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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS RECORDING GENERAL INFORMATION Recording a TV Programme ....... . 23 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND Cassette Erase Protection PRECAUTIONS . -
Page 3: Important Safeguards And Precautions
Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by Sharp. The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage to your machine. -
Page 4: Features
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority. -
Page 5: Low Power Feature
2. In POWER ON mode Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER (VCR STANDBY for VC-H690X, VCR or the remote control STANDBY for VC-H670X) is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown below. (Current) POWER ON mode LOW POWER mode LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON. -
Page 6: Major Components Of Your Vcr
Major Components of Your VCR Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.) When the VCR is in “POWER ON” mode, this Indicator (Where a channel posltion number is usually displayed) will light up. When the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit *The display changes each time on the remote control is pressed. -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control button Digit select (When inputting up to (New Child-proof Lock) two digit numbers) Inserting the Batteries install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UMISUM-3, AA) 1.5 volt batteries First, (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. -
Page 8: Tv Operation
TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables control of most Sharp televisions. When you replace the batteries in the remote control, the control’s TV brand setting will be reset to SHARP. -
Page 9: Connections
Connections Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set. Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR. ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF TV back panel OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Video Channel
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). (See page 5, item 3.) Otherwise press PLAY/x 2. -
Page 11: Setting The Language
If the power has been disconnected, it WIII be necessary to set the language and clock *While in MENU, the remote control operates the following functions (same functions on the (VC-H670X) (VC-H690X) Initial Setting of Language Refer to page 12 to set the clock. Changing Language If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 minutes the clock will be reset. Apply power to the unit to power on (see page 5, item 3) and press MENU, Then perform the following procedure. -
Page 13: Setting The Channels
Setting the Channels Your VCR can receive VHF channels 0 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. - Page 14 Setting the Channels MANUAL TUNING PREPARATION Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7 Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with and press EL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press...
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Page 15: Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip
Channel SkipKancelling Skip Channel skip If there are channel positions that are not preset. you can skip them with the following procedure. PREPARATION Select the video channel on your TV And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Example: Skip channel position 12. -
Page 16: Menu Screen
Menu Screen the pages listed below for details on each item. The following 6 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD). 1: G-CODE Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page 26.) . .:SELECT 2 : T I M E R S e t t i n g a t i m e r r e c o r d i n g ( a n d c h e c k i n g i t ) , ( S e e p a g e 28 for the setting procedure.) MODE operating conditions are set according to the... -
Page 17: Mode Selection
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. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) AUTO Usually select AUTO mode. PAL Strict PAL colour mode. -
Page 18: Playback
Insert a cassette STOP STOP (VC-H690X) (VC-H670X) reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and turn into POWER STANDBY mode.) engages and ” F” flashes on the TV screen for a few seconds.) -
Page 19: Shuttle System
During playback, turning the ring all the way to the left or right locks the VCR in VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search Reverse) mode. Press PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback. TAPE SPEED Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) speed between % and of the normal playback speed. (VC-H670X) -
Page 20: Still Picture And Frame Advance
Playback Still Picture and Frame Advance PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance. Press Double Speed Playback Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback. still picture. During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side. -
Page 21: Auto Head Cleaning System
Playback Auto Tracking Control System This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages In the following cases: When you insert the cassette and begin playback. Poor tracking Normal tracking same time. *When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment. -
Page 22: Blue Back
Playback Blue Back Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 17.) This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portions of a tape, and when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. A blue screen will also appear if the VCR is set to the Auxiliary factory.) during Blue Back does not function... -
Page 23: Recording A Tv Programme
Recording a TV Programme Cassette Erase Protection A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening Recording a TV Programme Insert a cassette. PAUSE/STILL STOP CH i/v REC STANDBY EJECT (VC-H690X) -
Page 24: Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound This VCR automatically records audio signals on two kinds of audio tracks. Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format, Multi- Hi-Fi: channel broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two channels. Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. -
Page 25: Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for Immediate recordrng: your convenience. Convenient when havrng an unexpected visitor or telephone call Delaved Immediate Recording CHANNEL A/V (CH A/7). (fx.: Channel position: 2) @ Press REC to enter the normal recording mode. Then, press REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time. -
Page 26: Programming The Timer With
This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simply inputting the G-CODE number with the O-9 numeric buttons, you can programme your VCR for timer recording. The G-CODE numbers are listed in most newspaper, TV guide, and local cable TV listings. The timer can be set for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. - Page 27 Programming the Timer with &J-CODE To programme additional timer settings, press SET and repeat steps @ through 0. MENU. return to the normal screen, press MENU Normal Screen TIMER set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press ON/OFF TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “13” indication lights on the VCR display.
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Page 28: Recording With The Timer
Recording with the Timer The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. PREPARATION Select the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3). Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure hole is covered. - Page 29 Recording with the Timer e numeric to 24H mode, “AM/ [Tape Speed] Timer Recording (JU [Timer review] repeat steps @ through 0. ATE PR START ST To return to the normal screen, press MENU. TIMER TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “Q” indicator lights on the VCR display.
- Page 30 Recording with the Timer You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes that are already set PREPARATION Turn on your TV and VCR and select the vrdeo channel on the TV. lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) [Example] set will appear.
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Page 31: Confirming Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording (except for the Simple Recording Timer) in the SP (standard play) mode, the mode will automatically change to the LP (long play) mode to prevent termination of recording. - Page 32 Audio Dubbing Listening to an Audio Dubbed Tape Press AUDIO OUT on the remote control to select the desired audio output. (See the table below and refer to Audio Output on page 22.) Mode If you want to listen to the orIginal and dubbed audio stgnals simultaneously, set the AUDIO MIX mode to ON (see page 17). A U D I O M I X 1 AUDIOOUT M O D E 1 V C R D I S P L A Y 1 R E S U L T Original Hi-Fi audio...
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Page 34: New Share Surer Picture
Press S. PICTURE on the VCR. time the button is pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF. (The New Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory.) Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback. -
Page 35: Auto Repeat
Auto Repeat With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. B L U E B A C K When the video VCR will stop cassette reaches its end, the A U T O R E N T A L playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it back again. -
Page 36: New Child-Proof Lock
New Child-Proof Lock With this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change. This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing children from operating the VCR or viewing select programmes while you are away from home. -
Page 37: Vcr Display
VCR Display When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the following is the case when the clock time is set and displayed in the 12.hour system.) Example, [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL] Example: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL] Example: [OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL] During timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record finish time. -
Page 38: Tape Remaining Display
Tape Remaioing Display The tape remaining display only works with tapes recorded in PAL. It does not work with tapes recorded in NTSC. On Screen Display VCR Display *Press DISPLAY on * S e l e c t F U L L o r the remote control. -
Page 39: Editing From A Camcorder To Your Vcr
Reception channels: VHF channel 0 to 12, UHF channel 28 to 69 RF output signal: UHF channel 28 to UHF channel 69 (preset to UHF channel 37) Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: VC-H670X: Max (at Low Power Mode) VC-H690X: Max (at Low Power Mode) 17 W (approx.)/l .O W... -
Page 40: Before Calling For Service
The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic coating of the video tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.) Check all connecting cables. No picture appears or colour is not correct during playback. - Page 41 SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED A.C.N. 003 039 405 1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, Blacktown, N.S.W. 2148 SHARP CORPORATION Osaka, Japan Printed in Malaysia TINS-341 IAJZZ...