User manual SONY DHR1000

[. . . ] Do not place heavy objects on the unit. Do not place any objects containing liquid (e. If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside the VCR and cause damage to the video head and tape. When you first install the unit, or when you move it from a cold to a warm location, wait for about one hour before operating the unit. [. . . ] (When you use the S-video picture, make sure to set to "S. R AUTO to search the recording with the cassette memory. If the tape does not have a cassette memory, the VCR will search recordings using index signals recorded on the tape itself. OFF to search recordings using the index signals recorded on the tape at all times. Some DV cassettes and Mini DV cassettes have cassette memories where data such as recorded date and time is stored. If you don't need the stored data, erase the memory with the following procedure. ) buttons to move the CURSOR () to CASSETTE MEMORY ERASE, then press EXECUTE. The data you selected is erased, then the VCR returns to the original screen. 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. This section introduces you to various ways to edit tape recordings. When using the DV standard VCR, the sound is recorded in either 12bit or 16-bit mode. The DCR-VX1000/VX700/ PC7 digital video camera recorders record the sound in 12-bit audio mode (Stereo 1). video Audio The 12-bit mode consists of two separate stereo tracks -- Stereo 1 and 2. The 16-bit mode uses the whole audio area to record one stereo track. During playback, the indicator corresponding to the audio mode lights up. How the audio mode is decided When recording from the DV jack: the sound is recorded in the same audio mode as the source tape. When recording from the LINE IN connectors: you can select the audio mode by setting LINE IN AUDIO in the ADVANCED OPTIONS menu (on page 54). When recording TV programs using the tuner of this VCR: the sound is recorded in 16-bit mode. 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 VCR (recorder) receives the time code data from the LANC jack only when the other VCR (player) is set to show the time code indications. If this VCR cannot control the other VCR, check the settings of "LANC MODE" and "SHUTTLE MODE" on both VCRs. [. . . ] Select the correct source with the INPUT SELECT or PROG+/button(s). Make sure your timer settings have not already passed the current time. The clock stops if the power to the VCR is interrupted for more than 30 minutes. Make sure the cable box or/and DSS receiver is/are turned on. [. . . ]