Sharp VC-A410X User manual

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CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS ..........#.................................. 3
Features .......................................................... 4
Accessories ,..............................~.................... 4
Major Components of Your VCR .................. 5
Remote Control .............................................. 6
l Inserting the Batteries
Only for VC-H6 10X
Using the Remote Control for
TV Operation ......**...*..*.........*...**...*.......*.**... 7
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SETTING UP
Connections ................................................... 8
Adjusting the Video Channel ........................ 8
Only for VC-H6 10X
Connecting to a Stereo TV .......~.......~~........... 9
Connecting to TV And Audio Equipment..... 9
Setting the Language ..................................... 10
Setting the Clock .....................*...........*.......... 11
Setting the Channels ..................*.........a........ 12
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip ....................... 14
Menu Screen ...................~............................... 15
OSD (On Screen Display) .,...........................* 15
.How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection ............................................... 16
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback .......................................................... 17
l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
.Video Search (with the Remote Control)
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the
Remote Control)
l Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote
Control)
Gtill Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
lNTSC Tape Playback on PAL TV
l Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
@Auto Rental Mode
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
Oni’y for VC-H61UX
l Playback of Hi-i? Recorded Tapes.
l AudioOutput Mode
*Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
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RECORDING
Recording a TV Programme .............L......_.....22
l Cassette Erase Protection
@ToWatch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Only for VC-HGIOX
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound ..........*..*........ 23
Simple Recording Timer ................................ 24
Recording with the Timer .............................. 25
l Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) ..... 28
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture .............................. 29
Zero-Back Function ....................................... 29
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ......................................................... 29
Auto Repeat .................................................... 30
Skip Search ..................................................... 30
only for vc+Yux
Instant Replay .*........**..a.......l .........“.a..*....mm.**.*
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New Child-Proof Lock .................................... 31
VCR Display ............................~....................... 32
Tape Remaining Display .........................*...... 32
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HELPFUL HINTS
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.. ..... 33
Specifications ................................................. 33
Before Calling for Service ............................. 34

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, IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDSAND 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 1
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. n
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.
immediately.
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
The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage to your machine.
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
Caution-Prevent Condensation
flhen 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 34. 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:
glvlng that authority
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off) Clock
display will work regardless oi this ~uiior?
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T/-KSpicture ISfor VC-H61 OX
a Features
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.
ONLYFORVC-HGIOX :-
WHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System ...
COMMONFEATURES
@MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l H@,(High Quality) Circuity
@MultiLanguage On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
*New Sharp Super Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback.
lOSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
.DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
*Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
.365=Day, 8-Programme Timer (DailyWeekly Programmable)
@AutoChannel Tuning
.48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 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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, Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
I I REMOTE CONTROL UNIT I 1
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
VC-A41 OX VC-H61 ox
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Front
Major Components of Your VCR
(This picture is
for VC-H6 1OX.)
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button.
Cassette compartment (See
Playback, Recording.)
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Basic function
Channel tuning
controls (See
Setting the
Channels.)
When pressed;
l Stops :he
tape during
1-
Front AUjack
(LINE IN 2: VfDEO, AUDIO)
Only far VC-HGIOX
Playback. FF.
REW or REC
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
(VC-A41 OX) (VC-H61 OX)
l When the VCR is ON. this indicator (where a channel l When the VCR is ON. thrs lndcator (wrere a cnannel
position number is usually displayed) WIII :ight Uo position number is usually displayed) ~~“vili,lgj7t ;p
When the power is OFF, this part will not be iIt When the power IS OFF, thrs part will not be II:
Cassette-In
Indicator Slow Only for VC-H61 OX
Audio Output
P I_ 8 ‘j Play/Double speed . i-1 1: I- Record Ell8 mode
playback IT I_ I_ iWhen operatmg mode
ISdrsplayed) )I I- i-1
0 u _I r; Video Search Rewind
17 E 1J Rewind 1-i fi ; 1 1: 1
I- I_ _I I_ Ret Pause 1I I- I-
d :I I_- Video Search Forward
F F Fast Forward I- T i-1 l-7
3 _ stop
&I New Child-Proof lock
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T II Still/ Recordtng with the timer/
Frame Advance Simple Recording timer
1sH RI?PI
When AC power cord
is first plugged In I.1 Recording mark
l The display changes each time the DISPLAY button on the remote control is pressed. (See page 32.)
Rear i
(VC-A41 OX) i
Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.) I
RF converter output channel
(CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 to 40)
(VC-H61 OX)
Connection terminals (See CONNECTIONS on page 8.)
RF converter output channel
(CHANNEL) adjuster
(UHF channel 31 IO 40)
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a Remote Control
L - J
STOP P&t il-
y CASS~E RE~~FHX~
(VC-H61 OX)
VIDEOCASSElTERECORDER
(VGA41OX)
Only for VGH6IOX
@ 1NPUT SELECT button
@ VCR button
6) AUDIO OUT button
@ G-CODE/TIMER button
@ INSTANT REPLAY button
@I TV button
@ VOLUME n/v button
Only for VGA41UX
@ TlMER bum-~
@ TV operation buttons *. “._:;” -
(OPERATE, INPUT SELEGI,:.
CH B/3, VUL n/v) . .
@OPERATE button @ DISPLAY button
@ MENU button
@ 4 1.1~1 v buttons @ SET button
@ CLEAR button
0 REW button
@ REC button @ PLAY/x 2 button (D FF button
@ TIME button @ PAUSE/STILL button
@TAPE SPEED button @ STOP button
@ Numeric buttons @I CHANNEL @/@ buttons
@ AM/PM button @ ZERO BACK button
Digit select (When inoutting @ SKIP SEARCH button
up to two digit numbers) @I @& button
@ SLOW button
@TIMER ON/OFF button
@ MODE OSD button
@ 3/s buttons (SLOW s/s.
DPSS @4/s)
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.
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 battenes 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 per-rod of time
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-// Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
:Only for VC-H61 OX)
-he provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your tetevision. In addition to most
;harp televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the
emote 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
:ontrol’s TV brand setting will be reset to SHARP.
Setting the TV Brand
@ Turn on your TV.
@ Press the OPERATE button and the button
simultaneously which corresponds to the
brand of your TV. Hotd 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 (~5 ) to the TV,
and it should turn off.
NoTE)
1If the TV does not turn off in step 0. repeat the step
@ setting procedure and select the button for a
different brand.
(For example)
IV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “I “)
buttons
and hold for more
than 1 second.
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-a000
-z REW PLAkX2
aI
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REC STOP
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i3lME TMSPEfU
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FF S
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Phii&
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1TV BRAND NAME ICorrespondingbt;tton 1TV BRAND NAME 1Correspondingtxficn 1
lsHARP I- I 1GRAETZ 1 7 I
I PHILIPS t 2 ILUXOR I 7 I
1THOMSON 1 3 or4 1SALORA I 7 I
~TELEFUNKEN I 1SELECO
[ NORDMEND [ 3 or4 1SONY
i BRANDT I 3 or4 TOSHIBA I 9 I
i SABA 1 3 or4 1PANASONIC f 0 or -/-- I
~TELAwA 1 3 or4 1SANYO 1 VOLUME v 1
IGRuND~G t 5 1HtTACHl 1 INPUT SELECT 1
IBIAUPUNKT I 5 tMITSUBISHI i CHANNEL@ t
t FERGUSON 1 6 IJVC 1 CHANNEL.: 1
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TV Functions to be Controlled
Switch to TV control mode. _ Return to VCR control mode.
l Press the TV button to seiect the TV control mode. l Press the VCR button lo select the VCR control mode.
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TV function controt
@ Press the TV button to select the TV control
mode.
@ Use the following buttons on your remote
l When you replace the batteries in the remote control,
if your televtslon is not a Sharp model you must reset
the TV brand.
control to operate your TV set.
TV function
l if the MENU, PLAY, STOP. FF or REW butions are
pressed in the TV control mocfe. the VCR will return to
VCR control mode.
.TVPOWER((I,)
lTV CHANNEL UP/DOWN
*TV VOLUME UP/DOWN
l INPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector)
tMPORTANT NOTE:
@ Press the VCR button to return to the VCR
control mode.
Although the provided remote controi unit is compatible with most
SHARPtelevisions, as weii 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 TVset, you may
wantto try another; occasionally, modelsvary within a brand.
Consequently, Sharp’swarrantydoes not cover all of themodels under
the brands listed in thetable.
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El Connections
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To view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your T\
and tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).
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Make sure that 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 th
power.)
Keep pressing the MENU button for more than two seconds to light up the “VCR” on the VC
display.
Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the MENU pattern appears on your TV screer
(Refer to your TV Operation Manual for tuning procedures.)
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
ANTENNA IN
Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into you
TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
RF OUT TV back panel
ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN
Adjusting the Video Channel
l If interference or a beat pattern is received wnen the test pattern is tuned in, use a small screwdriver to turn the F
converter output channel adjuster to change the VCR output channel, and then retune your TV as above.
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Connecting to a Stereo TV (Only for VC-H61 OX)
(This picture is for VC-HGIOX}
From RF OUT
From From VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT FUL
)Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminais. Sound from the radio frequency converter
(RF OUT) is mono onfy.
’ The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
1If TV reception is weak. use a TV signal booster {not suppiied).
Connecting toTV And Audio Equipment
(This picture is for VC-t-610X)
From AUDIO OUT R/l_ From VIDEO OU
1 I I 1
T
From RF OUT 1
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
following procedure.
INoTE>
l If the power has been disconnected, it will be necessary to set the language and clock agarn
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.SET SET
V CHANNEL A
0 0
Numeric -
(VC-A410X) buttons
AM/PM -
:NoTE>
V CHANNEL A
Numeric
(VC-HGIOX) buttons
AM/PM
l You can use either the remote buttons or the buttons on the front panel.
1) Buttons on the remote control are in green
A-+UP
v + Down
4 -+ Left
b -+ Right
2) Buttons on the front panel are.
A + Channel up
v + Channel down
(+REW
b --+FWD
Initial Setting of Language
@ Press the MENU button.
Select the language with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH
l Refer to page 11 to set the clock.
LANGUAGE
FRANCAIS
ESPAROL
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SELECT :A V
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
MENU.
0 I) A SET
Or r) 0
v 0
l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
I I @ Press the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
TINER
NODE A SET
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
MENU
0 I)
SELECT :. V
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU I
:he A/V buttons and
@ Select the language with
press the SET button.
LANGUAGE t
j $ , 5 1 Ex.:ENGLlSH
SELECT :. V
ENTER : SET EXIT :MENU I
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Setting the Clock
Vhen you use the VCR
x the first time or after a
lower failure of more
Ian 60 seconds the
lock will be reset. Apply
:ower to the unit to
witch it on and press the
‘IENU button. Then per-
x-m the following pro-
edure.
(VC-A4 1OX)
OPERATE
MENU
4/./r/r
buttons
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
NITIAL SETTING OF CLOCK
(VC-HGIOX)
OPERATE
- SET MENU
W.!A/v
buttons
Numeric
buttons
AM/PM
- SET
0 First set the language (Refer to page 10). Then press the SET button.
CLOCK
MODE :248/12B
SELECT :4 b CBANGE:A V
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
Numeric
buttons MODE TIME DATE YEAR
l2H B l/O1 00
MODE :24H/12B
SELECT :4 b CBANGE:A V t
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU f
Numeric
buttons
Of 10:28AH m 00
I),
DATE :DAY/MONTH I
Numeric
buttons I
MODE TIME DATE YEAR
12x 10:28AM 15/12 m
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SET MENU
0
0 * 0
@ Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/
PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the A/V
buttons, and then press the b button.
Ex.: 72H
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l “24H” .... . . . . . ...... 24-hour display.
l “IZH” ................... . . 12-hour AM/PM display.
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
@ Set the present time with the numeric or A/V but-
tons on the remote control and then press the b
button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the ‘min-
ute’. 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
pam-->
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM
indicator
@ Set the date with the numeric or A/V 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 (15712)
@ Set the year digits with the numeric or A/V but-
tons on the remote control. (If there is only one
‘year’ digit, enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: 97
@ Press the SET button. To return to the Normal
screen, press the MENU button.
SHANGING THE CLOCK SETTING
* If the clock has already been set previously and you want to change it, select “clock”
follow the procedures above. rom the MENU, and then
.
Select item “CLOCK” with the A/v buttons and
press the SET button. .
SET
0
0 Normal
Screen
@ To return to 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 4t
programmable channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcas
channels. The channel positions have been preset at the factory as shown below.
POSlllon Preset N Channel Posttbon Presel TV Channel j-W%->
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l Use the A / ‘I / 4 / b buttons on the remote
0 8 Skrpped channel control to set the OSD.
1 Skipped channel ’ 9 VHF 9
, l Channel position numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, ant
2 VHF 2 10 / VHF 10 29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped wher
3 Skipped channel I 11-27 / Skipped channel the CHANNEL @or @ button is used.
4 Skipped channel / 28 UHF 28 l If the picture is not clear, if you want a differer
5 VHF 5A channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset I
29-46 Skipped channels ’ skipped channel, reset the channel as follows.
6 VHF 6
7 VHF 7 47
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AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
! UENU
SELECT :A V
ENTER :SET EXIT :PENU
A SET
A MANUAL
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SELECT:A V
ENTER rSET EXIT :umau
SET
0
0
AUTOMATIC TUNING.
PLEASE WAIT.
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EXIT :MENU
* Normal
Screen
@ Press the MENU button.
Select item ‘CHANNEL PRESET” with the A/V
buttons, and press the SET button.
@ Select item “AUTO” with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
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@CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at
the factory.
0 The channel display on the TV screen will con-
tinue through all of the channels and when
finished, the TV screen will return to the normal
screen.
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
@Selectthe video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7 -1
MENU
0’ TIMRR
noox
-
. .
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT :A v
ENTER :SBT EXIT :MENU I
CHANNEL PRESET
AUTO
-
I
SELECT :A v
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
Numeric
buttons
[Preset CH]
~PRESET cH m
CHANNEL
FINE TUNING 4 b
SKIP ON m
SELECT
ENTER :. v
: SET
CBANGE:4 b
EXIT :MENU I
[Broadcast CH]
f
I PRESET CH 3
m
FINE TUNING 4 b
ON w
SXLECT CEANGE:4 b
EXIT :MENU
[Fine tuning]
PRESET CH
CHANNEL
IrINa: TUNING
SKIP ON m
SELECT :. V
RNTER :SRT
CHANGE:4 b
EXIT :USNU I
SET
0 * Next
0 Screen
MENU
0 * Normal
Screen
@ Press the MENU button.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with
buttons and press the SET button. the A I V
@ Select item “MANUAL” with the A or v buttons
and press the SET button.
l 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.
@ Press the numeric buttons or the 4. 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 SET
button and repeat steps @ through 0.
@ To return to the Normal Screen, press the MENU
buttons.
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 for step 0.
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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.
MENU
0 I)
SELECT :A V
A SET
Or * o
v 0
CHANNEL PRESET SET
41.
Or
‘Numeric
,buttons > FINE TUNING
A I
esKIP ON m
4 I SET
H&SKIP m OFF 0
0
MENU
0’ Normal
Screen
Press 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
( / b (or numeric) buttons.
Ex.: 12
@ Select SKIP setting mode with the A or v but-
ton.
@ Press the ( 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.
*Follow the same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip. and then the procedure 0-0 below.
@ Select the channel position you wish to unskip
with the 4 / b (or numeric) buttons.
I Ex: 12
A ESKIP m OFF I @ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or
v button.
4 SET @ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP OFF and
; I &xIP ON -I 0
0 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 ........................... Setting a timer recording (and checking it).
(See page 26 for the setting procedure.)
VCR operating conditions are set according to
the broadcast reception and tape playback conditions. (See page 16.)
Setting the channels. (See page 12.)
Setting the present time. (See page 11.)
Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page IO.)
2: MODE ...........................
3: CHANNEL PRESET ......
3: CLOCK .........................
5: LANGUAGE .................
OP
A ress the SET button.
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@ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.
The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
MENU
MODE
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
SELECT :A v
ENTER :SHT EXIT :MENU
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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. Display example S. PICTURE (New
Sharp Super Picture)
Audio output indicator
(Only for vc-fi610x)
Auto Repeat display
l If the clock IS not set, the time and date WIII not be displayed.
How to Display Indicators
0 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.
0 Each time the MODE OSD button is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
4) AUTO Display --+ @ FULL Display ---+ 0 COUNTER Display + 0 Display off
A
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.
l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press the MODE OSD burton 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]
I
~COLOUR .PAL
BLUE BACK
! III
. or?
AUTO RBNTAL l OFF
REPIAT ON m
JUST REC N O??
ISELECT
i ENTER :. v CHANGE:4 b
:SET EXIT:NEN"
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[Blue back]
1 COLOUR
ke m PAL
BLUE BACK m o.?r
AUTO RENTAL p or?
REPEAT ON m
JUST REC m OIF
% :. v
:SET
CHANGE:4 b
EXIT:NENU
v
[Auto Rental]
i COLOUR m PAL
:e
BLUE BACK m OFF
AUTO RENTAL
i
m err
REPEAT ON m
JUST REC
i
m O??
f SELECT
L
( ENTER :* . :SET
CHANGL:4 b
EXIT :YENU
[Repeat]
COLOUR m PAL
BLOk BACR m OII
AUTO RLNTAL m O??
BRBPEAT ON m
JUST RLC m O??
SLLLCT
ENTLR :. v : SIT
CIiANCL:4 b
LXIT :NLNU
[Just REC]
COLOUR
BLUL BACK
AUTO RLNTAL
REPEAT
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SLLLCT :. V
PNTLR i 5LT
.PAL
IIB
.OFT
m OII
ON m
m OIT
CHANGE:4 b
LXTT : urau I v
SET
0 * Normal
0 Screen
@ Press the MENU button.
@ Select the MODE selection mode with the A / V /
buttons, and then press the SET button.
@ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 /,
buttons and then press the v button.
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 19.)
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 v 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 re-
ception, or playback of a poorly
recorded tape.
@ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing the
4 / b buttons, and then press the v button.
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 20.)
@ Select the REPEAT mode by pressing the 4 / b
buttons, and then press the ‘I button.
(For details. see Auto Repeat on page 30.)
@ Select the JUST REC mode by pressing the
4 / b buttons. and then press the v button.
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording
(JUST REC) on page 28.)
@ Press the SET button to return to the normal
screen.
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- Playback
inserting a Video Cassette
3ently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the
zassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the
/CR. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “[m ” appears on the VCR display.
-0 remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
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‘REPARATION
‘Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
OPERATE
Insert a cassette.
OPERATE--l \ / ATOP
EJECT PLAY/x 2
(This picture is for VC-H6lOX)
PLAY/x 2
REW
STOP
FF
OPERATE
PLAY/x 2
REW
STOP
FF
(VC-H6lOX) (VC-A4OX)
@ 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 ‘s=nthe TV
screen for a few seconds.)
@ 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.)
Video Search (with the Remote Control)
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 eat? ;Ime the
button is pressed.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part of the picture may be skewed tc z?e side
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the Remote Control)
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 cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed in this mode.)
@ Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
NOTE >
l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer
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Shuttle System
Playback
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring.
pQmE->
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
DURINGSTOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
0
Q
Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle
ring will return to centre.)
Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
DURINGPLAY MODE Video Search
aTurn the ring to the left or the right during playback to enter VSF (Videc
Search Forward), or VSR (Video Search Reverse) mode. Select from
two speeds by turning the ring. Release the ring (the shuttle ring return:
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 the PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback.
TAPE SPEED
/
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
L6DPSStBJ
0
Q
0
Press the SLOW button on the remote control during playback.
Press the SLOW @ or 0 button (to the right of the SLOW button) t_c
vary the slow motion playback speed between l/5 and %O of the
normal playback speed.
Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
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Still Picture and Frame Advance
0
Q
0
0
A
0
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 @@ 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/Q buttons to stop the
jitter.
Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) button during still mode for
Press the PLAY/X2 button again to resume normal playback
Double Speed Playback
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button during playback. The tape will
speed.
-0 Press the PLAY/X2 button to resume normal playback.
I>
frame advance.
be played back at twice the normal
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 piayback after about 5 minutes of slow motion
playback 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.)
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.
COLOUR m PAL
BLUE BACK m OFF
AUTO RENTAL m OFF
REPEAT ON m
JUST REC m OFF
SELECT :A V
ENTER : SET
CHANGE:4 b
EXIT :MENU
(Select with 4 or b button.)
t
Then press SET button.
+-l
-b AUTO mode
Strict PAL colour mode
t= . .
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.
@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.
@Horizontal noise bars may appear on the screen during special effect playback (video search, still,
slow, frame advance, and double speed playback), possibly accompanred by dscolouring.
@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.
@Setthe COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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Auto Tracking Control System
Playback
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.
lWhen you press the CHANNEL 8 and @ buttons
at the same time.
*When the VCR has been playing back an un-
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. Poor Tracking Normal tracking
l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually
adjust the tracktng with the CHANNEL @/IS 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 play-
back.
After pressing the REC or PLAY/X2 button, it takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback is en-
gaged 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.
-NOTE)
l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop
and rewrnd. 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.)
.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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