Sharp vc-a260x User manual

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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSAND 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.
2.
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.
3. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic ob ects.
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
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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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.
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 particularly important before loading a cassette for the first
time after purchasing the VCR
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service
Donot attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 37. If you still
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 n@ in a position to
authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as
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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COMMON FEATURES
0 G-CWE**for Instant Video Programme System
l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l H(3,(High Quality) Circuity
@MultiLanguage On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
@NewSharp Super Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback.
lOSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
@QuickStart with Full Loading Mechanism
0365Day, 8-Programme Timer (DailyWeekly Programmable)
*Auto Channel Tuning
048,Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
* G-CODE@ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-CODW’ System is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses m standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the [_vEIslmark.
a Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR. .
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable) Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or
AA) batteries for the
remote control unit
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a Major Components of Your VCR
Front
(VC-A460X)
(VGA260X)
0
A 0
A
OPERATE button (turns
VCR on/off)
Clock display will work
regardless of this button.
Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)
Basic function controls (See
Playback, Recording.)
Channel tuning controls
(See Setting the
Channels.)
When pressed;
Gtops the tape during
Playback, FF, REW or
REC.
only for VC-H66OX
@ FrontAV jack
(LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO)
,
@ VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)
l When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel
position number is usually displayed) will light up.
When the power is OFF, this part will not be lit.
l When the VCR is ON, this indicator (where a channel
position number is usually displayed) will light up.
When the power is OFF, this part will not be lit.
IEI Cassette-In I Indicator 5 I_ II w Slow
PlRY Play/Double speed l Record ‘I!Ml ’ ~~gg&tw
playback REC (When operatingmode -_
ISdisplayed)
REIJ Rewind p’ R u s E
‘d S R Video Search Rewind
Ret Pause Video Search Forward
FF . ‘JSF
Fast Forward SXIP stop
S T I I_ I_ Still/ -@iEl
Frame Advance El. Recording with the timer/ New Child-Proof lock
Simple Recording timer
SHRRP When AC power cord
is first plugged in. 0 Recording mark
IXGTE->
l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed.
Rear (VC-A260X, VGA460X)
Connection terminals (See CONNECTldNS on page 8.)
RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 to 40)
(See page 35.)
I (VGH660X)
1 Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.)
I
1 I
1 RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 to 40) 5

a Remote Control
(VC-H660X)
INPUT SELECT Digit select (When
button
@ REW button inputting up to two
@ PLAY/ x 2 button digit numbers)
@ STOP button @ SLOW/O/O buttons
@ CHANNEL @J/O (SLOW O/O, DPSS
@J/R)
button
@ VOLUME r\/v @ ZERO BACK button
@ SKIP SEARCH
button button
@ FF button
@ PAUSE/STILL, @ MENU button
@ 4 /,/Al v button
F. ADV button
@ Numeric buttons @ G-CODE button
@ AM/PM button (G-CODE/TIMER
button for VC-
(VC-A260X, VGA460X)
A260X, VC-A460X) @ @%I button I I ,,-:, ,*a<ipY
@ REC buttorl @I 3. PICTURE buttcw
@ TIME button (New Child-proof @ A. DUB button ’ Q
@ TIMER ON/OFF Lot k)
@ REVIEW SEARCH I@ TV BRAND SET
button button
button
@I MODE OSD button
a DISPLAY button @ SET button
@ CLEAR button Only ftir VC-A260X,
@ AUDIO OUT button VGA460X
@ TAPE SPEED button @ OPERATE button
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l AUDIO OUT IS printed on Onfy for M%l66OX @ VCR button
@ TV button
the rernote control for VC- TV OPERATE button
A260X, VC-A46OX !! VCR OPERATE
however thts function button ’
does not operate ,@ EJECT button , 8
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.
f-mm-)
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
T-1
(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X,
VC-A460X)
I
l Ine 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 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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I

a Using the. Remote Control for TV Operation
The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to most Sharp
televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the remote control
to the corresponding TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables control of most
Sharp televisions. When you replace the batteries in the Remote Control, the control’s TV brand setting will be
reset to SHARP.
Setting the TV Brand
Turn on your TV.
Press the OPERATE (for VC-A260X, VC-A460X)/
TV BRAND SET (for VC-H660X) button and the
button simultaneously which corresponds to the
brand of your TV. Hold the button down for about
one second.
Refer to the table of brands below.
When setting is complete, the remote control will
send a “power off” signal ((1, ) to the TV, and it
should turn off.
l If the TV does not turn off in step 0, repeat the step @
setting procedure and select the button for a different
brand.
_-______I___ ___--
TV Functions to be Controlled --
SHARP
/+T NOKIA
mA460X
Only for VC-A260X, VC ____
Switch to TV control mode.
* Press the ?‘V button to select the TV control mode. +-+
TV function control ,
a” P&x Ihe TV buttm to select the TV cantrol
mode.
@ Use the foltawing buttons on your remote
contrd tc,operats your TV set.
TV func=tion
4TV PQWER (ij.~)
*TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN ’
*TV VOLUME UP/DOWN ”
0iNPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector)
@ Press the VCR; button to y&m to the VCR
control mode,
Only for Vi=-ki66UX
l You can operate TV POWER (&I ), IV CHANNEL UP/
DOWN, TV VOLUME UP/DOWN, 1NPUTSEI_EGT(TV-
’,+4y$$ylsc’riorl) .@3ctly. , s ,,
,, e’
,‘,/,?,?A(,,/,,,“,’’,,/:,
, ,::.y;i, ,‘!;’ 1‘ ,:al,,, ,.,,
I 3‘: “
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is Ii1”)
Press these -
buttons simulta-
neously and hold
for more than 1
second.
Press these -
buttons simulta-
neously and hold
for more than 1
second.
(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)
Return to VCR control mode.
* Pressthe VCAbutton 10sefectthe VCR control mode. I
(NoTE)
l When you replace the batteries in the remote control,
if your television is not a Sharp model you must reset
the TV brand.
l If the MENU, PLAY, STOP, FF or REW buttons are
pressed in the TV control mode, the VCR will return to
VCR control mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible
with most SHARP televisions, as well as many TV
models manufactured by others, it is possible that the
provided remote control will not work with your TV, or
will control only some of the functions
If the button listed in the table does not work with your
TV set, you may want to try another; occasionally,
models vary within a brand.
Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of
the models under the brands listed in the table.
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Connections
0
Q
0
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. b
ANTENNA IN
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.
RF OUT TV back panel
ANTENNA IN 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
0
0
0
A
0
0
l
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)
l 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.
0
l
a
RF converter output channel
adjuster (CHANNEL) (UHF
OPERATE
b OFF
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I
AUDiO OUT R/L n VlDEO OUT
onnecting to a StereoTV (Only for VGH66OX).
(This picture is for Vl%-i660X)
l Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUOlO OUT terminals, Sound from the radio frequency converter
(RF CWT) is mono only.
l The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
. If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).
H Connecting toTV And Audio Equipment
(This picture is for VC-W66OX)
From RFOUT
To AUDIO IN I I
IT
To VIDEO IN

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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
@Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the language
will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform the fol-
lowing procedure.
[NOTE) 1’
l If the power has been disconnected, it will be necessary to set the language and clock again.
V CHANNEL A
0 0
(VC-H660X)
rim%-3)
You can use either the remote
buttons or buttons on the front
panel.
Buttons on the remote control
are in green;
A-UP V - Down
4 - Left b - Right.
Buttons on the front panel are;
A - Channel up
‘I - Channel down
4-REW b -FWD.
Initial Setting of Language
MENU
0 * FRANGIIS
ESPAROL
92
SET
A
orb
0
V CHANNEL A
0 0
(VC-A460X)
V CHANNEL A
c I >
.._ (VC-A260X)
r
(VC-A260X, VC-A460X)
0 Press the MENU button.
Select the language with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: EIUGLISH
INoTE>
l Refer to page 11 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’
l4dNU
Q-CODE
TIMER
MODE
CHANNEL PRSSET
CLOCK
SELECT YA V
ENTER t SET EXIT IUEND
SET
r) 0
SET
(0)
0
FRAN~AIS
ESPAWOL
len
SELSCT :A V
ENTER #SIT EXIT IMENU
SET
A I) 0
SET
(0)
0
10
@ Press the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/T 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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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after
a power failure of more than 60 seconds the
clock will be reset. Apply power to the unit to
switch it on and press the MENU button. Then
perform the following procedure.
Initial Setting of Clock (VC-H660X) (VC-A260X, VC-A460X)
@ First set the language (Refer to page IO). Then press the SET button.
CHANGE :A V
Ex.; IQBAM
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator
Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)
Changing the Clock Setting
l 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.
_“..““.P”,“. SET 0 Press the MENU button.
A Select item “CLOCK” with the A/V buttons and
CHANNEL PRESET
; press the SET button.
@ 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 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.
----
Position Preset TV Channel Position Preset TV Channel INoTE>
--I_ -----. __--- -- _ _. __.
0 6 Sktpped channel @Use the A / V I 4 I b buttons on the remote
1 Skipped channel 9 VHF 9 control to set the OSD.
- l Channel posrtion numbers 1, 3, A, 8, 11 to 27, and
2 VHF 2 10 VHF 10 _- 29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped when
3 Skipped channel 11-27 Skipped channel the CHANNEL 0 or 0 button is used.
__-
4 Skipped channel 26 UHF 26 l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different
5 VHF 5A channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset a
29-46 Skipped channels skipped channel, reset the channel as follows.
6 VHF 6
7 VHF 7 47
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
buttons, and press the SET button.
SELECT
*CHANNEL PRESEThas been preset to MANUAL at
IC TUNINO.
The bar display indicates the estimated amount
of channels tuned.
l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 14 to skip unwanted channels.
l If some channels were unable to be found, please refer to page 13 for Manual Tuning.
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Setting the Channels
MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION
*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
0
@ Press the MENU button. I
SET Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / 7
MODE A buttons and press the SET button.
i I)
0
LANOUAQE SET
SELECT :A Y
EXIT rNENU (0)
0
@ Select item “MANUAL” with the A or v buttons
CHANNEL PRESET SET and press the SET button.
A
+I)
0 pimE->
SET l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at
(0) the factory.
0
[Preset CH] @ Select the preset channel position number with
Numeric the numeric or 4 / b buttons, and then press
buttons CAANNEL the v button.
?INlS TUNINQ
.k
I) v
SKIP
SELECT :A V CBANQEll b
ENTER ,SET EXIT rNENU
I J
[Broadcast CH] @ Press the numeric buttons or the 4 / b buttons
#+
PRBBET CR until you see the desired broadcast channel on
Numeric ~K~NNEL your TV, and then press the v button.
buttons FINS TUNINQ
.:.
I) 7
CAANQE:I b
[Fine tuning]
PRESET Cli
@ For fine tuning, press the 4 or b button until the
broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.
CRANQEr4 b
LXIT INEND
E(g) I) Next
Screen
MENU
0 * Normal
Screen
[NoTE>
@ Press the SET button. If you wish to preset more
channels, 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 number for step 0.
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H Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip
Channel skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION
LECT rA V
press the SET button.
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.
Example: Reset channel position 12.
l IMOW the same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure below.

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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
MENU button to display the MENU screen.
@ Select the item you want by pressing the A or Y button on the TIMER
MODE
remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
item. LANGUAGE
The following 6 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD). SELECT :A +
1: G-CODE ....................... Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
25.)
2: TIMER ........................... Setting a timer recording (and checking it).
(See page 27 for the setting procedure.)
3: MODE ........................... VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and
tape playback conditions. (See page 16.)
4: CHANNEL PRESET ...... Setting the channels. (See page 12.)
5: CLOCK ......................... Setting the present time. (See page 11.)
6: LANGUAGE ................. Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page IO.)
@ Press the SET button. The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
@ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.
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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.
IO I
REC I
I@II(REC PAUSE 1
’ , Display example
S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture)
Programme channel
position
Audio SysiHIl
Augio output indicator
(Only fur V(I%-l660X)
Simple Recording timer
Auto Repeat display
Tape remaining
(or DPSS)
I-
Imps__- I~_--- __ ~_
DPSS 1751
__~_____. _. _~
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:
@ AUTO Display -+ @ FULL Display + @ COUNTER Display -+ @ Display off
t I
AUTO Display
When an operation button, numeric button, or CHANNEL @/O 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.
1-j)
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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j 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.
@ Press the MENU button.
@Select the MODE selection mode &th the A / V
buttons, and then press the SET button.
[Colour]
_...---__l Only for VC-H660X @ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 / b
buttons, and then press the v button.
A”+0“L”?ILm o*, 4 (For details, see Colour Mode on page 19.)
AUTO .........._. Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL ._.._...... Strict PAL colour mode.
[Blue Back] @ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the (/
Only for VC-H660X b buttons, and then press the v button.
AUTO ........
A”70IIIHTI‘M or* ...... Usually select AUTO.
4 A blue screen will appear when your
VCR receives no TV signal or an
OFF unrecorded tape is played back.
.................Select OFF if the screen turns blue
due to weak TV signal reception, or
playback of a poorly recorded tape.
[Auto Rental] Only for VC-H660X @ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the
4 / F buttons, and then press the 7 button.
prvlo“I*+*Lm 01, 4 (For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 20.)
[Repeat] @ Select the REPEAT
Only for VC-H660X mode by pressing the 4 / b
buttons, and then press the 7 button.
&“10“1Wr&Lm 0rr 4 (For details, see Auto Repeat on page 33.)
[Just REC] @ Select the JUST REC mode by pressing the 4 /b
1-“.““.“...,.“.“.......- Only for VC-H660X buttons, and then press the v button.
l”ZORENTAL m err
4
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording
(JUST REC) on page 30.)
[Audio Mix) Only for VC-t-4660X Qnjy for VC-HEiGOX
Select the AUDIO MIX mode by pressing the 4 / b
buttons, and then press the ‘(I button,
(For details, see page 30-31.)
Press the SET button to return to the normal screen.
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R
- 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, “m” appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
Playback PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
Insert a cassette.
OPERATE
PLAY,;2 &OP
(VC-A460X) Insert a cassette.
OPERATE EJECT PLAY/Xi STOP
(VC-A26OX) Insert a cassette.
FF
REW
PLAY/x 2
STOP
0
0
0
OPERATE EJECT PLAY/X2 STOP
Press the OPERATE button to turn on the
VCR.
Insert a cassette.
Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking
control system engages and ” b ” flashes on
the TV screen for a few seconds.)
OPERATE
PLAY/x 2
REW
STOP
FF
(VC-H660X) (VC-A260X, VC-A460X)
Video Search
(VGA260X: Operable from VCR or remote control; VC-
A460XAGH660X: *Operable only from remote control)
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you
want, while viewing the picture.
@ 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.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
INoTE>
l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the
upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
* For VC-A460X/VC-H660X VCR control, refer to the page 18 for
Shuttle system.
@ To stop playback, press the STOP button. (If
the tape reaches its end, the VCR will auto-
matically rewind the tape to the beginning,
eject the cassette, and turn off the power.)
Fast Forwarding and
Rewinding
(VGA260X: Operable from VCR or
remote control; VC-A460W
VC-H660X: *Operable only from
remote control)
0
0
To move through the cassette
faster, press the STOP button and
then press the FF or REW button
to fast forward or rewind the cas-
sette. (The picture cannot be
viewed in this mode.)
Press the STOP button to stop fast
forward or rewind.
l--mm-->
l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cas-
settes, fast forward and rewind may take
somewhat longer.
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Playback
(Only for VGA460X, VGH660X)
Shuttle System
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part.
-
* The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”. r’
DURINGSTOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
@ Turn the ring either to the
ring will return to centre.)
(0 Press the STOP button to
right or the left and reiease it, (The shuttle
stop fast forward or rewind.
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DURING PLAY MODE Video Search
lTurn 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.
F!*‘) 0During playback, turning the ring all the way to the left or right locks the
VCR in VSF (Video Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search
mode. Press the PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback. Reverse)
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Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback.
Press the SLOW @ or 0 button (to the right of the SLOW button) to
vary the slow motion playback speed between l/5 and %O of the nor-
mal playback speed.
Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
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Still Picture and Frame Advance
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Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) 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 aaain.
If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press the CHANNEL @/@ 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.
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l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playbacC
l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion ilayback and
still picture.
l During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper
part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
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 16.)
-BLUE BACK m OFF
AUTO RENTAL m OFF I
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ENTER :SET
l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour mode while ,
the VCR is playing back a black and white tape or is (Select with 4 or b button.)
receiving a black and white broadcast, the picture may t
be coloured. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on the Then press SET button.
MODE selection screen to “AUTO” mode.
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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 / ‘c
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.
*If your TV does not have a V-WOLD control, the picture may roll and be
unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the L yr@, ‘+
fi
rolling by adjusting the V-‘HOLDcontrol and watch the picture.
*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 WE0 OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded
in this way cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs.
~~~~~,the @JL@,Fl mode ta AUTO. If the COLQWR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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Auto Tracking Control System
This function automatically adjusts the tracking to
match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in
the following cases:
@When you insert the cassette and begin playback.
*When you press the CHANNEL @ and @ buttons
at the same time.
@When the VCR has been playing back an un- Poor Tracking No&al tracking
recorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment.
When auto tracking engages, ” b” on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.
l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually
adjust the tracking with the CHANNEL Q/G buttons 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 the REC or PLAY/X2 button, 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 off the power.
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l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatrcally
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 If Auto Rental and Repeat (Auto Repeat) modes on the MODE selection are set to ON simultaneously, Auto
Rental will not function. (If this happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)
@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.
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Playback
Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page
16.) 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, variable slow motion 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 off the power.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the PLAY/x2 button after the power turns on automatically
(Only for VGH660X)
Playback of HbFi ReccwdedTapes
This VCR will play back both video and audio-only tapes recorded in the Hi-Fi mode.
l Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUJ terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter
(RF OUT) is mono only. A blue screen will appear if audio-only Hi-f? tapes are played back.
Audio Output Mode
The audio output mode is controlled by the AUDIO OUT button on the remote controt. The VCR is
normally set to the fli-Fi mode, with 5 and @ displayed on the VCR display, and normal stereo sound
output.
Select m, and only the Hi-PiLeft channel audio is heard from both the Right and left speakers.
Select @, and only the Hi-Fi Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.
If you select the mono linear track, a and q will disappear.
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l Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output.
*When playing back tapes which have only t-ii-Fi sound recorded: if Hi-Fi sound is not reproduced, or if there is
some noise in the audio, press the CHANNEL @Ior 0 button until the sound improves.
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
(To adjust the Hi-f? tracking manually when playing back a poorly recorded Hi-Fi tape)
* Normally you can simuitaneousiy press and hold both CHANNEL @ / 0 buttons to obtain the optimal
Hi-Fi audio tracking.
*If Hi-l? audio is unstable (frequent dropouts, etc.) with a rental video, a tape recorded on another
VCR, restore normal tracking while playing back the tape as described below:
@ Simultaneously press the CHANNEL @ I 0 buttons.
@ Press the CWANNEL @ button repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the @!and a indicators
disappear from the VCR display.
@ Press the CHANNEL 0 button in the same manner while counting button operations until the a
and, a indicators reappear and then disappear again,
~44~,Presszthe ~,~ANNEL ,O button again for,half the number of times counted in step @ above to
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