Sharp VC-A220X Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR. (VUSI Ii CLIGH Q”ALlTY PAL

PRECAUTIONS ................................................... Features ................................................................ Accessories .......................................................... LOW POWER Feature .......................................... Major Components of Your VCR ........................ Remote Control .................................................... . Inserting the Batteries Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3 l Cassette Erase Protection 4 l Recording a TV programme 4 l To Watch Another TV Programme While 5 Recording 6 Simple Recording Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 7 Recording with the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 l Confirming Timer Programmes l Cancelling Timer Programmes Connections ......................................................... 8 Adjusting the Video Channel .............................. 8 Setting the Language ........................................... 9 Setting the Clock.. ................................................ 10 Setting the Channels ........................................... 11 Channel SkipKancelling Skip ............................. 13 Menu Screen ......................................................... 14 OSD (On Screen Display) .................................... 14 l How to Display Indicators Mode Selection ..................................................... 15 SETTING UP SPECIAL FUNCTIONS New Sharp Super Picture .................................... 25 Zero-Back Function ............................................. 25 DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) ............................................................... Auto Repeat .......................................................... f; Skio Search.. ......................................................... 26 Fd - BASIC OPERATIONS Playback . ..*............*............................................... 16 l Inserting a Video Cassette l Playback l Video Search l Fast Forwarding and Rewinding l Shuttle System l Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) l Still Picture and Frame Advance l Double Speed Playback l Colour Mode l NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV l Auto Tracking Control System l Auto Head Cleaning System l Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism l Auto Rental Mode l Blue Back l Full Auto Playback VCR Display .......................................................... 28 Tape Remaining Display.. .................................... 29 Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR............. 30 q HELPFUL HINTS Specifications ....................................................... 30 Before Calling for Service ................................... 31 2

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. Air vents are provided in the VCR cabinet to prevent excessive temperatures inside the unit. Do not place your VCR in closed spaces, cover it, or otherwise block the vents 2. 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 cabinet, unplug the VCR immediately and contact the retailer or a service centre approved by Sharp immediately. 6. Do not remove the VCR cabinet. Touching parts inside the cabinet could result in electric shock and/or damage to the VCR. For service and adjustment inside the cabinet, call a qualified dealer or service centre approved by Sharp. 7. The use of head cleaning tapes is not recommended as they may cause damage to your machine. Caution-Prevent Condensation When moving the VCR from a cold place to a warm one, condensation (dew) is likely to form on the VCR drum and heads. If you try to play back or record in these circumstances, the videotape and VCR may be damaged. arm To prevent this, turn the power switch on and wait for a few hours for the VCR to warm up and dry before attempting playback or recording. This is particularlv important before loadinq a cassette for the first time after purchasing the VCR. 3

Service Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 31. If you still experience a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp servrce facility. Others Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copying such material without permission of the relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorize the recording of copyright works and nothing in this manual should be read or implied as giving that authority. Features l MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism) l H@, (High Quality) Circuitry *Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese) with Menu Screen Guidance l New Sharp Super Picture - Enhances picture quality during playback. l Built-in Shuttle Control l OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance l DPSS (Digital Programme Search System) *Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism l 365-Day, El-Programme Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable) l Auto Channel Tuning *48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner l LOW POWER feature l 60-minute Timer Memory Backup *High Speed Rewinding Function - E-180 tape can be rewinded in 60 to 70 seconds. POWER SUPPLY: The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz. CASSETTE TAPE: This VCR uses @I$ standard video signals. Use only video cassette tapes that carry the m mark. Accessories Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR. Coaxial cable (TV-VCR cable) Remote control unit Two (R6 UMISUM-3 or AA) batteries for the remote control unit

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. 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. . VCR display is on. POWER STANDBY mode l VCR in standby mode. l VCR display is on. LOW POWER mode l VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time. l Noise may appear on the screen when watching TV in this mode. If this occurs, switch to POWER STANDBY mode. l This mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON. 2. In POWER ON mode Each time STANDBY/LOW POWER on the VCR or the remote control (STANDBY) is pressed, the POWER MODE changes as shown below. (Current) POWER ON mode t POWER STANDBY mode c + LOW POWER mode l LOW POWER mode cannot be used when the programmable timer is set to TIMER ON 3. Switching from POWER STANDBY or LOW POWER mode to POWER ON mode. POWER ON mode ,a POWER STANDBY mode t is 0 (Press STOP on the remote conrol) 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 VCR or remote control (PLAY, REW, FF, etc.) with a video tape in the VCR, the mode will automatically switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin Video tape must be loaded. 5

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.) @ VCR Display (explained throughout the operation instructions) l When the VCR is in “POWER ON” mode, this indicator (Where a channel position number is usually displayed) will light up When in the “POWER STANDBY” mode or “LOW POWER” mode, this part will not be lit El Cassette-In SHRRP When AC power cord Recording with the timer Indicator is first plugged in. Simple Recording timer P : n 9 Play/Double speed playback 5 I- D w Slow 0 Recording mark I? E w Rewind l REC Record (When operating mode ‘4 5 F? Video Search Rewind IS dIsplayed) FF Fast Forward ; R IJ 5 E Ret Pause ‘: 5 F Video Search Forward s T : I : Still/ Frame Advance 5TCIP stop @iFI New Child-Proof lock INoTE> *The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 28.) Rear Connection terminals (See Connections on pages 8.) I

Remote Control 8 ST&Ilyt;nbutton 0 U (New Child-proof Lock) @TIMER ON/OFF button @ AUDIO OUT button @ MENU button 0 4 1blA.i v button @TIMER button Press to directly select the TIMER-setting mode @ Numeric buttons @AM/PM button Digit select (when inputting channel number, 1 or 2 digit can be selected) @ REW button @ PLAY/x 2 button @ REC button @STOP button @TAPE SPEED button @TIME button @ZERO BACK button @SKIP SEARCH button @SET button @CLEAR button @I MODE OSD button @ DISPLAY button @CHANNEL A/T buttons @I INPUT SELECT button @ FF button @i PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button @I @/0 buttons (SLOW 010, DPSS) @SLOW button 4% TV OPERATE button (for TV) @ INPUT SELECT button (for TV) @ CH A/ v buttons (for TV) @ VOL 010 buttons (for TV) Inserting the Batteries First, install the batteries properly. Fit 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. l Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive humidity. l The remote control may not functron rf the VCR sensor is rn 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 batteries 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. 7

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 RF OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal. TV back panel / I I I RF OUT ANTENNA IN !!a 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 into the VCR (not supplied). 0 If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape. Otherwise press PLAY/X2. @ Tune the selected channel on the TV until the picture from the VCR is displayed on the TV screen. (This TV channel must be selected each time the VCR is used.) l If picture interference appears on the TV screen in step @ above, you can change the video channel (RF output channel from the VCR) with the following procedure. (If UHF channel 37 is an active broadcast channel in your area, manually select a different channel (UHF 28 to UHF 69) (see below) and then retune your TV as above.) (A) Press STANDBY (LOW POWER) on the VCR or STANDBY on the remote control. The VCR enters POWER STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.) (B) Keep pressing MENv,for more than two seconds to light up the C H:j!,, ~ *“:‘RF on the VCR display. (“VCR” is displayed above C I-1 13 ::I! F. ) (C) Press CHANNEL r/i‘on the VCR or A/v button of 4: - on the remote control to manually select an unused channel for use as the video channel and then press SET. (D) Repeat steps @ to @ above using the newly selected video channel. 8

PREPARATION *Select the video channel on your TV. And turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) 7 CHANNEL A GLl Initial Setting of Language l While in MENU, the A/V/d/F buttons on the remote control operate the following functions (same functions on the VCR): A i CHANNEL A v + v CHANNEL 4 + REW (Shuttle Ring) b + FF (Shuttle Ring) 0 Press MENU. Select the language with A/V and press SET. Ex. : ENGLISH iNoTE l Refer to page IO to set the clock. Changing Language l If the language has already been set previously and you want to change it, follow the steps below. A SET Or * 0 7 0 I * .: SELECT SET:ENTER MEN”:EXIT 0 Press MENU. Select item “LANGUAGE” with A/T and press SET. 6 Select the language with ~/‘l and press SET. Ex.: ENGLISH A SET Or + 0 7 0 I . .: SBLECT SET:ENTER MEN”iEXTT 9

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) and press MENU. Then perform the following procedure. PREPARATION l Select the video 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 9). Then press SET. Go to step 0. Changing the Clock Setting Clock Setting - continued Numeric buttons @ Select whether the clock should show 12-hour AM/PM time or 24-hour time by pressing A/V, and then press . . Ex.: 12H INoTE> l “24H” ,,,.......................... 24.hour display. l “12H” ,,,,,........................ 12.hour AM/PM display. l 12H (AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory. @ Set the present time with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote control and then press b. (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) Ex.: 10:28AM iNoTE> l If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator. @ Set the date with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote control, and then press b. (First set the ‘day’ digits and then the ‘month’. If there is only one ‘day’ or one ‘month’ digit, enter a 0 first.) Ex.: Dec. 15 (1.6712) @ Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.) Ex.: 98 @ Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU 10

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. l Use the A / 7 / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set the OSD. l Channel position numbers 1, 3. 4, 8, 11 to 27, and 29 to 46 have been factory set to be skipped when CHANNEL A or V is used l If the picture is not clear, if you want a different channel from the one preset or if you wish to reset a skipped channel, reset the channel as follows AUTO TUNING PREPARATION l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V, and press Select item “AUTO” with A/Y and press SET. l CHANNEL PRESET has been preset to MANUAL at the The channel display on the TV screen will continue through all of the channels and when finished, the TV screen will return to the normal screen. The bar display indicates the estimated amount of channels tuned. l If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 13 to skip unwanted channels l If some channels were unable to be found, refer to page 12 for Manual Tuning. 11

PREPARATION l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast TV Channel 7 “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press Select the preset channel position number with the numeric buttons or 4, and then press v. l When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel number is only one digit, enter “0” first. o return to the normal screen, press MENU. l Numeric buttons on the remote control can also be used to select channel numbers. Press 4-. to switch between one and two digit numbers. 12

Channel skip If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure. PREPARATION l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3.) 1 Example: Skip channel position 12. Cancelling skip PREPARATION l Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) ( Example: Reset channel position 12. l Follow the same procedures 0, @ in Channel skip, and then the procedures 0-0 below. @ Select SKIP setting mode by pressing A or 7. MENU 0 I) Normal @ To return to the normal screen, press MENU. Screen 13

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. @ Select the item you want by pressing A or v on the remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each item. The following 5 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD). 1: TIMER Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 22 for the setting procedure.) 2: MODE VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape playback conditions. (See page 15.) 3: CHANNEL PRESET Setting the channels. (See page 11.) 4: CLOCK Setting the present time. (See page IO.) 5: LANGUAGE ..,.,,.,,........ Selection of language to be used for the On Screen Display. (See page 9.) @ Press SET. The screen changes to the item which you have selected. @ To cancel the MENU screen, press MENU. l During recording, the background colour of the MENU screen WIII become lighter. This does not indicate a malfunction. !!§I OSD (On Screen Display) The tape counter and VCR mode can be shown on the screen while you are playing back a tape or watching a broadcast on the video channel. Programme channel Simple Recording timer Auto Repeat display Calendar display l If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed. How to Display Indicators 0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel. @ Turn on the VCR. Mode indicators are displayed in the AUTO display screen @ Each time MODE OSD is pressed, the screen changes as follows: @ AUTO Display + @ FULL Display + @ COUNTER Display + @ Display off t- -A AUTO Display When an each of the operation buttons, numeric button, or CHANNEL A/V is pressed, the current mode or the number of the channel will be displayed in the upper section of the TV screen for about 3 seconds. l When you record a video signal output from this VCR on another VCR, press MODE OSD to select Display Off. (If the mode indicator is displayed on the screen, it is also recorded on the tape.) 14

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. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) AUTO Usually select AUTO mode. PAL Strict PAL colour mode. screen will appear when your VCR receives no al or an unrecorded tape is played back. OFF if the screen turns blue due to weak TV reception, or playback of a poorly recorded al s, see Auto Rental Mode on page 19.) i/s, see Auto Repeat on page 26.) Press SET to return to the normal screen. 15

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, “=I’ appears on the VCR display. To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode. Playback PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and select the video channel Insert a cassette. PLAY/x2 REW STOP FF 0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Q Insert a cassette. @ To stop playback, press STOP. (If the tape 0 Press PLAY/XP. (The auto tracking control system reaches its end, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning, eject the cassette, and engages and ” ,” flashes on the TV screen for a turn into POWER STANDBY mode.) few seconds.) 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. There are 2 search speeds in each direction. The VCR switches between them each time the button is pressed. 0 Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback. 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. l If you use other than E-90/E-180 cassettes, fast for- ward and rewind may take somewhat longer. 16

l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360” DURING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind 0 0 rd) Turn the ring either to the right or the left and release it. (The shuttle ring will return to centre.) Press STOP 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. Release the ring (the shuttle ring returns to centre) to return to playback. *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. Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control) @ Press SLOW on the remote control during playback. 0 Press SLOW 0 or 0 (to the right of SLOW) to vary the slow motion playback speed between % and %o of the normal playback speed. @ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback. 17

@ 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 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 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 @ Press PLAY/X2 during playback. The tape will be played back at twice the normal speed @ Press PLAY/X2 to resume normal playback. l Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback. l To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and still oicture. 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). Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO” mode. (See Mode Selection on page 15.) l When the colour mode is set to fixed colour 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. (Change with 4 or F .) t Then press SET. NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV When you play back an NTSC tape on your VCR, it is possible to use a PAL or multi- system compatible TV. However, please note the following: *The picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this does not indicate a malfunction in your TV or VCR. l If your TV does not have a V-HOLD control, the picture may roll and be unwatchable. However, if you use a TV with a V-HOLD control, you can stop the rolling by adjusting the V-HOLD control and watch the picture. l Horizontal noise bars may appear on the screen during special effect playback (video search, still, slow, frame advance, and double speed playback), possibly accompanied by discolouring. *Although NTSC tapes can be played back onto a PAL TV, those tapes cannot be dubbed by a PAL system VCR connected to the AUDIO OUT and VIDEO OUT terminals of this product. Tapes recorded in this way cannot be played back on PAL system VCRs. l Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. If the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape. 18

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. l When you press CHANNEL A and v at the same time. *When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment. Poor tracking Normal tracking When auto tracking engages, ” b” on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds. * When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto tracking may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the tracking with CHANNEL A/v to make any noise 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 PLAYIXS, 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. l If there is more than a 15 second unrecorded sectron 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. l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/x2 after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental Mode does not work.) l 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 Blue Back Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 15.) 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 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. l 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 unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is being 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 automatically rewinds the tape, ejects it and turns into POWER STANDBY mode. l If the erasure protection hole is covered, press PLAY/x2 after the power turns on automatically. 19

Cassette Erase Protection A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded material. 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 INPUT SELECT Insert a cassette PAUSE/STILL STOP PAUSE/STILL REC EJECT TAPE SPEED STOP CHANNEL A/v PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and select the video channel. PROCEDURE 0 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. Onfy for VEA42OX “, @ S&M the SP (Srairdard Play) or LP (tan&Play) t%,carding speeti with &?E SFEED~an t~~‘r~~o~~-~~~~~~~ (“SP’.or “LF”’ wit1 light up an the VCR c&q@& SP”(Stanbard Play) @es the best pictu~e,~“la~ty..~P,jl_d~g Play) giw3~ thhe kwjest recording time, :. @ 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. l To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminals on the rear of the VCR, press INPUT SELECT on the remote control or press CHANNEL A/T to select the AV channel position situated between the last channel and first channel. (When the AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed where a channel posrtion 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 18 ) Normally, the colour mode should be set to “AUTO”. To Watch Another TV Programme While Recording After steps @ to @ have been completed, select the programme you wish to view using the TV tuner. At the end of the tape, your VCR will automatically stop recording, eject the tape and turn into POWER STANDBY mode. 20

There are two ways to use this Simple Recording Timer for l Immediate recording. your convenience. Convenient when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call. l Delayed recording: Immediate Recordina Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed 0 Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing CHANNEL A/V. (Ex.: Channel position: 2) @ Press REC to enter the normal recording mode. Then, press REC repeatedly to set the desired ending time. (Ex.: Ending time: 9:30 AM) INoTE> l Each press of REC increases the stop trme by IO minutes. l Press STOP to terminate recording Delayed Recording GTANDBY @ Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing CHANNELAIV. (Ex. : Channel position: 2) @ Set the starting time by pressing aTIME. (Ex.: Starting time: 8:40 AM) INoTE> l Each press of BTIME Increases the start time by 10 minutes. *Setting the time within a 24-hour period in IO-minute intervals is possible. @ Set the ending time by pressing REC. (Ex.: Ending time. 9:30 AM) INoTE> l Each press of REC rncreases the stop time by IO minutes. @ Press STANDBY to turn to the POWER STANDBY mode. (See page 5, item 2.) (Ex.: Present time: 8:28 AM) l After the Simple Recording Timer is set, the channel position cannot be changed *To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press OTIME to confirm the startrng and ending time. And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode. l 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 QTIME to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the t3START time IS flashing, press CLEAR. *The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set rf the timer has been preset (“m’” indicator on the VCR display is lit) If this is the case, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF, turn on the power and then proceed with setting of the Simple Recording Timer Only fur VC-A42OX * Seiect the SP (Standard Ptay) or LP (tong Play> recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote cclntrol (“SF of “LP” will tight up an the VCR dispky). SP (Standard PfayJ gives the best picfure quality. LP

The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. PREPARATION .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 will automatically turn on. l Check that the clock is displayrng the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page IO.) PROCEDURE Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 12:OO PM to 12:30 PM, December 15, 1998, if the present time is lo:28 (morning), December 14, 1998. 1 [Menu] [Timer position] ..,.. .:.. . . . ..,.. .:.. .:.. ..,.. .:.. .:.. ..,.. .:.. .:.~ ~~ GA420X 0 Press MENU. Select the TIMER-setting mode and press SET @ Select the timer position with A/v and press SET. l If the timer positions 1 to 4 have already been set, the screen changes 2/2 (timer positions 5 to 8). @ Set the date for timer recording with the numeric buttons or A/v on the remote control and then press b. l First set the “day” digits and then “month”. If there is only one “day” or one “month” digit, enter a 0 first. @ If you want to record only once, press b and go to step 0. Otherwise, select “D (DAILY)” to record at the same time each day or “W (WEEKLY)” to record at the same time each week by pressing A or v, and then pressing . . @ Set the channel number using the numeric buttons or A/ v and then press . . 1NoTE> *To record audio and video from an external source through the AUDIO/VIDEO terminals on the VCR, press A/V to select the AV channel. (When the AV position is selected, “AV” is displayed where a channel posrtion number is usually displayed.) l A/r can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons l Press 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single digit. Continued on next page 22

l If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette, and shut off automatically. l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled. l If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed when there is no cassette loaded, “m” flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is not possible l If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded, “B” flashes and the cassette is ejected. l When “D” is lit, regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions are not possible. For regular VCR operation, clock setting and setting/cancelling/confirming timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage the timer (“U’ disappears), and then turn on your VCR l During timer recording, the timer cannot be set. *To terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recording. l If no buttons are pressed within one minute while setting a timer programme position, the mode automatically returns to the previous mode. l If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled. 23

SET lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) 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. @ %l;ct the TIMER-setting mode with A/v and then press [Example] @ The screen for confirming programmes that have been set will appear. l Check the information displayed. l If you want to correct the data, select the programme to be changed with A/V and then press SET. Correct the setting as described on pages 22 and 23. MENU Normal Screen @ To return to the normal screen, press MENU. l 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 vtdeo channel on the TV CLEAR 0 M6 * Normal Screen 0 Press MENU. (If the 23’” indicator on the VCR display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) @ %&act the TIMER-setting mode with A/V and then press @ The screen for confirming timer recording programmes that have been set will appear. l Select the programme number you wish to cancel with A/V, (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. @ To return to the normal screen, press MENU. l If there are still some programmes set, press TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode. 24

This function creates clearer modulation during playback for high picture quality. SET Press S. PICTURE on the VCR. “S.PICTURE 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.) ON: 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. l 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. l If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), the setting will return to ON. Zero-Back Function The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set “O:OO.OO” point and stop there. El 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 automatically stops. NoTE> l The zero-back function does not operate during recording. The function works during the playback, stop, fast forward, rewind 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 tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording timer and timer recording. ItSLOW- 0 - @a DPSS ti 0 0 0 0 Load a tape containing VISS (index) signals into the VCR. 0 Select the VISS (index) number of the desired programme using DPSS 8 or 4 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. l DPSS may not function properly Ii the VISS (index) signals are too close together (wIthin 5 minutes of each other). l DPSS can be cancelled by pressing 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. l DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes. l The DPSS function cannot be used with tapes that contain no VISS (index) signals. l The starting point of a programme may vary slightly. l DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, timer standby, and timer recording modes, or when there IS no cassette loaded 25

With this feature, the entire tape is played back repeatedly. 0 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 l The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE SelectIon screen. (See Mode Selection on page 15 ) (And when the Auto Repeat is ON, “REPEAT” will be displayed on the OSD.) l If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the beginning with rewind or reverse video search, the tape will automatically start playback. nl Skip Search r----l When SKIP SEARCH on the remote control is pressed during playback mode, SKIP the VCR will perform a forward video search for a fixed interval of playback time SEARCH before resuming playback. Depending on how many times the button is pressed, 0 it is possible to set the forward video search time to approx. 30, 60, 90 or 120 seconds of recorded material. 1 Number of Times Pressed 1 Forward Video SearchTime 1 (On the VCR display) I 1 time 2 times 3 times Approx. 30 sec. (of playback time) Approx. 60 sec. (of playback time) Approx. 90 sec. (of playback time) 4 times Approx. 120 sec. (of playback time) During skip search, the interval of the video search will flash on the display. 26

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. New Child-Proof Lock @ Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “&‘I flashes and “:<---” lights on the VCR-function display. Q Press 6%3 again. “@&’ 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 New Child-Proof Lock l Press G% for about 2 seconds. “&” starts flashing and then disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged Advanced New Child-Proof Lock @ Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “%” flashes and “;<---” lights on the VCR display. 0 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. “@&’ 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 0 0 Press G+ for about 2 seconds. ‘I@&’ flashes and “;<---” 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. Press ti again. “@%’ disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong, “Is---” 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: @ Press ti for about 2 seconds. “&%I” flashes and “:+---” lights on the VCR display. @ Press STANDBY on both the VCR and remote control for at least 2 seconds. New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. l 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. 27

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.) ExamDIe: [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL] ExamDIe: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL] * Example: T [OPERATING MODE/CHANNEL] 4 Example: [PRESENT TIME/CHANNEL] + l During trmer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record finish ti d, the display changes in the following way. (If the “B” indicator on the VCR display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.) Example, [REMAINING TIME] Example: [PRESENT TIME] + + l During Simple Recording Timer recording, “m” lights. Counter Clear Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the remote control. “O:OO.OO” is displayed. INoTE> l The counter will reset to “0.00.00” when the tape is rewound completely. 28

The tape remaining display only works with tapes recorded in PAL. It does not work with tapes recorded in NTSC. On Screen Display VCR Display * S e l e c t F U L L o r COUNTER display mode by pressing MODE OSD on the remote control. *Press DISPLAY on the remote control. 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. l 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 computing the amount of tape remaining. l During computation, REC will not function, and pressing STOP, PLAY/x2, or other buttons will interrupt the computation. l Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel it. l The indicated length of tape remaining is only an approximate guide. l 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. l When lQ5l@ and Cm 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. l No warning, however, will be shown during timer recording or Simple Recording Timer recording. 29

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 amcorder (VIEWCAM t Position AV H Specifications Format: VHS PAL standard Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan Video signal system: PAL colour or monochrome signals: 625 lines 240 min. with E-240 video cassette Tape width: 12.7 mm Tape speed: 23.39 mmisec. SP Antenna: 75 Ohm unbalanced Reception channels: VHF channel 0 to 12, UHF channel 28 to 69 RF output signal: UHF channel 28 to 69 (preset to 37) Power requirement: AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: 16 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 Dimensions: 360 (W) x 288.5 (D) x 93 (H) mm Weight: 3.2 kg (approx.) 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 notice. 30

Check this list before calling for service. Problem MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS Possible Cause/Solutions l No power. l See page 5, item 3. Cannot turn on the VCR. l Make sure the power cord is plugged in. l Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker. l Cassette cannot be ejected. l Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer. *The VCR display does not operate l Make sure that the Chrld-Proof Lock is not engaged. properly. l Safety device in VCR is functioning. l Unplug the VCR and plug it in again after a few hours, and then set the *No operation when any button is clock. Set the timer again if necessary. pressed. l VCR does not record. *Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a different cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening. l Check If a cassette is loaded. l 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. l No tape movement. l Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode. l Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end l Cassette cannot be loaded. l Make sure there is no other cassette inside. l Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert. l Picture does not change even though l Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode. CHANNEL A/r are pressed. l Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode. *Desired channel position cannot be *The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that selected. NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE channel. l No colour or poor TV picture on normal l Make sure all the cables are connected properly. viewing. l Make sure the VCR power cord is properly plugged In. l Snowy picture appears on TV during l Adjust CHANNEL A/T or try a different cassette. playback l The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture 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.) l No picture appears or co/our is not l Make sure the TV is set to the same channel as the VCR RF converter output correct during playback. channel adjuster. l Check all connecting cables. 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. l The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window. l The batteries are exhausted. l 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. 31

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