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GENERALINFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS............................................. Features .......................................................... Accessories .................................................... Major Components of YourVCR . . . . . . . . . Remote Control .............................................. ●insertingthe Batteries Using the Remote Control for WOperation ................................................
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SETTING UP
Connections ................................................... 8 Adjusting the Video Channel fi.~~titi~mah~m.8 Connecting toaStereoTV ............................ 9 Connecting toTVAndAudio Equipment... 9 Setting theLanguage ..................................... 10 SettingtheClock ............................................ 11 Setting the Channels ..................................... 12 Channel Skip/CanceHingSkip .O.._ti..m.14l4 Menu Screen ................................................... 15 OSD(On Screen Display) .............................. 15 ●HOwto Display Indicators Mode Selection ............................................... 16
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback.......................................................... 17 ●Inserting a Video Cassette ●PIayback ●Video Search (with the Remote Control) ●Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the Remote Contro~ ●Shuttle System ●S Motion Playback (with the Remote Contro~ ●Still Picture and Frame Advance ●Double Speed Playback .
●Auto Tracking Control System
●Auto Head Cleaning System ●Auto Rental Mode ●Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism ●Blue Back ●FuIIAuto Playback
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RECORDING
Recording a TV Programme .......................... 21 ● Cassette Erase Protection ●
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Simple Recording Timer ................................ 23 Programming the Timer with G-~- .............24 Recording with the Timer .............................. 26 ● Confirming Timer Programmed ● Cancelllng Timer Programmed ● Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Sharp Super Picture....................................... 30 Zero-Back Function ....................................... 30 DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) ......................................................... 30 Auto Repeat .................................................... 31 Skip Search..................................................... 31 Instant Replay................................................. 31 Child-Proof Lock ............................................ 32 VCR Display .................................................... 32 Tape Remaining Display................................ 33 Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR .......34
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HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications ................................................. 34 Before Calling for Semice ............................. 35
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CAUTION BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR NEW VCR, PLEASECAREFULLYREAD THIS OPERATIONMANUAL AND THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCEAS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATINGYOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents.
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Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
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Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects
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Do not insert or drop anything into the VCR through the air vents or cassette compartment as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.
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Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR. In the event that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately and contact the retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp immediately.
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Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by Sharp.
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The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage to your machine.
Caution—Prevent Condensation When moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one, condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads. If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the videotape and VCR may be damaged. To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for a few hours for the VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or recording. This is particularly important before loading a cassette for the first time after purchasing the VCR.
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Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 35. If you still experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
Others Copyright may exist In material YOUwish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing In this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority. OPERATEb C
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This VCR IS not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock ISdrawn at all times when the AC power cord ISplugged into a wall socket. If the VCR is not to be used for an extended period, be sure to unplug the cord.
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POWER SUPPLY: The voltage supply of this VCR ISAC 240 V, 50 Hz CASSETTE TAPE: This VCR uses ~ standard video signals Use only video cassette tapes that carry the ~
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Inserting the Batteries First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UMISUM-3, AA) 1 5 volt batteries (included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries. Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, indicated in the remote control.
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I/ NOTES: l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excesstve humlclty l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor IS in direct sunllght or any other strong light l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to IeaK or burst Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly. l Do not mix old and new battertes, or mix brands In use l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time
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The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to Sharp televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions Ilsted below can also be controlled by setting the remote control to the corres~ondina TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables control of most Sharp telev~ions. When you replace the batteries In the Remote Control, the control’s TV brand setting will be reset to SHARP. (For example) TV brand: SHARP (Corresponding button is “1”)
Setting the TV Brand ~ Turn on your TV. @ Press the TV button and the button simultaneously which corresponds to the brand of your TV. Hold the button down for about one second. Refer to the table of brands below. When setting is complete, the remote control will send a “power off” signal ( ~ ) to the TV, and it should turn off.
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TV function control ~ Press the TV button to select the TV control mode. @ Use the following buttons on your remote control to operate your TV set. TV function ● TV POWER( & ) cTV CHANNEL UP/DOWN ● TV VOLUME Up/DOWN . INPUTSELECTbutton (TV-AV selector) ● 0–9: numeric b ●‘ DIGIT SELECT button
Although the provided remote control unit IScompatible with SHARP televisions, as well as many TV models manufactured by others, It IS possible that the provided remote control wtll not work with your TV, or WIIIcontrol only some of the functions. If the button listed In the table does not work with your w t t a o TV
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PREPARATION ● Select the video channel on your W. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the language will be reset. Apply power to the unit to s i o a p t MENU button. Then perform the following
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Video Search (with the Remote Control) Use the followlng procedure !Oquickly find the section you want, while vlewlng the p[c!ure, O During playback, press the button for forward vld;o search, or the REW button ‘or rejerse search. There are 2 search speeds In each direction. The VCR switches between them each {Ime the button IS pressed. @ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback. ti NOTE: ● During video search of a tape recorced I n the LP mode, the upper part of :he pIcture may be skewed :0 cne sice
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Auto Rental Mode (This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.) The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your VCR automatically turns on the power, winds the tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape. When the tape reaches the end of recorded section, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns off the power. WNOTES: I m . If t b a
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Full Auto Playback (This function only works when AUTO RENTALmode on the MODE selection screen I s t OFF) Full Auto Playback lets you enjoy ~layback ,~lth ease When you Insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed, your VCR automatically t~rns on the power and plays back the tape, When the tape reaches Its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects It and turns off the power. WNOTE: ● If the erasure protection hole IScovered, press the PLAYM2 bu[ton after the power t~rns on automatically
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Select ❑, and only the Hi-Fi Left channei audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers. Select ❑, and only the Hi-Fi Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers, [f you select the mono Jineartrack, ❑ and @ will disappear. d N~TES: ● sh~~ld theHi-Flouf~ut level be poor, the VCRwill a ●
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from an etiernat sourcethroughthe AUDIQNIDEOterminalon the f or fear of the VCR,press the INPUTSSLECTOuttunon the rernofecwfrol or presstheCHANNEL@/@buttonsto seiectthe LI QrW channelpasitiansituatedbetweenMe last channeiand firstchannel.(Whenihe L1or L2 posilianis sei#cted, “Ll o M i displayedwherea channelpositionnumber is usuallydisplayed.) . , # NOTE: ● VC.A250X is onlyequippedwithAUDIONIDEO{rear)termindS, . To
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To Watch Another TV Programme WhileRecording After steps ~ to @ have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TV tuner. At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, rewind to the beglnnlng of the tape, eject the tape and turn off the power, 21
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(Only for VC-H650X) This VCR automatically records audio signals on two kinds of audio tracks. Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video Irack in the FM format. Multi-sound broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmed) are automatica~lyrecorded on two channels. Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcasts are recorded In mono,and only the main audio track of bilingual programmed is recorded. M ~TES: *Video cassettes
rworded on a nun-Ht+i VCRcan also be played back. However,1# the audio Signatsare reoofded on iwo finear channels, stereo programmed will be played back monaurallyand bilingual pfogrammes will be played back with boti the main and sub audb tracks rnfxedtogether. * Vide~ casseties recorded on this VCRcan be played back on a non-Hi-FiVCR.However,oniy the normat(Ilneaf) track will b played back.
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Various sources of video and audio signals can be recorded as shown in the fol!owing chart. (a) Selecting a channef wiIl record both video and audio from the VCR tuner. (b) Selecting an external source position (to seiect an external source position, press the INPUT SELECTbutton or selecta channelsituatedbetween the last channel and the first channel with the CHANNEL @ / e buttans)will record both video and audio from an external source via the backpanel AUDIO/V15E0 LINE 1 or front LINE IN 2 terminal. SignaisRecorded Inputmode
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RecordingAudioOnly This VCR can record Hi-Fi audio-only signals. ~~n~ectthe ~udi~ SOUrGe(CD player, etc.) to the AUDIO-INLIRterminals on the front or rear of the VCR, the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2 (“LI” or “L2” lights up) by pressing the @ S INPUT SELECT button or the@/@ buttons. ~ pressthe TAPE SPEEDbutton on the remote control to select SPor LP mode. @ Press theREC button. *
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There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience. ● Immediate recording:
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When you start recording or playback, the VCR will begin the computation, However, this may take some time. When computation is completed, tape remalnlng will be shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds. . If the “REM.” mode is selected with the MODE OSD or DISPLAY button and the VCRis In stop mode, the tape WIII automatically fast forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR WIIIbegin computing the amount of tape remalnlng, ● During computation, the REC button WIIInot function, and pressing the STOP, PLAY/x2, or other buttons WIII Interrupt the computation. ● Setting the DPSSor ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel It. ● The indicated length of tape remalnlng ISonly an approximate guide . This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E60, E90, El 80 and E240 . The length of tape remalnlng during fast forward or rewind may be Indicated as greater than It actually IS. ● When _ and = tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the Indication may not be correct. ●
Warning for the length of tape remaining When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording length of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.
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Format: VHS PAL standard Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome signals 625 Ilnes
Hi-Fi audio recording system {Only for VC-H650X): Deep-layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard Maximum playing time, 480 min. with E-240 video cassette In LP mode Tape width. 12,7 mm Tape speed 2339 mm/see, SP; 11,70 mm/see, LP Antenna: 75 Ohm unbalanced Reception channels VHF channel Oto 12, UHF channel 28 to 69 RF output signal: UHF channel 31 to 40 (preset to 37) Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 16 W (approx, ) for VC-A250X/16W (approx. ) for VC-A450X/18 W [approx ) for VC-H650X Operating temperature: 5°c to 40°c Storage temperature. –20”C to 60°C Video Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm output. 1,0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm Audio input: (phono type) L!ne: –8dBs, 47 kohm output: (phono type) Line: –8dBs, 1 kohm Hi% audio(Onlyfor VC-H&OX): Dynamic range: Typically 90 dB Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz Wow and flutter: tess than 0.005% Wrm Dlmenslons: 380 (W) x 290,5 (D) x 93 (H) mm (VC-A250X~C-A450 X/VC_H650X) Weight, 3,5 kg (approx. ) (VC-A250X/VC-A450X~C.H650X) Supplled accessories, 75-ohm coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit, R6 (AA, IJM/SUM-3) battery x 2 Design and speclflcatlons are subject to change without notice.
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Check this Ilst before calling for serv}ce. PossibleCause/Solutions
Problem MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
. Make sure the power cord Is ~1ugged In Check the outlet, fuse or clrctift breaker ● Press the TIMER ON/OFF ou[lon and disengage the timer
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VCR does not record
. Cassette s erasure protec on la ~ nas oeen removed Use a different cassette or place adhesive tape ever lne tab opening ● Check If a cassette is Ioaaed
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Picture does not change even though CHANNEL 3/@ buttons are pressed
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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 minutes
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