Sharp TCG039 Operation manual

Information

General

Setting Up

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully

before using the VCR.

MODEL

VC-H818U

Operations

Basic

Recording

Functions

Special

Helpful

Hints

[IMPORTANT] /

[IMPORTANTE]

EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP)

EZ SET UP

! Connect Antenna/Cable

to VCR first.

En primer lugar conecte
la antena/el cable a la
videograbadora.

(PROGRAMACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA DE CANAL/PUESTA EN HORA DEL RELOJ)

@ Then, plug into AC

Power Outlet.

A continuación,
enchúfelos al
tomacorriente de CA.

# Do not press the POWER

button until completion of
EZ SET UP.

No pulse el botón de

ALIMENTACIÓN
(POWER) hasta haber

terminado la EZ SET UP.

Current time will be displayed
and flashing.

La hora actual aparecerá
parpadeando en el visor.

$ EZ SET UP complete.

EZ SET UP completo.

Detail: Please see page 16

Detalle: véase la página 16

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This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses “ONLY” cassette
tapes, NTSC video signals (standard in US), and 120 V AC, 60 Hz
(standard US household current).
For future reference, record the model and serial number (located
on the rear of the VCR) in the space provided.

Model No.:

Serial No.:

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WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

REMOVE COVER. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

This symbol warns the user of
uninsulated voltage within the
unit that can cause dangerous
electric shocks.

This symbol alerts the user that
there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this
unit.

“WARNING—FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.”

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

WARNING—Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impair performance.
Be sure to position your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by at least 8(.

WARNING OF DEW FORMATION

Whenever your VCR is moved from a cold to a warm environment, it is important that you plug the unit in, turn
the power on and allow it to sit for about 2 hours before attempting to play a tape. This period will allow any dew
formation to evaporate. Failure to do so may result in tape and/or video head damage.
After the 2 hour evaporation period, you may witness a “snowy” picture for the first few minutes of VCR
operation. This picture noise will disappear shortly thereafter.

As an ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
WHAT IS ENERGY STAR
TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off. Americans spend more than $1 billion

a year on energy consumed by TVs and VCRs when they are not in use. The new
reduce that energy "leakage" by up to 75 percent. Ultimately, this will mean more than $500 million a year in
energy savings for consumers.

The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that
contributes to global warming. If every American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with
models, it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by five million tons every year -- equivalent to eliminating the
pollution from more than one million cars.

By using ENERGY STAR® products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy. That
makes good economic sense and its good for our environment.

®

Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR

®

ENERGY STAR

®

models will

ENERGY STAR

®

®

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

READ THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS before operating your VCR.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND HEED ALL WARNINGS on your VCR and in this manual.

INSTALLATION

1. Operate only from a power source indicated on your VCR or in this manual. If you are
unsure of your power supply, ask your local power company.

2. As a safety feature, your VCR is equipped with either a 2-wire polarized plug (one
plug blade bigger than the other) or a 3-wire grounded plug (a third pin for
grounding). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The
3-wire grounded plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet.

If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
modify the plug. To do so will void the safety feature.

3. Protect and route power cords so they will not be stepped on or pinched by anything
placed on or against them. Be especially careful at plug-ins, convenience
receptacles, or cord exit points from the VCR. Frayed power cords or damaged plugs
are hazardous. Have them replaced by a qualified service technician.

Overloaded wall outlets and extension cords may cause fire or electrical shock
hazards.

4. Do not cover or block ventilation holes in the VCR cabinet. Doing so may damage the
VCR or cassette, or cause fire.

Information

General

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Do not place your VCR on a soft surface which could block ventilation holes on the
bottom. Avoid enclosed installations such as bookshelves or racks unless ventilation
is adequate.

5. Avoid excessive humidity, sudden temperature changes, or temperature extremes.
Dew may form inside your VCR or on the cassette.

6. To avoid costly damage or injury, place your VCR flat on a solid, stable surface free
from vibrations; do not place any heavy objects on top of it. Use only a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer; follow all instructions
regarding their use exactly.

7. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.

OPERATION/CLEANING

1. Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impair
performance. Be sure to position your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by at
least 8(.

2. Keep your VCR away from wet locations such as bathtubs, sinks, laundries, wet
basements, and swimming pools.

3. Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid fire, shock or other
hazards.

4. If your VCR has been exposed to rain, moisture or strong impact, unplug it and have
it inspected by a qualified service technician before resuming use.

5. Unplug your VCR and disconnect it from the antenna and/or cable system during a
lightning storm or an extended period of discontinued use.

6. Unplug your VCR before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use
cleaning fluids or aerosols which could enter the unit and cause damage, fire, or
electrical shock. These substances may also mar the finish of your VCR.

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7. Never open or remove covers or make any adjustments not described in this manual.
Attempting to do so could expose you to dangerous electrical shock or other hazards.
It may also cause serious damage to your VCR.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

8. Keep liquids and foreign objects away from your VCR. Never operate your VCR if
any liquid or foreign object has entered it. Electrical shorts could result and possibly

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cause fire or shock hazards. Unplug your VCR immediately and have it inspected by
a qualified service technician.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING AND POWER LINES

1. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to your VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded, thus providing some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information regarding proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See diagram below.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA

GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL

ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810–20)

GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810–21)

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD-IN
WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

2. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light
or power circuits, or where it can come into contact with power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from coming into contact with power lines or circuits;
contact with them might be fatal.

SERVICE

1. Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a qualified service technician. (See
LIMITED WARRANTY at the end of this manual.)

2. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized parts
may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.

3. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that your VCR
is in safe operating order.

OTHERS

1. It is the intent of Sharp that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright laws of the United States
and that prior permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.

2. Normally, your VCR does not require head cleaning. However, the heads may become clogged when an old
or damaged tape is used. If the playback picture becomes blurred, the heads may need cleaning. Head
cleaning should be performed by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Center or
Authorized Service Station. Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality. Excessive use of
cleaning tapes may also damage the heads.

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CONTENTS

General Information

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND

PRECAUTIONS.................................................... 3

Features ................................................................. 6

Accessories ........................................................... 6

Major Components of Your VCR ......................... 7

Remote Control ..................................................... 8

•Inserting the Batteries

Using the Universal Remote Control................... 9

•How to set the Universal Remote Control code

•How to operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or
Digital Satellite Receiver

Setting up

Connecting the VCR ............................................. 10

•RF Connection

•AV Connection

•After the Connection

•Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector

Cable TV Connections .......................................... 11

Menu Screen.......................................................... 15

OSD (On Screen Display) ..................................... 15

•How to Display Indicators

EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting)................... 16

Setting the Language............................................ 17

Setting the Clock................................................... 17

•Auto Clock Setting

•Manual Clock Setting

•Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.)
Adjustment

Setting the Channels ............................................ 20

•Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel
Memory

Mode Selection...................................................... 22

Recording

Recording a TV Program ...................................... 26

•Without a Cable Box or Digital Satellite
Receiver

•With a Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver

•To Watch Another TV Program While
Recording

•Cassette Erase Protection

•Recording Speeds

•Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

•Recording MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)
Broadcasts

•Monitor Output When Receiving a SAP
Broadcast

•Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions

Simple Recording Timer....................................... 29

•Changing the Contents of the Simple
Recording Timer

•Cancelling the Simple Recording Timer

Timer Recording with VCR Plus+ System .......... 30

Timer Recording

(without VCR Plus+ System)................................ 32

•Confirming Timer Programs

•Cancelling Timer Programs

Special Functions

Remote Pager ........................................................ 35

Sharp Super Picture.............................................. 35

Exact Rec ............................................................... 35

Tape Remaining .................................................... 36

Recorded Section Auto Repeat ........................... 36

Auto Zero Back...................................................... 36

DPSS (Digital Program Search System) ............. 37

Skip Search............................................................ 37

Instant Replay........................................................ 37

One-Touch Rental Rewind ................................... 38

Tamper Proof......................................................... 38

Basic Operations

Playback................................................................. 23

•Inserting a Video Cassette

•Playback

•Fast Forward and Rewind

•Video Search

•Slow Motion Playback (only with the remote
control)

•Still Picture and Frame Advance

•Automatic Tracking Control System

•Manual Tracking Control

•Blue Screen Noise Elimination

•Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

•Full Automatic Playback

•Automatic Head Cleaning System

•Audio Output Mode

Helpful Hints

Specifications........................................................ 39

Troubleshooting.................................................... 40

Service Information (For the U.S.) ....................... 40

Quick Operation Guide for Spanish/

Guía de operación rápida en español.............. 41

CONSUMER LIMITED WARRANTY...................... 44

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Features

Common Features

• Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

• Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder
— Lets you record stereo or SAP (Separate Audio

Program) broadcasts.

•*The VCR Plus+ Programming System

• 400 Times Rewind Speed to Fast Forward and
Rewind.

• EZ Set Up — VCR tuner channels and clock are

automatically set for both Air and Cable channels.

• S-VHS Quasi Playback

Notes for S-VHS tape

• Playing back with S-VHS high quality picture is not

available.

• Picture noise or distortion may appear on the screen

during playback in the SLOW or STILL mode.

• S-VHS recording is not available.

• Double-Azimuth 4-Heads

•19µ Clear Picture System (in EP mode) — For

enhanced picture quality in EP (Extended Play)
mode.

System for Better Resolution and Color Re-

•
production

• Multi-Language (English/Spanish/French) OSD
(On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
— On-screen setting and recording instructions.

• 181-channel PLL Quartz Synthesized Random
Access Tuner with Automatic Channel Setting

• Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

• 1-Year, 8-Event Programmable Timer

• Simple Recording Timer

• Universal Remote Control
— Operates the VCR and basic functions of various

TVs, Cable Boxes, and some Digital Satellite Re­ceivers.

• Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture quality
during playback.

• 60 seconds Timer Backup

• Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance

• Real-Time Counter — Displays accurate tape time

in hours, minutes and seconds.

• Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.) Ad­justment — Automatically adjusts VCR clock to

daylight saving-time.

• Blue Screen Noise Elimination

• Auto Tracking Control System — Automatically

adjusts tracking during playback.

• Digital Program Search System (DPSS) — Quickly

locates the beginning of a specific recording.

• Skip Search — Quickly operates a forward video

search in 30 second intervals, then resumes play­back.

• Instant Replay — Quickly operates a reverse video

search in 20 second intervals, then resumes
playback.

• Exact Rec — Automatically change from SP

(Standard Play) mode to EP (Extended Play) mode
to prevent termination of recording.

• Tape Remaining — Display the remaining amount

of tape.

• One-Touch Rental Rewind — Perform stop,

rewind, eject the tape then turn off the power
automatically.

• Auto Zero Back — Quickly finds “0:00.00” point

and stops there.

• Recorded Section Auto Repeat — Continually

plays back a recorded section of the tape.

• Full Automatic Playback

• Tamper Proof — Prevents accidental change of the

operation mode.

• Up to 8 Hours of Recording and Playback (with
T-160 cassette)

• Automatic Head Cleaning System — Cleans the

VCR video heads each time you insert and eject a
tape.

• Built-in Front AV Jacks — For easy connection of
audio/video equipment such as the Sharp Viewcam.

• Universal Remote Control with light up buttons
— Equipped with the light up buttons for easy

operation in the dark
— Remote Pager function

®

* VCR Plus+

trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+

and PlusCode® are registered

®

system is manufactured under

license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

Accessories

Be sure that the
following
accessories are
all included with
your VCR.

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Round coaxial cable

(75 Ohm, 1 m [3-1/4 ft.])

QCNW-0262AJZZ

or

QCNW-0298AJZZ

or

QCNW-0322AJZZ

or

QCNW-8115AJZZ

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

Remote control unit

RRMCG1240AJSA

AA batteries for

the remote control unit

Major Components of Your VCR

[Front]

POWER button
(When pressed to turn on the VCR, some indicators
on the Multi-Function display light up, and the Multi­Function display brightens. When the power is turned off,
the Multi-Function display dims.)

Cassette compartment (see Playback/Recording)

Multi-Function Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)

TIMER

REC

SPEP

VCR

• Tape counter is displayed during playback, fast forward or rewind operation.

• When the power is turned off, the clock is displayed and the Multi-Function display becomes darker.

Basic function controls
(see Playback/Recording)

When the power is on, each time DISPLAY is pressed,
the Multi-Function display changes as follows:

! Channel setting @ Tape counter # Clock

[Rear]

Display

• The display will return to the original mode (counter or clock display) 3 seconds after the
VCR enters the operation mode.

Symbol Function Status

Stop

Play

Video Search, Slow,

Still, Frame Advance

REC

Record

Tamper Proof

Active

Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and

Connection terminals (see Tape Dubbing)

Display

Symbol Function Status

Fast forward

Rewind

REC

VCR

Cable TV Connections)

Rec Pause

Cassette-in

Unit in

VCR mode

(see Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector)

3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector

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Remote Control

POWER button (p. 17)

EJECT button (p. 23)

TV/VCR button (p. 17)

CH (CHANNEL) ∂/ƒ buttons (p. 29)

MENU button (p. 15)

∂/ƒ/ß/© button (p. 17)

CANCEL button (p. 30)

*Numbered buttons (p. 19)

*100, ENT. /AM/PM button (p. 19)

*PLAY button (p. 23)

*REW button (p. 24)

Remote Control Mode Select
buttons (VCR, TV, CABLE/SAT.)

• USED TO SELECT THE
COMPONENT (VCR, TV, CABLE
BOX/SAT.) TO BE OPERATED.

ON SCREEN button (p. 15)
DISPLAY button (p. 7)

VOL (VOLUME) j/k buttons
VCR Plus+ button (p. 30)

SET button (p. 17)

ZERO BACK button (p. 36)

SKIP SEARCH button (p. 37)

REPLAY button (p. 37)

TAMPER PROOF button (p. 38)
INPUT button (p. 28)

*FF button (p. 24)

REC button (p. 26)

TAPE SPEED button (p. 26)

AUTO REPEAT button (p. 36)

SLOW button (p. 24)

RENTAL REWIND button (p. 38)

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

• If the button is pressed while the light up buttons are illuminated, they will remain illuminated for an additional 10
seconds.

PAUSE/STILL button (p. 24)
*STOP button (p. 23)

j/k buttons
(SLOW j/k, DPSS j/k) (p. 37)

button

• Press the button to illuminate
the light up buttons (indicated
with the * mark) for 10
seconds

Inserting the Batteries

Make sure that the batteries have been properly installed first. Fit three
batteries type “AA”. If the remote control stops working, fit new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are fitted correctly, matching the polarities (j/k) indicated
in the remote control.

• After changing the batteries in the remote control, the code settings for the TV,
cable box and Digital Satellite Receiver must be re-entered.

• The operating life of the batteries will shorten if the Light Up function is frequently used.

• The operating life of the batteries will shorten if the Remote Pager function is frequently used.

• Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.

• The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.

• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be operated for an extended period of time.

• If the remote control does not function properly when new batteries are installed, remove the batteries and keep pressing
any button for 10 seconds before re-installing them.

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Using the Universal Remote Control

How to set the Universal Remote Control code

The Universal Remote Control may operate the basic functions of 20 different types of TVs, 18 different types of
Cable Boxes and 2 different types of Digital Satellite Receivers.
To enter the Universal Remote Control code for your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver, follow the in­structions below.

There is no guarantee that the universal remote control will func­tion with your TV, cable box or digital satellite receiver.

For TV Setting

Setting the Manufacturer’s Code Directly

! Press TV and CH ∂ on the remote control

simultaneously.

@ Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code with the

numbered buttons (Ex. 02 4 “0”, “2”) on the
remote control within 10 seconds after releasing
TV and CH ∂.

# Point the remote control towards the TV. Press TV

and release. Press POWER. If the TV turns on/off,
setup was successful. If not, repeat the
procedure using another code.

• Refer to the code list for the buttons which work with each
brand.

EMERSON

FISHER

FUNAI

GE

GOLDSTAR

HITACHI

JVC

MAGNAVOX

MITSUBISHI
PANASONIC

RCA

SAMSUNG

SANYO

SHARP

SONY

TECHNOL ACE

TOSHIBA

ZENITH

18
16
05

06, 08

17
14
15
08
10

13
12, 20
06, 08

19

16

01

02

09

03

11

04

07

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

X
X
X

X
X
X

–
–

X
X

–

X
X
X

–

X
X
X
X
X

XX
X
X

–

–

100
100
100

–

100
100
100

–
–
–

100

–

100
100

–

100/ENT.

–

100

ENT.

100/ENT.

For Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver Setting

Setting the Manufacturer’s Code Directly

! Press CABLE/SAT. and CH ∂ on the remote

control simultaneously.

@ Enter the 2-digit manufacturer’s code with the

numbered buttons (Ex. 02 4 “0”, “2”) on the
remote control within 10 seconds after releasing
CABLE/SAT. and CH ∂.

# Point the remote control towards the device.

Press CABLE/SAT. and release. Press POWER.
If the device turns on/off, setup was successful.
If not, repeat the procedure using another code.

• Refer to the code list for the buttons which work with each
brand.

• SAT. stands for Digital Satellite Receiver.

JERROLD

OAK

PANASONIC

PHILIPS

PIONEER

RCA

*RCA (SAT.)

REGAL

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA

SONY (SAT.)

ZENITH

01, 04, 05, 06, 07

02, 03, 08

16
13
14
18
15
13
14
19
17

09, 10, 11

20
12

* Only for RCA (SAT.)

POWER ON–CABLE/SAT. button
POWER OFF–POWER button

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

ENT.

–

ENT.

–

ENT.

–

ENT.

–

ENT.

–
–
–

ENT.
ENT.

How to operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver

To operate the VCR, TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver, first press VCR, TV or CABLE/SAT. to switch to
the desired mode, then press the button for the feature you wish to use.

• If the batteries in the remote control are changed, the code settings must be re-entered.

• Some brands have more than one remote code listed, due to changes in the remote codes. In such cases, try more than
one code to find the code that operates your TV, Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver.

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Connecting the VCR

The connection method differs depending on the type of TV.
If you have cable TV (CATV), see Cable TV Connections.

RF Connection (for connection to a TV without AV terminals)

! Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
@ Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
# Connect the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR with the antenna terminal on the TV using a coaxial

cable. Select the TV channel 3 or 4 corresponding to the 3 ↔ 4 output channel selector of the VCR. (See

Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector below.)

AV Connection (for connection to a TV with AV terminals)

! Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
@ Connect the antenna, VCR, and TV using the Audio/Video cable and coaxial cable (supplied) as shown.
# Select the video input mode or A/V input mode on your TV. (See the TV operation manual for details.)

•If your VCR is a monaural model, connect the audio cable to “AUDIO OUT” on the VCR.

Antenna

Connect the flat twin lead cable

to a transformer

(300 ohm to 75 ohm, not

supplied)

Coaxial cable

VCR Rear

Audio/Video
cable (not
supplied)

TV

Coaxial cable (supplied)

After the Connection

Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to EZ Set Up.

Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel Selector

The 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector changes the VCR OUTPUT to standard
TV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the same
channel (i.e. TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT CHANNEL selector on 3).
Your VCR is set to channel 3 at the factory, so your TV should be tuned to
channel 3 as well. If channel 3 is an active broadcast channel in your area, set
the VCR 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector to 4 and tune your TV to channel 4.

ANTENNA IN
(antenna or
cable input)

TV OUT

Rear of Your VCR

3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL

selector

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Cable TV Connections

Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels.

•Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company.

Set the 3 ↔ 4 OUTPUT CHANNEL selector on the rear of the VCR to 3 or 4. (Factory preset: 3)

First check your TV/CATV system

Step Q Is your TV cable compatible with the VCR?

•YES → Go to Step W

•NO → Go to Step E

Step W Does your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?

•YES → Go to

•NO → Go to

Step E Does your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?

•YES → Go to

•NO → Go to Step R

Step R Choose the type below.

•Basic connection (only for

descrambled CATV signals.) → Go to - or

•To watch a CATV program while recording a TV program

by using the A/B switch. → Go to

Setting Up

Connection without a cable box

•Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.

VCR Rear

From CATV system

Coaxial
cable
(Supplied)

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

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Cable TV Connections

Connection with cable box

•Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then go to “After
the Connection”.

VCR Rear

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

From
CATV

Cable Box

OUTIN

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

system

Coaxial
cable
(Supplied)

• If the cable box is turned off, it will not output any signals, thus making it impossible to record or view a program from the
CATV system.

• In the case of the above connections, it is not possible to change channels using the VCR remote control. Only the cable
box can be used to change channels.

• Only one channel at a time can be programmed for recording programs with the timer. It is not possible to watch a TV
program different from the one being recorded.

• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a separate combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.

•Connect as shown. With this connection, it is not possible to record CATV programs which have been
scrambled, but is possible to record one channel and watch the other one. Then go to “After the
Connection”.

From CATV system

VCR Rear

Cable Box

OUTIN

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

Coaxial cable
(Supplied)

• With the above connection, ∂/ƒ of the VCR or the numbered buttons on the remote control can be used to select channels.

• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.

• To record one channel and watch another, the VCR must be set to the TV mode.

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

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Cable TV Connections

Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter

By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output.
For example, while recording a TV program with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV program (including
descrambled programs) using the A/B switch.

•Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.

Cable Box

OUTIN

VCR Rear

From
CATV
system

Splitter
(Not supplied)

Coaxial cable
(Supplied)

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

Using the A/B Switch

1. Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.

! To watch a cable TV program while recording another program.
@ To watch a scrambled cable TV program.
# To watch a cable TV program when the VCR is turned off.

• Use the cable box to change channels.

• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot watch a CATV program.

2. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.

! To play back a cassette on the VCR.
@ To watch a program which is being recorded with the VCR tuner.
# To watch a program using the VCR tuner.

A/B switch
(Not supplied)

A

B

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

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Cable TV Connections

Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and splitter

The following connection is necessary to record a cable TV program (even those scrambled by a cable
company) while watching another cable TV program. The following connection requires two cable boxes, a 2­way splitter and an A/B switch.

•Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.

From
CATV
system

Splitter
(Not supplied)

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

Cable Box 1

OUTIN

VCR Rear

A/B switch
(Not supplied)

A

B

Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

TV Rear

ANT/CABLE

Cable Box 2

OUTIN

Coaxial cable
(Supplied)

Using the A/B Switch

1. Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.

! To watch a cable TV program while recording another program.
@ To watch a cable TV program when the VCR is turned off.

2. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.

! To play back a cassette on the VCR.
@ To watch a program being recorded, or to change (or watch) channels with the cable box 2. The output

channel of the cable box 2 and the VCR must be the same.

• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV program.

• If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company or the nearest Sharp
Authorized Service.

After the Connection

Plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.
Then go to EZ Set Up.

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