Sharp VC-H680X User manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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RECORDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Features ..,............................................................. 4
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 ......................................................... 9
Connecting to a Stereo TV
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Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
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9
Adjusting the Video
Channel ..............................
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Menu Screen .........................................................
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OSD (On Screen Display)
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l How to Display Indicators
Setting the Language...........................................
12
Setting the Clock.. ................................................
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Setting the Channels
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Channel Skip/Cancelling
Skip.............................
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Mode Selection
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Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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l Cassette Erase Protection
l Recording a TV Programme
*To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
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NTSC AV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
New Sharp Super Picture
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Zero-Back Function .............................................
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ...............................................................
Auto Repeat ..........................................................
Skip Search...........................................................
Instant Replay.......................................................
New Child-Proof Lock..........................................
VCR Display ..........................................................
Tape Remaining Display......................................
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.............
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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HELPFUL HINTS
l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
l Video Search
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l Shuttle System
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Calling for Service
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l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
*Still Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
. Colour Mode
l NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
*Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Auto Rental Mode
l Blue Back
9 Full Auto Playback
l Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
*Audio Output Mode
l Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
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IMTPORTANT 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
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YOUR VCR IN THE FUTURE.
Location and Handling
1. Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures
inside the unit. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise
block the vents.
2. Do not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources
3. Keep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.
4. Do not insert or drop anything into the VCR through the air vents or cassette
compartment as this could cause serious damage, possibly resulting in fire.
5. Do not place any object containing water or other liquids on the VCR. In the event
that liquid should enter the cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately and contact the
retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp immediately.
6. Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in
electric shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and adjustment inside the
cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by Sharp.
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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.
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 39. If you still experience
a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service facility.
Others
Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant
licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the
recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority.
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Features
l VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System/lGR System
l G-CODE. for instant Video Programme System
l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
l HO, (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)
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l 365-Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
l Auto Channel Tuning
l 48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
l Built-in Shuttle Control
l LOW POWER feature
l Built-in Front AV Jacks/Video Input Terminals
l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup -Timer settings, etc. remain in memory after power
interruptions of up to 60 minutes.
l 380-times High Speed Rewinding Function - Enhances rewinding at a speed 380 times faster
than the LP mode recording/playback speed (only with an E-180 tape).
l NTSC Recording ~ NTSC signals can be recorded through the AV input terminals.
* G-CODE’ 1s a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The G-COOP system 1s manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m or vusl mark
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Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Coaxial cable
(TWVCR cable) Remote control unit Two (R6
UMISUM-3 or AA) batteries
for the remote control unit
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LOW POWER Feature
1 hrs model IS equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save eiiergy when the VCR is not in use.
STANDBY/LOW POWER button
Clock keeps time regardless of this button. 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
. VCR in standby mode.
l VCR display is on.
LOW POWER mode
l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.
l 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.
2. In POWER ON mode
Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or STANDBY on the remote control is pressed, the
POWER MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
POWER ON mode
+ POWER STANDBY mode
F 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.
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0 (Press STOP on the remote control)
@ 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 automatically switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin.
I Video tape must be loaded
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Major Components of Your VCR
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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)
The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.)
l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 36.)
l Some of the indicators above will light up only for a couple of seconds when the VCR is set up the
corresponding mode.
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)
@I EJECT button
@SLOW/@/@ buttons (SLOW 010,
DPSS s/a)
@ ZERO BACK button
@SKIP SEARCH button
@MENU button
@4/,/~/r button
@G-CODE button
@ REC button
’ a TIME button
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I TIMER ON/OFF button
@I MODE OSD button
@ DISPLAY button
8 Agli (2:; button
1 0
(New &Id-proof Lock)
@ REVIEW SEARCHbutton
@SET button
@ CLEAR button
@ TAPE SPEED button
@I STANDBY button
@I VCR button
Q, TV button
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UM/SUM-3, AA) 1.5 volt batteries
(included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities (ii-) indicated
in the remote control.
l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity.
l The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
l Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.
l Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
l Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time.
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a Using the Remote Control for TV Operation’
The provided remote controi can Upeldle t~ie basic iurnciions of your teievision. 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
0 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. Hold down for
about five seconds.
When setting is complete, the remote control will send a
“power off” signal (b) 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.
TV BRAND NAME Corresponding button TV BRAND NAME Corresponding button
SHARP
1
1 GRAETZ
7
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1”)
Press these ~
buttons simulta-
neously and hold
down for about
five seconds.
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TV Functions to be Controlled
Switch to TV control mode.
l Press TV to select the TV control mode.
TV function control
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Return to VCR control mode.
l Press VCR to select the VCR control mode.
0 Press TV to select the TV control mode.
@ Use the following buttons on your remote control to
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operate your TV set. l When you replace the batteries
rn the remote control, if your
television is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand
TV function l If MENU, PLAY, STOP, FF or REW are pressed in the TV
*TV POWER (b)
control mode, the remote control will return to VCR control
.TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN
mode.
*TV VOLUME UP/DOWN
l INPUT SELECT button (TV-AV selector)
@ Press VCR to return to the VCR control mode.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Although the provided remote control unit is compatible
with most SHARP televisions, as well as many TV models
manufactured by others, it is possible that the provrded
remote control will not work with your TV, or will control
only some of the functions.
If the button listed in the table does not work with your TV
set, you may want to try another; occasionally, models
vary within a brand.
Consequently, Sharp’s warranty does not cover all of the
models under the brands listed in the table.

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Connections
@ Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set.
0 Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
0 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
From VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT R/L
To AUDIO IN R/L
A IN
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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 connections 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
From VIDEO OUT From AUDIO OUT R/L
1
To VIDEO IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
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To view the output of your ‘VCR on the televrsron 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 (not supplied) into the VCR.
@ If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.
Otherwise press PLAYlx2.
@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 @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 STANDBY 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 :j ‘j:kl F on the VCR display.
(C) Press CHANNELVIA on the VCR or A/T button of -1. on the ‘remote control to manually select an unused
channel for use as the video channel, then press SET.
(D) Repeat steps 0 to @above using the newly selected video channel.
(B) (Cl
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Menu Screen
MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub-
( - ““-
__- --p-
menu will appear once you select an item for the menu.
MEN”
0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
@Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
0 Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
CHANNEL PRESET
@ Select the item you want by pressing A or ‘I 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).
* .:SELECT
i SET:ENTER MEN”:
EXIT
1: G-CODE ,,..,..,..,.,,...,,.,., Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page 27 )
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2: TIMER ,,.......,.,......,....,.,. Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 29 for the setting procedure.)
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 14.)
5: CLOCK .,..,..,....,......,.,,., Setting the present time. (See page 13.)
6: LANGUAGE ..,......,..,,.,. Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 12.)
@ Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected
@To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU.
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OSD (On Screen Display)
The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a
broadcast on the video channel. Display example
) IPLAY, X2 S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture)
Ooeratina mode
Programme channel
position
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Tape speed
Simple
Recording timer
Clock display
Calendar display
Audio System (STEREO/I/II)
Audio output indicator
Auto Repeat display
Tape remaining
(or Dpss)
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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.
@Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows:
@ AUTO Display d @ FULL Display +
@ COUNTER Display + @ Display off
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AUTO Display
When 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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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
.Select the video channel on your TV and turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
l Language setting screen will appear when the VCR IS used for the first time If the power has been disconnected, clock
setting screen will appear first.
l While In MENU, the A/r/+/,
buttons on the remote control
operates the following functions
(same functions on the VCR):
A + CHANNEL A
v 3 v CHANNEL
4 + REW (Shuttle Ring)
b 3 FF (Shuttle Ring) 7CHANNEL
A
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initial Setting of Language
A
SET
Or * 0
v
0
@ Select the language with A/V and press SET
Ex.: ENGLISH
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l Refer to page 13 to set the clock.
Changing Language
l If the language has already been set previou:
t
MENU
0
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Normal
Screen
’ and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
@ Press MENU.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V and press SET,
@ Select the language with A/V and press SET
Ex.: ENGLISH
@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU
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Setting the Clock
When you use the VCH tor 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). Then perform the following procedure.
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the
VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
initial Setting of Clock
First set the language (refer to page 12). Then press SET.
Numeric
buttons
CK
MODE TTME DILTE YE*R
12x lD:ZB?.M 15,12 m
@Select whether the clock should show 12.hour AM/PM
time or 24-hour time by pressing A/v, and then press
. .
Ex.: 12H
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l “24H” .,............... 24.hour display.
l “12H”
12.hour AM/PM display.
l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
@Set the present time with the numeric buttons or A/v on
the remote control. (First set the ‘hour’ digits and then the
‘minute’. If there is only one ‘hour’ or one ‘minute’ digit,
enter a 0 first.)
Set AM or PM, using AM/PM (12 hour) and then press b.
Ex.: 10:28AM
1NoTE
l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
@Set the date with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote
control. (First set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If there
is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.) and then
press b
Ex.: Dec. 15 (15/12)
@Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or A/v on
the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)
Ex.: 99
@Press SET.
Changing the Clock Setting
0 Press MENU.
Select item “CLOCK” with A/Y and press SET.
giot, Follow steps 0 through @above and step @
SET
@ I) MG
@Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU

Setting the Channels
0
Vn,,r \/f-R ,-z,n ~orni>in \/UC chafinels 0 to
l”y, “VII vu,, ,~Vc.IYt, “I II
j2
, and Ui-ii channeis 28 to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmabie
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.
Skipped channels
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
. Use the A / V / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
l Channel position numbers 0, 1, 3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29
to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when
CHANNEL A or V (CH A or V) is used.
l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different channel
from the one oreset or if vou wish to reset a skiooed
channel, reset the channel as follows
l Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
A SET
Or* 0
7 0
A
7
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CHANNEL PRESET
MANUll
SET
0 Press MENU.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/Y, and press
SET.
*“TOMnTiC TUNING.
PLE?.SE WATT.
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Normal
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Screen
@Select item “AUTO” with A/Y and press SET
@The channel display on the TV screen will continue
through all of the channels and when finished, the TV
screen will return to the normal screen.
The bar display indicates the estimated amount of
channels tuned.
l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 16 to skip unwanted channels
l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to Manual Tuning on page 15.
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Setting the Channels
MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Tuning Broadcast TV Channel 7 to preset Channel 3.
A
SET
Ore 0
v
0
[Preset CH]
[Broadcast CH]
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SET
+ sEdlt:n
MENU
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Normal
Screen
@Press MENU.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press
SET.
0 Select item “MANUAL” with A or v and press SET.
Select the preset channel position number with the
numeric buttons or 4, and then press v.
@ Press the numeric buttons or 41, until you see the
desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press
v.
l When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel
number is only one digit, enter “0” first.
@For fine tuning, press 4 or b until the broadcast channel
comes in clearly on your TV.
@ Press S_ET. If you wish to preset more channels, repeat
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steps 0 through 0. 1
@To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also 138 used to select channel numbers. Press %- to switch between one and
two dlgit numbers for step 0.
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip
Channei 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 )
1 ExamDIe: SkiD channel Dosition 12.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with
and press
numeric) buttons.
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.
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Mode Selection
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You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the IVIUU~ seieciion scceeii.
PREPARATION
aTurn on your TV and select the video channel and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
SE1
CHANNEL PRESET
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v
[Blue
Back1
[Auto
?entall
.Repeatl
[Just
RECI
@ Press MENU.
@ Select the MODE selection mode with A/v, and then
Dress SET.
0 Select the COLOUR mode by pressing d/b, and then
press v.
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.)
AUTO ..,... Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL Strict PAL
colour mode.
NTSC
Strict NTSC colour mode.
Select the NTSC mode with the q/b buttons and press
the v button.
NTSC 3.58 When using NTSC 3.58 TV system format. (Input signal:
NTSC 3.58)
NTSC 4.43 When using NTSC 4.43 TV system format. (Input signal
NTSC 4.43)
PAL TV .., When using PAL TV system format. (Input slgnal: NTSC 4.43)
@ Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing d/b, and then
press v.
AUTO
Usually select AUTO.
A blue screen will appear when your VCR receives no TV signal or an
unrecorded tape is played back.
OFF ,, ,,,,.,.., Select OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV signal reception, or
playback of a poorly recorded tape.
@ Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing A/,, and
then press v.
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 21.)
@ Select the REPEAT mode by pressing d/b, and then
press v.
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 34.)
@ Select the JUST REC mode by pressing d/b, and then
press v.
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
REC) on page 32.)
@ Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
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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, “m” appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
@ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
8 Insert a cassette.
@ Press PLAY/x2. (The auto tracking control
system engages and ‘IF” flashes on the TV
screen for a few seconds.)
- FF
@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.)
NoTE>
l NTSC tapes recorded in Hi-Fi and EP mode may appear
distorted during playback. This does not indicate a
malfunction. The tracking function can be used to slightly
enhance the picture quality.
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.
Faster Slower
Video Search Video Search
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 picture
cannot be viewed in this mode.)
@Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
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 using just the shuttle ring part
l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
DURING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
0 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.
*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
PAL TAPE
VSFNSR (cc) VSFNSR (~z)
SPILP
x3 x7
SPILP x3 x5
NTSC TAPE EP
x5 x15
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 %o of the normal playback speed.
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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still Picture and Fram,e 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 A/V) to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again.
0 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
@ 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.
l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and
still picture.
l During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part
of the picture may be skewed to one side.
l During Standard Play (SP), video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance and double speed playback, some
picture noise will remain.
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) or “NTSC” (strict NTSC colour mode). Normally,
the co/our mode should be set to “AUTO”.
(See Mode Selection on page 17.)
l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour mode while the
VCR is playing back a black and white tape or is receiving a
black and white broadcast, the picture may be coloured. In this
event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to
“AUTO”.
(Change with 4 or b .)
t
Then oress SET.
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.
l 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.
l Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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