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SHARE
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefullyPlease read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.before using the VCR.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS
Features
Accessories
LOW POWER Feature
Major Components of Your VCR
Remote Control
Using the Remote Control for
TV Operation
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l Inserting
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Batteries
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SETTING UP
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Connections
Connecting to a Stereo TV
Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
Adjusting the Video Channel
Menu Screen
OSD (On Screen Display)
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How to
Setting the Language
Setting the
Setting the Channels
Channel SkipKancelling Skip
Mode Selection
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BASIC OPERATIONS
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Display Indicators
Clock..
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Playback
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Inserting a
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Playback
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Video Search
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Fast
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Shuttle System
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Slow Motion
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Still Picture and Frame
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Double
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Colour Mode
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NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
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Auto
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Auto Head
l Quick
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Auto Rental Mode
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Blue Back
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Full Auto
l Playback
l Audio Output
*Adjusting Hi-Fi
Video Cassette
Forwarding
Playback
Speed Playback
Tracking
Start with Full
Control System
Cleaning
Playback
of HI-FI
Mode
Audio Tracking
and Rewinding
(with the Remote Control)
Advance
System
Loading Mechanism
Recorded Tapes
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RECORDING
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Recording a TV
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l Cassette
l Recording
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To
Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
NTSC AV
Simple Recording
Programming the Timer with
Recording with
l Confirming
l Cancelling
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Dubbing
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VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND/SURROUND
Function
GAMMA Selection
New Sharp Super Picture
Zero-Back Function
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System)
Auto Repeat
Skip Search
Instant Replay
New
Child-Proof Lock..........................................
VCR
Display.. ........................................................
Tape Remaining Display
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erase Protection
a TV
programme
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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G-
CODE
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the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer
Programmes
Timer Programmes
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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HELPFUL HINTS
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Specifications
Before Calling for Service
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION
SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY
YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling
1.Do
2.
3.
4.
not
place your
prevent excessive temperatures inside
Do not
place
Keep the VCR and
Do not
insert or drop anything
compartment as
VCR in
the VCR in
tapes away
this could
closed spaces, cover
direct
sunlight, or near heat sources.
from strong
into
the
cause serious damage, possibly resulting in
the unit.
magnetic
VCR
it. or
otherwise block
objects.
through
the
the
air vents or cassette
fire.
PROBLEMS
vents
to
MANUAL
AND THEN
OPERATING
5. Do not
6.
7.
place any object containing water or
that liquid
retailer or a service centre approved by
Do not
electric shock and/or damage to the
cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by
The use of head
to
your machine.
should
remove
enter
the cabrnet, unplug the VCR
the VCR
cleaning tapes is
cabinet.
Touching parts
not
other
liquids on
Sharp
immediately.
inside
VCR. For
recommended as they may cause damage
service
Caution-Prevent Condensation
When
moving
is
likely to
If you
try to play back or record in these circumstances,
VCR
may be damaged.
To
prevent
to warm up and
This is
particularly important before loading a cassette
purchasing
the VCR from a
form on the VCR drum and heads.
this, turn the power
dry before attempting playback or recording.
the VCR.
cold place to a
switch on
and
warm one,
wait
for a
the VCR. In the
immediately
the
cabinet could result
and
adjustment inside
Sharp.
condensation
the
videotape
few
hours for the VCR
for the
first time after
and
contact
(dew)
and
event
the
in
the
arm
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 42. If you still experience a
problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service
faclllty.
Others
Copyright may
licensee(s) or owner(s) of the
copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or
exist
in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant
copyrlght
is prohibited by law. SHARP IS not in a position to authorize the recording of
implied as giving that authority.
Features
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VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System/Audio Dubbing
l G-CODE* for Instant Video Programme System
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MID-Drive (New Centre-mounted Mechanism)
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HC!,
(High Quality) Circuitry
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Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
l New Sharp Super Picture
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OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
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DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
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Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
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365-day,
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Auto Channel Tuning
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48-channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
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Built-in Shuttle Control
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LOW POWER Feature
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Built-in Front Audio/Video Input Terminals
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60-minute
8-programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
Timer Memory Backup
up to 60 minutes.
.380-times High Speed Rewinding Function
the LP
mode recording/playback speed (only
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Virtual Dolby Surround
l NTSC Recording
* G-COD,+ IS a reglstered trademark of
Gemstar
Development Corporation
~ NTSC
~
Enhances picture quality during playback.
- Timer
settings,
etc. remain In
- Enhances
signals
Gemstar
with an E-180
can be
recorded
Development Corporation The
tape).
through the AV
memory after
rewinding at a speed
input terminals.
&oD,+
system IS manufactured under
power
380
times faster
interruptions
license
of
than
from
‘vl;f-*!AAL
q
SURROUND
QSOUND and the
POWER
The
SUPPLY:
voltage supply of this
CASSETTE TAPE:
Use only
video cassette tapes that carry
Accessories
a
Be sure
4
that
the
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
following accessories
Manufactured under
trademarks of Dolby Laboratones
QLogo
are registered trademarks of
license
from Dolby LaboratorIes “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
the a or 5Q5 mark.
are all
Included
Remote control
unit
QSound
Labs,
with vour VCR
Two
(R6 UMISUM-3 of
AA) batteries for the
remote control
lnc
unit
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LOW POWER Feature
This model is
STANDBY/LOW POWER button
Clock keeps time regardless of this button
1. Definitions of POWER modes
POWER ON mode
equipped
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with a
LOW POWER
This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch Accordrngly, 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.
l
VCR in
l
VCR
display is
feature to save
operation or ready
on.
energy
for
operation
when the
VCR
is not in use
POWER STANDBY mode
LOW POWER mode
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VCR in
standby
l
VCR
display IS
l
VCR
display is
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Noise may
occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.
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This mode cannot be used when the
TIMER ON.
mode.
on.
off, but
appear on
clock
contrnues to keep time.
the
screen
when
programmable
watching TV in this
timer is set to
mode. If
2. In POWER ON mode
Each
time STANDBY/LOW
POWER MODE
POWER ON mode
(NoTE
l
LOW POWER
changes as
(Current)
mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON.
POWER on the VCR or VCR
shown below.
t POWER STANDBY mode
t
STANDBY on
the remote
+
control is pressed,
LOW POWER mode
3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON
mode.
I;;:,-.-L-1
---iiE
this
the
@ (Press STOP on the remote
0 Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to
mode.
@
Press STOP on the remote control to
@ By pressing
tape in the
one of the
VCR, the
tape operation buttons on
mode will automatically
Video tape must be loaded
switch
from LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.
swrtch to POWER ON and the
switch
the
remote
control)
from POWER STANDBY
control
(PLAY,
REW, FF,
tape operation will
mode to
etc.)
POWER ON
with a
video
begin
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Major Components of Your VCR
0
STANDBY/LOW POWER
@
EJECT
button
@ Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.)
@
Basic function
Channel tuning
@
Front AV
@ VCR
Display (explained throughout
controls (See Playback, Recording.)
controls (See Setting the Channels.)
jack
(LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO-L/R)
button (See
the
page
5.)
operation instructions)
m>
l
When the VCR is in “POWER ON”
When the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit
The meaning of the main
c I
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l-l 0 13
J r-1 r-1 11 /
l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 39.)
mode, this indicator (Where a channel position number IS usually displayed) will light up.
indicators is
Play/Double speed
playback
Rewind
When AC power cord
IS
first plugged
shown below. (This list does not
l
l&l I” [
--
Rx
in
I.1
Recording mark
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Slow
Pause Video Search Forward
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include
00
l n I:1
II IllI
all
1:
Rear
Connectlon terminals
(See
Connections
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indicators.)
Audio Output
mode
Video Search Rewind
RF Output Channel
on page 9 )
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Remote Control
) S.
0
TV OPERATE button
INPUT SELECT button
VCR STANDBY button
8
&
REW button
@
EJECT button
@
PAUSE/STILL, F ADV button
0
STOP button
: PLAY/x 2 button
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FF button
8
@CHANNEL (CH) Ai v button
8 ;~‘~cE;W;;s@E
@
AM/PM button
Digrt
select button (When
inputting up to two
@
SLOW/O/O buttons (SLOW
DPSS a/ a)
digIt
button
numbers)
010,
(D SKIP SEARCH button
REVIEW SEARCH button
@ REC button
@I
TAPE SPEED button
@TIME button
A DUB button
&
button
%
(New ChildLproof Lock)
@TV
BRAND SET button
@SURROUND button
@
CLEAR button
@ 4 /,/A/v
@ GAMMA button
@
SET button
button
PICTURE button
ZERO BACK button
AUDIO OUT button
P
@
DISPLAY button
@
MODE OSD button
@TIMER ON/OFF button
Inserting the Batteries
First,
install the batteries properly.
(included) or equivalent. If
Ensure the
in the
iNoTE>
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 batterres properly
l Do not mix old and new batteries, or
l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time.
batteries
remote control.
the remote control
are
inserted correctly, matching
FIN two R6 (UMISUM-3, AA) 1.5
stops working, insert
the
polarities
mix
brands in use
volt batteries
new
batteries.
(+/-)
Indicated
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Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
The
provided remote control
televisions,
the
corresponding TV
Sharp
reset to
other
televisions.
SHARP.
manufacturers’ televisions listed below
When you
Setting the TV Brand
0 Turn on
@
l If the TV does not turn off in step
procedure and select the button for a different brand.
l When you replace the batteries
televrsion is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand.
your
From
the
corresponds
down the TV BRAND SET button and then
simultaneously press
corresponding to
seconds.
When
setting is complete,
“power
TV.
table below select
with the
the
off”
signal
(b) to the TV, and it should turn off.
can
operate
brand. The remote
replace
brand of your
and hold down the button
brand of your TV for at least
the remote control
8,
rn
the remote control, If your
the
basic functions of your televtsion. In addition to most
control’s default brand is
the
batteries in
the button which
TV. Press and hold
will
repeat the step @ setting
can
also be controlled by setting the remote control to
“SHARP”,
the remote control, the
(For
example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1”)
two
send a
While
pressing
TV BRAND SET
button, press and
hold down the
button
corresponding
the brand of
TV for at
seconds.
which enables control of
control’s TV brand setting will
the
to
your
least
two
Sharp
most
be
TV Functions to be Controlled
You can
selector) directly.
IMPORTANT
Although the
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
brand.
Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of the models under the brands
8
operate TV
NOTE:
provrded
POWER (h), TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN, TV VOLUME UP/DOWN, INPUT SELECT (TV-AV
remote control unit is compatible with most SHARP televrsrons, as well as many TV models
with
your TV set, you may want to try another, occasionally, models vary within a
lrsted
in the table
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Connections
0
Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect
@
Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect
0
Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the
OUT terminal
your TV’s
the
aerial cable
the
aerial cable to
supplied coaxial cable to
of the VCR. Plug the other end into
ANTENNA IN terminal.
from the
the
ANTENNA IN terminal of
back of
the RF
your TV set.
your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
I
Connecting to a
RF OUT
StereoTV
Biil
From
AUDIO OUT R/L
To VIDEO IN
l Stereo sound output IS only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is
mono only.
l The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
l If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).
m
Connecting
toTV
and Audio Equipment
To AUDIO IN R/L
I!
A IN
rom AUDIO OUT R/L
From
RF OUT
3om
/IDE0
OUl
To VIDEO IN
1
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Adjusting the Video Channel
!!§I
To
view
the output of
tune it to the
0 Turn on the TV,
(See
@ Load a
0 If
Otherwise press
@ Tune the
channel
I
l
(A) Press
(B) Keep pressing MENU for more than two seconds to light up the: Ii 3, IGF on the VCR display.
(C) Press
(D) Repeat steps 0 to
output of
page 5,
prerecorded tape
the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the
selected
must be
If picture interference appears on the TV screen In step 0 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.)
STANDBY (LOW POWER) on
POWER STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.)
CHI/CHA
use as the video channel, then press SET,
your
VCR on the
your VCR
select
item 3.)
PLAY/x2.
channel on the TV until the
selected
on the VCR or A/V of -1.on
@
(factory preset to
the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV, and turn on the
(not
each
above using the newly selected video channel.
television
supplied)
time
screen, you must
UHF channel 37).
into the VCR.
picture
the VCR is used.)
the VCR, or
VCR STANDBY on
the remote control to manually select an unused channel for
select an
VCR ~111 automatically
from the VCR is
unused channel on
power on
play back
displayed on
the remote control. The VCR enters
the TV
screen.
your TV
the VCR.
the
tape.
(This TV
and
10
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(A) (B)
I
(Cl
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Menu Screen
0 Turn on
@
@ Press
0
Select
The
1 : G-CODE
2: TIMER
3: MODE VCR operating conditions
4: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (See
5: CLOCK
6: LANGUAGE Selection of
@ Press
@ To
your TV
Turn on the VCR. (See
MENU to display
the item you want with A/V on the remote control. Refer to the
listed below
following 6
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..,,,....,..,....,,,....,,,
..,.,...,..,.....,,,...,,
SET.
cancel
and
select
for
details on
items can be set by using the On Screen
The
screen changes to
the MENU
the
video
channel.
page 5,
the MENU screen.
Setting a G-CODE
Setting a
29 for the
broadcast reception
Setting the
screen, press MENU.
item 3.)
each item.
timer recording
setting procedure.)
present
language to be
the item which you have
timer recording.
are set
and
time. (See
used for the On Screen
pages
Display
(and
tape playback conditions.
page
page
(OSD).
(See
checking
page
according to
14.)
13.)
selected.
27.)
it). (See
page
the
Display.
(See
LANGUAGE
* .:aELECT
page
17.)
(See page 12.)
ISa
OSD (On Screen Display)
The
tape counter
The
tape counter
bra:broadcast on
II L/F
Arl\l
*When SURROUND is pressed on
during
the
appears.
If
SURROUND is
picture
The on-screen drsplay indicates the current VIRTUAL
DOLBY mode/SURROUND mode.
Refer to
returns to the
page 35 for
and VCR mode can be shown on
and VCR mode can be shown on the
the
video
channel.
the remote control
on-screen display,
(Ex. When VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF is set.)
not
pressed
above on-screen display.
use of GAMMA ON/GAMMA OFF.
the
screen on
for
three seconds,
the
screen while
Display example
right
the
you are
playing back a tape or watching
Audio system (STEREO/IflI)
Audio output indicator
AUDIO MIX indicator
Auto repeat
Tape remaining (only PAL tape)
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF
W;;lP;i;LBY
*Each trme SURROUND IS
pressed, the setting changes
as shown above.
display
L--l
a
1;
l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
How to Display indicators
0 Turn on
@ Turn on the VCR.
@ Each time
AUTO Display
When
mode or
l
When you record a video sIgnal output from this VCR on another VCR, press
Indicator is drsplayed on the screen, rt is also recorded on the tape.)
your TV
MODE OSD is pressed,
each of
the
number of
and
select the video channel.
Mode indicators
0 AUTO Display- @
A
L
the
operation
buttons, numertc button, or
the
channel will be displayed in
are
displayed in
the
screen changes as follows:
FULL Display + @ COUNTER Display --t @ Display off
the AUTO display screen.
CHANNEL
the
upper section of
A/V
(CH
A/r) is
the TV
screen
MODE OSD to select Display Off. (If the mode
pressed,
for
about 3 seconds.
the
current
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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
.
Select
the
video channel on your TV
and turn power ON the VCR. (See
page 5,
item 3.)
l Language setting screen
setting screen will appear first
l While in MENU, the
VCR):
A+CH
A
V+YCH
4 --f
REW (Shuttle ring)
b +
FF (Shuttle ring)
will
appear when the VCR is used for the first time If the power has been disconnected, clock
A/T/4/,
buttons on the remote control operates
Initial Setting of Language
0
Select
Ex.: ENGLISH
pmF>
l
Refer to
the following functlons (same functions on the
the
language
page 13 to set
with A/Y and
the
clock.
press SET.
Changing Language
l
If the
MENU
0
language
e
MENU
0
has
already
I)
been set
Normal
Screen
A
Or
v
previou
I)
SET
0
’ and you
Sib
@ Press
@ Select
@ To
want to change
MENU.
Select
item “LANGUAGE” with A/V and
the
language
Ex.:
ENGLISH
return to the normal screen, press
it,
follow
with A/Y and
the
steps below.
press SET
MENU
press SET.
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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the
failure of
Apply
item 3.) Then perform the
PREPARATION
*Select the vrdeo
VCR. (See
Initial
0 First
more than 60 minutes the
power to the unit to power
following procedure.
channel on
page 5,
item 3.)
Setting of Clock
set
the
language (refer to page
first time or after a
clock will be
on. (See
your TV, and turn on the
power
reset.
page
12). Then press
5,
SET
Numeric
buttons
or
@ Select whether the clock should show 12.hour
time or
Ex.: 12H
INoTE>
l
l
l
@
Set the
the
‘minute’. If
enter a 0 first.)
Set AM or PM, using
Ex.:
NoTE>
l
@
Set the date with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote
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
press b.
Ex.:
@
Set the
the remote control. (Enter the last two
Ex.: 99
24-hour time with A/V and
“24H” .,,
12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
Dec.
..,,,,,, ,,.,.,.... 24.hour display.
“12H” 12.hour AM/PM display.
present time
remote control. (First
there IS only
10:28AM
1.5 (15/12)
year digits
with the numeric
AM/PM (12
with the
set the
one ‘hour’ or
press
b,
buttons or
‘hour’ digits and then the
one
‘minute’
hour)
and press
numeric buttons or
digits of
the
b,
AM/PM
A/v on
digit,
A/v on
year.)
SET
0
Normal
I)
Screen
Changing the Clock Setting
I
,..- -.... -~---,“,” ,,--. -~
Meli”
I
@
I
0 Press
@
Press
SET.
MENU.
Select
item
0-0 Follow
below.
Press
SET. To
“CLOCK”
steps @ through @ above
with A/Y and
return to the normal screen,
press SET.
and
step @
press MENU.
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Setting the Channels
Your
VCR can
channel positions, each of which can be set to
been
preset at
I PosItIon
0
1
2
I
7
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
*Select the
receive
the
/Preset TV
Skipped channel
Skipped channel
Skipped channel
Skipped channel
Skipped
Skimxd
I
VHF
channels 0 to
factory as
Channel( PosItIon1 Preset TV Channel
VHF 2
channel
channel
VHF
7
shown below.
8
9
10
11-27
28 UHF 28
29-46
47
I
video channel on your TV
Skipped
Skipped
Skipped
1
SkImed channel
and turn on the VCR. (See
12, and UHF
any of
VHF9
VHF 10
the above broadcast channels. The channel
1
channel
channel
channel
1
channels 28 to
69.
Your
VCR has 48
programmable
positions
iNoTE
l Use the
the OSD.
l Channel positron numbers 0,
to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when
CHANNEL A or V (CH A or V) IS used.
l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different
from the one
channel, reset the channel as follows
A
/ V / 4 / b buttons on the remote control to set
1,
3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29
oreset
or if vou wish to reset a skioaed
page 5,
item 3.)
have
channel
Select
l If
addrtronal
l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to page 15 for Manual Tuning.
unwanted channels were found, refer to page 16 to
item “CHANNEL PRESET” with and
screen will
The bar
channels
return to the normal screen.
display indicates
tuned.
skrp
unwanted channels
the
estimated
press
amount
of
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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
l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the
Setting the Channels
desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then
number is only one digit, enter
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press -/.- to switch between one and
two digit numbers for step @
“0” first.
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IH
Channel
Channel skip
If there are
PREPARATION
l Select the
1
Example:
channel positions that
video
channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5,
Skip
channel
Skip/Cancelling
are not
preset,
position 12.
you can skip
Skip
them with the following procedure.
item
3.)
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.)
1
Example:
l Follow the same procedures
4
E
16
Reset
channel
~,~-~-~~~~~-~~.~~.---~~-~~--
/
PRESET
(
CHANNEL
I
FINE
1 QSKIP
CH
TUNING
MENU
0
ON ‘& /
Normal
I)
Screen
position 12.
0,
@ in Channel skip, and then the procedures
3
12 $
O2 I
SET
0
@ Select
@ Select
@
@ If
@ To
the
channel
numeric
Ex:
Press d/b to
through 0.
buttons or d/b,
12
SKIP
setting
select
you
wish to unskip
return to the normal screen,
0-0
below
positron you
mode with A/V.
SKIP OFF and
more
wish to unskip
channels,
press MENU.
press SET.
repeat
with the
steps
I
@
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l!si
Mode Selection
You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
0
Press MENU.
@
Select “MODE” with
@
Select the COLOUR mode with
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.)
4
or
AUTO Usually select AUTO mode
Strict PAL colour mode
PAL
Strict NTSC colour mode
NTSC
A/V
and press SET.
d/b
and press
v.
[REPEAT]
0 Select the NTSC mode with 4/b and
(For details, see NTSC AV Recording on page
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
PAL TV
..,,,.......,.,
@
Set the BLUE BACK mode with
(For details, see Blue Back on page
Usually select AUTO.
AUTO
OFF ..,....... Select OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV signal reception, or
@
Set the AUTO RENTAL mode with
(For
details, see Auto Rental Mode on page
@
Set the REPEAT mode with
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page
@
Set the JUST REC mode with
(For
details,
REC) on page
NTSC 3.58)
NTSC 4.43)
When using PAL TV system format. (Input signal: NTSC 4.43)
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.
d/b
see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
32.)
press
d/b
and press
22.)
4/b
and press
and press
d/b
and press
V.
25.)
srgnal:
v.
V.
21.)
v.
37.)
7.
@
Set the AUDIO MIX mode with
(For details, see Audio Dubbing on page 32,)
@
Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
d/b
and press
y’.
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-
Playback
Fl
Inserting a Video Cassette
Gently insert
is
inserted incorrectly,
cassette
To
remove
Playback
PREPARATION
l
Turn on
the
video cassette
the
has been
your TV
properly loaded,
the
cassette, press EJECT during stop
and
select
Insert a cassette
\
into the
loading system will
the
video
/
cassette compartment.
not function. Do not
“m”
appears on
the VCR
mode.
channel
PL
STOP
PLAY/X2
-AY/
STOP
The VCR turns on
force
display.
REW
x 2
the
cassette
automatically. If
Into the VCR. When the
the
cassette
0 Turn on the VCR. (See
@ Insert a
cassette.
@ Press PLAYIXS. (The auto
page 5,
tracking
item 3.)
control
system engages
seconds.)
0 To
stop playback, press STOP.
the
beginning, eject
l
NTSC tapes recorded In HI-Fi and EP
The tracking function can be used to slightly enhance the picture quality
the
cassette,
(If the
tape reaches
its end, the VCR
and turn into POWER STANDBY mode.)
mode may appear distorted during playback This does not indicate a malfunction
Video Search
Use
the
following procedure to
you
want,
0 During
or
REW
/
PALTAPE 1
NTSC TAPE
/
while viewing
playback, press FF
for
reverse search.
the
Faster video search Slower video search
SP/LP
SPILP
FP
There are 2 search speeds In each
VCR
switches between
pressed.
@ Press
PLAY/X2 to
resume normal
quickly
find
picture.
for
forward video search,
x7
x5
x15 X5
them each
I
time
playback.
the
section
x3
x3
direction. The
the button is
and ” .”
flashes on
the TV
screen
will automatically rewind
for a few
the
tape
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
0 To move through the
STOP
and then
forward
or rewind the
picture cannot be viewed in
@
Press
STOP to
INoTE>
l If vou use other than
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
cassette
faster,
press
press FF or REW to fast
cassette.
(The
this mode.)
stop
fast forward or
E-90/E-180
cassettes, fast for-
rewind.
to
-During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the
upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
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R
Shuttle System
The
shuttle system
lets you control all the
basic playback functions
using just the
shuttle
ring
Playback
part.
DURING STOP MODE
Fast Forward and Rewind
0 Turn the ring
rd)
@
Press
rotated in the
rewind.
either to
STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
opposite direction
Video Search
*Turn
the ring to the left or the
Forward), or VSR (Video Search
turning
l
VSF
PLAY/X2 to
TAPE SPEED
the ring.
During
playback, turning
(Video Search Forward), or
return to
PAL TAPE
NTSC TAPE
regular playback.
the
right or
the ring all the
SPILP
SPILP
EP
the left and
(until it
right during playback to enter
Reverse)
VSR
(Video Search Reverse) mode.
VSFiVSR (0)
clicks
mode.
way to
x3
x3
X5
release
the
it.
The
shuttle ring can also
once) to
Select from
stop fast forward
VSF (Video Search
left or right
VSFiVSR (0)
two
speeds
locks the VCR in
x7
x5
xl5
be
or
by
Press
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
@
Press
SLOW on
@
Press
SLOW @ or @
speed between
@ Press
PLAY/X2 to
the remote control
(to the
right of SLOW) to vary
j/s and
%O
of the normal
resume normal
during playback.
playback speed.
playback.
the slow motion
playback
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R
Still Picture and Frame Advance
@ Press
@If
@
0 Press
@ Press
Double Speed Playback
0 Press
@ Press
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during playback.
noise bars
A/V
(CH
If
there is vertical jitter during
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV)
PLAY/X2 again to
PLAY/X2 during playback.
PLAY/X2 to
appear on
the screen
A/Y) to make the noise
Still Picture Playback,
during
resume normal
resume normal
during still picture,
disappear.
still
The
tape will be played back at twice
playback.
This
Then press
mode for
playback.
will freeze
set
the
your
VCR to the slow mode and
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV)
press CHANNEL
frame advance.
picture on your
A/v
(CH
A/V) to
the normal
TV.
again
speed
Playback
press CHANNEL
stop
the jitter.
l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion
l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR
still picture
l During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded
of the picture may be skewed to one side.
WIII
still
resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and
picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.
Colour Mode
If a
colour recording’s quality is
black
and white. In
the
MODE
mode) or to
the colour
selection screen to
mode
“NTSC”
should be
this
(strict
event,
(See Mode Selection on page
1NoTE)
l When the colour mode is set to fixed co/our 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” mode.
poor, the
set
“PAL”
picture may turn
the COLOUR mode on
(strict
NTSC colour mode).
set to “AUTO” mode.
17.)
PAL
colour
Normally,
JUST REC
AUDTO MIX
. .:SELECT.
(Change with 4 or F
t
Then press SET.
ON m
t
MEN”:EXIT
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
When
you play back an
system compatible
*The
picture
not
indicate a malfunction in your TV or
l
If your TV does not
WIII
shrink
However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the
V-HOLD control and
l
Horizontal noise
advance,
*Although
VCR
connected to
cannot be
*Set the COLOUR
bars
and
double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring.
NTSC
tapes
played back on
mode to
NTSC
TV. However,
vertically to some
tape on your
please
VCR, it is
note the
following:
degree, as
VCR.
have a
watch
may
V-HOLD control, the
the
picture.
appear on
can be
played back
the
screen during special effect playback (video search, still,
onto a PAL TV, those
the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT
PAL
system
VCRs.
AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you
possible to
shown in the
picture
may roll and be
use a PAL or
diagram,
but thus does
unwatchable.
rolling by adjusting
tapes cannot be dubbed by a
terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in
cannot play back the tape.
It-
the LP mode, the upper part
:CHANDE
.)
multi-
the
slow,
frame
PAL
system
this
way
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Auto Tracking Control System
This
function automatically adjusts
recorded tape.
Auto
tracking engages in
the
tracking to
the
match the
following
cases:
l
When you
*When
same
*When the VCR has been
insert
the
cassette
you
press CHANNEL A
time.
and
begin playback.
and y
(CH A
and v) at the
playing back an unrecorded section of tape,
segment.
When auto
l
When a poorly recorded
tracking with CHANNEL
tracking engages, ” b” on
tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally In
Ai7
(CH
A/v)
the TV
screen flashes for a few seconds.
to make any
notse
disappear
Auto Head Cleaning System
When
the tape is Inserted or ejected, this system automatically cleans the
roller before recording or
playback
begins, protecting
the
heads
picture quality.
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
Your VCR has a standby
After pressing REC or
standby
mode.
function
PLAY/XS,
(Full
Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and playback.
it
takes about 2 seconds
until
recording or
Auto Rental Mode
(This
function only works
The
convenient auto rental mode lets
erasure protection tab removed (rental videos. etc.), your
tape forward to find the recorded section,
recorded section,
the VCR
when AUTO RENTAL
you
enjoy
and
automatically rewinds
mode on
the MODE
playback with
VCR
automatically turns on
plays back the tape.
the
tape, ejects it
Playback
Poor tracking Normal tracking
and then
and drum from
selection screen is
ease.
When you
When
and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.
reaches a recorded tape
this
event, manually adjust the
drum and
playback is
heads with a special
dirt
and
preserving beautiful
engaged
set to ON.)
insert a
cassette
the
power, winds
the tape reaches
when in the
the
with the
the
end of
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 protectton 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 this happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)
*The AUTO REPEAT mode has priority over the AUTO RENTAL mode. If the AUTO REPEAT mode is set to ON and the
video
cassette reaches
into
POWER STANDBY mode.
Its
end, the VCR will rewind the tape and play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning
PLAY/x2
after the power turns on automatically (Auto Rental Mode does
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Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the
function eliminates monitor noise
and
when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. A
input
(LINE IN) mode but no
video signal is
factory.)
MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page
mutes
fed to the VCR. (The BLUE BACK
sound
during
blue
screen will also appear if
playback of
Playback
17.) This
unrecorded portions of a tape,
the VCR is
mode is
set to
the Auxiliary
set to AUTO
at
and
the
l Blue Back does not function during
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
monitor screen may turn blue back since the unrt may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is berng received. In
this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF
still
picture, variable slow motion and video search
If
the input signal is weak while tape dubbing, the
Full Auto Playback
(This function only works
Full Auto
Playback lets
tab removed, your
end,
the VCR automatcally
l If the erasure protection hole IS covered, press
when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE
you
enjoy
playback with ease. When you
VCR
automatically
rewinds
turns on the
the
tape, ejects it
PLAY/x2
power
selection screen is
insert a cassette with
and
plays back
and
turns
into POWER STANDBY mode.
after the power turns on automatically.
the
tape.
When the
set to OFF.)
the
erasure protection
tape reaches
Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
This
VCR
will play back
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 rf audio-only Hi-Fi tapes are played back.
both
video
and
audio-only tapes recorded in
the Hi-F1 mode.
Audio Output Mode
The
audio output mode is controlled by AUDIO OUT on
mode,
with 0 and
Select 0,
Select q ,
If you
select
q displayed on
and
only
the Hi-Fi Left
and
only
the mono
channel audio is
the HI-FI Right
linear
track, 0 and
the VCR
display,
channel audio is
I3 will disappear.
the remote control. The VCR IS
and normal
stereo
sound output.
heard from both the Right and Left
heard from both the Right and Left
normally
speakers.
speakers.
set to the Hi-Fi
its
l Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR
l When playrng back tapes which have only
the audio, press CHANNEL
A/r
(CH
HI-F;
r/v)
until the sound improves.
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
(To
adjust
*Normally you can
optimal
l
If Hi-F1
normal
0
Simultaneously press CHANNEL A
@ Press
@ Press
@ Press
22
the Hi-Fi
tracking manually
when
simultaneously press
HI-Fi
audio tracking.
audio is unstable (frequent
tracking while playing back
dropouts,
the
tape as described
and 7
CHANNEL 7 (CH v) repeatedly at equal,
from the VCR
CHANNEL A (CH A) in
indicators reappear
CHANNEL v (CH 7) again
display.
and then
the
same manner while counting
disappear
for half the number of
tracking.
will
automatically select the mono linear track output
sound recorded: If
playing back a poorly recorded
and hold both
etc.)
with a rental
Hi-F]
sound IS not reproduced, or if there is some noise in
Hi-Fi
tape)
CHANNEL A
and v
(CH A
video, a tape recorded on another
below:
(CH A
and 7).
short
intervals
until the
button
q
operations until
again
times
counted in
step @ above to
and v) to
obtain
VCR, restore
and
q Indicators disappear
the H and
obtain
the
q
optimal
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El
Recording a TV Programme
Cassette Erase Protection
A m cassette has a removable
mate”ril. Removing the
tab prevents recording. To
tab removed, place adhesive tape over
Recording a TV Programme
tab to
prevent accidental
record on a
the
tab opening.
erasure of
video cassette
recorded
with the
PROTECTION TAB
Insert a cassette.
STANDBY
I
PAUSE/STILL STOF
II
CH
ilr
EJECT
PREPARATION
l
Turn on your TV
and
select
the
video
channel.
PROCEDURE
@ Turn on the VCR. (See
@
Insert
the
cassette,
0
Select
0
Select
0 Press
the
channel position
the SP
(“SP” or “LP”
Play)
gives the longest recording time.
(Standard
will light up on
REC. (If
page 5,
item 3.)
making sure the
you wish to
Play) or LP (Long Play)
the VCR
the
erasure protection
recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV). To
@ To
stop recording, press STOP.
STOP
RE’C
erasure protection
record
with
hole is
CHANNEL
recording speed
display). SP (Standard
hole is
uncovered,
resume
recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) again.
SELECT
CHANNEL
I
II”?? Fi
covered.
A/v.
with
TAPE SPEED on the
Play)
gives
the
best picture quality. LP
the
cassette will be ejected.) To pause during
remote control
(Long
l
The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.
l
To record audio and video from
INPUT SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL
between the last channel and first channel. (When the Li or 12 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.)
an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the front or rear of the VCR, press
A/T
(CH
A/V)
to select the Li or L2 channel position situated
“Ll
or
L2”
is displayed where a channel
Normally, the co/our mode should be set to “AUTO”.
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
After steps 0 to @
end of
the tape, your
and turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
have been
VCR
completed, select
will automatically
the
programme
stop
recording, rewind to
you wrsh to
the
beginning of
view
using the TV tuner. At the
the
tape, eject
the
tape
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q
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
This VCR
Hi-Fi: Using
Normal:
automatically records audio signals on
specialized rotary
channel
broadcasts
Audio signals
and
only
the main
are
recorded monaurally on
audio track of bilingual programmes is recorded.
heads,
(stereo or
audio signals
bilingual programmes)
two kinds of
are
recorded on
the
linear track.
audio
tracks.
the
are
automatically recorded on two
video track in
Stereo
broadcasts
the FM format. Multi-
channels.
are
recorded in
mono,
pGTF>
l Vrdeo cassettes recorded on a non-HI-Fi VCR can also be played back However, if the audro signals are recorded on two linear
channels, stereo programmes will be played back monaurally and bilingual programmes will be played back
sub audio tracks mixed together
l Video cassettes recorded on this VCR can be played back on a
back
non-HI-F1
VCR However, only the normal (linear) track
with
both the main and
WI/I
be played
Switching Input Signals
Various
sources of video
(a)
Selecting a channel will
(b) Selecting an external source position
a
channel situated between
record both
IN 2
terminal.
input mode
Tuner
video
and
TV screen
2
and
audio signals
record both
the
audio
from an
can be
recorded as
video
and
audio
(to
last channel
select an external source
and the
external source via
Video track
Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO
shown in the
from the VCR tuner.
position,
first channel
the
back-panel
Signals Recorded
Normal audio track
Signals from tuner
(LINEI)
with
socket on the rear of the VCR
following
chart.
press INPUT SELECT or select
CHANNEL
A/v
(CH
A/v))
will
AUDIO/VIDEO LINE 1 or front LINE
Hi-Fi audio track
Signals from LINE IN 2 terminal on the front of the VCR
l This VCR can record NTSC srgnals through the AV Input terminals
Recording Audio Only
This VCR can
0
Connect
@
Select
CHANNEL
0 Press
0 Press
NoTE>
l When playrng back an audio-only tape with this VCR using the speakers of a connected TV to listen to the sound, make sure that the
TV does not mute the sound when receiving the audio-only signal. If this should happen, output the audio to a separate audio
system.
record
the
the
connected external position
TAPE SPEED on
Hi-Fi
audio-only
audio source
A/V
(CH
A/V).
(CD
the remote control to
REC.
signals
player, etc.) to
LINE IN 1 or 2 (“Ll” or “L2”
the AUDIO-IN L/R
select SP or LP
terminals on
lights
mode.
the front or
up)
by pressing INPUT SELECT
rear of
the VCR.
or
24
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NTSC AV Recording
Although this
NTSC-compatible TV or
VCR
does
not have a NTSC tuner, NTSC
VCR to the AV Input
terminals.
signals
can be
recorded by connecting a separate
I--
Video equipment
;
:
From
!
VIDEO OUT
that outputs
NTSC signals
(Ex: TV,
--,
Before
23.
0
Select
@ Select
page
@ Select
@ Press
INoTE>
l LP mode cannot be used.
l Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded
@
Press
VCR,
recording
“AUTO” or “NTSC” for the COLOUR mode.
“3.58” or “4.43” for the NTSC mode
17.)
the
TAPE SPEED on
REC.
etc)
NTSC
signals
connected external
the remote
To
VIDEO IN
through the AV
position LINE IN 1 or 2 (“Ll” or “L2”
control to select SP or EP
input terminals,
In
SP mode.
according to
/
(See Mode Selection on page
refer to
Recording a TV Programme on page
17.)
the
input signal type. (See Mode Selection
lights
up)
by pressing INPUT SELECT.
mode.
\
on
25
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Simple Recording Timer
There are two ways to use this Simple Recordinq Timer for 1 l Immediate recordinq:
your convenience:
Immediate Recording
0 Select
Convenient when- having an unexpected visitor or
telephone call.
l Delayed recording:
Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed
the
CHANNEL
(Ex.:
Channel position: 2)
channel position to
A/V
(CH
A./V).
be
recorded
with
l Press STOP to terminate recording
Delayed Recording
rCHANNEl.
S.PICT”RE
.
SP L R
ON
. . . . . .
Q Press
REC to enter
the normal
press REC repeatedly to set
(Ex.:
Ending time:
11:30
AM)
recording
the
desired ending
pRwc>
l
Each press of REC Increases the stop time by IO minutes.
0 Select
the
CHANNEL
channel position to
A/V
(CH
A/V).
be
recorded
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
@
T&;he
starting time
with
FITIME.
(Ex.:
Starting time:
1NoTE>
l
Each press of q TIME increases the start time by 10 minutes.
-Setting
the time withIn a 24.hour period in lo-minute intervals is
Dosslble
@
Set the
ending time with REC. (Ex.: Ending time: 9:30
An/s,
m>
l
Each press of REC increases the stop time by IO minutes.
mode. Then,
time.
with
8:40
@
Press
STANDBY to
(See
page 5,
(Ex.:
Present time:
*After the Simple Recording Timer IS set, the channel posltion cannot be changed
*To
confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press
ending time. And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
l To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting of “Delayed Recording”, press CLEAR on the remote control. To
clear
after setting, turn on the power, press
time is flashing, press CLEAR
*The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset
case, cancel the timer standby mode with TIMER ON/OFF,
Recording
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
again
26
Timer.
OTIME
to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the 0START
turn on the power and then proceed with settinq of the Simple
wlthin
10 seconds of setting the start
turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
item 2.)
8.28
AM)
QTIME
to confirm the starting and
(“Q”
indicator on the VCR display IS lit). If
time,
otherwise start time must be set
(“SP”
this
IS the
or “LP”
will
!
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Programming
theTimer
with
G-CODL
This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By
buttons, you can
The G-CODE
The
timer
events
can be
PREPARATION:
l 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
l Check that the clock is displaying the correct
programme
numbers
can be set for
set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to
your VCR for
are
listed in
automatic recording of up to 8 events over a
timer recording.
most
newspaper, TV
trme
simply inputting
guide, and
CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide
ODE to directly select this screen.
the G-CODE
local cable TV listings.
365
the
limit of
number
day
period. In
the tape.
WI/I
automatically turn on
with the O-9 numeric
addition,
each of the
[ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY]
PR STA.RT STOP
*
.
:CHRNDE
l
SP: Standard Play
To
“DAILY”.
“WEEKLY”: To record every week at the same time.
record every day at the same time.
e
numeric
Play can only be used to record NTSC signals. (See
Recording on page 25.)
Continued on next page
_1
27
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SET
0
MENU
0
Normal Screen
*
Programming the Timer with
@
Press
SET.
INoTE>
To
programme additional timer settings, press SET
repeat steps @
@ To
return to the normal screen,
through 0.
press MENU
G-CODE
and
TIMER
ON/OFF
@ To set the
TIMER ON/OFF and
display.
VCR
for
automatic timer recording,
ensure “0” lights on
press
the
VCR
0’
l Please be sure to check that the start and end times ot two dltterent 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
When using G-CODE
highlighted
For
instance if
l
You
l
If the
Input programme No here.
white. Set it to be the
need to set this only
channels
for
the
first time
same as
you can
view CH 47 on programme
once.
are retuned you need to set the PR numbers again
A/v
and press CLEAR. (See Cancelling Timer Programmes on page 31.)
@
the Programme
the PR
number
number to
(PR) 47,
set
(PR) on the
which
your broadcasting
the On
screen PR number to
screen
shows
channel
two dashes
is
47.
set into.
and IS
l If the wrong programme has been recorded, for future recordings change the PR number
channel positIon number as on the VCR (Refer to Manual Tuning on page 15 )
28
(i,
e. Step 0) to the same preset
Page 29
a
Recording with the Timer
The
timer
can be set
PREPARATION
*Select the vrdeo
*Load
the
*Check
PROCEDURE
that the
Example: Recording
channel on
cassette, ensuring
clock is displaying
present time is
manually
channel
lo:28 (morning),
for
automatic recording of up to 8 events over a
your TV. Turn on the VCR (See
the
erasure
position 47 in SP
protection hole is
the
correct
December
time.
(See Setting the Clock on page
mode from 12:OO PM to 12:30 PM,
page 5,
covered.
14, 1999.
item 3).
The VCR
365
day period.
power will automatically
13.)
December
15, 1999, if the
turn on.
ER-setting mode with A/V
screen changes
or A/v on the remote control and press b.
l
First
set
only
one
“day” or
time each day or “W
time
each week with A/T, and then press b,
212
the
“day” digits
one “month”
(timer positions 5
and then
digit, enter a 0 first.
(WEEKLY)” to
and press SET.
to
“month”. If
record at
8).
there is
the
same
et the channel
*To
record
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press
channel. (When an AV
where a channel positlon number is usually drsplayed )
iNoTE
l
AiT
can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons.
l Press a 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single dlgit.
number using the
audio and video from
positIon
is selected,
numeric
an external source through an
“Ll ”
buttons
A/Y
to select an AV
or “L2” ‘is displayed
Lonrrnuea
or
on nexr page
29
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Recording with the Timer
DATE PR START STOP
15,1* 47 12:00~Hla:30M~
--,--
__
--,--
__
--I.- -.
.:_- .:.-
.:__
-:__ -:-_:..
__
--
__
4H mode “AM/
Set the stop
*Extended Play can only be used to record NTSC signals
NTSC AV Recording on page 25.)
@ Press SET. To
repeat steps @ through
time
with the
numeric buttons
programme additional timer sett
0.
or
and
and
‘imer
(See
ings.
MENU
@
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
)ress
VCR
I
l If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR
automatically.
l If power is interrupted for more than 60
l If TIMER ON/OFF IS pressed when there is no cassette loaded,
not possrble.
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
l To terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recordrng.
l If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.
“a’
regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrngicancellingiconfirmrng timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage
the
is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrng/cancelling/confirming timer positrons are not
trmer (“D”
disappears), and then turn on your VCR
trmer
mrnutes
cannot be set.
(power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.
“B”
flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is
will
stop, eject the cassette, and shut
“D”
flashes and the
possrble.
Ott
For
30
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Recording with the Timer
Confirming
You can see on the On Screen
PREPARATION
l
Turn
on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
MENU
Cancelling
Perform the
PREPARATION
l Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
Timer
IExamdel
Timer
following procedure to cancel timer programmes that
Programmes
Display a list of
Normal Screen
Programmes
all
timer programmes
0 Press MENU. (If “FI” on the VCR display is lit,
timer standby
on the
@ Select
0 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.
0 To return to the normal
l After checking or correcting the programme contents, press
TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.
that are
power.)
the TIMER-setting
mode with
A/V
and press SET. Correct the setting as
have
already
already
mode with
screen, press MENU.
set.
TIMER
been
set
ON/OFF and then turn
A/Y and
cancel
press SET,
the
“6 *
Normal Screen
0
Press
MENU.
lit,
cancel
and then turn on the power.)
@ Select
@
@
@ To
the TIMER-setting mode with A/V and
The
screen for confirming timer recording programmes
that
have been
l Select the programme number you wish to cancel with
(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)
Double-check that it is
cancel,
screen.
return to the normal screen,
l If there are still some programmes set, press TIMER ON/OFF
to enter the Timer Standby mode.
(If the
the
timer standby
set will appear.
and
press
“B’” indicator on
CLEAR. It
mode with
the
programme
press MENU.
will be cleared on
the VCR display IS
TIMER ON/OFF
press
you wish to
SET.
A/T.
the
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Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)
When the
the SP (standard
tape is expected to
play) mode, the
run out
halfway
mode
during
timer recording (except
will automatically
for the Simple
Recording
Timer) in
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 1
mode as shown below.
r
SP (standard play) mode
I
l JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode.
l
This function
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
set programme, but not for the total length of all programmes.
l When the LP mode is initially used for timer-recording a programme,
of the programme, the programme will not be entirely recorded.
q
This
l
The
20.minute programme is timer-recorded
About 60 minutes
7 r
About 30
LP (long play) mode
Total: 120 minutes
minutes7
may not properly work for vrdeo tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240
Audio Dubbing
VCR
allows
audio signal will be recorded on
you to
add
narration or
with a
go-minute tape while
If
the tape is not long enough to record the entire length
background music to a pre-recorded
the mono
(linear)
track. The Hi-Fi
tracks
the
automatic select is set to
tape.
remain
unchanged.
LP
trmer-
Connect the audio source to the
AUDIO IN L-R terminals (or L
only) on the front of your VCR
(remember to select L2)
Audio sourceI,
0
Connect
shown
@ Insert the
@
Press
@
Press
@
Press
@ Wait
0 Press
l Do not press CHANNEL
l Because the audio signal is recorded on the mono (linear) track, any previous recording on this track
l If the Auto Tracking
before pressing PAUSE/STILL to begin audio dubbing in step
the
audio source to
above.
(The
input terminals on
pre-recorded tape
PLAY/x2 to view
PAUSE/STILL
A.DUB.
(“A.DUB”
about 4 seconds
when you reach the
and “L2”
and
STOP to finish audio dubbing.
Y/A
(CH
functlon
is used
termrnal
I I
$,.i, i ~
*3 ,,
(,, :
the AUDIO IN L-R
the rear of the VCR
T-
terminals
cannot be used.)
(or L
terminal only) on
into the VCR.
the
recording.
will be
point on
shown on the On Screen
the
tape
where you
Display.)
press PAUSE/STILL to begin audio dubbing.
(“A.DUB” WIII
r/A)
during audio dubbing
during
audio dubbing, the recorded audio
disappear
0.
from the On Screen
connect it to your
audio equipment.
the
want to begin audio dubbing.
Display.)
lnay
be distorted. Wait about 4 seconds
front of
the VCR as
will be erased
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Audio Dubbing
Listening to an Audio
l Press AUDIO OUT on the remote control to select the desired audio output. (See the table below and refer to Audio Output
Mode on page 22.)
l If you want to
AUDIO MIX AUDIO OUT MODE VCR DISPLAY RESULT
OFF
ON
lIsten
to the original and dubbed audio signals simultaneously, set the AUDIO MIX mode to ON (see page 17)
Mono audio
Hi-Fi and Mono audio
Dubbed Tape
Hi-Fi audio
0
q
0
0
Ia
El
Ia
0
Original Hi-Fi audio
(L&R channels)
Original Hi-Fi audio
(L channel)
Original Hi-Fi audio
(R channel)
Dubbed mono audio
Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R channels)
plus dubbed mono audio.
Original Hi-Fi audio (L channel)
plus dubbed mono audio.
Original Hi-Fi audio (R channel)
plus dubbed mono audio.
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Virtual Dolby Surround/SURROUND-Function
l When set to VIRTUAL DOLBY ON, this
track.
l
When
set to
in Hi-Fi or monaural
Each
0
1
VIRTUAL
1
VIRTUAL DOLBY ON
1
SURROUND
Select
0
SURROUND ON, this
without Dolby
time
SURROUND
DFLBY OFF I+
I
L
the
audio
mode
ON 1
according to
is
function
Surround sound.
pres
id on the remote control, the
1
I
function
*The display
reproduces
can also be used to
shown on the
screen.
the
Dolby
create a wider audio
setting changes as
Surround sound
left appears on
shown.
iNoTE
*If
SURROUND is not pressed for three seconds, the
picture returns to the normal screen.
SURROUND
the
type of tape being played
back.
recorded on
range
for tapes recorded
the
1
the HI-Fi
xe
Dolby
Surround
on HI-Fi
Hi-Fi (without Dolby
Surround)
Monaural (without Hi-Ft or
Dolby
0 When
watching broadcasts on
recorded
track
Surround)
Audio mode
/ VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF
Dolby
Surround off
(No
effect)
(No
effect)
the TV with the VCR tuner
VIRTUAL DOLBY ON SURROUND ON
Dolby
Creates
Not
0
Surround on
X
unnatural sound.
recommended.
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY ON
Dolby
Surround off
Dolby
0
Surround on
X
Creates unnatural
Not
recommended.
Creates wider audio
range.
(Virtual
Creates wider audio
range.
(Modified stereo
surround
SURROUND ON
Creates wider audio
range.
0
(Virtual
sound
surround
effect)
sound.
Multiplex broadcasts
without Dolby
*To
create
be in multiplex and the VCR must be connected to the TV or audio equipment using the AUDIO OUT terminals This function
will not work when connected using the RF OUT terminal.
34
Surround
vrrtual
Dolby Surround or virtual surround sound when using this functlon with the
(No
effect)
Creates
Not
X
unnatural sound.
recommended.
Creates wider audio
range.
VCR
tuner, the broadcast must
0
(Modified
effect)
stereo
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GAMMA Selection
m
Gamma is an
and more
brighter
*Two Gamma settings are
played
*When
watching a recording in a bright
impression of greater depth in
Each
time
mode
will be displayed on
l This function only operates during playback
Image
quality enhancement function that brightens
obscure
portions,
back and the
you are
the
portions of an image
thereby
brightness of
watching a recording
GAMMA
making the entire image
available to
the room.
room,
the image.
button is pressed, the mode of
the screen for
without altering
easier to
allow for differences in
with
frequent dark scenes,
this feature
approximately 3 seconds.
the
brightness of
see.
makes the
operation will change to ON or
the
darker
the
the
images
such as a
darker scenes easier to see
film or concert, or
OFF and the GAMMA
when you are
and
gives
the
nl
New Sharp Super Picture
This
function creates clearer modulation
Press S. PICTURE on the VCR or the remote control.
“SPICTURE ON (or OFF)”
time the
Sharp Super Picture is
or
S. PICTURE
0
l This function only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner
l
This function cannot be set to ON/OFF
l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.
Normally leave
clearer
OFF:
Set to OFF when
appears on
during
playback
button is
image
with
the MENU screen displayed.
pressed,
preset to ON at
the mode set to ON. This high
during playback.
playing
the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an
for high
picture quality.
will appear on
the
mode switches between ON
back a
tape on
the TV
the
factory.)
picture quality function will create
the VCR while
screen
editing or
s. PICTURE ON
for a
few seconds.
and OFF. (The New
when strong noise
editing
source.
Each
a
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El
Zero-Back Function
the
The
zero-back function
stop
there.
makes
cassette fast forward
Make sure the
0
counter is displayed,
the point you wish to return to later. “O:OO.OO” is
Press ZERO
0
direction of
When the tape reaches the “O:OO.OO” position, the tape automatlcally stops.
0
l The zero-back functlon does not operate during recording and fast forward (or rewind). The function works during the playback. stop
and video search modes.
m
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
BACK on
the “O:OO.OO” position and
(or
rewind) to
the
previously set
then
press CLEAR on
displayed.
the remote control. The VCR
fast forwards
“O:OO.OO”
the
remote
point
control at
automatically detects
(or
rewinds)
the
tape.
and
the
With this
(index) signals to search
VISS
An
taBe
feature
you can
quickly locate a desired section of the tape.
for a
specified tape segment
(Index) Signal
VISS
(index) signal is automatically recorded on the
at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording
timer and timer recording
Load a
tape containing
Select
the VISS
(index)
on the remote control.
Search starts immediately.
decreases.)
When
0
the selected
VISS
begins automatically.
l DPSS may not
l DPSS can be cancelled with PLAY/x2 or STOP
l If the tape reaches its end or IS rewound completely before
l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.
l The DPSS functlon cannot be used with tapes that contain no
l The
starting point
l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, fast forward, rewind,
loaded.
functlon
properly Ii the
of a programme may vary slightly.
VISS
(index) signals are too close together
locating
VISS
the desired
(index) signals
and
The DPSS
begin playback automatically.
/
/
I
VISS
(index) signals
number of the
(When a
(index)
timer
standby, and timer recording modes, or when there IS no cassette
desired programme using
signal is located, the
signal-encoded
(withIn
5 minutes of each other)
VISS
(index)
sIgnal,
feature makes
I
t t
into the VCR.
section is found,
DPSS is cancelled.
I
t VISS
(Index signals)
DPSS 8 or a
displayed
use of VISS
number
playback
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Auto Repeat
With
this
feature, the
@
Set the REPEAT mode on the MODE
When
the
playback, rewind
entire tape is played back repeatedly.
video cassette reaches
the tape, and
selection screen to
its end, the
automatically play it back
VCR will
ON.
again
stop
BLUE BACK
AUTO RENTAL
l The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE selectIon
screen. (See Mode Selection on page 17.) (And when the Auto Repeat is ON,
“REPEAT”
l If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the begInnIng with rewind c
automatrcally start playback.
WIII
be displayed on the OSD.)
Skip Search
m
When
SKIP SEARCH
0
SKIP
the VCR
before
it IS
possible to
seconds of recorded material.
SEARCH on the remote control is
will
perform a
resuming playback. Depending on
forward video search
set the
forward video search time to approx.
how many
r-7
Number of Times Pressed
I time
2 times
3 times
4 times
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)
JUST REC
AUDIO MIX
rr
reverse video search, the tape will
pressed during playback
for a
fixed interval of playback time
times
the button is
30, 60, 90 or 120
pressed,
mode,
During skip
search,
the
interval of
the
video search will flash on the display.
Instant Replay
nl
When 2 on the remote control is
a
G
0
reverse video search for a
playback. Depending on
set the
recorded material.
reverse video
l-----i
pressed during playback,
fixed
interval of
how
many times
search t/me to
playback
the button is
approx. 20, 40, 60,
time before resuming
pressed, it is possible
the VCR
will
perform
or 80 seconds
to
of
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New Child-Proof Lock
With
this
feature, you can lock all VCR
This
function
from
operating
I-=---.
0
home.
New Child-Proof Lock
0 Press 63% on the remote control for about 2
“@&’
flashes
@ Press G?i3 again
“ti”
remains
@ Now
regardless of
mode.
(If New
rewinds
and “:+:---”
lit on the VCR display
Child-Proof
the
tape, ejects
lights on
what other
Lock is
operating
activated during playback,
it, and turns into POWER STANDBY
works even when the VCR power is off, thus
the VCR-function
confirming that
buttons are touched, the VCR
the VCR or
seconds.
modes to prevent accidental change.
preventing children
viewing select programmes while you
display.
New
Child-Proof
once the
mode.)
Lock has been
will
continue to
tape reaches
activated.
operate in
i’rs end, the VCR
are
away
from
the
present
automatically
Disengaging
l
Press @a for
“ti”
starts flashing
New
Child-Proof
about 2 seconds.
and then
Lock
disappears.
Now, New
Advanced New Child-Proof Lock
0 Press ti on the remote control for
“@=&
flashes
@ Input the
have
input is displayed on
0 Press ti
“ti”
remains
@ Now
regardless of what
mode.
(If New
rewinds
Disengaging Advanced
0 Press G& for
“%”
flashes
@ Input the
the
numbered
0 Press ti again.
“@&
disappears.
displayed on
If you
forget your personal code
and “:+:---”
personal code number (4 digit code)
again.
lit on the VCR display
Child-Proof
the
tape, ejects
lights on
the VCR
other
Lock is
activated during playback,
it, and turns into POWER STANDBY
New
about 2 seconds.
and ‘I:+:---”
personal code number (4
buttons, The
the VCR
lights on
personal code
Now, New
display.
with the following procedure:
0 Press ti for
“ti”
@ Press both
Child-Proof
about 2 seconds.
flashes
and “:+:---”
STANDBY on
Lock is
lights on
the VCR and VCR
disengaged.
about 2 seconds.
the VCR
display.
confirming that
operating
buttons are
Child-Proof
the VCR
digit
code)
Child-Proof
Retry to input the
number, you can
the VCR
display.
display.
number you have
Lock is
display.
STANDBY on remote control
Child-Proof
with the
numbered
New
Child-Proof
touched,
once the
Lock
you used to
disengaged. If
right code
Lock is
disengaged.
buttons. The
Lock has been
the VCR
mode.)
activate Advanced
input is displayed on
number. Press ti again.
will continue to operate in
tape reaches
the
code number is wrong,
disengage
personal code number
its end, the VCR
New
the VCR
New
Child-Proof
for at
activated.
the
present
automatically
Child-Proof
display.
Lock with
‘I;<---” is
Lock
least 2 seconds.
you
New
l If, while New Child-Proof Lock is on, you attempt to change modes by pressing another button, the
on the VCR display.
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“ti”
indicator will flash
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m
VCR Display
When
DISPLAY is pressed,
the
clock time is
During Playback
set and
the
display changes in
displayed in
the 12-hour
the
following
system.)
way. (However, the
following is
the
case
when
Example: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL]
-+
Example:
[OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL1
During Recording
Example. [COUNTER]
+
Example:
[RECORD FINISH TIME]
(During timer recording only)
l
“B”
lights when the timer recording has been set.
Counter Clear
Make sure the counter is displayed, then press
“O:OO.OO” is displayed.
Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL]
+-
Example:
[REMAINING TIME]
+
CLEAR on
the remote control.
Funmnl~~
IPRFSFhIT TlblFiCHANNEL~
Example: [PRESENT TIME]
Example:
IOPERATING MODE]
l The counter will reset to
“O:OO.OO”
when the tape is rewound completely
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Tape Remaining Display
The
tape remaining display
NTSC.
only works with
tapes recorded in
PAL. It
does
not work with
tapes recorded
in
On Screen Display
*Select
FULL or
VCR Display
COUNTER display
mode with 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
l When you insert the tape and the VCR is
is shown when the tape remaining has not yet been computed or cannot be computed.
In
[OSDI
l When you start recording or playback, the VCR will begin the computation. However, this may take some time.
When computation is completed, tape remaining will be shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds.
l If the “REM.” mode is selected with MODE OSD or DISPLAY and the VCR is
forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR will begIn computrng the amount of tape remaining.
l During computatron, 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
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 it actually is.
l When
m
and
Sm
remarnlng
tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the indication may not be correct.
is only an approximate guide.
NT-SC
the stop mode, the tape remaining cannot be computed. The following Indicator
mode.)
PLAY/x2,
[VCR display]
in
stop mode, the tape will automatically fast
or other buttons will interrupt the computation.
Warning for the length of tape remaining
When the
tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.
tape reaches
the point where
only about five
minutes of
recording time IS
left, the
remaining
length of
l No warning, however,
will
be shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Timer recording
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Editing from a Camcorder
toYour
VCR
Editing from your
diagram below is for a guideline
information.
I
Camcorder IS extremely easy
Camcorder (VIEWCAM)
Specifications
El
Video recording system:
Video
signal system:
Hi-Fi audro
recording system: Deep-layer recording system conforming to
Maximum playing
Reception
RF
Power
Power
Operating temperature:
Storage
Audio
input: (phono
output: (phono
Supplied accessories: R6
Format: VHS PALiNTSC
Tape width: 12.7 mm
Tape speed:
Antenna: 75 Ohm
channels:
output signal:
requirement: AC
consumption: 19 W (approx.)/l .O W Max (at Low Power Mode)
temperature: ~
Video
output: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm
Hi-Fi
audio: Dynamic
Dimensions:
Weight: 3.9 kg
Two
PAL/NTSC colour or monochrome (CCIR
time: 480
480
PAL: 23.39
NTSC: 33.35
11.12
VHF
UHF channel 28 to UHF
5°C to 40°C
20°C to 55°C
input: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm
type)
Line: - 8dBs, 47 kohm
type)
Line:
Frequency
Wow and flutter: less than 0.005% Wrm
430 (W) x 281 (D) x 92 (H) mm
75.ohm
using
only. Refer to
L2: (LINE IN 2) (Front)
rotary
minutes
minutes
mmisec.
unbalanced
channel 0 to
240 V, 50 Hz
~
8dBs (approx.)
range: Typically 85 dB
(AA, UMISUM-3)
coaxial cable, operation
your Camcorder Operation Manual for
standard
heads,
helical
max. with E-240
max. with E-160
mm/set.
mmisec.
response: 20 Hz-20 kHz
(SP), 11.70
(EP)
12, UHF channel 28 to 69
battery x
your
VCR
with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection
Ll:
scan
system
tape
(PAL)
tape
(NTSC)
(SP), 16.67
channel 69 (preset to
, 1 kohm
mm/set.
mmisec.
2
manual, remote control unit
(LINE IN
stereo Hi-Fi VHS
(LP)
(LP;
1) (Rear)
B/G)
signal
Playback
UHF channel 37)
precise
standard
only),
connection
L2 or
Ll
Design and specifications are subject to change without notlce
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Da
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
properly.
l No operation when any button is
pressed
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/V
(CH
r/V)
are
pressed.
Possible Cause/Solutions
l 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.
l Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged.
l Safety device in VCR is functioning.
l Unplug the VCR and plug
it
in again after a few hours. and then set the
clock. Set the timer again if necessary.
l Cassette’s erasure protectron 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 posrtioned 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.
*Desired channel posrtion cannot be
selected
*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
viewing.
*Snowy picture appears on TV during
playback.
l Make sure all the cables are connected properly
l Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged
l Adjust CHANNEL
l The heads may be dirty from condensed
A/V
(CH
A/r)
or try a different cassette.
morsture
or the magnetic coating of
In
the video tape. (If this IS the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the
retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
*No prcture
appears or colour IS not
l Check all connecting cables.
correct during playback.
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM
*The VCR cannot be operated by the
remote control.
l The 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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MEMO
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SHARP CORPORATION
OF AUSTRALIA
A.C.N. 003 039 405
1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood,
Blacktown, N.S.W. 2148
PTY.
SHARP CORPORATION
Osaka, Japan
LIMITED
Printed in Malaysia
TINS-3643AJZZ
72135-A
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