Sharp VC-A200X Operation Manual

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS AND

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

Features..........................................................

Accessories....................................................

Major ComponentsofYourVCR . . . . . . . . . 5

Remote Control

. Inserting the Batteries

SETTING UP

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

❑

RecordingaTV Programme

●Cassette Erase ProtectIon

4 4

●TOWatchAnother TV ProgrammeWhile

Recording

Simple RecordingTimer

Recordingwith the Timer .............................. 21

●Confirming Timer Programmed

● Cancelllng Timer Programmed

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Sharp Super Picture Zero-Back Function

DPSS(Digital Programme Search

System) Auto Repeat

Skip Search.....................................................

Child-Proof Lock

VCR Display....................................................

Tape Remaining Display ................................ 26

EditingfromaCamcorderto YourVCR....27

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- BASIC OPERATIONS

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

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

. 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)

Remote control unit

Two(R6UM/SUM-3or AA)batteriesfor

theremote

controlunit

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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

➤P

5 HH

Cassette-In

Indicator

Play/Doublespeed

playback

REWNideo

SearchRewind

FFN1deo

SearchForward

Still

WhenACpowercord

ISfirstpluggedin.

IIF

REM.

Cassette compartment (See

Playback, Recording.)

IS OFF,this part will not be lit

slow

FrameAdvance

REC

Record

RecPause

TapeRemaining Simplerecording

timer

Basic function controls (See

Playback,

Recording.)

Channel tuning controls (See

Setting the Channels.)

When pressed;

● Stops the tape during Playback, FF,

REWor REC.

● Tape IS ejected during STOPmode.

TIMER

Timerstandby

mode

Child-prooflock

AutoRepeat

Rear

Connection terminals (See Connections

TESTSIG ON/OFFswltch~

on page 7 )

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emote Control

.11

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

CHANNEL ~/: bu[tcls

MENU button

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.

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

~ 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:

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

@ Set the TEST SIG switch to OFF,

NOTE:

● 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.

O OPERATE

s ON

TESTSIG

ON @

OFF@

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

FRANCAI S ITAL IANO ES PA#OL

LANGUAGE

or * v

- IOPERATE

- MEN’J

SET

-b

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

CHANNEL PRESET

SELECT :A V

:SET BXIT :MENU

ZNTER

A SET

or $

press the SET button.

@ Select the language with the A/Y buttons and

FRANCAIS ITALIANO ES PAfiOL

sELECT :A ~ ENTER

LANGUAGE

:SET ExIT :MENU

or $ v

SET

press the SET button.

Ex.: ENGLISH

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~ 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.

-~ 8 %B

OPERATE

SET

A 4

CLOCK

MODE :24H/ 12X SELECT :4 ENTER :SET

Numeric

buttons MODE TIME DATE YEAR

12H ~

DATE YEAR

12: OOAM 1/01 00

CHANGE :A T

●

EXIT :MENU

CLOCK

1/01 00

AOr~

Numeric

buttons .0., ,,.,

MODE TIME

or 12H 10 :2 8AM 15 / 12

CLOCF

12H 10 :2 8AM ~ 00

DATE :DAY /MONTH

DATE YEAR

CLOCK

DATE YEAR

‘;::r’

AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/

buttons, and then press the ➤ button.

....................................

NOTE:

● ‘(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

\ \ SetAM or PM,us!ngthe AMFM button. (12 hour)

1 i

‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’

digit, enter a Ofirst.) Ex,: IO:28AM

d NOTE:

If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM

Indicator.

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)

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?.)

Ex 96

~$”~u

● 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

.,,

follow the procedures above

‘~”+

TIMER

j MDDE 1A

CHANNEL PRESET

LANGUAGE

~ SELECT :A ~ } ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

●

Normal Screen

\;o

~ Pressthe MENU button.

SET

Select item “CLOCK” with the Ai~ buttons and press the SET button

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the SET

button.

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~ Setting the Channels

Your VCR can receive VHF channels O to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69.

YourVCR has 48

programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcast channels The channel positions have been preset at the factory as shown below

Posltmn

1 Sk!@ Mannel 9

4 Skip@ channd 28 UHF 28

PrexlW Channel

VHF 2 10

Skip@ cbnnel 11.27 ;

VHF 5A

VHF 6

VHF 7 47

POsltm

I Pre%l7VChan”el~

29-46 I Sk!p@channels

Sk!ppWchannel

Sk,@ tiannel

I I

~F~

VHF 10

# NOTES:

● Use the A / T ; + / ➤ buttons on the remote

control to set the OSD,

● Channel posltfon numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, and

29to 46 have been factory set to be skl~ped when

the CHANNEL31or @ button IS used.

c If the picture is not clear, If you want a different

channel from the one preset or If vou wish to reset a skipped channel, reset the channel as follows

AUTO TUNING

PREPARATION

. select the video channel on your TV. Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the

( )

TIMER

MODE

SELECT :A W

CNANNEL PRESET

SKLXCT :A V

BXIT :MgNU

EXIT :X8NU

or ~

SET

O Pressthe MENU button,

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET”with the AIT buttons, and press the SET button.

@ Select item

“AUTO”withthe A/7 buttons and

press the SET button,

NOTE:

CHANNEL PRESEThas been preset to MANUAL at

the factory,

VCR.

The channel display on the TV screen will

continue through all of the channels and when finished, the TV screen will return to the normal screen.

AUTOMATIC TUNING .

WAIT .

PLXASK

CH02

Normal

Screen

d NOTES:

● If additionalunwantedchannelsare found,referto page14 to skip unwantedchannels.

● If somechannelswwe unabletobefoundpleasereferto page11for ManualTuning.

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MANUAL TUNING

PREPARATION

. Selectthe

video channel on your TV. Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

Setting the Channels

Example: Tuning Channel Position3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7

~ Pressthe MENU button.

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET”with the A / Y

Numeric

buttons

4/>

Numeric

buttons

+;r>

SELECT :A V

SET EXIT :MENU

ENTER

CHANNEL PRB9ET

AUTO

SELECT :A V

:SET

ENTER

EXIT :#ENU

[Preset CH]

~pR.sET CH ~

CHANNEL FINE TUNING 4b

SKIP

SELECT :A W

ENTER :

ON -

CHANGE : 4 ●

SET EXIT :NENU

[Broadcast CH]

PRESET CH 3

~CHANNEL ~

FINE TUNING 4b

SKIP

SELECT :A T CHANGE :4 } ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

ON -

SET

or $

buttons

~ select item “MANUAL” with the A or 7 buttons

and press the SET button.

● CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at

~ Select the

the numeric or < / ➤ buttons, and then press

the V button.

‘y

Press the numeric buttons or hold down the < /

➤ buttons until you see the desired broadcast

channel on your TV. and then press the T button.

and press the SET button.

NOTE:

the factory,

preset channel position number with

[Fine tuning]

0 For fine tuning,

broadcast channel comes In clearly on your TV.

press the + or p button until the

‘7 m + ON ~

SELECT :A T CHANGE :4 ➤

EXIT :MENU

~ $ s::::”

M~u , ::;::

● Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers Press the ‘/- button to switch

between one and two digit numbers.

;

If you wish to preset more channels, press the

SET button and repeat steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

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~ Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip

Channel skip

If there are channel posltlons that are not preset you can skip them with the followlng ~rocedure

PREPARATION

● Turn on your TV and VCR,and select the video channel on your TV

I Example: Skip channel posltlon 12.

~ Press the MENU button The MENU screen WIII

appear, Select Item “CHANNEL PRESET”with the A ~ Y buttons and press the SET button

Select item “MANUAL” with A / 7 buttons and

press the SET button,

CLOCK

LANGUAGE

+ - ~~

SELECT :A = ENTER

E’

:SET EXIT

:MENU j

or * ‘ET

@ Set the channel posltlon you wish to skl~ w[th the

(ornumeric) buttons

4:’ ➤

EY : 12

~SKIP

ON - \

~ select SKIP setting mode

button,

with the A or V

o Press the + or ➤ button to select SKIP ON and

~SKIP

;

‘FF

I E

press the SET button,

If you wish to set more channels to be skipped,

repeatsteps~ through@

‘a” $ g::::

@ To return IOthe Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

Canceling skip

PREPARATION

● Turn on your TV and VCR,and select the video channel on your TV

I Example: Reset channel position 12.

● Followthe same procedure ~, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure ~~ below,

~ Select the channel position you wish to unsklp

with the + / ➤ (or numeric) buttons.

(:;!S:)C

E,Y:12

0 Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or

Y button.

@ Press the + or ➤ button to select SKIP OFF and

press the SET button.

you wish to unsklp more channels repeat

@ If

steps @ through Q

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

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~M enu Screen

@ Turn on your TVand select the video channel.

@ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR, and then press the

MENU button to display the MENU screen.

o Select the item you want by pressing the A or V button on the

remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each item.

The following 5 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).

1:TIMER........................... Setting a timer recording (and checking it)

MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE

SELECT :A ~ ENTER :SET

EXIT

(See page 21 for the setting procedure.)

2: MODE........................... VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and

tape playback conditions. (See page 14.) 3: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (Seepage 10.)

4: CLOCK ......................... Setting the present time. (See page 9.)

5: LANGUAGE .................

~ Press the

SETbutton. The screen changes to the item which you have selected

Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 8.)

@ To cancel the MENUscreen, press the MENU button.

~ OSD (On Screen Display)

The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playlng back a tape or

watching a broadcast on the video channel

b PLAY,X2 bb VSF,FF

44 VSR,REW

STOPCASSE~E IN

■

➤ F,ADV ➤SLOW

II l! STILL

● REC

●I1 RECPAUSE

Operating mode

S. PICTURE

(SharpSuperPicture)

Simple

Recording timer ~

Clock display

Calendar display ~

Display example

S .PICTURE ON

;

BSTART 11 :O OAM

STOP 11 :3 OAM I

2 :3 OAM I REM 1 :O 5 I

15 /12 96

Real time counter

1 Programme

0:00.00

channel position

Tape remalnlng (or DPSS)

DPss-

DPS S 19

d NOTE: . It~neclockISnotSe[,the

time and date WIII no?be displayed

How to Display Indicators

Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR Mode indicators are displayed In the AUTO display screen. Each time the MODE OSD button is pressed, the screen changes as follows’

0 AUTODisplay

- Q FULL

AUTO Display

When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/~ button the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.

Y NOTE:

When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press the MODE OSD buttonto select

Display Off. (If the mode indicator

IS displayed on the screen It IS alsorecordedonthetape)

Display + 0 COUNTER Display - @ Display off

IS pressed, the current mode or

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~ Mode Selection

Youcan setthe basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen PREPARATION

. Turnon your TV and select the video channel. Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

i MENU I

9ZLmCT.A*

ENTERS*TEXITMENU

IColour]

~COLOUR

BACK ● OFF

BLUE AUTO RENTAL 0 REPEAT

SELECT :A T CHANGE :4 } ENTER

:BET

●

oN -

EXIT :MENU

[Blue Back]

COLOUR

QBLuE BAcK

AUTO RENTAL REPEAT

SELECT :A V BNTE R

:SET

o PAL * OFF

~N &

CHANGE:4 b

EXIT

OFF

:MENU

O Pressthe MENU button. @ Select the MODEselection mode with the A / V

buttons, and then press the SET button

Selectthe COLOUR mode by pressing the < I

;$T

E buttons, and then press the Y button. (For details, see

ColourModeon page 17.)

AUTO.............Usually select AUTO mode.

PAL...... .. .....Strict PAL colour mode.

Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the + / ➤ buttons, and then press the V button.

AUTO . .. ... . Usually select AUTO

A blue screen WIII appear when your VCR receives no TV signal or an unrecorded tape

IS played

back.

OFF................Select OFF if the screen turns

blue due to weak TV signal reception, or playback of a poorly recorded tape.

[Auto Rental]

COLOUR BLUE BACK

~AUTO RXNTAL OPF

REPEAT

SELECT :A T CHANGE:4 E ENTER :s8T EXIT :MENU

COLOUR SLUE BACK ~ AUTO RENTAL a OFF

mREPEAT

SE L8CT :A V CHANGE :4 ENTER :SET EXIT :HENU

[Repeat]

❑

ON =

❑

oN =

0 PAL

OFF

● PAL

9 OFF

o Select the AUTO RENTALmode by pressing the

+ / E buttons, and then press the 7 button,

(Fordetails,seeAuto Rental

Modeonpage 17.)

o Select the REPEATmode by pressing the + / ➤

buttons, and then press the V button. (Fordetails, see Auto Repeat on page 25.)

●

@ Press the SET button to return to the normal

screen.

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~ Playback

Inserting a Video Cassette

Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCRturns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the Ioadina svstem will not function. Do not force the cassette Into the VCR.When the cassette has been properl~loaded, To removethe cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.

“mI” appears on

Playback

PREPARATION

● Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

Insertacassette.

the VCRdisplay.

OPERATE

PLAYIx 2

REW

STOP

OPERATE

~ Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. @ Insert a cassette. Q Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking

VCRdisplay for a few seconds.)

~ To stop ‘playback, press the STOP button. (If the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically

rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and turn off the power.)

PLAY- I

STOP)EJECT

control system engages and

“

➤ “ flashes on the

Video Search (with the Remote Control)

Usethe following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture.

O During playback, press the

search. There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR switches between them each time the button is pressed.

@ Pressthe PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.

FF button for forward video search, or the REW button for reverse

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the Remote Control) o

To move through the cassette faster, press the STOP button and then press the FF or REW button to fast forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed In this mode.)

@ Pressthe

NOTE:

● If you use other than E-90–E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.

STOPbutton to stop fast forward or rewind.

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Shuttle System

The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using ]ust the shuttle ring, # NOTE:

. Theshuttleringdoesnotrotate360°

Playback

DURING

(Rewind)

DURING

(VSR1

(VSRz)

(v~:,;

TAPE SPEED

STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind

6’”””’”%:

:lPAusmu

UDF Mv

WY(X2

mswt Aam

PLAY MODE Video Search

VSF1)

4 4

(VSF 2

hold)

Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release It. (The shuttle

ring WIIIreturn to centre.)

(Fast !orward)

‘VSF 2) QDuring playback, turning the

Pressthe STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind,

s Turn the ring to the left or the right during playback to enter VSF(Video

Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search

two speeds by turning the ring. Release the ring (the shuttle ring returns to centre) to return to playback.

VCR in VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR mode. Pressthe PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback,

Reverse) mode, Select from

ring all the way to the left or right locks the

(Video search Reverse)

Slow Motion Playback (with~othe Remote Control)

Pressthe SLOW button on the remote control during playback Press the SLOW @ or @ button (to the right of the SLOW button) to vary the slow motion playback speed between ‘Js

V30 of the normal playback speed.

and Pressthe PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.

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Playback

Still Picture and Frame Advance

Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button during playback. This will freeze the picture on your TV,

If noise bars appear on the screen during still picture, set your VCR to the slow mode and press the CHANNEL Ia/@ buttons to make the noise disappear, Then press the PAUSH STILL (F.ADV) button again, If there ts vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press the CHANNEL G/Q buttons to stop thejitter. Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button

during still mode for frame advance. Press the PLAY/x2 button again to resume normal playback,

Double Speed Playback

Press the PLAY/x2 button during playback, The tape WIII be played back at twice the normal speed.

@ press the

PLAY/X2button to resume normal

playback.

NOTES:

● Sound IS muted during video search, slow motton, still

picture,frame advance,and double speed ~layback

● To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR {VIIIresume

normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playbackand still picture

● This model cannot pIayback a tape recorded In LP

(Long Play)mode

Colour Mode

If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn black and white. In this event, set the COLOURmode on the MODE selection screen to PAL (strict PAL colour mode). Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode.

(See Mode Selection on page 14.)

‘;;~”;::,ALpg ~“,omode

REPEAT

Strict

SELECT :A V CHANGE :4 ➤ ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

(Select with + or ➤ button.)

Then press SET button. M NOTE:

● When the colour mode ISset to fixed colour mode whlIe

the VCR ts playing back a black and white tape or

receiving a black and white broadcast, the olcture may be coloured In th(sevent, set the COLOURmode on the MODEselection

screen to “AUTO”mode

PALcolourmode

● ,

Auto Tracking Control System

This function automatically adjusts the tracking to

match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages

in the followlng cases,

● ~henycu nsert the casse:;e and beg;n playoack

● When you Dress:he CHANNEL~ ana : o~::ons al ‘be same

tlrre

● When the ‘vCRhas beel c)a~lng back an Jr reccrdec sec:lo~

of tape, and :hen reaches a recordea [ace segment When auto ‘rackl~g engages ‘ a few seconas

=.—

—

— =&

(

Poor Tracking

NOTE:

● Whena poorly recorctea !ape !S played Dac<, auto !racklna

maY nOtOcerate normaily n this event, man~allv aalhst ~ne tracking ,vltb the CHANNEL ~/~ buftons :0 make ~P}, nclse dlsapoear

➤ on !he W sc’een ‘Iasnes .cr

)

, -—

Normal tracking

Auto Head Cleaning System

When the tape is Inserted or ejected, this system automatlca[ly cleans the drum and heads with a special roller before record ing or play~ack begins, protecting the heads and drum from dirt and preserving beautiful picture quallty

Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow Immediate recording and playback

After pressing the REC or PLAY/x2 button, It takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback ISengaged when Inthe standby mode,

Auto Rental Mode

(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL

mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.) The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your VCR automatically turns

on the power, winds the tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape, When the tape reaches the end of recorded section, the VCRautomatically rewinds the tape, ejects It and turns off the power,

WNOTES:

● If there IS more than a : 5 second u nrecoraed section

between recorded sections :he and rewind. To watch the next recorded secllon press [he STOP button fast forward to that seclton and ~lay !he ia~e

● If the erasure protection nole IScovered press ThePLAY/x 2

button after the power turns on automatically

Mode does notwork )

● TheAUTO REPE,4Tmode nas prlorlty over the AUTO RENTAL

mode If ihe AUTO REPEATmode ISset io ON and [he ~’deo cassette reacnes its end [be VCR WIIIrewlnc :he tape and plav It back again without ejec:lng the

Dower

tape ,VIII automatically SIOD

iape or !urn!rg off :he

(Auio Rental

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Playback

Blue

Set the This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portio;s of a tape, and when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. A blue screen to the Auxiliary input (LINE IN) mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR.(The BLUE BACK mode IS

set to AUTO at the factory.)

● Blue Back does not function during still picture and video search

● Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal IStoo strong or too weak

● Blue Back cannot be recorded.

. If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV programme, or If the Input signal

Back

BLUEBACK modeto AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 14.)

WIII also appear If the VCR IS set

NOTES:

IS weak while tape dubbing,

the monitor screen may turn blue since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper slqnal received. In this event, set the BLUEBACK mode to OFF

IS belna

FullAutoPlayback

(This function only works when AUTO RENTALmode

Auto Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure

protection tab removed, your VCR automatically turns on the power and plays back the tape When the

tape reaches its end, the VCRautomatically rewinds the tape, ejects It and turns off the power

NOTE:

● If the erasure protection hole IS covered, press the PLAYX2 button after the power turns on automatically

on the MODE selection screen is set to OFF) Full

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❑ R

ecording a TV Programme

Cassette Erase Protection

A ~ cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental

%,,erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recordinq. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed,

place ad~eslve tape over the tab opening.

Recording a TV Programme

CHANNEL +/S

Insert a cassette,

OPERATE

PAUSE/STILL

REC

STOP

ERASURE‘ROTECTION TAB

I I

OPERATE INPUT

SELECT

RE~

PAUSE,’

STiLL STOP

PREPARATION

● Turn on your TV and select the video channel

PROCEDURE

Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection

Select the channel position you wish

Pressthe REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To

pause during recording, press the PAUSWSTILL (F. ADV) button again.

To stop recording, press the STOP button.

# NOTES:

The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.

. To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO~l DEO terminal on the rear of the VCR,

press the channel position situated between the last channel and first channel, (When the AV posltlon ISselected, ‘AV” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed, )

. If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the strict colour mode on the MODE

selection screen. (See Colour

INPUTSELECTbutton on the remote control or press the CHANNEL 3/e buttons to select the AV

Mode.) Normally,the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”

to record with the CHANNEL @/@buttons,

PAUSHSTILL(F.ADV)button. To resume recording, press the

hole is covered,

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps ~ to ~ have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TVtuner,

At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, eject the tape and turn off the power.

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❑ Simple RecordingTimer

There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience

● Immediate recording:

Convenient

● Delayed recording:

Convenient when leaving the house or going to ~ed

Immediate Recording

when having an unexpected vlsltor or telephone call

CH%EL VI

●REC

d NOTE:

● Pressthe STOP button to terminate recording

Delayed Recording

CHANNEL S . PICTURE ON 21

■

BTIME

S .PICTURE ON

aSTART

-8;:4 O’U-

~ selectthec~annel~osltlon

to oe recorded Dy

pressing the CHANNEL z/c buttons

Echae~OSf02~n

~ Press the REC button to enter the nor~ai

Ing mode, Then, press The REC buttcn

record

repeatedly to set the desired ending time

(Ex,.End;ng :Ime 9,30 AM)

Y NOTES:

● Each press of the REC button Increases [be stop ‘Ime D\~.2

minutes

● If necessary, press the CHANNEL ?/: buttons [o change

the mtnutes setting

o Select the channel posltlon to be recorded oy

pressing the CHANNEL s/s buttons

(Ex: Channelposition. Z)

@ Set the starting time by pressing :he DTIME

button. (Ex Slart/ng?ime840 A&/)

NOTES:

● Eachpress of the ~ TIME buitcn ncreases the start !)me ~y

10 minutes

● Setting the time within a 24-houroerlou In ~O-mIntite oter,als

possible

● Pressthe3/,: buttonsto adjust [he minutesIf necessary

@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.

(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30 AM)

NOTES:

● EachpressoftheRECbuttonincreasesthestoptimeby 10minutes

If necessary,pressthe CHANNEL@,/@buttons to change the

●REC

■

S .PICTURE ON

aSTART

STOP

8 :4 O,U

-9 :i o M,.

minutessetting.

Pressthe OPERATE button to turn off the power.

OPERATE

(Ex.: Present time: 8:28 AM)

d NOTES: . After the Simple Recording Timer ISset, the channel posit!on cannot be changed . To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first press the OPERATE button to turn on the power Then press

QTIMEbutton to confirm the starting and ending time Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power

the

● To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting, press the CLEAR button on the remote control To

clear after setting, turn on the power, press the QTIME button to selec?Simple Recording Timer mode. and ‘pen

press the CLEAR button.

● The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set If the timer has been preset (“TIMER” Indicator on the als~lay ISIrt) If

this ISthe case, cancel the

timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button, turn on the power and

then proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer

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❑ R

ecording with the Timer

The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period.

PREPARATION QLoad the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole IScovered The VCR power will automatically

turn on.

c Check that the clock ISdisplaying the correct time (See Setting the Clock on page 9 )

PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel posltlon

47 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1996, If the

present time is 10:28(morning), December 14, 1996.

[Menu]

{

“+’~-”a

[Timerposltlon]

j DATE PR START ST?P

~-~ $ * ~

112

m(D::::::::TOp~

[Date]

Numeric .ATE,R,,.., ,,., “2

butions

--- --- --

-- /---- - -------

--/-- -- - --- --

AtrV ~~;~;=-;;:;’”~;;;;.;;”

❑

DATE PR START STOP

15 / 12,-- - : --- - : --

-- /-- --

-- {.- -- -:--

ONC6 DAILY

! “-~~EKLy~ SELECT : 4 b CRANaS :A * ;HTZR :SET XXIT :MEMU

1/2

. . . . .:. .

i . ..

[Once]

IDailyWeekly]

AIV 9 ➤

O Press the MENU button.

Select the TIMER-setting

mode and press the

SET button.

@ Select the timer posltlon with the A/~ buttons

and press the SET button.

● If the timer posltlons 1 to 4 have already been

set, the screen changes to 2/2 (timer posltlons 5 to 8).

set the date for timer recording w[th the numeric

A/T buttons on the remote control and then

press the ➤ button

● First set the ‘day’ digits and then ‘month’ If there IS

only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a Ofirst

~ If you want to record

only once, press the b button and go to step e. Otherwise, select “D (DAILY)” to record at the same time each day or

“W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each

week by pressing the A or V button, and then pressing the E button.

set the channel number using the numeric or A /

T buttons and then press the F button.

● To record audio and video from an external source

‘:;’[~]+~

‘::’m”

K NOTES:

The A / T buttons can also be used to set the date and time Instead of the numeric buttons

. Press Ofirst if the day, month, hour or minute ISa single digit

through an AUDIONIDEO terminal on the VCR press

A“poltlonlelected,,A”,,,d,p,ayedwherea

the A/~ buttons to select an AV channel. (When an channel posltlon number is usually displayed )

~ Set the start time with the numeric buttons or A /

T buttons and

press the ➤ button.

- .,

Lontinuea on next page

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❑

Recording with the Timer

[stop] @ Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or A /

Y buttons, and press the ➤ button

‘:::m “

[Timerreview]

DATE PR START STOP

15/12 47 12:oom12 :30

-- /-- -- -: --- -,--

--/-- -- -:--- -:-VCONTINUE

CANCEL :CLEAR SELECT :A V ENTER :SET

1/2

EXIT :MENU

Normal Screen

@ Press the SET button, To programme additional

timer settings, repeat steps @ through @

To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

flMER @ To set the VCR forautomahc hmerrecordlng,

press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the “TIMER” indicator fights on the VCRdlsplay

tiNOTES: .

If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmed, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette, and shut off automatically

● If power ISinterrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc ), all timer settings WIIIbe cancel led

● If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed when there IS no cassette loaded, “TIMER” flashes for 5 seconds,

indicating that timer recording ISnot possible.

s If the TIMER ON/OFF button IS pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded,

“TIMER” flashes and the cassette is ejected.

● When “TIMER” is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancel ling/confirming timer posltlons are not

possible. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/conf irming timer positions, press the

TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer (“TIMER” disappears), and then turn on your VCR.

● During timer recording, the timer cannot be set,

. To terminate timer recording, press the STOP button during timer recording

● If no buttons are pressed within one minute while setting a timer programme position, the mode automatically

returns to the previous mode.

● If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.

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❑

Recording with the Timer

ConfirmingTimer Programmed

Youcan see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmed that are already set

PREPARATION

● Turn on your ~ and VCR and select the video channel on the Tv

‘au} $$ ‘:;::’’’’s”

SELECT . V ENTER SET EXIT MB””

[Example]

--/-- -- -: --- -:--

;

ONCHDAILYMEEKLY ONCE noindicator DAILY WEEKLY“W”ISdfsplayed

“D”isdisplayed

CHANGE :A T

EXIT :MENU

Normal Screen

*8 @ :electthe TIMER-setting mode wththe A / 7

AIV

SET

~ Pressthe MENU button,

uttons and then press the SET button

Q The

@ To return to

screen for confirming programmed that have

been set will appear.

● Check the information displayed.

cIf you want to correct the data, select the

programme to be changed with the A / T buttons and then press the

the setting as described on pages 21 and 22

the Normal Screen, press the MENU button. c After checking or correcting the programme

contents, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to

enter the Timer Standby mode

SETbutton, Correct

Canceling Timer Programmed

Performthe following procedure to cancel timer programmed that havealready been set

PREPARATION

● Turnon your TV and VCRand select the video channel on the TV

DATX Pm START STOP

CARCIL

SXLXC7

EMTS~ :SBT

DATEPMSTARTSTOP

CLEAR ~

‘L

..,.- ..

--/-. --

--/-- --

CANCXL CLEAR SILECT :A ~ ENTXR .SIT gXIT MENU

‘au+

1/2

VCOUTINUE

:CLEAR

A -

EXIT :MINU

1/2

. ... . ..

..... .:..

.:..- .:..

vcOmTIMon

Normal Screen

O Pressthe MENU button. @ Select the TIMER-setting mode with the A / 7

buttons and then press the SET

~ The screen for confirming timer recording pro-

grammedthat have been set WIIIappear. . Select the programme number you wish to

cancel with the A / V buttons

~ Double-check that It is the programme you wish

to cancel, and press the CLEAR button. It WIIIbe cleared on the screen

NOTE:

● Ensure that the remote control is In VCR mode Press the

VCRbuttorl

~ To return to the Normal

buttc>r~

● If thc:rf~ ~~restl II some programmed set, press

tll[) TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Sl:]r )(~t~yrrlcjcjf;

Screen, press the MENU

button

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~ Sharp Super Picture

This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture ~

quality.

Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR.

“S PICTUREON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds Each time the button ISpressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF

S.PICTURE

d NOTES:

● Thisfunction only operates during playback It WIIInot operate when recording or watchlnq a TV ~roqramme with the VCR tuner

● This funct!on can not be setto ON/OFFwith the MENU screen displayed

● If power ISInterrupted for more than 60 seconds tpower failure, etc ),the setting WIIIreturn to ON

(The Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory) ON:

Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function WIII create a clearer image during playback.

OFF: Set to OFF when playlng back a tape on the VCR while editing or when strong noise appears on the screen. editing source.

Set to OFFwhen using the VCR as an

PICTURE ON

~z ero-Back Function

Thezero-backfunctionmakesthecassettefastfoward (orrewind)tothepreviouslyset “000 00”pointandstopthere

@ Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR button on

the remote control at the point you wish to return to later. “0:00.00” IS

ZEROBACK

# NOTE:

● The zero-back function does not operate during recordtng The functton works during the playback. stop fast forward, rewind a~d

video search modes

displayed.

~ Press the ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The VCR

automatically detects the direction of the “0:00.00” posltlon and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.

@ Whenthetapereachesthe“0:00.00”position,thetapeautomaticallystops.

)

~ DPSS(Digital Programme Search System)

With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSSfeature makes use of index signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.

Index Signal

An index signal is automatically recorded on the ./ tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording.

@ Load a tape containing index signals into the VCR.

@ Select the index number of the desired programme using the DPSS

B or @ button on the remote control.

‘g;%

d NOTES:

● DPSSmay not function properly If the index s!gnals are too close together (wlthln 3 minutes of each other)

● DPSScanbecancelledby pressingthePLAY/x2 or STOPbutton

. IfthetapereachesIts end or ISrewound completely before Iocatlng the desired Index signal DPSSIScancelled

● DPSSmay not functton for damaged or worn tapes

● The DPSSfunction cannot be used with tapes that contain no Index signals

. The starting point of a programme may vary sllghtly

● DPSSdoes not operate during the slow, still, record, ttmer standby and timer recording modes or wnen there ISno cassette Ioaced

@ Search starts Immediately after you releasethe button. (When a signal

is located, the displayed number decreases.)

~ When the selected index signal-encoded section

begins automatically.

~nd(~~{~::a

Current tape position

IS found, playback

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~ Auto Repeat

With this feature, the entire tape @ Set the REPEATmode on the MODE-selectlon screen to ON.

When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR

playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play It back

again.

WNOTES:

● The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE selection screen. (See Auto Repeat on

page 14 )

. If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the beginning with the rewind function or the reverse video

search, the tape will automatically start playback.

IS played back repeatedly.

WIII stop

~ Skip Search

When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control IS pressed during playback

SKIPSEARCH

I Number of Times Pressed I Foward Video Search Time I

2 times

3 times

During skip search, the interval of the video search will flash on the display.

mode, the VCR will perform a forward video search for a fixed Interval of playback

time before resuming playback. Depending on how many times the button is pressed,

it is possible to set the forward video search time to approx, 30, 60, 90 or 120

seconds of recorded material.

(On the VCR display)

1-/ ,

times

time

Approx.30sec.

(of playback

Approx.60sec.

(ofplaybacktime)

Approx.90sec.

(ofplaybacktime)

Approx. 120 sec.

(of playback time)

time)

:[/” :/ !:

‘ } 1–/ ;7’

: I“ /-/ /-/:

/I\

‘;

‘T <7’

:/ /-/:

. + IT ;7:

; : . L1 ~1,/

/ \

~ Child-Proof

Any selected mode on the VCR can be locked-in to prevent accidental change to another mode by simply pressing the % button on the remote control.

Example:Engaging Child-proof lock during playback

MNOTE:

If power ISinterrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc ), the

and the timer memories must be reset.

All modes remain locked (including power-off) until the Child-proof lock is disengaged (except when the VCRis in the full auto function mode).

-- ——.—

—

Lock

@ Press the % button on the remote control for about 2

seconds, “%” flashes on the VCR display.

@ “%” stops flashing (remains lit), and the Child-proof lock is

engaged,

e Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the

VCRwill continue to play the tape,

TheChild-prooflockcan bedisengagedbythefollowingmethod: @ Press the % button on the remote control for about 2

seconds. “%” starts flashing.

@ “%” disappears, and

the Child-proof lock is disengaged

Child-proof lock may disengage The clock

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~ VCR Display

When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes In the followlng way. (However, the followlng is the case when the clock time

IS set and displayed In the 12-hour system.)

Example:

[TAPECOUNTER/CHANNEL]

Example,

[TAPEREMAININGTIME/CHANNEL]#

# NOTE:

● During timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record flnlsh time When the DISPLAY button ISpressed,

the display changes In the following way.

Exam~le:

[RECORDFINISHTIME]

Exam~le: [COUNTER]

d NOTE:

● During Simple Recording Ttmer recording, the timer position number ISnot dtsplayed, and “Q” Ilghts Instead of “TIMER”

Example:

[PRESENTTIME]

Exam~le +

[TAPEREMAININGTIME] I

Example.

[PRESENTTIME/CHANNEL]

Counter Clear

Make sure the counter ISdisplayed, then press the CLEAR button on the remote control, “0:00.00” is displayed.

d NOTE:

● The counter will reset to “0:00 00” when the tape ISrewound completely

~ Tape Remaining Display

On Screen Display

● Select

COUNTER

‘uL:isp’:; H ‘:j;lt:;t::;rk:;mode by pressing the

MODE OSD

NOTES:

c When you Insertthe tape and the VCR is in the stop mode,

the tape remaining cannot be computed. The following indicator is shown been comDuted or cannot be computed,

c When you‘start recording or playback, the VCRwill begin the computation However, this may take some time.

When computation IScompleted, tape remalnlng WIIIbe shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds

● If the “REM,” mode ISselected with the MODE OSD or DISPLAY button and the VCR IS In stop mode, the tape will automatically

fast forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCRwill begin computing the amount of tape remaintng

● Durtng computation, the REC button WIIInot function, and pressing the STOP, PLAY/x2, or other buttons WIIIInterrupt the

computation

● Setting the DPSSor ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel It.

● The indicated length of tape remaining ISonly an approximate guide

● Th!sfunction may not properly work for video tapes otherthan E60, E90, E180and E240

● The length of tape remalnlng during fast forward or rewind may be Indicated as greater than It actually IS.

● When ~~~ and _ tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the Indication may not be correct.

button on the remote control.

whenthe tape remaininghas not yet

Warning for the length of tape remaining

When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time is left, the remalnlng length

of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.

NOTE:

● No warning, however, WIIIbe shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Ttmerrecording,

VCR Display

IOSD]

[VCRdisplay]

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~ Editing from a Camcorder toYour VCR

Edltlng from your Camcorder IS extremely easy using your VCR with a linear tape counter etc The connection diagram below

precise connection lnformatlon,

IS for a guldellne only Refer to your Camcorder operation manual for

–Select

posltlon AV

❑ Specifications

Format:

Video recording system:

Video signal system:

Maximum playing time:

Tape width:

Tape speed:

Antenna:

Reception channels:

RFoutput signal:

Powerrequirement:

Powerconsumption:

Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Video input:

output:

Audio input: (phono type)

output: (phonotype)

Dimensions:

Weight:

Supplied accessories:

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice

VHSPAL standard Two rotary heads, helical scan

PALcolour or monochrome signals: 625 lines

240 min. with E-240 video cassette

12.7 mm

23.39 mm/see. SP 75 Ohm unbalanced

VHFchannel Oto 12,UHFchannel 28 to 69

UHFchannel 31 to 40 (preset to 37)

AC 240 V, 50 HZ

16W (approx.)

5°c to 4o”c

–20°C to 60°C

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Line: –8dBs, 47 kohm

–8dBs, 1 kohm

Line:

380 (W) x 290.5 (D) x 93 (H) mm

3.5 kg (approx.) 75-ohm coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit, R6 (AA, UM/SUM-3) battery x 2

Page 28

❑ Before Calling for Service

Check this list before calling for service

Problem PossibleCause/Solutions

MISCELLANEOUSPROBLEMS

power.

. No

The OPERATE buttonwillnotfunction.

● Cassettecannot be ejected.

● The VCR display does not operate

properly.

● No operation when any button is

pressed.

● VCR does not record.

● Cassette is automatically ejected when

pressing the REC, or the TIMER ON/ OFF button.

. No tape movement.

● Cassette cannot be loaded

● Picture does not change even though

the CHANNEL o/@ buttons are

pressed.

● Desired channel position cannot be

selected.

● Make sure the power cord is plugged In.

. Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.

● Press the TIMER ON/OFF buttonand disengage the t[mer

. Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged.

● Safety device /nVCR ISfunctioning.

Unplug VCR and plug In again after a few minutes and set the clock again Set the timer aga!n If necessary

● Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed Use a

differentcassetteor placeadhesivetapeoverthetabopening

● CheckIfacassetteISloaded

● Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed Use a

differentcassetteor placeadhesivetapeoverthetabopening

● Make sure VCR ISnot In pauselstlll mode

● Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.

. Make sure there is no other cassette Inside. . Make sure the cassette ISproperly positioned and reinsert

● Make sure the VCRis not in the timer setting or clock setting mode.

. Make sure

● The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for

that channel.

the VCR IS not In the channel setting mode.

NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE

● No colour or poor TV picture on normal

viewing.

● Snowy picture appears on TV during

playback.

● Make sure all the cables are connected properly.

● Make sure the VCR power cord ISproperly plugged in.

. Adjust the

CHANNEL@/@buttonsortryadifferentcassette

. The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnet!c

coating of the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)

● No picture appears or colour is not

correct during playback.

● Make sure the TV is set to the samechannel as the VCR RF

converter output channel adjuster.

● Check all connecting cables.

REMOTECONTROLPROBLEM

The VCR cannot be operated by the

remote control.

This unit is equipped with a microprocessor.

noise or Interference. If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug It In agatn after a few minutes

● The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit.

● The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the

photoreceptor window.

● The batteries are exhausted.

● The batteries have not been inserted In the correct dtrectlon (+ i –

polarlty).

Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical

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