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SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS (cont.)

VHS MODE SET

* The default setting is bold in the table below.

8 S-VHS ET

You can record on VHS cassettes with S-VHS picture quality. Tapes recorded using

ON

this function can be played back on a VCR equipped with the S-VHS ET function.

OFF

When this function is set to “ON”, the S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

 

display panel.

 

NOTES:

 

You can activate the S-VHS ET function only before you start recording on a VHS cassette.

 

Before recording, make sure that “VIDEO CALIBRATION” is set to “ON”. ( pg. 73)

 

You cannot activate the S-VHS ET function ...

 

... while recording is in progress.

 

... while timer-recording or Instant Timer Recording ( pg. 32) is in progress.

 

... while Video Calibration ( pg. 35) is in progress.

 

The S-VHS ET function does not work with S-VHS cassettes.

 

To keep the highest quality recording and playback pictures over a long period of time,

 

S-VHS recording on S-VHS cassettes is recommended.

 

Use of high grade tapes is recommended for S-VHS ET recordings. On some tapes, picture

 

quality will not improve even if the S-VHS ET function is used. Check the recording quality

 

before you start important recordings.

 

You can play back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on most of S-VHS VCRs and

 

of VHS VCRs equipped with SQPB (S-VHS QUASI PLAYBACK) function. (Notice some

 

VCRs are not compatible with the S-VHS ET function.)

 

While playing back a tape recorded using the S-VHS ET function on some VCRs, noise may

 

appear. (If playback picture becomes blurred or interrupted, use a cleaning cassette.)

 

In the high-speed search, still, slow-motion or frame-by-frame playback modes ( pg. 28),

 

noise may appear. If these modes are performed frequently on a tape recorded using the

 

S-VHS ET function, the tape may be damaged and the picture may be deteriorated.

 

 

8 S-VHS MODE

Your VCR can record in S-VHS (Super VHS), S-VHS ET or VHS.

ON

To record in S-VHS:

OFF

Set “S-VHS MODE” to “ON”. Then, insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS

 

 

indicator lights up on the front display panel.

 

The S-VHS recording mode is selected.

 

To record in S-VHS ET on a VHS cassette:

 

Set “S-VHS ET” to “ON”. ( See above.) Then, insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

 

The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front display panel.

 

To record in VHS:

 

Insert a cassette marked “VHS”.

 

Set “S-VHS ET” to “OFF”. ( See above.)

 

To record in VHS on an S-VHS cassette:

 

Insert a cassette marked “S-VHS”. The S-VHS indicator lights up on the front

 

display panel. Then, set “S-VHS MODE” to “OFF”. The S-VHS indicator goes off.

 

The VHS recording mode is selected.

 

NOTE:

 

When playing back a tape that has been recorded in S-VHS or S-VHS ET, the S-VHS indicator

 

lights up on the front display panel regardless of the “S-VHS MODE” setting.

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder For Customer UseDear Customer Moisture CondensationImportant Product Safety Instructions Accessories Damage Requiring ServiceCleaning Replacement PartsContents Front View IndexRear View Symbolic Mode Indicators Front Display PanelHow To Use Remote10 EN ON-SCREEN Display for VHS deckTo recall an indication Press DISPLAY/OSDON-SCREEN Display for DV deck Check the contents Connect the VCR to power source12 EN Situate the VCR8To connect to a TV with S-VIDEO/AUDIO input connectors Video ConnectionYou can obtain high-quality S-VHS pictures Perform Plug & Play setup What to do if Plug & Play setting failedPlug & Play Set 14 ENLanguage Access the Clock Set screen Clock Set16 EN PreparationsSemiauto Clock Set Manual Clock SetAccess the Tuner Set screen Tuner Set18 EN Auto Channel SetAccess the Manual Channel Set screen Manual Channel SetAdd or skip the desired channels To add channelsInstalling Controller 20 ENSetting cable boxs brand and channel Access the Cable Box Set screenAccess the Main Menu screen on the VCR Select the cable box’s channel22 EN Enter the cable box’s brandIf the cable box’s channel does not change to If your DBS receiver has audio/video output connectors How to control the DBS receiverDBS receiver Setting DBS receivers brand and channel Turn on the DBS receiverSelect the DBS receiver’s channel If you do not use a DBS receiver, press rt until OFFController during timer recording Scheduled start time of timer recordingRecording Because it has no remote sensor, you cannot useBasic Playback VHS deckChoose a program Set the tape speedStart recording Pause/Resume recording28 EN Still Picture/Frame-By-FramePlayback On the VCR Slow Motion On the VCRSlow Motion On the Remote Variable Speed Search On the Remote30 EN Index SearchRepeat Playback Next Function MemoryAdjust the tracking manually Manual TrackingSoundtrack Selection Override automatic trackingInstant Timer Recording ITR 32 ENVHS deck Record One Program While Watching Another Reset the counter Press C.RESET before starting recording or playbackElapsed Recording Time Indication Tape Remaining Time34 EN RetakeSecond Audio Recording Active Video Calibration PlaybackRecording DV deck Select the DV deckPress DV DV recording indicator lights on the VCR 38 EN Picture may appear distorted during variable speed searchVS30U1a-EN.fm Page 39 Thursday, January 31, 2002 335 PM 40 EN DV deck Record One Program While Watching Another Time CodeAccess the PlusCode No. screen Access the VCR Plus+ Program screenPrograming Select the deckCable Box or DBS Receiver Users Guide Channel Number SetAccess the Guide Channel Set screen 44 ENGuide Channel Number Set Enter the Guide Channel numberGuide Channel Number Enter the receiving channel position numberExpress Timer Access the PlusCode screenAccess the Program screen Enter the program start timeYou can program the timer while a regular recording is Timer ProgramingPerform Cable Box Control Setting on page 20 or DBS Anytime during steps 5 through 10, press WeeklyEnter the program mode Engage the VCR’s timer mode24HR Quick Programing 48 ENVS30U2-EN.fm Page 49 Thursday, January 31, 2002 338 PM Check, cancel and change programs To cancel or change a program50 EN Select the program to modify Overlap each other on the VHS deckSTART+/- , STOP+/- , DATE+/- , CH+/- , and/or SP/EP Tape Dubbing 52 ENDubbing An Entire Cassette From DV to VHSFrom VHS to DV Dubbing An Entire Cassette Press DV, then press SP/LP p54 EN Locate the start point on the DV deckPrepare the VHS deck for dubbing Pause dubbingFrom VHS to DV Locate the start point on the VHS deckPrepare the DV deck for dubbing 56 EN Recorder PlayerSet the input mode of recording deck 58 ENStart the source player Start the recording deckConnection to a PC with DV connector Example When using this VCR as the source playerPC with DV connector Connection to another VCRAudio Dubbing 60 ENVHS Audio Dubbing DV Audio DubbingEngage the Audio Dubbing mode Make connections Start dubbingEnd Audio Dubbing Press A.DUBInsert Editing 62 ENVHS Insert Editing Source tape Recording tapeEngage the Insert Editing mode AV Insert Editing VHS deck onlyMake connections Start Editing Prepare the recording cassetteEditing 64 ENProgram Editing Memory Programs x 8 scenesLocate the end point Prepare the source tapeStart Random Assemble Editing End Random Assemble EditingRemote A/B Code Switching 66 ENChange the code for VCR To control two VCRs with the same RemoteSet the TV brand code Operate the TVBefore performing the following steps TV CH +/-,TV VOL+/-, TV Muting, number keys68 EN Operate the Cable BoxTV CH +/-,number keys Press Stop 8, and release POWER. The DBS ControlSet the DBS receiver brand code Operate the DBS receiverMode Set Access the Mode Set screenSelect the mode Select the mode settingMode SET When this function is set to onVHS Mode SET 72 ENVHS Mode SET 74 EN For ExampleCorrection to the luminance signal to enhance details Selecting either HI-FI L or HI-FI RNormally select this. Hi-Fi sound is played back Sound on the left Hi-Fi channel is played backDV Mode SET 76 ENPower 78 EN RecordingVHS deck DV deckTimer Recording 80 ENTimer Recording PlaybackRecording 82 EN Cable box Cable Box Control Setting Changing VCR Plus+ SettingExpress Timer Programming Timer Warning Display Tuner SetFebruary 23, 2002 606 pm
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SR-VS30U specifications

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