VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
Please read this operation manual carefully
before using the VCR.
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CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
RECORDING
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Recording a TV Programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features
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Cassette Erase Protection
Recording a TV Programme
Watch Another TV Programme While
Recording
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Accessories
LOW POWER Feature
Major Components of Your VCR
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Sound
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Recording Hi-Fi Stereo
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NTSC AV
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control
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Simple Recording
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inserting the Batteries
Using the Remote Control for
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Programming the Timer with
Recording with the
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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TV Operation
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*Confirming Timer Programmes
Cancelling Timer Programmes
Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST REC) . . . . . . . . . . .
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SETTING UP
Connections .........................................................
TV ..................................
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SPECIAL FUNCTIONS
Connecting to
Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
Channel ..............................
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Stereo
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Adjusting the Video
Menu Screen .........................................................
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New Sharp Super Picture
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Zero-Back Function ............................................. 33
DPSS (Digital Programme Search
System) ............................................................... 33
Auto Repeat .......................................................... 34
Skip Search........................................................... 34
Instant Replay....................................................... 34
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OSD (On Screen Display)
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How to Display Indicators
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Setting the Language..
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Setting the Clock..
Setting the Channels
Channel
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Skip..
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New Child-Proof Lock..
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Mode Selection
VCR Display .......................................................... 36
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Tape Remaining Display..
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Editing from a Camcorder to Your VCR..
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BASIC OPERATIONS
HELPFUL HINTS
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Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Inserting a Video Cassette
Playback
Video Search
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Shuttle System
Slow Motion Playback (with the Remote Control)
Picture and Frame Advance
Double Speed Playback
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Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before Calling for Service
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. Colour Mode
NTSC Tape Play Back on PAL TV
*Auto Tracking Control System
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Auto Head Cleaning System
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
Auto Rental Mode
Blue Back
Full Auto Playback
Playback of Hi-Fi Recorded Tapes
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*Audio Output Mode
Adjusting Hi-Fi Audio Tracking
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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.
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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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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. 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
System
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for instant Video Programme System
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MID-Drive (New Centre-Mounted Mechanism)
(High Quality) Circuitry
Multi Language On Screen Display (English, French, Spanish, Chinese)
. New Sharp Super Picture
Enhances picture quality during playback.
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OSD (On Screen Display) with Menu Screen Guidance
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
Quick Start with Full Loading Mechanism
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365-Day,
Auto Channel Tuning
48-Channel Preset PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuner
Timer (Daily/Weekly Programmable)
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Built-in Shuttle Control
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LOW POWER feature
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Built-in Front AV Jacks/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.
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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).
NTSC signals can be recorded through the AV input terminals.
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NTSC Recording
a registered trademark of Development The system manufactured under license from
Development Corporation
The voltage supply of this VCR is AC 240 V, 50 Hz.
Use only video cassette tapes that carry the
or
mark
Accessories
Be sure that the following accessories are all included with your VCR.
Two (R6
or AA) batteries
Coaxial cable
Remote control unit
cable)
for the remote control unit
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LOW POWER Feature
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model IS equipped with a
POWER feature
save
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. Definitions of POWER modes
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VCR in operation or ready for operation.
VCR display is on.
POWER ON mode
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. VCR in standby mode.
POWER STANDBY mode
LOW POWER mode
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VCR display is on.
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VCR display is off, but clock continues to keep time.
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 STANDBY on the remote control is pressed, the
POWER MODE changes as shown below.
(Current)
LOW POWER mode
POWER STANDBY mode
POWER ON mode
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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.
(Press STOP on the remote control)
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 switch to POWER ON and the tape operation will begin.
Video tape must be loaded
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Major Components of Your VCR
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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.)
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The display changes each time DISPLAY on the remote control is pressed. (See page 36.)
Some of the indicators above will light up only for a couple of seconds when the VCR is set up the
corresponding mode.
Rear
Connection
(See Connections on page 9.)
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Remote Control
INPUT SELECT button
EJECT button
SLOW/@/@ buttons (SLOW
DPSS
ZERO BACK button
SKIP SEARCH button
MENU button
button
G-CODE button
REC
DISPLAY button
button
REW button
PLAY/x 2 button
STOP button
CHANNEL (CH)
VOLUME (VOL)
FF button
Lock)
SEARCH button
SET button
button
button
CLEAR button
TAPE SPEED button
STANDBY button
VCR button
PAUSE/STILL (F. ADV) button
Numeric buttons
AM/PM button
Digit select (When Inputting up to
two digit numbers)
TIME button
I TIMER ON/OFF button
MODE OSD button
TV button
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Inserting the Batteries
First, install the batteries properly. Fit two R6 (UM/SUM-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
in the remote control.
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Do not subject the remote control to shock, water or excessive
The remote control may not function if the VCR sensor is in direct sunlight or any other strong light.
Incorrect use of batteries may cause them to leak or burst. Read the battery warnings and use the batteries properly.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or mix brands in use.
Remove the batteries if you will not use the remote control for an extended period of time.
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Connections
Disconnect the aerial cable from the back of your TV set.
Connect the aerial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal of your VCR.
ANTENNA IN
TV back panel
ANTENNA IN
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the RF
OUT terminal of the VCR. Plug the other end into
your TV’s ANTENNA IN terminal.
RF OUT
Connecting to a Stereo TV
From VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
To AUDIO IN R/L
A IN
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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.
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).
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Connecting to TV and Audio Equipment
From RF OUT
From
OUT From AUDIO OUT
To VIDEO IN
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Adjusting the Video Channel
To view the output of your ‘VCR on the
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).
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.
Otherwise press
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.)
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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 MENU for more than two seconds to light up the
on the VCR display.
(C) Press
channel for use as the video channel, then press SET.
(D) Repeat steps to above using the newly selected video channel.
on the VCR or
button of
on the ‘remote control to manually select an unused
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Menu Screen
MENU screen is a home screen used to select
menu will appear once you select an item for the menu.
Turn on your TV and select the video channel.
Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
screen functions. A sub-
MEN”
CHANNEL PRESET
Press MENU to display the MENU screen.
Select the item you want by pressing
the pages listed below for details on each item.
The following 6 items can be set by using the On Screen Display (OSD).
or
on the remote control. Refer to
EXIT
1: G-CODE
2: TIMER
Setting a G-CODE timer recording. (See page 27 )
Setting a timer recording (and checking it). (See page 29 for the setting procedure.)
3: MODE VCR operating conditions are set according to the broadcast reception and tape
playback conditions. (See page 17.)
4: CHANNEL PRESET
5: CLOCK
Setting the channels. (See page 14.)
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.
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.
Display example
X 2
S. PICTURE (New Sharp Super Picture)
Programme channel
position
Ooeratina mode
Tape speed
Audio System (STEREO/I/II)
Audio output indicator
Simple
Recording timer
Auto Repeat display
Clock display
Tape remaining
(or
Calendar display
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If the clock is not set, the time and date will not be displayed
How to Display Indicators
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:
COUNTER Display
Display off
AUTO Display
FULL Display
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AUTO Display
When each of the operation buttons, numeric button, or CHANNEL
(CH
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 displayed on the screen, it IS also recorded on the tape.)
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Setting the Language
PREPARATION
the video channel on your TV and turn power ON the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
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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.
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While MENU, the
buttons on the remote control
operates the following functions
(same functions on the VCR):
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
REW (Shuttle Ring)
FF (Shuttle Ring)
initial Setting of Language
Select the language with
and press SET
Ex.: ENGLISH
SET
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Refer to page 13 to set the clock.
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Changing Language
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If the language has already been set
and you want to change it, follow the steps below.
Press MENU.
Select item “LANGUAGE” with
and press SET,
Select the language with
and press SET
Ex.: ENGLISH
To return to the normal screen, press MENU
MENU
Normal
Screen
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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
AM/PM
time or
time by pressing
and then press
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Ex.:
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AM/PM display.
(AM/PM) mode is preset at the factory.
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Set the present time with the numeric buttons or
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 then press
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If 12H mode was selected, then set the AM/PM indicator.
Set the date with the numeric buttons or
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 then
press
Ex.: Dec. 15
Numeric
buttons
Set the year digits with the numeric buttons or
the remote control. (Enter the last two digits of the year.)
Ex.: 99
on
MODE
Press SET.
Changing the Clock Setting
Press MENU.
Select item “CLOCK” with
and press SET.
above and step
Follow steps through
Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU
SET
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Setting the Channels
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and
to 69. Your VCR has 48 programmabie
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.
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the OSD.
buttons on the remote control to set
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Channel position numbers 0, 3 to 6, 8, 11 to 27, and 29
to 47 have been factory set to be skipped when
CHANNEL or (CH or is used.
If the picture is not clear, if you want a different channel
from the one or if vou wish to reset a skiooed
channel, reset the channel as follows
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AUTO TUNING
PREPARATION
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Select the video channel on your TV and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Press MENU.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with
and press
SET.
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SET
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Select item “AUTO” with
and press SET
SET
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.
Normal
Screen
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If additional unwanted channels were found, refer to page 16 to skip unwanted channels
If some channels were unable to be found, refer to Manual Tuning on page 15.
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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.
Press MENU.
Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with
and press
SET.
SET
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Select item “MANUAL” with
or
and press SET.
[Preset CH]
Select the preset channel position number with the
numeric buttons or and then press
[Broadcast CH]
Press the numeric buttons or
until you see the
desired broadcast channel on your TV, and then press
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When Digit select is set to two digit input, and the channel
number is only one digit, enter
first.
For fine tuning, press
or
until the broadcast channel
comes in clearly on your TV.
Press
steps
If you wish to preset more channels, repeat
through
SET
MENU
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
Normal
Screen
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Numeric buttons on the remote control can also
two numbers for step
used to select channel numbers. Press
to switch between one and
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Channel
Skip
Channei skip
If there are channel positions that are not preset, you can skip them with the following procedure.
PREPARATION
Select the
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channel on your TV and turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3 )
channel
12.
and press
“CHANNEL PRESET” with
Select item
numeric) buttons.
Cancelling skip
PREPARATION
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Select the video channel on your TV. And turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Example: Reset channel position 12.
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Follow the same procedures
in Channel skip, and then the procedures
below.
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Mode Selection
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You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the
seieciion
PREPARATION
on your TV and select the video channel and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Press MENU.
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Select the MODE selection mode with
and then
and then
CHANNEL PRESET
SET.
Select the COLOUR mode by pressing
press
(For details, see
Mode on page 20.)
AUTO
P A L
NTSC
Usually select AUTO mode.
Strict PAL
mode.
mode.
Strict NTSC
Select the NTSC mode with the
the button.
buttons and press
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 signal
NTSC 4.43)
PAL TV When using PAL TV system format. (Input
NTSC 4.43)
and then
Select the BLUE BACK mode by pressing
press
[Blue
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.
Select the AUTO RENTAL mode by pressing
then press
and
[Auto
(For details, see Auto Rental Mode on page 21.)
Select the REPEAT mode by pressing
press
and then
(For details, see Auto Repeat on page 34.)
Select the JUST REC mode by pressing
press
and then
[Just
(For details, see Intelligent Timer Recording (JUST
REC) on page 32.)
Press SET. To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
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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,
appears on the VCR display.
To remove the cassette, press EJECT during stop mode.
FF
Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.)
Insert a cassette.
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.)
Press
(The auto tracking control
system engages and
flashes on the TV
screen for a few seconds.)
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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
Fast Forwarding and Rewinding
Use the following procedure to quickly find the section you
want, while viewing the picture.
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.)
During playback, press FF for forward video search, or
REW for reverse search.
Press STOP to stop fast forward or rewind.
Faster
Slower
Video Search Video Search
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cassettes, fast for-
ward and rewind may take somewhat longer
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.
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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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Playback
Shuttle System
The shuttle system lets you control all the basic playback functions using just the shuttle ring part
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The shuttle ring does not rotate 360”.
Fast Forward and Rewind
DURING STOP MODE
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
DURING PLAY MODE
*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.
TAPE SPEED
VSFNSR
VSFNSR
x 7
x 3
x 3
x 5
PAL TAPE
x 5
NTSC TAPE
EP
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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 and of the normal playback speed.
Press to resume normal playback.
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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
(CH to make the noise disappear. Then press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) again.
If there is vertical jitter during Still Picture Playback, press CHANNEL
Press PAUSE/STILL (F.ADV) during still mode for frame advance.
Press PLAY/X2 again to resume normal playback.
(CH
to stop the jitter.
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.
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Sound is muted during video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance, and double speed playback.
To avoid damage to the tape, your VCR will resume normal playback after about 5 minutes of slow motion playback and
still picture.
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During slow motion, still, frame advance and double speed playback with a tape recorded in the LP mode, the upper part
of the picture may be skewed to one side.
During Standard Play (SP), video search, slow motion, still picture, frame advance and double speed playback, some
picture noise will remain.
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 “NTSC” (strict NTSC colour mode). Normally,
the
mode should be set to “AUTO”.
(See Mode Selection on page 17.)
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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
(Change with
or
black and white broadcast, the picture may be
In
Then SET.
event, set the COLOUR mode on the MODE selection screen to
“AUTO”.
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
system compatible TV. However, please note the following:
picture will shrink vertically to some degree, as shown in the diagram, but this 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
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
*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.
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Set the COLOUR mode to AUTO. the COLOUR mode is set to PAL, you cannot play back the tape.
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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.
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When you press CHANNEL and (CH and
same time.
at the
Normal tracking
Poor tracking
*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.
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When a poorly recorded tape is played back, auto
may not operate normally. In this event, manually adjust the
with CHANNEL (CH 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
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.
If the erasure protection hole is covered, press
not work.)
after the power turns on automatically. (Auto Rental Mode does
If Auto Rental and Repeat (Auto Repeat) modes on the MODE selection are set to ON simultaneously, Auto Rental will not
function. (if happens, set Repeat (Auto Repeat) mode to OFF.)
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
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.)
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Blue Back does not function during still picture, variable slow motion and video search.
Blue Back may not function properly if the broadcast signal is too strong or too weak.
Blue Back cannot be recorded.
If the antenna signal IS weak while recording a TV programme, or if the
monitor screen may turn blue back since the unit may not recognize whether or not a proper signal is being
this event, set the BLUE BACK mode to OFF.
signal is weak while tape
the
In
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.
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If the erasure protection hole is covered, press
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-Fi 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 if 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
and
displayed on the On Screen Display (OSD), and normal stereo sound output.
Select q , 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,
and
will disappear.
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Should the Hi-Fi output level be poor, the VCR will automatically select the mono linear track output.
When playing back tapes which have only Hi-Fi sound recorded: if Hi-Fi sound is not reproduced, or if there is some noise
the audio, press CHANNEL or (CH or 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
and
(CH
and
to obtain the
optimal Hi-Fi audio tracking.
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If Hi-Fi 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:
Press MODE OSD and select the Full Display mode. (See page
Simultaneously press CHANNEL
Press CHANNEL (CH repeatedly at equal, short intervals until the
from the On Screen Display (OSD).
Press CHANNEL (CH in the same manner while counting button operations until the
indicators reappear and then disappear again.
and
(CH
and
and q indicators disappear
and q
Press CHANNEL
(CH
again for half the number of times counted in step
above to obtain optimal
tracking.
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Recording a TM
Cassette Erase Protection
PROTECTION TAB
A
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
Insert a cassette.
PAUSE/STILL STOP
REC
EJECT
TAPE
PREPARATION
*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.
Select the channel position you wish to record with CHANNEL (CH
Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control
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.
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.
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The pause mode disengages automatically after about 5 minutes, and the VCR enters stop mode.
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
(CH
to select the
or
or L2 channel position situated
is displayed where a channel
between the last channel and first channel. (When the
or L2 position is selected,
position number is usually displayed.)
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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 Normally, the 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, rewind to the beginning of the tape, eject the tape
and turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
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Recording
Stereo Sound
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.
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Video cassettes recorded on a non-Hi-Fi VCR can also be played back. However, if the audio 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
tracks mixed together
Video cassettes recorded on this VCR can be played back on a non-Hi-Fi VCR However, only the normal (linear) track will
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 will record both video and audio from an external source via the
panel AUDIO/VIDEO LINE 1 or front LINE IN 2 terminal. (To select an external source position, press INPUT
SELECT or select a channel situated between the last channel and the first channel with CHANNEL
Signals Recorded
Input mode
TV screen
Hi-Fi audio track
Video track
Normal audio track
Signals from tuner
T
u
n
e
r
Signals from AUDIO/VIDEO
terminal on the rear of the VCR
Signals from LINE IN 2 terminal on the front of the VCR
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This VCR can record NTSC signals through AV input
Recording Audio Only
This VCR can record Hi-Fi audio-only signals.
Connect the audio source (CD player, etc.) to the AUDIO-IN
Select the connected external position LINE IN 1 or 2
terminals on the front or rear of the VCR.
lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT or
or
CHANNEL
(CH
Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or LP mode.
Press REC.
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Recording
Althouah
VCR does not have a N
tuner,
can be
a separate
NTSC-compatible TV or VCR to the AV input terminals
To
VIDEO IN
From
VIDEO OUT
Video equipment
that outputs
NTSC signals
(Ex:
VCR, etc)
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
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.)
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 or 2
or
lights up) by pressing INPUT SELECT.
Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or EP mode.
cannot be used
Hi-Fi programmes can only be recorded in SP mode
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Press REC.
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Simple Recording Timer
recording:
your convenience.
when having an unexpected visitor or
telephone call
Delayed recording.
when leaving the house or going to bed.
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Immediate Recording
Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing
CHANNEL (CH
(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: I
AM)
REC
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Each press of REC Increases the stop time by
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Press STOP to terminate recording
Delayed Recording
Select the channel position to be recorded by pressing
CHANNEL
(CH
(Ex.: Channel position: 2)
Set the starting time by pressing
Starting
time:
AM)
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Each press of
increases the start
period
by
minutes.
*Setting the time
a
intervals is
possible.
Set the ending time by pressing REC. (Ex.: Ending time:
AM)
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Each press of REC increases the stop
by minutes.
Press STANDBY to turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
(See page 5, item 2.)
(Ex.: Present time:
AM)
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After the Simple Recording
To confirm the starting time and the ending time, first turn on the power. Then press
is set, the channel position cannot be changed
to confirm the starting and
ending
And turn to the POWER STANDBY mode.
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To clear the Simple Recording
clear after setting, turn on the power, press
time is flashing, press CLEAR.
The Simple Recording Timer cannot be set if the timer has been preset
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.
Select the SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play) recording speed with TAPE SPEED on the remote control
light up on the VCR display). SP (Standard Play) gives the best picture quality LP (Long Play) gives the largest recording
setting during setting of “Delayed Recording”, press CLEAR on the remote control. To
to select Simple Recording Timer mode, and then while the
indicator on the VCR display is If this is the
or “LP” will
time.
The stop time for delayed recording must be set within 10 seconds of setting the start time, otherwise start time must be set
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Programming the Timer with
This VCR has the G-CODE Programming System. By simpiy inputting the
buttons, you can programme your VCR for timer recording.
with the
numeric
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
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.
PREPARATION:
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Select the video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR. (See page 5,
3.)
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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.
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CODE number, refer to your newspaper or TV guide
ODE to directly select this screen.
If you want to record only once, press SET and g
step
setting mode, and then select “DAILY” or “WEEKLY
pressing
Otherwise, press
or
to select daily/we
And then press SET.
To record only once.
To record every day at the same time.
To record every week at the same time.
“WEEKLY”:
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Standard
Play
SPEED
,
* EP: Extended Play
(only NTSC Tape)
Continued on next page
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Programming the Timer
Press SET.
To programme additional timer settings, press SET and
SET
0
repeat steps through
0
To return to the normal screen, press MENU
MENU
Normal Screen
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To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press
TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the
the VCR display.
indication lights on
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Please be sure to check that the start and end times of two different programmes do not overlap, as the remote control has
been designed to accept the basic G-CODE number only. If the recording periods of two programmes overlap,
the beginning of the second programme will not be recorded.
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
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
e. Step
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 video channel on your TV. Turn on the VCR (See page 5, item 3).
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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
present time is (morning), December 14, 1999.
PM to
PM, December 15, 1999, if the
[Channel]
cord audio and video from an
external source through an
O/VIDEO terminal on the VCR, press
el. (When an AV position is selected,
to select an AV
is displayed
or
e a channel position number is usually displayed.)
contmueu on next page
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can also be used to set the date and time instead of the numeric buttons.
Press 0 first if the day, month, hour or minute is a single digit
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Recording with
Timer
When the clock set
to 24H mode,
@ Set the start time with the numeric buttons or
press
and
r
Set the stop time with the numeric buttons or
press
and
Select the tape speed with
Timer Recording (JUST REC) on page 32.)
or
(See Intelligent
A
[Tape Speed]
ATE
47 START STOP
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SP: Standard Play
LP: Long Play
Extended Play
(only NTSC Tape)
[Timer review]
Press SET. To programme additional timer settings,
repeat steps
through
SET
MENU
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
Normal
Screen
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To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press
TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the
the VCR display.
indicator lights on
TIMER
0 ’
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If the video cassette runs out before recording all the programmes, your VCR will stop, eject the cassette, and shut off
automatically.
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If power is interrupted for more than 60 minutes (power failure, etc.), all timer settings will be cancelled.
If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed when there is no cassette loaded,
not possible.
flashes for 5 seconds, indicating that timer recording is
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If TIMER ON/OFF is pressed while a cassette with an uncovered erasure protection hole is loaded,
cassette is ejected.
flashes and the
When
is
regular VCR operation, clock setting and
timer positions are not possible. For
regular VCR operation, clock setting and
timer positions, press TIMER ON/OFF to disengage
the timer
disappears), and then turn on your VCR.
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During timer recording, the timer cannot be set.
To terminate timer recording, press STOP during timer recording.
If the same time is input for the start time and the stop time, the timer setting will be cancelled.
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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
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Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
Press MENU. (If the
lit, cancel the timer standby mode by pressing TIMER
ON/OFF and then turn on the power.)
indicator on the VCR display is
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Select the TIMER-setting mode with
and then press
[Example]
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
and then press SET. Correct the setting as
described on pages 29 and 30.
To return to the normal screen, press MENU.
*After checking or correcting the programme contents, press
TIMER ON/OFF to enter the Timer Standby mode.
MENU
Normal Screen
Cancelling Timer Programmes
Perform the following procedure to cancel timer programmes that have already been set
PREPARATION
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Turn on your TV and VCR and select the video channel on the TV.
wish to cancel with
cancel, and press CLEAR.
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ON/OFF
Normal Screen
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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
programme is timer-recorded with a
tape while the automatic select is set to LP
mode as shown below.
About 60 minutes
About 30
SP (standard play) mode
LP (long play) mode
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JUST REC does not function when recording programmes in NTSC mode.
This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240.
This tape may not be completely used up.
When more than one programme is set on the timer, the automatic recording function will work for the length of each
set 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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New Sharp Super Picture
This function creates clearer moduiation during
for high picture
Press S. PICTURE on the VCR.
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.)
SET
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.
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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
*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.
Zero-Back Function
The zero-back function makes the cassette fast forward (or rewind) to the previously set
stop there.
point and
Make sure the counter is displayed, then press CLEAR on the remote control at
the point you wish to return to later. is displayed.
Press ZERO BACK on the remote control. The VCR automatically detects the
direction of the
When the tape reaches the
position and fast forwards (or rewinds) the tape.
position, the tape automatically stops.
*The zero-back function does not operate during recording and fast forward (or rewind). The function works during the
playback, stop and video search modes.
DPSS (Digital Programme Search System)
With this feature you can quickly locate a desired section of the tape. The DPSS feature makes use of
(index) signals to search for a specified tape segment and begin playback automatically.
(index) Signal
An
(index) signal is automatically recorded on the
tape at the start of ordinary recording, simple recording
timer and timer recording.
Load a tape containing
(index) signals into the VCR.
of the desired programme using DPSS
or
a signal is located, the displayed number
When the selected
begins automatically.
(index) signal-encoded section is found, playback
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DPSS may not function properly if the
(index) signals are too close together (within 5 minutes of each other).
DPSS can be cancelled by pressing PLAY/x2 or STOP.
If the tape reaches its end or is rewound completely before locating the desired
DPSS may not function for damaged or worn tapes.
(index) signal, DPSS IS cancelled.
The DPSS function cannot be used with tapes that contain no
(index) signals.
*The starting point of a programme may vary slightly.
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DPSS does not operate during the slow, record, 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.
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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
is ON.
“REPEAT” will be displayed on
If the Auto Repeat is on and the tape is rewound to the beginning with rewind c reverse video search, the tape will
automatically start playback.
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
Forward Video Search Time
(On the VCR display)
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Approx. 30 sec.
(of playback time)
1 time
Approx. 60 sec.
2 times
3 times
4 times
(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.
Instant Replay
When
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 time 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.
This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing
operating the VCR or viewing select programmes while you are away from home.
children from
0
New Child-Proof Lock
Press
on the remote control for about 2 seconds.
flashes and
again.
lights on the VCR-function display
Press
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
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
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for about 2 seconds.
starts flashing and then disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged.
Advanced New Child-Proof Lock
Press
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.
Press
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
Press
for about 2 seconds.
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
again.
disappears. Now, New Child-Proof Lock is disengaged. If the code number is wrong,
is
displayed on the VCR display. Retry to input the right code number. Press
again.
If you forget your personal code number, you can disengage New Child-Proof Lock
with the following procedure:
Press
for about 2 seconds.
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
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on the VCR display.
indicator will flash
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VCR Display
When DISPLAY is pressed, the display changes in the following way. (However, the
is the case when
the clock time is set and displayed in the
system.)
During Playback
During Recording
Example:
[REMAINING TIME]
Example:
[CHANNEL MODE]
Example: [PRESENT TIME]
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lights.
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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
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the remote control.
COUNTER display
mode by pressing
MODE OSD on the
remote control
REM
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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 NTSC mode.)
you insert the tape and the VCR IS in the stop mode, the tape
cannot be computed. The
is shown when the tape remaining has not yet been computed or cannot be computed
VCR display]
REM
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When you start recording or playback, the VCR will
When computation IS completed, tape remaining will be shown on the OSD and VCR display for 5 seconds.
If the “REM.” mode is selected MODE OSD or DISPLAY and the VCR is in stop mode, the tape will automatically fast
the computation. However, this may take some time.
forward or rewind for a few seconds and then the VCR will
During computation, REC will not function, and pressing STOP,
Setting the DPSS or ZERO-BACK function during computation may cancel it.
The indicated length of tape remaining is only an
This function may not properly work for video tapes other than E-60, E-90, E-180 and E-240.
The length of tape remaining during fast forward or rewind may be indicated as greater than actually is.
the amount of tape remaining.
or other buttons will interrupt the
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and
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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recording or Simple
Timer recording
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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
IN terminals
, (Rear)
IN
.
Select Position L2 or
L2
(LINE IN 2) (Front)
Specifications
Format: VHS
standard
Video recording system: Two rotary heads, helical scan
Video signal system: PAL/NTSC or monochrome (CCIR system B/G) signal
Hi-Fi audio 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 T-160 tape (NTSC)
Tape width: 12.7 mm
Tape speed: PAL : 23.39 mmisec. (SP) 11.70 mmisec. (LP)
NTSC: 33.35 mmisec. (SP) , 16.67
(LP: Playback only) ,
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(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: 17 W
.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:
47 kohm
output: (phono type) Line: -8dBs (approx 1 kohm
Hi-Fi audio: Dynamic range: Typically 85
Frequency response: 20 Hz-20
Wow and flutter: less than 0.005% Wrm
Dimensions: 360 (W) x 256 (D) x 92 (H) mm
Weight: 3.0 kg
Supplied accessories: R6 (AA,
battery x 2
coaxial cable, operation manual, remote control unit
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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before Calling for Service
Check this list before calling for service.
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Possible Cause/Solutions
Problem
MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS
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No power.
Cannot turn on the VCR
Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker
Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.
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Cassette cannot be ejected
*The VCR display does not operate
again. Set the timer again if necessary.
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Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed. Use a
cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
Check if a cassette is loaded.
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VCR does not record.
*Cassette’s erasure protection tab has been removed Use a different
cassette or place adhesive tape over the tab opening.
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Cassette is automatically ejected when
pressing REC, or TIMER ON/OFF.
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Make sure VCR is not in pause/still mode.
Make sure tape has not reached the beginning or end.
No tape movement
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Make sure there is no other cassette inside.
Make sure the cassette is properly positioned and reinsert.
Cassette cannot be loaded.
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Make sure the VCR is not in the timer setting or clock setting mode
Make sure the VCR is not in the channel setting mode.
Picture does not change even though
C H A N N E L
( C H
a r e
pressed.
*The channel has been set to be skipped. Cancel the skip mode for that
channel.
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selected.
NO COLOUR OR POOR PICTURE
No colour or poor TV picture on normal
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Make sure all the cables are connected properly.
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The heads may be dirty from condensed moisture or the magnetic coating of
the
tape. (If this is the case, the heads need to be cleaned. Ask the
retailer or Sharp approved service centre.)
Check all connecting cables.
picture appears or
is not
correct during playback.
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEM
remote control unit is too far away from the main unit.
The remote control unit is not pointed correctly at the photoreceptor window.
The batteries are exhausted.
*The VCR cannot be operated by the
remote control.
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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.
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