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
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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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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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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
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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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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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Audio Output mode
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Slow, Still,
Frame Advance
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Rewind,
Video Search Rewind
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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
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• 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
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VSR, REW
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STOP, CASSETTE IN
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F.ADV
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SLOW
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STILL
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REC
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REC PAUSE
Sharp Super Picture
Operating mode •
Tape speed-
Simple
Recording timer •
Clock display -
Calendar display-
S. PICTURE ON
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REPEAT —
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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.)
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