Sharp VC-A53X User manual

l G-code* for Instant Video Programme System
l MID-DRIVE (New Center Mount Mechanism)
l Built-in Shuttle Control System
l 2-Head Long play/Double Length Recording
l HQ (High Quality) Circuitry
l 48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
l Auto Channel Tuning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l On screen Display (7 item, 5 languages)
l 365-Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly
Programmable)
l Simple Recording Timer for Programming Beginning
and Ending Times of Recordings
l Intelligent Recording
This VCR can automatically change to the LP mode when
the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer
recording.
l Programmable Remote Control with Multi-brand TV
control
l Auto Head Cleaning System
l 5-Digit Linear Tape Counter with Auto Zero Back
l Tape Remaining Display
Computes the amount of tape remaining.
l Auto Rental Mode
This VCR will automatically find a location recorded
and play back with this function.
l Clean Picture
Makes badly recorded tapes look better.
l Digital Auto Tracking Control System
l Instant Replay
Performs a reverse video search for a fixed interval,
and then plays back again.
l DPSS/Digital Programme Search System
l Auto Repeat
Plays back the entire tape repeatedly.
l Skip Search
Performs a forward video search for a fixed interval,
and then plays back again.
l Child-Proof Lock
Any selected mode can be locked-in to prevent
accidental change.
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses &!f@$! standard video signals. Use only
video cassette tapes that carry the m mark.
* G-code is a trademark applied for by Gemstar Development
Corp. The G-code System is manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation.
GENERAL INFORMATION
l IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
@MAJOR COMPONENTS OF YOUR VCR . . . . . . . . . 4
l REMOTE CONTROL
. . . . . . ..*...*.........................
t
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SETTING UP
4JSlNG THE REMOTE CONTROL FOR TV
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
.CONNECTlONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7
@ADJUSTING THE VIDEO CHANNEL . . . . . . ...*...
7
@SETTING THE LANGUAGE
. . . ..*...........*......... 8
@SETTING THE CLOCK
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.............
9
@CHANNEL SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.............. IO
@CHANNEL SKIP/CANCELLING SKIP
. . . . . . . . . . . .
12
l MENU SCREEN
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
aON SCREEN DISPLAY
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a............ 13
l MODE SELECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...*... 14
BASIC OPERATIONS
*PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15
Auto Rental Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
*RECORDING A TV PROGRAMME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18
TIMER RECORDING
@SIMPLE RECORDING TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19
.PROGRAMMlNG THE TIMER WITH G-CODE . . . 20
@PROGRAMMING THE TIMER
WITHOUT G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..s..... 22
*CONFIRMING TIMER PROGRAMMES
* 24
. . . . . . . . . .
@CANCELLING TIMER PROGRAMMES
. . . . . . . . . .
24
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
l INTELLIGENT TIMER RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
@ZERO-BACK FUNCTION s.............................. 26
l DPSS (DIGITAL PROGRAMME SEARCH SYSTEM) . . . 26
@AUTO REPEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
26
@SKIP SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*................. 27
l INSTANT REPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27
@CHILD-PROOF LOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
aCLEAN PICTURE . . . . . . . . . . ..a..............................
28
@TAPE REMAINING DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28
HELPFUL HINTS
@EDITING FROM A CAMCORDER TO
YOUR VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
@SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29
@BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable)
_-
Remote control unit
Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or AA) batteries for
the remote control unit
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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.
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6
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 30. If you still
experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
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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Others
Copyright may exist on material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the
relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited by law. Sharp is not in a position to authorize
the recording of copyrighted works and nothing in this operation manual should be read or implied as
giving that authority. i
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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Front
OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off)
Clock display will work regardless of this button.
I Basic function
Cassette compartment (see
PLAYBACK/RECORDING)
I
controls (see
PLAYBACK/
i RECORDING)
When pressed;
l Stops the tape during Playback, FF,
REW or REC.
l Tape is ejected during STOP mode.
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
d NOTE:
II
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.
ml
Cassette-In
1)
Slow
TIMER
Timer standby
Indicator
mode
)
Play/Double speed
playback
IIF
Frame Advance
%I
Child-proof lock
44
REW/Video )
Search Rewind Record
@
Auto Repeat
REC
bb
FF/Video
II
Search Forward
Ret Pause
REC .
I II II
REM 1 .
Tape Remaining
I
When AC power cord
is first plugged in.
Simple recording
Rear
Connection terminals (see CONNECTIONS)
RF converter output channel (CHANNEL) (UHF channel 31 to 40)-
TEST SIG ON/OFF switch
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TV button
VCR button
OPERATE button
*AUDIO OUT button
@%I button (Child-proof lock)
DISPLAY button
VOLUME A/V buttons
CLEAR button
MENU button
PLAY/x 2 button
REW/FF button
STOP button
REC button
@ TIME button
TAPE SPEED button
CJ button (AUTO REPEAT)
REPLAY button
SKIP SEARCH button
SLOW button
@/@ buttons
(Slow 010, DPSS O/O)
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.
TIMER ON/OFF button
MODE OSD button
INPUT button
CHANNEL O/O buttons
CLEAN PICTURE button
SET button
A / v I 4 I b buttons
PAUSE/STILL button
Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
. ZERO BACK button
d NOTE:
* AUDIO OUT button does not work
with this model.
ti NOTES:
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the 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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The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to Sharp
televisions other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the remote
control to ihe 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 TV 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 (01) to the TV,
and it should turn off.
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1”)
Press these ____
buttons
simultaneously
and hold for more
than 1 second.
DlSfUY
d NOTE:
l If the TV does not turn off in step @, repeat the step @ setting procedure and select the button for a different
brand.
TV BRAND NAME Corresponding button TV BRAND NAME Corresponding button
SHARP
1
GRAETZ
7
PHILIPS
2
LUXOR
7
THOMSON
3
or 4
SALORA
7
TELEFUNKEN
3
or 4
SELECO
7
NORDMEND
3
or 4
SONY
8
BRANDT
3
or 4
TOSHIBA
9
SABA
3
or 4
PANASONIC 0 or
%_ _
TELAVIA
3
or 4
SANYO
Vol. v
GRUNDIG
5 HITACHI
CHANNEL @
BLAUPUNKT
5
MITSUBISHI
CHANNEL 0
FERGUSON
6 JVC INPUT
ITT NOKIA
7
TV Functions to be Controlled
I
I
I
Switch to TV control mode.
I I
_ Return to VCR control mode.
l Press the TV button to select the TV control mode.
l Press the VCR button to select the VCR control mode.
J
TV
0
0
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.
function
I
TV
@TV POWER (01)
@TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN
@TV VOLUME UP/DOWN
l INPUT button (TV-AV selector)
l O-9: Numbered buttons
.-I-_ DIGIT SELECT button
Q Press the VCR button to return to the VCR
control mode.
ti 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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible
with 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.

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
Q
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
ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
ANTEilNA IN
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).
ti NOTE:
l TUNE THE TV, NOT THE VCR.
0 Select an unused channel on your TV and press the OPERATE button on the VCR to turn on the
power.
0 Set the TEST SIG switch to ON.
@ Adjust the tuning of the selected TV channel until the test pattern (two vertical bars) appears on the
screen.
@ Set the TEST SIG switch to OFF.
ti NOTE:
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.
Q
RF converter output channel
(channel) (UHF channel 31 to 40)
TEST SIG
@ OPERATE
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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.
d NOTE:
l If the remote control is not available the PLAY/x2 button can also be
used to select the language.
MENU
A
MENU
0’
LANQUAQE
DEUTSCR
FRANFAIS
ITALIAN0
ESPhfiOL
SELECT IA V
ENTBR
rStT EXIT
:MENIJ
A
Or I)
SET
v
0
OPERATE
SET
Numeric
buttons
@ Press the MENU button.
Select the language with the A/V buttons and
press the SET button.
Ex.: ENGLISH
l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
UENU
Q-CODE
TIMER
CRANNEL PRESET
LhNt3UAQE
DEVTSCA
FRANChIS
ITALIAN0
CSPAROL
SELECT :A V
ENTER *SET EXIT r@lENO
@ Press the MENU button.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/I 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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_

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.
d NOTE:
. If the remote control is not available the PLAY/x2 button can also be
used to select the language. MENU
A
4
- OPERATE
SET
- Numeric
buttons
D’ First set the language (Refer to page 8). Then press the SET button.
0 Select whether the clock should show 12-hour
CLOCK
g24ullaE 14A M
AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing the +/
TIME 12rooA1
4
DAY /MONTU
1101
b buttons, and then press the v button.
YEAR
O0 I) v
Ex.: 12H
NOTE:
SELECT rl V DATA r4 )
l “24H” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24-hour display.
ENTER
I SET EXIT IMENU
l “12H” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12-hour AM/PM display.
@ Set the present time with the numeric or d/b
buttons on the remote control and then press the
V button. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the
‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’
digit, enter a 0 first.)
Ex.: 70:28AM
Numeric
buttons
Set the date with the numeric or d/b buttons on the @
remote control, and then press the v 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.: Feb. 15
@Set the year digits with the numeric or q/b
buttons on the remote control. (If there is only
digit, enter a 0 first.)
SET
0
Normal
Screen @
To exit the MENU screen, press the SET button.
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.
NENU
CI-CODK
TIMER
CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT IA V
INTER I SET EXIT
IMENU
0 Press the MENU button.
Select item ‘CLOCK” with the A/V buttons and
A
SET
press the SET button.
;
‘0
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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.
(/ NOTES:
l Use the A I V I 4 I b 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
the channel @ or 0 button 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
@Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
@ Press the MENU button.
MENU
Q-CODE Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the
A/T
TIMER
MENU d
A
SET
buttons, and press the SET button.
0CLOCK
Or I)
LANOUAUE
v
0
SELECT :A 7
ENTER tSET EXIT tHENU
CHANNEL PRESET
. .
MANUAL
A
SET
0
SELECT tA V
ENTER tSCT EXIT tMENU
@ Select item “AUTO” with the r/r buttons and
press the SET button.
@ The channel display on the TV screen will
1 CR02
J continue through all of the channels and when
AUTOMATIC TUNINQ.
PLEASE WAIT.
Normal
finished, the TV screen will return to normal
I)
Screen
screen.
EXIT tMENU
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MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION
@Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
I
Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
t’
MENU
Q-CODE
@ Press the MENU button.
Select item ‘CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / V
TIMER
MODE
fvMW p
I)
A
SET
buttons and press the SET button.
0CLOCK
LANOUAQE
?
+0
SELECT tA V
ENTER rSET EXIT
: MENU
CHANNEL PRESET
@ Select item “MANUAL” with the A or 7 buttons
AUTO
and press the SET button.
A
SET
;
‘,O
SELECT IA V
ENTER rSET EXIT :MENU
[Preset CH] @Select the preset channel position number with
QPRESET CS
q
the numeric or 4 / b buttons, and then press
CHANNEL 01
Numeric the V button.
rfNE TUNINQ
4 b
buttons
I) v
SKIP ON m
SELECT :A V DATA r4 b
.&
ENTER *SET EXIT IMENU
[Broadcast CH]
@ Hold down the numeric or 4 / b buttons until
PRESET CR
~cSANNEL
A Numeric you see the desired broadcast channel on your
TV, and then press the v button.
FINE TURIN0
4 b
buttons
I) v
SKIP ON w
SELECT rl V DATA r4 b
.k
ENTER *SET EXIT :MENU
[Fine tuning]
Q For fine tuning, press the 4 or b button until the
PRESET CR 3
broadcast channel comes in clearly on your TV.
CHANNEL
IFINE TUNINQ
K&ii 4
SKIP
ON- ;
SELECT :A V
DATA r4 F
ENTER rSET EXIT :MENU
SET
0’
Normal @
Press the SET button.
Screen
The TV screen will return to normal screen,
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers, press the -I-- button to switch
between one and two digit numbers.

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 Press the MENU button. The MENU screen will
Q-CODE
TIMER
appear.
NODE
MENU Be
A
SET
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / v
0+
CLOCX
Or I)
0
buttons and press the SET button.
LANQUAGE
v
SELECT :A V
ENTER *SET EXIT
:MENU
@ Select item “MANUAL” with A / v buttons and
press the SET button.
@ Set channel positions you wish to skip with the
numeric or 4 / b buttons.
Ex.: 12
flSXIP
&XIP
A
@ Select SKIP setting mode with the A or v
ON m
button.
@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP ON.
4
-OFF
@ If you wish to set more channels to be skipped,
press the v button and repeat steps @ through @.
SET
0’
Normal
Screen
Cancelling channel skip
@ Press the SET button to return to the normal
screen.
PREPARATION
@Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV.
1 Example: Reset channel position 12.
I
.Follow the same procedure 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure 6-0 below.
/‘III.:I.::..l ‘$f
Q Select the channel position you wish to unskip
with the numeric 4 / b buttons.
Ex: ,2
@SXIP -OFF
@ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing the A or
V button.
HSXIP
rl
@ Press the 4 or b button to select SKIP OFF.
ON m
;
@ If you wish to unskip more channels, press the v
button and repeat steps @ through @.
12
SET
0’
Normal
@ Press the SET button to return to the normal
Screen
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.
Q Select the item you want by pressing the A or v button on the
remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each
item.
-
MENU
TIMER
MODE
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK f
LANGUAGE
The following 6 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).
1: G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page
20.)
SELECT :A V
ENTER
:SET
EXIT :MENU
2: TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 22 for the setting
procedure.)
3: MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a.........
VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and
tape playback conditions. (See page 14.)
4: CHANNEL PRESET . . . . . . Setting the channels. (See page IO.)
5: CLOCK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the present time. (See page 9.)
6: LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 8.)
@ Press the SET button. The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
@ To cancel the MENU screen, press the MENU button.
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
Operating mode
F
2
Programme channel position
Tape Speed
SP FISTART 8:4oin
1 STOP
9:3OAllI
Simple Recording timer
Clock display
Calendar display
8:OOAM (REM 2:ool
15/12 96
o:oo.oo-\
Tape remaining (or DPSS)
I
Real time counter
/ NOTE:
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
AUTO Display
When an operation button, numbered button, or CH @/@ 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.
ti NOTES:
l When the VCR power is turned off, the mode indicators will return to the AUTO display.
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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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. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
MEN”
@ Press the MENU button.
C-CODE
TIHl!R
MENU l ’
SET
0
I)
CHARNrl PRESET
El
CLOCK
+0
@ Select the MODE selection mode with the Ir, / V
LANO”hOE
buttons and then press the SET button.
BIS’LLCT I. .
LwrER
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[Colour]
@ Select the COLOUR mode by pressing the 4 /
b buttons, and then press the ‘I button.
CjCOLOUR
=PAL
BLUE BACK -OFF
(For details, see Colour Mode.)
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strict PAL colour mode.
8ELECT :A V DATAr4b -
ENTER *SET EXIT cMENU
@ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing the 4
[Blue back]
/ p buttons and then press the v button.
AUTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . Usually select AUTO.
COLOUR
=PAL
BBLUK BACK
-Or?
A blue screen will appear when
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your VCR receives no TV signal or
;
an unrecorded tape is played
back.
OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Select OFF if the screen turns
SKLECT :A V DATA 14 b
ENTER rSET
EXIT aMENU
blue due to weak TV signal
reception, or playback of a poorly
recorded tape.
0 Press the SET button to return to the normal
SET
ti
Normal
screen.
0
Screen
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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, “[QB]” appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode.
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Playback
Insert a cassette.
PREPARATION
@Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
OPERATE
PLAY/x 2
I
OPERATE
PLAY-
I
STOP/EJECT
0
0
Q
Q
Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR
Insert a cassette.
L
FF-
REW-
STOP -
Press the PLAY/X2 button. (The auto tracking control system engages and I’ b” flashes on the
VCR display 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)
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.
/ NOTE:
l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding (with the remote control)
@ 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.)
0 Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
w’ 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
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring.
DURING STOP MODE
Fast Forward and Rewind
@ Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release lt. (The shuttle
ring will return to centre.)
Q Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
DURING PLAY MODE
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 the PLAY/X2 button to return to regular playback.
DURING STILL MODE
Variable Slow Motion
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@During still mode, turn the ring to the right for slow-motion playback.
(VSR q”“@ I
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r*(Slow 0,)
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@
Select from two speeds by turning the ring more or less. Release the
*
ring (the shuttle ring returns to centre) to return to still.
(‘low (‘))
Turning the ring all the way to the right locks the VCR in SLOW. Press
PLAY/x2
the PLAY/X2 or PAUSE/STILL button to return to regular playback or
n STOP/
+
still.
+ EJECT
(Slow
playback
@If the ring is turned to the left while in still, the VCR enters VSR, and
@ hold) returns to still when the ring is released. Turning the ring all the way to
the left locks the VCR in VSR; however, the search speed does not
change.
(/ NOTE:
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
TAPE SPEED
VSF/VSR VSF/VSR SLOW
KU KU
(0
SLOW
KU
1 SP/LP 1 x3 1 x7 1 l/30 I l/10 I
Slow Motion Playback (with the
remote control)
0
0
Q
Press the SLOW button on the remote con-
trol during playback.
Press the SLOW @ or @ button (to the right
of the SLOW button) to 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 Auto Tracking Control System
@ Press the PAUSE/STILL button during play-
back. 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 button again.
@ Press the PAUSE/STILL button during still
mode for frame advance.
@ Press the PLAY/X2 button again to resume
normal playback.
This function automatically adjusts the tracking to
match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages
in the following cases:
@When you insert the cassettq and begin play-
back.
@When you press the CHANNEL @ and 0
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, ” F” on the TV
screen flashes for a few seconds.
Double Speed Playback
c
@ 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.
d NOTES:
l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still
picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.
*To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume
normal playback 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.
L
r’
Poor Tracking Normal tracking
l When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto
ti NOTE:
tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually
adjust the tracking with the CHANNEL @I/@ buttons to
make any noise disappear.
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.)
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
q COLOUR
-PAL
BLUE BACK
-OFF
SELECT :A V DATA :4 )
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
Strict PAL colour mode
(Select with 4 or b button.)
t
Then press SET button.
I/ NOTE:
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.
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.
/ NOTES:
l If there is more than a IO second unrecorded section
between recorded sections, the tape will automatically
stop and rewind. To watch the next recorded section,
press the STOP button, fast forward to that section and
play the tape.
l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press the PLAY/
x 2 button after the power turns on automatically. (Auto
Rental Mode does not work.)
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Cassette Erase Protection
ERASURE PROTECTION TAB
A Ej 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
Insert a cassette. CHANNEL
@
PAUSE/ST1 LL
I
OPERATE
REC
STOP
DISPLAY
Ld Liiici-
-OPERATE
t--INPUT
-CHANNEL
o/o
,- REC
.-PAUSE/
,- TAPE
SPEED
PREPARATION
@Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
PROCEDURE
0
0
Q
0
Q
0
.
Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR.
Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered.
Select the channel position you wish to record with the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on
the remote control (“SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best
picture quality, LP (Long Play) gives the longest recording time.
Press the REC button. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To
pause during recording, press the PAUSE/STILL button. To resume recording, press the PAUSE/
STILL button again.
To stop recording, press the STOP button.
ti NOTES:
l The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.
@To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the rear of the VCR,
press the INPUT button on the remote control or press the CHANNEL Q/O buttons 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 position number is usually displayed.)
l If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the strict colour mode on the MODE
selection screen. (See Colour mode.) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.
To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording
After steps 0 to Q 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 it and turn off the power.
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There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for your convenience.
l lrnmediate recording:
Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.
l Delayed recording:
Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed.
Immediate Recording
l REC
0
0
2
SP cl
STOP 9:301x
0:OOAM
REM 2:oo
15/12 96
o:oo.oo
r/ NOTE:
l Press the STOP button to terminate recording
Delayed Recording
0
0
n
CHANNEL
SP
0
8 TIME
0
n
2
sP ~~sTART-$:~~~I-
0
STOP -9;: jojll-
I
@Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL @/@ buttons.
(Ex. : Channel position: 2)
@Press the REC button to enter the normal
recording mode. Then, press the REC button
repeatedly to set the desired ending time.
(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30)
d NOTES:
l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by IO
minutes.
l If necessary, press the CHANNEL 010 buttons to change the
minutes setting.
@Select the channel position to be recorded by
pressing the CHANNEL @/a buttons.
(Ex. : Channel position: 2)
@ Set the starting time by pressing the aTIME
button. (Ex.: Starting time: 8.40)
tH NOTES:
l Setting the time within a 24-hour period in IO-minute intervals
is possible.
l Press the O/O buttons to adjust the minutes if necessary.
@ Set the ending time by pressing the REC button.
(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30)
/ NOTES:
l Each press of the REC button increases the stop time by 10 minutes.
l If necessary, press the CHANNEL O/O buttons to change the
minutes setting.
@Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.
(Ex.: Present time: 828)
ti NOTES:
l After the Simple Recording Timer is set, the channel position cannot be changed.
l To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first press the OPERATE button to turn on the power. Then press
the DTIME button to confirm the starting and ending time. Press the OPERATE button to turn off the power.
l To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting, press the CLEAR button on the remote control. To clear
after setting, turn on the power, press the QTIME button to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then press
the CLEAR button.
l The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“TIMER” indicator on the display is lit). If
this is the case, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button, turn on the power and then
proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer.
l Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with the TAPE SPEED button on the remote
control (“SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality, LP (Long
Play) gives the longest recording time.
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