SONY®
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`Video Cassette Recorder
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`perating Instructions
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`SKYHAWKE EX. 1021, page 1
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`To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
`expose the unit to rain or moisture.
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`CAUTION
`‘ RlSK or: ELECTRIC suoo<
`DO NOT OPEN
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`CAUTION‘ TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
`DO NOT REMOVE COVER (DR BACK).
`NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
`REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVlCE 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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`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 to the U.S.A.
`INFORMATION
`This equipment generates and uses radio trequency
`energy and it not installed and used properly, that is, in
`strict accordance with the manufacturer’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.
`It 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:
`Reorient the receiving antenna
`Relocate the equipment with respect to the receiver
`Move the equipment away from the receiver
`Plug the equipment
`into a difierent outlet so that
`equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.
`If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
`experienced radio/television 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 Oflice, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
`004-000-00345-4.
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`— Note to CATV system installer:
`This reminder is provided to call
`the CATV system
`installer's attention to Article 520-22 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
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`cable entry as practical.
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`For the Customer: 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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`-abie of Contents
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`Prellmlnnrles
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`Precautions
`Introduction ..
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`Identifying the Operational Parts
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`Connections ............................................................. 12
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`About the MENU Display ................................................... 20
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`Pup.
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`Date and Clock Setting ..................................................... 22
`Presetting Active Channels ................................................. 24
`Handling Video Cassettes ................................................... 28
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`Operation:
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`PM
`Playing a Tape ......................................................... 29
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`Recording TV Programs .
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`Use of the Tape Counter
`Timer Recording
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`Quick Timer Recording ......................................... . 48
`Index Function ......................................................... 50
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`Editing
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`Editing with Another VCR .
`Editing with a VCR without a Sony Control Terminal
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`Editing with a VCR with a Control S Out Terminal .............................. 56
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`indications in the Display Window ............
`Othtr [mm Troubleshooting ........................................................... 58
`Specifications ...................................................... Back cover
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`Precautions
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`0n Ctaatrium
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`OCIean 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.
`
`000 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
`OOperate 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.
`IOne 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
`0Unplug the unit from the wall outlet it
`for an extended period at 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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`-A||ow 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.
`IDo 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.
`OKeep the unit and cassette tapes away from equipment
`with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large
`loud speakers.
`000 not place any heavy object on the unit.
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`On Operatlon
`-When the unit is not in use, turn the power oft to
`conserve 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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`SKYHAWKE EX. 1021, page 4
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`Introduction
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`How to‘Uu This WI :
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`Overview of the SIN-87300
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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 6) 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).
`
`Baton Youlegtn '
`0 Check that the following accessories are in the carton
`with your unit:
`ORemote Commander RMT-V373A (1)
`OSize 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.
`OThe 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
`_—.___—————-—
`IDUAL 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 Jack.
`0 Input connectors on the front panel
`Offers easy connection to a video camera recorder.
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`I (in-screen displays
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`0 Data screen
`Tape counter, tape speed, operation mode, and
`remaining tape length are displayed on the TV screen.
`sAUTO MENU display
`Allows selection of an automatic tape operation on the
`TV screen.
`OTIMEFI SET/CHECK 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 6 programs over a month
`Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset as
`much as one month in advance.
`olndex 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
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`0High quality (HO) picture
`The SLV-373UC provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
`through High Quality (HQ) picture technology,
`HG A video cassette recorder (VCR) with this marking
`incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is
`compatible with any video cassette recorder bearing the
`wig mark.
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`seyeulwyeid
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`Identifying the Operational Parts Refer to the pages indicated tor details,
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`1 POWER ONIOFF 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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`4 Display window and function mode display
`Various displays appear. See “Indications in the
`Display Window.” (page fin
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`5 l STOP button
`Press to stop the tape.
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`E “1* PAUSE/STILL button (page 33)
`In the playback mode: Press to obtain a still picture.
`In the recording mode: Press to pause recording
`temporarily.
`7 D PLAY button
`Press to playback the tape.
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`B DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring (page 33)
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`in the stop
`Turn to the right (») to advance
`mode
`the tape rapidly, and to the left
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`(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
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`picture when the ring is released.
`Turn to the right (FORWARD) to
`view the picture in last speed.
`The unit will return to fast-tomard
`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
`mode
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`In the fast-
`torward mode
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` 9 COMMAND MODE selector (page 9)
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`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 a.
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`1:0] SHARPNESS SOFT/SHARP 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 video/audio output jacks of another
`VCR or a video camera recorder.
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`12 Remote sensor
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`Point the supplied Commander here.
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` 1 ANT TV/VTR button (page 37)
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`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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` 1] 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:
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`TUNER and channel number|—> LINE L1
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`1—— 4LINE 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.
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` 4 EDIT ONIOFF button (page 53)
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`Normally keep this button at OFF (is. the EDIT
`indicator turned off). When using this VCR for
`editing, press this button so that the EDIT indicator
`lights.
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` E] 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 before a timer
`recording starts.
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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 REWIND button (page 30)
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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 NORMAL/SLOW and STILL ADJUST
`VIA 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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` E]
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`CHANNEL +17 buttons (page 36)
`Press to select the TV channels. Press + to advance
`and — to go back.
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` 5 CONTROL 5 IN jack (mini type) (page 55)
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`4 AC lN iack
`Connect the supplied AC power cord. Then connect
`the AC power cord to the wall outlet.
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`Connect to the CONTROL 3 output jack of another
`Sony product for systematic operations such as
`synchronized editing.
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`Identlfylng the Operational Parts
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`1— RF UNIT selector (page 19)
`Use to select the channel lor VCR playback, 3 CH or
`4 CH. whichever is not active in your area.
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`2 VHF/UHF lN/OUT connectors (F-type) (page 13)
`Connect to the VHF/UHF connectors on your TV
`referring to the ”Connections” section.
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`3 LINE IN 1 VIDEO and AUDIO iacks (phono type)
`Connect to the video/audio output jacks of another
`VCR.
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`E LINE OUT VIDEO and AUDIO lacks (phono type)
`(page 17, 55)
`Connect to the videolaudio input iacks 01 another
`VCR.
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`Remote comm"
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`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 dot
`is operable to control the TV even when the
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`El- selector is set to
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` 2 Channel number buttons
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`ill 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 VCRs
`VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs
`VTR a: For Sony VHS iormat VCRs
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`3 ENTER button
`Used to enter channel numbers. For example, to
`select channel 10. press 1, 0, and then ENTER.
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`4 MENU button (page 20)
`Press to enter the MENU mode. Press again to get
`out of the MENU modet
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`5 EXECUTE button and cursor shift LIV/4])
`buttons
`Use to preset items in various menu operations.
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` 6 ANT TV/VTR (Antenna TV/VTR) button (page 37)
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`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 VTFi indicator is
`turned off.
`POWER swltch
`'3‘[st] [TVI/ VTR-i remote control selector
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`Set to VTR to use the Commander to control the
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`VCR. Set to .to use the Commander to control
`the TV.
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`lwl
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`this button.
` When connecting the VCR and a TV via the VHF
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`INPUT SELECT button (page 36)
`Press to select the source to be recorded. The
`selected input mode indicator will appear in the
`display window.
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` 10 CHANNEL +/— buttons (page 36)
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`Press to change the channel When the TV)! VTR
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`remote control selector is set to m the channels on
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`the TV can be changed. When the TV / VTR remote
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`control selector is set to E the channels on the
`VCR can be changed.
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`11 VOL +l— buttons
`Press to control the TV’s volume.
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` 12 FIEC MODE button (page 28)
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`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
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`Function of buttons [E and E
`These buttons can be used to remotely control Sony
`TVs with the
`mark.
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`Identifying the Operational Parts
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` 13 TIMER CLEAR button (page 45)
`Use to clear timer settings.
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` IE TIMER REC (ON/OFF) button (page 41)
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`Press this button to enter the timer recording standby
`mode. Press it again to release the timer recording
`standby mode botore changing or canceling a timer
`recording or to operate the unit belore a timer
`recording starts.
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`15 INDEX button (page 51)
`Press to enter the index mode.
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` 1E DATA SCREEN button (page 30)
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`Press to turn on and off the cn—screen display.
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`STOP
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`E COUNTER RESET button (page 38)
`Press to reset the counter to OHOOMOOS.
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` 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.
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`x 2
`lb
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`Tape transport buttons
`<DIRECTlON> (Press to determine
`the direction of l>PLAY, x 2, and I» SLOW.
`During still mode, frame-by-frame picture is
`available with this button.)
`(double-speed)
`SLOW (+: to increase the speed, 7: to
`reduce the speed)
`REC (Press the two buttons simultaneously)
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`PAUSE
`II
`PLAY
`>
`ENE) SEARCH (reverse/forward)
`» FF (fast-fowvard)
`« HEW (rewind)
`4« HIGH SPEED HEWIND
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`20 SWING SHUTTLE dial (page 33)
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`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.
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`Battery Insertion
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`1 Open the lid.
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`2 Insert two size AA (IEC designation R6)
`batteries with the polarity lined up correctly.
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`3 Clase the lid.
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`Notes on the handling of batteries
`IWith normal operation, the batteries wtll last for
`approximately 6 months.
`clf the Commander wiH not be used tor a iung period at
`time, remove the batteries to avoid po§ible damage lrom
`battery leakage.
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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
`connections,
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`“crave" Begin”
`'Turn Off the power ‘0 "‘9 VCR and the TV,
`'DO "01 connect the AC power 00de until all Of the
`connections are completed.
`-Make connections fifm'tl- LOOSG connections may cause
`picture distortion.
`- It your TV does not match the three examples
`below...
`Consult your nearest Sony dealer or qualified
`technician.
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`First Check Your TV
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`
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`If your TV has video and
`It your TV does not have video and audio input lacks
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`Check the antenna terminals on your TV audio input jacks
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`75-ohm VHF/UHF antenna terminal
`VHF and UHF separate antenna
`terminals
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`connections.
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`You can enjoy a better quality
`picture by connecting the
`VCR and TV via these jacks.
`Go to ”Connection Example
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`Then read “Setting the RF Unit" to view the playback picture of the VCR
`on the TV.
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`Cautlon
`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 at the recorder to an antenna or make simultaneous
`(parallel) antenna and recorder connections at the antenna terminals of your
`reciever.
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`If the antenna cable Is
`a 75-ohm coaxial
`(round) type
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`VHF
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`t the antenna cable is
`a SOO-ohm twin lead
`(fall) type.
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`VHF
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`F-type connector
`(not supplied)
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`Antenna connector
`(supplied)
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`VHF/UHF
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`Disconnect the TV antenna cable trom the TV and
`connect it to the VCR.
`It the antenna cable is a 75-ohm coaxial (round)
`M191
`Use the F-type connector (not supplied).
`II the antenna cable Is a sou-ohm twin lead (flat)
`type:
`Use the antenna connector (supplied).
`Connect the VHF/UHF 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.
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`recelver and connect it to the VCR.
`1 Disconnect the TV antenna cable from the TV
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`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
`VHF/UHF:
`Use the EAC—66 UN band separator/mixer (not
`supplied).
`
`How to attach the (”V band separator/mixer and the
`F-type connector
`See pages 13 and 19.
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`Connections
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`BAG-66 UN bend morknlxer
`(”0‘ supplied)
`
`Ts—ohrn coaxial cable
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`antenna cable.
`1 Connect the antenna connector (supplied) to the
`
`antenna cable.
`1 Connect the antenna connector (supplied) to the
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`the VCR.
`2 Connect the antenna connector to VHF/UHF IN on
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`the VCR.
`2 Connect the antenna connector to VHF/UHF IN on
`
`3 Connect VHFIUHF OUT on the VCR and the
`VHF/UHF antenna terminal on the TV.
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`3 Connect the EAc-Gs UN band separator/mixer
`(not supplled) to the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
`
`How to attach the antenna connector
`see page 19'
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`14
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`4 Connect the EAC—GG UN band separator/mixer to
`the VHF and UHF antenna terminals on the TV.
`How to attach the antenna connector and the UN
`band separator/mixer
`See page 19.
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`SKYHAWKE EX. 1021, page 14
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`Comm Example 6, -- to mmmwmm
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`VHF/UHF
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`750nm coaxiaf:cm
`{supplied}
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`1 Connect the EAc-SG UN band separator/mixer
`(not supplled) to the VHF and UHF antennas.
`
`1 Connect the EAc-sfi UN band separator/mixer
`(not supplled) to the VHF and UHF antennas.
`
`Connect the EAc-Gs UIV band separator/meer to
`the VHF/UHF IN on the VCR.
`
`Connect the EAC-SG UN band separator/mixer 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.
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`the VHF/UHF OUT on the VCR.
`3 Connect the EAC-GG UIV band separator/mlxer to
`
`VHF and UHF antenna terminals on the TV.
`4 Connect the EAc-Gti UIV band separator lo the
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`How to attach the UN band separator/mixer and the
`F-type connector
`See pages 18 and 19.
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 15
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`Connections
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`750nm coaxial
`cable (supplied)
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`CATV
`Channel
`converter
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`VHF/UHF
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`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
`recording video sources using the VIDEO LINE IN jack
`on the VCR.
`
`How to attach the Hype connector
`See page 18.
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`Connection Example 6 — To Connect: TV equipm gyms inasmuch 311;:me
`How to attach the F-type connector
`See page 18.
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`
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`If your TV is a stereo type
`Use the VMC—QTOMS/920MS connecting cable (not
`supplied).
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`LINE OUT
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`VHF/UHF
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`For a high-quality picture, connect a color monitor or a
`TV equipped with video/audio input jacks.
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`on the VCR.
`1 Connect the VHF/UHF antenna to the VHF/UHF IN
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`VHF/UHF IN terminal on the TV with the supplied
`2 Connect the VHF/UHF 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 audlo connecting cable.
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`Connections
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`How to attach the F-type connector (not supplied)
`
`Strip 17 mm (11/16 inch) of the black polyvinyl
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`1
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`jacket. 17 mm (11/16 inch)
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`Fold back the woven wire.
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`
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`Strip 12 mm (1/2 inch) of the white plastic
`leaving 12 mm at the center conductor.
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`
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`Slip the crlmplng rlng over the cable.
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`
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`Insert the inner conductor into the F-type
`connector shaft and push the end of the cable
`into the connector as tar as It wlll go.
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`
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`Slide the crimping ring over this assembly.
`Then pinch the crimping ring with pliers to hold
`the connection in place.
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`
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`the VCR.
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`
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`Cut the center conductor leaving 3 mm
`(1/6 inch) from the end.
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`Insert the F«type connector into VHF/UHF IN on
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`
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`How to attach the external antenna connector (SUPP’iEd)
`
`1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
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`2 Fit the 300-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the
`screws an antenna connector.
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`300—ohm Min
`lead cable
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`hODN
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`3 Tighten the screws again.
`How to attach the EAC-ES U/V band separator/mixer (not supplied)
`
`1 Loosen the screws on the UN band separator/mixer.
`
`screws.
`2 Fit the (Boo-ohm twin lead cable on the UHF antenna under the
`Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the UN band
`separator/mixer.
`
`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 adlustment.
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`
`whichever is not active in your area.
`1 Set the RF UNIT at the rear to 3 CH 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 adiuslment, sea the instruction manual of the TV.
`
`
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`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.
`
`Main MENU Display
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`MENU
`VAUTO MENU
`ilMER SET/CHECK
`TUNER PRESET
`CLOCK SET
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`Note
`The posttion of the cursor is retained as long as the power
`cord is connected
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`_
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`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 VHF/UHF OUT
`and LINE OUT on the VCR.
`Select the input for the VCR.
`If your TV is connected only to the VHF/UHF 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.
`
`To erase the main MENU display
`Press MENU again
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`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.
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`Here is a list of the menus in the main MENU. For
`details, refer to the sections indicated.
`
`
`
`
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`AUTO MENU
`
`Use to select an automatic tape operation.
`See ”Presetting the VCR's Operation — Auto Play" (page 31).
`
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`TIMER SET/CHECK
`
`Use to preset a timer recording and let‘s you check the settings.
`See “Timer Recording” (page 40).
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`TUNER PRESET
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`Use to preset the active channels in your area.
`See “Presetting Active Channels“ (page 24).
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`CLOCK SET
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`Use to set the clock.
`See ”Dale and Clock Setting" (page 22).
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`suanmdard
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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.
`
`Use A and V to change the numbers.
`Use 4 and D to change the blinking items.
`
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`Move cursor to CLOCK
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`Press EXECUTE.
`"1/1 1990 MON AM
`12:00” will be displayed.
`The left most 1.
`in the
`“month” position, is
`blinking.
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`Press A or V until 10
`appears In the month
`position.
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`Press > to make the
`next number, in the
`“day” position blink.
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`Press A or V until 26
`appears In the day
`position.
`The day of the week is
`automatically set.
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`CLOCK SET
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`SET.
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`7 Press > to make the year
`blink and press A to
`change the year if
`necessary.
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`To recall the date and clock on the screen
`Select CLOCK SET in the main MENU and press
`EXECUTE.
`
`Notes
`OYou can set the clock except during timer recording, timer
`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 to 00 when you return to the
`original screen.
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`SKYHAWKE Ex. 1021, page 23
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`blink.
`8 Press b to make the time
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`appears.
`9 Press A or V until PM 3
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`minute blink.
`10 Press > to make the
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`1 1 Press A or V until 32
`appears in the minute
`position.
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`CLOCK SE?
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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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`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 TUNER PRESET displayr First,
`we recommend that you preset the active channels in
`your area using the automatic preset mode. Then, if
`there are any unwanted channels, delete them manually.
`If you’ve already decided which channels you wish to
`preset 0n the VCR, set them directly by using the
`channel number buttons.
`
`Before Presetting Chamois
`
`’
`°Turn 9n the VCR and the TV.
`'" you ve connected the TV and ‘he VCR USIHQ the
`VHF/UHF OUT 0" the VCR WW. make sure that the TV
`'5 591 to the 0°"9‘3‘ channel (3 0|“ 4) torthe VCR-
`OPress ANT TV/VTR ‘0 display the VTR Indicator.
`'Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator and
`channel number appear in the display window.
`
`2
`A
`1
`To Preset AllWW Automatically
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`—7
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`Use A and V to move the cursor.
`Use 4 and > to select the items.
`
`
`
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`
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`2 Move the cursor to TUNER PRESET.
`MENU
`AUTO MENU
`TIMER BETIOHECK
`$ TUNER FRESET
`CLOCK SET
`
`
`
`Press EXECUTE.
`The TUNER PRESET display will appear.
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`QC“
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`TUNER PHESET
`NORMAUCAW'NORM CATV
`AUTO PHESET
`DMANUAL SET ~ADD EHASE
`AFT
`'ON
`OFF
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`FINE TUNlNG
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`FINE TUNING
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`
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`1 Press MENU.
`
`MENU
`> AUTO MENU
`TIMER SETiCHECK
`TUNES? FRESH
`CLxK SET
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`4 Move cursor to NORMAL/CATV.
`R PR
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`ESE!
`TUNE
`V NDRMAUCAYV-NORM CATV
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`Select NORM to preset
`VHF and UHF
`channels.
`Select CATV to preset
`cable TV channels.
`The lowest channel
`number, 2 for NORM
`and 1
`lor CATV will
`appear