Sony SLV-775HF User Manual

SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Video CassetteRecorder©1996 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are

Getting Started10SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecommended useYou should use this hook

11Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting Started Hookup 1: VCR setup2 Turn on your cable box.3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1 The

Getting Started12SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Ford

13Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 2No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsRe

Getting Started14SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setupNormal display2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Selec

15Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your progr

Getting Started16SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV

17Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting Started Hookup 3: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is

Getting Started18SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Ford

19Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedPages 19 to 21Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Hookup 4Incompatible cabl

SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO

Getting Started20SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press the Joystick (EXECUTE). For details,see page 3

21Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting Started2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.3 Press the Joy

Getting Started22SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)INOUTVHF/UHFAUDIO VIDEOLINE OUTLINE-1 INAUDIO VIDEOLINEOUTOUTVHF/UHFIN( )CABLE BOXCONTROL C

23Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 5: VCR setup.Normal displaySET UPENGLISHFRANÇAISESPAÑOLLANGUAGENEXTCANCEL::E

Getting Started24SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically set

25Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedHookup 6Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B swit

Getting Started26SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (F

27Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting Started4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 45

Getting Started28SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want torecord and the cable box out

29Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedAutomatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock

SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)3IntroductionTable of contents* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus

Getting Started30SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then push Joystick to

31Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedSetting the clockUsing the Auto Clock SetfeatureSome TV and cable channels transmitt

Getting Started32SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Setting the clock (continued)EXECUTE3 Push Joystick to ?// to select YES, then press the Joystick(E

33Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedIf the clock is not activatedcontinuedMENUNumberbuttonsJoystick> / . / ? / / /EXE

Getting Started34SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)2 Push Joystick to ?// to select NO forFULL AUTO.3 Push Joystick to >/. to move the cursor(z) to

35Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedNote• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature,

Getting Started36SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)1 Press MENU, then push Joystick to >/.to move the cursor (z) to CLOCK SETand press the Joystick

37Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedCLOCK SET11/1/1997 SA 12:00AMCLOCK SET11/1 /1997 SU 12:00AM63 Push Joystick to >/

Getting Started38SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)USEPUSH MENU TO QUIT/•CABLE MOUSE ON OFFCABLE BOX CONTROLTO SELECT1 Press MENU, then push Joystick

39Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting Started3 Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DSS receiver code number, thenpush

Getting Started4SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting Started• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteriesStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have receive

Getting Started40SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Setting up cable box control (continued)Cable boxbrandStargateSTSSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatun

41Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedTo ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cab

Getting Started42SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is con

43Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.)

Getting Started44SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)3 • To preset cable TV channels:Push Joystick to ?// to setANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.• To preset VHF a

45Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting Started1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press the Joystick (EXECUTE).2 • To preset

Getting Started46SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press the Joystick (EXECUTE).2 Press the number buttons t

47Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting StartedSetting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all

Getting Started48SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued)Numberbuttons,ENTER1 Press MENU, then push Joystick to >/.to mov

49Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Getting Started3 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter theactual number on your TV (and VCR)and press

5Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedUsing the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a

Basic Operations50SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECT1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a

51Basic OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic Operations3 Press the Joystick · .When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automaticall

Basic Operations52SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Recording TVprogramsCH +/–r RECTAPE SPEEDINPUT SELECTCOUNTERREMAIN1 Turn on your TV and set it to

53Basic OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic Operations3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press C

Basic Operations54SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Recording TV programs (continued)To watch another TV program while recording1 Press TV/VTR to turn

55Basic OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic OperationsRecording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the

Basic Operations56SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ (continued)2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s

57Basic OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic OperationsTo use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begi

Basic Operations58SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Setting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below

59Basic OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Basic Operations2 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber and tape speed:1 Push Joystick

Getting Started6SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non

Additional Operations60SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Playing/searchingat various speedsAdditional OperationsPlayback optionsFast-forward/rewindVie

61Additional OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Recording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can h

Additional Operations62SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Checking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to the

63Additional OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Program 1Program 2Will be cut offWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first

Additional Operations64SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Recording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receive

65Additional OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)How sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi au

Additional Operations66SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the trackin

67Additional OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Changing menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.2 Push Joystick to >/. to sel

Additional Operations68SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder) TVOther VCR (

69Additional OperationsSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Operation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to

7Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be

Additional Information70SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to

71Additional InformationSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)EAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300

Additional Information72SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yourn

73Additional InformationSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)SymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts pla

Additional Information74SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scannin

75Additional InformationSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Index to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Fron

Additional Information76SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Display windowIndex to parts and controls (continued)TIMERSTEREOLPAPCMSAPEPSPAMPMHVTRSA1 TIM

77Additional InformationSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)Remote commander1 TV / VTR remote control switch (5)2 6 EJECT button (51)3 COUNTER RESET bu

Additional Information78SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)!¢ POWER switch (56)!∞ TV/VTR button (54)!§ AUDIO MONITOR button (64)!¶ VCR Plus+ button (55

79Additional InformationSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11(1)E, F, GEasy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20,23, 26Editing 68EP mode 53H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 65LL

Getting Started8SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audio/video (A/V) hookupPages 8 to 9If your TV has audio/video (A/V) in

SONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)uick reference to using the VCR2 Insert a tape and press theJoystick ·.To record a program1 Press VCR Plus+ on ther

9Getting StartedSONY SLV-775HF (E) 3-858-121-11 (1)Getting StartedC Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link functionVCRAUDIO VIDEOLINE-1 INLINE OU