Sharp VC-H680X User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OPERATION MANUAL

Please read this operation manual carefully

before using the VCR.

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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

RECORDING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Features ..,............................................................. 4

Accessories LOW POWER Feature Major Components of Your VCR Remote Control

l Inserting the Batteries

Using the Remote Control for

TV Operation

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SETTING UP

Recording a TV

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l Cassette Erase Protection l Recording a TV Programme

*To

Watch Another TV Programme While

Recording

Recording Hi-Fi Stereo

NTSC AV Simple Recording Programming the Timer with Recording with the

*Confirming Timer Programmes

l Cancelling Timer Programmes

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . .

Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Connections Connectingtoa

Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment

Adjusting the Video

Menu Screen OSD (On Screen Display)

l How to Display Indicators

Setting the Language.. Setting Setting the Channels Channel Skip/Cancelling Mode Selection

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Stereo

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Clock..

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Channel

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Skip..

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New Sharp Super Picture

Zero-Back

DPSS (Digital Programme Search

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Auto Repeat Skip

Instant Replay.......................................................

New

VCR Display Tape Remaining

Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Function

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

Child-Proof Lock..

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

Sound

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

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

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Display..

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G-CODE

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BASIC OPERATIONS

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Inserting a Video Cassette

Playback

Video Search

l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

Shuttle System

l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)

*Still

Picture and Frame Advance

l Double Speed Playback

. Colour Mode

NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV

*Auto Tracking Control System

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

Auto Rental Mode

Blue Back

Full Auto Playback

l Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes

*Audio Output Mode

l Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before Calling

HELPFUL HINTS

for Service

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IMTPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.

Location and Handling

Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.

Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources

Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.

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.

Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR. In the event

that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately and contact the

retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp immediately.

Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by Sharp.

The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage to your machine.

Caution-Prevent Condensation

When moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one, condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads.

If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the videotape and VCR may be damaged. 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

Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 39. If you still experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.

Others

Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.

l VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

l G-CODE. for instant Video Programme System l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)

l Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)

. New Sharp Super Picture

Features

HO,

(High Quality) Circuitry

System/lGR

Enhances picture quality during playback.

System

l OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance

l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

365-Day,

8-Programme

Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)

l Auto Channel Tuning l 48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner

l Built-in Shuttle Control

LOW POWER feature

l Built-in Front AV Jacks/Video Input Terminals

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

interruptions of up to 60 minutes.

l 380-times High Speed Rewinding Function

than the LP mode recording/playback speed (only with an E-180 tape).

l NTSC Recording

* G-CODE’ 1s

Gemstar

a registered trademark of

Development Corporation

NTSC signals can be recorded through the AV input terminals.

Gemstar

Development

Corporation

Enhances rewinding at a speed 380 times faster

The

G-COOP

system 1s manufactured under license from

POWER SUPPLY:

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

CASSETTE TAPE:

Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m or

vusl

mark

Accessories

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

Coaxial cable

(TWVCR

cable)

Remote control unit

Two (R6

UMISUM-3

for the remote control unit

or AA) batteries

LOW POWER Feature

hrs

model IS equipped with a

STANDBY/LOW POWER button

Clock keeps time regardless of this button.

1. Definitions of POWER modes

LOW

POWER feature to save

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.

eiiergy

when the VCR is not in use.

POWER ON mode

POWER STANDBY mode

LOW POWER mode

l VCR in operation or ready for operation. l VCR display is on.

. VCR in standby mode.

l VCR display is on. l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.

l Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this

occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.

l This mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to

TIMER ON.

2. In POWER ON mode

Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or STANDBY on the remote control is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown below.

(Current)

POWER ON mode

l LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON.

POWER STANDBY mode

LOW POWER mode

3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.

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(Press STOP on the remote control)

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

mode.

Press STOP on the remote control to switch from LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.

By pressing one of the tape operation buttons on the remote control (PLAY, REW, FF, etc.) with a video

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

Video tape must be loaded

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Major Components of Your VCR

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STANDBY/LOW POWER button (See page 5.)

EJECT button

@ Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.) @ Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.)

@ Front AV jack (LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO-L/R) @

VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)

Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)

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

l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 36.) l Some of the indicators above will light up only for a couple of seconds when the VCR is set up the

corresponding mode.

Rear

Connection

terminals

(See

Connections

on page 9.)

Remote Control

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INPUT SELECT button

REW button

@ PLAY/x 2 button @

STOP button

CHANNEL (CH) A/ 7 button

VOLUME (VOL)

FF button

PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button

@ Numeric buttons @

AM/PM button

Digit select (When Inputting up to two digit numbers)

010

button

EJECT button

@ SLOW/@/@ buttons (SLOW

DPSS

@ @ SKIP SEARCH button @ MENU button @4/,/~/r @ G-CODE button

s/a)

ZERO BACK button

button

REC

button

’ a

TIME button

I TIMER ON/OFF button

MODE OSD button

010,

DISPLAY button

8 Agli (2:;

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(New &Id-proof @ REVIEW @ SET button @

CLEAR button

TAPE SPEED button

STANDBY button

VCR button

Q, TV button

button

SEARCH button

Lock)

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 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 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 controi can

Upeldle

t~ie

basic

iurnciions

of your teievision. 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.

From the table below select the button which

corresponds with the brand of your TV. Simultaneously

(For example)

TV brand: SHARP (Corresponding

button is “1”)

press both this button and STANDBY. Hold down for about five seconds. When setting is complete, the remote control will send a

“power off” signal

(b)

to the TV, and it should turn off.

Press these

buttons simultaneously and hold down for about

l If the TV does not turn off

procedure and select the button for a different brand.

TV BRAND NAME Corresponding SHARP

step

repeat the step @ setting

button

TV BRAND NAME Corresponding

GRAETZ

button

five seconds.

TV Functions to be Controlled

Switch to TV control mode.

l Press TV to select the TV control mode.

TV function control

Press TV to select the TV control mode.

Use the following buttons on your remote control to

operate your TV set.

TV function

*TV POWER

.TV

CHANNEL UP/DOWN

*TV VOLUME UP/DOWN

INPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector)

Press VCR to return to the VCR control mode.

(b)

Return to VCR control mode.

Press VCR to select the VCR control mode.

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l When you replace the batteries

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

l If MENU, PLAY, STOP, FF or REW are pressed in the TV

control mode, the remote control will return to VCR control mode.

the remote control, if your

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 provrded 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

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

VCR

ANTENNA IN

Connecting

Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.

VCR to TV

ANTENNA IN

TV back panel

RF OUT

Connecting to a Stereo TV

From VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

To AUDIO IN R/L

R/L

A IN

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Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is

mono only.

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).

Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment

From RF OUT

From

VIDEO

OUT

From AUDIO OUT

R/L

To VIDEO IN

Adjusting the Video Channel

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To view the output of your ‘VCR on the

tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).

Turn on the TV, select the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV, and turn on the power on the VCR.

(See page 5, item 3.)

@ Load a prerecorded tape (not supplied) into the VCR. @

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

Otherwise press

@ Tune the selected channel on the TV until the picture from the VCR is displayed on the TV screen. (This TV

channel must be selected each time the VCR is used.)

l If picture interference appears on the TV screen in step @ above, you can change the video channel (RF

output channel from the VCR) with the following procedure. (If UHF channel 37 is an active broadcast channel in your area, manually select a different channel (UHF 28 to UHF 69) (see below) and then retune your TV as above.)

(A) Press (B) Keep pressing

(D) Repeat steps 0 to @ above using the newly selected video channel.

STANDBY (LOW POWER)

STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.)

channel for use as the video channel, then press

PLAYlx2.

for more than two seconds to light up the :j

televrsron

on the VCR, or

A/T

screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV and

button of

STANDBY

-1.

SET.

on the ‘remote control to manually select an unused

on the remote control. The VCR enters POWER

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on the VCR display.

(B)

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

Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

@ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

Press MENU to display the MENU screen.

Select the item you want by pressing A or ‘I on the remote control. Refer to

the pages listed below for details on each item.

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

1: G-CODE ,,..,..,..,.,,...,,.,., Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page 27 )

2: TIMER ,,.......,.,......,....,.,. Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 29 for the setting procedure.)

3: MODE VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape 4: CHANNEL PRESET

5: CLOCK .,..,..,....,......,.,,., Setting the present time. (See page 13.)

6: LANGUAGE ..,......,..,,.,. Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 12.)

Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected

@ To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.

playback conditions. (See page 17.)

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Setting the channels. (See page 14.)

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CHANNEL PRESET

* .:SELECT

i SET:ENTER

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MEN”

MEN”:

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Menu Screen

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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.

) IPLAY,

l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed

Ooeratina mode

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Tape speed

Simple Recording timer

Clock display

Calendar display

S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture)

How to Display Indicators

Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

@ Turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed in the AUTO display screen.

@ Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows:

AUTO Display d @ FULL Display

Display example

COUNTER Display + @ Display off

Programme channel position

Audio System (STEREO/I/II)

Audio output indicator

Auto Repeat display Tape remaining

(or

Dpss)

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AUTO Display

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

mode or the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.

l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press MODE OSD to select Display Off. (If the mode

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

A/v

(CH

A/r)

is pressed, the current

Setting the Language

PREPARATION

.Select

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

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

setting screen will appear first.

l While

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

b 3

MENU, the

A +

CHANNEL

v 3 v

CHANNEL

4 +

REW (Shuttle Ring) FF (Shuttle Ring)

A/r/+/,

initial Setting of Language

Or * 0 v

Changing Language

l If the language has already been set

SET

previou:

7 CHANNEL

Select the language with

A/V

and press SET

Ex.: ENGLISH

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l Refer to page 13 to set the clock.

’

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

Press MENU.

Select item “LANGUAGE” with

A/V

and press SET,

Normal Screen

Select the language with

A/V

and press SET

Ex.: ENGLISH

To return to the normal screen, press MENU

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