Sony SLV-777HF Manuel d'utilisateur

Video CassetteRecorder©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsOwner’s recordThe model and serial numbers are located at the rear of theunit. Re

Getting Started10( )CABLE BOXCONTROLINOUTVHF/UHF PLUG IN POWERINOUTCONTROL SOUTStep 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 1Using cable box controlRecom

11Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 1: VCR setup2 Turn on your cable box.3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.1 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the

Getting Started12Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 49.2 If the channe

13Getting StartedGetting StartedINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTHookup 2No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only afew scrambled channelsRecommended useUse t

Getting Started14Step 3: Hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR setupNormal display2 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTOand press OK. For details,

15Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 49.

Getting Started16Antenna hookupMake the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’thave cable TV).A Use this hookup if you’re using

17Getting StartedGetting Started Hookup 3: VCR setup1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. If both are

Getting Started18Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. Fordetails, see page 49.2 If the channe

19Getting StartedGetting StartedINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTPages 19 to 21Hookup 4Pages 19 to 21Hookup 4Hookup 4Incompatible cable box with many scrambledchannel

Introduction2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, donot expose the unit to rain ormoisture.RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION : TO REDUCE T

Getting Started202 The CLOCK SET menu appears. SelectMANUAL, press OK, and set the clockmanually. For details, see page 36.1 Set the RF UNIT switch

21Getting StartedGetting Started2 Enter the program guide channel, then the cablebox output channel.3 Press OK.1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in

Getting Started22( )CABLE BOXCONTROL PLUG IN POWERCONTROL SOUTLINE-1 INLINE OUTAUDIO VIDEOINOUTVHF/UHFAUDIO VIDEOLINEOUTOUTVHF/UHFINRM-CM101Cab

23Getting StartedGetting StartedHookup 5: VCR setupNormal display1 Set the RF UNIT switch toCH 3 or CH 4, whicheverchannel is not used in yourarea. I

Getting Started24Step 3: Hookups (continued)Automatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn

25Getting StartedGetting StartedINOUTVHF/UHFINOUTHookup 6Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambledchannels, using an A/B switchRecommended useB

Getting Started261 The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change theon-screen display language to Spanish(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,and press OK.

27Getting StartedGetting Started4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4). For details, seepage 45.1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRES

Getting Started283 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled channels you want torecord and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4).

29Getting StartedGetting StartedAutomatic clock settingOnce you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time youturn off the VCR.

3IntroductionTable of contents* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+system is manufactured under licen

Getting Started30Selecting alanguageYou can change the on-screen displaylanguage.1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to LANGUAGE and

31Getting StartedGetting StartedSetting the clockUsing the Auto Clock SetfeatureSome TV and cable channels transmittime signals with their broadcasts.

Getting Started32Setting the clock (continued)2 Press ?// to select AUTO, then pressOK.3 Press ?// to select YES, then press OK.4 To activate the Auto

33Getting StartedGetting StartedIf the clock is not activatedMENUNumberbuttons>/./?///OK1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Getting Started342 Press ?// to select NO for FULLAUTO.3 Press >/. to move the cursor (z) to theitem you want to set, then press ?// tomake the set

35Getting StartedGetting StartedNote• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, theVCR automatically changes chann

Getting Started361 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to CLOCK SET and press OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip this step.2

37Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press >/. to set the month.4 Press / to flash the day and press >/.to set the day.The day of the week is set a

Getting Started381 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to CABLE BOX CONTROL andpress OK.When using the EASY SET UP procedure,skip this

39Getting StartedGetting Started3 Press the number buttons to enter thecable box/DSS receiver code number, thenpress ..Find your cable box/DSS receive

Getting Started4Getting Started• Remote commander• Size AA (R6) batteriesStep 1UnpackingCheck that you have received the following items with the VCR:

Getting Started40Setting up cable box control (continued)Cable boxbrandSylvaniaT-Cable TeletextTandyTatungTeknicaTeleCaptionTeleserviceTexscanTFCTimel

41Getting StartedGetting StartedTo ensure correct operation• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSSreceiver front.• Do not

Getting Started42If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROLjac

43Getting StartedGetting StartedPresettingchannels(Skip this section if you areusing cable box/DSSreceiver control.)This VCR is capable of receiving V

Getting Started443 • To preset cable TV channels:Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABLE toCABLE.• To preset VHF and UHF channels:Press ?// to set ANTENNA/CABL

45Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press OK.Presetting/disablingchannels manuallyNumberbuttons,ENTERMENUcontinu

Getting Started462 • To preset a channel:1 Press the number buttons to enter thechannel number, then press ENTER.2 Press ?// to set MANUAL SET toADD.•

47Getting StartedGetting Started1 Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET,then press OK.2 Press the number buttons to select thechannel you want to fine-tu

Getting Started483 Press >/. to select FINE TUNING.The fine tuning meter appears.4 Press ?// to adjust to a clearer picture,then press OK.Note that

49Getting StartedGetting StartedSetting up VCR Plus+How VCR Plus+ worksWhenever you want to record a TVprogram, all you need to do is look upthe progr

5Getting StartedGetting StartedUsing the remote commanderYou can use this remotecommander to operate this VCRand a Sony TV. Buttons on theremote comm

Getting Started50Setting up VCR Plus+ (continued)1 Press MENU, then press >/. to move thecursor (z) to SET VCR PLUS+CHANNELS and press OK. 2 Enter

51Getting StartedGetting Started3 • If you made Hookup 1 or 3: Enter theactual number on your TV (and VCR)and press ENTER.• If you made Hookup 2: Ente

Basic Operations52Basic OperationsPlaying a tape6 EJECT1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.2 Insert a tape.The VCR turns on and starts p

53Basic OperationsBasic Operations3 Press · PLAY.When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically.ToStop playPause playResume play after pa

Basic Operations54Recording TVprogramsCH +/–r RECSP/EPINPUT SELECTCOUNTER/REMAIN1 Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.To record from a cab

55Basic OperationsBasic Operations3 Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the displaywindow.4 Press CH +/– to select the channel you wa

Basic Operations56Safety tabRecording TV programs (continued)Time counterTo check the remaining timePress DISPLAY repeatedly until the time counter ap

57Basic OperationsBasic OperationsTips• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.Enter the channel number, then pre

Basic Operations58Recording TVprograms usingVCR Plus+Just enter the program’s PlusCode listedin the TV program guide. The date,times and channel numb

59Basic OperationsBasic Operations2 Press the number buttons to enter theprogram’s PlusCode.If you make a mistake, press CLEAR andre-enter the correct

Getting Started6Controlling other TVs with the remote commanderThe remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If yourTV is listed in

Basic Operations60To use the VCR after setting the timerTo use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. The indicator turns off and

61Basic OperationsBasic OperationsSetting the timermanuallyIf VCR Plus+ is not available in yourarea, follow the instructions below to setthe timer to

Basic Operations622 Set the date, start and stop times, channelnumber, and tape speed:1 Press / to flash each item in turn.2 Press >/. to set each

63Additional OperationsAdditional OperationsPlaying/searchingat various speedsPlayback optionsView the picture duringfast-forward or rewindPlay at hig

Additional Operations64Playing/searching at various speeds (continued)Using the shuttle ring on the VCRWith the shuttle ring on the VCR,you can operat

65Additional OperationsTo resume normal playbackPress · PLAY.Tip• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/– buttons on the VCR if:–Streaks appear whil

Additional Operations66Searching for aselected point onthe tapeYou can easily find a specific point bymoving the pointer on the TV screen.The VCR fast

67Additional OperationsNotes• The figure on the scroll bar represents the total time length of the inserted tape asshown below.The total time length m

Additional Operations68Skip-searchingautomaticallyYou can spot check a whole tape quickly.At intervals, the VCR skips playbackwhile searching forward

69Additional OperationsRecording TVprograms usingthe quick timerAfter starting recording in the normalway, you can have the VCR stoprecording automati

7Getting StartedGetting StartedHookupsSelecting the best hookup optionThere are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook upyour VCR so t

Additional Operations70Checking/changing/canceling timersettingsBefore you start…• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.>/./?///OK1 Press

71Additional OperationsProgram 1Program 2Will be cut offWhen the timer settings overlapThe program that starts first has priority and the second progr

Additional Operations72Recording stereo and bilingualprogramsRecording stereo programsThis VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. Wh

73Additional OperationsHow sound is recorded on a video tapeThe VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recordedonto the main trac

Additional Operations74Adjusting the pictureAdjusting the trackingAlthough the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape(the indicat

75Additional OperationsChanging menu options1 Press MENU and select ADVANCEDOPTIONS.2 Press >/. to select the option to change, then press ?// to c

Additional Operations76Editing with another VCRHow to hook up to record on this VCRThis VCR (Recorder)TVOther VCR (Player)LINE OUT: Signal flowHow to

77Additional OperationsOperation(when recording on this VCR)Before you start editing• Turn on your TV and set it to thevideo channel.• Press INPUT SEL

Additional Information78Additional InformationGeneral setup informationSetting the RF unitWhen connecting the VCR to the TVusing only the antenna cabl

79Additional InformationEAC-32 Antennaconnector (notsupplied)Attaching the externalantenna connectorWhen using a 300-ohm twin lead cablefor VHF/UHF an

Getting Started8Step 3: Hookups (continued) Audio/video (A/V) hookupPages 8 and 9If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better p

Additional Information80TroubleshootingIf you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult yournearest Sony dealer.PowerSymptomThe

81Additional InformationSymptomA TV program does not appearon the TV screen.TV reception is poor.The tape starts playing as soonas it is inserted.The

Additional Information82SpecificationsSystemFormatVHS NTSC standardVideo recording systemRotary head helical scanning FM systemVideo headsDouble azimu

83Additional InformationIndex to parts and controlsRefer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.Front panel1 POWER switch/indicator (5

Additional Information84Index to parts and controls (continued)Display window7 Tracking indicator (74)8 Child Lock indicator (60)9 Line/channel indica

85Additional InformationRear panel1 AC power cord (7)2 CABLE BOX CONTROL(CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 22)3 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEOjacks (22, 76)4 RF (R

Additional Information86Index to parts and controls (continued)Remote commander1 TV / VIDEO remote control switch(5)2 6 EJECT button (53)3 TV/VIDEO b

87Additional InformationE, F, GEasy Set Up 11, 14, 17, 20,23, 26Editing 76EP mode 55H, I, J, KHi-fi audio track 73LLanguage selecting 30Locking the VC

uick reference to using the VCR2 Insert a tape and press· PLAY.To record a program1 Press VCR Plus+ on theremote commander.2 Enter the program’sPlusCo

9Getting StartedGetting StartedCautionConnections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals ofthe TV receiver should be made only