Sharp VC-A250X User manual

aGENERALINFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS............................................. 3
Features .......................................................... 4
Accessories.................................................... 4
Major Components of YourVCR ......... 5
Remote Control .............................................. 6
●insertingthe Batteries
Usingthe Remote Control for
WOperation ................................................ 7
aSETTING UP
Connections ................................................... 8
Adjusting the Video Channel fi.~~titi~mah~m.8
ConnectingtoaStereoTV ............................ 9
ConnectingtoTVAndAudio Equipment... 9
Setting theLanguage ..................................... 10
SettingtheClock ............................................ 11
Setting the Channels ..................................... 12
Channel Skip/CanceHingSkip.O.._ti..m.14l4
Menu Screen................................................... 15
OSD(On Screen Display) .............................. 15
●HOwtoDisplay Indicators
Mode Selection............................................... 16
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-BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback.......................................................... 17
●Inserting aVideo Cassette
●PIayback
●Video Search (with the RemoteControl)
●FastForwarding and Rewinding (with the
RemoteContro~
●ShuttleSystem
●SMotion Playback (with the Remote
Contro~
●Still Picture and FrameAdvance
●Double Speed Playback
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●Auto Tracking Control System
●Auto Head Cleaning System
●Auto RentalMode
●Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
●Blue Back
●FuIIAuto Playback
aRECORDING
RecordingaTV Programme.......................... 21
●Cassette EraseProtection
●To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recordina
Simple RecordingTimer ................................ 23
Programmingthe Timer with G-~- .............24
Recordingwith the Timer .............................. 26
●Confirming Timer Programmed
●Cancelllng Timer Programmed
●IntelligentTimer Recording (JUST REC)
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Sharp Super Picture....................................... 30
Zero-Back Function ....................................... 30
DPSS(Digital Programme Search
System)......................................................... 30
Auto Repeat.................................................... 31
Skip Search..................................................... 31
Instant Replay................................................. 31
Child-Proof Lock ............................................ 32
VCR Display.................................................... 32
Tape RemainingDisplay................................ 33
Editingfrom aCamcorder to Your VCR.......34
HHELPFUL HINTS
Specifications................................................. 34
Before Callingfor Semice ............................. 35
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CAUTION
BEFOREOPERATINGYOUR NEWVCR, PLEASECAREFULLYREADTHIS OPERATIONMANUAL AND
THEN SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCEAS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS
OPERATINGYOURVCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location 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.
2. Do not place the VCR in 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 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 aservice centre approved by Sharp
immediately.
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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 aqualified 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 acold place to awarm one,
condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCRdrum and heads.
If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the a
videotape and VCRmay be damaged.
To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for afew hours for R
the VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or
recording.
This is particularly important before loading acassette for the first
time after purchasing the VCR.

aIMPSAFAPR
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 35. If you still
experience aproblem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
Others
Copyright may exist In material YOUwish 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 aposition to
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing In this manual should be read or implied as
giving that authority.
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IThis VCR ISnot equipped with amains power switch. Accordingly,
nominal current to drive the clock ISdrawn at all times when the AC
power cord ISplugged into awall socket. If the VCR is not to be used
for an extended period, be sure to unplug the cord.
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COMMON FEATURES
.G-~** for Instant Video Programme System
●MID.Drive (New Centre.MOunted Mechanism)
●HQ (High Quality) CirCUity
●Shuttle System
.Sharpsuper picture —Enhances picture quality during playback.
●OSD (on Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
.DPSS(Digital Programme SearchSystem)
.Qustwith Full Loading Mechanism
●365.Day,e.programmeTimer(DailyMeekly Programmable)
●Auto Channel Tuning
,Oe.channel preset PLL FreSynthesized Tuner
●G-CODE~ISatroGDeCoTG-CODE@StmuI f
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POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR ISAC 240 V, 50 Hz
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses ~standard video signals Use only video cassette tapes that carry the ~mark
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Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable)
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theremotecontrolunit
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OPERATE button (turns VCRon/off)
Clock display WIIIwork regardless of this button.
IrBasic function
Cassette compartment (See Playback, controls (See
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Recording.)
I1\IChannel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
When ~ressed:
.Stops the tape during Playback, FF,
REWor REC.
.Tape ISejected during STOPmode.
VCR Display (explainedthroughout the operation instructions)
(VC-H650X)
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●When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where achannel QWhen the VCR ISON, this Indicator (where achannel
position number is usually displayed) will light up. posltlon number ISusually displayed) WIIII!ght up.
When the power ISOFF,this part will not be Ilt. When the power is OFF,this part will not be lit
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RFconverter output channel IRFconverter output channel
(CHANNEL) adjuster (CHANNEL)adjuster
(UHFchannel 31 to 40) I(UHF channel 31 to 40)
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TESTSIG ON/OFFswitch I
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a Remote Control
OPERATE button ------I / VCR button
SHARP SUPER PICTURE button
MENU button
PLAY/x 2 button
(, on MENU screen)
STOP button (v on MENU
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REC
a TIME
TAPE SPEED button-
G-CODE
G REPLAY button ----I++
SLOW
SKIP SEARCH button WC G-C#E
VfDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
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, matchtng the polantles
(+I-) indicated in the remote control.
TVbutton
TIMER ON/OFF button
MODE OSD button
INPUT SELECT button
CHANNEL ,340 buttons
SET button
REW button
(4 on MENU screen)
FF button
(, on MENU screen)
PAUSE/STILL (F ADV) butte
Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
DIgIt select (When Inputting
to two digit numbers)
ZERO BACK button
O/O buttons (SLOW O/O9
DPSS ‘3/s)
I/ NOTES:
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excesstve humlclty
l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor IS in direct sunllght or any other strong light
l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to IeaK or burst Read the battery warnings and use the batteries
properly.
l Do not mix old and new battertes, 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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The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to Sharp
televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions Ilsted below can also be controlled by setting the remote
control to the corres~ondina TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables
control of most Sharp telev~ions. When you replace
TVbrand setting will be reset to SHARP.
Setting the TV Brand
~Turn on your TV.
@Press the TV button and the button
simultaneously which corresponds to the
brand of your TV. Hold the button down for
about one second.
Referto the table of brands below.
When setting is complete, the remote control
will send a“power off” signal (~)to the TV,
and it should turn off. I
#NOTE:
●If the TV does not turn off In step e, repeat the step
@setting procedure and select the button for a
different brand,
the batteries In the Remote Control, the control’s
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1”)
Pressthese
buttons
simultaneously
and hold for more
than 1second.
TVBRANDNAME Correspondingbutton TVBRANDNAME Correspondingbu~on
SHARP 1GRAETZ 7
PHILIPS 2LUXOR 7
THOMSON 3or 4SALORA 7
TELEFUNKEN 3or 4SELECO 7
NORDMEND 3or 4SONY 8
BRANDT 3or 4TOSHIBA 9
SABA 3or 4PANASONIC Oor ?--
TELAVIA 3or 4SANYO VOLUME~
GRUNDIG 5HITACHI CHANNEL@
BLAUPUNKT 5MITSUBISHI CHANNEL@
FERGUSON 6JINPUTSELECT
ITTNOKIA 7
TV Functions to be Controlled
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Switch to TV control mode.
●Pressthe TV button to select the TVcontrol mode. w
TV function control
~Press the TV button to select the TV control
mode.
@Use the following buttons on your remote
control to operate your TV set.
TV function
●TV POWER(&)
cTVCHANNEL UP/DOWN
●TVVOLUME Up/DOWN
.INPUTSELECTbutton (TV-AVselector)
●0–9: numeric b
●‘DIGITSELECTbutton
@Press the VCR button to return to the VCR
control mode.
Returnto VCR control mode.
.Pressthe VCRbuttonto selecttheVCRcontrol mode
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ti NOTE:
●When you replace the batteries In the remote control,
if your television Inot aSharp model you must reset
the TV brand
IMPN
Although the provided remote control unit IScompatible
with SHARP televisions, as well as many TV models
manufactured by others, It ISpossible that the provided
remote control wtll not work with your TV, or WIIIcontrol
only some of the functions.
If the button listed In the table does not work with your
TV wt t a o
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DisconnectingTV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of
your TVset.
Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN
terminal of your VCR.
Connecting VCR to TV —,.
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR.Plug the other end Into your
TV’sANTENNA IN terminal.
Wback panel
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ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN
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To view the output of your VCRon the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV
and tune it to the output of your VCR(factory preset to UHFchannel 37).
YNOTE:
●TUNETHETV, NOT THEVCR
@Select an unused channel on your TV and press the OPERATE button on the VCR to turn on the
power.
@Set the TEST SIG switch to ON.
oAdjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on
your TVscreen.
OSetthe TEST SIG switch to OFF
WNOTE:
●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 TVas above.
QOOPERATE
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RFconverter output channel
adjuster (CHANNEL) (UHF
channel 31 to 40) Ix
TEST SIG o
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WNOTES:
●Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals Sound from traalo trequency converter
(RFOUT) is mono only.
.The power cord should not be plugged Into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
. If TV reception is weak, use aTV signal booster (not supplied).
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PREPARATION
●Select the video channel on your
W. Press the OPERATE button to
turn on the VCR.
When you use the VCR for the first
time or after apower failure of more *e+@ @Pp MENU
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than 60 seconds the language will *I%+W~EL
be reset. Apply power to the unit to %
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button. Then perform the following m
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●If the power has been disconnected, it
will be necessary to set the language (VCRshuttle
and clock again. on the unit)
Initial Setting of Language
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@Pressthe MENU button.
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MENU FASET
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press the SET button.
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M●Referto page 11to set the clock.
Changing Language
.Ifthe langh already been set previously and ywant to change it, follow the steps below
70Pressthe MENU button.
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