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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New Share
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
t
) 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
L (VGH690X) (VGH690X)
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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
g AEI;
button
1 0
CI,“1’
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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
@My for VC+67UX)
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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
INOTE>
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
I I, r on the VCR display. (“VCR” is
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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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
l If the power has been disconnected, it WIII be necessary to set the language and clock agaln
INoTE>
*While in MENU, the
~/r/4/, buttons on the
remote control operates
the following functions
(same functions on the
VCR),
A-+CHA
Y+YCH
4 --f REW (Shuttle Ring)
b 3 FF (Shuttle Ring)
(VC-H690X)
Initial Setting of Language
(VC-H670X)
Refer to page 12 to set the clock.
Changing Language
l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
0 Press MENU.
SET
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/v and press SET.
0
SET
1
@Select the language with A/V and press SET.
SET
Ex. : ENGLISH
0
SET
(0)
0
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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power
failure of more than 60 minutes the clock will be reset.
Apply power to the unit to power on (see page 5,
item 3) and press MENU, Then perform the following
procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV.
And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
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Changing the Clock Setting
Initial Setting of Clock
@First set the language (refer to page 11). Then press SET,
l “12H” 12-h
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
control, and then press . . (First set the ‘day’ digits and then
the ‘month’. If there is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit,
Follow steps through @above and step

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Setting the Channels
Your VCR can receive VHF channels 0 to 12, and UHF channels 28 to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmable
channel positions, each of which can be set to any of the above broadcast channels. The channel positions have
been preset at the factory as shown below.
Posmon
Preset TV Channel
POSItlO” !Jre5ei TV Channel
INoTE>
0 B Skipped channel
l Use the A / V I 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
1 Skipped channel
9
VHF 9
l Channel position numbers 1, 3, 4, 8, 11 to 27, and 29 to 46
2
VHF 2
10 VHF 10
have been factory set to be skipped when CHANNEL A
3
Skipped channel 11-27 Skipped
channel
or V (CH A or V)IS used.
4
Skipped channel
28 UHF 28
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
5
VHF 5A 29~46 Skipped
channeis
channel, reset the channel as follows.
6VHF
6
7
VHF 7
47
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
SET @Select item “AUTO” with A/V and press SET.
A
0
/NOTE)
l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the
SET
factory.
SEI:ENTER lEN”iEXTT
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@The channel display on the TV screen will continue
A”TOM*TTC TUNING.
through all of the channels and when finished, the TV
PLEASEw*1+. screen will return to the normal screen.
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Normal
Screen
The bar display indicates the estimated amount of
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channels tuned.
l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 15 to skip unwanted channels.
l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to page 14 for Manual Tunrng.
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Setting the Channels
MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with
and press
EL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the
desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press %-to switch between one and
two digit numbers for step 0.
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip
Channel skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset. you can skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Skip channel position 12.
ress 4 or F to se ect
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Reset channel position 12.
l Follow the same procedures 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedures 0-0 below
@Select SKIP setting mode by pressing A or V.

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Menu Screen
@Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
@ Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
@Select the item you want by pressing A or v on the remote control. Refer to
the pages listed below for details on each item.
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 26.) .
.:SELECT
2: TIMER Setting a timer recording (and checking it), (See page
“EN”‘.EXIT
28 for the setting procedure.)
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3: MODE VCR operating conditions are set according to the
broadcast reception and tape playback conditions. (See page 17.)
4: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (See page 13.)
5: CLOCK Setting the present time. (See page 12.)
6: LANGUAGE Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 11.)
@ Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected.
@ To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.
l During recording, the background colour of the MENU screen will become lighter. This does not indicate a malfunction.
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OSD (On Screen Display)
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a
broadcast on the video channel.
“lJplay GAalllp?
S. PICTURE (New Sham Super
Picture) /
AUDIO DUB (MIX) indicator
) PLAY, X2
)) VSF FF
4 ( VSR, REW
n STOP, CASSETTE IN
11 ) F. ADV
II b slow
11 STILL
l REC
l II REC PAUSE
Programme channel
positlon
Audio System (STEREO/I/II)
Audio output indicator
Auto Fieoeat disolav
Clock display
Calendar display ea
lme coun er
l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed.
How to Display Indicators
0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@ Turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed In the AUTO display screen.
0 Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
@AUTO Display ----t @FULL Display + 0 COUNTER Display --c @Display off
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AUTO Display
When an each of the operation buttons, numeric button, or CHANNEL A/v (CH A/r) is pressed, the current
mode or the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds.
l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press MODE OSD to select Display Off. (If the mode
indicator is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape )
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Mode Selection
You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen.
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
AUTO Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL Strict PAL colour mode.
ur VCR receives no TV signal or an
due to weak TV signal reception, or
ils, see Auto Repeat on page 35.)
REC) on page 31.)
Select the AUDIO MIX mode by pressing
(For details, see pages 31 and 32.)
and then

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- Playback
Inserting a Video Cassette
Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette
is inserted Incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the
cassette has been properly loaded, “ml’ appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
\Playback
PREPARATION
*Turn on your TV and select the video channel
Insert a cassette
Pl
FF
REW
.AYlx 2
STOP
‘L.AYI x 2
REW
STOP
FF
0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Q Insert a cassette.
(VC-H690X) (VC-H670X)
@To stop playback, press STOP. (If the tape
reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and
turn into POWER STANDBY mode.)
@ Press PLAY/X2. (The auto tracking control system
engages and ” F” flashes on the TV screen for a
few seconds.)
Video Search
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you
want, while viewing the picture.
0 During playback, press FF for forward video search, or
REW for reverse search.
VSFNSR VSFNSR
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There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR
switches between them each time the button is pressed.
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
l During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper
part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
0 To move through the cassette faster, press
STOP and then press FF or REW to fast
forward or rewind the cassette. (The prcture
cannot be viewed in this mode.)
@Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
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l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for-
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
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Shuttle System
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions usrng just the shuttle ring part
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
DURING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
@Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle ring will
return to centre.)
@Press STOP 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.
l 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
PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback.
TAPE SPEED
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Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
0 Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.
@Press SLOW 0 or 0 (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback
speed between % and %a of the normal playback speed.
@j Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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Still Picture and Frame Advance
0 Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during playback. This will freeze the picture on your TV.
@If noise bars appear on the screen during still picture, set your VCR to the slow mode and press CHANNEL
A/V (CH &‘I) to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again.
@If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL A/V (CH A/v) to stop the jitter.
@ Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.
@ Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.
Double Speed Playback
0 Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed.
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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.
Colour Mode
If a colour recording’s quality is poor, the picture may turn
black and white. In this event, set the COLOUR mode on
the MODE selection screen to PAL (strict PAL colour
mode). Normally, the colour mode should be set to
“AUTO” mode.
(See Mode Selection on page 17.) Strict
PAL dour made
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l When the colour mode is set to frxed co/our mode while the
VCR is playing back a black and white tape or is receiving a (Change with
4 or F .)
black and white broadcast, the picture may be coloured. In this
t
event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to Then press SET.
“AUTO” mode.
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
When you play back an NTSC tape on your VCR, it is possible to use a PAL or multi-
system compatible TV. However, please note the following:
*The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does
not indicate a malfunction in your TV or VCR.
*If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable.
However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the
V-HOLD control and watch the picture.
l Horizontal noise bars may appear on the screen during special effect playback (video search, still, slow, frame
advance, and double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring.
*Although NTSC tapes can be played back onto a PAL TV, those tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system
VCR connected to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in this way
cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs.
*Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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