Sony DHR-1000 User Manual

3-800-999-13(1)

Digital Video Cassette Recorder

Operating Instructions

DHR-1000

 1997 by Sony Corporation

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

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

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.

Features

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.

Features

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

Features

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.

Features

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

Getting Started

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)

Getting Started

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

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

Page 12

Page 14

Page 16

Page 18 Page 20

Page 22

Page 24

* 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.

Getting Started

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)

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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

Getting Started

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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Getting Started

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

Getting Started

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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Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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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Getting Started

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

Getting Started

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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Getting Started

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

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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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