The model and serial numbers are located at the rear of the
unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expos«^the unit to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION
CAUTION ; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION (SLV-998HF)
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
polarized AC plug with an extension cord,
reteptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
WARNING
The AC power cord must be changed at
qualified service shop.
Precautions
Safety
• For SLV-998HF/998HF MX, operate the unit
• If anything falls into the cabinet, unplug the
• This unit is not disconnected from the AC
• (SLV-998HF only) One blade of the plug is
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if you
dangerous voltage" within the
'\ This symbol is intended to alert the
\ user to the presence of important
I
operating and maintenance
only on 120 V AC, 60 Ffz. For SLV-998F1F
PX/998HF CS, operate the unit on 110 to 240
VAC, 50/60 Hz.
unit and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
power source (mains) as long as it is
connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit
itself has been turned off.
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.
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.
Installing
• Allow adequate air circulation to prevent
internal heat buildup.
• Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs,
blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains,
draperies) that may block the ventilation slots.
• 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.
• 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
For customers in the USA (SLV-998HF/
998HF PX)
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
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.
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.
Page 3
Table of contents
Getting Started
4 Step 1: Unpacking
5 Step 2: Setting up the remote commander
8 Step 3: Hookups
32 Selecting a language
33 Setting the clock
39 Setting up cable box control
44 Presetting channels
48 Setting up VCR Plus+*
Basic Operations
53 Playing a tape
55 Recording TV programs
59 Locating a channel by Station ID
60 Recording TV programs using
VCR Plus+
63 Setting the timer manually'
Additional Operations
66Playing / searching at various
speeds
69 Searching for a selected point on
the tape
71 Skip-searching automatically
72 Creating a favorite channel list
with Station ID
74 Recording TV programs using the
quick timer
7 5 Checking / changing / canceling
timer settings
77 Recording stereo and bilingual
programs
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
79 Searching using the index
function
80 Adjusting the picture
81 Changing menu options
Editing
82 Editing methods
83 Hooking up to a VCR or stereo
system
84 Basic editing
85 Insert editing
Additional Information
87 General setup information
89 Troubleshooting
92 Specifications
93 Index to parts and controls
98 Index
back cover
Quick reference to using the VCR
Introduction
Page 4
Getting Started
Step 1
Unpacking
Check that you have received the following items with the VCR;
• Remote commander• 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type
connectors
Jack cover
Audio/video cable (3-phono, 1 mini to * Plug adaptor (SLV-998HF PX/998HF
3-phono, 1-mini) CSonly)
Cable Mouse (cable box controller)
4 Getting Started
Page 5
step 2
Setting up the remote commander
Inserting the batteries
Insert two size AA (R6) batteries by
matching the + and - on the batteries
to the diagrain inside the battery
compartment.
Insert the negative (-) end first, then
push in and down until the positive (+)
end clicks into position.
Using the remote commander
You can use this remote
commander to operate this VCR
and a Sony TV or AV receiver.
Buttons on the remote
commander marked with a dot
(•) can be used to operate your
Sony TV.
The RECEIVER VOL +/ - and
MUTING buttons can be used to
operate your Sony AV receiver.
To operateSet |TV||RECEIVER|/|VIDEO| to
the VCR
a Sony TV or
AV receiver
1 VIDEOl and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
¡TVIIRECEIVER] and point at the remote sensor on the TV or
• With normal use, the batteries should last about three to six months.
If you do not use the remote commander for an extended period of time, 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.
Some Sony AV receivers may not be operated with the remote continued
commander.
Getting Started
Page 6
step 2: Setting up the remote commander (continued)
Setting the COMMAND MODE switch
To femotely control the VCR with
the remote commander, set
COMMAND MODE on the
remote commander to the same
position as that on the VCR.
Usually set to VTR 3. Change the
position as shown below to
control other Sony VCRs:
VTR 1 ; For Sony Betamax format VCRs
VTR 2: For Sony 8mm format VCRs
VTR 3; For Sony VHS format VCRs
To change the command mode
position of the VCR, press and
hold COMMAND MODE on the
VCR for two seconds and repeat
until the desired position appears
in the display window.
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
I
TV I RECEIVERl/ IVIDEOjat the top of the remote commander
IRECEIVERI.
to(TV|
2 Hold POWER down, and enter your TV's code number(s) using the
number buttons. Then release POWER.
Now you can use the POWER, VOL +1-, CH +/-, and TV/VIDEO buttons to
control your TV. You can also use the buttons marked with a dot (•) to control
a Sony TV. To control the VCR, reset [TV]|RECEIVER|/ [VIDEO| to | VIDEO].
Tip
• If you set your TV's code number correctly while the TV is turned on, the TV turns
off automatically.
Page 7
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.
ManufacturerCode
number
Sony01
Akai04
AOC
Centurion
04Magnavox
12
Manufacturer
JVCÔ9
KMC03Sampo
Marantz
Coronado03MG A / Mitsubishi
Curis-Mathes12
Daytron12
Emerson
Fisher
03, 04,14
11
General Electric06,10
Gold Star03, 04,17
Hitachi
02,03Quasar
J.C.Penny04,12
Notes
NEC04,12
Panasonic06,19
Philco03,04Teknika
Philips08Toshiba07
Pioneer16Wards
Portland03
Radio Shack05,14
• 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 01 (Sony). Reset the appropriate code number.
Code
number
Manufacturer
RCA04,10
03,08,12
Sanyo11
04,13Scott12
04,12,13,17Sears
Sharp03,05,18
Sylvania08,12
03,04,12
Yorx12
06,18
Zenith
15
Code
number
12
07,10,11
03,08,14
Getting Started 7
Page 8
step 3
Hookups
Selecting the best hookup option
There are many ways in which your VCR can be hooked up. To hook up
your VCR so that it works best for you, first scan through the table below.
Then use the accompanying diagrams and procedures on the following
pages to set up your VCR.
If you haveUseRefer to
TV that has audio/video inputsAudio/video (A/V) hookup, then
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 TVHookup 3Pages 17 to 19
Incompatible cable box with many
scrambled channels
DSS®' receiver
Incompatible cable box with only a few
scrambled channels, using an A/B
switch
follow one of the hookups below.
Hookup 1Pages 11 to 13
Hookup 2Pages 14 to16
Hookup 4Pages 20 to 23
Hookup 5Pages 24 to 26
Hookup 6
Pages 9 and 10
Pages 27 to 31
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.
After you've completed the setup, you're ready to use your VCR.
Procedures differ depending on the hookup you used. For an overview,
refer to "Quick reference to using the VCR" on the back cover.
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 mqtch any of the examples provided, see your nearest
Sony dealer or qualified technician.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corporation.
8 Getting Started
Page 9
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 doesn't have A/V
inputs, see the following pages for antenna or cable hookups.
If your TV has the S-Link™* (A/V bus control) function, hook up your VCR
using the connection shown on page 10. Your TV will automatically switch
to the A/V inputs for your VCR when you play back or operate menu on the
VCR.
If you're not planning to use your VCR to record programs, you're finished
setting up the VCR after you've made the connections shown on pages 9 and
10. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system, complete these
cormections first, and then go to the following pages for antenna or cable
hookups.
* S-Link™ is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Q Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
VCR
* Do notcormect the miniplugs for this hookup,
m Use this hookup if your TV doesn't have stereo jacks
Video cable (not supplied) Audio cable (not supplied)
^■■nnQTb™
""«MVIDEO
Stereo receiver
TV
AUX IN
IN
continued
Getting Started 9
Page 10
step 3: Hookups (continued)
B Use this hookup if your TV has the S-Link™ function
VCR
Note
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection.
A7V hookup:
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.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
advanced OPTIONS
Use ♦'I to select
i t em, t hen push ^
VCR setup
Stereo receiver
Set AUTO ANT SEL to
OFF and press OK.
AUTO AMT see
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS
Use Io selecj
I tem, then push [♦■»I
______________
ON
bFF:
ON: OFF
ON
OFF
SAP
L -
ar
- H
For details, see page 81.
10 Getting Started
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 (in USA)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 82040 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.
Page 11
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 charmels. 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 pages 40 and 41.
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
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another channel
Pages 11 to 13
VCR
CONTFKXS
OUT
CABLE BOX
coNTBa
Cable box
Cable Mouse
-----
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
--«te
VHF
UHF
VHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box
front.
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
)
^
.......
Side view
continued
Getting Started 11
Page 12
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 1: VCR setup
1Set 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.
For details, see page 87.
If you made A/V
connections (from page 9),
you can skip this step.
2Turn on your cable box.
3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK, For details, see page 32.
Use |4--»| to select
Then push fot^
Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
Enter your ZlP/POSTAL
CODE us ( ng [^. or ftT]
and I»»! key s.
then push lOKI
BOX CODE NO.
BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select
Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. us i ng j0-9| keys
Refer to the Operating
Manual for the Code
S»r iK>FF I
3-
Page 13
Hookup 1:
O Select your cable box
output channel and
press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE jS»v K)FF 1
BOX CODE NO. Is^il
HSWKWiiiHiiidSli^^ViHd li
Use [♦♦I to select CABLE
BOX CH. Then push ^
VCR Plus+ channel setup
SET UP is done
Normal display
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
se^ VCR Plus-b CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use 14^ lo select an
i tern, then push jOK}
2Press CURSOR to select AUTO and
press OK.
3Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 49.
Notes
• To use auto VCR Plus+ channel setup feature, leave the cable box on.
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 50.
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 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 page
37.
Use 1»^ to select
Then push [0K|
Push iMENUl to quit
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
continued
Getting Started 13
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 2
No cable box, or incompatible cable box with only a
few scrambled channels
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
What you can't do
• Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Connect this cable
directly to your TV if
you don't have a
cable box.
Use to select
Then push |OK|
Push [e^ set UR to quit
continued
Getting Started I 15
Page 16
step 3: Hookups (continued)
O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
Normal display
Hookup 2:
2 Press CURSOR •
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0;00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 49.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 50.
Automatic clock setting
Once you've set up the VCR, it automatically sets the clock the first hme 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 provided by some TV channels.
If you want to use the timer to record right away, or if the charmels in your
area do not carry time signals, set the clock manually. For details, see page
37.
VCR Plus+ channel setup
Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
■ /■ ♦ to select AUTO and
press OK.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR Plus ^ CHAfJN ELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use (ES to select an
i tern, t hen push
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
lAUTO^ IMANUAL I
Use ¡■»»I to select
Then push |QK]
Push [mENUI to quit
16 Getting Started
Page 17
Hookup 3
Antenna hookup ^
Make the following connections if you're using an antenna (if you don't
have cable TV).
Q 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 UFIF antennas
ID
Use this hookup if you're using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only) Rear of TV
<3Damij^ - - -
or
or
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
■ - A
VHF
UHF
VHF
UHF
VHF/UHF
- - ^
VHF
• - Q
UHF
VHF
Pages 17 to 19
Match the type of
connector on your
TV; A, B, or C.
Match the type of
connector on your
TV; A, B, or C.
For connector types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
UHF
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 you can connect the cable to the VHF/UHF IN_
connector. If you have separate cables for VHF and UHF antennas, you should use a
U/V band mixer (not supplied). For details, see page 88.
continued
Getting Started 17
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 3: VCR setup
1Set 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.
For details, see page 87. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 9), you can skip
this step.
2Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 32.
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT and press OK. For
details, see page 44.
Use to se l ec t
Then push |OK|
Push IeÂSŸ SËTÜPI to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
Enter your 2 IP/POSTAL
CODE us i ng l0-9i o r It
and keys.
then push jOj^
Use to select
Push lEASY SET UPl to quit
ANTENNA / CABLE
(HHçâIlê]
Use to select
Then push |OK|
Push (easyset ~0^ to quit
Page 19
O The AUTO PRESET
starts.
AUTO PRESE"^
VCR Plus+ channel setup
PROCESSING
SET UP is done
Normal display
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Press CURSOR •
■ / to select AUTO and
press OK.
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR PiusA CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use to se Iec t_____________a
i tern, then push lok]
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
I AUTO .¡MANUAL i
Use |4--»j to select
Then push |OK|
Push iMENUl to quit
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 49.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
■ off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 50.
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 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 page
37.
continued
Getting Started 19
Page 20
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 4
incompatible cable box with many scrambled
channels
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.
What you can do with this hookup
• Record any channel by selecting the channel on the cable box
What you can't do
• Record with the cable box turned off
• Record one channel while watching another charmel
• Select channels directly on the VCR
Cable box
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
Pages 20 to 23
' A Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
VHF
B For connector
types B and C, no
UHF
VHF
UHF connection
is required.
20 Getting Started
£3
UHF
Page 21
Hookup 4:
VCR 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.
For details, see page 87. If
you made A/V cormections
(from page 9), you can skip
this step.
2Turn on your cable box.
3Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
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.
2Select AUTO in the CLOCK SET menu to turn on the Auto Clock Set
feature.
3Turn 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 page
37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, leave the cable box on.
continued
Getting Started 23
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step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 5
DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver
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. A list of compatible DSS receivers is on page 41.
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 channels using the VCR's cable box control feature to select
channels on the DSS receiver.
What you can't do
• Record with the DSS receiver turned off
• Record any chaimels from cable or an antenna
(To record charmels from cable or an antenna, turn off the cable box control
feature.)
• Use a cable box Rear of TV
• Record programs with VCR Plus-i- VHF/UHF
Pages 24 to 26
A Match the type
of connector on
your
TV:A,BorC.
For connector
types
B and C, no UHF
connection is
required.
24 Getting Started
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that
it hangs out over the DSS
receiver front.
1
)
■
Side view
Page 25
Hookup 5:VCR setup
1Set 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.
For details, see page 87. If
you made A/V cormections
(from page 9), you can skip
this step.
2Turn on your DSS receiver.
3Press EASY SET UP on the
VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
and press OK. For details, see page 32.
0 The CLOCK SET menu appears. Select AUTO
and press OK. For details, see page 33.
^
--------
B
___
J
—JTŒST
ENoasH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
Use to select
Then push lOKi
Push [easyset UF< to quit
output channel (BOX
OUTPUT CH) to LINE
and press OK.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE lON
BOX CODE NO. Biel
BOX OUTPUT CH
Use to select CABLE
BOX CH. Then push
_______
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 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 page
37.
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CABLE MOUSE
BOX OUTPUT CH
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. using |0-9| keys
Refer to the Operating
Manual for the Code
SET UP is done
Normal display
26 Getting Started
Note
• 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 reco'rd these programs.
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Hookup 6
Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled
channels, using an A/B switch
Recommended use
By using an A/B switch (not supplied), this hookup allows you to record
both scrambled and unscrambled channels conveniently.
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
• Record one scrambled channel while watching another channel (the A/B
switch is set to B)
Rear of TV
VHF/UHF
or
VHF
Pages 21 to 31
A
UHF
VHF
lo<
UHF
Match the type of
connector on your
TV: A, B, or C.
For connector
types B and C, no
UHF connection is
required.
continued
Getting Started 27
Page 28
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 6:
2
3
VCR setup
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.
For details, see page 87. If
you made A/V connections
(from page 9), you can skip
this step.
Set the A/B switch to "A."
Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
O The LANGUAGE menu appears. Change the
on-screen display language to Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS) if desired,
Use to select
Then push |0K|
Push [easyset UH to quit
RF UNIT
CH3 CH4
lAUTO imanual!
28 Getting Started
O The SMART CH MAPPING menu appears.
Press CURSOR enter the ZIP/
POSTAL CODE in your area and press OK. (You
can also use the number buttons to enter the
ZIP/POSTAL CODE.)
O The CABLE BOX menu appears. Select OFF and
press OK.
Use I»-»! to select
Then push lok|
Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
ZIP / POSTAL CODE
11 i
Enter your ZIP/POSTAL
CODE us i ng lO^, or fFH
and I'^^l keys,
then push [OKI
CABLE MOUSE
Use EE to select
Push lEASY SET UP| to quit
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Preset the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3, or 4). For details, see
page 46.
O Press MENU and select TUNER PRESET.
O Enter the cable box output channel. Set
MANUAL SET to ADD and press OK.
TIMER SET/CHECK
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR PIUS+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use ^1 to select an
i tem, then push
ANTENNA / CABLElANT |C/^l£j
AUTO PRESET
AFT
FINE TUNING
Sel ec t CH with |0-9|. Push
ENTEFtl^lo ADD/ERASE
ADD [ERASE
bFF
ON
continued
Getting Started 29
Page 30
step 3: Hookups (continued)
Hookup 6: VCR Plus+ channel setup
1 Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS.
2 Press CURSOR
■ /^ to select AUTO and
press OK.
3 Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SET VCR P1US+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use to select a
i tern, t hen push |0^
SMAR f CHANNF i. MAPPING
iiMQ Lr iMANUAL I
Use t o se I ec t
Then push |oi^
Push iMENUi 10 quit
The VCR receives the program information signal from 0:00 am to 5:00 am
while the VCR is turned off, and set up the channel for VCR Plus+ recording.
After channel setup is finished, you can record TV programs using VCR
Plus+. For details, see page 49.
Notes
• To use the smart channel mapping feature, set the A/B switch to A.
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel setup.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• If the channels in your area don't carry the program information signals, set the
program guide channels manually. For details, see page 51.
• If the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears the first time you turn on the
VCR after finishing channel setup, select the MAP number. For details, see page 50.
30 Getting Started
VCR Plus+ channel setup for scrambled channels
To set the program guide channels for scrambled channels, enter all the
scrambled channels you want to record and the cable box output channel
(usually 2, 3, or 4) after finishing smart channel mapping. For details, see
page 51.
O Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your
program guide. For details, see page 48.
O Press MENU and select SET VCR Plus+
CHANNELS, then press OK. ™nerprVset^®'^
CLOCK SET
LANGUAGE
SE'S VCR Plu&-r CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use ♦] to se I ec t_________a
i t em, t hen push [ok|
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о Press CURSOR to select MANUAL.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
I AUTO Imanual I
Use {о se I ec l
Then p'ush [oi^
Push ^ENU| tо qu»i
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 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 page
37.
Note
• To use the automatic clock setting feature, set the A/ B switch to A.
Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to highlight the item
you want to set, then press
CURSOR to make the setting.
• For CLOCK SET CH
Leave the setting to "—" to have the
VCR automatically search for a channel
that carries a time signal.
Press the number buttons to select a
channel that carries a time signal.
Use this option if you know of a chaimel
that carries a time signal. Most PBS
member stations broadcast a time
signal. For the fastest response, select
your local PBS station.
For TIME ZONE
Select the time zone of your area, or
select AUTO to have the VCR
automatically set your time zone.
The options are: AUTO —► ATLANTIC
EASTERN -► CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN PACIFIC -► ALASKA
-«• HAWAII -* *• AUTO
• For DAYLIGHT SAVING
Select ON or OFF (standard time), or
AUTO to have the VCR automatically
set the daylight saving time.
FULL AUTOYES fion
CLOCK SET CH
TIME ZONE
1 DAYUGHT SAVING
Use to select
Push iMENUj to qui
123
[EASTERN 1 1
t
A -OK
36 Getting Started
Press OK.
o
To activate the Auto Clock Set function, turn off the VCR.
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 on the cable box with the channel
buttons either on the VCR or on the remote commander.
Page 37
Using Manual Clock Set
MENU
OK
CURSOR
1 • MENU Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to
a move the cursor to CLOCK SET and press
OK.
CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
skip this step.
•OK
o
2 Press CURSOR to select
CURSOR MANUAL, then press OK.
•OK
-Q
[AUTQilMANUALl
Use to select
Then push JoR]
Push to quit
{til/ 1 /1998 THU 12:00AH|
Use to select
cu rr ent MONTH
Then, push @ to set
DAY
continued
Getting Started 37
Page 38
Setting the clock (continued)
Press CURSOR ♦ / to set the rrionth.
I* CURSOR
4 Press CURSOR ^ to highlight the day
o • CURSOR and press CURSOR f / f to set the day.
The day of the week is set automatically.
Set the year, hour and minutes in the same way as the day.
CURSOR
111 / 1 /1 996 SUN 12 : 00*«l
Use If ♦'I f o select
current MONTH
Then, push @ to set
DAY
111 /16/1998 MON 12:obA>l|
Use |f~^ to select
current DAY
Then, push @ to set
YEAR
6
38 Getting Started
Press OK to start the clock.
o
Page 39
Setting up cable
box control
(Skip this section if you are
using Hookup 2, 3, 4, or 6.)
Your VCR includes a cable box control
feature that 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 receiver
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 (pages 11 and
24) and set the code number and output
charmel.
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 thatnewxrable 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.
034,155, 271, 544, 695
Popular Mechanics 411
Pulsar
Oil
Radio shack808
RCA032
Realistic
Recoton
218
411
Regal031, 270, 284, 290
Regency
Rembrandt
013
081
Samsung051,155
Scientific Atlanta
017, 019, 028, 288
Seam521
Sharp •324
Signal
051
Signature022
SL Marx051
Spectra vision069
Sprucer
Standard Components
Starcom
032, 318
107,166
014, 026,058,109
Stargate026, 051
Cable box
brand
Code numbers
^STS167
Sylvania
T-Cable Teletext
012
116
Tandy269
. Tatung
Teknica
TeleCaption
108
157
232 .
Teleservice292
Texscan
012,107
TFC321
Timeless
429
Tocom023, 024
Toshiba
Oil
Tudi297
TV86
TV COM
Uniden
Unika
United Artists
United Cable
Universal
074
018, 030, 259
236
033, 164, 218
018
014
033, 050, 067, 088, 089, 164,
202, 218, 333
Videoway261
Vidtech
Viewstar
255
038, 071, 074, 122, 222, 269,
300
Zenith
on, 065, 536
Zentek411
Wave Master576
DSS receiver
brand
Code numbers
RCA577 ■ ' ~
Sony650
continued
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_
Getting Started 41
Page 42
Setting up cable box control (continued)
fb ensure correct 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.
If the answer to both 1 and 2 is "yes," you have made the correct setting.
42 Getting Started
Signal flow
To check the cable box control setting
1Press 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.)
2Press all 10 number buttons (0 to 9) on the remote commander. Does
the channel indicator on the cable box / DSS receiver change?
Page 43
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 still does not respond, try the other codes that are listed.
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.
Note
• Make sure you turn off the VCR when you plug in or unplug the Cable Mouse. If
you unplug the Cable Mouse and plug it in again, turn on the VCR before you use
the cable box/DSS receiver control feature.
Getting Started
43
Page 44
Presetting
channels
(Skip this section if you are
using cable box/DSS
receiver control.)
This VCR is capable of receiving VHP
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 charmels 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 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/VIDEO to display the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's
display window.
Presetting all receivable channels automatically
•MENU
1
o
<^« CURSOR When using the EASY SET UP procedure,
•OK
Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / 4^ to
move the cursor to TUNER PRESET and
press OK.
skip this step.
CD
44 Getting Started
ANTENNA / CABLEIANT ICABLEI
AUTO PRESET
MANUALSETADD
AFT
Se I ec t CH with |i3-9|. Push
|ENfE^|'»^| to ADD/ERASE
ERASE
SSr~l OFF
Page 45
L «To preset cable TV channels:
Press CURSOR to set
CURSORANTENNA/CABLE to CABLE.
ANTENNA ! CABLE HaBISEEBB
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET^OD ERASE
AFT
FINE TUNING
Use to seiectan
i tem, then push
ON
OFF
• To preset VHP and UHF channels:
<jn«cu^Rr+^
Press CURSOR to set
ANTENNA/CABLE to ANT.
5 Press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to select AUTO
C^.cu^R PRESET then press OK.
All receivable channels are preset in
numerical sequence. When no more
•OK receivable channels can be found,
o presetting stops and the picture from the
lowest numbered channel is displayed on
the TV screen.
Tip
when receiving a VHP, UHF, or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each
time you press DISPLAY.
Channel number, program name, and station's call letters (if the broadcaster sends
those services)
TUNER PRESET
ANTENNA/CABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET[ADD ERASE
AFT
FINE TUNING
Use to se 1
item, then push
ANTENNA/CABLE [ANT iCABLEl
AUTOPftesHT. :
MANUAL SET
AFT
FINE TUNING
To start AUTO PRESET,
push |0K|
ANT ICABlEl
ON
ec t an
ADD ERASE
OFF
ON ^
DFF
Remaining tape length, and time counter
The bar indicator and pointer for searching a specific point
•To disable a channel: ‘
1 Press CH + /- to select the channel
number.
2 Press CURSOR
to set MANUAL
SET to ERASE.
ANTENNA / CABLE SiiT|;;|CABLEI
AUTO PRESET
1 MANUAL SETADD
AFTON
FINE TUNING
Select CH wiIh lo-9l .
Bmse
OFF
Repeat step 2 to preset or disable channels as required, then press
OK.
Push
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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 can also use the
ANTENNA / CABLEiwr ICABLE
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
Push 153
ANTENNA / CABLE|Affl^iCA~BLE|
AUTO PRESET
MANUAL SET
AFT
mm
■■■
ICABLEl
■1 ADD lERASEl
ON OFF 1
ADD/ERASE |
ADO ERASE
OFF
ON
ADD-: ERASE
OFF
:^:W.
ADS lERASe
ON
Push
1
1
Push
Getting Started 47
Page 48
Setting up VCR Plus+
How VCR Pius+ 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 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.
Example of "PlusCode"
PlusCode I
J5:30 (D MOVIE-Musical (2hrs.) 1330441
B SPORT -Golf (Ihr. 25mln.) 42060
Baa—WS 9974
\6:30 HHBDRAMA—Comedy (2hrs.) 17390 /
0SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY \
(Ihr. ISmin.) 73457
/ '
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).
The VCR can set the guide channels
automatically (see page 49), but you may
have to set the guide channels manually
depending on your area or the way you
hooked up your VCR (see page 51).
To find the guide channel numbers, look
at the "Channel Line-up Chart" in the
program guide for your area that
features VCR PlusCodes. It usually
looks like the example to the right.
Example of "Channel Line-up Chart"
CABLE
CH
CABLE TV
16wSMm American Movie Classics35
17
QS Bravo (program grid only)
20
21
22
25 UigH The Discove^iil^^37
34
35The F^miiJ'C^^ne!
5
27
29
30 l2i||!^u^(^Televis(on48
. 31
38
39tiifJ Sports Channel America70
45
17
^44■ifiM The Movie Channel
49■igiJl The Nashville Network
50
1,31
Cable News Nelw^^^
C-SPAN (¿y/ /728
■¿Its* The Disney Channei\^53
(SDespn/^)) ^
i:i=Ui Home
U|U^'l$iicij^lodeon
O0I Channel
taSEei Showtime
039 TBS SuperStation43
Q!B Turner Network Television
<1^ USA Network
VCR PIUS+
GUIDE CH
54
42
34
47
33
46
45
38
59
41
58
49
52
4^
48 Getting Started
Page 49
Setting up VCR Plus+
automatically (Smart
Channel Mapping)
The VCR can automatically set the guide
channels in your area from ZIP/POSTAL
CODE you entered in EASY SET UP.
The VCR receives the program
information signal and renews the data
everyday after you complete the
• CURSOR press OK.
The instruction shown on the right
. appears on the TV screen for few seconds,
•OK
CD
then the screen returns to the normal
display.
If the program information signal in your
area has several charmel map patterns, the
Choose your Cable CH MAP menu
appears, and you must select the channel
map. See "To select the channel map" on
the next page.
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING
lAUTO imanualI
Use ^1 t o s e I ec t
Then push }^I
Push [MENUI to quit
II look for
VCR w
channe 1 mapping sgna 1
alteryou turn itOf f
MAP fy
Use t o seJ ec t
Then push iO^
Push iMENUi to quit
2 3 4 5 6 7
KABC 125 CNN
KCBS 4 MTV
KAET 14 -------WNET 35
--------------
• POWER
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The VCR sets the program guide charmels
from 0:00 am to 5:00 am while the VCR is
turned off. (It takes about 1 hour to
complete channel mapping.)
continued
Getting Started 49
Page 50
Setting up VCR Pius* (continued)
To select the channel map Channel map
If the program information signal in your area Station ID number
has several channel map patterns (up to 8), the
Choose your Cable CH MAP menu appears:
• the first time you turn on the VCR after
completing chaimel mapping
• after selecting AUTO and pressing OK on the
SMART CHANNEL MAPPING menu
In this case, you have to select the channel map
on the Choose your Cable CH MAP menu.
1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For
details, see page 48.
Z Press CURSOR to select the channel map number you want by
checking the channel number in the program guide.
3 Press OK.
Notes
• It takes about 1 hour to complete channel mapping.
• The VCR can receive the program information signal only while the VCR is turned
off and no timer recordings are set.
• The VCR cannot set the guide channels correctly unless you enter the ZIP/POSTAL
CODE in your area.
• When you move to a different area, you must set up the VCR again and enter your
new ZIP/POSTAL CODE in the EASY SET UP procedure.
Choii&e vour Cable CH IMAP
WP ill 2 3 4 5 6 7 61
P^BC! ligsj CNN 98
Channel number
50 Getting Started
Page 51
Setting up VCR Plus+
manually
To set the guide channels manually, use
the Channel Line-up Chart to check that
the guide charmel numbers match the
TV channel your VCR receives. For
example, if HBO is listed in the Channel
Line-up Chart on channel 33, and your
VCR receives HBO on channel 5, you
need to coordinate these numbers using
the following procedure. If the guide
and TV channel numbers are the same,
you can skip this procedure.
•MENU
1
CD
CURSOR r+D
•OK
o
Press MENU, then press CURSOR ♦ / ♦ to
move the cursor to SET VCR Plus-(CHANNELS and press OK.
Press INPUT SELECT until a channel number appears in the display
window.
VIDEO VTR
3 CH
oo
Press CH + /- to select the channel you want to record.
VIDEO VTR
OO
ir
1 1
3 CH
Press SP/EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
EP (Extra Play) provides recording time three times as long as SP
(Standard Play), however, SP produces better picture quality.
VTR
3CH
1 r
1 j
OO
VIDEO
SP
Press # REC to start recording.
The recording indicator lights up red in the display window.
Recording indicator —
VTR
3
I r
I _/
/-
;
To stop recording
Press ■ STOP.
56 Basic Operations
Page 57
To check the remaining tape length
Press DISPLAY. The white bar indicates the approximate length of tape
remaining. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to check the
remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the time
counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The remaining time with
Qj indicator also appears in the display window.
the
Remaining tape length
]
----
Time counter
To check the remaining time of a T-140 or T-180 fape, set TAPE SELECT in
the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to “180." (For details, see page 81.)
To watch another TV program while recording
Press TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
1
window.
2
If the TV is cormected to the VCR's LINE OUT jacks, set the TV to TV
input; if nof, skip this step.
Select another channel on the TV.
3
To select the channel using the shuttle ring
To select a channel in step 4 on page 56, you can also use the shuttle ring.
During stop, turn the shuttle ring clockwise for higher channels or
counterclockwise for lower channels. The VCR switches the channel in the
preset order.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on a tape
again, cover the tab hole with adhesive tape.
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Recording TV programs (continued)
Tips
• To select a channel, you can use the number buttons on the remote commander.
Enter the channel number, then press ENTER.
• You can select a video source form the LINE-1 IN or LINE-2 IN jacks using INPUT
SELECT.
• The display appears on the TV screen indicating information about the tape, but the
information won't be recorded on the tape.
• 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.
Notes
• The remaining time may not be indicated accurately for short tapes such as T-20 or
T-30, or tapes recorded in the LP mode.
• The display does not appear during still (pause) mode or slow-motion playback.
• It may take up to one minute for the VCR to calculate and display the remaining
time after you press DISPLAY.
Press the number buttons^o enter the
program's PlusCode.
If you make a mistake, press CLEAR and
re-enter the correct number.
Enter p rog ram’s PlusCode
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To change tape speed,
push ISP/EPI
PlusCode SP/EP
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SP/EP
CD
Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or
EP.
Press CURSOR ^ to select ONCE,
CURSOR DAILY, or WEEKLY, then press SET:
SET
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To record
Only once
Everyday Monday to Friday
Once a weekWEEKLY
Select
ONCE
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DATE START STOP CH
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To sei timer, push [POWER]
To cancel, push ICLEAR]
SP/EP
WEEKLY 1
CLEAR
CD
The date, start and stop times, channel number and tape speed
appear on the TV screen. If the information is not correct, press
CLEAR to cancel the setting.
To enter another setting, repeat steps 1 to 4.
* POWER
Press POWER to turn off the VCR.
The 0 indicator,appears in the display window and the VCR
stands by for recording. When using a cable box, leave it on.
indicator turns off 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 tape information on the TV screen.
• Check the timer settings.
• Watch another TV program.
To lock the VCR after setting the timer (Child Lock)
While the VCR turns on, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-n
indicator appears in the display window. The VCR turns off and the o-n
indicator remains lit. The VCR will not work except for timer recording.
To unlock the VCR, hold POWER down on the VCR until the o-n indicator
disappears from the display window. The VCR is unlocked and turns on.
To stop timer recording while the VCR is locked, press ■ STOP. The
recording stops and the VCR is unlocked.
Tips
• To cancel VCR Plus+ recording, press VCR Plus+ before pressing SET in step 4 on
page 61.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81).
Notes
• If the VCR doesn't accept the PlusCode, 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.
• The VCR will be unlocked when;
- you stop timer recording by pressing ■ STOP
- you insert a tape
- the AC power cord is disconnected or power supply stops.
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Setting the timer
manually
If VCR Plus+ is not available in your
area, follow the instructions below to set
the timer to record programs.
Before you start...
• Check that the VCR clock is set to the
correct time.
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel. When using a cable
box, turn it on.
• Insert a tape with its safety tab in
place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
POWER
MENU
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Setting the timer manuaiiy (continued)
Set the date, start and stop times, channel
number and tape speed:
I 11/18 WB -
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.
When you set the channel number, the
Channel number Station ID
Station ID appears on the TV screen. You
can set it while checking the Station ID.
To record the same program every day or
the same day every week, press CURSOR
♦ while the date is highlighting. For
details, see "Daily/weekly recording" on
the next page.
INPUT
SELECT
.a
J . Press CURSOR ^ to confirm the setting.
CURSOR cursor appears at the beginning of the line. To enter another
To record from a source connected to the LINE -1 IN or LINE -2 IN
jacks, press INPUT SELECT to display "LI" or "L2" in the "CH"
position.
setting, move the cursor to the next line and repeat step 2.
stands by for recording.
When using a cable box, leave it on.
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Oaily/weekly recording
In step 2 above, press CURSOR ♦ to select the recording pattern. Each time
you press CURSOR the indication changes as shown below. Press
CURSOR ♦ to change the indication in reverse order.
the current date
-► EVERY MON the current date
Tips
♦ SUN-SAT -► MON-SAT -► MON-FRI — EVERY SAT ....
EVERY SUN —► 1 month later —► (date counts down)
• To set the channel, you can also use the CH + !- or number buttons.
• You can set the channel with the shuttle ring during stop. However, you cannot set
the channel with the shuttle ring on the remote commander when:
- you set CABLE MOUSE in the CABLE BOX CONTROL menu to ON.
- you press JOG so that VCR is in jog mode.
• To set the tape speed, you can also use the SP / EP button.
• When you are recording a program in the SP mode and the remaining tape becomes
shorter than the recording time, the tape speed is automatically changed to the EP
mode. Note that some noises will appear on the picture when the tape speed is
changed. If you want to keep the tape speed, set AUTO TAPE SPEED to OFF in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81).
• To lock the VCR after setting the timer, see page 62.
Notes
• If you are using cable box control, you cannot select "LI" or "L2."
• The station ID appears on the TV screen only when you complete Smart Channel
Mapping and the VCR receives the program information signal (see page 49).
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Additional Operations
Playing/searching
at vadous speeds
FF
JOG
◄◄ REW
Shuttle
ring
Playback options
View the picture during fastforward or rewind
Search forward
Search backward
Rewind and start play
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Operation
During fast-forward, hold ► ► FF down. During rewind, hold
REW down.
► ► FF during playback
◄ ◄ REW during playback
During stop, hold ◄ ◄ REW on the VCR, and press O PLAY on
the VCR.
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Using the shuttle ring
With the shuttle ring, you can operate a variety of playback options. There
are two ways for using the shuttle ring, normal mode and jog mode .
To use the shuttle ring in normal mode
During playback or pause, turn the shuttle ring clockwise or
counterclockwise. Each change in the shuttle ring position changes the
playback mode, and the corresponding mark appears on the TV screen for a
few seconds in the following way if the on-screen display function is on:
Playback mode Normal speed
►
Mark on the TV screen
Slow motionPause
High speed
in reverse
[^]
Double speedHigh speed
[►►]
Slow motion
in reverse
Double speed
in reverse
-X2
Normal speed
in reverse
-X 1
To use the shuttle ring in jog mode
Usé this mode for frame-by-frame playback.
Press JOG to enter the jog mode. The JOG button lights up. If you change to
the jog mode during any playback mode, the playback pauses so you can see
a still picture. Each change in the shuttle ring position shifts the picture one
frame. To shift frames in reverse, turn the shuttle ring counterclockwise.
The frame shift speed depends on the speed you turn the shuttle ring.
To resume normal playback, press JOG again. The JOG indicator goes off.
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Playingisearching at various speeds (continued)
To resume normal playback
Press O PLAY.
Tip
• Adjust the picture using the TRACKING +/- buttons if;
- Streaks appear while playing in slow motion.
- Bands appear at the top or bottom while pausing.
- The picture shakes while pausing.
Notes
• The sound is muted during these operations.
• Tapes recorded in the LP mode on other VCRs can be played back on this VCR but
the picture quality cannot be guaranteed.
• The picture may have snow:
- when playing at high speed in reverse
- when playing in reverse slow motion
- when playing in reverse.
• If the playback mode mark doesn't appear on the TV screen, press DISPLAY
• On screen symbols, such as the bar indication, may shake while playing or
searching at various speeds.
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Searching for a
selected point on
the tape
You can easily find a specific point by
moving the pointer on the TV screen.
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the
point you indicate and starts playback
automatically.
1Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar
indication appears on the TV screen.
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A cursor (I) indicating the current position
of the tape appears on the bar indication. If
the cursor does not appear, play the tape a
few moments (by pressing t> PLAY, ► ► FF
or ^ REW) until the cursor appears.
2Press CURSOR 4“/^ to move the pointer
(+) to the point where you want to start
playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor
(I) moves toward the pointer. When the
VCR locates the marked point, playback
starts.
To cancel searching
Press O PLAY or STOP ■ .
To turn off the bar indication
Press DISPLAY again.
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Searching for a selected point on the tape (continued)
Notes
• The figure on the bar indication represents the total time length of the inserted tape
as shown below.
The total time length may not be displayed correctly for:
- tapes other than T-60, T-120, or T-160
- tapes recorded in more than one tape speed mode.
Tape type
T-60 or shorter
from T-80 to T-140
T-160 or longer160320
Total time length
SP
LP
60120
120240
EP
180
360
480
If you move the pointer (+) on the bar indication during search, the VCR searches
for the new reset point.
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Skip-searching
automatically
You can spot check a whole tape quickly.
At intervals, the VCR skips playback
while searching forward or backward.
FF
REW
Press ► ► FF (or ◄ ◄ REW) for more than two
seconds during stop. "SKIP" indicator appears
on the TV screen.
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for
about two minutes on the counter, then fastforwards (or rewinds) for about ten minutes on
. the counter. The VCR repeats this operation
until it stops at the end (or beginning) of the
tape.
search forward search forward
e►► fast-forward
To cancel skip-search
Press [> PLAY or ■ STOP.
Note
• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.
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fast-forward
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Creating a
favorite channel
list with Station
ID
You can create your favorite channel list
of the TV channels with Station ID. You
can store up to 10 channels with Station
ID and select the channel from your
favorite channel list.
Creating your favorite
channel list
1
SET
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Press SET.
The FAVORITE CH screen appears on the TV screen.
Press CH +/- to select the station ID you
want to replace.
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CURSOR
SET
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HB02
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ESPN
43TNT
22
WGN
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Note
If the TV channel has no station ID, the channel number appears on the TV screen.
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Press CURSOR to select the
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the station IDs as required.
2 Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the duration.
Each press advances the time in increments of 30 minutes.
1:00
--------
0:00-► 0:30-
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 to the new duration.
To stop while recording
Press ■ STOP.
► 10:30-^ 11:00—1
Using the quick timer during stop mode
1Press QUICK TIMER.
2Press CH +/- or INPUT SELECT to select the channel you want to
record.
3Press QUICK TIMER repeatedly to set the recording duration.
The recording starts.
3 CH
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Checking/
changing/
canceling timer
settings
Before you start...
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
1 Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
2Press MENU and select TIMER SET / CHECK:
• If you want to change a setting, go on to the
next step.
• If you do not need to change the settings,
press OK, then turn off the VCR to return to
recording standby.
Press CURSOR to select the setting you want to change:
• To change the setting, press CURSOR ^ ^ to highlight the item
you want to change, and press CURSOR ♦ /♦ to reset it. Then, press
CURSOR ^ repeatedly until the cursor appears at the beginning of
the line.
• To cancel the setting, press CLEAR.
Press OK.
If any timer settings remain, turn off the VCR to return to recording
The program that starts first has priority and the second program starts
recording only after the first program has finished. If the programs start at
the same time, the program listed first in the menu has priority.
Program 1 p:
Program 2
Program 1 c
f about 20 seconds
' ^
Will be cut off
about 20 seconds will be cut
r- off
Program 2
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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 (on both hi-fi and
normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For details, see page 81.
Recording bilingual programs
Normally, this VCR records only the main sound. When a SAP (Second
Audio Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP
sound, set TUNER AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to SAP. For
details, see page 81.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
(The sound being recorded will not change.)
To listen to
Stereo/main
(left and right channels)
Left channel only
Right channel only
MonauralNo indicator
On-screen display
,STEREOSTEREO
LEFT CH
RIGHT CH
Display window
STEREO
STEREO
No indicator
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Recording^tereo and bilingual programs (continued)
How sound is recorded on a video tape
The VCR records sound onto two separate tracks. Hi-fi audio is recorded
onto the main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded
onto the normal audio track along the edge of the tape.
Monaural sound
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
Notes
• To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connections.
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural
regardless of the AUDIO MONITOR setting.
• If the AUDIO MONITOR button does not function, check that AUDIO MIX in the
ADVANCED OPTIONS menu is set to OFF.
The VCR marks the tape with an index
signal at the point where each recording
begins. Use these signals as references
to find a specific recording. The VCR
can search up to 99 index signals ahead
of or behind the current position.
1Insert an indexed tape into the VCR.
2Press K4 / INDEX SEARCH repeatedly to specify how many
index signals ahead or behind you want to search:
• To search ahead, press INDEX
SEARCH.
• To search backwards, press
INDEX SEARCH..
The VCR starts searching and the index
number on the TV screen counts down to
zero. Playback starts automatically from
that point.
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking when playing a tape
(the p indicator flashes in the display window, then goes off), distortion
may occur if the tape was recorded in poor condition. In this case, manually
adjust the tracking.
Press the TRACKING +/ - buttons to display
the tracking meter. The distortion should
disappear as you press one of the two buttons
(the 0 indicator lights up). To resume
automatic tracking adjustment, eject the tape
and reinsert it.
About Adaptive Picture Control (APC)
Adaptive Picture Control (APC) automatically improves recording and
playback quality by adjusting the VCR to the condition of the video heads
and tape. To maintain better picture quality, we recommend that you set
APC to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (with the APC indicator in
the display window lit). For details, see page 81.
NORMAL TRACKING
Tracking meter
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80
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental
tapes and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
APC recording
Whenever you insert a tape and first start recording, the VCR adjusts to the
tape using the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This
adjustment is retained until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• Auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with on tapes recorded in
the LP mode on other VCRs.
• The APC function does not work if the tape speed is automatically changed from
the SP to EP mode during a timer recording, unless the tape has been recorded in
the EP mode with the APC function- . -
• There is a delay of a few seconds before the VCR actually starts recording while the
VCR analyzes the tape. To avoid the delay, first set the VCR to recording pause (the
APC indicator flashes slowly.) and press # REC to have the VCR analyze the tape
(the APC indicator flashes rapidly). After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
II PAUSE to start recording immediately.
If you want to start recording quickly without using the APC function, first set the
VCR to recording pause (the APC indicator flashes slowly) and press II PAUSE to
start recording.
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Changing menu options
1 Press MENU and select ADVANCED
Page 1
OPTIONS.
2Press CURSOR ^/4’ to select the" option to
change, then press CURSOR to
change the setting.
The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu has 2
pages. To select page 2, press CURSOR ♦
repeatedly until page 2 appears. To select
page 1, press CURSOR ♦ repeatedly until
page 1 appears.
3Press OK to return to the original screen.
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
Menu option
AUTO ANT SEL
AUTO STEREO
AUDIO MIX
TUNER AUDIO
SHARPNESS
APCON to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function and
Set this option to
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 the VCR input.
ON to receive stereo programs, OFF to reduce noise. The sound
changes to monaural.
ON to listen to the sound recorded on hi-fi and normal audio tracks at
the same time. The AUDIO MONITOR button will not function.
OFF to listen to hi-fi and normal audio tracks separately. Select the
sound using the AUDIO MONITOR button.
MAIN to record the main sound on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks.
SAP to record the SAP (Second Audio Program) sound on both hi-fi
and normal audio tracks.
L (Low) through H (High) to adjust the sharpness of the picture. L to
turn off the sharpness control.
improve picture quality, OFF to switch off APC. -. -
DIMMER
AUTO TAPE SPEED
TAPESELECT
SMART CUE
ON to make the display window dim, OFF to make it brighter.
ON to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to the EP
mode when the remaining tape becomes shorter than the recording
time, OFF to keep^the tape speed.
AUTO or 180 (when using a T-140 or T-180) to select the tape length
and display the remaining time correctly.
MEDIUM to set the automatic rewinding time on skip playback to a
medium length, SHORT to set to short, LONG to set to long.
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Editing
Editing methods
This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings.
Basic editing
You can make a copy of a tape.
Insert editing
You can replace an existing scene with
material from another recording. There
are three kinds of insert editing.
Video insert
Replaces the original video and hi-fi
audio. The monaural sound on the
normal audio track is retained.
Audio insert
Replaces the original monaural sound
on the normal audio track. The video
and hi-fi sound are left intact. For
example, you can use this feature to add
commentary to a tape recorded on a
camcorder.
A/V insert
Replaces the original video and both hifi and monaural sound.
Video insert
Source tape
Edited tape /
Audio insert
Source tape
. Normal audio
Video and
hi-fi audio
-Normal audio
Video and
hi-fi audio
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Edited tape ;
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Hooking up to a VCR or stereo system
How to hook up to record on this VCR
This VCR (Recorder) TV
Signal flow supplied)
How to hook up to a stereo system
Connect LINE-2 IN AUDIO on this VCR to the audio output jacks on the
stereo system, using the RK-C510KS audio cable (not supplied).
If the other VCR has a CONTROL S OUT jack for synchronized editing
Hook up to record on the other VCR, then connect the VCRs via the
CONTROL S jacks. The CONTROL S connection lets you control (pause and
release pause) both VCRs from the recording VCR.
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If the other VCR is a monaural type and connected to this VCR's LINE-2 IN jacks,
connect the audio plug to the AUDIO L (white) jack. The sound is recorded on both
right and left channels. When connecting to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is
recorded only on the right channel.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other
VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
• You can also use the LINE-1 IN jacks instead. If the other VCR is a monaural type,
the sound is recorded only on the channel whose jack is connected to the audio
plug. To record on both right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the
AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-910MS audio/video cable (not supplied).
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Basic editing
(when recording on this VCR)
a
Before you start editing
cn1 - Ib
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2"
in the display window.
• Press SP / EP to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
• On this VCR, press EDIT to display “EDIT" in the display window. If
the other VCR has a similar button, press it to activate edit function.
Insert a source tape with its safety tab removed into the other
(playback) VCR. Search for the point to start playback and set it to
playback pause.
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start
recording and press II PAUSE.
Press # REC on this VCR and set it to recording pause.
3
4
To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same
time.
To stop editing
Press the I STOP buttons on both VCRs.
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EDIT
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■ I PAUSE
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Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the II PAUSE buttons on the VCRs to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press II PAUSE on this VCR when an
unwanted scene begins. When it ends, press II PAUSE again to resume recording
(Assemble Editing).
Note
• If you start recording following the procedure above, the VCR won't start recording
with the APC function. To record a tape with the APC function, press # REC again
during recording pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then when you
start recording in step 4, press II PAUSE immediately after the APC indicator stops
flashing. If you press II PAUSE before the APC indicator stops flashing, the APC
function is canceled.
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Insert editing
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT to display "L2"
in the display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
• On this VCR, press EDIT to display
"EDIT" in the display window. If the
other VCR has a similar switch, set it
to ON as well.
1Insert a source tape into the playback VCR or the stereo system. Search
for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2Insert a prerecorded tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the end
of the scene to be replaced .and press II PAUSE.
3Press COUNTER RESET on this VCR to reset the counter to "0:00:00."
4Rewind the prerecorded-tape to the beginning of the scene to be
To cancel the video or audio insert function, press VIDEO INSERT or
AUDIO INSERT again. _
To start editing, press the II PAUSE buttons on this VCR and the other
VCR (or stereo system) at the same time.
Press
VIDEO INSERT
"VID INS II" appears on the TV screen and "V
INSERT" appears in the display window.
"AUD INS II" appears on the TV screen and "A
INSERT " appears in the display window.
AUDIO INSERT, then VIDEO INSERT - • ~
"A/V INS II" appears on the TV screen and "AV
INSERT " appears in the display window.
continued
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Insert editing (continued)
To stop editing
Press the ■ STOP buttons on this VCR and the other VCR (or stereo system).
To listen to both the hi-fi and normal audio
Set AUDIO MIX to ON in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (page 81). Use
this feature to listen to inserted audio together with the original hi-fi audio.
When AUDIO MIX is set to ON, the AUDIO MONITOR button does not
function. Remember to reset AUDIO MIX to OFF after playing the tape.
Note
• To use the INSERT function, this VCR must be set to playback pause, not recording
pause.
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Additional Information
General setup information
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 CHS or CH4,
whichever channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the
switch to either channel.
2Press POWER to turn on the VCR.
3Press TV/VIDEO to turn on the VIDEO indicator in the VCR's display
window.
4 Press CHANNEL +/- to display a channel number in the display
window. Select an active channel number in your area.
5Turn 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 CHANNEL +/ - on the VCR, you
have made the correct setting.
■ - Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
TV
TV/VIDEO CHANNEL +/-
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General setup information (continued)
Attaching the external
antenifa connector
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable
for VHP / UHF antenna, use the EAC-32
antenna connector (not supplied) to
connect the antenna to the VCR.
1Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3Retighten the screws.
Attaching a UHFA/HF band
mixer
When using both 75-ohm coaxial cable
and 300-ohm twin lead cable for VHP /
UHP antenna, use the EAC-66 UPIF /
VHP band separator/mixer (not
supplied) to connect the antenna to the
VCR.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-32 Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
I supplied)
1Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3Retighten the screws.
4Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any questions or problems not covered b?Tow, please consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
SymptomRemedy
The POWER switch does not
function.
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The power is turned on but the
VCR does not operate.
.g The clock has stopped and
5 —" lights in the display
window.
The playback picture does not
appear on the TV screen.
The picture is not clear.
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The picture rolls vertically
during picture search.
The picture has no sound.The tape is defective. Use a new tape.
Connect the AC power cord securely.
Make sure the VCR is not locked. To unlock, hold
POWER down on the VCR until o-" indicator
disappears.
Moisture condensation occurs. Turn the power off,
unplug the AC power cord and leave the VCR to dry
for over an hour.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock
(and timer).
Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
Adjust the tracking with the TRACKING +/ - buttons.
The video heads are dirty (see below). Clean the video
heads using the Sony T-25CLD, T-25CLDR, or T25CLW video head cleaning cassette. If these cleaning
cassettes are not available in your area, have the heads
cleaned at your nearest Sony service facility (a
standard service charge will be required). Do not use a
commercially available liquid type cleaning cassette
other than Sony's, as they may damage the video
heads.
The video heads may have to be replaced. Consult
your local Sony dealer for more information.
Adjust the vertical hold control on the TV or monitor.
Symptoms caused by contaminated video heads
• Normal picture • Rough picture • Unclear picture• No picture (or
black & white
screen appears)
initial
contamination
terminal
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Symptom
A TV pri^ram does not appear
on the TV screen.
TV reception is poor.
The tape starts playing as soon
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as it is inserted.
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The tape ejects when you press
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• REC.
press # REC.
The timer does not operate.
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Remedy
• Make sure the TV is set to the channel for the VCR. If
you are using a monitor, set it to video input.
• Adjust the TV antenna.
• The safety tab has been removed. To record on this
tape, cover the tab hole.
• Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
i you • Make sure the tape is not at its end.
• Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT
button. Select a channel number when recording TV
programs; select "LI" or "L2" when recording from
other equipment.
Check that the dock is set.
Make sure a tape has been inserted.
Check that the safety tab has not been removed.
Make sure the tape is not at its end.
Make sure a program has been set for timer recording.
Make sure your timer settings have not already passed
the current time.
Check that the cable box is turned on.
The clock stops if the VCR is disconnected from the
wall outlet for more than one hour. Reset the clock and
timer.
When you use cable box control, make sure the CABLE
BOX CONTROL option is set to ON.
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Symptom
A tape cannot be inserted.
The remote commander does
not function.
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3 The channels on the VCR
cannot be changed.
The tracking meter does not
appear on the screen.
You cannot control other "TVs.
The VCR needs to be cleaned.
Remedy
• Check that a tape isn't already in the tape
compartment, j»-
Make sure you are pointing the remote commander at
the remote sensor on the VCR.
Replace all the batteries in the remote commander with
new ones if they are weak.
If you are not using S-Link’^'^, make sure that both
miniplugs are ubconnected.
The command mode of the remote commander is
different from the one of the VCR.
• Make sure the CABLE BOX CONTROL option is set to
OFF.
• The recording condition of the tape is very poor and
tracking cannot be adjusted.
• Set your TV's code number. The code number resets to
1 when you replace the batteries of the remote
commander.
• Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a dry, soft
cloth, or a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of solvent,
such as alcohol or benzine.