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3-859-466-11 (1)
Integrated
Amplifier/Video
Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
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SLV-AV100U/C
©1997 by Sony Corporation
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• Do not install the unit in an inclined position. It is designed to be operated in a horizontal position only. WARNING • Keep the unit and cassettes away from equipment with strong magnets, such as microwave ovens or large To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose loudspeakers. the unit to rain or moisture. • 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 t
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Getting Started Table of contents 4 Step 1: Unpacking 5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 6 Step 3: Speaker systems hookup 8 Step 4: Various audio/video hookups 11 Step 5: TV antenna or cable hookups 30 Adjusting the SOUND SET with EASY SET UP 33 Setting the clock 35 Setting up cable box control 39 Presetting channels 1 43 Setting up VCR Plus+ * 45 Presetting radio stations Basic VCR / Radio Operations 47 Playing a video tape 49 Using the pre-programed sound fields 50 Recording TV programs
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Step 1 Unpacking Check that you have received the following items with the unit: • Remote commander • AM loop antenna • Size AA (R6) batteries • FM wire antenna • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors • Video cable (1 phono to 1 phono) Getting Started 4
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Getting Started Step 2 Setting up the remote commander Inserting the batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries matching the + and – on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment. Using the remote commander You can use this remote commander to operate this unit, a TV, other VCRs, an LD deck, CD player, cassette deck, DAT deck, and MD deck (all equipment must be made by Sony). For details on how to operate other equipment with this remote commander, see “Audio/ Video Equipment O
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FRONT SPEAKERS R L SURROUND SPEAKERS R-REAR-L CENTER Step 3 Speaker systems hookup To get the best possible sound from the unit, connect front (left and right), center, and rear (left and right) speakers. You need to connect either the center or rear speakers as well as the front speakers to enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Before you connect... • Prepare speaker cords (one for each speaker) (not supplied). (+) (+) (–) (–) • Be sure to match the speaker cords to the appropriate terminals o
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Getting Started SURROUND SPEAKERS R-REAR-L CENTER Connect the rear speakers to the SURROUND 3 SPEAKERS REAR L/R connectors. Repeat step 1 above for the surround speakers. If you don’t have rear speakers, skip this step. (+) Note • Be sure to connect both left and right speakers. If you connect only one speaker, the rear speaker won’t reproduce the sound. (–) Placing the speakers For optimum surround sound effect, place your speakers as shown below. Rear speaker 60-90 cm Front speaker 45º Tips •
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Step 4 Various audio/video hookups The following connections with various audio/video equipment are recommended examples. The actual connections may vary depending on the equipment you have. Before you connect.... • Prepare audio (not supplied) and video cables referring to the following table. Audio cable Video cable White (L) White (L) Yellow Yellow Red (R) Red (R) Equipment Necessary cable for each piece of equipment Tuner/CD player One audio cable MD deck/DAT deck/cassette deck Two audio ca
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Getting Started Connect your audio/video equipment using audio 1 and video cables (not supplied) referring to the illustration on page 8. Make sure you connect the audio and video cable plugs to jacks of the same color. Connect the AC power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Connecting to the front VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks Video game AUDIO OUT Audio/video VIDEO cable (not Camcorder OUT supplied) Other VCR VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO 2 INPUT : Signal flow Notes • Make sure you connect the audio/video plugs to jacks
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Step 4 Various audio/video hookups (continued) Connecting FM/AM antennas To receive radio broadcasts with this unit, connect the FM/AM antennas (supplied). FM wire antenna AM loop antenna ANTENNA FM After connecting Adjust the the wire antenna, AM direction. keep it as horizontal as possible. If AM reception is poor We recommend that you purchase and connect the optional Sony antenna to the unit if reception is weakened by ferroconcrete used in the construction of your apartment or building. If
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Getting Started Step 5 TV antenna or cable 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. If you have Use Refer to Page 12 TV that has video input Video (V) hookup, then follow one of the hookups below. Cable box that is compatible with the Hookup 1 Pages 13 to 15 VCR’s
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Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Video (V) hookup You will get a better picture by connecting your TV (monitor) to MONITOR VIDEO OUT jack as the illustration shown on page 8. If you’re no planning to use your unit’s VCR to record programs You’re finished setting up the unit’s VCR after you’ve made the connections shown on page 8. 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 hookup
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Getting Started Recommended use Hookup 1 You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, Pages 10 to 12 Using cable box simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 36. control What you can do with this hookup A Cable Mouse is available as an optional • Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box c
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Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) 4 Select your cable box output channel and press Hookup 1: VCR setup EXECUTE. 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever SET UP CABLE BOX channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE ON OFF BOX CODE NO. 018 the switch to either channel. BOX OUTPUT CH CH3 For details, see page 92. : SELECT SET : If you made V connections (from page 12), you can NEXT : EXECUTE skip this step. 5 The CENTER MODE sele
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Getting Started Hookup 1: VCR Plus + channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44. 1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU. MENU SOUND SET VHS MENU SELECT : SET : EXECUTE QUIT : MENU 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK TUNER PRESET CLOCK SET SET VC
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Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Recommended use Hookup 2 Use this hookup if you do not have a cable box. Also use this hookup if your cable company cannot supply a cable box that is compatible with the VCR’s cable box control feature, and your cable system scrambles only a few channels. No cable box, or incompatible cable What you can do with this hookup box with only a few • Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR scrambled channels What you can’t do •
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Getting Started 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Hookup 2: VCR setup SET UP TUNER PRESET 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever AUTO PRESET channel is not used in your area. If both are used, EXECUTING set the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. Pl ease wa i t If you made V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step. 5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE selection menu appears. Select the center mode, and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30. RF UNI
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Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup 1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 43. 2 If the channels in the program guide are different from the channels that you actually use on your TV, set the channels that are different as follows. For details, see page 44. 1 Press MENU and select VHS MENU. MENU SOUND SET VHS MENU SELECT : SET : EXECUTE QUIT : MENU 2 Select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS. MENU TIMER SET / CHECK
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Getting Started Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t Hookup 3 have cable TV). AUse this hookup if you’re using: Antenna hookup • VHF/UHF antenna (you get channels 2–13 and channels 14 and higher) • UHF-only antenna (you get channels 14 and higher) • Separate VHF and UHF antennas Rear of TV VHF/UHF A Match the type of connector on your or TV: A, B, or C. VHF VCR B VHF/UHF IN (not supplied) UHF OUT or VHF C (not supplied) UHF BUse this hookup if you’re using a V
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Step 5 TV antenna or cable hookups (continued) 4 The AUTO PRESET starts. Hookup 3: VCR setup SET UP TUNER PRESET 1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever AUTO PRESET channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set EXECUTING the switch to either channel. For details, see page 92. If you made V connection Pl ease wa i t (from page 12), you can skip this step. 5 After completing AUTO PRESET, the CENTER MODE selection menu appears. RF UNIT Select the center mode, and press EXEC
