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Owner’s record The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _________________________ Serial No. _________________________...
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• For SLV-975HF/975HF MX, operate the unit the interference by one or more of the following only on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. For SLV-975HF measures: PX/975HF CS, operate the unit on 110 to 240 •...
70 Searching using the index function 71 Adjusting the picture 72 Changing menu options * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Introduction SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Using the remote commander You can use this remote Remote sensor commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. The buttons on the remote commander marked with a dot (•) can be used to operate your Sony TV. To operate...
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TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset TV / VTR to VTR . • If you set your TV‘s code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns off automatically.
• 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.
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9. 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. A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks Stereo receiver...
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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. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VHF/UHF CABLE BOX Positioning the Cable Mouse CONTROL Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front. Side view Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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0 – 9 k e y s Re f e r t o t h e Ope r a t i n g nu a l f o r t h e Cod e continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 36 to 37. Note • To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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TV: A, B, or For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a Cable box cable box. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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EXECUTE. For details, see page 43. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h EXECUTE Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 36 to 37. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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(not supplied) so you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 79. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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EXECUTE. For details, see page 43. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h EXECUTE Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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TV channels. If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 36 to 37. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• Select channels directly on the VCR Rear of TV Wall Cable box VHF/UHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. B For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. VHF/UHF continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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EXECUTE. For details, see page 43. CABLE t o s e l e c t Th e n p u s h EXECUTE Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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4 Press EXECUTE. P r o g r a m GUIDE CH , p u s h EXECUTE s e e VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST 5 Press MENU. Program guide channel Cable box output channel continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 36 to 37. Note • To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
POWER CABLE BOX LINE OUT CONTROL Positioning the Cable Mouse Cable Place the Cable Mouse so that Mouse it hangs out over the DSS receiver front. VHF/UHF LINE AUDIO VIDEO DSS receiver Side view continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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CABLE BOX CONTROL details, see page 38. CABLE MOUSE BOX CODE NO. – –– BOX OUTPUT CH t o s e l e c t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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– To record or receive locked channels, unlock the channel before the VCR starts recording. – To set pay-per-view programs in the timer setting, order the pay-per-view program before the VCR starts recording. – Some programs are copy protected. You cannot record these programs. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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B) Cable box Rear of TV Wall Splitter VHF/UHF A/B switch VHF/UHF Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C. For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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CABLE BOX press EXECUTE. For details, see page 38. CABLE BOX CONTROL CABLE MOUSE t o s e l e c t Pu s h EASY SET UP t o q u i t continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE. ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING S e l e c t CH w i t h 0 – 9 Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS CABLE BOX CONTROL ADVANCED OPTIONS t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h EXECUTE continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the channels in your area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see pages 36 to 37. Note • To use the automatic clock setting feature, set the A/B switch to A. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
• EXECUTE t e m, t h e n p u s h EXECUTE Press CURSOR >/. to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS, then press EXECUTE. • CURSOR Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
• CURSOR • EXECUTE t o s e l e c t Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Press CURSOR ?// to select YES, then press EXECUTE. • CURSOR • EXECUTE Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually. • If you use Hookup 1 or Hookup 4, make sure you leave the cable box on. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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– TIME ZONE AUTO DAYLIGHT SAVING AUTO 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e l e c t CLOCK SET CHANNEL Pu s h MENU t o q u i t Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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VCR. If you want to stop the search, change the channel on the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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/ 4 / 1 9 9 6 THU • CURSOR The day of the week is set automatically. t o s e l e c t c u r r e n t Th e n, p u s h YEAR Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day. • CURSOR • EXECUTE Press EXECUTE to start the clock. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator on the cable box/DSS receiver change? If the answer to both 1 and 2 is “yes,” you have made the correct setting. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use the cable box/DSS receiver control feature. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
When using the EASY SET UP procedure, FINE TUNING skip this step. t o s e l e c t a n t e m, t h e n p u s h • EXECUTE continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• When receiving a VHF, UHF or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press DISPLAY. Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters (if the broadcaster sends those services) Remaining tape length, and time counter No display Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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CH w i t h 0 – 9 Pu s h ENTER. t o ADD / ERASE Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press • EXECUTE EXECUTE. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Press CURSOR ?// to adjust to a TUNER PRESET clearer picture. ANTENNA / CABLE CABLE AUTO PRESET • CURSOR Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF. MANUAL SET ERASE FINE TUNING Pu s h Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Nickelodeon features VCR PlusCodes. It usually Sports Channel looks like the example to the right. Sports Channel America Showtime TBS SuperStation The Movie Channel The Nashville Network Turner Network Television USA Network continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Press POWER to turn off the VCR. • POWER The VCR sets the program guide channels from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.) Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP CODE in your area. • When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your new ZIP CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure. continued Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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ENTER. GUIDE CH TV CH – Pu s h 0 – 9 k e y s t o s e t o u r TV CH Th e n p u s h ENTER ENTER Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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0 – 2 2 t o c h a n g e p a g e Pu s h MENU t o q u i t • MENU After all settings are complete, press MENU to exit. Getting Started SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Open the drop down panel and insert a tape. The VCR turns on and starts playing automatically if you insert a tape with its safety tab removed. Press · PLAY. PLAY When the tape reaches the end, it will rewind automatically. Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted. • The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording. Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display INPUT • SELECT window. Press CH +/– to select the channel you want to record. • CH Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Select another channel on the TV. To save a recording To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape. Safety tab continued Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback. • It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining time after you press DISPLAY. Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
• CH Press CH +/– to select the station ID you want. WNET ESPN DISN ENTER Press ENTER. Note • If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen. Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
: CLEAR and re-enter the correct number. ONCE DA I L Y WEEKLY T o c o n f i r m : T I MER CLEAR T o c a n c e l Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording: • Reset the counter. • Display tape information on the TV screen. • Check the timer settings. • Watch another TV program. continued Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead. • The VCR will be unlocked when: – you stop timer recording by pressing p STOP – you insert a tape – the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
“Daily/weekly recording” on the next page. To record from a source connected to the LINE –1 IN or LINE –2 IN INPUT • SELECT jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display “L1” or “L2” in the “CH” position. continued Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 72). • To lock the VCR after setting the timer, see page 60. Note • If you are using cable box control, you cannot select “L1” or “L2.” Basic Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
During fast-forward, hold ) FF down. During rewind, hold forward or rewind 0 REW down. Rewind and start play During stop, hold 0 REW on the VCR, and press PLAY on · the VCR. continued Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
To shift frames in reverse, turn the Shuttle ring counterclockwise. The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the Shuttle ring. To resume normal playback, press JOG again. The JOG indicator goes off. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but the picture quality cannot be guaranteed. • If the playback mode mark doesn‘t appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Using the quick timer during stop mode Press QUICK TIMER. Press CH +/– or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to record. Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration. The recording starts. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
If the programs start at the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority. Program 1 20 seconds Program 2 Will be cut off Program 1 20 seconds will be cut off Program 2 Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. To listen to On-screen display Display window Stereo/main STEREO STEREO (left and right channels) Left channel only LEFT CH STEREO Right channel only RIGHT CH STEREO Monaural No indicator No indicator Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting. • If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
• To search backwards, press INDEX SEARCH = INDEX SEARCH. The VCR starts searching and the index number on the TV screen counts down to zero. Playback starts automatically from that point. To stop searching Press p STOP. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
P PAUSE to start recording immediately. If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press P PAUSE to start recording. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
“~120” or “~160” to select the tape length and display the remaining time correctly. MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a SMART CUE medium length, SHORT to set to short, LONG to set to long. Additional Operations SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
Audio insert camcorder. Source tape A/V insert Normal audio Replaces the original video and both hi- Video and fi and monaural sound. hi-fi audio Edited tape Editing SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise. • If the CONTROL S IN jack is used for S-Link™ (A/V bus control) with a TV, the CONTROL S connection cannot be used for editing. Editing SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you start recording in step 4, press P PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops flashing. If you press P PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC function is canceled. Editing SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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“A/V INS P” appears on the TV screen and “AV INSERT ” appears in the display window. To start editing, press the P PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system) at the same time. Editing SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape. Note • To use the INSERT function, this VCR must be set to playback pause, not recording pause. Editing SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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(not supplied) to connector (not connect the antenna to the VCR. supplied) Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. Retighten the screws. Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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(not VCR. supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable Loosen the screws on the mixer. Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. Retighten the screws. Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer. Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Sony T-25CL video head cleaning cassette. If this cleaning cassette is not available in your area, have the heads cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a standard service charge will be required.) Do not use a commercially available wet- type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.
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• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and timer. • When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to ON. continued Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft The VCR needs to be cleaned. cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent, such as alcohol or benzine. Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
SP: 33.35 mm/s (1 3/8 inches/s) General EP: 11.11 mm/s (7/16 inches/s) Power requirements LP: 16.67 mm/s (11/16 inches/s), 120 V AC, 60 Hz (SLV-975HF/975HF MX) playback only 110 V AC to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Maximum recording/playback time (SLV-975HF PX/975HF CS) 8 hrs.
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!™ EDIT button (75) 5 · PLAY button (52) !£ COMMAND MODE switch (5) 6 JOG button/indicator (64) !¢ LINE-2 IN VIDEO/AUDIO L/R 7 p STOP button (53) jacks (74) 8 r REC button (55) !∞ Remote sensor Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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19, 23, 26) 3 CABLE BOX CONTROL 7 VHF/UHF OUT connector (10, 13, (CONTROL S OUT) jack (10, 23) 16, 19, 23, 26) 4 LINE-1 IN AUDIO L/R/VIDEO 8 LINE OUT AUDIO L/R/VIDEO jacks (74) jacks (8) Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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!™ r REC button (55) !£ TAPE SPEED button (55) !¢ 0 REW button (53) !∞ ) FF button (53) !§ · PLAY button (52) !¶ p STOP button (53) !• Shuttle ring (63) continued Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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@£ Number buttons (45, 50) @¢ ENTER button (45, 50) @∞ SET button (59) @§ CH +/– buttons (54) @¶ VOL +/– buttons (6) @• JOG button/indicator (64) @ª P PAUSE button (53) #º SMART CUE button (53) Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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Presetting channels 43 connector 78 UHF/VHF band V, W, X, Y, Z mixer 79 VCR Plus+ Counter 53 Quick timer 66 channel setup 47 recording 58 Disabling channels 45 DSS (Digital Satellite System) Dubbing. See Editing. Additional Information SLV-975HF 3-858-120-11 (1)
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(usually 2, 3, or 4). If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony Customer Information Center Sony Drive, Mail Drop #T1-11, Park Ridge, NJ 07656...