Sharp VC-A210X Operation Manual

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SHARP?

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

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GENERAL INFORMATION

RECORDING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND

PRECAUTIONS Features Accessories Major Components of Your VCR Remote Control

l Inserting the Batteries

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SETTING UP

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Connections ...................................................

Adjusting

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

Setting the Clock Setting the Channels Channel

Menu Screen ................................................... 13

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

l How to Display Indicators

Mode Selection ............................................... 14

the Video Channel

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Skip/Cancelling Skip..

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3 4 4 5 6

6 9

Recording a TV Programme

l Cassette Erase Protection l To Watch Another TV Programme While

Recording

Simple Recording Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*...........

Recording with the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*..............

l Confirming Timer Programmes l Cancelling Timer Programmes

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

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New Sharp Super Picture ..............................

Zero-Back Function

DPSS (Digital Programme Search

System) .........................................................

Auto Repeat Skip Search New Child-Proof Lock VCR Display

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

Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..

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- BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback

l Inserting a Video Cassette l Playback l Video Search l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote

Control)

@Still Picture and Frame Advance

l Double Speed Playback

l Colour Mode

.Auto Tracking Control System

l Auto Head Cleaning System

*Auto Rental Mode

l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism l Blue Back

l Full Auto Playback

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HELPFUL HINTS

Specifications

Before Calling for Service .............................

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IMPO#TANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

ZAUTION

3EFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND

.HEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS

IPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.

_ocation and Handling

. 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.

. Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.

. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.

Do not insert or drop anything into the VCR through the air vents or cassette compartment as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.

Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately and contact the retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp

immediately.

5. Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer

the cabinet could

For service and

or service centre

approved by Sharp.

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? The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause

damage to your machine.

Zaution-Prevent Condensation

Nhen moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one,

condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads.

f you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the

Jideotape and VCR may be damaged. To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for a few hours for :he VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or

-ecording.

This is particularly important before loading a cassette for the first

-ime 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 sti experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.

Others

relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position tc

authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied a giving that authority.

OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off) Clock display will work regardless of this

button.

This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period, be sure to unplug the cord.

/ Features

@MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism) *Ha (High Quality) Circuity @Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese

with Menu Screen Guidance @Sharp Super Picture .OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance

Enhances picture quality during playback.

.DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism e 365=Day, 8-Programme

Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)

*Auto Channel Tuning

048~Channel Preset PLL

POWER SUPPLY:

The voltage supply of this VCR

CASSETTE TAPE:

This VCR uses m standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark

Accessories

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Frequency Synthesized Tuner

s AC 240 V, 50 Hz

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

Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable)

Remote control unit

Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or AA) batteries for

the remote control unit

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Major Components of Your VCR

:ront

OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)

Clock display will work regardless of this button.

Cassette compartment (See

Playback, Recording.)

VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)

- Basic function

controis (See

Playback, Recording.)

Channel tuning controls (See

Setting the Channels.)

(NoTE)

when the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel

position number is usually displayed) wtll lignt up. When the power is OFF, this part will not be !it.

Cassette-h

Indicator

Play/Double speed

playback

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p _

5 f I I_ I_

l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. (See page 26.)

Rewind

Fast Forward

Still/

Frame Advance

5 H 8 I? P

p j”i ; 1 it, 1:

When AC power cord

is first plugged in.

Slow

lo/

Record

(When operating mode

IS disolavedl

Ret Pause

Recording with the timer/

Simple Recording timer

Recording mark

Video Search Rewind

Video Search Forward

New Child-Proof lock

Rear

Connection terminals (See Connections

RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) adjuster

(UHF channel 31 to 40)

on page 7.)

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Remote Control

OPERATE button

OPERATE for TV button

TIMER ON/OFF button

INPUT SELECT for TV button

MENU button

A/T’/+ /b button

TIMER button

PLAY/X2 button

REW button

STOP button

REC button

D TIME button

TAPE SPEED button

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Only for most models of SHARP TVs

VOLUME w buttons

CHANNEL 010 buttons SET button

CLEAR button

FF button

PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button

Numeric buttons

AM/PM button

Digit select

(When inputting up to two digit

channel numbers)

SKIP SEARCH button

SLOW button

010 buttons

(Slow O/O, DPSS a/s)

Inserting the Batteries

MODE OSD button

DISPLAY button

CHANNEL 010 buttons

INPUT SELECT for VCR button ZERO BACK button

ti button (New Child-proof lock)

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.

Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities

( +/- ) indicated in the remote control.

Slide out

l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity. l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light. l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batterie

properly.

l Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use. l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time.

Slide in

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Connections

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) Disconnecting TV Cable

Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set.

3 Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR

Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.

ANTENNA IN

) 9 Connecting VCR to TV

Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.

ANTENNA IN

Adjusting the Video Channel

-0 view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV nd tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).

Make sure both units (TV and VCR) are connected (Power cord) to the Power point.

Turn on your TV.

Select an unused channel on your TV. Set the power on the VCR to off. (If the VCR is ON, press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.) Keep pressing the MENU button for more than two seconds to light up the “VCR” on the VCR display.

Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the MENU pattern appears on your TV screen.

(Refer to your TV Operation Manual for tuning procedures.)

’ If interference or a beat pattern is received when the test pattern is tuned in, use a small screwdriver to turn the RF

converter output channel adjuster to change the VCR output channel, and then retune your TV as above.

RF converter ou

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Setting the Language

When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the languag will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform th following procedure.

II, F ADV

(VCR buttons

on the unit)

OPERATE ~-\

MENU \

(Same function)

V CHANNEL A

(

(Same function)

pm%->

SET

A/V/4/,

2) Buttons on the front

Numeric buttons

l You can use either the

remote buttons or button: on the front panel.

1) Buttons on the remote

control are in green;

ALUP V -+ Down

4 + Left

b -+ Right

panel are; A + Channel up V -+ Channel down

++REW

b -+FWD

Initial Setting of Language

L*NG”*OE

@ Press the MENU button.

Select the language with the A/V buttons and

FRANCAIS ESPAROL

SELECT :.. ENTER

:SET

EXIT :MENU

Or r) 0 v

SET

press the SET button.

Ex. : ENGLISH

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l Refer to page 9 to set the clock.

Changing Language

l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.

ress the MENU button. Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V buttons and press the SET button.

TIMER MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK

SELECT :. Y ENTER

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:SET

EXIT :MENV

; 0

SET

‘0

I-

f PRANCAIS t ESPAROL s 9%

SELECT :. v

f i ENTER

:SET

EXIT :MENU

OrI) 0

v 0

SET

press the SET button.

Ex.: ENGLISH

@ Select the language with the A/v buttons and

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Setting the Clock

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hen you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure

more than 60 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power

the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then

3rform the following procedure.

itial Setting of Clock

OPERATE

Numeric

buttons

AM/PM

SET

Allidi,

@ First set the language (Refer to page 8). Then press the SET button

CLOCK

@ Select whether

AM/PM time or

v buttons, and

the clock should show 12-hour 24-hour time by pressing the A/ then press the b button.

Ex.: 12H

[NoTE)

l “24H” ,,_,.,.,..._.....

l “12H” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.

. . . . .

. . . . . 12-hour AM/PM display

@ Set the present time with the numeric or A/v

Numeric

buttons

MODE TIME

1ZH w l/O1 00

CLOCK

DATE

YKAR

buttons on the remote control and then press the

b button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the

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

digit, enter a 0 first.)

MODE :ZIB/lZB SELECT :4 b BNTER :SET EXIT

CHANQE:r v

:UENU

Set AM or PM, using the AM/PM button. (12 hour)

Ex.: 10:28AM

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

indicator.

24-hour display.

Numeric

buttons

CLOCK

TIME

MODE

10:28AM m 00

128

DATE

YEAR

0 Set the date with the numeric or r/r buttons on the

remote control, and then press the b button. (First set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If there is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.)

DATX

Numeric

buttons

MODE TINE DATE YEAR 128

:DAY/MONTH

CLOCK

10128AH 15/12 m

SET

Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)

@ Set the year digits with the numeric or A/‘I

buttons on the remote control. (If there is only one ‘year’ digit, enter a 0 first.)

Ex.: 97

@ Press the SET button. To return to the Normal

@‘O

Screen, press the MENU button.

:hanging Clock Setting

If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change it, select “clock” from the MENU, and then

follow the procedures above.

0 Press the MENU button.

CrmtaIP~I PRESZT

LAUOUAOE

Select item “CLOCK” with the A/V buttons and

press the SET button.

SET

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the SET

button.

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Setting the Channels

Your VCR can receive VHF channels 0 to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. Your VCR has 4

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

j-KiGK->

.Use the A / V / ( / b buttons on the remet

control to set the OSD.

l Channel position numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, an

29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped whe the CHANNEL @ or @ button is used.

l If the picture is not clear, if you want a differer

channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset skipped channel, reset the channel as follows.

AUTO TUNING

PREPARATION *Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

ress the MENU button.

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A/T

TIMER MODE

CLOCK LANGUAQE

SET

buttons, and press the SET button.

_::i::’ if,', EXIT :UKNUj

@ Select item “AUTO” with the A/V buttons and

MANUAL

SELECT :A V

ENTER : SET

EXIT : MENU

press the SET button.

rK@K)

.CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL a.

the factory.

@ The channel display on the TV screen will

AUTOMATIC TUNING.

PLEASE WAIT.

Normal

Screen

EXIT :MENU

l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 12 to skip unwanted channels. l If some channels were unable to be found, please refer to page 11 for Manual Tuning.

continue through all of the channels and wher: finished, the TV screen will return to the norma’

screen. The bar display indicates the estimated amoun of channels tuned.

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Setting the Channels

VIANUAL TUNING

‘REPARATION

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

Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7

Numeric

buttons

LANQIJAGX

SELECT :A v

ENTER t SET EXIT :NENU

CEANNEL PRESET

SELECT :. V

RNTER : SET EXIT :MENtl

[Preset CH]

CHANNEL FINE TUNING

A SET

Of- I) 0

SET

ress the MENU button. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / v buttons and press the SET button.

@ Select item “MANUAL” with the A or v buttons

and press the SET button.

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*CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at

the factory.

Select the preset channel position number with the numeric or 4 / b buttons, and then press the v button.

Numeric

buttons

SKIP

[Broadcast CH]

PRESET CR 3

#CHANNEL

FINR TUNING 4 b

SKIP ON m

SELECT :A V CEANQE:4 b ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

[Fine tuning]

PRILSST CH 3

CBANNSL

BIN8 TUNING

SXIP ON m

c&i

0 Press the numeric buttons or the 4 I b buttons

until you see the desired broadcast channel on

your TV, and then press the v button.

@ For fine tuning, press the 4 or b button until the

broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.

SET

Screen

Normal

l 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.

Screen

@ 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

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Channel skip

If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure. PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.

( Example: Skip channel position 12.

t TIMER

LANGUAGE

CHANNEi PRESET

AUTO

CHANNEL 02

FINE TUNING 4 b

OSKIP

ON m

Or I) 0

SET

@ Select item “MANUAL” with A / v buttons and

@ Set the channel position you wish to skip with the

@ Select SKIP setting mode with the A or 7

ress the MENU button. The MENU screen will appear. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / V buttons and

press the SET button.

4 / b (or numeric) buttons.

Ex.: 12

button.

press the SET button.

@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP ON and

SET

Normal

Screen

press the SET button.

@ If you wish to set more channels to be skipped,

repeat steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

Cancelling skip

PREPARATION

*Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.

Example: Reset channel position 12.

@Follow the same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure 0-0 below.

@ Select the channel position you wish to unskip

CHANNEL 02 FINE TUNING

4 b

with the ( / b (or numeric) buttons.

Ex: 12

#jBKIP m OFF

PSKIP ON m

SET

@ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or

Y button.

@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP OFF and

press the SET button.

@ If you wish to unskip more channels, repeat

steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

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Menu Screen

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@ Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

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

MENU button to display the MENU screen.

@ Select the item you want by pressing the A or ‘I 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.. .........................

‘: MODE.. .........................

3: CHANNEL PRESET..

4: CLOCK.. .......................

3: LANGUAGE

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

Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 20 for the setting procedure.) VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception an tape playback conditions. (See page 14.) Setting the channels. (See page 10.)

....

Setting the present time. (See page 9.) Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 8.)

MODE CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK LANGUAGE

SELECT :A V ENTER :SET EXIT

: MENU

ress the SET button.

The screen changes to the item which you have selected.

@ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.

OSD (On Screen Display)

lsii

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

Natching a broadcast on the video channel.

Display example

) PLAY, X2 )) VSF, FF

44 VSR, REW

n STOP, CASSElTE IN

11 ) F. ADV II b SLOW

11 STILL

l REC

Operating mode

S. PICTURE

(New Sharp Super Picture)

Simple

Recording timer

Clock display

Calendar display

S-PICTURE ON

Programme channel position

Auto Repeat display

Tape remaining

l II] REC PAUSE

l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.

Real time counter

DPSS

DPSS 191

How to Display Indicators @ Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

@ Press the 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 AUTO Display - 0 FULL Display --+ 0 COUNTER Display -+ @ Display off

AUTO Display When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/@ button is pressed, the current mode or the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.

INoTE)

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

Display Off. (If the mode indicator is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape.)

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Mode Selection

You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen.

PREPARATION

l Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

@ Press the MENU button.

@ Select the MODE selection mode with the A / ‘I 1

buttons, and then press the SET button.

[Colour]

~COLOUR

BLUE BACK OF? AUTO RENTAL REPEAT ON m

SELECT :A V CHANGE:4 b

ENTER :SET EXIT : MENU

[Blue Back]

COLOUR

~BLUE BACK

AUTO RENTAL REPEAT ON m

SELECT :A V ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

CHANGE:4 C

PAL

OF?

@ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 /

b buttons, and then press the ‘I button. (For details, see Colour Mode on page 16.)

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

PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Strict PAL colour mode.

@ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the 4

/ b buttons, and then press the 7 button.

AUTO

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

A blue screen will 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

DAnTO RENTAL

REPEAT

SELECT :A V ENTER :SET EXIT : MENU

[Repeat]

COLOUR BLUE BACK

AUTO RENTAL l OFF

HREPEAT ON m

SELECT :A V ENTER : SET EXIT

m PAL m OFF

m OFF

ON m

CHANGE:4 b

l PAL

. OFF

CHANGE:4 b

:NENu

@ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the

4 / b buttons, and then press the 7 button.

(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 17.)

@ Select the REPEAT mode by pressing the ( / b

buttons, and then press the ‘I button. (For details, see Auto Repeat on page 24.)

SET

Normal Screen

@ Press the SET button to return to the normal

screen.

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lserting a Video Cassette

ently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the

assette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the

33. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “I” appears on the VCR display. I remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.

‘layback

REPARATION

Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

OPERATE

Insert a cassette.

OPERATE

i) Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

nsert a cassette.

3 I

s) Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and i’ b” flashes on the TV

screen for a few seconds.)

3 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.)

REW FF

PLAY/x 2

REW

STOP

/idea Search

Jse the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture. 0 During playback, press the FF button for forward video search, or the REW button for reverse

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

TAPE SPEED

@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding @ 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.)

@ Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.

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

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Playback

Slow Motion Playback (with the

Remote Control)

Press the SLOW @ or 0 button (to the right

of the SLOW button) to vary the slow motion playback speed between l/5 and SO of the normal playback speed. Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal

playback.

Press the SLOW button on remote control during playback.

the

Still Picture and Frame Advance

Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.A.DV) 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 010 buttons to make

the noise disappear. Then press the PAUSE/

STILL (F.ADV) button again. If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture

Playback, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons

to stop the jitter.

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 will be played back at twice the normal speed.

@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal

playback.

l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still

picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.

l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume

normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and still picture.

l This model cannot playback a tape recorded in LP

(Long Play) mode.

Colour Mode

If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the pictur may turn black and white. In this event, set th. COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen t, PAL (strict PAL colour mode). Normally, tht

colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode. (See Mode Selection on page 14.)

COLOUR

BLUE BACK AUTO RENTAL REPEAT

SELECT :A 'I CHANGE:4 b ENTER

(Select with 4 or b button.)

Then press SET button.

[NaTE)

l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour mode whil

the VCR is playing back a black and white tape or 1

receiving a black and white broadcast, the picture m; be coloured. In this event. set the COLOUR mode on tF1

MODE selection screen to “AUTO” mode.

:SET EXIT

l OFF

m PAL

m OFF

ON m

:MENU

+ AUTO mode

Strict PAL colour mot

m .

Auto Tracking Control System

This function automatically adjusts the tracking : match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engage in the following cases:

l When you Insert the cassette and begin playback. l When you press the CHANNEL c and 0 buttons at the sarr

time.

l When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded sectic

of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment. When auto tracking engages, a few seconds

Poor Tracking

piGK>

l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracker

may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust t’ tracking with the CHANNEL O/G buttons to make any noic disappear.

” b” on the TV screen flashes f-

c /

Normal tracking

Auto Head Cleaning System

When the tape is inserted or ejected, this syster automatically cleans the drum and heads with special roller before recording or playbac begins, protecting the heads and drum from di and preserving beautiful picture quality.

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Playback

Quick Start with Full Loading

iVlechanism I/our VCR has a standby function (Full Loading

>dechanism) to allow immediate recording and olayback. qfter pressing the REC or PLAY/X2 button, it

:akes about 2 seconds until recording or

Jlayback is engaged when in the standby mode.

Auto Rental Mode

This function only works when AUTO RENTAL

node on the MODE selection screen is set to 3N.) 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 3n 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 VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns off the power.

Full Auto Playback

(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to

OFF.) Full 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 VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns off the power.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the

PLAY/x2 button after the power turns on automatically.

l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded section

between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop and rewind. To watch the next recorded section, press the STOP button, fast forward to that section and play the tape.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the PLAY/x2

button after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental Mode does not work.)

l The AUTO REPEAT mode has priority over the AUTO RENTAL

mode. If the AUTO REPEAT mode is set to ON and the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will rewind the tape and play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning off the power.

Blue Back

Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 14.) This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portions of a tape, and when receiving a non-

broadcasting channel. A blue screen will also appear if the VCR is set 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.)

l Blue Back does not function during still picture and

video search.

l Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast

signal is too strong or too weak.

l Blue Back cannot be recorded. l If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV

programme, or if the input signal is weak while tape

dubbing, the monitor screen may turn blue since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal

is being received. In this event, set the BLUE BACK

mode to OFF.

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Recording a TV Programme

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Cassette Erase Protection

A m] cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental

1IL8EU

erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents

recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

Recording a TV Programme

Insert a cassette.

INPUT SELECT

PAUSE/S;-&

ERASURE PROTECTION TAB

OPERATE

PLAY/x 2

STOP

EJECT

OPERATE

PREPARATION @Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

PROCEDURE 0 Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.

@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered. @ Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL @/@ buttons. @ Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To

pause during recording, press the PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button. To resume recording, press the PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button again.

@ To stop recording, press the STOP button.

CHANNEL O/O

PAUSE/STILL

I I

REC

CHANNEL 010

STOP

l The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes! and the VCR enters stop mode. l To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the rear of the VCR

press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL 010 buttons to select the AL channel position situated between the last channel and first channel. (When the AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.)

l If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the PAL mode on the MODE selectiori

screen. (See Colour Mode.) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps 0 to @ have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TV tuner. 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 Recording Timer

!!a

-here are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience. Immediate recording:

Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.

Delayed recording: Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.

mmediate Recording

CHANNEL

REC

Press the STOP button to terminate recording.

S.PICTURE ON

ICTURE

STOP

9:30AM

REM 2:00

o:oo.oo

Delayed Recording

CHANNEL

.PICTURE ON

@ Select the channel position to be recorded by

pressing the CHANNEL @I/@ buttons.

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

@ Press the REC button to enter the normal

recording mode. Then, press the REC button repeatedly to set the desired ending time.

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

INoTE)

l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by

10 minutes.

l If necessary, press the CHANNEL $f~/@ buttons to change

the minutes setting.

@ Select the channel position to be recorded by

pressing the CHANNEL B/s buttons.

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

REC

S.PZCTURE ON

BSTART

STOP -,s ; 3,oty

..S twb!

@ Set the starting time by pressing the aTIME

button. (Ex.: Starting time: 8:40 AM)

I-mm-)

l Each press of the aTIME button increases the start time

by 10 minutes.

l Setting the time within a 24-hour period in lo-minute

intervals is possible.

l Press the CHANNEL 810 buttons to adjust the minutes if necessary.

@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.

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

INoTE>

l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by

10 minutes.

*If necessary, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons to

change the minutes setting.

@ Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.

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

l After the Simple Recording Timer is set, the channel position cannot be changed. l To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first press the OPERATE button to turn on the power. Then press the

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

l To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting of “Delayed Recording”, press the CLEAR button on the

remote control. To clear after setting, turn on the power, press the BTIME button to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while a start time is flashing, press the CLEAR button.

l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“Q” indicator on the VCR display is lit). If this is

the 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.

l The stop time for delayed recording must be set within 10 seconds of setting the start time, otherwise start time must be

set again.

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Recording with the Timer

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

PREPARATION

l Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power will automaticall!

turn on.

*Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 9.)

PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel position 47 from 12:OO PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1997, if the

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

[Timer position]

-When the clock is set to 24H mode,

$I_.__”

wil

Numeric

buttons

[Menu]

appear.

[Date]

DITE PR START STOP

m _- _:___ _:___

__,__ __ _:___ _:___ __,__ __ _:___ _:___ __,__ __ _:___ _:___

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i i

I ’

0 Press the MENU button.

Select the TIMER-setting mode and press the SET button.

@ Select the timer position with the A/V buttons

and press the SET button.

l If the timer positions 1 to 4 have already been

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

*This screen can be selected directly by using

the TIMER button on the Remote Control.

@ Set the date for timer recording with the numeric

or A/V buttons on the remote control and then

press the F button.

l First set the ‘day’ digits and then ‘month’. If there is

only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.

Numeric /

buttons f

Numeric

buttons

[Channel]

DATE PR START STOP

15,12 m -_:--_-_ -:--_

DATE PR

15/12 47 __,__ __ __:-_-_ -:__-_

mm,__ __ __:_-__ _:_-__

--,__ -- -:_-_ _:___

[Once]

[Daily/Weekly]

’ A/VI).

112

When the clock is set to 24H mode, “AM/PM” will not appear.

If you want to record only once, press the b

button and go to step 0. 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 b button.

@ Set the channel number using the numeric or A /

v buttons and then press the b button.

l To record audio and video from an external source

through an AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press

the A/‘I buttons to select an AV channel. (When an AV position is selected,

“AV” is displayed where a

channel position number is usually displayed.)

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

V buttons and press the F button.

Continued on next page

l The A / v buttons can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons. l Press 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single digit.

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Recording with the Timer

Numeric

buttons

SET

WOPI

15/12 47 12:OOH~ __I__ __ _:___ _:___

__,__ -- _:___ _:___ __,__ -- _:--_-_ _:___

PR START STOP

[Timer review]

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

V buttons, and press the b button.

@ Press the SET button. To programme additional

timer settings, repeat steps @ through 0.

DATE PR START STOP

15/12 47 12:OOM412:3OPU

__,__ -- _:___ __:___ __,__ -- e:--_- -:___

CANCEL :CLEAR

SELECT :A V ENTER :SET

v - a/2 v v

EXIT :MENU

l/2

Normal Screen

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

TIMER

ON/OFF

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

off automatically.

If power is interrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.

press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the ‘W’ indicator lights on the VCR display.

If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed when there is no cassette loaded, “13” flashes for 5 seconds, indicating

that timer recording is not possible.

If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded, “Q” flashes and the cassette is ejected. When “a” is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions are not

possible. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer (“13” 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.

@ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording,

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Recording with the Timer

Confirming Timer Programmes

You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes that are already set. PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.

@ Press the MENU button. (If the “a“ indicator on the

VCR display is lit. cancel the timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button and then turn on

the power.)

@ Select the TIMER-setting mode with the A / Y buttons

and then press the SET button.

[Example]

l/2

R START STOP

@ The screen for confirming programmes that have been

set will appear.

l Check the information displayed. l If you want to correct the data, select the programme

to be changed with the A / v buttons and then press the SET button. Correct the setting as described on

pages 20 and 21.

button.

l After checking or correcting the programme contents,

ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY

ONCE: no indicator DAILY: “D” IS displayed. WEEKLY: “W” is displayed

Normal Screen

SET

0 To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

press the TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Standby mode.

Cancelling Timer Programmes

Perform the following procedure to cancel timer programmes that have already been set.

PREPARATION

@Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.

CLEAR

__,__ __ _:___ _:___ __,__ _. _:__. _:___ __,__ __ _:___

. . 2/2 . .

CANCEL :CLE*R SELECT :* ENTER :ser EXIT :“EN”

__,__ __ _:___ _:-__ __,__ __ _:___

. . 112 . .

CINCEL :CLE*R SEl.ECT :. . ENTER :sET EXIT :&SEN”

_:___

---

_:___

@ Press the MENU button. (If the “B“ indicator on the

VCR display IS lit. cancel the timer standby mode by

pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button and then turn on

the power.)

@ Select the TIMER-setting mode with the A / Il(r buttons

and then press the SET button.

1/Z

@ The screen for confirming timer recording programmes

that have been set will appear.

l Select the programme you wish to cancel with the A /

V buttons.

(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)

@ Double-check that i? is the programme you wish to

cancel, and press the CLEAR button. It will be cleared

on the screen.

(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)

Normal Screen

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

l If there are stil! some programmes set, press the

TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Standby mode.

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New Sharp Super Picture

This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture quality.

Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR. “S.PICTURE ON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds. Each time the button is pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF.

. . . . . . . . SE-’

*:::::::::D

(PlCTURE]

NoTE

l I t~s tunctlon only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner l This function can not be set to ON/OFF with the MENU screen displayed.

8 If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.

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

ON:

Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will

create a clearer image during playback. OFF:

Set to OFF when playing back a tape on strong noise appears on the screen. Set to

editing source.

the VCR while editing or when

OFF when using the VCR as an

8-_I]

S-PICTURE ON

Zero-Back Function

The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “O:OO.OO” point and stop there.

the counter is displayed. then press the CLEAR button on

control at the point you wish to return to later. “O:OO.OO” is

0 Press the

automatically detects the direction of the “O:OO.OO” position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.

@ When the tape reaches the “O:OO.OO” position, the tape automatically stops.

l The zero-back function does not operate during recording. The function works during the playback

video search modes.

DPSS (Digital Programme Search

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

ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The VCR

stop. fasr forward. rewind ancl

System)

VISS (Index) Signal

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

t VISS (Index signals)

Load a tape containing VISS (index) signals into the VCR.

Select the VISS (index) number of the desired programme using the

1, SLOW- @-

o EPS&

l DPSS may not function properly if the VISS (index) signals are too close together (within 3 minutes of each other). l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing the PLAY/x2 or STOP button. l If the tape reaches its end or is rewound completely before locating the desired VISS (index) signal. DPSS is cancelled. l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes. l The DPSS function cannot be used with tapes that contain no VISS (index) signals. l The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.

l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, timer standby, and timer recording modes, or when there is no cassette loaded,

DPSS 8 or a button on the remote control. Search starts immediately. (When a signal is located, the displayed number decreases.) When the selected VISS (index) signal-encoded section is found.

playback begins automatically.

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Auto Repeat

With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. @ Set the REPEAT mode on the MODE-selection screen to ON.

When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will stop

playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it back again.

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

page 14.) (And when the Auto Repeat is ON, “REPEAT” will be displayed on the OSD screen.)

l 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.

COLOUR BLUE BACK m OFF AUTO RENTAL m OFF REPEAT m OFF

-1 PAL

Skip Search

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

SKIP SEARCH

F-l

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.

. .

Number of Times Pressed

1 time

2 times

3 times

4 times

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

Forward Video Search Time

Approx. 30 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 60 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 90 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 120 sec.

(of playback time)

(On the VCR display)

N- ‘- ‘-0

;/!I :I /I;

/ I \

. i h ;1/

) I’ /_r I_/,

/ I \

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New Child-Proof Lock

With this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change. This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing children from operating the VCR or viewing select programmes while you are away from home.

\lew Child-Proof Lock

) Press %EI on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

“h” flashes and “ I<- - -”

1 Press * again.

Y3=&’ remains lit on the VCR display confirming that New Child-Proof Lock has been activated.

) Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in

the present mode. (If New Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns the power off.)

lights on the VCR-function display.

disengaging New Child-Proof Lock

Press h button for about 2 seconds.

“h” starts flashing and then disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged.

idvanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press h button on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “ti” flashes and ” :+I---” lights on the VCR display. Input the personal code number (4 digit code) with the numbered buttons. The personal code number you have input is displayed on the VCR display. Press %EI button again. ~~@&’ remains lit on the VCR display confirming that New Child-Proof Lock has been activated.

Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in the present mode. (If New Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns the power off.)

Disengaging Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press % button for about 2 seconds.

“@&’ flashes and “1%---I’ lights on the VCR display.

Input the personal code number (4 digit code) you used to activate Advanced New Child-Proof

Lock with the numbered buttons. The personal code number you have input is displayed on the VCR display. Press &EI button again.

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VCR Display

When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However. the following is the casf when the clock time is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.)

Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL]

Example: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL]

Example:

\ [PRESENT TIME/CHANNEL]

. During timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record finish time. When the DISPLAY button is pressed

the display changes in the following way. (If the “Q“ indicator on the VCR display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button and then turn on the’power.)

Example: [RECORD FINISH TIME]

Example: [OPERATING MODE]

Example: [COUNTER]

l During Simple Recording Timer recording, “a ” lights.

Example: [OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL]

Example: [PRESENT TIME]

Example: [REMAINING TIME]

Counter Clear

Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR button on the remote control. “O:OO.OO” is displayed.

l The counter w/ill reset to “O:OO.OO” when the tape is rewound completely.

Tape Remaining Display

On Screen Display

l Select

COUNTER

FULL

displi; 1 mode by pressing the ‘MODE OSD button on the remote control.

pamiF->

l When you Insert the tape and the VCR is in the stop mode, the tape

remaining cannot be computed. The following indicator is shown when the tape remaininq has not yet been computed or cannot be computed.

l When you start recording or playback, the VCR will begin the computation. However. this may take some trme

When computation IS completed. tape remaining will be shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds

l If the “REM.” mode IS selected with the MODE OSD or DISPLAY button and the VCR IS in stop mode. the tape w~li automatIca

fast forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR will begin computing the amount of tape remaining.

l Durrng computation, the REC button will not function, and pressing the STOP. PLAY/x2. or other buttons wll interrupt th:

computation.

l Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel it. l The indicated length of tape remaining is only an approximate guide. l This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E60, E90, El80 and E240. l The length of tape remaining during fast forward or rewind may be indicated as greater than it actually IS l When [mq and 5-y tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the indication may not be correct

VCR Display

[OSD]

REM

o:oo.oo c

[VCR Drspiay]

Warning for the length of tape remaining

When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time is ieft. the remaining lengtt~ of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.

l No warning, however, will be shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Timer recording

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Before Calling for Service

•l

Check this list before calling for service.

Problem

MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS

l No power.

The OPERATE button will not function.

l Cassette cannot be ejected.

l The VCR display does not operate

properly.

l No operation when any button is

pressed.

l VCR does not record.

l Cassette is automatically ejected when

pressing the REC, or the TIMER ON/

OFF button.

Possible Cause/Solutions

l Make sure the power cord is plugged in. l Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker. l Press the TIMER ON/OFF button and disengage the timer.

l Make sure that the New Child-Proof Lock is not engaged. l Safety device in VCR is functioning.

Unplug VCR and plug in again after a few minutes and set the clock again. Set the timer again if necessary.

l Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a

different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

l Check if a cassette is loaded.

@Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use i

different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

l No tape movement.

l Cassette cannot be loaded.

*Picture does not change even though

the CHANNEL @/O buttons are

pressed.

l Desired channel position cannot be

selected.

NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE

l No colour or poor TV picture on normal

viewing.

l Snowy picture appears on TV during

playback.

l Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode. l Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.

l Make sure there is no other cassette inside.

l Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.

l Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode l Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode.

*The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode fo

that channel.

l Make sure all the cables are connected properly. l Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in.

l Adjust the CHANNEL @/et buttons or try a different cassette.

l The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic

coating of the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to bt:

cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)

l No picture appears or colour is not

correct during playback.

*Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF

converter output channel adjuster.

l Check all connecting cables.

REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM

.The VCR cannot be operated by the

remote control.

.The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit. @The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the

photoreceptor window.

l The batteries are exhausted. l The batteries have not been inserted in the correct direction (ii-

polarity).

This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electric2 noise or interference. If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few minutes.

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