Sharp VC-A210X User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL

aGENERAL INFORMATION II RECORDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND .
PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 3
Features .......................................................... 4
Accessories .................................................... 4
Major Components of Your VCR .................. 5
Remote Control .............................................. 6
l Inserting the Batteries
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SETTING UP
Connections ................................................... 7
Adjusting the Video Channel ................ -........ 7
Setting the Language ..................................... 6
Setting the Clock ............................................ 9
Setting the Channels ..................................... 10
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip.. ..................... 12
Menu Screen ................................................... 13
OSD (On Screen Display) .............................. 13
l How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection ............................................... 14
Recording a TV Programme .......................... 1
l Cassette Erase Protection
l To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Simple Recording Timer ....................*........... 1
Recording with the Timer ...............*.............. 2
l Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture .............................. 2
Zero-Back Function ....................................... 2
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ......................................................... 2
Auto Repeat .................................................... 2
Skip Search ..................................................... 2
New Child-Proof Lock .................................... 2
VCR Display .................................................... 2
Tape Remaining Display ................................ 2
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.. ..... 2
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- BASIC OPERATIONS HELPFUL HINTS
Playback ..................................~....................... 15
l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
l Video Search
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote
Control)
@StillPicture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
.Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
*Auto Rental Mode
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
Specifications ................................................. 2
Before Calling for Service ............................. 2

IMPO#TANTSAFEGUARDSAND PRECAUTIONS
ZAUTION
3EFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND
.HEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
IPERATING YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
_ocation and Handling
. 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.
. Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.
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.
1. 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.
5. Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside
result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR
adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer
approved by Sharp.
the cabinet could
For service and
or service centre
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? The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause
damage to your machine.
Zaution-Prevent Condensation
Nhen moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one,
condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads.
f you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the
Jideotape and VCR may be damaged.
To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for a few hours for
:he VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or
-ecording.
This is particularly important before loading a cassette for the first
-ime after purchasing the VCR.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
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Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 28. If you sti
experience a problem, 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 is not in a position tc
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied a
giving that authority.
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button. 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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/ Features
@MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
*Ha (High Quality) Circuity
@MultiLanguage On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese
with Menu Screen Guidance
@SharpSuper Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback.
.OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
.DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
e365=Day, 8-Programme
*Auto Channel Tuning
048~Channel Preset PLL
Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
Frequency Synthesized Tuner
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR
CASSETTE TAPE:
s AC 240 V, 50 Hz
This VCR uses m standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark
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/’ Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable) Remotecontrol unit Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or AA) batteries for
the remote control unit
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a Major Components of Your VCR
:ront OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button. r
Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)
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- Basic function
controis (See
Playback,
Recording.)
Channel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
(NoTE) 1
when the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel
position number is usually displayed) wtll lignt up.
When the power is OFF, this part will not be !it.
Cassette-h
Indicator 5 H 8 I? P When AC power cord Recording with the timer/
is first plugged in. Simple Recording timer
Play/Double speed
playback Slow lo/ Recording mark
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\ E Ill Rewind Record
(When operating mode
ISdisolavedl Video Search Rewind
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FF Fast Forward p j”i ; 1 it, 1: Ret Pause Video Search Forward
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I Still/
Frame Advance I4 New Child-Proof lock
l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. (See page 26.)
Rear Connection terminals (See Connections
I on page 7.)
RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 to 40)
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a Remote Control
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OPERATE button
OPERATE for TV button
TIMER ON/OFF button
INPUT SELECT for TV button
MENU button
A/T’/+ /b button
TIMER button
PLAY/X2 button
REWbutton
STOP button
REC button
D TIME button
TAPE SPEED button
Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
Digit select
(When inputting up to two digit
channel numbers)
SKIP SEARCH button
SLOW button
010 buttons
(Slow O/O, DPSS a/s)
Only for most models of SHARP
TVs
VOLUME w buttons
CHANNEL 010 buttons
SET button
CLEAR button
FF button
PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button
MODE OSD button
DISPLAY button
CHANNEL 010 buttons
INPUT SELECT for VCR button
ZERO BACK button
ti button (New Child-proof lock)
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.
Slide out Slide in
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 batterie
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.
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Connections
) Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of
your TV set.
3 Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
terminal of your VCR. 0
ANTENNA IN
,
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9 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.
ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
-0 view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV
nd tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).
Make sure both units (TV and VCR) are connected (Power cord) to the Power point.
Turn on your TV.
Select an unused channel on your TV.
Set the power on the VCR to off. (If the VCR is ON, press the OPERATE button to turn off the
power.)
Keep pressing the MENU button for more than two seconds to light up the “VCR” on the VCR
display.
Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the MENU pattern appears on your TV screen.
(Refer to your TV Operation Manual for tuning procedures.)
’ 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.
RF converter ou
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!a Setting the Language
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the languag
will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform th
following procedure.
(Same function)
II, F ADV
OPERATE~-\
MENU \
(Same function)
V CHANNEL A
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(VCR buttons
on the unit)
Initial Setting of Language
MENU
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FRANCAIS
ESPAROL
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SELECT :..
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
A SET
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v 0
SET
A/V/4/,
Numeric buttons
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l You can use either the
remote buttons or button:
on the front panel.
1) Buttons on the remote
control are in green;
ALUP
V -+ Down
4 + Left
b -+ Right
2) Buttons on the front
panel are;
A + Channel up
V -+ Channel down
++REW
b -+FWD
@ Press the MENU button.
Select the language with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH
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l Refer to page 9 to set the clock.
Changing Language
l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
MENU
0 r)
-
MENU
TIMER
MODE
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
SELECT :. Y
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENV
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A SET
; 0
‘0
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f PRANCAIS
t ESPAROL
s 9% A SET
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v 0
Qp ress the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
@ Select the language with the A/v buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH
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f SELECT :. v
i ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
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§ISetting the Clock
hen you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure
more than 60 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power
the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then
3rform the following procedure. SET
Allidi,
OPERATE
MENU
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
itial Setting of Clock
@ First set the language (Refer to page 8). Then press the SET button 1
the clock should show 12-hour
24-hour time by pressing the A/
then press the b button.
@ Select whether
AM/PM time or
v buttons, and
Ex.: 12H
[NoTE)
l “24H” ,,_,.,.,..._.....
l “12H” ................. . .. . . 24-hour display. .. . . . 12-hour AM/PM display
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
CLOCK
@ Set the present time with the numeric or A/v
buttons on the remote control and then press the
b button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the
‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’
digit, enter a 0 first.)
Set AM or PM, using the AM/PM button. (12 hour)
Ex.: 10:28AM
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l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM
indicator.
Numeric
buttons CLOCK
MODE TIME DATE YKAR
1ZH w l/O1 00
MODE :ZIB/lZB
SELECT :4 b CHANQE:r v
BNTER :SET EXIT :UENU
Numeric
buttons 0 Set the date with the numeric or r/r buttons on the
remote control, and then press the b button. (First
set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If there is
only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)
CLOCK
MODE TIME DATE YEAR
128 10:28AM m 00
DATX :DAY/MONTH
@ Set the year digits with the numeric or A/‘I
buttons on the remote control. (If there is only
one ‘year’ digit, enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: 97
Numeric
buttons CLOCK
MODE TINE DATE YEAR
128 10128AH 15/12 m
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SET MENU @ Press the SET button. To return to the Normal
Screen, press the MENU button.
@‘O
:hanging Clock Setting
If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change it, select “clock” from the MENU, and then
follow the procedures above.
0 Press the MENU button.
MENU Select item “CLOCK” with the A/V buttons and
0 I) CrmtaIP~IPRESZT press the SET button.
LAUOUAOE
SET @ To return to the Normal Screen, press the SET
button.
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Setting the Channels
Your VCR can receive VHF channels 0 to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. Your VCR has 4
programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcast channels. Th
channel positions have been preset at the factory as shown below.
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.Use the A / V / ( / b buttons on the remet
control to set the OSD.
l Channel position numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, an
29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped whe
the CHANNEL @ or @ button is used.
l If the picture is not clear, if you want a differer
channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset
skipped channel, reset the channel as follows.
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
MENU
0 TIMER
MODE A SET
CLOCK
LANGUAQE
_::i::’ if,', EXIT :UKNUj
MANUAL
SELECT :A V
ENTER : SET EXIT :MENU f
AUTOMATIC TUNING.
PLEASE WAIT.
EXIT :MENU
I) Normal
Screen
opress the MENU button.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A/T
buttons, and press the SET button.
@ Select item “AUTO” with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
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.CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL a.
the factory.
@ The channel display on the TV screen will
continue through all of the channels and wher:
finished, the TV screen will return to the norma’
screen.
The bar display indicates the estimated amoun
of channels tuned.
l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 12 to skip unwanted channels.
l If some channels were unable to be found, please refer to page 11 for Manual Tuning.
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