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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
(VC-H960U)
[IMPORTANT]
EZ SET UP
(AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP)
! Connect Antenna/Cable
to VCR first.
@ Then, plug into AC
Power Outlet.
MODEL
VC - A560U
VC - H960U
VC - H961U
POWER
TIMER
VCR
REC
Flashing
# Do not press the POWER
button until completion of
EZ SET UP.
POWER
TIMER
VCR
REC
Flash slowly
$ EZ SET UP complete.
Detail: Please see page 16
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- Page 1 MODEL VC - A560U VC - H960U VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VC - H961U OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR. (VC-H960U) [IMPORTANT] EZ SET UP (AUTO CHANNEL /CLOCK SET UP) POWER TIMER POWER TIMER Flashing Flash slowly ! Connect Antenna/Cable @ Then, plug into AC...
- Page 2 After the 2 hour evaporation period, you may witness a “snowy” picture for the first few minutes of VCR operation. This picture noise will disappear shortly thereafter. ® ® s an NERGY artner, SHARP has determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. NERGY TAR is a . registered mark.
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Page 3: Important Safeguards And Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION PLEASE READ ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR THIS PRODUCT AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This product has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. - Page 4 If the playback picture becomes blurred, the heads may need cleaning. Head cleaning should be performed by a qualified technician. Contact the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or Authorized Service Station. Do not use a cleaning tape unless it is new and of high quality. Excessive use of...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Setting the Language ..........17 Setting the Clock ........... 17 Special Functions • Auto Clock Setting • Manual Clock Setting Sharp Super Picture ..........33 • Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.S.T.) Recorded Section Auto Repeat ......33 Adjustment Auto Zero Back ............33 Setting the Channels .......... -
Page 6: Features
Features Only for VC-H960U, VC-H961U • Sharp Super Picture — Enhances picture quality during playback. • Hi-Fi Stereo Sound • 5 Seconds Timer Backup • Built-in MTS (Multi-channel TV Sound) Decoder • Field-Still/Variable Slow/Frame Advance — Lets you record stereo or SAP (Separate Audio Programme) broadcasts. -
Page 7: Major Components Of Your Vcr
Timer. # VCR LED indicator This indicator lights up when selecting “VCR” by using TV/VCR. [Rear] (VC-A560U) (VC-H960U, VC-H961U) Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and Connection terminals (see Connecting the VCR and Cable TV Connections) Cable TV Connections) -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote Control TV/VCR buttons (p. 17) EJECT button (p. 23) FF button (p. 24) PLAY button (p. 23) POWER button (p. 17) TAMPER PROOF button (p. 35) REW button (p. 24) CH (CHANNEL) ∂/ƒ buttons (p. 29) STOP button (p. 23) REC button (p. -
Page 9: Connecting The Vcr
Connecting the VCR The connection method differs depending on the type of TV. If you have cable TV (CATV), see Cable TV Connections. RF Connection (for connection to a TV without AV terminals) ! Disconnect the TV antenna from the TV. @ Connect the TV antenna cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. -
Page 10: Setting The 3
Connecting the VCR Setting the 3 4 Output Channel The 3 4 Output Channel lets you change the VCR OUTPUT to standard TV broadcasting signals. Both your TV and VCR must be set to the same channel (i.e TV on channel 3 and VCR OUTPUT channel on 3 too). ! Press POWER to turn the power off. -
Page 11: After The Connection
Cable TV Connections Your VCR is capable of receiving the following non-scrambled channels. • Scrambled channels can be received with the cable box supplied by your cable TV company. Set the 3 4 Output Channel of the VCR to 3 or 4. See Setting the 3 4 Output Channel on page 10. - Page 12 Cable TV Connections Connection with cable box • Connect as shown. With this connection, it is possible to record descrambled CATV signals. Then go to “After the Connection”. VCR Rear (Hi-Fi model) Cable Box Coaxial cable (Not supplied) TV Rear From ANT/CABLE CATV...
- Page 13 Cable TV Connections Connection with cable box, A/B switch and splitter By using an A/B switch or splitter, it is possible to switch between the cable box and the VCR output. For example, while recording a TV programme with the VCR, it is possible to watch a CATV programme (in- cluding descrambled programmes) using the A/B switch.
- Page 14 2 and the VCR must be the same. • If you turn off the cable box, you cannot record or view a CATV programme. • If you have questions regarding any connection procedure, please contact your cable company or the nearest Sharp Authorized Service.
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Page 15: Menu Screen
Programme channel position Fast Function status S T O P 1 2 3 forward Sharp Super Picture S . P I C T U R E O N S T E R E O Stereo/SAP mode Rewind Tape speed S T O P... -
Page 16: Ez Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting)
EZ Set Up (With Auto Clock Setting) IMPORTANT (Caution during EZ Set Up): • Do not press the POWER button on the VCR or remote control. • Do not insert a video cassette into the VCR. The EZ Set Up function automatically sets the tuner channels and clock when the antenna cable is connected to the rear of the VCR and the power plug is then connected to an AC outlet. -
Page 17: Setting The Language
Setting the Language When you use the VCR for the first time or the power is (Remote Control) interrupted for more than 5 seconds (power failure, etc.), ∂ you should set the language to be used for the MENU MENU screen. -
Page 18: Manual Clock Setting
Setting the Clock $ Select a channel that carries EDS signals with ß /©. Ex.: 07 • The number of channels that can be selected depends E D S C H S E T A U T O M A N U A L ß... -
Page 19: Automatic Daylight Saving-Time (D.s.t.)
Setting the Clock # Select “TIME” with ß/© and set time by holding ∂/ƒ. Ex.: 10:28 AM C L O C K Numbered buttons can be used instead of ∂/ƒ to set time and date. Press AM/PM (100) to select AM or PM ß... -
Page 20: Setting The Channels
Setting the Channels Your VCR can receive a maximum of 181 channels as shown below by presetting the channels into memory. (VHF: 2 to 13, UHF: 14 to 69, CATV: 1 to 125) • Make sure that the cable (antenna or CATV) is connected to the IN terminal on the rear of the VCR. ! Press MENU. -
Page 21: Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel
Setting the Channels Adding Channel Memory/Erasing Channel Memory Use this function to manually add or erase channels to/from the memory. ! Select the channel to be added with the numbered buttons and the channel to be erased with the CH ∂/ƒ or numbered buttons. @ Press MENU. -
Page 22: Mode Selection
Mode Selection MODE SELECTION You can use the SET UP–selection screen to select the mode for basic features. • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (VCR LED indicator will light up). ! Press MENU. -
Page 23: Playback
Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically and POWER LED indicator light up. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. -
Page 24: Fast Forward And Rewind
Playback Fast Forward and Rewind ! When the VCR is in stop mode, press FF or REW to fast forward or rewind the cassette. (The picture cannot be viewed in this mode.) @ Press STOP to halt fast forward or rewind. •... -
Page 25: Blue Screen Noise Elimination
Playback Blue Screen Noise Elimination Set the BLUE SCREEN mode to ON on the SET UP–selection screen. (See Mode Selection.) This function eliminates monitor noise and mutes sound during playback of unrecorded portions of a tape and when receiving a non-broadcasting channel. Blue Screen will also appear if the VCR is set to the Auxiliary mode but no video signal is fed to the VCR. -
Page 26: Recording A Tv Programme
Recording a TV Programme • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. (See Setting the 3 4 Output Channel.) • Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (VCR LED indicator will light up). -
Page 27: Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound
Recording a TV Programme Only for Hi-Fi model Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound Your VCR records AUDIO signals on two types of audio tracks. Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in FM format. Multi-sound broadcasts (Stereo or SAP [Separate Audio Programme]) are recorded on two channels. Linear: All audio signals are recorded in mono on the linear audio track. -
Page 28: Tape Dubbing Connection Instructions
• Refer to the manual of the VCR connected to this unit when dubbing a tape. Only for Hi-Fi model • If source VCR is a monaural mode, connect the audio cable to “AUDIO-L” of the dubbing VCR. (VC-A560U) (VC-H960U, VC-H961U) Source VCR... -
Page 29: Simple Recording Timer
Simple Recording Timer SIMPLE RECORDING TIMER The Simple Recording Timer (SRT) enables you to set the recording stop time. The SRT can be set on the TV screen by using the remote control. The SRT cannot be set if the clock has not been set. Make sure the clock is set before setting the SRT. •... -
Page 30: Recording With The Timer
Recording with the Timer • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Insert a cassette with the erasure protection tab opening covered. Power will turn on automatically (POWER LED indicator will light up). • Press TV/VCR to select “VCR” (VCR LED indicator will light up). •... - Page 31 Recording with the Timer & Press SET. • To programme the additional timer settings, press SET 1 / 2 D A T E S T A R T S T O P and repeat steps @–&. 8 / 1 0 9 : 0 5 PM 1 0 : 3 5 PM S P - - / - - - - - - : - -...
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Page 32: Confirming Timer Programmes
Recording with the Timer Confirming Timer Programmes You can see on the Timer setting screen a list of all timer programmes that are already set. • Turn on the TV and select the video channel. • Press POWER (POWER LED indicator will light up) and then TV/VCR to select “VCR” (VCR LED indicator will light up). -
Page 33: Sharp Super Picture
• When playing S-VHS tape 1. Sharp Super Picture is set to off automatically. When finished playback, the setting will return to the previous setting. 2. You cannot change ON/OFF setting manually. • The ON/OFF status of the Sharp Super Picture can be checked when ON SCREEN is pressed to display OSD. -
Page 34: Dpss (Digital Programme Search System)
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) You can quickly locate a desired section of the tape with this Current tape position feature. Rewind Fast forward –1 Index Signal An index signal is automatically recorded on the tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer Index signals recording. -
Page 35: Tamper Proof
Tamper Proof With this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change. This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing children from operating the VCR or viewing select programmes while you are away from home. Tamper Proof ! Press TAMPER PROOF on the remote control for about 2 seconds. -
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications Format: VHS NTSC Standard Video Recording System: Rotary Two-Head Helical Scanning Number of Video Heads: 4 Video Signal Standard: NTSC Colour System Audio Recording System: 1 Stationary Head for Linear Audio 2 Rotary Heads for Hi-Fi stereo (Only for Hi-Fi model) Tape Width: 12.7 mm (1/2 inch) Tape Speed: (SP) 33.35 mm/sec (1.31 i.p.s.) (LP) 16.67 mm/sec (0.66 i.p.s.) (playback only) -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few minutes and reset EZ Set Up for AIR/CATV operation. Service Information To obtain the name and address of the nearest Sharp Factory Service Centre or Authorized Service Centre, please contact: HEADQUARTERS:... -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
Sharp product or the loss of information. The purchaser will be responsible for any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred.