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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR. before using the VCR.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND/SURROUND Menu Screen ............Function .............. OSD (On Screen Display) ........11 GAMMA Selection ..........New Sharp Super Picture ........35 Setting the Language ........... Zero-Back Function ..........Setting the Clock..........DPSS (Digital Programme Search Setting the Channels ........... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards And Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION Location and Handling Caution-Prevent Condensation... -
Page 4: Features
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 not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or... -
Page 5: Low Power Feature
LOW POWER Feature sure to unplug the cord. 1. Definitions of POWER modes 2. In POWER ON mode 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. -
Page 6: Major Components Of Your Vcr
Major Components of Your VCR mode, this indicator (Where a channel position number usually displayed) will light up. When the “POWER STANDBY” mode, “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit mode Play/Double speed l l&l I” [ playback Rewind When AC power cord Recording mark... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control ZERO BACK button INPUT SELECT button AUDIO OUT button VCR STANDBY button REVIEW SEARCH button : PLAY/x 2 button A DUB button FF button (New ChildLproof Lock) @CHANNEL (CH) Ai v button @SURROUND button inputting up to two digIt numbers) Inserting the Batteries Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor... -
Page 8: Using The Remote Control For Tv Operation
TV Functions to be Controlled 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... -
Page 9: Connections
Connections ANTENNA ANTENNA IN TV back panel ANTENNA IN terminal. RF OUT Connecting to a StereoTV From AUDIO OUT R/L To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN R/L A IN Stereo sound output only possible using the AUDIO OUT terminals Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF OUT) is mono only. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Video Channel
Adjusting the Video Channel STANDBY (LOW POWER) VCR STANDBY... -
Page 11: Menu Screen
Menu Screen OSD (On Screen Display) Display example display Tape remaining (only PAL tape) VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF SURROUND * E a c h trme S U R R O U N D The on-screen drsplay indicates the current VIRTUAL pressed, the setting changes DOLBY mode/SURROUND mode. -
Page 12: Setting The Language
Setting the Language PREPARATION 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 buttons on the remote control operates the following functlons (same functions on the While in MENU, the A/T/4/, VCR): Ex.: ENGLISH... -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock PREPARATION Numeric buttons Ex.: 10:28AM Ex.: 99 Normal Screen... -
Page 14: Setting The Channels
Setting the Channels /Preset TV Channel( Use the A / V / 4 / b buttons on the remote control to set Skipped channel the OSD. Skipped channel VHF9 Channel positron numbers 0, 1, 3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29 to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when VHF 2 VHF 10... -
Page 15: Manual Tuning
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 CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the d e s i r e d b r o a d c a s t c h a n n e l o n y o u r T V , a n d t h e n number is only one digit, enter “0”... -
Page 16: Channel Skipkancelling Skip
Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip Channel skip them with the following PREPARATION Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.) Cancelling skip PREPARATION Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.) Follow the same procedures 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedures 0-0 below MENU Normal... -
Page 17: Mode Selection
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.) (For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.) A U T O U s u a l l y s e l e c t A U T O m o d e S t r i c t P A L c o l o u r m o d e... -
Page 18: Playback
Inserting a Video Cassette Playback PREPARATION Insert a cassette STOP STOP mode may appear distorted during playback This does not indicate a malfunction The tracking function can be used to slightly enhance the picture quality Fast Forwarding and Rewinding Video Search STOP and then press FF or REW to fast Faster video search Slower video search If vou use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for-... -
Page 19: Shuttle System
Playback Shuttle System S T O P Fast Forward and Rewind U R I N G M O D E Video Search PLAY/X2 to return to regular playback. TAPE SPEED Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) -
Page 20: Still Picture And Frame Advance
Playback Still Picture and Frame Advance Double Speed Playback Sound is muted during video search, slow motion still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback. To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR WIII resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and still picture 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. -
Page 21: Auto Tracking Control System
Playback Auto Tracking Control System CHANNEL Poor tracking Normal tracking tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally In this event, manually adjust the tracking with CHANNEL Ai7 (CH A/v) to make any notse disappear Auto Head Cleaning System Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism Auto Rental Mode If there is more than a 15.second unrecorded section between recorded sections, the tape will automatically stop and... -
Page 22: Blue Back
Playback Blue Back Blue Back does not function during still picture, variable slow motion and video search Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal 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 unrt may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is berng received. -
Page 23: Recording A Tv Programme
Recording a TV Programme Cassette Erase Protection PROTECTION TAB Recording a TV Programme Insert a cassette. PAUSE/STILL STOF SELECT CHANNEL I II”?? Fi STOP PREPARATION l Turn on your TV and select the video channel. PROCEDURE an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the front or rear of the VCR, press INPUT SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL A/T (CH A/V) to select the Li or L2 channel position situated between the last channel and first channel. -
Page 24: Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound channels, stereo programmes will be played back monaurally and bilingual programmes will be played back with both the main and sub audio tracks mixed together Video cassettes recorded on this VCR can be played back on a non-HI-F1 VCR However, only the normal (linear) track WI/I be played back Switching Input Signals Signals Recorded... -
Page 25: Ntsc Av Recording
NTSC AV Recording VIDEO IN Video equipment that outputs NTSC signals LP mode cannot be used. Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded In SP mode. -
Page 26: Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer There are two ways to use this Simple Recordinq Timer for 1 Immediate recordinq: your convenience: Convenient when- having an unexpected visitor or telephone call. Delayed recording: Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed CHANNEL A/V (CH A./V). R E C Each press of REC Increases the stop time by IO minutes. -
Page 27: Programming The Timer With G- Code
listed Select the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power WI/I automatically turn on Check that the clock is displaying the correct trme CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide ODE to directly select this screen. - Page 28 Programming the Timer with G-CODE SET. MENU T I M E R O N / O F F Normal Screen T I M E R O N / O F F 0 ’ Please be sure to check that the start and end times ot two dltterent programmes do not overlap, as the remote control has been designed to accept the basic individual G-CODE number only.
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Page 29: Recording With The Timer
Recording with the Timer PREPARATION PROCEDURE Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 12:OO PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1999, if the audio and video from an external source through an AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press A/Y to select an AV channel. - Page 30 Recording with the Timer 4H mode “AM/ ‘ i m e r *Extended Play can only be used to record NTSC signals (See NTSC AV Recording on page 25.) SET. repeat steps @ through 0. MENU. MENU If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette, and shut Ott automatically.
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Page 31: Cancelling Timer Programmes
Recording with the Timer PREPARATION on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV. SET, Check the information displayed. If you want to correct the data, select the programme to be SET. changed with A/V and press Correct the setting as described on pages 29 and 30. -
Page 32: Confirming Timer Programmes
For example: LP (long play) mode SP (standard play) mode Total: 120 minutes JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode. may not properly work for vrdeo tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240 This tape may not be completely used up. When more than one programme is set on the timer, the automatic recording function will work for the length of each trmer- set programme, but not for the total length of all programmes. - Page 33 Press AUDIO OUT on the remote control to select the desired audio output. (See the table below and refer to Audio Output Mode on page 22.) If you want to lIsten to the original and dubbed audio signals simultaneously, set the AUDIO MIX mode to ON (see page 17) AUDIO MIX AUDIO OUT MODE VCR DISPLAY...
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Page 34: Virtual Dolby Surround/Surround Function
Virtual Dolby Surround/SURROUND-Function When set to VIRTUAL DOLBY ON, this SURROUND picture returns to the normal screen. VIRTUAL DOLBY ON SURROUND ON Hi-Fi (without Dolby Audio mode SURROUND ON VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY ON tuner, the broadcast must be in multiplex and the VCR must be connected to the TV or audio equipment using the AUDIO OUT terminals This function will not work when connected using the RF OUT terminal. -
Page 35: Gamma Selection
GAMMA Selection This function only operates during playback New Sharp Super Picture This function only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner This function cannot be set to ON/OFF with the MENU screen displayed. -
Page 36: Zero-Back Function
Zero-Back Function The zero-back functlon does not operate during recording and fast forward (or rewind). The function works during the playback. stop and video search modes. An VISS (index) signal is automatically recorded on the DPSS may not functlon properly Ii the VISS (index) signals are too close together (withIn 5 minutes of each other) DPSS can be cancelled with PLAY/x2 or STOP If the tape reaches its end or rewound completely before locating the desired VISS (index) sIgnal, DPSS is cancelled. -
Page 37: Auto Repeat
Auto Repeat repeatedly. B L U E B A C K A U T O R E N T A L JUST The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE selectIon A U D I O M I X screen. -
Page 38: New Child-Proof Lock
New Child-Proof Lock New Child-Proof Lock Advanced New Child-Proof Lock control If, while New Child-Proof Lock is on, you attempt to change modes by pressing another button, the “ti” indicator will flash on the VCR display. -
Page 39: Vcr Display
VCR Display During Playback Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL] [OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL1 During Recording Example: Example: [PRESENT TIME] Example: [RECORD FINISH TIME] (During timer recording only) Counter Clear The counter will reset to “O:OO.OO” when the tape is rewound completely... -
Page 40: Tape Remaining Display
Tape Remaining Display VCR Display On Screen Display This function accurately displays the tape remaining only for tapes recorded in PAL mode. (It does not accurately display the tape remaining for tapes recorded in NT-SC mode.) When you insert the tape and the VCR is In the stop mode, the tape remaining cannot be computed. The following Indicator is shown when the tape remaining has not yet been computed or cannot be computed. -
Page 41: Editing From A Camcorder Toyour Vcr
Editing from a Camcorder toYour VCR extremely easy using your with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection Camcorder (VIEWCAM) L2 or Ll L2: (LINE IN 2) (Front) Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notlce... -
Page 42: Before Calling For Service
The heads may be dirty from condensed morsture or the magnetic coating of playback. the video tape. (If this the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.) Check all connecting cables. correct during playback. REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit. - Page 44 SHARP CORPORATION OF AUSTRALIA PTY. LIMITED A.C.N. 003 039 405 1 Huntingwood Drive, Huntingwood, Blacktown, N.S.W. 2148 SHARP CORPORATION Osaka, Japan Printed in Malaysia TINS-3643AJZZ 72135-A...