Sharp VC-H680X manual

SHARE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OPERATION MANUAL Please read this operation manual carefully before using the VCR. G -CODE@[...]

CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION q RECORDING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features ..,............................................................. 4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 [...]

54 $4 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)[...]

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 [...]

a Major Components of Your VCR rrrrnt I IVIIL 0 I 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 ope[...]

a Remote Control c1 3: 1’ p 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. ADV) button @ Numeric buttons @ AM/PM button Digit select (When Inputting up to two digit numbers) @I EJECT button @ SLOW/@/@ buttons (SLOW 010, DPSS s/a) @ ZERO BACK but[...]

L a Using the Remote Control for TV Operation’ 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[...]

!!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 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 t[...]

!!a Adjusting the Video Channel I 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 [...]

l§il Menu Screen MENU screen is a home screen used to select various screen functions. A sub- ( - ““- __- --p- menu will appear once you select an item for the menu. MEN” 0 Turn on your TV and select the video channel. @ Turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) 0 Press MENU to display the MENU screen. CHANNEL PRESET @ Select the item you want [...]

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 IS used for the first time If the power has been disconnected, clock setting screen will appear first. l While In MENU, the A/r/+/, buttons on the remote control operates the follo[...]

!!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 F[...]

Setting the Channels 0 Vn,,r /f-R ,-z,n ~orni>in /UC chafinels 0 to l”y, “VII vu,, ,~Vc.IYt, “I II j2 , and Ui-ii channeis 28 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. Skipped channels AUTO T[...]

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 SET Ore 0 v 0 [Preset CH] [Broadcast CH] -““----T SET + sEdlt:n MENU 0 I) Normal Screen @ Press MENU. Select item “CHANNEL PRESET” with A/V and press SET[...]

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 and press numeric) buttons. Cancelling [...]

!si Mode Selection . .A-- You can set the basic functions listed in the table below on the IVIUU~ seieciion scceeii. PREPARATION aTurn on your TV and select the video channel and turn on the VCR. (See page 5, item 3.) SE1 CHANNEL PRESET :olourl i) v [Blue Back1 [Auto ?entall .Repeatl [Just RECI @ Press MENU. @ Select the MODE selection mode with A/[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 dur[...]

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 same time. Poor tracking Normal tracking *When the VCR has been playing back an unr[...]

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 v[...]

Recording a TM Programme Cassette Erase Protection A m cassette has a removable tab to prevent accidental erasure of recorded PROTECTION TAB 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 EJECT R[...]

!!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 mo[...]

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 Video equipment that outputs NTSC signals (Ex: Ti VCR, etc) .; From To j VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN l-J7~ AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN k R/L RIL Before recording NTSC signals thr[...]

Simple Recording Timer Thor0 Drn +am /,I?,~ tr. /I.?,- thic. C;-~l~ D _^^I ^I:-- T--- 1-- 1 ,,I-,- UC” L”“” ““uyv L” UcIb L11113 ti”lliJ1” ,aA,ullly Illilel ,“I i iimrmediaie recording: your convenience. Convement when having an unexpected visitor or telephone call l Delayed recording. Immediate Recording Convenient when lea[...]

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[...]

w Programming the Timer with G-C&’ SET 0 0 * MENU 0 I) Normal Screen @ Press SET. lNoTF To programme additional timer settings, press SET and repeat steps @ through 0. @ To return to the normal screen, press MENU @ To set the VCR for automatic timer recording, press TIMER ON/OFF and ensure the “B” indication lights on the VCR display. l P[...]

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 dis[...]

Recording with ttie Timer I When the clock IS set Etartl to 24H mode, “AM/ r PM,5 WIII fl0t aolsear WOPI [Tape Speed] A 1 i ATE PR START STOP 5,12 47 12:00PH12:30PH~ -,-- -- -:-_ .:-- INoTE> -,-- -- _:-_ .:~- -,-- -- ~:-_ .:.- l SP: Standard Play l LP: Long Play l EP, Extended Play (only NTSC Tape) SET [Timer review] MENU 0 I) Normal Screen TI[...]

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 t[...]

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 sc[...]

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 [...]

m Auto Repeat W ith 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 The ON/OFF status of the Auto Repeat can be checked on the MODE Selection screen (See Mod[...]

m New Child-Proof Lock : W ith this feature, you can lock all VCR modes to prevent accidental change. 633 This function works even when the VCR power is off, thus preventing children from 0 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?[...]

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: r [CHANNEL MODE] Example: [REMAINING TIME] 4 Example: [PRESENT TIME] l During Simple Recording Timer recording, Recording with[...]

Tape Remaining Display The tape remaining display only works with tapes recorded in PAL. It does not work with tapes recorded in NTSC. On Screen Display l Select FULL or COUNTER display mode by pressing MODE OSD on the remote control VCR Display l Press DISPLAY on * REM I:05 the remote control. l This function accurately displays the tape remaining[...]

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 InLO IN terminals - H > ’ Ll: (LINE IN li I ~. , (Rear) . ..^V _-’ , Camcorder [...]

q before Calling for Service Check this list before calling for service. I Problem Possible Cause/Solutions MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEMS I l No power. Cannot turn on the VCR l Cassette cannot be ejected l See page 5, item 3. l Make sure the power cord is plugged in. l Check the outlet, fuse or circuit breaker l Press TIMER ON/OFF and disengage the timer.[...]