SHARE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR.
CONTENTS q GENERAL INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features ..,............................................................. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LOW POWER Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Major Components of Your VCR . . . .
IMTPORTANT 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. 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.
$4 54 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself. Please carry out the user checks on page 39. If you still experience 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 LOW POWER Feature 1 hrs model IS equipped with a LOW POWER feature to save eiiergy 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. Accordingly, 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.
Major Components of Your VCR arrrrnt I IVIIL 0I 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) The meaning of the main indicators is shown below. (This list does not include all indicators.
c1 3: 1’ p a Remote Control 0 INPUT SELECT button @ REW button @ PLAY/x 2 button @ STOP button @ CHANNEL (CH) A/ 7 button @ VOLUME (VOL) 010 button @ FF button @ PAUSE/STILL (F.
L Using the Remote Control for TV Operation’ a The provided remote controi can Upeldle t~ie basic iurnciions of your teievision. 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.
!!ii Connections @ Disconnecting TV Cable Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set. 0 Connecting Aerial Cable to VCR Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR. ANTENNA IN ANTENNA IN 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.
!!a I Adjusting the Video Channel To view the output of your ‘VCR on the televrsron 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. @ If the erasure protection tab on the tape is removed, the VCR will automatically play back the tape.
l§il Menu Screen __- --pMENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub- ( - ““MEN” menu will appear once you select an item for the menu. 0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel. @ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) CHANNEL PRESET 0 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. @ Select the item you want by pressing A or ‘I on the remote control. Refer to the pages listed below for details on each item. * .
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 setting screen will appear first.
!!a Setting the Clock When you use the VCH tor 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 video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) initial Setting of Clock First set the language (refer to page 12). Then press SET. @ Select whether the clock should show 12.
0 Setting the Channels \/UC chafinels 0 to j2 , and Ui-ii channeis 28 to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmabie “I II 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. Vn,,r \/f-R vu,, ,-z,n ,~Vc.IYt, ~orni>in l”y, “VII Skipped channels . Use the A / V / 4 / F buttons on the remote control to set the OSD.
Setting the Channels MANUAL TUNING PREPARATION *Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) Example: Tuning Broadcast TV Channel 7 to preset Channel 3. A Ore v SET 0 0 @ Press MENU. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press SET. 0 Select item “MANUAL” with A or v and press SET. [Preset CH] Select the preset channel position number with the numeric buttons or 4, and then press v.
El Channel SkipKancelling Skip Channei 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 ExamDIe: SkiD channel Dosition 12. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with numeric) buttons. 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.
!si Mode Selection You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the . .A-- IVIUU~ seieciion scceeii. PREPARATION aTurn on your TV and select the video channel and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) @ Press MENU. CHANNEL PRESET SE1 :olourl i) v @ Select the MODE selection mode with A/v, and then Dress SET. 0 Select the COLOUR mode by pressing d/b, and then press v. (For details, see Colour Mode on page 20.) AUTO ..,... Usually select AUTO mode. P A L Strict PAL colour mode.
F;1- 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 EJECT during stop mode. - FF @ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) 8 Insert a cassette. @ Press PLAY/x2.
Playback Shuttle System The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part l The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”. D URING STOP MODE Fast Forward and Rewind 0 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.
Playback r still Picture and Fram,e Advance 0 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/V) to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again. 0 If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL A/v (CH A/v) to stop the jitter. @ Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.
Playback 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. l When you press CHANNEL A and ‘I (CH A and v) at the Normal tracking Poor tracking same time. *When the VCR has been playing back an unrecorded section of tape, and then reaches a recorded tape segment. When auto tracking engages, ” .” on the TV screen flashes for a few seconds.
Playback 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.
Recording a TM Programme 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. PROTECTION TAB Recording a TV Programme Insert a cassette. EJECT PAUSE/STILL STOP REC TAPE PREPARATION *Turn on your TV and select the video channel PROCEDURE 0 Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.
!!I Recording Hi-R Stereo Sound This ?/CR automatically records audio signais O,-, iw0 kinds Of audio iracks, Hi-Fi: Using specialized rotary heads, audio signals are recorded on the video track in the FM format. Multi channel broadcasts (stereo or bilingual programmes) are automatically recorded on two tracks. 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.
NfSC #IV Recording --.nT.-A,rl h,, Althouah this VCR does not have a N ISC tuner, NTSC sigriais can be I~CIVIWU WY connectrng a separate NTSC-compatible TV or VCR to the AV input terminals .; From j VIDEO OUT To VIDEO IN Video equipment that outputs NTSC signals (Ex: T\i VCR, etc) l-J7~ AUDIO OUT R/L AUDIO IN k RIL Before recording NTSC signals through the AV input terminals, refer to Recording a TV Programme on page 23. @ Select “AUTO” or “NTSC” for the COLOUR mode. (See Mode Selection on page 17.
Simple Recording Timer Thor0 ,I?\,~ tr.L” /I.UcI?,-b thiL1c1 .13 C;-~l~ _^^I ^I:-- T--,,I-,- Drn UC” +\L”“”am \/““uyv ti”lliJ1”D ,\aA,ullly Illilel ,“I1-- 1 i iimrmediaie recording: your convenience. l Immediate Recording Convement w h e n h a v i n g a n u n e x p e c t e d v i s i t o r o r telephone call Delayed recording. Convenient when leaving the house or going to bed. 0 Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing CHANNEL A/V (CH A./V). (Ex.
m Programming the Timer with G-COD? A -n-i This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simpiy inputting the b&uut nurmber 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 365day 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.
w Programming the Timer with G-C&’ @ Press SET. SET 0 0 lNoTF To programme additional timer settings, press SET and repeat steps @ through 0. * @ To return to the normal screen, press MENU MENU 0 I) Normal Screen @ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “B” indication lights on the VCR display.
m 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 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. *Check that the clock is displaying the correct time. (See Setting the Clock on page 13.
Recording with ttie Timer I Etartl r When the clock IS set to 24H mode, “AM/ PM,5 WIII fl0t aolsear WOPI @ Set the start time with the numeric buttons or A/v and press F. @ Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or A/Y and press b. [Tape Speed] A 1 ATE PR START STOP 5,12 47 12:00PH12:30PH~ -,-- -- -:-_ .:--,-- -- _:-_ .:~-,--- ~:-_ .:.- i A or V. (See Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) on page 32.
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. r @ Press MENU. (If the “0” indicator on the VCR display is lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER ON/OFF and then turn on the power.
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: l When a 120.
New Sharp Super Picture This function creates clearer moduiation during piayback for high picture quaiity. SET 0 [S.PICTURE] I Press S. PICTURE 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.) ON: Normally leave the mode set to ON. This high picture quality function will create a clearer image during playback.
m Auto Repeat 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. l l COLOUR m PAL NTSC NTSC 3.58 4.43 m BLUE BACK m OFF AUTO RENTAL m OFF ~REPEAT JUST REC The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE Selection screen (See Mode Selection on oaae 17.) (And when the Auto Reoeat is ON.
m New Child-Proof Lock 633 0 : 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 Press ti on the remote control for about 2 seconds. “@=a” flashes and “;:---” lights on the VCR-function display @ Press ti again.
VCR Display When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the followincl is the case when the clock time is set and displayed in the 12-hour system.) During Playback During Recording Example: [REMAINING TIME] Example: r\ [CHANNEL MODE] l 4 Example: [PRESENT TIME] During Simple Recording Timer recording, Recording with the Timer, or Programming the Timer with G-CODE’ 36 ‘W lights.
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 l Select FULL or COUNTER display mode by pressing MODE OSD on the remote control REM I:05 * l Press DISPLAY on the remote control. 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 mode.
Fl Editing from a Camcorder to Your 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 , Camcorder fVIEWCAMI InLO IN terminals ’ Ll: (LINE IN li, (Rear) H > ~. I . ..
q before Calling for Service Check this list before calling for service. I Possible Cause/Solutions Problem MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS l No power. Cannot turn on the VCR I l l l l Cassette cannot be ejected l See page 5, item 3. Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer. *The VCR display does not operate again. Set the timer again if necessary. l VCR does not record.