84 IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 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. 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, 3.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Service Donot attempt experience to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 37. If you still a problem, contact your dealer or nearest Sharp service 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.
a Major Components of Your VCR Front (VC-A460X) 0 A 0 A only for VC-H66OX @ Front AV jack (VGA260X) (LINE IN 2: VIDEO, AUDIO) , @ VCR Display (explained (VC-A260X, l OPERATE button (turns VCR on/off) Clock display will work regardless of this button. Cassette compartment (See Playback, Recording.) Basic function controls (See Playback, Recording.) Channel tuning controls (See Setting the Channels.) When pressed; Gtops the tape during Playback, FF, REW or REC.
a Remote Control (VC-H660X) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ INPUT SELECT button REW button PLAY/ x 2 button STOP button CHANNEL @J/O button VOLUME r\/v button FF button PAUSE/STILL, F.
a Using the. Remote Control for TV Operation The provided remote control can operate the basic functions of your television. In addition televisions, other manufacturers’ televisions listed below can also be controlled by setting the to the corresponding TV brand. The remote control’s default brand is “SHARP”, which enables Sharp televisions. When you replace the batteries in the Remote Control, the control’s TV brand reset to SHARP. (For example) Setting the TV Brand Turn on your TV.
l§iiConnections 0 Disconnecting TV Cable Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set. Q Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA terminal of your VCR. IN b ANTENNA 0 IN 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.
onnecting to a StereoTV (Only for VGH66OX). (This picture is for Vl%-i660X) ,i’ ’ I n VlDEO OUT AUDiO OUT R/L Stereo sound output is only possible using the AUOlO OUT terminals, Sound from the radio frequency converter (RF CWT) is mono only. l The power cord should not be plugged into the power outlet until the above connections have been completed. . If TV reception is weak, use a TV signal booster (not supplied).
!§ISetting the Language PREPARATION @Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the language will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform the following procedure. [NOTE) l 1’ If the power has been disconnected, it will be necessary to set the language and clock again.
!4aSetting the Clock When you use the VCR for the first time or after a power failure of more than 60 seconds the clock will be reset. Apply power to the unit to switch it on and press the MENU button. Then perform the following procedure. (VC-H660X) Initial Setting of Clock @ First set the language (VC-A260X, VC-A460X) (Refer to page IO). Then press the SET button. CHANGE :A V Ex.; l IQBAM If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator Ex.: Dec.
!!§ISetting 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. Preset TV Channel -----. Position --I_ 0 Position __--- Preset TV Channel ---_ _. __.
Setting the Channels MANUAL TUNING PREPARATION *Select the video channel on your TV. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR. Example: Tuning Channel Position 3 to Broadcast @ MODE 0 0 I) i (0) A I SET LANOUAQE SELECT Press the MENU button. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with the A / 7 buttons and press the SET button. SET MENU TV Channel 7 :A Y EXIT rNENU 0 @ CHANNEL PRESET A + Select item “MANUAL” with the A or v buttons and press the SET button.
H Channel Skip/Cancelling Skip Channel skip If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure. PREPARATION LECT rA V press the SET button. PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and VCR, and select the video channel on your TV. Example: l Reset channel position IMOW the same procedure 0, 12. @ in Channel skip, and then the procedure below.
!§I Menu Screen @ @ Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Press the OPERATE button to turn on the VCR, and then press the MENU button to display the MENU screen. @ Select the item you want by pressing the A or Y button 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). 1: G-CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a G-CODE timer recording.
!aj Mode Selection You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the MODE selection screen. PREPARATION lTurn on your TV and select the video channel. Press the OPERATE @ button to turn on the VCR. Press the MENU button. @ Select the MODE selection mode &th the buttons, and then press the SET button. [Colour] @ _...---__l Only for VC-H660X A”+0“L”?ILm o*, 4 Only for VC-H660X Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing b buttons, and then press the v button. the (/ AUTO . . . . ..
R Playback Inserting a Video Cassette Gently insert the video cassette into the cassette compartment. The VCR turns on automatically. If the cassette is inserted incorrectly, the loading system will not function. Do not force the cassette into the VCR. When the cassette has been properly loaded, “m” appears on the VCR display. To remove the cassette, press the EJECT button during stop mode. Playback PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and select the video channel. Insert a cassette.
Playback (Only for VGA460X, VGH660X) Shuttle System The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part. * The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”. DURING STOP r’ Fast Forward and Rewind MODE @ Turn the ring either to the right or the left and reiease it, (The shuttle ring will return to centre.) (0 Press the STOP button to stop fast forward or rewind.
Playback Still Picture and Frame Advance 0 Q (F.ADV) button 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 the CHANNEL 010 buttons to make the noise disappear. Then press the PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) Press the PAUSE/STILL button aaain. 0 0 0 1 If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press the CHANNEL @/@ buttons to stop the jitter. Press the PAUSE/STILL (F.
Playback Irl F Auto Tracking Control System This function automatically adjusts the tracking to match the recorded tape. Auto tracking engages in the following cases: @When you insert the cassette and begin playback. *When you press the CHANNEL @ and @ buttons at the same time. @When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded When auto tracking l engages, ” b” Poor Tracking No&al tracking tape segment. on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.
Playback Blue Back Set the BLUE BACK mode to AUTO on the MODE-selection screen. (See Mode Selection on page 16.) 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.
a TV Programme !!!I Recording Cassette Erase Protection -- ERASURE PROTECTION TAB A @!yg 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 (VC-H660X) 1nsert a cassette. t\y [------\@I s-l STOP PAUSE/STILL L OPERATE ----INPUT SELECT -- J 1 I OPERATi (VC-A460X) CHANNEL @lo Insert a cassette.
q Recording Hi-Fi Stereo Sound (Only for VGH66OX) automatically records audio signals on two kinds of audio tracks. Using special&d rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format. Multi-sound broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two channels, Normal: Audio signals are recorded monaurally on the linear track. Stereo broadcast? are recorded in mono, and only the main audio track of bilingual programmes is recorded.
!!mSimple Recording Timer There are two ways to use this Simple Recording for your convenience. Timer l 1 l Immediate Recording 0 CHANNEL 0 f-G-7 0 n Select the channel position to bp recorded pressing the CHANNEL 010 buttons. (Ex. : Channel position: 2) 2 S.PICTURE ON STEREO SP @ . REC 0 2 S.PICTURE ON q SP STEREO STOP 9:30AM L R Press the REC button to enter the normal recording mode. Then, press the REC button repeatedly to set the desired ending time. (Ex.
q Programming theTimer with G-CODES This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simply inputting the G-CODE number 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. with the 1-9 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.
Recording with the Timer with G-CODE’ I SET @ 0 I) SET (0) aa-CODE - WEEKLY Press the SET button. To programme additional timer settings, press the SET button and repeat steps @ through 0. DAILY 0 @ MENU button. Normal Screen TIMER ON/OFF @ 0 I) (n) TIMER ON/OFF To return to the Normal Screen, pt!ess the MENU To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press the TIMER ON/OFF button and ensure the “a” indication lights on the VCR display.
q Recording with the Timer The timer can be set manually for automatic recording of up to 8 events over a 365 day period. PREPARATION *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 11.) f PROCEDURE Example: Recording channel position 47 in SP mode from 1200 PM to 1230 1997, if the present time is 10:28 (morning), December 14, 1997.
m Recording with the Timer [Start] Numeric buttons When the clock is set 40 24l-l mode, “AM/ PM” will not appear. @ Set the start time with the numeric buttons v buttons and press the b button. f PR DATE IS/12 __,__ __,__ __,__ *:r START STOP 47 m __ _*-__g-..__:-_-- I -:-----:-_--- [Stop1 Numeric buttons DATE 15/12 __,__ __I__ __,__ *k @ l/2 START STOP 12rOO~n~P -*m-e _$_____ -I---,-_--_ _~___ _g_____ PR 47 __ __ -_ Set the stop time with the numeric V buttons 0 ~:i~~ button.
Recording with the Timer Confirming Timer Programmes You can see on the On Screen Display a list of all timer programmes PREPARATION @Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV. S&T 0 I) MENU that are already set. @ (0) Press the MENU button. (If the “[3” indicator on the VCR display is lit, cancel the’ timer standby mode by pressing the TIMER ON/OFF button and then turn on the power.) @ Select the TIMER-setting mode with the A / V buttons and then press the SET button.
!!aIntelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) When the tape is expected to run out halfway during timer recording 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: l When a 120-minute programme is timer-recorded set to LP mode as shown below.
Audio Dubbing (only for VC-H660X) *I’ Y NOTES l Do not press the CWANNEL @/@ button during audio dubbing. 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 function is used during audio dubbing, the recorded audio may be distorted. Wait about 4 seconds before pressing, the PAUSEBTILL button to begin audio dubbing in step 0.
mNew Sharp Super Picture This function quality. creates clearer modulation 0 VC-A460X) ... . .. SET ::::::::::I S.PICTURE (VC-A260X) l Thrs tunctlon for high picture I (S.) l-FmiE> -.. _ playback S.PICTURE ON I Press the S. PICTURE button on the VCR. “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.) ..............
mAuto 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 wil I stop playback, rewind the tape, and automatically play it back again. COLOUR BLUE BACK AUTO RENTAL REPEAT JUST REC AUDIO MIX m m m m m m PAL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF @The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MO C>E Selection screen. (See Mbde Selection on page 16.).
m New Child-Proof Lock 0 (VGH660X) (VC-A260X, VC-A460X) 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 0 0 0 Press @%I on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “h” flashes and “ :g- - -” lights on the VCR-function display. Press %51 again.
mlVCR __ Display - When the DISPLAY button is pressed, the display changes in the following way. when the clock lime is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.) Example: Example: [TAPE REMAINING/CHANNEL] [TAPE COUNTER/CHANNEL] (However, the following is the case < [PRESENT Example: TIME/CHANNEL] [OPERATING L l Dunng timer recording or Simple Recording Timer, the display shows the record llnish time When the DISPLAY button is pressed. the display changes In the following way.
mTape Remaining Display VCR Display On Screen Display FULL or COUNTER display Qelect mode by pressing the MODE OSD button on the remote control. (j l l 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 NTSC or MESECAM modes.) When you insert the tape and the VCR is in the stop mode, the tape remaining cannot be computed.
mEditing from a Camcorder toYour VCR 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. UDlOlVlDEO IN terminals Camcorder (VIEWCAM) Only for VcFW660X (This picture is for VC-H660X) M Specifications .
q Before Calling for Service Check this list before calling for service. Problem MISCELLANEOUS l Possible Cause/Solutions PROBLEMS No power. OPERATE button will not function. l l l l *No operation pressed. l l does not operate l l when any button is Make sure that the Child-Proof Lock is not engaged. Safety device in VCR is functioning. Unplug VCR and plug in again a few minutes and set the clock again. Set the timer again if necessary.
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