SHARE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
RECORDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Features
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Accessories
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LOW POWER Feature
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Major Components of Your VCR
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Remote Control
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. Inserting the Batteries
Recording a TV
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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3
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Cassette Erase Protection
4
l
Recording a TV programme
4
l
To Watch Another TV Programme While
5
Recording
6
Simple Recording
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
7
Recording with the
Timer
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22
l
Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Connections
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8
Adjusting the Video
Channel
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8
Setting the Language
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9
Setting the Clock..
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10
Setting the Channels
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11
Channel SkipKancelling Skip
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13
Menu Screen
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14
OSD (On Screen Display)
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14
l How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection
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15
SETTING UP
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture
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25
Zero-Back
Function
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25
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ...............................................................
Auto Repeat
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f;
Skio
Search...........................................................
26
Fd
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback
.
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l Inserting a Video Cassette
l
Playback
l
Video Search
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l
Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
l Still Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l
Colour Mode
l
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
l
Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l
Auto Rental Mode
l
Blue Back
l
Full Auto Playback
VCR Display
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28
Tape
Remaining
Display.. ....................................
29
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..
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30
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HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications
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30
Before Calling
for
Service
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31
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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
AND
PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN
SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY 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 away from strong magnetic objects.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in
electric 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)
is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads.
If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the videotape and
VCR may be damaged.
arm
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
particularlv
important before loadinq 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
31.
If you still experience
a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp
servrce
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 is not in a position to authorize the
recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
Features
l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l
H@,
(High Quality) Circuitry
*Multi
Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish,
Chinese)
with Menu
Screen
Guidance
l
New
Sharp Super
Picture
-
Enhances picture quality during playback.
l Built-in Shuttle Control
l OSD (On Screen
Display) with
Menu Screen
Guidance
l
DPSS
(Digital Programme
Search
System)
*Quick Start with Full
Loading Mechanism
l 365-Day,
El-Programme
Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
l
Auto Channel Tuning
*48-Channel
Preset
PLL
Frequency Synthesized Tuner
l
LOW POWER
feature
l
60-minute Timer Memory Backup
*High
Speed Rewinding Function
-
E-180 tape can be
rewinded
in 60 to 70 seconds.
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses
@I$
standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark.
Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable) Remote control unit
Two (R6
UMISUM-3
or AA) batteries for
the remote control unit
a
LOW POWER Feature
This model is equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save energy when the VCR is not in use
STANDBY/LOW POWER button
Clock keeps time regardless of
this
button.
This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch.
Accordrngly,
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.
1. Definitions of POWER modes
POWER ON mode
l VCR in operation or ready for operation.
. VCR display is on.
POWER STANDBY mode
l VCR in standby mode.
l VCR display is on.
LOW POWER mode
l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.
l Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this
occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.
l This mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to
TIMER ON.
2. In POWER ON mode
Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or the remote control (STANDBY) is pressed, the POWER
MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
POWER ON mode
t
POWER STANDBY mode
c
+
LOW POWER mode
l LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON
3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON
mode.
POWER ON mode
,a
POWER STANDBY mode
t
is
0
(Press STOP on the remote conrol)
0
Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to switch from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON
mode.
@ Press STOP on the remote control to switch from LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.
@ By pressing one of the tape operation buttons on the VCR or remote control (PLAY, REW, FF, etc.) with
a video tape in the VCR, the mode will automatically switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will
begin
Video tape must be loaded.
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Major Components of Your VCR
0
STANDBY/LOW POWER button (See page 5.)
@
EJECT button
@
Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.)
@
Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.)
Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)
@
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
l When the VCR is in “POWER ON” mode, this indicator (Where a
channel position number is usually displayed) will light up When in
the “POWER STANDBY” mode or “LOW POWER” mode, this part
will not be lit
El
Cassette-In
SHRRP
When AC power cord
Recording with the timer
Indicator
is
first plugged
in.
Simple Recording
timer
P : n
9
Play/Double speed
playback
5
I-
D w
Slow
0
Recording
mark
I? E
w
Rewind
l REC
Record
(When
operating
mode
‘4
5
F?
Video
Search Rewind
IS dIsplayed)
FF
Fast
Forward
; R IJ 5 E
Ret
Pause
‘: 5 F
Video
Search Forward
s T : I :
Still/
Frame
Advance
5TCIP
stop
@iFI
New
Child-Proof
lock
INoTE>
*The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 28.)
Rear
Connection terminals (See
Connections
on pages 8.)
I
Remote Control
For the operation of Sharp brand televisions.
Remote Control
8 ST&Ilyt;nbutton
0
U
(New Child-proof Lock)
@TIMER ON/OFF button
@ AUDIO OUT button
@ MENU button
0 4 1blA.i v
button
@TIMER button
Press to directly select the
TIMER-setting mode
@
Numeric
buttons
@AM/PM button
Digit select (when inputting
channel number, 1 or 2 digit can
be selected)
@
REW button
@ PLAY/x 2 button
@
REC button
@STOP button
@TAPE SPEED button
@TIME button
@ZERO BACK button
@SKIP SEARCH button
@SET button
@CLEAR button
@I
MODE OSD button
@ DISPLAY button
@CHANNEL
A/T
buttons
@I
INPUT SELECT button
@
FF button
@i
PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button
@I @/0
buttons (SLOW
010,
DPSS)
@SLOW button
4%
TV OPERATE button (for TV)
@
INPUT SELECT button (for TV)
@ CH A/ v buttons (for TV)
@ VOL
010
buttons (for TV)
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6
(UMISUM-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.
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not
functron rf
the VCR sensor is rn 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 batteries 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.
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Connections
@ 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.
0
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.
TV back panel
/
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I
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RF OUT
ANTENNA IN
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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).
0
Turn on the TV, select the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV, and turn on the power on the VCR.
(See page 5, item
3.)
@
Load a prerecorded tape into the VCR (not supplied).
0
If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.
Otherwise press PLAY/X2.
@
Tune the selected channel on the TV until the picture from the VCR is displayed on the TV screen. (This TV
channel must be selected each time the VCR is used.)
l
If picture interference appears on the TV screen in step @ above, you can change the video channel (RF output
channel from the VCR) with the following procedure. (If UHF channel 37 is an active broadcast channel in your
area, manually select a different channel (UHF 28 to UHF 69) (see below) and then retune your TV as above.)
(A) Press
STANDBY (LOW POWER)
on the VCR or
STANDBY
on the remote control. The VCR enters POWER
STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.)
(B) Keep pressing MENv,for more than two seconds to light up the C
H:j!,, ~
*“:‘RF
on the VCR display. (“VCR” is
displayed above C I-1 13 ::I!
F.
)
(C) Press CHANNEL
r/i‘on
the VCR or
A/v
button of
4:
-
on the remote control to manually select an unused
channel for use as the video channel and then press
SET.
(D) Repeat steps @ to @ above using the newly selected video channel.
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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV. And turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
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CHANNEL A
GLl
Initial Setting of Language
l While in MENU, the
A/V/d/F
buttons on the remote control
operate the following functions (same functions on the VCR):
A i
CHANNEL
A
v + v
CHANNEL
4 +
REW (Shuttle Ring)
b +
FF (Shuttle Ring)
0
Press MENU.
Select the language with
A/V
and press SET.
Ex.
: ENGLISH
iNoTE
l Refer to page
IO
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.
A
SET
Or * 0
7
0
I
* .:
SELECT
SET:ENTER MEN”:EXIT
0
Press MENU.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with
A/T
and press SET.
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Select the language with
~/‘l
and press SET.
Ex.: ENGLISH
A
SET
Or +
0
7
0
I
. .:
SBLECT
SET:ENTER MEN”iEXTT
9
ms
Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power
failure of more than 60 minutes the clock will be reset.
Apply power to the unit to power on (see page 5,
item 3) and press MENU. Then perform the following
procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV.
And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Initial Setting of Clock
0
First set the language (refer to page 9). Then press SET. Go to step
0.
Changing
the
Clock Setting
Clock Setting -
continued
Numeric
buttons
@ Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM
time or 24-hour time by pressing
A/V,
and then press
. .
Ex.:
12H
INoTE>
l
“24H”
,,,.......................... 24.hour display.
l
“12H”
,,,,,........................ 12.hour AM/PM display.
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
@ Set the present time with the numeric buttons or
A/v
on
the remote control and then press b. (First set the ‘hour’
digits and then the ‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or
one ‘minute’ digit, enter a 0 first.)
Set AM or PM, using
AM/PM.
(12 hour)
Ex.:
10:28AM
iNoTE>
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
@ Set the date with the numeric buttons or
A/v
on the remote
control, and then press b. (First set the ‘day’ digits and then
the ‘month’. If there is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit,
enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: Dec. 15
(1.6712)
@ Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or
A/v
on
the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)
Ex.: 98
@ Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU
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