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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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GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS
Features
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Accessories
LOW POWER Feature
Major Components of Your VCR
Remote Control
l Inserting
Using the Remote Control for
TV Operation
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Batteries
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SETTING UP
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Recording a TV
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l Cassette
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Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
NTSC AV
Simple Recording
Programming the Timer with
Recording with
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l Cancelling
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Dubbing
RECORDING
Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Watch Another
programme
Programme While
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Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G-
CODE
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the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Programmes
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Connections
Connecting to a Stereo TV
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Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
Adjusting the Video Channel
Menu Screen
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OSD (On Screen Display)
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Display Indicators
Setting the Language
Setting the
Clock..
Setting the Channels
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip
Mode Selection
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback
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l Quick
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l Playback
l Audio Output
Video Cassette
Forwarding
Playback
Speed Playback
Tracking
Cleaning
Playback
Audio Tracking
Advance
Loading Mechanism
Recorded Tapes
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND/SURROUND
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Function
GAMMA Selection
New Sharp Super Picture
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Zero-Back Function
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DPSS (Digital Programme Search
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System)
Auto Repeat
Skip Search
Instant Replay
New
VCR
Tape Remaining Display
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Child-Proof Lock..........................................
Display.. ........................................................
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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..
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HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications
Before Calling for Service
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
Location and Handling
place your
place
insert
direct
tapes away
drop anything
closed spaces, cover otherwise block
the
cause serious damage, possibly resulting
magnetic
through
air vents
vents
cassette
MANUAL
PROBLEMS
place any object containing water
service centre approved by
remove
qualified dealer
your machine.
enter
cleaning tapes
cabinet.
the
service centre approved by
recommended
Caution-Prevent Condensation
moving
likely
try
may
prevent
particularly important before loading
cold place
play back
damaged.
dry before attempting playback
record
these circumstances,
switch
liquids
immediately
immediately.
inside
service
condensation
wait few
recording.
cassette
event
contact
cabinet could result
adjustment inside
they may cause damage
videotape
first time after
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
Others
Copyright may
licensee(s) or owner(s) of the
copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or
in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant
is prohibited by law. SHARP IS not in a position to authorize the recording of
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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(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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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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8-programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
Timer Memory Backup
mode recording/playback speed (only
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Virtual Dolby Surround
l NTSC Recording
* G-COD,+
a reglstered trademark of
Development Corporation
Enhances picture quality during playback.
settings,
tape).
signals
recorded
Development Corporation The
memory after
rewinding speed
input terminals.
system
manufactured under
interruptions
times faster
from
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SURROUND
SUPPLY:
voltage supply
video cassette tapes that carry
Accessories
that
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
Manufactured under
trademarks of Dolby Laboratones
are registered trademarks of
this
following accessories
Remote control
from Dolby LaboratorIes “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
Labs,
Included
Two
AA) batteries for the
remote control
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LOW POWER Feature
with
feature to save
when the
is not in use
sure to unplug the cord.
1. Definitions of POWER modes
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display
display
display
2. In POWER ON mode
time STANDBY/LOW
changes
operation
standby
appear
ready
operation
clock
screen
STANDBY
watching this
programmable
control
pressed,
this
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mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON.
3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON
mode.
pressing
the
tape operation buttons
mode will automatically
switch
switch
control)
remote
(PLAY,
mode
tape operation will
etc.)
video
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Major Components of Your VCR
STANDBY/LOW POWER
page
EJECT
Display (explained throughout
controls (See Playback, Recording.)
controls (See Setting the Channels.)
jack
operation instructions)
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When the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit
mode, this indicator (Where a channel position number IS usually displayed) will light up.
indicators
Play/Double speed
playback
Rewind
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--
Pause Video Search Forward
include
indicators.)
mode
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l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 39.)
When AC power cord
first plugged
Recording mark
Rear
(See
Connections
RF Output Channel
on page 9 )
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Remote Control
TV OPERATE button
INPUT SELECT button
VCR STANDBY button
8
REW button
EJECT button
PAUSE/STILL, F ADV button
STOP button
: PLAY/x 2 button
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FF button
8
@CHANNEL (CH) button
AM/PM button
select button (When
inputting up to two
SLOW/O/O buttons (SLOW
numbers)
REVIEW SEARCH button
TAPE SPEED button
A DUB button
button
(New ChildLproof Lock)
BRAND SET button
@SURROUND button
CLEAR button
SET button
button
PICTURE button
ZERO BACK button
AUDIO OUT button
DISPLAY button
MODE OSD button
Inserting the Batteries
install the batteries properly.
equivalent.
batteries
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 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.
inserted correctly, matching
brands in use
stops working, insert
polarities
volt batteries
batteries.
Indicated
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Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
provided remote control
operate
manufacturers’ televisions listed below
corresponding
televisions.
replace
control’s default brand
batteries
Setting the TV Brand
your
the
setting
signal
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
brand
the button which
your
BRAND SET button and then
complete,
and hold down the button
brand
your
repeat the step @ setting
the remote control,
basic functions
for at least
will
your
your televtsion.
also
addition
most
controlled by setting the remote control to
which enables control
control’s
brand setting will
pressing
your
least
TV Functions to be Controlled
operate
Although the
manufactured by others,
the functions
If the button listed
brand.
Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of the models under the brands
remote control unit is compatible with most SHARP televrsrons, as well as many TV models
the table does not work
is possible that the provided remote control will not work with your TV, or will control only some of
your TV set, you may want to try another, occasionally, models vary within a
in the table
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Connections
Disconnecting TV Cable
aerial cable
Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
aerial cable to
Connecting VCR to TV
OUT terminal
ANTENNA IN terminal.
ANTENNA
back
terminal
the RF
ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
RF OUT
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Connecting to a
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).
Connecting
and Audio Equipment
To AUDIO IN R/L
A IN
rom AUDIO OUT R/L
From
RF OUT
To VIDEO IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
view
l
your
output
page
prerecorded tape
the erasure protection tab
selected
STANDBY (LOW POWER)
@
select
selected
(factory preset
supplied)
the tape
time
television
removed, the
picture
VCR STANDBY
select
displayed
power
play back
screen.
your
tape.
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Select
following
cancel
Menu Screen
your
MENU
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select
display
details
page
video
timer recording
setting procedure.)
timer recording.
are set
Display
checking
tape playback conditions.
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SET.
language
screen changes
screen, press MENU.
present
page
page
OSD (On Screen Display)
page
selected.
pages
page
the
page
Display.
tape counter
tape counter
on-screen display,
SURROUND
The on-screen drsplay indicates the current VIRTUAL
DOLBY mode/SURROUND mode.
page
l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
video
pressed
screen
pressed
above on-screen display.
for
three seconds,
right
How to Display indicators
your
select the video channel.
Mode indicators
MODE OSD
pressed,
displayed
screen changes
screen while
Display example
follows:
playing back
Tape remaining (only PAL tape)
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF
*Each trme SURROUND IS
tape
display
pressed, the setting changes
as shown above.
watching
AUTO Display
each
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Indicator is drsplayed on the screen,
number
operation
channel will
displayed
is also recorded on the tape.)
CHANNEL
upper section
(CH
MODE OSD to select Display Off. (If the mode
screen
pressed,
about
current
seconds.
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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
Select
video channel
your
page
l Language setting screen
setting screen will appear first
l While in MENU, the
VCR):
A
REW (Shuttle ring)
FF (Shuttle ring)
appear when the VCR is used for the first time If the power has been disconnected, clock
buttons on the remote control operates
Select
Ex.: ENGLISH
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the following functlons (same functions on the
language
page set
clock.
press SET.
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MENU
0
language
MENU
0
already
Normal
Screen
I)
previou
SET
0
want
MENU.
ENGLISH
change
language
follow
steps below.
press SET
MENU
press SET.
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Setting the Clock
power
PREPARATION
page
the unit
channel
first time
power
after
clock will
following procedure.
page
Setting
Numeric
buttons
set
Clock
language (refer
page
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Ex.:
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SET
present time
first.)
Dec.
there
set the
only
AM/PM (12
press
buttons
one
and press
digit,
SET
year digits
numeric buttons
digits
year.)
Ex.: 99
Normal
Screen
SET.
MENU.
SET.
“CLOCK”
steps @ through @ above
press SET.
step @
press MENU.
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Setting the Channels
preset
receive
factory
channels
any
channels
Your
programmable
positions
7
/Preset TV
0
2
Skipped channel
Skipped channel
VHF 2
Skipped
VHF
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
video channel
channel
channel
9
10
11-27
28 UHF 28
29-46
47
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your
Preset TV Channel
VHF9
VHF 10
SkImed channel
channel
channel
channel
l Use the
/
/
buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
l Channel positron numbers 0,
3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29
to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when
CHANNEL
l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different
from the one
or
(CH
or
IS used.
or if vou wish to reset a skioaed
channel, reset the channel as follows
page
press
l If
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
unwanted channels
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the
amount
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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 @
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Channel
Channel skip
channel positions that
PREPARATION
l Select the
Example:
channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5,
channel
Skip
preset,
them with the following procedure.
3.)
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.)
Example:
l Follow the same procedures
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channel
PRESET
CHANNEL
FINE
MENU
0
@ in Channel skip, and then the procedures
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Normal
Screen
SET
0
wish
channel
setting
select
unskip
below
wish
channels,
press MENU.
unskip
press SET.
steps
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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.)
Press MENU.
Select “MODE” with
Select the COLOUR mode with
and press SET.
and press
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.)
AUTO Usually select AUTO mode
Strict PAL colour mode
or
PAL
Strict NTSC colour mode
NTSC
(For details, see NTSC AV Recording
press
page
NTSC 3.58 When using NTSC 3.58 TV system format. (Input signal:
NTSC 3.58)
NTSC 4.43 When using NTSC 4.43 TV system format. (Input
NTSC 4.43)
PAL TV
Set the BLUE BACK mode with
(For details, see Blue Back
Usually select AUTO.
AUTO
When using PAL TV system format. (Input signal: NTSC 4.43)
and press
page
A
blue screen will appear when your VCR receives no TV signal or an
unrecorded tape is played back.
OFF ..,....... Select OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV signal reception, or
playback of a poorly recorded tape.
Set the AUTO RENTAL mode with
details, see Auto Rental Mode
and press
page
[REPEAT]
Set the REPEAT mode with
(For details, see Auto Repeat
Set the JUST REC mode with
(For
REC)
see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
page
Set the AUDIO MIX mode with
and press
page
and press
and press
(For details, see Audio Dubbing on page 32,)
Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
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Playback
Inserting a Video Cassette
video cassette
inserted incorrectly,
remove
cassette, press EJECT during stop
Playback
PREPARATION
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your
properly loaded,
loading system will
select
Insert a cassette
\
video
cassette compartment.
appears
STOP
REW
x 2
STOP
force
display.
cassette
automatically. cassette
page
cassette.
stop playback, press STOP.
beginning, eject
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The tracking function can be used to slightly enhance the picture quality
tracking
cassette,
system engages
tape reaches
mode may appear distorted during playback This does not indicate a malfunction
Video Search
following procedure
while viewing
playback, press FF
REW
PALTAPE 1
NTSC TAPE
reverse search.
search speeds
switches between
PLAY/X2 to
Faster video search Slower video search
FP
find
picture.
forward video search,
x7
x5
x15 X5
each
time
playback.
x3
x3
section
flashes
will automatically rewind
screen
tape
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
STOP
or rewind the
STOP
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ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
cassette
press FF
viewed
fast forward
press
REW
(The
cassettes, fast for-
fast
-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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Shuttle System
shuttle system
Playback
basic playback functions
shuttle
part.
DURING STOP MODE
Fast Forward and Rewind
STOP
either
right
stop fast forward
opposite direction
Video Search
right during playback
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playback, turning
(Video Search Forward), or
PLAY/X2
TAPE SPEED
regular playback.
release
rewind.
clicks
shuttle ring can also
stop fast forward
enter
Reverse)
way
Select from
left
right
(Video Search Reverse) mode.
X5
speeds
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
SLOW
SLOW
PLAY/X2
right
during playback.
SLOW)
playback speed.
playback.
vary
playback
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Still Picture and Frame Advance
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during playback.
appear
(CH
there
vertical jitter during
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV)
PLAY/X2 again
during still picture,
disappear.
still
Double Speed Playback
PLAY/X2 during playback.
PLAY/X2
tape will
playback.
playback.
will freeze
your
PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV)
press CHANNEL
frame advance.
played back
picture
twice
(CH
your
speed
Playback
press CHANNEL
stop
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.
resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and
picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.
Colour Mode
colour recording’s quality
this
selection screen
(strict
should
(See Mode Selection
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.
page
set
picture may turn
(strict
Normally,
colour
(Change with
Then press SET.
or
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
you play back
picture
indicate
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l
connected
shrink
malfunction
double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring.
tapes
played back
have
watch
bars
mode
your
appear
played back
tape
please
picture.
system
your
degree,
following:
possible
diagram,
picture
unwatchable.
rolling by adjusting
screen during special effect playback (video search, still,
tapes cannot
terminals
this product. Tapes recorded
cannot play back the tape.
the LP mode, the upper part
multi-
frame
dubbed by
system
way
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Auto Tracking Control System
function automatically adjusts
Auto
tracking
the
Playback
l
insert
press CHANNEL
cassette
begin playback.
(CH
time.
tracking engages,
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tracking with CHANNEL
playing back
tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally In
(CH
unrecorded section
screen flashes for
to make any
disappear
Auto Head Cleaning System
the tape
Inserted
ejected, this system automatically cleans the
begins, protecting
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
function
Loading Mechanism)
takes about
seconds
Auto Rental Mode
function only works
convenient auto rental mode lets
find the recorded section,
mode
enjoy
automatically rewinds
plays back the tape.
tape, ejects
Poor tracking Normal tracking
tape,
reaches
few seconds.
event, manually adjust the
heads with
heads
dirt
allow immediate recording and playback.
recording
selection screen
ease.
automatically turns
engaged
insert
the tape reaches
recorded tape
special
preserving beautiful
with the
power, winds
end of
l If there is more than a 15.second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop and
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
cassette reaches
POWER STANDBY mode.
end, the VCR will rewind the tape and play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning
after the power turns on automatically (Auto Rental Mode does
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Blue Back
non-broadcasting channel.
video signal
MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection
mutes
during
screen will also appear
unrecorded portions of
mode
set to
page
Playback
tape,
at
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
picture, variable slow motion and video search
the input signal is weak while tape dubbing, the
Full Auto Playback
Playback lets
enjoy
automatically
l If the erasure protection hole IS covered, press
rewinds
power
tape, ejects
selection screen
insert
plays back
turns
after the power turns on automatically.
cassette with
tape.
erasure protection
tape reaches
Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
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
video
audio-only tapes recorded
audio-only Hi-Fi tapes are played back.
Audio Output Mode
audio output mode
only
only
select
q displayed
controlled by AUDIO OUT
display,
channel audio
channel audio
linear
I3 will disappear.
stereo
normally
speakers.
speakers.
l Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR
l When playrng back tapes which have only
the audio, press CHANNEL
(CH
until the sound improves.
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
adjust
l
Simultaneously press CHANNEL
tracking manually
simultaneously press
audio tracking.
audio
unstable (frequent
tracking while playing back
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
(CH
display.
(CH
(CH
repeatedly
disappear
again
tape
same manner while counting
automatically select the mono linear track output
sound recorded:
playing back
etc.)
sound IS not reproduced, or if there is some noise in
poorly recorded
CHANNEL
video,
tape recorded
described
(CH
equal,
intervals
times
q
tape)
(CH
another
q Indicators disappear
operations until
step @ above
obtain
optimal
q
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Recording a TV Programme
Cassette Erase Protection
tab prevents recording.
tab
Recording a TV Programme
Insert a cassette.
I
PREPARATION
l
and
PROCEDURE
Insert
Select
Select
cassette,
channel position
(Standard
will light
gives the longest recording time.
REC. (If
stop recording, press STOP.
erasure protection
PAUSE/STILL STOF
the
page
tab opening.
STOP
channel.
erasure protection
record
display).
recording speed
uncovered,
erasure
video cassette
covered.
SELECT
CHANNEL
PROTECTION TAB
I
CHANNEL
(Standard
TAPE SPEED
gives
cassette will
best picture quality.
ejected.)
the
recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) again.
pause during
l
l
INPUT SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL
between the last channel and first channel. (When the
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
an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the front or rear of the VCR, press
Normally, the co/our mode should be set to “AUTO”.
or
(CH
position is selected,
to select the
or L2 channel position situated
or
is displayed where a channel
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
the tape, your
@
completed, select
will automatically
programme
recording, rewind
beginning
view
tape, eject
tape
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q
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
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
automatically records audio signals
specialized rotary
broadcasts
Audio signals
only
recorded monaurally
audio track
bilingual programmes)
audio
audio signals
recorded
linear track.
bilingual programmes
automatically recorded
video track
broadcasts
two
recorded
recorded.
both the main and
VCR However, only the normal (linear) track
be played
Switching Input Signals
sources
Selecting
channel situated between
terminal.
video
channel will
audio signals
external source position
last channel
video
audio
recorded
video
audio
select
external source via
external source
first channel
back-panel
following
press INPUT SELECT
CHANNEL
(CH
select
will
input mode
Tuner
l This VCR can record NTSC srgnals through the AV Input terminals
TV screen
2
Video track
Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO
Signals from LINE IN 2 terminal on the front of the VCR
Signals Recorded
Normal audio track
Signals from tuner
socket on the rear of the VCR
Hi-Fi audio track
Recording Audio Only
record
Connect
Select
audio source
connected external position
CHANNEL
TAPE SPEED
REC.
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.
audio-only
(CH
player, etc.)
select
terminals
lights
rear
by pressing INPUT SELECT
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NTSC AV Recording
does
Video equipment
From
VIDEO OUT
that outputs
NTSC signals
VCR,
recording
23.
Select
connected external
TAPE SPEED
l LP mode cannot be used.
l Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded
REC.
signals
signals
terminals.
To
VIDEO IN
input terminals,
control
SP mode.
(See Mode Selection
according
select
recorded by connecting
Recording a TV Programme
separate
page
input signal type. (See Mode Selection
lights
by pressing INPUT SELECT.
page
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:
Convenient when- having an unexpected visitor or
telephone call.
l Delayed recording:
Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed
l Press STOP to terminate recording
.
ON
. . . . . .
the
CHANNEL
(CH
Channel position: 2)
REC
enter
set
Ending time:
l
Each press of REC Increases the stop time by
the
CHANNEL
(CH
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
starting time
l
Each press of q TIME increases the start time by
the time withIn a 24.hour period in lo-minute intervals is
AM)
be
recording
desired ending
minutes.
be
Starting time:
minutes.
with
with
ending time with REC. (Ex.: Ending time: 9:30
l
Each press of REC increases the stop time by
STANDBY
page
Present time:
*After the Simple Recording Timer IS set, the channel posltion cannot be changed
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
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
to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the 0START
10 seconds of setting the start
AM)
indicator on the VCR display IS lit). If
otherwise start time must be set
minutes.
to confirm the starting and
IS the
or “LP”
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Programming
programme
timer
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
numbers
set recorded daily
listed
automatic recording
timer recording.
newspaper,
weekly basis
with
simply inputting
events over
CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide
ODE to directly select this screen.
local cable
limit
number
listings.
day
automatically turn on
addition,
[ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY]
.
l
SP: Standard Play
To
“DAILY”.
“WEEKLY”: To record every week at the same time.
record every day at the same time.
numeric
Play can only be used to record NTSC signals. (See
Recording on page 25.)
Continued on next page
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SET
MENU
0
Normal Screen
Programming the Timer with
SET.
programme additional timer settings, press SET
press MENU
TIMER
set the
TIMER ON/OFF and
for
press
the
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.
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
instance
l
need
l
Input programme No here.
set this only
channels
for
view
first time
same
programme
and press CLEAR. (See Cancelling Timer Programmes on page 31.)
number
number
set
your broadcasting
screen
screen
number
two dashes
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
e. Step
to the same preset
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Recording with the Timer
timer
PREPARATION
channel
cassette, ensuring
clock
PROCEDURE
Example: Recording
manually
displaying
automatic recording events over
page
erasure
correct
position
covered.
(See Setting the Clock
December
day period.
power will automatically
page
December
(timer positions
and press SET.
l
AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press
channel. (When an AV
where a channel positlon number is usually drsplayed )
l
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.
set
“day”
audio and video from
“day” digits
“month”.
digit, enter first.
record
an external source through an
is selected, or “L2” ‘is displayed
same
to select an AV
on nexr page
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4H mode “AM/
Recording with the Timer
__
__
.:__
MENU
time
‘imer
__
--
__
*Extended Play can only be used to record NTSC signals
NTSC AV Recording on page 25.)
repeat steps
through
(See
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
l If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR
stop, eject the cassette, and shut
automatically.
l If power is interrupted for more than 60
l If TIMER ON/OFF IS pressed when there is no cassette loaded,
(power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.
flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is
not possrble.
l If TIMER ON/OFF IS pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded,
flashes and the
cassette is ejected.
l When
is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrng/cancelling/confirming timer positrons are not
regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrngicancellingiconfirmrng timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage
the
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.
disappears), and then turn on your VCR
cannot be set.
30
For
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Timer
PREPARATION
l
on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
Display
list timer programmes
Recording with the Timer
already
power.)
TIMER
cancel
screen for confirming programmes that have been
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.
MENU
Normal Screen
l After checking or correcting the programme contents, press
TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.
Timer
following procedure
PREPARATION
l Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
cancel timer programmes that
cancel
MENU.
mode with
and press SET. Correct the setting as
screen, press MENU.
already
“B’” indicator
set
timer standby
TIMER ON/OFF
press SET,
press
Normal Screen
screen for confirming timer recording programmes
and
set will appear.
the
CLEAR.
press MENU.
you wish to
the
l Select the programme number you wish to cancel with
(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)
l If there are still some programmes set, press TIMER ON/OFF
to enter the Timer Standby mode.
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Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)
tape
(standard
expected
recording.
function
only
For example:
l
l JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode.
l
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
20.minute programme
About 60 minutes About 30
SP (standard play) mode
I
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.
Total: 120 minutes
may not properly work for vrdeo tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240
halfway
mode
timer-recorded
LP (long play) mode
timer recording (except
change
selection screen
go-minute tape while
the tape is not long enough to record the entire length
the
Recording
(long play) mode
automatic select
prevent
set
q
Audio Dubbing
allows
l
audio signal will
Connect
PLAY/x2
about
STOP
add
recorded
AUDIO IN L-R terminals (or L
only) on the front of your VCR
(remember to select L2)
Audio source
audio source
above.
input terminals
pre-recorded tape
view
PAUSE/STILL
(“A.DUB”
seconds
finish audio dubbing.
recording.
press PAUSE/STILL
background music pre-recorded
will
(linear)
I I
terminals terminal only)
point
cannot
tape
begin audio dubbing.
disappear
tracks
used.)
want
Display.)
unchanged.
connect
audio equipment.
to your
front
begin audio dubbing.
Display.)
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
32
(CH
is used
during audio dubbing
audio dubbing, the recorded audio
be distorted. Wait about 4 seconds
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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
to the original and dubbed audio signals simultaneously, set the AUDIO MIX mode to ON (see page 17)
Original Hi-Fi audio
(L&R channels)
OFF
ON
Hi-Fi audio
Mono audio
Hi-Fi and Mono audio
q
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
l
set
time
without Dolby
SURROUND
VIRTUAL
VIRTUAL DOLBY
SURROUND
L
audio
function
pres
according
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF
recorded
track
reproduces
Dolby
create
wider audio
SURROUND is not pressed for three seconds, the
picture returns to the normal screen.
type
tape being played
shown
setting changes
the
VIRTUAL DOLBY ON SURROUND ON
0
recorded
the
for tapes recorded
X
recommended.
Hi-Fi (without Dolby
watching broadcasts
Audio mode
X
effect)
recommended.
(Virtual
effect)
(Modified stereo
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY ON
0
SURROUND ON
0
(Virtual
effect)
X
effect)
recommended.
(Modified
be in multiplex and the VCR must be connected to the TV or audio equipment using the AUDIO OUT terminals This function
Dolby Surround or virtual surround sound when using this functlon with the
will not work when connected using the RF OUT terminal.
tuner, the broadcast must
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GAMMA Selection
quality enhancement function that brightens
obscure
thereby
watching
recording bright
greater depth
brightness
recording
without altering
easier
allow for differences
frequent dark scenes,
this feature
darker
brightness
images
film
darker scenes easier
concert,
see
gives
time
will
l This function only operates during playback
GAMMA
displayed
approximately
operation will change
seconds.
New Sharp Super Picture
function creates clearer modulation
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.
the MENU screen displayed.
playback
pressed,
preset
during playback.
playing
picture quality.
will appear
mode switches between
tape
factory.)
screen few seconds.
picture quality function will create
editing
editing
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Zero-Back Function
zero-back function
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.
cassette fast forward
counter
BACK
rewind)
displayed,
press CLEAR
fast forwards
previously set
displayed.
automatically detects
rewinds)
remote
tape.
point
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
feature
(Index) Signal
An
(index) signal is automatically recorded on the
at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording
quickly locate
desired section
search specified tape segment
tape containing
(index)
the tape.
feature makes
begin playback automatically.
I
(index) signals
desired programme using
signal
t t
located, the
(Index signals)
number
the selected
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
l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, fast forward, rewind,
loaded.
properly
of a programme may vary slightly.
the
(index) signals are too close together
the desired
(index) signals
(index)
5 minutes of each other)
(index)
standby, and timer recording modes, or when there IS no cassette
section
DPSS is cancelled.
found,
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Auto Repeat
this
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
entire tape
the
be displayed on the OSD.)
played back repeatedly.
selection screen
its end, the
automatically play
back
stop
Skip Search
SKIP SEARCH
0
Number of Times Pressed
2 times
SKIP
will
resuming playback. Depending
possible
recorded material.
Forward Video Search Time
Approx. 30 sec.
(of playback time)
Approx. 60 sec.
(of playback time)
forward video search fixed interval
forward video search time
(On the VCR display)
BLUE BACK
AUTO RENTAL
JUST REC
AUDIO MIX
reverse video search, the tape will
pressed during playback
playback time
times
approx.
pressed,
3 times
4 times
search,
interval
Instant Replay
reverse video search for
0
Approx. 90 sec.
(of playback time)
Approx. 120 sec.
(of playback time)
video search will flash
the display.
pressed during playback,
many times
search t/me
interval
or
will
seconds
time before resuming
pressed, possible
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New Child-Proof Lock
this
function
operating
0
New Child-Proof Lock
flashes
remains
regardless
Child-Proof
tape, ejects
l
about
starts flashing
Advanced New Child-Proof Lock
flashes
personal code number
regardless
input
displayed
again.
remains
lights
operating
activated during playback,
Child-Proof
seconds.
disappears.
what
lights
operating
confirming that
about
digit code)
display.
confirming that
seconds.
seconds.
display.
modes
viewing select programmes while you
display.
Child-Proof
Child-Proof
touched,
tape reaches
mode.)
numbered
Child-Proof
prevent accidental change.
will
disengaged.
will continue
personal code number
preventing children
away
activated.
operate
activated.
operate
automatically
present
present
Child-Proof
tape, ejects
activated during playback,
tape reaches
mode.)
Child-Proof
about
flashes
personal code number
numbered
disappears.
forget your personal code
about
flashes
STANDBY
l If, while New Child-Proof Lock is on, you attempt to change modes by pressing another button, the
on the VCR display.
seconds.
display.
seconds.
disengaged.
lights
personal code
lights
Child-Proof
code)
display.
disengaged.
right code
display.
STANDBY
activate Advanced
input
disengage
displayed
remote control
code number
Child-Proof
automatically
Child-Proof
display.
wrong,
least
seconds.
indicator will flash
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VCR Display
DISPLAY
clock time
pressed,
displayed
display changes
During Playback
[OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL1
During Recording
Example:
[RECORD FINISH TIME]
(During timer recording only)
l
lights when the timer recording has been set.
system.)
Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL]
Example:
following
following
IPRFSFhIT TlblFiCHANNEL~
Example: [PRESENT TIME]
case
Counter Clear
l The counter will reset to
CLEAR
when the tape is rewound completely
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Tape Remaining Display
tape remaining display
On Screen Display
tapes recorded
does
tapes recorded
VCR Display
the remote
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.
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
and
tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the indication may not be correct.
the stop mode, the tape remaining cannot be computed. The following Indicator
is only an approximate guide.
mode.)
[VCR display]
stop mode, the tape will automatically fast
or other buttons will interrupt the computation.
Warning for the length of tape remaining
tape reaches
automatically displayed, warning.
l No warning, however,
only about five
be shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Timer recording
recording time
remaining
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Editing from a Camcorder
Camcorder IS extremely easy
for
guideline
Camcorder (VIEWCAM)
your
your Camcorder Operation Manual for
VCR
with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection
connection
L2: (LINE IN 2) (Front)
Specifications
rotary
signal system:
recording system: Deep-layer recording system conforming
channels:
output signal:
requirement:
consumption:
temperature: ~
minutes
minutes
mmisec.
channel
(approx.)/l .O W Max (at Low Power Mode)
type)
type)
audio: Dynamic
8dBs (approx.)
coaxial cable, operation
standard
helical
mm/set.
mmisec.
unbalanced
channel
battery x
tape
tape
mm/set.
mmisec.
(preset
(LINE IN
system
1) (Rear)
signal
Playback
L2 or
standard
Design and specifications are subject to change without notlce
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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
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
(CH
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
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
(CH
or try a different cassette.
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.)
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
SHARP CORPORATION
Osaka, Japan
LIMITED
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