Page 2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THISAPPLIANCE TO RAIN ORMOISTURE. This video cassette recorder should be used with AC120V ~, 60 Hz only. CAUTION:To prevent electric shocks and fire hazards, do NOTuse any other power source. When you are not using the video...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Precautions ........................................................ 4Features .............................................................. 4VCR ..................................................................... 5Video Cassettes ...............................................
Page 4 - PRECAUTIONS; Features
4 1 PRECAUTIONS Features ● W-VHS format HD mode offers high-definitionrecording and playback of high-vision signals on abase band. ● W-VHS format SD mode also available to ensurehigh-quality picture for the existing TV formatsources. ● W-VHS metal compatible high-power Sendustheads ● The existing VH...
Page 5 - Video Cassettes
5 ● Avoid using the recorder in places subject to thefollowing conditions:– extreme heat, cold, or humidity,– dust,– vibrations, and– poor ventilation. ● Be careful of moisture condensation.Do not use the recorder immediately after moving itfrom a cold place to a warm place. The water vaporin warm a...
Page 6 - Head Cleaning; Perform head cleaning even 20 hours to enjoy; How to use the cleaning tape; Cautions
6 Head Cleaning Perform head cleaning even 20 hours to enjoy clear pictures. Video heads get soiled with repeated recording and playback, resulting in rough, uneven picture. Perform cleaning of the tape transport mechanism every 20 hours with the provided head cleaning tapededicated to W-VHS. How to...
Page 7 - Loading and Unloading the Cassette; Loading; Unloading
7 Loading and Unloading the Cassette Loading 1. Insert the cassette. • Slowly push the center with its visible tape side up. • Counter display turns 0:00:00.• The cassette with its safety tab removed automatically starts playback. Cautions • Keep your hand or other foreign substances away from the l...
Page 8 - Front Panel; CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS; Infrared beam receiving window
8 Front Panel 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS PHONES VOLUME INPUT LINE4 VIDEO L– AUDIO –R REMOTE PAUSE MIN MAX REC LEVEL IR REMOTE TRACKING AUTO Y/C TIMING EDIT(HD REC) NR(W-VHS PLAY) MANUAL AUTO OFF ON RC L ON OFF 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 [S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT 4] connectorsConnect to the S-VIDEO/VIDEO/AUDI...
Page 9 - e r
9 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Front Panel OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO SELECT EJECT BALANCE REC LEVEL L R 0 10 AUDIO OUT SELECT 629 TBC COUNTER /REMAIN COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH MARK ERASE OPERATE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT REW FF INDEX SEARCH INSERT A.DUB REC SP/EP HD INPUT R.A.EDIT IN/OUT REV FWD START PR...
Page 11 - S-VIDEO INPUT3 connector
11 2 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS Rear Panel LINE 2 VIDEO INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 100W AC INTPUT 120V60Hz AUDIO IN HD/S3(W-VHS) HD(CAM/W-VHS) (HDTV/W-VHS) HD(HDTV/W-VHS) RGB(DISPLAY) HD VIDEO IN HD VIDEO OUT1 HD VIDEO OUT2 AUDIO OUT3 OUTPUT S R R L R L Y P B P R Y P B P R L VIDEO R.A. EDIT PREROLL S REMOTE R...
Page 13 - Display Panel; INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS; AT; VCR Mode Display; Sound volume display
13 Display Panel 3 INDICATORS AND DISPLAYS L R + 8 4 0 6 10 –15dB AT VISS H M 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 0 7 6 1 VCR Mode Display 2 Program Number Display displays the program number of Random Assemble Editing. 3 Auto Tracking Indicatorlights during auto tracking mode.AT indicator is turned off by pressing AUTO ...
Page 14 - Connection to a high vision TV; PREPARATIONS; Connections; Connection to a monitor TV
14 The SR-W5U can be connected to the following units. Connection to a high vision TV Video signal connectionAudio signal connection 4 PREPARATIONS Connections LINE 2 VIDEO INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 100W AC INTPUT 120V60Hz AUDIO IN HD/S3(W-VHS) HD(CAM/W-VHS) (HDTV/W-VHS) HD(HDTV/W-VHS) RGB(DISPLAY) HD VID...
Page 16 - RECORDING; Basic Operations; Preparations
16 5 RECORDING Basic Operations Preparations 1 Turn the power on. 2 Select the recording mode. Which mode is available depends on the type of thecassette in use. Cassette in use Recording mode W-VHS HD modeSD mode S-VHS S-VHS mode VHS VHS mode HD mode a. Load the W-VHS casssette.b. Press the HD INPU...
Page 18 - Basic Procedure; Audio Select; PLAYBACK
18 1 Load the tape. The power is turned on. Playback automaticallystarts with the tape protected (without safety tab). 2 Press the PLAY button. Playback starts.Press the PAUSE/STILL button to obtain a stillpicture. Playback resumes by pressing the PLAYbutton.To monitor the HD-recorded tape, set the ...
Page 19 - Variable Speed Playback
19 Special Playback Procedures 6 PLAYBACK OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO SELECT EJECT BALANCE REC LEVEL L R 0 10 AUDIO OUT SELECT 629 TBC COUNTER /REMAIN COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH MARK ERASE OPERATE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT REW FF INDEX SEARCH INSERT A.DUB REC SP/EP HD INPUT R.A.EDIT IN/OUT REV FWD START ...
Page 20 - Variable Speed Search
20 Special Playback Procedures 6 PLAYBACK Playback speed when a S-VHS/VHS tape is in use. Variable Speed Search Turn the SHUTTLE ring during playback or still pictureplayback.Still picture playback is engaged immediately afterletting your hand go. Playback speed when a W-VHS tape is in use. -11 -15 ...
Page 21 - Next Function/Index Search; Index Search playback
21 OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO SELECT EJECT BALANCE REC LEVEL L R 0 10 AUDIO OUT SELECT 629 TBC COUNTER /REMAIN COUNTER RESET ZERO SEARCH MARK ERASE OPERATE HD SD S-VHS IN — R.A.E. — OUT REW FF INDEX SEARCH INSERT A.DUB REC SP/EP HD INPUT R.A.EDIT IN/OUT REV FWD START PREROLL EDIT START JOG SHUTTLE PAUSE ST...
Page 22 - Index Search
22 Erasing the Index Signal The index signal recorded on the tape can be erased. a. Enter playback or still picture playback several seconds before the index signal to be erased. b. Press the INDEX ERASE button. VISS is shown on the front panel display window.The tape automatically runs to erase the...
Page 23 - To correct distortion of the picture
23 Adjustment of Playback Picture 6 PLAYBACK When there is too much noise in the playbackpicture When auto tracking of this unit is not effective, adjust thetracking manually. 1. Press the AUTO button during playback. • AT display on the display panel of this unit disappears and auto tracking is dis...
Page 24 - When Playing Back on SR-W5U and Recording on Another Unit; TAPE DUBBING; Start playback shortly before the section where you
24 When Playing Back on SR-W5U and Recording on Another Unit 7 TAPE DUBBING PHONES VOLUME INPUT LINE4 VIDEO L– AUDIO –R REMOTE PAUSE MIN MAX REC LEVEL IR REMOTE TRACKING AUTO Y/C TIMING EDIT(HD REC) NR(W-VHS PLAY) MANUAL AUTO OFF ON RC L ON OFF NR Another unit (as a recording machine) 1 Set the reco...
Page 27 - Audio Dubbing; EDITING
27 Audio Dubbing 8 EDITING When a W-VHS tape is used, audio dubbing is not possible since it has no normal audio soundtrack. LINE 2 VIDEO INPUT AC OUTPUT MAX 100W AC INTPUT 120V60Hz AUDIO IN HD/S3(W-VHS) HD(CAM/W-VHS) (HDTV/W-VHS) HD(HDTV/W-VHS) RGB(DISPLAY) HD VIDEO IN HD VIDEO OUT1 HD VIDEO OUT2 A...
Page 28 - Start playback and press the IN/OUT button at the; Press PAUSE button to enter still picture playback
28 Random Assemble Editing 8 EDITING (Ex.) Random Assemble Editing in the HD mode using 2 units of SR-W5U. It is convenient to cut unnecessary parts, change the scene orders or to dub these to another video recorder. You can select as many as 8 segments. OPERATE HI-FI AUDIO SELECT EJECT BALANCE REC ...
Page 29 - Random Assemble Editing
29 The unit (as a playback machine) 7 Press the START button. • Editing begins in programmed order, dubbing continues automatically until the last edit-out point. • This function shuttle searches from edit-out point to the next edit-in point. • When editing is completed; The unit (as a playback mach...
Page 33 - SPECIFICATIONS; Video
33 9 SPECIFICATIONS ● Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz ● Power consumption 40 W ● External dimensions 476 (W) × 148 (H) × 366 (D) ● Weight 9.0 kg ● Allowable operating +5°C — +40°C temperatures ● Allowable relative 35% — 80% humidity ● Allowable storage –20°C — +60°C temperature Video ● Recording/playba...
Page 34 - MEMO
