Sharp VC-H670X User manual

SHARP
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.

CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION RECORDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Features
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Accessories
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LOW POWER Feature
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Major Components of Your VCR
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Remote Control
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l Inserting the Batteries
Using the Remote Control for
TV Operation
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SETTING UP
Connections
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Connecting to
a Stereo TV ..................................
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Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment ...........
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Adjusting the Video Channel
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Setting the
Language...........................................
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Setting
the Clock.. ................................................
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Setting the Channels
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Channel
Skip/Cancelling Skip.............................
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Menu Screen.. .......................................................
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OSD (On Screen Display)
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l How to Display Indicators
Mode Selection
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m . . . . . . . . . . . . m . . . . . . . . . . .
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l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
‘Video Search
*Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
*Still Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
l NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
*Auto Tracking Control System
*Auto Head Cleaning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
*Auto Rental Mode
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
l Playback of HI-Fi Recorded Tapes
*Audio Output Mode
*Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
Recording
a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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l Cassette Erase Protection
l Recording a TV programme
l TO Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
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Simple Recording
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Programming the Timer with G-CODE
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Recording with
the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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*Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . .
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Audio Dubbing
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
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Surer Picture
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Zero-Back
Fu&tion .............................................
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DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ...............................................................
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Auto Repeat
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Skip Search...........................................................
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Instant Replay.......................................................
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New Child-Proof Lock..........................................
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VCR Display.. ........................................................
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Tape Remaining
Display......................................
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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.............
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HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications.. .....................................................
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Before Calling for Service
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR NEW VCR, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS OPERATION MANUAL AND THEN
SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE AS IT WILL BE USEFUL IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS OPERATING
YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling
1. 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 liqurds 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.
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.
arm
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
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 40. If you still experience
a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
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 to authorize the
recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
Features
COMMON FEATURES
l VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System / l Audio Dubbing
l G-cd * for Instant Video Programme System
,MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l HQ (High Quality) Circuitry
l Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
*New Sharp Super Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback.
l OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
aQuick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l 365-Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
*Auto Channel Tuning
l 48Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
l Built-in Shuttle Control
l LOW POWER feature
l Built-in Front AV Jacks
l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup -Timer settings, etc. remain in memory after power
interruptions of up to 60 minutes.
l 345-times High Speed Rewinding Function - Enhances rewinding at a speed 345 times faster
than the LP mode recording/playback speed (only with an E-l 80 tape). .
e Vimal Dolby Surraund
* G-CODEI is a trade mark of Gemstar Development Corporation The G-CODEI system IS manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratones. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories
SURROUND
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
This VCR uses lvuJJ standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark.
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Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
VCH670X
Remote control unit
VC-H690X
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LOW POWER Feature
This model is equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save energy when the VCR is not in use
STANDBY/LOW POWER button
Clock keeps time regardless of this button
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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.
1. Definitions of POWER modes
POWER ON mode l VCR in operation or ready for operation.
l VCR display is on.
POWER STANDBY mode l VCR in standby mode.
l VCR display is on.
LOW POWER mode
l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.
. Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this
occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.
l This mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to
TIMER ON.
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2. In POWER ON mode
Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or the remote control (VCR STANDBY for VC-H690X,
STANDBY for VC-H670X) is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
POWER ON mode
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t POWER STANDBY mode
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) LOW POWER mode
l LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON.
3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON
mode.
0 (Press STOP on the remote control)
0 Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to switch from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON
mode.
@Press STOP on the remote control to switch from LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode.
@By pressing one of the tape operation buttons on the remote control (PLAY, REW, FF, etc.) with a video
tape in the VCR, the mode will automatlcally switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin.
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Major Components of Your VCR
0 STANDBY/LOW POWER button (See page 5.)
@ EJECT button
@Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.)
@Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.)
Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)
@ Front AV jack (LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO-L/R)
@ VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
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l When the VCR is in “POWER ON” mode, this Indicator (Where a
channel posltion number is usually displayed) will light up. When
the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will
not be lit
*The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 37.)
Rear
Connection terminals (See Connections on page 9 )
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Remote Control
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0 INPUT SELECT button
@ REW button
@PLAY/x 2 button
@ STOP button
@ CHANNEL (CH) A/ 7 button
@ VOLUME (VOL) 010 button
@ FF button
@ PAUSE/STILL, F. ADV button
@Numeric buttons
@ AM/PM button
Digit select (When inputting up to
two digit numbers)
@ EJECT button
@ SLOW/O/O buttons (SLOW O/O,
DPSS B/ 4)
@I ZERO BACK button
@ SKIP SEARCH button
@MENU button
@d/b/~/V button
@G-CODE button
@ REC button
@ TIME button
@I TIMER ON/OFF button
@ MODE OSD button
@DISPLAY button
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button
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(New Child-proof Lock)
@ REVIEW SEARCH button
@ SET button
@CLEAR button
@I TAPE SPEED button
@I A. DUB button
(VGH670X)
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UMISUM-3, AA) 1.5 volt batteries
(included) or equivalent, If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities (+/-) indicated
in the remote control.
(VC-H69OX)
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 sunlrght or any other strong rrght.
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l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Head the battery warnrngs ana use me oarrerres 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
(VCH670X)
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Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition to most Sharp
televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the remote control to
the corresponding TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables control of most
Sharp televisions. When you replace the batteries in the remote control, the control’s TV brand setting will be
reset to SHARP.
Setting the TV Brand
@Turn on your TV.
@From the table below select the button which
corresponds with the brand of your TV. Simultaneously
press both this button and (*) STANDBY/TV BRAND
SET. Hold down for more than one second.
When setting is complete, the remote control will send a
“power off” signal (6) to the TV, and it should turn off.
l If the TV does not turn off in step 0, repeat the step @setting
procedure and select the button for a different brand.
* STANDBY for VGH670X
TV BRAND SET for VC-H69OX
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1 “)
Press these __
buttons simulta-
neously and hold
for more than 1
second.
Press these
buttons simulta-
neously and hold
for more than 1
second.
(VCH670X)
TV Functions to be Controlled
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Switch to n, control moda,
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L Press TV to select the TV control mode.
f;3 R&&I to VCR cufltrol~moda.
* Pns?ss VCR to &eGt the VCR cantrui mode;
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N functbn control
0 Press TV to select the TV cantrat m&e.
@ Use the fdlowing buttons on your remote control to
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l When you replace the batteries in the remote control, if your
operate your TV set.
television is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand.
TV fttnctiun
l If MENU, PLAY, STOP, FF or REW are pressed in the TV
*TV POWER (($1
control mode, the VCR will return to VCR control mode.
‘TV CHANNEL UP/DQWrJ
*TV V~LU#vtE UP~~~~~
IMPORTANT NOTE:
+ tNPtJT SELECT buttan (TV-AV selector)
Although the provided remote control unrt is compatible
with most SHARP televisions, as well as many TV models
@ R&s VCR to r&urn to the VCR mntrol mode. manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided
remote control will not work with vour TV, or will control
onlv some of the functions
(Uniy for VC44699X)
If the button listed in the table does not work with your TV
*YOU GB?J operate TV POWER (81, TV CHANNEL UP/ set, you may want to try another, occasionally, models
vary wIthin a brand.
DOWN, TV VOLUNIE UP/DOWN, NPUT SELECT (TV- Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of the
AV selector) directly. models under the brands listed in the table.
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Connections
0 Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set.
@Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
@Connecting VCR to TV
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF
OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into
your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
RF OUT
Connecting to a Stereo TV
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To AUDIO IN R/L
To VIDEO IN
A IN
l Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is
mono only.
l The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connectrons have been completed.
l If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied)
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Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
From RF OUT
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To VIDEO IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
To view the output of your VCR on the television screen, you must select an unused channel on your TV and
tune it to the output of your VCR (factory preset to UHF channel 37).
0 Turn on the TV, select the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV, and turn on the power on the VCR.
(See page 5, item 3.)
@Load a prerecorded tape into the VCR (not supplied).
@If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.
Otherwise press PLAY/x 2.
@Tune the selected channel on the TV until the picture from the VCR is displayed on the TV screen. (This TV
channel must be selected each time the VCR is used.)
l If picture interference appears on the TV screen in step 0 above, you can change the video channel (RF
output channel from the VCR) with the following procedure. (If UHF channel 37 is an active broadcast channel in
your area, manually select a different channel (UHF 28 to UHF 69) (see below) and then retune your TV as
above.)
(A) Press STANDBY (LOW POWER) on the VCR, or VCR STANDBY (for VCH690X) or STANDBY (for VC-
H670X) on the remote control. The VCR enters POWER STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.)
(B) Keep pressing MENU for more than two seconds to light up the : ii-13,,11:0r
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displayed above c H-$‘<RF.)
(C) Press CH~/CHA dn’the VCR or A/v button of a’-
channel for use as the video channel, then press SET.
on the remote control to manually select an unused
(D) Repeat steps @ to @above using the newly selected video channel.
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(A)
(6)
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