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VIDEOCASSEUE RECORDER
OPERATION
MANUAL
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS............................................. 3
Features..........................................................
Accessories....................................................
Major ComponentsofYourVCR . . . . . . . . . 5
Remote Control
. Inserting the Batteries
SETTING UP
H
Connections
Adjusting the Video Channel ........................ 7
Setting the Language
Settingthe Clock
Setting the Channels
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip....................... 12
Menu Screen...................................................
OSD (On Screen Display)
. HOWto Display Indicators
Mode Selection
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RECORDING
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RecordingaTV Programme
●Cassette Erase ProtectIon
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●TOWatchAnother TV ProgrammeWhile
Recording
Simple RecordingTimer
Recordingwith the Timer .............................. 21
●Confirming Timer Programmed
● Cancelllng Timer Programmed
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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Sharp Super Picture
Zero-Back Function
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DPSS(Digital Programme Search
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System)
Auto Repeat
Skip Search.....................................................
Child-Proof Lock
VCR Display....................................................
Tape Remaining Display ................................ 26
EditingfromaCamcorderto YourVCR....27
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
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Playback
.Sti[l picture and FrameAdvance
.DoubleSpeed Playback
.ColourMode
.Auto Tracking Control System
.Auto Head Cleaning System
.AutoRental Mode
.Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
.Blue Back
.Fufl Auto Playback
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●InsertingaVideo Cassette
●Playback
.video Search (whh the RemoteControl)
.Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the
RemoteContro~
.Shuttle System
●SIOW Motion Playback (with the Remote
Contro~
HELPFUL HINTS
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Specifications.................................................
Before CaHingfor Service
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~ IMPO~ANTSAFEGUARDSANDPrecautions
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATINGYOUR NEWVCR, PLEASECAREFULLYREADTHISOPERATIONMANUAL AND
THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCEAS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVEANY PROBLEMS
OPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling
1. Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive
temperatures Inside the unit. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces,
cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
2. Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources
3. Keep the VCR and tapes awayfrom strong magnetic objects.
4. Do not insert or drop anything into the VCR through the alr vents or
cassette compartment as this could cause serious damage, possibly
resulting in fire.
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5. Do not place any object containing water or other Ilquids on the VCR. In
the event that Ilquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately
and contact the retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp
Immediately.
6. Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could
result In electrlc shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and
adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre
approved by Sharp.
7. The use of head cleaning tapes IS not recommended as they may cause
damage to your machine.
Caution—Prevent Condensation
When moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one,
condensation (dew) ISlikely to form on the VCRdrum and heads.
If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the
videotape and VCR may be damaged.
To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for a few hours for
the VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or
recording,
This IS particularly Important before Ioadlng a cassette for the first
time after purchasing the VCR,
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 28 If YOU still
experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
Others
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the
relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright IS prohibited by law. SHARP ISnot in a posltlon to
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or Implied as
giving that authority. -
OPERATEbutton(turnsVCRon/off)
Clockdisplaywillworkregardlessofthisbutton
This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switcn
Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at
all times when the AC power cord IS plugged Into a \,vall
socket. If the VCR ISnot to be used for an extended period,
be sure to unplug the cord.
~ Features
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. MID-Drjve (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
●HQ (High Quality) Circuity
.Shuttle System
● sharp Super picture
●OSD (On screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
●DPSS (Digital Programme search system)
.Quick Stan with Full Loading Mechanism
.365.Day, 8-Programme Timer
●Auto Channel Tuning
●48. Channel preset PLL Frequency synthesized Tuner
POWERSUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSE~E TAPE:
This VCR uses ~ standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the ~ mark.
— Enhances picture quality during playback.
(Daily~eekly Programmable)
~A ccessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable(TV-VCR cable)
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Remote control unit
Two(R6UM/SUM-3or AA)batteriesfor
theremote
controlunit
Major Components ofYourVCR
OPERATE button(turnsVCRon/off)
Clock display will ~’ork regardless of this button.
VCR Display (explainedthroughout the operation instructions)
# NOTE:
● When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel
position number is usually displayed) WIIIlight up.
When the power
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➤P
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Cassette-In
Indicator
Play/Doublespeed
playback
REWNideo
SearchRewind
FFN1deo
SearchForward
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RF
Still
WhenACpowercord
ISfirstpluggedin.
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REM.
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Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)
IS OFF,this part will not be lit
slow
FrameAdvance
REC
REC
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Record
RecPause
TapeRemaining
Simplerecording
timer
Basic function
controls (See
Playback,
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Recording.)
Channel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
When pressed;
● Stops the tape during Playback, FF,
REWor REC.
● Tape IS ejected during STOPmode.
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TIMER
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Timerstandby
mode
Child-prooflock
AutoRepeat
Rear
Connection terminals (See Connections
TESTSIG ON/OFFswltch~
on page 7 )
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emote Control
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TIMERON/OFF button
OPERATEbutton
Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
Digit select
(When inputting up to two digit
channel numbers)
g TIME button
CLEAR button
RECbutton
STOPbutton
(7 onMENUscreen)
REWbutton(< onMENUscreen)
ZEROBACKbutton
SLOW button
INPUTSELECTb~::cn
SHARPSUPERPICTUREouflon
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CHANNEL ~/: bu[tcls
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MENU button
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SETbutton
MODEOSD butto~
DISPLAY
PAUSE/STILL(F AD\J)button
PMYM2buflonIA un‘,lE~JUscreen}
FFbutton(> on MENU screen)
SKIPSEARCH
%
3/s
(Slow :/:1, DPSS a, E )
button
DbtiCl
button (Chlla-croot lock)
buttons
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UM/SUM-3, AA) 1.5
volt batteries (included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops
working, insert new batteries.
Ensurethe batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities
(+/–) indicated in the remote control.
# NOTES:
● 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 sunllght or any other strong Ilght.
● Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use :he batteries
properly.
. Do not mlx old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
● Remove the batteries if you WIIInot use the remote control for an extended period of time
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~c onnections
Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of
your TV set.
Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
terminal of your VCR.
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Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your
W’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
W back panel
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA IN
~ Adjusting the Video Channel
To view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV
and tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).
NOTE:
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cTUNE THE TV, NOT THE VCR.
~ Select an unused channel on your TV and press the OPERATE bu~on on the VCR to turn on the
power.
@ Set the TEST SIG switch to ON.
@ Adjust the tuning of the selected
your TV screen.
TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on
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@ Set the TEST SIG switch to OFF,
NOTE:
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● If interference or a beat pattern is received when the test pattern IStuned in, use a small screwdriver to turn the RF
converter output channel adjuster to change the VCRoutput channel. and then retune your TVas above.
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O OPERATE
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TESTSIG
ON @
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OFF@
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RFconverter output channel
adjuster (CHANNEL)(UHF channel 31 to 40)
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~ Setting the Language
When you use the VCRfor the first
of more than 60 seconds the Ian
power to the unit to switch it on a
Then perform the following proced
(VCR shuttle on the unit)
Initial Setting of Language
@ Pressthe MENU button.
SET
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MENU
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ITAL IANO
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LANGUAGE
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- MEN’J
SET
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Select the language with the A/Y buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex,: ENGLISH
d NOTE:
. Referto page 9 to set the clock
Changing Language
sIf the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
O Press the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/Y buttons and
MENU
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CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT :A V
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press the SET button.
@ Select the language with the A/Y buttons and
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sELECT :A ~
ENTER
LANGUAGE
:SET ExIT :MENU
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or $
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SET
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press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH
~ Setting the Clock
When you usethe VCRfor the first time or after a power failure
of more than 60 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power
to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then
perform the following procedure.
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
@ First set the language (Refer to page 8). Thenpress the SET button.
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MENU
SET
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CLOCK
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MODE :24H/ 12X
SELECT :4
ENTER :SET
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Numeric
buttons MODE TIME DATE YEAR
12H ~
DATE YEAR
12: OOAM 1/01 00
CHANGE :A T
●
EXIT :MENU
CLOCK
1/01 00
AOr~
P
Numeric
buttons .0., ,,.,
iV
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MODE TIME
or 12H 10 :2 8AM 15 / 12
CLOCF
12H 10 :2 8AM ~ 00
DATE :DAY /MONTH
DATE YEAR
CLOCK
DATE YEAR
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AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/
Y
buttons, and then press the ➤ button.
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NOTE:
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● ‘(24H”... ... .... ....... . . .. 24-hour d!splay.
● “12H” ............................. 12-hour AM/PM display.
Set the present time with the numeric or A/~
@
Ex.: 12H
buttons on the remote control and then press the
➤ button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the
0 Select whether the clock should show 12-hour
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\ SetAM or PM,us!ngthe AMFM button. (12 hour)
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‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’
digit, enter a Ofirst.)
Ex,: IO:28AM
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If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM
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Indicator.
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Setthe datewiththe numericor A/V buttonsonthe
remote control, and then
press the ➤ button.(First
set the ‘day’ dlglts and then the ‘month’ If there IS
onlyone ‘day’or one ‘month’digit. entera O first.)
Ex.: Dec. 15(15/12)
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Set the year digits with the numeric or A/~
buttons on the remote control. (If there IS only
one ‘year’ digit, enter a Of[rs?.)
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● If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change It, select ‘“clock trom the MENU, and then
~ Press the SET button To return to the Normal
Screen, press the MENU button
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follow the procedures above
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TIMER
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CHANNEL PRESET
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LANGUAGE
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~ SELECT :A ~
} ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
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MENU
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Normal
Screen
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~ Pressthe MENU button.
SET
Select item “CLOCK” with the Ai~ buttons and
press the SET button
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button.
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