Sony SLV-M20HF - Video Cassette Recorder Document technique

Video Cassette

Recorder

Hookup/Setup

SLV-M20HF

3-862-974-11 (1)

Precautions

Safety

• Operate the unit only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the unit

and have it checked by qualified personnel

before operating it any further.

• This unit is not disconnected from the AC

power source (mains) as long as it is connected

to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been

turned off.

• 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. If you are unable to insert

the plug fully into the outlet, contact your Sony

dealer.

• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you do

not intend to use it for an extended period of

time. To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the

plug, never by the cord.

Installing

• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent

internal heat buildup.

• 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.

• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It

is designed to be operated in a horizontal

position only.

• Keep the unit and cassettes away from

equipment with strong magnets, such as

microwave ovens or large loudspeakers.

• Do not place heavy objects on the unit.

• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a

warm location, moisture may condense inside

the VCR and cause damage to the video head

and tape. When you first install the unit, or

when you move it from a cold to a warm

location, wait for about one hour before

operating the unit.

Table of contents

4 Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

8Step 3: Hookups

9Audio/video (A/V) hookup

11 Hookup 1: Using cable box control

14 Hookup 2: No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a

few scrambled channels

17 Hookup 3: Antenna hookup

20 Hookup 4: Incompatible cable box with many scrambled

channels

23 Hookup 5: DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver

26 Hookup 6: Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled

channels, using an A/B switch

29 Selecting a language

30 Setting the clock

34 Setting up cable box control

39 Presetting channels

43 General setup information

45 Index to parts and controls

back cover

Index

* VCR Plus+, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1-mini

to 3-phono, 1-mini)

• Monaural cable (1-mini to 1-mini)

Step 1

Unpacking

Check that you have received the following items with the VCR:

• Cable Mouse (cable box controller)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type

connectors

• Jack cover

• SmartFile labels

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by

matching the + and – on the batteries

to the diagram inside the battery

compartment.

Insert the negative (–) end first, then

push in and down until the positive (+)

end clicks into position.

Step 2

Setting up the remote commander

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote

commander to operate this VCR

and a Sony TV or AV receiver.

Buttons on the remote

commander marked with a dot

(•) can be used to operate your

Sony TV.

The RECEIVER VOL +/– and

MUTING buttons can be used to

operate your Sony AV receiver.

Remote sensor

Notes

• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.

• If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, remove

the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

• Do not use a new battery with an old one.

• Do not use different types of batteries.

• Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote commander.

Set TV / VIDEO to

VIDEO and point at the remote sensor on the VCR

TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV

TV / VIDEO

MUTING

RECEIVER

VOL +/–

continued

To operate

the VCR

a Sony TV

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To remotely control the VCR with

the remote commander, set

COMMAND MODE on the

remote commander to the same

position as that on the VCR.

Usually set to VTR 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 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs

To change the command mode

position of the VCR, press and

hold COMMAND MODE on the

VCR for about two seconds and

repeat until the desired position

appears in the display window.

Controlling other TVs with the remote commander

The remote commander is preprogrammed to control non-Sony TVs. If your TV

is listed in the table below, set the appropriate manufacturer’s code number.

1Set TV / VIDEO at the top of the remote commander to TV .

2Hold POWER down, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

number buttons. Then release POWER.

Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/–, and TV/VIDEO buttons to

control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to

control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VIDEO to VIDEO .

Tip

• If you set your TV’s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns

off automatically.

COMMAND

MODE

Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

COMMAND MODE

VTR

123

456

Code

number

03, 04, 14

06, 10

03, 04, 17

02, 03

04, 12

Code

number

03, 08, 12

04, 13

04,12,13,17

04, 12

06, 19

03, 04

06, 18

05, 14

Code

number

04, 10

07, 10, 11

03, 05, 18

08, 12

03, 08, 14

03, 04, 12

Manufacturer

Sony

Akai

AOC

Centurion

Coronado

Curis-Mathes

Daytron

Emerson

Fisher

General Electric

Gold Star

Hitachi

J.C.Penny

Manufacturer

JVC

KMC

Magnavox

Marantz

MGA/Mitsubishi

NEC

Panasonic

Philco

Philips

Pioneer

Portland

Quasar

Radio Shack

Manufacturer

RCA

Sampo

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Sylvania

Teknika

Toshiba

Wards

Yorx

Zenith

Notes

• If the TV uses a different remote control system from the one programmed to work

with the VCR, you cannot control your TV with the remote commander.

• If you enter a new code number, the code number previously entered will be erased.

• When you replace the batteries of the remote commander, the code number may

automatically reset. Set the appropriate code number every time you replace the

batteries.

Code numbers of controllable TVs

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one at a time until

you find the one that works with your TV.

Refer to

Pages 9 and 10

Pages 11 to 13

Pages 14 to 16

Pages 17 to 19

Pages 20 to 22

Pages 23 to 25

Pages 26 to 28

Hookups

Selecting the best hookup option

There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up

your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.

Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following

pages to set up your VCR.

Step 3

Use

Audio/video (A/V) hookup, then

follow one of the hookups below.

Hookup 1

Hookup 2

Hookup 3

Hookup 4

Hookup 5

Hookup 6

After you’ve completed the connections, follow the instructions for setup.

During setup, if you need more details on the procedure described, page

numbers are provided where you can find complete, step-by-step

instructions.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR.

Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,

refer to “Quick reference to using the VCR” on the back cover of the

supplied operating instructions.

Before you get started

• Turn off the power to all equipment.

• Do not connect the AC power cords until all of the connections are

completed.

• Be sure you make connections firmly. Loose connections may cause

picture distortion.

• If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your nearest

Sony dealer or qualified technician.

* DSSis a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

If you have

TV that has audio/video inputs

Cable box that is compatible with the

VCR’s cable box control feature

No cable box or incompatible cable box

with only a few scrambled channels

Antenna only, no cable TV

Incompatible cable box with many

scrambled channels

DSS*receiver

Incompatible cable box with only a few

scrambled channels, using an A/B

switch

Audio/video (A/V) hookup Pages 9 and 10

If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better picture

and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections. In addition,

for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect the audio outputs

of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV doesn’t have A/V

inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.

If your TV has the S-Link* (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR

using the connection shown on page 10. Your TV will automatically switch

to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the

VCR.

If you’re not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you’re finished

setting up the VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on pages 9 and

10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these

connections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable

hookups.

* S-Linkis a trademark of Sony Corporation.

AUse this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

Audio/video cable (supplied)

VCR Stereo receiver

* Do not connect the miniplugs for this hookup.

VCR Stereo receiver

BUse this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

continued

Audio cable (not supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUX IN

LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

Audio cable (not supplied)

Note

• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.

CUse this hookup if your TV has the S-Linkfunction

A/V hookup: VCR setup

VCR

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup,

use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Caution

Connections between the VCR’s VHF/UHF connector and the antenna terminals of

the TV receiver should be made only as shown in the following instructions. Failure

to do so may result in operation that violates the regulations of the Federal

Communications Commission regarding the use and operation of RF devices. Never

connect the output of the VCR to an antenna or make simultaneous (parallel) antenna

and VCR connections at the antenna terminals of your receiver.

Note to CATV system installer (in USA)

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-

40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,

specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the

building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Press MENU and select

ADVANCED OPTIONS. Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and

press the cursor stick (OK).

For details, refer to page 34 of the

supplied operating instructions.

Stereo receiver

Audio/video cable (supplied)

Step 3: Hookups (continued)

Audio cable (not supplied)

S-LINK LINE-1 IN

LINE OUT

AUDIO VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO AUDIO OUT

AUX IN

S-LINK

ADVANCED OPTIONS

SHARPNESS

TUNER AUDIO

AUDIO MIX

AUTO STEREO ON OFF

ON OFF

MAIN SAP

page1

AUTO ANT SEL

Use to se l ec t an

tem, then push

LH––

DEFAULT SPEED EP

Use to se l ec t an

tem, then push OK

ADVANCED OPTIONS

CLOCK SET

TUNER PRESET

TIMER SET / CHECK

LANGUAGE

CABLE BOX CONTROL

SMARTFILE EDIT

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