Sony SLV-779HF User Manual

3-865-083-11 (1)Video Cassette RecorderOperating InstructionsOwner's recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Rec

step 3: Hookups (continued)AIM hookup: VCR setupAfter you've connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure

uick reference to using the VCRHookup 1To play a tape1 Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (or to video input, if you made A/V connections.)2 I

Hookup 1Pages 11 to 14Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scramb

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 1: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever charmel is not used in your area. If both are used, s

O Select your cable box output channel and press OK.SELECT :l______,NEXTCANCEL :IEASY SETUP!Hookup 1:Normal displayThe VCR Pius+ system channel setup1

step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR

Hookup 2 Pages 15 to 18No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not have a c

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 2:VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, se

0 The AUTO PRESET starts.preseEPROCESSINGHookup 2:Normal displayThe VCR Plus+ system channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your

step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR

Hookup 3Pages 19 to 22Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't have cable TV).□ Use this hookup

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.ACAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK (X) NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE R

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 3: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, s

O The AUTO PRESET starts.iAUTQ PRESEt lPROCESSINGPLEASE WATT •Hookup 3:The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing

step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR

Hookup 4Pages 23 to 26Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable bo

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 4: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, s

0 The AUTO PRESET starts.^UTO PRESET!PROCESSING,kkkHàiiàHÌ^PLEASE WAIT ►“TfTTTTfT»Tlt'Hookup 4:The VCR Plus+ system channel setup1 Find the VCR

Automatic clock settingTo use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:1 Tune th

Hookup 5Pages 27 to 29DIRECTV digital satellite receiverRecommended useUse this hookup if you have a DIRECTV digital satellite receiver. It allows the

step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 5:1VCR setupSet the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever chaimel is not used in your area. If both are used, set

0 Set your DIRECTV digital satellite receiver output channel (BOX OUTPUT CH) to LINE and press OK.SELECT -.I______,NEXT pRICANCEL:IEASY SETUP!Normal d

Table of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 8 Step 3: Hookups35 Selecting a language36 Setting th

Step 3: Hookups (continued)Hookup 6Pages 30 to 34Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switchRecommended useBy using

Hookup 6:VCR setupHiwnnilItS0 J.1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch

step 3: Hookups (continued)© The AUTO PRESET starts.PROCESSINGPLEASE WAIT •Normal display4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). F

Hookup 6:The VCR Plus-i- system channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ system Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 56.2 To set th

step 3: Hookups (continued)Q Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press OK.cable BOJ CLOCK SET LANGUAGE Z)RETURNSELECT; SET : QUIT :|[NELSO Enter the

Selecting a languageYou can change the on-screen display language.MENUOK1MENUMENUoPress MENU, then press ^/4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.Whe

Setting the clockUsing the Auto Clock Set featureSome TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this tim

Press ♦ /♦ to highlight AUTO, then press OK.AUTO CLOCK SETmmc,-TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVINGSELECT :| SET : QUIT :!Press ♦ /♦ to highlight FULL AUTO, th

Setting the dock (continued) If the clock is not activatedNumberbuttonsMENUf/4OK1 Follow steps 1 to 4 in "Using the Auto Clock Set feature.&qu

Press ♦ /♦ to highlight NO for FULL AUTO and press OK.AUTO CLOCK SETCLOCK SET CH TIME ZONE DAYLIGHT SAVINGSELECTSETQUIT'© '©'© © &apos

Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR • Remote commanderSize AA (R6) batteriesAudio/video cable

Setting the dock (continued)MENU4 Press MENU to exit the menu.To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR. * •Tip• If you want to retu

Using Manual Clock SetBefore you start...• Turn on the VCR and the TV.• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the

Setting the clock (continued)Press to highlight MANUAL, thenPress 't^/4 to set the month.Press ^ to highlight the day and press ♦ /4 to set the d

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 allows th

Setting up the cable box control (continued)Press ♦ /♦ to highlight CABLE BOX CONTROL, then press OK.CABLE BOX CONTROLBOX CiODE NO. BOX OUTPUT C

Press t/f to highlight BOX OUITUT CH, then press OK.CABLE BOX CONTROLCABLE MOUSESELECT; SET : QUIT :|rwBOX CODE NO,BOX OUTPUT 6h Z)RETURNCH4UNEI

Setting up the cable box control (continued)Cable box brandCode numbersHamlin020,031,045, 270,284Hitachi022Jasco 164,326Jerrold014,022,025, 026, 035

Cable box brandCode numbers DIRECTV digital satellite receiverCode numbersVideoway 261brandVidtech 255Hitachi830Viewstar 038, 071, 074,122, 222,RCA 57

Setting up the cable box control (continued)To check the cable box control setting1 Press CH + /- on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator

Presettingchannels(Skip this section if you are using cable box/DIRECTV digital satellite receiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving VHP chann

step 2Setting up the remote commanderInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and - on the batteries to the diagram

Presetting channels (continued)Press ♦ /1- to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESETMANUAL SCTA^FINE TUNING I5RETURNSELECT:

TipsWhen receiving a VHP, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY.Channel numberRemaining tape l

Presetting channels (continued)Presetting/disabling channels manually1MENUPress MENU, then press 'fr/4' to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.f

Press ♦ /1- to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.ANTENNACABLE AUTO PRESET \FINE TUNING Z)RETURNSELECT :l SET : QUITI CÀBl£ I3 •0(2)(3)'® ’

Presetting channels (continued)If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, h

Press ♦ /♦ to highlight TUNER PRESET, then press OK.ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUHISETAFT RNE TUNING 3RETURNSELECT ;| SET : QUIT :|I "Cable I№

Setting up the VCR Plus+ systemHow the VCR Plus+ system worksWhenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the "PlusCod

Numberbuttons,ENTERMENUOK1MENUPress MENU, then press 4' / 4 to highlight SETTINGS and press OK.Press ^/4^ to highlight SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS, th

Setting up the VCR Plus+ system (continued)"® *® (D Enter the guide channel number assigned (D "® ^ program guide and press ENTER.'® &

Basic OperationsPlaying a tape1($) GDCD CD GD qD Ct> CD ® © '® ® © © ® © ©©O• •GDII PAUSE SMART CUE± EJECTCLEARDISPLAYTurn on your TV a

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 t

Playing a tape (continued)Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed.Press O PLA

To use the time counterAt the point on the tape that you want to find later, press CLEAR. The counter in the display window resets to "0:00:00.&q

Recording TV programs1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel. To record from a cable box, turn it on.2 Insert a tape vcith its safety tab i

INPUTSELECTaPress INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display window.VIDEO APCooEP III 11 n 1•CH(©I©Press CH +/ - to select the channel

Recording TV programs (continued)To check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The remaining tape length and the time counter appear on the TV scre

Tips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.• You can select a vid

Recording TV programs using the VCR Pius+ systemJust enter the PlusCode number listed in the TV program guide. The date, time and channel number of th

O © ® Press the number buttons to enter the © © ® PlusCode number.'© ’© '©If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and k J re-enter the correct nu

Recording TV programs using the VCR Plus+ system (continued)To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just

Setting the timer manuallyIf the VCR Plus+ system is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.Bef

Code numbers of controllable TVsIf more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until you find the one that works with your TV

Setting the timer manually (continued)Press ♦ /4' to highlight the line that is to be set, then press OK.INPUTSELECTCDr -§-^6 THr^RETURN SELECT

To stop recordingTo stop the VCR while recording, press STORDaily/weekly recordingIn step 3 above, press 4^ to select the recording pattern. Each t

Setting the timer manually (continued)Tips• To set the channel, you can also use the CH+/- or number buttons.• To set the tap>e sp>eed, you can

Additional OperationsPlaying/searching at various speedsO PLAYx2!► SLOW►►© FFREWPlayback options OperationView the picture during fast-forward or rewi

Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/ - buttons if:- Streaks appear while playing in slow mot

Searching for a selected point on the tapeYou can easily find a specific point by moving the pointer on the TV screen. The VCR fast-forwards or rewind

Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)2 Press to move the pointer (V) to thepoint where you want to start playback.The VCR starts sea

Skip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly. At intervals, the VCR skips playback while searching forward or backward.► ► e FF&

Setting the recording duration timeAfter starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified dur

Checking/ changing/ canceling timer settingsBefore you start...• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.I/OCLEARMENUf/4/“*-/-OK1 Press l/Cl)

step 3HookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up your VCR so that it works best for you

Checkinglchangingicanceling timer settings (continued)TIMER SET/CHECK45Press ^ to highlight the setting you want to change or cancel.• To change the s

Recording stereo and bilingual programsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is

Recording stereo and bilingual programs (continued)How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is

Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape (the 0 indicator flashes in the dis

Changing menu options1 Press MENU, then select ADVANCED OPTIONS and press OK.2 Press't^/ 4" to highlight the option to change, then press O

Menu optionSet this option toTAPE SELECT• AUTO when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than a T-140 length tape.• 180 when using a T-140 o

Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TV: Signal flowNotes• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of th

Operation (when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.• Press INPUT SELECT to display "

Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitwhen connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF

Attaching the external antenna connectorwhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to c

Audio/video (AA/) hookupPages 9 and 10If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture and sound if you hook up your VCR us

TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.SymptomRemedya>3oQ.The 1/(1) swit

Symptom RemedyA TV program does not appear• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. Ifon the TV screen.you are using a monitor, set it to

Troubleshooting (continued)Symptom RemedyA tape cannot be inserted.• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape compartment.The remote commander

SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standard Video recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM system Video headsDouble azimuth four heads Video si

Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panelrn l/Cl) POWER switch/indicator (67) Remote sensor (

Display windowSTEREOH mm[8]M LPSR_______________________ __MB / n • O n • / / I Imi O u u O O03 03m Timer indicator (67, 70)¡2] SAP (Second Audi

Index to parts and controls (continued)Rear panela [5]m16min AC power cord (8)[2] CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (11, 27)[3] LINE-1 IN AUDIO

Remote commander[T>&m-rr^ J "1^_____. ..1. s€)<53 CD GDGD Cp CO ® © ® '® © ® ® ‘® ®o^ -CE) O[H [WI/IVIDEOl switch (5^[2]

Index to parts and controls (continued)0 CD.1/0CD <hlO'O CZ) s- ® ‘® ® © ©® ® ® ®r® ffliTi] l/Cl) (power) switch (6, 67)51 COUNTER / R

IndexA, BAdjustingpicture 83 tracking 83 Advanced option 84 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 54 Antenna hookup 19 APC (Adaptive Picture Control) 83 Audio track