Sharp VC-H680X User Manual

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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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5 6 7

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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the

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

12 13 14 16 17

System) ...............................................................

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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33 34 34

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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

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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.

piyizp-~~

(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

rrrrnt

I IVIIL

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.)

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Remote Control

c1 3: 1’

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:;

1 0

(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.

(ii-)

indicated

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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.

INoTE>

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

iNoTE

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

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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

‘j:kl F

on the VCR display.

(B)

(Cl

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l§il

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.)

,,....

Setting the channels. (See page 14.)

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( - ““-

CHANNEL PRESET

* .:SELECT

i SET:ENTER

me_- -m-m

--p-

MEN”

MEN”:

EXIT

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

-8

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)

ID=-

j:m:- D=;I

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

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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

INoTE>

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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Setting the Clock

When you use the VCH tor the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 minutes the clock will be reset.

Apply power to the unit to power on (see page 5,

item 3). Then perform the following procedure. PREPARATION

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

VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

initial Setting of Clock

First set the language (refer to page 12). Then

Numeric

buttons

MODE

12x lD:ZB?.M 15,12 m

TTME DILTE YE*R

press SET.

@ Select whether the clock should show 12.hour AM/PM

time or

. .

Ex.:

1NoTE>

@ Set the present time with the numeric buttons or

the remote control. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the

‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’ digit, enter a 0 first.) Set AM or PM, using AM/PM (12 hour) and then press

Ex.: 10:28AM

1NoTE

@ Set the date with the numeric buttons or

control. (First set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If there

is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.) and then press

Ex.: Dec. 15

@ Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or

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

Ex.: 99

24-hour

12H

“24H” .,............... 24.hour

“12H”

12H

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

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

time by pressing

display.

12.hour

(15/12)

A/v,

and then press

AM/PM display.

A/v

on the remote

A/v

Changing the Clock Setting

SET

@ Press SET.

Press MENU.

Select item “CLOCK” with

giot,

Follow steps 0 through @ above and step @

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

A/Y

and press SET.

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Setting the Channels

Vn,,r \/f-R ,-z,n ~orni>in \/UC chafinels

l”y, “VII vu,, ,~Vc.IYt, “I II

and

Ui-ii

channeis

to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmabie

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.

. Use the A / V / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set

the OSD.

Skipped

channels

l Channel position numbers 0,

to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when

CHANNEL A or

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

from the one channel, reset the channel as follows

(CH A or V) is used.

oreset

3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29

or if vou wish to reset a skiooed

AUTO TUNING

PREPARATION

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

Press MENU.

A SET

Or* 0

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with

SET.

A/Y,

and press

@ Select item “AUTO” with

CHANNEL PRESET

MANUll

-----I

SET

@ The channel display on the TV screen will continue

*“TOMnTiC TUNING. PLE?.SE WATT.

~...~~..--.~---..-.--.

l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 16 to skip unwanted channels l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to Manual Tuning on page 15.

Normal

Screen

through all of the channels and when finished, the TV

screen will return to the normal screen.

The bar display indicates the estimated amount of

channels tuned.

A/Y

and press SET

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MANUAL TUNING

PREPARATION

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

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

@ Press MENU.

Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with

Ore v

SET

SET.

Select item “MANUAL” with A or v and press SET.

Setting

the Channels

A/V

and press

[Preset CH]

[Broadcast CH]

-““----T

SET

sEdlt:n

Normal

Screen

Select the preset channel position number with the numeric buttons or 4, and then press

Press the numeric buttons or

desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press

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

number is only one digit, enter

@ For fine tuning, press 4 or b until the broadcast channel

comes in clearly on your TV.

Press

@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

S_ET.

If you wish to preset more channels, repeat

steps 0 through

“0”

first.

41,

until you see the

l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also

two dlgit numbers for step

138

used to select channel numbers. Press %- to switch between one and

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Channel

SkipKancelling

Skip

Channei skip

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

PREPARATION

Select the

1 ExamDIe: SkiD

video

channel on your TV and turn on

channel

Dosition

12.

the VCR (See page 5, item 3 )

Select item

numeric) buttons.

“CHANNEL PRESET” with

and

press

Cancelling skip

PREPARATION

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

Example: Reset channel position 12.

l Follow the same procedures

@ in Channel skip, and then the procedures

0-0

below.

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!si

Mode Selection

You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the

PREPARATION

aTurn

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

Press MENU.

:olourl

CHANNEL PRESET

SE1

Select the MODE selection mode with

Dress SET.

Select the COLOUR mode by pressing

press

(For details, see

AUTO

PAL

NTSC

.A--

IVIUU~

..,...

Usually select

Strict PAL

Strict NTSC

seieciion

Colour

AUTO mode.

colour

mode.

colour

mode.

scceeii.

Mode on page 20.)

A/v,

d/b,

and then

[Blue

Back1

[Auto

?entall

.Repeatl

Select the NTSC mode with the the v button.

NTSC 3.58 When using NTSC 3.58 TV system format. (Input signal: NTSC 4.43 When using NTSC 4.43 TV system format. (Input signal PAL TV

..,

Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing

press

AUTO

Usually select AUTO.

OFF ,, ,,,,.,.., Select OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV signal reception, or

Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing

then press (For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 21.)

Select the REPEAT mode by pressing

press

(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 34.)

NTSC 3.58) NTSC 4.43)

When using PAL TV system format. (Input

A blue

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

unrecorded tape is played back.

playback of a poorly recorded tape.

q/b

buttons and press

slgnal:

d/b,

NTSC 4.43)

and then

A/,,

and

and then

[Just

RECI

Select the JUST REC mode by pressing

press

(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST

REC) on page 32.)

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

d/b,

and then

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Playback

F;1

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, To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.

“m”

appears on the VCR display.

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

Insert a cassette.

Press

PLAY/x2.

system engages and screen for a few seconds.)

(The auto tracking control

‘IF”

flashes on the TV

@ To stop playback, press STOP. (If the tape

NoTE>

l NTSC tapes recorded in Hi-Fi and EP mode may appear

Video Search

Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture.

During playback, press FF for forward video search, or

REW for reverse search.

Faster

Video Search Video Search

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

Press PLAY/x2 to resume normal playback.

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

part of the picture may be skewed to one side.

Slower

reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and

turn into POWER STANDBY mode.)

distorted during playback. This does not indicate a malfunction. The tracking function can be used to slightly enhance the picture quality.

Fast Forwarding and Rewinding

To move through the cassette faster, press

STOP and then press FF or REW to fast forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed in this mode.)

@ Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.

l If you use other than

ward and rewind may take somewhat longer

E-90/E-180

cassettes, fast for-

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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”.

Playback

DURING STOP MODE

DURING PLAY MODE

TAPE SPEED

PAL TAPE

NTSC TAPE

SPILP SPILP

Fast Forward and Rewind

Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle ring will

return to centre.)

@ Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.

Video Search

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

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

*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 Reverse) mode. Press PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback.

VSFNSR

x3 x3

(cc)

VSFNSR

(~z)

x7 x5

x15

Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)

Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.

@ Press SLOW 0 or 0 (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback

speed between % and %o of the normal playback speed.

Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.

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still Picture

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

and Fram,e Advance

Playback

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

A/V

(CH

A/V)

If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL

Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.

Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.

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

A/v

(CH

A/v)

to stop the jitter.

Double Speed Playback

Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed.

Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.

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

still picture.

l During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part

of the picture may be skewed to one side.

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

picture noise will remain.

Colour Mode

If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn black and white. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on

the MODE selection screen to “PAL” (strict PAL colour

mode) or “NTSC” (strict NTSC colour mode). Normally,

the

co/our

mode should be set to “AUTO”.

(See Mode Selection on page 17.)

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

VCR is playing back a black and white tape or is receiving a black and white broadcast, the picture may be coloured. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to “AUTO”.

(Change with 4 or b

Then oress SET.

NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV

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

*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.

l If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable.

However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the

V-HOLD control and watch the picture.

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

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

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

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

l Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO.

the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.

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Playback

Auto Tracking Control System

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

*When you insert the cassette and begin playback.

l When you press CHANNEL

same time.

and ‘I (CH A and v) at the

Poor tracking

Normal tracking

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

segment.

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

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

tracktng with CHANNEL

A/v

(CH

A/v)

to make any noise disappear.

Auto Head Cleaning System

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

Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

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

PLAY/XS,

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

standby mode.

Auto Rental Mode

(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.)

The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the

erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your VCR automatically turns on the power, winds the

tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape. When the tape reaches the end of

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

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

rewind. To watch the next recorded section, press STOP fast forward to that section and play the tape.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press

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 thls happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)

*The

AUTO REPEAT mode has priority over the AUTO RENTAL mode. If the AUTO REPEAT mode is set to ON and the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will rewind the tape and play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning into POWER STANDBY mode

PLAY/x2

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

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Playback

Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 17.) 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.)

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

monitor screen may turn blue back since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is being recerved. In this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF.

Input

signal is weak while tape

dubbing,

the

Full Auto Playback

(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to OFF.) Full Auto Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed, your VCR automatically turns on the power and plays back the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.

l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press

PLAY/x2

after the power turns on automatically.

Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded 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 OUT terminals Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is

mono only. A blue screen will appear if audio-only Hi-Fi tapes are played back.

Audio Output Mode

The audio output mode is controlled by AUDIO OUT on the remote control. The VCR is normally set to the Hi-Fi mode, with 0 and 0 displayed on the On Screen Display (OSD), and normal stereo sound output. Select q , and only the Hi-Fi Left channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers. Select q , and only the Hi-Fi Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.

If you select the mono linear track, 0 and II will disappear.

l Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output. l When playing back tapes which have only Hi-Fi sound recorded: if Hi-Fi sound is not reproduced, or if there is some noise

the audio, press CHANNEL A or v (CH A or v) until the sound improves.

Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking

(To adjust the Hi-Fi tracking manually when playing back a poorly recorded Hi-Fi tape) *Normally you can simultaneously press and hold both CHANNEL A and v (CH A and v) to obtain the

optimal Hi-Fi audio tracking.

l If Hi-Fi 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:

Press MODE OSD and select the Full Display mode. (See page

Simultaneously press CHANNEL A and v (CH A and

Press CHANNEL v (CH v) repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the 0 and q indicators disappear

v).

from the On Screen Display (OSD).

Press CHANNEL A (CH A) in the same manner while counting button operations until the 0 and q

indicators reappear and then disappear again.

Press CHANNEL v (CH v) again for half the number of times counted in step 0 above to obtain optimal

tracking.

Il.)

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Recording a TM Programme

Cassette Erase Protection

A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded

PROTECTION TAB

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

Recording a TV Programme

Insert a cassette.

EJECT

PREPARATION

*Turn on your TV and select the video channel

PROCEDURE

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

@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered. 0

Select the channel position you wish to record with CHANNEL

@ Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED 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 longest recording time.

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

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

@ To stop recording, press STOP.

PAUSE/STILL STOP

REC

TAPE

A/v

(CH

A/r).

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 on the front or rear of the VCR, press INPUT SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL between the last channel and first channel. (When the Ll or L2 position is selected, position number is usually displayed.)

l If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the PAL mode on the MODE selection screen. (See

Colour Mode on page

20.)

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

A./Y

(CH

A/v)

to select the Ll or L2 channel position situated

“Ll

L2”

is displayed where a channel

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps 0 to 0 have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TV tuner. At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, rewind to the beginning of the tape, eject the tape and turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

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!!I

This

Hi-Fi:

Recording Hi-R Stereo Sound

?/CR automatically records audio signais O,-, iw0 kinds Of audio iracks,

Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format. Multi channel broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two tracks.

Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcasts are recorded in mono

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

l Video cassettes recorded on a non-Hi-Fi VCR can also be played back. However, if the audio signals are recorded on two

linear channels, stereo programmes will be played 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

Various sources of video and audio signals can be recorded as shown in the following chart. (a) Selecting a channel will record both video and audio from the VCR tuner. (b) Selecting an external source position will record both video and audio from an external source via the back-

panel AUDIO/VIDEO LINE 1 or front LINE IN 2 terminal. (To select an external source position, press INPUT

SELECT or select a channel situated between the last channel and the first channel with CHANNEL

(CH A/V))

A/T

Input mode TV screen

Tuner

:iKa::

l This VCR can record NTSC signals through AV input terminals

Video track

Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO (LINEl) terminal on the rear of the VCR

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

Signals Recorded

Normal audio track

Signals from tuner

Recording Audio Only

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

Connect the audio source (CD player, etc.) to the AUDIO-IN

Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2

CHANNEL

Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or LP mode.

Press REC.

A/V

(CH

A/V).

(“Li”

)

Hi-Fi audio track

L/R

terminals on the front or rear of the VCR.

“L2”

lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT or

Page 25

NfSC #IV

Recording

Althouah this VCR does not have a N

NTSC-compatible TV or VCR to the AV input terminals

From

VIDEO OUT

Video equipment

that outputs

NTSC signals

(Ex:

T\i

VCR, etc)

Before recording NTSC signals through the AV input terminals, refer to Recording a TV Programme on page 23.

Select “AUTO” or “NTSC” for the COLOUR mode. (See Mode Selection on page 17.)

@ Select “3.58” or “4.43” for the NTSC mode according to the input signal type. (See Mode Selection on

page 17.)

Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2

Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or EP mode.

%%%

Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded in SP mode

Press REC.

cannot be used

l-J7~

AUDIO OUT

R/L

ISC

tuner,

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

RIL

NTSC

sigriais can be

(“ii”

or “L2” lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT.

--.nT.-A,rl h,,

I~CIVIWU WY

connectrng a separate

Page 26

Simple Recording Timer

Thor0

Drn +\am

\/,I?\,~

,,I-,- UC” L”“”

your convenience.

Immediate Recording

REC

l Press STOP to terminate recording

Delayed Recording

tr. /I.?,- thic. C;-~l~

““uyv

L” UcIb

L11113

ti”lliJ1”

_^^I ^I:-- T--- 1-- 1

,\aA,ullly

Illilel ,“I

@ Press REC to enter the normal recording mode. Then,

iNoTE

i iimrmediaie

Convement

telephone call

l Delayed recording.

Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.

Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing

CHANNEL

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

press REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time.

(Ex.: Ending time: I

Each press of

Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing

CHANNEL

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

recording:

when having an unexpected visitor or

A/V

(CH

A./V).

I:30

AM)

REC

Increases the stop time by 10 minutes.

A/V

(CH

A/V).

@ Set the starting time by pressing

time:

8:40

AM)

NoTE>

Each press of

*Setting the time

possible.

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

9:30

iNoTE

Each press of

GTANDBY

l After the Simple Recording l To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press

ending

time.

l To clear the Simple Recording

clear after setting, turn on the power, press aTIME to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the FISTART time is flashing, press

l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“I3

case, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF, turn on the power and then proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer.

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

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

agarn.

And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

Timer

CLEAR.

is set, the channel position cannot be changed

Timer

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

Press STANDBY to turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

(See page 5, item 2.)

(Ex.: Present time:

AM)

DTIME

increases the start

withrn

a 24.hour period In IO-minute intervals is

REC

increases the stop

”

indicator on the VCR display is

8:28

trme

AM)

OTIME

OTIME. (Ex.:

trme

by IO minutes.

by 10 minutes.

to confirm the starting and

lit).

If this is the

(“SP”

Starting

or “LP” will

Page 27

Programming the Timer with

G-COD?

This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simpiy inputting the 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

events can be set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to the limit of the tape.

PREPARATION:

l Select the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5,

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

l Check that the clock is displaying the correct time.

Item

3.)

CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide

ODE to directly select this screen.

A -n-i

b&uut nurmber

365day

period. In addition, each of the

with the

on.

O-9

numeric

SP,I,P.EP:TAPE

,:SELECT *. :CH*LNGE

SET:ENTER MEN”:EXI

SPEED

SP,

Standard

* EP: Extended Play

(only NTSC Tape)

Play

@ If you want to record only once, press SET and g

step 0. Otherwise, press A or 7 to select daily/we setting mode, and then select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY pressing

“WEEKLY”:

4,.

And then press SET.

To record only once. To record every day at the same time. To record every week at the same time.

Continued on next page

nto.

.iv.

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SET

Programming the Timer

with G-C&’

@ Press SET.

lNoTF

To programme additional timer settings, press SET and

repeat steps @ through

Normal Screen

@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU

@ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press

TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the

“B”

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.

*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

Setting the Programme Number In Step

A/v

and press CLEAR. (See Cancelling Timer Programmes on page 31 )

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

-.,-.

.:_-

-:~-

--,--

~:_-

:PRESBT C”

. C:SELBCT *. :C”*LNCE

SET:ENTER

l If the wrong programme has been recorded, for future recordings change the PR number

same preset channel position number as on the VCR. (Refer to Manual Tuning on page 15.)

._~_

MEN”:EXIT

..-

(i,

e. Step 0) to the

Page 29

Recording with the Timer

The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period.

PREPARATION

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

l 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 13.) PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from

present time is

IO:28

(morning), December 14, 1999.

12:OO

PM to

12:30

PM, December 15, 1999, if the

[Channel]

cord O/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press

el. (When an AV position is selected,

e a channel position number is usually displayed.)

pimE>

A/V

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

audio and video from

external source through

A/V

to select an AV

“Li”

“L2”

is displayed

contmueu on next page

Page 30

Recording with

ttie

Timer

[Tape Speed]

ATEPR START STOP

5,12

12:00PH12:30PH~

-,--

-:-_ .:-_:-_ .:~~:-_ .:.-

[Timer review]

-,--

SET

Etartl

WOPI

INoTE>

When the to 24H mode, “AM/

LP: Long Play

(only NTSC Tape)

clock IS set

PM,5 WIII

fl0t aolsear

SP: Standard Play

EP,

Extended Play

@ Set the start time with the numeric buttons or

press

Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or

press

Select the tape speed with

Timer Recording (JUST REC)

or V. (See Intelligent

on page 32.)

A/v

A/Y

and

@ Press SET. To programme additional timer settings,

repeat steps @ through

Normal Screen

@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

(D To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press

TIMER

ON/OFF

TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the

the VCR display.

“a”

indicator lights on

0’

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

automatically.

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

not possible.

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

cassette is ejected.

l When

l During timer recording, the timer cannot be set. l To terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recording. l If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.

“B”

lit,

regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage the timer

regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrngicancelllngiconfirming timer positions are not possible. For

(“B”

disappears), and then turn on your VCR.

“I9

flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is

“0”

flashes and the

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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

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

Press MENU. (If the

lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.)

Select the TIMER-setting mode with

“0”

indicator on the VCR display is

A/V

and then press

[Example]

----,

Normal Screen

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 described on pages 29 and 30.

A/V

and then press SET. Correct the setting as

@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

*After checking or correcting the programme contents, press

TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.

Cancelling Timer Programmes

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

PREPARATION

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

Normal Screen

cancel, and press CLEAR.

wish to cancel with

IMER

A/r.

ON/OFF

Page 32

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording (except for the Simple Recording Timer) in

the SP (standard play) mode, the mode will automatically change to the LP (long play) mode to prevent termination of recording. This function works only when JUST REC mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.

For example:

l When a

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

SP (standard play) mode

l JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode.

l This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240.

l This tape may not be completely used up. l When more than one programme is set on the timer, the automatic recording function will work for the length of each timer-

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

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

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

Total:

7 r

About 30

LP (long play) mode

120

minutes

minutes7

Page 33

New Sharp Super Picture

This function creates clearer moduiation during piayback for high picture quaiity.

Press

S. PICTURE

“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

SET

[S.PICTURE]

l This function only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner

*This function cannot be set to ON/OFF with the MENU screen displayed.

l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.

Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory.) ON:

Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback.

OFF:

Set to OFF when playing back a tape on the VCR while editing or when strong noise appears on the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an editing source.

on the VCR.

Zero-Back Function

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

stop there.

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

the point you wish to return to later.

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

direction of the

When the tape reaches the

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

playback, stop and video search modes.

“O:OO.OO”

position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.

“O:OO.OO”

position, the tape automatically stops.

is displayed.

“O:OO.OO”

point and

DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

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

VISS

(index) Signal

VISS

tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording.

(index) signal is automatically recorded on the

Load a tape containing

VlSS

(index) signals into the VCR.

of the desired programme using DPSS e or

VISS

a signal is located, the displayed number

When the selected

begins automatically.

l DPSS may not function properly if the l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing PLAY/x2 or STOP. l If the tape reaches its end or is rewound completely before locating the desired l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes. l The DPSS function cannot be used with tapes that contain no

*The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.

l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, timer standby, and timer recording modes, or when there is no cassette

loaded.

VISS

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

VISS

(index) signal-encoded section is found, playback

VISS

(index) signal, DPSS IS cancelled.

VISS

(index) signals.

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Auto Repeat

With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly.

Set the REPEAT mode on the MODE-selection screen to ON.

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

l The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE Selection

screen (See Mode Selection on oaae 17.) (And when the Auto Reoeat is ON. “REPEAT” will be displayed on

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

automatically start playback.

the’O%)

COLOUR

NTSC

BLUE BACK

AUTO RENTAL

~REPEAT

JUST REC

reverse video search, the tape will

3.58 4.43 m

PAL NTSC

m m

OFF OFF

Skip Search

When SKIP SEARCH 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

1 time

2 times

3 times

4 times

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

Forward Video Search Time

Approx. 30 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 60 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 90 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 120 sec.

(of playback time)

(On the VCR display)

Instant Replay

When 4 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

With this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change.

633

This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing operating the VCR or viewing select programmes while you are away from home.

New Child-Proof Lock

Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

“@=a”

flashes and

@ Press ti again.

“ti”

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

ri:w

Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically

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

“;:---”

lights on the VCR-function display

Disengaging New Child-Proof Lock

l Press

for about 2 seconds.

“ti”

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

Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

“ti”

flashes and 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 ti again.

“ti”

remains lit on the VCR display confirming that New Child-Proof Lock has been activated. Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in the present mode. (If New Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.)

“I<---‘I

lights on the VCR display.

children from

Disengaging Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

Press ti for about 2 seconds.

“ti”

flashes and

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 ti again.

“G=J” disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong,

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

“:‘;:---”

lights on the VCR display.

‘I:<---”

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

with the following procedure:

Press ti for about 2 seconds.

“ti”

flashes and

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

disengaged

l If, while New Child-Proof Lock is on, you attempt to change modes by pressing another button, the

on the VCR display.

“:K---”

lights on the VCR display.

“ti”

indicator will flash

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VCR Display

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

12-hour

system.)

During Playback

During Recording

Example: [REMAINING TIME]

Example:

[CHANNEL MODE]

Example: [PRESENT TIME]

followincl

is the case when

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

Timer with G-CODE’

‘W lights.

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Tape Remaining Display

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

NTSC.

On Screen Display

Select FULL or

COUNTER display

REM

I:05

VCR Display

l Press DISPLAY on

the remote control.

mode by pressing

MODE OSD on the

remote control

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

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

0 \rcihen

you insert the tape and the VCR IS in the stop mode, the tape remalnrng cannot be computed. The followrng indrcator

is shown when the tape remaining has not yet been computed or cannot be computed

lOSD1

VCR display]

REM

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

wrth

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

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

l During computation, REC will not function, and pressing STOP, l Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel it. l The indicated length of tape remaining is only an approximate guide. l This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240. l The length of tape remaining during fast forward or rewind may be indicated as greater than l When

and

CFii!%l

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

PLAY/x2,

or other buttons will interrupt the computation.

actually is.

Warning for the length of tape remaining

When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time is left, the remaining length of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.

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

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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR

Editing from your Camcorder is extremely easy using your VCR with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection diagram below is for a guideline only. Refer to your Camcorder Operation Manual for precise connection information

, Camcorder

fVIEWCAMI

..^V _-’

12:

(LINE IN 2) (Front)

’

Ll: (LINE

Select Position L2 or

InLO

IN terminals

, (Rear)

Specifications

Format: VHS

Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan

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

Hi-Fi audio recording system: Deep-layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard

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

Tape width: 12.7 mm

Tape speed: PAL : 23.39 mmisec. (SP) 11.70 mmisec. (LP)

Antenna: 75 Ohm unbalanced

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

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

Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 17 W

Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature: - 20°C to 55°C

Video input: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm

output: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Audio input: (phono type) Line:

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

Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range: Typically 85

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

Weight: 3.0 kg

Supplied accessories: R6 (AA,

PALiNTSC

480 minutes max. with T-160 tape (NTSC)

NTSC: 33.35 mmisec. (SP) , 16.67 mm/set. (LP: Playback only) ,

11 .I2

(approx.)/l

-8dBs,

Frequency response: 20 Hz-20

Wow and flutter: less than 0.005% Wrm

75.ohm

coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit

standard

mm/set.

.O W Max (at Low Power Mode)

47 kohm

UMISUM-3)

(EP)

d!3

kHz

battery x 2

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

l No power.

Cannot turn on the VCR

l Cassette cannot be ejected

*The VCR display does not operate

l VCR does not record.

l Cassette is automatically ejected when

pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF.

l No tape movement

l Cassette cannot be loaded.

l Picture does not change even though

CHANNEL

A/Y

(CH

r/V)

pressed.

l Desired channel position cannot be

selected.

are

Possible Cause/Solutions

See page 5, item 3.

l Make sure the power cord is plugged in. l Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker l Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.

again. Set the timer again if necessary.

l 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.

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

cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

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

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

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

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

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

l Check all connecting cables.

correct during playback.

REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM

-The

*The VCR cannot be operated by the

remote control.

remote control unit is too far away from the main unit.

l The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window. l The batteries are exhausted. l The batteries have not been inserted in the correct direction

(+/-

polarity).

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

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