Sony SLV-478 Operations Instructions

Video CassetteRecorder©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating Instructions3-861-448-11 (1)SLV-478

Getting Started121 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel

13Getting StartedGetting StartedPages 11 and 12Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Cable box with many scrambled channelsRecommended useUse th

Getting Started141 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel

15Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 3No cable box, or cable box with only a fewscrambled channelsRecommended useUse this hookup if you do not have

Getting Started161 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are used, set theswitch to either channel

17Getting StartedGetting StartedCable box with only a few scrambled channels, usingan A/B switchRecommended useBy using an A/B switch (not supplied),

Getting Started18 Hookup 4: VCR setupStep 3: Hookups (continued)1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea.

19Getting StartedGetting StartedSelecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z)

Getting Started20Setting the clockSet the time and date to use the timerfeature for recording programs.Before you start…• Turn on the VCR and the TV.•

21Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press / to flash the day and press >/.to set the day.The day of the week is set automatically.4 Set the year, hou

Introduction4 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not openthe cabinet. Ref

Getting Started22PresettingchannelsThis VCR is capable of receiving VHFchannels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to125.

23Getting StartedGetting Started3 • To preset cable TV channels:Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE toCABLE.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Press ?// to s

Getting Started24Presetting channels (continued)Presetting/disablingchannels manuallyMENUNumberbuttons,ENTERCH +/–1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET

25Getting StartedGetting StartedChannel to be disabledChannel to be preset1234567890• CHTUNER PRESET CH5ANTENNA / CABLEAUTO PRESETMANUAL SETAFTFINE TU

Getting Started26Presetting channels (continued)If the picture is not clearNormally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT)function automatically tunes in channel

27Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press >/. to select FINE TUNING.The fine tuning meter appears.4 Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,then pre

Basic Operations28Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECTSMART CUE1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and

29Basic OperationsBasic Operations3 Press · PLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.Additional tasksToStop playPause playResu

Basic Operations30Recording TVprograms1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cable box, turn it on.2 Insert a tape with it

31Basic OperationsBasic Operations3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you wa

5IntroductionTable of contentsGetting Started4 Step 1: Unpacking5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander7 Step 3: Hookups17 Selecting a language18 Se

Basic Operations32Safety tabTo check the remaining tape lengthPress DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of taperemaining.To watch

33Basic OperationsBasic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe timerYou can preset up to eight programs at atime.Before you start…• Check that the VC

Basic Operations34Recording TV programs using the timer (continued)2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:1 Press / to fla

35Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicat

Additional Operations36Playing/searchingat various speedsAdditional Operations& SLOWPlayback optionsView the picture during fast-forward or rewind

37Additional OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automati

Additional Operations38Checking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.POWER>/./?//OKMEN

39Additional OperationsProgram 1Program 2Will be cut offWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second progr

Additional Operations40Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicat

41Additional OperationsChanging menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.2 Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to c

Getting Started6Getting StartedStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteries

Additional Operations42Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder)TVOther VCR (Player)LINE OUT: Signal flowLINE-1

43Additional OperationsOperation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SEL

Additional Information44Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cabl

45Additional InformationEAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor a VHF/UHF

Additional Information46SymptomThe POWER switch does notfunction.The power is turned on but theVCR does not operate.The clock has stopped and“–:– –” l

47Additional InformationSymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.The

Additional Information48SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimu

49Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel1 POWER switch/indicator (3

Additional Information50Display window5 Child Lock indicator (33)6 Tracking indicator (38)7 Time counter/clock/line/channelindicator (27, 29, 41)8 Tap

51Additional InformationRemote commander1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)2 6 EJECT button (27)3 TV/VIDEO button (30, 42)4 DISPLAY button (30)5 CO

7Getting StartedGetting StartedInserting the batteriesInsert two size AA (R6) batteries bymatching the + and – on thebatteries to the diagram inside t

Additional Information52!™ POWER switch (32)!£ CLEAR button (36)!¢ AUDIO MONITOR button(This button doesn’t work for thisVCR.)!∞ Number buttons and EN

53Additional InformationIndexA, BAFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 24Antenna hookup 9APC (Adaptive PictureControl) 38Audio/video (A/V)hookup 8CCable hookup 11, 1

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Getting Started8Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)Notes• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to

9Getting StartedGetting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so t

Getting Started10If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better pictureand sound when you hook up your VCR using these connection

11Getting StartedGetting StartedAntenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).A Use this hookup