Sharp vc-a260x, VC-A460X, VC-H660X Operating Manual

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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.

3. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic ob

ects.

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 result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer approved by Sharp.

the cabinet could

For service and

or service centre

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. 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

arm

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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 37. 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 n@ in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as 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.

This picture is for VC-H660X

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COMMON FEATURES

G-CWE** for Instant Video Programme System

l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism) l H(3, (High Quality) Circuity

@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 0365Day, 8-Programme Timer (DailyWeekly Programmable) *Auto Channel Tuning 048,Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner

* G-CODE@ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODW’ System is manufactured under license from

Gemstar Development Corporation.

POWER SUPPLY:

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

CASSETTE TAPE:

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

Accessories

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

Coaxial cable

(TV-VCR cable)

Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or

AA) batteries for the

remote control unit

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Major Components of Your VCR

Front

(VC-A460X)

(VGA260X)

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

Playback, Recording.)

Basic function controls (See

Playback, Recording.)

Channel tuning controls (See Setting the

Channels.)

When pressed; Gtops the tape during

Playback, FF, REW or REC.

only for VC-H66OX

@ Front AV jack

(LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO)

@ VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

l When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel

position number is usually displayed) will light up. When the power is OFF, this part will not be lit.

l When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel

position number is usually displayed) will light up. When the power is OFF, this part will not be lit.

IEI

Cassette-In

Indicator

5 I_ II w

Slow

PlRY

Play/Double speed l

Record

‘I!Ml ’

~~gg&tw

playback

REC

(When operating mode -_

IS displayed)

REIJ

Rewind

p’ R u s E

‘d S R Video Search Rewind

Ret Pause

Video Search Forward

. ‘JSF

Fast Forward

SXIP

stop

T I I_ I_

Still/

-@iEl

Frame Advance

El.

Recording with the timer/

New Child-Proof lock

Simple Recording timer

SHRRP

When AC power cord

is first plugged in.

Recording mark

IXGTE->

l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed.

Rear

(VC-A260X, VGA460X)

Connection terminals (See CONNECTldNS on page 8.)

RF converter output channel

(CHANNEL)

adjuster

(UHF channel 31 to 40)

(See page 35.)

(VGH660X)

1 Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.) I

RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) adjuster

(UHF channel 31 to 40)

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Remote Control

(VC-H660X)

INPUT SELECT

Digit select (When

button

@ REW button

inputting up to two

@ PLAY/ x 2 button

digit numbers)

@ STOP button

@ SLOW/O/O buttons

@ CHANNEL @J/O

(SLOW O/O, DPSS @J/R)

button

@ VOLUME r\/v

@ ZERO BACK button @ SKIP SEARCH

button

button @ FF button @ PAUSE/STILL,

@ MENU button @ 4 /,/Al v button

F. ADV button

@ Numeric buttons

@ G-CODE button

@ AM/PM button

(G-CODE/TIMER

button for VC-

(VC-A260X, VGA460X)

A260X, VC-A460X)

@ @%I button

I I ,,-:,

,*a< ip Y

@ REC buttorl

@I 3. PICTURE buttcw

@ TIME button

(New Child-proof

@ A. DUB button

’

@ TIMER ON/OFF

Lot k)

@ REVIEW SEARCH

I@ TV BRAND SET

button

button @I MODE OSD button a DISPLAY button

@ SET button

@ CLEAR button

Only ftir VC-A260X,

@ AUDIO OUT button

VGA460X

@ TAPE SPEED button @ OPERATE button

l AUDIO OUT IS printed on

Onfy for M%l66OX

@ VCR button @ TV button

the rernote control for VC-

TV OPERATE button

A260X, VC-A46OX

VCR OPERATE

however thts function

button ’

does not operate

,@ EJECT button

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Inserting the Batteries

First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UM/SUM-3, AA) 1.5 volt batteries (included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries.

Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities (+ /- ) indicated in the remote control.

f-mm-)

l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.

T-1

(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X,

VC-A460X)

l I ne 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 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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Using the. Remote Control for TV Operation

The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to most Sharp televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the remote control to the corresponding TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables control of most Sharp televisions. When you replace the batteries in the Remote Control, the control’s TV brand setting will be reset to SHARP.

Setting the TV Brand

Turn on your TV. Press the OPERATE (for VC-A260X, VC-A460X)/

TV BRAND SET (for VC-H660X) button and the

button simultaneously which corresponds to the brand of your TV. Hold the button down for about one second. Refer to the table of brands below. When setting is complete, the remote control will send a “power off” signal ((1, ) to the TV, and it should turn off.

l If the TV does not turn off in step 0, repeat the step @

setting procedure and select the button for a different brand.

_- ______I___

___--

TV Functions to be Controlled

SHARP

/+T NOKIA

mA460X

Only for VC-A260X, VC _ __ _

Switch to TV control mode. * Press the ?‘V button to select the TV control mode.

+-+

TV function control ,

a” P&x Ihe TV buttm to select the TV cantrol

mode.

@ Use the foltawing buttons on your remote

contrd tc, operats your TV set.

TV func=tion

4TV PQWER (ij.~ ) *TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN ’ *TV VOLUME UP/DOWN ”

0 iNPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector) @ Press the VCR; button to y&m to the VCR

control mode,

Only for Vi=-ki66UX

l You can operate TV POWER (&I ), IV CHANNEL UP/

DOWN, TV VOLUME UP/DOWN, 1NPUT SEI_EGT (TV-

’ ,+4y$ $ylsc’riorl) .@3ctly.

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,, e’

,‘,/,? ,?A(,,/, ,,“,’ ’ ,,/ :,

, ,::. y;i, ,‘! ;’ 1‘

,: al,,,

,.,,

3‘

: “

(For example)

TV brand: SHARP (Corresponding

button is Ii 1”)

Press these buttons simultaneously and hold for more than 1 second.

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

Return to VCR control mode. * Press the VCA button 10 sefect the VCR control mode.

(NoTE)

l When you replace the batteries in the remote control,

if your television is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand.

l If the MENU, PLAY, STOP, FF or REW buttons are

pressed in the TV control mode, the VCR will return to VCR control mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Although the provided remote control unit is compatible with most SHARP televisions, as well as many TV models manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV, or

will control only some of the functions

If the button listed in the table does not work with your TV set, you may want to try another; occasionally, models vary within a brand. Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of the models under the brands listed in the table.

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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.

ANTENNA IN

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.

RF OUT

TV back panel

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 0

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)

l 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 output channel adjuster (CHANNEL) (UHF

OPERATE

b OFF

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AUDiO OUT R/L

n VlDEO OUT

onnecting

to a StereoTV (Only for VGH66OX).

(This picture is for Vl%-i660X)

l Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUOlO OUT terminals, Sound from the radio frequency converter

(RF CWT) is mono only.

l The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.

. If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).

H Connecting toTV And Audio Equipment

(This picture is for VC-W66OX)

From RF OUT

To AUDIO IN

To VIDEO IN

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Setting the Language

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

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

[NOTE) 1’

l If the power has been disconnected, it will be necessary to set the language and clock again.

V CHANNEL A

0 0

(VC-H660X)

rim%-3)

You can use either the remote buttons or buttons on the front panel. Buttons on the remote control are in green; A-UP

V - Down

4 - Left

b - Right. Buttons on the front panel are; A - Channel up ‘I - Channel down 4-REW b -FWD.

Initial Setting of Language

FRANGIIS ESPAROL 92

SET

or b

V CHANNEL A

0 0

(VC-A460X)

V CHANNEL A

.._

(VC-A260X)

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

Press the MENU button.

Select the language with the A/V buttons and

press the SET button. Ex. : EIUGL ISH

INoTE>

l Refer to page 11 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.

0’

l4dNU

Q-CODE

TIMER

MODE CHANNEL PRSSET CLOCK

SELECT YA V ENTER t SET

EXIT IUEND

SET

(0)

FRAN~AIS

ESPAWOL

len

SELSCT :A V ENTER

#SIT

EXIT IMENU

SET

(0)

@ Press the MENU button.

Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/T buttons and press the SET button.

@ Select the language with the A/V buttons and

press the SET button. 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 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform the following procedure.

Initial Setting of Clock

(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

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

CHANGE :A V

Ex.; IQBAM

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

indicator

Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)

Changing

the Clock Setting

l 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.

_“..““.P”,“.

SET

0 Press the MENU button.

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

CHANNEL PRESET

;

press the SET button.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the SET

button.

_-_ -

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Setting the Channels

Your VCR can receive VHF channels 0 to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. Your VCR has 48

programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcast channels. The

channel positions have been preset at the factory as shown below.

----

Position

Preset TV Channel Position Preset TV Channel

INoTE>

--I_

-----. __--- --

_ _. __.

6 Sktpped channel

@Use the A / V I 4 I b buttons on the remote

Skipped channel 9 VHF 9

control to set the OSD.

l Channel posrtion numbers 1, 3, A, 8, 11 to 27, and

VHF 2

VHF 10

29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped when

Skipped channel 11-27

Skipped channel

the CHANNEL 0 or 0 button is used.

__-

4 Skipped channel 26

UHF 26

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

VHF 5A

channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset a

29-46

Skipped channels

skipped channel, reset the channel as follows.

VHF 6

VHF 7

AUTO TUNING

PREPARATION

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

buttons, and press the SET button.

SELECT

*CHANNEL PRESET has

been preset to MANUAL at

IC TUNINO.

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, please refer to page 13 for Manual Tuning.

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Setting the Channels

MANUAL TUNING

PREPARATION *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

@ Press the MENU button.

SET

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / 7

MODE

buttons and press the SET button.

LANOUAQE

SET

SELECT :A Y

EXIT rNENU

(0)

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

CHANNEL PRESET

SET and press the SET button.

pimE->

SET

l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at

(0)

the factory.

[Preset CH]

@ Select the preset channel position number with

Numeric

the numeric or 4 / b buttons, and then press

buttons

CAANNEL

the v button.

?INlS TUNINQ

I) v

SKIP

SELECT :A V

CBANQEll b

ENTER

,SET

EXIT rNENU

[Broadcast CH]

@ Press the numeric buttons or the 4 / b buttons

PRBBET CR

until you see the desired broadcast channel on

Numeric ~K~NNEL

your TV, and then press the v button.

buttons

FINS TUNINQ

.:.

I) 7

CAANQE:I b

[Fine tuning]

PRESET Cli

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

broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.

CRANQEr4 b

LXIT INEND

E(g) I) Next

Screen

Normal Screen

[NoTE>

@ Press the SET button. If you wish to preset more

channels, repeat steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

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 number for step 0.

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H Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip

Channel skip

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

LECT rA V

press the

SET button.

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

Example: Reset channel position 12.

l IMOW the same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip,

and then the

procedure

below.

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Menu Screen

@ 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 Y button on the

TIMER

MODE

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

CHANNEL PRESET CLOCK

item.

LANGUAGE

The following 6 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).

SELECT :A +

1: G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page

ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU

25.)

2: TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 27 for the setting procedure.)

3: MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and

tape playback conditions. (See page 16.)

4: CHANNEL PRESET . . . . . .

Setting the channels. (See page 12.)

5: CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Setting the present time. (See page 11.)

6: LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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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.

IO I

REC

I@II(REC PAUSE 1

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Display example

S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture)

Programme channel position

Audio SysiHIl Augio output indicator

(Only fur V(I%-l660X)

Simple Recording timer Auto Repeat display

Tape remaining (or DPSS)

I-

Imps__- I~_--- _ _ ~_

DPSS 1751

__~_____. _. _~

l 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. @ 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:

@ AUTO Display -+ @ FULL Display + @ COUNTER Display -+ @ Display off

AUTO Display When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/O 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.

1-j)

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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j 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 &th the A / V

buttons, and then press the SET button.

[Colour]

_...---__l

Only for VC-H660X

@ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 / b

buttons, and then press the v button.

A”+0 “L”?IL m o*,

(For details, see Colour Mode on page 19.)

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

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

[Blue Back]

@ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the (/

Only for VC-H660X

b buttons, and then press the v button.

AUTO . . . . . . . .

A”70 IIIHTI‘ M or*

. . . . . . Usually select AUTO.

A blue screen will appear when your VCR receives no TV signal or an

OFF

unrecorded tape is played back.

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

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

[Auto Rental]

Only for VC-H660X

@ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the

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

prvlo “I*+*L m 01,

(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 20.)

[Repeat]

@ Select the REPEAT

Only for VC-H660X

mode by pressing the 4 / b

buttons, and then press the 7 button.

&“10 “1Wr&L m 0rr

(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 33.)

[Just REC]

@ Select the JUST REC mode by pressing the 4 /b

1-“.““.“...,.“.“.......-

Only for VC-H660X

buttons, and then press the v button.

l”ZO RENTAL m err

(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording

(JUST REC) on page 30.)

[Audio Mix)

Only for VC-t-4660X

Qnjy for VC-HEiGOX

Select the AUDIO MIX mode by pressing the 4 / b buttons, and then press the ‘(I button, (For details, see page 30-31.)

Press the SET button to return to the normal screen.

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- Playback

Inserting a Video Cassette

Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The 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, “m” appears on the VCR display. To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.

Playback

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

Insert a cassette.

OPERATE

PLAY,;2 &OP

(VC-A460X)

Insert a cassette.

OPERATE EJECT

PLAY/Xi STOP

(VC-A26OX)

Insert a cassette.

REW

PLAY/x 2

STOP

0 0

OPERATE EJECT

PLAY/X2 STOP

Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. Insert a cassette. Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and ” b ” flashes on

the TV screen for a few seconds.)

OPERATE

PLAY/x 2

REW

STOP

(VC-H660X)

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

Video Search

(VGA260X: Operable from VCR or remote control; VC-

A460XAGH660X: *Operable only from remote control)

Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you

want, while viewing the picture.

@ 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.

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

INoTE>

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

upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.

* For VC-A460X/VC-H660X VCR control, refer to the page 18 for

Shuttle system.

@ 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.)

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

(VGA260X: Operable from VCR or remote control; VC-A460W VC-H660X: *Operable only from remote control)

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.

l--mm-->

l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cas-

settes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.

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Playback

(Only for VGA460X, VGH660X)

Shuttle System

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

* The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.

r’

DURING STOP MODE

Fast Forward and Rewind

@ Turn the ring either to the

ring will return to centre.)

(0 Press the STOP button to

right or the left and

reiease it, (The shuttle

stop fast forward or

rewind.

---

DURING PLAY MODE

Video Search

l 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.

F !*‘) 0 During playback, turning the ring all the way to the left or right locks the

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

Reverse)

TAPE SPEED

Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)

SLOW

a DPSS IB

@-a-0

(VC-H660X)

1, SLOW- Q-

o Gii!PS&

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback. Press the SLOW @ or 0 button (to the right of the SLOW button) to vary the slow motion playback speed between l/5 and %O of the normal playback speed. Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.

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Playback

Still Picture and Frame Advance

0 Q

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

If noise bars appear on the screen during still picture, set your VCR to the slow mode and press the

CHANNEL 010 buttons to make the noise disappear. Then press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button aaain.

If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press the CHANNEL @/@ 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 t he normal

speed.

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

j-i@E-)

l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playbacC l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion ilayback 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.

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” mode. (See Mode Selection on page 16.)

-BLUE BACK

m OFF

AUTO RENTAL

m OFF

I REPEAT ON m JUST REC

AUDIO MIX

SELECT :A V

CHANGE:4 b

ENTER :SET

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

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

(Select with 4 or b button.)

receiving a black and white broadcast, the picture may

be coloured. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on the

Then press SET button.

MODE selection screen to “AUTO” mode.

-) AUTO mode

Strict PAL colour mode

(Only for VC-A460X, VGH660X) 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 /

‘c

multi-system compatible TV. However, please note the following: *The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but

this does not indicate a malfunction in your TV or VCR.

*If your TV does not have a V-WOLD control, the picture may roll and be

unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the L

yr@,

‘+

rolling by adjusting the V-‘HOLD control and watch the picture.

*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 WE0 OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in this way cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs.

~~~~~,the @JL@,Fl mode ta AUTO. If the COLQWR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.

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Irl

Playback

Auto Tracking Control System

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

@When you insert the cassette and begin playback. *When you press the CHANNEL @ and @ buttons

at the same time.

@When the VCR has been playing back an un-

Poor Tracking

No&al tracking

recorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment.

When auto tracking engages, ” b” 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 the CHANNEL Q/G buttons 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 the REC or PLAY/X2 button, 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 off the power.

---

mOTo

l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatrcally

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 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 off the power.

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Playback

Blue Back

Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page

16.) 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. 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 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 off the power.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the PLAY/x2 button after the power turns on automatically

(Only for VGH660X)

Playback of HbFi Reccwded Tapes

This VCR will play back both video and audio-only tapes recorded in the Hi-Fi mode.

l Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUJ terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter

(RF OUT) is mono only. A blue screen will appear if audio-only Hi-f? tapes are played back.

Audio Output Mode

The audio output mode is controlled by the AUDIO OUT button on the remote controt. The VCR is

normally set to the fli-Fi mode, with 5 and @ displayed on the VCR display, and normal stereo sound

output.

Select m, and only the Hi-Pi Left channel audio is heard from both the Right and left speakers. Select @, and only the Hi-Fi Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers. If you select the mono linear track, a and q will disappear.

I_>

l Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output.

*When playing back tapes which have only t-ii-Fi sound recorded: if Hi-Fi sound is not reproduced, or if there is

some noise in the audio, press the CHANNEL @I or 0 button until the sound improves.

Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking

(To adjust the Hi-f? tracking manually when playing back a poorly recorded Hi-Fi tape)

* Normally you can simuitaneousiy press and hold both CHANNEL @ / 0 buttons to obtain the optimal

Hi-Fi audio tracking.

*If Hi-l? audio is unstable (frequent dropouts, etc.) with a rental video, a tape recorded on another

VCR, restore normal tracking while playing back the tape as described below:

@ Simultaneously press the CHANNEL @ I 0 buttons. @ Press the CWANNEL @ button repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the @! and a indicators

disappear from the VCR display.

@ Press the CHANNEL 0 button in the same manner while counting button operations until the a

and, a indicators reappear and then disappear again,

~44~,Pressz the ~,~ANNEL ,O button again for, half the number of times counted in step @ above to

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!!!I

Recording a TV Programme

Cassette Erase Protection

ERASURE

A @!yg cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of

PROTECTION TAB

recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening

. s-l

video

t\ y [------\@I

Recording a TV Programme

(VC-H660X) 1

nsert a cassette. STOP PAUSE/STILL

OPERATi CHANNEL @lo

REi3

(VC-A460X) Insert a cassette. STOP PAUSE/

s-m_

OPERATE CHANNEL O/(3

REC

(VC-A260X) Insert a cassette.

STOP REC

OPERATE CHANNEL @/@ PAUSE/STILL

PREPARATION

l Turn on your TV and select the video than

PROCEDURE

Q 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 O/Q buttons. Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control (3P” or “LP”

nel.

OPERATE

----INPUT SELECT

I-

SPEED

-STOP

(VC-H660X)

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

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

(Long Play) gives the longest recording time.

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.

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

* To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal or-t the front or rear of the

VCR, press the INPUT SElXCT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL @IO buttons to select the Ll or L2 channel position situated between the last channel and first channel, (When the LI or L2 position is selected,

“LI or L2” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.)

[J@YFiF--

l VC-A260X, VGA460X are oniy equipped with AUDIO/VIDEO (rear) terminals. (“AV” is dispiayed)

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

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps @ 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, rewind to the beginning of the tape, eject the tape and turn off the power.

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Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

(Only for VGH66OX)

This VCR automatically records audio signals on two kinds of audio tracks.

Hi-Fi: Using special&d rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM

format. Multi-sound broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two channels,

Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcast? are recorded in

mono, and only the main audio track of bilingual programmes is recorded.

* Video cassettes recorded on a non-i-M VCR can also be played back. However, if the audio signats are recorded on two

linear channels, stereo programmes will be piayed back monaurally and bilingual programmes will be played back with both the main and sub audio tracks mixed together.

l Video cassettes recorded on this VCR can be played back on a non-Hi-Fi VCR. However, only the normal (linear) track will

be played back.

Switching Input Signals (Only for VGH66OX)

Various sources of video and audio signals can be recorded as shown in the following chart. (a) Selecting a channel wilt record both video and audio from the VCR tuner. (b) Selecting an external source position (to select an external source position, press the INPUT

SELECT button or select a channel situated between the last channel and the first channel with the CHANNEL 0 / 0 buttons) will record both video and audio from an external source via the back-

panel AUDIO/VIDEO LINE I or front LINE IN 2 terminal.

Input mode

Tuner

External 1

(LINE 1)

TV screen

Signals Recorded

Video track

Normal audio track

Hi-Fi audio track

Signals from tuner

---7

Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO (LINEI) socket on the rear of the VCR

External 2

(LINE 2)

Signals from LINE IN 2 terminal on the front of the VCR

4”,, ”

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Recording Audio Only

This VCR can record Hi-Fi audio-only signals.

0 Connect the audio source (CD play&-, etc.) to the AUDlO-IN L/R terminals on the front or rear of the

VCR,

@ Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2 (“Ll” or “LZ” lights up) by pressing the

INPUT SELECT button or the 0 / 0 buttons. Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote controt to select SP or LP mode.

),, , , ,, ,, Press t+ PC: !?JQ~n~ I

‘is 2

,r::’ i

: 1’.

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!!m

Simple Recording Timer

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

Immediate Recording

l Immediate recording:

1 Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or

telephone call.

l Delayed recording:

Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.

0 CHANNEL 0 f-G-7

S.PICTURE ON

STEREO

SP LR

. REC

REC

(0)

S.PICTURE ON

STEREO

STOP 9:30AM L R

0:OOAM

IS/12 97

REM 2~00

o:oo.oo

l Press the STOP button to terminate recording.

Delayed Recording

@I TIME

OTIME

(0)

FJ.PfCTURE ON,, , ,,

QSTART ->;I;PM,STEREO

. REC

REC

(0)

S.PZCTURE ON

BSTART ~:~OAMSTRREO

\\I,,

BP STOP -9:30AM- L R

//I\\

0 Select the channel position to bp recorded by

pressing the CHANNEL 010 buttons. (Ex. : Channel position: 2)

In each step, STEREO and L R appear on the

screen for VC-H660X.

@ 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)

rFJGTr--

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

minutes.

l If necessary, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons to change

the minutes setting.

@ Select the channel position to be recorded by

pressing the CHANNEL O/O buttons.

(Ex. : Channel position: 2)

@ Set the starting time by pressing the BTIME

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

rFiim>

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 O/O buttons to adjust the minutes if

necessary.

@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.

(Ex. : Ending time: 9.30 AM)

/-wTiF>

l Each press of the REC button increases the stop ttme by 10 minutes l If necessary, press the CHANNEL 010 buttons to change the

minutes setting.

@ Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.

(Ex. : Present time: 8.28 AM)

. After the Simple Recording Timer is set, the channel position cannot be changed . To conflrm 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 OTIME button to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the 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 Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control (“SP” 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 10 seconds of setting the start time otherwise start time must be set again.

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q Programming theTimer with G-CODES

This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simply inputting the G-CODE number with the 1-9

numeric buttons, you can programme your VCR for timer recording. The G-CODE numbers are listed in most newspaper, TV guide, and local cable TV listings.

The timer can be set for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. In addition, each of the events can be set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to the limit of the tape.

PREPARATION:

@Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power bill automatically

turn on.

@Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

[Channel]

l/2 DATE PR START STOP 15/12 m 12xOOPll2t30~1~~

_-,__ __

-*___ -*_-___

_-/__ __

-,--- -*_-___

--,-- -- -*es- _I_____

:PRESET CH

SELECT 14 b

CHANGE:A v

ENTER *SET

EXIT IMENU

p-m-u_*

ENU A

3’

[MENU]

TIMER MODE CRANNLL PRLSET CLOCK

LANGUAGL

SELECT :A V LNTKR rSET

EXIT IMENU

SET

O 1

[G-CODE]

WEEKLY DAILY

SELECT :A V

DATA 80-9 EXIT rMCNQ

[ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY

[Once]

WEKKLY DAILY

[Daily/Weekly] z

SELECT :A V

DATA $4 b

[Tape Speed]

l/2

DhTk

PR START STOP

15/12 47 12rOOPH12r3OP~

--,-.. -- _*_-_ _~_____

--,_- -_

-,--- -*----_

__,__ __

-,-a- -*---__

TAPE SPEED

$SP/LP

SKLKCT 14 )

CHhNQE,A V

KNTKR

rSKT

EXIT rMKNU

Numeric

buttons

or +b

@ Press the MENU button.

@ Select G-CODE setting mode with the A or v

button and then press the SET button.

@ Set the G-CODE number with the numeric (0 to

9) buttons.

l For the G-CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV

guide.

l Press the G-CODE button (for VC-H660X) or the G-CODE/

TIMER button (for VC-A260X/A460X) on the remote control to directly select this screen.

@ If you want to record only once, press the SET

button and go to step 0. Otherwise, press the A or v button to select daily/weekly setting mode, and then select ‘ID (DAILY)” or “W

(WEEKLY)” by pressing the 4 / b buttons. And

then press the SET button.

“ONCE”:

To record only once.

“D (DAILY)“:

To record every day at the same time.

“W (WEEKLY)“: To record every week at the same time.

@ If you are going to record a programme from a

station which does not have the PR number programmed, (“m ”

is displayed) set that

number to be the same as the PR number to which your broadcasting channel is set into. (See Note on the next page.) Use the numeric orA / v buttons. Then press the F button.

Ex.: 47

@ Select the tape speed with the A or v button.

(See Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

on page 30.)

pimE->

l SP: Standard Play l LP: Long Play

Continued on next page

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Recording with the Timer with G-CODE’

SET

aa-CODE

WEEKLY DAILY

(0)

Normal Screen

TIMER

ON/OFF

TIMER

ON/OFF

(n)

@ Press the SET button.

To programme additional timer settings, press the SET button and repeat steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, pt!ess the MENU

button.

@ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording,

press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the

“a” indication lights on the VCR display.

l Please be sure to check that the start and end times of two different programmes do not overlap, as the remote

control has been designed to accept the basic individual G-CODE number only. If the recording periods of two programmes overlap, the beginning of the second programme will not be recorded.

l To cancel the programmed G-CODE setting, select the TIMER setting mode on the MENU screen. Then select the

programme number you wish to cancel with the A/I buttons and press the CLEAR button. (See Cancelling Timer Programmes on page 29.)

Setting the Programme Number In Step 5

When using G-CODE for the first time the Programme number (PR) on the screen shows two dashes and is highlighted white. Set it to be the same as the PR number to which your broadcasting channel is set into. For instance if you can view CH 47 on programme (PR) 47, set the On screen PR number to 47.

l You need to set this only once. l If the channels are retuned you need to set the PR numbers again.

Input programme No. here.

l/3 START STOP 1a100~111,30~lSP

r PREBET CR

BELLCT r4 b CHANOEtA v SNTSR

ISXT

EXIT rMENU

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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

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

turn on.

@Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 11.) PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 1200 PM to 1230 PM, December 15,

1997, if the present time

10:28

(morning), December 14, 1997.

l If the timer positions 1 to 4 have already been

set, the screen

changes 2/2 (timer positions

press the b button.

_I___ -:-_-

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

there is only one

“day”

or one “month” digit,

~.l,,“.“..~““.““YI.“,.~““.,-..~~*

PR START STOP

--,-- -- -:-_- _:--_-_

*To record audio and video from an external source

through an AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press the

Ir, / v buttons to select an AV channel. (When an AV position is selected, “Ll” or “L2” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.) (VC-A260X and VC-A460X are only equipped with

AUDIO/VIDEO

Continued on next page

l 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.

--.

Page 27

Recording with the Timer

When the clock is set

40 24l-l mode, “AM/

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

[Start] PM” will not appear.

v buttons and press the b button.

Numeric f

buttons

DATE

PR START STOP

*:r

IS/12 47 m __,__ __ _*-_-

__,__ _-

_g-..- -:-----

__,__ --

_:-_- -:-_---

[Stop1

Numeric

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

buttons

l/2

V buttons and press the b button.

DATE PR START STOP

15/12 47 12rOO~n~P __,__ __

I),

-*m-e

_$_____

__I__ __

-I--- -,-_--_

__,__ -_ _~___ _g_____

[Tape Speed]

~:i~~ ;d;;z;,ay

0 Select the tape speed with A or V button. (See

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) on

page 30*)

SET

[Timer review]

DATE

PR START STOP

15/12 47 l2r00Nl12r30PnSP

SET

__,__ __ _I___ _,_____

- v 2/a v v

CANCEL rCLEAR

SELECT :A T

@ Press the SET button. To programme additional

timer settings, repeat steps @ through 0.

Normal Screen

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

TIMER

ON/OFF

@ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording,

press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the

TIMER

“IF]” indicator lights on the VCR display.

ON/OFF

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 1 minute (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled. l If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed when there is no cassette loaded, “Izl” flashes for 5 seconds, indicating

that timer recording is not possible.

l 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.

l When “(!I” 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 (“0” disappears), and then turn on your VCR.

l During timer recording, the timer cannot be set. l To terminate timer recording, press the STOP button during timer recording. l If no buttons are pressed within one minute while setting a timer programme position, the mode automatically

returns to the previous mode.

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

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.

MENU A

S&T

SET

(0)

[Example]

ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY

ONCE: no indicator DAILY:

“D” is displayed.

WEEKLY: “W” is dismlaved.

SET

I) “’ + SET

(0,

Normal Screen

@ Press the MENU button. (If the “[3” 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 / V

buttons and then press the SET button.

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 27 and 28.

To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU button.

l After checking or correcting the programme contents,

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.

SET

--I-- -- -,__- _,_____

--I-- -- -,___ _,_____

. . 3/a . .

CAP?CLL rCr.lAR IZ:LECT I. . LNTE”

I SET

SET

(0)

_I___ _I_____

--I-- -- -,--_ _,_____

--,-- -- _,___ _(_____

. . P/1 . .

ME r,

Normal Screen

@ Press the MENU button. (If the “IEI” 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 / V

buttons and then press the SET button.

0 The screen for confirming timer recording pro-

grammes that have been set will appear.

l Select the programme number you wish to cancel

with the A / v buttons. (The selected programme will appear highlighted.)

@ Double-check that it is the programme you wish

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

j-->

l Ensure that the remote control is in VCR mode. Press the

VCR button.

@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU

button.

l If there are still some programmes set, press the

TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Standby

mode.

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!!a

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording 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 120-minute programme is timer-recorded with a go-minute tape while the automatic select is

set to LP mode as shown below.

,-- About 60 minutes -, r- About 30 minutes --,

SP (standard play) mode

LP (long play) mode

Total: 120 minutes

l This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E60, E90, El 80 and E240. 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.

m Audio Dubbing (only for VGH660X)

The VC-H66OX allows you to add a narrative or background music to a pre-recorded tape.

l The audio signal will be recorded on the mono (linear) track. The Hi-F tracks remain unchanged.

Connect the audio source to the

AUDIO IN L-R terminals (or J_ terminal

only) on the front of your VCR

(remember to select LZ).

Audfo source

@ Connect the audio source to the AUDIO 1N L-R terminals (or J_ terminal oniy) on the front of the VCR

as shown above, (The input terminals on the rear of the VCR cannot be used.) Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR. Press the PLAY/x2 button to view the recording.

@ Press the PAUSE/STILL button when you reach the point on the tape where you want to begin

audio dubbing.

@ Press the A.DUIB button. (“A.DUB” and “L2” will be shown on the VCR display.)

@ Wait about 4 seconds and then press the PAUSE/STILL button to begin audio dubbing.

;

@ ’ lhss the STOP buktan to fir&h audio dtibbing.

/’ ’

(“A,DUB” wilt disappear from the VCR display.)

‘

. ” :, ’ ’

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*I’

Audio Dubbing (only for VC-H660X)

NOTES

l Do not press the CWANNEL @/@ button during audio dubbing.

l Because the audio ‘signal is recorded on the mono (linear) track, any previous recording on this track will be

erased.

l If the Auto Tracking function is used during audio dubbing, the recorded audio may be distorted. Wait about 4

seconds before pressing, the PAUSEBTILL button to begin audio dubbing in step 0.

Listening to an Audio Dubbed Tape

* Press the AUDIO OUT button on the remote control to select the desired audio output. (See the table below and

refer to AUDIO OUTPUT on page 21.)

l if you want to kten to the originat and dubbed audio signals simultaneously, set the AUDlO MIX mode to ON (see

page 16).

AUDIO MIX

AUDIO OUT MODE

VCR DISPLAY

RESULT

OFF

Hi-Fi audio.

0 Q

Original Hi-R audio

(L&R channels)

Original Hi-Fi audio

(L channel)

, I

Original Hi-Fi audio

(R channel)

Mono audio

Dubbed mono audio

,!!!I Gl

Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R channels) plus dubbed mono audio.

Hi-Fi and Mono audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (L channel) plus dubbed mono audio.

,, ’ ,’ i ,

Original Hi-Fi audio (R channel) plus dubbed mono audio,

- - ,‘W

>&/is ,

? ? i

,1 %I?, w

,,I, “‘i

‘H!, ,,,

.*I ,$,‘Y& ‘*

;*: :‘s*;$.;li

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New Sharp Super Picture

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

S.PICTURE ON

Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR.

“SPICTURE 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:

1’

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.

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

SET

(S.)

(VC-H660X, VC-A460X)

. . . . . . SET

:::::::::I

S. PICTURE

(VC-A260X)

l-FmiE>

-.. _

l T hrs 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. l If power is interrupted for more than 60 seconds (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 “O:OO.OO” point and stop there.

ZERO BACK

0 zF5K

(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X,

VC-A460X)

Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR button on the remote control at the point you wish to return to later. “O:OO.OO” is displayed.

Press the ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The VCR 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, stop, fast forward,

rewind 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 VISS (index) signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.

3ncitinn

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.

I I I

’ VISS (Index signals)

SLOW ea DPSS R

M-0

(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)

‘0

Load a tape containing VISS (index) signals into the VCR. Select the VISS (index) number of the desired programme using the DPSS 8 or 8 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.

. DPSS may not functron for damaged or worn tapes

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 The DPSS function cannot be used wrth tapes that contain no

VISS (index) signals.

l The starting point of a programme may vary slightly l DPSS does not operate dunng 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.

I stop

back

When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR wil playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it again.

COLOUR

m PAL

BLUE BACK

m OFF

AUTO RENTAL

REPEAT

m OFF m OFF

JUST REC

m OFF

AUDIO MIX

m OFF

>E Selection screen. (See Mbde Selection on

@The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MO

page 16.). (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 video search, the tape will

automatically start playback.

Skip Search

SKIP SEARCH

(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X,

VC-A460X)

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

Forward Video Search Time

(On the VCR display)

. . .

1 time

2 times

Approx. 30 sec.

(of playback time).

Approx. 60 sec.

(of playback time)

’ i i7 17’

; P/_//r-

. . .-\

3 times

4 times

Approx. 90 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 120 sec. (of playback time)

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

m Instant Replay

(VC-H660X)

(VC-A260X,

VC-A460X)

When the C, button on the remote control is pressed during playback, the VCR will perform a reverse 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 reverse video search time to approx. 20, 40, 60, or 80 seconds of recorded material.

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New Child-Proof Lock

(VGH660X) (VC-A260X,

VC-A460X)

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

0 0 0

Press @%I on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “h” flashes and “ :g- - -”

lights on the VCR-function display. Press %51 again. “&FYI” 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 New Child-Proof Lock

@Press G&FYI button for about 2 seconds.

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

Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

0 0

Press GFI button on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “ti” flashes and I’ :+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 (SKI button again. “@zI” 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. “G$ 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 (5% button again. “6%” disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong,

II \I,

----

‘l’

” is displayed on the VCR display. Retry to input the right code number. Press %FI button

again.

If you forget your personal code number, you can disengage New Child-Proof Lock with the following procedure: @ Press b button for about 2 seconds.

“ti” flashes and ‘I :+I----” lights on the VCR display.

@ Press the OPERATE buttons 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 “@zJ” indicator

will flash on the VCR display.

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VCR Display

__ When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the following is the case

when the clock lime is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.) Example:

[TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL]

Example: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL]

[PRESENT TIME/CHANNEL]

l Dunng timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record

Example:

[OPERATING MO(DE/CHANNEL]

llnish time When the DISPLAY button is pressed.

the display changes In the following way. (If the ‘YJJ” 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 [PRESENT TIME]

Example: [COUNTER]

l During Simple Recording Timer recording, “[3 ” lights.

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 will reset to “O:OO.OO” when the tape is rewound completely.

Example: [REMAINING TIME]

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Tape Remaining Display

On Screen Display

VCR Display

Qelect FULL or

COUNTER display

mode by pressing the MODE OSD button 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 or MESECAM modes.)

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.

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

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

l During computation, the REC button will not function, and pressing the STOP, PLAY/x2, 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 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 w and Sm 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.

him---

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

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Editing from a Camcorder toYour 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.

UDlOlVlDEO

IN terminals

Camcorder

(VIEWCAM)

Only for VcFW660X

(This picture is for VC-H660X)

Specifications .

Format:

Video recording system:

Video signal system:

: Hi-Fi audio recording system

‘i , :

’ ’ ” ’ ’ (Only fcx VC-H66OX):

Maximum playing time:

Tape width:

Tape speed:

Antenna:

Reception channels:

RF output signal:

Power requirement:

Power consumption:

Operating temperature:

Storage temperature:

Video input:

output:

Audio input: (phono type)

output: (phono type)

Hi-Fi audio (Only for VC-H6&X):

/ 2

I ,

‘i /

’ /

Ulmensions:

Weight:

Supplied accessories:

VHS PAL standard

Two rotary heads, helical scan

PAL colour or monochrome signals: 625 lines

DeepAayer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard

480 min. with E-240 video cassette in LP mode

12.7 mm

23.39 mmlsec. SP; 11.70 mm/set. LP

75 Ohm unbalanced VHF channel 0 to 12, UHF channel 28 to 69 UHF channel 31 to 40 (preset to 37)

AC 240 V, 50 Hz

16 W (approx.) for VC-A260X/18 W (approx.) for VC-A460X/21 W (approx.) for VC-H660X 5°C to 40°C

- 20°C to 55°C

1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm Line: -8dBs, 47 kohm Line: -8dBs, 1 kohm

Dynamic range: Typically 90 d8

Frequency responsa: 20 Hz-20 kHz

Wi3w and #Jwtter: less than 0.005% Wrm

360 (W) x 280 (0) x 94 (H) mm ---VC-A260X

360 (W) x 286 (D) x 94 (H) mm ---VC-A460X, VC-H660X

3.3 kg (VC-A26OX)/ 3.4 kg (VC-A460X)/3.4 kg (VC-H660X) R6 (AA, UM/SUM-3) 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 Calling for Service

Check this list before calling for service.

Problem

MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS

Possible Cause/Solutions

l No power.

OPERATE button will not function.

l Cassette cannot be ejected.

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.

@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 VCR and plug in again a few minutes and set the clock

*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

pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF

different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

button.

l No tape movement,

l Make sure VCR is not in pause/W 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 @/a buttons are pressed.

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

oDesired channel position cannot be

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

selected.

that 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 the CHANNEL @/Q buttons or try a different cassette.

playback.

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

*No picture appears or colour is not

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

correct during playback.

converter output channel adjuster.

l Check all connecting cables.

REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM

@The VCR cannot be operated by the

0 Make sure VCR operate button has been activated.

remote control.

l 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 ( + /-

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 minutes.

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AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED

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