Sharp VC-A136X User manual

l MID-DRIVE (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l Built-in Shuttle Control System
l HQ (High Quality) Circuitry
l 4-Head Long play/Double Length Recording
l Built-in Shuttle Control System
l DPSS/Digital Programme Search System
.Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
0365Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly
Programmable)
l Auto Channel Tuning
@!&Digit Linear Tape Counter with Auto Zero Back
l 48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
@Simple Recording Timer for Programming
Beginning and Ending Times of Recordings
l Digital Auto Tracking Control System
l System Remote Control
@Auto Head Cleaning system
@Tape Remaining Display
Computes the amount of tape remaining.
l Auto Rental Mode
This VCR will automatically find a location
recorded and play back with this function.
l Clean Picture
Makes badly recorded tapes look better.
l Instant Replay
Performs a reverse video search for a fixed
interval, and then plays back again.
l Skip Search
Performs a forward video search for a fixed
interval, and then plays back again.
l Child-Proof Lock
Any selected mode can be locked-in to prevent
acciden ta/ change.
l Auto Repeat
Plays back the entire tape repeatedly.
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V
50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses ml standard video signals. Use
only video cassetc; tapes that carry the Ivus]
PA, Fr( LH
mark.
GENERAL INFORMATION
l IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS .............................................. 2
.MAJOR COMPONENTS OF YOUR VCR .......
4
. REMOTE CONTROL ......................................
5
SETTING UP
1’
l CONNECTIONS .............................................
6
@TUNING THE TV TO THE VCR
......................
6
.SETTlNG THE CLOCK
................................... 7
@SETTING THE CHANNELS ON THE VCR.. ....
8
. CHANNEL SKIP/CANCELLING SKIP ............
10
BASIC OPERATIONS
@PLAYBACK ....................................................
11
Auto Rental Mode
.......
................................. 13
. RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME..
...............
14
TIMER RECORDING
l SIMPLE RECORDING TIMER ........................
15
. RECORDING WITH THE TIMER ....................
16
. CONFIRMING TIMER PROGRAMMES .......... 17
. CANCELLING TIMER PROGRAMMES ..........
17
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
@ZERO-BACK FUNCTION
...............................
18
.DPSS (DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH
SYSTEM) ........................................................ 18
l AUT0 REPEAT..
............................................. 18
. SKIP SEARCH
................................................ 19
l INSTANT REPLAY ..........................................
19
l CHILD-PROOF LOCK
....................................
19
. CLEAN
PICTURE ........................................... 20
@SETTING THE CLOCK AND RECORDING
WITH THE TIMER, WITHOUT THE REMOTE
CONTROL ......................................................
20
WCR DISPLAY ................................................ 21
.TAPE REMAINING DISPLAY .........................
21
HELPFUL HINTS
*EDITING FROM A CAMCORDER TO
YOUR VCR ..................................................... 22
.SPEClFlCATlONS .......................................... 22
*BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ................ 23
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable)
Remote control unit Two R6 (UM/SUM-3 or AA) batteries for
the remote control unit
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CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND
THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
OPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling
1’
1. 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.
2. Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
3. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.
4.
5.
6.
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.
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.
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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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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Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please refer any service to the nearest service centre
approved by Sharp.
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the
relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize
the recording of copyright works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as
giving that authority.
This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch. Accordingly, nominal current to drive the
clock is drawn at all times when the AC power cord is plugged 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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Front
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button.
Cassette compartment (see
PLAYBACK/RECORDING)
- Basic function
cant rols (see
PLAY BACK/
~ RECORDING)
Channel tuning
controls (see
SETTING THE
CHANNELS
ON THE VCR)
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When pressed;
l Stops the tape during Playback, FF,
REW or REC.
l Tape is ejected during STOP mode.
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation
instructions)
(/ NOTE:
l When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel
position number is usually displayed) will light up.
When the power is OFF, this part will not be lit.
Eil
Cassette-In
Indicator
5 /jn R p When AC power cord
is first plugged in.
REM.
Tape Remaining
)
Play/Double speed
playback
1)
Slow
Cl
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Simple recording
timer
44
REW/Video
Search Rewind
II)
Frame Advance
TIMER
Timer standby
mode
ä
FF/Video
)
Search Forward
Record
REC
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Child-proof lock
II
Still
II Ret
Pause
REP
@
Auto Repeat
Rear
Connection terminals (see CONNECTIONS)
TEST SIG Oh/OFF switch
RF converter output channel adjuster (CHANNEL) (UHF CHANNEL 31 to 40)

TV mode select
button-
VCR mode select button
OPERATE button
FUNC. OPERATE button)
it button (Child-proof lock)
EJECT button
VOLUME A/\/ buttons
DISPLAY button
PLAY/x 2 button
REW/FF button
STOP button
REC button
a TIME button
C
:ontrol of TV Functions
TV
&
TAPE SPEED button
c> button (AUTO REPEAT)
REPLAY button
SKIP SEARCH button
SLOW button
@/@ buttons
(slow o/O, DPSS O/O)
TIMER ON/OFF button
CLEAR button
INPUT button
CHANNEL 010 buttons
(TV FUNC. CHANNEL @/@ buttons)
CLEAN PICTURE button
PROG. button
PAUSE/STILL button
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Numeric buttons
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AM/PM button
ZERO BACK button
Switch to TV control mode. Return to VCR control
mode.
l Press the TV button to select the TV control mode.
- l Press the VCR button to select the VCR control mode.
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 (01)
@TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN
.TV VOLUME UP/DOWN
NOTE:
l This Remote Control can control many of SHARP’s TVs.
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, fit new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are fitted correctly, matching the polarities ( + / - ) indicated in the remote control.
ti NOTES:
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l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any
other strong light.
l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery
warnings and use the batteries properly.
l Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of
time.

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
terminal of your VCR.
Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF
OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end
into your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
RF OUT
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ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
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ANTEkNA IN ANTEilNA IN
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). Refer to the TV operation
manual.
c/ NOTE:
l TUNE THE TV. NOT THE VCR.
0 Select an unused channel on your TV and press the OPERATE button on the VCR to turn on the power.
0 Set the TEST SIG switch to ON.
@ Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on the
screen. This channel becomes the “VIDEO CHANNEL”.
@ Set the TEST SIG switch to OFF.
(/ NOTE:
l If interference or a beat pattern is received when the test pattern is tuned 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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@ OPERATE
‘-ON
RF converter out

CLOCK MODE ’
CLOCK
Your VCR’s clock can display either 24-hour time or 12-hour AM/PM time. When the power cord is first
plugged in, the display will show “SHARP” until the clock is set. “SHARP” will also be displayed if the
power is restored to the VCR after having been cut off for more than 1 minute due to power failure, etc.
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Example: Setting the clock to IO:28 (morning), February 15, 1996.
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CLOCK MOIIF
And then press the CLOCK button.
CLOCK MODE
d NOTES:
l If you press the CLOCK button while the VCR is operating, you cannot change channel positions until you have
finished setting the clock.
l If you make a mistake, repeat the steps above to set the time again.
l If the precise clock time is required (within a second), after setting the year (after completing step 9) do not press
the CLOCK button until the exact start of the minute. The clock will start operating as soon as the CLOCK button is
pressed.
l To set the clock without the remote control, refer to page 20.
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Do not reset the channels unless
necessary. This VCR is factory preset
to receive broadcast signals in all
Australian capital cities. 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 to the right.
ti NOTES:
Position
0
Preset TV Channel
Position
Preset TV Channel
8
Skipped channel
1 Skipped channel 9VHF
9
2
VHF 2 10
VHF IO
3
Skipped channel 11-27 f Skipped channel
4 Skipped channel 28 UHF 28
5 VHF 5A
6
VHF 6
7
VHF 7
29-46
47
Skipped channels
l When a high-frequency channel is selected, the band indicator and the tuning indicator change automatically.
l Channel position numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27 and 29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped when the channel
0 or @ button is used.
l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset a skipped
channel, reset the channel as follows.
PREPARATION
@Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR
Auto Tuning
CLOCK MODE
00
k-i SET’
(Auto mode)
0 Press the CLOCK button and MODE button
at the same time for about 2 seconds.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button. VCR starts auto tuning from position 0 to 47 one after another.
Manual Tuning
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1 Example: Tuning Channel Position 47 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
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Press the PLAY/X2 button to enter manual
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@ To check that the broadcast channel you tuned the VCR to is VHF 7, select channel 7 using the
TV tuner.
0 Select the video channel on your TV again.
4f the channel you tuned the VCR to and the one on the TV do not match, {repeat steps @
through 0.
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Channel Skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them by the following procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
1 Example: Skip Channel Position 12
0 Repeat steps 0 through @ for skipping other channels.
ti NOTE:
l The skipped channel positions are not displayed when the CHANNEL 0 or 0 button is used
Cancelling Channel Skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
1 Example: Reset Channel Position 12
CLOCK MODE
00
LCtiSETJ
0 Press the CLOCK button and MODE button at
the same time for about 2 seconds to select the
channel setting mode.
@ Select manual mode with the 0 or 0 button.
0 Press the CHANNEL 010 buttons to select the
channel position number you want to reset.
CLEAR
@ Press the CLEAR button on the remote control.
The real channel number is displayed. The
channel-skip setting has now been cancelled.
Repeat steps @ and @ for resetting other
skipped channels.
CLOCK MODE
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@ Press the CLOCK button and MODE button at
the same time to return to normal mode.

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
VCR. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “m]” appears on the VCR display.
--.
To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
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Playback
into the
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
Insert a cassette.
PLAY/x 2-
OPERATE-
PLAY/x 2
OPERATE STOP/EJECT
0 Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
0 Insert a cassette.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and “b” 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.)
FF-
REW-
STOP-
SHARP
VlW!OCM8EWEMCORDCR
Video Search (with the remote control)
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you want, while viewing the picture.
0 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.
(/ NOTE:
l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the remote control)
0 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 STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
ti NOTE:
l If you use other than E-90-E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
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Shuttle System
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring.
DURING STOP MODE
Fast Forward and Rewind
@ Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release if. (The shuttle
ring will return to centre.)
0 Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
DURING PLAY MODE Video Search
@Turn 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.
@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 the PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback.
DURING STILL MODE Variable Slow Motion
0
12’)
During still mode, turn the ring to the right for slow-motion playback.
Select from two speeds by turning the ring more or less. Release the
ring (the shuttle ring returns to centre) to return to still.
Turning the ring all the way to the right locks the VCR in SLOW. Press
the PLAY/X2 or PAUSE/STILL button to return to regular playback or
still.
If the ring is turned to the left while in still, the VCR enters VSR, and
returns to still when the ring is released. Turning the ring all the way to
the left locks the VCR in VSR; however, the search speed does not
change.
(/ NOTE:
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
TAPE SPEED
1 SP/LP 1 x3 1 x 7 1 l/30 I l/IO
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Slow Motion Playback (with the
remote control)
0 Press the SLOW button on the remote control
during playback.
Q Press the SLOW 0 or 0 button (to the right of the
SLOW button) to vary the slow motion playback
speed between % and SO of the normal playback
speed.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal
playback.
Still Picture and Frame Advance
@ Press the PAUSE/STILL 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 @/O buttons to make the noise
disappear. Then press the PAUSE/STILL button
again.
@ Press the PAUSE/STILL button during still mode
for frame advance.
@
Press the PLAY/X2 button again to resume normal
playback.
Double Speed Playback
0 Press the PLAY/X2 button during playback. The
tape will be played back at twice the normal
speed.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal
playback.
ti NOTES:
l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still
picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.
l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume
normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion
playback and still picture.
l 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.
Auto Rental Mode
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.
c/ NOTES:
l If there is more than a 10 second unrecorded section
between recorded sections, the tape will
automatically stop and rewind. To watch the next
recorded section, press the STOP button, fast forward
to that section and play the tape.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the
PLAY/x 2 button after the power turns on
automatically.
Auto Tracking Control System
This function automatically adjusts the tracking to
match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in the
following cases:
l When you insert the cassette and begin playback.
*When you press the CHANNEL @ and 0 buttons at
the same time.
l When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded
section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape
segment.
When auto tracking engages, “b” 0n the VCR display
flashes for a few seconds.
Poor tracking
(/ NOTE:
Normal picture
l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto
tracking may not operate normally. In this event,
manually adjust the tracking with the @/@ buttons to
make any noise disappear.
Auto Head Cleaning System
When the tape is inserted or ejected, this system
automatically cleans the drum and heads with a special
roller before recording or playback begins, protecting
the heads and drum from dirt and preserving beautiful
sound and picture quality.
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 is
engaged when in the standby mode.
Colour mode
If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may
turn black and white. In this event, press the MODE
button for about 2 seconds and then press @ or 0 to
select PAL (strict PAL colour mode). (“PAL CL” is
displayed on the display.) Then press the MODE button
again. Normally, the colour mode should be set to
“AUTO CL” mode.
[Strict PAL mode]
TO model
ti NOTE:
l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour mode
while the VCR is playing back a black and white tape
or is receiving a black and white broadcast, the
picture may be coloured. In this event, press the
MODE button for about 2 seconds and press @ or 0
button to select the auto mode. Then press MODE
button.
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Cassette Erase Protection
ERASURE PROTECTION TAB
A Ivus] cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental
eras;% 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.
CHANNEL 010
PAUSE/STILL
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OPERATE
MODi
REC
STOP
CHANNEL
o/o
REC
PAUSE/
STILL
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PREPARATION
@Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
PROCEDURE
@ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
@ Insert a cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered.
@ Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
@ Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on
the remote control (SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best
picture quality, LP (Long Play) gives the longest recording time.
@ Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To
pause during recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button. To resume recording, press the PAUSE/
STILL button again.
@ To stop recording, press the STOP button.
(/ NOTES:
l The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.
l To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO socket on the rear of the VCR,
press the INPUT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL O/O buttons to select the AV channel
position situated between the last channel and first channel. (When the AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed
where a channel position number is usually displayed.)
l If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, press the MODE button for about 2 seconds
and the 0 or 0 button to select fixed colour mode. Then press the MODE button. Normally, the colour mode
should be set to “AUTO CL”.
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
After steps 0 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 it and turn off the power.
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There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience.
l Immediate recording:
Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.
l Delayed recording:
Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.
Immediate Recording
l REC
0
d NOTE:
l Press the STOP button to terminate recording.
Delayed Recording
l f?EC
0
@ Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
0 Press the REC button to enter the normal
recording mode. Then, press the REC button
repeatedly to set the desired ending t
(Ex.: Ending time: 1 L-30)
/ NOTES:
l Each press of the REC button increases the stl
minutes.
l If necessary, press the CHANNEL @ or @ buttor
minutes setting.
ime.
op time by 10
to change the
0 Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
(Ex. : Channel position: 2)
@ Set the starting time by pressing the a TIME
button. (Ex.: Starting time: 70.40)
(/ NOTES:
l Setting the time within a 24-hour period in IO-minute intervals
is possible.
l Press the 0 or 0 button to adjust the minutes if necessary.
@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.
(Ex.: Ending time: I L-30)
ti NOTES:
l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by 10 minutes
l If necessary, press the CHANNEL @ or @ button to change the
minutes setting.
@Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.
( Ex. : Present time: 10.28)
d NOTES:
l After the Simple Recording Timer is set, the channel position cannot be changed.
l To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first press the OPERATE button to turn on the power. Then press
the aTIME button to confirm the starting time and press the REC button to confirm the ending time. Press the
OPERATE button to turn off the power.
l 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 select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then press
the CLEAR button.
l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“TIMER” indicator on the display is lit). 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.
l Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on the remote
control (“SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality, LP (Long
Play) gives the longest recording time.
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The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period.
PREPARATION
*Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power will automatically
turn on.
@Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See SETTING THE CLOCK.)
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Example: Recording channel position 5 from 9:00 to lo:30 (morning), March 5, 1996, if the present
time is 1028 (morning), February 15, 1996.
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Set the date for timer recording with the
@ If you want to record only once, press the
PROG button and go to step @. Otherwise,
select “D” to record at the same time each
day or “W” to record at the same time each
@ Set the start time with the numeric buttons
y one ‘minute’ digit, 0
@ Set the stop time using numeric buttons (0
to 9) and then press the PROG button.
0 To record in the LP (Long Play) mode, press the TAPE SPEED button once. (“LP” will light up.)
To return to SP (Standard Play) mode, press the TAPE SPEED button again. (“SP” will light up.)
@ Press the PROG button. The display changes to show the present time. To programme
additional timer settings, repeat steps @ through @.
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TIMER
ON/OFF
0
@ To set the VCR for automatic timer
recording, press the TIMER ON/OFF
button and ensure the “TIMER” indication
lights on the VCR display.
ti NOTE:
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l To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO socket on the rear of the VCR,
press the INPUT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL @/@ buttons to select the AV channel
position situated between the last channel and the first channel. (When the AV position is selected, “AV” is
displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed.)
ti NOTES:
l You can use the 0 or 0 button instead of the numeric buttons to make setting (see page 20.).
l In step 0, the displayed timer position number is the lowest one which has not been pre-programmed. If all the
timer positions have already been set, timer position number 1 is displayed. The old timer settings in position 1 are
cancelled.
l If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette, and shut
off automatically.
l If power is interrupted for more than 1 minute (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.
l If the TIMER ON/OFF button is pressed when there is no cassette loaded, “TIMER” flashes for 5 seconds,
indicating that timer recording is not possible.
l 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.
l When “TIMER” is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions are not
possible. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions, press the
TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer (“TIMER” disappears), and then turn on your VCR.
l During timer recording, the timer cannot be set or checked.
l To terminate timer recording, press the STOP button during timer recording.
l If no buttons are pressed within one minute while setting a timer programme position, the mode automatically
returns to the previous mode.
l If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.
0
Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer. (“TIMER” disappears.)
@ Press the PROG button on the remote control. The lowest-numbered of the unprogrammed timer
positions will be displayed.
@ Press the @ or 0 button to select the timer position number you wish to confirm.
@
Each time you press the PROG button, the position of the flashing display changes, and all of the
contents of a given preset timer position are displayed.
@ Press the TIMER ON/OFF button again to engage the timer.
0
Press the TIMER ON/OFF button to disengage the timer. (“TIMER” disappears.)
@ Press the PROG button on the remote control. The lowest-numbered of the unprogrammed timer
positions will be displayed.
@
Press the @ or 0 button to select the timer position number you wish to cancel.
e Make sure the selected timer position number is the one to be cancelled and then press the
CLEAR button on the remote control.
@ When you press the CLOCK button on the VCR,
ti NOTE:
l During timer setting, and when confirming or cancelling
on the VCR with the remote control.
the display returns to the present time.
timer settings, you cannot change the channel positions
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The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “O:OO.OO” point
and stop there.
0
Make sure the counter is displayed, then press the CLEAR
button on the remote control at the point you wish to return to
later. “O:OO.OO” is displayed.
ZEROBACK
0
0
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Press the ZERO BACK button on the remote control. The
VCR automatically detects the direction of the “O:OO.OO” posi-
tion and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.
When the tape reaches the “O:OO.OO” position, the tape
automatically stops.
d NOTE:
l The zero-back function does not operate during recording. The function works during the playback, stop, fast
forward, rewind and video search modes.
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.
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’ Index signals
Load a tape containing index signals into the VCR.
Select the index number of the desired programme using the
DPSS a or B 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.
/ NOTES:
l DPSS may not function properly if the index signals are too close together (within 3 minutes of each other).
l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing the PLAY/X2 or STOP button.
l If the tape reaches its end or is rewound completely before locating the desired index signal, DPSS is cancelled.
l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.
l The DPSS function cannot be used with tapes that contain no index signals.
l The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.
l DPSS does not operate during the slow, still, record, timer standby, and timer recording modes, or when there is
no cassette loaded.
El
With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly.
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0
0 Press the CJ button on the remote control, “CJ” lights and the AUTO REPEAT is
engaged.
ti NOTE:
When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will stop playback, rewind the
tape, and automatically play it back again.
l Pressing the C’J button during auto repeat cancels it.
“C’Y disappears, and the AUTO REPEAT is disengaged.

When the SKIP SEARCH button on the remote control is pressed during playback
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.
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Number of Times Pressed Forward Video Search Time (on the VCR Display)
1 time
Approx. 30 sec.
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(of playback time)
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2 times
Approx. 60 sec.
(of playback time)
3 times Approx. 90 sec.
(of playback time)
4 times Approx. 120 sec.
(of playback time)
During Skip Search, the Interval of the video search will flash on the display.
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REPLAY
0When the REPLAY button on the remote control is pressed during playback, the
VCR will perform a reverse 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 reverse video search time to approx. 20, 40, 60, or 80
seconds of recorded material.
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 dis-
engaged (except when the VCR is in the full auto function mode).
Example: Engaging Child-proof lock during playback
1 0 Press the + button on the remote control for about 2
0
8
seconds.
“@&’ flashes on the VCR display.
@ “&$’ stops flashing (remains lit), and the Child-proof lock is
engaged.
@ Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched,
the VCR will continue to play the tape.
The Child-proof lock can be disengaged by the following method:
0 Press the h button on the remote control for about 2
seconds.
“&&’ starts flashing.
0 I’%” disappears, and the Child-proof lock is disengaged.
c/ NOTE:
l If power is interrupted 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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