Sony DHR-1000 User Manual

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3-800-999-13(1)

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

DHR-1000

 1997 by Sony Corporation

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

• 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.

• Do not place any objects containing liquid (e.g. vases) 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.

Information

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized AC plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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.

• 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.

• Do not use the unit in areas where there is danger of it becoming wet.

Installing

• This unit is equipped with a fan at the rear. Do not insert objects nor touch the fan during operation.

• To prevent internal heat buildup, install the unit at least 5 cm away from the wall, and dust the unit periodically.

• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.

For customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Caution

Television programs, films, video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such material may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. Also, use of this recorder with cable television transmission may require authorization from the cable television transmission and/or program owner.

Owner’s record

The model number is located at the rear and front of the unit and the serial number on the top. 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. ______________________

Introduction

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Table of contents

4 Features

Getting Started

8 Step 1: Unpacking

9 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander 11 Step 3: Hookups 27 Setting the clock 30 Presetting channels 33 Setting up cable box control 36 Setting up VCR Plus+

Basic Operations

38 Playing a tape 39 Recording TV programs 40 Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ 42 Setting the timer manually

Additional Operations

44 Playing/searching at various speeds 45 Displaying tape information 46 Selecting the sound 47 Recording stereo and bilingual programs 48 Recording TV programs using the quick timer 49 Searching using the index function 51 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings 53 Adjusting the picture (Y/C delay) 54 Changing menu options 57 Erasing the cassette memory

Editing

58 Before editing

Editing with LANC cable

64 Connections 67 Copying a tape 68 Cutting out unwanted scenes 70 Assemble editing 73 Video insert editing 75 Audio insert editing

Editing without LANC cable

77 Connections 79 Copying a tape 80 Cutting out unwanted scenes 82 Video insert editing 84 Audio insert editing

Other editing features

86 Audio dubbing 88 Listening to the inserted/dubbed sound 89 Connecting a titler or editing controller 91 Connecting a capture board or video printer

Additional Information

92 General setup information 93 Precautions 96 Troubleshooting 99 Specifications

101 Index to parts and controls 108 Index to MENU screens Back cover Index

Introduction

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Features

Thank you for purchasing the Sony Digital Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). This Digital VCR has the following features:

High-quality digital picture and sound

Over 500 lines of horizontal resolution

This VCR achieves the highest resolution picture in home video equipment.

PCM-recorded digital sound

This VCR records sound as digital signals. There are two audio recording modes: – 16-bit mode: for high sound quality. Sound is recorded and played

back at 16-bit quantization and 48kHz sampling frequency, the same quality as DAT (Digital Audio Tape).

– 12-bit mode: for audio dubbing. Sound is recorded and played back

at 12-bit quantization and 32kHz sampling frequency. This mode provides two stereo sound tracks.

Clear Frame Technology that enables clear still pictures

Conventional VCRs normally display still pictures by skipping every other scanning line. This VCR substitutes data for the missing lines and displays the still picture in more detail.

Advanced editing features

With digital-to-digital connection, video and audio signals are transmitted in digital form for high-quality editing.

Detachable operation panel

Controls used for editing are arranged together on a operation panel. You can also detach the operation panel for convenient operation.

Edit Window

The Edit Window displays up to 10 edit points during assemble editing. This feature lets you check each editing start/end point visually.

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Convenient features made possible with the DV format

Quick access with sub-code data

Index signals are written separately from video/audio signals on a subcode data track. This enables the VCR to quickly locate a specific recording.

Recording data display

With the DV format, data such as the recording date and time are recorded onto the tape. Information such as the shutter speed, program AE mode, white balance, iris and gain are also recorded with a Sony digital camcorder. You can call up this information on the TV screen.

Cassette memory search

When you record programs on a tape with cassette memory, the programs are displayed as a list. Choose a program from the list and the VCR will locate the recording. You can also search for scenes recorded in the Photo mode with a digital camcorder.

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Features (continued)

Using DV cassettes

Use and cassettes with this VCR. DV180 can record programs for 180 minutes and MiniDV60 can record for 60 minutes. You can use Mini DV cassettes with digital camcorders.

DV cassette

Mini DV cassette

You cannot use h, H, j, , k, K, l, nor ¬ tapes on this VCR.

Cassette memory

Cassette memory is an optional feature that is mounted on some DV cassettes and Mini DV cassettes. When you record a program, the recording date and time, and the programs’ position on the tape are stored in the cassette memory so that you can quickly search for the program later on. DV tapes with cassette memory are marked with the mark. indicates that 4 kbits of data can be stored on that cassette. This VCR can retrieve up to 16 kbits of data.

Notes

• You cannot play back a DV tape recorded in other color systems on

this VCR.

• , and are trademarks.

To save a recording

To prevent accidental erasure of a recording, slide in the tab on the cassette so that the red portion becomes visible. To record on a tape, slide out the tab so that the red portion is hidden.

Write Protected Write Enabled

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DV recording format

The following figure shows how signals are recorded on a DV tape.

Sub code sector Index signals,

10 tracks = 1 frame

time codes,etc.

Video sector Video signals, recording data,etc.

ITI sector Reference signals for insert editing, etc.

Audio sector Audio signals

16-bit audio mode 1 stereo track

12-bit audio mode 2 stereo tracks

On recording

You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this VCR. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a warning message appears on the TV screen and the VCR stops recording. If you timer record a program that is encoded with copyright protection signals, the VCR will continue recording but the video and audio signals will not be recorded on tape.

On playback

When you play back software having copyright protection signals on this VCR, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.

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Getting Started

Step 1: Unpacking

Check that you have the following items:

• Remote commander

• Size AA (R6) batteries

• Audio/video cable

(3-phono to 3-phono)

• Control S cable

• LANC cable

• S-Video cable

• Cleaning Cassette

• Cable Mouse (cable box

controller)

• 75-ohm coaxial cable with

F-type connectors

• AC power cord

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander

Notes

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

• If you will not use the remote commander for an extended period, 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 together.

[TV]/[VTR]

Inserting the batteries

Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by matching the + and – on the batteries with the diagram inside the battery compartment.

Setting the COMMAND MODE switch

To remotely control the VCR with the commander, set COMMAND MODE on the remote commander to the same position as that on the VCR. Usually set to VCR 4. If the other VCR does not have a COMMAND MODE switch, use the following setting:

VTR 1: For Sony Betamax format VCRs VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs VTR 3: For Sony VHS format VCRs VTR 4: For Sony DV format VCRs VTR 5 and 6: (reserve)

COMMAND MODE

Using the remote commander

You can use this remote commander to operate this VCR and a Sony TV. The POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/–, [TV]/[VTR], channel number, ENTER, DISPLAY and AUDIO MONITOR buttons on the remote commander can be used to operate your TV.

To operate Set [TV] / [VTR] to

the VCR [VTR] and point at the remote sensor on the VCR a Sony TV [TV] and point at the remote sensor on the TV

(continued)

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Step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)

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 automatically resets to 1 (Sony). Reset to the appropriate code number.

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.

1 Set [TV] / [VTR] at the top of the remote commander to [TV]. 2 Hold down POWER, and enter your TV’s code number(s) using the

number buttons. Press the ENTER button. Then release POWER. Now you can use the POWER, VOL +/–, CH +/– and TV / VTR buttons to control your TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV] / [VTR] to [VTR].

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.

Manufacturer Code number

Sony 01 Akai 04 AOC 04 Centurion 12 Coronado 03 Curis-Mathes 12 Daytron 12 Emerson 03, 04, 14 Fisher 11 General Electric 06, 10 Goldstar 03, 04, 17 Hitachi 02, 03 J.C.Penney 04, 12 JVC 09 KMC 03 KTY 03, 04

Panasonic 06, 19 Philco 03, 04 Philips 08 Pioneer 16 Portland 03 Quasar 06 Radio Shack 05, 14 RCA 04, 10 Sampo 12 Samsung 03, 12 Sanyo 11 Scott 12 Sears 07, 11 Sharp 03, 05, 18 Sylvania 08, 12 Teknika 03, 08, 14

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Magnavox 03, 08, 12 Marantz 04, 13 MGA/Mitsubishi 04, 12, 13 NEC 04, 12

Toshiba 07 Wards 03, 04, 12 Yorx 12 Zenith 15

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Step 3: Hookups

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

• 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.

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

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® (Digital Satellite System)*

receiver Incompatible cable box with

only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

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.

Refer to

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* DSS® is a registered

trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.

After you’ve completed the setup, you’re ready to use your VCR. Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used.

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.

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Audio/video (A/V) hookup

Note

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

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 has an S-video input jack, you will enjoy an even better picture if you connect to the TV with the supplied S-video cable. If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups. If you’re planning to use your VCR only to play back pictures and movies, you’re finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made these connections. 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.

A Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks

VCR

S-video cable (supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks

S-video cable (supplied)

Video cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

Audio cable (not supplied)

Stereo receiver

Audio cable (not supplied)

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C Use this hookup if your TV has S-Link™ function

If your TV has the S-Link™ (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR using the connection shown as below. Your TV will automatically switch to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the VCR

VCR

Control S cable (supplied)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

A/V hookup: VCR setup

After you’ve connected your TV and completed antenna or cable hookup, use the following procedure to set up the VCR.

Press MENU and select ADVANCED OPTIONS.

Stereo receiver

Audio cable (not supplied)

Set AUTO ANT SEL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 54.

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Hookup 1

Using cable box control

Recommended use

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, simplifying the recording process. A list of compatible cable boxes is on page 34.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel using the VCR’s cable box control feature to select channels on the cable box

What you can’t do with this hookup

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

Cable box

VCR

Cable Mouse

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box front.

For connector types

B and C, no UHF connection is required.

Side view

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Hookup 1: VCR setup

Hookup 1: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing, see page 36.

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:

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

For details, see page 37.

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Press EXECUTE.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select AUTO and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 Enter your cable box code

number and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

4 Select your cable box

output channel and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

Automatic clock setting

Once you’ve set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first time you turn off the VCR. After that, whenever you turn off the VCR, it checks the time and adjusts the clock, even for Daylight Saving Time. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal that’s provided by some 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 27–29.

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.

• Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

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Hookup 2

No cable box or Incompatible cable box with only a few

Recommended use

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.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel on the VCR

scrambled channels

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Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box.

Cable box

VCR

What you can’t do with this hookup

• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

Match the type of connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

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Hookup 2: VCR setup

Hookup 2: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing, see page 36.

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:

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Press EXECUTE.For details, see page 37.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select AUTO and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu

appears. Set ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE. For details, see page 30.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

For details, see page 30.

Automatic clock setting

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.

• Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

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Hookup 3

Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t have cable TV).

Antenna hookup

VCR

A Use this hookup if you’re using:

• 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

VHF

UHF VHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

UHF

B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get channels 2–13 only)

VCR

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

VHF

UHF VHF

UHF

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

If you cannot connect your antenna cable to the VCR directly

If your antenna cable is a flat cable (300-ohm twin lead cable), attach an external antenna connector (not supplied) so that you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you may use a U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 92.

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Hookup 3: VCR setup

Hookup 3: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing, see page 36.

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:

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

For details, see page 37.

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Press EXECUTE.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select AUTO and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu

appears. Set ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 30.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

For details, see page 30.

Automatic clock setting

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.

• Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

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Hookup 4

Incompatible cable

Recommended use

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 all, or most channels.

box with many scrambled channels

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What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box

What you can’t do with this hookup

• Record with the cable box turned off

• Record one channel while watching another channel

• Record by selecting channels directly with the VCR

Rear of TV

Cable box

VCR

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

VHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B, or C.

For connector types B and C, no UHF connection is required.

UHF

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Hookup 4: VCR setup

Hookup 4: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Turn on your cable box. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing, see page 36.

2 Enter all the channels you want to record and the

cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4):

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

Note

• You have to set the channel manually on the cable box for each recording.

Enter the program guide

channel, then the cable

box output channel.

Program guide channel

Your cable box channel

Press EXECUTE.For details, see page 37.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select MANUAL and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu

appears. Set ANTENNA/ CABLE to ANT and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 30.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

For details, see page 30.

Automatic clock setting

To use the Auto Clock Set feature with this hookup, you need to manually select a channel that carries a time signal:

1 Tune the cable box to a channel that carries a time

signal.

2 Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on

the Auto Clock Set feature.

3 Turn off the VCR.

It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time by picking up the time

signal. 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 27 – 29.

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box

on.

• Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature

may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

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Hookup 5

DSS (Digital Satellite

Recommended use

Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. You should use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 34.

System) receiver

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DSS (Digital Satellite System) is a satellite broadcast that provides superior digital-quality video and crisp digital-quality audio. A variety of program packages are available through your program providers. It also has program guides that are sorted by program categories.

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any channel using the VCR's cable box control feature to select channels on the DSS receiver

What you can‘t do with this hookup

• Record any channel from cable or an antenna (To record channels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control feature.)

• Use a cable box

• Record programs with VCR Plus+

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

Match the type of

connector on your TV: A, B or C

VCR

DSS receiver

Cable Mouse

VHF

UHF

VHF

UHF

Positioning the Cable Mouse

Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the DSS receiver front.

For connector types

B and C, no UHF connection is required

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Hookup 5: VCR setup

Automatic clock setting

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Turn on your DSS receiver. 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

If you connect an antenna or cable to the VCR, the Auto Clock Set feature will function. It automatically sets the clock and adjusts for Daylight Saving Time the first time you turn off the VCR. The VCR sets the clock by picking up a time signal provided by some 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 27–29.

Note

• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the DSS receiver on.

• Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

You are now ready to use your VCR

Procedures differ slightly depending on the hookup used. Make a note of which hookup you used (Hookup 5) so that you can always follow the correct instructions.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select AUTO and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 Enter your DSS receiver

code number and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

4 Select LINE (LINE IN 1 on

VCR) and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

Notes

• To successfully record a program from the DSS receiver, proceed as follows: – Leave the DSS receiver on all the time. – Turn off the display (menu screen, channel number, etc.) of

the DSS receiver.

– 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.

5 The AUTO PRESET starts.

For details, see page 33.

Normal display ?

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Hookup 6

Recommended use

By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.

Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch

Wall

Splitter

A/B switch

What you can do with this hookup

• Record any unscrambled channel by selecting the channel directly on the VCR (the A/B switch is set to A)

• Record any scrambled channel by selecting the channel on the cable box (the A/B switch is set to B)

What you can‘t do with this hookup

• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel

Rear of TV

VHF/UHF

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.

Cable box

VCR

VHF

UHF

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Hookup 6: VCR setup

4 Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4).

1 Set the RF UNIT switch to CH 3 or CH 4, whichever

channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.

For details, see page 92.

2 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.

The SET UP menu appears.

Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.

For details, see page 31.

Set MANUAL SET to ADD and press EXECUTE.

Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup

1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your

program guide. For details on the VCR Plus+ Channel listing, see page 36.

2 For unscrambled channels, 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:

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

Enter the program guide channel, then the channel you use on your TV.

1 The CLOCK SET menu

appears. Select AUTO and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 27.

2 The CABLE BOX menu

appears. Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 33.

3 The TUNER PRESET menu

appears. Set ANTENNA/ CABLE to CABLE and press EXECUTE.

For details, see page 30.

4 The AUTO PRESET starts.

For details, see page 30.

Program guide channel

Your actual TV channel

Press EXECUTE.For details, see page 37.

3 For scrambled channels, enter all the scrambled

channels you want to record and the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4):

Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS.

Enter the program guide channel, then the cable box output channel.

Program guide channel

Your cable box channel

Normal display ?

For details, see page 37.

Press EXECUTE.

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Hookup 6 (continued)

You are now ready to use your VCR

To record an unscrambled channel

1 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 2 Select channels on the VCR.

To record a scrambled channel

1 Set the A/B switch to “B.” 2 Select channels on the cable box (for details on the cable box,

see page 33).

To watch TV

1 Turn off your VCR, or press the VCR’s TV/VTR button until the VTR

indicator in the display window goes off.

2 Set the A/B switch to “B.” 3 Turn on your cable box. 4 Set the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). 5 Set the cable box to the channel you want to watch.

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Setting the clock

Using the Auto Clock Set feature

Some TV and cable channels transmit time signals with their broadcasts. Your VCR can pick up this time signal to automatically set the clock. The Auto Clock Set feature works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If broadcasters in your area are not yet sending time signals, set the time manually (page 29).

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display window.

Notes

• The clock cannot be set automatically if the VCR cannot receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 29).

• If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may take up to about 30 minutes. If nothing happens even after you wait about 30 minutes, set the clock manually (page 29).

• If you use Hookup 1 or 4, make sure you leave the cable box on.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

1 Press MENU, then press the

CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to CLOCK SET and press EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

2 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

The AUTO CLOCK SET menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select FULL AUTO, then press EXECUTE.

4 To activate the Auto Clock Set

function, turn the VCR off.

The VCR automatically sets the clock. The VCR automatically searches for a channel that carries a time signal and sets your time zone and daylight saving time (if applicable). If your clock is set, but displays the wrong time zone or daylight saving time, you can adjust these settings without turning off the Auto Clock Set

feature (page 28).

When the Auto CLock Set feature does not work well

Depending on your area, the automatic clock setting feature may not set the clock correctly. In this case, set the clock manually according to the procedure on page 29.

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Setting the clock (continued)

EXECUTE

CURSOR

If the clock is not activated

1 Follow steps 1 and 2 in “Using the

Auto Clock Set feature.”

2 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select OPTIONS in the AUTO CLOCK SET menu, then press EXECUTE.

The CLOCK SET CHANNEL menu appears.

3 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select AUTO or MANUAL.

• If you select AUTO: The VCR automatically searches for a channel that carries a time signal.

• If you select MANUAL: Set a channel that carries a time signal using the number buttons. Use this option if you know that channel. Most PBS member stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest response, set the VCR to your local PBS station.

Note

• If you use both the cable box control feature and the Auto Clock Set feature, the VCR automatically changes channels on the cable box until a channel that carries a time signal is found whenever you turn off the VCR. If you want to stop the search, change the channel of the cable box with the channel buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.

4 Press EXECUTE.

The YOUR TIME ZONE AND DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME menu appears.

5 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select AUTO or MANUAL.

• If you select AUTO: The VCR automatically sets your time zone and daylight saving time (if applicable).

• If you select MANUAL: 1 Press EXECUTE, then set the time

zone of your area using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

2 Press EXECUTE, then select

STANDARD TIME or DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

6 Press EXECUTE.

7 To activate the Auto Clock Set

function, turn the VCR off.

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Using the Manual Clock Set

1 Press MENU.

The main MENU appears on the TV screen.

2 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

3 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select MANUAL, then press EXECUTE.

4 Set the month using the CURSOR

(>/.) buttons.

5 Press CURSOR / to highlight the

day and set the day using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

The day of the week is set automatically.

6 Press CURSOR / to highlight the

year and set the year using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

7 Press CURSOR / to highlight the

hour and set the hour using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

8 Press CURSOR / to highlight the

minutes and set the minutes using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons.

9 Press EXECUTE to start the clock.

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Presetting channels

(Skip this section if you are using cable box / DSS receiver control.)

This VCR is capable of receiving VHF channels 2 to 13, UHF channels 14 to 69 and unscrambled CATV channels 1 to 125. First, we recommend that you preset the receivable channels in your area using automatic presetting. Then, if there are any unwanted channels, disable them manually. If you have decided which channels you wish to preset, set them directly using manual presetting.

Before you start…

• Turn on the VCR and the TV.

• Set the TV to the video channel (channel 3 or 4). If your TV is connected to the VCR using A/V connections, set the TV to video input.

• Press TV/VTR to display the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display window.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that a channel number appears in the VCR’s display window.

Tip

• When receiving a VHF, UHF or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press the DISPLAY button.

Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters (if the broadcaster sends those services)

Date, time, remaining tape length, and time counter

EXECUTE

CURSOR

Presetting all receivable channels automatically

1 Press MENU, then press the

CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to TUNER PRESET and press EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

2 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to ANTENNA/CABLE.

3 Select ANT or CABLE using the

CURSOR (?//) buttons:

• To preset cable TV channels, select CABLE.

• To preset VHF and UHF channels, select ANT.

4 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to AUTO PRESET, then press EXECUTE.

All receivable channels are preset in numerical sequence. When no more receivable channels can be found, presetting stops and the picture from the lowest numbered channel is displayed on the TV screen.

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Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

Presetting/deleting channels manually

1 Display the TUNER PRESET menu.

For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 in “Presetting all receivable channels automatically.”

2 Select the channel to preset or

delete:

• To preset a channel, enter the channel number by pressing the number buttons then ENTER.

• To delete a channel, select the channel number by pressing CH +/–.

3 Set MANUAL SET to ADD or

ERASE, using the CURSOR (?//) buttons:

• To preset a channel, select ADD.

• To delete a channel, select ERASE.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to preset or

delete channels as required, then press EXECUTE.

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Presetting channels

(continued)

If the picture is not clear

Normally, the Auto Fine Tuning (AFT) function automatically tunes in channels clearly. If, however, the picture of a channel is not clear, you may also use the manual tuning function.

1 Display the TUNER PRESET menu.

For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 in “Presetting all receivable channels automatically” on page 30.

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

2 Select the channel you want to

fine-tune by pressing the number buttons and then ENTER.

3 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to FINE TUNING.

The fine tuning meter appears.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

4 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to get a clearer picture, then press EXECUTE.

Note that the AFT setting switches to OFF.

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Setting up cable box control

(Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, or 4)

Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

Your VCR includes a cable box control feature which allows the VCR to control most brands of cable boxes/DSS receivers via the Cable Mouse. With cable box control, the VCR controls channels on the cable box/DSS receivers for timer recording. You can also use the VCR’s remote commander to change channels on the cable box/DSS receiver whenever the cable box/DSS receiver is turned on even if the VCR is turned off. To use cable box control, you need to connect the Cable Mouse (page 14) and set the code number and output channel. This VCR is programmed with codes necessary to control channel selection on most brands of cable boxes at the time this VCR was manufactured. It is possible that new cable boxes may be introduced that cannot be controlled with this VCR’s Cable Mouse. If you have a cable box that is incompatible with this VCR, contact your cable operator –– they may be able to provide you with a compatible cable box.

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• Turn on your cable box/DSS receiver.

• Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

1 Press MENU, then press the

CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to CABLE BOX CONTROL and press EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

2 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to select ON, then press EXECUTE.

3 Enter the cable box/DSS receiver

code number by pressing the number buttons, then press EXECUTE.

Find your cable box/DSS receiver code number from the chart on the next page.

4 • If you want to control a cable box,

select the output channel for the cable box using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons, then press EXECUTE.

• If you want to control a DSS

receiver, select LINE (LINE IN 1 on VCR) using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons, then press EXECUTE.

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Setting up cable box control

(continued)

DSS receiver/Cable box brands and the corresponding cable box code numbers

If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment.

Note

• Some cable boxes, even from brands listed on the right may not be compatible.

DSS receiver brand

Sony RCA

Cable box brand

ABC

Antronix Archer

BBT Cable Star Cabletenna Cable time

Century Citizen Clyde

Cablevision Color Voice Comband Comtronics Decsat Diamond Eagle

Comtronics Eastern Electricord Electus Filmnet Focus Garrard GC

Electronics GE GEC Gemini

General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi

Code numbers

650 577

Code numbers

018, 022, 024 028, 217

218 033, 050, 164

218 278 067 033 172, 282, 388,

459 164 164, 326, 327 097

036, 042 243, 244 051, 071 434 046 051

013, 285 089 055 454 411 164 027, 067, 341

243, 244 097 026, 068, 081

253 022, 287, 487

020, 031, 045 270, 284

022

Cable box brand

Jasco Jerrold

Linsay Macom Magnavox

Memorex Movie Time Northcoast Novaplex NSC

Oak

Omniview Panasonic Paragon Philips

Philips ECG Pioneer

Popular Mechanics

Pulsar RCA Realistic Recoton Regal

Regency Rembrandt RK Samsung Satbox Scientific

Atlanta

Seam Sharp Signal Signature

Code numbers

164, 326 014, 022, 025

026, 035, 037 058, 109, 287 487

451 044 038, 043, 080

345 011 089, 167, 214 325 629 074, 081, 167

214 018, 030

259 382 032, 118 011 036, 038, 039

040, 041, 042 071, 301, 345

253 034, 155, 271

544, 695 411

011 032 218 411 031, 270, 284

290 013 081 315, 317, 490 051, 155 386 017, 019

028, 288 338

521 324 051 022

Cable box brand

SL Marx Spectravision Sprucer Standard

Components Starcom

Stargate STS Sylvania T-Cable

Teletext Tandy Tatung Teknica Tele +1 TeleCaption Teleservice Texscan TFC Timeless Tocom Toshiba Tudi TV86 TV COM Uniden Unika United

Artists United Cable Universal

Videoway Vidtech Viewstar

Wave Master Westminster

cable Zenith Zentek

Code numbers

051 069 032, 318 107, 166

014, 026, 058 109

026, 051 167 012 116

269 108 157 454 232 292 012, 107 321 429 023, 024, 070 011 297 074 018, 030, 259 236 033, 164, 218 018

014 033, 050, 067

088, 089, 164 202, 218, 333

261 255 038, 071, 074,

122, 222, 269 300

576 116

011, 065, 536 411

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To ensure current operation

• Place the Cable Mouse so that it hangs out over the cable box/DSS receiver front.

• Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.

• Position the cable box/DSS receiver away from the VCR.

• Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.

Side view

Note

• Make sure to 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 control feature.

ç : Signal flow

To check the cable box/DSS receiver control setting

1 Press CH +/– on the remote commander. Does the channel indicator

on the cable box/DSS receiver change? (Point the remote commander at the VCR, not at the cable box/DSS receiver.)

2 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.

If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box/DSS receiver

• Check that the Cable Mouse is connected to the CABLE BOX CONTROL jack on the VCR.

• Check the position of the Cable Mouse.

• Place the cable box/DSS receiver and VCR away from each other. Do not place the cable box/DSS receiver on top of the VCR.

• Try the setup again making sure to use the correct control code. If the cable box/DSS receiver still does not respond, try other codes.

If your cable box still does not operate with the Cable Mouse, contact your cable company to see if they can provide you with a compatible cable box.

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Setting up VCR Plus+

Example of “PlusCode”

Example of “Channel Line-up Chart”

How VCR Plus+ works

Whenever you want to record a TV program, all you need to do is look up the program’s “PlusCode,” a number assigned to each program that’s published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine. Then, just enter the PlusCode of the program you want and the VCR is automatically programmed to record that show. It’s that simple.

How to set up your VCR

Setting up your VCR involves coordinating the TV channel number (the number you turn to on your TV or VCR to watch a program) with the guide channel (the number that’s assigned to that channel in your program guide). To get the guide channel numbers, find the “Channel Line-up Chart” in the program guide for your area that features VCR PlusCodes. It usually looks like the example to the left.

For each channel your VCR receives, use the Channel Line-up Chart to check that the channel numbers match. For example, if HBO is listed in the Channel Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your VCR receives HBO on channel 15, you need to coordinate these numbers using the following procedure. For channels in which the numbers are the same, you can skip this procedure.

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Number buttons, ENTER

CH +/–

EXECUTE

CURSOR

1 Press MENU, then press the

CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press EXECUTE.

When using the EASY SET UP procedure, skip this step.

2 Enter the guide channel number

assigned in the program guide and press ENTER.

The TV CH column is highlighted.

3 • If you made Hookup 1, 2, or 3,

enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 4, enter the cable output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

• If you made Hookup 5, enter the actual number on your TV (and VCR) for an unscrambled channel and press ENTER. For a scrambled channel, enter the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4) and press ENTER.

4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each

channel whose numbers don’t match.

5 When you have set all channels,

press EXECUTE to confirm your channel settings.

6 When you’ve finished, press

MENU to exit.

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Basic Operations

Playing a tape

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel:

• If the TV is connected to the VCR

using the audio/video cable, set the TV to video input.

• If the TV is connected to the VCR using

only the antenna cable, set the TV to the channel for the VCR.

2 Press 6 EJECT to open the

cassette panel.

6 EJECT

3 Insert a cassette.

The VCR turns on.

Tips

• For further information on searching and playback functions, see “Playing/ searching at various speeds” on page 44.

• If a cassette is inserted already, press POWER to turn on the VCR, then press

· PLAY to play a tape.

0 REW SEARCH 3/#

· PLAY ) FF P PAUSE

p STOP

To insert a Mini DV cassette, place it in the center of the tray.

4 Press · PLAY to start playing.

When the tape reaches the end, it automatically rewinds to the beginning. (The power remains on.)

Additional tasks

Stop play Pause play Resume play after pause Search forward Search backward Fast-forward the tape Rewind the tape

Press

p STOP P PAUSE P PAUSE or · PLAY # SEARCH 3 SEARCH ) FF during stop 0 REW during stop

Basic Operations

View the picture during fast

Eject the tape

) FF during fast-forward 0 REW during rewind

6 EJECT

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Recording TV programs

6 EJECT

CH +/–

r REC

1 Turn on your TV and set it to the

video channel:

• If the TV is connected to the VCR using the audio/video cable, set the TV to video input.

• If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the antenna cable, set the TV to the channel for the VCR.

• When using a cable box, turn it on.

2 Press 6 EJECT to open the

cassette panel.

3 Insert a cassette.

The VCR turns on. To insert a Mini DV cassette, place it in the center of the tray.

Tips

• To select channels, you can also use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the desired channel number using the number buttons, then press ENTER.

• If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When using a cable box, make sure to leave it on.

Note

• If you insert a tape with its protect tab showing red – the VCR starts playing.

To record on this tape, slide the tab so the red portion is not visible.

– the VCR ejects it when

you press r REC.

p STOP

4 Press CH +/– to select the channel

you want to record.

As you pressing CH +/–, the channel changes as follows:

To record a source connected to one of the inputs, select L1, L2 or DV.

5 Press r REC to start recording.

When the tape reaches the end, it automatically rewinds to the beginning.

To stop recording

Press p STOP.

Watching a TV program while recording another

You can watch a TV program and record another at the same time. If the TV is connected to the VCR using the audio/video cable, set the TV to TV input. If the TV is connected to the VCR using only the antenna cable, press TV/VTR to turn off the VTR indicator on the front panel, then select the desired channel on the TV.

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Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+

POWER

Just enter the program’s “PlusCode” listed in the TV program guide. The date, times and channel of that program are set automatically. You can preset up to eight programs at a time.

Before you start...

• Check that the clock is set to the correct time.

• Insert a tape with its protect tab not slid to red. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

1 Slide down the back cover of the

remote commander, then press VCR Plus+.

2 Press the PlusCode number

buttons to enter the program’s PlusCode.

If you make a mistake, press TIMER CLEAR and enter the correct PlusCode.

Notes

• You cannot set a PlusCode in the following cases: – When the VCR is turned

off.

– While recording using the

timer or quick timer

• The timer will not accept settings in the following cases: – When you select DAILY

for a Saturday or Sunday program.

– When you select DAILY

or WEEKLY for a program more than seven days ahead.

– When you enter PlusCode

of a program that has already ended.

PlusCode number button

ONCE DAILY WEEKLY

TIMER CLEAR

VCR Plus+

3 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY:

To record Press

Only once ONCE Everyday Monday to Friday DAILY Once a week WEEKLY

The date, start and stop times, and channel number appear on the screen. Check that the information is correct. If it is not, press TIMER CLEAR to cancel.

4 To preset another timer setting,

repeat steps 1 to 4.

5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

“TIMER” appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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Tip

• To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY.

Notes

• If the VCR beeps repeatedly, this means that: – The PlusCode is incorrect. – ONCE, DAILY, or

WEEKLY was selected incorrectly. You cannot select DAILY or WEEKLY for a program that airs more than seven days ahead.

• If you timer record a program that is encoded with copyright protection signals, the VCR will continue recording but the video and audio signals will not be recorded on tape.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

To use the VCR after setting the timer

To use the VCR before a timer recording begins, just press POWER. “TIMER” disappears and the VCR switches on. Remember to press POWER to reset the VCR in timer recording standby after using the VCR.

You can also do the following tasks while the VCR is recording:

• Reset the counter

• Display the tape counter on the TV screen with the DISPLAY button.

• Check the timer settings.

• Watch another TV program.

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Setting the timer

If VCR Plus+ is not available in your area, follow the instructions below to set the timer to record programs.

manually

POWER

CURSOR

EXECUTE

Before you start...

• Check that the clock is set to correct time.

• Insert a tape with its protect tab not slid to red. Make sure the tape is longer than the total recording time.

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

• When using a cable box, turn it on.

1 Press MENU, then press the

CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to TIMER SET/CHECK and press EXECUTE.

If the clock needs to be set, “Please set the clock” appears on the screen and the VCR automatically enters the clock setting mode.

2 Set the date, start and stop times,

and channel: 1 Press CURSOR / to highlight each

item in turn.

2 Press CURSOR >/. to set each item. To correct a setting, press CURSOR ? to return to that setting and reset. To record a source connected to one of the inputs, select L1 or L2 in the “CH” position.

Notes

• “TIMER” and the cassette mark flashes in the display window when you press POWER with no tape inserted.

• If you timer record a program that is encoded with copyright protection signals, the VCR will continue recording but the video and audio signals will not be recorded on tape.

3 Press CURSOR / to confirm the

setting.

The cursor (❚) appears in the leftmost column. To preset another timer setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2 and 3.

4 Press EXECUTE. 5 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.

“TIMER” appears in the display window and the VCR stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.

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Tips

• To set the channel for timer recording, you can also use CH +/– or the number buttons.

• To change or correct a setting before confirming it, press CURSOR ? to highlight the item you want to change and reset it.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Daily/weekly recording

When you set the date to start recording in step 2 above, press CURSOR . to select the recording pattern. Each time you press the button, the indication changes as follows.

the current date → SUN-SAT → MON-SAT → MON-FRI

→ EVERY SAT ..... → EVERY MON → EVERY SUN

→ 1 month later → (dates count down) → the current date

SUN-SAT (from Sunday to Saturday) MON-SAT (from Monday to Saturday) MON-FRI (from Monday to Friday) EVERY SAT (every Saturday) EVERY MON (every Monday) EVERY SUN (every Sunday)

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Additional operations

Playing/searching at various speeds

Using buttons on the remote commander

Playback options

Play at twice the normal speed

Operation

During playback, press ×2. To change direction, press FRAME ' or 7.

& SLOW

×2

FRAME ', 7

SEARCH3, #

· PLAY 0 FF,

) REW

Shuttle ring

Jog dial

Viewing in a high-speed picture

Play in slow motion

Play frame by frame

To resume normal playback

Press ·PLAY.

Using shuttle ring

Playback options

Play at various speeds

Fast-forward/rewind

During playback, press 0 or ).

During playback or pause, press & SLOW . To change direction, press FRAME ' or 7.

During pause, press FRAME ' or 7.

Operation

During playback or pause: Turn the shuttle ring and hold it at the speed you want.

• 1/5: 1/5 of normal speed

• 1: normal speed

• ×2: double speed

• 3/#: approximately 10 or 25 times normal speed

The VCR switches between the two speeds as you turn the shuttle ring.

During stop: Turn the shuttle ring on the VCR to 0 or ) and release. Turn the shuttle ring to 0 or ) again to view the picture during fast-forward or rewind.*

Tip

• If you want to hear the sound during slow motion and frame by frame set JOG WITH SOUND in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to ON (page 54).

Additional Operations

Shuttle ring

Jog dial

* This feature is not available when using a remote

commander or when controlling another VCR from this VCR.

To resume normal playback

Press ·PLAY.

Using jog dial

During playback or pause, turn the jog dial to play the picture at a speed slower than normal speed. This feature is useful for locating a specific point on the tape.

Rewinding the tape and starting playback automatically

During stop, press · while pressing 0 on the control panel. The tape rewinds to the beginning (· flashes), then starts playing automatically.

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Displaying tape information

DISPLAY COUNTER

SELECT COUNTER RESET DATA CODE

Displaying the recording data

When recording with the digital VCR, data such as the recording date, time and the channel number are also recorded onto the tape at the same time. If you play back a tape recorded with a Sony digital camcorder, you can check the shutter speed, program AE mode, white balance, iris and gain. To display the recording data, press DATA CODE during playback. Each time you press DATA CODE, the display changes as follows. The data appears only during playback.

Data display off

Recording data and time

Tip

• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.

Notes

• The counter resets to “0H00M00S” whenever a tape is reinserted.

• The counter stops counting when it comes to a portion with no recording.

• The counter indication may be inaccurate when a tape that has blank portions is rewound or fast-fowarded repeatedly.

• During fast-forward, rewind, or search, the tape speed automatically adjusts to the remaining amount of tape. In these cases, the counter or time code indication may stop momentarily.

• Use the remaining time display as an approximate indication. In rare cases, depending on the tape type, the indication may be inaccurate.

Sony camcorder settings Shutter speed, AE mode, White balance, Gain When the tape was recorded on this VCR, “---” appears instead.

Displaying the remaining tape counter

When a tape is inserted, each time you press COUNTER SELECT, the tape counter, the time code, and the remaining time counter appear in sequence. To display them on the TV screen, press DISPLAY to turn the display on, then press COUNTER SELECT.

Using the tape counter

Press COUNTER SELECT to display the tape counter. At the point on a tape that you want to find later, press COUNTER RESET on the operation panel to reset the counter to “0H00M00S.” Search for the point afterwards by referring to the counter.

Additional Operations

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Selecting the sound

AUDIO MONITOR

Playing stereo or bilingual programs

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the desired sound. Each press of the button changes the display on the VCR.

Playing the desired audio track

When listening to the tape on which commentary or background music are recorded after, you can specify the playback audio tracks. This function is available when playing back a tape recorded in 12-bit audio recording mode. For details, see page 84.

1 Press · PLAY. 2 Select the position corresponding to the desired audio tracks with

AUDIO MONITOR selector on the control panel.

• To listen to stereo 1 track: set to STEREO 1.

• To listen to stereo 2 track: set to STEREO 2.

• To listen to both stereo 1 and stereo 2 tracks: set to MIX. You can adjust the audio balance between the stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track by using the AUDIO MIX BALANCE control when you select “MIX.”

Notes

• When you connect the VCR to the TV with only the antenna cable, the sound is always heard in mono.

• When you play back a tape recorded in the 12 bit mode, “STEREO 1” always appears in the display window regardless of the Audio Monitor setting.

Additional Operations

AUDIO MONITOR selector

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Recording stereo and bilingual programs

Recording stereo programs

This VCR automatically receives and records stereo programs. When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo program, set AUTO STEREO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF. The sound will be recorded in monaural but with less noise. For details, see page 55.

Recording bilingual programs

Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. To record SAP (Second Audio Program) sound, set SAP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to AUTO (the SAP indicator lights up). For details, see page 56.

Tips

• When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. When a bilingual program is received, the BILINGUAL indicator lights up.

• You can also use the AUDIO MONITOR selector on the control panel to monitor the sound when recording from the DV input. The selector setting will not affect the sound recorded.

• For information on how the VCR records sound, see “How the audio mode is decided” on page 61.

AUDIO MONITOR

To select the bilingual sound while recording

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want. This operation does not effect to the recording.

Selecting the sound during playback

Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.

Indicator

MAIN/L and SUB/R or STEREO

MAIN/L SUB/R

Selected dound STEREO

STEREO

LEFT channel RIGHT channel

BILINGUAL

MAIN and SAP

MAIN SAP

Note

• Set SAP in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to MAIN (page 54) when not recording SAP sound, or no sound will be recorded on the right audio track.

Additional Operations

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Recording TV programs using the

After starting recording in the normal way, you can have the VCR stop recording automatically after a specified duration.

quick timer

Tip

• You can also set the quick timer and start recording when the VCR is in stop mode. Recording starts when you press QUICK TIMER more than twice.

1 While recording, press QUICK

TIMER once.

Remaining recording time

2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to

set the duration.

Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.

QUICK TIMER

The duration decreases minute by minute to 0:00, then the VCR stops recording and turns off automatically.

To extend the duration

Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the new duration.

Note

• When you set the quick timer while the time code is displayed, the remaining recording time and the current time appear in the display window.

To stop recording

To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.

Additional Operations

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Searching using the index function

SEARCH SELECT

= / +

The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins. Using these signals as references, you can find a

specific recording. There are three kinds of search: – Searching the beginnings of recordings: Index search – Searching a point on the tape where the recorded date changes: Date

– Searching for scenes recorded in the photo mode with a digital

camcorder: Photo search

Searching in the list

If the tape has a cassette memory, the recordings are listed in the

chronologically in the order they were made. You can search using this

chronological list.

If the tape does not have a cassette memory, you cannot search for

scenes in the chronological order.

1 Press SEARCH SELECT to select

the search type: INDEX, DATE, or PHOTO SEARCH.

The indicator of the search type you selected lights. The chronological list appears on the monitor screen.

Note

• When searching in order of the actual positions of the recordings on the tape, an index signal close to the current position may not be located.

2 Press = or + to select a

recording.

The VCR starts searching and when it locates the recording, begins playback. During Photo search, the VCR pauses.

Searching in the order of the actual positions of the recordings on the tape

When you use a tape without a cassette memory, the VCR searches in the order of the actual positions of the recordings, regardless of the setting of CASSETTE MEMORY in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. When you use a tape with a cassette memory, set CASSETTE MEMORY in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “OFF” (page 54).

1 Press SEARCH SELECT to select the search type.

The indicator of the search type you selected lights.

2 Press = or + repeatedly to

locate the recording you want.

The VCR starts searching backwards or forwards until the index number comes to zero, then plays back the recording. During Photo search, the VCR pauses.

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Searching using the index function (continued)

Tips

• If the search type is not displayed on the TV screen, press the DISPLAY button on the remote commander.

• If you use a tape with , mark, the cassette memory stores up to 33 index signals. (The number changes depending on the combination of index, date, and photo data stored.) This VCR is capable of storing and retrieving up to 16 kbits of cassette memory.

• To locate recordings whose signals are not stored in the cassette memory, or to locate recordings in order of their position on the tape, set CASSETTE MEMORY in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to ”OFF.” Use the procedure for “Searching in order of the actual positions of the recordings on the tape” to search for a recording.

• You can also search for programs using the “Index Tieler” signal, but the data such as the recording date and time and the title does not appear in the display window.

How signals are recorded

The VCR marks the tape when: – Recording starts from the stop mode. – Recording is resumed after changing the program position during

recording pause.

– Timer recording starts.

There are three different signals for each search method. The type of signal recorded and where it is recorded (on the tape itself or in the cassette memory) depends on the video equipment used for recordings. Please note that if the signals for certain search type are not recorded, you cannot do that type of search.

When you record on this VCR

Signals for In cassette memory On tape

Index search Yes Yes Date search No Yes Photo search No No

When you record with a Sony digital camcorder (DCR-VX1000/VX700/PC7*)

Signals for In cassette memory On tape

Index search No No Date search Yes Yes Photo search Yes Yes

* The index signal cannot be recorded in the cassette memory (DCR-PC7 only).

Notes

• Each program is indexed at its beginning. If you record another program over the beginning of the first program, you will not be able to search the original program.

Index signal

B cannot be searched

• Searching may not be done correctly if the signal was not recorded on a Sonybrand digital video equipment.

If D is recorded over the beginning of B...

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Checking/changing/ cancelling timer

Before you start...

• Turn on your TV and set it to the video channel.

settings

POWER

CURSOR

EXECUTE

1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.

2 Press MENU and select TIMER SET/

CHECK.

3 Check the timer settings:

• If you do not want to change or cancel the settings, press EXECUTE, then turn the VCR off to return to recording standby.

• If you want to change or cancel the settings, press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor (❚) to the setting you want to change or cancel.

4 Change or cancel the timer

setting:

• To change the setting, press the CURSOR (?//) buttons to highlight the item you want to change, and reset it using the CURSOR (>/.) buttons. Then, press CURSOR / to move the cursor to the leftmost column.

• To cancel the setting, press the TIMER CLEAR button on the rear of the remote commander.

Tip

• To check the settings, you can also use the TIMER CHECK button on the rear of the remote commander. Turn on the VCR and press TIMER CHECK. The TIMER SET/CHECK screen appears.

TIMER CLEAR

5 Press EXECUTE.

If any settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording standby.

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Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued)

When the timer settings overlap

When the timer settings are overlapped, overlapped programs or part painted as below are not recorded.

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1

Program 2

Program 1 Program 2

7:00

8:00

9:00

10:00

20 seconds will be cut off

10:00

20 seconds will be cut off

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Adjusting the picture (Y/C delay)

When playing back a source recorded from an analog VCR, the color of the picture may shift right or left. You can adjust this color shift by using the Y/C delay function. The Y/C delay function works when playing back or viewing the input from the DV connector.

1 During playback or pause or

when the DV input is displayed, press MENU.

2 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to Y/C DELAY, then press EXECUTE.

EXECUTE

CURSOR

3 Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons

to correct the color shift of the picture.

4 Press EXECUTE to return to the

original screen.

Tips

• The video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) signals. The Y/C delay function adjusts the time lag between Y and C signals.

• You cannot record the adjusted picture.

Additional Operations

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Changing menu

1 Press MENU.

options

EXECUTE

CURSOR

2 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to ADVANCED OPTIONS, then press EXECUTE.

The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the cursor (❚) to the option you want to change.

If you press . at the lowest line, the next page appears.

4 Press CURSOR (?//) to change

the setting.

Page 1

Page 2

Tips

• The menu settings are held until the AC plug is disconnected.

5 Press EXECUTE to return to the

original screen.

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Menu choices

Initial settings are indicated r mark.

Page 1

Note

• When you connect a video printer and use the PRINT button on the remote commander supplied with this VCR, set LANC MODE to “S.”

Menu option

AUTO ANT SEL

AUTO STEREO

LANC MODE

SHUTTLE MODE

Set this option to

r ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/

UHF OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to the VCR channel (channel 3 or 4).

OFF if your TV is connected to both VHF/UHF OUT and LINE OUT on the VCR. To play a tape, set the TV to VCR input.

r ON to receive stereo programs.

OFF to reduce noise in a stereo program.

Although the sound may improve, the sound becomes monaural.

r M to control another VCR from this VCR

using the l LANC connection. S to control this VCR from another

equipment using the l LANC connection.

A to control, via the l LANC connection a VCR that doesn’t have a reverse slow motion function.

JOG WITH SOUND

EDIT WINDOW

r B to control, via the l LANC connection

VCR that has a reverse slow motion function.

ON to listen to the sound when playing the tape frame by frame or at a slower speed than normal.

r OFF to turn off the sound. r ON to turn on the on-screen window

display for assemble editing. OFF to turn off the on-screen window

display for assemble editing.

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Changing menu options

(continued)

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Menu option

DIMMER

Set this option to

ON to make the display window dim.

r OFF to make it brighter.

Notes

• When recording TV programs, the audio recording mode is automatically set to 16-bit mode.

• When recording from the DV jack, the audio recording mode is automatically set to the same mode as the input audio.

LINE IN AUDIO

SAP

L1 IN VIDEO

CASSETTE MEMORY

16 to record the audio in 16-bit recording mode.

r 12 to record the audio in 12-bit recording

mode. AUTO to record SAP sound.

r OFF to record the main sound. r S to select the S-video signal when both

the S-video and video jacks are connected. The video signal is selected automatically when only the video jack is connected.

NORM to select the video signal when both the S-video and video jacks are

connected. (When you use the S-video picture, make sure to set to “S.”)

r AUTO to search the recording with the

cassette memory. If the tape does not

have a cassette memory, the VCR will

search recordings using index signals

recorded on the tape itself.

OFF to search recordings using the index

signals recorded on the tape at all times.

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Erasing the cassette memory

EXECUTE

Some DV cassettes and Mini DV cassettes have cassette memories where data such as recorded date and time is stored. If you don’t need the stored data, erase the memory with the following procedure.

1 Press MENU. 2 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to move the CURSOR (❚) to CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE, then press EXECUTE.

3 Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons

to select the data to erase, then press CURSOR (?//) to set it to YES.

Select To erase

ALL DATA The entire memory

Notes

• You cannot erase the cassette memory while the protect tab on the cassette is slid to show red.

• If the cassette memory is larger than 16kbits, you can select ALL DATA only.

CURSOR

INDEX DATA Signals for INDEX SEARCH DATE DATA Signals for DATE SEARCH PHOTO DATA Signals for PHOTO SEARCH

4 Press EXECUTE.

A message appears to confirm the operation.

5 Press EXECUTE.

The data you selected is erased, then the VCR returns to the original screen.

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Editing

Before editing

Editing methods

This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings. You can cut out unwanted scenes or assemble your favorite scenes in the order you prefer. To edit tapes, you need to connect another VCR or camcorder.

Copying a whole tape

You can copy the contents of one tape to another.

Source tape

Video

Audio

Edited tape

Video

Audio

Cutting out unwanted scenes

While making a copy of a tape, you can cut out unwanted scenes.

Unwanted scene

Source tape

Edited tape

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

Assemble editing

You can select various scenes from a source tape and record them in any order you choose. To use this function, you need a VCR equipped with a LANC jack.

Source tape

Video

Editing

Edited tape

Audio

Video

Audio

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Note

• Use a source tape recorded on this VCR for insert editing. Otherwise, editing may result in poor sound and picture. If the source tape was recorded on another VCR (including other DHR-1000s), copy the tape on this VCR and use the copied tape.

Insert editing

You can replace an existing scene with material from another recording. For insert editing, use this VCR as the recording machine. The following methods of insert editing are available with this VCR.

Video insert editing

You can replace an existing scene with another recording, retaining the sound.

Replaced video

Source tape

Video

Audio

Tips

• By executing video insert and audio insert editing at the same time, you can replace both the video and the audio at the same time.

• With this VCR, you can execute V.O.S (video on sound editing), where you can record audio first, then insert video to match the previously recorded audio.

Edited tape

Video

Audio

Audio insert editing (16-bit mode)

The VCR replaces the original audio with 16-bit mode audio, while retaining the picture.

Replaced audio

Source tape

Edited tape

Video

Audio

Video

Audio

Audio insert editing (12-bit mode)

The VCR replaces the original audio with 12-bit mode audio, while retaining the picture. With 12-bit mode, you can select the track, stereo 1 or 2 track, to be replaced.

Source tape

Audio

Edited tape

Audio

Video

Stereo 1 Stereo 2

Replaced audio

Editing

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Before editing (continued)

Note

Audio dubbing

You can add commentary or background music to a tape recorded in 12-bit audio mode. The sound is recorded on the stereo 2 track.

Edited tape

Audio

Video

Stereo 1 Stereo 2

Editing

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Tip

• The DCR-VX1000/VX700/ PC7 digital video camera recorders record the sound in 12-bit audio mode (Stereo 1).

12-bit/16-bit audio modes

When using the DV standard VCR, the sound is recorded in either 12bit or 16-bit mode.

12-bit mode

Video

Audio

16-bit mode

The 12-bit mode consists of two separate stereo tracks — Stereo 1 and 2.

The 16-bit mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track.

Checking the audio mode

During playback, the indicator corresponding to the audio mode lights up.

16 bit-mode

12 bit-mode

How the audio mode is decided

The audio mode depends on the recording source or connection.

• When recording from the DV jack: the sound is recorded in the same

audio mode as the source tape.

• When recording from the LINE IN connectors: you can select the

audio mode by setting LINE IN AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (on page 54).

• When recording TV programs using the tuner of this VCR: the sound

is recorded in 16-bit mode.

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Editing

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Before editing (continued)

Connectors and features used for editing

Tips

• If the other VCR has a LANC jack of 5-pin DIN type, connect with the VK-810 Control L connecting cable (not supplied).

• The jacks labeled CONTROL L or REMOTE have the same function as LANC jacks.

Notes

• The VCR (recorder) receives the time code data from the LANC jack only when the other VCR (player) is set to show the time code indications.

• If this VCR cannot control the other VCR, check the settings of “LANC MODE” and “SHUTTLE MODE” on both VCRs.

• The time code of this VCR follows the Drop Frame mode. To correct the error, the time codes may not be displayed on some frames.

Notes

• With the DV connection, the sound is recorded in the same audio mode as the source tape. To record in a different audio mode from the source tape, use the LINE connection instead.

• The DV jack of this VCR outputs playback video and audio signals only. Signals from the VCR's tuner or line inputs are not output from the DV jack.

• If you insert the sound on the stereo 2 track of the picture under the following conditions, the inserted sound will be muted even if you select to listen to both sound on stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track: You make the player VCR enter the playback pause mode, or slow or high-speed playback, and then record that picture on this VCR with the DV connection.

Tip

• With the DV connection, the playback VCR transmits the recording data on the source tape. So when you play back the recorded tape and press the DATA CODE button, the same time and input data as on the source tape is displayed.

LANC jack

The LANC (Local Application Control) connection lets you control the connected equipment for easier editing. The LANC connection transmits signals such as control signals, status data and time code data. When connecting VCRs with the LANC cable, you need to set the LANC mode for each VCR.

• On the VCR that controls the other VCR: set LANC mode to “M.”

• On the VCR to be controlled from the other VCR or editing machine:

set LANC mode to “S.” In a case of a commander that does not have a LANC mode switch or a LANC mode menu, LANC mode is usually set to “S.”

Time code

Time codes are signals recorded on the tape so that you can precisely specify a point on the tape. This signal is recorded on the tape for every frame (about 30 frames per second). On this VCR, time codes are recorded automatically during recording. To check the time code, press COUNTER SELECT until the TIME CODE appears in the display window.

Time code indication

Hour

Second Frame

Minute

Usually, the time code is recorded consecutively from “0H00M00S00F,” from the beginning of the tape. However, if there are blank sections in the tape, time codes are recorded out of sequence and assemble editing will not function correctly. To prevent this, first copy the source tape and use the copied tape for editing. The time code will be recorded consecutively on the copied tape.

DV connection

The DV jack transmits video and audio signals in digital form. The video and audio signals are sent with hardly any degradation, enabling high-quality editing. The signal flow is automatically detected so you do not need to make separate connections for input and output.

Because more data is sent through the DV connection compared to the LINE connection, some features are not available with this connection. – The on-screen display of the other VCR cannot be sent with the DV

input picture. To view the on-screen display, connect the other VCR

directly to a TV. – Picture adjustments made on the other VCR, such as Y/C delay

cannot be sent with the DV input picture. The other VCR’s playback

picture is recorded on this VCR in its original state. – If you playback/record both of the main and sub tracks, the mixed

sound is output/recorded from the DV jack regardless of the Audio

Monitor setting. The Audio Monitor setting is effective only when

you playback/record the analog signal. – Contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted. – If the source tape is played back at speeds other than normal, the

audio signals are not transmitted.

Editing

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Selecting the connection for your VCR

Before editing, check whether the other VCR has a lLANC jack or not. The operating procedures differ depending on whether or not you make the lLANC connection. To use the assemble editing feature, you need to connect to a VCR equipped with a lLANC jack.

Does the other VCR have a lLANC jack?

Yes / go to “Editing with LANC cable – Connections” page 64. No / go to “Editing without LANC cable – Connections” page 77.

When using this VCR as the playback machine

In the following pages, editing procedures are explained using this VCR as the recording machine. To use this VCR as the playback machine, note the following:

• When connecting the lLANC jack, set LANC MODE in the

ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “S” (page 54).

• If the other VCR has the time code function, press DISPLAY on this

VCR so that the time code counter appears in the display window.

• If you play back an audio dubbed tape and connect the other VCR to

this VCR’s LINE OUT jacks, set the AUDIO MONITOR selector on

the VCR to MIX. Then select the precise balance between the tracks

with the AUDIO MIX BALANCE control. For further instructions, refer to the manual of the recording VCR or the editing controller.

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Editing

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Editing with LANC cable

If the other VCR does not have a lLANC jack, go to page 77.

Connections

Notes

• If you connect both LANC jacks on the front and rear panel, the front one is selected.

• When you connect the other VCR using the DV jack , index signals, and the contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted.

To a digital VCR with DV jack

With this connection, you can edit tapes with high-quality video and audio.

Player

Digital VCR (Camcorder)

DV connecting cable (not supplied)

LANC cable (supplied)

Recorder

This VCR

ç: Signal flow

Notes

• If you connect both LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of this VCR to the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

• If you connect the cables to both the LINE-1 IN VIDEO and LINE-1 IN S-VIDEO jacks , the signal from the S-VIDEO jack is sent to the VCR and “S” lights in the display window. If you want to use the video signal from the VIDEO jack, set L1 IN VIDEO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “NORM” (page

54).

To a VCR without DV jack

If you do not need to change connections frequently, connect to the LINE-1 IN jacks on the rear of this VCR.

Player

Another VCR

Audio/video cable (supplied)

LANC cable (supplied)

Recorder

This VCR

S-video cable (supplied, when the other VCR has a SVIDEO OUT jack)

Note

• Distorted signals (e.g. when played back at a speed other than normal) will not be recorded properly.

Editing

ç: Signal flow

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To a camcorder without DV jack

The LINE-2 IN jacks on the front of the VCR is convenient if you connect or disconnect a camcorder frequently.

Tip

• To connect a monaural VCR, use LINE-2 IN jack and connect to the L jack (white) (leave the red audio plug unconnected). The monaural audio from the L jack will be recorded on both left and right tracks.

Notes

• If you connect the cables to both the LINE-2 IN VIDEO and LINE-2 IN S-VIDEO jacks , the signal from the S-VIDEO jack is sent to the VCR and “S” lights in the display window. If you want to use the video signal from the VIDEO jack, set L2 IN VIDEO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “NORM” (page

54).

• Distorted signals (e.g. when played back at a speed other than normal) will not be recorded properly.

Player

Camcorder

S-video cable (supplied, when the other VCR has a S-VIDEO OUT jack)

Preparation

Audio/video cable (supplied)

LANC cable (supplied)

Recorder

This VCR

ç: Signal flow

Tips

• Editing is not possible with a tape that is copyright protected.

• When you finish editing, set EDIT switch to “OFF.”

Tip

• LANC mode of camcorders are usually fixed to S.

On the player

• Insert a source tape.

• If the player VCR has an EDIT switch, set it to ON.

• Set LANC mode to “S.”

• Turn off the on-screen display.

On the recorder (this VCR)

• Insert a tape.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the jack to which the player is connected appears in the display window: "DV," "L1," or "L2"

• Set LANC mode to “M.” 1 Press MENU.

The MENU screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Select ADVANCED OPTIONS by pressing CURSOR (>/.)

buttons and press EXECUTE.

3 Select LANC MODE by pressing CURSOR (>/.) buttons. 4 Select M by pressing CURSOR (?//) buttons. 5 Press EXECUTE.

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Tip

• For the DCR-VX1000/ VX700/PC7 digital video camera, set SHUTTLE MODE to “B.”

Notes

• The REC LEVEL and REC BALANCE controls do not function on a source input through the DV jack.

• With the DV connection, the playback VCR’s AUDIO MONITOR and AUDIO MIX BALANCE do not function on the source audio output through the DV jack.

• Set the shuttle mode.

1 Press MENU.

The MENU screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Select ADVANCED OPTIONS by pressing CURSOR (>/.)

buttons and press EXECUTE.

3 Select SHUTTLE MODE by pressing CURSOR (>/.) buttons. 4 Select “A” or “B” by pressing CURSOR (?//) buttons.

A: When slow playback in reverse direction is not available on the

other VCR.

B: When slow playback in reverse direction is available on the

other VCR.

5 Press EXECUTE.

• When you connect to the LINE 1/2 IN jacks, select the audio recording mode. 1 Press MENU.

The MENU screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Select ADVANCED OPTIONS by pressing CURSOR (>/.)

buttons and press EXECUTE.

3 Select LINE IN AUDIO by pressing CURSOR (>/.) buttons. 4 Select 16 or 12 by pressing CURSOR (?//) buttons.

16: When you want higher-quality sound and need not add

sound later.

12: When you want to add sound later with insert editing or

audio dubbing. If you are going to make insert recording, select the original mode of the recording tape.

• When you connect to the LINE 1/2 IN jacks, adjust the recording level and balance with the REC LEVEL and REC BALANCE controls. Play back the source, then adjust the controls so that the red indicators of the level meter do not light up. Select the balance according to your need (normally, set it to the center).

Notes

• The VCR (recorder) receives

the time code data from the LANC jack only when the other VCR (player) is set to show the time code indications.

• If this VCR cannot control the other VCR, check the settings of “LANC MODE” and “SHUTTLE MODE” on both VCRs.

Editing

Controlling the other VCR with LANC connection

With the LANC connection, you can control the other VCR by using the operation panel of this VCR (synchronized editing feature).

( (playback) / p (stop) / P (pause)

Starts / stops / pauses the selected VCR.

START / PAUSE

During editing, controls both VCRs from pause to recording / playback, and vice versa.

PLAYER

Enables to control the other VCR. Only the shaded part can be used to control the other VCR.

RECORDER

Enables control of this VCR.

Shuttle ring / Jog dial

Plays back the selected VCR at various speeds.

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Copying a tape

With this function, the tapes in both VCRs are rewound to the beginning, then the source tape is copied until one of the tapes reaches its end. If you want to start copying from the middle of the tape, see page 68. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66.

p (STOP)

DUPLICATE

ENTIRE TAPE

START/PAUSE

1 Press DUPLICATE ENTIRE TAPE.

The indicator lights up. To cancel copying, press DUPLICATE ENTIRE TAPE again.

Note

• The first few seconds may not be recorded.

2 Press START/PAUSE.

Both tapes are rewound to the beginning. The source tape starts playing, and a few seconds later, this VCR starts recording. When either tape reaches its end, both tapes stop.

To stop copying

To stop while copying, press p (STOP).

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Cutting out unwanted scenes

With this function, you can start editing from the middle of the tape, and cut out unwanted scenes while making a copy. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66.

PLAYER

RECORDER

EDIT STANDBY

START/

PAUSE

Source tape

Edited tape

Unwanted scene

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

1 Search for the points where you want to start playing

or recording, and set both VCRs to playback pause mode.

2 Press EDIT STANDBY.

The EDIT STANDBY indicator lights. This VCR is set to recording pause, and the other VCR is set to playback pause.

3 Press START/PAUSE.

Playback starts on the other VCR and recording starts on this VCR.

4 Press START/PAUSE just before the

beginning of the unwanted scene (A).

Both VCRs are set to pause.

If the tape passes the desired point

Press RECORDER and rewind the tape to point A, with the shuttle ring or jog dial.

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Notes

• If you press p STOP to stop editing, the source picture may be recorded after it stops.

• This procedure is not possible if you connect this VCR to the DCR-VX1000/ VX700/PC7 digital video camera via the DV cable and you use this VCR as the playback machine.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after an unrecorded portion, the first part of the recording may be dropped.

• When you record on a new or fully rewound tape, do a trial recording for about 15 seconds, then start the actual recording. If you start the actual recording from the beginning of the tape, the first part may not be recorded when you play back the tape on another VCR.

5 Search for the point to resume

recording (B). 1 Press PLAYER and start playing the

tape.

2 Locate the point with the jog dial or

shuttle ring.

3 Set the other VCR to playback pause.

6 Press START/PAUSE to resume

recording.

7 To cut out other scenes, repeat

steps 4 to 6.

8 To finish editing, press START/

PAUSE to set the VCRs to recording pause, then press EDIT STANDBY.

Both VCRs stop.

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Assemble editing

You can select various scenes called “events,” from a source tape and record them in any order you choose. You can edit up to 10 events at a time. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66.

Tip

• If you do not want to display the edit window, set EDIT WINDOW in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF (page 54). The editing procedure is the same as when editing with the Edit Window.

Note

• Horizontal lines may appear in the top left (or right) screen. However, this will not affect the edited picture.

( (PLAY)

ASSEMBLE

START/ PAUSE

EVENT FWD

EVENT BACK

P (PAUSE)

PLAYER

RECORDER

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

MARK

Looking at the Edit Window

The Edit Window appears during assemble editing and shows the events you have chosen. 5 events are displayed at a time for a total of 10 events.

Picture of the other VCR

IN (recording start) point

OUT (recording end) point

Total recording time

Editing

Indicates for the status of the other VCR

If you press RECORDER to select this VCR, the picture of this VCR is displayed on the right, and the IN/ OUT points and the total recording time are displayed on the left. (The characters will be indicated in grey.)

Events

Upper screens show the IN points. Lower screens show the OUT points.

Tape counter/ time code

Shows the tape counter or time code of this VCR.

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Notes

• If the remaining time appears in the display window of the main unit, you cannot execute assemble editing.

• Do not select an other input while assemble editing is being executed. Editing may not function correctly.

• This VCR may malfunction if the IN/OUT points are not separated by more than two seconds.

• If an event you want to record is marked with a time code of less than 0:01:00:00, the event will be edited inaccurately. In this case, use the manual editing procedure.

• If the time code of the other VCR is displayed as “–:––:–– :––” during fast-forward or rewind, assemble edit may not function.

• You cannot press PLAYER while this VCR is in playback mode.

• Do not press MARK while the other VCR is in stop mode. Assemble editing may not function correctly.

• If you record over a previous recording, the end of the new recording will not continue on to the original recording smoothly.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after an unrecorded portion, the first part of the recording may be dropped.

Tips

• To prevent tape damage, the tape automatically stops if recording pause continues for 5 minutes.

• To record to the end after the last event, leave the OUT point of the last event unspecified.

1 If the other VCR has a time code

function, set it to the time code display.

If not, set it to tape counter.

2 Press ASSEMBLE.

The indicator lights up.

3 Designate the IN point of the first

event. 1 Press PLAYER and start playing the

tape.

2 Locate the IN point with the jog dial

or shuttle ring.

3 Press MARK.

The IN point is stored.

4 Designate the OUT point.

1 Locate the OUT point with the jog

dial or shuttle ring.

2 Press MARK.

The OUT point of the first event is stored.

The total recording time is displayed. A few seconds later, “IN” flashes and you can designate the IN/OUT points for the next event.

5 To designate other events, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

You can designate up to 10 events.

To check/change events

Press EVENT BACK or EVENT FWD to display each event in turn, and change the IN/OUT points according to the procedure in step 3 and 4 if required.

6 Locate the point you want to

start recording on this VCR. 1 Press RECORDER. 2 Press ( (PLAY), then search for the

recording start point with the jog dial

or shuttle ring. 3 Press START/PAUSE so that this

VCR is set to recording pause.

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Assemble editing (continued)

7 Press START / PAUSE.

The whole screen appears and assemble editing starts. When editing ends, this VCR is set to recording pause and the screen in step 6 reappears.

To assemble edit more than 10 events

1 Press ASSEMBLE.

The assemble editing mode is canceled, and the IN/OUT points stored in memory are erased.

2 Repeat steps 2 to 7.

Note

• The recording does not stop the moment you press p to stop editing. The source picture may be recorded a little longer than you expected.

To stop assemble editing

To stop while editing, press START/PAUSE. This VCR is set to recording pause, and you can check the events or change the recording starting point. When you press START/PAUSE again, editing restarts from the first event.

To end assemble editing

Press ASSEMBLE. All the IN/OUT points are erased.

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Video insert editing

Notes

• Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately.

• Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after the unrecorded portion, the first part of recording may be dropped.

You can replace the original picture with a scene from the source tape, while retaining the original sound. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66. For video insert editing, use the tape recorded by this VCR. If you want to edit the one recorded by other VCRs (include other DHR-1000s), first, you have to dub it to the tape on this VCR, then edit it. If you edit the tape recorded by the other VCRs, the sound quality may be reduced and the picture may be noisy.

( (PLAY)

VIDEO INSERT

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER SELECT

p (STOP) PLAYER

RECORDER

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

EDIT STANDBY

START/PAUSE

Replaced video section

Source tape

Edited tape

B A

1 Press COUNTER SELECT so that the

tape counter appears.

2 Locate the end point (A) of the

scene to be recorded over. 1 Press RECORDER. 2 Press ( (PLAY), then locate the

recording end point with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

3 Press COUNTER RESET.

(continued)

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Video insert editing

(continued)

3 Locate the start point (B) of the

scene to be recorded over.

Locate the beginning of the scene to be recorded over with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

Tips

• To execute V.O.S (video on sound) editing:

1 Record the audio. 2 Follow the insert editing

procedure to record the video.

• You can insert audio with the video by pressing the STEREO1 INSERT or/and STEREO 2 INSERT button(s) in step 4.

• If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code.

4 Press VIDEO INSERT.

The indicator lights up.

5 Locate the playback start point

playback start point with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

3 Release the jog dial or the shuttle ring

at the beginning of the source scene. The EDIT STANDBY indicator lights.

6 Press START/PAUSE.

The other VCR starts playback and this VCR starts recording. When the tape counter reached “0H00M00S,” the EDIT STANDBY indicator turns off and this VCR stops while the other VCR continues playing. To stop the other VCR, press PLAYER, then p (STOP).

To stop recording manually, press START/PAUSE.

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Audio insert editing

You can replace the original sound with sound from the source tape, while retaining the original picture. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66. For audio insert editing, use the tape recorded by this VCR. If you want to edit the one recorded by other VCRs (include other DHR-1000s), first, you have to dub it to the tape on this VCR, then edit it. If you edit the tape recorded by other VCRs, the sound quality may be reduced and the picture may be noisy.

Tips

• If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code.

• You can insert both video and audio by pressing VIDEO INSERT in step 4.

Notes

• Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately.

• Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.

• It may take up to 7 seconds for the sound to switch to the source tape. You cannot start recording until the sound switches.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after the unrecorded portion, the first part of recording may be dropped.

STEREO 1 INSERT

STEREO 2 INSERT

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER SELECT

EDIT STANDBY

START/PAUSE

( (PLAY) p (STOP)

PLAYER

RECORDER

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

1 Press COUNTER SELECT so that the tape counter

appears.

2 Locate the end point of the scene to be recorded over.

1 Press RECORDER. 2 Press ( (PLAY), then locate the recording end point with the

jog dial or shuttle ring.

3 Press COUNTER RESET.

3 Locate the start point of the scene to be recorded over.

Located the beginning of the scene to be recorded over with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

4 Press STEREO 1 INSERT and/or STEREO 2 INSERT as

follows:

When you record from DV input

Press both STEREO 1 INSERT and STEREO 2 INSERT. You cannot replace stereo 1 track or stereo 2 track only.

When you record from LINE inputs

– To record in 16-bit audio, press both STEREO 1 INSERT and

STEREO 2 INSERT.

– To record in 12-bit audio on the stereo 1 track, press STEREO 1

INSERT.

– To record in 12-bit audio on the stereo 2 track, press STEREO 2

INSERT.

For more information, refer to the chart on the next page. A few seconds after you press the button the sound switches to

the source tape.

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Audio insert editing

(continued)

5 Locate the playback start point of the source tape.

1 Press PLAYER. 2 Press ( (PLAY), then locate the playback start point with the

jog dial or shuttle ring.

3 Release the jog dial or the shuttle ring at the beginning of the

sound to be inserted. The EDIT STANDBY indicator lights.

6 Press START/PAUSE.

How the audio recording mode selection affects editing results

When you record from DV input

This VCR automatically records in the same audio mode as the source tape, regardless of the LINE IN AUDIO setting in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. For this connection, press both the STEREO 1 INSERT and STEREO 2 INSERT buttons.

Tip

• During recording, the indicators light according to the audio mode and the track being recorded. Example: when sound is recorded onto the stereo 1 track in 12-bit audio.

Note

• Depending on the VCR, when you playback mixed sound (stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track), the volume of stereo 1 track may change depending on whether sound is recorded on stereo 2 track or not.

When you record from LINE inputs

The sound is recorded in the audio mode selected in LINE IN AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu. Normally, choose the original audio mode of the tape to be edited. Select the track to be replaced according to the audio recording mode.

Original audio Menu Pressed Editing result mode of the choice button(s) edited tape

12-bit 12-bit STEREO 1

STEREO 2

STEREO 1 and STEREO 2

16-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

16-bit 12-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

16-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

*Insert editing cannot be executed if you press only one button.

: Replaced section

Stereo1 Stereo2

NO AUDIO (Deleted)

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If the other VCR has a lLANC jack, see page 64.

Connections

Note

• When you connect the other VCR using the DV jack, the data, index signals and the contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted.

Notes

• If you connect both LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of this VCR to the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.

54).

To a digital VCR with DV jack

With this connection, you can edit tapes with high-quality video and audio.

Player

Digital VCR (Camcorder)

DV connecting cable (not supplied)

Recorder

This VCR

ç: Signal flow

To a VCR without DV jack

If you do not need to change connections frequently, connect to the LINE-1 IN jacks on the rear of this VCR.

Player

The other VCR

Recorder

This VCR

Note

• Distorted signals (e.g. when played back at a speed other than normal) will not be recorded properly.

S-video cable (supplied, when the other VCR has a S VIDEO OUT jack)

Audio/video cable (supplied)

ç: Signal flow

(continued)

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Connections (continued)

To a camcorder without DV jack

The LINE-2 IN jacks on the front of the VCR is convenient if you connect or disconnect a camcorder frequently.

Tip

Notes

54).

• Distorted signals (e.g. when played back at a speed other than normal) will not be recorded properly.

Player

Camcorder

Preparation

Recorder

This VCR

Audio/video cable (supplied)

S-video cable (supplied, when the other VCR has a S VIDEO OUT jack)

ç: Signal flow

Tips

• Editing is not possible with a tape that is copyright protected.

• When you finish editing, set EDIT switch to “OFF.”

Notes

• The REC LEVEL and REC BALANCE controls do not function on a source input through the DV jack.

• With the DV connection, the playback VCR’s AUDIO MONITOR and AUDIO MIX BALANCE do not function on the source audio output through the DV jack.

On the player

• Insert a source tape.

• If the player VCR has an EDIT switch, set it to ON.

• Turn off the on-screen display.

On the recorder (this VCR)

• Insert a tape.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that the jack to which the player is connected appears in the display window: "L1," "L2," or "DV"

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Copying a tape

You can copy a whole tape to the other tape. Before editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 77 to 78.

r REC

P PAUSE

1 Search for the points where you

want to start playing or recording, and set both VCRs to stop.

Note

• If you start recording as

soon as playback starts, the first few seconds of the picture and/or sound may become distorted.

2 Press r REC on this VCR while

holding down P PAUSE.

This VCR is set to recording pause.

3 Search for the point to start

playback on the other VCR, and set it to playback pause.

For best results, pause the tape a few seconds before the beginning of the scene.

4 Press the pause button on the

other VCR to start playback. At the beginning of the scene you want to record, press P PAUSE on this VCR to start recording.

To stop copying

Press p STOP on this VCR and the other VCR.

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Cutting out unwanted scenes

With this function, you can cut out unwanted scenes while making a copy. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 77 to 78.

Shuttle ring/ Jog dial

r REC P PAUSE

A B

Unwanted scene

Source tape

Edited tape

1 Search for the points where you

want to start playing or recording, and set both VCRs to stop.

2 Press r REC on this VCR while

holding down P PAUSE.

This VCR is set to recording pause.

3 Search for the point to start

playback on the other VCR, and set it to playback pause.

For best results, pause the tape a few seconds before the beginning of the scene.

Note

• If you start recording as

soon as playback starts, the first few seconds of the picture and/or sound may become distorted.

Editing

4 Press the pause button on the

other VCR to start playback. At the beginning of the scene you want to record, press P PAUSE on this VCR to start recording.

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Notes

• If you press p STOP to stop

editing, the source picture may be recorded after it stops.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after an unrecorded portion, the first part of the recording may be dropped.

5 Press P PAUSE on this VCR just

before the beginning of the unwanted scene (A).

This VCR is set to recording pause.

6 Search for the point (B) to

resume recording on the other VCR.

After searching, set the other VCR to playback pause.

7 Press the pause button on the

other VCR to start playback, then press P PAUSE on this VCR to resume recording.

8 To cut out other scenes, repeat

steps 5 to 7.

To finish editing

Press p STOP on both VCRs.

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Video insert editing

Notes

• Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately.

• Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after the unrecorded portion, the first part of recording may be dropped.

You can replace the original picture with a scene from the source tape, while retaining the original sound. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 77 to 78. For video insert editing, use the tape recorded by this VCR. If you want to edit the one recorded by other VCRs (include other DHR-1000s), first, you have to dub it to the tape on this VCR, then edit it. If you edit the tape recorded by the other VCRs, the sound quality may be reduced and the picture may be noisy.

VIDEO INSERT

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER SELECT

· PLAY

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

P (PAUSE)

Replaced video section

Source tape

Edited tape

B A

1 Press COUNTER SELECT so that the

tape counter appears.

2 Locate the end point (A) of the

scene to be recorded over. 1 Press · PLAY, then locate the

recording end point with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

2 Press COUNTER RESET.

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3 Locate the start point (B) of the

scene to be recorded over.

Locate the beginning of the scene to be recorded over with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

4 Press VIDEO INSERT.

The indicator lights up.

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Tips

• To execute V.O.S (video on sound) editing:

1 Record the audio. 2 Follow the insert editing

procedure to record the video.

• You can insert audio with the video by pressing the STEREO 1 INSERT or/and STEREO 2 INSERT button(s) in step 4.

• If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code.

5 Locate the playback start point of

the source tape (C), then set the VCR to playback pause.

For best results, pause the tape a few seconds before the beginning of the scene.

6 Press the pause button on the

other VCR to start playback. At the beginning of the scene you want to replace, press P PAUSE on this VCR to start recording.

Video insert editing starts. When the tape counter reaches “0H00M00S,” recording stops automatically.

7 Press p STOP on the other VCR.

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Audio insert editing

You can replace the original sound with sound from the source tape, while retaining the original picture. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 77 to 78. For audio insert editing, use the tape recorded by this VCR. If you want to edit the one recorded by other VCRs (include other DHR-1000s), first, you have to dub it to the tape on this VCR, then edit it. If you edit the tape recorded by the other VCRs, the sound quality may be reduced and the picture may be noisy.

STEREO 1 INSERT

STEREO 2 INSERT

COUNTER RESET

COUNTER SELECT

· PLAY

START/PAUSE

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

P (PAUSE)

Tips

• If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code.

• You can insert both video and audio by pressing VIDEO INSERT in step 4.

Notes

• Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately.

• Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.

• It may take up to 7 seconds for the sound to switch to the source tape. You cannot start recording until the sound switches.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after the unrecorded portion, the first part of recording may be dropped.

1 Press COUNTER SELECT so that the tape counter

appears.

2 Locate the end point of the scene to be recorded over.

1 Press · PLAY, then locate the recording end point with the

jog dial or shuttle ring.

2 Press COUNTER RESET.

3 Locate the start point of the scene to be recorded over.

Locate the beginning of the scene to be recorded over with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

4 Press STEREO 1 INSERT and/or STEREO 2 INSERT as

follows:

When you record from DV input

Press both STEREO 1 INSERT and STEREO 2 INSERT. You cannot replace stereo 1 track or stereo 2 track only.

When you record from LINE inputs

– To record in 16-bit audio, press both STEREO 1 INSERT and

STEREO 2 INSERT.

– To record in 12-bit audio on the stereo 1 track, press STEREO 1

INSERT.

– To record in 12-bit audio on the stereo 2 track, press STEREO 2

INSERT.

For more information, refer to the chart on the next page.

A few seconds after you press the button the sound switches to the source tape.

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5 Locate the playback start point of the source tape (C),

then set the VCR to playback pause.

For best results, pause the tape a few seconds before the beginning of the scene.

6 Press the pause button on the other VCR to start

playback. At the beginning of the scene you want to replace, press P PAUSE on this VCR to start recording.

Audio insert editing starts. When the tape counter reaches “0H00M00S”, the recording tape stops automatically.

7 Press p STOP on the other VCR.

How the audio recording mode selection affects editing results

When you record from DV input

Tip

• During recording, the indicators light according to the audio mode and the track being recorded. Example: when sound is recorded onto the stereo 1 track in 12-bit audio.

Note

• Depending on the VCR, when you playback mixed sound (stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track), the volume of stereo 1 track may change depending on whether sound is recorded on stereo 2 track or not.

When you record from LINE inputs

Original audio Menu Pressed Editing result mode of the choice button(s) edited tape

12-bit 12-bit STEREO 1

STEREO 2

STEREO 1 and STEREO 2

16-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

16-bit 12-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

16-bit STEREO 1 and

STEREO 2*

*Insert editing cannot be executed if you press only one

button.

: Replaced section

Stereo1 Stereo2

NO AUDIO (Deleted)

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Other editing features

Audio dubbing

Notes

• You cannot use the audio dubbing feature on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio mode.

• When a microphone and a source to LINE-2 IN are both connected, the mixed sound of the two sources is recorded.

• The audio from the microphone is recorded in monaural.

You can add music or commentary to a tape recorded in 12-bit audio mode. Music or narration is recorded on the stereo 2 track, while the original sound on stereo 1 track remains. For audio dubbing, use the tape recorded by this VCR. If you want to edit the one recorded by other VCRs (include other DHR-1000s), first, you have to dub it to the tape on this VCR, then edit it. If you edit the tape recorded by the other VCRs, the sound quality may be reduced and the picture may be noisy.

Connection

Audio equipment

This VCR

Audio cable (not supplied)

Microphone

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Preparation

• Insert a prerecorded tape into this VCR.

• Press INPUT SELECT so that “L2” appears in the display window.

• Set the audio recording mode to 12-bit.

1 Press MENU.

The MENU screen appears on the TV screen.

2 Select ADVANCED OPTIONS by pressing the CURSOR (>/.)

buttons and press EXECUTE.

3 Select LINE IN AUDIO by pressing the CURSOR (>/.) buttons. 4 Select “12” by pressing CURSOR (?//) buttons.

• Adjust the recording level and balance with the REC LEVEL and REC

BALANCE controls. While playing the source or speaking into the microphone, adjust the controls so that the red indicators of the level meter do not light up. Select the balance according to your need (normally, set it to the center).

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Operation

AUDIO MONITOR Selector

AUDIO MIX BALANCE

REC BALANCE

REC LEVEL

AUDIO DUB

Tips

• If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code.

• For fade-in operation, turn the REC LEVEL control clockwise from the zero point.

• For fade-out operation, turn the REC LEVEL control counterclockwise to the zero point.

Notes

• Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately.

• Audio dubbing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.

• It may take up to 7 seconds for the sound to switch to the source tape. You cannot start recording until the sound switches.

• If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after the unrecorded portion, the first part of recording may be dropped.

COUNTER RESET

· PLAY

START/PAUSE

1 Press COUNTER SELECT so that the

tape counter appears.

2 Locate the end point of the scene

to be recorded over. 1 Press · PLAY, then locate the

recording end point with the jog dial or shuttle ring.

2 Press COUNTER RESET. 3 Press P PAUSE.

3 Locate the start point of the

scene to be recorded over.

Locate the jog dial or shuttle ring to left, and release it when the desired scene appears on the TV screen.

4 Press AUDIO DUB. 5 Press P PAUSE on this VCR and

start playing the audio source or speaking into the microphone.

The source audio is recorded on the stereo 2 track of the tape, while the picture appears on the TV screen (the audio on the stereo 1 track is not played). When the tape counter reaches “0H00M00S,” recording stops automatically.

Shuttle ring/

Jog dial

P PAUSE

6 Stop playback of the audio

equipment.

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Other editing features

1 Start playback of the inserted/

dubbed tape.

Listening to the inserted/dubbed sound

2 Set the AUDIO MONITOR selector

to the track you want to hear:

• For stereo 1 track, set to STEREO 1.

• For stereo 2 track, set to STEREO 2.

• For both stereo 1 and stereo 2 tracks, set to MIX.

When you select "MIX," you can adjust the audio balance between the stereo 1 and stereo 2 tracks with the AUDIO MIX BALANCE control.

The PCM MODE indicators light according to the contents of the tape.

Lights while playing back a tape recorded in 16-bit mode.

Lights while playing back a tape recorded in 12-bit mode.

Lights when stereo 2 track is recorded in 12-bit mode.

Lights when stereo 1 track is recorded in 12-bit mode.

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Other editing features

To use a titler or editing controller, connect them as follows.

Connecting a titler or editing controller

Notes

• You cannot make the DV

connection when using the titler.

• To use a digital SEG,

connect it with the LINE jacks. You cannot make the DV connection.

Connecting a titler

Audio/video cable

Titler

To LINE output

This VCR

Another VCR

To LANC jack (When the other VCR has a LANC jack)

Audio/video cable

S-video cable

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Other editing features

Connecting an editing controller

Connecting a titler or editing controller (continued)

Notes

• When you connect an

editing controller with the DV connection, you cannot connect a titler or a digital SEG in addition.

• If you use an RM-E1000 as

the editing controller, and this VCR is set up as the recording machine without the DV connection, occasionally, editing may start about one second later than the IN point. In this case, try changing the player search mode (FF/ REW or CUE/REV) on the editing controller.

• Connections differ

depending on the controller model. Refer to the manual of the connected equipment.

• To use a controller

equipped with a titler function, you need to make audio/video connections in addition to the connection shown on the right. While recording, press INPUT SELECT on this VCR to select the video that you want to record.

Another VCR

This VCR

DV connecting cable

LANC cable

To LANC jack

Editing

controller

To LANC jack

LANC cable

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Preparation

• When you make the LANC connection, follow "Connections" on page

64.

• When you don't make the LANC connection, follow "Connections" on

page 77.

For further instructions, refer to the manual of the connected equipment.

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Other editing features

Connecting a capture board or video printer

You can output a still picture to your computer using a capture board (optional) and print out the picture using a video printer (optional).

Connecting the DVBK-1000 capture board

With this connection, you can output a still picture to your computer.

DVBK-1000 (for IBM compatible computer)

This VCR

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DV connecting cable

Note

• If your video printer does not have an S-VIDEO input jack, connect to the video input jack on your video printer with a video cable.

• If your video printer has a LANC jack, connect the LANC jacks on your VCR and video printer with the LANC cable and set LANC MODE in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu on your VCR to “S.” You can print out with the PRINT button on the remote commander of this VCR.

• For further instructions, refer to the manual of the connected equipment.

LANC cable

For further instructions, refer to the manual of the connected equipment.

Connecting a video printer

With this connection, you can print out a still picture.

Video printer

This VCR

S-video cable

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Additional information

General setup information

CHANNEL +/–

TV/VTR

Setting the RF unit

When connecting the VCR to the TV using only the antenna cable, you must set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that the TV can receive the correct signal from the VCR.

1 Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4,

whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.

2 Press POWER to turn on the VCR. 3 Press TV/VTR to turn on the VTR indicator in the VCR’s display

window.

4 Press CH +/– to display a channel number in the display window.

Select an active channel number in your area.

5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1

(channel 3 or 4). The selected TV channel broadcast appears on the TV screen. If the channels change when you press CH +/– on the VCR, you have made the correct setting. Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.

300-ohm twin lead cable

EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied)

EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied)

Attaching the external antenna connector

When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna connector (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR

1 Loosen the screws on the antenna connector. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector. 3 Retighten the screws.

Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer

When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/ mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to the VCR

1 Loosen the screws on the mixer. 2 Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer. 3 Retighten the screws. 4 Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.

75-ohm coaxial cable

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Precautions

Notes on the video cassette recorder

Do not install the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources

If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged.

Do not install the unit in an extremely hot place

If the unit is left in a car parked with its windows closed (especially in summer), its cabinet may be damaged or it may not work correctly.

If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location

Moisture may condense inside the unit and cause damage to the video head and tape. If you use the unit in a place subject to direct cold currents from an air conditioner, moisture may also condense inside the unit.

Do not place a heavy objects on the unit

The cabinet may be damaged, or the VCR may not work correctly.

Do not handle the recorder roughly

Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.

To avoid damaging the cabinet finish

Plastic is often used for the surface finishing of the recorder. Do not spray a volatile solvent such as an insecticide toward the cabinet or place rubber or vinyl products on the cabinet for a long time. If you do, the finish of the cabinet may be damaged or the coating may come off.

Do not clean the cabinet with thinner or benzine

The cabinet may be damaged or its coating may come off. When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according to its directions.

Clean the cabinet with soft dry cloth

When the cabinet is very dirty, clean it with a soft dry cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent solution and finish it with dry cloth.

Do not put magnetic objects close to the unit

Magnetic fields may damage the recording.

Checking the video heads every 1000 hours

A VCR is a high-precision piece of equipment that records and plays back the picture on a magnetic tape. In particular, the video head and other mechanical parts become dirty or worn. To maintain a clean picture, we recommend maintenance every 1000 hours, though the using condition may differ depending on temperature, humidity, dust, etc.

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Precautions (continued)

Cleaning of the video heads

If the video heads are contaminated, the pictures cannot be recorded properly or the playback pictures become noisy. If the following phenomena occur, use the cleaning cassette (supplied) or sony video head cleaning cassette (not supplied) to clean the heads.

• Square-shaped noise appears on the playback picture.

• A part of the playback picture does not move.

• The playback picture does not appear on the screen.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

If these pictures appear on the screen, use the cleaning cassette.

After prolonged use, the video heads may become worn out. If optimum picture quality is not restored even after you have cleaned the video heads with the cleaning cassette, the video heads may have worn out. In that case, you have to replace the video heads with new ones. Please consult your Sony dealer.

Notes on the video cassettes

Usable cassettes

We recommend to use the Standard-DV/Mini-DV cassettes to get the most out of high reliability of DV format.

Cleaning the terminal

If the terminal of the DV or Mini-DV cassette gets dirty, or dust sticks to the terminal, the VCR may not work correctly. Clean the connector with the swab once every ten times you eject a cassette.

Terminal

When affixing a label on the cassette

Be sure to affix a label on only the location as illustrated below so as not to cause malfunction of the VCR.

Label

After using a cassette

After use, please be sure to rewind the tape completely (to prevent picture and sound distortion). Return it to its case and store in upright position.

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About moisture condensation

If the unit or tape is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape. If you use the tape or video heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be damaged, or malfunction may occur.

Moisture condensation is likely to occur under the following conditions:

• The unit is brought from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor location.

• The unit is brought from the air-conditioned indoors to the hot outdoors.

• The unit is used in a place subject to cold currents from an air conditioner.

When bringing the unit from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa, put it in a plastic bag and seal the bag tightly. After bringing it into the new place, leave the bag on for about an hour, and remove the bag when the air temperature inside it has reached the temperature surrounding it.

If moisture condensation occurred

You cannot operate the unit except to press 6 EJECT. If you insert a cassette, it is ejected automatically. If this occurs, turn on the power, wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate.

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Troubleshooting

If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Power

Clock

Playback

Symptom

The POWER switch does not function.

The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate.

The clock has stopped and “–:– –” lights in the display window.

The playback picture does not appear on the TV screen.

With DV connection, the playback picture of the other VCR does not appear on the monitor screen.

A mosaic pattern appears in the playback picture or a part of the picture does not appear.

Remedy

• Connect the mains lead securely.

• Turn off the power and disconnect the mains lead. After about one

minute, connect the mains lead and turn on the VCR.

• Press the CL button. Reset the clock, timer, and menu settings.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. With the power left on, leave

the VCR to dry for one to two hours.

• The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the wall outlet for

more than 30 minutes. Reset the clock (and timer).

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using

a A/V hook up, set it to video input.

• The menu appears on the screen. Press MENU to make it disappear.

• No recording on the tape.

• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads.

• Disconnect the DV cable and connect it again.

• INPUT SELECT is set to “L1” or “L2.” Select “DV.”

• The other VCR is not playing back.

• The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video heads using

the Sony video head cleaning cassette. Do not use a commercially available wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage the video heads.

Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads

The pictures input from the LINE-1/LINE-2 IN jacks or DV IN jack do not appear on the monitor screen.

The picture has no sound.

Additional Information

initial

• The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult your local Sony

dealer for more information.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

• Use Sony brand DV tapes.

• Press INPUT SELECT to select the correct input.

• If you connect cables to both audio/video jacks and S-VIDEO jack of LINE-1 IN/LINE-2 IN, signals from the S-VIDEO jack take priority. (“S” lights in the display window.) To select signals from the LINE1 IN video jack, set “L1 IN VIDEO” in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “NORM.” To select signals from the LINE-2 IN jacks, disconnect the cable from the jack you do not use.

• When you play a tape recorded in 12-bit mode, set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to the track when the sound is recorded.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

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Symptom

Remedy

Playback (continued)

Recording

Timer recording

Mixed sound is heard.

Though the tape is recorded in stereo, playback sound is monaural.

The playback sound is skipped. A TV program does not appear.

TV reception is poor. The tape ejects when you press

r REC. Nothing happens when you

press r REC.

The timer does not operate.

• When you play a bilingual tape, select the sound you want by

pressing AUDIO MONITOR.

• When you play a tape recorded in 12-bit mode, set the AUDIO

MONITOR selector to the track when the sound is recorded.

• Audio from one track only is selected. Press AU MONITOR MAIN/ SUB.

• The tape is defective. Use a new tape.

• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If you are using a A/V hookup, set it to video input.

• Make sure the cable box and/or DSS receiver is/are turned on.

• Replace the Cable mouse.

• Adjust the TV antenna.

• Check that the protect tab is set to the recording enable position.

• Make sure the tape has been rewound to the beginning.

• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG+/-

button(s).

• Check that the clock is set.

• Make sure a tape has been inserted.

• Check that the protect tab is set to the recording enable position.

• Make sure the tape has been rewound to the beginning.

• Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current

time.

• Check that the decoder is turned on.

• The clock stops if the power to the VCR is interrupted for more than

30 minutes. Reset the clock and timer.

• Make sure the cable box or/and DSS receiver is/are turned on.

• Replace the Cable mouse.

Editing

The picture of the other VCR does not appear.

The tape ejects when you press START/PAUSE.

Time codes are not sequential in the display.

• Make sure the connections between VCRs are firm.

• Select the correct input with the INPUT SELECT or CH +/– button(s).

• Check that the protect tab is set to the recording enable position.

• You cannot copy any software having copyright protection signals.

• In the DF (Drop Frame) mode, the time code may skip from 29-frame to 02-frame.

• There is an unrecorded portion (blank) between recorded portions. are not recorded in sequence.

• The video heads are dirty. Clean the video heads using the video head cleaning cassette.

• Time code display may stop when you fast-forward or rewind the tape.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

Editing (continued)

Remote commander

Symptom

Assemble editing does not operate.

The VCR stops during insert editing.

The picture from the input jack is distorted.

The remote commander does not function.

When operating this VCR with the supplied remote commander, other Sony video equipment as well as this VCR start operation.

Remedy

• The counter is set to the remaining time display. Press COUNTER

SELECT so that the tape counter or time code appears in the display window.

• The VCR stops automatically when the tape counter reaches 0:00:00.

Set the editing end point to 0:00:00.

• There is an unrecorded portion on the source tape.

• The portion to be replaced is recorded in both 12-bit and 16-bit audio

modes.

• The signal played back by the DVD player or VCR, or received by the DSS receiver includes a copyright protection signal. Disconnect the device and connect it to the TV directly.

• The batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

• No batteries are inserted in the battery compartment.

• Turn on the power of the main unit.

• Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at the remote sensor on the VCR.

• Select the same command mode on the VCR and the remote commander.

• COMMAND MODE selectors of this VCR and other Sony video equipment are set to the same number. Change the setting of the COMMAND MODE selector on this VCR.

Others

A tape cannot be inserted. The tape is ejected.

The tape counter stops.

“– : – –” flashes in the display window of the main unit.

The Index Titler or Cassette Label recorded by a camcorder does not appears on the TV screen.

• Check that a tape isn’t already in the tape compartment.

• Moisture condensation has occurred. With the power left on, leave

the VCR to dry for one to two hours.

• The counter display stops when an unrecorded portion is displayed.

• The counter display may stop when you fast-forward or rewind the tape.

• Set the clock on the menu screen.

• The Index Titler or Cassette Label function does not work with this VCR.

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Specifications

System

Recording format

DV standard (consumer Digital VCR format, SD specifications)

Video signal

EIA STANDARD, NTSC color system

Usable cassettes

DV cassettes and Mini-DV cassettes

Recording time

180 minutes (when using the DV-180 cassette)

Fast-forward and rewind time

Approx. 1.5 min. (with DV-180 tape)

Tuner section

Tuning system

PLL synthesizer system

Audio tuning system

Inter-carrier system

Channel coverage

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69 CATV A-8 to A-1, A to W, W+1 to W+84

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ UHF

Timer section

Video

Quantization word length

8-bit

Sampling frequency

13.5 MHz

Horizontal resolution

More than 500 lines

Audio

Quantization word length

16-bit linear or 12-bit non-linear

Sampling frequency

32 kHz 12-bit (recording mode) 48 kHz 16-bit (recording mode)

44.1 kHz 16-bit (playback only) 32 kHz 16-bit (playback only)

Clock

Quartz locked

Timer indication

24-hour cycle

Timer setting

Max. 8 programs per month

Power back-up

Built-in self-charging capacitor Back-up duration: up to 30 minutes

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Specifications (continued)

Inputs and outputs

Antenna

75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/

UHF

CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT)

Mini jack (plug in power) (1)

CONTROL S IN

Mini jack (1)

DV IN/OUT

DV type 4-pin jack (1)

LINE IN 1 and 2

VIDEO IN, pin jack (1 each)

Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative

AUDIO IN, pin jack (2 each)

Input level: 2 Vrms (full bits) Input impedance: more than

47 kohms S-VIDEO IN, Mini DIN 4-pin connector (1 each)

Y (luminance signal): 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative

C (colour signal): 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

LINE OUT 1 and 2

VIDEO OUT, pin jack (1 each)

Output signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms,

unbalanced, sync negative AUDIO OUT, pin jack (2 each)

Standard output: 2 Vrms (full bits)

Output impedance: less than

10 kohms S-VIDEO OUT, Mini DIN 4-pin connector (1 each)

Y (luminance signal): 1 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced,

sync negative

C (colour signal): 0.286 Vp-p,

75 ohms, unbalanced

General

Power requirements

120 V AC, 60 Hz

Power consumption

43 W

Operating temperature

5 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature

– 20 °C to 60 °C

Dimensions

Approx. 430 × 129 × 376 mm

(17 × 5 1/8 × 13 3/4 inches)

(w/h/d, including projecting parts and controls)

Mass

Approx. 10 kg (22 lbs 70 z)

Supplied accessories

AC power cord (1) Audio/video cable (1) Cable Mouse (1) Cleaning cassette (1) Control S cable (1) LANC cable (1) Remote commander (1) S-video cable (1) Size AA(R6) batteries (2) 75-ohm coaxial cable (1)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Headphone jack

Stereo mini jack (1)

LANCl

Stereo mini-mini jack (2)

MIC IN

Mini jack (monaural, 1)

Additional Information

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Frequently Asked Questions

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