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OPERATION MANUAL
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GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Accessories ,..............................~....................
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Major Components of Your VCR
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Remote Control
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l Inserting the Batteries
Only for VC-H6 10X
Using the Remote Control for
TV Operation
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SETTING UP
Connections
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Adjusting the Video Channel
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Only for VC-H6 10X
Connecting to a Stereo TV
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Connecting to TV And Audio Equipment.....
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Setting the Language
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Setting the Clock
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Setting the Channels
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Channel
Skip/Cancelling Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~............................... 15
OSD (On Screen Display)
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.How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback
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l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
.Video Search (with the Remote Control)
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the
Remote Control)
l Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote
Control)
Gtill Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
l NTSC Tape Playback on PAL TV
l Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
@Auto Rental Mode
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
Oni’y for VC-H61UX
l Playback of Hi-i? Recorded Tapes.
l Audio Output Mode
*Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
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RECORDING
Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . ..L......_..... 22
l Cassette Erase Protection
@To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Only for VC-HGIOX
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound . . . . . . . . . . *..* . . . . . . . .
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Simple Recording Timer
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Recording with the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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l Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . 28
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture
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Zero-Back Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Auto Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Skip Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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only for vc+Yux
Instant Replay .* . . . . . . . . **..a . . . . . . . l . . . . . . . . . “.a..* . . . . mm.**.*
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New Child-Proof Lock
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VCR Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..~.......................
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Tape Remaining Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*...... 32
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HELPFUL HINTS
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..
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Specifications
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Before Calling for Service .............................
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, IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
ZAUTION
3EFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND
-HEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
IPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
-ocation and Handling
Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive 1
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.
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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.
immediately.
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
The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as
they may cause damage to your machine.
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
Caution-Prevent Condensation
flhen 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.
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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 34. If you sti,
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 tc
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied a:
glvlng that authority
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off) Clock
display will work regardless oi this ~uiior?
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T/-KS picture IS for VC-H61 OX
a Features
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.
ONLY FOR VC-HGIOX
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WHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System
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COMMON FEATURES
@MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l H@, (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
.DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
*Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
.365=Day, 8-Programme Timer (DailyWeekly Programmable)
@Auto Channel Tuning
.48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses @& standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the #& mark
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, Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
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Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
VC-A41 OX
VC-H61 ox
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Front
Major Components of Your VCR
(This picture is
for VC-H6 1 OX.)
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button.
Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)
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Basic function
Channel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
When pressed;
l Stops :he
tape during
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Front AU jack
(LINE IN 2: VfDEO, AUDIO)
Only far VC-HGIOX
Playback. FF.
REW or REC
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
(VC-A41 OX)
(VC-H61 OX)
l When the VCR is ON. this indicator (where a channel
l When the VCR is ON. thrs lndcator (wrere a cnannel
position number is usually displayed) WIII :ight Uo
position number is usually displayed) ~~“vili ,lgj7t ;p
When the power is OFF, this part will not be iIt
When the power IS OFF, thrs part will not be II:
Cassette-In
Indicator
Slow
Only for VC-H61 OX
Audio Output
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Play/Double speed
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Record
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mode
playback
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iWhen operatmg mode
IS drsplayed)
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Video Search Rewind
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Rewind
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Ret Pause
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Video Search Forward
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Fast Forward
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stop
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New Child-Proof lock
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Recordtng with the timer/
Frame Advance Simple Recording timer
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When AC power cord
is first plugged In
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Recording mark
l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. (See page 32.)
Rear
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(VC-A41 OX)
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Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.)
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RF converter
output channel
(CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 to 40)
(VC-H61 OX)
Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.)
RF converter output channel
(CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 IO 40)
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Remote Control
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STOP
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(VC-H61 OX)
VIDEO CASSElTE RECORDER
(VGA41 OX)
Only for VGH6IOX
@ 1NPUT SELECT button
@ VCR button
6) AUDIO OUT button
@ G-CODE/TIMER button
@ INSTANT REPLAY button
@I TV button
@ VOLUME n/v button
Only for VGA41UX
@ TlMER bum-~
@ TV operation buttons *. “._:;” -
(OPERATE, INPUT SELEGI,:.
CH B/3, VUL n/v) . .
@OPERATE button
@ DISPLAY button
@ MENU button
@ 4 1.1~1 v buttons
@ SET button
@ CLEAR button
0 REW button
@ REC button
@ PLAY/x 2 button
(D FF button
@ TIME button
@ PAUSE/STILL button
@TAPE SPEED button
@ STOP button
@ Numeric buttons
@I CHANNEL @/@ buttons
@ AM/PM button
@ ZERO BACK button
Digit select (When inoutting
@ SKIP SEARCH button
up to two digit numbers)
@I @& button
@ SLOW button
@TIMER ON/OFF button
@ MODE OSD button
@ 3/s buttons (SLOW s/s.
DPSS @4/s)
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.
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
l incorrect use of battenes may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batterie
properly.
l Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended per-rod of time
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- // Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
:Only for VC-H61 OX)
-he provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your tetevision. In addition to most
;harp televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the
emote 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
:ontrol’s TV brand setting will be reset to SHARP.
Setting the TV Brand
@ Turn on your TV.
@ Press the OPERATE button and the button
simultaneously which corresponds to the
brand of your TV. Hotd 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 (~5 ) to the TV,
and it should turn off.
NoTE)
1 If the TV does not turn off in step 0. repeat the step
@ setting procedure and select the button for a
different brand.
(For example)
IV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “I “)
buttons
and hold for more
than 1 second.
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1 TV BRAND NAME ICorresponding bt;tton 1 TV BRAND NAME 1 Corresponding txficn 1
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I 1 GRAETZ
1 7 I
I PHILIPS
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I LUXOR
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1 THOMSON 1 3 or4
1 SALORA
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1 SELECO
[ NORDMEND [ 3 or4 1 SONY
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TOSHIBA
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3 or4
1 PANASONIC f
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~TELAwA
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3 or4
1 SANYO
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VOLUME v 1
IGRuND~G t 5
1 HtTACHl
1 INPUT SELECT 1
IBIAUPUNKT I 5
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1 CHANNEL.: 1
1 I-TT NOKIA I 7 !
TV Functions to be Controlled
Switch to TV control mode.
_ Return to VCR control mode.
l Press the TV button to seiect the TV control mode.
l Press the VCR button lo select the VCR control mode.
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TV function controt
@ Press the TV button to select the TV control
mode.
@ Use the following buttons on your remote
l When you replace the batteries in the remote control,
if your televtslon is not a Sharp model you must reset
the TV brand.
control to operate your TV set.
TV function
l if the MENU, PLAY, STOP. FF or REW butions are
pressed in the TV control mocfe. the VCR will return to
VCR control mode.
.TVPOWER((I,)
l TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN
*TV VOLUME UP/DOWN
l INPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector)
tMPORTANT NOTE:
@ Press the VCR button to return to the VCR
control mode.
Although the provided remote controi unit is compatible with most
SHARP televisions, as weii 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
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To view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your T\
and tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).
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Make sure that 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 th
power.)
Keep pressing the MENU button for more than two seconds to light up the “VCR” on the VC
display.
Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the MENU pattern appears on your TV screer
(Refer to your TV Operation Manual for tuning procedures.)
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.
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ANTENNA IN
Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into you
TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
RF OUT
TV back panel
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA IN
Adjusting the Video Channel
l If interference or a beat pattern is received wnen the test pattern is tuned in, use a small screwdriver to turn the F
converter output channel adjuster to change the VCR output channel, and then retune your TV as above.
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Connecting to a Stereo TV (Only for VC-H61 OX)
(This picture is for VC-HGIOX}
From RF OUT
From From VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT FUL
) Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminais. Sound from the radio frequency converter
(RF OUT) is mono onfy.
’ The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
1 If TV reception is weak. use a TV signal booster {not suppiied).
Connecting toTV And Audio Equipment
(This picture is for VC-t-610X)
From AUDIO OUT R/l_
From VIDEO OU
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From RF OUT 1
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.
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l If the power has been disconnected, it will be
necessary to set the language and clock agarn
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SET
V CHANNEL A
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Numeric -
(VC-A410X)
buttons
AM/PM -
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V CHANNEL A
Numeric
(VC-HGIOX)
buttons
AM/PM
l You can use either the remote buttons or the buttons on the front panel.
1) Buttons on the remote control are in green
A-+UP
v + Down
4 -+ Left
b -+ Right
2) Buttons on the front panel are.
A + Channel up
v + Channel down
(+REW
b --+FWD
Initial Setting of Language
@ Press the MENU button.
Select the language with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex. : ENGLISH
l Refer to page 11 to set the clock.
LANGUAGE
FRANCAIS
ESPAROL
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SELECT :A V
ENTER :SET EXIT
: MENU
MENU.
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l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
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@ Press the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
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NODE
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SET
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
MENU
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SELECT :. V
ENTER
:SET
EXIT
: MENU
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:he A/V buttons and
@ Select the language with
press the SET button.
LANGUAGE
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SELECT :. V
ENTER : SET
EXIT
:MENU
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Setting the Clock
Vhen you use the VCR
x the first time or after a
lower failure of more
Ian 60 seconds the
lock will be reset. Apply
:ower to the unit to
witch it on and press the
‘IENU button. Then perx-m the following pro-
edure.
(VC-A4 1 OX)
OPERATE
MENU
4/./r/r
buttons
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
NITIAL SETTING OF CLOCK
(VC-HGIOX)
OPERATE
- SET MENU
W.!A/v
buttons
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
- SET
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First set the language (Refer to page 10). Then press the SET button.
CLOCK
MODE :248/12B
SELECT :4 b
CBANGE:A V
ENTER :SET
EXIT :MENU
Numeric
buttons
MODE TIME
DATE YEAR
l2H B l/O1 00
MODE :24H/12B
SELECT :4 b
CBANGE:A V
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ENTER :SET
EXIT : MENU
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Numeric
buttons
Of
10:28AH m 00
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DATE :DAY/MONTH
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Numeric
buttons
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MODE
TIME
DATE YEAR
12x 10:28AM 15/12 m
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SET MENU
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@ Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/
PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/V
buttons, and then press the b button.
Ex.: 72H
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l “24H” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-hour display.
l “IZH”
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-hour AM/PM display.
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
@ Set the present time with the numeric or A/V but-
tons on the remote control and then press the b
button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the ‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’ digit,
enter a 0 first.) Set AM or PM. using the AM/PM
button. (12 hour)
Ex. : 10:28AM
pam-->
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM
indicator
@ Set the date with the numeric or A/V buttons on
the remote control, and then press the b button.
(First set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If
there is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a
0 first.)
Ex.: Dec. 15 (15712)
@ Set the year digits with the numeric or A/V but-
tons on the remote control. (If there is only one
‘year’ digit, enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: 97
@ Press the SET button. To return to the Normal
screen, press the MENU button.
SHANGING THE CLOCK SETTING
* If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change it, select “clock”
follow the procedures above.
rom the MENU, and then
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Select item “CLOCK” with the A/v buttons and
press the SET button.
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SET
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Normal
Screen
@ To return to Normal Screen, press the SET button.
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