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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Connecting to a Stereo TV ........Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment ... Adjusting the Video Channel ......10 New Sharp Super Picture ........Menu Screen ............Zero-Back Function ..........OSD (On Screen Display) ........11 DPSS (Digital Programme Search How to Display Indicators System) ............... -
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
LOW POWER Feature 1 hrs model equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save eiiergy when the VCR is not in use. STANDBY/LOW POWER button Clock keeps time regardless of this button. nominal This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, current to drive the clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged into a wall socket. -
Page 6: Major Components Of Your Vcr
Major Components of Your VCR Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.) The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.) display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 36.) Some of the indicators above will light up only for a couple of seconds when the VCR is set up the corresponding mode. -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control DPSS s/a) button Digit select (When Inputting up to I TIMER ON/OFF button two digit numbers) Inserting the Batteries properly. Fit two R6 First, install the batteries (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 (ii-) 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 televrsron 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 PLAYlx2. -
Page 11: Menu Screen
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel. Display example S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture) Programme channel position Ooeratina mode... -
Page 12: Setting The Language
Setting the Language PREPARATION Language setting screen will appear when the VCR used for the first time If the power has been disconnected, clock setting screen will appear first. While In MENU, the A/r/+/, buttons on the remote control operates the following functions (same functions on the VCR): initial Setting of Language with A/V and press SET... -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock When you use the VCH tor 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). Then perform the following procedure. PREPARATION *Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. -
Page 14: Setting The Channels
Setting the Channels , and Ui-ii 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. . Use the A / V / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set the OSD. -
Page 15: Manual Tuning
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. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press SET. [Preset CH] Select the preset channel position number with the numeric buttons or 4, and then press v. -
Page 16: Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip
Channel SkipKancelling Skip Channei 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 ) and press Select item “CHANNEL PRESET”... -
Page 17: Mode Selection
Mode Selection . .A-- You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the seieciion scceeii. PREPARATION CHANNEL PRESET press v. (For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.) AUTO ..,... Usually select AUTO mode. P A L Strict PAL colour mode. NTSC Strict NTSC colour mode. -
Page 18: 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 loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “m”... -
Page 19: Shuttle System
Playback Shuttle System The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part ring does not rotate 360”. The shuttle STOP Fast Forward and Rewind URING MODE return to centre.) PLAY Video Search URING MODE *Turn the ring to the left or the right during playback to enter VSF (Video Search... -
Page 20: Still Picture And Frame Advance
Playback Double Speed Playback Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback. To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and still picture. -
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. When you press CHANNEL A and ‘I (CH A and v) at the Poor tracking Normal tracking same time. -
Page 22: Blue Back
Playback 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 input (LINE IN) mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR. -
Page 23: Recording A Tv Programme
Recording a TM Programme Cassette Erase Protection PROTECTION TAB A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded material. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening. Recording a TV Programme Insert a cassette. -
Page 24: Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
Recording Hi-R Stereo Sound Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format. Multi channel broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two tracks. Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcasts are recorded in mono and only the main audio track of bilingual programmes is recorded. -
Page 25: Ntsc Av Recording
Althouah this VCR does not have a N ISC tuner, NTSC sigriais can be I~CIVIWU WY connectrng a separate NTSC-compatible TV or VCR to the AV input terminals VIDEO IN Video equipment that outputs NTSC signals (Ex: T\i VCR, etc) AUDIO IN k AUDIO OUT Before recording NTSC signals through the AV input terminals, refer to Recording a TV Programme on page 23. -
Page 26: Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer your convenience. telephone call Delayed recording. Immediate Recording CHANNEL A/V (CH A./V). (Ex.: Channel position: 2) press REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time. (Ex.: Ending time: I I:30 AM) Each press of Increases the stop time by 10 minutes. STOP Press to terminate recording... -
Page 27: Programming The Timer With G-Code
This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simpiy inputting the b&uut nurmber 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 365day period. - Page 28 Programming the Timer with G-C&’ SET. To programme additional timer settings, press repeat steps @ through 0. MENU MENU Normal Screen TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “B” indication lights on the VCR display. Please be sure to check that the start and end times of two different programmes do not overlap, as the remote control has been designed to accept the basic individual G-CODE number only.
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Page 29: 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 protection hole is covered. - Page 30 Recording with ttie Timer clock IS set When the buttons or A/v and @ Set the start time with the numeric to 24H mode, “AM/ press F. press b. [Tape Speed] Timer Recording (JUST REC) on page 32.) SP: Standard Play LP: Long Play (only NTSC Tape) [Timer review]...
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Page 31: Cancelling Timer Programmes
Recording with the Timer Confirming Timer Programmes 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 video channel on the TV. TIMER lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) -
Page 32: Confirming Timer Programmes
tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording (except for the Simple Recording Timer) in When the the SP (standard play) mode, the mode will automatically change to the LP (long play) mode to prevent termination of recording. This function works only when JUST REC mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON. -
Page 33: New Sharp Super 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.) S E T Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback. -
Page 34: Auto Repeat
Auto Repeat With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will stop playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it back again. The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE Selection screen (See Mode Selection on oaae 17.) (And when the Auto Reoeat is ON. -
Page 35: 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. New Child-Proof Lock rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.) Disengaging New Child-Proof Lock... -
Page 36: Vcr Display
VCR Display When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the followincl is the case when the clock time is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.) During Playback During Recording Example: [REMAINING TIME] Example: During Simple Recording Timer recording, Recording with the Timer, or Programming the Timer with G-CODE’... -
Page 37: Tape Remaining Display
Tape Remaining 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 Select FULL or Press DISPLAY on the remote control. COUNTER display REM I:05 mode by pressing MODE OSD remote control... -
Page 38: Editing From A Camcorder To Your Vcr
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR Editing from your Camcorder is extremely easy using your VCR with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection diagram below is for a guideline only. Refer to your Camcorder Operation Manual for precise connection information , Camcorder fVIEWCAMI , (Rear) -
Page 39: 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. correct during playback.