Sharp VC-A560U User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
General
Information Setting Up Basic
Operations Special
Functions Helpful
Hints
Recording
[IMPORTANT]
EZ SET UP(AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP)
!Connect Antenna/Cable
to VCR first.
@Then, plug into AC
Power Outlet.
#Do not press the POWER
button until completion of
EZ SET UP.
$EZ SET UP complete.
POWER VCR RECTIMER
Flash slowly
Detail: Please see page 16
POWER VCR RECTIMER
Flashing
(VC-H960U)
MODEL
VC-A560U
VC-H960U
VC-H961U

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This video cassette recorder (VCR) uses “ONLY” cassette
tapes, NTSC video signals and 120 V AC, 60 Hz (standard
household
current).
For future reference, record the model and serial number (located
on the rear of the VCR) in the space provided.
Model No.:—————————
Serial No.:—————————
WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
This symbol warns the user of
uninsulated voltage within the
unit that can cause dangerous
electric shocks.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
This symbol alerts the user that
there are important operating
and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this
unit.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING—Keep your VCR away from electrical and magnetic appliances which could impair performance.
Be sure to position your VCR away from your TV or video monitor by at least 8ⴖ.
WARNING OF DEW FORMATION
Whenever your VCR is moved from a cold to a warm environment, it is important that you plug the unit in, turn
the power on and allow it to sit for about 2 hours before attempting to play a tape. This period will allow any dew
formation to evaporate. Failure to do so may result in tape and/or video head damage.
After the 2 hour evaporation period, you may witness a “snowy” picture for the first few minutes of VCR
operation. This picture noise will disappear shortly thereafter.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered mark.
WHAT IS ENERGY STAR®
TVs and VCRs use energy both when they are on and when they are off. North Americans spend more than $1
billion a year of energy consumed by TVs and VCRs when they are not in use. The new ENERGY STAR®
models will reduce that energy “leakage” by up to 75 percent. Ultimately, this will mean more than $500 million a
year in energy savings for consumers.
The energy savings will help reduce the burning of fossil fuels and the related carbon dioxide pollution that
contributes to global warming. If every North American family replaced their TVs and VCRs with ENERGY
STAR®models, it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by five million tons every year —equivalent to
eliminating the pollution from more than one million cars.
By using ENERGY STAR®products, you will save money on your electric bills and use less energy. This not
only makes good economic sense but also good for our environment.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
General
Information
CAUTION
PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your
personal safety. BUT IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARDS. In order
not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
6. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water–for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury
to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Transportation
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as
a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with either a 2-wire polarized plug (one plug blade bigger than the other) or a 3-wire grounded
plug (a third pin for grounding). The 2-wire polarized plug will fit only one way into the power outlet. The 3-wire grounded
plug will fit only into a grounding-type power outlet.
If the plug does not fit, ask your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not modify the plug. To do so will void the
safety feature.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to
the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some product protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA LEAD-IN
WIRE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810–20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810–21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
SERVICE
1. Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Instead, unplug it and contact a qualified service technician. (See
LIMITED WARRANTY at the end of this manual.)
2. Be sure the service technician uses authorized replacement parts or their equivalents. Unauthorized parts
may cause fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
3. Following any service or repair, be sure the service technician performs safety checks to certify that your VCR
is in safe operating order.
OTHERS
1. For Your Information: Your full understanding of the following is appreciated. Parliament by statute has
decreed that it is illegal to make copies of copyrighted material of any manner or kind without the consent of
the copyright owner, subject to the “Fair Dealing”exceptions in the Act penalties may be imposed on those
guilty of making such copies.
2. Normally, your VCR does not require head cleaning. However, the heads may become clogged when an old
or damaged tape is used. If the playback picture becomes blurred, the heads may need cleaning. Head
cleaning should be performed by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or
Authorized Service Station. Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality. Excessive use of
cleaning tapes may also damage the heads.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and power-line surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Heat
This product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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CONTENTS
General Information
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS................................................... 3
Features ................................................................. 6
Accessories ........................................................... 6
Major Components of Your VCR ......................... 7
Remote Control ..................................................... 8
•Inserting the Batteries
Recording a TV Programme................................. 26
•Without a Cable Box or Digital Satellite
Receiver
•With a Cable Box or Digital Satellite Receiver
•To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
•Cassette Erase Protection
•Recording Speeds
•Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
•Recording MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound)
Broadcasts
•Monitor Output When Receiving a SAP
Broadcast
•Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions
Simple Recording Timer....................................... 29
•Changing the Contents of the Simple
Recording Timer
•Cancelling the Simple Recording Timer
Recording with the Timer ..................................... 30
•Confirming Timer Programmes
•Cancelling Timer Programmes
Recording
Connecting the VCR ............................................. 9
•RF Connection
•AV Connection
•After the Connection
•Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel
Cable TV Connections .......................................... 11
Menu Screen.......................................................... 15
OSD (On Screen Display) ..................................... 15
•How to Display Indicators
EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting)................... 16
Setting the Language............................................ 17
Setting the Clock................................................... 17
•Auto Clock Setting
•Manual Clock Setting
•Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.)
Adjustment
Setting the Channels ............................................ 20
•Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel
Memory
Mode Selection...................................................... 22
Setting Up
Playback................................................................. 23
•Inserting a Video Cassette
•Playback
•Fast Forward and Rewind
•Video Search
•Slow Motion Playback (only with the remote
control)
•Still Picture and Frame Advance
•Automatic Tracking Control System
•Manual Tracking Control
•Blue Screen Noise Elimination
•Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
•Full Automatic Playback
•Audio Output Mode
Basic Operations
Special Functions
Helpful Hints
Specifications........................................................ 36
Troubleshooting.................................................... 37
Service Information............................................... 37
LIMITED WARRANTY............................................ 38
Sharp Super Picture.............................................. 33
Recorded Section Auto Repeat ........................... 33
Auto Zero Back...................................................... 33
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) ........ 34
Skip Search............................................................ 34
Instant Replay........................................................ 34
Tamper Proof......................................................... 35

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Features
Only for VC-H960U, VC-H961U
•Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
• Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder
— Lets you record stereo or SAP (Separate Audio
Programme) broadcasts.
Common Features
• EZ Set Up — VCR tuner channels and clock are
automatically set for both Air and Cable channels.
• S-VHS Quasi Playback
Notes for S-VHS tape
• Playback of S-VHS recorded tapes is possible.
• Playback of S-VHS image quality is not available.
• Picture noise or distortion may appear on the screen
during playback in the SLOW or STILL mode.
• S-VHS recording is not available. However, HQ recording
is possible with S-VHS tape.
• Double-Azimuth 4-Heads
•19
µ Clear Picture System (in EP mode) — For
enhanced picture quality in EP (Extended Play)
mode.
•System for Better Resolution and Colour
Reproduction
• Multi-Language (English/Spanish/French) OSD
(On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
— On-screen setting and recording instructions.
• 181-channel PLL Quartz Synthesized Random
Access Tuner with Automatic Channel Setting
• Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
• 1-Year, 8-Event Programmable Timer
• Simple Recording Timer
• Unified Remote Control
Accessories
AA batteries for
the remote
control unit
Round coaxial cable
(75 Ohm, 0.9 m [3-11/18 ft.])
QCNW-8533GEZZ
or
QCNW-8614AJZZ
Remote control unit
RRMCGA021WJSA
• Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture quality
during playback.
• 5 Seconds Timer Backup
• Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance
• Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.)
Adjustment — Automatically adjusts VCR clock to
daylight saving-time.
• Blue Screen Noise Elimination
• Auto Tracking Control System — Automatically
adjusts tracking during playback.
• Digital Programme Search System (DPSS) —
Quickly locates the beginning of a specific
recording.
• Skip Search — Quickly operates a forward video
search in 30 seconds intervals, then resumes
playback.
• Instant Replay — Quickly operates a reverse video
search in 20 seconds intervals, then resumes
playback.
• Auto Zero Back — Quickly finds “0:00.00” point
and stops there.
• Recorded Section Auto Repeat — Continually
playback a recorded section of the tape.
• Full Automatic Playback
• Tamper Proof — Prevents accidental change of the
operation mode.
• Up to 8 Hours of Recording and Playback (with
T-160 cassette)
Only for VC-H961U
• Built-in Front AV Jacks — For easy connection of
audio/video equipment such as the Sharp Viewcam.
Be sure that the
following
accessories are
all included with
your VCR.

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POWER button
(When pressed to turn on the VCR, POWER LED indicator
will light up. When the power is turned off, POWER LED
indicator will turn off.)
Major Components ofYourVCR
[Front]
LED Indicator (explained throughout the operation instruction)
Cassette compartment (see Playback/Recording)
Basic function controls
(see Playback/Recording)
!POWER LED indicator
This indicator lights up whenever the VCR is turned on.
@TIMER LED indicator
This indicator lights up when the VCR is set for timer
recording, Simple Recording Timer and Recording with
the Timer.
#VCR LED indicator
This indicator lights up when selecting “VCR” by using
TV/VCR.
$REC LED indicator
This indicator lights up during recording. This indicator
flashes during REC-Pause.
%Remote Sensor
Point Remote Control at this window.
[Rear]
Connection terminals (see Tape Dubbing)
Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and
Cable TV Connections)
(VC-H960U, VC-H961U) (VC-A560U)
POWER TIMER VCR REC
!@#$ %
(VC-H960U)
• The design may be slightly different depending on the
model.
Connection terminals (see Tape Dubbing)
Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and
Cable TV Connections)

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Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries
Make sure that the batteries have been properly installed first. Fit two batteries
type “AA”. If the remote control stops working, fit new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are fitted correctly, matching the polarities (j/k) indicated
in the remote control.
• Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
• The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other
strong light.
• Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be operated for an extended period of time.
• If the remote control does not function properly when new batteries are installed, remove the batteries and keep pressing
any button for 10 seconds before re-installing them.
MENU button (p. 15)
ZERO BACK button (p. 33)
SKIP SEARCH button (p. 34)
REPLAY button (p. 34)
PAUSE/STILL button (p. 24)
TAMPER PROOF button (p. 35)
STOP button (p. 23)
FF button (p. 24)
REW button (p. 24)
REC button (p. 26)
TAPE SPEED button (p. 26)
Numbered buttons (p. 19)
PLAY button (p. 23)
j/kbuttons (SLOW j/k,
DPSS j/k) (p. 34)
100/AM/PM button (p. 19)
CANCEL button (p. 32)
INPUT button (p. 28)
SLOW button (p. 24)
EJECT button (p. 23)
POWER button (p. 17)
CH (CHANNEL) ∂/ƒ
buttons (p. 29)
ON SCREEN button (p. 15)
SET button (p. 17)
PROG. (PROGRAMME) button (p. 30)
TV/VCR buttons (p. 17)
∂/ƒ/ß / ©button (p. 17)

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Connecting theVCR
The connection method differs depending on the type of TV.
If you have cable TV (CATV), see Cable TV Connections.
RF Connection (for connection to aTV without AV terminals)
!Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
@Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
#Connect the TV OUT terminal on the rear of the VCR with the antenna terminal on the TV using a coaxial
cable. Select the TV channel 3 or 4 corresponding to the 3 ↔4 output channel of the VCR. (See Setting
the 3 ↔4 Output Channel on page 10.)
AV Connection (for connection to a TV with AV terminals)
!Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV.
@Connect the antenna, VCR, and TV using the Audio/Video cable and coaxial cable (supplied) as shown.
#Select the video input mode or A/V input mode on your TV. (See the TV operation manual for details.)
• If your VCR is a monaural model, connect the audio cable to “AUDIO OUT” on the VCR.
Coaxial cable
Antenna
ANTENNA IN
(antenna or
cable input)
TV OUT
Coaxial cable (supplied)
Audio/Video
cable (not
supplied)
VCR Rear
(Hi-Fi model)
TV
After the Connection
Plug in the power cord of the TV. Then go to EZ Set Up.
Connect the flat twin lead cable
to a transformer
(300 ohm to 75 ohm, not
supplied)
Setting Up

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Setting the 3 ↔4 Output Channel
The 3↔4 Output Channel lets you change the VCR OUTPUT to standard TV broadcasting signals. Both your
TV and VCR must be set to the same channel (i.e TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT channel on 3 too).
!Press POWER to turn the power off.
@Press TV/VCR and if
#To change Output Channel from 3 to 4 (or 4 to 3). Press TV/VCR for 2 seconds until POWER, TIMER, VCR
and REC LED indicator (or POWER, TIMER and VCR LED indicator) lights up flashing. (As above)
$Release TV/VCR, the Output Channel is set.
• VCR Output Channel is automatically set during EZ Set Up.
1. If Channel 3 (or 4) is an active broadcast channel in your area, the Channel 4 (or 3) will be set.
2. If both channel are the active channel or none active channel, the VCR Output Channel will be set to Channel 3.
• Cancelled the EZ Set Up by pressing POWER during EZ Set Up before setting the Output Channel.
Connecting the VCR
POWER, TIMER and VCR LED
indicator lights up flashing.
The VCR Output Channel is 3.
POWER, TIMER, VCR and REC
LED indicator lights up flashing.
The VCR Output Channel is 4.

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ANT/CABLE
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
TV Rear
From CATV system
CableTV Connections
Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels.
• Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company.
Set the 3 ↔4 Output Channel of the VCR to 3 or 4. See Setting the 3 ↔4 Output Channel on
page 10.
First check yourTV/CATV system
Step QIs your TV cable compatible with the VCR?
•YES →Go to Step W
•NO →Go to Step E
Step WDoes your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?
•YES →Go to
•NO →Go to
Step EDoes your CATV system have some or all channels scrambled?
•YES →Go to
•NO →Go to Step R
Step RChoose the type below.
•Basic connection (only for
descrambled CATV signals.) →Go to -or
•To watch a CATV programme while recording a TV programme
by using the A/B switch. →Go to
Connection without a cable box
• Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.
Coaxial
cable
(Supplied)

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ANT/CABLE
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
From CATV system TV Rear
OUTIN
Cable Box
Cable TV Connections
Connection with cable box
• Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then go to “After
the Connection”.
• If the cable box is turned off, it will not output any signals, thus making it impossible to record or view a programme from the
CATV system.
• In the case of the above connections, it is not possible to change channels using the VCR remote control. Only the cable
box can be used to change channels.
• Only one channel at a time can be programmed for recording programmes with the timer. It is not possible to watch a TV
programme different from the one being recorded.
• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a separate combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.
• Connect as shown. With this connection, it is not possible to record CATV programmes which have been
scrambled, but is possible to record one channel and watch the other one. Then go to “After the
Connection”.
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Supplied)
Coaxial
cable
(Supplied)
• With the above connection, ∂/ƒof the VCR or the numbered buttons on the remote control can be used to select channels.
• Depending on which terminals the TV has, a combiner (mixer) or separator (splitter) may be necessary.
• To record one channel and watch another, the VCR must be set to the TV mode.
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
ANT/CABLE
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
Cable Box
TV Rear
OUTIN
From
CATV
system

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ANT/CABLE
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
From
CATV
system
A
B
OUTIN
Cable Box
Cable TV Connections
Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter
By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output.
For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (in-
cluding descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.
• Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.
Splitter
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Supplied)
TV Rear
Using the A/B Switch
1. Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.
!To watch a cable TV programme while recording another programme.
@To watch a scrambled cable TV programme.
#To watch a cable TV programme when the VCR is turned off.
• Use the cable box to change channels.
• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot watch a CATV programme.
2. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.
!To playback a cassette on the VCR.
@To watch a programme which is being recorded with the VCR tuner.
#To watch a programme using the VCR tuner.
A/B switch
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)

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Cable TV Connections
Connection with two cable boxes, A/B switch and splitter
The following connection is necessary to record a cable TV programme (even those scrambled by a cable
company) while watching another cable TV programme. The following connection requires two cable boxes, a
2-way splitter and an A/B switch.
• Connect as shown. Then go to “After the Connection”.
VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model)
OUTIN
Cable Box 2
ANT/CABLE
From
CATV
system A
B
OUTIN
Cable Box 1
Splitter
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
A/B switch
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Not supplied)
Coaxial cable
(Supplied)
TV Rear
Using the A/B Switch
1. Set the A/B switch to the “A” position in the following situations.
!To watch a cable TV programme while recording another programme.
@To watch a cable TV programme when the VCR is turned off.
2. Set the A/B switch to the “B” position in the following situations.
!To playback a cassette on the VCR.
@To watch a programme being recorded, or to change (or watch) channels with the cable box 2. The
output channel of the cable box 2 and the VCR must be the same.
• If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV programme.
• If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company or the nearest Sharp
Authorized Service.
After the Connection
Plug in the power cords of the TV and cable box.
Then go to EZ Set Up.

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Menu Screen
MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub-
menu will appear once you select an item from the menu.
!Turn on the TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 ↔4
Output Channel on page 10.)
@Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to
select “VCR” (VCR LED indicator will light up).
#Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
The following 5 items can be set by using the MENU screen.
TIMER............................... Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 30.)
SET UP ............................. VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape
playback conditions. (See page 22.)
CHANNEL PRESET .......... Setting the channels. (See page 20.)
CLOCK ............................. Setting the present time. (See pages 17–19.)
LANGUAGE ..................... Selection of language to be used for the MENU screen. (See page 17.)
$Press ∂/ƒand then SET. The screen changes to the one which you have selected.
%To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.
SET UP
MENU
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT :
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
TIMER
OSD (On Screen Display)
To facilitate the operation and check the current VCR mode information, the following OSD (On Screen Display)
will appear on the TV screen when using this VCR.
Programme channel position
Real time counter
Tape speed
Clock display
Calendar display
Simple Recording Timer
Display example
Sharp Super Picture
DPSS
Audio Output mode
Stereo/SAP mode
- - - - - - - Function status
Recorded Section
Auto Repeat
STOP 123
S. PICTURE ON STEREO
10:00AM 1:59.19
SP STOP 11:30AM SAPSAP
L R
THU 4/25 DPSS 19
PLAY
FF
REW
STOP
REC
PAUSE
Play
Fast
forward
Rewind
Stop
Rec
Rec
pause
• If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
• Stereo/SAP and Audio Output modes are only for Hi-Fi model.
How to Display Indicators
Each time ON SCREEN is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
AUTO Display
When an operation button, numbered button, or CH ∂/ƒis pressed, the current function status or the number
of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.
• When the VCR power is turned off, the display mode is retained in memory.
• When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press ON SCREEN to select Display Off. (If the
function status is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape.)
!AUTO Display @FULL Display #COUNTER Display $Display off
PLAY
REC 09
(When you press
REC while you are
receiving CH 9.)
(When you press
PLAY)

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EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting)
IMPORTANT (Caution during EZ Set Up):
• Do not press the POWER button on the VCR
or remote control.
• Do not insert a video cassette into the VCR.
The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to
the rear of the VCR and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet.
IMPORTANT:
When using a cable box:
• See Cable TV Connections.
• Leave POWER on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.
During Auto Channel Setting and
Auto Clock Setting
Flashes quickly
佣
EZ Set Up complete
Flashes slowly
!Make sure that the antenna cable is
connected. For connection configuration, refer
to Connecting the VCR.
@Connect the VCR power plug to an AC outlet.
#The tuner channels and clock will automatically
be set. The POWER LED indicator will flash
quickly to indicate the setting.
• This VCR can monitor and use time-signals
(EDS signals), which are provided by some
TV stations, to automatically adjust the VCR
clock. This VCR automatically searches EDS
signals, but if you are in a hurry to use timer
recording or know the channel of the EDS
signal carrier in your area, follow the
procedure in Auto Clock Setting or Manual
Clock Setting.
$When the setting is completed, POWER LED
indicator will flash slowly.
• If power is supplied to the VCR before the cable is connected, EZ Set Up will not be able to preset the channels into
memory. If this occurs unplug the VCR from the power source and wait a few minutes. Check the cable /antenna connection
and supply power to the VCR. EZ Set Up will automatically begin again.
• If the power is turned on during EZ Set Up, the Auto Channel setting will be interrupted and the tuner channels will not be
able to be preset.
• Auto Clock Setting may take several minutes.
• If the Auto Clock Setting is not completed within 30 minutes, there may be no channels with EDS signals. In this case, set the
clock manually. (See Manual Clock Setting.)
• If the antenna signal is weak, the Auto Clock Setting function may not operate.
• During initial channel setting, the channels are set into the AIR channel setting. To watch a cable TV channel, select “CATV”
on the CHANNEL PRESET screen. (See Setting the Channels.)

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Setting the Language
When you use the VCR for the first time or the power is
interrupted for more than 5 seconds (power failure, etc.),
you should set the language to be used for the MENU
screen.
• Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
(See Setting the 3 ↔4 Output Channel.)
• Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and
then TV/VCR to select “VCR”. (VCR LED indicator will
light up.)
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!Press MENU.
LANGUAGE screen will appear.
@Select the language with ∂/ƒ.
Ex.: ENGLISH
#Press SET to enter. To return to the normal screen, press
MENU.
ESPANOL
LANGUAGE
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
FRANÇAIS
SELECT :
ENGLISH
∂
ƒ
Normal
Screen
佡
Setting the Clock
Auto Clock Setting (If you DO know a channel that carries EDS signals)
•Make sure that the antenna cable is connected and connect the power cord.
•Turn on your TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 ↔ 4 Output Channel.)
•Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR”. (VCR LED indicator will
light up.)
ƒ
∂
MENU
©
ß
•If you press MENU to exit the LANGUAGE screen in Step #, the data will not be stored.
•You can also use the ∂(CHANNEL ∂), ƒ (CHANNEL ƒ), © (FF è), ß (REW È), MENU or SET on the VCR to set the
On Screen Display (OSD).
(Remote Control)
!Press MENU.
Select “CLOCK”with ∂/ƒand then press SET.
@Select “AUTO”with ∂/ƒand then press SET.
#Set EDS CH SET mode to “MANUAL”with ß/©
and then press ƒ.
MANUAL
CLOCK
AUTO
∂
ƒ
EDS CH SET AUTO MANUAL
EDS CH 02AL
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©佡
佡
ƒ
佡
∂
ƒ
佡
SET UP
MENU
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT :
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
TIMER
IMPORTANT:
When using a cable box:
•See Cable TV Connections.
•Leave POWER on the cable box turned on and select a channel that carries EDS signals.
SET
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Setting the Clock
•If the EDS CH SET mode is set to MANUAL mode in Step #and a channel that does not carry EDS signal is selected in
Step $, the Auto Clock Setting function will not operate.
•In Step $, the number of channels that can be selected depends on the mode setting on the CHANNEL PRESET screen.
See the table below.
•In Step !, if you press MENU when operating the screen setting for the first time or after a power failure of more than 5
seconds, the LANGUAGE screen will appear.
•If you entered incorrect data during the setting procedure, re-enter the correct data in the following manner:
1Use ß/©to select the data to be corrected.
2Set the correct data with ∂/ƒ.
3After correcting the data in Step 2, press SET to enter.
•If you press MENU in Step %, the data will not be stored.
•If a button is not pressed within 3 minutes during the setting procedure, the screen will return to the normal screen.
Manual Clock Setting
•Turn on your TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 ↔4 Output Channel.)
•Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR”. (VCR LED indicator will
light up.)
EDS CH SET AUTO MANUAL
EDS CH 07
ß
©
!Press MENU.
Select “CLOCK”with ∂/ƒand then press SET.
@Select “MANUAL”with ∂/ƒand then press SET.
∂
ƒ
佡
SET UP
MENU
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT :
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
TIMER
佡
∂
ƒ佡
SELECT :
MANUAL
CLOCK
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
AUTO
AIR/CATV Channels to be selected
AIR
CATV 02 03 04 68 69 02
01 02 03 124 125 01
$Select a channel that carries EDS signals with ß/©.
Ex.: 07
•The number of channels that can be selected depends
on the mode setting on the CHANNEL PRESET screen.
See NOTE.
When using a cable box:
Input the output channel (02, 03 or 04) of the cable box.
%Press SET to enter. The screen returns to normal.
Press POWER to turn off the VCR (VCR LED indicator will
turn off and POWER LED indicator will turn off).
The Auto Clock Setting function will automatically set the
clock.
Normal
Screen
佡佡

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Setting the Clock
Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.) Adjustment
This VCR is equipped with an internal Automatic Daylight Saving-Time Adjustment function. In spring (first
Sunday in April) and autumn (last Sunday in October), the time is adjusted as shown below. This function has
been preset to ON at the factory. Set the D.S.T. mode in the clock setting screen.
Spring
Programmed timer recording set within this time frame (2:00
AM to 3:00 AM) will not be carried out.
First Sunday in April (D.S.T. is ON)
Autumn
Because there will be two time frames from 1:00 AM to 2:00
AM, timer programming set between these times will be
influenced by the time change.
Last Sunday in October (D.S.T. is ON)
The clock is automatically
advanced 1 hour.
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3:00 AM
1:00 AM 2:00 AM
4:00 AM
The clock is automatically
set back 1 hour.
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2:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
1:00 AM
•If the timer recording programme is affected by the D.S.T. time change, check your TV listing and find out when it reflects
the time change. Some TV listings will indicate the time change in the same manner as is programmed in this VCR, but
others do not show the time change until the next morning. In that case, when programming a timer, use the CLOCK screen
to set the D.S.T. mode to OFF so the time change will not be carried out.
•In Step !, if you press MENU when operating the screen setting for the first time or after the power is interrupted for more
than 5 seconds, the LANGUAGE screen will appear.
•If you entered incorrect data during the setting procedure, re-enter the correct data in the following manner:
1Use ß/©to select the data to be corrected.
2Set the correct data with ∂/ƒ.
3After correcting the data in Step 2, press SET to enter.
•If you press MENU to exit the CLOCK screen in Step %, the data will not be stored.
•If a button is not pressed within 3 minutes during the setting procedure, the screen will return to the normal screen.
%If the data is correct, press SET to enter.
The screen returns to normal.
Normal
Screen
佡
SELECT : CHANGE:
10:28 AM 7/04THU 02 ON
CLOCK
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
TIME DATE YEAR DST ß/©
and
∂/ƒ
#Select “TIME”with ß/©and set time by holding ∂/ƒ.
Ex.: 10:28 AM
Numbered buttons can be used instead of ∂/ƒto set
time and date. Press AM/PM (100) to select AM or PM
during time setting.
$Select and set “DATE”, “YEAR”and “DST”in turn, in the
same manner as in Step #.
•See Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.) Adjust-
ment.
Ex.: Jul. 4, 2002, DST: ON

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Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory.
(VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125)
•Make sure that the cable (antenna or CATV) is connected to the IN terminal on the rear of the VCR.
Setting the Channels
SET UP
MENU
ENTER :SET EXIT :MENU
CHANNEL PRESET
SELECT :
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
TIMER
佡
∂
ƒ
佡
!Press MENU.
Select “CHANNEL PRESET”with ∂/ƒand then press
SET.
@Select “AIR”or “CATV”with ß/©and then press ƒ.
Ex.: AIR
•To watch cable TV after EZ Set Up, select “CATV”,
press SET.
#Set “CH SET”to “AUTO”with ß/©and then press SET.
$The auto tuning will start.
The channel display will count up and when finished, the
screen returns to normal.
AIR/CATV AIR CATV
CHANNEL PRESET
CHANNEL PRESET
CH SET AUTO MANUAL
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©佡ƒ
佡
AIR/CATV AIR CATV
CH SET AUTO MANUAL
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©
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Screen
AUTOMATIC TUNING.
02
PLEASE WAIT.
•Automatic tuning will not start unless the arrow is at “CH SET-AUTO”position.
•If a button is not pressed within 3 minutes during the setting procedure, the screen will return to normal.
•If the power is interrupted for more than 5 seconds, AIR/CATV selection must be set again.
•Automatic tuning will be interrupted if PLAY, REC or MENU are pressed before the screen returns to normal.