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CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS............................................. Features .......................................................... Accessories .................................................... Major Components ofYourVCR . . . . . . . . . Remote Control .............................................. . Inserting the Batteries
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RECORDING
Recording aTV Programme .......................... 19 ●Cassette Erase ProtectIon ●TOWatch Another TV Programme While Recording Simple Recording Timer ................................ 20 Recording with the Timer .............................. 21 ●Confirming Timer Programmed ● Cancelllng Timer Programmed
SETTING UP
Connections ................................................... Adjusting the Video Channel ........................ Setting the Language..................................... Setting the Clock ............................................ Setting the Channels ..................................... Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip ....................... Menu Screen ................................................... OSD (On Screen Display) .............................. . HOWto Display Indicators Mode Selection ...............................................
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GENERAL INFORMATION
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 7 7 8 9 10 12 13 13 14
m Sharp Super Picture....................................... Zero-Back Function ....................................... DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) ......................................................... Auto Repeat .................................................... Skip Search..................................................... Child-Proof Lock ............................................ VCR Display .................................................... Tape Remaining Display................................ Editing fromaCamcorderto YourVCR....27
BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback.......................................................... 15 ●InsertingaVideo Cassette ●Playback .video Search (whh the Remote Control) .Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the Remote Contro~ .Shuttle System ●SIOW Motion Playback (with the Remote Contro~ .Sti[l picture and Frame Advance .DoubleSpeed Playback .ColourMode .Auto Tracking Control System .Auto Head Cleaning System .AutoRental Mode .Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism .Blue Back .Fufl Auto Playback
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HELPFUL HINTS H Specifications ................................................. 27 Before CaHingfor Service ............................. 28
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IMPO~ANTSAFEGUARDSAND Precautions
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 1. Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive
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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 alr 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 Ilquids on the VCR. In the event that Ilquid 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 electrlc 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.
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Caution—Prevent Condensation When moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one, condensation (dew) ISlikely 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 Ioadlng a cassette for the first time after purchasing the VCR,
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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 28 If experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
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Others Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright IS prohibited by law. SHARP IS not in a posltlon to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or Implied as giving that authority. OPERATEbutton(turnsVCR on/off) Clockdisplaywill workregardlessof thisbutton
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This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switcn Accordingly, nominal current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord IS plugged Into a \,vall socket. If the VCR IS not to be used for an extended period, be sure to unplug the cord.
Features
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. MID-Drjve (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism) (High Quality) Circuity .Shuttle System sharp Super picture — Enhances picture quality during playback. ●OSD (On screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
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search
Full Loading
.365.Day, 8-Programme Timer ●Auto Channel Tuning
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Channel
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Mechanism (Daily~eekly
Frequency
synthesized
Programmable) Tuner
POWERSUPPLY: The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSE~E TAPE: This VCR uses ~
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standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the ~
mark.
ccessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable)
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Remote control unit
Two(R6UM/SUM-3or AA) batteriesfor the remotecontrolunit
Major Components of Your VCR OPERATE button(turnsVCRon/off) Clock display will ~’ork regardless of this button.
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Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.) Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)
Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.)
When pressed; ● Stops the tape during Playback, FF, REWor REC. ● Tape IS ejected during STOP mode.
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
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Cassette-In Indicator
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Play/Doublespeed playback
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REWNideo SearchRewind
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Timerstandby mode Child-prooflock AutoRepeat
RecPause REC
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REM.
TapeRemaining
WhenACpowercord ISfirstpluggedin.
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Simplerecording timer
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When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel position number is usually displayed) WIIIlight up. When the power IS OFF, this part will not be lit
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Connection terminals (See Connections on page 7 ) I
TESTSIG ON/OFF swltch~
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emote Control
.11 INPUT SELECTb~::cn
TIMER ON/OFF button
SHARPSUPERPICTUREouflon
OPERATEbutton I
CHANNEL ~/:
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Numeric buttons
MENU button
AM/PM button Digit select (When inputting up to two digit 7 channel numbers)1 g TIME button CLEAR button REC button STOP button (7 on MENUscreen) REWbutton(< on MENUscreen) ZEROBACKbutton SLOW button
bu[tcls
1 SETbutton MODE OSD butto~ DISPLAY button PAUSE/STILL(F AD\J) button PMYM2buflon I A un‘,lE~JU screen} FFbutton (> on MENU screen) SKIP SEARCH DbtiCl %
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button (Chlla-croot lock)
3/s buttons (Slow :/:1, DPSS a, E )
Inserting the Batteries First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UM/SUM-3, AA) 1.5 volt batteries (included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries. Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities ( +/–) indicated in the remote control.
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Slide ~n Slide out # NOTES: ● Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity. ● The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor IS in direct sunllght or any other strong Ilght. ● Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use :he batteries properly. . Do not mlx old and new batteries, or mix brands in use. ● Remove the batteries if you WIIInot use the remote control for an extended period of time
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onnections
Disconnecting TV Cable Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set. Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.
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Connecting VCR to TV Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your W’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
W back panel
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
To view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV and tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37). d NOTE: c TUNE THE TV, NOT THE VCR.
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Select an unused channel on your TV and press the OPERATE bu~on on the VCR to turn on the power.
@ Set the TEST SIG switch to ON. @ Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on your TV screen. @ Set the TEST SIG switch to OFF, Y NOTE: ●
If interference or a beat pattern is received when the test pattern IStuned in, use a small screwdriver to turn the RF converter output channel adjuster to change the VCR output channel. and then retune your TV as above.
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Setting the Language
When you use the VCR for the first of more than 60 seconds the Ian power to the unit to switch it on a Then perform the following proced
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Initial Setting of Language LANGUAGE ~
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Changing Language s If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below. O MENU CHANNEL
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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform the following procedure.
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MODE SELECT ENTER
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CLOCK MODE 12H
TIME ~
DATE YEAR 1 /01 00 $F
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Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/ Y buttons, and then press the ➤ button. .................................... Ex.: 12H # NOTE: ‘(24H” ... ... .... ....... . . .. 24-hour d!splay. “12H” ............................. 12-hour AM/PM display.
Set the present time with the numeric or A/~ buttons on the remote control and then press the ➤ button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the ‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’ digit, enter a Ofirst.) Set AM or PM, us!ng the AMFM button. (12 hour) Ex,: IO:28AM d NOTE: . If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM Indicator.
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If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change It, select ‘“clock trom the MENU, and then follow the procedures above MENU
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Setthe date with the numericor A/V buttonson the remote control, and then press the ➤ button. (First set the ‘day’ dlglts and then the ‘month’ If there IS only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’digit. enter a Ofirst.) Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)
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Setting the Channels
Your VCR can receive VHF channels O to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcast channels The channel positions have been preset at the factory as shown below # NOTES: POsltm PrexlW Channel I Pre%l7VChan”el~ Posltmn ● Use the A / T ; + / ➤ buttons on the remote 8
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control to set the OSD, Channel posltfon numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, and 29 to 46 have been factory set to be skl~ped when the CHANNEL31or @ button IS used. c If the picture is not clear, If you want a different channel from the one preset or If vou wish to reset a skipped channel, reset the channel as follows ●
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AUTO TUNING PREPARATION . select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
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The channel display on the TV screen will continue through all of the channels and when finished, the TV screen will return to the normal screen.
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If additionalunwantedchannelsarefound,refer to page 14 to skip unwantedchannels. If somechannelswwe unableto be found please refer to page 11for ManualTuning.
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Setting the Channels
MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION . Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the
VCR.
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Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
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Select the preset channel position number with the numeric or < / ➤ buttons, and then press the V button.
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If you wish to preset more channels, press the SET button and repeat steps @ through 0.
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU button.
Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers Press the ‘/- button to switch between one and two digit numbers.
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Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip
Channel skip If there are channel posltlons that are not preset you can skip them with the followlng PREPARATION ● Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV
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@ To return IO the Normal Screen, press the MENU button.
Canceling skip PREPARATION ● Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV I Example: Reset channel position 12. ●
Follow the same procedure ~, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure ~~
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Select the channel position you wish to unsklp with the + / ➤ (or numeric) buttons. E,Y:12
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Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or Y button.
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repeat 1
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU button.
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@ Turn on your TV and select the video channel. @ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR, and then press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. o Select the item you want by pressing the A or V button on the remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each item. The following 5 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).
MENU MODE CHANNEL CLOCK LANGUAGE
PRESET
SELECT ENTER
:A ~ :SET
: MENU
EXIT
1: TIMER........................... Setting a timer recording (and checking it) (See page 21 for the setting procedure. ) 2: MODE ........................... VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape playback conditions. (See page 14.) 3: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (See page 10.) 4: CLOCK ......................... Setting the present time. (See page 9.) 5: LANGUAGE ................. Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 8.) ~ Press the SET button. The screen changes to the item which you have selected @ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.
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OSD (On Screen Display)
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playlng back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel Display example b
PLAY,X2
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Real time counter
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Tape remalnlng (or DPSS) I
DPS S
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How to Display Indicators Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR Mode indicators are displayed In the AUTO display screen. Each time the MODE OSD button is pressed, the screen changes as follows’ 0 AUTODisplay A
Q FULL Display
+
0 COUNTER Display
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AUTO Display When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/~ button IS pressed, the current mode or the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds. Y NOTE: QWhen you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press the MODE OSD button to select Display Off. (If the mode indicator IS displayed on the screen It IS alsorecordedonthe tape )
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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. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
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AUTO............. Usually select AUTO mode. PAL ...... .. ..... Strict PAL colour mode.
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Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the + / ➤ buttons, and then press the V button. AUTO . .. ... . Usually select AUTO A blue screen WIII 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.
[Blue Back] COLOUR QBLuE BAcK AUTO RENTAL REPEAT
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SELECT ENTER
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Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the + / E buttons, and then press the 7 button, (For details, see Auto Rental Modeon page 17.)
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Select the REPEATmode by pressing the + / ➤ buttons, and then press the V button. (For details, see Auto Repeat on page 25.)
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Playback
Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the Ioadina svstem will not function. Do not force the cassette Into the VCR. When the cassette has been properl~loaded, “mI” appears on the VCR display. To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
Playback PREPARATION ● Turn on your TV and select the video channel. OPERATE
Inserta cassette.
PLAYIx 2 FF REW STOP
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~ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. @ Insert a cassette. Q Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and “ ➤“ flashes on the VCR display for a few seconds.) ~ To stop ‘playback, press the STOP button. (If the tape reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and turn off the power.)
Video Search (with the Remote Control) Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture. O During playback, press the FF button for forward video search, or the REW button for reverse search. There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR switches between them each time the button is pressed. @ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the Remote Control) o To move through the cassette faster, press the STOP button and then press the FF or REW button to fast forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed In this mode.) @ Press the STOPbutton to stop fast forward or rewind. d NOTE: ●
If you use other than E-90–E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
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Playback
Shuttle System The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using ]ust the shuttle ring, # NOTE: . Theshuttleringdoesnot rotate360° DURING
STOP
MODE
Fast Forward and Rewind Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release It. (The shuttle
6’”””’”% :
ring WIIIreturn to centre.) Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind,
(Rewind)
:lPAusmu UDF Mv
WY(X2
(Fast !orward)
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DURING
PLAY MODE
(VSR1
# (VSRz )
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Video Search
sTurn the ring to the left or the right during playback to enter VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search Reverse) mode, Select from two speeds by turning the ring. Release the ring (the shuttle ring returns * to centre) to return to playback. ‘VSF 2) QDuring playback, turning the ring all the way to the left or right locks the VCR in VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR (Video search Reverse) 4 mode. Press the PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback, (VSF 2
VSF 1)
hold)
TAPE SPEED
B
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) ~o
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Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback Press the SLOW @ or @ button (to the right of the SLOW button) to vary the slow motion playback speed between ‘Js and V30 of the normal playback speed. Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
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Playback
,
Still Picture and Frame Advance Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button during playback. This will freeze the picture on your TV, If noise bars appear on the screen during still picture, set your VCR to the slow mode and press the CHANNEL Ia/@ buttons to make the noise disappear, Then press the PAUSH STILL (F.ADV) button again, If there ts vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press the CHANNEL G/Q buttons to stop the jitter. Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button during still mode for frame advance. Press the PLAY/x2 button again to resume normal playback,
Double Speed Playback O Press the PLAY/x2 button during
d NOTES: Sound IS muted during video search, slow motton, still picture, frame advance, and double speed ~layback ● To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR {VIIIresume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and still picture ● This model cannot pIayback a tape recorded In LP (Long Play)mode ●
Colour Mode If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn black and white. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to PAL (strict PAL colour mode). Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode. (See Mode Selection on page 14.)
~“,omode
REPEAT m i StrictPALcolourmode SELECT
:A V
CHANGE
ENTER
:SET
EXIT
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(Select with + or ➤ button.) + Then press SET button.
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When you Dress:he CHANNEL~ ana : o~::ons al ‘be same tlrre ● When the ‘vCR has beel c)a~lng back an Jr reccrdec sec:lo~ of tape, and :hen reaches a recordea [ace segment When auto ‘rackl~g engages ‘ ➤ on !he W sc’een ‘Iasnes .cr a few seconas ●
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Normal tracking
# NOTE: Whena poorly recorctea !ape !S played Dac<, auto !racklna maY nOt Ocerate normaily n this event, man~allv aalhst ~ne tracking ,vltb the CHANNEL ~/~ buftons :0 make ~P}, nclse dlsapoear
●
playback, The tape WIII be played back at twice the normal speed. @ press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
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Auto Tracking Control System This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in the followlng cases, ● ~henycu nsert the casse:;e and beg;n playoack
/
M NOTE: ● When the colour mode ISset to fixed colour mode whlIe the VCR ts playing back a black and white tape or IS receiving a black and white broadcast, the olcture may be coloured In th(s event, set the COLOURmode on the MODEselection screen to “AUTO” mode
Auto Head Cleaning System When the tape is Inserted or ejected, this system automatlca[ly cleans the drum and heads with a special roller before record ing or play~ack begins, protecting the heads and drum from dirt and preserving beautiful picture quallty
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow Immediate recording and playback After pressing the REC or PLAY/x2 button, It takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback ISengaged when In the standby mode,
Auto Rental Mode (This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.) The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your VCR automatically turns on the power, winds the tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape, When the tape reaches the end of recorded section, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects It and turns off the power, W NOTES: ● If there IS more than a : 5 second u nrecoraed section between recorded sections :he tape ,VIII automatically SIOD and rewind. To watch the next recorded secllon press [he STOP button fast forward to that seclton and ~lay !he ia~e ● If the erasure protection nole IScovered press ThePLAY/x 2 button after the power turns on automatically (Auio Rental Mode does not work ) ● The AUTO REPE,4Tmode nas prlorlty over the AUTO RENTAL mode If ihe AUTO REPEATmode ISset io ON and [he ~’deo cassette reacnes its end [be VCR WIIIrewlnc :he tape and plav It back again without ejec:lng the iape or !urn!rg off :he Dower
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Playback
Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 14.) This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portio;s of a tape, and when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. A blue screen WIII also appear If the VCR IS set to the Auxiliary input (LINE IN) mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR. (The BLUE BACK mode IS set to AUTO at the factory. ) # NOTES: Blue Back does not function during still picture and video search Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal IStoo strong or too weak ● Blue Back cannot be recorded. . If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV programme, or If the Input signal IS weak while tape dubbing, the monitor screen may turn blue since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper slqnal IS belna received. In this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF ● ●
Full AutoPlayback (This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to OFF ) Full Auto Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab removed, your VCR automatically turns on the power and plays back the tape When the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects It and turns off the power ti NOTE: ●
If the erasure protection hole
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IS
covered, press the PLAYX2 button after the power turns on automatically
❑ Recording a TV Programme Cassette Erase Protection cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental %,,erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recordinq. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed,
ERASURE‘ROTECTION TAB I \
A ~
place ad~eslve tape over the tab opening.
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Recording a TV Programme
OPERATE INPUT SELECT CHANNEL +/S Insert a cassette,
PAUSE/STILL
I
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PAUSE,’ STiLL OPERATE
I
STOP REC
STOP
PREPARATION ● Turn on your TV and select the video channel PROCEDURE o Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. Q Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered, Q Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL @/@buttons, e Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected. ) To pause during recording, press the PAUSHSTILL(F. ADV) button. To resume recording, press the PAUSWSTILL (F. ADV) button again. To stop recording, press the STOP button. # NOTES: c The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode. . To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO~l DEO terminal on the rear of the VCR, press the INPUTSELECTbutton on the remote control or press the CHANNEL 3/e buttons to select the AV channel position situated between the last channel and first channel, (When the AV posltlon IS selected, ‘AV” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed, ) . If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the strict colour mode on the MODE selection screen. (See Colour Mode.) Normally,the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording 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, eject the tape and turn off the power.
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❑ Simple Recording Timer There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience ●
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Immediate recording: Convenient when having an unexpected vlsltor or telephone call
Delayed recording: Convenient when leaving the house or going to ~ed
Immediate Recording ~ selectthec~annel ~osltlon to oe pressing the CHANNEL z/c
recorded Dy
buttons
Echae~OSf02~n
CH%EL VI ~
Press the REC button to enter the nor~ai record I ng mode, Then, press The REC b uttcn repeatedly
to set the desired ending time
(Ex,. End;ng :Ime 9,30 AM)
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●
Each press of the REC button Increases [be stop ‘Ime D\~ .2 minutes If necessary, press the CHANNEL ?/: buttons [o change the mtnutes setting
d NOTE: ●
Press the STOP button to terminate recording
Delayed Recording o CHANNEL
S .PICTURE
ON
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Select the channel posltlon pressing the CHANNEL s/s
to be recorded buttons
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(Ex: Channel position. Z) 2
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BTIME
S .PICTURE aSTART
ON -8;:4 O’U-
@ Set the starting time by pressing :he DTIME button. (Ex Slart/ng?ime840 A&/) Y NOTES: ●
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2
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S .PICTURE aSTART STOP
ON 8 :4 O,U -9 :i,. o M-
Each press of the ~ TIME
buitcn ncreases the start !)me ~y 10 minutes Setting the time within a 24-hour oerlou In ~O-mIntite oter, als is possible Pressthe 3/,: buttonsto adjust [he minutes If necessary
@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button. (Ex.: Ending time: 9:30 AM) # NOTES: ● Eachpressof theRECbuttonincreases thestoptimeby 10 minutes . If necessary,press the CHANNEL@,/@buttons to change the
minutessetting.
OPERATE
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Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power. (Ex.: Present time: 8:28 AM)
d NOTES: . After the Simple Recording Timer ISset, the channel posit!on cannot be changed . To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first press the OPERATE button to turn on the power Then press the QTIME button to confirm the starting and ending time Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power ● To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting, press the CLEAR button on the remote control To clear after setting, turn on the power, press the QTIME button to selec? Simple Recording Timer mode. and ‘pen press the CLEAR button. ● The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set If the timer has been preset (“TIMER” Indicator on the als~lay ISIrt) If this IS the case, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button, turn on the power and then proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer
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❑ Recording with the Timer The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. PREPARATION QLoad the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole IScovered The VCR power will automatically turn on. cCheck that the clock ISdisplaying the correct time (See Setting the Clock on page 9 ) PROCEDURE Example: Recording channel posltlon 47 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1996, If the present time is 10:28 (morning), December 14, 1996. [Menu]
{
O
\
Press the MENU button. Select the TIMER-setting
mode and press the
SET button.
“+’~-”a [Timerposltlon] 112 j DATE
PR
START
ST?P
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@ Select the timer posltlon with the A/~ buttons and press the SET button. ● If the timer posltlons 1 to 4 have already been set, the screen changes to 2/2 (timer posltlons 5 to 8).
..
m [Date]
❑
Numeric
.ATE,R ,,.., ,,.,
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butions
A/T buttons on the remote control and then press the ➤ button
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START
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First set the ‘day’ digits and then ‘month’ If there only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a O first
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set the date for timer recording w[th the numeric or
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“W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each
IDailyWeekly] *
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If you want to record only once, press the b button and go to step e. Otherwise, select “D (DAILY)” to record at the same time each day or
week by pressing the A or V button, and then pressing the E button.
AIV 9 ➤ e
set the channel number using the numeric or A / T buttons and then press the F button. ●
‘:;’[~]+~
To record audio and video from an external source through an AUDIONIDEO terminal on the VCR press A“poltlonlelected,,A”,,,d,p,ayedwherea the A/~ buttons to select an AV channel. (When an channel posltlon number is usually displayed )
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Set the start time with the numeric buttons or A / T buttons and press the ➤ button.
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., Lontinuea on next page K NOTES: . The A / T buttons can also be used to set the date and time Instead of the numeric buttons . Press Ofirst if the day, month, hour or minute ISa single digit 21
❑
Recording with the Timer [stop]
@ Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or A / Y buttons, and press the ➤ button
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“ @ Press the SET button, To programme additional timer settings, repeat steps @ through @
[Timerreview] 1/2 DATE 15/12
PR START STOP 47 12:oom12 :30
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@
MENU $
Normal Screen
To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU button.
o
flMER
@ To set the VCR forautomahc hmerrecordlng, press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the “TIMER” indicator fights on the VCRdlsplay
tiNOTES: . If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmed, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette,
and shut off automatically ● If power ISinterrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc ), all timer settings WIIIbe cancel led ● If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed when there IS no cassette loaded, “TIMER” flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording ISnot possible. s If the TIMER ON/OFF button IS pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded, “TIMER” flashes and the cassette is ejected. ● When “TIMER” is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancel ling/confirming timer posltlons are not possible. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/conf irming timer positions, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer (“TIMER” disappears), and then turn on your VCR. ● During timer recording, the timer cannot be set, . To terminate timer recording, press the STOP button during timer recording ● If no buttons are pressed within one minute while setting a timer programme position, the mode automatically returns to the previous mode. ● If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.
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❑
Recording with the Timer
Confirming Timer Programmed You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmed that are already set PREPARATION ●
Turn on your ~
and VCR and select the video channel on the Tv
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MENU
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‘:;::’’’’s” SELECT ENTER
. V SET
EXIT
Press the MENU button,
@ :electthe TIMER-setting mode wththe uttons and then press the SET button
A / 7
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[Example]
Q
The screen for confirming programmed that have
been set will appear. Check the information displayed. c If you want to correct the data, select the programme to be changed with the A / T buttons and then press the SET button, Correct ●
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CHANGE EXIT
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AIV + SET
:A T :MENU
the setting as described
on pages 21 and 22
o
ONCHDAILYMEEKLY ONCE no indicator DAILY “D” is displayed WEEKLY“W”ISdfsplayed @
MENU *
To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU
button. cAfter checking or correcting the programme contents, press the TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Standby mode
Normal Screen
o
Canceling Timer Programmed Perform the following procedure to cancel timer programmed that have already been set PREPARATION ● Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV O
Press the MENU button.
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@ Select the TIMER-setting mode with the A / 7 buttons and then press the SET button
1/2 DATX
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START
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The screen for confirming timer recording programmed that have been set WIIIappear. . Select the programme number you wish to cancel with the A / V buttons
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Double-check that It is the programme you wish to cancel, and press the CLEAR button. It WIIIbe cleared on the screen
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NOTE:
Ensure that the remote control is In VCR mode Press the VCR buttorl To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU buttc>r~ ● If thc:rf~ ~~re stl II some programmed set, press tll[) TIMER ON/OFF button to enter the Timer Sl:]r )(~t~yrrlcjcjf;
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Sharp Super Picture
This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture ~ quality. s.
1
I
I S.PICTURE
Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR.
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) PICTURE
ON
1
“S PICTURE ON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds Each time the button IS pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF (The Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory) ON: Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function WIII create a clearer image during playback. OFF: Set to OFF when playlng back a tape on the VCR while editing or when strong noise appears on the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an editing source.
d NOTES: ● This function only operates during playback It WIIInot operate when recording or watchlnq a TV ~roqramme with the VCR tuner ● This funct!on can not be set to ON/OFFwith the MENU screen displayed ● If power ISInterrupted for more than 60 seconds tpower failure, etc ), the setting WIIIreturn to ON
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ero-Back Function
Thezero-backfunctionmakesthecassettefastfoward (orrewind)to thepreviouslyset“000 00” pointandstopthere
ZERO BACK
@ Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR button on the remote control at the point you wish to return to later. “0:00.00” IS displayed. ~ Press the ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The VCR automatically detects the direction of the “0:00.00” posltlon and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape. @ Whenthe tape reachesthe “0:00.00”position,the tape automaticallystops.
# NOTE: ● The zero-back function does not operate during recordtng The functton works during the playback. stop fast forward, rewind a~d video search modes
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DPSS(Digital Programme Search System)
With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSS feature makes use of index signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically. Index Signal An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording.
‘g;%
Current tape position
./ ~nd(~~{~::a
@ Load a tape containing index signals into the VCR. @ Select the index number of the desired programme using the DPSS B or @ button on the remote control. @ Search starts Immediately after you release the button. (When a signal is located, the displayed number decreases.) ~ When the selected index signal-encoded section IS found, playback begins automatically.
d NOTES: ● DPSS may not function properly If the index s!gnals are too close together (wlthln 3 minutes of each other) ● DPSS can be cancel led by pressingthePLAY/x2 or STOPbutton . If thetape reachesIts end or ISrewound completely before Iocatlng the desired Index signal DPSS IScancel led
DPSSmay not functton for damaged or worn tapes The DPSSfunction cannot be used with tapes that contain no Index signals . The starting point of a programme may vary sllghtly ● DPSSdoes not operate during the slow, still, record, ttmer standby and timer recording modes or wnen there ISno cassette Ioaced ● ●
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Auto Repeat
With this feature, the entire tape IS played back repeatedly. @ Set the REPEATmode on the MODE-selectlon screen to ON. When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR WIII stop playback, again.
rewind
the tape,
and automatically
play It back
a
WNOTES:
%
The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE selection screen. (See Auto Repeat on page 14 ) . If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the beginning with the rewind function or the reverse video search, the tape will automatically start playback. ●
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Skip Search
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When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control IS pressed during playback SKIP SEARCH mode, the VCR will perform a forward video search for a fixed Interval of playback time before resuming playback. Depending on how many times the button is pressed, it is possible to set the forward video search time to approx, 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds of recorded material.
I Number of Times Pressed
I
Foward Video Search Time
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(On the VCR display)
h
Approx.30 sec.
~-
(of playback time)
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2 times
Approx.60 sec. (of playbacktime)
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3 times
Approx.90 sec. (of playbacktime)
4 times
Approx. 120 sec. (of playback time)
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time
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During skip search, the interval of the video search will flash on the display.
Child-Proof Lock
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Any selected mode on the VCR can be locked-in to prevent accidental change to another mode by simply pressing the % button on the remote control. All modes remain locked (including power-off) until the Child-proof lock is disengaged (except when the VCR is in the full auto function mode).
b I Example:Engaging Child-proof lock during playback
I
@ Press the % button on the remote control for about 2 seconds, “%” flashes on the VCR display. @ “%” stops flashing (remains lit), and the Child-proof lock is engaged, e Regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to play the tape,
/
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—
The Child-prooflock can be disengagedby the followingmethod: @ Press the % button on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “%” starts flashing. @ “%” disappears, and the Child-proof lock is disengaged
M NOTE: . If power ISinterrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc ), the Child-proof lock may disengage The clock and the timer memories must be reset.
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VCR Display
When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes In the followlng way. (However, the followlng is the case when the clock time IS set and displayed In the 12-hour system.)
Example: [TAPECOUNTER/CHANNEL]
Example.
Example, [TAPEREMAININGTIME/CHANNEL] #
Y
[PRESENTTIME/CHANNEL]
# NOTE: ● During timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record flnlsh time When the DISPLAY button ISpressed, the display changes In the following way.
Exam~le:
Example:
[RECORDFINISHTIME]
[PRESENTTIME]
Exam~le: [COUNTER]
Exam~le [TAPEREMAININGTIME]
I +
+ I
d NOTE: ● During Simple Recording Ttmer recording, the timer position number ISnot dtsplayed, and “Q” Ilghts Instead of “TIMER”
Counter Clear Make sure the counter IS displayed, then press the CLEAR button on the remote control, “0:00.00” is displayed. d NOTE: ●
The counter will reset to “0:00 00” when the tape ISrewound completely
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Tape Remaining Display
On Screen Display ●
Select COUNTER mode by pressing ‘uL:isp’:; the H MODEOSD button on the remote control.
VCR Display ‘:j;lt:;t::;rk:;
IOSD] [VCR display] c When you Insert the tape and the VCR is in the stop mode, the tape remaining cannot be computed. The following indicator is shown when the tape remaininghas not yet been comDuted or cannot be computed, c When you‘start recording or playback, the VCR will begin the computation However, this may take some time. When computation IScompleted, tape remalnlng WIIIbe 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 VCR IS In stop mode, the tape will automatically fast forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR will begin computing the amount of tape remaintng ● Durtng computation, the REC button WIII not function, and pressing the STOP, PLAY/x2, or other buttons WIII Interrupt the computation ● Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel It. ● The indicated length of tape remaining ISonly an approximate guide ● Th!s function may not properly work for video tapes other than E60, E90, E180 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.
W NOTES:
Warning for the length of tape remaining When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time is left, the remalnlng length of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning. # NOTE: ●
No warning, however, WIIIbe shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Ttmer recording,
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Editing from a Camcorder toYour VCR
Edltlng from your Camcorder IS extremely easy using your VCR with a linear tape counter etc The connection diagram below IS for a guldellne only Refer to your Camcorder operation manual for precise connection
lnformatlon,
– Select posltlon AV
AV
❑ Specifications Format: Video recording system: Video signal system: Maximum playing time: Tape width: Tape speed: Antenna: Reception channels: RF output signal: Power requirement: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Video input: output: Audio input: (phono type) output: (phono type) Dimensions: Weight: Supplied accessories:
VHS PAL standard Two rotary heads, helical scan PAL colour or monochrome signals: 625 lines 240 min. with E-240 video cassette 12.7 mm 23.39 mm/see. SP 75 Ohm unbalanced VHF channel Oto 12, UHF channel 28 to 69 UHF channel 31 to 40 (preset to 37) AC 240 V, 50 HZ 16 W (approx.) 5°c to 4o”c –20°C to 60°C 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm 1.0 Vp-p, 75 Ohm Line: –8dBs, 47 kohm Line: –8dBs, 1 kohm
380 (W) x 290.5 (D) x 93 (H) mm 3.5 kg (approx. ) 75-ohm coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit, R6 (AA, UM/SUM-3) battery x 2
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
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Before Calling for Service
Check this list before calling for service Problem
PossibleCause/Solutions
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS . No power. The OPERATE buttonwill notfunction. ●
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Cassettecannot
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The VCR display does not operate properly. No operation pressed.
● Make sure the power cord is plugged In. . Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker. ● Press the TIMER ON/OFF buttonand disengage the t[mer
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VCR does not record.
Cassette is automatically ejected when pressing the REC, or the TIMER ON/ OFF button.
. No tape movement.
. Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged. ● Safety device /n VCR ISfunctioning. Unplug VCR and plug In again after a few minutes and set the clock again Set the timer aga!n If necessary
Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed Use a differentcassetteor placeadhesivetapeoverthetab opening ● CheckIf a cassetteISloaded
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Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed Use a differentcassetteor placeadhesivetapeoverthetab opening I
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Make sure VCR ISnot In pauselstlll mode Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.
Cassette cannot be loaded
. Make sure there is no other cassette Inside. . Make sure the cassette ISproperly positioned and reinsert
Picture does not change even though the CHANNEL o/@ buttons are pressed.
● Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode. . Make sure the VCR IS not In the channel setting mode.
Desired channel position cannot be selected.
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The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that channel.
NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE ●
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I Make sure all the cables are connected properly. Make sure the VCR power cord ISproperly plugged in.
No colour or poor TV picture on normal viewing.
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Snowy picture appears on TV during playback.
. Adjust the CHANNEL@/@buttons ortrya differentcassette . The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnet!c coating of the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre. )
No picture appears or colour is not correct during playback.
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Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF converter output channel adjuster. ● Check all connecting cables.
REMOTECONTROLPROBLEM cThe VCR cannot be operated by the remote control.
The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit. The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window. ● The batteries are exhausted. ● The batteries have not been inserted In the correct dtrectlon ( + i – polarlty).
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This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance noise or Interference.
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could be adversely affected by external electrical If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug It In agatn after a few minutes
SHARP CORPORATION Osaka, Japan SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED A.C.N. 003039405 1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, Blacktown, N.S.W.2148
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