User manual SONY SLV-778HF

[. . . ] To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Precautions Safety · Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. · If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. · This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. · Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do not intend to use it for an extended period of time. [. . . ] If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. · Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. MENU M/m/, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. MAIN MENU Timer set / check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select Set : Vv : OK Quit : MENU 2 PLAY OK Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Clock set, " then press OK. CLOCK SET AUTO MANUAL Select Set : Vv : OK Quit : MENU 3 PLAY OK Press M/m to select MANUAL, then press OK. CLOCK SET DATE YEAR TIME 1 / 0 1 2 0 0 4 THU 12 : 0 0 AM Select End : Bb : OK Set Quit : Vv : MENU 22 Setting the clock 4 PLAY OK Press M/m to set the month. CLOCK SET DATE YEAR TIME 9 / 0 1 2 0 0 4 WED 12 : 0 0 AM Select End : Bb : OK Set Quit : Vv : MENU Getting Started 5 PLAY OK Press , to flash the day and press M/m to set the day. CLOCK SET DATE YEAR TIME 9 / 2 8 2 0 0 4 TUE 12 : 0 0 AM Select End : Bb : OK Set Quit : Vv : MENU 6 7 PLAY OK Set the year, hour, and minutes in the same way as the day. Press OK or MENU to start the clock. MENU Setting the clock 23 Step 6 : Presetting channels This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting methods. If you have already decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting methods (page 26). MENU Presetting all receivable channels automatically Before you start. . . · Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 47). If both are used, set the "VCR Output CH" to either channel. If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input. · Press TV/VIDEO to display the VCR indicator in the VCR's display window. M/m/</, OK 1 MENU Press MENU. MAIN MENU Timer set / check Clock set Tuner preset Advanced options Language / Idioma / Langue Select Set : Vv : OK Quit : MENU 2 PLAY OK Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Tuner preset, " then press OK. TUNER PRESET [ CABLE ] Ant / Cable: Auto preset Channel add / erase Select End : Vv : OK Set Quit : Bb : MENU 24 Presetting channels 3 PLAY OK Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Ant/Cable. " Getting Started 4 PLAY OK · To preset cable TV channels: Press </, to select CABLE. TUNER PRESET [ CABLE ] Ant / Cable: Auto preset Channel add / erase Select End : Vv : OK Set Quit : Bb : MENU PLAY OK · To preset VHF and UHF channels: Press </, to select ANTENNA. TUNER PRESET [ ANTENNA ] Ant / Cable: Auto preset Channel add / erase Select End : Vv : OK Set Quit : Bb : MENU 5 PLAY OK Press M/m to move the cursor (B) to "Auto preset, " then press OK. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen. Auto preset CH 2 0 · · · · · please wait · · · · · continued Presetting channels 25 Presetting/disabling channels manually Before you start. . . · Set the "VCR Output CH" to "3CH" or "4CH" in ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 47). Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. continued Recording TV programs 31 3 · CH Press CH +/­ to select the channel or line input video source you want to record. 4 SP / EP Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP. EP (Extended Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP (Standard Play). However, SP produces better picture and audio quality. 5 REC Press z REC to start recording. "REC" appears in the display window. To stop recording Press x STOP. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time counter and the remaining tape length appear alternately. The white bar indicates the current location in relation to the entire tape length. The remaining time also appears in the display window. 0 : 0 0 : 3 0 SP Rem 1 : 3 8 SP Time counter Remaining tape length To check the remaining tape length of a tape, set "Tape select" in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu correctly (page 47). 32 Recording TV programs To watch another TV program while recording 1 Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VCR indicator in the display window. A/V connections, set the TV to the TV's antenna input; if not, skip this 3 Select another channel on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on the tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab Tips · To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander. · You can select a video source from the LINE IN 1 or LINE-2 IN jacks using the INPUT SELECT button. [. . . ] Nothing happens when you press z REC. 52 Troubleshooting Clock Symptom The timer does not operate. Timer recording Remedy · · · · · · · · Check that the clock is set. The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one minute. · Turn the power off and unplug the AC power cord. A tape cannot be inserted. [. . . ]