Sony SLV-750HF - Manual (Page 5)

Introduction
How to Use This Manual
This manual includes information on two video cassette
recorder (VCR) models, the SLV-750HF and the
SLV-751HF. The model name is indicated on the rear and
front panels.
This manual is divided into five chapters.
The chapters and their contents are as follows:
Preliminaries (page 2)
Preparation (page 6)
Basic Operations (page 27)
Advanced Operations (page 46)
Additional Information (page 55)
If you are using your VCR for the first time, start from the
section “Hookups and Getting Started” (page 6). This
section explains how to hookup, set up, and operate your
VCR so that you can start enjoying it right away.
For information about the VCR’s basic operations, such as
Playback (page
27), Recording TV Programs (page 32), or
Timer Recording (page 35), see Basic Operations.
If you are already familiar with the basic operations, see
Advanced Operations.
If you have any problems in operating the VCR, refer to
Troubleshooting. If your VCR is in need of repair, contact
your nearest Sony Sen/ice Center facility.
Conventions of this manual
This manual explains operations using the VCR Remote
Commander. However, the buttons on the VCR with the
same name or mark as those on the Remote Commander
function exactly the same as those on the Remote
Commander.
When you are reading through the manual, remember:
• Buttons and switches are shown in uppercase letters.
Example: Press ► PLAY.
• Numbers in the illustrations correspond to numbers in the
text.
• indicates signal flow.
• Notes and cautions are enclosed in boxes.
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following accessories:
• Remote Commander (1)
• Size AA (R6) batteries (2)
• External antenna connector (1)
• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors (1)
• AC power cord (1)
• Audio/video connecting cable (3 phono to 3 phono) (1)
• Cable Mouse (Cable Box Controller) (1)
Overview
Functions
• VCR Plus+™ system
Allows you to quickly and easily preset up to eight TV
programs.
• Cable box control
Allows your VCR to control channel selection on most
cable boxes.
• APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function
Automatically optimizes recording and playback
performance by adjusting the video circuitry for each tape
that you use.
• Auto tracking function
Automatically adjusts the tracking condition for optimum
picture quality.
• Timer recordings of eight programs in a month
Recording of up to eight TV programs can be preset up to
one month in advance.
• DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring
Allows quick access to the desired scene and playback in
various speeds in forward and reverse directions.
• Input connectors on the front panel
Allows easy connection to a video camera recorder.
• Index function
The beginning of a desired scene can be located easily
with the index search function.
• Auto head cleaner
Cleans the video heads each time a cassette is inserted
or ejected.
On-screen display ______________________________________________________
• ON SCREEN HELP message
The VCR gives a message on screen with a beep tone to
warn that you have attempted an incorrect operation.
• DISPLAY
Tape counter, cassette speed, operation mode, and
remaining cassette length can be displayed on the TV
screen.
• TIMER SET/CHECK display
Timer recording settings can be set and checked by
referring to the TV screen.
• LANGUAGE (Canadian versions only)
You can preset your VCR to display screen information in
either English or French.
High-quality picture •
• High-quality picture
Your Sony VCR provides sharp, finely detailed pictures
through High Quality (HQ) picture technology. Your VCR
incorporates VHS high-quality picture technology and is
compatible with any VCR bearing the mark.
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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corp.
Preliminaries