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`To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
`expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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`CAUTION
`I Fti5K or ELECTRIC sHoo<
`DO NOT OPEN
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`CAUTION‘ TO REDUCE THE Flt$|< OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
`DO NOT REMOVE COVER (DR BACK).
`NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
`REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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`This symbol is intended to alert the user
`to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
`voltage” within the product's enclosure
`that may be of sufficient magnitude to
`constitute a risk of electric shock to
`persons.
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`This symbol is intended to alert the user
`to the presence of important operating and
`maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
`literature accompanying the appliance.
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`N
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`Owner’s Record
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`The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit
`and the serial number on the top. Record the serial number
`in the space provided below, Refer to these numbers
`whenever you call upon your Sony service dealer regarding
`this product.
`Model No. SLV-373UC Serial No.
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`For the Customers In the U.S.A.
`INFORMATION
`This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
`energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
`strict accordance with the manutacturer’s instructions,
`may cause interference to radio and television reception.
`it has been type tested and found to comply with the limits
`for a Class B computing device in accordance with the
`specifications in Subpan J of Pan 15 of FCC Rules, which
`are designed to provide reasonable protection against
`such interference in a residential installation. However,
`there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in ,
`a particular installation.
`If this equipment does cause
`interference to radio or television reception, which can be
`determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
`is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
`more of the following measures:
`Reorienf the receiving antenna
`Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
`Move the equipment away from the receiver
`Plug the equipment
`into a different outlet so that
`equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
`If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
`experienced radioltelevision technician for additional
`suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
`prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
`helpful:
`“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
`Problems".
`This booklet
`is available from the U.S. Government
`Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
`004-000-00345-4.
`
`—- Note to CATV system installer:
`This reminder is provided to call
`the CATV system
`installers attention to Article B20-22 of the NEC that
`provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
`specified that the cable ground shall be connected to the
`grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
`cable entry as practical.
`
`For the customers in Canada
`TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS
`POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
`RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE
`BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT
`BIADE EXPOSURE.
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 3
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`Precautions
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`On
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`0C|ean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
`cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
`detergent solution.
`-Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or
`benzine, which might damage the finish.
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`-Do not throw away the carton and packing materials.
`They make an ideal container in which to transport the
`unit. When shipping the unit to another location, repack
`it as illustrated on the carton.
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`If you have any questions about this unit, contact your
`Sony dealer or a qualified technician.
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`On safety
`-Operate the unit only on 120V AC, 60 Hz.
`-Should anything tall into the cabinet. unplug the unit
`and have it checked by qualified personnel before
`operating it any further.
`-One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
`purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet only
`one way. It you are unable to insert the plug fully into
`the outlet, contact your dealer.
`it will not be used
`-Unplug the unit from the wall outlet it
`for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord,
`pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
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`On Installation
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`-Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat
`build-up.
`-Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs. blankets, etc.)
`or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block
`the ventilation slots.
`-Do not install the unit near heat sources such as
`radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct
`sunlight, excessive dust, mechanical vibration or shock.
`-The unit is designed tor operation in a horizontal
`position. Do not install it in an inclined position.
`0Keep the unit and cassette’ tapes away from equipment
`with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
`loud speakers.
`-Do not place any heavy object on the unit.
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`On Operation
`-when the unit is not in use, turn the power oft to
`consen/e energy and to extend the life of the unit.
`- Remove and store video cassettes after recording or
`playback.
`-Store the cassettes in their cases and keep them in an
`upright position to prevent intrusion of dust and uneven
`winding.
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`introduction
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`How te‘Uu This Ilunuai
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`This manual is arranged to help you quickly find the
`information you need for the operation of the
`SLV-373UC.
`This manual consists of the following four sections.
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`1 Preliminaries
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`2 Preparations
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`3 Operations
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`4 Other Information
`First, look through the Table of Contents. If you are
`already familiar with VCR operation, read starting from
`the “Preparations" section. If you are new to VCR
`operation, start with “identifying the Operational
`Parts" (page 8) to familiarize yourself with this unit. To
`have a quick overview of the operation of this unit, refer
`to “Playing a Tape" (page 29). “Recording TV
`Programs" (page 36), and “Timer Recording" (page 40).
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`Before Youlegin '
`0 Check that the following accessories are in the carton
`with your unit:
`~Remote Commander RMT-V373A (1)
`~Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
`-External antenna connector (1)
`-75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
`-AC power cord (1)
`0 In the text of this manual, buttons and switches are
`shown in capital letters,
`Example: Press PLAY.
`IThe buttons on the Commander and the unit with the
`same mark have the same functions.
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`0 Notes are enclosed in boxes.
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`I For Editing
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`-DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
`Allows easy operation and quick access to the desired
`scene.
`-CONTROL 5 INPUT lack
`Allows remote control of this VCR by other Sony video
`equipment with a CONTROL S OUTPUT yack.
`- input connectors on the front panel
`Offers easy connection to a video camera recorder.
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`I On-screen displays
`....:..j...j___....?—........—....
`0 Data screen
`Tape counter, tape speed, operation mode, and
`remaining tape length are displayed on the TV screen.
`-AUTO MENU display
`Allows selection of an automatic tape operation on the
`TV screen.
`-TIMER SETICHECK display
`Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
`referring to the TV screen.
`I Convenient Functions
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`- Auto tracking function
`Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for
`maximum picture quality.
`- Timer recordings of 8 programs over a month
`Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset as
`much as one month in advance.
`-Index function
`The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily
`with the index mark/index search function.
`-SWING SHUTTLE dial on the Commander
`Allows playback in various speeds in forward and
`reverse directions.
`-Auto Head Cleaner
`The video heads will automatically be cleaned each
`moment the power is turned on, the tape is loaded or
`ejected, for at least 50,000 times.
`I High quality picture
`-High quality (H0) picture
`The SLV-373UC provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
`through High Quality (HQ) picture technology,
`H0 A video cassette recorder (VCR) with this marking
`incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is
`compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the
`vusi mark.
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`the Operational Parts Refer to the pages indicated tor details,
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`1 POWER ON/OFF switch and indicator
`Press to turn on and off the power of the unit. The
`indicator lights when power is supplied.
`Q, EJECT button
`Press to eject the cassette.
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`3 Cassette compartment
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`at Display window and function mode display
`Various displays appear. See “|ndications in the
`Display Window.” (page Sn
`5 I STOP button
`Press to stop the tape.
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`6 IIIH1 PAUSE/STILL button (page 33)
`In the playback mode: Press to obtain a still picture.
`in the recording mode: Press to pause recording
`temporarily.
`|> PLAY button
`Press to playback the tape.
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`8 DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (page 33)
`In the stop
`Turn to the right (>>) to advance
`mode
`the tape rapidly, and to the left
`(44) to rewind the tape.
`in the playback Turn to the right (FORWARD) to
`mode
`advance and to the left
`(REVERSE) to reverse the picture
`in various speeds including a still
`picture when the ring is released.
`Turn to the right (FORWARD) to
`view the picture in last speed.
`The unit will return to fast-fonivard
`when the ring is released.
`Turn to the left (REVERSE) to
`view the picture in last speed
`reverse. The unit will return to
`rewind mode when the ring is
`released.
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`In the rewind
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`torward mode
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`9 COMMAND MODE selector (page 9)
`To remotely control this VCR with the supplied
`wireless Commander, set this selector to the same
`position as that on the Commander. Usually set to
`VTR 3.
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`T_o] SHAFIPNESS SOFTISHARP control (page 35)
`Use to adjust the sharpness of the picture if
`necessary. Normally set this control at the center
`position.
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`E LINE IN 2 VIDEO and AUDIO jacks (phono type)
`(page 54)
`Connect to the videolaudio output jacks of another
`VCR or a video camera recorder.
`12 Remote sensor
`Point the supplied Commander here.
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`QUICK TIMER button (page 48)
`Press to start quick timer recording and to set the
`recording duration.
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`<« HIGH SPEED nswmo button (page so)
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`I REC button (page 36)
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`TRACKING AUTO/MANUAL button (page 35)
`Press to re-activate the automatic tracking function
`after using the manual tracking adjustment.
`TRACKING NOFIMALISLOW and STILL ADJUST
`V/A buttons (page 34)
`Press to clear streaks it they appear on the screen in
`normal and slow playback (= normal/slow tracking).
`Press to reduce picture shaking in the still mode
`(= still adjust).
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`CHANNEL +I— buttons (page 36)
`Press to select the TV channels. Press + to advance
`and — to go back.
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`1 ANT TVIVTR button (page 37)
`when connecting the VCR and a TV via the VHF
`antenna terminal, press this button so that VTR
`indicator lights in the display window. When you wish
`to watch one TV program while recording another,
`press this button again so that the VTR indicator is
`turned off.
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`2] INPUT SELECT button (page 36)
`Press so that the desired input mode indicator
`appears in the display window to select the program
`to be recorded. The indicator changes as follows:
`
`TUNER and channel number|—» LINE L1
`LINE L2
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`
`E] REC MODE (SPIEP) button (page 28)
`Press to select the recording tape speed. SP or EP.
`when playing back, the tape speed will be
`automatically detected regardless of the setting of
`this button.
`
`4 EDIT ON/OFF button (page 53)
`Normally keep this button at OFF (i.e. the EDIT
`indicator turned off). when using this VCR for
`editing, press this button so that the EDIT indicator
`lights.
`
`E] TIMER REC ON/OFF button (page 41)
`Press this button to enter the timer recording standby
`mode. Press it again to release the timer recording
`standby mode betore changing or canceling a timer
`recording or to operate the unit before a timer
`recording starts.
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 7
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`

`

`Identifying the Operational Parts
`
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`
`E LINE OUT VIDEO and AUDIO jacks (phono type)
`(page 17, 55)
`Connect to the videolaudio input jacks 01 another
`VCR.
`
`1— RF UNIT selector (page 19)
`Use to select the channel tor VCR playback, 3 OH or
`4 CH. whichever is not active in your area.
`
`2 VHFIUHF IN/OUT connectors (F-type) (page 13)
`Connect to the VHF/UHF connectors on your TV
`referring to the “Connections” section.
`
`3 LINE IN 1 VIDEO and AUDIO iacks (phono type)
`Connect to the videolaudio output jacks of another
`VCR.
`
`4 AC IN jack
`Connect the supplied AC power cord. Then connect
`the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
`
`5 CONTROL 5 IN jack (mini type) (page 56)
`Connect to the CONTROL 3 output jack of another
`Sony product for systematic operations such as
`synchronized editing.
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 8
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`
`
`‘O
`Remote command'o'rV
`-The buttons on the Commander with the same
`name or mark as those on the unit have the
`same lunction.
`-The buttons on the Commander with a red clot
`is operable to control the TV even when the
`El selector is set to
`
`ll| COMMAND MODE selector (page 6)
`To remotely control the VCR with the Commander,
`set this selector to the same position as that on the
`unit. Normally set to VTFI 3. Change the position as
`shown below to control other Sony VCRs:
`VTR 1: For Sony Betamax format VCFts
`VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCFis
`VTR 3: For Sony VHS lormat VCFts
`2 Channel number buttons
`3 ENTER button
`Used to enter channel numbers. For example, to
`select channel 10, press 1, 0, and then ENTEFI.
`4 MENU button (page 20)
`Press to enter the MENU mode. Press again to get
`out of the MENU mode.
`5 EXECUTE button and cursor shift AIVI<I>
`buttons
`Use to preset items in various menu operations.
`
`6 ANT TV/VTR (Antenna TV/VTR) button (page 37) When connecting the VCR and a TV via the VHF
`
`antenna terminal. press this button so that VTR
`indicator lights in the display window. When you wish
`to watch one TV program while recording another,
`press this button again so that the VTFl indicator is
`turned off.
`POWER switch
`
`7l~‘l [TV]! VTR] remote control selector
`
`Set to VTR to use the Commander to control the
`VCR. Set to to use the Commander to control
`the TV.
`
`lwl
`
`INPUT SELECT button (page 36)
`Press to select the source to be recorded. The
`selected input mode indicator will appear in the
`display window.
`10 CHANNEL +/— buttons (page 36)
`Press to change the channel. When the TV}! VTR
`remote control selector is set to
`the channels on
`the TV can be changed. when the TV / VTR remote
`control selector is set to
`the channels on the
`VCR can be changed.
`11 VOL +l— buttons
`Press to control the TV’s volume.
`
`12 FIEC MODE button (page 28)
`Press to select the recording tape speed. SP or EP
`When playing back, the tape speed will be
`automatically detected regardless of the setting of
`this button.
`
`Function of buttons [E and E
`These buttons can be used to remotely control Sony
`TVs with the
`mark.
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 9
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`

`

`Identifying the Operational Parts
`
`13 TIMER CLEAR button (page 45)
`Use to clear timer settings.
`
`IE TIMER REC (ONIOFF) button (page 41)
`Press this button to enter the timer recording standby
`mode. Press it again to release the timer recording
`standby mode betore changing or canceling a timer
`recording or to operate the unit belore a timer
`recording starts.
`
`15 INDEX button (page 51)
`Press to enter the index mode.
`
`16 DATA SCREEN button (page 30)
`Press to turn on and off the on—screen display.
`
`[E COUNTER RESET button (page 38)
`Press to reset the counter to OHOOMOOS.
`
`1B INDEX MARKIERASE buttons (page 50, 52)
`Press MARK to mark an index signal at the desired
`point on a tape during recording or playback. To
`erase a previously recorded index signal, locate the
`index signal and press ERASE.
`
`STOP
`
`x 2
`|>
`
`Tape transport buttons
`<DII-'IECTlON> (Press to determine
`the direction of l>PLAY, x 2, and lb SLOW.
`During still mode, frame-by-frame picture is
`available with this button.)
`(double-speed)
`SLOW (+: to increase the speed, —: to
`reduce the speed)
`REC (Press the two buttons simultaneously)
`0
`PAUSE
`I I
`PLAY
`>
`E‘)/E) SEARCH (reverse/forward)
`» FF (fast-fowvard)
`« FIEW (rewind)
`444 HIGH SPEED FIEWIND
`I
`
`20 SWING SHUTTLE dial (page 33)
`Turn the dial to playback the tape in various speeds.
`The available speeds are reverse search, —X2, —X1.
`—X1/5, still (H4), X1/5, X1, X2, and fonivard search.
`
`10
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 10
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`

`

`Battery Insertion
`
`1 Open the lid.
`
`
`
`2 Insert two size AA (IEC deslgnatlon R6)
`batteries with the polarity lined up correctly.
`
`
`
`3 Close the lid.
`
`
`
`Notes on the handling of batteries
`-With normal operation, the batteries Will last for
`approximately 6 months.
`-If the Commander wiil not be used tor a long period oi
`time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage lrorn
`battery leakage.
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 11
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`

`

`in order to watch the playback picture on the TV screen
`and to receive TV programs on this VCR, the VCR and
`the TV receiver must be connected properly. The
`connection between the two units varies depending upon
`the type of TV receiver and antenna that you have. We
`will show you some typical ways to make connections
`with the supplied accessories. Before operating the unit,
`go through this section and make the correct
`connecnons
`
`
`
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`- It your TV does not match the three examples
`below...
`Consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified
`technician.
`
`First Check Your TV
`
`It your TV does not have video and audio input [acks
`Check the antenna terminals on your TV
`
`If your TV has video and
`audio input jacks
`
`75-ohm VHF/UHF antenna terminal
`
`VHF and UHF separate antenna
`terminals
`
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`You can enjoy a better quality
`picture by connecting the
`VCR and TV via these jacks.
`Go to “Connection Example
`
`Then read “Setting the RF Unit" to view the playback picture of the VCR
`on the TV.
`
`‘
`
`6'
`
`Caution
`Connections between the recorder VHF/UHF OUT connector and the antenna
`terminals of a TV receiver should be made only as shown in the instructions.
`Failure to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal
`Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of rt devices.
`Never connect the output of the recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous
`(parallel) antenna and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your
`reciever.
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 12
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`

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`receiver and connect it to the VCR.
`1 Disconnect the TV antenna cable lrom the TV
`
`2 Connect the VCR and the TV.
`It the TV has a single terminal for the VHF/UHF
`antenna:
`Use the 75-ohm coaxial cable (supplied).
`it the TV has separate antenna terminals for
`VHFIUHF:
`Use the EAC-66 UN band separator/mixer (not
`supplied).
`
`How to attach the U/V band separator/mlxer and the
`F-type connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
`
`If the antenna cable Is
`a 75-ohm coaxial
`(round) type
`/
`VHF
`
`ll the antenna cable is
`a 300-ohm twin lead
`(fall) type.
`
`VHF
`
`F-type connector
`(not supplied)
`
`Antenna connector
`(supplied)
`
`VHF/UHF
`
`Disconnect the TV antenna cable trom the TV and
`connect it to the VCR.
`If the antenna cable is a 75-ohm coaxial (round)
`fYP9‘»
`Use the F—type connector (not supplied).
`II the antenna cable is a 300-ohm twin lead (flat)
`type:
`Use the antenna connector (supplied).
`Connect the VHFIUHF OUT on the VCR and the
`VHF IN terminal on the TV with the 75-ohm
`coaxial cable (supplied).
`How to attach the antenna connector and the F-type
`connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
`
`2
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`13
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 13
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`

`

`Connections
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`(not supplied)
`
`VHF/UHF
`
`antenna cable.
`1 Connect the antenna connector (supplied) to the
`
`antenna cable.
`1 Connect the antenna connector (supplied) to the
`
`the VCR.
`2 Connect the antenna connector to VHFIUHF IN on
`
`the VCR.
`2 Connect the antenna connector to VHFIUHF IN on
`
`3 Connect VHFIUHF OUT on the VCR and the
`VHFIUHF antenna terminal on the TV.
`
`3 Connect the EAC-66 UN band separatorlmixer
`(not supplied) to the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
`
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`the VHF and UHF antenna terminals on the TV.
`4 connect the EAc—66 UN band separatorlmixer to
`How to attach the antenna connector and the UN
`band separator/mixer
`See page 19.
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 14
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`

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`1 connect the EAC-66 UN band separator/mixer
`(not supplled) to the VHF and UHF antennas.
`
`1 Connect the EAC-66 UN band separatorlmixer
`(not supplied) to the VHF and UHF antennas.
`
`Connect the EAC-G6 UN band separatorlrntxer to
`the VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
`
`Connect the EAC-66 UN band separatorlmixer to
`the VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
`
`Connect VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR and the
`VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the TV.
`
`How to attach the UN band separator/mixer and the
`F-typa connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
`
`the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
`3 Connect the EAC-66 UN band separatorlmlxer to
`
`VHF and UHF antenna terminals on the TV.
`4 Connect the EAC-66 UN band separator to the
`
`How to attach the UN band separator/mixer and the
`F-type connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
`
`15
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 15
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`

`

`Connections
`
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`converter
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`VHFIUHF
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`VHFIUHF
`
`A connection example is given above, but we
`recommend that you consult your cable company to
`make sure that the cable is properly connected.
`
`How to attach the UN band separator/mixer and the
`F-type connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
`
`Connect the cable TV channel converter between the TV
`and the VCR. By setting the ANT TVNTR switch to TV,
`you can watch a cable TV program while playing back or
`recordlng video sources using the VIDEO LINE IN jack
`on the VCR.
`
`How to attach the Hype connector
`See page 18.
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 16
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`

`

`Jicks
`Connection Example 6 — To‘ Connect’: TV equippaq yyltb‘
`How to attach the F-type connector
`See page 18.
`
`
`
`If your TV is a stereo type
`Use the VMC-910MS/920MS connecting cable (not
`supplied).
`
` ©
`
`VHFIUHF
`
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`
`For a high-quality picture, connect a color monitor or a
`TV equipped with video/audio input jacks.
`
`on the VCR.
`1 Connect the VHFIUHF antenna to the VHF/UHF IN
`
`VHF/UHF IN terminal on the TV with the supplied
`2 Connect the VHFIUHF OUT on the VCR and the
`75-ohm coaxial cable.
`
`3 Connect the LINE OUT iacks on the VCR and the
`vldeolaudlo input iacks on the TV with the video
`connecting cable and audio connecting cable.
`
`17
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 17
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`

`

`Connections
`
`How to attach the F-type connector (not supplied)
`
`1
`
`Strip 17 mm (11I16 inch) of the black polyvinyl
`
`jacket. 17 mm (11/16 inch)
`
`Fold back the woven wire.
`
`Strip 12 mm (1/2 inch) of the while plastic
`leaving 12 mm at the center conductor.
`
`Slip the crlrnplng rlng over the cable.
`
`Insert the inner conductor into the F—type
`connector shaft and push the end of the cable
`into the connector as tar as It will go.
`
`Slide the crimping ring over this assembly.
`Then pinch the crimping ring with pliers to hold
`the connection in place.
`
`Cut the center conductor leaving 3 mm
`(1/6 inch) from the end.
`
`Insert the F-type connector into VHF/UHF IN on
`the VCR.
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 18
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`

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`How to attach the external antenna connector (Si-lPP”9d)
`
`‘ 1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
`
`2 Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the
`screws on antenna connector.
`
`3 Tighten the screws again.
`How to attach the EAC-66 U/V band separator/mixer (not supplied)
`
`1 Loosen the screws on the UN band separatorlmixer.
`2 Fit the 30D—ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the
`SCTEWS.
`Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the UN band
`separatorlmixer.
`
`VCR.
`4 Connect the UN band separator/mixer to the VHF/UHF IN on the
`
`
`Why this setting is necessary
`Your TV receiver must be set to receive the signal from
`your VCR. To get the proper RF signal. set the RF UNIT
`selector switch on the rear panel of the VCR.
`If channel
`4 is active in your area, set the switch to 3 CH, and vice
`versa. It you connect a color monitor or a TV
`equipped with video/audio input lacks, you do not
`need to make this adiustment.
`
`whichever is not active in your area.
`1 Set the RF UNIT at the rear to 3 OH or 4 CH,
`Press POWER.
`The indicator will light.
`Press ANT TVNTR so that the VTR indicator
`lights.
`Check that the TUNER Indicator appears in the
`display window, then select an active channel in
`your area by pressing CHANNEL +/—.
`Turn on the TV and set the TV to the channel
`selected in step 1.
`The TV program selected on the VCR will appear on
`the screen.
`
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`Your TV is now tuned to the VCR. Whenever you use the
`VCR, set the TV to the channel selected above.
`
`Note
`For details about TV channel adjustment, see the instruction manual of the TV.
`
`19
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 19
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`

`

`About the MENU Display
`
`The SLV-373UC is equipped with a menu display
`function. Menu display enables you to perform certain
`operations which are displayed on the TV or the monitor.
`
`First display the main MENU, and select the item to be
`operated or preset.
`
`Ilaln MENU Display
`
`MENU
`VAUTO MENU
`HMER SET/CHECK
`TUNER PRESET
`CLOCK SET
`
`Note
`The position of the cursor is retained as long as the power
`cord is connected
`
`_
`
`Before you begin
`Check the connections between the VCR and the TV.
`
`Operation
`
`1 Turn on the TV.
`If your TV is connected to both VHFIUHF OUT
`and LINE OUT on the VCR.
`Select the input for the VCR.
`If your TV is connected only to the VHFIUHF OUT
`on the VCR.
`Select the channel tor the VCR (3 CH or 4CH).
`Press POWER.
`Press ANT TVNTH so that the VTFl indicator
`lights.
`(Only for We without video/audio input jacks.)
`Press MENU.
`The main MENU will appear on the screen.
`Move cursor to the desired menu by A or 7.
`Press EXECUTE.
`The selected MENU will appear on the screen.
`
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`
`To erase the main MENU display
`Press MENU again
`
`To display other MENU displays
`1 Press MENU to erase the present display.
`2 Press MENU again to display main MENU.
`3 Move cursor to the desired menu.
`4 Press EXECUTE.
`
`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 20
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`

`

`Detatisofhchllonu
`
`Here is a list of the menus in the main MENU. For
`details, refer to the sections indicated.
`
`
`
`AUTO MENU
`
`Use to select an automatic tape operation.
`See “Presetting the VCFi's Operation — Auto Play’' (page 31).
`
`TIMER SET/CHECK
`
`Use to preset a timer recording and let's you check the settings.
`See ‘Timer Recording” (page 40).
`
`TUNER PRESET
`
`Use to preset the active channels in your area.
`See “Presetting Active Channels” (page 24).
`
`CLOCK SET
`
`Use to set the clock.
`See “Dale and Clock Setting" (page 22).
`
`suanwedard
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 21
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`
`
`Date and Clock Setting
`
`You can set the date and clock on the TV screen with
`the Commander. Note that AM 12:00 is midnight and PM
`12:00 is noon.
`
`Press MENU.
`
`SET.
`
`Move cursor to CLOCK
`
`
`
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`Press EXECUTE.
`“V1 1990 MON AM
`12:00" will be displayed.
`The left most 1,
`in the
`“month” position, is
`blinking.
`
`Press A or V until 10
`appears In the month
`position.
`
`Use A and V to change the numbers.
`Use 1 and D to change the blinking Items.
`
`Press > to make the
`next number, in the
`“day” position blink.
`
`GLOGKSET
`I
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`Qfitsoo MON Am2:oo
`automatically set.
`
`Press A or V until 26
`appears In the day
`position.
`The day of the week is
`
`22
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 22
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`

`
`To recall the date and clock on the screen
`Select CLOCK SET in the main MENU and press
`EXECUTE.
`
`Notes
`-You can set the clock except during timer recording, tirner
`recording standby, quick timer recording.
`-When the date and clock are called up on the screen, the
`clock keeps running as long as no modificatinn is made.
`The seconds Will not be reset in 00 when you return to the
`original screen.
`
`
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`7 Press D to make the year
`blink and press A to
`change the year if
`necessary.
`
`blink.
`8 Press D to make the time
`
`appears.
`9 Press A or V until PM 3
`
`minute blink.
`10 Press > to make the
`
`1 1 Press A or V until 32
`appears in the minute
`positiun.
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`1 2 Press EXECUTE simultaneously
`with s time signal.
`Press of EXECUTE will set the
`clock to 3:32 pm 00 seconds.
`
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 23
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`

`

`Presetting Active Channels
`
`This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13,
`UHF channels 1410 69, and CATV channels 1 to 125.
`These channels can be preset on the TV screen using
`the Commander and the ruman PRESET display. First,
`we recommend that you preset the active channels in
`your area using the amomatic preset mode_ Then, if
`there are any unwanted channels, delete them manually.
`If you've already decided which channels you wish to
`preset on the VCR, set them directly by using the
`channel nu,-"be, bum,n5_
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`‘Turn on the VCR and the TV-
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`VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR only. make sure that the TV
`55 S91 I0 the Correct channel (3 or 4) for the VCR.
`‘W955 ANT TV/VTR ‘° displali ‘he VTR i"d5°3‘°'-
`-Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator and
`channel number appear in the display window.
`
`To Preset All
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`1
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`A
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`2
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`Use A and V to move the cursor.
`Use 4 and > to select t