Sony DHR-1000 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony DHR-1000 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-800-999-13(1)
Digital Video
Cassette Recorder
Operating Instructions
DHR-1000
1997 by Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-800-999-13(1) Digital Video Cassette Recorder Operating Instructions DHR-1000 1997 by Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 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. ______________________...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Features Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Step 2: Setting up the remote commander Step 3: Hookups Setting the clock Presetting channels Setting up cable box control Setting up VCR Plus+ Basic Operations Playing a tape Recording TV programs Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Setting the timer manually Additional Operations...
  • Page 4: Features

    Features Features Thank you for purchasing the Sony Digital Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). This Digital VCR has the following features: High-quality digital picture and sound Over 500 lines of horizontal resolution This VCR achieves the highest resolution picture in home video equipment.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Features (continued) Features Using DV cassettes cassettes with this VCR. DV180 can record programs for 180 minutes and MiniDV60 can record for 60 minutes. You can use Mini DV cassettes with digital camcorders. DV cassette You cannot use h, H, j, on this VCR.
  • Page 7 DV recording format The following figure shows how signals are recorded on a DV tape. Sub code sector Index signals, time codes,etc. 10 tracks = 1 frame ITI sector Audio sector Audio signals Reference signals for insert editing, etc. Copyright precautions On recording You cannot record any software having copyright protection signals on this VCR.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Step 1: Unpacking Getting Started Check that you have the following items: • Remote commander • Size AA (R6) batteries • Audio/video cable (3-phono to 3-phono) • Cable Mouse (cable box controller) • 75-ohm coaxial cable with F-type connectors •...
  • Page 9: Step 2: Setting Up The Remote Commander

    VTR 5 and 6: (reserve) 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.
  • Page 10: Controlling Other Tvs With The Remote Commander

    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 [TV] / [VTR] at the top of the remote commander to [TV].
  • Page 11: Step 3: Hookups

    • 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. Refer to Page 12 Page 14 Page 16...
  • Page 12: Audio/Video (A/V) Hookup

    Audio/video (A/V) hookup Note • To play a tape in stereo, you must use the A/V connection. Audio/video cable (supplied) Getting Started 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”...
  • Page 13 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 Control S cable (supplied)
  • Page 14 Hookup 1 Using cable box control Cable box Getting Started Recommended use You should use this hookup if you have a cable box, especially if your cable system scrambles all or most channels. This hookup allows the VCR’s cable box control feature to control the channel on the cable box, simplifying the recording process.
  • Page 15: Automatic Clock Setting

    Hookup 1: 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 16 Hookup 2 No cable box Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels Wall Connect this cable directly to your TV if you don't have a cable box. 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.
  • Page 17 Hookup 2: 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 18 Hookup 3 Antenna hookup Getting Started 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) •...
  • Page 19 Hookup 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 20 Hookup 4 Incompatible cable box with many scrambled channels Wall Getting Started 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 •...
  • Page 21 Hookup 4: 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 22: Dss Receiver

    Hookup 5 DSS (Digital Satellite System) receiver Wall DSS receiver Getting Started Recommended use Use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver. It allows the VCR's cable box control feature to control the channel on the DSS receiver, simplifying the recording process. You should use this hookup if you have a DSS receiver.
  • Page 23 Hookup 5: 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 24 Hookup 6 Incompatible cable box with only a few scrambled channels, using an A/B switch Wall Splitter A/B switch Getting Started 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 •...
  • Page 25 Hookup 6: 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. If you made A/V connections (from page 12), you can skip this step.
  • Page 26 Hookup 6 (continued) Getting Started You are now ready to use your VCR To record an unscrambled channel 1 Set the A/B switch to “A.” 2 Select channels on the VCR. To record a scrambled channel 1 Set the A/B switch to “B.” 2 Select channels on the cable box (for details on the cable box, see page 33).
  • Page 27: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Notes • The clock cannot be set automatically if the VCR cannot receive a channel that carries a time signal in your area. If so, set the clock manually (page 29). • If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, setting the clock automatically may...
  • Page 28 Setting the clock (continued) 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.
  • Page 29 Using the Manual Clock Set Press MENU. The main MENU appears on the TV screen. Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor ( ) to CLOCK SET, then press EXECUTE. Press the CURSOR (?//) buttons MENU to select MANUAL, then press EXECUTE.
  • Page 30: Presetting Channels

    Presetting channels (Skip this section if you are using cable box / DSS receiver control.) • When receiving a VHF, UHF or CATV channel, the display changes as follows each time you press the DISPLAY button. Channel number, program name, and station’s call letters (if the broadcaster sends those services) Date, time, remaining tape...
  • Page 31 Presetting/deleting channels manually Display the TUNER PRESET menu. For instructions, follow steps 1 and 2 in Number “Presetting all receivable channels buttons, automatically.” ENTER CH +/– Select the channel to preset or delete: • To preset a channel, enter the channel number by pressing the number buttons then ENTER.
  • Page 32: If The Picture Is Not Clear

    Presetting channels (continued) CURSOR Getting Started 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 may also use the manual tuning function. Display the TUNER PRESET menu.
  • Page 33: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    Setting up cable box control (Skip this section if you are using Hookup 2, 3, or 4) Number buttons, ENTER CH +/– MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Your VCR includes a cable box control feature which 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 receivers for timer recording.
  • Page 34: Setting Up Cable Box Control

    If more than one code number is listed, try entering them one by one, until you come to the correct code for your equipment. Code Cable box receiver numbers brand brand Jasco Sony Jerrold Linsay Cable box Code Macom brand numbers Magnavox...
  • Page 35 Note • Make sure to 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 control feature.
  • Page 36: Setting Up Vcr Plus

    Setting up VCR Plus+ Example of “PlusCode” Example of “Channel Line-up Chart” Getting Started How VCR Plus+ 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 that’s published in the TV section of most newspapers, cable TV listings, and even TV GUIDE magazine.
  • Page 37 Press MENU, then press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor ( ) to SET VCR Plus+ CHANNELS and press EXECUTE. Number When using the EASY SET UP buttons, procedure, skip this step. ENTER CH +/– Enter the guide channel number assigned in the program guide and press ENTER.
  • Page 38: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Playing a tape 6 EJECT 0 REW SEARCH 3/# · PLAY ) FF P PAUSE p STOP Tips • For further information on searching and playback functions, see “Playing/ searching at various speeds” on page 44. • If a cassette is inserted already, press POWER to turn on the VCR, then press ·...
  • Page 39: Recording Tv Programs

    Recording TV programs 6 EJECT CH +/– r REC p STOP Tips • To select channels, you can also use the number buttons on the remote commander. Enter the desired channel number using the number buttons, then press ENTER. • If you don’t want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV.
  • Page 40: Recording Tv Programs Using Vcr Plus

    Recording TV programs using VCR Plus+ Notes • You cannot set a PlusCode in the following cases: – When the VCR is turned off. – While recording using the timer or quick timer • The timer will not accept settings in the following cases: –...
  • Page 41 • To cancel the procedure, press VCR Plus+ before pressing ONCE, DAILY, or WEEKLY. Notes • If the VCR beeps repeatedly, 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.
  • Page 42: Setting The Timer Manually

    Setting the timer manually POWER CURSOR EXECUTE MENU Notes • “TIMER” and the cassette mark flashes in the display window when you press POWER with no tape inserted. • 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...
  • Page 43 Tips • To set the channel for timer recording, you can also use CH +/– or the number buttons. • To change or correct a setting before confirming it, press CURSOR ? to highlight the item you want to change and reset it. To stop recording To stop the VCR while recording, press p STOP.
  • Page 44: Additional Operations

    Additional operations Playing/searching at various speeds & SLOW FRAME ', 7 SEARCH3, # · PLAY 0 FF, ) REW Shuttle ring Jog dial Shuttle ring Jog dial · • If you want to hear the sound during slow motion and frame by frame set JOG WITH SOUND in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to ON (page 54).
  • Page 45: Displaying Tape Information

    When recording with the digital VCR, data such as the recording date, time and the channel number are also recorded onto the tape at the same time. If you play back a tape recorded with a Sony digital camcorder, you can check the shutter speed, program AE mode, white balance, iris and gain.
  • Page 46: Selecting The Sound

    Selecting the sound AUDIO MONITOR AUDIO MONITOR selector Notes • When you connect the VCR to the TV with only the antenna cable, the sound is always heard in mono. • When you play back a tape recorded in the 12 bit mode, “STEREO 1”...
  • Page 47: Recording Stereo And Bilingual Programs

    Recording stereo and bilingual programs AUDIO MONITOR Tips • When a stereo program is received, the STEREO indicator lights up. When a bilingual program is received, the BILINGUAL indicator lights up. • You can also use the AUDIO MONITOR selector on the control panel to monitor the sound when recording from the DV...
  • Page 48: Recording Tv Programs Using The Quick Timer

    Recording TV programs using the quick timer QUICK TIMER • You can also set the quick timer and start recording when the VCR is in stop mode. Recording starts when you press QUICK TIMER more than twice. Note • When you set the quick timer while the time code is displayed, the remaining recording time and the...
  • Page 49: Searching Using The Index Function

    Searching using the index function SEARCH SELECT = / + Note • When searching in order of the actual positions of the recordings on the tape, an index signal close to the current position may not be located. The VCR marks the tape with an index signal at the point where each recording begins.
  • Page 50 When you record on this VCR Signals for In cassette memory Index search Date search Photo search When you record with a Sony digital camcorder (DCR-VX1000/VX700/PC7*) Signals for In cassette memory Index search Date search Photo search * The index signal cannot be recorded in the cassette memory (DCR-PC7 only).
  • Page 51: Checking/Changing/Cancelling Timer Settings

    Checking/changing/ cancelling timer settings POWER CURSOR EXECUTE MENU TIMER CLEAR • To check the settings, you can also use the TIMER CHECK button on the rear of the remote commander. Turn on the VCR and press TIMER CHECK. The TIMER SET/CHECK screen appears.
  • Page 52 Checking/changing/cancelling timer settings (continued) Additional Operations When the timer settings overlap When the timer settings are overlapped, overlapped programs or part painted as below are not recorded. 7:00 8:00 9:00 Program 1 Program 2 9:00 7:00 8:00 Program 1 Program 2 7:00 8:00 9:00...
  • Page 53: Adjusting The Picture (Y/C Delay)

    Adjusting the picture (Y/C delay) MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Tips • The video signals are composed of Y (luminance) and C (chrominance) signals. The Y/C delay function adjusts the time lag between Y and C signals. • You cannot record the adjusted picture.
  • Page 54: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Tips • The menu settings are held until the AC plug is disconnected. Additional Operations Press MENU. Press the CURSOR (>/.) buttons to move the cursor ( ) to ADVANCED OPTIONS, then press EXECUTE. The ADVANCED OPTIONS menu appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 55 Note • When you connect a video printer and use the PRINT button on the remote commander supplied with this VCR, set LANC MODE to “S.” Menu choices Initial settings are indicated r mark. Page 1 Menu option Set this option to r ON if your TV is connected only to VHF/ AUTO ANT SEL r ON to receive stereo programs.
  • Page 56: Changing Menu Options

    Changing menu options (continued) Notes • When recording TV programs, the audio recording mode is automatically set to 16-bit mode. • When recording from the DV jack, the audio recording mode is automatically set to the same mode as the input audio.
  • Page 57: Erasing The Cassette Memory

    Erasing the cassette memory MENU EXECUTE CURSOR Notes • You cannot erase the cassette memory while the protect tab on the cassette is slid to show red. • If the cassette memory is larger than 16kbits, you can select ALL DATA only. Some DV cassettes and Mini DV cassettes have cassette memories where data such as recorded date and time is stored.
  • Page 58: Editing

    Editing Before editing Editing Editing methods This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings. You can cut out unwanted scenes or assemble your favorite scenes in the order you prefer. To edit tapes, you need to connect another VCR or camcorder.
  • Page 59 Note • Use a source tape recorded on this VCR for insert editing. Otherwise, editing may result in poor sound and picture. If the source tape was recorded on another VCR (including other DHR-1000s), copy the tape on this VCR and use the copied tape.
  • Page 60 Before editing (continued) Note • Use a source tape recorded on this VCR for insert editing. Otherwise, editing may result in poor sound and picture. If the source tape was recorded on another VCR (including other DHR-1000s), copy the tape on this VCR and use the copied tape.
  • Page 61 The DCR-VX1000/VX700/ PC7 digital video camera recorders record the sound in 12-bit audio mode (Stereo 1). 12-bit/16-bit audio modes When using the DV standard VCR, the sound is recorded in either 12- bit or 16-bit mode. 12-bit mode Video Audio The 12-bit mode consists of two separate stereo tracks —...
  • Page 62 Before editing (continued) Tips If the other VCR has a LANC jack of 5-pin DIN type, connect with the VK-810 Control L connecting cable (not supplied). The jacks labeled CONTROL L or REMOTE have the same function as LANC jacks. Notes The VCR (recorder) receives the time code data from the...
  • Page 63 Selecting the connection for your VCR Before editing, check whether the other VCR has a lLANC jack or not. The operating procedures differ depending on whether or not you make the lLANC connection. To use the assemble editing feature, you need to connect to a VCR equipped with a lLANC jack.
  • Page 64: Editing With Lanc Cable

    Editing with LANC cable Connections Notes • If you connect both LANC jacks on the front and rear panel, the front one is selected. • When you connect the other VCR using the DV jack , index signals, and the contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted.
  • Page 65 • To connect a monaural VCR, use LINE-2 IN jack and connect to the L jack (white) (leave the red audio plug unconnected). The monaural audio from the L jack will be recorded on both left and right tracks. Notes •...
  • Page 66 Editing with LANC cable Connections (continued) • For the DCR-VX1000/ VX700/PC7 digital video camera, set SHUTTLE MODE to “B.” Notes The REC LEVEL and REC BALANCE controls do not function on a source input through the DV jack. With the DV connection, the playback VCR’s AUDIO MONITOR and AUDIO MIX BALANCE do not...
  • Page 67: Copying A Tape

    Editing with LANC cable Copying a tape Note The first few seconds may not be recorded. With this function, the tapes in both VCRs are rewound to the beginning, then the source tape is copied until one of the tapes reaches its end.
  • Page 68: Cutting Out Unwanted Scenes

    Editing with LANC cable Cutting out unwanted scenes Editing With this function, you can start editing from the middle of the tape, and cut out unwanted scenes while making a copy. Before you start editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 64 to 66.
  • Page 69 Notes If you press p STOP to stop editing, the source picture may be recorded after it stops. This procedure is not possible if you connect this VCR to the DCR-VX1000/ VX700/PC7 digital video camera via the DV cable and you use this VCR as the playback machine.
  • Page 70: Assemble Editing

    Editing with LANC cable Assemble editing If you do not want to display the edit window, set EDIT WINDOW in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu to OFF (page 54). The editing procedure is the same as when editing with the Edit Window. Note Horizontal lines may appear in the top left (or right)
  • Page 71 Notes • If the remaining time appears in the display window of the main unit, you cannot execute assemble editing. Do not select an other input while assemble editing is being executed. Editing may not function correctly. This VCR may malfunction if the IN/OUT points are not separated by more than two seconds.
  • Page 72 Editing with LANC cable Assemble editing (continued) Note • The recording does not stop the moment you press p to stop editing. The source picture may be recorded a little longer than you expected. Editing Press START / PAUSE. The whole screen appears and assemble editing starts.
  • Page 73: Video Insert Editing

    Editing with LANC cable Video insert editing Notes • Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately. • Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.
  • Page 74 Editing with LANC cable Video insert editing (continued) Tips • To execute V.O.S (video on sound) editing: 1 Record the audio. 2 Follow the insert editing procedure to record the video. • You can insert audio with the video by pressing the STEREO1 INSERT or/and STEREO 2 INSERT button(s) in step 4.
  • Page 75: Audio Insert Editing

    Editing with LANC cable Audio insert editing Tips If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code. You can insert both video and audio by pressing VIDEO INSERT in step 4.
  • Page 76 Editing with LANC cable Audio insert editing (continued) During recording, the indicators light according to the audio mode and the track being recorded. Example: when sound is recorded onto the stereo 1 track in 12-bit audio. Note Depending on the VCR, when you playback mixed sound (stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track), the volume...
  • Page 77: Editing Without Lanc Cable

    Editing without LANC cable Connections Note When you connect the other VCR using the DV jack, the data, index signals and the contents of the cassette memory are not transmitted. Notes If you connect both LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks of this VCR to the other VCR, select the input correctly to prevent a humming noise.
  • Page 78 Editing without LANC cable Connections (continued) To connect a monaural VCR, use LINE-2 IN jack and connect to the L jack (white) (leave the red audio plug unconnected). The monaural audio from the L jack will be recorded on both left and right tracks. Notes •...
  • Page 79: Copying A Tape

    Editing without LANC cable Copying a tape Note If you start recording as soon as playback starts, the first few seconds of the picture and/or sound may become distorted. You can copy a whole tape to the other tape. Before editing, set up the system according to the instructions on pages 77 to 78.
  • Page 80: Cutting Out Unwanted Scenes

    Editing without LANC cable Cutting out unwanted scenes Note If you start recording as soon as playback starts, the first few seconds of the picture and/or sound may become distorted. Editing With this function, you can cut out unwanted scenes while making a copy.
  • Page 81 Notes If you press p STOP to stop editing, the source picture may be recorded after it stops. • If you record on the beginning part of the tape, or on the part just after an unrecorded portion, the first part of the recording may be dropped.
  • Page 82: Video Insert Editing

    Editing without LANC cable Video insert editing Notes Do not change the counter display during insert editing. Editing may not function accurately. Insert editing cannot be made on a blank portion of the tape. When a blank is detected, the VCR stops editing.
  • Page 83 Tips To execute V.O.S (video on sound) editing: 1 Record the audio. 2 Follow the insert editing procedure to record the video. You can insert audio with the video by pressing the STEREO 1 INSERT or/and STEREO 2 INSERT button(s) in step 4.
  • Page 84: Audio Insert Editing

    Editing without LANC cable Audio insert editing Tips • If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code. You can insert both video and audio by pressing VIDEO INSERT in step 4.
  • Page 85 During recording, the indicators light according to the audio mode and the track being recorded. Example: when sound is recorded onto the stereo 1 track in 12-bit audio. Note Depending on the VCR, when you playback mixed sound (stereo 1 track and stereo 2 track), the volume of stereo 1 track may change depending on whether...
  • Page 86: Other Editing Features

    Other editing features Audio dubbing Notes You cannot use the audio dubbing feature on a tape recorded in 16-bit audio mode. When a microphone and a source to LINE-2 IN are both connected, the mixed sound of the two sources is recorded.
  • Page 87 Tips If you do not want to stop insert editing when the counter comes to “0H00M00S,” change the counter display to the time code. For fade-in operation, turn the REC LEVEL control clockwise from the zero point. For fade-out operation, turn the REC LEVEL control counterclockwise to the zero point.
  • Page 88: Listening To The Inserted/Dubbed Sound

    Other editing features Listening to the inserted/dubbed sound Editing Start playback of the inserted/ dubbed tape. Set the AUDIO MONITOR selector to the track you want to hear: • For stereo 1 track, set to STEREO 1. • For stereo 2 track, set to STEREO 2. •...
  • Page 89: Connecting A Titler Or Editing Controller

    Other editing features Connecting a titler or editing controller Notes You cannot make the DV connection when using the titler. To use a digital SEG, connect it with the LINE jacks. You cannot make the DV connection. To use a titler or editing controller, connect them as follows. Connecting a titler To LINE output...
  • Page 90 Other editing features Connecting a titler or editing controller (continued) Notes When you connect an editing controller with the DV connection, you cannot connect a titler or a digital SEG in addition. If you use an RM-E1000 as the editing controller, and this VCR is set up as the recording machine without the DV connection,...
  • Page 91: Connecting A Capture Board Or Video Printer

    Other editing features Connecting a capture board or video printer Note • If your video printer does not have an S-VIDEO input jack, connect to the video input jack on your video printer with a video cable. • If your video printer has a LANC jack, connect the LANC jacks on your VCR and video printer with the...
  • Page 92: Additional Information

    Additional information General setup information CHANNEL +/– TV/VTR 300-ohm twin lead cable EAC-32 Antenna connector (not supplied) 300-ohm twin lead cable EAC-66 UHF/VHF band separator/mixer (not supplied) 75-ohm coaxial cable Additional 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.
  • Page 93: Precautions

    Notes on the video cassette recorder Precautions Do not install the unit in a place subject to direct sunlight or heat sources If you do, its cabinet, mechanical parts, etc., may be damaged. Do not install the unit in an extremely hot place If the unit is left in a car parked with its windows closed (especially in summer), its cabinet may be damaged or it may not work correctly.
  • Page 94: Notes On The Video Cassettes

    If the video heads are contaminated, the pictures cannot be recorded properly or the playback pictures become noisy. If the following phenomena occur, use the cleaning cassette (supplied) or sony video head cleaning cassette (not supplied) to clean the heads.
  • Page 95: About Moisture Condensation

    About moisture condensation If the unit or tape is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the unit or tape. If you use the tape or video heads in this condition, the tape may adhere to the head drum, and the video heads or the tape may be damaged, or malfunction may occur.
  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have any questions or problems not covered below, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Symptom The POWER switch does not Power function. The power is turned on but the VCR does not operate. The clock has stopped and Clock “–:–...
  • Page 97 Symptom Playback Mixed sound is heard. (continued) Though the tape is recorded in stereo, playback sound is monaural. The playback sound is skipped. Recording A TV program does not appear. TV reception is poor. The tape ejects when you press r REC.
  • Page 98 • Select the same command mode on the VCR and the remote commander. • COMMAND MODE selectors of this VCR and other Sony video equipment are set to the same number. Change the setting of the COMMAND MODE selector on this VCR.
  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications System Recording format DV standard (consumer Digital VCR format, SD specifications) Video signal EIA STANDARD, NTSC color system Usable cassettes DV cassettes and Mini-DV cassettes Recording time 180 minutes (when using the DV-180 cassette) Fast-forward and rewind time Approx. 1.5 min. (with DV-180 tape) Video Quantization word length 8-bit...
  • Page 100 Specifications (continued) Additional Information Inputs and outputs Antenna 75-ohm antenna terminal for VHF/ CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) Mini jack (plug in power) (1) CONTROL S IN Mini jack (1) DV IN/OUT DV type 4-pin jack (1) LINE IN 1 and 2 VIDEO IN, pin jack (1 each) Input signal: 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms, unbalanced, sync negative...
  • Page 101: Index To Parts And Controls

    Index to parts and controls Front panel 1 16BIT/12BIT indicator (61) 2 Cassette panel (38) 3 6 EJECT button (38) 4 See section A below. 5 OPERATION PANEL OPEN/CLOSE button (102) 6 Audio indicators 1 MIC (microphone) jack (86) 2 PHONES jack 3 CL button (92) 4 PHONE LEVEL control Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details.
  • Page 102 Index to parts and controls (continued) Operation panel 1 Menu buttons (MENU, CURSOR and EXECUTE buttons) (27, 54) 2 See section C on the next page. 3 PCM MODE indicators (88) 4 See section D on the next page. 5 MARK button (70) 6 ( (play) button (66) 7 p (stop) button (66) 8 P (pause) button (66)
  • Page 103 1 AUDIO MONITOR selector (63, 88) 2 AUDIO MIX BALANCE control (63, 88) 3 REC BALANCE control (66, 86) 4 REC LEVEL control (66, 86) 1 VIDEO INSERT button (74, 82) 2 STEREO 1 INSERT button (75, 84) 3 STEREO 2 INSERT/AUDIO DUB button (75, 84, 87) 4 ASSEMBLE button (71) 5 EVENT BACK/FWD buttons (71) 6 START/PAUSE button (67)
  • Page 104 Index to parts and controls (continued) Display window 1 TIME CODE indicator (45, 62) 2 REMAIN (remaining time) indicator (45) 3 TIMER indicator (40, 42) 4 REC (recording) indicator 5 DV OUT/IN indicator 6 S video input indicator (64, 77) Additional Information 7 Cassette indicator 8 Channel indicator (39)
  • Page 105 Rear panel 1 RF UNIT CH3/CH4 switch (15, 92) 2 lLANC jack (62, 64) 3 LINE-1 IN jacks (64, 77) 4 AC IN connector 5 LINE-1 OUT jacks (12, 13) 6 LINE-2 OUT jacks 7 CABLE BOX CONTROL (CONTROL S OUT) jack (14, 8 S LINK (CONTROL S IN) jack (13) 9 VHF/UHF IN/OUT connectors (14) Additional Information...
  • Page 106 Index to parts and controls (continued) Remote commander Front with cover closed Additional Information 1 TV/VTR switch (9) 2 COMMAND MODE switch (9) 3 POWER button (40) 4 AUDIO MONITOR buttons (46) 5 TV/VTR button (9) 6 CHANNEL +/– buttons (39) 7 VOL (volume) +/–...
  • Page 107 Front with cover opened Rear with cover opened 1 DATA CODE button (45) 2 COUNTER SELECT button (45, 73) 3 COUNTER RESET button (45, 73) 4 COMMAND MODE switch (9) 5 PRINT button (91) 6 SEARCH SELECT button (49) 7 SEARCH + button (49) 8 SEARCH = button (49) 9 EXECUTE button (27, 54) 0 CURSOR >/./?// buttons (27, 54)
  • Page 108: Menu Chart

    MENU chart This VCR has a various functions available on the TV screen. To operate these functions, use the MENU buttons on the remote commander or control panel. Refer to the pages indicated in ( ) for details. Additional Information TIMER SET/CHECK (51) Setting timer recordings.
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  • Page 112: Index

    Index 12-bit/16-bit audio mode 4, 61 Adjusting the picture 53 AV hook up 12 Antenna hook up 18, 92 AFT (Auto Fine Tuning) 32 Audio dubbing 86 Audio recording mode 4, 46 Auto clock set 27 Bilingual program 47 Cable box 14, 16, 20, 33 Cable mouse 14, 22, 35 Cassette memory 6 erasing 57...

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