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CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

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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Inserting the Batteries

Using the Remote Control for

TV Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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RECORDING

Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Simple Recording Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Programming the Timer with

G-

CODE

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Recording with the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Confirming Timer Programmes l

Cancelling Timer Programmes

Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Audio Dubbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 ...........

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Adjusting the Video Channel ..............................

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Menu Screen .........................................................

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OSD (On Screen Display) ....................................

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How to Display Indicators

Setting the Language ...........................................

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Setting the Clock.. ................................................

13

Setting the Channels ...........................................

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Channel SkipKancelling Skip .............................

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Mode Selection .....................................................

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Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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

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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

VIRTUAL DOLBY SURROUND/SURROUND

Function ..............................................................

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GAMMA Selection ................................................

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New Sharp Super Picture ....................................

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Zero-Back Function .............................................

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DPSS (Digital Programme Search

System) ...............................................................

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Auto Repeat ..........................................................

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Skip Search ...........................................................

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Instant Replay .......................................................

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New Child-Proof Lock.. ........................................

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VCR Display.. ........................................................

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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.

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

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VHS Hi-Fi Stereo Sound/lGR System/Audio Dubbing

l G-

CODE

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for Instant Video Programme System

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MID-Drive (New Centre-mounted Mechanism)

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HC!,

(High Quality) Circuitry

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Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)

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New Sharp Super Picture

~ Enhances picture quality during playback.

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OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance

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DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

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Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism

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365-day, 8-programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)

l Auto Channel Tuning l 48-channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner

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Built-in Shuttle Control

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LOW POWER Feature

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Built-in Front Audio/Video Input Terminals

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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).

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Virtual Dolby Surround

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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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S U R R O U N D

Manufactured under license from Dolby LaboratorIes “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratones

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

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Coaxial cable

(TV-VCR cable)

Remote control unit

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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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.

1. Definitions of POWER modes

POWER ON mode l

VCR in operation or ready for operation l

VCR display is on.

POWER STANDBY mode

LOW POWER mode l

VCR in standby mode.

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VCR display IS on.

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VCR display is off, but clock contrnues to keep time.

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Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode.

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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 t POWER STANDBY mode + LOW POWER mode t

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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) l m>

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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.)

Play/Double speed playback

Rewind l l&l I” [

- -

Slow

Rx Pause

00

Audio Output mode

Video Search Rewind

Video Search Forward c I I l-l 0 13

J r-1 r-1 11 /

When AC power cord

IS first plugged in

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Recording mark l n I:1 1:

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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

INPUT SELECT button

8

VCR STANDBY button

& REW button

@ EJECT button

@ PAUSE/STILL, F ADV button

0 STOP button

: PLAY/x 2 button

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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

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A DUB button

& button

(New ChildLproof Lock)

@TV BRAND SET button

@SURROUND button

@ CLEAR button

@ 4 /,/A/v button

@ GAMMA button

@ SET 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.

) S. PICTURE button

P

ZERO BACK button

AUDIO OUT button

@ DISPLAY button

@ MODE OSD button

@TIMER ON/OFF button

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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.

(For example)

TV brand: SHARP

(Corresponding button is “1”) l

If the TV does not turn off in step 8, repeat the step @ setting procedure and select the button for a different brand.

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When you replace the batteries rn the remote control, If your televrsion is not a Sharp model you must reset the TV brand.

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

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.

0 Connecting VCR to TV

Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the

R F

OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your TV’s

ANTENNA IN terminal.

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Connecting to a StereoTV

ANTENNA IN

RF OUT

TV back panel

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To VIDEO IN

To AUDIO IN R/L

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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.

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The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed.

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If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).

m Connecting toTV and Audio Equipment

rom AUDIO OUT R/L

3om

/IDE0 OUl

From RF OUT

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.

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@ 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.) 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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(A)

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(B)

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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.)

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

* .:aELECT 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)

Display example

II L/F Arl\l

Audio system (STEREO/IflI)

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.

Refer to page 35 for use of GAMMA ON/GAMMA OFF.

VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF

W;;lP;i;LBY 1;

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* E a c h trme S U R R O U N D

I S pressed, the setting changes as shown above.

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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

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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.

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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>

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Refer to page 13 to set the clock.

Changing Language

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If the language has already been set previou

Sib

’ and you want to change it, follow the steps below.

@ Press MENU.

Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/V and press SET.

MENU

0 e

A

Or I) v

SET

0

@ Select the language with A/Y and press SET

Ex.: ENGLISH

MENU

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Normal

Screen

@ 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

@ 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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“24H” .,, ..,,,,,, ,,.,.,.... 24.hour display.

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“12H” 12.hour AM/PM display.

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12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.

Numeric buttons or

@ 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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If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.

SET

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Normal

Screen

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Changing the Clock Setting

,..- -.... -~---,“,” ,,--. -~

Meli”

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@ 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

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@ 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

0

1

2

/Preset TV Channel(

Skipped channel

Skipped channel

VHF 2

Skipped channel

Skipped channel

Skipped channel

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Skimxd channel

VHF 7

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PosItIon

8

9

10

11-27

28

29-46

47

1 Preset TV Channel 1

Skipped channel

VHF9

VHF 10

Skipped channel

UHF 28

Skipped channel

1 SkImed channel 1 iNoTE l

Use the A / V / 4 / b buttons on the remote control to set the OSD.

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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.

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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

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.

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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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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

Setting the Channels

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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” first.

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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

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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

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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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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

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@ Select SKIP setting mode with A/V.

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~,~-~-~~~~~-~~.~~.---~~-~~--

/ PRESET CH

( CHANNEL

I FINE TUNING

1 QSKIP

O2 I

ON ‘& /

MENU

0

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Normal

Screen

@ Press d/b to select SKIP OFF and press SET.

0

SET

@ If you wish to unskip more channels, repeat steps @ through 0.

@ 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.)

0

Press MENU.

@ Select “MODE” with A/V and press SET.

[REPEAT]

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or

@ Select the COLOUR mode with d/b and press v.

(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

PAL S t r i c t P A L c o l o u r m o d e

NTSC S t r i c t N T S C c o l o u r m o d e

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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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

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Turn on your TV and select the video channel

Insert a cassette

\

/

STOP

PLAY/X2

R E W

PL -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.

SPILP

FP

Faster video search Slower video search x 7 x 5 x 1 5 x 3 x 3

X 5

/

NTSC TAPE

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.

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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.

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If vou use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast forward and rewind may take somewhat longer.

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Shuttle System

The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part.

Playback

D

U R I N G

S T O P

M O D E rd)

Fast Forward and Rewind

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.

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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) x3 x3

X 5

VSFiVSR (0) x7 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

Playback

@ 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.

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Sound is muted during video search, slow motion still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.

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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.)

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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 multisystem 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.

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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.

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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.

Playback

Auto Tracking Control System

This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in the following cases: l

When you insert the cassette and begin playback.

*When you press

CHANNEL

A and y

(CH

A and v) at the same time.

Poor tracking Normal tracking

*When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment.

When auto tracking engages, ” b” on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.

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When a poorly recorded 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

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/XS,

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 turns on the power, winds the tape forward to find the recorded section, and plays back the tape. When the tape reaches the end of recorded section, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.

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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.

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If the erasure protectton hole is covered, press PLAY/x2 after the power turns on automatically (Auto Rental Mode does not work ) l

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 into POWER STANDBY mode.

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Playback

Blue Back

Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 17.) 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.) l

Blue Back does not function during still picture, variable slow motion and video search l

Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal

IS

too strong or too weak l

Blue Back cannot be recorded.

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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. In this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF

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 turns on the power and plays back the tape. When the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatcally rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.

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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 play back both video and audio-only tapes recorded in the Hi-F1 mode.

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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 A blue screen will appear rf 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 0 and

q

displayed on the VCR display, and normal stereo sound output.

Select 0, and only the Hi-Fi Left channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.

Select

q

, and only the HI-FI Right channel audio is heard from both the Right and Left speakers.

If you select the mono linear track, 0 and I3 will disappear.

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Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output l

When playrng back tapes which have only HI-F; sound recorded: If Hi-F] sound

IS

not reproduced, or if there is some noise in the audio, press CHANNEL A/r (CH r/v) 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 (CH A and v) to obtain the optimal HI-Fi audio tracking.

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If Hi-F1 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:

0 Simultaneously press CHANNEL A and 7 (CH A and 7).

@ Press CHANNEL 7 (CH v) repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the

q

and

q

Indicators disappear from the VCR display.

@ Press CHANNEL A (CH A) in the same manner while counting button operations until the H and

q

indicators reappear and then disappear again

@ Press CHANNEL v (CH 7) again for half the number of times counted in step @ above to obtain optimal tracking.

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Recording a TV Programme

Cassette Erase Protection

A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded mate”ril. Removing the tab prevents recording. To record on a video cassette with the tab removed, place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

Recording a TV Programme

PROTECTION TAB

Insert a cassette.

PAUSE/STILL STOF

I II

STANDBY

EJECT

CH

ilr

RE’C

STOP

SELECT

CHANNEL

I II”?? Fi

PREPARATION

l Turn on your TV and select the video channel.

PROCEDURE

@ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)

@ Insert the cassette, making sure the erasure protection hole is covered.

0 Select the channel position you wish to record with CHANNEL A/v.

0 Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control

(“SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality. LP (Long

Play) gives the longest recording time.

0 Press REC. (If the erasure protection hole is uncovered, the cassette will be ejected.) To pause during recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV). To resume recording, press PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) again.

@ To stop recording, press STOP. l

The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.

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To record audio and video from 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. (When the Li or 12 position is selected, “Ll or L2” is displayed where a channel position number is usually displayed ) l

If the TV signals are weak and the picture changes to monochrome, set the PAL mode on the MODE selection screen. (See

Colour Mode on page 20.) Normally, the co/our mode should be set to “AUTO”.

To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording

After steps 0 to @ have been completed, select the programme you wrsh to view using the TV tuner. At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, rewind to the beginning of the tape, eject the tape and turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

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Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound

This VCR automatically records audio signals on two kinds of audio tracks.

Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format. Multichannel broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two channels.

Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcasts are recorded in mono, and only the main audio track of bilingual programmes is recorded.

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Vrdeo cassettes recorded on a non-HI-Fi VCR can also be played back However, if the audro signals are recorded on two linear 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 l

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

Various sources of video and audio signals can be recorded as shown in the following chart.

(a) Selecting a channel will record both video and audio from the VCR tuner.

(b) Selecting an external source position (to select an external source position, press INPUT SELECT or select a channel situated between the last channel and the first channel with CHANNEL A/v (CH A/v)) will record both video and audio from an external source via the back-panel AUDIO/VIDEO LINE 1 or front LINE

IN 2 terminal.

input mode

Signals Recorded

Normal audio track

Signals from tuner

Tuner

2

TV screen

Video track Hi-Fi audio track

Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO (LINEI) socket on the rear of the VCR

Signals from LINE IN 2 terminal on the front of the VCR l

This VCR can record NTSC srgnals through the AV Input terminals

Recording Audio Only

This VCR can record Hi-Fi audio-only signals

0 Connect the audio source (CD player, etc.) to the AUDIO-IN L/R terminals on the front or rear of the VCR.

@ Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2 (“Ll” or “L2” lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT or

CHANNEL A/V (CH A/V).

0 Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or LP mode.

0 Press REC.

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When playrng back an audio-only tape with this VCR using the speakers of a connected TV to listen to the sound, make sure that the

TV does not mute the sound when receiving the audio-only signal. If this should happen, output the audio to a separate audio system.

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NTSC AV Recording

Although this VCR does not have a NTSC tuner, NTSC signals can be recorded by connecting a separate

NTSC-compatible TV or VCR to the AV Input terminals.

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Video equipment that outputs

NTSC signals

(Ex: TV, VCR, etc)

;

: From

! VIDEO OUT

--,

To

VIDEO IN / \

Before recording NTSC signals through the AV input terminals, refer to Recording a TV Programme on page

23.

0 Select “AUTO” or “NTSC” for the COLOUR mode. (See Mode Selection on page 17.)

@ Select “3.58” or “4.43” for the NTSC mode according to the input signal type. (See Mode Selection on page 17.)

@ Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2 (“Ll” or “L2” lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT.

@ Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or EP mode.

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LP mode cannot be used.

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Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded In SP mode.

@ Press REC.

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Simple Recording Timer

There are two ways to use this Simple Recordinq Timer for 1 l

Immediate recordinq: your convenience: Convenient when- having an unexpected visitor or telephone call.

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Delayed recording:

Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed

Immediate Recording

0 Select the channel position to be recorded with

CHANNEL A/V (CH A./V).

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

Q Press

R E C to enter the normal recording mode. Then, press

REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time.

(Ex.: Ending time: 11:30 AM) pRwc>

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Each press of REC Increases the stop time by IO minutes.

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Press STOP to terminate recording

Delayed Recording

rCHANNEl.

.

S.PICT”RE O N

SP

. . . . . .

L R

0 Select the channel position to be recorded with

CHANNEL A/V (CH A/V).

(Ex.: Channel position: 2)

@ T&;he starting time with

FITIME.

(Ex.: Starting time: 8:40

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Each press of q

TIME increases the start time by 10 minutes.

-Setting the time withIn a 24.hour period in lo-minute intervals is

Dosslble

@ Set the ending time with

REC.

(Ex.: Ending time: 9:30

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Each press of REC increases the stop time by IO minutes.

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@

Press

STANDBY to turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

(See page 5, item 2.)

(Ex.: Present time: 8.28 AM)

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*After the Simple Recording Timer

IS

set, the channel posltion cannot be changed

*To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press QTIME to confirm the starting and ending time. And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.

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To clear the Simple Recording Timer setting during setting of “Delayed Recording”, press CLEAR on the remote control. To clear after setting, turn on the power, press OTIME to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the 0START time is flashing, press CLEAR

*The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset (“Q” indicator on the VCR display

IS

lit). If this

IS the case, cancel the timer standby mode with TIMER ON/OFF, turn on the power and then proceed with settinq of the Simple

Recording Timer.

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Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control (“SP” or “LP” will light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality LP (Long Play) gives the largest recording time.

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The stop time for delayed recording must be set wlthin 10 seconds of setting the start time, otherwise start time must be set again

m Programming theTimer with

G-CODL

This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simply inputting the G-CODE number with the O-9 numeric buttons, you can programme your VCR for timer recording.

The G-CODE numbers are listed in most newspaper, TV guide, and local cable TV listings.

The timer can be set for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. In addition, each of the events can be set to be recorded on a daily or weekly basis up to the limit of the tape.

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Select the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) l

Load the cassette, ensuring the erasure protection hole is covered. The VCR power WI/I automatically turn on l

Check that the clock is displaying the correct trme

CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide

ODE to directly select this screen.

[ONCE/DAILY/WEEKLY]

“DAILY”. To record every day at the same time.

“WEEKLY”: To record every week at the same time.

e numeric

PR STA.RT STOP

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SP: Standard Play

Play can only be used to record NTSC signals. (See

Recording on page 25.)

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SET

0

TIMERON/OFF

0 ’

MENU

0

*

Normal Screen

Programming the Timer with

G-CODE

@ Press

SET.

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To programme additional timer settings, press SET and repeat steps @ through 0.

@ To return to the normal screen, press MENU

@ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press

T I M E R O N / O F F and ensure “0” lights on the VCR display.

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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. If the recording periods of two programmes overlap, the beginning of the second programme will not be recorded.

*To cancel the programmed G-CODE setting, select the TIMER setting mode on the MENU screen. Then select the programme number you wish to cancel with A/v and press CLEAR. (See Cancelling Timer Programmes on page 31.)

Setting the Programme Number In Step @

When using G-CODE for the first time the Programme number (PR) on the screen shows two dashes and IS highlighted white. Set it to be the same as the PR number to which your broadcasting channel is set into.

For instance if you can view CH 47 on programme (PR) 47, set the On screen PR number to 47.

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You need to set this only once.

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If the channels are retuned you need to set the PR numbers again

Input programme No here.

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If the wrong programme has been recorded, for future recordings change the PR number (i, e. Step 0) to the same preset channel positIon number as on the VCR (Refer to Manual Tuning on page 15 )

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Recording with the Timer

The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period.

PREPARATION

*Select the vrdeo 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 will automatically turn on.

*Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 13.)

PROCEDURE

Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 12:OO PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1999, if the present time is lo:28 (morning), December 14, 1999.

ER-setting mode with A/V and press SET. screen changes 212 (timer positions 5 to 8).

or A/v on the remote control and press b.

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First set the “day” digits and then “month”. If there is only one “day” or one “month” digit, enter a 0 first.

time each day or “W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each week with A/T, and then press b, et the channel number using the numeric buttons or

*To record audio and video from an external source through an

AUDIO/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press A/Y to select an AV channel. (When an AV positIon is selected, “Ll ” or “L2” ‘is displayed where a channel positlon number is usually drsplayed )

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AiT can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons.

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Press a 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single dlgit.

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DATE PR START STOP

15,1* 47 12:00~Hla:30M~

--,-- __ .:_- .:.- __

--,-- __ -:__ -:-- --

--I.- -. .:__ _:.. __

4H mode “AM/

Recording with the Timer

and

Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or and

‘ i m e r

*Extended Play can only be used to record NTSC signals

NTSC AV Recording on page 25.)

(See

@ Press

SET.

To programme additional timer sett ings.

repeat steps @ through 0.

MENU @ To return to the normal screen, press

MENU.

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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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If power is interrupted for more than 60 mrnutes (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.

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If TIMER ON/OFF

IS

pressed when there is no cassette loaded, “B” flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is not possrble.

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If TIMER ON/OFF

IS

pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded, “D” flashes and the cassette is ejected.

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When “a’ is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrng/cancelling/confirming timer positrons are not possrble. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and settrngicancellingiconfirmrng timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage the trmer (“D” disappears), and then turn on your VCR l

During timer recording, the trmer cannot be set.

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To terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recordrng.

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If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.

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)ress

VCR

Recording with the Timer

Confirming Timer Programmes

You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes that are already set.

PREPARATION l

Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.

0 Press MENU. (If “FI” on the VCR display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode with TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.)

@ Select the TIMER-setting mode with A/Y and press

SET,

IExamdel

MENU

Normal Screen

0 The screen for confirming programmes that have been set will appear.

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Check the information displayed.

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If you want to correct the data, select the programme to be changed with A/V and press

SET.

Correct the setting as described on pages 29 and 30.

0 To return to the normal screen, press

MENU.

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After checking or correcting the programme contents, press

TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.

Cancelling Timer Programmes

Perform the following procedure to cancel timer programmes that have already been set

PREPARATION l

Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.

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Press

MENU.

(If the “B’” indicator on the VCR display IS lit, cancel the timer standby mode with

TIMER ON/OFF

and then turn on the power.)

@ Select the TIMER-setting mode with A/V and press SET.

@ The screen for confirming timer recording programmes that have been set will appear.

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Select the programme number you wish to cancel with A/T.

(The selected programme will appear highlighted.)

@ Double-check that it is the programme you wish to cancel, and press

CLEAR.

It will be cleared on the screen.

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Normal Screen

@ To return to the normal screen, press

MENU.

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If there are still some programmes set, press TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.

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m Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC)

When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording (except for the Simple Recording Timer) in the SP (standard play) mode, the mode will automatically change to the LP (long play) mode to prevent termination of recording.

This function works only when JUST REC mode on the MODE selection screen is set to ON.

For example:

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When a 1 20.minute programme is timer-recorded with a go-minute tape while the automatic select is set to LP mode as shown below.

r About 60 minutes 7 r About 30 minutes7

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SP (standard play) mode LP (long play) mode

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JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode.

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This function may not properly work for vrdeo tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240 l

This tape may not be completely used up.

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When more than one programme is set on the timer, the automatic recording function will work for the length of each trmerset programme, but not for the total length of all programmes.

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When the LP mode is initially used for timer-recording a programme, If the tape is not long enough to record the entire length of the programme, the programme will not be entirely recorded.

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Audio Dubbing

This VCR allows you to add narration or background music to a pre-recorded tape.

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The audio signal will be recorded on the mono (linear) track. The Hi-Fi tracks remain unchanged.

Connect the audio source to the

AUDIO IN L-R terminals (or L termrnal only) on the front of your VCR

(remember to select L2)

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Audio source I, (,, :

T-

connect it to your audio equipment.

0 Connect the audio source to the AUDIO IN L-R terminals (or L terminal only) on the front of the VCR as shown above. (The input terminals on the rear of the VCR cannot be used.)

@ Insert the pre-recorded tape into the VCR.

@

Press

PLAY/x2

to view the recording.

@

Press

PAUSE/STILL

when you reach the point on the tape where you want to begin audio dubbing.

@

Press

A.DUB.

(“A.DUB” and “L2” will be shown on the On Screen Display.)

@ Wait about 4 seconds and press

PAUSE/STILL

to begin audio dubbing.

0 Press

STOP

to finish audio dubbing. (“A.DUB” WIII disappear from the On Screen Display.) l

Do not press CHANNEL Y/A (CH r/A) during audio dubbing l

Because the audio signal is recorded on the mono (linear) track, any previous recording on this track will be erased l

If the Auto Tracking functlon is used during audio dubbing, the recorded audio lnay be distorted. Wait about 4 seconds before pressing PAUSE/STILL to begin audio dubbing in step 0.

Audio Dubbing

Listening to an Audio Dubbed Tape

l

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.) l

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

OFF

ON

Hi-Fi audio

Mono audio

Hi-Fi and Mono audio

VCR DISPLAY

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RESULT

Original Hi-Fi audio

(L&R channels)

Original Hi-Fi audio

(L channel)

Original Hi-Fi audio

(R channel)

Dubbed mono audio

Original Hi-Fi audio (L&R channels) plus dubbed mono audio.

Original Hi-Fi audio (L channel) plus dubbed mono audio.

Original Hi-Fi audio (R channel) plus dubbed mono audio.

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Virtual Dolby Surround/SURROUND-Function

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When set to VIRTUAL DOLBY ON, this function reproduces the Dolby Surround sound recorded on the HI-Fi track.

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When set to SURROUND ON, this function can also be used to create a wider audio range for tapes recorded in Hi-Fi or monaural without Dolby Surround sound.

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Each time

SURROUND

is pres

1 VIRTUAL DFLBY OFF I+ id on the remote control, the setting changes as shown.

*The display shown on the left appears on the screen.

1 VIRTUAL DOLBY ON 1

iNoTE

*If SURROUND is not pressed for three seconds, the picture returns to the normal screen.

1 SURROUND

I

L

ON 1

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SURROUND

1

0

Select the audio mode according to the type of tape being played back.

SURROUND ON xe / VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY ON

Dolby Surround recorded on HI-Fi track

Hi-Fi (without Dolby

Surround)

Dolby Surround off

(No effect)

0

Dolby Surround on

X

Creates unnatural sound.

Not recommended.

X

Creates unnatural sound.

Not recommended.

Creates wider audio range. (Virtual surround

Monaural (without Hi-Ft or

Dolby Surround)

(No effect)

Creates wider audio range. (Modified stereo

0 When watching broadcasts on the TV with the VCR tuner

Audio mode

VIRTUAL DOLBY OFF VIRTUAL DOLBY ON

Multiplex broadcasts without Dolby Surround

SURROUND ON

Dolby Surround off

(No effect)

0

Dolby Surround on

X

Creates unnatural sound.

Not recommended.

0

Creates wider audio range. (Virtual surround sound effect)

0

Creates wider audio range. (Modified stereo effect)

*To create vrrtual Dolby Surround or virtual surround sound when using this functlon with the

VCR 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.

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GAMMA Selection

Gamma is an Image quality enhancement function that brightens the darker and more obscure portions of an image without altering the brightness of the brighter portions, thereby making the entire image easier to see.

*Two Gamma settings are available to allow for differences in the images played back and the brightness of the room.

*When you are watching a recording with frequent dark scenes, such as a film or concert, or when you are watching a recording in a bright room, this feature makes the darker scenes easier to see and gives the impression of greater depth in the image.

Each time the GAMMA button is pressed, the mode of operation will change to ON or OFF and the GAMMA mode will be displayed on the screen for approximately 3 seconds.

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This function only operates during playback

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New Sharp Super Picture

This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture quality.

s. PICTURE ON

Press S. PICTURE on the VCR or the remote control.

“SPICTURE ON (or OFF)” will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds. Each time the button is pressed, the mode switches between ON and OFF. (The New

Sharp Super Picture is preset to ON at the factory.) or

S. PICTURE

0

Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback.

OFF:

Set to OFF when playing back a tape on the VCR while editing or when strong noise appears on the screen. Set to OFF when using the VCR as an editing source.

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This function only operates during playback. It will not operate when recording or watching a TV programme with the VCR tuner l

This function cannot be set to ON/OFF with the MENU screen displayed.

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If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON.

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Zero-Back Function

the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “O:OO.OO” point and

The zero-back function makes stop there.

0

0

0

Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the remote control at the point you wish to return to later. “O:OO.OO” is displayed.

Press ZERO BACK on the remote control. The VCR automatically detects the direction of the “O:OO.OO” position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.

When the tape reaches the “O:OO.OO” position, the tape automatlcally stops.

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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.

m DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)

With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSS feature makes use of VISS

(index) signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.

VISS (Index) Signal

An VISS (index) signal is automatically recorded on the taBe at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording

/

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/ t t

I I

t VISS (Index signals)

0

Load a tape containing VISS (index) signals into the VCR.

Select the VISS (index) number of the desired programme using DPSS 8 or a on the remote control.

Search starts immediately. (When a signal is located, the displayed number decreases.)

When the selected VISS (index) signal-encoded section is found, playback begins automatically.

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DPSS may not functlon properly Ii the VISS (index) signals are too close together (withIn 5 minutes of each other) l

DPSS can be cancelled with PLAY/x2 or STOP l

If the tape reaches its end or

IS

rewound completely before locating the desired VISS (index) sIgnal, DPSS is cancelled.

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DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.

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The DPSS functlon cannot be used with tapes that contain no VISS (index) signals l

The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.

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DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, fast forward, rewind, timer standby, and timer recording modes, or when there

IS

no cassette loaded.

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Auto Repeat

With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly.

@ Set the REPEAT mode on the MODE selection screen to ON.

When the video cassette reaches its end, the VCR will stop playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it back again

B L U E B A C K

A U T O R E N T A L

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The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE selectIon screen. (See Mode Selection on page 17.) (And when the Auto Repeat is ON,

“REPEAT” WIII be displayed on the OSD.)

J U S T R E C

A U D I O M I X

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If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the begInnIng with rewind c rr reverse video search, the tape will automatrcally start playback.

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Skip Search

When SKIP SEARCH on the remote control is pressed during playback mode, the VCR will perform a forward video search for a fixed interval of playback time before resuming playback. Depending on how many times the button is pressed, it IS possible to set the forward video search time to approx. 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds of recorded material.

Number of Times Pressed

I time

2 times

3 times

4 times

(On the VCR display) Forward Video Search Time

Approx. 30 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 60 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 90 sec.

(of playback time)

Approx. 120 sec.

(of playback time)

During skip search, the interval of the video search will flash on the display.

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Instant Replay

When 2 on the remote control is pressed during playback, the VCR will perform a reverse video search for a fixed interval of playback time before resuming playback. Depending on how many times the button is pressed, it is possible to set the reverse video search t/me to approx. 20, 40, 60, or 80 seconds of recorded material.

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New Child-Proof Lock

With this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change.

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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.

New Child-Proof Lock

0 Press 63% on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

“@&’ flashes and “:+:---” lights on the VCR-function display.

@ Press G?i3 again

“ti” remains lit on the VCR display confirming that New Child-Proof Lock has been activated.

@ Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in the present mode.

(If New Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches i’rs end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.)

Disengaging New Child-Proof Lock

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Press @a for about 2 seconds.

“ti” starts flashing and then disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged.

Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

0 Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds.

“@=& flashes and “:+:---” lights on the VCR display.

@ Input the personal code number (4 digit code) with the numbered buttons. The personal code number you have input is displayed on the VCR display.

0 Press ti again.

“ti” remains lit on the VCR display confirming that New Child-Proof Lock has been activated.

@ Now regardless of what other operating buttons are touched, the VCR will continue to operate in the present mode.

(If New Child-Proof Lock is activated during playback, once the tape reaches its end, the VCR automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it, and turns into POWER STANDBY mode.)

Disengaging Advanced New Child-Proof Lock

0 Press G& for about 2 seconds.

“%” flashes and ‘I:+:---” lights on the VCR display.

@ Input the personal code number (4 digit code) you used to activate Advanced New Child-Proof Lock with the numbered buttons, The personal code number you have input is displayed on the VCR display.

0 Press ti again.

“@& disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong, ‘I;<---” is displayed on the VCR display. Retry to input the right code number. Press ti again.

If you forget your personal code number, you can disengage New Child-Proof Lock with the following procedure:

0 Press ti for about 2 seconds.

“ti” flashes and “:+:---” lights on the VCR display.

@ Press both STANDBY on the VCR and VCR STANDBY on remote control for at least 2 seconds. New

Child-Proof Lock is disengaged.

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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.

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VCR Display

When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the following is the case when the clock time is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.)

During Playback

Example: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL] Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL]

-+

Example:

[OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL1

Funmnl~~ IPRFSFhIT TlblFiCHANNEL~

+-

During Recording

Example. [COUNTER]

Example:

[RECORD FINISH TIME]

+

Example:

[REMAINING TIME] Example: [PRESENT TIME]

+

Example:

IOPERATING MODE]

(During timer recording only) l

“B” lights when the timer recording has been set.

Counter Clear

Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the remote control.

“O:OO.OO” is displayed.

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The counter will reset to “O:OO.OO” when the tape is rewound completely

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Tape Remaining Display

The tape remaining display only works with tapes recorded in PAL. It does not work with tapes recorded in

NTSC.

VCR Display On Screen Display

*Select FULL or

COUNTER display mode with MODE

OSD on the remote control.

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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.) l

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.

[OSDI

[VCR display] l

When you start recording or playback, the VCR will begin the computation. However, this may take some time.

When computation is completed, tape remaining will be shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds.

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If the “REM.” mode is selected with MODE OSD or DISPLAY and the VCR is in stop mode, the tape will automatically fast forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR will begIn computrng the amount of tape remaining.

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During computatron, REC will not function, and pressing STOP, PLAY/x2, or other buttons will interrupt the computation.

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Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel it.

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The indicated length of tape remarnlng is only an approximate guide.

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This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240 l

The length of tape remaining during fast forward or rewind may be indicated as greater than it actually is.

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When m and Sm tapes are used with a cassette adapter, the indication may not be correct.

Warning for the length of tape remaining

When the tape reaches the point where only about five minutes of recording time IS left, the remaining length of tape will be automatically displayed, as a warning.

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No warning, however, will be shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Timer recording

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Editing from a Camcorder toYour VCR

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Editing from your Camcorder

IS

extremely easy using your

VCR with a linear tape counter, etc. The connection diagram below is for a guideline only. Refer to your Camcorder Operation Manual for precise connection information.

Camcorder (VIEWCAM)

Ll: (LINE IN 1) (Rear)

L2: (LINE IN 2) (Front)

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Specifications

Format: VHS PALiNTSC standard

Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan

Video signal system: PAL/NTSC colour or monochrome (CCIR system B/G) signal

Hi-Fi audro recording system: Deep-layer recording system conforming to stereo Hi-Fi VHS standard

Maximum playing time: 480 minutes max. with E-240 tape (PAL)

480 minutes max. with E-160 tape (NTSC)

Tape width: 12.7 mm

Tape speed: PAL: 23.39 mm/set. (SP), 11.70 mm/set. (LP)

NTSC: 33.35 mmisec. (SP), 16.67 mmisec. (LP; Playback only),

11.12 mmisec. (EP)

Antenna: 75 Ohm unbalanced

Reception channels: VHF channel 0 to 12, UHF channel 28 to 69

RF output signal: UHF channel 28 to UHF channel 69 (preset to UHF channel 37)

Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption: 19 W

(approx.)/l .O W Max (at Low Power Mode)

Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C

Storage temperature: ~ 20°C to 55°C

Video input: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm output: 1 .O Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Audio input: (phono type) Line: - 8dBs, 47 kohm output: (phono type) Line:

~ 8dBs (approx.)

, 1 kohm

Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range: Typically 85 dB

Frequency response: 20 Hz-20 kHz

Wow and flutter: less than 0.005% Wrm

Dimensions: 430 (W) x 281 (D) x 92 (H) mm

Weight: 3.9 kg

Supplied accessories: R6 (AA, UMISUM-3) battery x

2

75.ohm coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit

Design and specifications are subject to change without notlce

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Before Calling for Service

Check this list before calling for service

Problem Possible Cause/Solutions

MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS l

No power

Cannot turn on the VCR.

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See page 5, item 3.

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Make sure the power cord

IS

plugged in l

Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker.

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Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.

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Cassette cannot be ejected

*The VCR display does not operate l

Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged.

properly.

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Safety device in VCR is functioning.

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Unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours. and then set the l

No operation when any button is pressed clock. Set the timer again if necessary.

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VCR does not record.

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Cassette’s erasure protectron tab has been removed. Use a different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

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Check if a cassette is loaded.

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Cassette

IS

automatically ejected when

*Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different pressing REC or TIMER ON/OFF.

cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.

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No tape movement.

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Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode.

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Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.

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Cassette cannot be loaded.

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Make sure there is no other cassette inside.

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Make sure the cassette is properly posrtioned and reinsert.

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Picture does not change even though l

Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode.

C H A N N E L A/V ( C H r/V) a r e l

Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode.

pressed.

*Desired channel posrtion cannot be

*The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that selected channel.

NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE l

No colour or poor TV picture on normal l

Make sure all the cables are connected properly viewing.

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Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged In

*Snowy picture appears on TV during l

Adjust CHANNEL A/V (CH A/r) or try a different cassette.

playback.

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The heads may be dirty from condensed morsture or the magnetic coating of the video tape. (If this

IS

the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)

*No prcture appears or colour

IS

not l

Check all connecting cables.

correct during playback.

REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM

*The VCR cannot be operated by the l

The remote control unit is too far away from the main unit.

remote control.

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The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window l

The batteries are exhausted.

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The batteries have not been inserted in the correct direction (+/- polarity).

This unit is equipped with a microprocessor. Its performance could be adversely affected by external electrical noise or interference. If this should happen, unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours

M E M O

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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

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