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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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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 ESTEREO AUTO. in the OPCIONES menu to NO. The sound will be
recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For
details, see page 63.
program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. If there is noise in the stereo
program, set ESTEREO AUTO. in the OPCIONES menu to NO. The sound will be
recorded in monaural (on both hi-fi and normal audio tracks) but with less noise. For
details, see page 63.
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
SINTONIZ. AUDIO in the OPCIONES menu to SAP. For details, see page 63.
Program) is received, the SAP indicator lights up. To record only SAP sound, set
SINTONIZ. AUDIO in the OPCIONES menu to SAP. For details, see page 63.
Selecting the sound during playback
Press AUDIO MONITOR to select the sound you want.
To listen to
On-screen display
Display window
Stereo
ESTEREO
STEREO
Left channel
L
STEREO
Right channel
R
STEREO
Monaural sound on the
normal audio track
normal audio track
No indicator
No indicator
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Recording stereo and bilingual programs
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.
main track along with the picture. Monaural sound is recorded onto the normal audio
track along the edge of the tape.
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
• When you play a tape recorded in monaural, the sound is heard in monaural regardless of the
AUDIO MONITOR setting.
Normal audio track
Hi-fi audio track
(main track)
(main track)
Monaural sound
Stereo sound
(left/right channels)
(left/right channels)
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Searching for the beginning of a timer recorded program
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Searching for the beginning of a timer
recorded program
recorded program
Press DIAL TIMER.
The VCR turns on, rewinds to the beginning of the most recently recorded program
and starts playback automatically. The SEARCH MODE button turns off.
and starts playback automatically. The SEARCH MODE button turns off.
Tip
• To turn off the SEARCH MODE button, first turn the VCR on, then press the
SEARCH MODE button. (Do not press any other button at this point, otherwise
this SEARCH MODE function will be canceled.) To start the SEARCH MODE
function, press the SEARCH MODE button once. If you press the SEARCH
MODE button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or Time Search mode (for
details, see page 56 and 57).
this SEARCH MODE function will be canceled.) To start the SEARCH MODE
function, press the SEARCH MODE button once. If you press the SEARCH
MODE button repeatedly, you can enter the index search or Time Search mode (for
details, see page 56 and 57).
Notes
• This SEARCH MODE function will be canceled (the SEARCH MODE button
turns off) if:
– The VCR starts recording other programs.
– You press H PLAY, M FF, m REW, or A EJECT button while the VCR is on.
– If there is a power failure.
– You press H PLAY, M FF, m REW, or A EJECT button while the VCR is on.
– If there is a power failure.
If you record a program using the timer
function, you can easily find the beginning of
the recording with this SEARCH MODE
function. The SEARCH MODE button
lights up when the VCR finishes a timer
recording and the display window shows the
following:
function, you can easily find the beginning of
the recording with this SEARCH MODE
function. The SEARCH MODE button
lights up when the VCR finishes a timer
recording and the display window shows the
following:
SEARCH MODE
DIAL TIMER
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Searching using the index function
Searching using the index function
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Note
• No index signal will be added when recording starts from recording pause.
However, an index signal will be marked if you change the channel during
recording pause.
recording pause.
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 9 index signals ahead of or behind the
current position.
at the point where each recording begins.
Use these signals as references to find a
specific recording. The VCR can search up
to 9 index signals ahead of or behind the
current position.
1
Press SEARCH MODE on the VCR repeatedly until “INDEX” appears in the
display window (the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
display window (the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
2
Turn DIAL TIMER to specify how many index signals ahead or behind you want
to search:
to search:
• To search ahead, turn DIAL TIMER clockwise.
• To search backwards, turn DIAL TIMER counterclockwise.
• To search backwards, turn DIAL TIMER counterclockwise.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
The VCR starts searching. The playback starts (the SEARCH MODE button
turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.
turns off) from the point about five seconds ahead of the specified index mark.
SEARCH MODE
DIAL TIMER
SP
APC
SP
APC
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Searching using the Time Search function
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Searching using the Time Search function
To stop searching
Press x STOP.
Tip
• The VCR can search up to six hours ahead of or behind the current position of a
tape.
You can easily find a specific point on a tape
by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded portion
15 minutes ahead of or behind the current
position of a tape by using the Time Search
function.
by using the Time Search function.
For example, you can find a recorded portion
15 minutes ahead of or behind the current
position of a tape by using the Time Search
function.
1
Press SEARCH MODE repeatedly until “TIME” appears in the display window
(the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
(the SEARCH MODE button lights up).
2
Turn DIAL TIMER clockwise or counterclockwise to set the length of the time
portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the
control increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.
portion you want the VCR to fast-forward or rewind the tape. Each turn on the
control increases or decreases the duration by 15 minutes.
For example, if you want to watch a recorded portion 15 minutes ahead of the
current position, turn DIAL TIMER once clockwise.
current position, turn DIAL TIMER once clockwise.
To change the time by one minute,
press CHANNEL +/–.
press CHANNEL +/–.
3
Press DIAL TIMER.
The VCR starts searching and the tape counter starts counting until it reaches the
specified point.
specified point.
The VCR starts playback automatically when the tape counter reaches the
specified point (the SEARCH MODE button turns off).
specified point (the SEARCH MODE button turns off).
SEARCH MODE
DIAL TIMER
SP
APC
SP
APC
SP
APC
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Skip-searching automatically (Quick View)
Skip-searching automatically (Quick View)
Hold down
M
FF (or
m
REW) more than two
seconds during stop. “SKIP” indicator appears on the
TV screen.
TV screen.
The VCR searches forward (or backward) for about
two minutes on the counter while showing the
contents of the tape. Then it fast-forwards (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.
two minutes on the counter while showing the
contents of the tape. Then it fast-forwards (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.
To cancel skip-search
Press H PLAY or x STOP.
Note
• The VCR automatically fast-forwards (or rewinds) any portion with no recording.
You can spot check an entire tape quickly
using the Quick View function. At intervals,
the VCR skips playback while searching
forward or backward.
using the Quick View function. At intervals,
the VCR skips playback while searching
forward or backward.
M
FF
m
REW
S K I P
search forward while
showing the tape contents
showing the tape contents
search forward while
showing the tape contents
showing the tape contents
M
fast-forward
M
fast-forward
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Searching for a selected point on the tape
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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.
moving the pointer on the TV screen.
The VCR fast-forwards or rewinds to the
point you indicate and starts playback
automatically.
point you indicate and starts playback
automatically.
1
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the bar
indication appears on the TV screen.
indication appears on the TV screen.
A cursor (x) 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 H PLAY, M FF, or
m REW) until the cursor appears.
the tape appears on the bar indication. If the
cursor does not appear, play the tape a few
moments (by pressing H PLAY, M FF, or
m REW) until the cursor appears.
2
Press
</, to move the pointer (V) to the point
where you want to start playback.
The VCR starts searching and the cursor (x)
moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates
the marked point, playback starts.
moves toward the pointer. When the VCR locates
the marked point, playback starts.
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Searching for a selected point on the tape
To cancel searching
Press H PLAY or x STOP.
To turn off the bar indication
Press DISPLAY again.
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.
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.
• If you move the pointer (V) on the bar indication while searching, the VCR searches for the
new reset point.
• With the bar indication on, the M FF/
, and m REW/ < buttons on the remote
commander work only for moving the pointer (V) and are not used for normal tape operation.
The M FF and m REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation. Note,
however, if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is canceled.
The M FF and m REW buttons on the VCR are used for normal tape operation. Note,
however, if you press these buttons on the VCR, searching is canceled.
Tape type
Total time length
SP
LP
EP
T-60 or shorter
60
120
180
from T-80 to T-140
120
240
360
T-160 or longer
160
320
480
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Adjusting the picture
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Adjusting the picture
Adjusting the tracking
Although the VCR automatically adjusts the tracking
when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the
display window, then turns off), distortion may occur
if the recording is in poor condition. In this case,
manually adjust the tracking.
when playing a tape (the indicator flashes in the
display window, then turns off), distortion may occur
if the recording is in poor condition. In this case,
manually adjust the tracking.
Press TRACKING +/– to display the tracking meter.
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons (the
The distortion should disappear as you press one of
the two tracking buttons (the
indicator lights up).
To resume automatic tracking adjustment, eject the
tape and reinsert it.
tape and reinsert it.
About the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator) function
The Reality Regenerator function automatically restores the picture to its original
quality during playback.
quality during playback.
To use the Reality Regenerator function
To turn it off, select NO in step 3. The RR indicator turns off in the display window.
1
Press MENU, then select OPCIONES and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight PRÓXIMA, then press OK.
3
Press
M/m to highlight REALITY REGENERATOR on PÁGINA2 of the
OPCIONES menu, then press OK.
4
Press
M/m to set REALITY REGENERATOR to SI, then press OK.
The RR indicator lights up in the display window.
5
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
SEGUIMIENTO NORMAL
Tracking meter
OPCIONES
REALITY REGENERATOR
APC
SENSOR DEL CABEZAL
NITIDEZ
NITIDEZ
NO
SI
ANTERIOR
VOLVER
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SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
2
PÁGINA
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Adjusting the picture
About the Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function
The Adaptive Picture Control (APC) function 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 SI on
PÁGINA2 of the OPCIONES menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display
window). For details, see page 64.
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 SI on
PÁGINA2 of the OPCIONES menu (The APC indicator lights up in the display
window). For details, see page 64.
APC playback
The APC function automatically works on all types of tapes, including rental tapes
and tapes that were not recorded with APC.
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.
the APC function (the APC indicator flashes rapidly). This adjustment is retained
until the tape is ejected.
Notes
• The auto tracking adjustment cannot be guaranteed to work with 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 when VEL. AUTO. CINTA is set to SI in the OPCIONES
menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.
menu, unless the tape has been recorded in the EP mode with the APC function.
• There is a delay of about ten 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 z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X 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 X PAUSE again to start
recording.
flashes slowly) and press z REC to have the VCR analyze the tape (the APC indicator
flashes rapidly) and return to recording pause. After the APC indicator stops flashing, press
X 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 X PAUSE again to start
recording.
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Changing menu options
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Changing menu options
Menu choices
Initial settings are indicated in bold print.
PÁGINA1
1
Press MENU, then select OPCIONES and press OK.
2
Press
M/m to highlight the option to change, then press OK.
To go to PÁGINA2, highlight PRÓXIMA and press OK. To return to PÁGINA1,
highlight ANTERIOR and press OK.
highlight ANTERIOR and press OK.
3
Press
M/m to change the setting, then press OK.
To adjust the sharpness, press
</, and press OK.
4
Press MENU to return to the original screen.
Menu option
Set this option to
SELEC. AUTO. ANT.
•
SI
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).
3 or 4).
• NO 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.
ESTEREO AUTO.
•
SI
to receive stereo programs.
• NO to reduce noise. The sound changes to monaural.
SINTONIZ. AUDIO
•
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.
SELC. DE CINTA
•
AUTO
when using a T-160 length tape or any tape shorter than
a T-140 length tape.
• 180 when using a T-140 or T-180 length tape.
For details, see page 36.
For details, see page 36.
VEL. AUTO. CINTA
•
SI
to change the timer recording tape speed automatically to
the EP mode when the remaining tape length becomes shorter
than the recording time. To operate VEL. AUTO. CINTA, set
SELC. DE CINTA correctly.
than the recording time. To operate VEL. AUTO. CINTA, set
SELC. DE CINTA correctly.
• NO to keep the same tape speed.
OPCIONES
ESTEREO AUTO.
SELEC. AUTO. ANT.
SINTONIZ. AUDIO
SELC. DE CINTA
SELC. DE CINTA
SI
MAIN
MAIN
SI
AUTO
VEL. AUTO. CINTA
SI
PRÓXIMA
VOLVER
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:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
1
PÁGINA
OPCIONES
REALITY REGENERATOR
APC
SENSOR DEL CABEZAL
NITIDEZ
NITIDEZ
SI
SI
SI
SI
ANTERIOR
VOLVER
AJUSTAR
:
SELECCIONAR
:
OK
MENU
MENU
PARA SALIR
:
2
PÁGINA
B
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Changing menu options
PÁGINA2
Menu option
Set this option to
APC
•
SI
to switch on the APC (Adaptive Picture Control) function
and improve picture quality.
• NO to switch off APC.
REALITY
REGENERATOR
REGENERATOR
•
SI
to switch on the Reality Regenerator (Reality Regenerator)
function and restore the picture to its original quality during
playback.
playback.
• NO to switch off Reality Regenerator.
SENSOR DEL
CABEZAL
CABEZAL
•
SI
to allow the VCR to automatically check the condition of
the video heads and inform you when they are dirty.
• NO to turn off the sensor.
NITIDEZ
• B (Low) through A (High) to adjust the sharpness of the
picture. Select B to turn off the sharpness control.
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Editing with another VCR
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Editing with another VCR
How to connect to record on this VCR
Notes
• Make sure you connect the plugs to jacks of the same color.
• If you connected this VCR to both the LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of the other VCR,
• 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.
• 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. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
channels. If you connect to the AUDIO R (red) jack, the sound is recorded only on the right
channel.
• You can use the LINE-1 IN jacks for editing. 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-
910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
right and left channels, connect the audio plugs to the AUDIO R/L jacks using a VMC-
910HG audio/video cable (not supplied).
This VCR (Recorder)
Other VCR (Player)
LINE OUT
: Signal flow
LINE-2 IN
TV
Audio/video cable (not supplied)
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Editing with another VCR
Operation (when recording on this VCR)
To stop editing
Press the x STOP buttons on both VCRs.
Tip
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press X PAUSE on this VCR when an unwanted
scene begins. When it ends, press X PAUSE again to resume recording.
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 z REC again during recording
pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press X PAUSE after the APC
indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator
stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.
pause in step 3 so that the VCR analyzes the tape. Then, press X PAUSE after the APC
indicator stops flashing to start recording. If you press X PAUSE before the APC indicator
stops flashing, the APC function is canceled.
Before you start editing
• Turn on your TV and set it to the
video channel.
• Press INPUT SELECT or
CHANNEL +/– to display “L2” (or
“L1”) in the display window.
“L1”) in the display window.
• Press SP/EP to select the tape speed,
SP or EP.
1
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.
Search for the point to start playback and set it to playback pause.
2
Insert a tape into this (recording) VCR. Search for the point to start recording
and press X PAUSE.
and press X PAUSE.
3
Press z REC on this VCR to set it to recording pause.
4
To start editing, press the X PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same time.
z
REC
X
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.
only the antenna cable, you must set the RF
UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR so that
the TV can receive the correct signal from
the VCR.
1
Set the RF UNIT switch on the rear of the VCR to CH3 or CH4, whichever
channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
channel is not used in your area. If both are used, set the switch to either channel.
2
Press ?/1 POWER to turn on the VCR.
3
Press 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.
5
Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1 (channel 3 or 4).
The channel you selected in step 4 appears on the TV screen. If the channels
change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting.
change when you press CHANNEL +/–, you have made the correct setting.
Whenever you use the VCR, set the TV to the channel selected in step 1.
CH3
RF UNIT
CH4
TV
CHANNEL +/–
?
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POWER
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General setup information
Attaching the external antenna connector
Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna
connector (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
VHF/UHF antenna, use the EAC-32 antenna
connector (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the antenna connector.
3
Retighten the screws.
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band
separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use the EAC-66 UHF/VHF band
separator/mixer (not supplied) to connect the
antenna to the VCR.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
EAC-32 antenna
connector (not
supplied)
connector (not
supplied)
300-ohm twin
lead cable
lead cable
EAC-66
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
75-ohm coaxial
cable
cable
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