Model 66 Hi-Fi Stereo VCR w/Four-Head Double Azimuth
(160-0635) Recording Faxback Doc. # 50964
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 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
protection tab in place. If the tab is removed, the cassette
automatically ejects if you try to record on it (see "Erase
Protection", below).
RECORDING SPEEDS/TAPE SELECTION
This VCR can record at three speeds: SP (standard play), LP (long play),
and SLP (super long play).
SP is the fastest recording speed and results in the highest quality
picture. LP and SLP 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 TD-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.
This table shows the maximum recording times for different-length tapes at
the various recording speeds.
TAPE LENGTH SP LP SLP
T-60 1 hour 2 hours 3 hours
(60 min.) (120 min.) (180 min.)
T-120 2 hours 4 hours 6 hours
(120 min.) (240 min.) (360 min.)
T-160 2-2/3 hours 5-1/3 hours 8 hours
(160 min.) (320 min.) (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 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.
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.
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.
RECEIVING/RECORDING STEREO/SAP BROADCASTS
The VCR has three channels for audio recording - two (left and right)
stereo channels on the Hi-Fi track, and one monaural channel on the
standard 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,
((( appears on the left of STEREO and/or SAP when available. For example,
if a station broadcasts mono (monaural) and SAP signals, ((( SAP appears
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 its
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 SLP) appears.
6. Select the signal to record (see "Selecting the Signal to Record",
above).
7. Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting. See "Receiving/
Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts", above.
8. Press REC/TIME. The VCR starts to record.
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 5 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 before it automatically stops.
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 its TV mode.
3. Set the TV tuner to the channel you want to watch.
4. Press STOP to stop recording at any time before it automatically stops.
RECORDING WITH VCR PLUS +
The VCR's VCR Plus + Easy Taping 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 select 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
reference, 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, cable box, or VCR to tune the
station.
2. For each station, compare the station's guide channel number with the
number your select on the TV, cable box 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/ACTION to display the main menu.
5. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight SET UP CHANNEL, then press >.
6. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to highlight VCR Plus + CH SET UP, then
press >.
You see this screen if you selected a cable box or direct-to-home
satellite receiver as your input source.
VCR Plus + CH SET UP
GUIDE CH CABLE CH
>01 - -
02 - -
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : > KEY
END : ACTION KEY
You see this screen if you selected an external antenna as your input
source.
VCR Plus + CH SET UP
GUIDE CH TV CH
>01 - -
02 - -
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : > KEY
END : ACTION KEY
7. Press /\ or \/ to highlight the guide channel you want to set, then
press >. The cursor moves to the right of the guide channel you
selected.
8. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select a CABLE CH or TV CH number. Then
press < to set the number.
9. Repeat Steps 7 and 8 for each remaining channel number.
If the channel number is not correct, repeatedly press /\ or \/ then
> to select the correct number. Then press /\ or \/ to change the
number or ADD/DLT to delete it.
10. When you finish, press MENU/ACTION 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 its 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 : > 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" in Faxback Doc.
# 50960, then continue with Step 5.
5. If necessary, press /\ or \/ to highlight VCR Plus + PROGRAM, then
press >.
6. Find the Plus Code in your television guide for the broadcast you want
to record, then use the number keys on the remote control to enter the
Plus Code.
Note: If you make a mistake while entering a Plus Code, repeatedly
press < to delete the Plus Code number, then re-enter the
correct Plus Code number.
7. Press PROG.
8. Press 1, 2, or 3 on the remote control to select the desired program
mode (ONE TIME, DAILY (MON-FRI), or WEEKLY). You see the recording
time and date corresponding to the Plus Code you entered.
DATE START STOP CH
8 SAT 10:00p 12:00: 125
TODAY ABC
CATEGORY: N/A SP
--------------------------------
SELECT CATEGORY
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : < > KEY
END : PROG KEY
Notes: INVALID ENTRY flashes under the Plus Code on the TV screen if
you enter an invalid Plus Code, or if the Plus Code and program
mode do not match (for example, if you enter the Plus Code for
a Saturday broadcast and select the DAILY (Monday-Friday)
program mode).
To erase a VCR Plus + program, press ADD/DLT.
9. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select a preset program category that you
see when you view the program index - DRAMA, MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE,
SPORTS, or N/A (not applicable). Then press >.
10. If you want to change the displayed tape speed, repeatedly press /\ or
\/ on the remote control until the speed you want (SP, LP, or SLP)
flashes.
11. Repeat Steps 4-10 for each Plus Code you want to enter.
12. 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).
13. 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 or direct-to-home satellite receiver, be sure to leave the
cable box or direct-to-home satellite receiver turned on
before the timer program starts.
If the VCR is not set to select channels on your cable box or
direct-to-home satellite receiver, be sure to leave the cable
box or direct-to-home satellite receiver turned on and set it
to the channel you want to record.
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 its 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 : > KEY
END : PROG KEY
4. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press >. 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 : > KEY
END : PROG KEY
5. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the setting you want to change,
then press >.
6. Follow Steps 8-13 under "TIMER Recording with VCR Plus +", above 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
priority. 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 1 minute during a timer
recording, the recording does not resume after power is restored.
If there is a power failure of more than 1 minute 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 set the VCR to automatically set the clock from the
EDS signal, the clock is reset within 10 minutes after power is
restored, 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/
VIDEO OUT jacks, set the TV/monitor to its 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. Set the audio recording mode to the desired setting. See "Receiving/
Recording Stereo/SAP Broadcasts", 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 : < > KEY
END : PROG KEY
7. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press >. The
current settings for up to the first four broadcasts appear.
DATE START CATEGORY CH
12/28 10:00A SPORTS ABCD
1/ 4 12:30P MOVIE NBC
1/ 4 8:00P COMEDY CBC
1/ 7 3:00P MUSIC NBC
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : < > KEY
END : INDEX M/A SKIP
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" in Faxback Doc.
# 50960, then continue with Step 8.
8. Repeatedly press (or hold down) /\ or \/ to select an empty timer
number, then press >. You see.
DATE START STOP CH
7 FRI --:-- --:-- --
TODAY
CATEGORY: N/A SLP
--------------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : < > KEY
END : PROG KEY
9. Repeatedly press (or hold down) /\ or \/ 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
CATEGORY: N/A SP
--------------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : < > 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
CATEGORY: N/A SLP
--------------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : > 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
7 FRI --:-- --:-- --
TODAY
CATEGORY: N/A SLP
--------------------------------
SELECT START DATE
SELECT: /\ \/ KEY
SET : > KEY
END : PROG KEY
To record a broadcast at a specific time and date, repeatedly press /\
or \/ to select the specific date.
Press > to store your selection.
10. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the start hour. When the correct
hour appears, press >. Then repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the
minute and press >.
11. Repeat Step 9 to set the stop time.
12. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the channel. Then press >.
To record from a source connected to the R-AUDIO-L IN 1/VIDEO IN 1 or
2AV jacks, repeatedly press /\ or \/ until LINE 1 or LINE 2 appears.
Then press >.
13. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select a preset program category that you
see when you view the program index - DRAMA, MUSIC, COMEDY, MOVIE,
SPORTS, or N/A (not applicable). Then press >.
14. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the tape speed (SPL, LP, or SLP).
Then press >.
15. Double-check all the set information.
If the information is correct, press PROG.
If an entry is not correct, repeatedly press > or < 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 /\ or \/ to select another timer number and repeat
Steps 7-13.
16. Press PROG again. TURN VCR OFF FOR TIMER RECORDING briefly appears.
17. Press POWER to turn off the VCR. TIMER appears.
Notes: 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 o-o
flash. See "Playing a Video Tape" in Faxback Doc. # 50962.
If you set up the VCR to record a broadcast through a cable box or
direct-to-home satellite receiver, be sure to leave it 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 timer 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 its 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 its 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 /\ or \/ to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press >. The
first four timer settings appear.
P DT START STOP CH SPD
1DAY 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
8 SAT 10:00p 12:00: 125
CANCEL: ADD/DLT KEY
SELECT 1-8:/\ \/ KEY
ENTER : > KEY
END : PROG KEY
5. Repeatedly press /\ or \/ to select the setting you want to change,
then press >.
6. Follow Steps 8-13 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 its 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 /\ or \/ to select TIMER PROGRAM, then press >. The
first four timer settings appear.
5. Repeatedly Press /\ or \/ to select the setting you want to clear,
then press ADD/DLT.
6. When you finish clearing the timer, press PROG.
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 \/. 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 "Connections" in Faxback Doc. # 50958 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
copyrighted. The unauthorized recording or duplication of
copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of
most countries and such duplication may result in fines,
imprisonment, 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
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 R-AUDIO-L
IN 1 or AV 2 L-AUDIO IN-R 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 12/28/98)
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