4-Head VHS HQ VCR Model 114/63
(160-0551/633) Recording Faxback Doc. # 44932
There are four ways to record using your VCR:
Immediate recording - To record a broadcast as you watch it or record one
program on the VCR while you watch another on the TV.
VCR Plus + recording - To record a broadcast using the VCR's VCR Plus +
feature.
Automatic timer recording - To record a broadcast at a time you set.
Dubbing - To record from another tape or video source.
NOTES: Your VCR automatically records the audio signal and adjusts the
sound level while it records.
The video cassette you use for recording must have the erase-protec-
tion tab in place. If the tab is removed, the cassette automatic-
ally ejects if you try to record on it (see "Erase Protection").
Recording Speeds/Tape Selection
This VCR can record at three speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play),
and EP (extended play).
SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality
picture. LP and EP record more slowly and use less tape, but the picture
quality is not as high as a recording made at the SP speed.
The quality of tape you use greatly affects record/playback quality and the
life of the VCR. Use only video cassettes that display the official VHS
logo. High-grade tape has a better oxide coating that helps prevent dirty
video heads and gives the best results.
Although T-160 video cassettes offer the longest recording time, they
contain thinner tape that is more likely to jam. We suggest you use T-120
or shorter length tape.
The following chart shows the maximum recording times for different length
tapes at the recording speeds.
TAPE LENGTH SP LP EP
T-60 1 hour(60 min.) 2 hours(120 min.) 3 hours(180 min.)
T-120 2 hours(120 min.) 4 hours(240 min.) 6 hours(360 min.)
T-160 2.6 hours(160 min.) 5.3 hours(320 min.) 8 hours(480 min.)
Erase Protection
Video cassettes have an erase-protection tab to prevent accidental erasure
of a tape. To prevent recording, break off the tab using a screwdriver.
The cassette automatically ejects if you try to record on the tape.
If you want to record on a video cassette that does not have the tab, put
a piece of heavy plastic tape over the erase-protection tab hole.
Selecting The Signal To Record
You can select the signal to record - from the source connected to the IN
FROM ANT. jack or an audio/video source - in either of these ways.
Repeatedly press INPUT until the desired input source appears - LINE 1
(or LINE 2) for an audio/video source, or a channel number for broadcast
signals.
Repeatedly press CH /\ or \/ to set the VCR to the desired broadcast
channel, or to one channel higher than the highest channel number (or one
channel lower than the lowest channel number) for an audio/video source.
NOTE: Select LINE 1 for recording signals from the back R-AUDIO-L IN 1/
VIDEO IN 1 jacks, or LINE 2 for recording signals from the front
AV2 jacks.
Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 63 Only)
The Model 63 has three channels for audio recording - two (left and right)
stereo channels on the Hi-Fi track, and one monaural channel on the stan-
dard track.
Press DISP/ENT to display the audio programs available on the broadcast you
are currently tuned to. STEREO, SAP and MONO appear on the TV screen, and
STEREO and/or SAP might appear on the VCR's display. On the TV screen,
parenthesis appear around each type of audio signal that is not available.
For example, if a station broadcasts mono (monaural) and SAP signals,
(STEREO), SAP and MONO appear on the TV screen and SAP appears on the VCR's
display.
The arrow to the right of the audio mode display indicates the current
audio mode. To select the audio mode when the broadcast has a stereo or
SAP signal, repeatedly press SAP/Hi-Fi until the arrow mark points to the
desired mode.
Immediate Recording
Recording a Program as You Watch it
Follow these steps to record a program as you watch it. If you know how
long the program is, you can set how long the VCR records so it stops
recording automatically.
NOTE: If you are watching the program on a TV/monitor that is connected to
the VCR's R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video
mode and skip Steps 2 and 3.
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.
2. Set the TV's tuner to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of the
VCR.
3. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
4. Load a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the
VCR.
5. Repeatedly press SPEED on the remote control until the desired recording
speed (SP, LP or EP) appears.
6. Select the signal to record. (see "Selecting the Signal to Record").
7. (Model 63 only) Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting.
See "Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 63 Only)".
8. Press REC/TIME. The VCR starts to record and the following appears on
the TV screen:
REC 02
TO SET SPECIFIC REC TIME
PLEASE PUSH REC KEY
NOTE: To record without a set recording length, skip Step 9.
9. Press REC/TIME again. The recording length appears on the TV screen.
Repeatedly press REC/TIME to advance the timer to the desired recording
length. The recording length advances in 30-minute increments up to 2
hours, then in 1-hour increments up to 4 hours.
NOTES: To ensure that you record the entire program, set the recording
length to longer than the program length.
To display the remaining recording time, press DISP/ENT during a
timed recording.
To temporarily stop the tape during a recording, press PAUSE.
Press PAUSE again to resume recording. If you leave the VCR
paused for about l5 minutes, the VCR automatically stops.
If the cassette's erase protection tab has been removed, the VCR
ejects the cassette and CHECK CASSETTE RECORD TAB appears. Use
another cassette, or place a piece of heavy plastic tape over
the erase-protection tab hole.
10. Press STOP to stop recording at any time.
Recording One Program on the VCR While You Watch Another on the TV.
1. Follow Steps 1-9 of "Recording a Program as You Watch It" above.
2. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR disappears.
NOTE: If you are watching the program on a TV/monitor that is connected
to the VCR's R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the
TV mode.
3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch.
4. Press STOP to stop recording at any time.
Recording With VCR Plus +
The VCR's VCR Plus + feature lets you easily record TV programs by using
the Plus Codes shown in most TV program listings.
Setting the VCR Plus + Guide Channels
Most television guides contain a list of two-digit numbers called guide
channels or VCR Plus + channel numbers. Each broadcast/cable TV channel is
assigned one of these numbers.
NOTES: Before you can record using VCR Plus +, you must first set the VCR's
guide channels so your VCR can recognize the Plus Codes published in
your television guide.
You can find a guide channel listing for your area in the TV section
of most Sunday newspapers and other TV listings. In some listings,
the guide channel numbers are listed next to the station's call
letters.
You only need to set the VCR Plus + guide channels once. The channels
stay in memory even if the VCR's power is interrupted for an extended
period of time.
Before you start, be sure you have completed all connections, set
the clock, set the on-screen programming language, selected the
input signal, and programmed all the channels available in your area.
Follow these steps to set the guide channels.
1. Using the list of guide channels in your television guide as a refer-
ence, write down the following information about each station in your
area:
Station name/call letters
Guide channel number for the station
Channel number you select on the TV or VCR to tune the station.
2. For each station, compare the station's guide channel number with the
number you select on the TV or VCR to tune to the station. If the
numbers match, cross that station off of the list.
3. If a tape is playing, press STOP.
4. Press MENU to display the main menu.
5. Repeatedly press PLAY/STOP to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press FF.
6. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to highlight VCR Plus + CH SET UP, then
press FF.
The following appears on the TV screen if you selected a cable box or
DSS receiver as your input source.
VCR Plus + CH SET UP
GUIDE CH CATV CH
(right arrow) 01 ---
02 ---
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : MENU KEY
The following appears on the TV screen if you selected an external
antenna as your input source.
VCR Plus + CH SET UP
GUIDE CH TV CH
(right arrow) 01 ---
02 ---
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : MENU KEY
7. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight the guide channel you want to set, then
press FF. The cursor moves to the right of the guide channel you
selected.
8. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select CATV CH or TV CH number. Then
press REW to set the number.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each remaining channel number.
If the channel number is not correct, repeatedly press PLAY or STOP then
FF to select the correct number. Then press PLAY or STOP to change the
number or ADD/DLT to delete it.
10. When you finish, press MENU three times to exit.
Timer Recording with VCR Plus +
Most television guides list a 1- to 8-digit number called a Plus Code next
to many of the listed programs. You can use these Plus Codes to easily
program your VCR to record broadcasts.
You can set the VCR to record as many as eight broadcasts, including any
timer programs you want to set up (see "Automatic Timer Recording" below).
You can set the VCR to record at any time on a specific day, at the same
time each week, or the same time Monday through Friday.
Before you start, be sure you have set the VCR Plus + guide channels for
your area (see "Setting the VCR Plus + guide channels" above).
Note: The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time. If you schedule
recording of broadcasts on different channels that start at the same
time, the VCR records the lowest timer number. For more information
about timer numbers, see "Setting a Timer" below.
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as the VCR's 3 CH. 4
switch.
NOTE: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's
R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set it to the video mode.
2. Insert a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the
VCR. The VCR turns on.
3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
4. Press PROG. You see:
------ SET PROGRAM -------
VCR Plus + PROGRAM
TIMER PROGRAM
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END :MENU KEY
NOTE: If the clock is not set, PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING
appears, then the clock-setting screen appears. Set the clock as
described in "Manually Setting the Clock" on Faxback Doc. # 44929,
then continue with Step 5.
5. Press PLAY or STOP to highlight VCR Plus + PROGRAM, then press FF. You
see the Plus Code entry screen.
VCR Plus +
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
--
USING 0-9 KEYS
END :PROG KEY
NOTE: If you try to enter more than eight timer programs, you see:
TIMER PROGRAMS ARE FULL
TO ENTER A NEW PROGRAM
PLEASE ERASE ONE PROGRAM
See "Clearing a Timer" below.
6. Find the PlusCode in your television guide for the broadcast you want
to record, then use the number keys on the remote control to enter the
PlusCode.
VCR Plus +
ENTER PLUSCODE NUMBER
123456
USING 0-9 KEYS
BACKSPACE: (left arrow) KEY
ENTER : PROG KEY
NOTE: If you make a mistake while entering a PlusCode, repeatedly press
REW to delete the PlusCode number, then enter the correct numbers.
7. Press PROG. You see:
VCR Plus +
1 ONE TIME
2 DAILY (MON - FRI)
3 WEEKLY
TO SELECT PUSH 1, 2 OR 3
END :PROG KEY
8. Press 1, 2 or 3 on the remote control to select the desired program
mode. You see the recording time and date corresponding to the PlusCode
you entered.
DATE START STOP CH
8 SAT 10:00P 12:00P 125
----------------------------SLP
TO CHANGE RECORD SPEED
PUSH SPEED KEY
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
ACCEPT: PROG KEY
NOTES: INVALID ENTRY flashes under the PlusCode on the TV screen for
either of the following reasons:
- Invalid PlusCode
- The PlusCode and program mode do not match (such as entering
a PlusCode for a Saturday broadcast and selecting the DAILY
(Monday-Friday) program mode).
To erase a VCR Plus+ program, press ADD/DLT.
9. If you want to change the displayed tape speed, press SPEED on the
remote control until the speed you want (SP, LP or EP) appears.
10. Press PROG twice. TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING appears on the TV
screen. (If you connected a cable box to the VCR, AND LEAVE CABLE BOX
POWER ON also appears)
11. Repeat Steps 4-10 for each PlusCode you want to enter.
12. Press POWER to turn off the VCR's power. TIMER appears.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the VCR displays TIMER when you turn it off. If
it does not appear, check your programming.
If you set the VCR to record a CATV program through a cable box,
be sure to leave the cable box turned on before the timer pro-
gram starts.
If you did not set the VCR to select channels on your cable box,
be sure to leave the cable box turned on and set it to the chan-
nel you want to record. See "Setting the Cable Box" on Faxback
Doc. # 44929.
The VCR only records with VCR Plus+ when the VCR is off at the
recording start time.
Checking/Changing VCR Plus+ Programs
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of
the VCR.
NOTE: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's R-
AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode.
2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
3. Press PROG. You see:
-------- SET PROGRAM --------
VCR Plus + PROGRAM
TIMER PROGRAM
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press FF.
The first four timer settings appear.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1 DAY 9:00A 12:00P 08 SP
2 8 10:00P 12:00P 125 SLP
3 10 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP
4 SU 9:00P 10:00P L SLP
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
SELECT 1-8:/\ \/ KEY
ENTER : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the setting you want to change,
then press FF.
6. Follow Steps 9-13 under "Setting a Timer" below to correct the selected
setting.
7. When you finish, press PROG again, then turn off the VCR.
Automatic Timer Recording
The VCR's automatic timer lets you program it to select an input source,
start recording from that source at a time you set, then stop recording at
a time you set. You can set up to eight timers to record any combination
of weekly, daily or one-time events.
You can set the VCR to record at any time on a specific day within a 1-month
period, at the same time Monday through Friday (DAILY), or at the same time
on the same day every week (WEEKLY).
NOTES: The VCR can record only one broadcast at a time. If you set the
VCR's timer to record broadcasts on different channels that start at
the same time, the VCR only records the broadcast that has the lowest
timer number (see "Checking/Changing Timers" below).
If two timer settings overlap, the one that starts first has prior-
ity. The VCR begins recording the second broadcast after the set
time for the first broadcast is over.
The VCR must be off at the start time you set for it to begin an
automatic timer recording.
If there is a power failure of more than 30 minutes during a timer
recording, the recording does not resume after power is restored.
If there is a power failure of more than 30 minutes before a start
time; the VCR loses the clock setting and therefore does not start
automatic timer recording. However, if you have an EDS channel in
your area and have set the VCR to automatically set the clock from
the EDS signal, the clock is reset within 10 minutes after power is
restored and you turn on the VCR, and the VCR records at the set
time(s).
Setting a Timer
NOTE: If you use a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's R-AUDIO-L/
VlDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode and skip Steps
2 and 3.
1. Turn on the VCR and the TV.
2. Set the TV to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of the VCR.
3. Repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
4. (Model 63 only) Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting.
See "Receiving/Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts (Model 63 Only)" above.
5. Load a blank cassette, or one that you want to record over, into the
VCR.
6. Press PROG. You see:
--------- SET PROGRAM ---------
VCR Plus + PROGRAM
TIMER PROGRAM
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : MENU KEY
7. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press FF.
The current settings for up to the first four broadcasts appear.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1 DAY 9:00A 12:00A 08 SP
2 8 10:00P 12:00P 125 SLP
3 10 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP
4 SU 9:00P 10:00P L SLP
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
SELECT 1-8:/\ \/ KEY
ENTER : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
NOTE: If the clock is not set, PLEASE SET CLOCK BEFORE PROGRAMMING
appears, then the clock setting screen appears. Set the clock as
described in "Manually Setting the Clock" on Faxback Doc. # 44929
then continue with Step 8.
8. Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select an empty timer
number, then press FF. The following menu appears.
DATE START STOP CH
8 SAT --:-- --:-- --
TODAY EP
----------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (left/right arrow) KEYS
END : PROG KEY
9. Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the date when you
want to record.
To record a broadcast at the same time on the same day every week,
press either button until WEEKLY flashes and the desired day of the week
appears.
DATE START STOP CH
WEEKLY --:-- --:-- --
SUN EP
----------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
To record a broadcast at the same time Monday through Friday, press
either button until DAILY flashes and MON-FRI appears.
DATE START STOP CH
DAILY --:-- --:-- --
MON-FRI EP
----------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
To record a broadcast at a set time today, press either button until
today's date flashes and Today appears.
DATE START STOP CH
8 SAT --:-- --:-- --
TODAY EP
----------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : (left/right arrow) KEYS
END : PROG KEY
To record a broadcast at a specific time and date, repeatedly press
PLAY or STOP to select the specific date.
Press FF to store your selection.
10. Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the start hour.
When the correct hour appears, press FF. Then repeatedly press PLAY or
STOP to select the minute and press FF.
11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time.
12. Repeatedly press or hold down PLAY or STOP to select the channel. Then
press FF.
To record from a source connected to the R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 (or
AV2 for the Model 63) jacks, repeatedly press PLAY or STOP until LINE
(LINE1 or LINE2 on the Model 63) appears. Then press FF.
13. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the tape speed (SP, LP, or EP).
Then press FF.
14. Double-check all the set information.
If the information is correct, press PROG.
If an entry is not correct, repeatedly press FF or REW to move the
cursor to the incorrect entry, enter the correct information, then
press PROG.
The timer settings appear on the TV screen. To enter another setting,
repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select another timer number and repeat
Steps 7-13.
15. Press PROG again. TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING briefly appears.
16. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. TIMER appears.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that TIMER appears when you turn the VCR off. If it does
not appear, check your entries.
If you load a cassette with its erase-protection tab removed and
set the VCR's timer, the VCR ejects the cassette and TIMER and
(symbol) flash.
If you set up the VCR to record a cable broadcast through a cable
box, be sure to leave the cable box turned on and tuned to the
desired station before the broadcast starts.
You can manually turn on and operate the VCR before the set
times, but the VCR starts an automatic tuner recording only if
the power is off at the set start time.
Monitoring an Automatic Timer Recording
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of
the VCR.
NOTE: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's
R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode.
2. Press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
Checking/Changing Timers
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of
the VCR.
NOTE: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's
R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode.
2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
3. Press PROG. You see the set program menu.
4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press FF.
The first four timer settings appear.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1 DAY 9:00A 12:00A 08 SP
2 8 10:00P 12:00P 125 SLP
3 10 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP
4 SU 9:00P 10:00P L SLP
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
SELECT 1-8:/\ \/ KEY
ENTER : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the setting you want to change,
then press FF.
6. Follow Steps 9-13 under "Setting a Timer" above to correct the selected
setting.
7. When you finish, press PROG again, then turn off the VCR.
Clearing a Timer
If the timer recording has not yet started:
1. Turn on the TV and set it to the same channel as 3 CH. 4 on the back of
the VCR.
NOTE: If you are using a TV/monitor that is connected to the VCR's
R-AUDIO-L/VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to the video mode.
2. Turn on the VCR and repeatedly press TV/VCR until VCR appears.
3. Press PROG. You see the set program menu.
4. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select TIMER PROGRAM then press FF.
The first four timer settings appear.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1 DAY 9:00A 12:00A 08 SP
2 8 10:00P 12:00P 125 SLP
3 10 8:00P 9:00P 10 SP
4 SU 9:00P 10:00P L SLP
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
SELECT 1-8:/\ \/ KEY
ENTER : (right arrow) KEY
END : PROG KEY
5. Repeatedly press PLAY or STOP to select the setting you want to clear,
then press ADD/DLT.
6. Turn off the VCR if you still have at least one timer setting entered.
If a timer recording is in progress:
1. Press POWER to stop timer recording. TO CANCEL TIMER REC PUSH POWER
THEN STOP KEY appears if you are watching the signal from the VCR.
2. Within 10 seconds, press POWER then press STOP. TIMER disappears.
Dubbing
The process of recording from one audio/video device to another is called
dubbing.
An audio/video device where a signal originates is called the dubbing
source. You can use another VCR, camcorder, satellite receiver, or other
device with A/V outputs as the dubbing source, connect the dubbing source
and the VCR, then use your VCR to record the signal from the dubbing source.
Or, you can use this VCR as the dubbing source for another VCR. See
"Installation" on Faxback Doc. # 44928 for the various possible connections.
NOTE: Always use video-quality shielded cables with phono-type connectors
to connect the device to the VCR. Do not use standard audio patch
cords.
IMPORTANT: Most material performed in public, such as concerts, plays, and
movies, or distributed on prerecorded video tapes is copy-
righted. The unauthorized recording or duplication of copy-
righted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most
countries and such duplication may result in fines, imprison-
ment, or both. Note, however, that in the United States, it is
not a violation of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to record
a broadcast television program for private (in-home) viewing.
To dub a tape, start playback on the dubbing source first (see that device's
instructions) then start recording on the recording VCR.
Audio-Only Recording (Model 63 Only)
Because of the superior quality of VHS Hi-Fi audio recordings, you might
want to use your VCR as an audio-only recorder. You can also make live
recordings by connecting a preamplifier or mixer to the VCR's AUDIO IN
jacks. Simply select the line input and record as usual.
CAUTION: Do not directly connect a microphone to the VCR.
NOTE: For the best audio fidelity, we recommend you use high-quality video
tape (such as Cat. No. 44-465) to make audio-only recordings.
(br/EB 10/28/97)
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