever you want and the VCR is look at the "Channel Line-up Chart" in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It's that show. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record a TV program, all you turn to on your area or the way you hooked up...
Setting up the VCR Plus+ GOLD system How the VCR Plus+ GOLD system works Whenever you want and the VCR is look at the "Channel Line-up Chart" in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It's that show. Then, just enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record a TV program, all you turn to on your area or the way you hooked up...
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... Station ID number has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn off . (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.) To select the channel map Channel map If the program information signal in your Cable CH MAP MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 KABC 1 2 5 CNN 98 KCBS 4 MTV 55 KAET 14 ---- -- The VCR sets the program guide channels from...
... Station ID number has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears: • the first time you turn off . (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.) To select the channel map Channel map If the program information signal in your Cable CH MAP MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 KABC 1 2 5 CNN 98 KCBS 4 MTV 55 KAET 14 ---- -- The VCR sets the program guide channels from...