Document Outline

• Video Cassette Recorder
  • WARNING
  • Owner’s Record
    • Caution
    • NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLERS IN THE U.S.A.:
  • Table of Contents
    • Safety
    • Installation
    • Operation
    • Cleaning
    • About Recording and Playback with this VCR
    • About the S-VHS System
  • Introduction
    • Using This Manual
    • Overview
      • • Cable box control
      • • Auto head cleaner
    • Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup
      • 1A Use hookup 1A If your TV is a stereo type.
      • 1C Use hookup 1C if your TV has an S VIDEO INPUT connector.
    • Cable Hookup
      • Background
    • What You Can Do
      • What You Can't Do
    • VCR Setup (Simple Cable)
    • VCR Plus+ Channel Setup
      • 1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4.
      • 2 Switch on your cable box.
      • 3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.
      • 4 Set the CABLE BOX CONTROL to ON.
      • 1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.
      • To Watch the TV
      • To Watch the VCR
      • To Record A Program
    • Cable Hookup
      • Background
    • VCR Setup
    • VCR Plus-f Channel Setup
      • 1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4.
      • 2 Set CABLE BOX CONTROL to OFF (this is the factory setting) using the on-screen MENU.
      • 3 Set NORMAL/CATV to CATV.
      • 4 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
      • 1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.
      • To Watch the TV
      • To Watch the VCR
    • Cable Hookup
      • Background
    • What You Can and Can’t Do With This Hookup
      • What You Can Do
      • What You Can't Do
    • VCR Plus+ Channel Setup
      • 1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CHS or CH4.
      • 2 Switch on your cable box.
      • 3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
      • 1 Find the VCR Plus+ Channel Listing in your program guide. For details, see page 44.
      • To Watch the TV
      • To Watch the VCR
      • To Record a Program
    • Antenna Hookup
      • 5A Use hookup 5A for VHF/UHF antenna (you get Ch 2-13 and Ch 14 or higher).
      • 5B Use hookup 5B for VHF only (you get Ch 2 -13 only).
      • 5C Use hookup 5C for UHF only (you get Ch 14 or higher only).
      • 5D Use hookup 5D if you're using separate VHF and UHF antennas.
      • 1 Set the RF UNIT on the VCR’s rear panel to CH3 or CH4.
      • 2 Set NORMAL/CATV to NORM.
      • 3 Preprogram the channels into the VCR.
      • 1 Find the VCR Pius+ Channel Listing in your program guide.
      • To Watch the VCR
      • 3.
      • To Watch the TV
      • To Record a Program
  • ^ Preparing the Remote Commander/Selecting Language
    • Operating the VCR with the Remote Commander
    • How to Use the Remote Commander
    • Setting the Command Mode
      • Note
      • 2 Set the COMMAND MODE VTR 1/2/3 selector on the Remote Commander to “VTR 3".
      • 3 Set the ITVi / IVTRI remote control selector on the Remote Commander to "IVTRI”.
    • Selecting Language (Only for Canadian version)
      • 1 Press MENU
      • 2 Press A or V to move the cursor to SET UP MENU.
      • Press EXECUTE.
      • 4 Press -4 or ► to select “ENGLISH” or “FRENCH”.
      • 5 Press EXECUTE.
    • Setting the Remote Commander to Control Other Manufacturers’ TV Sets
      • 1 Set the ITVI / lYtRl remote control selector to
      • NOTES:
    • Manufacturers and their Code Numbers
    • Example of Time and Date Setting
    • Example: To set to 3:32 pm, July 4,1993
      • 8 Press > to make the “time" position flash.
      • 12 Press EXECUTE.
    • Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically
      • Use A and w to move the cursor. Use ■< and to select the Items.
      • 3 Press EXECUTE.
      • 1 Press MENU.
      • Press ◄ or ► to select • NORM" or “CATV".
      • Press EXECUTE.
      • NOTE:
    • Presetting Desired Channels or Disabling Unwanted Channels
      • Use A and v to move the cursor. Use < and > to select the items.
      • 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 In "Presetting All Receivable Channels Automatically” on page 21.
      • 2 Press * or w to move the cursor to MANUAL SET.
      • 3 To disable channels, press CH -H/— to select the channel.
      • 5 Press EXECUTE.
    • Fine-tuning
    • Cable TV Channel Assignment
      • The FINE TUNING indicator
      • 1) HRC (Harmonic Related Carriers)
      • 2) IRC (Incremental Related Carriers)
      • FINE TUNING indicator for receiving HRC or IRC cable systems
      • NOTE:
      • Note
      • Note on setting the cable box and Cable Mouse
    • Setting the Cable Box Control
      • Use ik and w to move the cursor. Use < and >■ to select items.
      • 1 Press MENU.
      • Cable box code number chart
    • Checking the Cable Box Control Setting
      • Note
      • If you cannot get your VCR to control the cable box
      • Note
      • Use * and w to move the cursor. Use < and >■ to select items.
      • 3 Press EXECUTE.
      • 5 Press <4 or P- to move the dot (•) to the desired setting.
      • Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.
      • 1 Press MENU.
    • Menu Choices
      • LANGUAGE (Canadian versions only)
      • AUTO ANT SEL (Automatic Antenna Selector)
      • AUTO STEREO
      • AUDIO MIX
      • NORMAL AUDIO
      • LANC MODE
      • LINE IN 1 VIDEO
      • LINE IN 3 VIDEO
      • AUTO DISPLAY
      • NOTE:
    • Inserting a Video Cassette
      • 1 Insert a video cassette as shown below.
      • Ejecting the cassette
      • Protecting your cassettes against accidental erasure
      • Maximum recording time of a cassette
      • Cassettes recorded in LP mode
    • Playback
      • 1 Insert a cassette.
      • 2 Turn on the TV.
      • 4 Press ► PLAY.
      • To stop playback:
      • To stop playback for a moment:
      • To fast-forward the cassette at high speed during stop mode:
      • To rewind the cassette during stop mode:
      • To rewind the cassette at high speed
      • To rewind the cassette to its beginning and to playback automatically (auto playback function):
      • When the cassette reaches the end:
      • NOTES:
      • NOTES ON COUNTER READING:
    • Playing Back Externally-Recorded Tapes
      • Manual tracking adjustment
      • Automatic tracking adjustment
      • Adjusting the sharpness
    • Selecting the Monitor Sound
    • Listening to Mixed Hi-Fi and Normal Track Sound
      • Use A and v to move the cursor. Use < and > to select items.
      • 3 Press EXECUTE.
      • 1 Press MENU.
      • 6 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.
      • NOTES:
    • Recording TV Programs
      • 1 Insert a cassette.
      • 2 Turn on the TV.
      • To stop recording:
      • To pause the cassette:
      • When the cassette reaches its end:
      • Technique 1
      • 1 Press II PAUSE when an unwanted scene appears.
      • 2 Press II PAUSE at the desired point to release the pause mode.
      • 1 Press II PAUSE to set the VCR to the recording pause mode.
      • 3 Release the DUAL MODE SHUTTLE ring at the desired point.
      • 4 Press II PAUSE.
    • Recording with the TV Off
    • Watching One TV Program While Recording Another
      • 1 Press TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator goes off.
      • 2 Select the channel you want to watch on the TV.
    • Recording Multi-channel TV Sound (MTS) Broadcasts
      • To record a stereo broadcast
      • To record SAP (Second Audio Program) broadcast:
      • NOTES:
      • As a First Step
    • Setting The Timer
      • Use A and w to move the cursor. Use < and P- to select items.
      • 1 Press MENU.
      • Press EXECUTE.
      • 4 Press ►.
      • 8 Press ►.
      • 11 Press >■ to store the setting.
      • 12 Press EXECUTE.
      • 13 Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • To stop timer recording:
      • NOTES:
      • Dally/Weekly Recording
      • Timer Recording Standby Mode
      • Case 1
      • Case 2
      • Case 3
      • Э
      • Use A and v to move the cursor. Use < and ^ to select items.
      • 3 Press MENU.
      • 5 Press EXECUTE.
      • 1 Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • 6 Press EXECUTE to return to the original screen.
      • 2 Press POWER.
      • 7 Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • NOTES:
    • Changing or Cancelling the Timer Settings
      • Use A and w to move the cursor. Use < and >■ to select items.
      • 4 Press EXECUTE.
      • 5 Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • 1 Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • 2 Press POWER.
      • 3 After using the VCR, press TIMER REC (ON/OFF).
      • NOTE:
    • VCR Plus-i- Setup Instructions
      • Example of “Channel Line-up Chart’
      • Use A and <p to move the cursor. Use < and ^ to select items.
      • 1 Press MENU.
      • Press EXECUTE.
      • NOTE:
      • 7 When you've finished, press MENU to exit.
    • Recording Programs Using VCR Plus+
      • NOTE:
      • 1 Press VCR Plus+.
      • 4 Press ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY on the Remote
      • 5 If you want to set another program, repeat steps 1 to 4.
      • 6 Insert a cassette into your VCR.
      • Press TIMER REC (ON/OFF) to set the VCR’s recording timer.
      • NOTES:
    • Variable Speed Playback
    • Picture Search
      • • Picture Search While Fast-Forwarding or Rewinding a Cassette
    • Skip Playback
    • Picture Adjustment During Variable Speed Playback
    • Slow Motion Playback
    • Frame-by-Frame Picture
      • Automatic Index Mark
      • Manual Index Mark
      • NOTES:
      • 1 Insert an indexed cassette into your VCR.
    • Erasing Index Signals
      • 2 Press INDEX ERASE when the program of which you want to erase the index comes on the TV screen.
      • Press INDEX SEARCH (reverse direction) or ^>1 (forward direction).
      • To stop erasing index signals
      • NOTES:
      • NOTE:
      • 1 Insert a cassette into your VCR.
      • 2 Press INPUT SELECT so that the TUNER indicator will appear in the display window.
      • 3 Select the desired recording speed (SP or EP) by pressing TAPE SPEED.
      • 4 Press QUICK TIMER.
      • 6 Press QUICK TIMER again to start recording.
      • To stop quick-timer recording
      • NOTES:
    • Editing from Another VCR
      • 1 Insert a blank cassette into the recording VCR with a safety tab in place.
      • 2 Turn on the playback VCR and insert a source cassette.
      • 3 Locate the playback start point and select the playback pause mode on the playback VCR.
      • 4 Locate the recording start point and select the recording pause mode on the recording VCR.
      • 5 Press II PAUSE on both VCRs.
      • NOTES:
      • Editing onto Another VCR
    • Synchronized Editing
      • NOTES:
      • When Using the CONTROL S Cable
    • Insert Editing
      • Audio Insert
      • Video and Audio Insert
      • Video Insert
    • Insert Editing from another VCR
      • 1 Insert a source cassette into the playback VCR and a cassette for recording into this VCR.
      • 2 Press EDIT to light the EDIT indicator in the display window.
      • 3 On the recording VCR iocate the edit end point, then press II PAUSE on this VCR.
      • 4 Press COUNTER RESET on the recording VCR.
      • 6 Press VIDEO/AUDiO INSERT.
      • 8 Press II PAUSE on both VCRs to start the insertion.
      • To stop the insertion temporarily:
      • NOTES:
  • General Setup Information
    • Setting the RF Unit
      • Why this setting is necessary:
      • 1 Set the RF UNIT at the rear of the VCR to CHS or CH4, whichever is not active In your area.
      • 2 Press POWER.
      • 3 Press TV/VTR so that the VTR indicator lights up in the display window.
      • 5 Turn on your TV and set it to the channel you selected in step 1.
      • NOTE:
    • Attaching the EAC-66 U/V Band Separator/Mixer (not supplied)
  • Troubleshooting
  • I Specifications