Sharp VC-H900X User manual

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OPERATION MANUALOPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefullyPlease read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.before using the VCR.

CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
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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 ...........
9
Adjusting the Video Channel
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Menu Screen
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OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................
11
l How to Display Indicators
Setting the Language...........................................
12
Setting the Clock.. ................................................
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Setting the Channels ...........................................
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Channel SkipKancelling Skip .............................
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Mode Selection
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- BASIC OPERATIONS
Playback
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l Inserting a Video Cassette
l Playback
l Video Search
l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
l Shuttle System
l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
l Still Picture and Frame Advance
l Double Speed Playback
l Colour Mode
l NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
l Auto Tracking Control System
l Auto Head Cleaning System
l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
l Auto Rental Mode
l Blue Back
l Full Auto Playback
l Playback of HI-FI Recorded Tapes
l Audio Output Mode
*Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
l Cassette Erase Protection
l Recording a TV programme
l To Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NTSC AV Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Simple Recording Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Programming the Timer with G- CODE ’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording with the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
l Confirming Timer Programmes
l Cancelling Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND/SURROUND
Function
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GAMMA Selection ................................................ 35
New Sharp Super Picture .................................... 35
Zero-Back Function ............................................. 36
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System)
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Auto Repeat .......................................................... 37
Skip Search
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37
Instant Replay.......................................................
37
New Child-Proof Lock.......................................... 38
VCR Display.. ........................................................ 39
Tape Remaining Display......................................
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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR.. ........... 41
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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. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces, cover it. or otherwise block the vents to
prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit.
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 cabrnet, 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
Service
Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 42. If you still experience a
problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service faclllty.
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 copyrlght 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
l VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System/Audio Dubbing
l G-CODE* for Instant Video Programme System
l MID-Drive (New Centre-mounted Mechanism)
l HC!, (High Quality) Circuitry
l Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
l 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 Audio/Video Input Terminals
l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup - Timer settings, etc. remain In memory after power interruptions of
up to 60 minutes.
.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 Virtual Dolby Surround
l NTSC Recording ~ NTSC signals can be recorded through the AV input terminals.
* G-COD,+ IS a reglstered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation The &oD,+ system IS manufactured under license from
Gemstar Development Corporation
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Manufactured under license from Dolby LaboratorIes “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratones
SURROUND
QSOUND and the QLogo are registered trademarks of QSound Labs, lnc
POWER SUPPLY:
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
CASSETTE TAPE:
Use only video cassette tapes that carry the a or 5Q5 mark.
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Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all Included with vour VCR
Coaxial cable
(TV-VCR cable) Remote control
unit
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Two (R6 UMISUM-3 of
AA) batteries for the
remote control unit

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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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1. Definitions of POWER modes
This VCR is not equipped with a mains power switch Accordrngly, 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.
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 contrnues 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 VCR STANDBY on the remote control is pressed, the
POWER MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
POWER ON mode
(NoTE
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.
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@ (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 automatically swrtch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin
Video tape must be loaded

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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 position number IS usually displayed) will light up.
When the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit
The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.)
Slow
00
Audio Output
mode
Play/Double speed
playback
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-- Video Search Rewind
Rewind
Rx Pause Video Search Forward
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J r-1 r-1 11 /
When AC power cord
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Recording mark
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IS first plugged in
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RF Output Channel
l The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 39.)
Rear Connectlon
terminals (See Connections on page 9 )
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Remote Control
0 TV OPERATE button
8
INPUT SELECT button
VCR STANDBY button
& REW button
@ EJECT button
@ PAUSE/STILL, F ADV button
0 STOP button
: PLAY/x 2 button
8
l FF button
@CHANNEL (CH) Ai v button
8 ;~‘~cE;W;;s@E button
@ AM/PM button
Digrt select button (When
inputting up to two digIt numbers)
@ SLOW/O/O buttons (SLOW 010,
DPSS a/ a)
(D SKIP SEARCH button
REVIEW SEARCH button
@REC button
@I TAPE SPEED button
@TIME button
%
A DUB button
& button
(New ChildLproof Lock)
@TV BRAND SET button
@SURROUND button
@ CLEAR button
@ 4 /,/A/v button
@GAMMA button
@ SET button
) S. PICTURE button
P
ZERO BACK button
AUDIO OUT button
@ DISPLAY button
@ MODE OSD button
@TIMER ON/OFF button
Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. FIN 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.
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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 batterres 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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Using the Remote Control for TV Operation
The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your televtsion. 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. Press and hold
down the TV BRAND SET button and then
simultaneously press and hold down the button
corresponding to the brand of your TV for at least two
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 8, repeat the step @setting
procedure and select the button for a different brand.
l When you replace the batteries rn the remote control, If your
televrsion is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand.
(For example)
TV brand: SHARP
(Corresponding
button is “1”)
While pressing the
TV BRAND SET
button, press and
hold down the
button
corresponding to
the brand of your
TV for at least two
seconds.
TV Functions to be Controlled
You can operate TV POWER (h), TV CHANNEL UP/DOWN, TV VOLUME UP/DOWN, INPUT SELECT (TV-AV
selector) directly.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Although the provrded remote control unit is compatible with most SHARP televrsrons, as well as many TV models
manufactured by others, it is possible that the provided 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 lrsted 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
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.
TV back panel
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Connecting to a StereoTV
RF OUT
From
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AUDIO OUT R/L
To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN R/L
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 connections have been completed.
l If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).
m Connecting toTV and Audio Equipment
rom AUDIO OUT R/L
From RF OUT
3om
/IDE0 OUl
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 (not supplied) into the VCR.
0 If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR ~111 automatically play back the tape.
Otherwise press PLAY/x2.
@ 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.)
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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 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 3, IGF on the VCR display.
(C) Press CHI/CHA on the VCR or A/V 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.
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Menu Screen
0 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.
0 Select the item you want with A/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).
LANGUAGE
1 : G-CODE ,...,.....,.,.......... Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page 27.) * .:aELECT
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 tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a
bra:broadcast on the video channel.
Display example
Audio system (STEREO/IflI)
II L/F Arl\l
Audio output indicator
AUDIO MIX indicator
Auto repeat display
Tape remaining (only PAL tape)
*When SURROUND is pressed on the remote control
during the on-screen display, the screen on the right
appears. (Ex. When VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF is set.)
If SURROUND is not pressed for three seconds, the
picture returns to the above on-screen display.
The on-screen drsplay indicates the current VIRTUAL
DOLBY mode/SURROUND mode.
VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF
W;;lP;i;LBY 1;
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*Each trme SURROUND IS
pressed, the setting changes
as shown above.
Refer to page 35 for use of GAMMA ON/GAMMA OFF.
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:
0 AUTO Display - @ FULL Display + @ COUNTER Display --t @ Display off
A
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AUTO Display
When each of the operation buttons, numertc 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 drsplayed on the screen, rt 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/T/4/,
VCR):
A+CH A
V+YCH
4 --f REW (Shuttle ring)
b + FF (Shuttle ring)
buttons on the remote control operates the following functlons (same functions on the
Initial Setting of Language
0 Select the language with A/Y and press SET.
Ex.: ENGLISH
pmF>
l Refer to page 13 to set the clock.
Changing Language
l If the language has already been set previou
Sib
MENU
0
e
A
Or I)
SET
v
0
MENU
0
I)
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/Y and press SET
Ex.: ENGLISH
@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU
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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.) Then perform the following procedure.
PREPARATION
*Select the vrdeo channel on your TV, and turn on the
VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Initial Setting of Clock
0 First set the language (refer to page 12). Then press SET
Numeric
buttons
or
SET
0
I) Normal
Screen
Changing the Clock Setting
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@Select whether the clock should show 12.hour AM/PM
time or 24-hour time with A/V and press b,
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 press b,
Ex.: 10:28AM
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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
press b.
Ex.: Dec. 1.5 (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.
0 Press MENU.
Select item “CLOCK” with A/Y and press SET.
0-0 Follow steps @through @above and step @
below.
@ Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.

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.
I PosItIon
/Preset TV Channel( PosItIon 1 Preset TV Channel 1
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0 Skipped channel 8 Skipped channel
1 Skipped channel 9 VHF9
2 VHF 2 10 VHF 10
Skipped channel 11-27 Skipped channel
Skipped channel 28 UHF 28
Skipped channel 29-46
Skipped channel
Skimxd channel
l Use the A / V / 4 / b buttons on the remote control to set
the OSD.
l Channel positron 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 skioaed
channel, reset the channel as follows
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VHF 7
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47 1 SkImed channel 1
AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
*Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with and press
screen will return to the normal screen.
The bar display indicates the estimated amount of
channels tuned.
l If addrtronal unwanted channels were found, refer to page 16 to skrp unwanted channels
l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to page 15 for Manual Tuning.
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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
l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the
desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then
number is only one digit, enter “0” first.
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 @
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Channel Skip/Cancelling 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.)
1 Example: Skip channel position 12.
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
l Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.)
1 Example: Reset channel position 12.
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l Follow the same procedures 0, @in Channel skip, and then the procedures 0-0 below
@Select the channel positron you wish to unskip with the
numeric buttons or d/b,
Ex: 12
@Select SKIP setting mode with A/V.
4
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/ PRESET CH
3@
Press d/b to select SKIP OFF and press SET.
12 $
SET
E
( CHANNEL
I FINE TUNING
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1 QSKIP
ON ‘& /
0@
If you wish to unskip more channels, repeat steps @
through 0.
MENU
0
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Normal
Screen
@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
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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. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
4
or
[REPEAT]
0 Press MENU.
@ Select “MODE” with A/V and press SET.
@ Select the COLOUR mode with d/b and 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
0 Select the NTSC mode with 4/b and press V.
(For details, see NTSC AV Recording on page 25.)
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 srgnal:
NTSC 4.43)
PAL TV ..,,,.......,., When using PAL TV system format. (Input signal: NTSC 4.43)
@ Set the BLUE BACK mode with d/b and press v.
(For details, see Blue Back on page 22.)
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.
@ Set the AUTO RENTAL mode with 4/b and press V.
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 21.)
@ Set the REPEAT mode with d/b and press v.
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 37.)
@ Set the JUST REC mode with d/b and press 7.
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
REC) on page 32.)
@ Set the AUDIO MIX mode with d/b and press y’.
(For details, see Audio Dubbing 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.
Playback
PREPARATION
l Turn on your TV and select the video channel
Insert a cassette
\
/
STOP
PLAY/X2
PL
REW
-AY/ x 2
STOP
0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
@ Insert a cassette.
@ Press PLAYIXS. (The auto tracking control system engages and ” .” flashes on the TV screen for a few
seconds.)
0 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.)
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 video search Slower video search
/ PALTAPE 1 SP/LP
x7 x3
NTSC TAPE
SPILP
x5
I
x3
/ FP x15 X5
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.
-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.
INoTE>
l If vou use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for-
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer.
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Shuttle System
Playback
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part.
DURING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind
rd)
0 Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it.
@ Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind. The shuttle ring can also be
rotated in the opposite direction (until it clicks once) to stop fast forward or
rewind.
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.
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
PAL TAPE
NTSC TAPE
SPILP
SPILP
EP
VSFiVSR (0)
VSFiVSR (0)
x3 x7
x3 x5
X5
xl5
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
@ Press SLOW on the remote control during playback.
@ Press SLOW @ or @ (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback
speed between j/s and %O of the normal playback speed.
@ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback.
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Still Picture and Frame Advance
@ 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/Y) 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.
0 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.
l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR WIII 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 It- 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) or to “NTSC” (strict NTSC colour mode). Normally,
the colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode.
(See Mode Selection on page 17.)
1NoTE)
l When the colour mode is set to fixed co/our 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” mode.
JUST REC
AUDTO MIX ON m
. .:SELECT . t
:CHANDE
MEN”:EXIT
(Change with 4 or F .)
t
Then press 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 WIII shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but thus 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.
*Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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