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AUTO INSTALLATION
PRESS SET KEY TO START
S E T : E N T E R M E N U : E X I T
Press STOP to switch on your VCR.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.
This model will automatically tune in the TV channels in your area.
VCR RESET
1.Press STOP to switch on the VCR.
2.Press and hold MENU and Channel
buttons together on the front of the VCR for 10
seconds.
3.The AUTO INSTALLATION screen should now be showing on your TV.
4.Follow the on-screen display to proceed with installation.
All the programmes should now be correctly tuned in and the clock
set.
set.
INSTALLING YOUR VCR
AUTO INSTALLATION
Refer to the CUSTOMISED INSTALLATION chapter if:
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Your VCR could not tune automatically - due to for example poor reception.
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You wish to re-arrange the channel order.
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You wish to change the time on the clock.
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If the screen above does not appear, follow the
procedure VCR RESET below.
procedure VCR RESET below.
The screen opposite should be showing on
your TV.
your TV.
Follow the instructions from the screens.
(Auto tune will take a few minutes to complete)
(Auto tune will take a few minutes to complete)
On completion, the MOVE MENU will appear
showing the present channel order. Press
MENU to exit.
The clock screen will now appear. If you
experience any difficulties setting the clock,
refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK.
showing the present channel order. Press
MENU to exit.
The clock screen will now appear. If you
experience any difficulties setting the clock,
refer to MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK.
If you wish to customise the channel order refer
to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.
to MANUALLY SORTING CHANNELS.
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BASIC OPERATION
IMPORTANT NOTES ON YOUR VCR AND VIDEO TAPES
VIDEO TAPES
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If you use only good quality video tapes, generally it will not be necessary to clean the
video heads.
video heads.
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If poor quality tapes are used, or if a tape is loaded after changing VCR location, oxide
from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be
"snowy", or even disappear.
from the tape may "clog" the video heads. This will cause the playback picture to be
"snowy", or even disappear.
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To remove minor contamination run a video tape in visual search mode. If this fails, you
will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning
is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.
will need to have the heads cleaned by a SHARP Service Facility. Please note, if cleaning
is necessary it is not covered by the guarantee.
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Use video tapes which carry the
mark.
BEFORE YOU PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try
to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on
and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before
operating.
Condensation forms in the VCR when it is moved out of or into a warm place. If you try
to playback or record, the video tape and VCR may be damaged. Turn the VCR on
and wait for about two hours until the VCR reaches room temperature before
operating.
PLAYBACK
1.Switch on your TV and select the video
channel.
2.Carefully push a pre-recorded video tape
into the tape compartment. This will switch
the VCR on.
the VCR on.
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If the record-protection tab has been
removed, the VCR will start playback as
soon as the video tape has been loaded.
removed, the VCR will start playback as
soon as the video tape has been loaded.
3.To start playback, press PLAY/X2 (
).
Record-protection tab
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
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For double speed playback (without sound), press PLAY/X2 (
) again.
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To revert to normal playback, press PLAY/X2 (
) again.
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To stop the video tape, press STOP (
).
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To eject the tape press EJECT on the VCR.
BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
SHARP SUPER PICTURE should enhance the picture quality during playback. It is
normally set to ON. To turn SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. (SET) on
the VCR front panel.
normally set to ON. To turn SHARP SUPER PICTURE on or off press SUPER P. (SET) on
the VCR front panel.
PICTURE DISTURBANCE DURING PLAYBACK
This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start
to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation
This VCR has an automatic tracking system which reduces picture disturbance when you start
to playback a video tape. When auto-tracking is in operation
flashes on the on-screen
display. If the picture still has disturbance you may need to manually track the video tape:
During PLAYBACK of a video tape.
●
Press CHANNEL
or
to position picture interference off the TV screen. (Manual
Tracking)
●
Press CHANNEL
and
buttons together to start Auto Tracking.
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PAUSING AND SLOW MOTION
1.Press PLAY/X2 (
1.Press PLAY/X2 (
) to start the video tape playing.
2.To pause the video tape, press PAUSE/STILL (
).
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To minimise jitter whilst in pause mode press CHANNEL
or
.
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Press PLAY/X2 (
) to resume playback.
3.To playback in slow motion (without sound) press SLOW on the remote control. Slow
motion speed can be adjusted using the
or
buttons next to the slow button. Picture
disturbance can be improved by using the CHANNEL
or
during slow motion
playback.
●
Press PLAY/X2 (
) to resume playback.
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/
NOTES:
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There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Pause and Slow functions.
using Pause and Slow functions.
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PAUSE mode will disengage after about 5 minutes.
/
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BASIC OPERATION
HOW TO PLAYBACK A VIDEO TAPE
NOTE:
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There will be picture interference and possibly a change to black and white picture
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
using Visual Fast Forward/Rewind functions.
FAST FORWARDING/REWINDING A VIDEO TAPE
1.Press STOP (
) to stop the video tape.
2.Press
FAST FORWARD
(
)/ REWIND (
) on
the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the VCR to
the right/left and release.
the right/left and release.
3.To stop fast forward/rewind, press STOP (
) .
FORWARD/REVERSE VISUAL SEARCH
1.During playback, press FAST FORWARD (
)/REWIND
(
) on the remote control, or turn the shuttle ring fully to the
right/ left.
2.To lock search mode turn the shuttle far right/left and
release.
3.To decrease the speed, press
FAST FORWARD
(
)
/REWIND (
) again, or turn the shuttle to the halfway
position.
4.Press PLAY/X2 (
) to resume playback.
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