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

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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.

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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

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.

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Cassette-In

Indicator

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Slow

PlRY

Play/Double speed l

Record

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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/

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Frame Advance

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Recording with the timer/

New Child-Proof lock

Simple Recording timer

SHRRP

When AC power cord

is first plugged in.

Recording mark

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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)

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

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@ REC buttorl

@I 3. PICTURE buttcw

@ TIME button

(New Child-proof

@ A. DUB button

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@ TIMER ON/OFF

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@ 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

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@ 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.

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

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(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.

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.

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TV Functions to be Controlled

SHARP

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Only for VC-A260X, VC _ __ _

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

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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-

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(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

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(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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Position

Preset TV Channel Position Preset TV Channel

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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.

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.

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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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