Sharp VC-H726X User manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
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HIGH QUALITY
PAL
NTSC
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.

CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS.
Features.
Accessories...
POWER ON Feature.
Major Components of Your VCR .
Remote Control.
• Inserting the Batteries
3
4
4
5
6
7
SETTING UP
Connections..
Connecting to a Stereo TV...
Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
Adjusting the Video Channel.
Menu Screen.....
OSD (On Screen Display)..
• How to Display Indicators
Setting the Language..
Setting the Clock....
Setting the Channels.....
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip..
Mode Selection..
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RECORDING
Recording a TV Programme.
• Cassette Erase Protection
• Recording a TV Programme
•To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound..
NTSC AV Recording.
Simple Recording Timer.
Recording with the Timer....
•Confirming Timer Programmes
• Cancelling Timer Programmes
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25
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)...
Sharp Super Picture....
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
Auto Repeat..
Skip Search......
Zero Back Function.....
New Child-Proof Lock....
VCR Display....
Tape Speed Selection.
Tape Remaining Display.
Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.
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BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback...17
• Inserting a Video Cassette
• Playback
•Video Search
• Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
• Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
• Still Picture and Frame Advance
• Double Speed Playback
• Colour Mode
• NTSC Tape Playback on PAL TV
•Auto Tracking Control System
•Auto Head Cleaning System
• Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
•Auto Rental Mode
• Blue Back
• Full Auto Playback
• Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
•Audio Output Mode
•Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
HELPFUL HINTS
Specifications..
Before Calling for Service
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35
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION--—----
DppQD£ 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.
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Location and Handling-—---
1. A ir 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. D o not place the VCR in direct sunlight, or near heat sources.
3. K eep the VCR and tapes away from strong magnetic objects.
4. D o 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. D o 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. D o 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. T o prevent fire, never place any type of candle or naked flames on the top or near
the VCR set.
8. T o prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to dripping or
splashing. No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the
products.
9. T he 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. 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
Service-—— -
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 35. 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.
Features
• VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System/A2 Stereo System
• New Centre-Mounted Mechanism
• HQ. (High Quality) Circuitry
• Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
• Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture quality during playback.
• OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
• DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
• Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
• 365-Day, 8-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
• 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.
•Auto Channel Tuning
• 48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
• POWER ON Feature
• Built-in Front AV Jacks/Video Input Terminals
• 60-minutes Timer Memory Backup — T imer settings, etc. remain in memory after power
interruptions of up to 60 minutes.
• X380 Super Speed Rewind — Enhances rewinding at a speed 380 times faster than the LP mode
recording/playback speed (only with an E-180tape).
• NTSC Recording — NTSC signals can be recorded through the AV input terminals.
• PAL EP (Extended Play) mode — Triple Recording/Playback Time, than SP (Standard Play) mode.
• Auto Head Cleaning System
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
Use only video cassette tapes that carry the PIS or IVHSI mark.
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable)
Remote control unit
Two (R6 UM/SUM-3 or AA) batteries
for the remote control unit

POWER ON Feature
STANDBY 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. D efinitions of POWER modes
POWER ON mode
• VCR in operation or ready for operation.
• VCR display is on.
POWER STANDBY mode
• VCR in standby mode.
• VCR display is off.
2. D u r ing POWER ON mode
Each time STANDBY on the VCR or the remote control is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown
below.
( Current ) (Press STANDBY on the VCR
or the remote control)
POWER ON mode
POWER STANDBY mode
3. S witching from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON mode.
'O Press STOP on the VCR or the remote control to switch from POWER STANDBY mode to POWER ON
ft Bv oressinq 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.

[Front]
Cassette compartment (see Playback, Recording)
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STANDBY button
EJECT button —
Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.)
Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.)
VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions)
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•Tape counter is displayed during playback, fast forward, rewind or recording.
• When the VCR is on, the LCD backlight will light up.
• When the power is turned off, the clock is displayed and the LCD backlight will light off.
The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.)
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Cassette-In
Indicator
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Rec Pause
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Audio Output mode
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Playback
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Slow, Still,
Frame Advance
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Rewind,
Video Search Rewind
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When AC power cord
is first plugged in.
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RF Output Channel
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Fast Forward,
Video Search Forward
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Stop
Record
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New Child-Proof lock
• The display will return to channel setting mode when STOP is pressed during operation mode.
•The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 32.)
• 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 8.)

o STANDBY button
© ©ttti button
(New Child-Proof Lock)
© TIMER ON/OFF button
©AUDIO OUT button
© MENU button
© TIMER button
© Numeric buttons
© AM/PM button
Digit select (When inputting up to
two digit numbers)
© REW button
© PLAY/X 2 button
© REC button
© TAPE SPEED button
© 0 TIME button
© TV functions control buttons
(TV OPERATE, CH A/T,
VOL 0/e and INPUT SELECT)
• This remote control can control
Sharp’s TVs.
© ZERO BACK button
© SKIP SEARCH button
© SET button
© ◄ / ► /A/ ▼ button
© CLEAR button
© MODE OSD button
® DISPLAY button
©CHANNEL A/ ▼ button
® INPUT SELECT button
© FF button
@ PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button
© STOP button
© SLOW/©/© buttons (SLOW ©/©,
DPSS e>/«)
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 {UM/SUM-3,. AA) 1.5 volt batteries
(included) or equivalent. If the remote control stops working, insert new batteries.
Ensure the batteries are inserted correctly, matching the polarities (©/©) indicated
in the remote control.
• 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 you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time.

0 Disconnecting TV Cable
Disconnect the aerial cabie from the back of your TV set.
0 Connecting Aerial Cabie to VCR
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.
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.
K1 Connecting to a Stereo TV
I NOTE >
• Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is
mono only.
• The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.
• if TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).
Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
From VIDEO OUT
To AUDIO INR/L
From RF OUT
From AUDIO OUT R/L
To ANTENNA
IN
To VIDEO IN
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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).
O Turn on the TV, select the AV channel or an unused channel on the TV and turn on the VCR.
© Load a prerecorded tape (not supplied) into the VCR. ........
© If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically playback the tape.
Otherwise press PLAY/ x 2.
0 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 u sed.) _
• 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
(A) Press^ S TANDBY on the VCR or the remote control. The VCR enters POWER STANDBY mode.
(Bf Keep pressing MENU for more than two seconds to light up the -InTf on the VCR display,
(C) Press CHANNEL a/T on the VCR or A/T of % ► on the remote control to manually select an unused channel
for use as the video channel, then press SET.
(D) Repeat steps © to © above using the newly selected video channel.

MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub¬
menu will appear once you select an item for the menu.
0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
© Turn on the VCR,
© Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
0 Select the item you want by pressing A or T on the remote control. Refer to
the pages listed below for details on each item.
The following 5 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).
1: TIMER.Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page
25 for the setting procedure.)
2: MODE.VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape
playback conditions. (See page 16.)
3: CHANNEL PRESET.Setting the channels. (See page 13.)
4: CLOCK.Setting the present time. (See page 12.)
5: 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.
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
►
PLAY, X2
VSF, FF
◄◄
VSR, REW
■
STOP, CASSETTE IN
II ►
F.ADV
II ►
SLOW
II
STILL
•
REC
•II
REC PAUSE
Sharp Super Picture
Operating mode •
Tape speed-
Simple
Recording timer •
Clock display -
Calendar display-
S. PICTURE ON
0START 11: 0OAK STEREO-
-SP I STOP 11:3 0JIH1 L R-
REPEAT —
-12:3 0AM
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Real time counter-
■ Programme channel
position
-Audio System (STEREO)
- Audio output indicator
■ Auto Repeat display
■ Tape remaining
for DPSS)
“ DPSS T
• If REPEAT mode has been set to ON, "REPEAT' will be displayed on the TV screen. Select display off mode for the OSD or
turn REPEAT mode to OFF (see page 29) to remove indication from the screen.
How to Display Indicators
O 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:
O AUTO Display — ► © FULL Display — ► © COUNTER Display — ► 0 Display off
AUTO Display
When each of the operation buttons, numeric buttons or CHANNEL a/T 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.
• 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.)
10

gg Setting the Language
PREPARATION
• Select the video channel on your TV and turn power ON the VCR.
I NOTE f>
• 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. ____——--
• While in MENU, the CHANNEL A/
CHANNEL T/REW^/FF on
the VCR operates the following
functions (same functions on the
remote control):
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CHANNEL T -» T
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O Select the language with A/ ▼ and press SET.
Ex.; ENGLISH
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A ▼ i S ELECT
SET:ENTER MENU x EXIT
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• Refer to page 12 to set the clock.
Changing Language
• If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
MENU
0*
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MENU
TIMER
MODE
CHANNEL PRESET
CLOCK
A T*. SELECT
SETiENTER MENU5EXIT
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A SET
S'O
0 Press MENU.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/T and press SET.
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LANGUAGE
FRAN^AIS
BSRAflOL
A ▼ : S ELECT
SET:ENTER MENU:EXIT
A SET
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© Select the language with A/T and press SET.
Ex.: ENGLISH
MENL 1 a Normal
Cj " Screen
© To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
11

Setting the Clock
When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power
failure of more than 60 minutes the clock have to be reset.
Apply power to the unit to switch it on. Then perform the
following procedure.
PREPARATION
• Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the
VCR.
SET
A/ ▼ / ◄ / ►
initial Setting of Clock
0 First set the language (refer to page 11). Then press SET,
A
or
T
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CLOCK
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CLOCK
Numeric
HOPE TIME PATE YEAR
buttons
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or
A/T
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SET;ENTER MENU s EXIT
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Numeric
buttons
or
A/T
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CLOCK
MODE TIME DATE YEAR
12H 10;2&U HWJilH 0 D
DATE iDAY/MOHTB
Numeric
buttons
or
A/T
CLOCK
HOPE TIME PATE YEAR
12H 10:29M 15/12
SET
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Normal
Screen
© Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM
time or 24-hour time by pressing A/T and then press ► .
Ex.: 12H
^ ^ I NOTE >
° “24H".24-hour display.
• “12H”.12-hour AM/PM display.
• 12H (AM/PM) mode Is preset at the factory.
© Set the present time with the numeric buttons or A/T 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.)
W ^ Set AM or PM, using AM/PM (12 hour) and then press ► .
Ex.: 10:28AM
I NOTE >
• If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
0
*
►
©
Set the date with the numeric buttons or A/T on the remote
control. (First set the 'day 1 digits and then the ‘month’. If there
is only one ’day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first) and then
press ► ,
Ex.: 15/12 (Dec. 15)
Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or A/T on
the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)
Ex.: 03 (2003)
© Press SET button to return to the normal screen.
Changing the Clock Setting
MENU
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Select item “CLOCK” with A/T and press SET.
©-© Follow steps © through © above and step ©
below.
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© Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
12

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.
Posllton
Preset TV Channel
Position
Preset TV Channel
□
Skipped channel
8
Skipped channel
1
Skipped channel
9
VHF 9
2
VHF 2
10
VHF 10
3
Skipped channel
11'27
Skipped channels
4
Skipped channel
28
UHF 28
5
Skipped charnel
29-46
Skipped channels
6
Skipped channel
7
VHF 7
47
Skipped channel
I NOTE~>
• Use the a / Y / ◄ / ► ■ buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
• 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 is used.
• If the picture is not clear, if you want a different channel
from the one preset or if you wish to reset a skipped
channel, reset the channel as follows.
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
•Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR.
MENU
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MB HU
TIMER
MODE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
A SELECT
SET l ENTER MB HU 1 EXIT
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O Press MENU.
Select item "CHANNEL PRESET” with A/Y and press
SET.
A
or
▼
manual
A Tz SELECT
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SET
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© Select item "AUTO" with A/Y and press SET.
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HBirU; EXIT
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* Screen
© 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.
I NOTE >
• If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 15 to skip unwanted channels.
• If some channels were unable to be found, refer to Manual Tuning on page 14.
13

Setting the Channels
MANUAL TUNING
PREPARATION
• Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR,
Example: Tuning Broadcast TV Channel 7 to preset Channel 3.
MENU
o*
|CHANNEL
A SET
O
O Press MENU,
Select item "CHANNEL PRESET" with a/Y and press
SET.
CHANNEL PRESET
AUTO
A ▼ : S E LECT
SET*ENTER MENU * EXIT
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A SET
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© Select item “MANUAL" with A/Y and press SET.
Numeric
buttons
or
◄ / ►
[Preset CH]
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© Select the preset channel position number with the
numeric buttons or A/^ and then press Y.
Numeric
buttons
or
◄ / ►
[Broadcast CH]
PRESET CH 3
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A. Vi SELECT 4 ► ;CHANGE
SET:ENTER MEND I EXIT
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© Press the numeric buttons or A/>* until you see the
desired broadcast channel on your TV and then press Y.
1 NOTE >
* When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel
number is only one digit, enter “0" first.
[Fine tuning]
^... .
PRESET CH 3
CHANNEL 07
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SKIP ON HE9
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◄
or
►
© For fine tuning, press A!>- until the broadcast channel
comes in clearly on your TV.
a Next
" Screen
© Press SET. If you wish to preset more channels, repeat
steps © through ©.
MENU ki ,
x Normal
(J " Screen
© To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
1 NOTE >
• 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 ©.
14

Channel skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can
skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION w _ _
• Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR.
Example: Skip channel position 12.
MENU
o»
MENU
timeu
MODE
CLOCK
LANGUAGE
A yl S ELECT
SEtTt ENTER MENUtEXXT
_——J
A SET
T>0
O Press MENU.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET" with A/V and press
SET. •
A
or
▼
CHANNEL PRESET
SET
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0 Select item "MANUAL" with A/ ▼ and press SET.
◄ / ►
or
/Numeric)
\ buttons )
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CHANNEL 02
FINE TUNING
SKIP ON ESB
0 Set the channel position you wish to skip with ◄ / ►
(or numeric) buttons.
Ex.: 12
A
or
T
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PRESET CH 12
CHANNEL 0 2
FINE TUNING ►
gSKIP on EH3
0 Select SKIP setting mode with A/'f .
◄
or
►
PRESET CE 12
CHANNEL 02
FINE TUNING 4 ►
Bskip EM 0FF
SET
♦ o
0 Press <*/ ► • to select SKIP ON and press SET.
® If you wish to set more channels to be skipped, repeat steps
0 through ©.
4 Normal
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0 To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
• Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR.
Example: Reset chan nel position 12. _____
• Follow the same procedures O. © in Channel skip and then the procedures ©-© below.'
or
/ Numeric)
\ buttons J
c ~»
Epreset cb EE
CHANNEL 02
PINE TUNING 4 >
SKIP EB 0FF
0 Select the channel position you wish to unskip with the
numeric or buttons.
Ex: 12
A
or
T
r
PRESET CH 12
CHANNEL 02
FINE TUNING ►
Bskip ■ v 0FF
0 Select SKIP setting mode by pressing A / ▼ •
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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.
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press SET.
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© Select the COLOUR mode by pressing -*(/ ► and then
press Y.
(For details, see Colour Mode on page 18.)
AUTO.Usually select AUTO mode.
PAL.Strict PAL colour mode.
NTSC.Strict NTSC colour mode.
[NTSC
mode]
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© Select the NTSC mode by pressing and then press
Y.
(For details, see NTSC AV Recording on page 23.)
NTSC 3.58.When using NTSC 3.58 TV system format.
(Input signal: NTSC 3.58)
(Input signal: NTSC 4.43)
PAL TV.When using PAL TV system format.
(Input signal: NTSC 4.43)
[BLUE
BACK]
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© Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing «</ ► and then
press Y.
(For details, see Blue Back on page 19.)
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.
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© Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing and
then press Y.
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 19.)
[REPEAT]
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press Y.
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 29.)
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© Select the JUST REC mode by pressing and then
press Y.
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
REC) on page 28.)
SIT Normal
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© Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
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Inserting a Video Cassette
Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette
is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the
cassette has been properly loaded, "[ctd]" 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. f'
Insert a cassette, PLAY/X2 ' i
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O Turn on the VCR.
© Insert a cassette.
© Press PLAY/X2. (The auto tracking control
system engages and “ ► " flashes on the TV
screen for a few seconds.)
© To stop playback, press STOP. (If the tape
reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind
the tape to the beginning, turn off the power and
eject the tape.)
• 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.
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.
Video Search
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you
want, while viewing the picture.
O During playback, press FF for forward video search or
REW for reverse search.
PAL TAPE
Faster
Video Search
Slower
Video Search
SP
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NTSC TAPE
There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR
switches between them each time the button is pressed.
© Press PLAY/ X 2 to resume normal playback.
i NOTE >
• During video search of a tape recorded in the LP mode and EP
mode, the upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
© 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.
• If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for¬
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.

Playback
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
O Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.
© Press SLOW © or 0 (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback
speed between Vs and Vso of the normal playback speed.
_ © Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
I NOTE >
• No noise can be erased when a tape recorded in the NTSC SP mode is played back in special modes (still picture, slow
motion, etc.). However, this does not indicate a malfunction with the VCR.
• During slow motion, still picture, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the PAL EP mode,
noise may appear.
• When playback a tape recorded in the PAL EP mode during slow motion, auto tracking function is prohibited in use,
O DPSS
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CD CD CD
Still Picture and Frame Advance
O 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/T to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again
© if there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL a/T to stop the jitter.
0 Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.
© Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.
Double Speed Playback
O Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed.
© Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback,
NOTE >
• 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.
• During slow motion, still picture, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP/EP mode, the
upper part of the picture may be skewed to one side.
• 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 colour mode should be set to “AUTO”.
(See Mode Selection on page 16.)
I NOTE >
• 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”.
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AUTO RENTAL E3B 0FF
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SET:ENTER MENU: E X IT
(Change with M or ► . )
Then press SET.
NTSC Tape Playback on PAL TV
When you playback 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.
• 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 into 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 playback the tape.
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Playback
Auto Tracking Control System
This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the J yl
recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in the following
cases:
•When you insert the cassette and begin playback. Ofu
•When you press CHANNEL A and Y at the same time. --— --
• When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded poor tracking
section of tape and then reaches a recorded tape segment.
When auto tracking engages, “ ► " on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.
Normal tracking
I NU I C
• When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the
tracking with CHANNEL ±/Y to make any noise disappear.
Auto Head Cleaning System
When the tape is inserted or ejected, this system automatically cleans the drum and heads with a special
roller before recording or playback begins, protecting the heads and drum from dirt and preserving beautiful
picture quality,
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
Your VCR has a standby function (Full Loading Mechanism) to allow immediate recording and playback.
After pressing REC or PLAY/X2, it takes about 2 seconds until recording or playback is engaged when in the
standby mode.
Auto Rental Mode
(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.)
The convenient auto rental mode lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the
erasure protection tab removed (rental videos, etc.), your VCR automatically turn on the power, rewind the
tape forward to find the recorded section and playback the tape. When the tape reaches the end of recorded
section, the VCR automatically rewind the tape, turn off the power and eject the tape.
• If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop and
rewind. To watch the next recorded section, press STOP fast forward to that section and play the tape.
• If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/ x 2 after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental Mode does
not work.)
• If Auto Rental and Repeat (Auto Repeat) modes on the MODE selection are set to ON simultaneously, Auto Rental will not
function. (If this happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)
• The AUTO REPEAT mode has priority over the AUTO RENTAL mode. If the AUTO REPEAT mode is set to ON and the
video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will rewind the tape and play it back again without ejecting the tape or turning off
the POWER.
Blue Back
Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 16.) This
function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portions of a tape and
when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. A blue screen will also appear if the VCR is set to the Auxiliary
input (LINE IN) mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR. (The BLUE BACK mode is set to AUTO at the
factory.)
I NOTE >
• Blue Back does not function during still picture, variable slow motion and video search.
• Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal is too strong or too weak.
• Blue Back cannot be recorded.
• If the antenna signal is weak while recording a TV programme, or if the input signal is weak while tape dubbing, the
monitor screen may turn blue back since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is being received. In
this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF.
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Playback
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Full Auto Playback
(This function only works when AUTO RENTAL mode on the MODE selection screen is set to OFF.)
Full Auto Playback lets you enjoy playback with ease. When you insert a cassette with the erasure protection
tab removed, your VCR automatically turn on the power and playback the tape. When the tape reaches its
end, the VCR automatically rewind the tape, turn off the power and eject the tape.
I NOTE >
• if the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/X2 after the power turns on automatically.
Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
This VCR will playback both video and audio-only tapes recorded in the Hi-Fi mode.
I NOTE >
• Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals. Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is
mono only. A blue screen will appear if audio-only Hi-Fi tapes are played back.
Audio Output Mode
The audio output mode is controlled by AUDIO OUT on the remote control. The VCR is normally set to the Hi-Fi
mode, with fl and B displayed on the On Screen Display (OSD), and normal stereo sound output.
Select B, and only the Hi-Fi Left channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.
Select El, and only the Hi-Fi Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.
If you select the mono linear track, B and H will disappear.
I NOTE >
• Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output.
• When playing back tapes which have only Hi-Fi sound recorded: if Hi-Fi sound is not reproduced, or if there is some noise in
the audio, press CHANNEL A or Y until the sound improves.
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
(To adjust the Hi-Fi tracking manually when playing back a poorly recorded Hi-Fi tape)
• Normally you can simultaneously press and hold both CHANNEL A and V to obtain the optimal Hi-Fi audio
tracking.
• If Hi-Fi audio is unstable (frequent dropouts, etc.) with a rental video, a tape recorded on another VCR, restore
normal tracking while playing back the tape as described below:
© Press MODE OSD and select the Full Display mode. (See page 10.)
© Simultaneously press CHANNEL A and ▼ .
© Press CHANNEL ▼ repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the B and H indicators disappear from the On
Screen Display (OSD),
© Press CHANNEL A in the same manner while counting button operations until the fl and H indicators
reappear and then disappear again.
© Press CHANNEL T again for half the number of times counted in step © above to obtain optimal tracking.
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