Sharp VC-A200X User manual

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OPERATIONMANUAL
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CONTENTS
aGENERAL INFORMATION ❑RECORDING
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS............................................. 3
Features.......................................................... 4
Accessories.................................................... 4
Major ComponentsofYourVCR ......... 5
Remote Control .............................................. 6
.Inserting the Batteries
RecordingaTV Programme.......................... 19
●Cassette EraseProtectIon
●TOWatch Another TV ProgrammeWhile
Recording
Simple RecordingTimer ................................ 20
Recordingwith the Timer .............................. 21
●Confirming Timer Programmed
●Cancelllng Timer Programmed
HSETTING UP
mSPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Connections ................................................... 7
Adjusting the Video Channel ........................ 7
Setting the Language..................................... 8
Settingthe Clock............................................ 9
Setting the Channels ..................................... 10
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip....................... 12
Menu Screen................................................... 13
OSD (On Screen Display) .............................. 13
.HOWto Display Indicators
Mode Selection............................................... 14
Sharp Super Picture....................................... 24
Zero-Back Function ....................................... 24
DPSS(Digital Programme Search
System)......................................................... 24
Auto Repeat.................................................... 25
Skip Search..................................................... 25
Child-Proof Lock ............................................ 25
VCR Display.................................................... 26
Tape Remaining Display................................ 26
EditingfromaCamcorderto YourVCR....27
H
-BASIC OPERATIONS
HHELPFUL HINTS
Playback.......................................................... 15
●InsertingaVideo Cassette
●Playback
.video Search (whhthe RemoteControl)
.Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the
RemoteContro~
.Shuttle System
●SIOW Motion Playback (with the Remote
Contro~
.Sti[l picture and FrameAdvance
.DoubleSpeed Playback
.ColourMode
.Auto Tracking Control System
.Auto Head Cleaning System
.AutoRental Mode
.Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
.Blue Back
.Fufl Auto Playback
Specifications................................................. 27
Before CaHingfor Service ............................. 28

~IMPO~ANTSAFEGUARDSANDPrecautions
CAUTION
BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR NEWVCR, PLEASECAREFULLYREADTHIS OPERATIONMANUAL AND
THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTUREREFERENCEAS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
OPERATINGYOURVCR INTHEFUTURE.
Location and Handling
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 VCRin direct sunlight, or near heat sources
3. Keep the VCRand tapes away from strong magnetic objects.
4. 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.
5. 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 aservice centre approved by Sharp
Immediately.
6. 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 aqualified dealer or service centre
approved by Sharp.
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7. The use of head cleaning tapes ISnot recommended as they may cause
damage to your machine.
Caution—Prevent Condensation
When moving the VCR from acold place to awarm one,
condensation (dew) ISlikely to form on the VCRdrum and heads.
If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the
videotape and VCRmay be damaged. ~.> ,T
To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for afew hours for
the VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or
recording, I
This IS particularly Important before Ioadlng acassette for the first
time after purchasing the VCR,
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aIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 28 If YOU still
experience aproblem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
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 ISnot in aposltlon to
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or Implied as
giving that authority. -
OPERATEbutton(turnsVCRon/off)
Clockdisplaywillworkregardlessofthisbutton This VCR is not equipped with amains 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 ISnot to be used for an extended period,
be sure to unplug the cord.
~Features
Wy
.MID-Drjve (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
●HQ (High Quality) Circuity
.Shuttle System
●sharp Super picture —Enhances picture quality during playback.
●OSD (On screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
●DPSS (Digital Programme search system)
.Quick Stan with Full Loading Mechanism
.365.Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily~eekly Programmable)
●Auto Channel Tuning
●48. Channel preset PLL Frequency synthesized Tuner
POWERSUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSE~E TAPE:
This VCR uses ~standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the ~mark.
~A ccessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable(TV-VCR cable) Remote control unit Two(R6UM/SUM-3orAA)batteriesfor
theremotecontrolunit
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Major Components ofYourVCR
OPERATE button(turnsVCRon/off)
Clock display will ~’ork regardless of this button.
Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)rBasic function
controls (See
Playback,
Recording.)
Channel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
When pressed;
●Stops the tape during Playback, FF,
REWor REC.
●Tape IS ejected during STOPmode.
VCR Display (explainedthroughout the operation instructions)
#NOTE: IJ
●When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where achannel
position number is usually displayed) WIIIlight up.
When the power IS OFF,this part will not be lit
BCassette-In 1P slow TIMER Timerstandby
Indicator mode
bPlay/Doublespeed
playback IIF FrameAdvance %Child-prooflock
44 REWNideo k
SearchRewind Record rJ AutoRepeat
REC
➤PFFN1deo II
SearchForward RecPause
REC
II Still REM. TapeRemaining
5HH RF WhenACpowercord o
JSimplerecording
ISfirstpluggedin. timer
Rear Connection terminals (See Connections
Ion page 7 )
TESTSIG ON/OFFswltch~
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~R emote Control
TIMERON/OFF button
OPERATEbutton
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Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
7
Digit select
(When inputting up to two digit
channel numbers)1
gTIME button
CLEAR button
RECbutton
STOPbutton
(7 onMENUscreen)
REWbutton(< onMENUscreen)
ZEROBACKbutton
SLOW button
.11
,
INPUTSELECTb~::cn
SHARPSUPERPICTUREouflon
LCHANNEL ~/: bu[tcls
1
MENU button
SETbutton
MODEOSD butto~
DISPLAYbutton
PAUSE/STILL(F AD\J)button
PMYM2buflonIAun‘,lE~JUscreen}
FFbutton(> on MENU screen)
SKIPSEARCHDbtiCl
%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.
Ensurethe batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities
(+/–) indicated in the remote control.
ISlide out Slide ~n
#NOTES:
●Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
●The remote control may not function if the VCRsensor 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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~c 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.
Wback panel
ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN
~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).
dNOTE:
cTUNE THETV, NOT THEVCR.
~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
your TVscreen.
@Set theTEST SIG switch to OFF,
YNOTE:
TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on
●If interference or abeat pattern is received when the test pattern IStuned in, use asmall screwdriver to turn the RF
converter output channel adjuster to change the VCRoutput channel. and then retune your TV as above.
Qm~ OOPERATE
sON
RFconverter output channel
adjuster (CHANNEL)(UHF -
channel 31 to 40)
TESTSIG 00 .E
T4F!
“/
DI “. .,
ON @--., --.-
nOFF@~(
,!
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~Setting the Language
When you use the VCRfor the first
of more than 60 seconds the Ian
power to the unit to switch it on a
Then perform the following proced
(VCR shuttle on the unit)
Initial Setting of Language
-IOPERATE
-MEN’J
-SET
-b
LANGUAGE
~
MENU FRANCAI S
o
ASET
o
ITAL IANO
ES PA#OL or *
vo
@Pressthe MENU button.
Select the language with the A/Y buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex,: ENGLISH
dNOTE:
.Referto page 9 to set the clock
Changing Language
sIf the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
MENU
oCHANNEL PRESET
I
ASET
or $
70
ISELECT :A V
ZNTER :SET BXIT :MENU I
LANGUAGE
~
FRANCAIS ASET
ITALIANO
ES PAfiOL or $
vo
sELECT :A ~
ENTER :SET ExIT :MENU
OPressthe MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/Y buttons and
press the SET button.
@Select the language with the A/Y buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH

~Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after apower 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
B
-~
perform the following procedure. OPERATE
8%B
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
A
4
v
MENU
SET
@First set the language (Refer to page 8). Then press the SET button.
10Select whether the clock should show 12-hour
CLOCK AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/
DATE YEAR
A~12: OOAM 1/01 00 Ybuttons, and then press the ➤button.
$> .................................... Ex.: 12H
7#NOTE:
MODE :24H/ 12X
SELECT :4 ●CHANGE :A T ●‘(24H”... ... .... ....... . . .. 24-hour d!splay.
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU ●“12H” ............................. 12-hour AM/PM display.
\
P
@Set the present time with the numeric or A/~
Numeric CLOCK buttons on the remote control and then press the
buttons MODE TIME DATE YEAR ➤button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the
12H ~ 1/01 00 $F ‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’
AOr~ \digit, enter aOfirst.)
\SetAM or PM,us!ngthe AMFM button. (12 hour)
Ex,: IO:28AM
dNOTE:
.If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM
Indicator.
Numeric CLOCF oSetthe datewiththe numericor A/V buttonsonthe
buttons .0., ,,., remote control, and then press the ➤button. (First
DATE YEAR
12H 10 :28AM ~ 00
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*P set the ‘day’ dlglts and then the ‘month’ If there IS
AiV onlyone‘day’or one‘month’digit. enteraOfirst.)
DATE :DAY /MONTH iEx.: Dec. 15(15/12)
‘;::r’
CLOCK QSet the year digits with the numeric or A/~
buttons on the remote control. (If there IS only
MODE TIME DATE YEAR
or 12H 10 :28AM 15 / 12 mk one ‘year’ digit, enter aOf[rs?.)
IEx 96
~$”~u ~Press the SET button To return to the Normal
Screen, press the MENU button
.,,
●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 \~~Pressthe MENU button.
MENU
TIMER
j MDDE 1A Select item “CLOCK” with the Ai~ buttons and
CHANNEL PRESET iSET
‘~”+ b●opress the SET button
LANGUAGE \;o
1i
I~ SELECT :A ~
} ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU \II
5$ Normal @To return to the Normal Screen, press the SET
Screen button.
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~Setting the Channels
Your VCR can receive VHF channels Oto 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. YourVCR 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:
Posltmn PrexlW Channel POsltm I Pre%l7VChan”el~ ●Use the A/T;+/➤buttons on the remote
o8Sk!ppWchannel control to set the OSD,
1 Sk!@ Mannel 9 ~F~ ●Channel posltfon numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, and
I
2VHF 2 10 VHF 10 ~29to 46 have been factory set to be skl~ped when
3Skip@ cbnnel 11.27 ; Sk,@ tiannel the CHANNEL31or @button IS used.
cIf the picture is not clear, If you want adifferent
4 Skip@ channd 28 UHF 28
Ichannel from the one preset or If vou wish to reset a
5VHF 5A I
29-46 I Sk!p@channels skipped channel, reset the channel as follows
6VHF 6
7VHF 7 47
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
.select the video channel on your TV. Pressthe OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
( ) OPressthe MENU button,
MENU
TIMER Select item “CHANNEL PRESET”with the AIT
MODE Abuttons, and press the SET button.
o
or ~SET
vo
SELECT :A WEXIT :X8NU
@ Select item “AUTO”withthe A/7 buttons and
CNANNEL PRESET press the SET button,
ASET MNOTE:
.CHANNEL PRESEThas been preset to MANUAL at
iothe factory,
SKLXCT :A V BXIT :MgNU
J
1~The channel display on the TV screen will
1CH02 continue through all of the channels and when
AUTOMATIC TUNING .
PLXASK WAIT .Normal finished, the TV screen will return to the normal
$Screen screen.
dNOTES:
●Ifadditionalunwantedchannelsarefound,refertopage14 to skip unwantedchannels.
●Ifsomechannelswwe unabletobefoundpleaserefertopage11for ManualTuning.
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