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... OF ENCLOSURES . Sony Electronics Inc • Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SLV-M11/91HF MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:...CONTROL S IN CABLE MOUSE L Audio R VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT 14 1/4" 1 1/2" RF UNIT 3 IN 4 VHF/UH OU 1/2" 7/8" NOTE: WHERE THERE ARE CLOSE TOLERANCES INVOLVED IN CABINET BUILDING OR APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS.
... OF ENCLOSURES . Sony Electronics Inc • Consumer Integrated Systems • Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656 • Features and specifications subject to change without notice. • Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. SLV-M11/91HF MDDEEOSSDCCERRLII:...CONTROL S IN CABLE MOUSE L Audio R VIDEO LINE IN LINE OUT 14 1/4" 1 1/2" RF UNIT 3 IN 4 VHF/UH OU 1/2" 7/8" NOTE: WHERE THERE ARE CLOSE TOLERANCES INVOLVED IN CABINET BUILDING OR APPLICATIONS WHICH REQUIRE A GREAT DEGREE OF PRECISION WE RECOMMEND THAT THE PRODUCT ITSELF BE USED TO MAKE THE ACTUAL MEASUREMENTS.
Hookup and Setup Instructions
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...unit. 2 When you first install the unit, or when you do not intend to use it for about three hours before operating it any further. • This unit is ...• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as it from a cold to the video head and tape. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. •...• Do not install the unit in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not...the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
...unit. 2 When you first install the unit, or when you do not intend to use it for about three hours before operating it any further. • This unit is ...• Do not install the unit near heat sources such as it from a cold to the video head and tape. Installing • Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat buildup. •...• Do not install the unit in a horizontal position only. • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large loudspeakers. • Do not...the outlet, contact your Sony dealer.
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Table of contents 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Hookups 9 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Hookup 1: Using cable box control 15 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels 19 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup 23 ...Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels 27 Hookup 5: DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 30 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch 35 Selecting a language 36 Setting the clock 42 Setting up the cable box control 47 Presetting channels 53 Setting up the VCR ...
Table of contents 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Hookups 9 Audio/video (A/V) hookup 11 Hookup 1: Using cable box control 15 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels 19 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup 23 ...Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels 27 Hookup 5: DIRECTV digital satellite receiver 30 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch 35 Selecting a language 36 Setting the clock 42 Setting up the cable box control 47 Presetting channels 53 Setting up the VCR ...
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Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate this remote commander to operate your Sony AV receiver. The RECEIVER VOL +/- MUTING To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote ...sensor on the batteries to operate your Sony TV. TV / VIDEO RECEIVER VOL +/- and MUTING buttons can use this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+)...
Buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate this remote commander to operate your Sony AV receiver. The RECEIVER VOL +/- MUTING To operate the VCR a Sony TV Set TV / VIDEO to VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR TV and point at the remote ...sensor on the batteries to operate your Sony TV. TV / VIDEO RECEIVER VOL +/- and MUTING buttons can use this VCR and a Sony TV or AV receiver. Insert the negative (-) end first, then push in and down until the positive (+)...
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COMMAND MODE STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 6 Change the position as... Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid... possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander, set to control...
COMMAND MODE STEREO SAP VIDEO LP SP EP APC EDIT BLANK AV INSERT VTR 123 6 Change the position as... Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued) Notes • With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months. • If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid... possible damage from battery leakage. • Do not use a new battery with an old one. • Do not use different types of batteries. • Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander, set to control...
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... number may change. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to VIDEO . To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny Code .... • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander to work with the VCR, you can also use the `/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control a Sony TV. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set ...
... number may change. Controlling other TVs with the remote commander The remote commander is preprogrammed to VIDEO . To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to control non-Sony TVs. Manufacturer Sony Akai AOC Centurion Coronado Curis-Mathes Daytron Emerson Fisher General Electric Gold Star Hitachi J.C.Penny Code .... • When you replace the batteries of the remote commander to work with the VCR, you can also use the `/1, VOL +/-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to control a Sony TV. If your TV is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer's code number. 1 Set ...
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...provided where you 're ready to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. 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. * ...channels Antenna only, no cable TV Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using the VCR" on the hookup you get started • Turn off the power to using an A/B switch Use Refer to Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10 follow the instructions for you, first scan through...
...provided where you 're ready to use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following pages to set up your VCR. 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. * ...channels Antenna only, no cable TV Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using the VCR" on the hookup you get started • Turn off the power to using an A/B switch Use Refer to Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then Pages 9 and 10 follow the instructions for you, first scan through...
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... stereo system. Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10 If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will automatically switch to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're ...finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and...
... stereo system. Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10 If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will automatically switch to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you should connect the audio outputs of Sony Corporation. If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're ...finished setting up your VCR using these connections first, and...
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... to the point of the supplied operating instructions. Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function VCR AUDIO VIDEO S-LINK LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT S-LINK Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape...
... to the point of the supplied operating instructions. Step 3: Hookups (continued) C Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function VCR AUDIO VIDEO S-LINK LINE-1 IN LINE OUT TV IN VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO OUT S-LINK Stereo receiver AUX IN Audio/video cable (supplied) Audio cable (not supplied) Note • To play a tape...
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.... What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to 14 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you can't do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall (PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL...
.... What you can do with this hookup • Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to 14 Using cable box control Recommended use You should use this hookup if you can't do • Record with the cable box turned off • Record one channel while watching another channel Wall (PPLOUWGEIRN) CABLE BOX CONTROL CONTROL...
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... (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Select AUTO and push the..., see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. EASY SET UP 3 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. If both are used in your cable box. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not...
... (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Turn on your area. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears. Select AUTO and push the..., see page 35. 2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. EASY SET UP 3 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to either channel. If both are used in your cable box. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not...
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SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. 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 turn off , and set ...up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. continued 13 Then push OK Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD ...
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING AUTO MANUAL 3 Press `/1 to 5:00 am while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. 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 turn off , and set ...up the channel for the VCR Plus+ GOLD system recording. continued 13 Then push OK Normal display Hookup 1: The VCR Plus+ GOLD ...
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..., whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on . 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • To use the timer to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only... while the VCR is turned off the VCR. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on . • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up a time...
..., whenever you turn off the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you want to use the Smart Channel Mapping feature, leave the cable box on . 14 Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • To use the timer to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only... while the VCR is turned off the VCR. Note • To use the Auto Clock Set feature, leave the cable box on . • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set up a time...
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...is compatible with only a few channels. VHF C UHF continued 15 Hookup 2 Pages 15 to your TV if you don't have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on or your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended... use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this ...
...is compatible with only a few channels. VHF C UHF continued 15 Hookup 2 Pages 15 to your TV if you don't have a cable box. Also use Use this hookup • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on or your cable system scrambles only a few scrambled channels Recommended... use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that require a cable box Wall VCR VHF/UHF IN OUT Connect this ...
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... the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). If both are used in your area. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to CH3 or... CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The...
... the RF UNIT switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired, and push the cursor stick (OK). If both are used in your area. If you made A/V connections (from page 9), you can skip this step. 2 Press EASY SET UP on -screen display language to CH3 or... CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to either channel. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL 3 The...
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... wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS 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. 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....
... wa i t Normal display Hookup 2: The VCR Plus+ GOLD system channel setup 1 Press MENU, then select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS 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. 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....
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... you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to... use the timer to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don't carry...
... you turn on the VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. Step 3: Hookups (continued) Notes • It takes about 1 hour to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. Automatic clock setting Once you want to... use the timer to complete channel setup. • The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned off and no timer recordings are set. • If the channels in your area don't carry...
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... antenna (if you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). continued 19 For details, see page 59. A Use this hookup if you're using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas ... get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you have cable TV). B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. Hookup 3 Pages 19...
... antenna (if you don't have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). continued 19 For details, see page 59. A Use this hookup if you're using : • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas ... get channels 2-13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you have cable TV). B UHF or VHF C UHF B Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly If your antenna cable is VHF required. Hookup 3 Pages 19...
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... Hookup 3: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,... the cursor stick (OK). EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP ...-screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 58. If both are used in your area. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). Change the on the VCR. For details, see...
... Hookup 3: VCR setup 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used , set the switch to Spanish (ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,... the cursor stick (OK). EASY SET UP 1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. RF UNIT CH3 CH4 SET UP ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS LANGUAGE 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 SET UP ...-screen display language to either channel. For details, see page 58. If both are used in your area. Select AUTO and push the cursor stick (OK). Change the on the VCR. For details, see...
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... 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. For details, see page 48. continued 21 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 while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX ...
... 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. For details, see page 48. continued 21 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 while the VCR is finished, you can record TV programs using the VCR Plus+ GOLD system. 5 The TUNER PRESET menu appears. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX ...