Sharp VC-A220X User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
(VUSI Ii CLIGH Q”ALlTY
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION RECORDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS
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Features
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Accessories
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LOW POWER Feature ..........................................
Major Components of Your VCR
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Remote Control
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. Inserting the Batteries
Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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l Cassette Erase Protection
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l Recording a TV programme
4
l To Watch Another TV Programme While
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Recording
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Simple Recording Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Recording with the Timer
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l Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Connections
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Adjusting the Video
Channel ..............................
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Setting the Language ...........................................
9
Setting the Clock.. ................................................ 10
Setting the Channels ...........................................
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip .............................
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Menu Screen
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OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................
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l How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection .....................................................
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SETTING UP SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture
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Zero-Back Function .............................................
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DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ...............................................................
Auto Repeat ..........................................................
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Skio Search...........................................................
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback
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l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
l Video Search
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
l Still Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
l NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
l Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Auto Rental Mode
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
VCR Display ..........................................................
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Tape Remaining Display.. ....................................
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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.............
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HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications .......................................................
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Before Calling for
Service ...................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
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. 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. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage
to your machine.
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.
arm
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 particularlv important before loadinq a cassette for the first time after
purchasing the VCR.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 31. If you still experience
a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp servrce 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 to authorize the
recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
Features
l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l H@, (High Quality) Circuitry
*Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese) with Menu
Screen Guidance
l New Sharp Super Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback.
l Built-in Shuttle Control
l OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
*Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l 365-Day, El-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
l Auto Channel Tuning
*48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
l LOW POWER feature
l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup
*High Speed Rewinding Function - E-180 tape can be rewinded in 60 to 70 seconds.
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses @I$ standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark.
Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable) Remote control unit Two (R6
UMISUM-3 or AA) batteries for
the remote control unit

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LOW POWER Feature
This model is equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save energy when the VCR is not in use
STANDBY/LOW POWER button
Clock keeps time regardless of this button. This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch.
Accordrngly, 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.
1. Definitions of POWER modes
POWER ON mode
l VCR in operation or ready for operation.
. VCR display is on.
POWER STANDBY mode
l VCR in standby mode.
l VCR display is on.
LOW POWER mode
l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.
l Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this
occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.
l This mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to
TIMER ON.
2. In POWER ON mode
Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or the remote control (STANDBY) is pressed, the POWER
MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
POWER ON mode
t POWER STANDBY mode
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+
LOW POWER mode
l LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON
3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON
mode.
POWER ON mode
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POWER STANDBY mode
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is
0 (Press STOP on the remote conrol)
0 Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to switch from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON
mode.
@Press STOP on the remote control to switch from LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.
@By pressing one of the tape operation buttons on the VCR or remote control (PLAY, REW, FF, etc.) with
a video tape in the VCR, the mode will automatically switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will
begin
Video tape must be loaded.
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Major Components of Your VCR
0 STANDBY/LOW POWER button (See page 5.)
@ EJECT button
@ Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.)
@ Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.)
Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)
@ VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
l When the VCR is in “POWER ON” mode, this indicator (Where a
channel position number is usually displayed) will light up When in
the “POWER STANDBY” mode or “LOW POWER” mode, this part
will not be lit
El
Cassette-In
SHRRP
When AC power cord Recording with the timer
Indicator
is first plugged in.
Simple Recording timer
P : n 9
Play/Double speed
playback
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Slow
0
Recording mark
I? E wRewind
l REC
Record
(When operating mode
‘4 5 F?
Video Search Rewind
IS dIsplayed)
FF
Fast Forward
; R IJ 5 E
Ret Pause ‘:
5 F
Video Search Forward
s T : I :
Still/
Frame Advance
5TCIP
stop
@iFI New
Child-Proof lock
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*The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 28.)
Rear
Connection terminals (See Connections on pages 8.)
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Remote Control
For the operation of Sharp brand televisions.
Remote Control
8 ST&Ilyt;nbutton
0
U
(New Child-proof Lock)
@TIMER ON/OFF button
@AUDIO OUT button
@MENU button
0 4 1blA.i v button
@TIMER button
Press to directly select the
TIMER-setting mode
@ Numeric buttons
@AM/PM button
Digit select (when inputting
channel number, 1 or 2 digit can
be selected)
@ REW button
@PLAY/x 2 button
@ REC button
@STOP button
@TAPE SPEED button
@TIME button
@ZERO BACK button
@SKIP SEARCH button
@SET button
@CLEAR button
@I MODE OSD button
@DISPLAY button
@CHANNEL A/T buttons
@I INPUT SELECT button
@ FF button
@i PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button
@I @/0 buttons (SLOW 010, DPSS)
@SLOW button
4% TV OPERATE button (for TV)
@ INPUT SELECT button (for TV)
@CH A/ v buttons (for TV)
@VOL 010 buttons (for TV)
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UMISUM-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.
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not functron rf the VCR sensor is rn 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.
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Connections
@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.
0 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.
TV back panel
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RF OUT
ANTENNA IN
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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).
0 Turn on the TV, select the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV, and turn on the power on the VCR.
(See page 5, item 3.)
@ Load a prerecorded tape into the VCR (not supplied).
0 If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.
Otherwise press PLAY/X2.
@ Tune the selected channel on the TV until the picture from the VCR is displayed on the TV screen. (This TV
channel must be selected each time the VCR is used.)
l If picture interference appears on the TV screen in step @ above, you can change the video channel (RF output
channel from the VCR) with the following procedure. (If UHF channel 37 is an active broadcast channel in your
area, manually select a different channel (UHF 28 to UHF 69) (see below) and then retune your TV as above.)
(A) Press STANDBY (LOW POWER) on the VCR or STANDBY on the remote control. The VCR enters POWER
STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.)
(B) Keep pressing MENv,for more than two seconds to light up the C H:j!,, ~
*“:‘RF on the VCR display. (“VCR” is
displayed above C I-1 13 ::I! F. )
(C) Press CHANNEL r/i‘on the VCR or A/v button of 4: -
on the remote control to manually select an unused
channel for use as the video channel and then press SET.
(D) Repeat steps @ to @above using the newly selected video channel.
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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV. And turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
7 CHANNEL A
GLl
Initial Setting of Language
l While in MENU, the A/V/d/F buttons on the remote control
operate the following functions (same functions on the VCR):
A i CHANNEL A
v + v CHANNEL
4 + REW (Shuttle Ring)
b + FF (Shuttle Ring)
0 Press MENU.
Select the language with A/V and press SET.
Ex. : ENGLISH
iNoTE
l Refer to page IO 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.
A
SET
Or * 0
7
0
I
* .: SELECT
SET:ENTER MEN”:EXIT
0 Press MENU.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/T and press SET.
6 Select the language with ~/‘l and press SET.
Ex.: ENGLISH
A
SET
Or + 0
7
0
I
. .: SBLECT
SET:ENTER MEN”iEXTT
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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power
failure of more than 60 minutes the clock will be reset.
Apply power to the unit to power on (see page 5,
item 3) and press MENU. Then perform the following
procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV.
And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Initial Setting of Clock
0 First set the language (refer to page 9). Then press SET. Go to step 0.
Changing the Clock Setting
Clock Setting - continued
Numeric
buttons
@Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM
time or 24-hour time by pressing A/V, and then press
. .
Ex.: 12H
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l “24H” ,,,.......................... 24.hour display.
l “12H” ,,,,,........................ 12.hour AM/PM display.
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
@Set the present time with the numeric buttons or A/v on
the remote control and then press b. (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 AM/PM. (12 hour)
Ex.: 10:28AM
iNoTE>
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
@Set the date with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote
control, and then press b. (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 (1.6712)
@Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or A/v on
the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)
Ex.: 98
@Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU
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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 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.
l Use the A / 7 / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
l Channel position numbers 1, 3. 4, 8, 11 to 27, and 29 to 46
have been factory set to be skipped when CHANNEL A
or V 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
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
“CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V, and press
Select item “AUTO” with A/Y and press SET.
l CHANNEL
PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the
The channel display on the TV screen will continue
through all of the channels and when finished, the TV
screen will return to the normal screen.
The bar display indicates the estimated amount of
channels tuned.
l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 13 to skip unwanted channels
l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to page 12 for Manual Tuning.
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MANUAL TUNING
Setting the Channels
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
“CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press
Select the preset channel position number with the
numeric buttons or 4, and then press v.
l When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel
number is only one digit, enter “0” first.
o return to the normal screen, press MENU.
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press 4-. to switch between one and
two digit numbers.
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip
Channel skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.)
1 Example: Skip channel position 12.
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
( Example: Reset channel position 12.
l Follow the same procedures 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedures 0-0 below.
@ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing A or 7.
MENU
0
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Normal
@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
Screen
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Menu Screen
0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
@ Select the item you want by pressing A or v 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 Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See
page 22 for the setting procedure.)
2: MODE VCR operating conditions are set according to the
broadcast reception and tape playback conditions.
(See page 15.)
3: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (See page 11.)
4: CLOCK Setting the present time. (See page IO.)
5: LANGUAGE ..,.,,.,,........ Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 9.)
@ Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
@ To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.
l During recording, the background colour of the MENU screen WIII become lighter. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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OSD (On Screen Display)
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a
broadcast on the video channel.
Programme channel
Simple Recording timer
Auto Repeat display
Calendar display
l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
How to Display Indicators
0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@ Turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed in the AUTO display screen
@ Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
@ AUTO Display + @ FULL Display +
@ COUNTER Display + @ Display off
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AUTO Display
When an each of the operation buttons, numeric button, or CHANNEL A/V 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.
l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press MODE OSD 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
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
AUTO Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL Strict PAL colour mode.
screen will appear when your VCR receives no
al or an unrecorded tape is played back.
OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV
reception, or playback of a poorly recorded
al s, see Auto Rental Mode on page 19.)
i/s, see Auto Repeat on page 26.)
Press SET to return to the normal screen.
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- Playback
Inserting a Video Cassette
Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette
is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the
cassette has been properly loaded, “=I’ appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
Playback
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel
Insert a cassette.
PLAY/x2
REW
STOP
FF
0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Q Insert a cassette. @To stop playback, press STOP. (If the tape
0 Press PLAY/XP. (The auto tracking control system reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and
engages and ” ,” flashes on the TV screen for a
turn into POWER STANDBY mode.)
few seconds.)
Video Search
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you
want, while viewing the picture.
0 During playback, press FF for forward video search, or
REW for reverse search.
There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR
switches between them each time the button is pressed.
0 Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
0 To move through the cassette faster, press
STOP and then press FF or REW to fast
forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture
cannot be viewed in this mode.)
@Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for-
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
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Playback
Shuttle System
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”
DURING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
0
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rd)
Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle ring will
return to centre.)
Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
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
PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback.
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
@ Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.
0 Press SLOW 0 or 0 (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback
speed between % and %o of the normal playback speed.
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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Playback
Still Picture and Frame Advance
@ Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) 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 CHANNEL
A/V to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again.
@ If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL A/V to stop the jitter.
0 Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.
@ Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.
Double Speed Playback
@ Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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 oicture.
Colour Mode
If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn
black and white. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on
the MODE selection screen to PAL (strict PAL colour
mode). Normally, the colour mode should be set to
“AUTO” mode.
(See Mode Selection on page 15.)
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, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to
“AUTO” mode.
(Change with 4 or F .)
t
Then press SET.
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
When you play back an NTSC tape on your VCR, it is possible to use a PAL or multi-
system compatible TV. However, please note the following:
*The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does
not indicate a malfunction in your TV or VCR.
l If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable.
However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the
V-HOLD control and watch the picture.
l Horizontal noise bars may appear on the screen during special effect playback (video search, still, slow, frame
advance, and double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring.
*Although NTSC tapes can be played back onto a PAL TV, those tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system
VCR connected to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in this way
cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs.
l Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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Playback
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.
l When you press CHANNEL A and v at the same time.
*When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded
section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape
segment.
Poor tracking Normal tracking
When auto tracking engages, ” b” on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.
* When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the
tracking with CHANNEL A/v 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
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 REC or PLAYIXS, it takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback is engaged when in the
standby mode.
Auto Rental Mode
(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.)
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 into POWER STANDBY mode.
l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded sectron between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop and
rewind. To watch the next recorded section, press STOP fast forward to that section and play the tape.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/x2 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
into POWER STANDBY mode
Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 15.) 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 back 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 into POWER STANDBY mode.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/x2 after the power turns on automatically.
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Recording a TV Programme
Cassette Erase Protection
A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded
material. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a video cassette with the
tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
Recording a TV Programme
INPUT SELECT
Insert a cassette PAUSE/STILL STOP
PAUSE/STILL
REC
EJECT
TAPE SPEED
STOP
CHANNEL A/v
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
PROCEDURE
0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered
0 Select the channel position you wish to record with CHANNEL A/V.
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@ Press REC. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To pause during
recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV). To resume recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) again.
@ To stop recording, press STOP.
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 terminals on the rear of the VCR, press INPUT
SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL A/T 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 posrtion number is usually
displayed.)
l If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the PAL mode on the MODE selection screen. (See
Colour Mode on page 18 ) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
After steps @ 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 into POWER STANDBY
mode.
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