Sony DHR-1000 User manual

SONY.
Digital Video
Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
verplut.
DHR-1000

WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OO NOT OPEN
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 “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.
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.
* 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.
2 Introduction
* 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
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.

4 Features
Table of contents
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
88 Audio dubbing
89 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
|
3

Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Sony
Digital
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Features
(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
DV
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.
4 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 sub-
code data track. This enables the VCR to quickly locate a specific
recording.
Recording data display
With the DV format, data such as the recording date and time are
recorded onto the tape. Information such as the shutter speed, program
AE mode, white balance, iris and gain are also recorded with a Sony
digital camcorder. You can call up this information on the TV screen.
Cassette memory search
When you record programs on a tape with cassette memory, the
programs are displayed as a list. Choose a program from the list and
the VCR will locate the recording. You can also search for scenes
recorded in the Photo mode with a digital camcorder.
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Features (continued)
6 | Features
Using DV cassettes
Use DV and “IV 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.
Mini DV cassette
DV cassette
You cannot use EI, RIEL, Was), VSI, SHS), SWVAST, 18, 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 Cl! mark. CI!l4K
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.
¢DV,“IV and Cll 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

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 Audio sector
Reference signals Audio signals DSS
for insert editing, ; j
etc. 16-bit audio mode
1 stereo track
RSS
12-bit audio mode
2 stereo tracks
Copyright precautions
On recording
You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on
this VCR. If you start recording protected video and audio signals, a
warning message appears on the TV screen and the VCR stops
\ ; recording.
If you timer record a program that is encoded with copyright protection
signals, the VCR will continue recording but the video and audio
* signals will not be recorded on tape.
On playback
When you play back software having copyright protection signals on
this VCR, you may not be able to copy it onto other equipment.
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Getting Started
Step 1: Unpacking
8 | Getting Started
Check that you have the following items:
Remote commander e Control S cable
>
e LANC cable
Size AA (R6) batteries
Kj e S-Video cable
Audio/video cable SFP
(3-phono to 3-phono)
¢ Cleaning Cassette
Cable Mouse (cable box
controller)
75-ohm coaxial cable with
F-type connectors
AC power cord

St
2:
Setti
Inserting
the
batteries
ep
-9€
ing
up
Insert
two
size
AA
(R6)
batteries
by
matching
the
+
and
—
on
the
the
remote
batteries
with
the
diagram
inside
the
battery
compartment.
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. Setting the COMMAND MODE switch
* Do not use different types of
batteries together. 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
(vy VTR 4: For Sony DV format VCRs |
VTR 5 and 6: (reserve)
COMMAND 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 / to
the VCR and point at the remote sensor on the VCR
a Sony TV and point at the remote sensor on the TV
(continued)
Getting Started | 9

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Step 2: Setting up the remote
commander (continued)
Notes
If the TV uses a different
remote control system from
the one programmed to
work with the VCR, you
cannot control your TV with
the remote commander.
If you enter a new code
number, the code number
previously entered will be
erased.
When you replace the
batteries of the remote
commander, the code
number automatically resets
to 1 (Sony). Reset to the
appropriate code number.
10 Getting Started
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 / 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 / VIR
buttons to control your TV. To control the VCR, reset / 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
Sony
Akai
AOC
Centurion
Coronado
Curis-Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Fisher
General Electric
Goldstar
Hitachi
J.C.Penney
Jvc
KMC
KTY
Magnavox
Marantz
MGA/ Mitsubishi
NEC
Code number
01
04
04
12
03
12
12
03, 04, 14
11
06, 10
03, 04, 17
02, 03
04, 12
09
03
03, 04
03, 08, 12
04, 13
04, 12, 13
04,12
Manufacturer
Panasonic
Philco
Philips
Pioneer
Portland
Quasar
Radio Shack
RCA
Sampo
Samsung
Sanyo
Scott
Sears
Sharp
Sylvania
Teknika
Toshiba
Wards
Yorx
Zenith
Code number
06, 19
03, 04
08
16
03
06
05, 14
04, 10
12
03, 12
11
12
07,11
03, 05, 18
08, 12
03, 08, 14
07
03, 04, 12
12
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.
* DSS® is a registered
trademarks of DIRECTV,
Inc., a unit of Hughes
Electronics Corporation.
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
Use
Refer
to
8
TV
that
has
audio/video
inputs
Audio/video
(A/V)
hookup,
Page
12
then
follow
one
of
the
hookups
below.
Cable
box
that is
compatible
Hookup
1
Page
14
with
the
VCR’s
cable
box
control
feature
No
cable
box
or
incompatible
Hookup
2
Page
16
cable
box
with
only
a
few
scrambled
channels
Antenna
only,
no
cable
TV
Hookup
3
Page
18
Incompatible
cable
box
with
Hookup
4
Page
20
many
scrambled
channels
DSS®
(Digital
Satellite
System)*
Hookup
5
Page
22
receiver
Incompatible
cable
box
with
Hookup
6
Page
24
only a few scrambled channels,
using an A/B switch
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.
Before you get started
¢ Turn off the power to all equipment.
'*
Do
not
connect
the
AC
power
cords
until
all
of
the
connections
are
completed.
¢
Be
sure
you
make
connections
firmly.
Loose.connections
may
cause
picture
distortion.
¢ If your TV doesn’t match any of the examples provided, see your
nearest Sony dealer or qualified technician.
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Audio/video (A/V) hookup
Note
¢ To play a tape in stereo, you
must use the A/V
connection.
If your TV has audio/video (A/V) input jacks, you will get a better
picture and sound if you hook up your VCR using these connections.
In addition, for a true “home theater” experience, you should connect
the audio outputs of your VCR or TV to your stereo system. If your TV
has an S-video input jack, you will enjoy an even better picture if you
connect to the TV with the supplied S-video cable.
If your TV doesn’t have A/V inputs, see the following pages for
antenna or cable hookups.
If you’re planning to use your VCR only to play back pictures and
movies, you're finished setting up the VCR after you’ve made these
connections. If you want to record off-air or off your cable TV system,
complete these connections first, and then go to the following pages for
antenna or cable hookups.
A_ Use this hookup if your TV has stereo jacks
S-video Stereo receiver
cable
(supplied)
AUDIO VIDEO
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
supplied)
B Use this hookup if your TV doesn’t have stereo jacks
S-video Stereo receiver
cable
(supplied)
12 | Getting Started
Audio cable (not supplied)

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
Stereo
receiver
AUDIO VIDEO
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AUDIO OUT Y
Audio/video
cable
(supplied)
Audio
cable
(not
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 Set AUTO ANT SEL to
ADVANCED OPTIONS. OFF and press
. EXECUTE.
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUMER PRESET AUTO ANT SEL
CLOCK SET AUTO STEREO
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS LANC MODE
CABLE BOX CONTROL SHUTTLE MODE
CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE JOG WITH SOUND
Y/C_ DELAY E01 T WINDOW
(ON |]
ADVANCED OPTIONS
Use [#4 to select Use #4[eS}to select
For details, see page 54.
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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
4
VCR’s
cable
box
control
feature
to
control
the
channel
on
the
cable
box,
Using
cable
box
simplifying
the
recording
process.
A
list
of
compatible
cable
boxes
is
on
control
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
Rear of TV
Cable Mouse
VHF/UHF
A Match the type of
ee =o) * So
TV: A, B, or C.
or
i VHF
ee @ | 8 For connector types
: B and C, no UHF
i © connection is
UHF required.
or
VHF
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UHF
Positioning the Cable Mouse
Place the Cable Mouse so that it
hangs out over the cable box front.
Side view
14 | Getting Started :

Hookup 1: 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.
If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you
can skip this step.
RE UNIT
ons
=i
A
ona
For details, see page 92.
2 Tumon your cable box.
3 Press EASY SET UP on the VCR.
The SET UP menu appears.
The CLOCK SET menu
appears. Select AUTO and
press EXECUTE. <
For details, see page 27.
Use(€>)to select
Then push
Push to quit
The CABLE BOX menu UP
appears. Set CABLE BOX GABEE. POM: CONTROL
CONTROL to ON and press
EXECUTE.
For details, see page 33. Useles]to select
Then push
Push {INITIAL to quit
Enter your cable box code rT US CABLE, BOX
number and press Your CABLE BOX Code No.
EXECUTE.
For details, see page 33.
Enter your CABLE BOX
Code No. using (0-3) keys
Refer to the Operating
Manuai for ihe Code
Then push [EXECUTE]
Select your cable box
output channel and press
~ EXECUTE.
For details, see page 33.
CABLE BOX
Your CABLE BOX Output CH
CH4 :
LINE(LINE IN 1 on VCR
Use 4 to setect CABLE
BOX CH. Then push
SEE UP
SET UP is done
Normal display =
Hookup 1: 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 ifthe 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.
2 ous~ CHANNELS
TIMER SET/CHECK
TUNER PRESET GUIDE CH TV_CH
CLOCK SET (25_ = 45)
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE
Y/C DELAY
ADVANCED OPTIONS Or, push (EXECUTE) to see
Use [#4 to select VCR Pius+ CHANNEL LIST
Push [0-3] keys to set
program GUIDE CH
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
§
For details, see page 37. Press EXECUTE.
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.
’ Getting Started | 15

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No cable box
or
Incompatible cable
box with only a few
scrambled channels
Connect this cable directly to
your TV if you don't have a
cable box.
€able box
16 | Getting Started
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 with this hookup
¢ Record scrambled channels that require a cable box
Rear of TV
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.

Hookup 2: 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.
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.
The CLOCK SET menu aVera Sa
appears. Select AUTO and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 27.
: Use[e]to select
Then push [EXECUTE]
Push [INITIAL SET) to quit
(AUTO TMANUAL]
The CABLE BOX menu
appears. Set CABLE BOX
S CABLE BOX
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CONTROL to OFF and (ON TGFF]
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 33. Use[Es]to select
Then push UT
Push ([ENITIAL SET] to quit
The TUNER PRESET menu
appears. Set ANTENNA/
CABLE to CABLE and press
EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30. Use[es}to select
Then push {EXECUTE
Push YY SE to quit
IJNER PRESET
EJ The AUTO PRESET starts.
For details, see page 30. AUTO PRESET
EXECUTING
Please wait
.
SET UP is done
Normal display
Hookup 2: 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 ifthe 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.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
“TIMER. SET/ CHECK
TUNER PRESET GUIDE CH
CLOCK SET 2
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE
Y/C DELAY
ADVANCED OPTIONS Or,push to see
Use [#4] to select VCR Pius+ CHANNEL LIST
Push @-3) keys to set
program GUIDE CH
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
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For details, see page 37. Press EXECUTE.
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 VCK 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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Make the following connections if you’re using an antenna (if you don’t
have cable TV).
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
Match the type of
connector on your
Tv: A, B, or C.
B Use this hookup if you’re using a VHF-only antenna (you get
channels 2-13 only)
Rear of TV
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.
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.

Hookup 3: 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.
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.
The CLOCK SET menu
appears. Select AUTO
and press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 27.
Use[e+]to select
Thef push [EXECUTE]
Push ((NITIAL SET] to quit
The CABLE BOX menu
appears. Set CABLE BOX
CONTROL to OFF and
press EXECUTE.
For details, see page 33. Usefes]to select
Then push [EX
Push [NITIAL SET] to quit
The TUNER PRESET menu SET UP TONER PRESET
“appears. Set ANTENNA/ ANTENNA LOABLE =< -~
CABLE to ANT and press
EXECUTE.
For details, see page 30. Use[E]t0 select
Then push [EXECUTE}
Push [EASY SET UP) to quit
The AUTO PRESET starts. TONEn PararT
For details, see page 30. | AUTO PRESET
CABLE BOX CONTROL
(ON SEE
(CABLE
EXECUTING
Please wait
.
SET UP is done
Normal display «=
Hookup 3: 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 Ifthe 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.
SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS
TIMER SET/ CHECK
TUNER PRESET
CLOCK SET
CABLE BOX CONTROL
CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE
Y/C DELAY
ADVANCED OPTIONS Or, push to see
Use [#4 to select VCR Plus+ CHANNEL LIST
GUIDE CH TV _CH
(25 = 15)
Push [0-9] keys to set
program GUIDE CH
Program guide channel
Your actual TV channel
4
For details, see page 37. Press EXECUTE.
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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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 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 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.
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