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Safety tab
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the safety
tab as illustrated.  To record on a tape again, cover
the tab hole with adhesive tape.
Tips
• To edit more precisely, press the 
X PAUSE buttons on the units to release pause.
• To cut out unwanted scenes while editing, press 
X PAUSE on this unit when an
unwanted scene begins.  When that scene ends, press 
X PAUSE again to resume
recording.
Editing with another VCR (continued)
Additional Operations
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Synchronized recording
The Synchronized Recording feature enables you to record from connected
equipment such as a satellite tuner, a cable TV decoder or a TV that has a
timer function. Once you set the timer on the other equipment, the unit will
start recording the program synchronized with the timer.
Connections necessary to use this function
Connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks of this unit.
Setting the CONNECT LINE-1 switch
When you connect the other equipment to the LINE 1 IN jacks, set the
CONNECT LINE-1 switch on the rear of the unit following the table below
to allow better signal transmission to your TV.
If the unit is connected to
Set the CONNECT LINE-1 switch to
TV
TV
Satellite, cable TV decoder, etc.
OTHERS
This unit (Recorder)
VMC-810HG audio/video cable (not supplied)
TV, Satellite tuner, etc.
LINE OUT
LINE 1 IN
: Signal flow
continued
CONNECT
LINE-1
TV
OTHERS
Additional Operations
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How to make a Synchronized recording
1
Set the timer on the equipment to the time of the program you want to
record, then turn the equipment off.
2
Insert a tape with its safety tab in place. Make sure the tape is longer
than the total recording time.
3
Set TAPE SPEED to select the tape speed, SP or EP.
4
Hold SYNCHRO REC down for more than two seconds.
The SYNCHRO REC button lights up and the unit stands by for
recording.
The unit automatically turns on and starts recording when it receives audio/
video signals from the connected equipment.
To cancel the Synchronized recording
Press SYNCHRO REC so that the button’s light turns off.
To stop recording
Press 
x STOP while recording.
The unit automatically stops recording when the tape reaches the end or
when the other equipment stops transmitting the audio/video signals.
Notes
• Some TVs or other equipment automatically turn off in a certain amount of time if
you do not operate it after it turns on with the timer. In this case the Synchronized
Recording also stops automatically.
• The Synchronized Recording starts and stops according to the signals from the
connected equipment. Refer also to the instruction manual of the connected
equipment for information about its timer function.
• Some equipment keeps transmitting signals even though the power is off. In this
case, the Synchronized Recording feature does not work because the unit will not be
able to know when to start recording.
SYNCHRO REC
Synchronized recording (continued)
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Additional Information
Additional Information
General setup
information
Attaching an external antenna connector
300-ohm to 75-ohm matching transformer
When using a 300-ohm twin lead cable for a
VHF/UHF antenna, use an antenna connector
(not supplied) to connect the antenna to the
unit.
1
Loosen the screws on the
antenna connector.
2
Wind the twin leads around the
screws on the antenna
connector.
3
Retighten the screw.
75-ohm to 300-ohm matching transformer
When using a TV with the 300-ohm VHF
terminal, use this type antenna connector (not
supplied) to connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable
to the TV.
1
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the antenna connector.
2
Attach the 300-ohm Y type
terminal to the TV.
Attaching a UHF/VHF band mixer
When using both a 75-ohm coaxial cable and a
300-ohm twin lead cable for a VHF/UHF
antenna, use a VHF/UHF band separator/
mixer (not supplied) to connect the antenna to
the unit.
1
Loosen the screws on the mixer.
2
Wind the twin leads around the
screws on the mixer.
3
Retighten the screws.
4
Connect the 75-ohm coaxial
cable to the mixer.
300-ohm twin
lead cable
Antenna
connector (not
supplied)
Antenna connector
(not supplied)
to the 300-ohm VHF terminal
on the TV
75-ohm coaxial
cable
75-ohm coaxial
cable
300-ohm twin
lead cable
UHF/VHF
band
separator/
mixer (not
supplied)
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