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
!!§I
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
m
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
A
- 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
-
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
4

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.)
J
- 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
p _
\ E Ill Rewind Record
(When operating mode
ISdisolavedl Video Search Rewind
0
FF Fast Forward p j”i ; 1 it, 1: Ret Pause Video Search Forward
I
5 f I I_I_
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)
5

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
,
)
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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0

!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
( I I
(VCR buttons
on the unit)
Initial Setting of Language
MENU
0 I)
L*NG”*OE
FRANCAIS
ESPAROL
mx
SELECT :..
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
A SET
Or r) 0
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
“---
A SET
; 0
‘0
i
I-
f PRANCAIS
t ESPAROL
s 9% A SET
OrI) 0
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
i
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.
9

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.
j-KiGK->
.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.
rK@K)
.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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Setting the Channels
VIANUALTUNING
‘REPARATION
Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
MENU
MENU A SET
0 eLANQIJAGX
SELECT :A v
ENTER t SET EXIT :NENU
CEANNEL PRESET
SELECT :. V
RNTER : SET EXIT :MENtl
A SET
Of- I) 0
v 0
Numeric
buttons
[Preset CH]
CHANNEL
FINE TUNING
SKIP
Numeric
buttons
[Broadcast CH]
PRESET CR 3
#CHANNEL m
FINR TUNING 4 b
SKIP ON m
SELECT :A V CEANQE:4 b
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
[Fine tuning]
PRILSST CH 3
CBANNSL
BIN8 TUNING c&i
SXIP ON m
SET
0 I) Next
0 Screen
MENU
0 * Normal
Screen
Qp ress the MENU button.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / v
buttons and press the SET button.
@ Select item “MANUAL” with the A or v buttons
and press the SET button.
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*CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at
the factory.
Select the preset channel position number with
the numeric or 4 / b buttons, and then press
the v button.
0 Press the numeric buttons or the 4 I b buttons
until you see the desired broadcast channel on
your TV, and then press the v button.
@ For fine tuning, press the 4 or b button until the
broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.
@ If you wish to preset more channels, press the
SET button and repeat steps @ through 0.
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU
button.
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press the -/-- button to switch
between one and two digit numbers.
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Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip
Channel skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.
( Example: Skip channel position 12.
t TIMER
LANGUAGE
A SET
Or I) 0
v 0
CHANNEi PRESET
AUTO SET
*O
0
CHANNEL 02
FINE TUNING 4 b I
A
OSKIP ON m
B SET
MENU
0 I)Normal
Screen
op
ress the MENU button. The MENU screen will
appear.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / V
buttons and press the SET button.
@ Select item “MANUAL” with A / v buttons and
press the SET button.
@ Set the channel position you wish to skip with the
4 / b (or numeric) buttons.
Ex.: 12
@ Select SKIP setting mode with the A or 7
button.
@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP ON and
press the SET button.
@ If you wish to set more channels to be skipped,
repeat steps @ through 0.
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU
button.
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.
Example: Reset channel position 12.
@Followthe same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure 0-0 below.
CHANNEL 02
FINE TUNING 4 b
A I
#jBKIP m OFF
PSKIP ON m SET
0
0
MENU
0
@ Select the channel position you wish to unskip
with the ( / b (or numeric) buttons.
Ex: 12
@ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or
Y button.
@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP OFF and
press the SET button.
@ If you wish to unskip more channels, repeat
steps @ through 0.
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU
button.

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Menu Screen
@ Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR, and then press the
MENU button to display the MENU screen.
@ Select the item you want by pressing the A or ‘I button on the
remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each
item.
The following 5 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).
1: TIMER.. .........................
‘: MODE.. .........................
3:CHANNEL PRESET.. ....
4: CLOCK.. .......................
3: LANGUAGE .................
@P ress the SET button.
MENU
MODE
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT :A V
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
Setting a timer recording (and checking it).
(See page 20 for the setting procedure.)
VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception an
tape playback conditions. (See page 14.)
Setting the channels. (See page 10.)
Setting the present time. (See page 9.)
Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 8.)
The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
d
@ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.
lsii
OSD (On Screen Display)
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or
Natching a broadcast on the video channel.
Display example
I
) PLAY, X2
)) VSF, FF
44 VSR, REW
n STOP, CASSElTE IN
Operating mode
S. PICTURE
(NewSharpSuperPicture)
Simple
Recording timer
Clock display
Calendar display
S-PICTURE ON Programme
channel position
Auto Repeat display
Tape remaining
11) F.ADV
II b SLOW
11 STILL
l REC
lII] REC PAUSE Real time counter DPSS DPSS 191
l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
How to Display Indicators
@ Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@ Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed in the AUTO display
screen.
@ Each time the MODE OSD button is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
0 AUTO Display - 0 FULL Display --+ 0 COUNTER Display -+ @ Display off
t
AUTO Display
When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/@ button is pressed, the current mode or
the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.
INoTE)
l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press the MODE OSD button to select
Display Off. (If the mode indicator is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape.)
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Mode Selection
You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen.
PREPARATION
lTurn on your TV and select the video channel. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
[Colour]
~COLOUR PAL
BLUE BACK OF?
AUTO RENTAL OF?
REPEAT ON m
SELECT :A V CHANGE:4 b
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
[Blue Back]
COLOUR
~BLUE BACK
AUTO RENTAL
REPEAT ON m
SELECT :A V CHANGE:4 C
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
[Auto Rental]
COLOUR
BLUE BACK
DAnTO RENTAL
REPEAT
m PAL
m OFF
m OFF
ON m
SELECT :A V CHANGE:4 b
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
[Repeat]
COLOUR l PAL
BLUE BACK q . OFF
AUTO RENTAL l OFF
HREPEAT ON m
SELECT :A V CHANGE:4 b
ENTER :SET EXIT :NENu
SET
0 I)Normal
0 Screen
@ Press the MENU button.
@ Select the MODE selection mode with the A / ‘I 1
buttons, and then press the SET button.
@ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 /
b buttons, and then press the ‘I button.
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 16.)
AUTO .............Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL ........ ........ Strict PAL colour mode.
@ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the 4
/ b buttons, and then press the 7 button.
AUTO .............Usually select AUTO.
A blue screen will appear when
your VCR receives no TV signal or
an unrecorded tape is played
back.
OFF.. .... .... ... Select OFF if the screen turns
blue due to weak TV signal
reception or playback of a poorly
recorded tape.
@ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the
4 / b buttons, and then press the 7 button.
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 17.)
@ Select the REPEAT mode by pressing the ( / b
buttons, and then press the ‘I button.
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 24.)
@ Press the SET button to return to the normal
screen.

lserting a Video Cassette
ently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the
assette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the
33. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “I” appears on the VCR display.
I remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
‘layback
REPARATION
Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
Insert a cassette. REW FF
OPERATE STOP
OPERATE
PLAY/x 2
REW
STOP
FF
i) Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
3 I
l nsert a cassette.
s) Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and i’ b” flashes on the TV
screen for a few seconds.)
3 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.)
/idea Search
Jse 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.
TAPE SPEED
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
@ 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.
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8If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer. 15

Playback
Slow Motion Playback (with the Colour Mode
Remote Control)
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0
Press the SLOW @ or 0 button (to the right
of the SLOW button) to vary the slow motion
playback speed between l/5 and SO of the
normal playback speed.
Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal
playback.
Press the SLOW
button on the
remote control
during playback.
Still Picture and Frame Advance
0
0
0
0
1
0
Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.A.DV) 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 010 buttons to make
the noise disappear. Then press the PAUSE/
STILL (F.ADV) button again.
If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture
Playback, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons
to stop the jitter.
Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button
during still mode for frame advance.
Press the PLAY/X2 button again to resume
normal playback.
Double Speed Playback
@ 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.
i>
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 This model cannot playback a tape recorded in LP
(Long Play) mode.
If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the pictur
may turn black and white. In this event, set th.
COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen t,
PAL (strict PAL colour mode). Normally, tht
colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode.
(See Mode Selection on page 14.)
COLOUR
BLUE BACK m PAL
. l OFF
AUTO RENTAL m OFF
P REPEAT ON m
I
SELECT :A 'I CHANGE:4 b
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
I
+ AUTO mode
Strict PAL colour mot
(Selectwith 4 or b button.)
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m .
Then press SET button.
[NaTE)
l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour mode whil
the VCR is playing back a black and white tape or 1
receiving a black and white broadcast, the picture m;
be coloured. In this event. set the COLOUR mode on tF1
MODE selection screen to “AUTO” mode.
Auto Tracking Control System
This function automatically adjusts the tracking :
match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engage
in the following cases:
l Whenyou Insert the cassette and begin playback.
l When you press the CHANNEL c and 0 buttons at the sarr
time.
l When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded sectic
of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment.
When auto tracking engages, ” b” on the TV screen flashes f-
a few seconds
,
Poor Tracking
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c /
Normal tracking
l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracker
may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust t’
tracking with the CHANNEL O/G buttons to make any noic
disappear.
Auto Head Cleaning System
When the tape is inserted or ejected, this syster
automatically cleans the drum and heads with
special roller before recording or playbac
begins, protecting the heads and drum from di
and preserving beautiful picture quality.
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M Playback
Quick Start with Full Loading
iVlechanism
I/ourVCR has a standby function (Full Loading
>dechanism) to allow immediate recording and
olayback.
qfter pressing the REC or PLAY/X2 button, it
:akes about 2 seconds until recording or
Jlayback is engaged when in the standby mode.
Auto Rental Mode
This function only works when AUTO RENTAL
node on the MODE selection screen is set to
3N.) 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
3n 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.
l If there is more than a 15 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/x2
button after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental
Mode does not work.)
l The AUTO REPEAT mode has priority over the AUTO RENTAL
mode. If the AUTO REPEAT mode is set to ON and the video
cassette reaches its end, the VCR will rewind the tape and
play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning off the
power.
Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the
MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on
page 14.) 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. (The BLUE BACK mode is set to AUTO at
the factory.)
l Blue Back does not function during still picture and
video search.
l Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast
signal is too strong or too weak.
l Blue Back cannot be recorded.
l If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV
programme, or if the input signal is weak while tape
dubbing, the monitor screen may turn blue since the
unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal
is being received. In this event, set the BLUE BACK
mode to OFF.
Full Auto Playback
(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL
mode on the MODE selection screen is set to
OFF.) Full Auto Playback lets you enjoy playback
with ease. When you insert a cassette with the
erasure protection tab removed, your VCR
automatically turns on the power and plays back
the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the VCR
automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns
off the power.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the
PLAY/x2 button after the power turns on
automatically.
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Recording aTV Programme
Cassette Erase Protection ERASURE PROTECTION TAB
A m] cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental
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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.
I CHANNEL O/O I I
EJECT PAUSE/STILL REC
OPERATE STOP
OPERATE
INPUT SELECT
PLAY/x 2
PAUSE/S;-&
STOP
CHANNEL 010
PREPARATION
@Turnon your TV and select the video channel.
PROCEDURE
0 Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered.
@ Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
@ Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To
pause during recording, press the PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button. To resume recording, press the
PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button again.
@ To stop recording, press the STOP button.
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 terminal on the rear of the VCR
press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL 010 buttons to select the AL
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, set the PAL mode on the MODE selectiori
screen. (See Colour Mode.) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.
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 the tape and turn off the power.
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Simple Recording Timer
-here are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience.
Immediate recording:
Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.
Delayed recording:
Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.
mmediate Recording
0
0
CHANNEL
0
0 S.PICTURE ON
REC
0
0
ICTURE
a
STOP
2
ON
9:30AM
REM 2:00
o:oo.oo
Press the STOP button to terminate recording.
Delayed Recording
0
0
CHANNEL
0 .PICTURE ON
0
REC
0
0 I
m 2
S.PZCTURE ON
BSTART ..Stwb!
STOP -,s ;3,oty
1
@ Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL @I/@buttons.
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
@ Press the REC button to enter the normal
recording mode. Then, press the REC button
repeatedly to set the desired ending time.
(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30 AM)
INoTE)
l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by
10 minutes.
l If necessary, press the CHANNEL $f~/@buttons to change
the minutes setting.
@ Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL B/s buttons.
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
@ Set the starting time by pressing the aTIME
button. (Ex.: Starting time: 8:40 AM)
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l Each press of the aTIME button increases the start time
by 10 minutes.
l Setting the time within a 24-hour period in lo-minute
intervals is possible.
l Pressthe CHANNEL 810 buttons to adjust the minutes ifnecessary.
@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.
(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30 AM)
INoTE>
l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by
10 minutes.
*If necessary, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons to
change the minutes setting.
@ Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.
(Ex.: Present time: 8:28 AM)
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
QTIME button to confirm the starting and ending time. Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.
l To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting of “Delayed Recording”, press the CLEAR button on the
remote control. To clear after setting, turn on the power, press the BTIME button to select Simple Recording Timer mode,
and then while a start time is flashing, press the CLEAR button.
l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“Q” indicator on the VCR 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 The stop time for delayed recording must be set within 10 seconds of setting the start time, otherwise start time must be
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Recording with the Timer
The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period.
PREPARATION
l Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power will automaticall!
turn on.
*Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 9.)
PROCEDURE
Example: Recording channel position 47 from 12:OOPM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1997, if the
present time is IO:28 (morning), December 14, 1996.
[Menu]
[Timer position]
-When the clock is
set to 24H mode,
$I_.__” wil appear.
Numeric
buttons
or
[Date]
112
DITE PR START STOP
m _- _:___ _:___ i
__,__ __ _:___ _:___
__,__ __ _:___ _:___ i
__,__ __ _:___ _:___ I ’ b
[Once]
*. [Daily/Weekly]
’ A/VI).
Numeric / [Channel]
buttons f 112 1
or DATE PR START STOP
15,12 m -_:--_-_ -:--_
Numeric
buttons
or
AW
When the
clock is set to
24H mode,
DATE PR “AM/PM” will
15/12 47
__,__ __ __:-_-_ -:__-_ not appear.
I
mm,__ __ __:_-__ _:_-__
--,__ -- -:_-_ _:___ b
0 Press the MENU button.
Select the TIMER-setting mode and press the
SET button.
@ Select the timer position with the A/V buttons
and press the SET button.
l If the timer positions 1 to 4 have already been
set, the screen changes to 2/2 (timer positions
5 to 8).
*This screen can be selected directly by using
the TIMER button on the Remote Control.
@ Set the date for timer recording with the numeric
or A/V buttons on the remote control and then
press the F button.
l First set the ‘day’ digits and then ‘month’. If there is
only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.
0
A If you want to record only once, press the b
button and go to step 0. Otherwise, select “D
(DAILY)” to record at the same time each day or
“W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each
week by pressing the A or v button, and then
pressing the b button.
@ Set the channel number using the numeric or A /
v buttons and then press the b button.
l To record audio and video from an external source
through an AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press
the A/‘I buttons to select an AV channel. (When an
AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed where a
channel position number is usually displayed.)
@ Set the start time with the numeric buttons or A /
V buttons and press the F button.
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l The A / v buttons can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons.
l Press 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single digit.
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