Sharp VC-A230X Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully

before using the VCR.

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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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l Inserting the Batteries

Recording

a TV

Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cassette Erase Protection

Recording a TV Programme

Watch Another TV Programme While

Recording

Simple

Recording

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Recording

with

the Timer

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Confirming Timer Programmes

l Cancelling Timer Programmes

Connections

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Adjusting the Video Channel

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Screen.. .......................................................

OSD

(On Screen Display)

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l How to Display Indicators

Setting

the Language..

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Setting the Clock

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Setting the Channels

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Channel

Skip..

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Mode

Selection

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SETTING UP

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

New

Sharp Super Picture

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Zero-Back

Function

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DPSS (Digital Programme Search

System)

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Auto

Repeat

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Skip

Search...........................................................

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

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New

Child-Proof Lock..

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VCR

Display.. ........................................................

Tape

Remaining

Display..

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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..

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BASIC OPERATIONS

HELPFUL HINTS

Specifications

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Before Calling for Service

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Playback

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l Inserting a Video Cassette

Playback

Video Search

l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

Shuttle System

l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) l Still Picture and Frame Advance l Double Speed Playback

Colour Mode

NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV

Auto Tracking Control System

l Auto Head Cleaning System l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

Auto Rental Mode

*Blue Back

Full Auto Playback

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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

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.

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.

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 particularly important before loading 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

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 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)

(High Quality) Circuitry

*Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese) *New Sharp Super Picture

Enhances picture quality during playback.

l OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance

l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

*Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

365Day,

Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)

Channel Tuning

Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner

l Built-in Shuttle Control

LOW POWER feature

l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup -Timer settings, etc. remain in memory after power

interruptions of up to 60 minutes.

l 380-times High Speed Rewinding Function

Enhances rewinding at a speed 380 times faster

than the LP mode recording/playback speed (only with an E-l 80 tape).

POWER SUPPLY: The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.

CASSETTE TAPE: Use only video cassette tapes that carry the

mark

Accessories

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

Coaxial cable

(TV-VCR cable)

Remote control unit

Two (R6 UM/SUM3 or AA) batteries

for the remote control unit

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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. 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.

1. Definitions of POWER modes

POWER ON mode

VCR in operation or ready for operation.

VCR display is on.

POWER STANDBY mode

VCR in standby mode.

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 STANDBY on the remote control is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown below.

(Current)

POWER ON mode

POWER STANDBY mode

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 STANDBY mode

(Press STOP on the remote control)

Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to switch from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON

mode.

tape in the VCR, the mode will automatically switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin.

taoe must be loaded

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Major Components of Your VCR

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)

The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.)

l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 28.)

*Some of the indicators above will light up only for a couple of seconds when the VCR is set up the

corresponding mode.

Rear

Connection terminals (See Connections on page 8.)

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Remote Control

INPUT SELECT button REW button

STOP button

button

VOLUME (VOL)

button

PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button Numeric buttons

AM/PM button

Digit select (When inputting up to two digit numbers)

button

(New Child-proof Lock)

SLOW/@/@ buttons (SLOW

DPSS

ZERO BACK button SKIP SEARCH button MENU button

button TIMER button REC button q TIME button

TIMER ON/OFF button MODE OSD button

DISPLAY button AUDIO OUT button

AUDIO OUT is printed

the

remote

However this

function ,does not operate with

model.

SET button CLEAR button

@TAPE SPEED button

STANDBY

button

buttons

(for Sharp TV)

INPUT SELECT button

(for Sharp TV)

@TV OPERATE button

(for Sharp TV)

Inserting the Batteries

First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6

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 noi subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity. l The remote control may not function

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 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.

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

ANTENNA IN

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

RF OUT

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).

(See page 5, item 3.)

If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.

Otherwise press

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.)

for more than two seconds to light up the

on the VCR display.

on the VCR or

button of

control to manually select an unused

channel for use as the video channel, then press

SET.

(D) Repeat steps @ to @ above using the newly selected video channel.

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Menu Screen

Press MENU to display the MENU screen.

Select the item you want by pressing

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). (See page

22 for the setting procedure.)

MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A submenu will appear once you select an item for the menu.

Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

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

playback conditions. (See page 15.)

3: CHANNEL PRESET

Setting the channels. (See page 12.)

4: CLOCK

Setting the present time. (See page 11

5: LANGUAGE Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page

Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected. To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.

OSD (On Screen Display)

The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel.

ure)

Simple Recording timer

Clock disolav

Auto Repeat display

Calendar

Tape remaining

If the clock is not set, the time

and date will not be displayed.

How to Display Indicators

Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed in the AUTO display screen. Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows:

AUTO Display

FULL Display

COUNTER Display

Display off

AUTO Display

When each of the operation buttons, numeric button, or CHANNEL

(CH

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.

When

you record

a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press

MODE OSD

to select Display Off. (If the mode

indicator is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape.)

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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.)

l Language setting screen will appear when the VCR is used for the first time. If the power has been disconnected, clock

setting screen will appear first.

*While in MENU, the

buttons on the remote control operates the following functions (same functions on the VCR):

CHANNEL

REW (Shuttle Ring) FF (Shuttle Ring)

CHANNEL,

Changing Language

l If the language has already been set previously

Initial Setting of Language

SET

# 0

Select the language with

and press SET.

Ex.: ENGLISH

l Refer to page 11 to set the clock.

Normal Screen

and you want to change it, follow the steps below.

Press MENU.

Select item “LANGUAGE” with

and press SET.

Select the language with

and press SET.

Ex.: ENGLISH

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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). Then perform the following procedure.

PREPARATION

*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the

VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

Initial Setting of Clock

First set the language (refer to page 10). Then press SET.

Changing the Clock Setting

Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM

time or

time by pressing

and then press

. .

Ex.:

12.hour AM/PM display.

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

on the remote control. (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) and then press

Ex. : 10:28AM

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

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

Ex.: Dec. 15

Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or

the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)

Ex.: 99

Press MENU.

Select item “CLOCK” with

and press SET.

Follow steps @ through @ above and step @

Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

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

AUTO TUNING

PREPARATION

l Use the

buttons on the remote control to set

the OSD.

l Channel position numbers 0, 1, 3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29

to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when

CHANNEL

(CH

is used.

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

from the one

or if vou wish to reset a skiooed

channel, reset the channel as follows

*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

Press MENU.

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with

and press

SET.

Select item “AUTO” with

and press SET.

SET

through all of the channels and when finished, the TV

PLEASE WAIT.

Normal

screen will return to the normal screen.

Screen

The bar display indicates the estimated amount of

channels tuned.

l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 14 to skip unwanted channels l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to Manual Tuning on page 13.

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Setting the Channels

MANUAL TUNING

PREPARATION

*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item

Example: Tuning Broadcast TV Channel 7 to preset Channel 3.

[Preset CH]

[Broadcast CH]

[Fine tuning]

Normal

Screen

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with

and press

SET.

Select item “MANUAL” with

and press SET

numeric buttons or

and then press

until you see the

desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press

l When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel

number is only one digit, enter

first.

until the broadcast channel

comes in clearly on your TV.

steps @ through

To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press %- to switch between one and

two digit numbers for step

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Channel

Skip

Channel skip

If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure

PREPARATION

l Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

Example: Skip channel position 12.

“CHANNEL PRESET” with

and press

and press SET.

If you

wish to set more channels to be skipped, repeat steps

To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

Cancelling skip

PREPARATION

l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

Example: Reset channel position 12.

l Follow the same procedures

in Channel skip, and then the procedures

below

the channel position you wish to unskip with the

ic or

buttons.

PRESET

CHANNEL

FINE TUNING

to unskip more channels, repeat steps

Normal Screen

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Mode Selection

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

PREPARATION

*Turn on your TV and select the video channel and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

SET

[Blue Back]

[Auto

Rental]

Press MENU.

and then

press

SET.

and then press (For details, see Colour Mode on page 18.)

AUTO Usually select AUTO mode.

PAL

Strict PAL

mode.

and then press 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.

and then press (For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 19.)

and then press (For details, see Auto Repeat on page 26.)

and then press (For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST

REC) on page 26.)

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Playback

Inserting a Video Cassette

Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the cassette has been properly loaded,

appears on the VCR display.

To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.

Playback

PREPARATION

l Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

Insert a cassette.

Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Insert a cassette.

Press

(The auto tracking control

system engages and

flashes on the TV

screen for a few seconds.)

reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and turn into POWER STANDBY mode.)

NTSC tapes recorded in EP mode may appear distorted during playback. This does not indicate a malfunction. The tracking function can be used to slightly enhance the

picture quality.

Video Search

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you

To move through the cassette faster, press

want, while viewing the picture.

STOP and then press FF or REW to fast

During playback, press FF for forward video search, or

forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture

REW for reverse search.

cannot be viewed in this mode.)

Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.

If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for-

ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.

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

Press PLAY/x 2 to resume normal playback.

l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper

part of the picture may be skewed to one side.

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Playback

Shuttle System

The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part

l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.

DURING STOP MODE

Fast Forward and Rewind

Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle ring will return to centre.) Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.

DURING PLAY MODE Video Search

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

Forward), or VSR (Video Search Reverse) mode. Select from two speeds by turning the ring. Release the ring (the shuttle ring returns to centre) to return to playback.

VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search Reverse) mode. Press

PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback.

TAPE SPEED

VSF/VSR

PAL TAPE

x3 X5

NTSC TAPE

x5 x15

Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)

Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.

(to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback

speed between

and %O of the normal playback speed.

Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.

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Playback

Still Picture and Frame Advance

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

(CH

to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again.

(CH

to stop the jitter.

Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance. Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.

Double Speed Playback

Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed. Press PLAY/X2 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 During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part

of the picture may be skewed to one side.

l During Standard Play (SP), video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance and double speed playback, some

picture noise will remain.

Colour Mode

If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn

black and white. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to PAL (strict PAL colour mode). Normally, the colour mode should be set to

“AUTO”. (See Mode Selection on page 15.)

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

VCR is playing back a black and white tape or is receiving a

black and white broadcast, the picture may be coloured. In this

(Change with

event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to

“AUTO”.

Then press

SET.

NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV

When you play back an NTSC tape on your VCR, it is possible to use a PAL or multi- system compatible TV. However, please note the following:

l The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does

not indicate a malfunction in vour TV or VCR.

your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the V-HOLD control and watch the picture.

l Horizontal noise bars may appear on the screen during special effect playback (video search, still, slow, frame

advance, and double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring.

*Although NTSC tapes can be played back onto a PAL TV, those tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system

VCR connected to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in this way cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs.

l Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.

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Playback

Auto Tracking Control System

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

l When you insert the cassette and begin playback.

*When you press CHANNEL

and

(CH

and

at the

same time.

Poor tracking Normal tracking

the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape

segment.

When auto tracking engages, on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.

l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the

tracking with CHANNEL

(CH

to make any noise disappear.

Auto Head Cleaning System

When the tape is inserted or ejected, this system automatically cleans the drum and heads with a special roller before recording or playback begins, protecting the heads and drum from dirt and preserving beautiful picture quality.

Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and playback. After pressing REC or

it takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback is engaged when in the

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 VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.

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 STOP fast forward to that section and play the tape.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press

after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental Mode does

not work.)

l If Auto Rental and Repeat (Auto Repeat) modes on the MODE selection are set to ON simultaneously, Auto Rental will not

function. (If this happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)

*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 into POWER STANDBY mode.

Blue Back

Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 15.) 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, variable slow motion and video search. l Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal is too strong or too weak.

Blue Back cannot be recorded.

l If the antenna

is weak while recording a TV programme, or if the input signal is weak while tape dubbing, the

monitor screen may turn blue back 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

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 into POWER STANDBY mode.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/x 2 after the power turns on automatically.

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Recording a TV Programme

Cassette Erase Protection

cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded

PROTECTION TAB

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

CHANNEL

PAUSE/STILL

PREPARATION

*Turn on your TV and select the video channel

PROCEDURE

Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered. Select the channel position you wish to record with CHANNEL

(CH

Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control

or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality. LP (Long

Play) gives the longest recording time.

Press REC. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To pause during

recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F.

To resume recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) again.

To stop recording, press STOP.

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 AUDIODIDEO terminal on the rear of the VCR, press INPUT

SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL

(CH

to select the AV 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 selection screen. (See

Colour Mode on page 18.) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps

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, rewind to the beginning of the tape, eject the tape and turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

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Simple Recording Timer

There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for

l Immediate recordinq:

your convenience..

Immediate Recordina

Convenient when- having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.

l Delayed recording:

Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed

l Press STOP to terminate recording

Delayed Recording

Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing

CHANNEL

(CH

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

press REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time.

(Ex.: Ending time:

AM)

Each press of REC increases the stop time by

minutes.

Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing

CHANNEL

(CH

Channel position: 2)

(Ex.: Starting

time:

AM)

Each press of

increases the start time by

minutes.

*Setting the time within a 24.hour period in IO-minute intervals is

oossible

Set the ending time by pressing REC. (Ex.: Ending time:

AM)

Each press of REC increases the stop time by

minutes.

Press STANDBY to turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

(See page 5, item 2.)

(Ex.: Present time:

AM)

After the Simple Recording Timer

is set, the channel position cannot be changed

confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press

to confirm the starting and

ending time. And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

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

clear after setting, turn on the power, press

to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the BSTART

time is flashing, press CLEAR.

l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset

indicator on the VCR display is lit). If this is the case, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF, turn on the power and then proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer.

l Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control

or “LP” will

light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality. LP (Long Play) gives the largest recording

time.

l The stop time for delayed recording must be set within

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

the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR (See page

item 3).

l Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power will automatically turn on

that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page

PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 12:00 PM to

PM, December 15, 1999, if the

present time is

(morning), December 14, 1999.

mode and press SET.

Select the timer position with

and press SET.

l If the timer positions 1 to 4 have already been set, the

screen changes

(timer positions 5 to 8).

on the remote control and then press . .

l First set the “day” digits and then “month”. If there is

only one “day” or one “month” digit, enter a 0 first.

If you want to record only once, press

and go to step

Otherwise, select

(DAILY)” to record at the same

time each day or

(WEEKLY)” to record at the same

time each week by pressing

and then pressing

[Channel]

and then press

AUDIO/VIDEO terminal

on the VCR,

press to select an AV

channel. (When an AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.)

can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons.

Press 0 first if the day, month,

hour or minute is a single digit.

Continued on next page

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Recording with the Timer

Timer Recording (JUST REC) on page 26.)

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

automatically.

l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled. l If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed when there is no cassette loaded,

flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is

not possible.

l If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded,

flashes and the

cassette is ejected.

l When

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 TIMER ON/OFF to disengage

the timer

disappears), and then turn on your VCR.

l During timer recording, the timer cannot be set.

terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recording.

l 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

You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes that are already set

PREPARATION

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

Press MENU. (If the

indicator on the VCR display is

lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER

ON/OFF

and then turn on the power.)

and then press

SET.

SET

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

and then press SET. Correct the setting as

described on pages 22 and 23.

Normal Screen

To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

*After checking or correcting the programme contents, press

TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.

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

PREPARATION

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

CLEAR

Normal Screen

indicator on the VCR display is

lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER

ON/OFF

and then turn on the power.)

and then press

SET.

that have been set will appear.

l Select the programme number you wish to cancel with

(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)

cancel, and press CLEAR. It will be cleared on the screen.

l If there are still some programmes set, press TIMER ON/OFF

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.

SET

Press

S. PICTURE

on the VCR.

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. (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 the VCR while editing or when strong noise appears on the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an editing source.

l This function only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner l This function cannot be set to ON/OFF with the MENU screen displayed. l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.

Zero-Back Function

The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set

point and

stop there.

Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the remote control at

the point you wish to return to later.

is displayed.

Press ZERO BACK on the remote control. The VCR automatically detects the

direction of the

position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.

When the tape reaches the

position, the tape automatically stops.

*The zero-back function does not operate during recording and fast forward (or rewind). The function works during the

playback, stop and video search modes.

DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

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

(Index) Signal

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

forward

Load a tape containing

(index) signals into the VCR.

(index) number of the desired programme using DPSS

000

on the remote control. Search starts immediately. (When a signal is located, the displayed number decreases.)

(Index signals)

(index) signal-encoded section is found, playback

begins automatically.

l DPSS may not function properly if the

(index) signals are too close together (within 5 minutes of each other).

l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing PLAY/x2 or STOP. l If the tape reaches its end or is rewound completely before locating the desired

(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

(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.

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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

BLUE BACK

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

AUTO RENTAL

JUST REC

l The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE Selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 15.)

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

l If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the beginning with rewind or reverse

search, the tape will

automatically start playback.

Skip Search

When SKIP SEARCH on the remote control is pressed during playback mode,

SKIP

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

Forward Video Search Time (On the VCR display)

1 time

2 times

3 times

Approx. 30 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 60 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 90 sec.

(of playback time)

4 times

Approx. 120 sec.

(of playback time)

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

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording (except for the Simple Recording Timer) in the SP (standard play) mode, the mode will automatically change to the LP (long play) mode to prevent termination of recording. This function works only when JUST REC mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.

For example:

l When a

programme is timer-recorded with a go-minute tape while the automatic select is set to LP

mode as shown below.

About 60 minutes About 30

SP (standard play) mode LP (long play) mode

Total: 120 minutes

l This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240. l This tape may not be completely used up. l When more than one programme is set on the timer, the automatic recording function will work for the length of each timer-

set programme, but not for the total length of all programmes.

l When the LP mode is initially used for timer-recording a programme, if the tape is not long enough to record the entire length

of the programme, the programme will not be entirely recorded.

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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.

New Child-Proof Lock

Press

on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and

lights on the VCR-function display.

Press

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 into POWER STANDBY mode.)

Disengaging New Child-Proof Lock

l Press

for about 2 seconds.

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

Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press

on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

flashes and

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

again.

Disengaging Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press

for about 2 seconds.

flashes and

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

again.

disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong,

displayed on the VCR display. Retry to input the right code number. Press

again.

If you forget your personal code number, you can disengage New Child-Proof Lock

with the following procedure:

Press

for about 2 seconds.

flashes and

lights on the VCR display.

Press STANDBY on both the VCR and remote control for at least 2 seconds. New Child-Proof Lock is

disengaged.

l If, while New Child-Proof Lock is on, you attempt to change modes by pressing another button, the “@FI” indicator will flash

on the VCR display.

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VCR Display

When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the following is the case when the clock time is set and displayed in the

system.)

During Playback

Example: [TAPE COUNTER]

Example: [TAPE REMAINING]

During Recording

Example: [COUNTER]

Example: [REMAINING TIME]

Example:

l During Simple Recording Timer recording or Recording with the Timer,

lights

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Tape Remaining Display

The tape remaining display only works with tapes recorded in PAL. It does not work with tapes recorded in

NTSC.

On Screen Display

Select FULL or COUNTER display mode by pressing

MODE OSD

on the

remote control

l This function accurately displays the tape remaining only for tapes recorded in PAL mode. (It does not accurately

display the tape remaining for tapes recorded in NTSC mode.)

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 remaining has not yet been computed or cannot be computed.

/CR display]

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

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 MODE OSD or DISPLAY and the VCR is in stop mode, the tape will automatically fast

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

l During computation, REC will not function, and pressing STOP,

or other buttons will interrupt the 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 E-60, E-90, E-l 80 and E-240.

length of tape remaining during fast forward or rewind may be indicated as greater than it actually is.

l When

and

tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the indication may not be correct.

Warning for the length of tape remaining

When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time is left, the remaining length 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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Editing from a Camcorder

VCR

Editing from your Camcorder is extremely easy using your VCR with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection

diagram below is for a guideline only. Refer to your Camcorder Operation Manual for precise connection

information

Camcorder (VIEWCAM)

To AUDIO/VIDEO IN terminals

Select Position AV

Specifications

Format: VHS PAL standard

Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan

Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome (CCIR system B/G) signal

Maximum playing time: 480 minutes max. with E-240 tape (LP mode)

Tape width: 12.7 mm

Tape speed: 23.39

(SP) , 11.70

(LP)

Antenna: 75 Ohm unbalanced

Reception channels: VHF channel 0 to 12, UHF channel 28 to 69

RF output signal: UHF channel 28 to UHF channel 69 (preset to UHF channel 37)

Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 16 W

W Max (at Low Power Mode)

Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature:

20°C to 55°C

Video input:

.O Vp-p, 7.5 Ohm

output: 1

Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Audio input: (phono type) Line:

47 kohm

output: (phono type) Line: -8dBs (approx.), 1 kohm

Dimensions: 360 (W) x 256 (D) x 92 (H) mm

Weight: 2.9 kg

Supplied accessories: R6 (AA,

battery x 2

75-ohm coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Before

for Service

Check this list before calling for service

Problem

MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS

Possible Cause/Solutions

l No power.

See page 5, item 3.

Cannot turn on the VCR.

l Make sure the power cord is plugged in l Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.

l Cassette cannot be ejected.

l Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.

*The VCR display does not operate

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

properly.

l Safety device in VCR is functioning.

Unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours, and then set the clock

l No operation when any button is

again. Set the timer again if necessary.

pressed.

l VCR does not record.

*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.

l Cassette is automatically ejected when

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

pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF.

cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

l No tape movement.

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

l Cassette cannot be loaded.

l Make sure there is no other cassette inside. l Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.

l Picture does not change even though

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

CHANNEL

(CH

are

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

pressed.

l Desired channel position cannot be

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

selected.

channel.

NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE

l No colour or poor TV picture on normal

l Make sure all the cables are connected properly.

viewing.

l Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged in

*Snowy picture appears on TV during

l Adjust CHANNEL

(CH

or try a different cassette.

playback.

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

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

picture appears or

is not

l Check all connecting cables.

correct during playback.

REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM

*The VCR cannot be operated by the

l The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit

remote control.

l 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

polarity).

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

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