Sony SLV-AV100UX operating instructions Table of contents

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Table of contents

*1 VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

*2 This unit uses the Dolby Surround system, manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

DOLBY, the double-D symbol a, and PRO LOGIC are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Getting Started

4Step 1: Unpacking

5Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

6Step 3: Connecting the unit and TV

8Step 4: Connecting speaker systems

10Step 5: Connecting various audio/video equipment

13Step 6: Tuning your TV to the unit’s VCR

14Step 7: Setting up the unit with EASY SET UP

19Manual setup —

Presetting channels, Selecting station names/setting up VIDEO Plus+*1, Changing/disabling programme positions, Setting the clock

Basic VCR Operations

32Playing a video tape

34Using the pre-programmed sound fields

35Recording TV programmes

37Recording TV programmes using VIDEO Plus+

40Setting the timer manually

42Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings

Audio/Video Equipment Operations

44Selecting the equipment

47Controlling VCRs

49Controlling the TV

51Listening to a radio programme

52Playing back a CD

53Controlling a cassette deck

55Controlling a DAT deck

57Controlling an MD deck

59Controlling an LD player

Sound Field Operations

61Taking advantage of the sound fields

63Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround*2 sound

64Customizing the sound fields

68Reconfiguring the PROLOGIC and THEATRE sound fields

Advanced VCR Operations

70Playing/searching at various speeds

71Recording TV programmes using the quick timer

72Recording stereo and bilingual programmes

74Searching using the index function

75Adjusting the picture

76Changing menu options

Editing

77Recording from another VCR or LD player

78Audio dubbing

Additional Information

80Customizing the remote commander function buttons

81Troubleshooting

84Specifications

85Index to parts and controls Back Index

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Contents Amplifier Integrated Video Cassette Recorder Compatible colour systems PrecautionsSafety InstallingTable of contents Step Using the remote commander Inserting the batteriesGetting Started Disconnect the aerial cable from your Aerial input on your TV usingUnit and the EURO-AV Scart connector On the TV Before you connectIf your TV doesn’t have a EURO-AV Scart connector Connecting speaker systems Placing the speakers Connecting an active wooferListening through the headphones Speakers Rear L/R connectorsConnecting various audio/video equipment Connect the mains lead to the mains Supplied Conserving power while the unit is standing byTurn on your TV and select a programme position To check that the TV tuning is correctPress ON/STANDBY to turn on the unit Press RF Channel on the unitPress Easy SET UP on the unit Press VHS Tuner to turn on the unit and TVSet the TV for VCR reception Programme positions. If all the settings are Lift the top cover of the remote commanderPreset automatically, change the programme Positions of the stations, and disable the unusedPress ?// to select the centre mode Setting up the unit with Easy SET UPEqual volume balance with the other speakers at Decrease the volume of the centre speaker so youHave an equal volume balance with the other Volume of the rear speakers so you have anIf you have only front and centre speakers If you have only front and rear speakersBefore you start… Manual setup Presetting channelsManual setup Presetting channels If the picture is not clear Disabling unwanted programme positionsManual setup Selecting station names/setting up Video Plus+ Press Cursor / to highlight the guide channel column only Guide Station name Channel Setting up Video Plus+ for satellite broadcasts Changing programme positions Manual setup -- Changing/disabling programme positionsITV BBC1 BBC2 CH4 Select Manual setup -- Changing/ disabling programme positions Setting the clock manually Manual setup Setting the clockManual setup Setting the clock Changing the station for Auto Clock Set Basic VCR Operations Playing a video tapeTo use the time counter To change the information in the display windowTo mute the sound Fields Using the pre- programmed soundTo watch another TV programme while recording Recording TV programmesPress r REC to start recording To stop recording To check the remaining tape lengthTo save a recording Recording TV programmesRecording TV programmes using Video Plus+ To record satellite broadcasts Recording TV programmes using Video Plus+Using the unit after setting the timer Setting the timer manually Daily/weekly recording Timer recording with PDC signalsPress Cursor / to confirm the setting Press Execute Press Timer REC ON/OFFChecking/changing/ cancelling timer settings When the timer settings overlap Selecting the equipment Audio/Video Equipment OperationsControlling the function buttons Watching a picture while listening to audio equipment Before operating audio/video equipmentFunction buttons on the unit Function To turn off the whole system To increase or decrease the volumeControlling VCRs which have the Command Mode selector Controlling VCRsTurning on and controlling the unit’s VCR Turning off the selected VCR Using the remote commander buttons to control the other VCRTo relate VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 with Command Mode again Controlling VCRs Turning on and controlling another VCRControlling the TV Controlling the TV Using the TV independently Turning off the TVTo select the TV’s input source Listening to a radio programme Listening to preset radio programmesTo scan preset stations To scan the preset stationsTo locate a track with the number buttons Playing back a CDControlling a cassette deck Playing a tapeRecording on a tape Controlling a cassette deck Controlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for a DAT deckControlling a DAT deck Customizing the remote commander for an MD deck Controlling an MD deckPlaying an MD Recording on an MD Controlling an MD deckTo start playback from the beginning of either LD side Customizing the remote commander for an LD playerControlling an LD player Playing back an LDTurning off the LD player Controlling an LD playerTo temporarily turn off the sound effect you set Taking advantage of the sound fieldsSound Field Operations Selecting the sound fieldTaking advantage of the sound fields What’s Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic Surround?What’s surround sound? Getting the most out of Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Adjusting the delay timeCustomizing the sound fields Press Cursor /. to move the cursor I to Tone Edit Adjusting the tone for all sound fieldsTo start your adjustment from a flat equalizer curve To return to the previous menuPress EXECUTE, then press Cursor Start playing a programmeSource, then repeat steps Highlight EffectSource, then repeat steps Through 4 in Using the pre Reinforcing the bass sound for all sound fieldsSound fields in step Reconfiguring the Prologic and Theatre sound fields Increasing the maximum rear speaker level Using the Click Shuttle ring Playing/searching at various speedsAdvanced VCR Operations To extend the duration Recording TV programmes using the quick timerRecording stereo and bilingual programmes Nicam systemTo select the sound while recording How sound is recorded on a video tape To stop searching Searching using the index functionAdjusting the picture Adjusting the trackingAbout Optimum Picture Control OPC Menu choices Changing menu optionsRecording from another VCR or LD player EditingBefore you start editing Before you start dubbing… Audio dubbingTo listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio To stop while editingFactory set functions Customizing the remote commander function buttonsTo restore the factory settings for VIDEO1 or VIDEO2 Additional InformationSymptoms caused by contaminated video heads TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Remote commander does Specifications System Amplifier GeneralVCR Inputs and outputs Front panel Index to parts and controlsFront panel, with cover opened Display window Rear panel Index to parts and controls Remote commander Remote commander, with top cover opened Y, Z Index